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"Alex Sanz",
"Tammy Webber",
"Associated Press"
] | 2021-08-20 02:02:12+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:57:00 | Time was running out for Mohammad Khalid Wardak, an Afghan national police officer who spent years working alongside the American military. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmbc.com%2Farticle%2Fafghan-officer-fought-with-us-forces-rescued-from-kabul%2F37342167.json | en | Hide Transcript Show Transcript
I don't think people understand the chaos that is raining right now in the capital, uh, the brutality and the efficient, lethal Itty the taliban are using right now to ensure their rise to power. There's been no shortage of people expressing their support and aspirations to continue to support, call it as he comes over and I know that there's gonna be a, that for all the others that come, it's going to be a similar scenario, similar story.
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Time was running out for Mohammad Khalid Wardak, a high-profile Afghan national police officer who spent years working alongside the American military.Hunted by the Taliban, he was hiding with his family in Kabul, constantly moving from place to place as they tried — and failed — several times to reach a rendezvous point where they could be rescued.After at least four attempts in as many days, the family finally was whisked away by helicopter Wednesday in a dramatic rescue — called Operation Promise Kept — carried out under cover of darkness by the U.S. military and its allies, said Robert McCreary, a former congressional chief of staff and White House official under President George W. Bush, who has worked with special forces in Afghanistan.The rescue of Khalid, as he’s called by friends, came after frantic efforts by his supporters in the U.S. military, who said he was a brother in arms who helped save countless lives and faced certain death if found by the Taliban. They sought help from members of Congress and the Defense and State departments.“I don’t think people understand the chaos that is reigning right now in the capital, the brutality and the efficient lethality the Taliban are using ... to ensure their rise to power as they eliminate their greatest threat, which are these military and special police,” said U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. Major Chris Green, who worked with Khalid in Afghanistan.Khalid and his family were unable to get inside the airport where the Taliban controlled the entrances. He was widely known because of his position as police chief in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand province and from television appearances, including one in which he challenged the Taliban to a fight, supporters said.Green said he was “incredibly happy ... elated,” when he learned that Khalid and his family were safe, noting that some of his American rescuers had worked alongside Khalid, which he called “serendipitous.” McCreary said multiple allies, including the British, helped, and that Khalid, his wife and their four sons, ages 3 to 12, were “safe in an undisclosed location under the protection of the United States.”Officials said other Afghan partners, including police and military, also deserved to be saved and that more rescue efforts were in progress, but they could not discuss details.Khalid's friends said he had no intention of leaving Afghanistan, and planned to stand with his countrymen to defend his homeland after U.S. forces were gone. But the government collapsed with stunning speed, and the president fled the country.“He fought until he had nothing left to fight with,” Green said. “He was wounded. He was surrounded. His forces were not being resupplied. And echelons above him in the government had already begun to make their exit plan ... and striking deals. So people like him who were fighting were left stranded, and they were left without support.”McCreary said Khalid originally sought protection only for his family while he kept fighting. Khalid and other fighters were completely surrounded by the Taliban last week and their location overrun, McCreary said.When the Afghan government fell, that’s when “we quickly changed gears to also work on getting him to safety.”At one point, rescuers lost contact with Khalid for several days, “and we all assumed that he was killed,” McCreary said. “Just last week, we thought it was over, and then we were just going to ... keep working harder to protect his family.”Khalid's supporters said it would have been unthinkable to leave him behind after his years of partnership with Americans.Khalid came to the rescue in March 2013, when a special forces detachment in eastern Afghanistan’s Wardak province suffered an insider attack. Someone dressed in an Afghan National Security Forces uniform opened fire, killing two Americans.When the outpost was almost simultaneously attacked from the outside, a U.S. commander called on Khalid, who within minutes raced into the valley with a quick-reaction force to defend his American partners.In 2015, when Khalid lost part of his right leg in a rocket-propelled grenade attack, friends in the U.S. military helped get him medical care and a prosthetic leg outside the country. A month later, he was again leading special police operations in Afghanistan alongside the U.S., Green said.Along the way, he helped apprehend al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders. He went on to serve as police chief in Ghazni province and then Helmand province, where he was wounded again last month in a mortar attack and continued to direct the resistance from his hospital bed.Khalid's family has applied for refugee status in the U.S. based on fear of persecution, but it's unclear how long that process might take or if they will be approved. Translators, interpreters and others who worked for the U.S. in Afghanistan are eligible to apply for special immigrant visas, but current Afghan military members or police officers are not, supporters said.His supporters said it was most important to get them out of harm's way and then figure the rest out later. People who are top Taliban targets because of their work with U.S. forces deserve special consideration, McCreary said.“No one wants to live with the guilt of turning our backs or not ... honoring our promises," McCreary said. That commitment and the collaboration it took to rescue Khalid “makes you proud to be an American." | www.kmbc.com | High-profile Afghan officer who fought with US forces rescued from Kabul | https://www.kmbc.com/article/afghan-officer-fought-with-us-forces-rescued-from-kabul/37342167 | |||||
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"Reuters",
"Beijing"
] | 2021-08-20 02:07:06+00:00 | 2021-08-20 07:07:26 | China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and is welcome to contribute to the rebuilding of the country, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Chinese state media. Taliban militants seized control over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deccanherald.com%2Finternational%2Fworld-news-politics%2Fchina-can-contribute-to-afghan-development-says-taliban-spokesman-1021598.html.json | en | China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and is welcome to contribute to the rebuilding of the country, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen told Chinese state media.
Taliban militants seized control over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the previous Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago.
In dealing with the Taliban, an increasingly powerful China may be able to leverage the fact that unlike Russia and the United States, it has not fought in Afghanistan.
Also Read | With Taliban in power, China eyes highly lucrative rare-earth mines in Afghanistan
"China is a big country with a huge economy and capacity - I think they can play a very big role in the rebuilding, rehabilitation, reconstruction of Afghanistan," Shaheen told CGTN television in an interview late on Thursday.
During Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with a Taliban delegation in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin last month, he said he hoped Afghanistan could adopt a moderate Islamist policy.
China has cited religious extremism as a destabilizing force in its western Xinjiang region and has long worried that Taliban-controlled territory would be used to harbour separatist forces. | www.deccanherald.com | China can contribute to Afghan development, says Taliban spokesman | https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/china-can-contribute-to-afghan-development-says-taliban-spokesman-1021598.html | |||||
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"Reuters",
"London"
] | 2021-08-20 02:07:12+00:00 | 2021-08-20 07:01:13 | G7 foreign ministers urged the international community on Thursday to unite in its response to the crisis in Afghanistan to prevent it from escalating, British foreign minister Dominic Raab said in a statement. Taliban militants seized control over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deccanherald.com%2Finternational%2Fworld-news-politics%2Fg7-calls-for-international-shared-mission-to-limit-afghan-crisis-1021597.html.json | en | G7 foreign ministers urged the international community on Thursday to unite in its response to the crisis in Afghanistan to prevent it from escalating, British foreign minister Dominic Raab said in a statement.
Taliban militants seized control over the weekend in an upheaval that sent thousands of civilians and Afghan military allies fleeing for safety. Many fear a return to the austere interpretation of Islamic law imposed during the previous Taliban rule that ended 20 years ago.
"The G7 Ministers call on the international community to come together with a shared mission to prevent the crisis in Afghanistan escalating," said Raab's statement after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers.
Britain currently holds the rotating leadership of the G7, which also includes the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Japan and Canada.
"The crisis in Afghanistan requires an international response including intensive engagement on the critical questions facing Afghanistan and the region: with the Afghans most affected, parties to the conflict, the UN Security Council, the G20, international donors, and with Afghanistan’s regional neighbours," the statement said.
Also Read | Hunted by the Taliban, US-allied Afghan forces are in hiding
The UK said on Wednesday it would double its humanitarian and development aid to Afghanistan to £286 million ($390 million) this year.
Karen Pierce, UK ambassador to the United States, said Britain wanted to use a meeting of G7 leaders next week to work out "how to preserve the gains we've made and how to stop it becoming a breeding ground for terror."
Pierce told broadcaster NPR's "All Things Considered" program that Britain and the United States had been in almost daily contact with the Biden administration since NATO agreed on the decision to withdraw forces from Afghanistan.
She said Britain hoped to coordinate with partners and allies on any acceptance of a new Afghan government "so that we're all working on the same basis, so that we all understand the priority we want to give to countering terrorism, to human rights, to regional stability and to humanitarian issues."
Separately, Raab said late on Thursday that the UK and Turkey were working together in Afghanistan to ensure evacuations continue safely. He thanked Turkey for its commitment to safeguarding the Kabul airport alongside British troops.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Raab in a call that the world should guide and support Afghanistan as it moves to a new government instead of putting more pressure on it. | www.deccanherald.com | G7 calls for international shared mission to limit Afghan crisis | https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/g7-calls-for-international-shared-mission-to-limit-afghan-crisis-1021597.html | |||||
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"International New York Times"
] | 2021-08-20 02:07:18+00:00 | 2021-08-20 06:24:05 | Columns of Afghan soldiers in armored vehicles and pickup trucks sped through the desert to reach Iran. Military pilots flew low and fast to the safety of Uzbekistan’s mountains. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deccanherald.com%2Finternational%2Fworld-news-politics%2Fhunted-by-the-taliban-us-allied-afghan-forces-are-in-hiding-1021594.html.json | en | Columns of Afghan soldiers in armored vehicles and pickup trucks sped through the desert to reach Iran. Military pilots flew low and fast to the safety of Uzbekistan’s mountains.
Thousands of Afghan security-force members managed to make it to other countries over the past few weeks as the Taliban rapidly seized the country. Others managed to negotiate surrenders and went back to their homes — and some kept their weapons and joined the winning side.
They were all part of the sudden atomisation of the national security forces that the United States and its allies spent tens of billions of dollars to arm, train and stand against the Taliban, a two-decade effort at institution-building that vanished in just a few days.
But tens of thousands of other Afghan grunts, commandos and spies who fought to the end, despite the talk in Washington that the Afghan forces simply gave up, have been left behind. They are now on the run, hiding and hunted by the Taliban.
“There’s no way out,” said Farid, an Afghan commando, in a text message to an American soldier who fought with him. Farid, who agreed to be identified by his first name only, said he was hiding in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, trapped after the regular army units surrendered around him. “I am praying to be saved.”
Accounts of the Taliban searching for people they believe worked with and fought alongside US and NATO forces are beginning to trickle out, offering a bloody counterpoint to the kinder, gentler face that the militants have been trying to present to the world.
Also Read | Defiant Afghans wave flags amid fears of Taliban crackdown
The militants are threatening to arrest or punish family members if they cannot find the people they are seeking, according to former Afghan officials, a confidential report prepared for the United Nations, and American veterans who have been contacted by desperate Afghans who served alongside them. Most spoke on condition of anonymity to protect friends and loved ones still hiding in Afghanistan.
The officials said the Taliban had been combing through records at the ministry of defense and interior and the headquarters of Afghanistan’s spy service, drawing up lists of operatives to search for. And there are more and more reports that the militants are exacting swift and fatal revenge when they are found.
One former interpreter for American Special Forces said he saw another man gunned down feet from him on the mere suspicion that he had worked with foreign forces.
In the southern city of Kandahar, video posted on social media last week by RTA, Afghanistan’s public broadcaster, showed dozens of bodies left by the road, many of them reportedly Afghan soldiers and officials executed by the Taliban. RTA itself is now in the hands of the Taliban.
How many Afghan soldiers and security officials are on the run is unclear. Dozens of Afghan pilots escaped to Uzbekistan, where 22 planes and 24 helicopters carrying nearly 600 men arrived Sunday, according to Uzbek officials; an unknown number made it to Iran, former Afghan officials said.
On paper, the Afghan security forces number around 300,000. But because of corruption, desertion and casualties, only a sixth of that number were actually in the fight against the Taliban this year, US officials say.
Also Read | Taliban 'intensifying' search for Afghans who helped US: UN document
Thousands surrendered as the Taliban rolled through the country, laying down their weapons after being promised they would not be harmed. The Taliban so far appears to have stuck with those deals — historically a common feature of Afghan warfare — and the militants seemed far more focused on the 18,000 Army commandos, many of whom did not surrender, and officers from the country’s spy service, the National Directorate of Security, or NDS.
Some of those men have taken refuge in the Panjshir Valley, a strategic sliver north of Kabul where a handful of Afghan leaders are trying to organise a force to resist the Taliban. They are said to have 2,000-2,500 men, but independent confirmation isn’t available.
Two decades ago, Panjshiri mujahedeen leader Ahmed Shah Massoud held the valley against the Taliban for years. The region then provided US spies and Special Operations forces a launchpad for the invasion that drove the Taliban from power in the months after 9/11.
But this time, the Panjshiris lack heavy weapons, a supply line through Afghanistan’s northern borders, significant international support, or a unifying leader like Massoud. Even Afghans who are supportive of their effort give them very long odds of succeeding.
At Kabul’s airport, several hundred commandos from the NDS are helping the thousands of American soldiers and Marines who are overseeing the evacuation of foreigners and Afghans, according to American officials and former Afghan officials. The deal struck with the Americans is that the Afghans will be among the last to leave, serving as a rear guard before they are airlifted to freedom.
“They are preforming heroically,” said one US official.
Also Read | US diplomats sent cable warning Blinken of potential Taliban takeover in mid-July: Report
“That is an understatement,” another responded.
The NDS commandos have good reason to be fearful. The units killed numerous Taliban fighters and commanders — deaths that the militants appear eager to avenge.
The Taliban began showing up at the houses of senior intelligence officials soon after moving into Kabul on Sunday. At the home of Rahmatullah Nabil, a former NDS chief who left the country in recent days, the Taliban came with electronic equipment to sweep the house, according to a former Afghan official.
At the apartment of another counterterrorism official, the Taliban left a letter earlier this week instructing the man to report to the militants’ Military and Intelligence Commission in Kabul. The letter was reproduced in the confidential report for the United Nations, although the official’s name and title were redacted.
Counterterrorism officials were responsible for overseeing the commandos who hunted down Taliban leaders, and the letter said, “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers you an important person.”
If the official did not report to the Taliban as ordered, it warned, their family would be detained and punished.
The document was provided to the United Nations by the Norwegian Center for Global Analyses, a group that provides intelligence information to agencies of the global organisation. It was shared internally at the United Nations and seen by The New York Times.
There were multiple reports that the Taliban had a list of people they wanted to question and punish — and their locations, the document said. And it added that the Taliban had been going door to door and “arresting and/or threatening to kill or arrest family members of target individuals unless they surrender themselves to the Taliban.”
The Taliban are also aggressively expanding their network of informers and pressing mosques and Hawala dealers, the informal money traders who form the backbone of the Afghan financial system, to help them track down wanted members of the security forces, according to the report and witness accounts.
The main targets were members of the Afghan military and the police, as well as people who worked for investigative units of the toppled government, the document said. That assessment was shared by several soldiers and former officials who were in hiding, and were interviewed for this article.
Pentagon officials said they would be evacuated if they made it to the airport, but it is unclear where they would end up. Unlike interpreters who worked with American soldiers or Afghans who worked at the US Embassy, members of the Afghan security forces are not included in special visa programs set up by the US government.
First, though, they have to get past the Taliban fighters who have blocked entrances to the airport, fired rifles and beaten people to control the crowds of thousands who are trying to flee. They are also said to be searching the crowds for Afghan soldiers and security officials and others who worked directly for American-led forces. | www.deccanherald.com | Hunted by the Taliban, US-allied Afghan forces are in hiding | https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/hunted-by-the-taliban-us-allied-afghan-forces-are-in-hiding-1021594.html | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:44:35+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:54:10 | https%3A%2F%2Fwrex.com%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Felder-denies-showing-gun-to-woman-during-domestic-argument%2F.json | en | LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry Elder, a talk radio host and a leading Republican candidate in California’s recall election, denies his ex-fiancee’s accusation that he once displayed a gun to her during a heated 2015 argument. Alexandra Datig worked on Elder’s show when they were engaged and lived together. In documents provided to The Associated Press, Datig described an emotionally abusive 18-month relationship with Elder. She said she never reported the gun incident to police and moved out after they agreed on a financial settlement. In a statement Thursday, Elder said he “never brandished a gun at anyone.” He didn’t address her other claims. Elder is among 46 candidates in the election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. | wrex.com | Elder denies showing gun to woman during domestic argument | https://wrex.com/2021/08/19/elder-denies-showing-gun-to-woman-during-domestic-argument/ | ||||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:44:48+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:16:36 | https%3A%2F%2Fwrex.com%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fjudge-school-officer-who-hid-during-shooting-facing-charges%2F.json | en | FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the former school resource officer accused of hiding during a Florida mass school shooting will have to convince a jury that he wasn’t criminally negligent. The Sun Sentinel reports that Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein declined to dismiss the child negligence charges against former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson. Peterson had worked as a school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Nikolas Cruz, who was 19 at the time of the February 2018 shooting, has been charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder and faces a possible death sentence if convicted. | wrex.com | Judge: School officer who hid during shooting facing charges | https://wrex.com/2021/08/19/judge-school-officer-who-hid-during-shooting-facing-charges/ | ||||||
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"Associated Press"
] | 2021-08-20 01:45:00+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:59:41 | https%3A%2F%2Fwrex.com%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fsandra-oh-takes-killing-eve-break-with-dramady-the-chair%2F.json | en | LONDON (AP) — Sandra Oh has been dancing with death on “Killing Eve” since 2018, so she could do with a laugh. That’s one of the reasons the Canadian-American actor took on the role of Ji-Yoon Kim in the Netflix comedy drama series, “The Chair.” Oh plays the new head of a struggling college’s English department. As rewarding as she finds “Killing Eve,” Oh says its darker elements made her want to live in a “comedy space” for a change. The six-episode “The Chair” blends humor with the serious challenges that Ji-Yoon faces at home and at the school facing financial woes and generational clashes. The series debuts Friday on Netflix. | wrex.com | Sandra Oh takes 'Killing Eve' break with dramedy 'The Chair' | https://wrex.com/2021/08/19/sandra-oh-takes-killing-eve-break-with-dramady-the-chair/ | ||||||
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"Associated Press"
] | 2021-08-20 01:44:41+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:52:10 | https%3A%2F%2Fwrex.com%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fjapanese-martial-artist-film-star-sonny-chiba-dies-at-82%2F.json | en | TOKYO (AP) — Japanese actor Sonny Chiba, who wowed the world with his martial arts skills in more than 100 films, including “Kill Bill,” has died. He was 82. His office says he died in a hospital while being treated for COVID-19. Chiba rose to stardom in Japan in the 1960s, portraying samurai, fighters and police detectives, doing many stunt scenes himself. His overseas career took off after “The Street Fighter” proved popular in the United States. American director Quentin Tarantino listed the work as among his “grindhouse” favorites and cast him as master swordsmith Hattori Hanzo in “Kill Bill.” Chiba’s career was also boosted by the boom in kung fu films, set off by Chinese legend Bruce Lee, although with a dirtier fighting style. | wrex.com | Japanese martial artist film star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 | https://wrex.com/2021/08/19/japanese-martial-artist-film-star-sonny-chiba-dies-at-82/ | ||||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:44:54+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:29:19 | https%3A%2F%2Fwrex.com%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fprosecutors-vet-us-senate-candidates-fishing-license-case%2F.json | en | ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Wildlife Troopers have completed their investigation into whether a U.S. Senate candidate and former state official illegally obtained a fishing license for a sportfishing event two years ago. Troopers turned the investigation over to a special prosecutorial branch of the Department of Law. Kelly Tshibaka is a Republican candidate running for Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s seat who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump. She had only lived in the state eight months when she received the license, not 12 as required by law. Her campaign adviser says the license was only good for one day and the intent was clear to get a nonresident license. | wrex.com | Prosecutors vet US Senate candidate's fishing license case | https://wrex.com/2021/08/19/prosecutors-vet-us-senate-candidates-fishing-license-case/ | ||||||
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"Aaron Hinks"
] | 2021-08-20 01:58:10+00:00 | 2021-08-19 16:41:00 | Women trying to find safety for her Afghan counterparts | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wltribune.com%2Fnews%2Fb-c-afghan-canadians-looking-to-help-after-fall-of-kabul%2F.json | en | People sit in a German Bundeswehr airplane at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, as the federal armed forces evacuates German citizens and local Afghans who worked for Germany. (Bundeswehr via AP)
A small group of Vancouver-based Afghan-Canadians are scrambling to help their countrymen and women after the fall of Kabul.
Shortly after U.S. forces withdrew from the country and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled, the Taliban swept into Kabul Aug. 15. Thousands of Afghans who were once promised safety by foreign governments were left stranded in the country, vulnerable and unable to escape.
Former Afghan journalist Zahra Hashemi, who left Kabul for Vancouver six years ago, immediately formed a group amongst her friends to assist both refugees and Afghans stuck in the country. She said one of her concerns is how the federal government is identifying the 20,000 refugees it promised to bring into Canada.
SEE ALSO: Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to their rule
Women and children are at particular risk , she said, adding she has family and friends in the country.
“To be honest, they are terrified.”
To make matters worse, Hashemi said the media isn’t portraying an accurate image of what’s happening on the ground.
“They’re trying to normalize the existence of the Taliban in Afghanistan but it’s not actually like that,” Hashemi said, adding that the terrorist organization is going “door-to-door” and harming people.
SEE ALSO: Diplomats, troops and refugees arrive in Canada as flights resume from Afghanistan
“I received voice messages from not my family, but my friend’s family, they were begging their uncles to come and take them because the Taliban just took one of their family members. She was like 13, 14 years old. It’s terrifying. I’m talking about it and I’ve got goosebumps.”
Speaking to photographs and videos of Afghan’s clinging to American planes as they left Kabul, Hashemi said the memory of Taliban control in 1996 is still fresh.
SEE ALSO: US officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos
“They don’t trust them because they have the experience. This is what happened last time when the Taliban took over. They were OK for a month or so but then they started to show their real faces. It’s something they have experienced and that’s why they are terrified.”
Hashemi said her small group, which was only formed on Sunday, are looking to expand. Many of the Afghans applying to become a refugee don’t speak English, and Hashemi said her group needs help assisting Afghans through the process.
Another focus of the group, she said, is assisting refugees once they arrive to Canada.
“Canada is not prepared for this many refugees because there was a decision made very quickly by the government. We’re trying to participate in this process and do as much as we can here because we cannot do anything in Afghanistan.”
To help Hashemi and her group, email samanahashimi4@gmail.com.
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[] | 2021-08-20 01:50:11+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:00:00 | Another high school football season is upon us and after Wednesday's decision by the school board, COVID-19 mandates are sure to return. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.palmbeachpost.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2Ffootball%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fpalm-beach-county-defied-gov-ron-desantiis-mask-mandates-sports-next%2F8197863002%2F.json | en | PALM BEACH GARDENS — The decision by members of the Palm Beach County School Board on Wednesday night to mandate masks for students, taking that decision out of the hands of parents, was a sign of things to come when it comes to athletics.
A meeting scheduled for Friday morning between the district’s interim superintendent, Mike Burke, and athletic representatives, including county athletic director Valerie Miyares, will answer more questions.
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Questions nobody wanted to have to ask after living through last year’s coronavirus pandemic nightmare.
Another high school football season is upon us with this week’s kickoff classics and after Wednesday’s decision, restrictions and mandates are sure to return. That means masks likely are to be required at sporting events, once again. Social distancing will return.
An added layer this year: As much education as possible about how vaccines could save a season.
But even all that may not be enough.
“I’m not at all confident we’ll have an uninterrupted season,” Palm Beach County school board member Debra Robinson said Thursday night from Dwyer High School. “I’m confident we’re going to try.”
Dwyer coach McKinley Rolle knows a little about the science. Rolle’s brother, Myron, a former FSU and Tennessee Titans safety, is a neurosurgery resident at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Myron has been on the front lines of the pandemic as an emergency room doctor.
So, it’s no surprise that McKinley is setting an example. He asked all parents and those on his sideline to wear face coverings during Thursday's kickoff classic game against Plantation.
“Not just to set the example, but he’s trying to make sure his team stays safe,” said Dwyer athletic director Tiffany Wilkes. “If someone becomes positive with COVID, it could mean games lost. The biggest thing is keeping everybody safe and keeping kids on the field.”
Robinson, a retired physician, will suggest all high school athletes are tested for COVID weekly. She cited a Duke University study that said 50 to 75 percent of the transmissions that occurred in schools last year happened during athletic events.
The challenge is trying to figure out what resources are used to do the testing.
That is the least the country can do to make things safe. The school board took that first step Wednesday, joining a a growing number of school districts defying Gov. Ron DeSantis, and prioritizing the health and safety of our students and teachers.
The decision came as more than 3,000 students in Palm Beach County have been ordered to stay at home as COVID-19 cases continue to spike. The county is averaging more than 1,300 new cases daily, more than it has at any other time since lockdowns started 18 months ago.
Florida, meanwhile, continues to lead the country in new cases. The state set another seven-day record with 21,669 new cases Tuesday. And when it comes to vaccinations, Florida trails the national averages with 54 percent of state residents over the age of 12 fully vaccinated and 65 percent with at least one shot.
Studies have shown that unvaccinated people are mainly responsible for spreading the virus and its deadly variants, putting lives at risk, mostly those who have not been inoculated.
County administrators were anticipating as close to a normal sports year as possible before Florida became ground zero for the delta variant. With the vaccine available, plans were made for stadiums to be at 100 percent capacity and mask wearing a choice.
What was not anticipated was the reckless and selfish behavior of those who continue to play politics with a pandemic.
“As we’ve seen the surge in cases and the positivity rate go up so sharply, we have had some discussions this week this needs to be looked at again to have some safety parameters for the community and for our athletes,” Miyares said.
The right thing to do will be to require face coverings and a return to social distancing … at all athletic events. But as we learned, policing mask mandates at outdoor events is difficult.
“It’s such a divided topic and people feel very passionate one way or another,” Wilkes said.
And something else we learned as 650,000 in this country have lost their lives from this virus; we cannot trust people’s judgment and appeal to their common sense when it comes to this virus.
All that has gotten us is in the grips of another surge
Remember: Anti-vaxxer most likely means anti-masker.
Robinson’s concern is real. But hopefully 2021 does not end like 2020 and enough people – vaccinated and unvaccinated - follow the protocols.
And hopefully there are more leaders like McKinley Rolle who will appeal to parents and fans to do the right thing and wear masks, social distance and finally, once and for all, end this nightmare. | www.palmbeachpost.com | Palm Beach County defied Gov. Ron DeSantiis on mask mandates, sports next | https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/08/19/palm-beach-county-defied-gov-ron-desantiis-mask-mandates-sports-next/8197863002/ | |||||
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"Karen Fratti"
] | 2021-08-20 01:59:11+00:00 | 2021-08-19 05:00:05 | Are you looking for your next big jump scare? Or a film so tense you could cut it with a knife? Try these movies like A Quiet Place. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fmovies-like-a-quiet-place%2F.json | en | Paramount
When you think of a classic scary movie, they’re usually quite… loud. They come with iconic scores, like Psycho, or just a lot of screaming and running from a serial killer with a taste for vengeance — like Freddy or Jason, or, well, any other ’80s slasher flick. That’s why A Quiet Place was so creepy when it was released. The entire premise of this slow-burn monster flick? If the monster can hear you, “it hunts you.” Terrifying. And since there’s nothing more satisfying (and heart-pounding) than a good scare you weren’t expecting, you might be looking for more movies like A Quiet Place. Because, let’s be real, we all watched A Quiet Place II the minute it dropped on Paramount+.
What is it, exactly, that makes these films so fantastic? Screenrant reviewed A Quiet Place by writing that despite its PG-13 rating, it’s pretty scary and graphic. “When it’s firing on all cylinders, A Quiet Place is intimate, claustrophobic, and downright scary. With this film, John Krasinski has proven himself to be a versatile director, capable of accomplishing anything to which he sets his mind — even PG-13 horror,” the outlet reported.
Still, A Quiet Place has some obvious influences, whether you’re looking for an alien movie, a classic hunt film, or just a bunch of excellent jump scares. Here are just a few horror movies like A Quiet Place to get you started.
1. The Silence (2019)
OK, this might seem a little on the nose given the title, but bear with us here! Starring the great Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, and John Corbett, this 2019 is an adaptation of a horror novel by the same name from Tim Lebbon. After a group of researchers releases a bunch of creatures who hunt by sound, everyone hunkers down to stay safe and find shelter. Shipka, in particular, has it pretty bad, as she’s also stalked by a cult who wants to use her for her fertility.
2. It Comes At Night (2017)
After the world ends by some mysterious circumstance, two families decide to link up together in the name of survival. It Comes At Night isn’t just a monster flick, though — it’s billed as a psychological thriller, meaning you can start taking bets on who within the two families might be up to no good at the end of the day.
3. Bird Box (2018)
This Netflix original was an instant hit, and it’s definitely worth a watch if you somehow missed the craze. The movie tracks a mom, played by Sandra Bullock, after some unnamed (and unseen) monster takes over the world, hunting people who can actually see it and look it in its eye. Donning blindfolds, she, her kids, and remaining survivors bunk up together before embarking on a perilous ride to presumed safety. You definitely want to have someone close by to cling to for every jump scare down the river.
4. Us (2019)
While it might not be about sound or staying ahead of a sound-hating creature, the vibe of this Jordan Peele-directed flick is very similar to that of A Quiet Place. A family is hunted by their “tethers,” and to be honest, if we say anymore, we’re going to spoil you.
5. The Invasion (2007)
If you’re still quarantining from coronavirus, this 2007 movie like A Quiet Place might not be the flick for you. It follows two scientists who are the only ones that know there is some alien virus taking people out. Played by Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, the two researchers finally realize that someone very close to them might hold the key to stopping the alien pandemic from ruining the entire world.
6. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
This 2016 movie is a must-see if you want a monster flick and a psychological thriller at the same time. Starring John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Bradley Cooper, among others, the movie begins with a woman waking up in a bunker with Goodman’s character, who tells her that she survived a car crash but that a chemical attack prevented them from going outside. Wait for the shocking reveal.
More Movies Like A Quiet Place to Watch | www.scarymommy.com | 40+ Movies like A Quiet Place Tense Enough To Take Your Breath Away | https://www.scarymommy.com/movies-like-a-quiet-place/ | |||||
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"Christine Organ"
] | 2021-08-20 01:59:05+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:00:46 | There’s a common perception that people who are constantly late are selfish or lazy, but that isn’t true. Our brains just work differently. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Flate-always-dont-judge%2F.json | en | Deagreez/Getty
Hi, my name is Christie and I am chronically, infuriatingly, shamefully late. I am late for meetings and for phone calls and for cocktails with friends. I am late with birthday cards and returning emails. I’m late to pick up my kids from baseball practice and late to get food out of the oven.
Phone reminders and alarms don’t help. I’ve tried them all. Despite my best intentions, I am perpetually late.
I was raised with a steady diet of promptness. My dad, who was a volunteer coach for decades, drilled into me and the other athletes the mantra of “if you’re five minutes early, you’re on time and if you’re on time, you’re late.”
Well, I’m not just “on-time” late; I’m late-late. Sorry, Dad.
To be clear, I’m not extraordinarily late. More like 5-10 minutes. But it still drives my family bonkers. It drives me bonkers too, for that matter. It’s stressful and embarrassing. I feel out of control and lacking, like everyone is somehow able to get through their day on time except me.
There’s a common perception that people who are constantly late are selfish or lazy, but that isn’t true. Our brains just work differently, that’s all. According to BBC, psychology experts say that personality differences and even positive characteristics like optimism make people “punctually-challenged.”
“Late people often have a sunny outlook,” wrote Philippa Perry in the Guardian. “They are unreasonably optimistic about how many things they can cram in and how long it takes to get from the office to the restaurant, say, especially if it is nearby.”
So it’s not just me then. Phew.
Tardiness can also be caused by struggles with transitions. Personally, this is a big one for me. I have a really hard time shifting gears and when I’m in the “flow” with one tasks I find it damn near impossible to stop and shift to something else. So I put off the shifting until it’s panic time.
We can also have trouble assessing the passage of time. Jeff Conte, a psychology professor at San Diego State University ran a study in 2001 where he asked participants to judge, without a clock, how long it took for a minute to pass. Type A people (often ambitious and competitive) believed a minute had passed at about the 58-second mark. By contrast, Type B people (often creative, reflective, and explorative) guessed that a minute had gone by after 77 seconds. (When I tried this experiment, I clocked in at 110 seconds, mostly because I became distracted with another activity and forgot about the test.)
For some, chronic tardiness can be caused by anxiety or other mental health challenges. For instance, people with anxiety may avoid certain situations, Harriet Mellotte, a cognitive behavioral therapist and a clinical psychologist in training in London told BBC. “Individuals with low self-esteem are likely to be critical about their abilities which may cause them to take more time to check their work.” And a symptom of depression may be low energy, making that much harder to find the motivation to “get a move on.”
Personally, my chronic tardiness is caused by all of the above. I am overly optimistic when estimating how long (or rather not long) something will take, whether it’s a commute, the time to log in to a Zoom call, or finishing the task I’m currently on. The drive to meetings across town always take 15 minutes, but I am forever telling myself that it only takes 12 minutes because traffic will be light this time and every light will be green on my route. Then I’m shocked when this doesn’t happen. Like legitimately shocked. I struggle with transitions and social anxiety so I’m late for meetings and parties.
Unfortunately, all these justifications (or are they excuses?) for our lateness don’t really matter to the folks who are left waiting for us. We can hope for patience and understanding, but it only goes so far. And it seems that the best way to stop being late is to make an intentional choice to be on time. Experts suggest setting alarms and times, increasing estimates for commuting, avoiding multitasking, and trying that same tactic my dad preached all those years ago.
Because for the chronically late, the effort to be early just might result in being on time. Or maybe not quite as late. | www.scarymommy.com | Late People Aren't Selfish Or Lazy -- Don't Judge Us | https://www.scarymommy.com/late-always-dont-judge/ | |||||
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"Kristen Mae"
] | 2021-08-20 01:58:59+00:00 | 2021-08-19 22:00:11 | This "fake morning routine" trend on TikTok highlights everything we love about the Gen X and Gen Z generations. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Ffake-morning-routine-tiktok%2F.json | en | leslivsworld/noorc_/TikTok
The “fake morning routine” trend on TikTok has been bringing together Gen X (and some older millennials) and their Gen Z progeny in a hilarious way. These two cynical, dark-humored generations go together like peanut butter and jelly anyway — it is known — and this particular trend highlights all the best parts of the older and younger gens.
The gist is that teens and young adults have an “assignment” to create a TikTok for school or their fraternity/sorority or whatever, detailing their “morning routine.” The parents have to be present for this video, and are expected to nod and smile at whatever their kid says, confirming for whoever is watching that everything the kid says is true.
If you know anything about Gen Z, you know where this is going.
“So usually I wake up 7:30, 8 o’clock” … and immediately Dad loses it and starts laughing. “At night?” he asks, doubled over and wheezing with laughter.
“And I normally I walk the dogs, and then I make breakfast for me and my mom.”
Mom nods and smiles as directed, but Dad says, still laughing, “Are you serious?”
There are countless morning routine videos, and every one of them is hysterical. Gen Z is brilliant with the shit they come up with, and their parents reacting in the background with their Gen X trademark “you gotta be fuckin kidding me” attitude is exactly the energy the world needs right now.
Audrey’s mom is in the background having a snack, and she doesn’t even let Audrey finish her first sentence about how she likes to “get up at 5:30” before bursting into laughter. “Stop, I’m recording!” Audrey says, also totally failing to contain her laughter. Then she adds, “I like to go for my morning run,” which sends Mom into full-fledged hysteria. At this point, it’s clear Mom knows Audrey is pulling a prank. But Audrey soldiers on, claiming she makes breakfast and does her homework every morning, laughing so hard that at one point she falls on the floor.
And then there’s Lesli who “wakes up every morning at 5 a.m.,” and “makes breakfast” for everyone, and Lesli’s dad who stands behind her shaking his head as he calmly chews his gum.
At the end of the video Lesli’s dad totally exposes her by telling folks that when he leaves for work, she’s sleeping, and when he comes back, she’s still sleeping. We cannot.
Dharini’s dad remains stoic through the 5:00 a.m. wake up lie but cracks when his daughter claims she runs “two or three miles” every day as part of her morning routine.
https://www.tiktok.com/@dharini.ravi/video/6947770339631926533
Yeah, he’s not buying it.
Tiff sets up to make her video in front of her parents who are innocently sitting on the couch. She claims she wakes up around 7:15 every morning. Her mom sort of ignores the whole thing, but when her dad hears Tiff claiming she helps her mom with laundry every morning, his body begins wiggling around as if it is physically trying to reject the words coming out of his daughter’s mouth.
“Nobody helps me with the cleaning,” Tiff says, and Mom claps her hand over her mouth with an expression that is somehow simultaneously incredulous and bored. Dad is now actively wagging a finger at Tiff and from this point, everything falls apart and we love it.
The young woman below has convinced her mom this is really, honestly a class assignment, but Mom is 100% not here for her daughter’s fake routine. “She has no routine!” she says right at the beginning as the two dissolve into giggles. Daughter chastises Mom, reminding her “This is for a grade!”
But Mom has smelled blood. “SHE’S LYING!” she says, pointing accusingly at her daughter. And that’s it. She can’t get any further and cuts the video off because her mom has obviously bested her. I love them.
Reese’s mom also wasn’t having any of her daughter’s morning routine lies. After she empathizes with the teacher that none of the kids turn their camera on during class, Reese tries claiming that she wakes up at 7 a.m. Mom’s face makes it clear this isn’t even a tiny bit true, ever.
Reese continues, sharing that every day she takes a shower, puts some makeup on, and then goes to class. Her mom turns to her and pats her shoulder, her forearm, as if checking to make sure her daughter hasn’t been body-snatched. “Is this Reese?” she asks with mock concern. Then, as Reese continues lying her face off, Mom picks up the family dog and somehow proceeds to keep a straight face until the video inexplicably cuts off. I love Gen Z.
The morning routine trend is freaking hilarious and needs an official hashtag. You can find some videos under #fakemorningroutine, but there are lots more that don’t have a hashtag. Better yet, parents could flip this trend on their kids. Make a video for TikTok pretending you’re a Pinterest mom who never yells and whose house is perfect and film your kid’s reaction. To be honest, we’re here for any trend that brings parents and teens together to laugh with (or at) each other. | www.scarymommy.com | Kids Are Lying On TikTok About Their “Morning Routine” | https://www.scarymommy.com/fake-morning-routine-tiktok/ | |||||
[
"Elaine Roth"
] | 2021-08-20 01:58:53+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:00:58 | QWO is FDA-approved, but it hasn't been around long enough to know whether its cellulite smoothing results are permanent or not. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fcellulite-new-treatment-need-to-know%2F.json | en | Elena Volf/Getty
Cellulite is common. Chances are most people reading this have cellulite. That’s because cellulite affects 90% of women and 10% of men, according to Scientific American. Which means…absolutely nothing when it comes to our health or wellness.
Cellulite is not a symptom of old age, poor muscle tone, or bad diet. It just is. Cellulite is “not just predisposed to one particular type of woman,” according to Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University in New Haven and dermatologist at Modern Dermatology of Connecticut in Westport, who notes that she’s “treated many patients who were professional athletes or professional dancers.”
Cellulite is, by and large, only a cosmetic issue. For some folks, however, it’s also an imperfection, a reason to feel self-conscious in a bathing suit. (Interestingly enough, cellulite wasn’t always seen as an imperfection, according to Anne Chapas, MD, founder and medical director of Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York City. Many famous artworks that celebrate the female form portray cellulite. But all of that is a separate conversation related to the problems inherent in diet culture.)
Enter cellulite treatments, like Qwo.
QWO Is The First Injectable For Cellulite
Over the years, the FDA has approved a number of treatments for cellulite. Most of those promise only temporary results. None are injectable.
QWO (a.k.a. collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes) is reportedly different. The FDA approved QWO in July 2020 and it became available in medi-spas in Spring 2021. Its goal is to reduce the appearance of cellulite in three rounds of injections (up to 12 per visit), administered 21 days apart.
Most people experienced some bruising after treatment—mostly local to the injection site, but possible over a larger area as well. Other side effects included pain, swelling, itching, and formation of nodules at the injection site.
One participant reported an allergic reaction. (Important to note: you should not get QWO if you are allergic to collagenase or any ingredient in QWO, or if you have an active infection around the treatment site.)
The way QWO works is “not fully understood.” It’s thought to “target a structural cause under your skin,” and ultimately releases the dimple making skin appear smooth. Unlike other approved cellulite treatments, QWO’s mechanism for reducing the appearance of cellulite is chemical versus mechanical (via thermal energy or otherwise.)
As a result, QWO promises to be less invasive and requires less downtime post treatment.
Clinical Trial Results Are Good—But Not Mind Blowing
QWO was effective in clinical trials, but some doctors weren’t impressed. Abigail Waldman, a clinical director of the Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, called the results of an 800-plus person phase III clinical trial simply “all right,” in an interview with HuffPost.
She explained, “The outcome was measured in whether patients were slightly happier or much happier, basically. In both the Phase II and Phase III trials, around 60% of patients found they had any degree of improvement. So, it’s statistically significant but not a complete home run.”
Statistically significant is great, but it should also be considered in light of reservations doctors have.
Doctors Have Reservations About QWO
The biggest reservation among experts is with respect to the long-term effects of QWO. QWO is FDA-approved, but it hasn’t been around long enough to know whether its cellulite smoothing results are permanent or not or whether there might be any long-term unwanted consequences.
In a blog post, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery noted that “longest that some patients were observed for risks and side effects was six months—and that was only a portion of the participants from the clinical study. This means that QWO’s long-term safety is not yet confirmed.”
Not only is long-term safety still a question mark, but how long its effects last is an unknown. The QWO website doesn’t provide specific data, but at least one provider offering QWO suggests the results will last for at least one year, and may be permanent.
Because of QWO’s novelty, Walden urges potential patients to visit a board-certified dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon. She notes, “Side effects and complications are rare, but you want someone familiar with the anatomy who can manage complications.”
No Magic Bullet For Cellulite
Teo Soleymani, a clinical health sciences instructor and dermatologic surgeon at UCLA Health advised folks to remember that “Unfortunately, it’s [QWO] not a magic bullet for all cellulite.” He urged caution, noting that QWO might not be right for everyone. Those who have large areas of dimpling or those who’ve tried other cellulite reduction methods may not be great candidates for QWO.
Ultimately, as with most things in the field of cosmetic surgery, procedure, of enhancement, you should seek the advice of a trusted medical professional and decide what works for you. The goal is to be happy in your own skin, in a way that feels right to you. Maybe that’s QWO — and maybe it’s not. | www.scarymommy.com | Cellulite Bothering You? There's A New Treatment For It | https://www.scarymommy.com/cellulite-new-treatment-need-to-know/ | |||||
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"The Associated Press",
"Vince Shaw"
] | 2021-08-20 01:50:02+00:00 | 2021-08-19 19:49:00 | JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jon Rahm returned from a month off and played like he was never gone. Justin Thomas took the advice of a 15-year-old and had his lowest | https%3A%2F%2Frichmond.com%2Fgolf-roundup-rahm-thomas-shoot-63s-to-lead-pga-playoffs-opener%2Farticle_6ed8a34d-40c4-58c4-9e0d-e3a8a468b300.html.json | en | JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jon Rahm returned from a month off and played like he was never gone. Justin Thomas took the advice of a 15-year-old and had his lowest score of the year.
Both opened with an 8-under 63 on Thursday at The Northern Trust as the PGA Tour’s postseason began with no shortage of bizarre developments.
Rahm, who missed his chance at the Olympics because of what amounts to a false positive test result for COVID-19, expected a little rust in his game. It just didn’t show on his card.
He chipped in for birdie, saved par on the next two holes and was on his way.
Thomas had benched his putter for bad behavior after he spent too much of the year not seeing putts go in the hole. But during his junior event last week, a teenager asked why he wasn’t using his old putter.
“And I found myself defending myself to this 15-year-old,” he said. “I was like, ‘Why am I not using this thing?’ It’s not like I’m making a lot of putts with what I have. If you’re putting well, any of us can go out and putt with anything.”
He didn’t hole all of them, but enough to record nine birdies for his lowest round since a 62 last November in Mexico. | richmond.com | Golf roundup: Rahm, Thomas shoot 63s to lead PGA playoffs opener | https://richmond.com/golf-roundup-rahm-thomas-shoot-63s-to-lead-pga-playoffs-opener/article_6ed8a34d-40c4-58c4-9e0d-e3a8a468b300.html | |||||
[
"The Associated Press",
"Vince Shaw"
] | 2021-08-20 01:50:14+00:00 | 2021-08-19 19:16:00 | ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, — Brandon Lowe hit his career-high 29th homer, Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their | https%3A%2F%2Frichmond.com%2Fmlb-roundup-bungling-birds-drop-15th-consecutive-game%2Farticle_165feaa5-c42d-5556-af09-6013604c9ffb.html.json | en | ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, — Brandon Lowe hit his career-high 29th homer, Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive loss, 7-2 on Thursday.
The Orioles also dropped 14 in a row from May 18 to May 31. The team record losing streak is 21 games, set at the beginning of the 1988 season.
Baltimore has been outscored 138-42 during the current skid. Its starting pitchers are 0-12, allowing 63 earned runs in 61ª innings. Jorge Lopez (3-14) became the majors’ first 14-game loser, allowing four runs, four hits, two walks and hitting a batter over two innings.
Tampa Bay has won 11 of 14, and is 15-1 in the season series with the Orioles.
Lowe connected on a two-out, two-run drive that made it 4-0 in the second. Lowe has six homers and 17 RBIs over his last 12 games. McClanahan (8-4) gave up one run and five hits in five innings. He struck out eight and walked one.
Athletics 5, White Sox 4: Matt Olson slugged a go-ahead two-run homer, and Matt Chapman and Sean Murphy also homered as visiting Oakland rallied to beat Chicago.
Olson’s blast in the seventh off reliever Michael Kopech (3-2), his 31st of season, gave Oakland a 5-3 lead. | richmond.com | MLB roundup: Bungling Birds drop 15th consecutive game | https://richmond.com/mlb-roundup-bungling-birds-drop-15th-consecutive-game/article_165feaa5-c42d-5556-af09-6013604c9ffb.html | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:49:56+00:00 | 2021-08-19 16:48:52 | Texas Democrats return to state ending voting rights standoff | https%3A%2F%2Frichmond.com%2Fbriefs%2Farticle_8efb81cd-37b2-5133-ae43-1df5cb3b699f.html.json | en | Texas Democrats return to state ending voting rights standoff
AUSTIN, Texas — A standoff in Texas over new voting restrictions that gridlocked the state Capitol for 38 consecutive days ended Thursday when some Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., dropped their holdout, paving the way for Republicans to resume pushing an elections overhaul.
It abruptly and messily drew to a close one of the few — and lengthiest — quorum breaks in modern Texas history. Instead of a unified and celebratory return by Democrats, some members fumed and lashed out at their colleagues over what they criticized as breaking ranks.
Most of the more than 50 Democrats who bolted for the nation’s capital in July continue to stay away from the Texas Capitol, although Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan said enough were there to achieve a quorum, which in the House is 100 present legislators. Growing impatience among Republicans had led to escalating threats that missing lawmakers could face arrest, but officers never appeared to do more than leaving warrants at Democrats’ homes. | richmond.com | Briefs | https://richmond.com/briefs/article_8efb81cd-37b2-5133-ae43-1df5cb3b699f.html | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:50:26+00:00 | 2021-08-19 14:56:00 | Heath Quinn was just trying to keep his eyes open in the dugout Tuesday night. | https%3A%2F%2Frichmond.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2Fprofessional%2Fflying-squirrels-heath-quinn-fought-through-pandemic-injury-to-return-to-richmond%2Farticle_687988fe-3fbb-5b0d-861a-bdde77828513.html.json | en | After finishing the 2019 season with the Squirrels, Quinn went home to prepare for 2020 spring training. Everything was normal until it wasn’t, he said, as the pandemic shut down his preparation in jarring fashion. He was sent home in mid-March and tried to work out as much as possible on his own.
The season was canceled that summer, and Quinn, like many minor leaguers, found himself grasping for training opportunities to bridge the gap in competition.
Fast forward to 2021 spring training, and Quinn, 26, was hit with another setback, this time a strained oblique. That caused him to miss nearly all of spring training, vital preparation time for an athlete already devoid of competitive opportunities for the preceding 18 months.
“Especially after having a year where I didn’t play at all, it was frustrating for that to happen,” Quinn said of the injury, adding that setbacks like that can prove a difficult mental battle for minor leaguers trying to work their way up the professional baseball ladder. | richmond.com | Flying Squirrels' Heath Quinn fought through pandemic, injury to return to Richmond | https://richmond.com/sports/baseball/professional/flying-squirrels-heath-quinn-fought-through-pandemic-injury-to-return-to-richmond/article_687988fe-3fbb-5b0d-861a-bdde77828513.html | |||||
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"Sabrina Moreno Richmond Times-Dispatch",
"Sabrina Moreno",
"National Institutes Of Health"
] | 2021-08-20 01:50:20+00:00 | 2021-08-19 17:30:00 | The coronavirus has killed another child in Virginia younger than 10. | https%3A%2F%2Frichmond.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffourth-child-in-richmond-area-and-10th-in-virginia-dies-from-covid-19%2Farticle_7ec9a3c8-9a68-55d0-97a3-a783b6e927fd.html.json | en | The coronavirus has killed another child in Virginia younger than 10.
Thursday’s announcement from Richmond and Henrico County’s health districts marks the 10th total COVID-19 death among Virginians younger than 20.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, nine of those deaths occurred in 2021; six were reported in the past three months. Five of the people were not vaccine-eligible when they died. Four were in the Richmond area.
One of the local deaths was a child younger than 5 in the Chesterfield Health District, which oversees Chesterfield County, Powhatan County and Colonial Heights. That death was reported on March 5.
The second death, reported on July 17, involved someone from Henrico in the 16-to-17 age group. Ten days later, VDH added the death of a girl from Chesterfield in the same age group.
The fourth and most recent death was reported Thursday and marks the first COVID-19 death of a Richmond child.
“Our hearts are heavy as we share this tragic and devastating news,” said Dr. Melissa Viray, deputy director of Richmond and Henrico’s health departments. “We send our condolences to the family and are thinking of them in this incredibly difficult time.” | richmond.com | Fourth child in Richmond area - and 10th in Virginia - dies from COVID-19 | https://richmond.com/news/local/fourth-child-in-richmond-area-and-10th-in-virginia-dies-from-covid-19/article_7ec9a3c8-9a68-55d0-97a3-a783b6e927fd.html | |||||
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"Dimitris Mavrokefalidis",
"More Articles"
] | 2021-08-20 02:15:33+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:00:16 | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.energylivenews.com%2F2021%2F08%2F20%2Fhighways-england-paves-net-zero-way-with-low-carbon-asphalt%2F.json | en | Highways England has today announced it will accelerate the use of lower-carbon asphalt across its supply chain.
The so-called warm mix asphalts (WMAs) are produced at temperatures 40°C lower than traditional asphalt.
Compared to conventional hot mix asphalts, the technology is predicted to bring carbon savings of up to 15%.
It is estimated that if all the UK production switched to WMAs, it would save around 61,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, the equivalent of cutting around 300 million miles of car journeys.
Malcolm Dare, Executive Director of Commercial and Procurement at Highways England, said: “This is a big step forward for Highways England that allows us to not only achieve huge efficiency savings but also reduce carbon as we strive for net zero.
“Carbon reduction, along with ensuring our roads provide smooth, safe and efficient journeys for motorists, are key and something we are constantly striving to improve for generations to come.” | www.energylivenews.com | Highways England paves net zero way with low carbon asphalt | https://www.energylivenews.com/2021/08/20/highways-england-paves-net-zero-way-with-low-carbon-asphalt/ | ||||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:03:14+00:00 | 2021-08-19 21:54:13 | Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are making headlines today for reportedly being sued by a woman by the name of Jennifer Hough. | https%3A%2F%2Fkysdc.com%2F4278407%2Fdivas-daily-dirt-nicki-minaj-and-her-husband-are-being-sued%2F.json | en | 93.9 WKYS Featured Video CLOSE
Nicki Minaj And Her Husband Are Being Sued
Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are making headlines today for reportedly being sued by a woman by the name of Jennifer Hough.
Hough is the woman Petty was convicted of attempting to rape her in 1995. Hough claims Nicki Minaj, her husband and their associates have harassed her in an effort to get her to recant her statement.
The victim is now suing the couple for harassment, witness intimidation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Hough claims she let Nicki know ‘woman to woman, that this really happened.’ Hough’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn explains,
“As a result of the Petty’s actions, Ms. Hough has incurred serious debt after having to move three times in a span of seven months. She also quit her job out of fear of being found and attacked. The Pettys acted in concert to destroy Ms. Hough’s life, now they will be held accountable for their actions. The Pettys left Ms. Hough with no choice other than to fight back after their associate accosted her 22-year-old daughter.”
Hough also claims the couple offered her money on several occasions with an approximate sum of anywhere between $20,000 to $500,000.
Did You Miss The Isley Brothers’ Tiny Desk Concert?
The Legendary R&B group Isley Brothers performed their very first NPR Tiny Desk Concert on Wednesday and Black Twitter is raving about their performance.
Only scratching the surface of their extensive catalog, Ronald and Ernie Isley performed ‘Between the Sheets,’ ‘Footsteps in the Dark,’ ‘For the Love of You,’ and ‘Shout.’
More From The QuickSilva Show with Dominique Da Diva:
Also On 93.9 WKYS: | kysdc.com | Diva’s Daily Dirt: Nicki Minaj And Her Husband Are Being Sued | https://kysdc.com/4278407/divas-daily-dirt-nicki-minaj-and-her-husband-are-being-sued/ | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:13:43+00:00 | 2021-08-19 18:57:00 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is banning a pesticide that has been linked ot neurological damage in children. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxlf.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fepa-bans-pesticide-over-child-health-concerns.json | https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/614c203/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4812x2526+0+341/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F40%2F13%2F764d97ec46b2b50c485692ac3816%2Fap21230734020149.jpg | en | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is banning a pesticide that has been linked to neurological damage in children.
The agency says chlorpyrifos has been used on certain crops including strawberries, apples, broccoli, and corn since 1965.
It was also used as a household pesticide for roaches and ants until 2020.
“EPA has determined that the current aggregate exposures from use of chlorpyrifos do not meet the legally required safety standard that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from such exposures,” the agency said in a statement.
The EPA said the European Union and Canada have already banned the pesticide.
Several states also restrict its use on foods including California, Hawaii, New York, Maryland, and Oregon, the agency stated. | www.kxlf.com | EPA bans pesticide over child health concerns | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/epa-bans-pesticide-over-child-health-concerns | ||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:13:37+00:00 | 2021-08-19 19:00:00 | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxlf.com%2Fnews%2Fmontana-news%2Fthe-montana-town-that-turned-its-stimulus-money-down.json | https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c73e6c1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1012x531+0+103/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F4e%2Fe2%2F140b1feb4fd39d842147d97c176d%2Fismay-montana.JPG | en | ISMAY — Tens of millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief money allocated by the federal government under the March American Rescue Plan Act has flowed to Montana towns and cities, funding intended to patch up pandemic-strained budgets and support water and sewer infrastructure investments.
One eastern Montana town, where the 2020 census tallied 17 residents, has responded with a polite no thank you, reports Montana Free Press.
“We don’t really need it for anything, so it might as well go to someone who can use it,” longtime Ismay Mayor Gene Nemitz said in an interview this week.
Ismay, the smallest incorporated municipality in the state, was slated to receive $4,853.35 from the local government relief program, which has allocated much larger sums to more populous cities: $15.9 million to Billings, population 117,000, for example, and $2.1 million to Miles City, which has about 8,400 residents. In all, Montana municipalities have been allocated $86.4 million.
The relief amounts specific to incorporated cities and towns were calculated by the U.S. Treasury based on population. Cities with 50,000-plus people are receiving money directly from the federal government, while payments to smaller towns and cities are being routed through state government. An initial round of payments went out in June, with a second round expected next year.
Montana counties also got their own relief allocations, totalling $208 million, as have tribes and the state government — the latter of which is putting hundreds of millions of dollars of its relief money toward a separate local government infrastructure grant program.
The relief funds come with a specific set of allowable uses. Government entities can spend the money on COVID-related public health work and efforts to address the pandemic’s economic impact, but can’t use the money to fund pension programs or tax cuts. Local governments can also patch up their budgets where revenues have declined as a result of the pandemic or invest the money in water, sewer or broadband internet projects.
Local governments can, for example, use their direct allocation to meet a local-matching-funds requirement for the state infrastructure grant program.
The challenge for Ismay, Nemitz said, is that its bare-bones town government doesn’t offer services that fit in those categories. There’s no municipal water or sewer system, he said, just a few gravel streets the town looks after.
“Really, we don’t have much other than a couple street lights that stay lit,” Nemitz said.
As a result, Ismay’s leaders have informed the state that it will turn down its allocation. An email exchange between the state Department of Administration and Ismay town clerk Barbara Simonsen in late July indicates the town will return its initial installment.
Ismay, located east of Miles City, consists of a grain silo, post office, church and community hall nestled alongside a few houses. It’s six miles from the nearest paved road, U.S. Highway 12, in a stretch of Montana so sparsely populated that small signs along the highway list the names of individual property owners.
Ismay is probably best known for the stint in the 1990s when its residents voted to rename the town Joe, Montana after the NFL quarterback — a publicity stunt instigated by a Kansas City radio station.
That episode ultimately produced a modest infusion of infrastructure funding that didn’t involve the U.S. Treasury. By selling T-shirts and other novelty items, locals were able to raise enough money to repair a fire truck and build the community hall, the Joe Montana Center, which does double duty as a fire station.
The Joe Montana Center is starting to show some external wear these days — the last “a” in Montana on its sign was missing when a reporter photographed it in late July. Nemitz, though, said that’s not a money issue, and that the community has enough to keep the center maintained in an account funded mostly by donations.
“Really we’re doing all right. We don’t need a lot,” he said. “So there’s no sense in taking money we don’t need.” | www.kxlf.com | The Montana town that turned its stimulus money down | https://www.kxlf.com/news/montana-news/the-montana-town-that-turned-its-stimulus-money-down | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:14:01+00:00 | 2021-08-19 20:10:00 | This year, Independence Day in a shaken Afghanistan is one of contradictions from the Taliban and challenges from a vocal, young generation. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxlf.com%2Ftaliban-power-challenged-with-protests-on-independence-day.json | https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/caec2cb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1313+0+37/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fac%2F23%2F4b960b68450498c975802dc6d126%2Fap21230601940568.jpg | en | Independence Day in a shaken Afghanistan, met by contradictions from the Taliban and challenges from a vocal, young generation.
Anti-militant chants of “Our flag, our identity” echoed down the streets of Kabul Thursday, while heavily armed fighters patrolled the city they took, without battle, on Sunday.
Protests across the north erupted in violence, suggesting the new Taliban won’t tolerate dissent: In Jalalabad, they fired on demonstrators waving the Afghan flag – not the Taliban’s white one. People bolted, but at least three Afghans were killed. More protesters were reported dead in Konar province.
Opposition is building in the northeast province of Panjshir, where Afghanistan’s Vice President is urging citizens to resist with him. Hospital admissions of wounded Afghans are rising there.
SEE MORE: Leaving Afghanistan: Afghans, Americans Face Chaos And Gunfire
But in other parts of the country, the Taliban show a different side. In the bustling city of Herat, they’re allowing girls to return to school, telling them they can continue their education, as long as they cover themselves in the hijab.
Less than a week into controlling the country, leaders are sitting down with influential Afghans, trying to form a new government that follows their vision of obeying Islamic law. They see it as a rightful end to two decades of foreign occupation.
Reports of human rights abuses abound -- including a young man, allegedly beaten for wearing jeans. But the U.S. government insists Americans aren't being harmed.
Still -- sources tell Newsy the Taliban are preventing evacuations for Americans and cleared Afghans. One interpreter telling us they now have to scramble to find printers for documents, a new restriction imposed by the Taliban.
This story was first reported by Sasha Ingber on Newsy.com. | www.kxlf.com | Afghan protest on Independence Day | https://www.kxlf.com/taliban-power-challenged-with-protests-on-independence-day | ||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:13:49+00:00 | 2021-08-19 19:27:00 | “To see what people do and the things they do for children, it’s just amazing,” father Brendan Manning said. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxlf.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fgirl-with-leukemia-gets-big-surprise.json | https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a400971/2147483647/strip/true/crop/889x467+0+17/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2Fab%2F6f%2F81bc52ea4f8a8712178193e72dae%2Fgirl-with-leukemia.jpeg | en | RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) -- Sophie Manning was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June 2020.
During one of her treatments at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, one of the medical people mentioned a program being offered in conjunction with Richmond Raceway and the NASCAR Foundation.
“NASCAR is doing things in markets all over the country, like these playset builds, in 15 different markets,” Raceway president Dennis Bickmeier said. “So it’s pretty cool to be one of the markets selected for sure.”
The Raceway got Sophie and her parents out of their home for most of the day, taking laps at the track and making a trip to Dave and Buster’s so a crew could put the set together as a surprise.
Despite some rain showers throughout the day, they pulled it off.
“It just turned out to be such a great fit,” Bickmeier said. “It wasn’t a pre-requisite, but they’re big NASCAR fans as well!”
“To see what people do and the things they do for children, it’s just amazing,” Sophie's father, Brendan Manning said. “It’s brightened her eyes to see the things that have taken place in front of her. It makes us just want to go out and do things for others as well.”
This story was originally reported by Lane Casadonte on WTVR.com. | www.kxlf.com | Girl with leukemia gets big surprise | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/girl-with-leukemia-gets-big-surprise | ||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:13:55+00:00 | 2021-08-19 18:00:00 | FWP spokesman Dillon Tabish said they have until the end of 2021 to complete the purchase. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxlf.com%2Fnews%2Foutdoors%2Ffwp-working-to-protect-forestland-along-the-flathead-river.json | https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3c2803d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1656x869+0+41/resize/1200x630!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewscripps.brightspotcdn.com%2F72%2Fb0%2F23ba82fe4d399c42830bbd187c3f%2Fscreen-shot-2021-08-18-at-4.01.55%20PM.png | en | COLUMBIA FALLS — Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) are seeking public input on purchasing more than 700 acres of Wildlife Management area near Columbia Falls.
“It checks all the boxes that we look for when we want to move forward with a project like this,” FWP spokesman Dillon Tabish told MTN News.
FWP is seeking input on whether they should purchase 772 acres of wildlife habitat known as the Bad Rock Canyon near Columbia Falls.
Tabish said purchasing the land would protect public recreation access, fish and wildlife habitat and water quality for decades to come.
“It’s just that right piece of land for wildlife, for recreational opportunities, for fish habitat, for clean water protections along the Flathead River, it really checks all those boxes,” said Tabish.
Tabish said the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company currently owns the land and approached FWP about a potential sell-off.
“When these types of opportunities present themselves where the right piece of land comes forward, we’re interested,” added Tabish.
Tabish said appraised value of the acquisition is $7.26 million, with funding coming from partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service, the Montana Habitat Program and more.
“We’ve got lots of initial public support, the Flathead Land Trust has done an amazing job of privately fundraising over $500,000,” added Tabish.
Tabish said a virtual public hearing on the proposed purchase is set for Aug. 26, with public comment running through Sept. 8.
He said FWP has until the end of 2021 to complete the purchase, otherwise the land may be sold privately and developed into high-density neighborhoods.
“Because they don’t want to just sit around, they’ve said you kind of have till the end of the year, so that’s why we’re trying to get all of this wrapped up before the end of the year because after that point it could just go out for market,” Tabish told MTN News.
More information on how to attend the Aug. 26 virtual hearing or to submit public comment on the proposed purchase can be found here. | www.kxlf.com | FWP working to protect forestland along the Flathead River | https://www.kxlf.com/news/outdoors/fwp-working-to-protect-forestland-along-the-flathead-river | ||||
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The N.A. Standing Committee asked the Government to direct agencies further strengthen discipline in the use and manage of social insurance fund, review responsibility for State management in funds, including inspection over their law compliance.
According to the top legislator, lawmakers adopted principles, common criteria and norms for the allocation of regular State expenditures for 2022.
The committee also approved a Resolution on the establishment of its thematic supervision delegation on the law enforcement on reception of citizens and settlement of complaints and denunciations from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2021 and the implementation of the N.A. Standing Committee's resolutions on the arrangement of district and communal-level administrative units during the 2019-2021 period.
They passed a Resolution on the establishment and dissolution of criminal investigation agencies of military zones and the equivalent, regional criminal investigation agencies in the People’s Army, adopted the model working regulations of the N.A. Ethnic Council and N.A. Committees.
Participants agreed to add the settlement of voters' suggestions, reception of citizens and supervision over the settlement of citizens' complaints and denunciations into its monthly regular activities, thus improving the quality of ombudsman work.
Hue also urged agencies concerned to work closely together and thoroughly prepare for agenda for the N.A.'s second session to ensure its quality and progress.
According to him, the session could be held in both online and in-person forms, given the complicated developments of COVID-19 pandemic at present. If the pandemic prolongs, the meeting will be held virtually.
Source: VNA | www.talkvietnam.org | N.A. Standing Committee wraps up second meeting | https://www.talkvietnam.org/2021/08/n-a-standing-committee-wraps-up-second-meeting/ | ||||||
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On behalf of the provincial Military Command, Senior Colonel Hoang Van Nhan highly praised the anti-COVID-19 forces for their tireless efforts over the past time.
Also, he hoped that these forces would overcome difficulties and do their utmost to serve COVID-19 patients.
On this occasion, Colonel Nhan presented VND 5 million and other necessities to each unit.
* The same day, Military Hospital 110 under Military Region 1 sent 25 experienced doctors and nurses, vehicles, medical supplies and equipment to support the anti-pandemic forces of the Southern provinces in the COVID-19 combat.
* Regiment 244 under the Quang Ninh provincial Military Command handed over certificates for quarantine completion to 91 Vietnamese citizens returning from Singapore and the Republic of Korea.
The unit has their facilities ready to receive Vietnamese citizens for quarantine and up to now, nearly 4,000 citizens have completed their concentrated quarantine period at Regiment 244.
* On August 18, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai provincial People's Committee Vo Duc Tan and Chairman of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Cao Van Quang received donation, worth more than VND 15.8 billion, from the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Dong Nai branch), Sovico Group, HD Bank, Dat Xanh and Donacoop groups and other companies in the province.
The donations include medical supplies and equipment, ambulances, ventilators, food, and cash.
* The same day, localities in Kien Giang collected SARS-CoV-2 testing samples for over 700,000 local people.
* Thong Nhat Hospital and the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control of Tan Binh district inaugurated a multi-storey field hospital in Tan Binh district on August 18.
The hospital has the capacity of 1,000 beds, including 300 beds on the first floor, 650 beds on the second, and 50 beds on the third.
* The Binh Duong provincial Military Command offered 1,000 gift packages, valued at VND 500,000 each, to needy people in hostels, quarantine sites, and locked-down areas, etc.
* On August 18, the Long An provincial Military Command sent 32 medical troops from its affiliated units to assist the on-duty medical force of Duc Hoa district in collecting COVID-19 testing samples and tracking down infected cases.
Translated by Quynh Oanh | www.talkvietnam.org | Military, civilian units and agencies join hands in COVID-19 fight | https://www.talkvietnam.org/2021/08/military-civilian-units-and-agencies-join-hands-in-covid-19-fight/ | ||||||
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Participants gave opinions on the steering committee's work plan, task assignment, and working regulations, along with the draft plan.
Mai cited data as showing that there are more than 5.2 million Party members operating in about 52,000 grassroots-level Party organizations such as those of commune-level localities and at agencies of the Party, the State, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front; socio-economic organizations; businesses; military and public security units; and overseas agencies.
On February 2, 2008, the 10th-tenure Party Central Committee issued Resolution 22-NQ/TW on enhancing the leadership and combative strength of grassroots-level Party organizations and the quality of cadres and Party members.
Since then, the Party Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat have issued 119 resolutions, directives, and conclusions on related affairs. Now, a new resolution on grassroots-level Party organizations and Party members in the new context is being drafted, Mai noted.
The draft plan on developing grassroots Party organizations and Party members needs to mention issues in reality so as to help promote the quality and combative strength of Party organizations, she stressed, adding that that it be submitted to the 13th Party Central Committee at its fifth session, slated for May 2022.
Source: VNA | www.talkvietnam.org | Steering committee discusses plan on developing grassroots Party organizations | https://www.talkvietnam.org/2021/08/steering-committee-discusses-plan-on-developing-grassroots-party-organizations/ | ||||||
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He hailed them for taking vanguard in Party building and rectification, as well as playing an active role as one of the front-line forces in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
During the cause of national construction and defense in the new period, the President suggested the Central Public Security Party Committee effectively follow the Party policies and State laws regarding the task of protecting national security and social safety and order, thus laying a solid foundation to build a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern people's public security sector.
Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee and Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam affirmed that the forces will seriously and fully realize Resolution adopted by the 13th Party Central Committee and conclusions of the Party Central Committee’s Resolutions, and continue with building the Party and people's public security forces in the new period.
Source: VNA | www.talkvietnam.org | President attends gathering marking Day of People’s Public Security Forces | https://www.talkvietnam.org/2021/08/president-attends-gathering-marking-day-of-peoples-public-security-forces/ | ||||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:57:03+00:00 | 2021-08-19 00:00:00 | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkvietnam.org%2F2021%2F08%2Fvietnam-to-prioritize-vaccines-tax-exemption-interest-rate-cuts%2F.json | en | The MPI draft said the business sector played a key role in the country’s socio-economic development and was an important link in the production network, value chain and core force in creating material wealth.
Seeing lower resilience of the business sector in a more complicated situation, the MPI, coordinating with relevant ministries, has studied and absorbed the opinions of the business community and associations, and developed a draft resolution to support and develop businesses from 2021 to 2025.
Aiming to control the pandemic and to restore production and business activities as soon as possible, the draft plans to remove difficulties, obstacles and bottlenecks hindering production and the business activities of enterprises to minimize the number of enterprises temporarily shutting down, dissolving or going bankrupt.
It plans to have 160,000 enterprises enjoying tax payment extensions, and exemption of taxes, fees and land rent reduction; 50,000 enterprises returning to operation; and hundreds of thousands of businesses having access to policies reducing electricity, water, telecommunications charges, and policies to support employees, employers and training of workers.
So far, MPI representatives have asked businesses to put their employees and workers, especially in key economic regions, economic zones, and industrial parks, into priority groups for vaccination.
The MPI said, "Due to different instructions and the inconsistent implementation between localities, there was traffic congestion at some seaports and roads, affecting the production and business of enterprises."
It suggested localities take responsibility for plans and conditions for safe production and business in accordance with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The MPI suggested the study, amendments and supplement of regulatory policies on rescheduling debt repayment, exemption and reduction of interest and fees for customers affected by COVID-19, and also to expand the range of beneficiaries.
Businesses have also raised a number of issues of concern such as the granting and extension of work permits for foreign experts, overtime, and medical isolation procedures for localities to receive incoming workers including local ones who returned from other areas.
According to the ministry, the draft is built to uphold the spirit of self-reliance, as well mobilize national unity, the participation of the whole political system, business community and people, in efforts for the key goal of protecting people’s lives, health and business activities.
Source: VNA | www.talkvietnam.org | Vietnam to prioritize vaccines, tax exemption, interest rate cuts | https://www.talkvietnam.org/2021/08/vietnam-to-prioritize-vaccines-tax-exemption-interest-rate-cuts/ | ||||||
[
"Mark Thiessen"
] | 2021-08-20 01:58:03+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:29:18 | Law enforcement officials have completed their investigation into whether a U.S. Senate candidate and former State of Alaska official illegally obtained a fishing license for a sportfishing event two years ago and turned it over to a special prosecutorial branch of the Department of Law, an official said Thursday. Kelly Tshibaka, a former commissioner in the state Department of Administration and a Republican candidate for Senate, received the license during an event on the Kenai River in 2019. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fprosecutors-vet-us-senate-candidates-012918290.html.json | en | ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Law enforcement officials have completed their investigation into whether a U.S. Senate candidate and former State of Alaska official illegally obtained a fishing license for a sportfishing event two years ago and turned it over to a special prosecutorial branch of the Department of Law, an official said Thursday.
Kelly Tshibaka, a former commissioner in the state Department of Administration and a Republican candidate for Senate, received the license during an event on the Kenai River in 2019.
Records show she received the permit in August 2019, eight months after she moved to Alaska to take the commissioner’s job, the Anchorage Daily News has reported. To obtain a resident fishing license, state law says the person must have lived in the state for 12 consecutive months before applying for a license.
Tshibaka signed the license application, acknowledging she had read the rules for residency. She also indicated on the license that she was a resident for 15 years, 8 months.
A person could be fined up to $300 for knowingly violating the law on fishing licenses, a misdemeanor.
“After a thorough investigation by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers into the media reports regarding Mrs. Tshibaka the investigation has been completed and will now be reviewed by the Alaska Department of Law’s Office of Special Prosecutions,” Department of Public Safety spokesperson Austin McDaniel said in an email to The Associated Press.
When asked if it were unusual to involve the special office, he said in a follow-up email that law enforcement regularly works with prosecutors when building cases.
“Due to the circumstances involved with this investigation, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers requested an independent review of the case by the legal experts at the Alaska Department of Law,” McDaniel said.
Tim Murtaugh, a senior adviser to Tshibaka’s campaign, said she attended the 2019 Kenai River Classic in her capacity as commissioner.
He said her confirmation hearings were public and it was well-known she had just returned to the state.
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“The event organizers asked if she had a current fishing license, and when she said she didn’t, they issued her one,” Murtaugh said in an email to the AP.
“The form was filled in for a license that expired after one day, going from August 22nd to the 23rd, which is only available to non-residents. This shows clear intent to purchase a non-resident license, not a resident license,” he said.
Tshibaka announced her resignation from the state on March 29, the same day she said she would challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Murkowski, who was critical of former President Donald Trump, was censured by the Alaska Republican Party, which later endorsed Tshibaka in the race. Trump also has endorsed Tshibaka.
Murkowski has not announced whether she will seek reelection next year. However, last month Kevin Sweeney, a consultant to Murkowski’s campaign, said she had raised about $1.15 million in the second quarter of this year and had $2.3 million on hand.
That, Sweeney said, “strongly positions” Murkowski for a reelection bid.
Murkowski on Monday declined to discuss reelection plans.
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Associated Press journalist Becky Bohrer in Juneau contributed to this report. | news.yahoo.com | Prosecutors vet US Senate candidate's fishing license case | https://news.yahoo.com/prosecutors-vet-us-senate-candidates-012918290.html | |||||
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"Kathleen Ronayne",
"Michael R. Blood"
] | 2021-08-20 01:57:38+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:54:10 | The former fiancee of Larry Elder said Thursday that the conservative radio talk show host now running for governor in California showed her a gun during a heated argument in 2015. Elder, widely seen as the leader in the Republican field running to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in next month's recall election, issued a statement saying “I have never brandished a gun at anyone." Elder, who is seeking to become California's first Black governor, noted that he grew up in South Los Angeles, an area with high violent crime. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Felder-denies-showing-gun-woman-005410208.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7qaMOmfeDV5ecJ2c4K70_A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwMDA7aD0xMzMz/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/6YV5gfvH19umDLGAxOvclQ--~B/aD00MDAwO3c9NjAwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/83c97716b1c84111385c126e913ac725 | en | LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former fiancee of Larry Elder said Thursday that the conservative radio talk show host now running for governor in California showed her a gun during a heated argument in 2015.
Elder, widely seen as the leader in the Republican field running to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in next month's recall election, issued a statement saying “I have never brandished a gun at anyone." Elder, who is seeking to become California's first Black governor, noted that he grew up in South Los Angeles, an area with high violent crime.
“I know exactly how destructive this type of behavior is,” he said.
Alexandra Datig's accusation, first reported by Politico, comes with less than four weeks until the Sept. 14 election and at a time when mail-in ballots already have arrived at voters' homes. Elder said he intended to “stay focused on the issues” that inspired the recall drive by Republicans upset with Newsom's progressive policies and handling of the pandemic.
Datig, 51 and a longtime Los Angeles resident, said she worked on Elder's show and they lived together during their 18-month romantic relationship from 2013 to 2015,. A letter and other records provided by Datig to The Associated Press – including an April 6, 2015, email in which she wrote about the collapse of their engagement — sketched a portrait of an emotionally abusive relationship in which Elder routinely was using medicinal marijuana to excess.
Datig claims Elder was high during the 2015 argument and went to a cabinet where he kept his gun “and made sure it was in my view.”
“He did not point it at me, but he wanted to make sure that I knew that he was checking" to see it was loaded, she told the AP.
Threatening another person with a firearm could be a criminal offense but Datig said she never reported it to police.
Elder did not specifically address that claim about cannabis use in questions submitted to his campaign by AP. His statement in response to Datig’s claims of abuse referred broadly to “salacious allegations.”
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“People do not get into public life precisely because of this type of politics of personal destruction. I am not going to dignify this with a response — it’s beneath me,” Elder wrote. A short time later he tweeted: “They’re coming at me with every dirty trick because they know what’s coming on September 14."
Datig supports one of Elder’s Republican rivals, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Earlier this week Faulconer began targeting Elder for criticism and specifically questioning his attitudes about women, noting among other things that Elder had written that employers should be able to ask women if and when they plan to get pregnant.
“Larry Elder doesn’t have the judgment or character to lead our state,” Faulconer said in response to Datig’s allegations.
Another Republican in the race, state Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, said in a statement that he found Datig's claims disturbing.
“I believe that any woman who comes forward deserves to be heard, and Ms. Datig’s deeply troubling account should be treated with the utmost seriousness. Mr. Elder should be given every opportunity to respond,” he said.
Elder entered the race in July and Datig said she waited until now to come forward because she initially didn't think he would be competitive.
“I didn’t take it seriously but when Larry started to trend and become the frontrunner, I became extremely concerned,” she said.
The documents provided by Datig described months of emotional distress from the unraveling romantic and business relationship. “I feel trapped and afraid,” she wrote in the mail.
Datig also provided the AP with a copy of a confidentiality agreement she signed in 2014 barring her from speaking about the “personal and business affairs” of Elder and his business, Laurence A. Elder & Associates, Inc. She said she was breaking it to go public with her accusations.
A March 31, 2015, letter from her attorney to Elder asked for $6,000 in monthly support for Datig for one year, to cover expenses including rent, car and health care costs. She also asked for $195,000 for public relations, marketing and other services she said she provided for his show.
The two ultimately signed an agreement on April 13, 2015, for Elder to pay Datig $20,000 and cover the cost of her $5,000 legal retainer and $185 to dry clean her wedding dress. Elder agreed he and his assistant would sign a nondisclosure agreement regarding anything to do with Datig, that he would write her a letter of recommendation for her work product, and that they two would “halt mutual insults."
Datig refers to herself as a sex trafficking survivor and has publicly disclosed working for so-called former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss, who was convicted in the mid-1990s of running a high-priced call-girl ring, a conviction that was later overturned. Fleiss was later sentenced to federal prison for cheating on her taxes and laundering call-girl profits. In a 2013 interview with KCAL-TV, Datig described becoming an informant on Fleiss.
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Ronayne reported from Sacramento. | news.yahoo.com | Elder denies showing gun to woman during domestic argument | https://news.yahoo.com/elder-denies-showing-gun-woman-005410208.html | ||||
[
"Michelle Tompkins"
] | 2021-08-20 02:01:37+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:20:06 | Andrew Cuomo was sworn in as governor of New York in 2011 and announced on Aug. 10, 2021, that he would resign from office in 14 days following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, according to... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Flook-andrew-cuomo-net-worth-012006125.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/pmpd_Ov2WwxpfRfb3NBIqA--~B/aD0xMjgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/gobankingrates_644/64cee08e79699079e0a2a321a22d844f | en | Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
Andrew Cuomo was sworn in as governor of New York in 2011 and announced on Aug. 10, 2021, that he would resign from office in 14 days following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, according to NBC News. He was considered by many to be a pillar of strength in his daily briefings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Aug. 18, the governor filed to receive the state’s lifetime pension, which will become effective Sept. 1.
As governor of the great state of New York, he takes in an annual salary of $225,000 per year, according to Forbes. His salary is considered to be among the highest among his gubernatorial peers. However, most of his recent financial resources have come from the sales of his books. It has been reported he earned nearly $5 million from the sale of his most recent book, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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In fact, Cuomo has taken a great deal of his income from the sale of his three books: “Crossroads: The Future of American Politics” published in 2003, “All Things Possible: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life,” in 2014 that yielded him $650,000 even though it sold only around 4,000 copies. In 2020, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” was published by Crown Publishing Group.
Cuomo’s most recent book appeared to have landed him an advance worth $4 million, but the hardcopy sales some to have peaked at less than 50,000 copies. He eventually went on to get an additional $1 million from the sale, $500,000 of which he donated to charity.
The governor does not seem to own any real estate in his name. He resides in the New York State Executive Mansion, which is located on Eagle Street in downtown Albany.
Going forward, when Cuomo officially leaves office, he is expected by many to follow in his father’s footsteps, returning to work in a law firm and remaining involved in democratic political matters in one way or another.
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Early Life
Cuomo is one of five children born to Italian Americans Mario and Matilda Cuomo in Queens. He earned his B.A. from Fordham University in 1979 and went on to obtain his J.D. from Albany Law School in 1982. It is at about this time that his father was elected the 52nd governor of New York — a post that he held from 1983 to 1994.
He joined his dad’s staff, where he was reportedly paid a salary of $1 a year, and got the nickname “The Enforcer,” so his dad could come across as being the nice guy in good cop/bad cop scenarios, according to the New York Times.
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At the same time, Cuomo was an assistant district attorney in New York. He also worked at the law firm Blutrich, Falcone & Miller. He masterminded Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged (HELP) in 1986 and went on to run it full-time in 1988. He was named chair of the New York City Homeless Commission in the early 1990s.
In 1993, he was appointed as Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under President Bill Clinton’s administration. In 1997, he was named as the Secretary of Hud–a position which he kept until Clinton left office in 2001.
It was during his tenure that he helped steer the efforts to increase homeownership and make it easier for Americans to own their own homes. However, it has been said that this push may have been a contributing factor in the 2007-2010 subprime mortgage crisis, according to the Village Voice.
The Road to the Governor’s Mansion
He first tried his hand at running for governor of New York in 2002. While he lost to incumbent George Pataki, he still kept his toe in politics.
When he first entered public office as attorney general, a position he held from 2006-2011, he disclosed his finances.
It was reported that he earned $1 million per year in both 2004 and 2005 while working as an advisor to Andrew Farkas, a real estate magnate. As of 2013, his financial disclosures suggested that he was worth somewhere in the ballpark between $1.75 million and $3 million.
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Cuomo won the Democratic gubernatorial election in 2010. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018. His tenure has yielded what many deem “progressive” policy changes regarding same-sex marriage, gun control, minimum wage, decriminalizing marijuana and offering free tuition for SUNY and CUNY universities for families making less than $125,000.
Governor During the Pandemic
In March 2020, Cuomo, who at the time had an approval rating of 77%, was an advocate for New York’s citizens to take the precautions necessary to stop the spread of coronavirus by ordering 75% of non-essential workers to stay at home. He demanded federal assistance in the supply of the necessary medical equipment for the healthcare system to operate properly.
His daily briefings received nationwide accolades, but as information came in regarding long-term (and, some say, negative) results from several of his decisions, even some staunch supporters began to question his role as a leader.
Personal Life
Cuomo married Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy in 1990. They have three daughters: twins, Cara Ethel Kennedy-Cuomo and Mariah Matilda Kennedy-Cuomo (born 1995), and Michaela Andrea Kennedy-Cuomo (born 1997). They divorced in 2005.
He began a high-profile relationship with Food Network host Sandra Lee in 2005 that continued until 2019. The couple lived in Westchester County in a home purchased by Lee.
Upon their breakup, Lee listed the home she purchased in 2008 for $1.22 million for $2 million.
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While he keeps some of the details of how he prefers to spend his money private, Cuomo has stated that he is a vehicle enthusiast. He can be seen driving around in a 1968 Pontiac GTO with a “1” license plate. This sports car runs between $27,000 and $60,000 depending on its condition.
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This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: A Look at Andrew Cuomo’s Net Worth as He Files for Retirement | news.yahoo.com | A Look at Andrew Cuomo’s Net Worth as He Files for Retirement | https://news.yahoo.com/look-andrew-cuomo-net-worth-012006125.html | ||||
[
"Emerson Clarridge"
] | 2021-08-20 01:57:57+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:51:56 | A neighbor looked through a front door window and saw two unresponsive people. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fman-shot-woman-dead-fort-005156090.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/T72RZ0ZMI2mrqQlnd4SVew--~B/aD03NDc7dz0xMTQwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/fort_worth_star_telegram_mcclatchy_952/e2ddf7b19d32acf0409b0f25cba5b1d1 | en | A man earlier this month shot his wife to death before he killed himself in the same way in the northwest Fort Worth house where they lived, according to police and public records.
Marcus Ray, 64, shot himself in the head after shooting Judy Ray, 63, in the head, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. They died in their living room.
A neighbor noticed the residents of a house in the 4900 block of Mill Creek Trail had not been seen in several days, and the neighbor called police on Aug. 7, a Fort Worth Police Department spokesman said. A neighbor looked through the front door window and saw that the residents were inside and unresponsive.
Police entered the house and found two people who were obviously dead and appeared to have been shot.
The spokesman, Officer Daniel Segura, said he did not know the relationship between the people. The Rays were married, according to a 2015 filing in United States Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas.
Police described the circumstances of the deaths on Wednesday after the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asked about it on Friday. | news.yahoo.com | Man shot woman dead in a Fort Worth living room, then killed himself, authorities say | https://news.yahoo.com/man-shot-woman-dead-fort-005156090.html | ||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:57:44+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:16:35 | The former school resource officer accused of hiding during a South Florida school shooting that left 17 people dead will have to convince a jury that he wasn't criminally negligent, a judge ruled Thursday. Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein declined to dismiss the child negligence charges against former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson, the Sun Sentinel reported. Peterson, 58, had worked as a school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fjudge-school-officer-hid-during-011635257.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HEgm89I1y0pEJuL1nze_0w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIwMDA7aD0xNTAw/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/_Lzw4zLbxfX.o6MHHbCcKA--~B/aD0yNDQ4O3c9MzI2NDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/55ed3f946cd3ff5b89ea4c1463e4c947 | en | FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The former school resource officer accused of hiding during a South Florida school shooting that left 17 people dead will have to convince a jury that he wasn't criminally negligent, a judge ruled Thursday.
Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein declined to dismiss the child negligence charges against former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson, the Sun Sentinel reported.
Peterson, 58, had worked as a school resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Nikolas Cruz, who was 19 at the time of the February 2018 shooting, has been charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder.
Prosecutors have said that Peterson failed to come to the rescue as Cruz was making his way through the school’s hallways. The law that Peterson is accused of breaking specifically applies to caregivers, but defense attorneys argued during a hearing Wednesday that a law enforcement officer doesn’t fit the legal definition of a caregiver.
Prosecutors are arguing that school resources officers are inherently different from other law enforcement officers and should be considered caregivers.
Fein ruled that a jury can decide whether a school resource officer should be considered a caregiver and noted that a jury instruction will be included to that effect.
Cruz faces the death penalty if convicted in the Valentine’s Day 2018 massacre in which 17 people were slain and 17 others were wounded. Cruz’s lawyers have said he would plead guilty in exchange for a life prison sentence, but prosecutors are insisting that his fate be decided by a jury trial. | news.yahoo.com | Judge: School officer who hid during shooting facing charges | https://news.yahoo.com/judge-school-officer-hid-during-011635257.html | ||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:01:44+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:35:04 | Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah is expected to announce the appointment of the country's new prime minister following a meeting with other royal rulers on Friday. Ismail Sabri Yaakob is poised https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-malaysia-deputy-pm-ismail-sabri-poised-win-premiership-race-2021-08-19 to succeed Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, after the latter stepped down on Monday conceding he had lost support from his parliamentary alliance. Muhyiddin's resignation https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysian-pm-expected-resign-after-months-political-turmoil-2021-08-16 ended a troubled 17 months in office, in which he was routinely plagued by infighting within his ruling alliance while battling rising COVID-19 infections and a dampened economy. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fmalaysias-king-expected-name-pm-013504520.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/vqUCBQttWKnCJDZWLFKvbA--~B/aD01MzM7dz04MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/reuters.com/9cc442b02dc95c6733ec8485551b192b | en | KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah is expected to announce the appointment of the country's new prime minister following a meeting with other royal rulers on Friday.
The conference of royals, comprising the Southeast Asian nation's nine sultans, including the king, will meet at 2.30 p.m. local time (0630 GMT).
Ismail Sabri Yaakob is poised https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-malaysia-deputy-pm-ismail-sabri-poised-win-premiership-race-2021-08-19 to succeed Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, after the latter stepped down on Monday conceding he had lost support from his parliamentary alliance.
Muhyiddin's resignation https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysian-pm-expected-resign-after-months-political-turmoil-2021-08-16 ended a troubled 17 months in office, in which he was routinely plagued by infighting within his ruling alliance while battling rising COVID-19 infections and a dampened economy.
If confirmed, Ismail Sabri's appointment would mark the return of his party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), to the premiership, three years after it lost an election due to corruption allegations, mostly linked to the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Malaysia's king was tasked to appoint the new premier by determining the lawmaker most likely to gain support from a majority of parliamentarians, after elections were ruled out due to the pandemic.
Ismail Sabri, who was Muhyiddin's deputy from rival party UMNO, emerged as the top candidate after securing the backing of Muhyiddin's coalition.
The 61-year-old has the support of 114 lawmakers out of the 222-seat parliament, UMNO lawmaker Ahmad Maslan told reporters on Thursday.
Muhyiddin, now serving as caretaker PM, said his alliance's support was conditional on Ismail Sabri ensuring that the new cabinet members were free from graft charges.
Several UMNO lawmakers were charged with corruption after the 2018 election defeat, including party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and former premier Najib Razak, who faces dozens of charges linked to 1MDB. They have both denied wrongdoing.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by Michael Perry) | news.yahoo.com | Malaysia's king expected to name new PM after rulers' meet | https://news.yahoo.com/malaysias-king-expected-name-pm-013504520.html | ||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:01:25+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:54:57 | The main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group said on Friday its branches throughout Japan were unable to process transactions, the latest in what has been a long, high-profile series of embarrassing system errors for the bank. Japan's third-largest lender suffered four system breakdowns between February and March this year, despite having spent more than $3.6 billion to overhaul its systems in 2019. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fjapans-mizuho-says-banks-branches-005457393.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/ES1gPPvl2oBICXqEmZJ8HA--~B/aD01NTA7dz04MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/reuters-finance.com/8e1f0a9808196930f7818d87fd7e0bbd | en | TOKYO (Reuters) - The main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group said on Friday its branches throughout Japan were unable to process transactions, the latest in what has been a long, high-profile series of embarrassing system errors for the bank.
A report in June commissioned by the bank found that its corporate culture - including an atmosphere where managers are reluctant to express their opinions and unable to respond well to crises - was to blame for its tech problems.
Japan's third-largest lender suffered four system breakdowns between February and March this year, despite having spent more than $3.6 billion to overhaul its systems in 2019. That revamp followed two large-scale breakdowns in 2002 and 2011.
A Mizuho official said the glitch is also affecting the group's trust bank unit, and the cause of the latest problem appears different from the previous ones.
The bank said its automated teller machines (ATMs) and online banking services are operating.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki and Yuki Nitta; Editing by Stephen Coates) | news.yahoo.com | Japan's Mizuho says bank's branches having system trouble | https://news.yahoo.com/japans-mizuho-says-banks-branches-005457393.html | ||||
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"Jonathan Cable"
] | 2021-08-20 02:02:15+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:09:15 | Already-expensive British home prices will see further substantial gains over the next few years, bolstered by low borrowing costs, supply shortages and a desire for more living space, a Reuters poll of housing market analysts found. "If you look at the correlation between lower interest rates over the last 10 or 12 years and house prices there is a direct correlation - the cheaper money gets the more expensive house prices get." | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fuk-house-prices-climb-cheap-010915943.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/Z.10ZaWC8tYu4Cs_DkrR1Q--~B/aD01Mjc7dz04MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/reuters-finance.com/a52b8499ef57eb6d469a9030ae60dec6 | en | By Jonathan Cable
LONDON (Reuters) - Already-expensive British home prices will see further substantial gains over the next few years, bolstered by low borrowing costs, supply shortages and a desire for more living space, a Reuters poll of housing market analysts found.
As in much of the developed world, millions of Britons have spent the past 17 months working from home as measures imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic shut offices and restricted travel.
That enforced time at home, which has allowed some to accumulate more savings and is likely to continue at least part time, has meant people want more room as they adapt their properties to be both living and working areas.
"The current trend of wanting more space has some way to run. It takes many years for supply to catch up with demand after the type of fundamental shift in buyer requirements over the last year," said Ray Boulger at mortgage broker John Charcol.
Asked what would be the biggest driver of UK home prices over the next 12 months, four of 12 respondents to an additional question in the Aug. 13-19 Reuters poll cited a desire for more living space, three named supply shortages and five others said easy monetary policy.
CHEAP MONEY
As the pandemic battered the economy, the Bank of England - like its peers - slashed interest rates to a record low 0.10% and restarted its bond buying programme, making it far cheaper for those who can to pay a mortgage on a home.
"The low cost of borrowing is the thing that underpins house price affordability and therefore house price growth the most," said Russell Quirk at real estate firm Proper PR.
"If you look at the correlation between lower interest rates over the last 10 or 12 years and house prices there is a direct correlation - the cheaper money gets the more expensive house prices get."
On the flip side, when asked what posed the biggest downside risk to prices, six of 12 respondents said higher interest rates. Others mentioned new coronavirus variants, high unemployment or a return to a full-time office working week.
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While a Reuters poll of economists earlier this week found the central bank would wait until 2023 before raising interest rates, they did say there was a chance an increase may come sooner than that.
"If things go to plan and we learn to live with COVID-19, tighter monetary policy is probably the biggest risk," said Aneisha Beveridge at estate agent Hamptons.
Still, medians in the wider poll of 15 market experts showed house prices would rise 6.0% this year, 3.5% next year and 3.0% in 2023, far outstripping expectations for overall inflation.
The forecasts for this year and next were higher than in a May poll and the highest since polling began for those periods.
In London they were predicted to rise 2.8% this year, 2.5% in 2022 and 2.4% the following year.
Those price rises mean affordability will worsen over the coming few years, according to six of 12 respondents to an additional question. Four said it would stay the same and two said it would improve.
"Demand will continue to push prices as will low mortgage rates. Yet wage inflation will also boom. The result will be prices that are yet more 'unaffordable' especially for stretched first-time buyers (of property)," Quirk said.
The average asking price for a home was 337,371 pounds ($461,962) this month, according to property website Rightmove, more than 10 times the average British salary. With wage rises unlikely to keep pace with home price increases that affordability gap will probably widen.
(Reporting by Jonathan Cable; polling by Devayani Sathyan, Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan and Mumal Rathore; Editing by Gareth Jones) | news.yahoo.com | UK house prices to climb on cheap cash, hunt for space - Reuters poll | https://news.yahoo.com/uk-house-prices-climb-cheap-010915943.html | ||||
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"Ken Ritter"
] | 2021-08-20 01:58:09+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:39:11 | In a court ruling with potentially broad implications for U.S. immigration cases, a federal judge in Nevada found that a criminal law that dates to 1929 and makes it a felony for a person who has been deported to return to the United States is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du in Reno, in an order issued Wednesday, found the law widely known as Section 1326 is based on “racist, nativist roots” and discriminates against Mexican and Latinx people in violation of the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment. “Anybody who works in federal courts knows the statute,” Franny Forsman, retired longtime chief of the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Nevada, said Thursday. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fus-judge-nevada-felony-deportation-003911859.html.json | en | LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a court ruling with potentially broad implications for U.S. immigration cases, a federal judge in Nevada found that a criminal law that dates to 1929 and makes it a felony for a person who has been deported to return to the United States is unconstitutional.
U.S. District Judge Miranda Du in Reno, in an order issued Wednesday, found the law widely known as Section 1326 is based on “racist, nativist roots” and discriminates against Mexican and Latinx people in violation of the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment.
“Anybody who works in federal courts knows the statute,” Franny Forsman, retired longtime chief of the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Nevada, said Thursday. “There really are a large number of cases that have been brought over the years under that section. They’re mostly public defender cases.”
Section 1326 of the Immigration and Nationality Act makes it a crime for a person to enter the U.S. if they have been denied admission, deported or removed. It was enacted in 1952 using language from the Undesirable Aliens Act passed by Congress in 1929. Penalties were stiffened five times between 1988 and 1996 to increase its deterrent value.
Forsman said she expected the government will appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
But Julian Castro, secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Biden Administration, tweeted that he doubted the Justice Department would want to defend a law with “an incredibly racist history.”
Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou and an aide did not immediately respond to messages about the ruling.
Forsman called Du’s order groundbreaking for its thoroughness. Du, a Vietnamese immigrant, was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama and sworn in in 2012.
“I think it will have implications because it’s going to be difficult to get around her reasoning,” Forsman said of the court order. “It’s a little hard to get around a statute that was called the ‘Wetback Act’ by the people enacting it.” The derogatory term often refers to Mexican migrants who have entered the country illegally, but it's also used to disparage all Hispanics.
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Du said she considered written and oral arguments and expert testimony about the legislative history of the law from professors Benjamin Gonzalez O’Brien of San Diego State University and Kelly Lytle Hernández of the University of California, Los Angeles.
“Importantly, the government does not dispute that Section 1326 bears more heavily on Mexican and Latinx individuals,” the judge said in her 43-page order dismissing the June 2020 criminal indictment of Gustavo Carrillo-Lopez.
Carrillo-Lopez was arrested in Nevada in 2019 after having been deported in 1999 and again in 2012, according to prosecutors. His federal public defender, Lauren Gorman in Reno, did not immediately respond Thursday to an email.
The judge said she saw no publicly available data about the national origin of people prosecuted under Section 1326, but cited U.S. Border Patrol statistics showing that more than 97% of people apprehended at the border in 2000 were of Mexican decent, 86% in 2005, and 87% in 2010.
“The government argues that the stated impact is ‘a product of geography, not discrimination,’ and that the statistics are rather a feature of Mexico’s proximity to the United States, the history of Mexican employment patterns and the socio-political and economic factors that drive migration,” Du wrote. “The court is not persuaded.” | news.yahoo.com | US judge in Nevada: Felony deportation law unconstitutional | https://news.yahoo.com/us-judge-nevada-felony-deportation-003911859.html | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:01:05+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:56:56 | A month after rare anti-government protests in Cuba, many of those who took part remain defiant. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Ffelt-free-cubans-remain-defiant-005656012.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/Is5KMFDhr_nQtrBXwa_4Rg--~B/aD01NzY7dz0xMDI0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/d2b677d1b671ce7c8bbf367c8c8ac259 | en | Scenes of protest like the one in July are very rare in Cuba
The unspoken rule in Cuba has long been: do not speak out.
Even during the island's dire food shortages, most Cubans have coped with characteristic stoicism, taking care that their mutterings of complaint do not grow into loud calls for change, at least not in front of anyone in authority.
But 11 July was a day unlike any other in modern Cuba.
Months of pent-up frustration bubbled over - not just over food shortages but also the lack of medicines, long power outages, worsening inflation and the coronavirus pandemic.
As the demonstrations quickly spread across the island, the specific conditions which prompted people onto the streets varied slightly from place to place - a greater emphasis on blackouts in San Antonio de los Baños near Havana, more reference to the Covid-19 crisis in the city of Matanzas.
Yet all the protests shared one common chant: "Libertad". They clamoured for liberty, freedom and change after 63 years of one-party rule.
Hundreds of people were arrested
"In that moment, saying whatever you wanted to say, you felt free. It was an experience I would recommend to everyone of my generation", says independent journalist Alfredo Martínez, who participated in the protest outside the Capitolio building, one of the most iconic buildings in Havana.
He says the fear of reprisals quickly evaporated during such an unprecedented event.
"It felt so good to finally be able to protest in our own country. It's only human to feel fear but that moved to the background because you knew you were doing the right thing - you weren't doing anything wrong or illegal."
The demonstrations were swiftly met with force as hundreds were rounded up by the police and a feared unit of elite troops called "Black Berets".
International human rights organisations say around 800 detainees are still being held, including some who are underage.
Their family members say they were given summary trials and that many were sentenced without a defence lawyer present.
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The Black Berets are a feared special unit of the police
The Cuban government insists the detainees were correctly processed under the law.
Yet the mothers of the detainees are also gradually losing their fear of speaking out.
From the way Miriela Cruz constantly wrings her hands together when we talk, it is clear that the stress is getting to her.
Her son, Dayron, was arrested by the Black Berets but she insists he was far from where the demonstrations were taking place and had "nothing to do with them".
Dayron is one of many Cubans still being held in the wake of the protests
"I have no idea why he was arrested, that's the question we're all asking," Ms Cruz tells me near the hospital in Havana where she receives treatment for lung cancer.
"I'm not eating, I'm not doing well and that's not good for my illness," she says, bursting into tears.
Miriela Cruz does not know why her son was arrested
Desperate for information, she went to the police station to demand answers.
On being met with silence, she revealed a T-shirt beneath her top with the words "Down with the dictatorship!" on it.
She says she was immediately arrested, beaten and is now facing charges, too.
The Cuban government has refused to comment on individual cases but the island's leadership denies trying to make an example of the protesters.
"If somebody believes that their trial was not fair, they have the right to appeal and I'm sure our system will consider their appeal. If it's true that it wasn't a fair trial, they'll have another one," says Gerardo Hernández, a member of Cuba's Council of State.
Gerardo Hernández says no prisoners are being mistreated
"As a revolutionary, as a Cuban who loves this country and believes in this system, I'm sure that's going to happen," he insists.
He also denies prisoners have been mistreated, saying, "There is no torture in Cuba, except in [the US military prison at] Guantánamo Bay where there have been some ugly cases."
Mr Hernández spent 16 years in a US prison on charges of espionage and conspiracy to commit murder. He was released as part of a prisoner swap during the brief thaw in Cuban-US relations under the Obama administration.
He is quick to blame the US economic embargo for the protests, saying Washington should "let Cuba breathe".
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Following the 11 July protests, US President Joe Biden called Cuba "a failed state".
His administration has spoken of "providing support for the Cuban people" but steadfastly refuses to lift the embargo which critics say would alleviate much of the pressure.
The US state department denies meddling in Cuba, saying the demonstrations were home-grown. "This is the moment for Cuban people," US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Emily Mendrala told me.
"This was the Cuban people themselves making demands of their government that was driven by, in large part, exhaustion by the government's inability to meet their needs. We are clear-eyed in the US government that this moment is about them."
The mood music of constant political conflict between Havana and Washington is of little interest to Miriela Cruz, who still only has scant information about her son.
"All the strength I have left is for him," she says. "Once he's out of prison, I don't care what they do with me." | news.yahoo.com | 'We felt free': Cubans remain defiant in face of protest crackdown | https://news.yahoo.com/felt-free-cubans-remain-defiant-005656012.html | ||||
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"Editor Oilprice.Com"
] | 2021-08-20 02:02:03+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:00:00 | Investment bank Standard Chartered has described the current oil prices cycle as a ‘skimming stones’ period of trading, and that is largely bearish for crude | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fskimming-stones-pattern-shows-wall-000000768.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/lIZA8L_RmnRrcgEWCNZ5cQ--~B/aD0yODE7dz00NTA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/oilprice.com/2ac2b93690c2eefb2c8f950a7c0b7e60 | en | About a week ago, President Joe Biden made a highly unusual move by reaching out to OPEC, urging the cartel to increase oil production in a bid to tame rising gasoline levels for the U.S. consumer. Ostensibly, Biden feels that high oil prices will hold back the economic recovery amid the ongoing pandemic, though a more subtle reason could be the fact that gas prices tend to have a huge impact on the American psyche and could jeopardize the Democrats' future political ambitions.
Well, it appears that Biden could get his wish despite OPEC declining his offer thanks to a peculiar 'skimming stones' cycle that has taken hold of the oil markets.
Crude prices fell for a sixth consecutive day on Thursday, with WTI and Brent dropping to $63.23/bbl and $66.19/bbl, respectively, its lowest since May, pressured by concerns about weakening demand due to a surge in the COVID-19 delta variant, a brawny U.S. dollar and a surprise increase in U.S. gasoline inventories.
Standard Chartered Global Research has described the current oil price cycle as a 'skimming stones' period of trading.
The research outfit notes that the broad pattern over the past three months has been one of sub-cycles of rallies from starting points below USD 68/bbl for Brent, followed by
reversals. Unfortunately for the bulls, the cycles have been getting flatter and faster, with Stanchart saying the next move is likely to be to the downside.
Skimming Stones Cycle
According to Stanchart, the first skimming stones sub-cycle started in late May, culminating in a Brent high of $77.84/bbl six weeks later. The next sub-cycle started below $68/bbl on 20 July with a high of $76.38/bbl two weeks later.
The latest and current sub-cycle started on 9 August with a high of $71.90/bbl reached just three days later.
On the charts, this pattern looks like skimming stones with each bounce less high than the previous one and the length between bounces gradually diminishing.
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Stanchart has predicted that the end of the skimming stones phase will involve a period of
consolidation followed by a breakout move towards the downside.
The research firm notes that the recent crude oil trading has not been range-bound, with zero inside days recorded for Brent since July 2. An inside day is a trading day whereby an intra-day high lower than the previous day's high as well as an intra-day low higher than the previous day's low are recorded. Indeed, only three such days have been recorded over the previous 4-month stretch, a sharp contrast to the more volatile trading period of late-March and early-April when there were seven inside days in just 17 trading days.
Stanchart says that whereas the possibility of the oil markets returning to range-bound conditions remains, the current momentum in fundamentals, particularly the surge on the spread of the delta variant makes an eventual downside breakout more likely.
Wall Street is Wrong
Recently, we reported that Wall Street remains largely bullish on the oil price trajectory despite the pandemic and uninspiring near-term demand outlook.
Indeed, Goldman Sachs has slightly downgraded its oil price outlook to $75/bbl in the summer, down from its previous outlook of $80/bbl, while Bank of America commodities strategist Francisco Blanch says he sees a case for $100 a barrel oil in 2022 as the world begins facing an oil supply crunch.
Related: JP Morgan: Don’t Expect A ‘Shock’ Transition In Energy Markets
However, the Stanchart researchers have strongly refuted those bullish positions saying that Brent price of $65/bbl or lower is more likely than $75/bbl or higher. Stanchart says its bearish view is informed by the fact that "...a significant amount of money has already
entered the market in the Wall Street-generated belief (mistaken according to our
analysis) that the balances are much tighter and justify USD 80-100/bbl."
At this point, we advise the bulls to temper expectations not so much due to the fundamentals in the oil markets but due to an increasingly brawnish dollar and the fact that this market is largely being driven by the binary risk-on/risk-off trade.
The dollar has lately hit a nine-month high, weighing heavily on dollar-priced commodities, including oil, due to a surge on safehaven demand. The dollar's multi-faceted strengths have been on display once again following the release of weak U.S. retail sales data that underwhelmed against consensus estimates; Yet, the greenback has been gaining ground against its international peers due to expectations of the Fed to begin its taper program in September while also drawing support from risks to global growth stemming the uncertain outlooks for China and the global economy.
Source: Investing.com
By Alex Kimani for Oilprice.com
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"James Rubin"
] | 2021-08-20 02:00:40+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:47:04 | Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that the crypto exchange will also invest 10% of its profits in cryptocurrency. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fcoinbase-add-over-500m-crypto-004704275.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/JpVOluu.scErJqn_L8vssQ--~B/aD0xMDAwO3c9MTUwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/coindesk_75/4e388d7ad572ff02cfff4d3550e0e955 | en | Reuters
India could export 6 million tonnes of sugar in the new season starting in October even without government subsidies, with global prices making overseas sales more lucrative after rising to their highest in 4-1/2 years, industry officials said on Wednesday. New Delhi is expected to withdraw sugar export subsidies from the new season as a sharp rise in prices makes it easier for Indian mills to sell on the world market, the most senior civil servant at the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution told Reuters on Tuesday. "Even without the subsidy, India could export 6 million tonnes of sugar provided the market remains stable above 20 cents per lb," said B.B. Thombare, president of the West Indian Sugar Mills Association. | news.yahoo.com | Coinbase to Add Over $500M in Crypto to Current Holdings | https://news.yahoo.com/coinbase-add-over-500m-crypto-004704275.html | ||||
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"Bob Haegele"
] | 2021-08-20 02:00:21+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:14:04 | Warren Buffett is widely recognized as one of the savviest and most successful investors of all time. While his company, Berkshire Hathaway, was originally a textile manufacturer, Buffett didn't build... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2F20-companies-didn-t-know-011404022.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/FDq72gfRHiWPoFnb383vCQ--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/gobankingrates_644/b5c0198efb9c33d234b6188a7d20de48 | en | RiverNorthPhotography / iStock.com
Warren Buffett is widely recognized as one of the savviest and most successful investors of all time. While his company, Berkshire Hathaway, was originally a textile manufacturer, Buffett didn’t build his fortune out of fabric. Instead, he got rich with long-term investments in publicly traded companies.
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In 2021, Buffett’s wealth topped $100 billion, officially earning him the title of centibillionaire. Bloomberg puts him at No. 9 on its list of the world’s richest people.
Berkshire Hathaway had revenue of $245.5 billion and net assets of $873.7 billion in 2020. Plus, the company has grown 19% annually on average. With all of that growth and revenue flowing in, Berkshire has been able to acquire entire companies rather than just invest in them.
Some of the companies it has acquired are much bigger names than you might realize. This story will walk through some of the lesser-known names you may not have known are part of the Berkshire Hathaway family.
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1. Central States Indemnity Company
Central States Indemnity Company is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and offers affordable Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. It also offers specialty life, disability and unemployment products to individuals. Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha (CSO) was founded in 1932, which in turn founded CSI in 1977. Then, in 1992, CSI was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. The company’s mission is “to simplify and insure the financial obligations of our clients.” It is licensed in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
2. Charter Brokerage
A drawback service provider, Charter Brokerage describes itself as “the leaders in drawback recovery.” The company is a customs broker as well. If you aren’t familiar with drawback, it is the refund of duties, taxes and fees when goods are imported. In other words, it helps companies recover some of the fees they have to pay when importing goods. It is the leading drawback provider and, according to its website, has filed more than 90% of the eight-digit drawback claims since 1994. Founded in 1994, Charter Brokerage was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2014.
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3. Clayton Homes
Clayton Homes is based in Maryville, Tennessee, and is the country’s largest builder of manufactured and modular homes. The company was founded in 1966 with a vision of making housing accessible to everyone. Clayton builds a variety of home types at 350 manufacturing sites across the country. The company reached the $1 billion revenue mark in 2002; it was then promptly acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2003. Clayton Homes also has its own mortgage company and recently entered the $250,000-and-under housing market.
4. CTB Inc.
Founded in 1952, CTB Inc. is an agriculture company based in Milford, Indiana. CTB’s mission is to feed a growing population with agricultural innovation; or, as the company puts it, “leadership through innovation.” It provides systems that help preserve grain. Another part of its business is producing poultry, pigs and eggs. Its solutions are also used for processing poultry. In addition to all that, it manufactures equine stables and industrial equipment. CTB Inc. was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2002.
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5. Fechheimer Brothers Company
Founded in 1842, the Fechheimer Brothers Company has been around for more than 175 years. It began as a dry goods store in Cincinnati and is now a uniform manufacturer for public safety workers. In addition, its Flying Cross brand is used by the military, law enforcement, fire departments and more. Fechheimer still calls Cincinnati home. It has manufacturing partners in Central and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Fechheimer was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 1986.
6. FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International provides training for those who operate business, regional and commercial aircraft. It also works with the military. The company was founded in 1951 and is based in Melville, New York. To help train aircraft operators, it designs flight simulators, visual systems and displays. Each year, FlightSafety provides more than 1.4 million hours of training to pilots, technicians and other professionals in the aviation industry. In 1996, it was announced that Berkshire Hathaway would acquire FlightSafety for $1.5 billion.
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7. Garan Incorporated
Garan Incorporated is the company behind the Garanimals brand. So, what is Garanimals? It’s a brand of baby and kids clothing and is sold exclusively through Walmart. You can find it both online and in stores. The brand has been around since 1972 and Garan Inc. is based in New York City. It was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2002 and has been sold exclusively through Walmart since 2008.
8. Gateway Underwriters Agency
Founded in 1954, Gateway Underwriters Agency is an underwriter for several types of insurance, including property and casual, personal, transportation and specialty/professional. The company is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and works with binding authority and brokerage agreements with affiliated plus nonaffiliated company partners. It operates in more than 100 markets and offers online quoting for more than 30 different industries. Gateway was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 1967 when Berkshire acquired National Indemnity Company in 1967.
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9. BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway was founded in 1995, but in that relatively short history, it has managed to grow to the largest freight railroad network in North America. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, it has 41,000 employees, 32,500 miles of track and operates over 8,000 locomotives. Currently, BNSF has 29 certified sites, which are sites it has identified for potential development. It operates its own trains with its own crews and even operates on competing tracks. In 2009, it was announced that Berkshire Hathaway would acquire BNSF for $100 per share.
10. HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America is a real estate company providing a variety of services, including brokerage, title, mortgage, franchising, insurance, escrow and relocation services. Founded in 1998, it is based in Minneapolis. As of 2019, it is also the largest real estate company in the nation when ranked by residential real estate transactions; in 2018, it closed 346,629 deals. Its goal is to streamline the process of homebuying for consumers. The Berkshire Hathaway acquisition of HomeServices was announced in 2017.
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11. IMC International Metalworking Companies
Founded in 1952 and based in Galilee, Israel, IMC International Metalworking Companies is the second-largest producer of metalworking products. IMC is an umbrella under which 13 companies operate; together, its businesses provide a line of precision carbide metalworking tools. That includes carbide inserts, carbide endmills and cutting tools. In total, IMC Group has more than 130 subsidiaries operating in over 60 countries. It considers itself a world leader in the automotive, aerospace, and die and mold industries. In 2006, Berkshire acquired 80% of IMC Group; in 2013, it acquired the remaining 20%.
12. See’s Candies
See’s Candies is a manufacturer of candy and specializes in chocolates. It has been around since 1921 and is based in San Francisco. This is also one of Berkshire Hathaway’s earlier acquisitions, having been completed in 1972. The company both manufactures and sells candy on its own, although it also sells candy at airports. It operates over 200 stores in 20 states. It has a few international stores, too, in places like Hong Kong and Singapore.
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13. Johns Manville
Johns Manville manufactures roofing products, insulation and engineered products. It also manufactures commercial roofing, fibers and nonwovens. Founded in 1858, the company is based in Denver. It has annual revenue of over $3 billion and is a leader in all of its key markets. It also has over 8,000 employees, operating in 46 markets, including Europe and China. An interesting tidbit: There is a town called Manville, New Jersey, that is named after Johns Manville. The company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2001.
14. Larson-Juhl
Founded in 1988, Larson-Juhl is based in Norcross, Georgia. The company sells wholesale, custom wooden picture frames. It allows customers to create their own designs online. In addition to frames, it offers backroom services, digital tools, marketing support, training and education. It also offers images for free as well as content strategies. It operates in the United States, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Berkshire Hathaway acquired Larson-Juhl in 2002.
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15. Lubrizol
Lubrizol is a company that provides specialty chemicals for the transportation, industrial and consumer markets. It was founded in 1928 and is based in Wickliffe, Ohio. Lubrizol’s markets include beauty and personal care, electronics, energy solutions, health and more. It has more than 8,800 employees in over 100 countries. Recently, the company has adopted sustainability initiatives, such as reducing vehicle emissions by greater than 50% by 2040. Lubrizol was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway for $9 billion in 2011.
16. LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI)
LSPI is the leading manufacturer of pipeline drag-reducing agents (DRA). Founded in 1973, it created the first DRA in 1979. The company is based in Houston. Other products LSPI manufactures include flow improvers and drag-reducing additives. It has earned various awards, including the sixth-best place to work in Houston in 2018. In 2014, the company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, at which point its name was changed to LSPI.
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17. Forest River
Founded in 1996, Forest River is a company that manufactures recreational vehicles, utility trailers, pontoon boats, buses and cargo trailers. Its headquarters are located in Elkhart, Indiana. It started as an RV company but has since expanded its operations to Class A, B and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up camper trailers and more. Since its founding, Forest River has grown to have 11,000 employees. In 2005, it was announced that Berkshire Hathaway would acquire Forest River.
18. Marmon Holdings, Inc.
Marmon Holdings, or Marmon Group, is a holding company made up of more than 100 industrial companies. It was founded in 1953 by Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker in Chicago, where its headquarters can still be found. Its companies produce transportation equipment, electrical components and other industrial components. It also produces tank cars, which are primarily used for transporting liquids via rail. In 2020, its revenues were in excess of $7.6 billion. Berkshire Hathaway acquired 60% of Marmon in 2007 and the remaining 40% in 2013.
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19. MiTek Inc.
Founded in 1955, MiTek Inc. provides construction solutions that help with design and construction on-site and off-site. It develops homebuilding methods that streamline the building process and make it more profitable and of higher quality. MiTek Inc. is based in Chesterfield, Missouri, and was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2001. It operates in 95 countries around the world. It is also working to move the building process from on-site to off-site to help with a severe labor shortage that hasn’t spared the construction industry.
20. NetJets
NetJets sells fractional ownership shares in private business jets. Founded in 1964, NetJets is based in Columbus, Ohio. NetJets has a unique business model; it became the first private business jet charter and aircraft management company in the world. Its fractional ownership business was launched in 1986; 12 years later, it was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. As part of the deal, Berkshire also purchased Executive Jet; it paid $725 million for both companies.
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"Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy"
] | 2021-08-20 02:00:59+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:16:17 | Federal Reserve officials reiterated their concerns regarding stablecoins and the need to monitor them closely at the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting, according to the minutes of the... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Ffed-officials-call-close-monitoring-011617063.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/TbOdfN6QG6BfePF3ljFcrw--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/gobankingrates_644/858afa41bcfef72446aa73e4c8b450d2 | en | bodym / Getty Images/iStockphoto
Federal Reserve officials reiterated their concerns regarding stablecoins and the need to monitor them closely at the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting, according to the minutes of the meeting.
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies intended to remain stable and have low volatility. They can be pegged to a currency or a commodity, such as gold.
According to the minutes, Fed officials said that “significant structural vulnerabilities remained at entities such as prime money funds, and new financial arrangements such as stablecoins appeared to have the same structural maturity and liquidity transformation vulnerabilities but with less transparency and an underdeveloped regulatory framework.”
Some participants cited various potential risks to financial stability, including the risks associated with expanded use of cryptocurrencies or the risks associated with collateral liquidity at central counterparties during episodes of market stress. In connection with the former set of risks, a few participants “highlighted the fragility and the general lack of transparency associated with stablecoins, the importance of monitoring them closely and the need to develop an appropriate regulatory framework to address any risks to financial stability associated with such products,” according to the minutes.
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“The Fed is rightly concerned about the severe vulnerability presented by stablecoins,” Eric Schiffer, CEO of The Patriarch Organization, told GOBankingRates. “Without the right regulatory visibility and oversight, there is a massive risk of eventual capital loss with few safeguards preventing a potential crypto Armageddon for investors.”
This echoed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s statement last month, which called for a stronger regulatory framework for stablecoins.
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“We have a tradition in this country where the public’s money is held in what is supposed to be a very safe asset. We have a pretty strong regulatory framework for bank deposits, for example, or money market funds,” Powell said, according to MarketWatch at the time. “That doesn’t exist for stablecoins, and if they’re going to be a significant part of the payments universe … then we need an appropriate framework, which frankly we don’t have.”
See: Powell Calls for Stronger Regulatory Framework Around Stablecoins
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Powell also said at the time that the Fed will release a whitepaper on digital currencies in September in order to begin a major public conversation and lay out the potential benefits and also the potential risks of a central bank digital currency.
“We have seen … wild fluctuations in the price of these crypto currencies and various celebrities and influencers can cause massive swings in price of even the biggest cryptocurrencies with simple tweets or off-the-cuff jokes and comments. Stablecoins, of course, are designed to limit these fluctuations, but they also come with multiple other issues, including serious concerns about transparency,” Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO of Fosterville South, told GOBankingRates. “When peeling away the marketing spin and rhetoric behind all of these currencies, it seems like at their core they are all trying to replicate attributes of a currency already in existence. The only currency, of course, that has been a store of value, a hedge against uncertainty and truly money for thousands of years, is gold.”
See: Is the Fed Ready for Its Own Digital Currency?
Find: Mark Cuban Owns Less Than $500 in Dogecoin Despite Team’s Stake in the Crypto
Earlier this week, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, speaking at the Pacific Northwest Economic Regional Annual Summit in Big Sky, Mont., also voiced concerns about cryptos, saying, “cryptocurrency is 95% fraud, hype, noise and confusion,” according to MarketWatch.
“We generally agree with Neel Kashkari, as cryptocurrency is not practical as a medium of exchange, and if it were to get traction as a currency, the Fed would ban it as not legal,” Jay Hatfield, CEO and portfolio manager for Infrastructure Capital Advisors, told GOBankingRates.
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[
"Simply Wall St"
] | 2021-08-20 02:01:56+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:10:44 | The Reject Shop Limited ( ASX:TRS ) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 13% in the last week. But... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Freject-shop-asx-trs-earnings-011044531.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/S9LwJ5oTaNw4eOldQvfibA--~B/aD00MzI7dz0xMTk0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/simply_wall_st__316/d1ce651aa3688f4354c5711858bcc367 | en | The Reject Shop Limited (ASX:TRS) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 13% in the last week. But that doesn't change the fact that the returns over the last five years have been less than pleasing. In fact, the share price is down 50%, which falls well short of the return you could get by buying an index fund.
The recent uptick of 13% could be a positive sign of things to come, so let's take a lot at historical fundamentals.
View our latest analysis for Reject Shop
To quote Buffett, 'Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace...' By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.
During the five years over which the share price declined, Reject Shop's earnings per share (EPS) dropped by 18% each year. This fall in the EPS is worse than the 13% compound annual share price fall. The relatively muted share price reaction might be because the market expects the business to turn around.
You can see below how EPS has changed over time (discover the exact values by clicking on the image).
We consider it positive that insiders have made significant purchases in the last year. Having said that, most people consider earnings and revenue growth trends to be a more meaningful guide to the business. Before buying or selling a stock, we always recommend a close examination of historic growth trends, available here..
What about the Total Shareholder Return (TSR)?
We'd be remiss not to mention the difference between Reject Shop's total shareholder return (TSR) and its share price return. Arguably the TSR is a more complete return calculation because it accounts for the value of dividends (as if they were reinvested), along with the hypothetical value of any discounted capital that have been offered to shareholders. Its history of dividend payouts mean that Reject Shop's TSR, which was a 41% drop over the last 5 years, was not as bad as the share price return.
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A Different Perspective
While the broader market gained around 29% in the last year, Reject Shop shareholders lost 18%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Regrettably, last year's performance caps off a bad run, with the shareholders facing a total loss of 7% per year over five years. We realise that Baron Rothschild has said investors should "buy when there is blood on the streets", but we caution that investors should first be sure they are buying a high quality business. It is all well and good that insiders have been buying shares, but we suggest you check here to see what price insiders were buying at.
There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. You probably do not want to miss this free list of growing companies that insiders are buying.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on AU exchanges.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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[
"Georgina Tzanetos"
] | 2021-08-20 02:00:28+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:15:11 | A false report in the U.S. version of The Sun claimed a $7,000 stimulus from the IRS would be hitting accounts this week on August 19. These reports are not true, and similar reports have been... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2F7k-stimulus-really-happening-011511666.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/Hxfr1EJbGPJ4QFrmhjj68A--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/gobankingrates_644/21139161ff6c5481184619744a0c3d46 | en | LPETTET / Getty Images/iStockphoto
A false report in the U.S. version of The Sun claimed a $7,000 stimulus from the IRS would be hitting accounts this week on August 19. These reports are not true, and similar reports have been fabricated from other websites as well.
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Although there has been a push for a fourth stimulus publicly, and growing support from legislators in government to send an additional payment, there have been no official reports of the likelihood for a fourth stimulus check.
Where did the number $7,000 come from?
Depending on your household size and number of age-qualifying dependents, certain households could have received this much money in stimulus payments. The latest round of stimulus checks was $1,400 per person making under $75,000 filing single or $150,000 filing jointly. This also included children under the age of 6, which meant if you had 2-3 children and both you and your spouse qualified, you could very well have received close to $7,000 in stimulus money.
Looking Forward
The latest stimulus payment distributed a couple of months ago will likely be the last. Recent reports detailing the over-abundance of available positions in the job market increase the likelihood that the government will shy away from providing another round of payments. Although the economic recovery is still underway and not yet complete, a robust labor market lessens the case for another round of payments. The recent passage of the trillion-dollar Infrastructure Framework also makes government spending on another round of stimulus payments unlikely.
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Here’s What IS Coming
The monthly payments of the child tax credit are well underway, with the second of the 6-month payments having been deposited on the 13th of August. Eligible families can receive $300 per child under 6 years of age if they meet the income requirements. There is still time to register for this if you have not done so. You also qualify for these payments regardless of whether or not you pay taxes or regularly file. The child tax credit for 2021 is fully refundable as part of the stimulus bill passed in March, meaning you will not have to pay it back and will not need to worry about paying taxes on the money.
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[
"Ed Richter",
"Journal-News",
"Hamilton"
] | 2021-08-20 01:57:50+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:08:00 | Aug. 19—A Deerfield Twp. man pleaded guilty to charges related to the attempted murder of Warren County Sheriff's Deputy Sara Vaught. The encounter was captured on a doorbell camera. Lance Runion, 57, entered the guilty pleas in Warren County Common Pleas Court on Thursday on the first-degree felony charges of attempted aggravated murder with accompanying seven and three-year firearm ... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fman-pleads-guilty-attempted-murder-010800190.html.json | en | Aug. 19—A Deerfield Twp. man pleaded guilty to charges related to the attempted murder of Warren County Sheriff's Deputy Sara Vaught.
The encounter was captured on a doorbell camera.
Lance Runion, 57, entered the guilty pleas in Warren County Common Pleas Court on Thursday on the first-degree felony charges of attempted aggravated murder with accompanying seven and three-year firearm specifications; attempted murder with accompanying seven-year and three-year firearm specifications; and felonious assault with accompanying seven-year and five-year firearm specifications.
Common Pleas Judge Timothy N. Tepe accepted Runion's guilty pleas and entered findings of guilty to the charges. Runion had entered not guilty pleas to the charges in April.
Runion is scheduled to be sentenced at 10 a.m. Sept 13, the day his trial had been scheduled to start.
Prosecutors said Runion will be required first to serve a mandatory seven-year prison sentence on the highest firearm specification. After serving that seven-year prison sentence, Runion also must serve a prison sentence on the underlying offenses, and faces a maximum of 11 to 16 1/2 year sentence for those (merged) offenses. All told, Runion faces a maximum of 18 to 23 1/2 years in prison.
On Feb. 15, Warren County Communications received a 911 call from Runion's brother and dispatched Warren County Sheriff's Office deputies to Runion's residence at 7831 Hunt Club Drive in Deerfield Twp.
Deputies knocked on Runion's front door multiple times, attempting to check on his safety. Ultimately, when Deputy Vaught arrived on Runion's front porch, Runion opened his front door and immediately fired a Ruger LCP 9mm revolver directly at Vaught. Vaught was not struck and returned fire, striking and disabling Runion.
Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene approximately 60 seconds after Runion was struck, and administered medical treatment to him.
"That Ring doorbell video demonstrates just how quickly, and without any warning, that a situation can become deadly for the women and men who wear the uniform. It also demonstrates how highly trained and skilled Deputy Vaught and our other Warren County law enforcement officers are in responding to these types of life-threatening situations," said Warren County Prosecutor David P. Fornshell. "While I'm grateful that she was miraculously unharmed, her bravery and training absolutely contributed to her being able to go home from work that night." | news.yahoo.com | Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of Warren County deputy | https://news.yahoo.com/man-pleads-guilty-attempted-murder-010800190.html | |||||
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"Gabrielle Olya"
] | 2021-08-20 02:00:47+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:12:30 | Car maintenance can be expensive -- but putting off needed repairs or maintenance tasks can end up costing you in the long run. A recent analysis of car owner behavior conducted by UTires found that... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fdelayed-car-repairs-costing-1-011230094.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/ofCcMIXKh4xYgihr88zOFQ--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/gobankingrates_644/6b6da8ae654c184de8c5055a3d6fca69 | en | BraunS / Getty Images
Car maintenance can be expensive -- but putting off needed repairs or maintenance tasks can end up costing you in the long run. A recent analysis of car owner behavior conducted by UTires found that delaying maintenance or repairs costs the average American driver an extra $1,193 over their vehicle's life span. That's because in many cases, the longer you delay a car issue, the more expensive it will be to repair when you actually get around to it.
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Here's a look at some of the most commonly ignored car issues -- and how much extra delaying repairs can cost you.
Last updated: Aug. 18, 2021
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Average Cost of Delaying a Cracked Windshield Repair: $258
The UTires survey found that windshield cracks are the most neglected car maintenance issue, with 26.7% of drivers admitting they have put off this repair for more than three months. However, putting off this repair can be costly -- not to mention dangerous as it can limit your visibility. According to Motor1.com, "The longer you wait to repair a small chip or crack, the more expensive and time-consuming the repair may become as you risk the chance of the crack spreading."
A prompt repair of a windshield crack will cost $60 to $125, but if you delay the repair, you may end up having to replace the whole windshield, which can cost three to four times as much. The average price range of a replacement is $250 to $450, so on average, delaying this repair will cost around $258.
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Average Cost of Delaying Wheel Alignment: $1,223
The UTires survey found that 12.5% of drivers have driven for three months or more with wheels that need an alignment. This is another repair that becomes more expensive the longer you delay it. Regular wheel alignments are recommended every six to 12 months or 6,000 to 10,000 miles, and typically costs between $65 and $100, depending on your vehicle model and year.
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Continuing to drive with misaligned axles can lead to higher fuel costs (an estimated extra $20 to $50 a month), having to replace tires prematurely (which can cost $360 to $600), having to replace the shock absorber and strut assembly (about $750), and/or other suspension and steering component repairs. If you end up needing to replace your tires and suspension system, delaying this repair will cost an extra $1,223 on average.
See: 29 Mistakes That Lead To Costly Car Maintenance
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Average Cost of Delaying an Oil Change: $3,173
Most vehicles need oil changes every 3,000 to 6,000 miles, with the typical cost of an oil change ranging between $35 and $75 for conventional oil and $65 to $125 for synthetic oil. But if you put off getting an oil change, the oil particles can become thick and sticky. This can lead to build-up on vital car parts, which means they may need to be replaced. This can include the valve cover gaskets (about $225), intake manifold gaskets (about $300), head gaskets ($1,290 to $1,560), camshafts (about $1,300 to $1,500) and crankshafts (average $1,642).
UTires estimates that if you put off changing your oil, the cost of the engine parts you may need to replace would cost 50 times more than getting a timely oil change. If you skip your oil change completely and need to replace your entire engine, expect to pay between $5,100 and $8,800.
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Average Cost of Driving With Worn Down Tires: $1,200
Tires typically need to be replaced every two years. If you're driving with worn-out tires, this could be dangerous, as the loss of tread can lead to loss of control, hydroplaning and difficulty braking. And if your tires fail while you are driving, it can damage the wheels and rotors.
New car tires for everyday driving typically cost $80 to $250 each, and you can get quality used tires for $25 to $160. But if you delay replacing your tires and end up needing to replace more expensive car parts, this can cost an extra $1,200 on average. The average cost for a wheel replacement is between $698 and $710, and wheel hub assembly replacement costs between $475 and $504 on average.
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Average Cost of Ignoring the 'Check Engine' Light: $1,700
According to the UTires survey, 15% of drivers have ignored their "check engine" light for three months or more. Although this light may only be signaling a minor issue such as a loose gas cap, it could also mean a critical system -- like the fuel injection, ignition or emission controls -- is not working properly.
One common problem indicated by the "check engine" light is a faulty oxygen sensor. Replacing this right away will cost an average of $350, but if left unchecked, this could ruin your catalytic convertor. If this part has to be replaced, it will cost an average of $2,000 to $2,100.
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Average Cost of Ignoring Sluggish Brakes: $1,100
Over a quarter of drivers have waited a month or longer to go in for repairs when they notice their brakes are not working as well as they should. This is obviously dangerous, but can also be a pricey mistake.
Brake shoes and pads should generally be replaced every 25,000 to 75,000 miles, and this usually costs about $100 to $150 per axle, depending on the vehicle model and year. But failing to perform timely brake maintenance can lead to issues with discs, rotors, calipers and fluid. If you have to replace these parts, the cost of dealing with your brake issue will increase five-fold.
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Average Cost of Ignoring Unusual Car Noises: $1,575
If your car is making squeaks, rattles or groans, that's a pretty clear indication that something is wrong. But nearly a quarter of drivers said they have ignored these warning signs for a month or longer before taking their car in for repairs.
One of the most common causes of these unusual noises is a bad timing belt. If you replace it before it breaks, it will cost about $600 to $650 to repair. If you wait too long, the bad timing belt can cause damage to the pistons, rings, cylinder heads and valves, which will cost up to $2,800 to replace.
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Average Cost of Continuing To Drive With a Leaky Tire: $150
It's tempting to procrastinate dealing with a tire that has a slow leak -- you can keep filling it up with air for about $1. But ideally, you should get it patched or plugged before a small hole turns into a larger problem.
Plugging a punctured tire only costs about $10 to $25, but if you delay doing this, you will eventually need to replace the tire -- which can cost 10 times as much.
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Average Cost of Putting Off Replacing Windshield Washer Fluid: $750
Windshield washer fluid is cheap, costing an average of $2 to $15 a bottle, so there's really no excuse to put off this repair. Driving with dirty windshields can make it harder for you to see and lead to car accidents -- and even a minor one can be costly. Minor car accident repairs will cost in the range of $500 to $1,000, plus your insurance premiums will likely go up as well.
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Average Cost of Ignoring a Burned-Out Headlight: $120
Driving with a headlight out can be dangerous, but even if you don't get into an accident, you still run the risk of getting a ticket. The cost to replace a bulb will run you $10 to $70, depending on if you DIY or pay for labor, while the average traffic ticket will run you $80 to $120.
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[
"Simply Wall St"
] | 2021-08-20 02:01:31+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:42:45 | Every investor in Southern Cross Media Group Limited ( ASX:SXL ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fkind-investors-own-most-southern-004245168.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/mIA2_Wi47DgUtr5an4Bm1A--~B/aD00MzI7dz0xMTk0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/simply_wall_st__316/9bb7f42aa828fe2adcd21c47fd9828f9 | en | Every investor in Southern Cross Media Group Limited (ASX:SXL) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning a noticeable percentage of the smaller ones. Companies that used to be publicly owned tend to have lower insider ownership.
Southern Cross Media Group is not a large company by global standards. It has a market capitalization of AU$552m, which means it wouldn't have the attention of many institutional investors. In the chart below, we can see that institutions are noticeable on the share registry. We can zoom in on the different ownership groups, to learn more about Southern Cross Media Group.
View our latest analysis for Southern Cross Media Group
What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Southern Cross Media Group?
Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing.
Southern Cross Media Group already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at Southern Cross Media Group's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters.
Investors should note that institutions actually own more than half the company, so they can collectively wield significant power. Hedge funds don't have many shares in Southern Cross Media Group. Orbis Investment Management Limited is currently the company's largest shareholder with 17% of shares outstanding. With 6.4% and 5.0% of the shares outstanding respectively, Investors Mutual Limited and Challenger Limited are the second and third largest shareholders.
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On further inspection, we found that more than half the company's shares are owned by the top 10 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones.
While it makes sense to study institutional ownership data for a company, it also makes sense to study analyst sentiments to know which way the wind is blowing. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too.
Insider Ownership Of Southern Cross Media Group
While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves.
I generally consider insider ownership to be a good thing. However, on some occasions it makes it more difficult for other shareholders to hold the board accountable for decisions.
Our data suggests that insiders own under 1% of Southern Cross Media Group Limited in their own names. It appears that the board holds about AU$4.0m worth of stock. This compares to a market capitalization of AU$552m. Many investors in smaller companies prefer to see the board more heavily invested. You can click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling.
General Public Ownership
The general public, with a 41% stake in the company, will not easily be ignored. While this group can't necessarily call the shots, it can certainly have a real influence on how the company is run.
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I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. For example, we've discovered 2 warning signs for Southern Cross Media Group that you should be aware of before investing here.
Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. | news.yahoo.com | What Kind Of Investors Own Most Of Southern Cross Media Group Limited (ASX:SXL)? | https://news.yahoo.com/kind-investors-own-most-southern-004245168.html | ||||
[
"Craig Trudell",
"River Davis"
] | 2021-08-20 02:02:09+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:42:08 | (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.’s efforts to stockpile enough chips and other key components to ride out supply disruptions only protected the company so long before it too succumbed to the shortages eviscerating automakers.The manufacturer will suspend output at 14 plants across Japan for various lengths of time through next month. The impact of these cuts will be harshest in September, with Toyota slashing its production plan by 40%, though risks will carry forward beyond next month.It’s the | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Ftoyota-cuts-show-chip-shortage-120035780.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/gJbu2YMCF_bMAg.kfk8NFQ--~B/aD03NDQ7dz0xMjk2O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/bloomberg_technology_68/83c1506007096ab86491551acc3a6abb | en | (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp.’s efforts to stockpile enough chips and other key components to ride out supply disruptions only protected the company so long before it too succumbed to the shortages eviscerating automakers.
The manufacturer will suspend output at 14 plants across Japan for various lengths of time through next month. The impact of these cuts will be harshest in September, with Toyota slashing its production plan by 40%, though risks will carry forward beyond next month.
It’s the latest sign even the best supply-chain planning is proving no match for a pandemic that virtually ground the auto industry to a halt a year ago and has since plagued efforts to restore production. Toyota and BMW AG -- two manufacturers least scathed by the semiconductor shortage in the first half -- have now warned of significant blows to their operations in the coming months.
“This isn’t a Toyota-only problem,” said Tetsuo Seshimo, a fund manager at Saison Asset Management Co. “But the fact that this is happening at Toyota means that recent worries about the supply chain in Asia being disrupted by the spread of the coronavirus are materializing. There are a lot of companies manufacturing goods in Asia that could be impacted.”
Toyota said 27 production lines in Japan will be impacted, affecting models including the RAV4, Corolla, Prius, Camry and Lexus RX. The news -- first reported by the Nikkei newspaper -- took the market by surprise, with investors sending Toyota shares down 4.4%, their biggest daily drop since December 2018. They dipped as much as 2.9% Friday morning before recovering some of those losses.
“Especially in Southeast Asia, the spread of Covid and lockdowns are impacting our local suppliers,” Kazunari Kumakura, the chief officer of Toyota’s purchasing group, said Thursday. Going forward, the company will look at ways to further diversify its supply chains and is attempting to find replacement parts from suppliers in other regions.
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Production cuts had been factored into earlier forecasts, so Toyota is maintaining its plan to produce 9.3 million vehicles for the fiscal year ending in March. The company maintained its annual operating profit projection earlier this month at 2.5 trillion yen ($22.7 billion) for the fiscal year through March, below analysts’ average projection for 2.95 trillion yen.
In the early months of the chip shortage that began late last year, Toyota faced limited damage due to its supply-chain savvy. The company has an intricate system in place to monitor its vast network of suppliers and an early-warning system for shortages.
But that may be no match for a pandemic that’s confounding scientists, governments and public-health officials, sparking fresh lockdowns around the world and wreaking more havoc on a vast array of industries.
“This is far beyond just microchips, although microchips are the center of most of this activity,” Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales for Toyota North America, said on Bloomberg Television. “But we’re seeing a wide range of supplier disruptions due largely to continued outbreak of Covid.”
National Australia Bank Ltd. senior foreign-exchange strategist Rodrigo Catril said in a note that “supply-chain disruptions, partly stemming from the havoc being wrecked by the delta variant, look set to stay with us for some time yet.”
BMW recently warned of uncertain months ahead as the global chip shortage worsens. After saying early this year it had ordered enough semiconductors and expected its suppliers to deliver, the luxury-car maker now expects production restrictions in the second half.
Volkswagen AG also has flagged worsening supply woes, while Daimler AG dialed back its delivery expectations due to the shortage.
“Consumer demand is going to far exceed supply for the auto industry over the next 60 to 90 days,” Toyota’s Carter said.
According to research by Susquehanna Financial Group, the amount of time it’s taking for chip-starved companies to get orders filled has stretched to more than 20 weeks, indicating the shortages that have held back automakers and computer manufacturers are getting worse.
“Companies were saying it was a problem for the first half, but it’s astonishing what kind of strong figures they reached,” said Frank Schwope, an autos analyst at NordLB in Hanover, Germany. “But now, the chip shortage is coming in dramatically, showing that there must be some serious problems.”
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[] | 2021-08-20 02:01:50+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:16:09 | The level of disrespect is disgusting.View Entire Post › | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fpeople-revealing-working-toxic-bosses-011609753.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/IPVNYFmNyRQ1R4.IGyvyDA--~B/aD00MTU7dz02MjU7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_articles_778/b9a67cc1c921e5ab11ceed7eee61abb4 | en | Some workplaces are no walk in the park. From tyrannical bosses to unfair (and in some cases, illegal) policies, it's no wonder some employees get fed up and walk out. We recently covered a Reddit thread about people quitting their horrible jobs on the spot, and those stories inspired commenters to share even wilder and more upsetting workplace drama. Here are some workplaces that probably need to be shut the hell down for their messed-up practices:
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Warning: This post contains mentions of racism, sexual harassment, and physical violence.
1. "I worked at a pet supply store. I was responsible for the live animals they had there. The animals were kept in truly awful conditions. They’d put too many animals into the same small enclosures so they’d start to attack each other. Once when an animal had a wound, they tried to get me to put it in the freezer to kill it because it wouldn’t sell! I refused and notified the SPCA, but they did nothing to stop it. I quit after they found someone else willing to do the horrible work."
—ashleys86
2. "I worked at a bank and stayed there for three years because I felt like I had to prove to them and myself that I was not stupid. Here are a few of the things I dealt with there: 1) I got a calculator chucked at my face. 2) I was knocked on the back of the head. 3) I was whacked on the forehead with a rolled-up piece of paper. 4) I was yelled at and embarrassed in front of everybody for not telling one of my managers to check her email. 5) I was used as a scapegoat. 6) I was repeatedly called an idiot. Fun times."
—iridescence1990 NBC
3. "I had a director at a former job tell me I had to stay at my phone for eight hours and could not leave my desk to eat or use the restroom. Coworkers brought me snacks, but eventually I had to go pee. The (male) director followed me to the ladies' room and stood outside the door screaming while I was inside. This was not a staff-only bathroom; it was on a busy hallway at a small university, and there were students everywhere. No one did anything to the director."
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—absepa
4. "When I was 16, I worked at country club and was illegally bartending the entire time I was there. My boss liked me a lot, so in addition to events, he let me work in the club member restaurant and men’s bar. I asked for one Saturday off a month in advance so I could go to my school's homecoming, and the day before, he told me he needed me to fill in for the woman who opened the downstairs on Saturday. He wanted me, a 16-year-old girl, to open the entire bar alone, which would be filled with old golfers drinking at 10 a.m. My parents told me to call in sick the next day. I didn’t quit until months later when I was finally sick of getting harassed by men without any help or support from my manager. The final straw was when I left one night and someone followed me all the way home. I drove around my block four times before he left me alone."
—gretas4c0e9adf3 The CW
5. "I used to work as an account executive for a small marketing and PR firm that was owned by an older, rich, white couple. I worked directly with both of them, but mainly with the woman, as she was more involved in the communications and fashion aspects. They would get into horrific fights where the man would lay hands on the woman in the middle of the office. When I was hiring interns, I was told I could never hire men or anyone 'too different.' I also experienced a lot of racism in that job as a young Black woman, including when one of our clients refused to talk to me or acknowledge me after he found out I was Black. This was after he sang my praises for helping him with a website and social media for weeks over the phone. I hated that job so much, but the straw that broke the camel’s back was that I was being paid $450 a week under the table in NYC in a job that would’ve earned me a $65K salary easily anywhere else."
—actoranon
6. "I came in to work the day after putting my childhood dog to sleep. I was obviously quiet and my voice was different. I was shattered. My manager asked what was wrong, and I told him. He then looked me up and down and said, 'Well, at least you look hot.' Bruh."
—shmoo4 ABC
7. "I was hired to replace a woman who was managing a team of designers because she was moving out of the country. I settled into my new position, and she came back two months later. I had some questions, and wondered if this meant she was now going to be reporting to me. Well, my boss made us SHARE the role. I gave my notice immediately. I ended up moving on to bigger and better things anyway!"
—sarcasmic
8. "In another job I had, the CEO of this small company would hire a person for one department, and then months later decide he wanted them in another department and force them to trade jobs. If they didn’t like it, then they’d have to quit their job! Someone who was hired to do sales could be moved to become a receptionist, which is a significant pay decrease. If they didn't want the job change, they would have to give their notice and forfeit unemployment. I can't believe he got away with this so often."
—sarcasmic NBC
9. "For my first job when I was 19, I worked in the prize room for one of those arcades with a pizza parlor and go-kart center. I made minimum wage and was only allowed one 30-minute break (unpaid) that we were granted after working for eight hours straight. We didn't get any discounts, there was no space for us to put any lunches or snacks, and we could only have a drink if it was from the soda fountain and inside of a company mug. We paid for the mug out of our paychecks, by the way. My manager referred to me almost exclusively as 'Pakistani girl' and would 'joke' that if we needed something, we'd need to blow him. The final straw, though, was when I was closing with a male coworker and he patted the counter we were standing by and said, 'You know, if I wanted to, I could take you right here, and there'd be nothing you could do about it.' He also offered to walk me to my car afterward. I quit and said it was to focus on school."
—callusedsilk
10. "My company never took the pandemic seriously and treated anyone who did like they were overreacting. We were not essential workers, but our business stayed open, and we were forced to be there while everything else was shut down. When my coworkers and I expressed concerns about our safety during the pandemic (such as no sneeze guards, no mask requirements, barely any sanitization protocols, etc.), management's response was just to shrug us off and tell us to stop being dramatic. After putting up with this for over a year, when it came time for our annual review, the supervisors in charge intentionally found little things they could nitpick to justify not granting hazard pay to any of the employees, even though we were there every single day of the pandemic. And to top everything off, they told us we shouldn't wear face masks around customers because, 'It might make them uncomfortable to be here.'"
—marisak4212bc09f NBC
11. "There were three very clear red flags at my last job. First, when I was promoted to management, the salary they offered me was actually a pay DECREASE. I fought for it to be changed and got it, but definitely thought, 'This is worrisome.' The next red flag: I took a sick day, and after the next team meeting, my boss took me aside and said, 'I notice you take a sick day every month. Do you have some sort of medical condition I should know about?' Not only is that NOT OK to ask, but my previous sick day had been three months prior. My thought at the time was, 'Oh, I'm going to have to leave this place.' Then, a few months later, we got a policy update that quietly removed a form of compensation. We had an on-call rotation, and our compensation for being available 24/7 was a day off afterward. This new policy removed the day off. That's when I realized, 'Oh, I'm going to have to leave this place NOW.'"
"I started applying for new jobs that week, and am now at a MUCH better job."
—yesterdayspants
12. "I worked at a company as a tech associate. It was an OK job, but every Friday, my supervisor basically made me ask for my pay. Then, two weeks running, he made me wait until the following Monday to get paid because of 'cash flow problems.' Then, he came into my office one day and asked, 'So, when did we agree to pay you less?' I left that day and didn’t go back. I had to badger him for my last paycheck, but it was worth it to be OUT."
—kayliaglennan Lifetime
13. "I was an assistant manager at Blockbuster. My head manager didn’t like me because all the employees liked working with me and not him. He secretly changed my schedule without telling me. Well, I saw the change and showed up. I told another manager about it, and she said, 'Yeah, he did that because he wants to fire you.' The next day I was scheduled to work from 4 p.m. until midnight. I walked in at 3:45, dropped off my uniform, and said, 'I quit.' Never felt better about quitting in my life."
—ajsteel78
14. "I never took this job, but the brief pre-interview was enough to see how toxic it was. I applied to be a dental assistant, and the dentist’s other assistant showed me around before disclosing, 'You better not be the type of person who cries easily because he is extremely demanding of his staff.' She told me this in a genuine way, not a dismissive way, as if to warn me not to get involved if I was a sensitive type. I declined the interview and left."
—bonkersthecat3000 FXX
15. "My boss was sleeping with all the women at the restaurant. One night, one of the women got drunk after hours, cussed me out, and tried to physically assault me. My boss tried to turn it back on me because he wanted to keep sleeping with her. I quit an hour later. Blocked everyone."
—jillk24
16. "I worked for a hospice company that has staff sit with patients as they’re actively dying until they pass. A nice idea, but they didn’t have the staff to meet the need. So I ended up staying up for 24 hours straight at one point because I worked a full eight-hour shift, and then sat with a patient all night since there was no one to relieve me. I got docked for not going into work the next day as well. They expected me to stay awake for 32 hours straight for 40K a year with no overtime. No, ma’am."
—kcjessb NBC
17. "I worked in a retail setting making barely over minimum wage. The store manager was racist and homophobic, among other things, but she’d try to pass her offensive comments off as jokes. There were a lot of things built up, so I called our district manager to file a complaint. A few weeks later, I found out that she called my store manager and told her everything I had told her in confidence, but didn't admonish or discipline her. I was done at that point. I handed in my keys a few days later and quit."
—aegebs
18. "I was a lifeguard at a YMCA in my early 20s. The rest of the guards on staff took advantage of the fact I was new and would leave me on stand for hours without a break while they relaxed in the break room with AC. The last straw was when they had me watching the water for three guards while they hung out with our supervisor. Three pools to one guard. I stopped showing up after that."
—moniquee13 Netflix
19. Finally: "My first job as an adult was so toxic, and I was too young and inexperienced to realize it. Managers would regularly make me cover for them and miss events so their friends could go instead, place blame on me for things that weren’t my fault, and give me the worst clients who were known for being violent or verbally abusive. Then, they found out I was thinking of leaving to go back to school, and they got even worse. Finally, they put me on a performance action plan without warning because so many clients were 'dissatisfied with me.' Half of the clients didn’t like me because I was someone new, because I was a woman, or because I told them I couldn’t do something that I legitimately couldn’t do. I turned in my notice, and suddenly they were super nice, addressing concerns I’d had for years, etc."
—nikola2393
Have you ever worked for a toxic boss or organization? Were you ever pushed to the point of quitting on the spot? We want to hear your story! Tell us about your experience in the comments below!
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] | 2021-08-20 02:01:18+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:00:01 | Choosing an insurance policy is one of the most complicated financial decisions a person can make. Jakarta-based Lifepal wants to simplify the process for Indonesians with a marketplace that lets users compare policies from more than 50 providers, get help from licensed agents and file claims. The startup, which says it is the country’s largest direct-to-consumer insurance marketplace, announced today it has raised a $9 million Series A. The round was led by ProBatus Capital, a venture firm backed by Prudential Financial, with participation from Cathay Innovation and returning investors Insignia Venture Partners, ATM Capital and Hustle Fund. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Findonesian-d2c-insurance-marketplace-lifepal-010001195.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/S.lfNfbILuqxTRIEubx3SA--~B/aD0xMTYzO3c9MTU5ODthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/techcrunch_350/4578c28cfc1d42af49a862e88287d0df | en | Choosing an insurance policy is one of the most complicated financial decisions a person can make. Jakarta-based Lifepal wants to simplify the process for Indonesians with a marketplace that lets users compare policies from more than 50 providers, get help from licensed agents and file claims. The startup, which says it is the country’s largest direct-to-consumer insurance marketplace, announced today it has raised a $9 million Series A. The round was led by ProBatus Capital, a venture firm backed by Prudential Financial, with participation from Cathay Innovation and returning investors Insignia Venture Partners, ATM Capital and Hustle Fund.
Lifepal was founded in 2019 by former Lazada executives Giacomo Ficari and Nicolo Robba, along with Benny Fajarai and Reza Muhammed. The new funding brings its total raised to $12 million.
The marketplace’s partners currently offer about 300 policies for life, health, automotive, property and travel coverage. Ficari, who also co-founded neobank Aspire, told TechCrunch that Lifepal was created to make comparing, buying and claiming insurance as simple as shopping online.
“The same kind of experience a customer has today on a marketplace like Lazada—the convenience, all digital, fast delivery—we saw was lacking in insurance, which is still operating with offline, face-to-face agents like 20 to 30 years ago,” he said.
Indonesia’s insurance penetration rate is only about 3%, but the market is growing along with the country’s gross domestic product thanks to a larger middle-class. “We are really at a tipping point for GDP per capita and a lot of insurance carriers are focusing more on Indonesia,” said Ficari.
Other venture-backed insurtech startups tapping into this demand include Fuse, PasarPolis and Qoala. Both Qoala and PasarPolis focus on “micro-policies,” or inexpensive coverage for things like damaged devices. PasarPolis also partners with Gojek to offer health and accident insurance to drivers. Fuse, meanwhile, insurance specialists an online platform to run their businesses.
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Lifepal takes a different approach because it doesn’t sell micro-policies, and its marketplace is for customers to purchase directly from providers, not through agents.
Based on Lifepal’s data, about 60% of its health and life insurance customers are buying coverage for the first time. On the other hand, many automotive insurance shoppers had policies before, but their coverage expired and they decided to shop online instead of going to an agent to get a new one.
Ficari said Lifepal’s target customers overlap with the investment apps that are gaining traction among Indonesia’s growing middle class (like Ajaib, Pluang and Pintu). Many of these apps provide educational content, since their customers are usually millennials investing for the first time, and Lifepal takes a similar approach. Its content side, called Lifepal Media, focuses on articles for people who are researching insurance policies and related topics like personal financial planning. The company says its site, including its blog, now has about 4 million monthly visitors, creating a funnel for its marketplace.
While one of Lifepal’s benefits is enabling people to compare policies on their own, many also rely on its customer support line, which is staffed by licensed insurance agents. In fact, Ficari said about 90% of its customers use it.
“What we realize is that insurance is complicated and it’s expensive,” said Ficari. “People want to take their time to think and they have a lot of questions, so we introduced good customer support.” He added Lifepal’s combination of enabling self-research while providing support is similar to the approach taken by PolicyBazaar in India, one of the country’s largest insurance aggregators.
To keep its business model scalable, Lifepal uses a recommendation engine that matches potential customers with policies and customer support representatives. It considers data points like budget (based on Lifepal’s research, its customers usually spend about 3% to 5% of their yearly income on insurance), age, gender, family composition and if they have purchased insurance before.
Lifepal’s investment from ProBatus will allow it to work with Assurance IQ, the insurance sales automation platform acquired by Prudential Financial two years ago.
In a statement, ProBatus Capital founder and managing partner Ramneek Gupta said Lifepal’s “three-pronged approach” (its educational content, online marketplace and live agents for customer support) has the “potential to change the way the Indonesian consumer buys insurance.”
Part of Lifepal’s funding will be used to build products to make it easier to claim policies. Upcoming products include Insurance Wallet, which will include an application process with support on how to claim a policy—for example, what car repair shop or hospital a customer should go to—and escalation if a claim is rejected. Another product, called Easy Claim, will automate the claim process.
“The goal is to stay end-to-end with the customer, from reading content, comparing policies, buying and then renewing and using them, so you really see people sticking around,” said Ficari.
Lifepal is Cathay Innovation’s third insurtech investment in the past 12 months. Investment director Rajive Keshup told TechCrunch in an email that it backed Lifepal because “the company grew phenomenally last year (12X) and is poised to beat its aggressive 2021 plan despite the proliferation of the COVID delta variant, accentuating the fact that Lifepal is very much on track to replicate the success of similar global models such as Assurance IQ (US) and PolicyBazaar (India).” | news.yahoo.com | Indonesian D2C insurance marketplace Lifepal raises $9M Series A | https://news.yahoo.com/indonesian-d2c-insurance-marketplace-lifepal-010001195.html | ||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:00:34+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:57:04 | China Evergrande, the country's most indebted property developer, pledged on Friday to do everything it can to resolve its debt issues and maintain the stability of the real estate market, a day after it was summoned by regulators. Evergrande issued the statement on its website hours after the People's Bank of China and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued a rare warning that the company needed to reduce its debt risks and prioritise stability. "Evergrande Group will fully implement the requirements of the interview and unswervingly implement the central government's strategic deployment of the stable and healthy development of the real estate market," the developer said. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fchinas-evergrande-group-says-maintain-005704652.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/K44Y9kAhnWTCnKPndAeZcw--~B/aD01MzM7dz04MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/reuters-finance.com/82319bed0333f3a8b3207ad6b5f1f9b5 | en | SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Evergrande, the country's most indebted property developer, pledged on Friday to do everything it can to resolve its debt issues and maintain the stability of the real estate market, a day after it was summoned by regulators.
Evergrande issued the statement on its website hours after the People's Bank of China and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission issued a rare warning that the company needed to reduce its debt risks and prioritise stability.
"Evergrande Group will fully implement the requirements of the interview and unswervingly implement the central government's strategic deployment of the stable and healthy development of the real estate market," the developer said.
The company has been pursing asset sales, with Reuters reporting on Thursday of efforts to offload part of its electric vehicle business.
Evergrande said in its statement that its unit, Evergrande New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Group, had held preliminary talks with smartphone maker Xiaomi regarding it coming on as a strategic shareholder, although there was no in-depth discussions.
The unusual summons by regulators comes amid fragile confidence in China's credit markets and concern that any financial crisis at Evergrande could pose a systemic risk as the company struggles to find the cash it needs to pay its lenders.
It also comes days after President Xi Jinping highlighted efforts to forestall major financial risks and as a flurry of regulatory crackdowns roil China's equity markets.
Evergrande has more than 240 billion yuan ($37 billion) of bills and trade payables from contractors to settle over the next 12 months, according to ratings agency S&P Global.
Concern over the developer's financial health intensified in June when it failed to pay some commercial paper on time.
(Reporting by Emily Chow and Brenda Goh in SHANGHAI and Anne Marie Roantree in Hong Kong; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Lincoln Feast.) | news.yahoo.com | China's Evergrande Group vows to maintain operations, market stability | https://news.yahoo.com/chinas-evergrande-group-says-maintain-005704652.html | ||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:00:53+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:00:53 | Taliban fighters rough up news photographers, then seek to make amends by offering water and a Monster Energy drink. | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fencounter-taliban-punched-detained-then-000053299.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/CGQK0atNWbMzNmx4nEGDEg--~B/aD01NjA7dz04NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/la_times_articles_853/64e9cdd3bf268ebc757dbddb5ae88964 | en | Afghans march down a street in Kabul on Thursday carrying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, despite the presence of Taliban fighters around them. About 200 people rallied toward the city center, chanting "God bless Afghanistan." (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
When I headed out to work, it had been five days since the Taliban took over Kabul. And it was Independence Day, a national holiday, when Afghans celebrate their country’s independence from Britain in 1919. I wanted to capture the mood of the city.
I went first to an event for Ashura, a religious ritual at which devout Shiite Muslims beat themselves with chains to display penance and mourning. I didn’t spend more time there than necessary, because Shiite Muslim events have always been a target of deadly attacks in Afghanistan. By the time I left, I had drops of blood spattered on my shalwar kameez, the traditional baggy tunic and trousers, as well as my camera, hands, glasses and face.
Afghans carry the national flag Thursday for Afghan Independence Day at Pashtunistan Square in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
As I stepped outside, I saw a procession of about 200 men, some on motorcycles or bicycles, some walking, carrying Afghan flags. They chanted, "God bless Afghanistan!" I realized these were supporters of the former government, wanting to wave their flag as a symbol of resistance. (The Taliban has raised its own white banner across the city and country.)
So I followed them. I knew they would at some point converge with Taliban fighters.
The protesters climbed on top of a rock foundation in the middle of a traffic circle where there was a flagpole, trying to raise the red-green-and-black Afghan flag. I climbed up too, hoping to get a view of the crowd and saw Taliban fighters start to move toward us from their guard positions in front of surrounding government buildings. Sport-utility vehicles pulled up and fighters jumped off. I realized this was the kind of confrontation that could get ugly fast.
Taliban fighters mobilize to control a crowd marking Afghan Independence Day on Thursday at Pashtunistan Square in Kabul, the country's capital. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Guns in hand, the Taliban circled the protesters. A fellow journalist and I got ourselves out of the scrum, out of the line of fire. Things escalated. People started pushing and arguing. We crossed the street, weaving between vehicles, to a point where we could make a quick exit or find cover behind cars.
At some point I moved to take a picture of a scuffle. Someone tugged on my camera strap, and I felt the kinetic-energy connection of a fist to the side of my head. A Taliban fighter had emerged out of nowhere and sucker-punched me. He was a tall burly man, with a well-groomed thick beard. He started screaming in Dari, the local language, pointing at our cameras.
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He was joined by another Taliban fighter, shorter and holding a radio in his hand. That fighter attacked my journalist companion, hitting him squarely in the ear. The bigger guy continued to hit me in the head. We tried to speak, to explain that we were foreign journalists, but they pummeled us to the ground.
Taliban confront and push members of a crowd at an Independence Day protest at Pashtunistan Square in Kabul. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Then gunfire rang out and the crowd started to scatter. The burly fighter turned to see the commotion. I tried to slowly move away, and that's when he turned and took a huge swing at me that knocked me down. My spectacles flew off my face.
I could see him gripping his Kalashnikov tighter, and I felt intense fear. The big man kept yelling. The best thing I could do was try to de-escalate. I raised my hand and told him, “Please do not hurt us. We’re journalists, we’re foreigners.” We kept saying: “We’re media. We're allowed to work."
At that moment, members of the Taliban special forces — a unit called 313 Badri — showed up to clear the square of any remaining protesters. They marched right past us. With the Taliban fighter still standing over us, I had to fight every instinct in my body not to raise the camera and take a picture of the scene.
My thoughts were in a swirl. I felt disoriented; my head was throbbing. But my mind raced through options to get out of this situation without any more violence.
Then, a surprise: The radio-wielding Taliban revealed that he was able to speak and understand English. He insisted we delete the images of what had just happened. We repeated that we were journalists, that we were documenting the news.
The radio Taliban, as I'd started to think of him, had by now decided to treat us a lot better. He started asking how we were feeling, if we needed to go to a hospital. He suggested bringing us to a safer location, which sounded to me like a code word for detention. So we declined and asked politely to be allowed to return to our offices. Continuing to speak, he moved us out of the hot sun to a shady corner, asking us who we worked for.
After we named our publications, his expression changed.
Armed Afghans sit in the bed of a truck in the streets of Kabul, Afghanistan. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
He apologized profusely for our troubles, but not, we noticed, for beating us. They became solicitous: We were each brought a bottle of cold water and a can of Monster Energy drink, a favorite of the U.S. soldiers who controlled the city until a few days ago.
Radio Taliban asked us: "Please, could you tell me who hit you? We will capture him, and punish him." I looked at my colleague in disbelief.
It was a surreal scene. The day before I’d been at a news conference in which the Taliban made promises about a brighter future, a free press. We kept repeating that we needed to return to the safety of our offices.
Our captor asked for a phone number for our driver, and instead of giving it to him, I pulled out a burner phone and called my driver on it, then passed the phone to the Taliban fighter. They coordinated, like people arranging a coffee date, and after a few minutes, we were escorted to our vehicle.
Another Taliban fighter joined us. He said his name was Hamid Nazri and that he had worked in a bank. Our assailant wouldn't give us his name, but they all started joking with us about how we could be mistaken for locals because of our traditional dress.
We said our goodbyes. Nazri asked for a selfie. We obliged, but I didn't smile.
We jumped in the car and raced away. It wasn’t even noon yet, and the temperature was scorching.
I went home and iced my injuries. I hoped they wouldn’t get too black and blue.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. | news.yahoo.com | Encounter with the Taliban: punched, detained - then offered an energy drink | https://news.yahoo.com/encounter-taliban-punched-detained-then-000053299.html | ||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:57:31+00:00 | 2021-08-19 23:33:17 | No one was injured in the alleged altercation between Spears and a member of her staff.View Entire Post › | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fbritney-spears-under-investigation-battery-233317543.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/N4pw0VsYlqHWAabmCKzPqA--~B/aD00MTU7dz02MjU7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buzzfeed_news_articles_572/896164ca69065aa13774740453599537 | en | Britney Spears is under investigation for battery after a staff member accused the pop star of a physical altercation, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
The alleged incident took place on Monday around 10:25 a.m. in Spears' home when she and her employee had a confrontation. According to NBC News, Spears allegedly slapped the staffer's phone out of their hands. The staff member then called deputies to the house and filed reports with the sheriff's office.
"The staff member reported that during the dispute, Ms. Spears struck her," Capt. Eric Buschow of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office told BuzzFeed News. Deputies responded to Spears' home and investigated the incident.
The incident could be considered misdemeanor battery, and investigators' reports will be forwarded to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for consideration of any charges.
Spears' lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, told BuzzFeed News the incident was pure hyperbole.
"This is overblown sensational tabloid fodder — nothing more than a manufactured ‘he said she said’ regarding a cell phone, with no striking and obviously no injury whatsoever," Rosengart said via email. "Anyone can make an accusation, but this should have been closed immediately.
"To its credit, the Sheriff’s office itself has said the incident was classified as a 'very minor misdemeanor' and confirmed 'there were no injuries,'" Rosengart added.
Police also responded to a call at Spears' home on Aug. 10., Buschow confirmed to BuzzFeed News.
"She apparently wanted to report a theft, but when deputies arrived, she decided she did not want to file a report," he said. The call did not lead to any law enforcement action, and deputies left the singer's home after Spears did not provide any further details.
News of the reports comes at the same time Spears is embroiled in a legal battle to regain control of her life and finances from a 13-year-long conservatorship. Her father, Jamie Spears, has for years argued she is unable to make major decisions on her own. He recently said he's preparing to at some point step down as conservator and hand over control to someone else.
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] | 2021-08-20 02:01:12+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:14:45 | Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like... | https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fgreat-news-qube-holdings-limited-001445848.html.json | https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/.3UiKVp1J_opR6PUmt2Hkw--~B/aD00MzI7dz0xMTk0O2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/simply_wall_st__316/f2b2eaa7a71ec3b8731fbfb54e5b5f96 | en | Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Qube Holdings Limited (ASX:QUB), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders.
Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.
Check out our latest analysis for Qube Holdings
Qube Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
There wasn't any very large single transaction over the last year, but we can still observe some trading.
In the last twelve months Qube Holdings insiders were buying shares, but not selling. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
Insider Ownership of Qube Holdings
Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Insiders own 1.6% of Qube Holdings shares, worth about AU$91m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.
So What Does This Data Suggest About Qube Holdings Insiders?
The fact that there have been no Qube Holdings insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Overall we don't see anything to make us think Qube Holdings insiders are doubting the company, and they do own shares. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing Qube Holdings. To assist with this, we've discovered 3 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Qube Holdings.
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But note: Qube Holdings may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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] | 2021-08-20 01:45:57+00:00 | 2021-08-17 20:45:54 | https%3A%2F%2Fjinsa.org%2Ftimes-of-israel-quotes-john-hannah-on-us-credibility-after-fall-of-kabul%2F.json | en | Times of Israel quotes JINSA Senior Fellow John Hannah on U.S. Credibility after Fall of Kabul
With US credibility gashed by Kabul fiasco, Israel may be bruised by association
By Lazar Berman
People racing alongside taxiing transport planes, some clinging to the outside and then falling hundreds of feet to their deaths. Bullet-strewn bodies lying on an airport sidewalk. Armed fanatics gathered around the president’s desk, abandoned just hours earlier. Helicopters buzzing over a burning and darkened city that a day before had been a redoubt of American muscle abroad.
The heart-wrenching scenes out of Kabul as it fell to the Taliban were a ghastly bookend to a 20-year effort by the United States and its NATO allies to build a coherent, functioning, and reasonably democratic Afghanistan.
The unfolding disaster, beamed live to homes around the world and perceived as a US defeat in the face of a jihadist army, has left a gash in America’s image abroad.
Though the tragedy is unfolding almost 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) from Israel, it will have important ramifications for Jerusalem and the choices its partners and enemies will make in the coming months.
For Israel, which has tied itself snugly to Washington for decades, the downsides are clear.
“When the US is seen as weak, in the simplest terms, it’s bad for Israel,” said Micky Aharonson, a senior fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and former foreign policy director at Israel’s National Security Council.
The idea that the most capable intelligence apparatus in the world so badly misread a country it has been intimately involved with for two decades does not inspire confidence in America’s abilities to read and shape the region — especially after a string of high-profile intelligence failures in Iraq, Iran, Libya and more.
“Whenever the world’s most powerful nation suffers a humiliating foreign policy failure, it’s going to have far-reaching international effects, including for countries, like Israel, who have based so much of their own deterrence and national security on the credibility of their strategic partnership with the United States,” said John Hannah, senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.
“Even if Israel isn’t directly threatened, many of its weaker neighbors in the Arab Gulf and elsewhere might be, to the detriment of Israel’s own security situation,” he warned.
Across the Middle East, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has added to an already growing sense of shrinking American influence in the region.
“The US has wanted for quite some time to change… its physical resources. It wants to bring its soldiers back, it wants to deal with China and Russia, and with the climate, and the coronavirus crisis, and the economy, and Iran,” noted Yoram Schweitzer, senior research fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security.
“The United States was not defeated,” he said. “You can present it as if the US was defeated until the cows come home, but the US wanted to leave. It just did it at least 17 years too late.”
Less reliance on the US, fresh glances at Iran
The images of the withdrawal, and countries’ overall view of the Biden administration, will dictate their reactions to the US leaving Afghanistan.
“Everyone will look to hedge their bets,” said Moshe Albo, a modern Middle East historian and researcher at the Dado Center for Interdisciplinary Military Studies.
“In the Gulf, they will conclude they can’t trust anybody but themselves,” said Albo.
“If I’m a Saudi, or an Emirati, or a Bahraini, or others who have been close to America, I will want to do some thinking about my relationship with the United States, and whether it might be wise of me to begin to explore whether my survival will be better assured by cutting some sort of deal with Iran rather than rely on American support,” said Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a right-leaning think tank.
Since US President Joe Biden came into office in January, the Saudis have been holding secret talks with their archrivals in Iran. Media reports in April revealed that Iranian and Saudi officials met in Baghdad that month, their first high-level meeting since Riyadh cut diplomatic ties with Tehran in 2016. A second round was held in May, also in Baghdad, and the scenes out of Afghanistan may convince Riyadh to deepen its contacts with Iran.
The United Arab Emirates, which has always kept diplomatic channels open with Iran, wants to maintain stability in the Persian Gulf to enable it to continue to diversify its economy away from oil. It too may look to strike bargains with its Iranian trading partner as a hedge against perceived American unwillingness to spend resources and use force in the Middle East.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has been trying to carve a new path for Iraq, independent of foreign influence, will also be more careful in his efforts to reduce Iran’s role in the country.
For now, US troops are set to remain in Iraq indefinitely in advisory and combat support roles, and any indication that the arrangement is in question would alter Iraq’s calculations.
To Israel’s west, Egypt has also been attempting to strike a balance in the face of perceived American unreliability for years, said Albo. China sees Egypt as the pillar of its presence in the Middle East, and is becoming a major player in building Egypt’s infrastructure megaprojects. Cairo has also expanded military ties with Moscow, which is building Egypt’s first nuclear plant.
“They are looking at Afghanistan and Ukraine and Hong Kong and Iraq,” Aharonson said. “The world is drawing conclusions about the US brand.”
The most misguided of any policy option
Equally concerning is what hostile actors — both states and armed groups — will learn from the Afghanistan retreat.
The scenes of the American withdrawal were noxiously redolent of another foreign policy failure burned into the minds of Americans and others for decades, the ignominious retreat from Saigon in Vietnam.
“It’s not Saigon,” said Aharonson. “It’s much worse. In Saigon, there wasn’t social media.”
Rather than the chaotic and embarrassing flight from Kabul, the US could have left a residual force in Afghanistan to assist, advise, and provide close air support, said May.
“President Biden had options,” he said, “and he chose the worst one, and we’re seeing the terrible results.”
“At the very least, you do not withdraw abruptly in the middle of the summer fighting season,” May added. “But to do it so the Taliban flag flies over the US embassy on the 20th anniversary of September 11, it is about as misguided as any policy option that Biden had in front of him.”
Perhaps more unnerving is the possibility that decision-makers were fully aware of how hopelessly ineffective the Afghan National Army was, and that they simply chose to mislead the American public.
In 2019, the Washington Post published “The Afghanistan Papers: A secret history of the war,” based on classified documents leaked to the paper. The report said that “several of those interviewed described explicit and sustained efforts by the US government to deliberately mislead the public.”
“Year after year, US generals have said in public they are making steady progress on the central plank of their strategy: to train a robust Afghan army and national police force that can defend the country without foreign help… [but] US military trainers described the Afghan security forces as incompetent, unmotivated and rife with deserters… None expressed confidence that the Afghan army and police could ever fend off, much less defeat, the Taliban on their own.”
The withdrawal provides a clear moral boost to terrorist organizations, furthering their belief that, as long as they stay in the fight, they will eventually outlast the will of the US and the West.
“The jihadists across the world are watching, and they are drawing conclusions,” said Aharonson.
On Twitter, senior Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk said that the Taliban’s victory was “a lesson for all oppressed peoples.”
The Taliban takeover brings with it worrying tangible benefits for terrorist organizations. Afghanistan will once again be a land where terrorist movements can recruit and train, exporting extremist ideologies and violence, in addition to heroin and opium.
Even if they are unable to attack the US as they did in 2001, terrorists will have a much easier time reaching Arab countries, Central Asia, Russia, and even Europe.
Iran emboldened
Iran will draw conclusions as well.
Nuclear talks in Vienna are expected to reconvene in September, with new hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in office. By every indication — including the makeup of his cabinet — Raisi will take an even more aggressive stance toward the Americans than his predecessors did.
The Afghanistan withdrawal will make him, and his ally Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, believe they can extract much more from the Biden administration.
To the Iranians, said Albo, “the way the US is leaving Afghanistan reflects a lack of desire to invest in the area, and its willingness to pay a price.”
At the same time, though, the loss of US influence in Afghanistan could wind up boosting Israel, which will gain in importance as Washington’s most solid bastion in the Middle East.
“Because of its own military strength and capabilities, Israel is no doubt far better positioned to weather the reverberations of an American collapse in South Asia than other, much weaker friends of the United States,” explained Hannah.
As countries look to balance against Iran in an era of reduced US credibility and influence, they are well aware that Israel isn’t going anywhere. It continues to be the only country striking Iran and its proxies across the region, increasing its importance as a security and intelligence partner.
For the US, Israel’s presence as a highly stable, capable ally that needs no American boots on the ground makes it even more valuable to Washington.
“The US understands that it only has one strong partner in the region,” said Albo.
Originally published in The Times of Israel | jinsa.org | Times of Israel quotes JINSA Senior Fellow John Hannah on U.S. Credibility after Fall of Kabul | https://jinsa.org/times-of-israel-quotes-john-hannah-on-us-credibility-after-fall-of-kabul/ | ||||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:54:25+00:00 | 2021-06-24 00:00:00 | Max Leroy Townsend was sentenced Thursday to three life sentences for the murders of three Moore High School runners in 2020. An appeal is planned. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahoman.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Foklahoma-moore-high-school-murders-pickup-driver-gets-life-sentences%2F8202420002%2F.json | en | NORMAN — A pickup driver was ordered Thursday to serve back-to-back-to-back life sentences for the murders of three Moore High School runners last year.
Max Leroy Townsend still maintains he was unconscious when his pickup — a red Ford F-250 — went up on a sidewalk and hit the students from behind at 77 mph on Feb. 3, 2020.
"I started coughing," he wrote in a lengthy statement included in a pre-sentence report.
"I took a drink of Red Bull. It went down the wrong way. That's when I really started coughing and choking and spitting. … I could not catch my breath and that's when I went unconscious.
"I woke up when my truck hit the VW," he wrote. "I'm still wondering if this is a dream."
Jurors in June found him guilty of three counts of second-degree murder over the student deaths. They chose life in prison as punishment on each count.
Cleveland County District Judge Lori Walkley said Thursday she was ordering him to serve the three life terms consecutively to ensure that he never gets out on parole.
"I can't take that chance," she said.
Jurors in June also found him guilty of seven counts involving leaving the scene. The judge Thursday allowed him to serve his punishments for those counts at the same time as his life terms.
Townsend, 58, of Tuttle, was accused in the second-degree murder case of driving in an imminently dangerous manner in extreme disregard to human life. Tests on his blood found evidence of marijuana and alcohol use.
Killed were senior Rachel Freeman, 17, sophomore Yuridia Martinez, 16, and senior Kolby Crum, 18.
Four other students were injured, three from the impact of the pickup.
The students had just started a cool-down run along Main Street after track and cross country practice at the school.
Townsend, a construction worker, was driving from Muskogee to meet with family to plan his son's funeral. His son had died the day before in Moore in a car wreck.
He was on his way to his son's house to feed a dog at the time of the collision. His son had lived a few blocks from the school.
Before ruling Thursday, the judge heard from relatives of the murder victims, one of the injured runners and the mother of another injured runner.
They talked of their losses, the need for justice and Townsend's lack of remorse.
"I will never understand why Max Townsend did what he did," said Tansey Hellbusch, mother of Kolby. "His excuse that he choked on a Red Bull is ridiculous. By not taking responsibility and dragging our family through a trial is like rubbing salt to our wounds."
Some revealed they had forgiven him.
Unable to forgive, though, is Joseph White, a runner who was severely injured.
His mother, Jani White, spoke to the judge about how much he loved Rachel and how he will never be the same.
"Joseph would like him to know, 'I will will never forget or forgive what you've done,'" she said.
Townsend plans to appeal using different attorneys. | www.oklahoman.com | Oklahoma driver headed to prison for deaths of Moore high schoolers | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/08/19/oklahoma-moore-high-school-murders-pickup-driver-gets-life-sentences/8202420002/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:54:25+00:00 | 2021-08-19 00:00:00 | Leonard Thompson, a former Oklahoma State and Detroit Lions running back has died. He was 69. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahoman.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fex-oklahoma-state-nfl-running-back-leonard-thompson-dies-age-69%2F8196532002%2F.json | en | Oklahoman
Former OSU, Lions running back dies
Leonard Thompson, a former Oklahoma State running back who played 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1975-86, has died at 69.
Thompson played in 175 games for Detroit and had 277 receptions for 4,682 yards and 35 touchdowns. He was an Oklahoma City native but played high school and junior college football in Arizona.
Thompson was also an award-winning sprinter for the OSU track and field team.
SAINTS: Amid public and political scrutiny, the New Orleans Saints have adopted a new refund policy allowing fans to relinquish their season tickets and get their money back.
The Saints plan to fill the 73,000-seat Superdome for home games this season but have said that, in accordance with various local and state protocols, only fans who wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before a game may attend.
The Saints previously stated that fans who had chosen to maintain their ticket accounts for this season would not be eligible for refunds as they had been in 2020, when government restrictions prevented large crowds in the Superdome.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican who opposes mask mandates, called on state officials Wednesday to withhold funding for ongoing improvements of the state-owned Superdome unless the Saints agreed to provide refunds.
JETS: New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson, the team’s biggest signing this offseason, will miss the entire 2021 season after rupturing his Achilles on Thursday during a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers.
49ERS: San Francisco cut former first-round draft pick Josh Rosen. The quarterback out of UCLA was Arizona's No. 1 selection in the 2018 draft. Rosen fell out of favor when the Cardinals took former OU star quarterback Kyler Murray No. 1 in 2019.
VIKINGS: Minnesota linebacker Cameron Smith, diagnosed with a heart condition that required open heart surgery after a COVID-19 diagnosis last sesason, announced his retirement.
Diallo to remain with Pistons
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that former Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo will remain with the Detroit Pistons. Diallo, who was a restricted free agent, has signed a two-year, $10.4 million deal, according to his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith.
Detroit acquired Diallo in a mid-season trade last winter from Oklahoma City. He averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game with the Pistons.
Horse racing pioneer Hughes dies
B. Wayne Hughes, a Gotebo native who became a pioneer in horse racing, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Hughes died at his home, Spendthrift Farm, near Lexington, Ky. He was a longtime racing visionary, owner and leader and had been one of the sport's most influential figures of the 21st century.
His horse Authentic won the 2020 Kentucky Derby and the Breeder's Cup Classic. Hughes also owner several other winners over the years.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens said Hughes was "a pioneer of all industries, but especially the thoroughbred industry," adding, "Anybody that would listen to him could learn a whole lot."
REMINGTON PARK: The 2021 thoroughbred racing season begins Friday at Remington Park with the first race at 7:07 p.m.
The thoroughbred season will run through Dec. 17. Regular Wednesday through Saturday night racing begins on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Special race days during the season will be Oklahoma Derby Day on Sept. 26; Oklahoma Classics Day on Oct. 15; Breeders' Cup Day on Nov. 6; and the season concludes Dec. 17 with the Springboard Mile Day.
National championships set for Boathouse District
The Oklahoma Paddle Sports Festival, which will feature five days of canoe racing, is scheduled at the Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River. Racing, which starts 9 a.m. Friday, lasts through Tuesday. The ACA slalom and sprint national championships will be taking place as well as several other title races in different categories.
Tigers great Freehan dies at 79
Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan, a perennial All-Star and the quiet leader of 1968 world champions, has died at age 79 the team announced on Thursday. Freehan had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for several years, spending the last few years in under hospice care in his northern Michigan home.
Freehan is best remembered for the 1968 championship season when he caught 155 regular-season games, nearly all of Denny McLain’s 31 victories, before handling World Series MVP Mickey Lolich’s three complete-game victories. As the runner-up to McLain for the American League MVP award that year, Freehan posted career highs in home runs (25), RBIs (84) and runs scored (73).
3X3 hoops qualifier in OKC
Red Bull 3X is having a 3x3 basketball tournament in Oklahoma City on Saturday. The women's tournament is 8 a.m. and the men's tournament begins at 10:30 at The Cage OKC, located at 412 W Reno.
The winning teams at the qualifier will have a chance at advancing to the Red Bull USA Basketball 3X regionals this fall and then to the national tournament. The regional and national tournaments will be used to evaluate players for USA men's and women's 3x3 national teams that could wind up playing in the Olympics.
Oklahoma City is one of 20 qualifier sites. Registration and more information is available at redbull.com/3X.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: The Harlem Globetrotters have scheduled two shows for Paycom Center on Saturday. The Trotters, who have been in existence for 95 years, will play at 2 p.m. and 7. To buy tickets go to harlemglobetrotters.com/World-Tour/Schedule/Paycom-Center.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Washington State coach Nick Rolovich said Thursday that he intends to follow a new state mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all those working at the state’s colleges and universities, including coaches.
Rolovich had said previously that he was not going to get the vaccine for personal reasons and did not explicitly say Thursday that he would receive a shot. “I’m just going to follow (the) mandate,” he said. ...
West Virginia and Ohio have agreed to a three-game football series that will begin in 2025 in Athens, Ohio. The teams will meet again in 2027 and 2029 in Morgantown, W.Va.
Staff and wire reports | www.oklahoman.com | Ex-Oklahoma State, NFL running back Leonard Thompson dies at age 69 | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/2021/08/19/ex-oklahoma-state-nfl-running-back-leonard-thompson-dies-age-69/8196532002/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:54:40+00:00 | 2021-08-12 00:00:00 | Texas scrimmaged recently, and the QBs were meh. It's a familiar refrain — a lack of transcendent quarterbacks has plagued the Longhorns for years. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahoman.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Ffootball%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Ftexas-football-steve-sarkisian-wants-more-from-longhorns-quarterbacks-casey-thompson-hudson-card%2F8170416002%2F.json | en | He coached two quarterbacks who won the Heisman Trophy, then Jalen Hurts nearly won another. He’s widely seen as one of the best teachers of the position and developers of the craft.
Lincoln Riley?
Yes.
But Steve Sarkisian, too.
We don't yet know how he'll fare as the Texas coach, but we can see his stellar track record with quarterbacks, having coached Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinert at USC and Heisman runner-up Jalen Hurts before he left Alabama for OU. Sarkisian had another Heisman finalist in Mac Jones at Alabama and also counts NFL MVPs Matt Ryan and Rich Gannon as past pupils.
When Sarkisian talks quarterbacks, he knows of what he speaks.
And right now, his assessment of his Longhorn quarterbacks can be boiled down to this.
Meh.
As preseason camp hits its halfway mark, lots of eyes are on Texas. New coach. New mentality. New era? That remains to be seen, but if we’re going to see a Texas turnaround, quarterback play will be critical.
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And right now, it seems as though Sarkisian may be learning firsthand what many folks know to be a longstanding problem at Texas: a lack of transcendent quarterback play.
Last weekend, Texas held its first scrimmage of preseason camp, and Casey Thompson and Hudson Card, the two quarterbacks battling for the starting spot, didn’t impress Sarkisian much less wow him.
“We didn’t want to play it conservative,” Sarkisian told reporters after the scrimmage. “I wanted to push the limit with (Thompson and Card) and look at the decision making, which I thought we did.
“And quite frankly, neither guy played up to the standard that I view as acceptable.”
Yoinks.
That doesn’t sound good at all.
Now, Sarkisian admitted struggling is part of the process. Development doesn’t always happen in a straight line.
He also said both quarterbacks had been “really good” in the Longhorns’ first week of practice.
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“And then all of a sudden, they go to a scrimmage format and we didn’t apply the things that we had done all week long,” Sarkisian said. “That’s the key to the drill. The key to the drill is applying the preparation to the performance, and we were too inconsistent at doing that.”
Maybe that day will end up being the exception. Perhaps Card or Thompson, the Oklahoma native and son of former OU quarterback Charles Thompson, will put everything together and make all of this seem long ago and far away once the season starts.
But history — and perhaps inertia — doesn’t bode well for the Longhorns.
Texas has been short on great quarterbacks for more than a decade. Last season, Sam Ehlinger was the first Longhorn quarterback to be named first- or second-team All-Big 12 since 2009 when Colt McCoy was the first-teamer.
In the decade-plus since, first-team all-conference quarterbacks have come from six of the league’s 10 schools. Oklahoma State. Kansas State. TCU. Iowa State. Baylor twice. OU five times. But no Texas quarterbacks.
Now, the all-Big 12 selections aren’t always perfect — Patrick Mahomes was a second-team selection, for crying out loud, though I'm not sure what you do when Baker Mayfield is on the ballot, too — but you can see a direct correlation between great quarterbacks and great results.
Texas had the first-team all-conference quarterback in 2009 with McCoy and 2005 with Vince Young. Those were the seasons the Horns played in the national-championship game, winning with Young and falling short with McCoy, who was injured early in the game.
Having a great quarterback isn’t the only part of the equation, of course. Those Texas teams were stacked with future NFL players and had outstanding defenses and stellar offensive players around the quarterbacks.
Still, teams go from great to elite when the quarterback play is at a high level.
Texas hasn’t had much of that over the past decade-plus.
It's befuddling, of course, since big-time quarterbacks seem to grow on trees in Austin. I mean, there are lots of good ones from all across the Lone Star State the Horns could woo, but when they're in your own backyard and you let them get away in droves? It's unbelievable.
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No doubt Sarkisian knows both the recruitment and the development of quarterbacks must improve if Texas is to emerge from its decade of morass. There’s a direct link between the great signal callers he’s coached and the success their teams have had. Double digits in the win column. Conference titles. National championships.
If Texas wants to get back to that level of success — and I assume it does — stellar quarterback play is paramount.
Will Thompson or Card get there?
Could happen. Sure seems like a steep hill to climb, though, from “neither guy played up to the standard that I view as acceptable” in the middle of August. Still, after that first scrimmage, Sarkisian said he wasn’t ready to hit the panic button over what his quarterbacks have shown.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a concern,” he said. “I think that the reality of it is, I’m probably harder on that position than any other position on the field from a coaching perspective. We demand a lot of them, and we’re not going to settle.”
Not settling is something that's much easier to say than do.
Texas has come to know that better than most.
Jenni Carlson: Jenni can be reached at 405-475-4125 or jcarlson@oklahoman.com. Like her at facebook.com/JenniCarlsonOK, follow her at twitter.com/jennicarlson_ok, and support her work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. | www.oklahoman.com | Steve Sarkisian wants more from Longhorns quarterbacks | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/football/2021/08/19/texas-football-steve-sarkisian-wants-more-from-longhorns-quarterbacks-casey-thompson-hudson-card/8170416002/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:54:20+00:00 | 2021-08-17 00:00:00 | A female clouded leopard kitten was born this month at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahoman.com%2Fstory%2Flifestyle%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Fokc-zoo-leopard-kitten-rare-animals%2F8169403002%2F.json | en | Staff reports
The Oklahoman
A rare clouded leopard kitten was recently born in the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden's Cat Forest habitat.
The zoo announced its 2-year-old female clouded leopard, Rukai, gave birth to the female kitten on Aug. 6. This is the first successful birth of an offspring for Rukai and her mate, 2-year-old JD.
Because it is such a significant birth, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan for clouded leopards recommended the zoo’s animal care experts hand-rear the kitten to ensure she thrives. Immediately after the kitten’s birth, the zoo’s carnivore caretakers stepped in and began caring for her. She was moved to a climate-controlled incubator to help regulate her body temperature and caretakers started round-the-clock bottle feedings of a specialty felid formula and continuous monitoring. Caretakers report the kitten is healthy and doing everything a newborn should be doing — eating, sleeping and growing. Additionally, her eyes are now fully open. Clouded leopards are born with their eyes closed and begin to open them at two weeks of age.
“The kitten appears very strong and healthy, and we are thrilled by the progress she’s making,” said Tyler Boyd, OKC Zoo’s curator of carnivores. “For myself and entire team, the opportunity to care for this offspring, who is incredibly valuable to the conservation of this critically vulnerable species, is a career highlight.”
Native to Nepal and Bangladesh, clouded leopards are the smallest of the big cat species. | www.oklahoman.com | Rare clouded leopard kitten born at OKC Zoo | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2021/08/19/okc-zoo-leopard-kitten-rare-animals/8169403002/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:54:25+00:00 | 2021-08-19 00:00:00 | Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General John O'Connor said an eastern Oklahoma school district violated a state law limiting mask mandates in schools. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahoman.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Feducation%2F2021%2F08%2F19%2Foklahoma-hulbert-school-mask-mandate-condemned-governor-kevin-stitt-john-oconnor%2F8201426002%2F.json | en | Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General John O'Connor reprimanded a small eastern Oklahoma school district for its strict masking policy on Thursday — a day after the federal government admonished the state for discouraging mask mandates in schools.
Stitt and O'Connor said Hulbert Public Schools violated state law Wednesday night when its school board voted in favor of a masking requirement for all students and staff.
Senate Bill 658 blocks local school boards from implementing a mask requirement unless the governor issues a state of emergency for the school district's area.
More:City of OKC employees must resume wearing masks at work
Stitt has said he doesn't intend to enact any emergency orders over the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It is disappointing that one school district has chosen to openly violate a state law that was supported by 80% of the Legislature," Stitt said in a statement Thursday. "The goal of SB 658 was to ensure every student in Oklahoma could go to school in person and parents retained the fundamental right to make health care decisions for their children."
Absences forced Hulbert schools to close
With more than a quarter of the student body in quarantine, Hulbert's middle and high school closed for virtual learning Monday, less than a week into the school year.
The district of about 500 students has had seven positive cases of COVID-19 since school started Aug. 12, causing more than 150 people to enter quarantine, Superintendent Jolyn Choate wrote in an announcement posted to the district website on Thursday.
Choate said that exceeded the number of cases Hulbert experienced at any time last school year, when the district required masks and before the highly transmissible delta variant had entered Oklahoma.
"By wearing masks in the classroom, we can better protect the health of our students and significantly reduce the number of students who need to quarantine when there is a positive case," she wrote.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend masking in K-12 schools regardless of vaccination status.
More:As hospitals struggle, 4 health systems beg Oklahomans to get COVID-19 vaccine and mask up
U.S. Department of Education is critical of Oklahoma anti-mask mandate law
In response to urging from President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to Stitt and State schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister admonishing the state for its anti-mask-mandate legislation.
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the American Rescue Plan Act, which dedicated $1.5 billion in aid to Oklahoma public schools, gives school districts the authority to use CDC-recommended strategies to protect health and ensure the continuity of education.
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Policies preventing mask requirements could hinder schools from reopening safely, Cardona said.
Hofmeister aligned with Cardona and sympathized with the Hulbert district in a statement to The Oklahoman on Thursday.
"There's nothing more important than the health and safety of our kids and giving them the chance for in-person instruction, and all of that is compromised when proven mitigation strategies are ignored," she said. "Hulbert has seen firsthand how the delta variant negatively impacts all kids."
Key differences in Hulbert school mask mandate
Stitt was supportive of other school districts, such as Oklahoma City Public Schools and Santa Fe South Charter Schools, that implemented similar masking policies. However, Oklahoma City and Santa Fe South offered an option for families to opt out of wearing face coverings.
Hulbert doesn't appear to offer the choice of attending school without a mask. Any students who wish to opt out of mask wearing can enroll in virtual learning, unless they have a medical exemption, according to the district's announcement.
Both Oklahoma City and Santa Fe South had their superintendents, not their school boards, enact a mask mandate. Some described this as a loophole in SB 658 because the text of the law doesn't directly name superintendents.
Hulbert more brazenly defied the statute when its school board implemented the policy.
"Under our constitution, the Legislature gets to set the policy of the state — especially on controversial issues like this — and schools should not be actively trying to undermine our constitutional structure of government by violating duly-enacted state law," O'Connor said in a statement.
A group of parents and the Oklahoma Medical Association filed a lawsuit in Oklahoma County District Court last week, alleging the law is unconstitutional. O'Connor said the state is "vigorously" defending SB 658 in court.
Tulsa Democratic lawmaker Monroe Nichols said the governor should use his platform to encourage vaccinations and mask wearing instead of criticizing a school district.
"Oklahomans should take notice that at a time like this, their Governor did not choose to stand with schools, medical professionals, and families," Nichols said in a statement. "He chose to risk lives because he lacked the courage to do what was right."
Reporter Nuria Martinez-Keel covers K-12 and higher education throughout the state of Oklahoma. Have a story idea for Nuria? She can be reached at nmartinez-keel@oklahoman.com or on Twitter at @NuriaMKeel. Support Nuria’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com. | www.oklahoman.com | Oklahoma Gov. Stitt condemns Hulbert school district mask mandate | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2021/08/19/oklahoma-hulbert-school-mask-mandate-condemned-governor-kevin-stitt-john-oconnor/8201426002/ | |||||
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Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
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Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Article continues below
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-cm/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:04:39+00:00 | 2021-08-19 15:59:29 | The latest news, rumours and deals for African players in the world's major leagues: Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-ke%2Fnews%2Fafrican-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club%2Fxsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh.json | en | Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world
Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 02:17:48+00:00 | 2021-08-19 15:59:29 | The latest news, rumours and deals for African players in the world's major leagues: Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-ug%2Fnews%2Fafrican-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club%2Fxsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh.json | en | Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world
Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
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] | 2021-08-20 01:51:37+00:00 | 2021-08-19 15:59:29 | The latest news, rumours and deals for African players in the world's major leagues: Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fafrican-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club%2Fxsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh.json | en | Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world
Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
Article continues below
Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
[
"Taiye Taiwo"
] | 2021-08-20 02:04:49+00:00 | 2021-08-19 15:59:29 | The latest news, rumours and deals for African players in the world's major leagues: Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fen-bh%2Fnews%2Fafrican-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club%2Fxsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh.json | en | Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world
Simy completes Salernitana switch
Salernitana have announced the signing of Simy Nwankwo on a season-long loan from Crotone.
The move marked a Serie A return for the Super Eagles striker who scored 20 goals in 37 matches last term.
Read full story on Goal
Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has left Swiss Super League club Lugano after playing 47 minutes of football in three matches.
TalkSport reports that the Senegal star left the club after a change of ownership and he has returned to Paris as a free agent.
Ba joined Lugano on a free transfer in June after his contract at Istanbul Basaksehir was terminated.
Liverpool to make Salah highest paid player in their history
Liverpool are set to offer Mohamed Salah a club-record deal in an attempt to extend his stay at Anfield, according to the Athletic .
The Reds are prioritising Salah's renewal after committing several first-team players to fresh terms at the club.
The Egypt international is a key force in Jurgen Klopp's team with his goalscoring contributions and he has two years left on his contract.
Success expected to join Udinese
Watford forward Isaac Success is expected to Udinese before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old was reportedly reluctant to move to Italy this summer, however, Watford Observer claims things have progressed and he has agreed to move.
Talks are still ongoing to finalise the contract details. Meanwhile, Watford and Udinese are owned by the Pozzo family.
Sarr demands Watford exit
Ismaila Sarr has told Watford he wants to leave the club this month amid reported interest from Liverpool.
Daily Express reports that the update from Vicarage Road comes as a boost for Jurgen Klopp's side who are preparing a £40m bid to sign the Senegal international.
The 23-year-old powered Watford back to the Premier League last season with his goalscoring contributions and he opened his 2021-22 season with a goal and an assist in the Hornets' 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Juventus loan Tunisia’s Rafia to Liege
Juventus have announced the depature of Hamza Rafia on a season-long loan to Standard Liege, with the obligation to buy under certain conditions.
The move is expected to offer the 22-year-old opportunity for first-team football after he spent the last two years playing for Juve U23 side.
Rafia made his Tunisia debut in September 2019 and he has played eight matches for the Carthage Eagles so far.
Milan dealt a blow in Ziyech’s pursuit
AC Milan have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Hakim Ziyech with Chelsea not ready to part ways with the Morocco playmaker this summer, according to Calciomercato .
The Rossoneri were hoping to sign Ziyech on loan as a replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu but his recent performances made Thomas Tuchel switch his focus back to him.
The former Ajax midfielder joined Chelsea on a five-year deal in July 2020.
Diallo wanted by Sheffield Utd
Championship club Sheffield United are keen on signing Manchester United forward Amad Diallo before the close of the summer transfer window, reports talkSport .
The Blades have indicated interest in Diallo after he was told he can leave Old Trafford for regular playing time this season due to Jadon Sancho's arrival.
The 19-year-old completed a £37 million move from Atalanta in January and he played eight games for the Red Devils in all competitions last term.
Bakambu expected to leave China
Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu is expected to leave the Chinese Super League amid reported interest from Fenerbahce who are looking for attacking reinforcements.
Goal understands that the 30-year-old who moved to China in 2018, has not renewed his contract and he could consider a return to the Turkish Super Lig where he previously played for Bursaspor.
Bakambu is currently enduring his worst scoring season in China with five goals in 13 league matches.
Burnley make £13.5m offer for Cornet
Burnley have submitted a £13.5 million bid for Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to Lancs Live .
The Premier League club are said to have had long-term interest in the Ivory Coast international and they are set to beat Hertha Berlin and Inter Milan to his signing.
Lyon are ready to release Cornet who has been at the club since 2015, as they look to fund their move for Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri.
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Premier League trio chasing Senegal's Sarr
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are tracking Metz teenage star Pape Matar Sarr, according to Daily Mail .
The Premier League giants have their sights on the Senegal international after his breakout season in Ligue 1 where he scored three goals in 22 matches.
They are keen to buy the 18-year-old before the transfer deadline day and transfer him back to Metz for the rest of the 2021-22 campaign. | www.goal.com | African All Stars Transfer News & Rumours: Demba Ba leaves Swiss club after playing three matches | https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/african-all-stars-transfer-news-rumours-ba-leaves-swiss-club/xsd0a82bs9071xx8d7yrthxkh | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 01:45:51+00:00 | 2021-08-19 22:06:36 | The release date for the highly-anticipated fourth season of the Western drama starring Kevin Costner has been announced as well as new info on spin-offs 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hellomagazine.com%2Ffilm%2F20210819119998%2Fyellowstone-season-four-premiere-date-revealed%2F.json | en | The release date for Yellowstone season four has been confirmed - and it's sooner than you think! We can't wait to catch up with Duttons
The release date for the highly-anticipated fourth season of Yellowstone has been announced - and fans will be overjoyed to hear that they don't have much longer to wait to see the Duttons again!
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The first two episodes of the new series will premiere on the Paramount Network in just a few months time on Sunday 7 November 2021.
The release date confirmation was accompanied by a brand new teaser trailer that reveals what happened to Dutton patriarch John after the explosive season three finale. Watch it below...
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WATCH: See the brand new teaser trailer for Yellowstone season four
However, that's not all. According to Deadline, the back-to-back episodes will "launch" two new exciting shows from creator Taylor Sheridan - 1883, the Yellowstone prequel starring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Sam Elliott, and Mayor of Kingstown.
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The latter will debut on Sunday 14 November and the former on Sunday 19 December on Paramount following episodes of Yellowstone. However, subsequent episodes will only be available to watch exclusively on the network's own streaming service, Paramount+.
Yellowstone prequel series 1883 starring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Sam Elliott is on its way
While 1883 will shine a light on the Dutton family's humble beginnings in the late 19th century, Mayor of Kingstown will be a contemporary drama about the first family of Kingstown, Michigan. Marvel star Jeremy Renner is set to front the series. It is not known whether Mayor of Kingstown has replaced the previously announced spin-off series 6666.
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Meanwhile, season four of Yellowstone promises to be just as action-packed as previous seasons. Not only will we see the aftermath of the shocking season three cliffhanger, but fans can expect to see a trio of new faces around the ranch.
Australian star Jacki Weaver, best known for her award-winning roles in Animal Kingdom and Silver Linings Playbook, Coyote Ugly actress Piper Perabo and Nashville's Kathryn Kelly will all be joining the cast in recurring roles.
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[] | 2021-08-20 01:45:57+00:00 | 2021-08-18 23:32:29 | Veteran drama actor Peter Gallagher is set to don his scrubs for the upcoming 18th season of Grey's Anatomy | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hellomagazine.com%2Ffilm%2F20210819120001%2Fgreys-anatomy-the-oc-star-peter-gallagher-to-join-season-18%2F.json | en | This O.C. star is joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy - and we couldn't be more excited! We can't wait to see him on the show!
In exciting casting news, TV star Peter Gallagher is donning his scrubs for the upcoming 18th season of Grey's Anatomy.
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The actor, who is best known for playing Sandy Cohen in The O.C. and William Dodds on Law & Order: SVU will join the cast of the show in a recurring role, meaning that viewers can expect to see a lot of him in the new episodes!
According to Deadline, he will play a new character called Dr Alan Hamilton, who "may hold the key" to how a familiar face from Meredith's past will be reintroduced on the show.
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The 66-year-old actor will make his debut in the medical drama's season 18 premiere, which airs on ABC on Thursday 30 September.
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The exciting news comes just a week after show bosses confirmed that Kate Burton, who plays Meredith's mother, will be making "multiple" appearances in the new run of episodes.
The O.C. and Law & Order: SVU star Peter Gallagher is joining the cast
As Grey's fans know, Meredith's mum, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, died back in season three, but Kate, who is known for her role in Shonda Rhimes' other popular primetime drama, Scandal, has made many appearances on the show since then through both flashbacks and dream sequences. She was most recently seen in season 15 when she appeared to Meredith in a dream.
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As HELLO! previously reported, it seems more likely that this time around, she'll be appearing through flashbacks as Meredith has now woken up from her Covid-induced coma from season 17, which saw her reunite with other departed stars such as Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane.
The premiere episode of Grey's Anatomy season 18 will also feature a crossover with spin-off show Station 19, meaning that viewers can expect an action-packed hour of TV!
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"Leah Rachel Von Essen"
] | 2021-08-20 02:18:53+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:31:00 | Check out these must-reads from Argentinian authors, including Mariana Enríquez, Samanta Schweblin, and César Aira. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fargentinian-books-in-translation%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
As I’ve gotten deeper and deeper into my love of books in translation, I’ve been able to fall in love with many an Argentine author. I already knew some small piece of the classics — The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares; Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig; Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar. And of course, Ficciones by the incredible Jorge Luis Borges, which I loved so much that I dissected many of its stories in my undergraduate senior thesis.
But I left them off the list. They’re worth reading (even must-reads), but they’re also easily discovered. There is such a wealth of fantastic literature coming out from Argentina to highlight — whether they be modern treasures or classics that are lesser known in the U.S. Writing these lists is a joy: while the search can sometimes be tough, it gives me an opportunity — an excuse — to dig deep into some incredible books that I might have otherwise, tragically, not discovered.
So read on, and enjoy. These 15 Argentinian books have been translated from Spanish into English and available in the U.S. And what a joy that is: they are ready to be in your hands, shocking you, scaring you, impacting you, soothing you, as you bury yourself in their pages.
Please note that while I took great care to list content warnings when I could, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Please do additional research on the recommended titles if needed.
The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, Translated by Fiona Mackintosh and Iona Macintyre When her husband is called on to join the army, China is thrilled: freedom, she thinks, at last. She leaves her children with their grandparents and ends up on a liberating, queer coming-of-age adventure with a Scottish woman named Liz. They bump over the Pampas, and she learns first-hand the violent cruelties of imperialism and patriarchal rule, while also discovering new things about her gender identity and sexuality. It’s a subversive, trippy, witty novel, sapphic, satiric, and full of joy and lavender. (This novel is loosely based on the epic gaucho poem Martin Fierro, but that isn’t necessary reading for Cámara’s subversive take on the story.) Content warnings for depictions of graphic violence and torture, rape, imperialism, racism, anti-Indigenous violence and language.
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Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza, Translated by Thomas Bunstead This novel’s chapters almost read like personal essays about the protagonist’s life, bordering that sweet line between autobiographical fiction and fictionalized memoir. The protagonist weaves her love of art, stories of the lives of artists such as Rothko and El Greco, into anecdotes about moments that had real impact on her life. I identified with the protagonist’s anticipatory anxiety; she deals with a heavy disquiet and a fear of airplanes, and scenes of turmoil, from a stormy sea to a hunting scene, appeal to her in ways she attempts to explain. It’s rich and intimate even as she keeps us at a distance. Argentine art critic Maria Gainza pulled from her own psyche for this delicate novel.
Dead Girls by Selva Almada, Translated by Annie McDermott Almada’s work of creative nonfiction focuses on three unsolved murders of young women in Argentina. As Almada interviews family members, she reveals the ways that people talk about and tell the stories of the victims, and shares her own personal experiences, weaving in other true stories, in a way that really gets at the pain and fear of being a woman in such a violent world. She exposes the horrors of femicide, domestic violence, and rape culture, and her sharing evokes a really empowering sense of solidarity even as the stories hit hard. Content warnings for violence and abuse, rape, racist language (‘G’ slur), sexism, femicide.
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, Translated by Sarah Moses When a virus poisons all animal meat, humanity is thrown into a crisis, and governments make a dubious decision: all human meat — sorry, “special meat” — is now legal, and breeding and processing can begin. Marcos just does his job. He cares for the specimens and crunches the numbers. He has too much to deal with — his estranged wife, his ill father — to think about the whole operation, or what it actually is. Then one day, despite the rules and regulations, he starts to treat a specimen as a human — and things begin to shift. It’s a brutal story, eerie and dark. Content warnings for cannibalism, graphic violence, rape, suicide, homophobia, racism.
The Linden Tree by Cesar Aira, Translated by Chris Andrews This is such a short book at just 91 pages, but it contains so much. It’s an autobiographical novel — or fictionalized memoir, depending on how you look at it — about a man looking back at his youth as a young boy growing up in Pringles, Argentina. It’s a philosophical story about nostalgia, growing up, our relationship with our past, and how we discover “the ways things are.” When he was young, Perón was in charge and his father had power in town; now, no one in the town can use Perón’s name, and his father is struggling. It’s such a short book but will leave you with a lot to think about.
August by Romina Paula, Translated by Jennifer Croft In this short novel by Romina Paula, a young women returns to Patagonia to help scatter her childhood best friend’s ashes. This apathetic and self-destructive woman doesn’t know how to face her hometown, the almost-familiar streets that she walked away from, let alone how to face the world where her friend died by suicide. And then Emilia meets Julian, the man she dated when she was younger, and her anxiety rises. It’s an honest and difficult story told in an anxious ramble. Content warnings for sexual assault, violence, and suicide.
Trafalgar by Angélica Gorodischer, Translated by Amalia Gladhart Sit down at the Burgundy across from Trafalgar Medrano, and if you’re lucky, and patient, he might just tell you a story about his travels over seven double coffees. And while he might act like any other business man, his import-exports business takes place far off into the stars: he drives his clunker from adventure to adventure. Our narrator is a witty woman who takes none of his BS. This collection of Gorodischer’s tales is rich, fun, and intensely Borgesian, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that I would read five more volumes of Trafalgar stories if I could. At the very least, I plan to get my hands on other titles by Gorodischer. Some fun facts: her book Kalpa Imperial: The Greatest Empire That Never Was was translated by the one and only Ursula K. Le Guin; she was presented the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011; and she is now 93 and has lived almost all her life in Rosario, Argentina. Content warnings for ableism, use of the ‘R’ slur.
The Tango Singer by Tomás Eloy Martínez, Translated by Anne McLean American grad student Bruno Cadogan comes to Buenos Aires in 2001 for a single purpose: to find the best tango singer in the world, a man who has never recorded, who only performs at unannounced, seemingly spontaneous gigs. As Cadogan explores a chaotic Buenos Aires — economic tension high, inflation spiraling, street demonstrations common — all while accompanied by a male friend who is perhaps more than platonic, he begins to discover a Borgesian labyrinth of sorts, a mysterious pattern that emerges around the singer’s ‘randomly chosen’ performance locations.
Eartheater by Dolores Reyes, Translated by Julia Sanches In this strange, dark story, a girl’s craving for soil alienates the people around her, especially when her first taste reveals to her the circumstances around her mother’s death. As she grows into a young woman, living with her loyal brother, word begins to spread about her ability: a taste of earth, and she can see visions of people who are missing or murdered. People begin to appear at their door, desperate and willing to try anything to find their loved ones, and discover the truth. It’s an eerie and compelling read driven by the narrator’s honest and rich voice. Content warnings for rape, murder, pedophilia, violence, drug use, domestic violence.
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin, Translated by Megan McDowell In just 183 pages, Schweblin comes through with a punch of a story that left my heart pounding long after the final page. A woman is dying — a boy speaks to her — they unpack how they got to this point. It’s tense and suspenseful, surrealist horror, eerie and cruel. A mother and her desperate love and determination to protect her daughter fuel this short novel about pollution, poison, and heartache, that took me completely by surprise. Schweblin is also the author of collection Mouthful of Birds and novel Little Eyes. Content warnings: body horror, animal abuse, child death.
Thus Were Their Faces by Silvina Ocampo, Translated by Daniel Balderston This is a brilliant collection of short stories by Silvina Ocampo, an iconic but under-appreciated author, AKA the brilliant fiction writer who Borges named “one of the greatest poets in the Spanish language, whether on this side of the ocean or on the other.” In “The House Made of Sugar,” Cristina insists to her husband that they can’t occupy a house where anyone has lived before them; in “The Photographs,” people are so busy celebrating a “miracle” that they neglect the very girl who has been healed, a brutal takedown of performative compassion. Ocampo’s stories are uncanny, featuring the pain of growing up and the male gaze, featuring vanity, dreams, heat, greed.
All My Goodbyes by Mariana Dimopulos, Translated by Alice Whitmore The narrator of All My Goodbyes is intensely frustrating to the people around her — she is ever-moving, ever-changing. Whenever things start to seem overwhelmingly normal, familiar, in a place where she lives, she feels the urge to flee and start all over. She’s fled her home of Buenos Aires, she’s fled Berlin, and many a city in between, abandoning people who cared for her, before she comes to a small town in Patagonia where a murder will eventually take place. The storylines cross and turn over one another, the goodbyes overlapping, the arrivals shifting. The enigmatic narrator in her self-imposed isolation and the lyrical, quick place of the novel come together to form a disconcerting novel about feeling lost.
Things We Lost in the Fire: Stories by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell Enriquez’s stories in this collection are surreal and gothic horror, mixed with political and social critique — emotionally arresting tales of grisly murders and heartbreaking poverty alongside ghosts and frightening children. The protagonists are “difficult” women, struggling with semi-abusive relationships with men, strong and determined to survive, stubborn even when afraid. “Spiderweb” and “Adela’s House” are particular favorites of mine, but I’m in love with everything she’s written — and her abrupt endings will leave you completely adrift. Content warnings: drug abuse, violence, body horror, child abuse, animal cruelty, miscarriage, suicide, ableism, sexual assault, self-harm.
My Father’s Ghost is Climbing in the Rain by Patricio Pron, Translated by Mara Faye Lethem When a young author comes home to Argentina to see his dying father, he is confronted with painful memories. And then he stumbles on a series of papers that show his journalist father was recently obsessed with recovering the story of a local man who disappeared during the 1970s Dirty War. As the young writer tries to put together his parents’ lives during the time of the disappearances, he also uncovers the dark history of his country and its memory and survivors. It’s a compelling story that’s illuminated in interesting format — newspaper clippings, for example, describing the disappearance of Alberto Burdisso. It’s also an autobiographical story by Pron, which adds a dark reality to its pages. Content warnings: violence.
People in the Room by Norah Lange, Translated by Charlotte Whittle A young woman catches sight of three older women across the way, and begins to spy on them, weaving stories around their lives. And one day, she receives a telegram meant for them. What does it mean? And should she go inside, and risk meeting them? Norah Lange’s novel is an eerie story about a girl who is lonely, bored, and full of melancholy, whose only tie to reality seems to be the three women and the stories she’s woven around them. She projects her hopes for excitement — for gothic mystery — and her desperate, dark thoughts of suicide and death, all onto them. She is a young woman, schooled to do little but sit and think and read, feeling lost in the painfully claustrophobic domestic realm. Lange was a contemporary and friend to Jorge Luis Borges and Silvina Ocampo, and this is considered her masterpiece, an existential, experimental novel of repressed pain. Content warnings for animal death, suicidal ideation, discussion of suicide.
Do you know of more fantastic Argentinian literature that I should check out? Let me know on Twitter. For more books in translation to discover, take this quiz on books for Women in Translation month (and beyond)! | bookriot.com | 15 Argentinian Books Available in English Translation | https://bookriot.com/argentinian-books-in-translation/ | |||||
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"Jenn Northington"
] | 2021-08-20 02:20:53+00:00 | 2021-08-19 06:00:00 | Amanda and Jenn discuss pesky reporters, books set in Egypt, "teamwork" romances, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Flisten%2Fmash-up-of-black-widow-and-lean-in%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Amanda and Jenn discuss pesky reporters, books set in Egypt, “teamwork” romances, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.
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What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon (rec’d by Émilie)
The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister (rec’d by Katharine)
Questions
1. Book project – Pesky Reporters!
I was listening to you rec a book on the podcast (Broken Monsters) and describe how the reporter character was obnoxious which oddly made me realize I’m generally interested in this trope.
I have complicated feelings on the media irl but somehow the “almost authorized to get in your business” zone reporters occupy interests me in fiction.
Examples include: Truly Madly by Heather Webber and Broadchurch (the BBC show, adapted into books by Erin Kelly). Bonus points if the pesky reporter becomes helpful or sympathetic later on.
-Kelly
2. Hello!! I recently read “The Beast is an Animal” and loved it! I’m a fan of the Agent Pendergast series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Some of my other favorites include “Watchers” and “Phantoms” by Dean Koontz, “The Shining” and “Pet Semetary” by Stephen King. I also loved the “The Witch’s Daughter” and “The Return of the Witch” by Paula Brackston.
I’m looking for a book that has supernatural creatures and elements. As you can probably tell by the books listed above, I typically prefer horror, suspense, or mystery. I have never really read fantasy but I am not opposed to trying it.
Thanks for any recommendations you can offer!
-Amber
3. Hello, Ladies:
I’ve recently become a romance reader (all book riot’s fault, by the way), and I am hoping you can recommend something in the following categories:
1. Christian Romance: I am a Christian, and I’m curious about writers in this arena of the genre, but there is such a flood of Christian (or “Inspirational”) romance out there that I have no idea where to start.
2. Romance with a Jewish protagonist and/or male lead: Conversely, there seems to be precious little in the way of romance focusing on Jewish characters. Books with Jewish protagonists are part of my personal Wheelhouse, in general, and I’d love to expand that interest into my romance exploration. So far, I have been able to find the following titles:
Knit One, Girl Two by Shira Glassman (Lesbian romance with Jewish leads)
A Bed of Spices by Barbara Samuel (Found that one through Amanda’s book riot live panel with Sarah McClean, so thank you, Amanda, for that!)
Starstruck by Yael Levy
Love the show. Thank you so much for your help!
God bless,
-Heather
3. Recently I’ve read several books that are “true crime mixed with memoir.” I just finished The Fact of a Body and After the Eclipse. I also read What Made Maddy Run. I like how the books don’t solely focus on a crime but also the author’s life and how they relate to it and understand it – any more recommendations?
-Jackie
4. Hi ladies,
I’m very into audiobooks. I listen to them all day since I can listen at work, at home doing chores, walking dogs or commuting. I do a lot of book research through the book riot podcasts, goodreads, npr, nyt etc. I try to be on top of new releases and hidden gems within my favorite genres – mystery, suspense, thrillers, sci-fi, magical realism, ya. I am not into non-fiction or super literary fiction. Some of my favorite authors are Caroline Kepnes, Robin Sloan, Swan Huntley, Andy Weir, Sophie Hannah, Neal Stephenson, Alissa Nutting, Peter Clines… Recently I really enjoyed “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson, “Weave a Circle Round” by Kari Mareen, “The Last Mrs. Parrish” by Liv Constantine, “All Our Wrongs Today” by Elan Mastri.
I am super picky and normally need humor and adventure in my books. Not into gooey romance or historical fiction. I love contemporary, diverse characters and I read/listen to around 100 plus books a year. Any recommendation along these lines would be very welcome!
-Joana
5. I love books where the hero and heroine are a team, and seem to balance and complete each other. Especially when they fall in love facing adversity , having adventures together, or striving to reach a common goal. And I am looking to find a romance novel with this strong sense of partnership between the main characters .
My favourite sub genres are paranormal and historical, but I would be open to anything that included a hero and heroine who have a true partnership. I have read several of Nora Roberts paranormal romances, and enjoyed them, particularly the Guardians trilogy. However, even they weren’t quite what I’m looking for.
-Emily
6. Hi there,
I am fascinated by Egyptian culture and hope to make a trip there in the near future, and I am looking for books set in Egypt (preferably by an Egyptian author). I love literary fiction and thrillers/mysteries, but lately I have been enjoying fantasy and romance.
Thank you in advance for the recommendations! You all feed my ever growing TBR on a weekly basis.
-Raven
Books Discussed
A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
Fresh by Margot Wood (rec’d by Danika)
All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter (tw: incest, child abuse)
The Taker Trilogy by Alma Katsu
Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins
True Pretenses by Rose Lerner (cw: character recounts experiencing antisemitism)
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer (coming out Sept 28th)
The Red Parts by Maggie Nelson
Midnight in Mexico by Alfredo Corchado
Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang
Hench by Natalie Walschots (cw: body horror, medical trauma, PTSD, panic attacks)
The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan (tw: miscarriage, domestic violence)
Silver Silence by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changeling Trinity #1)
The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz, transl. by Elisabeth Jaquette
A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djeli Clark
The Palace Walk (Cairo Trilogy #1) by Naguib Mahfouz, transl. by William H. Hutchins and Olive E. Kenny | bookriot.com | Mash-Up of Black Widow and Lean In | https://bookriot.com/listen/mash-up-of-black-widow-and-lean-in/ | |||||
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"Eileen Gonzalez"
] | 2021-08-20 02:20:03+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:32:00 | Are these supervillains underrated gems or irredeemable losers who deserve to be forgotten? You decide! Today's subject: Peek-a-Boo! | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fcomics-supervillains-peek-a-boo%2F.json | en | What is a superhero without a supervillain? Not much. Some supervillains, however, are worth a lot more than others. I have therefore decided to spotlight some lesser-known villains. Are they underrated gems or irredeemable losers who deserve to be forgotten? You decide! Today’s subject: Peek-a-Boo!
Origins
Peek-a-Boo debuted in Flash #180 with this absolutely fantastic cover.
I love how playful it is. But this jauntiness reflects the comic’s contents not at all.
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Lashawn Baez was in medical school when her father became seriously ill. She dropped out of school to care for him and even tried to give him her own kidney. But as the operation began, Lashawn’s latent powers kicked in: any time someone touched her, she would uncontrollably teleport away, creating a violent explosion in her wake.
Now desperate, Lashawn decides to use her powers to steal a kidney meant for someone else and give it to her father. She is clearly traumatized by the whole situation.
But at least she has those snazzy roller blades?
The Flash (Wally West, the former Kid Flash) doesn’t realize Peek-a-Boo’s true motivation until after her arrest. He feels bad about it, but not bad enough to, say, use his star power to encourage people to donate a much-needed kidney. No, he’s too busy super-speeding to Arizona to stare moodily into the Grand Canyon.
Notable Appearances
For the terrible crime of trying to save her father, Lashawn is consigned to Iron Heights, an infamous prison for super-powered villains. Despite my ribbing of the Flash before, in Issue 191, we find out he is actually working to get her sentence commuted so she can serve time in a halfway house instead of prison.
Unfortunately, the warden at Iron Heights is a real piece of work and refuses. Not only that, he orders his minions to drug Lashawn almost senseless so that she botches her upcoming meeting with the guy sent to help her.
Flash #192
It’s here that we see the Iron Heights guards trying to make good on the warden’s threat. Just as they’re about to inject Lashawn, the power goes out, nerfing the security measures in her cell that prevent her from teleporting.
Peek-a-Boo escapes on her own, but even if she hadn’t, she probably would have been freed in a few pages when Grodd, a super-intelligent gorilla, busts loose and sets the other inmates free. But it’s nice to see her take the initiative.
Flash #196
During her time on the run, Peek-a-Boo apparently figured out how to control her powers to some extent. In this issue, she pops into the hospital to visit her dying father, whose body is rejecting the kidney that he did manage to get. We see her kiss him without teleporting, then she picks him up and teleports away of her own volition. Oddly, she has taken to shouting “Peek-a-boo!” whenever she teleports, giving the impression that the phrase activates her powers. Maybe that’s how she focuses.
The Flash runs her down, and Peek-a-Boo, understandably upset that he is interrupting her final moments with her dad, attacks him. The attack has the unintended side effect of injuring the Flash’s pregnant wife, Linda. When he begs Peek-a-Boo to help her, we get this glimpse into Lashawn’s mindset.
Peek-a-Boo is downright insulted that the Flash would assume that she, a former medical student and all-around ordinary person who was thrust against her will into a series of horrifying situations, wouldn’t help an injured innocent. Not only does Peek-a-Boo get Linda medical help, she turns herself in immediately afterward.
I do think it’s interesting that she claims she “was going to be a hero.” Does she mean she was going to be a hero to her dad by saving his life, or did she plan to become a full-fledged superhero and help others after ensuring his survival?
Anything Else?
A character named Shawna Baez appeared on The CW’s The Flash. I’m sure I saw at least one of her appearances back when I still tolerated that show, but I’m not about to go back and look. From what the internet tells me, Shawna is less sympathetic than Lashawn — she was a petty criminal who busted her boyfriend out of jail — but again, I can’t be bothered to actually check. If that’s true, I am not a fan.
On a brighter note, an angst-free version of Peek-a-Boo appeared in the disgustingly adorable Tiny Titans comic. Here, she is at best a playful rival for Wally/Kid Flash. They even have a mutual crush on each other!
Things are less cheery in the main universe: Peek-a-Boo’s most recent appearance was as part of the Legion of Zoom, a cadre of supervillains that Reverse Flash plucked from throughout the timestream for the express purpose of ruining the Flash/Barry Allen’s life. It’s stated that Reverse Flash manipulated all of these Rogues into helping him, which makes sense, as Peek-a-Boo’s beef is with Wally, not Barry. I don’t think she’d volunteer to go messing with Barry of her own accord…though I suppose they could be implying that Reverse Flash snatched her out of the future and that she becomes a nemesis to Barry later.
The Verdict
Underrated gem. So underrated, in fact, that I am genuinely upset about it.
The Flash has one of the all-time great rogues galleries. Peek-a-Boo’s only crimes (so to speak) were being created so many decades after the really famous Rogues (Captain Cold, Heatwave, et. al.) and debuting in the early 2000s, when DC seemed determined to make the entire Rogues Gallery as gross and grimdark as possible. These villains-come-lately don’t have the same cultural/nostalgic currency that the earlier Rogues have.
Peek-a-Boo absolutely has the capacity to become just as great as the more famous Rogues: not only does she have a distinctive (if somewhat dated — check out that thong strap) design, she has an epic origin story. On the one hand, she has genuinely dangerous and uncontrollable powers (or she did at first). On the other, she appears to be a good person who was brutalized by an unfair, uncaring criminal “justice” system. In terms of story potential, this is a gold mine.
There are many directions DC can go with Peek-a-Boo at this point. Maybe she can embrace her perception as a villain and become a full-fledged Rogue? Or maybe DC can take her in a more serious direction, showing how the criminal justice system so often targets and mistreats minorities, and how even a well-meaning superhero can play into that system if they aren’t careful? While they seem to be favoring the former option (see: Legion of Zoom), I can very easily see Peek-a-Boo as the subject of a compelling miniseries that chronicles her struggles with and triumphs over a biased legal system…or her descent into true villainy.
Previous Profiles in Supervillainy
King Tut
The Matador | bookriot.com | Profiles in Supervillainy: Meet Peek-a-Boo | https://bookriot.com/comics-supervillains-peek-a-boo/ | |||||
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"Aurora Lydia Dominguez"
] | 2021-08-20 02:20:23+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:35:00 | How cosplay and cons helped one reader forge meaningful friendship as an adult, a connection that only strengthened in the pandemic. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fhow-cosplay-and-cons-helped-me-find-my-place%2F.json | en | Making and keeping friendships as an adult can be tough. Listen, I even had a hard time as a teen forging genuine friendships. I was that geeky, and proud, girl writing and editing stories for the school paper, nose buried in a book and comic books hidden in her bag. Little did I know that in the future all that nerdy attitude would help me truly find my place.
Growing up, I always adored Batman, Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman. In my 20s, I did not embrace the geekiness as much, kinda hiding behind the early 2000s “Sex and the City” fashion vibes and media events that I schmoozed at. It wasn’t until about the mid 2000s when I met a wonderful group of gals that made my “Real Aurora” come out and I really let my geeky flag fly.
This group, known as Geek Girl Brunch South Florida (Miami and Fort Lauderdale) was the place where I met these ladies. Each brunch was themed to the max, and I happily started donning some cute cosplays (Batgirl, ’80s Jem, Harley Quinn) to a variety of brunches and felt empowered. These girls also went all out to dress up, and I finally felt like I had found my place.
Though COVID has brought group brunches to a halt, these girls are still close friends of mine and we all share a love of books, comics and pop culture. What I love more about cosplay and the community that it creates, is that we are able to bond over a common character, or love of a same television book or comic book movie, with no holds barred. I felt like I can be myself at all times, and a lot of these friends that I made have become also book club buddies, birthday gathering attendees, and have been known to check in when the going is tough.
Flash forward to today, and I’m also a huge fan of comic book and pop culture conventions. My husband and I, donning geeky costumes, can be found roaming around a convention or two, such as Florida Supercon, Megacon, and New York Comic Con, and we have also made some lasting friendships there. From bonding together at a panel, to walking up to a complete stranger that later became a friend due to a similar taste in costumes and characters, we are loving the fact that these events bring us together in ways that adults usually cannot get together in the present. With full time jobs and responsibilities, it can be hard to find kindred spirits, but I feel like these conventions have kept my friendship dance card full, and I still communicate with people who we have met and spent time with and we look forward to seeing each other yearly.
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You could say that cosplay, comic book cons, and geeky get-togethers have made me proud to be the girl that I am today. Currently, I’m looking forward to attending the Cons this year, seeing all these old friends and finally dressing up after a tough 2020. My classroom is getting ready to be set up with new 2021 superhero and pop culture posters, and I cannot wait to have tales to share with my students and other friends of how fun it is to don a costume, be yourself and just be a part of something bigger that connects all your passions.
I honestly advise any other pop culture and geek culture lover to open up their heart and try to step away from their comfort zone to attend these events. I have had a lot of times where I have battled with my depression and bipolar anxiety, and making new solid friends and escaping into a fun convention or event with like minded souls has helped me open up. It’s also made me realize, and I am thankful for this, that it is so possible to make close friends as an adult.
We are not an island, and if we are brave enough to let our true colors show, we can find like minded individuals, and even find the truth of who we are within ourselves. I know, that there’s nowhere I’d rather be on a day off than hanging out with my fellow cosplayers and my geek community. To me, they are home.
Need cosplay inspiration for your next con? Here are some book-inspired cosplay ideas to get you started. | bookriot.com | Cosplay and Friendships: How Cosplay and Cons Helped me Find my Place | https://bookriot.com/how-cosplay-and-cons-helped-me-find-my-place/ | |||||
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"Mikkaka Overstreet"
] | 2021-08-20 02:19:03+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:37:00 | I take my auntie activism seriously. When a friend becomes a parent, it becomes my duty to be a positive presence in their children's lives. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fbeing-the-bookish-auntie%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
I am an auntie. This is a role I have proudly taken on, despite having only one biological nibling. In the queer community (and many others), found family is very important.
As someone with multiple marginalized identities, I am sometimes the only fill-in-the-blank friend someone has. Consequently, I am often the only personal connection they have to certain communities. Since I consider my calling in life to educate for social justice, the personal is very political for me.
Friends, I’m about to reveal a huge secret. Lean in close. Today, I’m going to reveal the Black queer literacy professor agenda. I, Mikkaka, buy all of my niblings books that are mirrors and windows. Furthermore, I intentionally gift the children in my life books that I hope will make them more empathetic, understanding, and socially conscious.
Books as Mirrors and Windows
Chances are, you’ve heard of this concept if you’re an educator or if you’ve read many of my Book Riot posts (like this one). Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop popularized the terminology in a 1990 speech. Simply put, mirror books are books people see themselves reflected in while window books allow us to see into the lives of others.
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Unfortunately, all children don’t receive mirrors and windows in equal measure. Children from dominant social groups receive an excess of mirrors, while children from historically oppressed populations see an abundance of windows. This harms both groups. Those who see mostly mirrors can develop an exaggerated since of their own importance and a dangerously narrow view of people unlike themselves. Conversely, those who rarely encounter mirrors can internalize harmful messages and learn how devalued they are in society.
Many educational organizations have actively began to document and counteract these disproportionate representations in children’s literature. However, most acknowledge we’ve got a long way to go. That’s where people like me come in.
Your Auntie the Book Bandit
In case you haven’t been privy to the phenomenon, aunties are very common in the Black community. These women don’t have to be blood relatives. Actually, we sometimes don’t even know the amazing woman we call auntie — like Auntie Maxine. What is important is that our aunties are strong women who stand up for us, educate us, and give us #goals to aspire to.
I take my auntie activism seriously. When a friend of mine becomes a parent, it becomes my duty to be a positive presence in their children’s lives. Ultimately, this just society I am striving toward is for them, after all. I use books to help them find their place in it.
This means that I am constantly scouring the world for books that my niblings can see themselves in. I also am mindful of areas where my niblings don’t get enough windows. If you’ve read this far, I hope you’ll indulge me further by looking at some specific examples.
S & G: Middle Class Black Kids
S and G are brother and sister. They live in a two-parent home and do all the things — sports, the arts, church, you name it. So what do they need in books?
Well, their lifestyle and socioeconomic status means that they often find themselves as the only Black kids in certain spaces. Additionally, we know that Black children are disproportionately disciplined in schools and also perceived as older than they are. Thus, I make sure they get books about Black joy that align with their interests. Here are a few of the titles I’ve bought them.
I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo When I got G this book for Christmas she exclaimed, “Stop buying me books! They’re so boring! All you can do is read them.” I didn’t take it personally because I’ve been working with kids for a long time. Besides, about ten minutes later G was sitting alone reading the book and later went on to proudly read it aloud on Facebook live. I knew that the gorgeous Black girl on the cover was a mirror for G and that the simple message inside would resonate. My sweet niece knows that she is enough and so are all the girls she encounters.
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson S is a little older, so I liked this book as an affirming text with a bit of Black history. The illustrations are amazing, as Nelson’s illustrations always are. The story is simple, but includes more details in the glossary. Naturally, G borrowed and read this one too.
Marvel Super Hero Adventures: To Wakanda and Beyond by Jim McCann and Dario Brizuela S loves superheroes, so I obviously made sure his books featured Black superheroes. Along with this Black Panther title, I bought him the Marvel Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse: The Official Guide. Since I also got him costumes and action figures, my boy can now reenact and/or dress like T’Challa or Miles Morales while reading about their adventures. G can join him, since she also got some costume pieces and Marvel Super Hero Adventures Mighty Marvels!
T: Middle Class Black Boy with Two White Moms
Don’t tell the others, but T gets the most books. One of his moms is also a literacy professor (and a close friend and colleague) so that helps, but I still do my share. My husband and I are important figures in T’s life because his moms are intentional about making sure he has Black people in his inner circle. Honestly, his moms do an incredible job of cultivating this kid’s library, but here are a few titles I’ve gifted him.
Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist This just happens to be my all-time favorite read-aloud book, and T loves to be read to. The southern feel of the story and the rhythmic rhyme pattern make this one fun to listen to. It’s a simple story of Black joy that T can identify with — especially at the end. When, like the book’s narrator, he’s bathed and snuggled with his moms and doesn’t want to go to sleep, this helps ease him into bed.
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James T already had Barnes’s Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which celebrates the Black barbershop experience. Nevertheless, when this title came out I knew he had to have it. As a Black boy child, T faces a the challenge of living in a society where he is perceived as bad or dangerous. Barnes dedicated this book to Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, and little Black boys like my T. It’s a reminder that they are good through and through.
L: Biracial Girl with a Single Mom
My bestie blessed me with L five years ago and I’ve gotta say she’s one of the best gifts ever. L is the one of the cutest, smartest, quirkiest, most creative and opinionated little nuggets on earth. Since L has a Black father and white mother, I like to make sure she sees brown kids like her on her bookshelf. However, since she lives exclusively with her mother, I also want to ensure she sees both sides of her as valued. Additionally, I want her to know that all types of families exist and are valid.
Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin and Ebony Glenn L loves princesses, skeletons, and dinosaurs, often dressing up as a combination of the three. She has a collection of costumes, including one of Snow White, making this title appropriate. The main character in the story wants to be Snow White in a play, but the other kids think she’s not right for the part. Well, my little L didn’t let anyone tell her only boys can be dinosaurs and so I knew she’d identify with this story.
Two is Enough by Janna Matthies and Tuesday Mourning While I’ve made it a point to include queer titles like King and King to show L different types of families, it hasn’t been easy finding books with a family like hers. I chose this title because it features a little girl and her mom, illustrating that their family is complete just as it is.
Of course, this is by no means an exhaustive list. I have more niblings and I’ve gifted a lot more books to the ones I’ve listed. Hopefully, this is a reminder to think about the kiddos in your life and what they need by way of windows and mirrors. If you need more suggestions, check out some of the lists below. | bookriot.com | Being the Bookish Auntie: Musings from Your Black, Queer BFF | https://bookriot.com/being-the-bookish-auntie/ | |||||
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"Yashvi Peeti"
] | 2021-08-20 02:19:13+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:33:00 | A list of audiobooks under 7 hours to meet your listening needs, from Daring Greatly by Brené Brown to Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fbest-audiobooks-under-7-hours%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
The roaring noise and the deafening silence of your day can be tuned out by simply pressing play. One of the first things we learn when we learn language is to speak. We practice speaking, and more importantly, speaking the truth. Listening and telling stories is how our shared love for language fosters and grows. Audiobooks are a gorgeous form of portable storytelling we can carry in our pockets.
Putting on my earphones and turning up the volume on glorious narration is one of my favourite means of escape. I love getting lost in fictional stories that excite me with their premise and move me with their emotion. I also love listening to marginalized voices, to step out of my skin and see things from underrepresented perspectives. I want to share my experiences of escape with you through this list of audiobooks.
This list contains engaging audiobooks belonging to various genres. Whether you’re in the mood for a short story collection, stimulating fiction, or thought-provoking nonfiction, you’ll find a refreshing rec for everything! Scroll on to find something that fits your current listening needs – all under 7 hours.
The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention – A Six Week Artist’s Way Programme by Julia Cameron (6 Hours 9 Minutes) This book talked a lot about how important listening is and the part it plays in all kinds of professions. The tiny interviews with professionals were fascinating. I liked some of the tools she mentioned to tune into our listening – morning pages, artist dates, believing mirrors, and creating silence. There were some tools I didn’t entirely agree with. Either way, I think it has a little something for anyone lost and looking for creative direction. The audiobook is narrated by Eliza Foss and Julia Cameron, and it made me want to make a conscious effort to listen more.
Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community by Born This Way Foundation Reporters, Lady Gaga (6 Hours 17 Minutes) Lady Gaga and the reporters from Born This Way Foundation have curated this wonderful collection of stories about kindness, courage, and resilience. It is filled with warm stories about a Christmas that was saved by a generous donation and an unbearable loss that was soothed by care. It talks about a student-run organization that provides menstrual hygiene awareness and resources to low-income communities. It also talks about the idea of writing a journal to remember all the happy memories after losing a loved one. The book brings to light stories of diseases, disabilities, and trauma. Each story is rooted in kindness, kindness for self, and kindness for everything alive. It is narrated by Lady Gaga, Cynthia Germanotta, and a full cast – lending each story its unique voice.
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Daring Greatly by Brené Brown (6 Hours 30 Minutes) Daring Greatly is a thought-provoking book written by shame researcher and professor Brené Brown. It explores vulnerability in its various forms. It discusses our trouble expressing it and emphasizes the need to do the same. She uses research data, anecdotes, and observations to back up her conclusions. She invites you to a conversation about vulnerability claiming it’s valuable in the way it fosters connection. The audiobook is narrated by the author. She reminds us that to truly connect, we need to let ourselves been seen, in joy, in grief, and in shame.
Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson (6 Hours 43 Minutes) This novel is made of a fascinating blend of magical realism, humour, and sentimentality. It follows two twins that spontaneously combust when agitated. Add to the mix an absentee father, distant stepmother, and distressed babysitter, and you’ve got yourself a story! This novel is thoroughly engaging and delightfully heart-warming. The story is brought to life by Marin Ireland who won the Audie Award for Best Female Narrator for it.
Don’t Let It Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body by Savala Nolan (6 Hours 46 Minutes) This is a compelling collection of essays about a mixed-race woman trying to find a space for her body and voice in a world that isn’t comfortable with it. The author narrates 12 essays in which she opens up in vivid detail about various aspects of her identity. They are gripping, nuanced and offer a unique perspective. Savala Nolan’s voice is one that deserves to be heard in all of its courage and vulnerability.
Women And Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology by Jess Zimmerman (6 Hours 53 Minutes) This riveting audiobook incorporates a fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek Mythology. The author writes in the introduction, “We’ve built a culture on the backs of these monstrous women, letting them prop up tired morals about safety and normalcy and feminine propriety. But the traits they represent — aspiration, knowledge, strength, desire — are not hideous.” She explores the prevalent ideas in today’s culture that still hold women back. She urges us to look at the monstrous version of feminism in all its tainted glory and to learn to embrace it. Vanessa Moyen’s voice lends this exploration an additional layer of fierce determination.
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Left Behind by Mikki Kendall (6 Hours 58 Minutes) This book was extremely eye-opening in the way it portrayed the extremely flawed nature of mainstream feminism. It emphasized how, too often, mainstream feminism doesn’t fulfill the basic necessities of the majority and increases the privilege of the select few instead. It talks about how white feminism overlooks issues concerning race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and class. The book addresses issues like gun violence, hunger, poverty, and politics. It shows how they are extremely relevant from a feminist perspective and need to be a part of the conversation. Mikki Kendall’s fierce voice emphasizes the need for substantial change in the movement’s policies and priorities.
Also check out What Was The First Audiobook? and 6 Under 6: Short Audiobooks That Enhance The Reading Experience. | bookriot.com | The Best Audiobooks Under 7 Hours | https://bookriot.com/best-audiobooks-under-7-hours/ | |||||
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"Jamie Canaves"
] | 2021-08-20 02:20:43+00:00 | 2021-08-19 17:57:21 | Jonathan Mattingly, an officer involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, has returned his advance and is looking for a new publisher. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fjonathan-mattingly-new-publisher%2F.json | en | Post Hill Press will no longer be publishing a book authored by one of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
The Fight for Truth: The Inside Story Behind the Breonna Taylor Tragedy by former Louisville police officer Jonathan Mattingly lost its distribution earlier this year when Simon & Schuster announced it would no longer distribute the book — following protests about their decision to initially distribute the book. Since Post Hill Press, a small conservative US publishing house, relies on S&S to distribute its books for them, the decision left the book in limbo.
Wanting to find a publisher to distribute the book, Mattingly returned his advance, continuing his narrative that the media has only gotten the story wrong in regards to him and two fellow officers firing their weapons in Breonna Taylor’s apartment.
Breonna Taylor was killed at age 26 and the case was one of many incidents highlighting police brutality against Black victims central to protests by Black Lives Matters, which seeks to end police brutality and racism.
This isn’t the first book where an author has faced consequences for their behavior that uses the media to lament they’ve been “cancelled” and are being “silenced.” Earlier this year Simon & Schuster also dropped a senator’s book after the January 6th U.S. Capital insurrection, announcing:
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We did not come to this decision lightly. As a publisher it will always be our mission to amplify a variety of voices and viewpoints: at the same time we take seriously our larger public responsibility as citizens, and cannot support [the Senator] after his role in what became a dangerous threat to our democracy and freedom.
Simon & Schuster also found itself being protested by 200 of its own employees over their book deal with former Vice President Mike Pence. They did not change course in this case.
While there have been instances of consequences, there continues to not be a “cancel culture” around conservative books. The New York Times recently reported on the increase in conservative publishing: In Backlash to Racial Reckoning, Conservative Publishers See Gold, and the Wall Street Journal reported on publishers cropping up to fill this niche: New Book Publisher Caters to Conservative Voices It Says Are Being Silenced.
It’s hard to claim to be silenced during nationally televised interviews, op-eds, and a world where self-publishing exists. | bookriot.com | Police Officer in Breonna Taylor Shooting Looking for a New Publisher | https://bookriot.com/jonathan-mattingly-new-publisher/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:20:13+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:39:00 | Check out the exclusive cover reveal for FOUR AUNTIES AND A WEDDING by Jesse Q Sutanto, plus an excerpt from this hilarious sequel. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fcover-reveal-and-excerpt-four-aunties-and-a-wedding-by-jesse-q-sutanto%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
We’ve all been there: you accidentally kill your blind date in self defense and ask your aunties for help hiding the body, all because your mom pretended to be you on a dating site and thought the eggplant emoji was an innocent offer to cook you dinner.
Okay so maybe we haven’t all been there, but that is what happens in Dial A for Aunties, the hilarious and fast-moving mystery caper and rom-com from Jesse Q. Sutanto that kept readers in stitches this spring. Now the aunties are at it again in a sequel billed as Crazy Rich Asians meets The Godfather (yessss). We’re so excited to bring you the cover reveal for Four Aunties and a Wedding!
Check out the cover by designer Vikki Chu and a synopsis below, then keep scrolling for a few words from the Jesse Q. Sutanto and read an exclusive excerpt from the book. Look for this one in March 2022.
Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived, and she can’t wait to marry her college sweetheart, Nathan. Instead of having Ma and the aunts cater to her wedding, Meddy wants them to enjoy the day as guests. As a compromise, they find the perfect wedding vendors: a Chinese-Indonesian family-run company just like theirs. Meddy is hesitant at first, but she hits it off right away with the wedding photographer, Staphanie, who reminds Meddy of herself, down to the unfortunately misspelled name.
Meddy realizes that is where their similarities end, however, when she overhears Staphanie talking about taking out a target. It turns out Staphanie and her family are The Family—actual mafia, and they’re using Meddy’s wedding as a chance to take out a target. Her aunties and mother won’t let Meddy’s wedding ceremony become a murder scene—over their dead bodies—and will do whatever it takes to save her special day, even if it means taking on the mafia.
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A few words from Jesse Q. Sutanto:
CR Michael Hart
After the whirlwind of publishing my first adult novel, Dial A For Aunties, I am so happy, grateful, and kind of terrified to present the sequel, Four Aunties and a Wedding. So many readers reached out to tell me how much Dial A meant to them, and reading their messages has been such an incredible experience. They’ve also reminded me of the heart of these stories: familial love. In Four Aunties and a Wedding, I have continued to focus on the love between Meddy and her family despite the many hijinks in the book.
Four Aunties and a Wedding takes place in Oxford, England, the place where I met my husband. Though I loved Oxford, I also remember how surprised I was at how different the immigrant experience was in England versus the U.S. It was a reminder of how widely immigrant experiences vary, even for people who share the same roots.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my readers for following Meddy and the aunties’ journeys, and I hope you enjoy Four Aunties and a Wedding as much as Dial A for Aunties.
And now an excerpt from Four Aunties and a Wedding:
“Nathan, over here, Nathan! Nathan!” Ma shouts, standing up and waving madly as we weave through the dim sum crowd. Nathan waves back at her, but she continues waving and shouting his name.
“How come she’s never that excited to see me?” I grumble.
“Because I am, in her words, ‘the perfect specimen of a man.’”
I roll my eyes. I mean, I agree with Ma, obviously, but Nathan doesn’t need to know that. Over the past year, my family has doted on him as if he’s their long-awaited prodigal son, and instead of being scared off as I feared he might be, Nathan has quite happily accepted all the attention.
As we near them, I see that there isn’t one, nor two, nor three new faces at the table, but—
“Five vendors?” I hiss.
Nathan squeezes my hand. “It’ll be okay. We’ll eat with them and look at their portfolio and then politely but firmly tell them no.”
I take a deep breath. I can do this. I’m an adult, dammit. I can stand up to my family, especially for my wedding. And despite all of his jokes, I know Nathan would back me up if I wanted him to.
Everyone smiles and waves when we get to the table, and Nathan and I go around greeting them—Big Aunt first, then Second Aunt, and so forth. Even though I arrived here with Big Aunt and the others, I still need to make a show of greeting them again. After I greet my family, I’m left with the vendors. They’re not quite what I expected. There’s an elderly woman who looks about Big Aunt’s age, three men who could be anywhere from thirty to fifty-five, and a young woman who looks about my age.
The young woman stands up and comes around to shake my hand and Nathan’s with a big, friendly smile. “Meddy, it’s so nice to finally meet you. I’ve heard so much about you, and I’m just so excited about your wedding.”
Her smile is infectious, and I find myself beaming back at her before catching myself. I don’t want to appear like I approve. I squeeze my mouth into a thin line. But then the woman hands me her business card, and I know then that she and I are destined to be friends. Because her card says this:
Staphanie Weiting Tanuwijaya
Photographer
Stop weiting around, we’re here for all your weidding needs!
I chomp down on my bottom lip to keep from laughing.
“That’s not a typo, by the way. It really is spelled with an a,” Staphanie says.
I meet her eye. “I relate very hard to this.”
“I knew you would, Meddelin,” she says somberly. “When your mom texted me your name, I was like, ‘Okay, I need to meet her. She’ll understand what it’s like to grow up with an unfortunately spelled name.’”
“I do!” I laugh. “I really, really do. Oh god, you poor thing. I’m guessing you get lots of staph infection jokes?”
“Mhmm. And coupled with my Chinese name, Weiting? Forget about it. ‘I’m wei-ting for my staph infection to clear up.’ I hear that one at least five times a day.”
I’m still laughing as we sit down next to each other.
Big Aunt clears her throat and Staphanie and I go quiet. When all the attention is turned to her, Big Aunt gestures at me. “This Meddy, the bride, and that one Nathan, the groom.”
The elderly woman nods and smiles in a very grandmotherly way at us. “Wah, cakep sekali ya? Will give you so cute babies,” she says to Ma. Ma simpers, and the elderly woman continues, “You must have babies right away, okay, not be like these modern people nowadays, waiting and waiting, later your womb will dry up.”
“Ama!” Staphanie scolds. She turns to us. “I’m so sorry. This is my grandmother, she’s just, uh, she’s—”
The sight of Staphanie’s mortification about her family warms my heart. Finally, someone who truly understands what it’s like growing up with my family. “It’s okay, I understand,” I tell her.
“Oh, you so right,” Ma says to Staphanie’s grandmother. “Yes, I don’t know why all these young people they want to waiting, waiting, until they too old to make the baby!”
Nathan places a comforting hand on my back. I can tell he’s struggling to bite back his laughter. I’m glad he finds Ma funny, at least.
“Please, eat,” Staphanie says, placing a har gow on my plate. I quickly reciprocate by spearing a char siu bao and putting it on her plate. Around the table, our families are doing the same, rapidly picking up dumplings and placing them on each other’s plates—a battle to show which family is more well-mannered. Nathan is used to this by now and jumps in with gusto, giving Big Aunt the biggest siu mai and Staphanie’s grandmother the fattest cheung fun. Cries of “Aduh, don’t mind me, you eat, you eat,” and “Wah, you such good boy,” fill the air and soon, everyone’s plate is full and the battle ends in a draw. Now we can finally start eating.
Staphanie takes a small bite of her bao. “So, to give you an overview of our company . . .” She gestures at her family. “Like yours, ours is a family-run business. My ama is the wedding organizer—”
“Oh, wow.” I don’t even have to fake the amazement in my voice. “That’s really amazing, Tante.” I say, using the formal Indonesian term for Auntie. “Wedding organizing is so complicated, especially when it comes to Chinese-Indonesian weddings.”
Staphanie’s grandmother nods with barely restrained pride. “You can call me Ama.”
Calling someone else “Grandmother” feels like a betrayal of my late ama, but there’s just something about Staphanie’s grandma that is so grandmotherly. I totally want to call her Ama, even though we’ve just met.
“Okay, Ama.” Nathan gives her his boyish smile. She beams back at him, and I know then that we have found our wedding organizer.
From Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Used with the permission of the publisher, Berkley. Copyright © 2022 by Jesse Q. Sutanto. | bookriot.com | Cover Reveal and Excerpt: FOUR AUNTIES AND A WEDDING by Jesse Q. Sutanto! | https://bookriot.com/cover-reveal-and-excerpt-four-aunties-and-a-wedding-by-jesse-q-sutanto/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:19:43+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:41:00 | From August 20-22, Book Riot will match donations to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society up to $2500. Join us in donating! | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fbook-riot-will-match-your-donation-to-the-indian-residential-school-survivors-society%2F.json | en | Content warning: this post discusses some of the atrocities of Indian Residential Schools.
This year, thousands of children’s graves were discovered at former residential schools in Canada. In response, Book Riot is matching donations up to $2,500 USD to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Scroll to the bottom of the post for how to participate, or keep reading for more information.
In May of 2021, ground-penetrating radar revealed a mass grave of 215 children at the former residential school in Kamloops. Since then, thousands more children’s unmarked graves have been found on the grounds of former residential schools in Canada, and an investigation is beginning into U.S. Native American Boarding Schools burial sites.
Residential schools in Canada ran from the late 1800s for a century, with the last one officially closing in 1996. Five generations of children were taken away from their families and culture, and this act of genocide has only ended recently, with generations of survivors still alive today. It’s estimated between 30 and 60% of children died within five years of attending residential schools, and physical, sexual, and psychological abuse was common, as was inadequate nutrition and living conditions, and even torture and scientific experimentation.
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A presentation on the history and impacts of Indian Residential Schools from The Indian Residential School Survivors Society
It was an act of genocide intended to erase Indigenous identities and cultures, only one of a multitude of genocidal tactics deployed by the Canadian government. Indigenous communities today are dealing with intergenerational trauma while demonstrating incredible resilience and healing, passing down cultural and spiritual practices. Even suppressed Indigenous languages once limited to a handful of speakers are seeing revitalization.
To better understand the impact residential schools had on generations of Indigenous communities, please watch this video of the Sacred Fire Exercise by The Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is an organization that has been providing support to survivors for two decades, and they operate from Kamloops (among other locations), where the first mass grave was found.
For about twenty years, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society has been quietly operating and doing the necessary work for the cultural, spiritual and physical well-being of not just former student of residential school, but the multitude of those adversely impacted intergenerationally. We have been transitioning slowly and growing the services we offer and have several new and existing programs, such as: – Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Missing Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys
– 60’s scoop survivors
– 2SLGBTQ+
– Qwum Qwum Xxii Xxaa (Youth justice program)
– the 24 hour crisis line and more.
You can find out more about them at their website. They’re also on Twitter and Facebook.
Starting tomorrow, Friday, August 20th through Sunday, August 22nd, Book Riot will match donations to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society up to $2,500 USD.
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We also invite you to educate yourself not just about residential schools and Native American Boarding Schools, but also about the Indigenous nations near you, especially if you’re living on occupied land. There are organizations doing great work across the continent and around the world that could use your support in fighting the ongoing impacts of colonialism. | bookriot.com | Book Riot Will Match Your Donation to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society | https://bookriot.com/book-riot-will-match-your-donation-to-the-indian-residential-school-survivors-society/ | |||||
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"Danika Ellis"
] | 2021-08-20 02:20:33+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:38:00 | Reading books that you don't connect with that everyone else loves can feel like you're part of some elaborate, very specific practical joke. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fi-just-dont-get-some-authors%2F.json | en | Most of the time, when I finish a book I don’t like, I consider it a fault of my book selection abilities: it just wasn’t for me. I can see how some people might like it, but it didn’t line up with what I enjoy in a novel. For instance, I can’t stand a lot of description of imagery. As a not very visual person, it always feels like a slog to read. My eyes glaze right over it. But I know that plenty of people love books with rich descriptions, because they can vividly imagine the scene. Great for them, not for me.
Sometimes the fault lies more in the marketing: I was promised a romantic read, and this turned to be meditation on mortality. The cover suggested something fun and silly, and this was a heartbreaking read I was not in the headspace for. Of course, occasionally I just think a book is bad. As much as I want to believe there’s a reader for every book, there are some that I finish and can only think about the glaring faults.
The weirdest thing, though, is when your experience of a book doesn’t match up to what seems to be everyone else’s. It’s not just, “Well, I didn’t like this because it’s a space opera and I’m not much of a fan of that genre,” but: “Everyone says this is funny, but I found it depressing??” There are a few authors who I just seem to bounce off of. When I read their books, I just…don’t understand what they’re trying to do. I understand the literal meaning of the words, I’m following the plot, but I just don’t get the selling points. I don’t understand the appeal.
There’s one author in particular I seem to have this problem with the most — probably because he’s such a popular author that I kept going back and trying again, because I felt like I must be missing something. Since his work is so beloved, I’m going to refrain from naming names, but every time I read his books, I feel like I’m reading them through a window. There’s a distance from the characters, the world, even the writing. I can’t seem to ever got lost in the story.
It might be that the story is dependent on the visuals. They’ve definitely been frequently adapted into successful movies. I often have this problem with fantasy novels: some of them seem to so much want to be movies. They rely on you imagining this unique world, the breathtaking landscape, the mythical animals prancing their way across the scene. Without projecting an image onto the words, maybe they lose some of that magic.
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Trying to read books that you don’t connect with that everyone else loves can feel like you’re part of some elaborate and very specific practical joke. We read the same thing. How is it that you feel madly in love with it and I yawned through the last 150 pages? When I read a popular YA fantasy heist book, the majority of the characters felt unmemorable. Here is a book with a fierce fanbase and a ton of fan art devoted specifically to how much they love these characters, and I couldn’t tell you a single one of their names now. (I should specify here that I’ve also read lots of fantasy books that I love! I’m not trying to disparage the whole genre!)
Perhaps this is an exercise in empathy. I finished a book recently that has an ending I hated so much I wanted to throw it against the wall. It felt gimmicky and unearned. It messed up the pace of the book. I immediately thought, “Well, then, what was the point of X, Y, and Z plot point? Why even have this middle 100 pages?” Not only did I not like it, I couldn’t understand why anyone would like it. I saw TikToks recommending it and reacted with skepticism. “Have you even read the book?” I thought. The premise sounds good, sure, but it doesn’t deliver. Of course, I’m wrong: plenty of people read and loved that book, especially the ending.
This is perhaps most true in books across all types of media. Reading is an intensely personal experience, internalized in a way that’s not true of movies or TV shows. I can disagree about the kind of TV shows I like best versus your favourites, but I rarely have this experience of “Did we even watch the same thing??” like I do with books. It’s yet another reminder that everyone experiences the world through their own lens, and it’s simplistic to imagine that our minds all function essentially the same. I think it’s beautiful that people can find such joy in the books I’ve referenced in this article. I don’t get it…but I’m happy for you. | bookriot.com | I Just Don't Get Some Authors | https://bookriot.com/i-just-dont-get-some-authors/ | |||||
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"Tirzah Price"
] | 2021-08-20 02:19:33+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:30:00 | The best bookish gear for your literary lifestyle. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fbook-fetish-volume-469%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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"Kendra Winchester"
] | 2021-08-20 02:19:23+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:34:00 | Read these great books about Appalachia, books that counter the narrative that one book can define an entire region. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fbest-books-about-appalachia%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
I recently traveled home to Appalachia and visited my old haunts, eventually finding myself sitting at the edge of the Ohio River. An old river barge came around the bend, meandering its way under the bridges that connect Ohio and Kentucky. I used to watch scenes like this every day. I never realized how much I took them for granted until I left. I love where I came from and the people that made me who I am today. Even with its problems, Appalachia is still a beautiful complex place full of life and wonder.
But since J.D. Vance’s memoir Hillbilly Elegy hit the top of the bestseller lists, the national discussion about the region has been reduced to the debate around a single memoir. Last fall, I wrote about how one single book cannot define a region and gave 15 recommendations for readers looking to read more Appalachian literature.
More recently, J.D. Vance announced his run for Senate, and a slew of writers have voiced their concern for his problematic stance on Appalachia (and many other issues), including Alana Anton on 100 Days of Appalachia and Tom Nichols in The Atlantic. With Vance’s name back in the headlines, I thought now would be a great time to recommend 15 MORE books you should read instead of Hillbilly Elegy.
Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers Armstrong Cassie Chambers gives us a beautiful example of what it means to be invested in your community and honoring the women in your family for all the effort they pour into you to help you on your way in life. Last fall, she wrote a piece in the Atlantic called “Hillbilly Elegy Doesn’t Reflect the Appalachia I Know,” which perfectly sums up her view on the matter.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw Yes, that Deesha Philyaw. Though it may shock some readers to learn, Deesha Philyaw is from Appalachia! Her short story collection was my favorite book last year. She possesses the ability to draw readers in quickly and make us invested within the first few paragraphs. If you want to hear more about this collection, check out Philyaw’s interview on podcast Black in Appalachia.
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Quarantine: Stories by Rahul Mehta Indian American writer Rahul Mehta grew up in West Virginia. His collection of short stories, Quarantine, follows young gay men as they strive to make a place for themselves. Family pressure, societal norms, and regional identity complicate matters, giving these men the feeling of being in isolation from others like themselves.
Black Bone: 25 Years of Affrilachian Poets Edited by Bianca Lynne Spriggs and Jeremy Paden About 30 years ago, Frank X Walker, the former Poet Laureate of Kentucky, coined “Affrilachia” to refer to Appalachians of African descent and to celebrate their unique identity. Since then, Affrilachian writers from New York state to Alabama have produced some of the best literature from the region.
Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson Speaking of Affrilachia, Kentucky’s current poet laureate, Crystal Wilkinson, is one of the original members of the Affrilachian writers group. Her latest book, Perfect Black, is her first full volume of poetry. You can hear more about Perfect Black on Black in Appalachia’s interview with Crystal Wilkinson.
Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome In this debut from Brian Broome, he shares with us what it was like growing up in a small town in Appalachian Ohio. He discusses the colorism he faced within his own community and the isolation he felt as a Black gay man in a world that required him to perform straightness. Broome’s prose possesses this brilliant quality that captures your attention and doesn’t let go until you’ve turned the last page.
Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Polluck Polluck is from Knockemstiff, Ohio, a hop, skip, and a jump away from where my grandparents are from on the other side of the county. So when I read the stories in Knockemstiff, I can see the gray sky over the trees, the shimming blue water of the Little Scioto River, and worn sides of brick buildings.
Sweeter Voices Still: An LGBTQ Anthology from Middle America Edited by Ryan Schuessler and Kevin Whiteneir Jr. This anthology features nonfiction from LGBTQ+ writers from the Midwest, Appalachian, the Great Plains, the Rust Belt, and parts of the Upper South. Queer people from these regions often find stories like theirs left out of the National narrative of queer life. But Sweeter Voices Still highlights writers from Middle America, giving them a chance to tell their own stories.
Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison While many people will recognize Bastard Out of Carolina as a contemporary Southern classic, it’s also an Appalachian story. Set in Greenville County and nestled amongst the Appalachian foothills, this novel introduced readers around the world to this little corner of America and inspired a countless number of other writers to believe that their own stories were worth telling.
Soul Full of Coal Dust: A Fight for Breath and Justice in Appalachia by Chris Hamby From the moment I heard Chris Hamby on the podcast Appodlachia, I knew I had to read his book. I finished it in 48 hours, finding that the whole story read like a thrilling page turner. But Soul Full of Coal Dust is the nonfiction account of Big Coal hiding the fact that their lack of accountability had caused hundreds of miners to fall ill with black lung.
Pure America: Eugenics and the Making of Modern Virginia by Elizabeth Catte After her incredible book What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia, Elizabeth Catte is back with Pure America, in which she tackles the role that eugenics played in Virginia’s history. While eugenics is certainly not a light topic, Catte does a great job breaking down her research for readers. I, for one, do not “science” well and found this book incredibly accessible.
Kin: A Memoir by Shawna Kay Rodenberg In her debut memoir, Shawna Kay Rodenberg shares the story of her childhood moving away from and then returning to her family’s home in Eastern Kentucky. Rodenberg’s memoir captures so many of the feelings Appalachian young people experience as they must choose between staying in the place they love or leaving for better opportunities.
The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker The Kentucky author Kayla Rae Whitacker voiced her concern over the film version of Hillbilly Elegy, perfectly capturing my own dread and anxieties leading up to the movie’s release. Of course, I then picked up her book The Animators, which features the friendship between two women with big dreams.
Something Rich and Strange by Ron Rash As one of American literature’s most well-known Appalachian writers, Ron Rash stands as a pristine example of what great literature can be. But while most folks are more familiar with his novels, like Serena or Above the Waterfall, I wanted to recommend one of his short story collections.
The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture by Wendell Berry Speaking of American classics, Wendell Berry is a must-read for anyone looking to learn more about what Appalachian literature has to offer. The man has written many wonderful novels and short story collections, but his writing on agriculture grabbed my attention and drew me in to reading more of his work.
If you’re looking for even more Appalachian literature, check out @ReadAppalachia over on Instagram. | bookriot.com | 15 More Books About Appalachia to Read Instead of HILLBILLY ELEGY | https://bookriot.com/best-books-about-appalachia/ | |||||
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"Liberty Hardy"
] | 2021-08-20 02:21:04+00:00 | 2021-08-19 10:36:00 | Throw caution to the wind and learn which mystery series can be read out of order! These books are great in any sequence. | https%3A%2F%2Fbookriot.com%2Fmystery-series-you-can-read-out-of-order%2F.json | en | This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
As a reader of mystery series, there are a few things that can be frustrating. One is waiting for the next book in the series to come out so you can find out what happened, especially if you are an impatient little monkey like me. (But that’s my own personal failing. Authors are not required to perform on command. It takes as long as it takes, and that’s okay.) Another frustrating thing about reading a series is when you need the next book and you can’t get it for whatever reason, whether it’s sold out at the bookstore or not available at your library. (See above: impatient monkey, me.) Which is why I am here to tell you about several great mystery series that you can read out of order. It’s so exciting! It’s like cutting the line, but without getting yelled at for doing it.
Now the first thing you should know about reading mystery series, or any series for that matter, is that there is no rule anywhere that says that you have to read a series in order. You can read any book at any time, whatever you want, if that’s what you really want to do. Read the last book first, read the second book first, go wild. It might not always make sense, and you might spoil some things for yourself, if you go back and read earlier books. But look at you go, you little rebel, you.
Another pretty loose rule about mystery series is cozy mystery series hardly ever require any kind of order. Sure, a character might be married later in the series, or is now the owner of the nail salon for raccoons where they have worked for years, but it’s not information that you really need to enjoy the story.
So here are several great series that you can read in any order, without feeling like you’ve missed out on a bunch of stuff. I’ve given a brief description of the first books and characters, but you don’t have to start there.
Jackson Brodie Novels by Kate Atkinson Jackson Brodie is a former soldier and policeman who now works as a private investigator. Jackson is very sympathetic to people’s troubles and he’s also quite fearless. He usually takes simple cases like missing pets and cheating spouses, but somehow always winds up in the middle of much larger, more dangerous cases. In Case Histories, he is investigating three very different cases that start to seem like they could have more in common than he realized.
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Rachel Getty and Esa Khattak Novels by Ausma Zehanat Khan Getty and Khan make a great team, because they trust each other implicitly. Whatever case they work, they have each other’s back. When we are first introduced to Getty and Khan, they are responding to what seems like the accidental death of a local man. But a bit of digging around uncovers the man’s history as a war criminal with ties to the Srebrenica massacre of 1995.
Dublin Murder Squad by Tana French These intricate, bestselling novels don’t even have many characters in common. Each one is a complex, suspenseful mystery that totally stands on its own. (SPOILER: To date, the mystery we all want to know about from the first book still remains unsolved. Harumph) In the first book, Dublin Detective Rob Ryan and his partner, Detective Cassie Maddox, are called to the scene of a murder of a 12-year-old girl. And the body is in the woods where Ryan himself emerged covered in blood two decades earlier, with no memory of what happened.
Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple by Agatha Christie The books of the most famous mystery writer in the world are all basically standalones. You do not need to know anything about Poirot and his gray cells or the little town where Miss Marple lives to enjoy them. The characters’ backstories are almost insignificant but the mysteries and the detectives’ brilliant minds are always at center stage. Christie’s first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, involves Poirot looking into the murder of an old friend shortly after he moves to the village.
The Noodle Shop Mysteries by Vivien Chien And this is a fun new-ish cozy mystery series! At the start of the series, Lana Lee has returned home after a failed relationship and a job loss to work at her parents’ noodle shop. But when the property manager is murdered with food served to him from their restaurant, Lana must figure out who killed him to clear her family’s name. Over the series, Lana’s work arrangement and relationship status will change, but it’s never anything you must know to enjoy the mysteries.
The Murder She Wrote Novels And just like the television show it is based on, the Murder, She Wrote tie-in novels are each like a standalone episode. Jessica Fletcher is a bestselling mystery writer who lives in the small town of Cabot Cove, Maine, and also uses her wits to solve real-life mysteries. She can’t help it — people are always dying when she’s nearby. Seriously, if you see Jessica Fletcher, run. (There’s a theory on the internet that she’s actually the most successful serial killer of all time, and it totally tracks.)
The Sassy Cat Mysteries by Jennifer J. Chow Mimi Lee runs a glamorous Los Angeles pet grooming shop called Hollywoof, where she also has a talking cat. No, really. In her first case, Mimi Lee must clear her name after a cruel breeder she tells off is found dead the next day. (People are forever needing to clear their own name in cozy mysteries. It’s kind of a thing. I suppose if I was suspected of murder, I’d do whatever I could to get off that list as fast as possible too.)
The Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries by Diane Mott Davidson And last, but not least: Davidson has several fabulous food-based cozy mysteries with punny names, but this is the easiest series to follow if you read it out of order. Goldy Schultz is a Colorado caterer who gets in hot water in the first book in the series, when she is accused of poisoning her ex-father-in-law at a wake. Goldy must — you guessed it — clear her own name if she wants to get back to cooking anytime soon.
Put your crime-solving skills to the test with even more great mysteries! Try these new mysteries you might’ve missed in 2020 and these cozy mysteries from the first half of 2021. | bookriot.com | All Over the Place: Mystery Series You Can Read Out of Order | https://bookriot.com/mystery-series-you-can-read-out-of-order/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:07:22+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:01:10 | The Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on September 19. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressandstar.com%2Fentertainment%2Fshowbiz%2F2021%2F08%2F20%2Femmys-to-require-negative-covid-test-as-well-as-proof-of-vaccination-to-attend%2F.json | en | Emmy Awards trophy
The Emmy Awards will require attendees to provide a negative Covid-19 test as well as proof of vaccination, it has been announced.
Stars attending the premiere awards show in US TV next month will have to show both evidence of immunisation and a recent negative test result.
Organisers previously said the ceremony is being limited due to the rise in cases of the Delta variant across the US.
When you realize the #Emmys are only one month away… pic.twitter.com/o7t2GYzh9e — Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) August 20, 2021
The TV Academy said nominated teams of three or more will be limited to four tickets, meaning not all those up for an award will be allowed to attend.
As well as the flagship Primetime Emmys ceremony on September 19, the rules on a negative test and immunisation also apply to the three Creative Arts events taking place the previous weekend.
All the ceremonies are due to take place at LA Live, an entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles.
Organisers said the venue will allow them to use a dual indoor/outdoor set-up, with the in-person audience socially distanced.
British stars nominated at the Emmys include The Crown’s Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor.
The TV Academy’s announcement of strict attendance guidelines comes after Los Angeles County reported more than 4,000 new daily Covid-19 cases for the first time since January, when the area was hammered by the virus. | www.expressandstar.com | Emmys to require negative Covid test as well as proof of vaccination to attend | https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2021/08/20/emmys-to-require-negative-covid-test-as-well-as-proof-of-vaccination-to-attend/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:07:28+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:45:12 | The live music industry’s revival has been endangered by the emergence of the Delta variant. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressandstar.com%2Fentertainment%2Fshowbiz%2F2021%2F08%2F20%2Fnine-inch-nails-cancel-2021-tour-dates-over-virus-fears%2F.json | en | Nine Inch Nails
Rock band Nine Inch Nails have cancelled the rest of their performances for the year over Covid-19 fears.
The group, led by Trent Reznor, was supposed to be kicking off a tour with a date in Cleveland, Ohio, next month.
In a statement on their website, Nine Inch Nails said it is not yet safe to return to live performances amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in America.
Ticket buyers for the September 21 and 23 shows in Cleveland, please refer to your point of purchase for ticket refund information. pic.twitter.com/XYboGA7FBw — nine inch nails (@nineinchnails) August 19, 2021
They said: “It is with great regret that we are cancelling all NIN appearances for the remainder of this year.
“When originally planned, these shows were intended to be a cathartic and celebratory return to live music.
“However, with each passing day it’s becoming more apparent we’re not at that place yet.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment and look forward to seeing you again when the time is right.”
The Grammy-winning industrial rock group, known for the hit song Hurt, are not the first major artists to cancel tour dates due to the virus.
This week country star Garth Brooks axed his remaining stadium tour dates in five cities due to rising Covid-19 cases.
And Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks announced earlier this month she would not be performing as planned for the rest of the year.
New cases of Covid-19 in the US are emerging at their highest rates since winter, with states across the South particularly hard hit. | www.expressandstar.com | Nine Inch Nails cancel 2021 tour dates over virus fears | https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2021/08/20/nine-inch-nails-cancel-2021-tour-dates-over-virus-fears/ | |||||
[
"Kellie Meyer",
"Robert Pandolfino",
"Nexstar Media Wire",
"Michael Scheidt",
"Sebastian Posey"
] | 2021-08-20 01:57:10+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:04:17 | The deadline to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan is approaching, and officials with the Pentagon say only 7,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul this week. That's much lower than the goal of evacuating 5,000 to 8,000 Americans and eligible Afghans per day. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wreg.com%2Fnews%2Fwashington-dc-bureau%2Fonly-7k-evacuated-from-afghanistan-this-week-much-lower-than-goal%2F.json | en | WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The deadline to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan is approaching, and officials with the Pentagon say only 7,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul this week. That’s much lower than the goal of evacuating 5,000 to 8,000 Americans and eligible Afghans per day.
“We want to make sure we are taking care of those people who have helped us,” Rep. Rob Wittman said.
The Virginia Republican wants not only U.S. military and their families out safely, but the Afghan translators that helped over the last 20 years. He’s worried they won’t get out in time.
“There are so many SIV – Special Immigrant Visa – applications that the State Department is just overwhelmed,” Wittman explained.
Wittman says, in addition to Special Immigrant Visas, the humanitarian parole option could allow Afghan allies into the United States temporarily.
“We encourage everyone that is there in Afghanistan trying to get out to pursue both of those processes in unison,” he said.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, enters a plane evacuating people, at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (Capt. William Urban/U.S. Navy via AP )
In this photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, civilians prepare to board a plane during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla/U.S. Marine Corps via AP)
The Afghan flag remains on the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. The U.S. military has taken over Afghanistan’s airspace as it struggles to manage a chaotic evacuation after the Taliban rolled into the capital. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
The Pentagon says the Kabul airport is secure, but Nexstar’s Washington D.C. bureau asked Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby what they’re doing to make sure U.S. citizens and our allies can even get to the airport.
“There has been no hostile interactions between the Taliban and our forces,” Kirby said Thursday.
And Kirby adds they’ve made something clear to the Taliban.
“Any attack on our people and our operations at the airport will be met with a forceful response.”
For now, U.S. troops are still scheduled to be out of the country by Aug. 31. The Pentagon says any change to that deadline would require new conversations with the Taliban. | www.wreg.com | Only 7K evacuated from Afghanistan this week, much lower than goal | https://www.wreg.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/only-7k-evacuated-from-afghanistan-this-week-much-lower-than-goal/ | |||||
[
"Andrew Ellison",
"Robert Pandolfino",
"Nexstar Media Wire",
"Michael Scheidt",
"Sebastian Posey"
] | 2021-08-20 01:56:57+00:00 | 2021-08-20 01:23:44 | MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for several accused shoplifters after a scary incident at C & P Beauty Supply on Lamar Avenue. Investigators say three people stole around $500 worth of clothing from the Orange Mound store around 6 p.m. Tuesday, then assaulted the store owners when they tried to stop them. Police say […] | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wreg.com%2Fnews%2Fpolice-store-owners-attacked-while-trying-to-stop-shoplifters%2F.json | en | MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for several accused shoplifters after a scary incident at C & P Beauty Supply on Lamar Avenue.
Investigators say three people stole around $500 worth of clothing from the Orange Mound store around 6 p.m. Tuesday, then assaulted the store owners when they tried to stop them.
Police say those owners chased the three thieves into the parking lot but failed to get the merchandise back. Investigators say one owner was punched in the face four times and claim the other was bitten by one of the shoplifters.
Bobbie Bowen runs a neighboring clothing store. She says she’s seen one of C & P’s owners try to stop a shoplifter before.
“I just saw him tussling with somebody that had taken some merchandise, obviously, and they were trying to get to their car and he was trying to keep them from getting away,” Bowen said.
She’s not sure if that thief got away, but police say the three shoplifters in Tuesday’s incident sped off in a white Chevy sedan. Police posted pictures of three suspects on social media Wednesday.
Bowen hopes they’re caught.
“I think anybody that’s walking around taking things that don’t belong to them they should definitely be caught,” she said, “They need to be stopped.”
Police say the thieves also stole one of the store owner’s phones. WREG left a message for the owners at the shop, but we have not heard back.
If you know anything about this incident please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. | www.wreg.com | Police: Store owners attacked while trying to stop shoplifters | https://www.wreg.com/news/police-store-owners-attacked-while-trying-to-stop-shoplifters/ | |||||
[
"Melissa Moon",
"Robert Pandolfino",
"Nexstar Media Wire",
"Michael Scheidt",
"Sebastian Posey"
] | 2021-08-20 01:56:45+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:07:18 | Warning: Graphic picture below MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A dog set on fire by a child back in April can see again. This week, veterinarians at Mississippi State University removed all the bandages that had covered severe burns to Buddy’s face and eyes. “Each New Day is a Celebration of Light and Life for Buddy,” said […] | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wreg.com%2Fnews%2Fbandages-off-mississippi-dog-set-on-fire-continues-to-make-miraculous-recovery%2F.json | en | Warning: Graphic picture below
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A dog set on fire by a child back in April can see again.
This week, veterinarians at Mississippi State University removed all the bandages that had covered severe burns to Buddy’s face and eyes.
Pictures Courtesy of the Tunica Humane Society
“Each New Day is a Celebration of Light and Life for Buddy,” said Sandy Williams, the director of the Tunica Humane Society.
Buddy was found in Tate County with an electrical cord wrapped around his neck and his face completely burned. A boy admitted to intentionally hurting the dog but was never charged because he was under the age of 12.
Buddy two months after he began treatment
Since then, Buddy has been at the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU, where he has undergone a number of skin grafts and several procedures to correct damage to his eyelids.
Williams said Buddy’s recovery had been nothing short of a miracle, and this was a big week for the pup.
“Buddy’s whole personality has changed since seeing the light of day,” Williams said. “He is happy and playful and walking the halls of the hospital with a great big ball in his mouth. He loves balls. He carries them around so everyone can see.”
Buddy today
Williams said Buddy is doing so well he has been neutered and will begin heartworm treatments, but it could be a couple more months before the 3-year-old yellow lab is ready to be adopted.
“We may have him in a foster home situation while he goes through heartworm treatments,” Williams added.
Williams said down the road, Buddy will need more surgery on his eyelids and will require special treatment for the rest of his life.
“His skin is going to be sensitive, his eyes will probably require eye drops, he’ll have to wear sunscreen when he’s outside,” Williams said. “He is not going to be a dog that can stay out in the sun hours at a time.”
Buddy’s journey has gained international attention. ‘Buddy Strong’ t-shirts have been sold worldwide and helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for his medical expenses.
Human Society Director Sandy Williams wearing a Buddy Strong shirt
“I think we sold around 9,000 t-shirts, and we’ve gotten pictures from as far away as Australia,” said Williams.
The Tunica Humane Society also rescued a 1-year-old Australian Cattle dog with Buddy. They are hoping the two dogs can be adopted together.
Right, now, though, their focused on making Buddy as strong and healthy as possible for his future and forever family.
“I have to say thank you again to the thousands and thousands of people that have prayed for Buddy,” said Williams. “Our prayers are being answered every day.
You can report animal abuse or neglect to the Humane Society of the United States by clicking right here. | www.wreg.com | Mississippi dog set on fire continues to make miraculous recovery | https://www.wreg.com/news/bandages-off-mississippi-dog-set-on-fire-continues-to-make-miraculous-recovery/ | |||||
[
"Josh Breslow",
"Nexstar Media Wire",
"Robert Pandolfino",
"Michael Scheidt",
"Sebastian Posey"
] | 2021-08-20 01:57:03+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:09:46 | Two "unruly passengers" were arrested Tuesday at Nashville International Airport after police said they refused to wear masks onboard their flights. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wreg.com%2Fnews%2Funruly-passengers-arrested-at-tennessee-airport-after-refusing-to-wear-masks-on-flights%2F.json | en | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two “unruly” passengers were arrested Tuesday at Nashville International Airport after police said they refused to wear masks onboard their flights.
A warrant states airport police responded around 5:30 a.m. to gate C10, where a man, identified as 33-year-old Artur Grigoryan, would not wear his mask while on an American Airlines flight. The flight was delayed as he was removed from the plane.
Artur Grigoryan (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)
Officers said they also received a call the night prior about Grigoryan, who had refused to wear a face covering onboard a Spirit Airlines flight and called the crew “vulgar names.” He was denied any future flights with Spirit Airlines, as a result.
Police said Grigoryan was also caught stealing sandwiches and a soda from the Green Beans Coffee Shop at the airport, while waiting to board the American Airlines flight. The owner of the shop chose not to prosecute Grigoryan for the theft.
Grigoryan was arrested and booked into the Metro jail on a charge of disorderly conduct.
In a separate incident later that same morning, a warrant states airport police responded to a report from Southwest Airlines about a passenger onboard one of their flights to Washington D.C. refusing to wear a mask. The pilot had turned the plane around, as a result.
James Swafford (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)
The passenger, identified by police as 24-year-old James Swafford, was removed from the plane. He became aggressive toward officers and used profanity in front of other passengers, causing a disturbance, according to investigators.
Swafford was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Bond for both men was set at $1,000. | www.wreg.com | 'Unruly' passengers arrested at Tennessee airport after refusing to wear masks on flights | https://www.wreg.com/news/unruly-passengers-arrested-at-tennessee-airport-after-refusing-to-wear-masks-on-flights/ | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:15:45+00:00 | 2021-08-08 00:00:00 | Authorities combing areas of North Carolina flooded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred said Thursday that two people have been found dead and about 20 | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theyeshivaworld.com%2Fnews%2Fgeneral%2F2001401%2F2-dead-20-missing-in-north-carolina-county-flooded-by-fred.html.json | en | Authorities combing areas of North Carolina flooded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred said Thursday that two people have been found dead and about 20 were unaccounted for.
Meanwhile, Fred — now a post-tropical cyclone — was pushing through New York and New England with drenching rains, and Tropical Storm Henri was sending dangerous waves onto East Coast beaches. Forecasters said Henri will likely strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the northeastern U.S. early next week.
In western North Carolina, Haywood County Emergency Services announced Thursday that two people were confirmed dead after the flooding that prompted dozens of water rescues. Their identities were not immediately released. Around 20 people remained missing. The storm that blew through the area Tuesday made roads impassible, washed out bridges and swamped homes and businesses.
Another Fred-related death was reported earlier in the week in Florida, where a driver hydroplaned and flipped his car into a flooded ditch.
More than 200 people searched flooded areas along the Pigeon River. At least 10 bridges were damaged or destroyed in the Cruso community, where engineering teams worked to construct temporary bridges to allow people in and out of their homes.
“Our search crews are actively working, searching for more victims and more survivors,” Travis Donaldson, emergency services director for Haywood County, said at a news conference.
Kevin Sandefur, CEO and founder of BearWaters Brewing Company in Canton, told reporters the flooding wiped out an outdoor seating section the brewery added to make customers feel safer during the pandemic.
“It was very frightening. I was more concerned for everybody’s safety,” he said. “My partner was the last one out of the building and barely made it out of here in his truck before they closed the bridges and the streets because it was up that high. It’s very scary how quickly it came up and overwhelmed us.”
An emergency shelter at a nearby high school housed 11 people Thursday.
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper surveyed flood damage Thursday afternoon, vowing afterward to help the area rebuild and noting: ”“Storms are more ferocious than they were before. Climate change has contributed to that.” Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis toured the area earlier in the day.
Farther north, about 10 families evacuated their homes in the rural town of Western in central New York as waters rose.
“I’ve got three roads that are closed and 15 that have flooding,” said Western town Supervisor Diane Butler, who noted the town is still recovering from a tornado last month that downed trees and damaged homes.
Butler said there were no injuries.
Officials from the Cayuga County sheriff’s office in the Finger Lakes tourist region said they were barricading roads as they warned on social media that flooded roads may be washed out or have heavy currents.
Strong winds brought down trees, utility poles and power lines in northeastern Connecticut. Thompson, Connecticut First Selectman Amy St. Onge, the town’s top elected official, said authorities were investigating reports of a possible tornado in the area around 10 a.m. No injuries were reported.
As of late Thursday morning, Fred was blowing through upstate New York with maximum sustained winds of about 25 mph (34 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. Forecasters said it was expected to produce between 1 and 3 inches of rain (2.5-7.6 centimeters) across New York and New England, with isolated spots getting more. The flood threat was expected to diminish by Friday. Its center was about 50 miles (75 kilometers) west-northwest of Albany.
Swirling in the Atlantic was Tropical Storm Henri, which is expected to become a hurricane offshore late Friday along a path that will likely take it parallel to the East Coast. Its center was forecast to approach southern New England by Monday.
(AP) | www.theyeshivaworld.com | 2 Dead, 20 Missing In North Carolina County Flooded By Fred | https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2001401/2-dead-20-missing-in-north-carolina-county-flooded-by-fred.html | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:15:39+00:00 | 2021-08-20 00:30:13 | Three senators said Thursday they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, a high-profile collection of breakthrough cases that comes | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theyeshivaworld.com%2Fnews%2Fgeneral%2F2001398%2Fthree-senators-test-positive-for-covid-in-breakthrough-cases.html.json | en | Three senators said Thursday they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, a high-profile collection of breakthrough cases that comes as the highly infectious delta variant spreads rapidly across the United States.
Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., all said they have tested positive for the virus. Almost every member of the Senate spent long hours together on the chamber’s floor last week in an all-night session of budget votes before leaving town for August recess.
King said he began feeling feverish Wednesday and took a COVID test at his doctor’s suggestion. “While I am not feeling great, I’m definitely feeling much better than I would have without the vaccine,” King said.
Wicker’s office said he tested positive for the virus Thursday morning.
“Senator Wicker is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, is in good health, and is being treated by his Tupelo-based physician,” a statement from his staff read. “He is isolating, and everyone with whom Senator Wicker has come in close contact recently has been notified.”
Hickenlooper announced his positive test a few hours later.
“I feel good but will isolate per docs instructions. I’m grateful for the vaccine (& the scientists behind it!) for limiting my symptoms,” Hickenlooper tweeted. “If you haven’t gotten your shot—get it today! And a booster when it’s available too!”
The breakthrough cases emerged the day after U.S. health officials announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to Americans. They said the shots are needed to shore up their protection against the delta variant amid signs that the vaccines’ effectiveness is waning over time.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. had announced Aug. 2 that he had tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. “Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to my good friends and colleagues,” he tweeted Thursday.
“If you have not already done so please #GetVaccinated,” Graham added.
Dozens of members of Congress have reported testing positive for COVID-19. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, 67, died from the disease early this year while Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, R-La., 41, died in December before being sworn into office.
(AP) | www.theyeshivaworld.com | Three Senators Test Positive For COVID In Breakthrough Cases | https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2001398/three-senators-test-positive-for-covid-in-breakthrough-cases.html | |||||
[] | 2021-08-20 02:15:33+00:00 | 2021-08-08 00:00:00 | When Ryan David bought three rental properties back in 2017, he expected the $1,000-a-month he was pocketing after expenses would be regular sources of | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theyeshivaworld.com%2Fnews%2Fgeneral%2F2001395%2Flandlords-look-for-an-exit-amid-federal-eviction-moratorium.html.json | en | When Ryan David bought three rental properties back in 2017, he expected the $1,000-a-month he was pocketing after expenses would be regular sources of income well into his retirement years.
He also was counting on the rent money from the properties in Dupont, Pennsylvania, to help with the cash flow of his business buying and selling distressed properties, launched early last year.
But then the pandemic hit and federal and state authorities imposed moratoriums on evictions. The unpaid rent began to mount. Then, just when he thought the worst was over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new moratorium, lasting until Oct. 3. A federal judge dismissed a legal challenge to the order last week.
David, the father of a 2 1/2-year-old who is expecting another child, fears the $2,000 he’s owed in back rent will quickly climb to thousands more.
The latest moratorium “was the final gut punch,” said the 39-year-old, adding that he now plans to sell the apartments. “I have had this internal struggle going back and forth. I have lost sleep at night, and I have now come up with a decision to sell and walk away.”
Most evictions for unpaid rent have been halted since the early days of the pandemic and there are now more than 15 million people living in households that owe as much as $20 billion in back rent, according to the Aspen Institute.
A majority of single-family rental home owners have been impacted, according to a survey from the National Rental Home Council, and 50% say they have tenants who have missed rent during the pandemic.
Smaller landlords with fewer than four units, who often don’t have the financing of larger property owners, were hit especially hard, with as many as 58% having tenants behind on rent, according to the National Association of Realtors. More than half of back rent is owed to smaller landlords.
Landlords, big and small, are most angry about the moratoriums, which they consider illegal. Many believe some tenants could have paid rent, if not for the moratorium. And the $47 billion in federal rental assistance that was supposed to make landlords whole has been slow to materialize. By July, only $3 billion of the first tranche of $25 billion had been distributed.
David points to two tenants who received paychecks throughout the pandemic but didn’t pay rent or bother to file for rental assistance. Others singled out delinquent tenants who they claimed still managed to drive a luxury car, get food deliveries or go on vacation.
“Without rent, we’re out of business, ” said Gary Zaremba, who sold 40 of his properties in Ohio due to the moratorium and still has a quarter of his tenants in the remaining 100 buildings struggling to pay rent. He has helped some apply for rental assistance, he said.
“It’s like a restaurant that doesn’t have patrons,” he said. “I don’t get the rent. I can’t pay my maintenance staff. I have to lay them off. I can’t fix the buildings and keep them in good repair. So, that means they are going to get even worse off. I can’t pay my taxes.”
Zaremba, who also owns a handful of properties in New York City, sold some of his single-family homes to home buyers and some multi-family commercial apartment buildings to small investors.
Many landlords are saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in lost rent — money that was meant for retirement, a college fund or for their investors, who themselves had sought a safe investment. They are maxing out credit cards or dipping into savings to pay property taxes, staff salaries, insurance, water bills and maintenance.
“I keep thinking to myself, when does my family get paid?” said Matthew Haines, who owns 253 units with his wife in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and is owed more than $300,000 in back rent. He has referred $250,000 of that to collections.
The couple put in $50,000 of their own money to avoid laying off their seven full-time and three part-time employees. Haines is also doing repairs like fixing an air conditioning unit or changing a pool light himself to save money. Their investors, retirees who typically get an annual return of 7% to 9%, got nothing last year on two multifamily apartments and 3% on a third one because of unpaid rent.
“We jumped through hoops to help our residents who were struggling. We have not evicted a single person trying to work with us, even though we have people who owe us seven, eight, nine months of rent,” he said. “We are trying to do the right thing but it’s becoming impossible.”
In upstate New York, Michael Reid sold three of his houses to stem losses — after paying some delinquent tenants thousands of dollars to leave. Already out more than $100,000 in back rent on 13 of his 31 units and more than $20,000 in unpaid water bills, Reid took out a $90,000 home equity loan on his house so he could pay property taxes and other bills. On Tuesday, he finally received $9,000 in federal rental assistance, a fraction of what he’s owed.
“I’ve lost an incredible amount of money on top of the rent owed,” said Reid, who also works as a mortgage loan officer, referring to his delinquent tenants in Binghamton and Endicott, New York. “Thank God, my day job pays pretty well.”
Some owners are taking advantage of a red-hot housing market to sell their units to deep-pocketed investors willing to wait out the moratorium or to families who plan to live in them. Buyers are increasingly out-of-town investors or equity funds, whom critics fear will renovate the properties and market them at much higher prices.
“A lot of landlords are disgusted. They are selling at losses. They are getting out period,” Reid said of the dozens of investors he talks with.
Even those sticking with the property business say the moratorium has forced them to change their operations.
Some are leaving apartments vacant for months at a time, either because they lack the money to renovate or fear being stuck with nonpaying tenants. Some aren’t buying any new properties as long as the moratorium is in place; others will only buy in wealthier neighborhoods.
Still others are bolstering their screening process and giving extra scrutiny to someone who was unemployed for long stretches during the pandemic or saddled their previous landlord with months of back rent.
“If somebody stiffed their previous landlord out of 12, 15 or 18 months rent, I don’t want to rent to them,” Reid said.
This could result in fewer places to live for low-income tenants facing eviction when the moratorium lifts.
“It makes it worse for everyone. It’s worse for tenants, in particular, because we are going to lose affordable housing,” said Stacey Johnson-Cosby, who with her husband owns 21 units in the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
“The investors are going to come. They are going buy the property, put money into it, renovate it and rent it at a higher amount.”
Rick Martin anguished over just that before selling two of his five buildings in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Before that the 62-year-old left most of them vacant due to the moratorium, depriving him of thousands of dollars in rent.
“The minute they enacted the moratorium, that trigged my decision to sell the properties,” Martin said. “I did not want someone moving in whom I could never get rid of if they didn’t pay rent. That would make the financial situation worse.”
Martin said he was torn about the decision to sell to investors. One has turned a building into condos. Another has already doubled the rent on a three-family building.
“Honestly it’s a very difficult decision,” he said. “I want the small property owners to flourish and grow. But because of this moratorium, we are having everything cut out from beneath us.”
(AP) | www.theyeshivaworld.com | Landlords Look For An Exit Amid Federal Eviction Moratorium | https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2001395/landlords-look-for-an-exit-amid-federal-eviction-moratorium.html |
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