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40 million people from Arkansas to Florida at risk for severe weather
By Gene Norman, Nouran Salahieh and Eric Levenson, CNN
(CNN) — About 40 million people across the southern US are at risk for severe weather Sunday as storms move into the Lower Mississippi Valley and the central Gulf Coast states, bringing the risk of large hail and damaging winds.
There is an enhanced risk of severe weather, considered Level 3 of 5, for an area across the lower Mississippi River Valley, including Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The storms will be “fast-moving, including the potential for both supercells and linear/bowing structures,” which typically produce strong wind events, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
A new round of storms is likely to develop across the region and into the Florida Panhandle Sunday afternoon and evening, where a few isolated tornadoes are possible.
Overnight, there were 220 reports of severe weather, including eight tornadoes, across parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and along the Gulf Coast.
As of noon ET, more than 600,000 customers were without power in the South, including about 300,000 in Oklahoma and more than 100,000 in both Texas and Louisiana, according to PowerOutage.us.
The risk of severe weather is just one of a number of weather issues facing the Southeast.
Showers and thunderstorms may also produce flooding from the mid-South to the Gulf Coast, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding, especially across portions of the Florida Panhandle and northern and central Florida.
Meanwhile, as the South sees hail and heavy rainfall, parts of the Central and Western Gulf Coast are under excessive heat warnings. A total of 32 million people across central and southern Texas, Louisiana and southern Mississippi are under heat alerts today, which will likely continue for several days.
Temperatures will soar into the triple digits with heat index values in some areas close to 120 degrees. The heat is 10-15 degrees above normal for this time of year, and a handful of records could be either set or tied.
Storms left several dead in south
The severe weather comes days after storms tore a deadly path across Texas, Florida and Mississippi.
Three people, including a child, were killed in Perryton, Texas, when an EF-3 tornado struck the town Thursday, the fire chief told CNN. The storm sent up to 100 people in the Panhandle town to the hospital with injuries ranging from head wounds to abrasions, the Ochiltree General Hospital interim CEO told CNN.
The tornado, packing estimated peak winds of 140 mph, damaged homes and businesses in the town of some 8,000 residents, including the local fire department and EMS, as well as multiple mobile homes, Perryton Fire Chief Paul Dutcher said, noting many of the department’s trucks were damaged.
In Mississippi, one person died after severe weather swept through the state overnight, the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management said in a release. Preliminary reports showed more than 70 homes have been damaged.
A person in Florida died after being trapped when a tree fell on their home, Escambia County officials said. The county, which includes Pensacola, was hit with flash flooding emergencies overnight as water inundated roadways entered several structures.
Many of the areas hit with severe conditions Thursday could see storms return.
Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible in Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama, Little Rock, Arkansas; Jackson, Mississippi; and Tallahassee, Florida.
A marginal, Level 1 of 5 risk is in place from South Dakota to Florida and for parts of the mid-Atlantic. Cities in the marginal risk area, which could see large hail and damaging winds, include Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Denver and Jacksonville, Florida.
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CNN’s Jamiel Lynch, Aya Elamroussi, Dave Alsup, Melissa Alonso and Mallika Kallingal contributed to this report.
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2023-06-18T17:20:44+00:00
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https://localnews8.com/news/2023/06/18/40-million-people-from-arkansas-to-florida-at-risk-for-severe-weather/
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Angelina Jolie and the United Nations’ refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades.
In a joint statement issued Friday, the U.S. actor and the agency announced she was “moving on” from her role as the agency’s special envoy “to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human rights issues.”
“I will continue to do everything in my power in the years to come to support refugees and other displaced people,” Jolie was quoted as saying in the statement, adding that she felt it was time “to work differently” by directly engaging with refugees and local organizations.
Jolie first started working with the U.N. refugee agency in 2001 and was appointed its special envoy in 2012. The release described the multi-hyphenate as “carrying out more than 60 field missions to bear witness to stories of suffering as well as hope and resilience.”
“After a long and successful time with UNHCR, I appreciate her desire to shift her engagement and support her decision,” U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was quoted as saying. “I know the refugee cause will remain close to her heart, and I am certain she will bring the same passion and attention to a wider humanitarian portfolio.”
In an opinion piece published in The Guardian last month, Jolie alluded to frustration with the lack of global progress in ending sexual violence in conflict.
“We meet and discuss these horrors and agree that they should never be allowed to happen again. We promise to draw — and to hold — that line. But when it comes to hard choices about how to implement these promises, we run into the same problems time and again,” she wrote, specifically calling out U.N. Security Council members for “abusing their veto power.”
Jolie previously characterized the United Nations as “imperfect” during a 2017 speech in Geneva, but also defended the international body and said it needed to be supported.
She later pressed the United Nations to create a permanent and independent investigative body to amass and evaluate evidence in cases regarding alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and other human rights violations. While promoting that effort at U.N. headquarters in 2019, she told the AP that promoting equality for women, combatting injustice, and helping refugees were the most important parts of her life after her children.
“But in many ways, they go hand in hand,” she said. Jolie has been involved in other advocacy efforts, recently pushing for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in the U.S.
Jolie began visiting refugee camps in 2001, and was appointed as a UNHCR goodwill ambassador that same year. At the time, the then-high commissioner said he hoped the then-26-year-old actress could direct young people’s attention to the plight of refugees.
Last year, Jolie told The Associated Press in Burkina Faso that she was concerned that increasing displacement across the world would drive more instability — and that governments had to do something to address the conflicts at the root of the issue.
“Compared to when I began working with UNHCR 20 years ago, it seems like governments have largely given up on diplomacy … countries which have the least are doing the most to support the refugees,” she told the AP.
Developing countries play host to more than 80% of the world’s refugees, according to UNHCR, which also announced in May that the number of displaced people crossed 100 million for the first time. Speaking to the AP in August, Grandi praised the European Union’s efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees but implored world leaders to remember the other humanitarian crises for which is agency was fundraising.
“The big problem that we have at the moment is that it tends to marginalize all other crises in which people suffer,” Grandi said of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
UNHCR lists different categories of “prominent supporters” on its website, including goodwill ambassadors like Australian actor Cate Blanchett, British author Neil Gaiman and Pakistani actor Mahira Khan.
In response to a request for additional comment, a spokesperson for the U.N. agency declined to offer further details beyond saying that UNHCR “has no intention of appointing anyone else in the role of special envoy.”
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2022-12-17T05:52:12+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/world-news/ap-international/ap-angelina-jolie-leaves-role-as-un-refugee-agency-envoy/
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FORNEBU, Norway, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Quarter Highlights
- Net capital employed of NOK 5.6 billion and equity of NOK 4.3 billion, corresponding to NOK 15.7 per share
- HMH delivered underlying growth in revenues and EBITDA quarter-on-quarter. Positive outlook driven by increased rig activity and continued strong level of service orders
- AKOFS Offshore delivered good operational performance. Aker Wayfarer selected for a new four-year contract with expected commencement mid-2023, however with formal documentation remaining.
- Net interest-bearing debt was NOK 1 329 million per end of period
Akastor CEO Karl Erik Kjelstad comments:
"We are glad to see that the positive momentum within oil services continued into the second quarter, demonstrated by increasing activity level across most of our portfolio companies. HMH increased its revenues and margin compared to the first quarter, and outlook into the second half remains strong. AKOFS Offshore delivered a good quarter, with Seafarer successfully completing the first monohull riser-based coiled tubing operation on the NCS. Going forward, Akastor will continue its key focus on realization of assets with the target of reducing debt and increasing liquidity."
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2022-07-14T06:15:27+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/14/akastor-asa-second-quarter-half-year-results-2022/
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Bridge replacement project to begin in Perry County
Published: May. 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) said a bridge replacement project will start soon in Perry County.
The construction will be near the 12.4 mile marker on KY-476, which goes over Balls Fork.
According to the release from KYTC, traffic will be redirected to one-lane diversion starting on May 16. Construction could last up to 90 days.
The bridge, which was built in 1926, is supposed to have a design life of 75 more years after the project is completed.
Copyright 2022 WYMT. All rights reserved.
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2022-05-13T21:16:17+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2022/05/13/bridge-replacement-project-begin-perry-county/
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Robotics Industry Pioneer, Melonee Wise, Joins the TAILOS Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailos today announced Melonee Wise, founder of Fetch Robotics, has been elected to Tailos' board of directors. Wise will bring decades of experience in industry-leading robotics development and building innovative companies, including a long track record of leading innovative and diverse cross-functional teams.
During Wise's tenure as CEO, Fetch Robotics became a prominent player in the robotics warehouse and logistics industry, and is one of the foremost innovators and contributors in research and development for emerging robotics technologies. In 2021, Fetch Robotics was acquired by Zebra Technologies in a deal of $305m. Fetch is a contributor to ROS (Robot Operating System), which is a foundational platform for robotics development used by a majority of robotics developers.
"Melonee is a visionary and titan in robotics, and her passion for building robotics companies and supporting fellow roboticists on their journeys is unparalleled," said Micah Green, Tailos' CEO. "She's been an inspiration for me and many on my team; we're excited to welcome her to Tailos' board of directors. I know that her leadership and expertise will help elevate the company to the next level."
"I'm excited to join the Tailos board and work closely with Micah as Tailos grows and executes his vision for commercial robotics," said Melonee Wise. "Micah and the Tailos team have built a good technology foundation for getting to the next level and scaling rapidly."
Wise began her career at Willow Garage in 2007 as a Senior Engineer, accumulating a broad range of experience in robotics development and leadership before starting Fetch Robotics in 2014. Wise has made innovation and technology key priorities, with major success fundraising and scaling revenues and operations for Fetch Robotics.
An experienced leader in robotics and business, Wise is now the VP of Robotics Automation at Zebra Technologies, an innovator that builds and delivers edge technologies that enable businesses to intelligently connect assets, data and people. She has various publications in industry journals and has been granted 18 patents in her career. She has also been officially recognized by the top organizations in the industry for her achievements. Wise recently received the Engelberger Award, which is widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the robotics industry.
Wise holds a dual Bachelor of Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Physics and Mechanical Engineering. Wise also earned a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the same school.
About TAILOS
Tailos revolutionizes the commercial real estate industry by leaving dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks to autonomous solutions, allowing humans to focus on more meaningful and enjoyable work. Founded in a dorm room at Cornell University, Tailos provides safe and cost-efficient automated solutions to the hospitality and industrial cleaning industries. Tailos' team is headquartered in Austin, TX, and is composed of real estate experts, rocket scientists, and robotics engineers who have worked for organizations including NASA, Dell, IBM, Apple, iFly, Flextronics, and the Southwest Research Institute, among others. The Tailos team has also partnered with several top VC firms, hospitality companies, and industrial cleaning companies. For more on Tailos' story and products, visit www.tailos.com.
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2022-06-21T19:24:29+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/melonee-wise-joins-tailos-board-directors/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man suspected of shooting and wounding a California Highway Patrol officer during a traffic stop in Los Angeles was charged Thursday with attempted murder of a peace officer, prosecutors said.
The case against Pejhmaun Iraj Khosroabadi, 33, includes an allegation of use of a firearm causing great bodily injury, an enhancement that could result in a sentence of 40 years to life in prison, Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascón said in a statement.
Khosroabadi was scheduled for arraignment later Thursday at the county's Van Nuys courthouse. It was not immediately known if he had an attorney who could comment on the charges.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was shot multiple times Monday night after stopping a car in the Studio City area of LA. The CHP said the officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition but was expected to survive.
The shooter fled the scene, triggering a manhunt. Khosroabadi was identified as a suspect and on Tuesday morning a Los Angeles police bloodhound followed a scent from his apparent apartment to a homeless camp where he was found in a tent.
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2022-06-16T20:51:49+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Man-charged-in-shooting-of-California-Highway-17246856.php
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sammie Puisis made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Carla Brito added 20 points and seven rebounds and No. 25 South Florida beat East Carolina 72-48 on Tuesday night for its 11th straight victory.
USF coach Jose Fernandez recorded his 118th victory in American Athletic Conference play, tying UConn coach Geno Auriemma for the most in league history.
Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu had 13 points and 14 rebounds for South Florida (21-4, 10-0), which has reached 20 wins 11 times in program history. Elena Tsineke, USF’s leading scorer at 17.6 points per game, was held to six points on 3-of-10 shooting.
Puisis was 7 of 14 from 3-point range and ECU was just 1 of 12. Puisis made three 3-pointers in the first quarter as USF built a 19-6 lead and the Bulls closed the third quarter on a 13-4 run to go ahead by double-figures for the rest of the game.
Amiya Joyner had 13 points and 13 rebounds for East Carolina (14-8, 5-4). Danae McNeal added 10 points. ECU shot just 31% from the field.
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2023-02-01T17:36:34+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/no-25-south-florida-women-win-11th-straight-72-48-over-ecu/
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ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A central Florida high school teacher has been fired after he asked students to write their own obituaries ahead of an active shooter drill.
Jeffrey Keene, a psychology teacher at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, said he was made aware of the shooter drill on April 3. Speaking with NBC News, Keene said he felt students writing their own obituaries would help them “reflect on their lives during the school shooter scenario.”
According to NBC News, Keene gave the assignment to a class of 11th and 12th graders during first period on April 4.
He told his class of 35 students, “This isn’t a way to upset you or anything like that. It wasn’t to scare them or make them feel they were going to die, but just to help them understand what’s important in their lives and how they want to move forward with their lives and how they want to pursue things in their journey.”
However, by second period, students from his class said they were being interviewed by school administrators about the assignment. By seventh period, the teacher – who had been hired in January – had been fired.
“If you can’t talk real to them, then what’s happening in this environment?” Keene told NBC News. “In my mind, I’ve done nothing wrong.”
On Monday, Nexstar’s WFLA reached out to the Orange County School District regarding Keene’s employment status. The district spokesperson responded by stating that the school administration immediately investigated the situation and the “employee has been terminated.”
“While the district does not comment on employee matters, Dr. Phillips High School families were informed that a teacher gave an inappropriate assignment about school violence,” the district’s media relations manager Michael Olldendorff said in a statement. “Administration immediately investigated and the probationary employee has been terminated. Please note that an employee appointed on probationary status shall attain permanent status in his or her current position upon successful completion of at least a 1-year probationary period.”
Keene told NBC News that since he was a new hire and not a member of the union, it wasn’t possible for him to reverse the school district’s final decision. The 63-year-old teacher said he plans to find another teaching job and reportedly “vowed not to change anything.”
“I don’t think I did anything incorrectly,” Keene said. “I know hindsight is 20/20 but I honestly didn’t think a 16-, 17-, 18-year-old would be offended or upset by talking about something we’re already talking about.”
Keene, a teacher since 2008, told Orlando’s WOFL he plans to appeal his termination.
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2023-04-10T20:31:04+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/florida-teacher-fired-after-asking-students-to-write-their-obits-before-active-shooter-drill/
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Cedric Richmond, a former Biden White House official, definitively said this week that President Biden will run again in 2024 amid questions about his political longevity.
“He’s running and we’re building an infrastructure for him to run and win,” Richmond told NBC. “Right now, it’s all an early investment in 2024 while we’re helping 2022.”
Richmond, also a former congressman from Louisiana, was the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in the Biden administration until he left in May. He is now a senior adviser for the Democratic National Committee.
Richmond’s remarks come amid skepticism over whether the president will run again, especially as he’s been unable to escape questions about his age. Biden, already the oldest-ever sitting commander in chief, turns 80 this year, but the White House has insisted that he intends to run for reelection.
Biden spoke about 2024 in July, saying he wouldn’t be disappointed if there was a rematch between him and former President Trump.
The president also had been plagued by poor approval ratings but has recently seen a sizable boost. He hit a 45 percent approval number in an Associated Press-NORC poll this week, a spike of 9 percentage points from July.
August was a big month for the president in terms of legislative wins — and the improvement in gas prices the U.S. has seen in the last several weeks.
Despite recent success, some polling still indicates that most Americans don’t want him to run for another term.
Two-thirds of voters in a recent poll said that he shouldn’t run, with nearly half citing their belief that he’s a bad president as the reason why. Another 30 percent said it’s simply because Biden, who would be 82 by the time he takes the oath of office again, is too old for the job.
That same poll found that 57 percent of voters think Trump shouldn’t run for another presidential term, despite the former president’s hints recently that he plans to do so.
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2022-09-16T18:05:26+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/hill-politics/cedric-richmond-on-biden-2024-hes-running/
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoreline Biosciences, Inc. (Shoreline), a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation cellular immunotherapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) utilizing its proprietary iPSC-derived natural killer (iNK) cell and macrophage (iMACs) platforms, today announced the appointment of Charles Calderaro III as Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Calderaro brings three decades of manufacturing and engineering experience to Shoreline, with industry-leading expertise in building and optimizing technical and manufacturing infrastructures for cell therapy products.
"Chuck is a drug manufacturing expert, highlighted by the successful creation and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing and commercial operations for Kite, a Gilead company and a leading cell therapy company. I am thrilled to welcome him to Shoreline as Chief Technical Officer," said Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D., Shoreline's Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO. "With Chuck's expertise and our iPSC platforms, we are well positioned to implement our planned scalable manufacturing approach, designed to reduce the cost and complexity of manufacturing and enable the development of true 'off-the-shelf' products for use in outpatient settings. This could lead to a significant competitive advantage as we move our iNKs and iMACs towards the clinic."
Prior to joining Shoreline, Mr. Calderaro served as Global Head of Technical Operations for Kite, a pioneer in cell therapy development, where he was responsible for leading all aspects of Kite's technical operations, including process development, CMC regulatory, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and end-to-end optimization of commercial and pipeline products. While at Kite, Mr. Calderaro oversaw the manufacturing of CAR-T cell therapy products at commercial scale. Prior to Kite, Mr. Calderaro was Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing at BioMarin Pharmaceutical, where he was responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of a diverse international manufacturing network, which utilizes small molecule, oligonucleotide, biotechnology, and gene therapy technologies to deliver an innovative portfolio of clinical and commercial products to patients. Before that, he spent fourteen years at Genentech in roles of increasing responsibility in product management, engineering, and manufacturing. Early in his career, Mr. Calderaro spent time at Alcon, a division of Novartis, and at Aventis Behring, spanning roles in manufacturing, validation, and biopharmaceutical operations. Mr. Calderaro received a Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a Master's Degree, Nuclear Engineering from the US Naval Nuclear Power School and a Master of Business Administration from Texan Christian University.
"It is clear that a major gating factor to increasing the number of cellular immunotherapies on the market is the lack of automation in the manufacturing process. Shoreline's smart manufacturing system holds tremendous promise to create a novel, scalable, end-to-end process, that will optimize the product quality of iPSC-derived cell therapies," added Mr. Calderaro. "The strength of the technology and the team created a compelling opportunity for me and I look forward to creating the manufacturing system of the future, with the goal of finally winning the war on cancer and delivering benefit to patients."
Shoreline Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation cellular immunotherapies based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) utilizing its proprietary iPSC-derived natural killer (iNK) cell and macrophage (iMACs) platforms. The company's cellular design technologies are built on a deep understanding of iPSC differentiation, immune cell biology and genetic engineering that enable the development of specific effector cell types, including iNK cells and iMACs as allogeneic "off-the-shelf" cellular immunotherapies designed for durability, scalability, safety, and efficacy. Shoreline is advancing a pipeline of programs towards the clinic, on its own and with its strategic partners, Kite, a Gilead Company, and BeiGene, a global pharmaceutical company. Shoreline Biosciences is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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2022-10-24T15:11:38+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/24/shoreline-biosciences-announces-appointment-cell-therapy-manufacturing-veteran-charles-calderaro-iii-chief-technical-officer/
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Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere
(AP) - TikTok and Instagram users can scroll with abandon. But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trend-setter.
Keeping up with a sports game, extreme weather conditions or a major news event is getting harder under Musk’s new rules, which cap the number of tweets you can view as part of an apparent attempt to relieve the company’s overloaded web infrastructure.
“The joke on Twitter is that people are going to go outside instead, but the reality is that they’re going to go to another app,” said Jasmine Enberg, an analyst with Insider Intelligence. “By sending users elsewhere, Musk is killing the main proposition Twitter has had for advertisers — a highly engaged user base, especially around news and events.”
Musk recently hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO to try to win back advertisers annoyed by a host of changes since Musk bought the platform for $44 billion last year. But she’s been silent about the new restrictions that lock users out if they view too many tweets in a day, leaving Musk to announce and explain them.
The moves are “remarkably bad for Twitter’s users and advertisers,” decimating the reach and engagement that advertisers depend on, according to a statement from Forrester analyst Mike Proulx.
“The advertiser trust deficit that Linda Yaccarino needs to reverse just got even bigger. And it cannot be reversed based on her industry credibility alone,” Proulx said.
An Associated Press inquiry on Monday about how long the limits will last triggered a crude automated reply that Twitter sends to most media queries without addressing the question.
Musk had tried on Saturday to describe how the limits work, saying accounts that don’t pay for a monthly subscription will temporarily be restricted to reading 600 posts per day, while verified accounts will be able to scroll through up to 6,000.
After facing backlash, he tweeted that the thresholds would be raised to 800 posts for unverified accounts and 8,000 for verified accounts before later settling on 1,000 and 10,000 tweets, respectively.
Many unverified users are “going to hit that limit fast,” said Enberg, because most Twitter users are consuming, not creating posts, and “typically scroll through an enormous number of tweets in a short period of time.”
Enberg said Musk should be doing whatever he can to encourage engagement to show Twitter is still viable as it faces growing competition from upstart rivals, as well as a new Twitter-like service coming from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. “Instead, he’s throttling it,” she said.
Proulx, of Forrester, said the “real reason behind Musk’s temporary rate limits” is still unclear.
Musk over the weekend explained the new restrictions as an attempt to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data from the social media platform. He said it was a temporary measure that was taken because “we were getting data pillaged so much that it was degrading service for normal users!”
The site is now requiring people to log on to view tweets and profiles — a change in its longtime practice to allow everyone to peruse the chatter on what Musk has frequently touted as the world’s digital town square.
Musk has pushed back on what he calls misuse of Twitter data to train popular artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT. They scour reams of information online to generate human-like text, photos, video and other content.
The higher tweet-viewing threshold allowed on verified accounts is part of an $8-per-month subscription service that Musk rolled out earlier this year in an effort to boost Twitter revenue. It has fallen sharply since the billionaire Tesla CEO took over the company and laid off roughly three-fourths of the workforce to cut costs and stave off bankruptcy.
Advertisers have since curbed their spending on Twitter, partly because of changes that have allowed more hateful or prickly content that offends a wider part of the service’s audience.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-03T16:55:32+00:00
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kttc.com
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https://www.kttc.com/2023/07/03/elon-musk-put-new-limits-tweets-users-advertisers-might-go-elsewhere/
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom House is pleased to announce that following a nationwide search Jane Harman will serve as chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees. Harman is a former nine-term congresswoman from California and former ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, a position she held for four years after 9/11. She recently completed a decade at the nonpartisan Wilson Center as its first female president and CEO, where she is now president emerita and distinguished fellow.
Joining Harman on the board are six leaders in foreign policy, technology, economics, business, and the arts: Carole Corcoran, Rodger Desai, David L. Fogel, Mark Goodman, Lynn Novick, and Collin Roche. Harman will assume the chair's duties this week from former secretary of homeland security Michael Chertoff, who will continue to serve on the Board of Trustees.
"At this critical moment for democracy, I am thrilled to welcome our new trustees and Jane as our new board chair," said Michael J. Abramowitz, president of Freedom House. "The breadth and depth of Jane's foreign policy experience, her time in Congress working across the aisle and her deep commitment to democracy make her the perfect fit to lead our board of trustees. Jane's leadership — and that of our new trustees — will help us better achieve our mission of creating a world where all people live freely."
Founded in 1941, Freedom House was the first American organization to champion the advancement of freedom globally and work to secure a world where all people are free. Freedom House is regularly lauded by leaders around the world for its work and impact. It is notable for its nonpartisan commitment to democracy, rigorous analysis, and programmatic approaches to addressing the evolving challenges to global freedom.
"I have worked with Jane over many years and know she is an outstanding leader who is uniquely qualified to help guide Freedom House's difficult and vital work," said outgoing board chair Michael Chertoff. "She embodies the spirit of Freedom House, with her long history of nonpartisan advocacy for the cause of democracy and her dedication to tackling international security challenges."
Harman is currently a member of the NASA Advisory Council, the Homeland Security Advisory Council, the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees, the Aspen Strategy Group, the National Council on Election Integrity, the advisory board of the Munich Security Conference, the Eisenhower Fellowships Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee of the Trilateral Commission and co-chairs the Homeland Security Experts Group with former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
"Democracy and freedom are at stake in so many places around the world," said Jane Harman, newly elected chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees. "Freedom House has long stood as a beacon to protect human rights and promote democratic governance. I look forward to working with the passionate, committed Board of Trustees and professionals at Freedom House to play our part in countering global democratic decline, and supporting activists and organizations defending and expanding freedom."
Harman is recognized as a national expert at the nexus of security and public policy issues and has received numerous awards for distinguished service. She has served on advisory boards for the CIA, the Director of National Intelligence, and the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State.
In 2022, she was named a presidential scholar-in-residence at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. She is also a 2022 Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and is author of, "Insanity Defense: Why Our Failure to Confront Hard National Security Problems Makes Us Less Safe."
Rodger Desai is Founder & CEO of Prove Identity, a PE-backed software company that provides identity authentication services to Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises. After beginning his career in engineering management positions at ExxonMobil and General Electric, Rodger served as an executive at Accenture's telecom practice before becoming CEO of mobile technology pioneers Vettro Corp. and Rave Mobile Safety. Rodger has assisted in numerous non-profit initiatives that leveraged mobile phones to solve societal issues, such as real-time disease surveillance and micro-lending programs in developing countries. Rodger attended the Harvard Business School and graduated from Rensselaer.
Collin Roche joined GTCR in 1996 and is currently a Co-CEO and Managing Director of the firm. Previously, Collin was an Associate at EVEREN Securities in Chicago and an Analyst with Goldman, Sachs & Company in New York. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in political economy from Williams College. Collin was previously the head of the Financial Services & Technology group at GTCR. Currently, he is a Director of Allspring Global Investments, CAPTRUST, RevSpring and Ultimus Fund Solutions. Collin was previously a Director of GTCR investments including Aligned Asset Managers/The Townsend Group, Callcredit Information Group, Cambridge Protection, Convergex, Dash Financial LLC, Fundtech, HSM Electronic Services, National Processing Company, Optimal Blue, Premium Credit Limited, PrivateBancorp, Protection 1, Skylight Financial, Syniverse, Transaction Network Services, TransFirst and VeriFone. Outside of work, Collin stays involved in the community with various charitable institutions. In addition, Collin is active in supporting the educational missions of Harvard Business School and Williams College.
Carole Corcoran is the former general counsel, director of special projects and corporate secretary of International Crisis Group, an independent not-for-profit, non-governmental organization whose mission is to prevent deadly conflict. She held these positions from 2001, when she opened Crisis Group's New York office, through March 2019. Ms. Corcoran is interested in international relations, human rights, eastern philosophy, and the visual arts.
Lynn Novick has been directing and producing documentary films about American life and culture, history, politics, sports, architecture, literature, and music for more than 30 years. The 90 hours of acclaimed PBS programming she has created in collaboration with Ken Burns includes, most recently, their 2022 series (directed with Sarah Botstein), The US and the Holocaust, as well as The Vietnam War, Hemingway, Baseball, Jazz, Frank Lloyd Wright, The War, and Prohibition, landmark films that have garnered 19 Emmy nominations. She also directed the four-part series, College Behind Bars, which follows a group of incarcerated men and women trying to earn degrees while serving time for serious crimes. For her work, Novick has received Emmy, Peabody, and Alfred I. duPont Columbia Awards.
David L. Fogel is a nonresident senior fellow in the Forward Defense practice of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and a member of Forward Defense's Gray Zone Task Force. He also currently serves as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches entrepreneurship. Fogel currently serves as CEO of NCCS, the operating subsidiary of Coinmint, LLC, a leading crypto mining company. In 2019, Fogel was appointed chief of staff at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and in 2020, he was appointed to multiple positions in the US Department of State. Prior to his government appointments, Fogel was a member of the Freedom House Board of Trustees.
Mark D. Goodman is chairman and chief executive officer of Colorado Nut Holding Company. A former economic and foreign policy advisor to Sen. Edward Kennedy, Goodman previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Save-A-Lot; executive vice president and chief marketing officer for strategy, membership, and e-commerce at Wal*Mart/Sam's Club; corporate vice president for US strategy for the McDonald's corporation. Currently, Mr. Goodman serves on the Boards of Tufts University, Pinnacol Insurance, Bellco Credit Union, and The College of Wooster.
"Our new trustees have distinguished themselves in the public sector, private sector, and the arts and bring important perspectives to our work," said Abramowitz. "Throughout our history, the leadership of Freedom House's trustees has been catalytic in growing our impact to better serve our mission. I warmly welcome this accomplished group of trustees and look forward to benefiting from their tremendous wisdom and insights."
You can find a full list of all Freedom House Trustees here.
Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to create a world where all are free. It informs the world about threats to freedom, mobilize global action, and support democracy's defenders.
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2022-10-11T18:37:05+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/freedom-house-welcomes-new-board-chair-jane-harman-six-trustees/
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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman should be eligible for death penalty, prosecutor argues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The gunman who committed the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history should be deemed eligible for the death penalty because he intentionally planned the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and preyed on vulnerable victims as they were beginning Sabbath worship, a prosecutor urged jurors on Wednesday.
“On Oct. 27, 2018, this defendant violated the safe, holy sanctuary that was the Tree of Life synagogue. He turned it into a killing ground,” prosecutor Soo Song told jurors in the sentencing phase for Robert Bowers, who was convicted last month in the attack that claimed 11 lives.
But Bowers’ defense lawyer, Michael Burt, cited expert witnesses to bolster the claim that a “delusional belief system took over his thinking,” which left him unable to do anything but “following the dictates” of those delusional thoughts.
Jurors began deliberating Wednesday afternoon on the issue of whether Bowers is eligible for the death penalty — a preliminary stage in the sentencing process, which is in its third week.
If it determines Bowers is eligible, the jury would then hear evidence in the coming weeks before deciding whether to impose the death penalty. If it determines he is not eligible, Bowers will receive a life sentence without parole, Judge Robert Colville said during jury instruction Wednesday morning.
To reach the threshold of eligibility, the jury must conclude Bowers formed the intent to kill and that there was at least one aggravating factor that made the crime especially heinous.
Burt on Wednesday conceded some aggravating factors — that Bowers created a grave risk of death in carrying out the attack and that several of the victims were vulnerable due to age or mental disability.
But he also argued that Bowers’ ability to form intent was impaired by schizophrenia, epilepsy and a delusional belief that he could stop a genocide of white people by killing Jews who help immigrants.
Even years after the attack, Bowers was “still spewing this delusional content” to mental health analysts and anyone else who would listen, Burt said. Even in custody, facing capital murder charges, “he can’t restrain himself about these delusions he has about the country being invaded, that he’s a soldier at war.”
Song denounced the idea that Bowers lacked control of his actions. She noted that Bowers told one of the defense’s own expert medical witnesses that he meticulously planned the attack, considered other potential Jewish targets, and “regrets that he didn’t kill dozens more.” Song said Bowers described himself as calm and focused as he shot to kill.
Even if Bowers had schizophrenia or epilepsy, “that would not mean the defendant was incapable of forming the intent to kill,” Song said.
U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan added that Bowers wasn’t controlled by delusions.
“He just believes things that are repugnant,” Olshan said.
Each side spent considerable time seeking to undercut the credibility of the other’s expert witnesses.
Bowers, 50, a truck driver from suburban Baldwin, was convicted last month on 63 criminal counts. These include 11 counts each of obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death and use of a firearm to commit murder — charges that carry a potential death penalty.
His attorneys offered a guilty plea in return for a life sentence, but prosecutors refused, opting instead to take the case to trial and pursue the death penalty. Most of the victims’ families supported that decision.
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2023-07-12T20:58:18+00:00
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fox5vegas.com
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https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/07/12/pittsburgh-synagogue-gunman-should-be-eligible-death-penalty-prosecutor-argues/
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HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RockStep Capital is proud to announce its organizational rebranding and repositioning of its investment strategy to include larger metropolitan markets.
Over the last 25 years, RockStep has built or acquired over 9 million square feet of malls and shopping centers, and currently has more than 7.5 million square feet of assets in its portfolio. With more investment properties on its radar, the company decided that now is the time to realign its brand identity with the path of growth they're already pursuing.
RockStep plans to partner with institutional investors to facilitate a move into larger market areas by continuing innovation and leveraging past successes—while retaining key elements that separate them from competitors. Inspired by an authentic heritage and a retailer's perspective, RockStep has the expertise and know-how to create modern, engaging community-centric destinations for generations to come.
As an investment firm, RockStep is performance-driven, growth-oriented and values-focused. Their acquisition decisions will be built upon those pillars, influencing their relationships with investors and tenants alike. RockStep is deeply committed to The RockStep Way, an industry-leading set of 25 principles that guide the company's operations and culture, day in and day out.
To learn more about RockStep Capital, and to receive insights on retail revitalization strategies and company investments, please visit www.rockstep.com and follow the company on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/rockstep-capital/.
RockStep Capital is a privately held, full-service, vertically integrated real estate investment firm that owns and manages enclosed malls, open-air shopping centers and institutional third-party retail assets. We acquire and develop underperforming assets into relevant and vital properties. www.rockstep.com
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2022-07-13T16:17:47+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/rockstep-capital-unveils-new-brand-identity-investment-strategy/
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Cody Bellinger Player Prop Bets: Cubs vs. Yankees - July 9
Published: Jul. 9, 2023 at 6:27 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Chicago Cubs, including Cody Bellinger (.500 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 147 points above season-long percentage), battle starting pitcher Domingo German and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his most recent game (0-for-4) against the Yankees.
Cody Bellinger Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Sunday, July 9, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -167)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +425)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +190)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +160)
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Cody Bellinger At The Plate
- Bellinger has 13 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 19 walks while batting .298.
- Bellinger has gotten a hit in 41 of 57 games this season (71.9%), with at least two hits on 16 occasions (28.1%).
- He has hit a long ball in 15.8% of his games in 2023 (nine of 57), and 3.7% of his trips to the plate.
- Bellinger has an RBI in 23 of 57 games this season, with multiple RBI in four of them. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- In 34 of 57 games this season, he has scored, and nine of those games included multiple runs.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Yankees pitching staff ranks 15th in the league.
- The Yankees' 3.78 team ERA ranks fifth across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to give up 98 total home runs at a rate of 1.1 per game (to rank 12th in baseball).
- German makes the start for the Yankees, his 17th of the season. He is 5-5 with a 4.52 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's last appearance came on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up nine hits.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.52, with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 16 games this season. Opponents are batting .216 against him.
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2023-07-09T12:39:18+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/sports/betting/2023/07/09/cody-bellinger-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation directing President Joe Biden to remove some 900 U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days was soundly defeated in the House on Wednesday as opponents of the measure warned that it could allow a dismantled Islamic State group to reorganize and endanger the U.S. and its allies.
The resolution introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., was voted down 321-103. Gaetz introduced the measure after four U.S. servicemembers were wounded during a helicopter raid last month in northeastern Syria that killed a senior IS leader. Despite their defeat in Syria, IS sleeper cells still conduct attacks around Syria and Iraq where they once declared a “caliphate.”
In arguing for his legislation, Gaetz said he didn’t believe that “what stands between a caliphate and not a caliphate are the 900 Americans who have been sent to this hellscape with no definition of victory.”
Support is growing in Congress for ending decades-old authorizations for the use of American military force. A Senate panel on Wednesday approved a bill 13-8 that seeks to formally end the authorizations for the Gulf and Iraq wars. But Gaetz’s effort was too abrupt for many Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the Republican chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the U.S. was involved last year in operations with partners that killed 466 ISIS operative and detained 250 others. He said that if the U.S. withdraws troops now, it could lead to the resurgence of ISIS.
“Withdrawal of this legal, authorized U.S. troop deployment must be based on the total defeat of ISIS,” McCaul said.
The ranking Democratic member of the committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, said he opposes an indefinite U.S. military presence in Syria, but said of Gaetz’s bill: “This measure forces a premature end to our mission at a critical time for our efforts.”
IS lost all territorial control in Iraq and Syria in 2019, following a years-long U.S.-backed campaign that defeated the so-called caliphate, where Raqqa was once the IS de facto capital. But militant sleeper cells persist and have since killed scores of Iraqis and Syrians. Syrian Kurdish and U.S. forces frequently conduct raids targeting IS sleeper cells in northern and eastern Syria.
“The hard truth is this, either we fight them in Syria or we’ll fight them here,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont. “Either we fight and defeat them in Syria, or we’ll fight them in the streets of our nation.”
Last week, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley made a surprise visit to Syria to get updates on the U.S. counter-IS mission, review force protection measures and assess repatriation efforts for a sprawling refugee camp housing tens of thousands of mostly IS-linked women and children.
The legislation attracted support from some of the same conservatives who oppose continuing aid to Ukraine. Some say the money would be better spent boosting security on the U.S.-Mexico border.
But the legislation also attracted support from several of the chamber’s more liberal Democratic lawmakers. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who voted for the measure, said the core of the bill was to underscore that it is the job of Congress to “determine where and when we go to war, take on hostilities.”
In the end, 47 Republicans voted for the bill with 171 opposing, while 56 Democratic lawmakers voted for the bill with 150 opposing.
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Associated Press writer Tara Copp contributed to this report.
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2023-03-09T21:28:08+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/politics/ap-politics/house-votes-down-bill-directing-removal-of-troops-from-syria/
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After learning Road America last year, NASCAR Cup teams face a new challenge the second time around
When NASCAR brought its premier Cup Series back to Elkhart Lake last year, the 4-mile Road America layout was new to some of the drivers and many of the behind-the-scenes people charged with making their cars fast.
The Kwik Trip 250 this weekend will be a lot like starting from scratch again.
Just in a completely different way.
“We knew the car very well last year, so we just had to learn the track,” said Alan Gustafson, crew chief on the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of defending race winner Chase Elliott. “We were very confident in our road course stuff and what we had, and we knew how to tune it and what to do to get it right.
“And now it’s going to be not completely opposite but now we know the track much better and know the car much less.”
That’s 2022 in a nutshell.
The new Next Gen car – a massive technology shift after years of small, incremental tweaks – features independent rear suspension and a transaxle that handles both the gear changes and power distribution to the drive wheels, as well as many more parts than are common across teams and manufacturers.
More:What you need to know about NASCAR weekend at Road America and how to watch in person or on TV
More:Road America has never had a repeat NASCAR winner in 14 races. Will that change this weekend?
“We’re in a tighter box with this car in general, not just at road courses but every week,” said Jeremy Bullins, crew chief on the No. 2 Penske Racing Ford driven by Daytona 500 winner Austin Cindric. “The basic suspension parts are spec’ed out by NASCAR. So it’s not like we can design a different set of spindles or upper control arms because we think they’re better.”
Consequently every driver, every engineer and every crew chief faces a steep learning curve at each track.
Changes that were possible throughout a weekend – Elliott’s team made plenty after practice and during the race last year to get Elliott comfortable – might not even exist this time around.
“The adjustability isn’t there, or at least we don’t have as good a grasp as we did with the old car on what knobs to turn to get the performance out of the car to get what he needs,” Gustafson said. “It’s going to be similar. A lot of unknowns.”
But again, that’s 2022. Unknown is an apt word to describe it.
Another common word is parity.
Heading into the 18th race of the year Sunday, 12 drivers and six teams already have won at least one race. None of those drivers have won more than twice, though, and four of them have gotten to victory lane for the first time in the Cup Series this season.
Another example of the parity: Newcomer Trackhouse Racing is outperforming some of the bigger, more established teams, accounting for three wins among drivers Ross Chastain (two) and Daniel Suarez, who hadn’t won before this season. The team has won both road races, with Chastain at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and Suarez three weeks ago at Sonoma (California) Raceway.
“The biggest thing that you’ve probably seen this year is you’ve seen different OEMs be successful at different tracks,” Bullins said. “I think a lot of that is driven around the cars, as close as they try to be between manufacturers, everybody has different strengths and weaknesses and their downforce levels, drag levels, horsepower levels and their engine power curves that their engines make.
“There’s places the Toyotas may be better because of their engine curve or places the Chevrolets or the Fords run better because of their engine curve and where they make peak power where the RPM band falls that week.”
To prepare for the weekend, teams will rely on one weekend worth of experience with Road America and two weekends of road course experience with the new car.
The finish at CoTA leaned toward Chevrolet, with six Camaro drivers among the top 10 finishers, including Chastain, and two each for the other manufacturers. But practice was more balanced, with eight teams getting at least one car in a top 10 that included five Chevys, four Fords and one Toyota. Qualifying had similar balance, with four Chevys, four Fords and two Toyotas.
At Sonoma, Ford had six cars in the top 10 at the finish to Chevrolet’s four, but one of those Chevys was the winner. Again, the spread for practice and qualifying was more even.
If the Kwik Trip 250 plays out anything like last year, the winner could be decided by a combination of speed and strategy.
Strategy options haven’t changed with the car. They mostly come down to the choice of when to pit. But deriving speed and developing the car throughout the weekend will be a new battle for the teams.
“It’s just trying to understand the balance of the car and braking performance and the trade-offs between making your car good on entry, making it turn in the center and having good forward drive,” Bullins said.
“It’s all the normal things you work on with the race car, you’re just doing it differently with this car.”
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2022-06-29T19:24:49+00:00
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jsonline.com
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https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2022/06/29/nascar-cup-series-next-gen-car-provides-new-challenge-road-america/7763990001/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in the U.S. reached a four-month low last week, a sign that employers are holding on to their workers despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy and tamp down inflation.
U.S. jobless aid applications for the week ending Jan. 14 fell by 15,000 to 190,000, from 205,000 the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday.
The four-week moving average of claims, which can even out the week-to-week volatility, declined by 6,500 to 206,000.
Jobless claims generally serve as a proxy for layoffs, which have been relatively low since the pandemic wiped out millions of jobs in the spring of 2020.
The labor market is closely watched by the Federal Reserve, which raised interest rates seven times last year in a bid to slow job growth and bring down stubbornly high inflation.
Earlier this month, the government reported that U.S. employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Fed is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, matching a 53-year low.
Even though it was a solid report, December’s jobs data suggested that the labor market may be cooling in a way that could aid the Fed’s fight against high inflation. It was the smallest gain in two years, and it extended a hiring slowdown that began last year. Average hourly pay growth eased to its slowest pace in 16 months. That slowdown could reduce pressure on employers to raise prices to offset their higher labor costs.
In forecasts updated last month, the Fed’s policymakers predicted slower growth and higher unemployment for next year and 2024. The unemployment rate is projected to jump to 4.6% by the end of 2023. That would mark a significant increase in joblessness and typically would reflect a recession, which many economists have predicted.
The Fed’s rate hikes last year have made it more expensive for consumers to take out mortgage and auto loans, and raised borrowing rates for credit cards.
Mortgage rates are above 6%, essentially double what they were before the Fed began tightening credit. Higher mortgage rates have put the brakes on the housing market, with sales of existing homes declining for 10 straight months.
Though the U.S. labor market remains robust, layoffs have been mounting in the technology sector, which is dealing with falling demand as inflation squeezes both businesses and families.
On Wednesday, Microsoft announced in a regulatory filing that it is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Earlier this month, Amazon announced that it is laying off 18,000 workers, while the software company Salesforce, owner of Slack, said it was cutting around 8,000 jobs. Facebook parent Meta, Twitter, DoorDash and others have announced cuts in recent months as well.
About 1.65 million people were receiving jobless aid the week that ended Jan. 7, an increase of 17,000 from the week before.
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2023-01-19T17:30:42+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-fewer-americans-file-for-jobless-benefits-last-week-3/
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CINCINNATI — A fan at Tuesday night's game between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds made the catch of the night. He caught a foul ball in one hand while feeding a baby in the other.
It happened in the top of the fifth inning with Padres catcher Luis Campusano at the plate. Campusano popped up the pitch from Jeff Hoffman.
Jacob Kingsley was seated in section 119 behind the visitors’ dugout with his wife, Jordan. Jacob Campusano’s foul ball on a bounce with his right hand while bottle-feeding his 11-month old son, Shepherd, with his left.
“Safety first, obviously," Jacob told Bally Sports. "I saw the ball pop up. Had some fierce competition. Wanted to protect him, baby first. It’s his first Reds game, we have the certificate. This will be a great memory for him.”
Said his wife: “It was like the coolest thing ever.”
"Holds the bottle. No spillage. And a souvenir," one of the game's broadcasters said. "That's the play of the night right now."
The Padres went on to win, 9-6.
Eric Hosmer hit his first homer of the season and Jake Cronenworth added a bases-loaded triple during an eight-run fourth inning that propelled the Padres to the win.
The Padres have won 10 of 11 against Cincinnati since the start of last season.
The Reds who snapped an 11-game losing streak on Sunday, own baseball's worst record at 3-14.
Joe Musgrove (3-0), who has worked at least six innings in each of his four starts, allowed two earned runs through six innings despite not having his best stuff.
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2022-04-27T10:35:09+00:00
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wgrz.com
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NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased Freshworks common stock pursuant to and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until January 3, 2023 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the complaint, the documents used to effectuate Freshworks' initial public offering were false and misleading and omitted to state that, at the time of the initial public offering, the Company's business had encountered obstacles. As a result of these obstacles, Freshworks' net dollar retention rate was plateauing, and its revenue growth rate and billings were decelerating.
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2022-12-16T11:34:31+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/12/16/frsh-shareholder-alert-jakubowitz-law-reminds-freshworks-shareholders-lead-plaintiff-deadline-january-3-2023/
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Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley will announce her candidacy for president next month, according to multiple reports.
Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Haley, who is also a former Republican governor of South Carolina, will declare she is running on Feb. 15, which could make her the first official challenger to former President Trump for the GOP nomination.
The Post and Courier, which was the first to cover the news, reported that an invitation to an event for her announcement will soon be sent to her supporters. The event will reportedly happen at the Charleston Visitor Center in the state’s largest city.
A member of Haley’s inner circle confirmed her plans to The Post and Courier.
The Hill has reached out to Haley’s Stand with America PAC for confirmation.
Haley has on multiple occasions hinted that she might run for president despite saying in 2021 that she would not run if Trump ran again in 2024.
She said at a meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, which featured speeches from several rumored potential GOP presidential candidates, that she has “never lost” an election and was seriously considering running.
She said in an interview on Fox News earlier this month that she would be running to oust President Biden from office and bring in a “young generation” of leaders to Washington, D.C. if she chooses to do so.
Haley reportedly called Trump during the weekend to tell him that she was considering running for president.
Haley is one of several former Trump administration officials who may jump in the race, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Recent polls have shown Trump to be a clear favorite in hypothetical GOP primary polls. Haley tied for fourth with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) with 3 percent in a Harvard CAPS-Harris poll earlier this month.
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2023-02-01T05:46:30+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/nikki-haley-expected-to-announce-2024-bid-on-feb-15-reports/
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The barricades are down, the world leaders have left and New Yorkers are complaining slightly less about traffic. The gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly is over. Here, we break down the stats for you:
U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSIONS: 77
The first U.N. General Assembly was convened in 1946. This month the 77th session opened.
DAYS OF GENERAL DEBATE: 6
The stately fireworks that mark the so-called General Debate — where presidents, prime ministers and kings take the stage — began on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Speeches continued through Monday, Sept. 26, with Sunday off.
SPEAKERS: 195
The 195 includes speeches from three permanent observers — Palestine, the Holy See and the European Union — as well as opening speeches from U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the president of the 77th General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi of Hungary, who also delivered a closing speech.
FIRST SPEECH: Brazil
LAST SPEECH: Nauru
Brazil is historically the first member to speak, as their decision to volunteer amid others’ reluctance in the early days of the General Assembly set a precedent. Nauru is by no means obligated to go last — in 2021, the final speaker was Timor-Leste — but the order of speakers is generally determined by factors including geography and what position the speaker holds.
TITLE OF SPEAKERS:
— Presidents: 73
— Kings: 2
— Princes: 2
— Emirs: 1
— Prime ministers: 49
— Transitional or acting leaders: 2
— Secretaries of state: 1
— Vice presidents: 4
— Ministers: 52
— Permanent representatives to the United Nations: 7
The most common types of speakers are heads of state, heads of government and ministers. This year saw four royals at the rostrum including the kings of Jordan and Eswatini and the emir of Qatar. There were two speakers with the title of prince: Prince Albert II is Monaco’s head of state, while Prince Farhan bin Faisal is Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister (though the tally above counts him only in the prince column).
Pietro Parolin, the delegate from the Holy See, has the title of “secretary of state.” The position is held by a cardinal who acts as the pope’s deputy and handles the Vatican’s political and diplomatic affairs.
Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan is Sudan’s transitional leader. He led a coup against a transitional government charged with shepherding the country to democracy last year. Mali’s acting prime minister, Abdoulaye Maiga, is also a spokesperson for the government of the country’s coup leader, Assimi Goita.
GENDER OF SPEAKERS:
Male: 173
Female: 22
Women’s voices at the U.N. General Assembly typically number few. Even among this year’s speakers, fewer than half — nine, to be precise — were heads of state or government. The paltry total still represented an improvement from last year, when only 18 women spoke.
The president of last year’s General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid of the Maldives, convened the first-ever UNGA Platform of Women Leaders to try to address the gap. During the meeting last week, participants said it could take anywhere between 130 and 300 years to achieve gender parity.
ABSENCES: 3
Afghanistan, Myanmar and São Tomé and Príncipe are all U.N. member-states, but none took the microphone this year. The status of Afghanistan and Myanmar’s representation remains in dispute — the same issue precluded the two Asian countries from speaking last year, following the military junta’s toppling of Myanmar’s civilian government and the resurrection of the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan. The reason for the small African island nation’s absence was less clear; an email seeking comment from its U.N. mission was not returned and the phone numbers for the mission were not operational.
LANGUAGES USED TO DELIVER SPEECHES: 22
— English: 105
— French: 23
— Spanish: 20
— Arabic: 19
— Portuguese: 6
— Russian: 3
— Korean: 2
Belgium and Canada do not factor into the breakdown above, as their representatives each delivered significant portions of their speeches in both English and French.
Of the six official U.N. languages — Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish — Chinese was the lone in which only a single speech (China’s) was delivered. The other languages with one-speech-only appearances: Bengali, Bosnian, Catalan, Farsi, German, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Kyrgyz, Macedonian, Malay, Mongolian, Polish and Turkish. Regardless of the language, the United Nations has its own argot, too.
VIDEO SPEECHES: 1
Because of the ongoing war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was granted special dispensation by a vote to address the General Assembly via a prerecorded video. His speech aired Wednesday, running a little under a half-hour, and was delivered in English.
RIGHT OF REPLY
Usages: 21
Country that made the most use of the exercise: Iran, at 4
The right of reply is the closest the General Debate gets to a, well, debate. Countries are allotted time after the day’s speeches to respond to claims made by others. In addition to Iran, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Armenia and Azerbaijan all made multiple uses of this feature.
SHORTEST SPEECH: Guinea-Bissau’s, given by President Úmaro Sissoco Embaló, at 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Embaló’s speedy speech, delivered in Portuguese, still managed to touch on a range of topics including climate change, regional security, infectious diseases and the U.S. embargo of Cuba.
LONGEST SPEECH: Palestine’s, delivered by President Mahmoud Abbas, at 47 minutes, 23 seconds
Palestine is not a member of the United Nations, but regularly speaks at the U.N. General Assembly’s high-level meeting because of its status as a permanent observer. Abbas even brought props. The runner-up was Congo, a U.N. member-state represented this year by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, whose French speech clocked in about 10 minutes shorter than Abbas’.
AVERAGE LENGTH OF SPEECHES: Around 19 minutes
Delegates are “kindly requested” to keep speeches to 15 minutes, as the president of the General Assembly reminded the hall multiple times as the first day of the General Debate wore on. Slovakian President Zuzana Čaputová ended her speech (under 12 minutes!) with a bit of a mic drop: “And since obeying even the smallest of rules matters, let me finish here to respect the agreed time limit.”
REFERENCES TO “AUGUST” BODY, ASSEMBLY, HALL OR HOUSE: At least 24
REFERENCES TO “SEPTEMBER” BODY, ASSEMBLY, HALL OR HOUSE: 0
Yes, we know what “august” means — but when listening to more than 10 hours of oration on the dire state of the world, one looks for moments of levity.
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Associated Press journalists Jennifer Peltz, Sarah DiLorenzo and Ted Anthony contributed to this report.
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Follow Mallika Sen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mallikavsen. For more AP coverage of the U.N. General Assembly, visit https://apnews.com/hub/united-nations-general-assembly
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2022-09-28T12:01:47+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/ap-un-general-assembly-meeting-of-world-leaders-by-the-numbers/
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Saturday, July 15
Looking for Saturday's probable pitchers? Below, we list the expected starting pitchers for every game. Keep an eye out for one of the most intriguing matchups of the day, which features Zac Gallen starting for the Diamondbacks, and Kevin Gausman taking the hill for Blue Jays.
Read on to find the probable pitching matchups for every game on the calendar for July 15.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Padres at Phillies Probable Pitchers
The San Diego Padres will send Blake Snell (6-7) to the hill as they face the Phillies, who will counter with Taijuan Walker (10-3) when the clubs meet on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Padres at Phillies
- SD Odds to Win: -135
- PHI Odds to Win: +110
- Total: 9 runs
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Rays at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Tyler Glasnow (2-3) to the hill as they face the Royals, who will counter with Alec Marsh (0-2) for the game between the teams on Saturday.
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Nationals at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Trevor Williams (5-5) to the mound as they take on the Cardinals, who will counter with Miles Mikolas (5-5) when the teams face off Saturday.
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Red Sox at Cubs Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send James Paxton (5-1) to the hill as they play the Cubs, who will look to Marcus Stroman (9-6) for the matchup between the clubs on Saturday.
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- CHC Odds to Win: -115
- BOS Odds to Win: -105
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Diamondbacks at Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
The Arizona Diamondbacks will send Gallen (11-3) to the mound as they play the Blue Jays, who will look to Gausman (7-5) when the clubs face off Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Diamondbacks at Blue Jays
- TOR Odds to Win: -160
- ARI Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 8 runs
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Guardians at Rangers Probable Pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will send Gavin Williams (1-1) to the mound as they face the Rangers, who will hand the ball to Andrew Heaney (5-6) when the teams meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Guardians at Rangers
- TEX Odds to Win: -160
- CLE Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 9 runs
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Padres at Phillies Probable Pitchers
The San Diego Padres will send Ryan Weathers (0-0) to the mound as they face the Phillies, who will counter with Ranger Suarez (2-4) for the matchup between the clubs on Saturday.
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Giants at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The San Francisco Giants will send Alex Cobb (6-2) to the hill as they take on the Pirates, who will hand the ball to Johan Oviedo (3-10) for the matchup between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Giants at Pirates
- SF Odds to Win: -160
- PIT Odds to Win: +135
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Marlins at Orioles Probable Pitchers
The Miami Marlins will send Braxton Garrett (5-2) to the hill as they play the Orioles, who will give the start to Kyle Gibson (9-6) when the clubs play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Marlins at Orioles
- BAL Odds to Win: -120
- MIA Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 9 runs
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Twins at Athletics Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Pablo Lopez (5-5) to the mound as they face the Athletics, who will hand the ball to Hogan Harris (2-3) when the clubs face off on Saturday.
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Rays at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Tampa Bay Rays will send Cooper Criswell (1-1) to the hill as they face the Royals, who will hand the ball to Cole Ragans (2-3) when the clubs play on Saturday.
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Brewers at Reds Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Freddy Peralta (5-7) to the mound as they take on the Reds, who will hand the ball to Andrew Abbott (4-1) when the clubs play on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Brewers at Reds
- CIN Odds to Win: -120
- MIL Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 9.5 runs
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White Sox at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Chicago White Sox will send Lance Lynn (5-8) to the bump as they play the Braves, who will look to Spencer Strider (11-2) for the game between the clubs Saturday.
Vegas Odds for White Sox at Braves
- ATL Odds to Win: -300
- CHW Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 8.5 runs
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Nationals at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Jake Irvin (2-5) to the hill as they face the Cardinals, who will counter with Steven Matz (0-7) for the matchup between the teams Saturday.
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Dodgers at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send Tony Gonsolin (5-3) to the hill as they face the Mets, who will give the start to Kodai Senga (7-5) when the clubs meet Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Dodgers at Mets
- LAD Odds to Win: -115
- NYM Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 9 runs
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Yankees at Rockies Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt (4-6) to the hill as they take on the Rockies, who will hand the ball to Connor Seabold (1-6) when the clubs play Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Rockies
- NYY Odds to Win: -165
- COL Odds to Win: +140
- Total: 11.5 runs
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Astros at Angels Probable Pitchers
The Houston Astros will send Framber Valdez (7-6) to the mound as they face the Angels, who will counter with Reid Detmers (2-6) for the matchup between the clubs on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Astros at Angels
- HOU Odds to Win: -135
- LAA Odds to Win: +110
- Total: 8 runs
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Tigers at Mariners Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Michael Lorenzen (3-6) to the mound as they take on the Mariners, who will look to George Kirby (8-7) for the game between the clubs on Saturday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Mariners
- SEA Odds to Win: -210
- DET Odds to Win: +170
- Total: 7.5 runs
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2023-07-15T13:04:49+00:00
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kttc.com
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https://www.kttc.com/sports/betting/2023/07/15/mlb-probable-starting-pitchers/
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating Donald Trump-endorsed GOP rival Kelly Tshibaka.
Murkowski beat Tshibaka in the Nov. 8 ranked choice election. The results were announced Wednesday, when elections officials tabulated the ranked choice results after neither candidate won more than 50% of first-choice votes. Murkowski wound up with 54% of the vote after ranked choice voting, picking up a majority of the votes cast for Democrat Pat Chesbro after she was eliminated.
“I am honored that Alaskans — of all regions, backgrounds and party affiliations — have once again granted me their confidence to continue working with them and on their behalf in the U.S. Senate,” Murkowski said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing the important work ahead of us.”
Tshibaka in a statement posted on her website congratulated Murkowski but took fault with ranked choice voting.
“The new election system has been frustrating to many Alaskans, because it was indisputably designed as an incumbent-protection program, and it clearly worked as intended,” she said.
The race also included Republican Buzz Kelley, who suspended his campaign after the August primary and endorsed Tshibaka.
Murkowski was the only Senate Republican who voted to convict Trump at his impeachment trial last year who was on the ballot this year. Trump was not convicted. But her vote was a sore point for the former president, who vowed to campaign against her.
In 2020, before that year’s election and far before Tshibaka jumped into the Senate race, Trump announced plans to campaign against Murkowski after she criticized him: “Get any candidate ready, good or bad, I don’t care, I’m endorsing. If you have a pulse, I’m with you!”
He appeared at a rally in Anchorage in July for Tshibaka and Sarah Palin, whose run for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat he endorsed. He more recently participated in a tele-rally for Tshibaka in late October. Tshibaka, who worked in federal inspectors general offices before leading the Alaska Department of Administration for two years, credited Trump with helping to raise her name recognition and give her candidacy a boost.
Murkowski, who was censured by state Republican party leaders last year for offenses that included her impeachment vote, paid little attention to Trump during a campaign in which she emphasized a willingness to work across party lines and focused on her record and seniority. Murkowski, a moderate who has been in the Senate since 2002, is the most senior member of Alaska’s congressional delegation following the death in March of Republican Rep. Don Young, who held Alaska’s House seat for 49 years.
Murkowski is no stranger to tough reelection fights. She won a general election write-in campaign in 2010 after losing her party primary that year to a tea party Republican. Coming into this race, she had never won a general election with more than 50% of the vote.
This year’s elections were held under a new system approved by voters in 2020 that replaced party primaries with open primaries and instituted ranked voting in general elections. Under the open primary system, the top four vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. “Our Alaska U.S. Senate election turned out to be another victory for the Washington, D.C. insiders who rarely have our best interests at heart,” Tshibaka said in her post-election statement.
Tshibaka criticized a super PAC aligned with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for running ads against her when she said those resources could have been used to help Republicans in other states.
She said she “ranked the red,” or the Republican candidates, on her ballot — but not in the Senate race. She said she did not consider Murkowski a “red” candidate.
“I didn’t vote her either,” Murkowski said on Election Day.
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Associated Press writer Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska, contributed to this report.
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2022-11-24T14:59:10+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-murkowski-wins-reelection-in-alaska-senate-race/
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Updated May 13, 2022 at 9:08 AM ET
Here are just some of the many cultural figures, trailblazers and creative forces the U.S. lost to COVID-19.
Mike Longo, 83 - The distinguished jazz pianist and longtime musical director for Dizzy Gillespie died March 22, 2020.
Nashom Wooden, 50 - A force of New York City nightlife, the glittering performance artist and drag legend died March 23, 2020.
Terrence McNally, 81 - The Tony Award-winning playwright and true gentleman of the theater died March 24, 2020.
Floyd Cardoz, 59 - The chef, who married regional Indian cuisine with French and new American flavors, died March 25, 2020.
Orlando McDaniel, 59 - The track star, whose speed got him drafted to the Denver Broncos, died March 27, 2020.
Joe Diffie, 61 - The wry country traditionalist died March 29, 2020.
Alby Kass, 89 - The Yiddish folk singer and California resort operator died March 31, 2020.
Jennifer Arnold, 67 - The Broadway costume dresser with a profound sense of humor died April 1, 2020.
Adam Schlesinger, 52 - The prolific songwriter and co-founder of Fountains of Wayne died April 1, 2020.
Ellis Marsalis, 85 - The jazz pianist, educator and patriarch of New Orleans' most famous musical family, died April 1, 2021.
Patricia Bosworth, 86 - Known for her intense energy and biographies of Hollywood stars, the actor turned author died April 2, 2020.
Lee Fierro, 91 - The actor, best known for her role as Mrs. Kintner in Jaws, died April 5, 2020.
Helène Aylon, 89 - The ground-breaking artist brought a feminist inclination to her work on gender, eco-activism and G-d. She died April 6, 2020.
John Prine, 73 - One of the country's great lyricists, the mailman turned bard died April 7, 2020.
Charles Gregory Ross, 68 - The Emmy-nominated hairstylist, who frequently collaborated with Tyler Perry on his films and TV shows, died April 8, 2020.
Theresa M. Korn, 93 - The first woman accepted into the Engineering program at Carnegie Tech and author of books on computers and mathematics died April 9, 2020.
Helen Damico, 89 - The Beowulf scholar, who changed how historical and fictional women in her field were studied, died April 14, 2020.
Margit Feldman, 90 - The Holocaust survivor recounted her experiences in Margit: A Teenager's Journey Through the Holocaust and Beyond. She died April 14, 2020.
Ella King Russell Torrey, 94 - The newspaper editor, human rights activist and public information officer for Eleanor Roosevelt died April 14, 2020.
Iris Love, 86 - The dynamic archaeologist, best known for her rediscovery of the Temple of Aphrodite, died April 17, 2020.
Bernice Silver, 106 - The puppeteering "Queen of Potpourri'' died April 18, 2020.
Madeline Kripke, 76 - With some 20,000 editions in her West Village apartment, she held one of the world's largest private collections of dictionaries. The book collector died April 25, 2020.
Rana Zoe Mungin, 30 - A Brooklyn teacher and aspiring author who was denied testing and treatment twice before her condition worsened, she died April 27, 2020.
Alyce Gullattee, 91 - One of the nation's leading voices on substance abuse and a D.C. legend, she died April 30, 2020.
Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite, 92 - The last living Monuments Woman helped save cultural treasures during the Second World War. She died May 4, 2020.
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, 91 - The former White House butler, who served 11 presidential administrations, died May 16, 2020.
Annie Glenn, 100 - The speech disorder advocate and wife of astronaut and senator John Glenn died May 19, 2020.
Mary J. Wilson, 83 - The first Black senior zookeeper at the Maryland Zoo died May 21, 2020.
Pat Dye, 80 - The Auburn football coach died June 1, 2020.
Marlene Sekaquaptewa, 79 - The gifted quiltmaker and Hopi political leader died June 24, 2020.
Nick Cordero, 41 - The Broadway actor and Tony nominee died July 5, 2020.
Helen Jones Woods, 96 - The groundbreaking trombonist of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm — one of the United States' first integrated female big bands — died July 25, 2020.
Trini Lopez, 83 - Best known for his upbeat cover of "If I Had a Hammer," the musician and actor died August 11, 2020.
Tom Seaver, 75 - The N.Y. Mets pitcher and Hall of Famer died August 31, 2020.
Arnie Robinson Jr., 72 - The two-time Olympic long-jump medalist died December 1, 2020.
Phyllis Eisenstein, 74 - The Hugo Award-nominated author died December 7, 2020.
Harold Budd, 84 - The composer, whose music floated between ambient, minimalist composition, and dream-pop, died December 8, 2020.
Carol Sutton, 76 - The New Orleans star appeared in more than 100 movies, plays and television shows. She died December 10, 2020.
Charley Pride, 86 - Country music's first Black superstar died December 12, 2020.
Kim Chernin, 80 - The feminist writer who explored body dysmorphia and the modern woman's search for self-identity died December 17, 2020.
Pang Xiong Sirirathasuk Sikoun, 76 - Known for her intricate paj ntaub quilts, the Hmong artist celebrated the rich history and spirit of her culture. She died December 22, 2020.
Dawn Wells, 82 - Best remembered for her role as Mary Ann Summers in the sitcom Gilligan's Island, the actress died December 30, 2020.
Phil Spector, 81 - The groundbreaking producer and convicted murderer, responsible for pop music's "wall of sound" and the death of Lana Clarkson, died January 16, 2021.
Sekou Smith, 48 - The NBA reporter and analyst died January 26, 2021.
Cloris Leachman, 94 - One of Hollywood's most decorated and versatile performers, the actress died January 27, 2021.
Carmen Vázquez, 72 - The writer and champion of LGBTQ+ causes died January 27, 2021.
Anne Feeney, 69 - The lawyer, activist and folk singer embraced music's power to make the world a better place. She died February 3, 2021.
Judy Irola, 77 - The pioneering filmmaker, documentarian, and educator was the third woman accepted into the American Society of Cinematographers. She died February 21, 2021.
Mo Pinel, 80 - Known for his innovative, and occasionally controversial, bowling ball designs, the mechanical engineer died March 5, 2021.
John Davis, 66 - One of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli, he died May 24, 2021.
J. R. Richard, 71 - The Houston Astros pitcher died August 4, 2021.
Carol Fran, 87 - The Louisiana blues vocalist died September 1, 2021.
André Leon Talley, 73 - The glamorous fashion journalist and former editor-at-large of Vogue died January 18, 2022.
Meat Loaf, 74 - The singer and actor, best known for his 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell, died January 20, 2022.
DJ Kay Slay, 55 - The celebrated hip-hop artist with a flair for drama died April 17, 2022.
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2022-06-01T06:26:02+00:00
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mtpr.org
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https://www.mtpr.org/2022-05-13/in-memory-of-cultural-figures-the-u-s-lost-to-covid-19
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Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly.
Chicago learned that the hard way in 1995.
That July, a weeklong heat wave that hit 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) killed more than 700 people. Most of the deaths occurred in poor and majority Black neighborhoods, where many elderly or isolated people suffered without proper ventilation or air conditioning. Power outages from an overwhelmed grid made it all worse.
Initially slow to react, Chicago has since developed emergency heat response plans that include a massive push to alert the public and then connect the most vulnerable to the help they may need. Other cities like Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix now have "chief heat officers" to coordinate planning and response for dangerous heat. Around the world, cities and countries have adopted similar measures.
But experts warn those steps might not be enough in a world that is seeing heat records consistently shatter and with continuing inequality in who is most vulnerable.
RELATED: Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
"I don’t know a single city that is truly prepared for the worst-case scenario that some climate scientists fear," said Eric Klinenberg, a professor of social sciences at New York University who wrote a book about the Chicago heat wave.
Heat preparedness has generally improved over the years as forecasting has become more accurate, and as meteorologists, journalists and government officials have focused on spreading the word of upcoming danger. Chicago, for example, has expanded its emergency text and email notification system and identified its most vulnerable residents for outreach.
But what works in one city might not be as effective in another. That's because each has its own unique architecture, transportation, layout and inequities, said Bharat Venkat, an associate professor at UCLA who directs the university's Heat Lab, aimed at tackling what he calls "thermal inequality."
A passenger plane is landing during sunset at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco as heat wave expected to bake California, United States on June 30, 2023. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Venkat thinks cities should address inequality by investing in labor rights, sustainable development and more. That may sound expensive — who pays, for instance, when a city tries to improve conditions for workers in blistering food trucks? — but Venkat thinks doing nothing will ultimately cost more.
"The status quo is actually deeply expensive," he said. "We just don’t do the math."
France launched a heat watch warning system after an extended heat wave in 2003 was estimated to have caused 15,000 deaths — many of them older people in city apartments and homes without air conditioning. The system includes public announcements urging people to hydrate. Just last month, Germany launched a new campaign against heatwave deaths that it said was inspired by France's experience.
In India, a powerful heat wave in 2010 with temperatures over 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius) led to the deaths of over 1,300 people in the city of Ahmedabad. City officials now have a heat action plan to improve awareness in the local population and health care staff. Another simple initiative: Painting roofs white to reflect the blazing sun.
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Ladd Keith, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, cited Baltimore’s Code Red Extreme Heat alerts as an example of a well-designed alert system. The alerts go out when the forecast calls for a heat index of 105 Fahrenheit or higher, and sets in motion things like more social services in communities most vulnerable to heat risks.
He lauded the heat officers in cities like Los Angeles, Miami and Phoenix, but said there are "still over 19,000 cities and towns without them."
Inkyu Han, an environmental health scientist at Temple University in Philadelphia, noted that cities are still struggling to get aids such as cooling centers and subsidized air conditioning into poorer neighborhoods. He said more can be done, too, with simple and sustainable solutions such as improving tree canopy.
"Notably, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color in Philadelphia often lack street trees and green spaces," Han said.
In Providence, Rhode Island, the Atlantic Ocean typically moderates temperatures but the region can still get heat waves. Kate Moretti, an emergency room physician, said the city's hospitals see more patients when the heat strikes — with increases in illnesses that may not be obviously related to heat, like heart attacks, kidney failure and mental health problems.
"We definitely notice that it puts a strain on the system," Moretti said. Older people, people who work outdoors, people with disabilities and people who are homeless make up a big share of those admissions, she said.
Miami — considered a ground zero for the climate change threat due to its vulnerability to sea level rise, flooding, hurricanes and extreme heat — appointed its heat officer two years ago to develop strategies to keep people safe from the heat.
Robin Bachin, an associate professor of civic and community engagement at the University of Miami, noted that the federal government has laws to protect people in cold climates from having their heat shut off in dangerous conditions, but doesn't have something similar for cooling.
"For people in apartments that are not publicly subsidized, there is no requirement for landlords to provide air conditioning," Bachin said. "That’s incredibly dangerous to particularly our local low-income population, let alone people who are unhoused or are outdoor workers."
Klinenberg said that the United States has so far gotten lucky with the duration of most heat waves, but that electrical grids vulnerable to high demand in some regions, along with persistent social inequities, could spell serious trouble in the coming decades.
That's partly because the underlying social problems that make heat events so deadly are only getting worse, Klinenberg said. Chicago's 1995 deaths were clustered not only in poor and segregated neighborhoods, but also specifically within what he calls "depleted" neighborhoods, places where it's harder for people to gather together and where social connections have been worn thin. Empty lots, abandoned restaurants and poorly maintained parks mean that people are less likely to check up on each other.
Noboru Nakamura, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Chicago who specializes in extreme weather events, said he thinks Chicago has made plenty of smart changes by implementing heat emergency plans, routine wellness checks and cooling centers.
But he too cited inequality as a difficult challenge.
"A systemic problem of a resource inequity is something that you can’t really get rid of overnight. And we still have the same issue that we had back then today," Nakamura said. "So that aspect still is a big, big, big, big unsolved problem."
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O'Malley reported from Philadelphia.
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2023-07-09T23:55:10+00:00
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2023-02-24T01:46:46+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s consumers rebounded last month from a weak holiday shopping season by boosting their spending at stores and restaurants at the fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring the economy’s resilience in the face of higher prices and multiple interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
The government said Wednesday that retail sales jumped 3% in January, after having sunk the previous two months. It was the largest one-month increase since March 2021, when a round of stimulus checks gave a big boost to spending. Excluding the pandemic era, January’s rise was the largest in more than two decades.
Driving the gain was a jump in auto sales, along with healthy spending at restaurants, electronics stores and furniture outlets. Some of the supply shortages that had slowed auto production have eased, and more cars are gradually moving onto dealer lots. The enlarged inventories have enabled dealers to meet more of the nation’s pent-up demand for vehicles.
Wednesday’s robust retail sales figures, along with a strong January job report, suggest that the economy remains durable, perhaps even strengthening, and at little risk of succumbing to a recession anytime soon. Earlier this week, economists at Goldman Sachs reduced the likelihood of a recession this year from 35% to just 25%.
Brisk consumer spending, though, can also intensify upward pressure on inflation. The latest measure of consumer inflation showed that it slowed slightly on a year-over-year basis in January but rose sharply from December to January.
The combination of solid spending and hiring will also likely raise pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate even further. The Fed has already signaled that it expects to carry out two more quarter-point hikes, to a range of 5% to 5.25%, which would be the highest level in 15 years. On Tuesday, Deutsche Bank said it expected the Fed to add two additional hikes on top of that this year, to a range of 5.5% to 5.75%.
Some of last month’s retail sales gain probably reflected unusually warm weather, which might have encouraged more people to buy cars, go shopping and eat out. The government’s seasonal adjustment process also likely helped boost January’s figure. Its seasonal adjustments aim to modify sales data for typical calendar patterns. An example is a spike in spending during the holiday shopping season and then a drop in January.
“While the report suggests consumers got their mojo back, seasonal adjustment noise and the milder winter weather in January explain part of the strength,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon. “The stronger-than-expected report puts consumption on a better footing at the start of 2023 and points to positive though sluggish consumer spending growth” in the current January-March quarter.
The retail sales figures showed that spending at restaurants soared 7.2% in January and more than 25% compared with a year earlier. The retail sales report isn’t adjusted for inflation, so some of that increase reflects higher prices. According to the government’s inflation report, restaurant prices have increased 8% in the past year.
Whether America’s shoppers can continue to spend briskly will help determine how the economy fares. The eight interest rate hikes the Fed has carried out in the past year have raised the costs of mortgages and auto loans as well as credit card interest rates. Inflation has also eroded workers’ paychecks, thereby limiting their ability to spend freely.
Some signs indicate that businesses are expecting a more cautious consumer. Coca-Cola, for example, said Tuesday that its price hikes last year didn’t reduce demand for its beverages during the October-December quarter. But the company added that it anticipates slower sales growth this year and expects to raise prices at a much slower rate.
And PepsiCo said it wasn’t planning further price hikes, according to a Reuters report, because it isn’t sure consumers will be able to afford them this year.
For all the challenges facing consumers, they continue to show resilience. Several factors likely helped propel last month’s spending. About 70 million recipients of Social Security and other government pension programs last month received an 8.7% boost in their benefit checks, an annual cost-of-living adjustment to offset inflation. It was the largest such increase in 40 years.
The job market also surged in January, with nearly a half-million new jobs added. The unemployment rate reached 3.4%, its lowest level since 1969. With many businesses still eager to hire and keep workers, average wages and salaries have risen about 5% from a year ago — among the fastest such rates of increase in decades.
Those raises have generally been eaten up by inflation. Still, consumer price increases have been slowing. And for many households, a sharp drop in gas prices since summer has freed up more money to spend.
On Tuesday, the government reported that inflation eased again in January compared with a year earlier, the seventh straight such decline, to 6.4% from 6.5% in December. But on a month-to-month basis, price increases accelerated in January compared with November and December, evidence that high inflation won’t be defeated quickly or smoothly.
Lorie Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and a member of the 19-person Fed committee that sets interest rates, warned Tuesday that the central bank might have to carry out more rate hikes than it has so far signaled.
“We must remain prepared to continue rate increases for a longer period than previously anticipated, if such a path is necessary to respond to changes in the economic outlook,” she said in prepared remarks.
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2023-02-16T12:01:17+00:00
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https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-retail-sales-jump-as-americans-defy-inflation-and-rate-hikes/
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Georgia sheriff’s deputy arrested after inquiry finds he raped a woman while on duty
Jul 13, 2023, 2:29 PM
COVINGTON, Ga. (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy in suburban Atlanta has been arrested after being accused of raping a woman while on duty, Georgia officials say.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that George Rahming, 38, was charged with rape, sexual assault and violating his oath of office.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office asked the state to investigate earlier this week after receiving a complaint against Rahming and finding preliminary information supporting the accusation.
Before his arrest, Rahming had worked for the sheriff’s office for about two years. He has since been fired.
According to arrest documents obtained by WANF-TV, Rahming is accused of raping a woman early morning Saturday at a school west of Covington. The documents say the woman, who was not under arrest, was in Rahming’s patrol car while he was on duty before he ordered her out, threw her on the ground and assaulted her.
Rahming remains jailed. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer to speak for him.
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2023-07-14T01:03:17+00:00
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mynorthwest.com
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https://mynorthwest.com/3908939/georgia-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-after-inquiry-finds-he-raped-a-woman-while-on-duty/
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NEW YORK (AP) — For years, as Donald Trump was soaring from reality TV star to the White House, his real estate empire was bankrolling big perks for some of his top executives, including apartments and luxury cars.
Now Trump's company, the Trump Organization, is on trial for criminal tax fraud — on the hook for what prosecutors say was a 15-year scheme by his most trusted lieutenant to avoid paying taxes on those fringe benefits.
In opening statements Monday, prosecutors and defense lawyers sparred over the company's culpability for the actions of Allen Weisselberg, who has pleaded guilty and agreed to testify as a star prosecution witness in exchange for a five-month jail sentence.
Later, another Trump Organization executive, senior vice president and controller Jeffrey McConney, walked a prosecutor through financial records, including Weisselberg's payroll forms and ledger entries showing that the company paid for Weisselberg's car leases. He will resume testifying Tuesday.
McConney, whom prosecutors say helped Weisselberg by misreporting his income to tax authorities, was granted immunity to testify last year before a grand jury and to testify again at the criminal trial. He said he appeared before the grand jury eight times on a variety of Trump-related matters.
The tax fraud case is the only criminal trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney's three-year investigation of the former president and is one of three active cases involving Trump or the company in New York courts.
Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger argued in her opening statement that the Trump Organization — through its subsidiaries Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. — is liable because Weisselberg, the longtime finance chief, was a "high managerial agent" entrusted to act on behalf of the company and its various entities.
The company, she said, benefited because it didn't have to pay Weisselberg and at least two other executives who received perks as much in salary and bonus pay — which for Weisselberg totaled close to $1 million a year.
The company also saved money when giving out Christmas bonuses by paying top executives as independent contractors through subsidiary companies, such as its golf courses and the ice rink it managed in Central Park, Hoffinger said.
"This case is about greed and cheating — cheating on taxes," Hoffinger told jurors. "(The Trump Organization) paid their already highly paid executives even more by helping them cheat on taxes."
A Trump Organization lawyer, Michael van der Veen, countered that the Weisselberg had gone rogue and betrayed the company's trust. Weisselberg concocted the scheme without Trump or the Trump family's knowledge, cheated on his personal income taxes and lied to the company about what he'd done, van der Veen said.
"This case is about individual, personal greed and the abuse of trust necessary to feed that greed. Allen Weisselberg is a man who has fallen to that greed," van der Veen said.
"Weisselberg did it for Weisselberg," he said.
Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to taking $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation. His Manhattan apartment, Mercedes-Benz cars for him and his wife, and his grandchildren's school tuition were all paid for by the company. His son and another Trump Organization executive also received off-the-books compensation, prosecutors said.
When they say the Trump company, "what they really mean is Allen Weisselberg did something illegal with the intent to benefit Allen Weisselberg, his buddy or his son," another company lawyer, Susan Necheles, told jurors.
If convicted, the Trump Organization could be fined more than $1 million and could face difficulty in securing new loans and deals. Some partners and government entities could seek to cut ties with the company. It could also hamper its ability to do business with the U.S. Secret Service, which sometimes pays the company for lodging and services while protecting Trump as a former president.
Neither Trump nor any of his children who have worked as Trump Organization executives are charged or accused of wrongdoing. Trump signed some of the checks at the center of the case, but Necheles said evidence will show he knew nothing about the scheme.
The Trump Organization is the entity through which Trump manages his many ventures, including investments in golf courses, luxury towers and other real estate, his many marketing deals and his TV pursuits.
Prosecutors have said they expect to call 15 witnesses, including Weisselberg, McConney and other Trump Organization officials. Judge Juan Manuel Merchan said he expects the trial to take at least four weeks.
Aside from the criminal case, Trump and the Trump Organization are defendants in a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who alleges that Trump and the company inflated his net worth by billions of dollars and misled banks and others for years about the value of various assets.
A hearing in that case is scheduled for Thursday.
Meanwhile, in the Bronx, jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday in a lawsuit brought by protesters who say they were roughed up by security guards outside Trump Tower. The former president gave a deposition in that case last year.
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2022-11-01T02:48:21+00:00
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fox17online.com
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https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/trump-organization-faces-criminal-tax-fraud-trial-over-perks
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Kenosha and Racine counties in southeast Wisconsin are no longer considered as areas of "high" community levels of COVID-19 activity.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is using a new module to measure COVID-19 activity levels. They are now using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels. The map is measured by the impact of COVID-19 illness on health and health care systems in the communities.
Following a spring surge in cases which pushed both Kenosha and Racine counties into the "high" level of COVID-19 activity -- leading to some businesses and other venues to briefly restore masking requirements if individuals would be within 6 feet of others -- the state DHS announced Friday those levels had been reduced to "medium" locally.
Recommendations of the DHS still urge you to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, get tested if you have symptoms, and wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. They advise wearing a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. '
If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.
Kenosha County's report indicated the most recent case rate per 100,000 population was an average of 207.59, with 6.6 new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population. Some 3.3 percent of staffed inpatient hospital beds in Wisconsin are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The CDC reported Friday that 11 counties in Wisconsin are still experiencing high COVID-19 community levels, with the Milwaukee County and metro areas still reported as experiencing "high" levels.
Walworth County to the west of Kenosha is reported at the lowest level of COVID-19 activity in the latest report.
Wisconsin’s hospitals are reporting that statewide the 7-day moving average of COVID-19 patients hospitalized was 427 patients. Of those, 45 are in an ICU. ICU patients made up 10.6% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that 9,531,750 vaccine doses and 2,041,668 booster doses have been administered in Wisconsin as of June 3. A total of 3,573,664 state residents are considered fully vaccinated, 61.3% of Wisconsin's population.
Police in Burlington, Wisconsin, said federal investigators are helping sort out a hot-air balloon crash that sent three people to the hospital after their balloon fell to the ground and collided with a moving train.
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2022-06-06T16:14:08+00:00
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kenoshanews.com
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https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-no-longer-has-high-level-of-covid-19-community-cases/article_36b493e4-e5aa-11ec-8a24-eb8325c5637a.html
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New car owners have a lot more complaints than in years past about everything from the latest in-car tech to door handles, according to the latest Initial Quality Survey (IQS) released on Thursday from the automotive research firm J.D. Power.
The number of complaints reported by new owners and lessees in the first 90 days of ownership has increased to 192 problems per 100 vehicles, or PP100. That’s an increase of 12 problems from last year, and 30 over the past two years, which marks a record increase in the 37 years of the IQS.
“The automotive industry is facing a wide range of quality problems,” Frank Hanley, senior director of auto benchmarking at J.D. Power, said in a statement. “From persistent problems carrying over from years past to an increase in new types of problems, today’s new vehicles are more complex—offering new and exciting technology—but not always satisfying owners.”
Certainly adding to the frustration is new car shoppers continue to pay near record-high transaction prices for these feature-laden new cars. Of the nine categories of the 223-question survey answered by more than 93,000 respondents, the “features, controls, and displays” category recorded the largest increase in complaints, followed by the “infotainment” category.
This is nothing new. The 2022 IQS found that dropped connections with Apple CarPlay was the number one problem. This year, one of the biggest increase in reported problems was with wireless smartphone charging. This reflects the growing number of convenience features rolling out into new cars, and a missed opportunity for automakers, according to J.D. Power.
“This is the area where manufacturers really have the opportunity to delight customers with this convenience, but instead are creating a problem for them,” Hanley said.
This applies to driver-assist technology, which has become standard on more and more new cars and was included on 80% of respondents’ cars. The safety features include automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors. The first two safety systems were especially problematic, but that could be unfamiliarity with the systems and their corresponding alerts as much as the efficacy of them.
Other problems seem unnecessary, such as cupholders that “don’t serve their purpose” and newfangled door handles that don’t seem to serve a purpose to owners. This is especially true on electric vehicles, where designers often make them flush with the body or add buttons and other pop-out features to improve its coefficient of drag and efficiency. Seven of the 10 most problematic models in this complaint were battery electric vehicles, Power found.
On the brighter side, more owners reported satisfaction with automaker apps, though electric vehicle owners, who are more reliant on the app for charging status, preconditioning, and other features not available with apps on internal-combustion cars, had more complaints than other users.
A higher IQS, which reflects more reported problems, doesn’t mean the car is worse. It more likely reflects newer cars with newer technologies, and the kinks that need sorting out based on real world ownership and usage. That’s a phenomenon as old as internal combustion.
It follows then that vehicles that carry over unchanged, or brands with small model lineups that largely remained the same year over year, had fewer reported problems. That explains why Dodge ranks highest in Initial Quality, with the fewest reported problems of any brand at 140 problems for every 100 vehicles. That’s much lower than the industry average 192 PPV.
But Dodge has effectively discontinued its entire lineup at the end of this year and the brand’s newest model, the Dodge Hornet, has not been on sale long enough to be considered for this year’s IQS.
Similar situations could be found for Ram (141 PP100) and Alfa Romeo (143 PP100). Buick (162 PP100), Chevy (166 PP100), and GMC (167 PP100) take the next three spots, and Porsche has the fewest complaints of any luxury brand that sells more than three models at 167 PP100.
Electric automakers Tesla (257), Rivian (282), Polestar (313), and Lucid (340) brought up the rear, but first-timers Lucid and Rivian have a very small sample size. The data is extrapolated and not holistic, however. Those four automakers don’t allow J.D. Power to survey owners in states where authorization is required, so it’s based on data from owners in the other states.
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2023-06-23T13:28:14+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/automotive/internet-brands/new-car-tech-frustrates-owners-at-record-rate-says-j-d-power/
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Terrence Howard joins inaugural delegation tour
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Anderson Jr., White House aide under former U.S. President Barack H. Obama, has been appointed Chicago's Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, by the Ugandan Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs effective July 1, 2022. His role encompasses the enhancement of bilateral relations in trade, economy, culture and science between the East African country of approximately 46M citizens and Chicago. Anderson is currently leading a delegation in Uganda with Chicago native and Oscar winning actor Terrence Howard.
Anderson was invited to Uganda early last year by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi. The invitation was proffered through the office of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Known as 'The Pearl' of Africa, Uganda's economy registered GDP growth of approximately 6.3% in 2019. Trillions of dollars in natural resources are found within the country. Uganda's reserves include copper, tungsten, cobalt, columbite-tantalite, gold, phosphate, iron ore, and limestone. Additionally, the country has long produced a wide range of agricultural products. Uganda's diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. The country is also a hub of art and culture and its exhibition Radiance: They dream In Time is currently on display at the Venice Biennale.
"I look forward to introducing more people from Chicago and the United States to the magnificence of Uganda." said Anderson. "African consciousness has been elevated across the globe, driven in part by the Black Lives Matter movement. Uganda's focus is increasing visibility for the opportunities in global trade, investment and tourism that the country offers."
According to Isaac Kigozi, the head of Trade and Investment, Office of Diaspora Affairs, Anderson's appointment follows President Museveni's campaign to unite the diaspora by enticing more historical displaced people to return and participate in the development of the continent.
Since serving as part of the White House Advance & Presidential front office, Anderson has held positions of increasing responsibility with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and AAR Corporation. He has applied his development skills to start ups including Tomorrow Live, a woman's empowerment platform; Brookes Transportation, an Amazon delivery partner; Sand Dollar Group, a global trading company; and The Black Skin Institute. Anderson, an honors graduate in finance from Chicago State University, has also completed the Harvard Diversity & Explorations Program. He is a member of Chicago's Business Leadership Council (BLC) and the World Economic Forum.
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2022-07-12T23:26:52+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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Aaron Weber was appalled.
What had felt like a normal day to the right-handed relief pitcher, quickly transitioned into one of mayhem. Less than an hour had passed post-workout when Weber was notified by his OU coaching staff that they wanted him to enter the transfer portal.
According to Weber, the staff had expected one of the Sooners’ preliminary relievers Carson Pierce being selected and signed in this year’s MLB Draft.
However, things didn’t go as anticipated. Shortly thereafter, Pierce informed the staff that he would return to Norman in 2024. And given the multitude of commodity names coach Skip Johnson had reeled in from the transfer portal – Austin Henry and Jace Miner (Wichita State), and Braden Davis (Sam Houston State) – Weber felt pressured into entering the portal; which he did.
“I was so caught off guard,” Weber told the Tulsa World. “I was shocked.”
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Less than one day later, Weber announced his commitment to Oklahoma State out of the portal on Tuesday evening, becoming the Cowboys’ fifth set transfer of the offseason.
Weber said Holliday called him in a matter of hours after he entered his name in the portal, more so out of confusion. The transfer window was set to close July 13; Weber entered on the 12th.
“He sounded pretty shocked that I had entered the portal literally a day before it closed,” Weber said. “He was bewildered more than anything.”
After logistics of his move were sorted, Holliday offered Weber a tour around O’Brate Stadium. The moment Weber arrived in front of the ballpark gates, he was sold on OSU.
“It feels unreal when you’re in its presence,” Weber said. “It’s a pretty towering structure. But that’s honestly the beauty of it. Like I said, it feels unreal when you’re standing right in front of it.”
Weber played there in 2023 in a midweek edition of Bedlam Baseball, to which the Cowboys claimed a 19-8 victory.
Albeit on the losing end, Weber vividly remembers the awe he felt the moment he walked across the diamond and analyzed the well-kept outfield grass, and rich infield dirt.
“It’s pretty surreal,” Weber said. “I’m glad I got to play there earlier (last year). It’s such a cool place to play baseball it.”
Come August, he’ll make his return.
And while he hasn’t spoken with former OSU starting pitcher Ben Abram — who also crossed over in the Bedlam rivalry after four years at OU, “It would probably be a good idea to.”
In one season with the Sooners (2023), Weber posted a 9.50 ERA and a .284 opposing batting average through 19 appearances and 18 innings pitched. However, all in the midst of recovery from an elbow injury suffered at Cowley County Junior College in 2022.
One of the primary interest points Holliday mentioned in his phone call was the opportunity for Weber’s elbow to reach full strength.
“I felt like he was genuinely interested,” Weber said. “And I was too.”
Weber’s four-pitch arsenal consists of a four-seam, curveball, changeup and his slider.
“I love it. I love fooling batters with it.”
Front or backdoor?
“Either one, as long as it gets the batter out.”
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2023-07-21T23:55:40+00:00
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tulsaworld.com
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https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/former-sooner-relief-pitcher-aaron-weber-transferring-to-oklahoma-state/article_be0c2ef0-2736-11ee-b422-8b7f06e4a002.html
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NAMPA, Idaho — With three games left in the season, Northwest Nazarene Men's soccer looks to close in on a Division II playoff berth. They sit at (10-3-2) on the season after a Loss to Montana State Billings on Saturday but look to turn the momentum around for the final stretch of the regular season.
“The record is great," head coach John Powell said. "Super proud of the boys but I think what you don’t see is all the hard work that the boys put in to get there. We’re extremely happy with where we are at but by no means are we satisfied.”
Their record isn't a surprise to them though, it is something that they had in mind all year.
"I just think overall it’s been something that we talked about," Powell said. "We thought we had really high aspirations, really high goals set for ourselves. And right now it’s kind of just come into fruition.”
Senior Jake Levine is one of the leading goal-scorers on the team. And he is just one goal away from breaking the all-time school record in both goals and points.
“Jake’s a fantastic person first in foremost," Powell said. "But he’s a great leader and he’s a fantastic goal scorer. He will break the record at some point.”
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2022-10-23T00:52:46+00:00
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kivitv.com
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https://www.kivitv.com/news/northwest-nazarene-mens-soccer-closing-in-on-division-ii-playoff-berth
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on roughly 120 firms and people from Russia to the United Arab Emirates to Kyrgyzstan in an effort to choke off Moscow’s access to products, money and financial channels that support its invasion of Ukraine.
The sanctions imposed by the Treasury and State departments target dozens of Russian mining, technology and munitions firms and commercial banks. In addition, a group of Kyrgyzstan-based electronics firms and its leadership were targeted as exporters of components and other technology to Russia.
A UAE-based engineering company that sent dozens of shipments of electronics to Russia was also sanctioned.
The latest sanctions build on those imposed on Russia when the U.S. and other Group of Seven nations rolled out a wave of global actions during a Japan summit in May.
The White House said the latest sanctions fall in line with an ongoing effort to tighten coordination of sanctions with allies, particularly the European Union and the United Kingdom. The effort to improve alignment was one of the major commitments made during the G-7 meetings.
“As long as the war continues, we’ll continue to take these kinds of actions,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Thursday. “This won’t be the end of it. And we’ll continue to explore additional sections as appropriate going forward.”
“Since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States, working with our allies and partners, has taken unprecedented steps to impose costs on Russia and promote accountability for the individuals and entities who support its illegal war,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
“We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” he said.
After the invasion’s one-year anniversary in February, U.S. officials said Russia’s metals and mining sector would be a focus of future sanctions actions, as well as reducing Russia’s energy revenues through the imposition of a price cap on Russian oil.
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent “another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities, its access to battlefield supplies, and its economic bottom line.”
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Associated Press writer Aamer Madhani contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (formerly CM Finance Inc) (NASDAQ:ICMB) ("ICMB" or "the Company") today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 on Monday, February 13, 2023, after the close of the financial markets.
The Company will host an earnings conference call at 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 550-9893 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (858) 609-8959. Participants passcode 872058# then press 2 when asked Call. For those who are not able to listen to the call, a replay will be available shortly after the call by visiting our website at http://icmbdc.com/earnings-calls/.
About Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc.
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's primary investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and related equity investments of privately held middle-market companies. The Company seeks to invest primarily in middle-market companies that have annual revenues of at least $50 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $15 million. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, CM Investment Partners LLC. To learn more about Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc., please visit www.icmbdc.com.
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Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements," which relate to future performance or financial condition, are based upon current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, including the impact of COVID-19 and related changes in base interest rates and significant market volatility on the Company's business, its portfolio companies, its industry and the global economy. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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BERLIN (AP) — Nearly four years ago, Austria’s populist far-right Freedom Party was ousted from the national coalition government over a major corruption scandal, and voters punished it at the ballot box.
But the party’s nearly double-digit gains in Sunday’s regional election in the province of Lower Austria confirmed a political trend on the national level. In recent months, the Freedom Party has regained its previous momentum — and, according to recent polls, is now the strongest party in the small Alpine nation.
In Lower Austria it won 24.2% of the vote, up 9.4 percentage points from the last state-level election in 2018. The conservative People’s Party, meanwhile, which leads the national government, lost its long-held absolute majority in the region and dropped 9.7 percentage points to 39.9%.
Nationally, the Freedom Party’s growth is even more pronounced. The party has led national polls since this fall, averaging around 27% in most surveys ahead of the center-left Social Democrats with around 25% and the People’s Party at around 21%.
Founded in the 1950s, the Freedom Party was led by former Nazis in the postwar period. It adopted the populist, nativist right-wing rhetoric it’s known for today in the 1980s under its charismatic former leader, Joerg Haider. It became one of the first and most successful populist right-wing parties in Europe and has served in Austria’s governing coalition twice, in the early 2000s and from 2017 to 2019.
Experts say the party has managed these gains by applying its populist, Austria-first rhetoric to the various crises hitting Europe in recent months and years. Its leaders criticize European Union sanctions against Russia, stress the impact of inflation and rising energy prices, express skepticism about vaccines and pandemic-related restrictions, and hold hardline positions on migration.
“You have two issues where the (Freedom Party) … distinguishes itself from all other parties: the coronavirus and the Ukraine war,” said Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik, a political scientist at the University of Vienna. “And then there’s the return of the migration issue, where the (Freedom Party) is also most favorably positioned to reap all the benefits.”
“I think those are all the ingredients you need for a pretty good electoral result,” he added.
The far-right party has also benefited from the troubles of Austria’s other major parties. The governing People’s Party, in particular, has been embroiled in a long-standing corruption scandal that has made the Freedom Party’s own past issues with graft less salient.
“The Freedom Party always advances or reaches larger groups of voters when there’s a thematic and personality vacuum in the two traditional parties, the People’s Party and the Social Democrats,” said Peter Hajek, a Vienna-based pollster.
Back in 2017, the Freedom Party won nearly 26% in parliamentary elections and became the junior governing partner of the People’s Party under then-Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
But in May 2019, secret video recordings emerged of the Freedom Party’s leader appearing to offer favors to a purported Russian investor in a villa on the Spanish island of Ibiza. The so-called “Ibiza affair” brought down the governing coalition and triggered elections in which the Freedom Party dropped to 16%.
After that, the People’s Party formed a coalition with the Greens, a government that has been in place since early 2020.
Since then, however, the Freedom Party’s rhetoric on the pandemic, Ukraine and migration has helped it appeal to those who supported in the past, slowly but steadily regaining its previous position in the polls.
What’s more, ongoing allegations of corruption within the governing People’s Party have brought many previously disaffected voters back to the Freedom Party.
In 2021, Kurz resigned after he became the central figure in a corruption probe. Since then, investigators have released a steady trickle of revelations about Kurz and his close allies, which continues to harm the image of Chancellor Karl Nehammer and the rest of the People’s Party.
“Now there are voters from the conservative camp who are disappointed because they feel betrayed” by the People’s Party, Hajek said.
The Freedom Party’s own past scandals didn’t seem to bother Lower Austria voters on Sunday. Its top candidate, Udo Landbauer, had resigned his post in 2018 over his ties to a far-right fraternity that used an antisemitic songbook.
Whether it can maintain its current strength until Austria’s next elections, currently slated for 2024, remains to be seen. If it does, it could join other far-right parties around Europe, including the Brothers of Italy and the Sweden Democrats, in gaining — or, in the Freedom Party’s case, regaining — greater influence.
Hajek, the pollster, said the Freedom Party’s position feels like the latest iteration in an electoral pattern for the party: “It happens every 10 or 15 years: the rise of the Freedom Party, the peak, the fall; the rise, the peak, the fall,” he said. “It’s always the same.”
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2023-02-01T18:42:44+00:00
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Georgia has aspired to be Alabama.
Not just a national champion. The Bulldogs did that last year, going through the Crimson Tide to snap a 41-year title drought.
Georgia wants to set the standard in college football, the program that contends for national titles every season and wins them routinely.
The old cliche’ goes: They don’t rebuild they reload. Alabama has taken that to unprecedented levels over 15 years under Nick Saban, winning six national titles.
There is a long way for Georgia to go to match those accomplishments, but Kirby Smart’s top-ranked Bulldogs have never looked more like Alabama than against No. 2 Tennessee on Saturday.
Georgia dominated the biggest game of the year in every way, easily dispatching the team that just three weeks ago knocked off the Crimson Tide.
The Bulldogs smothered the highest-scoring offense in the country. Hendon Hooker, Jalin Hyatt and the Volunteers were getting comparisons to LSU’s 2019 team with Joe Burrow and JaMar Chase since putting 52 on Alabama.
They scored one touchdown against defensive tackle Jalen Carter, cornerback Kelee Ringo and a Bulldogs’ defense that replaced five NFL first-round draft picks after last season and lost its best edge rusher, Nolan Smith, to an injury last week.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel’s offense had become a marvel across college football, with receivers running wide open with stunning regularity.
The Bulldogs turned off the fireworks.
“I slept better as the week went on, because I felt good about the plan,” Smart said.
Yes, there has been a drop off with Georgia’s defense. It has gone from all-time great to merely the best in the country.
Stetson Bennett, Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey and the offense broke off big plays early to jump out to a 21-3 lead and then — much the way Alabama used to before it transformed into a quarterback and receiver factory — it bullied the Volunteers for almost three quarters.
It might be time to start taking Bennett more seriously as a Heisman contender.
The Bulldogs spend the next two weeks on the road, at Mississippi State and Kentucky. They look as if they will cruise into another SEC championship game with a playoff spot all but locked up, no matter the outcome.
It’s the time of the year when big-game results have to be looked at in the context of the CFP.
Tennessee was first last week. It won’t be Tuesday. Georgia will, as the committee catches up to the AP Top 25.
The Vols hope victories against Alabama and LSU — which were playing each other in the nightcap of the SEC’s doubleheader showdown — will keep them in the conversation as other conference races are sorted out.
But Tennessee was so thoroughly dominated, the idea that it might make the playoff over an unbeaten team from another Power Five conference can probably be put to rest.
All that jockeying is for others to worry about.
Not Georgia. Ten weeks into this college football season, the Bulldogs are without peer.
AROUND THE COUNTRY
The weather was miserable, but No. 2 Ohio State’s inability to assert itself up front against Northwestern on ether side of the ball was a bit disconcerting for a team heading toward a showdown against No. 4 Michigan. The Buckeyes did set an FBS record with 70 straight games of at least 20 points scored. … No. 7 TCU did what TCU does, falling behind Texas Tech before surging back and away in the fourth quarter. At some point this is going to catch up to the Horned Frogs, but it’s been a ton of fun to watch. TCU is 9-0 as a member of the Big 12 for the first time. … Wisconsin is 3-1 since Jim Leonhard took over as head coach for the fired Paul Chryst a fter smothering Maryland. The Badgers still have rivalry games against Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota, but Leonhard is not your typical interim and it might be wise to make the marriage official so he can start recruiting with no doubt about his future. … In other coaching news: It is looking bleak at USF for third-year coach Jeff Scott after the Bulls were drubbed at Temple. Scott is now 4-26. … Texas A&M got hit with a flu big that left it playing short-handed against Florida, and the Gators handed the Aggies their fifth straight loss. That’s A&M’s longest skid since 1980. … Virginia Tech lost its sixth straight, an awful blown fourth-quarter lead to Georgia Tech. For the Hokies, it’s their longest skid since 1987 … Iowa is on a roll. The Hawkeyes went over 350 yards of offense and scored three more offense touchdowns and buried Purdue. … Kansas is going bowling for the first time since 2008. The Jayhawks snapped a three-game losing streak and grabbed win No. 6 pushing around No. 18 Oklahoma State, which is in tatters since beating Texas. … Michigan State shook after a very bad week and upset No. 14 Illinois, throwing the Big Ten West wide-open. The Illini are 4-2 in conference with a game to come against Michigan and Purdue, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota all 3-3.
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12-year-old killed, 5 others injured after shooting in Atlanta
Published: Nov. 27, 2022 at 1:17 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A 12-year-old is dead and five others are injured after a shooting on the 17th Street bridge near Atlantic Station in Atlanta, WANF reported.
Police say a dispute Saturday night escalated to gunfire.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a news conference Sunday that one of the five shooting victims is in critical condition.
Before the shooting, police say a group of juveniles was escorted off Atlantic Statin property by off-duty Atlanta police.
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CHENGDU, China, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Senmiao Technology Limited ("Senmiao") (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2023 third quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Please note that the financial figures of Senmiao's former variable interest entities ("VIEs") Sichuan Senmiao Ronglian Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sichuan Senmiao"), Sichuan Jinkailong Automobile Leasing Co., Ltd. ("Jinkailong") and Chengdu Youlu Technology Ltd. ("Youlu") had no impact on Senmiao's consolidated interim financial information for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as a result of deconsolidation of these former VIEs effective March 31, 2022. The financial results from these former VIEs were classified as discontinued operations in the comparative period in 2021, which were previously classified under Automobile Transaction and Related Services.
Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights
- Total revenues of $1.74 million from continuing operations, compared to $1.66 million in the prior-year period, primarily as a result of increased operating lease revenues from automobile rentals, which was partially offset by decreased revenues from online ride-hailing platform services.
- From October 23, 2020, the date Senmiao launched its online ride-hailing platform, to December 31, 2022, approximately 27.4 million rides were completed (including orders completed on the platform operated by Senmiao and orders completed on partner platforms, such as Meituan, Xiehua and Anma) with fares paid by riders totaling $88.7 million. As of February 14, 2023, Senmiao operated in 26 cities in China, including three provincial capital cities.
- Loss from operations of $1.3 million, compared to loss of $2.5 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the Company's cost-cutting initiatives that directly resulted in significantly lower selling, general and administrative expenses.
- Net loss from continuing operations was $1.0 million, compared to net income of $0.3 million in the prior-year period, primarily as a result of a $3.6 million gain due to the change in fair value of derivative liabilities in the prior-year period.
Management Commentary
Xi Wen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Senmiao, stated, "During the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, we reported $6.3 million in revenues, more than doubling our top line from the prior-year period, achieving $1.0 million in gross profit, and significantly narrowing losses on the bottom line. We were pleased to have achieved slight revenue growth during the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, primarily driven by 53.0% growth in revenue from our automobile rental business. This was offset by lower revenue contributions from our online ride-hailing platform services business, which was significantly impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks in our key cities of Chengdu and Guangzhou, leading to fewer completed orders compared to the prior-year period. Since launching this business in October 2020, we have helped facilitate over 28.0 million rides in 26 cities as of the end of January 2023. As China's public health situation improves and we continue to expand partner relationships, we believe we are well positioned to grow our automobile rental and online ride-hailing platform services businesses, which we expect will be our key growth drivers."
Mr. Wen continued, "We have continued to establish strategic relationships with different partners for our online ride-hailing platform services business in cities where Senmiao operates across China, and we are pleased to report positive cash flow from our operating activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2022. Since January 2023, China has moved away from its zero COVID strategy, which we believe will have an overall favorable impact on our business in the near term."
Financial Review
Revenues
Total revenues were $1.74 million for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to under $1.66 million in the prior-year period. The increase was mainly due to the $0.3 million increase in operating lease revenues from automobile rentals. This was partially offset by lower revenue contributions from online ride-hailing platform services.
During the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, the automobile rental business generated operating lease revenues of $0.8 million, compared to $0.5 million in the prior-year period, due to a significant increase in the number of automobiles leased. The online ride-hailing platform services business generated revenues of $0.8 million, compared to $1.0 million in the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily the result of fewer rides being completed due to COVID-19 outbreaks in Chengdu and Guangzhou, two of Senmiao's key cities, during the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased to $1.6 million for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.5 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a $0.1 million increase in cost of automobiles under operating leases as a result of business expansion.
Gross Profit
Gross profit remained flat at $0.2 million for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to gross profit of $0.2 million in the prior-year period.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 48.7% to $1.4 million for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, from $2.7 million in the prior-year period. The decrease was mainly attributable to the Company's implementation of initiatives to streamline expenses during the period, which resulted in a $0.8 million decrease in financial, legal and marketing consulting fees, a $0.3 million decrease in salary and employee benefit expenses, a $0.2 million decrease in advertising and promotion expenses for online ride-hailing platform services, and other expense reductions.
Net (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations
Net loss from Senmiao's continuing operations for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, was $1.0 million, compared to net income of $0.3 million in the prior-year period. This was primarily the result of a $3.6 million gain from change in fair value of derivative liabilities related to warrants issued in Senmiao's historical offerings recognized in the prior-year period, compared to a gain of $0.03 million during the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022.
(Loss) Earnings per Share
Loss per share for continuing operations for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022, was approximately $0.13 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 7.7 million, compared to earnings per share of approximately $0.03 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 5.9 million in the prior-year period.
Financial Position
As of December 31, 2022, Senmiao had cash and cash equivalents of $1.5 million, compared to $1.2 million as of March 31, 2022. Total stockholders' equity was $5.7 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to $8.1 million as of March 31, 2022.
Additional information regarding Senmiao's results of operations for this quarterly period can be found in Senmiao's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date of this earnings release.
About Senmiao Technology Limited
Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchases and financing, management, operating leases, guarantees and other automobile transaction services, as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing online ride-hailing market in Senmiao's areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. Senmiao routinely provides important updates on its website.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao's ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao's filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao's views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao's views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances.
For more information, please contact:
At the Company:
Yiye Zhou
Email: edom333@ihongsen.com
Phone: +86 28 6155 4399
Investor Relations:
The Equity Group Inc. In China
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+1 408-538-4577 +86 10 5661 7012
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank chief drew criticism Monday after he was caught on hidden camera discussing inflation and fiscal policy with an activist who approached him during a private walk.
Some critics said that the head of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, might have broken the law when he told the woman there may be just one more quarter-point increase in interest rates. The bank has raised the benchmark rate from 0.5% in October to 6% currently.
Poland’s annual inflation in June was 15.5%, the highest in 25 years. Prices have skyrocketed on fuels, energy and food. Many Poles say they cannot afford to pay rising loan installments.
An activist from the Agrounia farmers union expressed the concerns emotionally to Glapinski when she spotted him at the Baltic Sea resort of Sopot last week, recording the conversation on a hidden camera.
In the video, posted by Agrounia over the weekend, Glapinski calmly advised her to make use of the latest legislation and suspend payment of four installments. He assured her that interest rates may be slightly increased just one more time and that next year inflation will be single-digit. They shake hands at the end.
Glapinski’s wife, Katarzyna, is heard wishing the woman a win in Toto-Lotek, Poland’s popular lottery.
Economist Rafał Mundry said on Twitter that Glapinski behaved in a “shocking and irresponsible way” by revealing plans about the bank’s future fiscal policy.
Left-wing opposition lawmaker Tomasz Trela said Glapinski should focus on having a rest and refrain from making statements, describing them as “harmful and compromising.”
Glapinski is also head of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Council that sets the interest rates. He has been blamed for Poland’s high inflation and accused of reacting too late. His recent appointment to a second five-year term has drawn vehement protests from the opposition.
Other critics targeted the whole right-wing government of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the advice its members have been giving Poles amid rising prices and concerns about prospective shortages of heating this winter.
Among advice that has provoked ridicule is Morawiecki’s telling Poles to have their houses insulated before winter, permission to collect brushwood, President Andrzej Duda’s encouragement to remain “optimistic” and to persevere, as well as the education minister’s suggestion to eat less and often visit friends for dinner. Glapinski’s wife’s wishes for a lotto win were added to the list.
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2022-07-19T08:27:15+00:00
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Former Mississippi State wide receiver Chad Bumphis is coming home.
Bumphis, also a former Tupelo High School standout, will join Zach Arnett’s staff to coach Bulldogs’ receivers, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.
Bumphis has been wide receivers coach at Utah for the past two seasons helping Kyle Whittingham’s Utes to a 20-8 record and back-to-back Pac-12 championships.
Bumphis posted a “thank you” note to Utah on his Twitter account mid-day Wednesday.
“Coach Whitt thank you for giving me the opportunity to join a program and see what it really takes to be a champion … back-to-back conference championships. What you’ve built in SLC is really special!
I’m forever grateful to say I was able to work with and learn from some of the best coaches in America!” Bumphis wrote.
A four-star prospect at Tupelo, Bumphis was ranked in the 2009 class as the No. 129 player and No. 18 wide receiver by 247 Sports.
Bumphis ended his MSU career with a school record 12 touchdown catches. He had 159 total catches, third on the career list.
Bumphis coached at Austin Peay in 2019 at 2020. He was a graduate assistant at Utah in 2018.
As an NFL hopeful Bumphis was an undrafted free agent who spent time with Miami, Denver and Jacksonville over the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
In other MSU coaching news the school announced the promotion of Matt Brock to defensive coordinator.
Brock joined the staff of former coach Mike Leach in 2020. He’s worked with special teams and linebackers over the past three seasons.
He was the defensive play-caller in the Bulldogs’ 19-10 ReliaQuest Bowl win over Illinois on Monday.
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2023-01-04T22:21:09+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to tap Julie Rodriguez, a senior White House adviser, to manage his reelection campaign, two people familiar with deliberations on the matter said Sunday.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because Rodriguez’s appointment has not been finalized and Biden has yet to formally launch his reelection campaign. CBS News was first to report that Biden has decided to pick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez, a longtime Democratic party activist, also worked in former President Barack Obama’s White House. She’s the granddaughter of labor leader Cesar Chavez and labor activist Helen Fabela Chávez.
Growing up in California she was active in campaigns, picket lines, boycotts, marches and union meetings.
She has served as Biden’s director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs since the beginning of his presidency and added the senior adviser role last June.
Rodriguez also has deep ties to Vice President Kamala Harris. She served on Harris’ Senate staff and on Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign as national political director and traveling chief of staff. She went on to be hired by Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign as a deputy campaign manager and senior adviser for Latino outreach.
Biden is expected to formally announce his 2024 reelection campaign as soon as this week, according to three people briefed on the discussions.
The people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said they were not aware that a final decision on timing had been made, but that Biden had been eyeing Tuesday, April 25, four years to the day since the Democrat entered the 2020 race. The upcoming announcement is expected to be in the form of a video released to supporters.
Biden, 80, has repeatedly said he intends to run for a second term but advisers say he has felt little need to jump into campaigning because he faces no significant opposition to his party’s nomination.
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Associated Press writers Zeke Miller and Darlene Superville contributed reporting.
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2023-04-24T08:05:28+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/news/politics/biden-expected-to-tap-julie-chavez-rodriguez-to-run-campaign/
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in The Gap, Inc. ("The Gap" or the "Company") (NYSE: GPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of The Gap investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between November 24, 2021 and July 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
GPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) there were execution missteps in size and assortment at Old Navy related to BODEQUALITY, the Company's size-inclusivity campaign, which were adversely impacting Old Navy's margins and financial results; (2) contrary to the Company's statements, there were inventory risks relating to BODEQUALITY that were adversely affecting the Company's operations; and as a result (3) the Company's statements during the class period about the historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in The Gap during the relevant time frame, you have until February 3, 2023 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
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2022-12-15T11:08:01+00:00
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/12/15/gps-lawsuit-alert-levi-amp-korsinsky-notifies-gap-inc-investors-class-action-lawsuit-upcoming-deadline/
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An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Saturday as she headed home on the city’s Southside after her shift.
The officer, whose name was not released, was shot about 1:42 a.m. in the city’s Avalon Park neighborhood, police said.
She was found wounded by another officer who responded to an alert from the city’s gunshot detection system, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
The second officer rushed her to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The slain officer had been with Chicago police about three years.
No arrests have been made.
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2023-05-06T16:06:21+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/off-duty-chicago-police-officer-fatally-shot-after-her-shift/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Funding Includes $5 Million Multi-Year Grant from Ballmer Group, $150,000 Grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, $150,000 Grant from the Hearst Foundations, and $100,000 Grant from the George Kaiser Family Foundation
HOUSTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With millions of high school students in need of proven pathways to the middle class, the nonprofit Genesys Works announced today that it has received $5.4 million in recent grants to scale its college and career readiness program. Genesys Works alumni earn a median wage of $50,000 per year six years after graduating from high school, with the program providing connections to professional careers and guidance to ensure college success. In contrast, data from the Department of Education shows that the majority of students at more than half of post-secondary institutions in the U.S. earned less than $28,000 annually six years after enrollment.
The funding includes a $5 million, five-year grant from Ballmer Group — a renewal of an initial five-year investment made by Ballmer Group in 2017 — in recognition of Genesys Works' efficacy in improving economic mobility. The grant will support the growth of existing programs in Chicago, Houston, Twin Cities, New York, Oakland, and the Washington, D.C. region, and expansion into additional cities in the United States.— a renewal of an initial five-year investment made by Ballmer Group in 2017 — in recognition of Genesys Works' efficacy in improving economic mobility. The grant will support the growth of existing programs in Chicago, Houston, Twin Cities, New York, Oakland, and the Washington, D.C. region, and expansion into additional cities in the United States.
"Ballmer Group is proud to continue partnering with Genesys Works, whose progress in the past five years — despite the many challenges posed by the pandemic — has enabled thousands of young people across the country to access career pathways and post-secondary opportunities, ensuring their upward mobility," said Terri Ludwig, President of Ballmer Group Philanthropy.
In addition, the Hearst Foundations, established in the 1940s by William Randolph Hearst, founder of the Hearst Corporation, provided a $150,000 grant to the organization's national college and career readiness program.
Genesys Works has also received a $150,000 planning grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, which has invested in the future of Southwestern Pennsylvania since 1947, to expand into the Pittsburgh region as early as Summer 2023. A $100,000 planning grant from the George Kaiser Family Foundation, dedicated to making Tulsa the best city for children to be born, grow, and succeed, will support Genesys Works' expansion into Tulsa by 2024.
"By investing in Genesys Works, our generous funders have made it possible for us to provide a growing number of young people with the skills, guidance, and support to reach economic self-sufficiency, both through increased college access and alternative pathways to careers," said Jeff Artis, CEO of Genesys Works. "We are honored to partner with Ballmer Group and the Hearst Foundations as we continue to grow and innovate our national program. With the investments from Richard King Mellon Foundation and George Kaiser Family Foundation, we will be able to identify and explore opportunities as we expand programming into new regions, developing a critical mass of support from schools, employer partners, and investors who believe in our mission and vision."
Genesys Works provides eight weeks of training in technical and professional skills for rising high school seniors, followed by a paid internship at major corporations such as Accenture, Kirkland & Ellis, and Target Corporation. Students also receive college and career coaching to prepare them for postsecondary success. 72 percent of Genesys Works participants are first-generation college students, and 91 percent are people of color.
Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities. Our program consists of 8 weeks of technical and professional skills training, paid year-long corporate internships, college and career coaching, and long-term alumni support to move individuals out of economic inequality and into professional careers. Founded in 2002, Genesys Works now serves thousands of students annually in Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington's National Capital Region, and New York City. To learn more, visit genesysworks.org.
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2022-10-12T14:08:49+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/10/12/genesys-works-receives-54-million-funding-grow-scale-its-proven-college-career-readiness-program/
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
4-4-8
(four, four, eight)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
4-4-8
(four, four, eight)
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2022-05-02T01:13:39+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17140529.php
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MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas– A Lamesa woman was killed in a crash on Monday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to DPS, the crash happened on State Highway 349 about 12 miles north of Midland just after 3:30 p.m.
DPS said Alyssa Owens, 35 of Lamesa, was travelling northbound on SH 349 in the left lane when James Grammar II, 35 also from Lamesa, was traveling northbound with a trailer and stopped to turn on a private road. Owens “failed to control speed” and collided into the back of the trailer.
Owens was pronounced dead at the scene and Grammar II wasn’t injured. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, according to DPS.
Conditions were described by DPS as dry and clear.
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2023-05-02T17:38:36+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lamesa-woman-killed-in-crash-involving-trailer-dps-says/
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BISMARCK — Agriculture has been a priority topic for the 2023 Legislature, as usual, and state lawmakers are grappling with a recurring challenge: how to sustain traditional family farm values while responding to growing economic pressures.
Legislators have worked on a flurry of bills aimed at bolstering agriculture in the state. Throughout the process, state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and aides have worked to draft legislation that addresses perceived holes in statutes. His office is tracking more than 30 bills making their way through the assembly.
Conversations between Goehring and lawmakers on legislation often focuses on the effect bills would have on landowners and agriculture infrastructure. A focus is also placed on constitutionality and making sure the language used correctly carries out the intent of the measure.
“We end up working with legislators to help them draft amendments that are implementable and are common sense fixes to issues,” Goehring said.
One major area of concern this session has been making changes to the corporate farming law. During his State of the State Address in January, Gov. Doug Burgum spoke about the need to update this law to bolster animal agriculture in the state.
House Bill 1371, which passed the House in a 70-24 vote last month, would lift a ban on people unrelated to each other from owning and operating a farm together.
Owners would be restricted to 160 acres, and the majority owner has to be someone residing in North Dakota.
The bill aims to allow animal agriculture operations to function in a corporate structure. Goehring said animal agriculture is an expensive business, and farmers need to partner to even pay for these facilities. He said a recent poultry facility for cage free eggs was built at a cost of more than $80 million, and dairy facilities can cost more than $40 million.
The number of dairy farms in North Dakota has fallen from 721 in 2000 to 37 in 2023, according to statistics maintained on the ag department’s website. North Dakota is a net importer of milk.
Proponents of the legislation claim such a measure would boost local economies and allow North Dakota farmers to catch up to surrounding states. They also express the need for farmers to be allowed the same business practices as any other industry in the state.
“If we really care and we want to fight for our rural communities and our rural schools,” Burgum said during testimony on HB 1371, “then we’ve got to fight for our farmers to have the same freedom of opportunity that every other business has to participate in animal agriculture.”
Those in opposition worry that allowing corporate farming will reduce local ownership of farms and ranches in the state. They say the bill will allow entities from other states to buy farm land in North Dakota and own animal agriculture operations, reducing the number of local family farm operations.
Those that oppose the measure also note that a similar proposal was passed during the 2015 legislative session but was referred and killed by voters in 2016. That proposal, which had breezed through the legislative assembly, was opposed by 76% of voters.
“I really think we are going against the will of the people,” Rep. Jeff Hoverson, R-Minot, said. “I don't think this is what North Dakota people really want, as was reflected in the measure they passed just seven short years ago.”
Goehring’s office has also been at work with legislators on farm appropriation bills. These include finance programs and grant programs.
House Bill 1276, which passed the House 89-3, would create a change to the Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund, created in the 2021 session. The fund was allocated $10 million last session. HB 1276 would bump that sum up to $30 million for the 2023-2025 biennium.
The fund is used to allocate money to various agriculture initiatives around the state, ranging from ethanol projects to meat packing plants. All money allocated from this fund is done by a committee made up of appointees from various state offices.
Other notable bills this session aimed at agriculture are still alive. HB 1423, which addresses unified zoning for animal feeding operations, passed the house 76-17. HB 1437, which would create livestock planning grants, passed 88-5.
Both these bills, along with HB 1371 and HB 1276, are awaiting Senate approval and the governor's signature.
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2023-03-21T23:11:30+00:00
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willistonherald.com
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https://www.willistonherald.com/news/farm_and_ranch/legislature-looks-to-balance-traditional-values-new-challenges-in-agriculture/article_23b8df06-c813-11ed-9a4e-5b3348e51509.html
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm proposed pollution standards Thursday for new combustion engine vehicles that are expected to remain on European roads well after the 27-nation bloc bans their sale in 2035.
The so-called Euro 7 standards presented by the European Commission would apply to all cars, vans, trucks and buses sold in the EU, with the aim of lowering emissions from tailpipes, brakes and tires.
EU officials said the guidelines were expected to lower nitrogen oxide emissions from cars and vans by 35% compared to existing exhaust emission regulations for pollutants other than carbon dioxide, and by 56% from buses and trucks. The standards are separate from but intended to complement the EU’s climate change rules for CO2.
The Euro 7 standards also cover harmful pollutants emitted from vehicle tailpipes, brakes and tires, including ultrafine particles, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.
The proposal will be submitted to the European Parliament and the EU’s member countries with a goal of the guidelines taking effect in July 2025 for cars and vans and July 2027 for heavy-duty vehicles.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association was skeptical about the implementation dates and said the proposal risks slowing the transition to transportation with zero emissions.
The group said the current standards for pollutants were stringent and argued that exhaust emissions are “at a barely measurable level thanks to state-of-the art vehicle technology.”
“Unfortunately, the environmental benefit of the commission’s proposal is very limited, whereas it heavily increases the cost of vehicles,” the association said.
The European Commission said the new standards could be met with existing technologies and without affecting vehicle buyers.
“A moderate impact on the costs of cars – between 90 and 150 euros (dollars) – and on the cost of buses and lorries – around 2600 euros- is expected,” it said.
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal last month to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars and vans by 2035. The deal was the first agreement of the bloc’s “Fit for 55” package, which the European Commission set up to achieve the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55% over this decade.
Under the deal, carmakers will be required to reduce the emissions of new cars sold by 55% in 2030, compared to 2021, before reaching a 100% cut five years later.
The EU believes that introducing new pollution norms for the last generation of combustion engines is crucial because vehicles that enter the market before the 2035 deadline would remain in service for years.
“More than 20% of cars and vans and more than 50% of the heavy-duty vehicles on our streets are expected to emit pollutants from the tailpipe up to 2050,” the European Commission said. “Moreover, all vehicles, electric or not, need to emit less air pollutants, for example from brakes and tires, which are on a pathway to become the major sources of particle emissions from vehicles.”
But Martin Sander, the general manager of Ford of Europe, said the sector should purely focus on the switch to all-electric instead of “diverting resources to yesterday’s technology.”
The commission said it was working on a further proposal to reduce CO2 emissions produced by trucks and buses.
According to the EU, emissions from transportation are responsible for some 70,000 premature deaths each year in the bloc.
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2022-11-11T01:07:13+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-eu-proposes-emission-rules-for-last-combustion-engine-cars/
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed two militant commanders on Thursday, while a 70-year-old man was killed by Palestinian rocket fire in the first fatality inside Israel amid the current wave of fighting. The continuing bloodshed, which has left 29 Palestinians dead, came despite Egyptian efforts to broker a cease-fire.
It has been the worst bout of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza in months, with at least 10 civilians — mostly women and children — among the dead. The conflagration, now in its third day, comes at a time of soaring tensions and spiking violence over the past year in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian militants launched unrelenting rocket barrages into Israel throughout the day. One rocket struck an apartment block in the central Israeli city of Rehovot, killing a 70-year-old man, the MADA rescue service said. It said four others were moderately wounded.
Earlier Thursday, Israeli military pressed ahead with its strikes against the Islamic Jihad militant group and said a senior commander in charge of the group’s rocket launching force, Ali Ghali, was killed when his apartment was hit.
Later in the day, Israel said it killed another Islamic Jihad commander who was meant to replace Ghali in southern Gaza. Islamic Jihad confirmed the man, Ahmed Abu Daqqa, was one of its commanders.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said at total of 29 people have have been killed since the fighting erupted. Among the dead were at least nine Islamic Jihad militants, 10 civilians and nine others, including four whom Israel says were killed in failed rocket launches, whose affiliation remained uncertain.
Military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told Israeli Army Radio that two other militants were also killed in the early morning strike, although no group immediately claimed them as members, and that the rest of the building remained intact.
“The apartment was targeted in a very precise way,” Hagari said. “I hope this leads to a reduction, a blow and a disruption of the Islamic Jihad rocket abilities.”
The strikes targeted the top floor of a building in a residential, Qatari-built complex in southern Gaza Strip. The pre-dawn airstrike in the city of Khan Younis caused damage to three surrounding buildings. The complex, known as Hamad City, consists of several tall buildings and thousands of housing units. The strike created panic among residents, with falling debris and shattered glass littering the streets.
“My children started crying. I did not see anything because of the dust, broken glasses, and debris,” said Abdullah Hemaid, who lives across from the targeted building.
Islamic Jihad said Ghali was a commander in charge of its rocket squad and a member of its armed group’s decision-making body. The group has said it will only cease fire if Israel agrees to halt targeted killings of its fighters.
The current round of fighting erupted overnight Tuesday when Israel killed three senior Islamic Jihad commanders in near-simultaneous airstrikes.
On Wednesday, a state-run Egyptian TV station announced that Egypt, a frequent mediator between the sides, had brokered a cease-fire. But with the violence continuing late Thursday, there was still no breakthrough.
The Israeli military says that in its strikes on some 150 targets, it has zeroed in on militants with what it says are precision strikes. But children, among them a 4-year-old, were also killed.
Hagari, the military spokesman, told Army Radio that a quarter of the rockets launched have fallen in Gaza, killing at least four, including a 10-year-old girl, two 16-year-olds and a 51-year-old man. That claim could not immediately be independently confirmed.
Efforts to mediate a cease-fire were still underway Thursday with top Islamic Jihad political bureau member Mohamad al-Hindi arriving to Cairo to discuss details. A delegation of Egyptian mediators also was traveling to Israel, according to Israeli press reports.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that “despite our strenuous efforts, these efforts still have not yielded the desired fruits and results.”
Israeli officials declined to comment.
The initial Israeli airstrikes set off a burst of rocket fire on Wednesday that triggered air-raid sirens throughout southern and central Israel.
The military said more than 500 rockets have been fired toward Israel. It said most were intercepted by Israel’s missile defense system or fell in open areas.
Damage was reported when rockets slammed into buildings that were empty because residents had fled the area. Three buildings in the southern town of Sderot were struck Thursday, officials said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Israel says the airstrikes are a response to a barrage of rocket fire launched last week by Islamic Jihad in response to the death of one of its West Bank members from a hunger strike while in Israeli custody.
Israel has come under international criticism for the high civilian toll. In past conflicts, rights groups have accused Israel of committing war crimes due to high civilian deaths. Israel says it does its utmost to avoid civilian casualties and holds militant groups responsible because they operate in heavily populated residential areas. It also says militants fire rockets indiscriminately at Israeli communities.
Hagari said Israel does its best to avoid harming civilians and that under international norms, there was a “proportionate ratio” of combatants to noncombatants among the dead in Gaza.
In signs that both sides were trying to show restraint, Israel has avoided attacks on the ruling Hamas militant group, targeting only the smaller and more militant Islamic Jihad. Hamas, which has much more to lose than Islamic Jihad, also has remained on the sidelines.
Israel and Hamas have fought four wars and numerous smaller engagements since the Islamic militant group took control of Gaza in 2007.
The army said that schools would remain closed and restrictions on large gatherings would remain in place in southern Israel until at least Friday. Residents were instructed to stay near bomb shelters.
Meanwhile, in the West Bank, where Israeli-Palestinian violence has surged over the past year, the Palestinian Health Ministry said a 30-year-old man died after he was shot by Israeli troops in a raid on Wednesday, and that a 66-year-old Palestinian man died after he was shot during a gun battle between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in a refugee camp near the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem on Thursday.
The Israeli army said it has arrested 25 suspected Islamic Jihad members in West Bank raids in recent days.
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Ben Zion reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report.
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2023-05-11T21:31:09+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/israel-kills-another-militant-commander-in-gaza-as-fighting-goes-on-truce-efforts-falter/
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Acosta scored his seventh goal of the season when he took a pass from defender Santiago Arias and found the net in the 83rd minute.
Cincinnati (12-1-3) has collected 39 points through the first 16 matches. Only the 1998 Los Angeles Galaxy had more points (41) at this stage than this season's Supporter's Shield front-runners.
Roman Celentano did not have to make a save in goal for Cincinnati. It was Celentano's eighth clean sheet of the season — one behind Stefan Frei of the Seattle Sounders for the league lead. Spencer Richey also did not have a save, making his second start of the season for the Fire.
Chicago (3-5-8) falls to 4-14-5 in its last 23 road matches, including 0-4-2 in the last six. The Fire entered play 2-0-2 all-time at Cincinnati and dealt the Eastern Conference leaders their only loss in the club's last 20 matches at home — 3-2 late last season.
Cincinnati improves to 9-0-0 at home this season, tied with the 2020 Philadelphia Union for the second longest win streak to begin a season. The 2002 San Jose Earthquakes set the league record when they won 10 straight.
Chicago returns home to host the Columbus Crew on Saturday. Cincinnati travels to play the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
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2023-06-04T02:05:49+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/acostas-late-goal-sends-cincinnati-to-1-0-victory-over-fire/UQD3S7A2T5HMLML6MAHKBX34UU/
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Former National Parks Historian inducted into Carlsbad Hall of Fame
One of the newest inductees into the Carlsbad Hall of Fame said he was a mediocre history student during his youth in Carlsbad.
But in his later years, Dwight Pitcaithley became a noted national historian and professor.
Pitcaithley was inducted Saturday along with artist Gary Niblett as the first inductees of 2023.
During his induction speech Pitcaithley talked of how he earned “a well-deserved D” from Carlsbad High School teacher Connie Chapman.
More:Pitcaithley, Niblett join Carlsbad Hall of Fame
During the 1970’s he recalled attending a class reunion and meeting up with his former high school history teacher.
“I was pursuing my doctorate (history degree) at Texas Tech and I told her I was working on my doctorate and she was very pleased,” he said.
Audience members chuckled when Pitcaithley said Chapman hid her surprise of his work in attaining an advanced history degree.
He became the chief historian of the National Park Service (NPS) 1976 and retired in 2005.
A year later he accepted a history professor job at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces where he taught for nearly 15 years.
Another Hall of Fame member, Dr. John Andrews, said Pitcaithley wrote a number of books dealing with specific historical topics in various times of U.S. history.
“Dwight is now one of the most important historians in the country. He’s done significant work about the Civil War, about racism and what is being done today to address the problems we’re all facing,” he said.
“Dwight is helping us to understand how we got to where we are and he’s helping us find ways in addressing the problems that we now face,” Andrews added.
More:Lynne Pitcaithley inducted to Carlsbad HOF
Pitcaithley joins late mom in Hall of Fame
Lynn Pitcaithley was inducted into the Carlsbad Hall of Fame in 2019. She was an actress, educator and animal rights supporter during her life in Carlsbad.
“It’s a huge honor, my mother was inducted a number of years ago,” Dwight Pitcaithley said before his induction Saturday.
“I know a lot of people in that room. I really enjoyed participating in her’s (induction ceremony),” he added.
Pitcaithley said he was “moved” when asked about his induction into the Hall of Fame.
He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1962 and enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) in Portales as a music major.
“You have to be really good as a music major,” he said.
He enlisted in the military in 1964 and his three-year stint changed his mind about education.
“All of that made me a more dedicated student,” Pitcaithley said. “Carlsbad was a special place to grow up.”
More:Visit the Carlsbad Museum, Carlsbad Hall of Fame today
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.
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2023-01-31T20:47:20+00:00
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currentargus.com
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https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2023/01/31/national-park-service-historian-honored-by-carlsbad-hall-of-fame/69847880007/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and Drug Administration to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
Parents, politicians and anti-tobacco advocates wanted a ban on the devices that many blame for the rise in underage vaping. Supporters say they can help smokers cut back on regular cigarettes.
The FDA noted that Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping and its application didn’t have enough evidence to show that marketing its products “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”
The agency has granted some e-cigarette applications. Since last fall, the agency has given its OK to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes from R.J. Reynolds, Logic and other companies.
But industry players and anti-tobacco advocates have complained that those products account for just a tiny percent of the $6 billion vaping market in the U.S.
Regulators repeatedly delayed making decisions on devices from market leaders, including Juul, which remains the best-selling vaping brand although sales have dipped.
Last year, the agency rejected applications for more than a million other e-cigarettes and related products, mainly due to their potential appeal to underage teens.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their products benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use the products are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago with the promise of providing smokers a less harmful alternative. The devices heat a nicotine solution into a vapor that’s inhaled, bypassing many of the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco.
But studies have reached conflicting results about whether they truly help smokers quit. And efforts by the FDA to rule on vaping products and their claims were repeatedly slowed by industry lobbying and competing political interests.
The vaping market grew to include hundreds of companies selling an array of devices and nicotine solutions in various flavors and strengths.
The vaping issue took on new urgency in 2018 when Juul’s high-nicotine, fruity-flavored cartridges quickly became a nationwide craze among middle and high school students. The company faces a slew of federal and state investigations into its early marketing practices, which included distributing free Juul products at concerts and parties hosted by young influencers.
In 2019, the company was pressured into halting all advertising and eliminating its fruit and dessert flavors. The next year, the FDA limited flavors in small vaping devices to just tobacco and menthol. Separately, Congress raised the purchase age for all tobacco and vaping products to 21.
But the question of whether e-cigarettes should remain on the market at all remained.
The FDA has been working under a court order to render its decisions; anti-tobacco groups successfully sued the agency to speed up its review.
FDA regulators warned companies for years they would have to submit rigorous, long-term data showing a clear benefit for smokers who switch to vaping. But all but the largest e-cigarette manufacturers have resisted conducting that kind of expensive, time-consuming research.
While Juul remains a top seller, a recent federal survey shows that teen have been shifting away from the company. Last year’s survey showed Juul was the fourth most popular e-cigarette among high schoolers who regularly vape. The most popular brand was a disposable e-cigarette called Puff Bar that comes in flavors like pink lemonade, strawberry and mango. That company’s disposable e-cigarettes had been able to skirt regulation because they use synthetic nicotine, which until recently was outside the FDA’s jurisdiction. Congress recently closed that loophole.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms.
The brainchild of two Stanford University students, Juul launched in 2015 and within two years rocketed to the top of the vaping market. Juul, which is partially owned by tobacco giant Altria, still accounts for nearly 50% of the U.S. e-cigarette market. It once controlled more than 75%.
On Tuesday, the FDA also laid out plans to establish a maximum nicotine level for certain tobacco products to reduce their addictiveness. In that announcement, the agency also noted that it has invested in a multimedia public education campaign aimed at warning young people about the potential risks of e-cigarette use.
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2022-06-23T16:39:33+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/fda-orders-all-juul-electronic-cigarettes-removed-from-us-market/
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LIMA, Peru, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunt Oil Company of Peru L.L.C., Sucursal del Perú ("HOCP") announced today that it has commenced a consent solicitation ("Consent Solicitation") with respect to its 6.375% Trust Enhanced Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Nos.: Rule 144A: 445640 AB1, Regulation S: P5300P AB9), (ISINs: Rule 144A: US445640AB18, Regulation S: USP5300PAB96) (the "Notes"). The Notes were originally issued in an aggregate principal amount of US$600,000,000 (the "Original Principal Amount"). Following the scheduled repayment of 4.2% of the Original Principal Amount on December 1, 2021, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 15, 2022 (the "Record Date"), US$574,800,000 in principal amount of the Notes remained Outstanding (the "Outstanding Principal Amount").
The purpose of the Consent Solicitation is to amend provisions of the indenture governing the Notes (the "Indenture") related to the incurrence of indebtedness to permit (i) an increase in a working capital facility from US$30 million to up to US$100 million and (ii) the incurrence of debt not to exceed 5% of the consolidated net tangible assets of the Company calculated as of the date of such incurrence (the "Proposed Amendments").
Full details of the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation, including the Proposed Amendments, are included in the consent solicitation statement, dated April 18, 2022.
Subject to receiving the requisite consents and satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions to the Consent Solicitation, each holder of record as of the Record Date who validly delivers its consent prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below) will receive a cash payment of US$2.50 for each US$1,000 of the Original Principal Amount of Notes (which corresponds to approximately US$2.39 for each US$1,000 of the Outstanding Principal Amount of Notes). HOCP expects that the Consent Payment will be paid no later than 10 business days following the Expiration Date.
Adoption of the Proposed Amendments requires the consent of the holders of at least a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes. In order to participate in the Consent Solicitation, a holder must deliver its consent in advance of the expiration time, which is 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on April 29, 2022 (as it may be amended or extended by HOCP, the "Expiration Date").
Beneficial owners who wish to participate in the consent solicitation must promptly instruct their brokers, dealers, custodians or other intermediaries to deliver a consent on its behalf to the tabulation agent in accordance with The Depository Trust Company's Automated Tender Offer Program's procedures, in advance of the expiration time as such brokers, dealers, custodians or other intermediaries will require an earlier deadline to receive their instructions.
The Proposed Amendments will be effected through a supplemental indenture, to be executed promptly after receipt of the requisite consents. In connection with the Consent Solicitation, holders cannot revoke consents once delivered. The Proposed Amendments will become effective immediately upon execution of the supplemental indenture, but will not become operative until payment of the Consent Payment.
HOCP in its sole discretion may terminate the Consent Solicitation without the obligation to make any cash payment at any time, whether or not the requisite consents have been received, in which case the amendments will not become operative.
HOCP has engaged BofA Securities, Inc. to act as solicitation agent and Global Bondholder Services Corporation to act as the information and tabulation agent in connection with the Consent Solicitation. Additional information concerning the terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation may be obtained from BofA Securities, Inc. by calling (646) 855 8988 (collect) or (888) 292-0070 (U.S. toll free). Requests for assistance in submitting consents or requests for additional copies of the consent solicitation statement and related documents should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation by calling (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers collect) or (855) 654-2014 (all others toll-free) or by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any Notes or any other securities. This press release is also not a solicitation of consents with respect to the Proposed Amendments or any securities. The solicitation of consents is not being made in any jurisdiction in which, or to or from any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such solicitation under applicable state or foreign securities or "blue sky" laws.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding (i) the Proposed Amendments and the execution of the supplemental indenture giving effect thereto and (ii) the expected payment of the Consent Payment. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "driving," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About HOCP
Hunt Oil Company of Peru L.L.C., Sucursal del Perú ("HOCP") is part of the Camisea Consortium and holds a 25.2% interest in the License Contracts related to the largest natural gas producing fields in Peru, the Camisea Fields; which include Block 88 and Block 56 in the Ucayali Basin of Peru. Block 88 is the largest source of natural gas production in Peru and also contains the largest number of Proved Reserves, while Block 56 is the second largest in Peru in terms of natural gas production and Proved Reserves. As a result of its 25.2% interest in the Camisea Consortium, it also holds a 25.2% interest in each of the facilities related to the Camisea Fields, including the Malvinas Plant, a natural gas processing plant near the Camisea Fields and the Pisco Plant, a liquids fractionation facility near Pisco, Peru on the Pacific coast.
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2022-04-18T15:08:42+00:00
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kalb.com
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BERLIN (AP) — German unions are calling on thousands of workers across the country’s transport system to stage a one-day strike on Monday that is expected to bring widespread disruption to planes, trains and local transit.
The ver.di service workers’ union and the EVG union, which represents many railway workers, announced the 24-hour walkout in a joint appearance Thursday that come as employees in many sectors have been seeking hefty raises to reflect persistently high inflation.
Ver.di chairman Frank Werneke said that his union is calling for 120,000 workers to walk out. Those will include security and ground workers at all German airports except Berlin, local transit employees in seven of Germany’s 16 states, harbor employees and workers on highways — the latter a measure that Werneke said is likely to affect some tunnels.
“This strike day will have a massive effect — we are aware of this and it is also necessary,” Werneke said. He added that it’s important to make clear before the next round of negotiations “that our demands have broad support in the workforce.”
EVG counterpart Martin Burkert said that his union is calling for 230,000 workers at Germany’s main railway operator, government-owned Deutsche Bahn, and others to walk out. He said people traveling on Sunday should take care “to be at their destination in a timely manner,” because some of the affected shifts could start on Sunday evening.
Ver.di is engaged in a series of pay negotiations, notably for employees of Germany’s federal and municipal governments. In that case, it is seeking a 10.5% pay raise. Employers have offered a total of 5% in two stages plus one-time payments of 2,500 euros ($2,700).
It already has staged a series of one-day walkouts at individual airports and in public services, including local transit.
EVG is seeking a raise of 12%. Deutsche Bahn also has offered a two-stage raise totaling 5% plus one-time payments.
Germany’s annual inflation rate in February was 8.7%.
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2023-03-23T14:42:12+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/business/ap-business/german-unions-call-for-wide-ranging-transport-strike-monday/
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Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito took big swings last summer.
It resulted in a trip to the Stanley Cup Final, but he came up short Wednesday night coming in third place for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
Announced midway through the first round of the NHL Draft, Dallas Stars’ Jim Nill took home the award with 91 points to Zito’s 46. Boston Bruins’ Don Sweeney finished in second with 83 points.
Voting was conducted at the end of the second round of the playoffs, and it is Zito’s second time in the last three seasons finishing in third place. A Panthers GM has yet to win the award since its creation in 2010.
“I know that the GM sits in the chair and what have you, but I don’t go out and scout all those players,” Zito said last week when asked about the possibility of winning the award. “Our staff is outstanding.”
Zito shocked the hockey world last June when he fired interim head coach Andrew Brunette and replaced him with Paul Maurice. Brunette had a 51-18-6 record with the Panthers en route to the President’s Trophy, was a Jack Adams Award finalist and led the Panthers to their first playoff series win since 1996.
Then, he traded franchise cornerstone Jonathan Huberdeau, a first-round pick and more to Calgary for Matthew Tkachuk in an effort to build a grittier team to pair with Maurice.
Through January, it looked like the gutsy moves weren’t paying off. The Panthers were on the outside of the playoff picture one year after producing the best regular-season record in the league. It took a Pittsburgh Penguins collapse in the last week of the season even for the Panthers to make the playoffs.
But then they made a surprising run all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit against top-seed Boston and knocking out Toronto and Carolina.
Other impactful free-agent signings made by Zito in the last year include Nick Cousins, Alex Lyon and Eric and Marc Staal.
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2023-06-29T20:51:46+00:00
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sun-sentinel.com
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/28/florida-panthers-bill-zito-edged-for-gm-of-the-year/
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A Taunton man pleaded guilty to felony murder and robbery charges Wednesday in connection with a drug-related shooting in Machias, Maine, that killed a 17-year-old man.
Jorge Pagan-Sanchez pleaded guilty Wednesday in Washington County Superior Court in Maine, the Bangor Daily News reported.
Pagan-Sanchez was arrested as a fugitive of justice in December 2021 in Taunton in connection with the Nov. 4, 2021, killing of Brandin Guerrero, who was from Massapequa, New York.
Police previously said they believed Pagan-Sanchez was in Machias to sell drugs and that he and other men planned to jump Guerrero, the Bangor Daily News reported.
A total of five men have been charged in connection with the killing.
Emanuel Ramos of Roxbury; Nathanael Genao, of New Bedford; Juan Ortiz, of Concord, New Hampshire and Nathaniel Kerruish of East Machias were also charged in the killing.
According to Bangor Daily News, Pagan-Sanchez did not shoot at Guerrero and is the first of the five men to enter into a plea deal.
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2023-01-04T22:36:21+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2023/01/jorge-pagan-sanchez-of-taunton-pleads-guilty-for-role-in-murder-of-teen-in-maine.html
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MAINE, USA — Hannaford supermarkets across the northeast will soon be carrying broccoli florets grown and processed in Maine, in the frozen aisle. Good Shepherd Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Maine, is launching a new, for-profit initiative called "Harvesting Good."
"It's gonna be grown in Maine. It's gonna be processed in Maine. It's gonna be packaged in Maine, and it's gonna be distributed in Maine," Simeon Allen, general manager of W.R. Allen, said.
Kristen Miale, president of Good Shepherd Food Bank, said they wanted to find a way to help local farmers keep their produce operations going beyond a single season while giving consumers access to high-quality produce all year long. This new venture starts with broccoli.
"It's the most popular frozen vegetable that consumers buy. It also grows very well in Maine," Miale said.
Plus, the harvest season for broccoli comes right after the blueberry season, which will allow Good Shepherd to eventually partner with a number of wild blueberry farmers across the state to get more products in stores. But despite the same land being used for a new crop, there was still an old problem.
"There is no processing capability anywhere in the Northeast, so Maine farmers are limited to selling their product just to the fresh market," Miale said.
Now, W.R. Allen, a wild blueberry processing plant, is working on getting the proper equipment to make that possible. The difference between processing fruits and vegetables, or in this case, blueberries and broccoli, is that vegetables need to be cooked first before they can be frozen.
"We all realize how reliant we are on a global food system that can be disrupted, so having a local source of something as core to our health as vegetables is also kind of another important component of this," Miale said.
Step one of this process starts in Caribou at Circle B Farms. Broccoli seeds were planted there in June. Once the broccoli is harvested, it will then be brought to W.R. Allen in Orland, where it will be washed, cut, blanched, and frozen. Next, it will be sent to Wyman's in Cherryfield, where it will be packed and distributed.
"This is a first for all of us here in Orland," Allen said.
Allen said he's excited to be able to expand his blueberry processing plant to other produce.
"This should open up a window for us to keep our processing facility working for, instead of just three to five weeks a year just doing wild blueberries, to doing up to 10-12 weeks of processing in a year," Allen said.
In addition to Hannaford supermarkets, Good Shepherd is also partnering with Sodexo, a food services company that provides food to places like schools, universities, and hospitals.
"We can grow quality jobs, we can support local farms, and we can make healthy food more reliably accessible to all consumers," Miale said.
Miale said their goal is for Harvesting Good to be profitable in three years. She said a portion of that money will go toward supporting Feeding America food banks across the northeast.
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2022-08-03T02:40:39+00:00
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newscentermaine.com
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https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/life/food/good-shepherd-food-bank-launches-new-business-to-freeze-local-produce-business/97-fe28b87d-d1cf-416c-a63c-4d5b5e5e0e3f
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The biggest winner in the Major League Soccer offseason transfer market ended up being the rumor mill.
Whether it was the apparent flirtation between Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, or the interest that Los Angeles FC had for Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, neither came to fruition and the MLS offseason was devoid of a splashy incoming international move.
But there are still plenty of stars across the MLS to watch for during the 2023 season that begins Saturday:
JESUS FERREIRA, FC DALLAS
Ferreira finally reached his potential last season as he scored 18 goals for FC Dallas, tying for fourth-most in the league. He helped the team finish third in the Western Conference and reach the Western Conference semifinals before they were knocked out of the playoffs by Austin. His time with the MLS club meant he played only a limited role for the United States in the World Cup. He didn’t hit the field in Qatar until the round of 16 loss to the Netherlands. He begins building his case this season to become one of the primary strikers on future U.S. teams.
HANY MUKHTAR, NASHVILLE
The reigning league MVP was spectacular last season with 23 goals and 11 assists, helping Nashville finish fifth in the Western Conference and earn a playoff berth. Mukhtar’s 34 goals were the fifth-most in a single season in MLS history.
In his three seasons with Nashville, Mukhtar has 43 goals in 73 games and there’s no reason to think he’s about to slow down this season.
ANDRE BLAKE, PHILDELPHIA
The best goalkeeper in the league last year is the most recognizable star for a team that lacks big names but is a clear favorite in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia was moments away from winning its first MLS title in November before LAFC scored late in extra time and won on penalties. Philadelphia was in the final in large part because of Blake’s continued excellence in goal. Blake led MLS in shutouts with 15 and had a 79.4% save percentage last season, the third time he was honored as the league’s best goalie.
CUCHO HERNANDEZ, COLUMBUS
The latest young South American star to join MLS made quite the splash in his limited debut last season. Hernandez had nine goals and two assists in just 16 games for the Columbus Crew following his move from Watford.
A full season with the Crew should be a big boost as Columbus looks to get back to the postseason after missing the playoffs by two points last season.
JAVIER “CHICHARITO” HERNANDEZ, LA GALAXY
The ageless Mexican star stepped back into the past and led the LA Galaxy to a playoff berth last season. Chicharito had 18 goals and played in 32 matches, both highs since he moved to MLS. They were the most goals for Hernandez in any season since 2009-10, when he scored 21 in his final season with Chivas de Guadalajara.
JOSEF MARTINEZ, INTER MIAMI
While rumors swirled about Lionel Messi and bringing the World Cup champion to Inter Miami, the club had a backup plan in place. How successful that plan is depends on whether Martinez can rediscover the form that made him the league’s MVP in 2018 with Atlanta United.
Martinez hasn’t been the same since suffering a major knee injury at the start of the 2020 season. And while posting consecutive seasons of 31 and 27 goals is going to be tough to match, Miami is hoping he can be more than the nine-goal scorer he was last season with Atlanta.
THIAGO ALMADA, ATLANTA UNITED
The 21-year-old will step into a larger role this season for Atlanta United following the departure of Martinez to Miami. Almada appeared in 29 games and had six goals and seven assists last season. Atlanta will be hoping that Almada can quickly develop a relationship with new forward Giorgos Giakoumakis, who just arrived from Celtic.
SEAN JOHNSON, TORONTO
After six years as the anchor at the back for NYCFC, including an MLS Cup title, Johnson made the move to Toronto FC in the offseason. Johnson was second in MLS with 14 clean sheets last season.
His task in Toronto will be significant as the Reds were third-worst in MLS by giving up 66 goals last season.
JOAO PAULO, SEATTLE
The Seattle Sounders missed the MLS playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season, ending a 13-year run of playing in the postseason. Seattle’s season seemed to crumble after the Sounders won the CONCACAF Champions League, a night when they made MLS history but lost midfield sparkplug Joao Paulo to a torn ACL in his right knee.
Paulo is back, making a brief appearance for Seattle during its one match at the Club World Cup. His return should stabilize Seattle’s midfield and once again make the Sounders one of the favorites out West.
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2023-02-24T00:25:46+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — State officials across the nation have taken on Big Tech companies in the courts and state legislatures, and federal regulators have nipped at Twitter over alleged violations of users’ data privacy.
Now, one state attorney general with an outsize personality and edge-skating stance nearly in the league of Elon Musk is striding into the maelstrom of Musk’s $44 billion now-tenuous bid for Twitter. He is launching an investigation of Twitter for “potential false reporting” of bots on its platform to bolster complaints Musk himself made this week in threatening to walk away from the deal.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his investigation of Twitter on Monday just hours after Musk, the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO, accused Twitter of refusing to disclose the extent of its spam bot and fake accounts.
The unexpected turn in the months-long drama of Musk and Twitter sent that company's shares down 1.5%, likely angering shareholders who had filed suit against Musk last month, accusing him of deflating the stock price. Twitter's shares have tumbled more than 20% in the last month. They closed at $40.13 Tuesday, up 57 cents.
Paxton's unusual move struck observers as singular and possibly inappropriate, though he likely has the legal authority to pursue it. In launching his investigation, Paxton suggested that Twitter might have violated Texas' Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The state attorney general's move against Twitter is far different from the growing legal actions taken by groups of states that have joined to target alleged anticompetitive practices by Google and Meta, for example, or to investigate TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health.
Individual state attorneys general don't normally investigate a major publicly traded company over its regulatory filings. In Twitter's case, the data it submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission involve complex federal law.
“The SEC has the resources and the expertise and the legal remedies for this, and I doubt that Texas has any of these,” Marc Fagel, a securities law expert who was the regional director of the SEC’s San Francisco office, said in an interview. “It’s a headline-based investigation as far as I can tell.”
Johnny Koremenos, a spokesman for the Republican Attorneys General Association, told The Associated Press that he’s unaware of any other state attorney general who might be planning to launch a similar investigation into Twitter.
James Tierney, a former Maine attorney general who teaches at Harvard, was critical of Paxton’s probe, which he sees as aiding Musk, whose electric car maker Tesla recently opened a plant in Texas’ capital of Austin.
“Consumer laws exist to protect consumers from real harm,” Tierney said. “They do not exist to allow a government official to meddle in ongoing corporate transactions on behalf of a constituent.”
Paxton notes that Twitter had said in its filings with the SEC that fewer than 5% of all users are bots, when, Paxton asserts, “they may in fact comprise as much as 20% or more" of the 229 million total accounts. Musk contended in a May tweet, without providing evidence, that 20% or more are bogus.
Paxton demanded that Twitter turn over documents by June 27 to show how it calculates and manages its user data.
“The difference could dramatically affect the cost to Texas consumers and businesses who transact with Twitter,” such as advertisers, Paxton contended in his announcement. He asserted that the disparity may inflate the value of Twitter, now estimated at $30.5 billion, and raise the costs of doing business with it.
Twitter spokespeople declined comment Tuesday on Paxton's announcement. The company said in a statement Monday that it has been cooperatively sharing information with Musk in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement.
The Texas attorney general, who has long carved out a distinctive public persona, isn't likely to mind any criticism. A Republican currently running for a third term as the state's top lawyer, Paxton has yet to have his day in court after being indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, and his career has upended what it means to be a compromised officeholder in Texas.
His critics say Paxton has become an example of how powerful public figures can drag out even normally career-threatening criminal charges and defy predictions of their political demise.
Conservative Republicans, who accuse social media like Twitter of anti-conservative bias and censoring views of those opposed to abortion and others, have embraced Musk's bid for Twitter because of his advocacy of free speech in place of the platform's content moderation. Paxton's fellow Texan U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has called Musk's move “the biggest development for free speech in decades."
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Associated Press writers Geoff Mulvihill in New Jersey and Acacia Coronado in Texas contributed to this report.
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2022-06-08T12:48:34+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Texas-AG-strides-into-Twitter-takeover-drama-to-17225879.php
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Amgen is the inaugural sponsor of the NSG Tomorrow Programme that aims to support innovation among biotech startups in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen, a leading global biotechnology company, and NSG BioLabs, Singapore's largest and leading biotechnology (biotech) incubator, today announced the launch of a 3-year Golden Ticket sponsorship. Amgen's Golden Ticket sponsorship marks the first of the NSG Tomorrow Program created to help innovative biotech startups execute towards their vision.
As part of the sponsorship, Amgen will support one "Golden Ticket" award each year for three years, providing winners with one year of free residency in NSG Biolabs' fully equipped turnkey BSL-2 laboratory as well as additional facility benefits and connections to Amgen's scientific and business leaders. Companies and pre-incorporated projects in Singapore which are conducting research in specialised biotech fields or developing novel medicines and therapeutics can apply to join the competitive programme. Areas of interest include novel and transformational therapies to treat oncology, inflammatory, hepatic and cardiometabolic diseases as well as innovative research and biomanufacturing platforms. Amgen's internal scientific committee selects the Golden Ticket winner following an interactive pitch event.
"Singapore is a leading innovation hub in Asia, with high-quality biomedical science performed at internationally renowned institutions based in the country. Recognizing the growing biotech ecosystem locally, and Amgen's high-tech biopharmaceutical manufacturing footprint located in Singapore, our sponsorship of the Golden Ticket with NSG BioLabs aims to further foster early-stage life science companies and provide unique mentoring opportunities for local scientist-entrepreneurs. Amgen R&D and Operations teams are excited to partner with NSG BioLabs to support the burgeoning bioscience community in Singapore, and further enable emerging life-science startups," said Philip Tagari, Vice President Therapeutic Discovery, Amgen.
Amgen Singapore began operations in 2014 as Amgen's first Next Generation biomanufacturing facility in Asia, heralding state-of-the-art efficiencies and innovative production of medicines in commercial-scale manufacturing. Working closely with healthcare providers and the community to address the region's growing healthcare needs, Amgen continues to drive innovation in science and biotechnology and to develop a pipeline of skilled specialists and quality biomedical careers for the Singapore biotech industry.
Since its launch in 2019, NSG has achieved several major milestones in its mission to empower innovative biotech companies and enhance the ecosystem in Singapore. In 2021, with site 1 at full capacity, the company doubled its facility capability, enabling it to support more biotech companies by providing state-of-the-art equipment and space, as well as access to a diverse and growing community of innovators and scientists. Residents at NSG include large multi-national companies like Applied Materials, L'Oréal Research & Innovation and Oxford Nanopore Technologies and promising local startups like Engine Biosciences, ImmunoScape and PairX Bio. The startups at NSG have achieved notable breakthroughs, with over S$100 million in funds raised, major partnerships, and new product launches since 2020. NSG currently has over 20 local and international resident companies, specialising in a diverse range of transformative technologies and life-changing applications such as genome editing, tissue engineering, cellular agriculture, cancer immunotherapy, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, neurodegeneration drug discovery, and COVID-19 diagnostics.
The COVID-19 pandemic and success in vaccine and therapeutic development have drawn global attention to the biotech sector. Sector growth is accelerating in Singapore with local research yielding fruit, local companies expanding internationally and attaining key milestones, strong government support, and industry leaders establishing key commercial operations and manufacturing/production facilities in the country. Yet, Singapore's biotech startups continue to face unique technical, structural, and cultural challenges in launching and growing.
"With our first-hand experience in both the Singapore and US biotech sectors, NSG BioLabs has a deep understanding of the challenges biotech startups face. It is vital that we support their work as it could lead to new life-changing medicines. It is in this spirit that we started NSG Tomorrow, and we are honoured that Amgen shares our vision to help biotech startups grow and facilitate Singapore's development into an international biotech powerhouse," said Daphne Teo, CEO and Founder of NSG BioLabs.
For more details about the NSG Tomorrow and Amgen Golden Ticket, visit nsgtomorrow.com and for more information about NSG BioLabs, visit www.nsgbio.com
About NSG BioLabs
Founded with a focus on supporting early-stage biotech companies, NSG BioLabs offers state-of-the-art equipment, professionally managed operations, capital efficiency, the expertise of world-class teams and global networks to incubate and assist emerging life sciences companies. The conducive R&D environment contains fully equipped laboratory and office infrastructure across 22,000 sq ft in the prime location of Biopolis.
With access to a global network and a shared set of skills and experience with its strategic partners, NSG BioLabs ensures that biotech startups can execute on their cutting-edge research and development ecosystem in Singapore, leading to the innovation of revolutionary technologies and products that translate into breakthrough biotech ventures and impact for patients.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
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2022-06-01T02:48:11+00:00
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kxii.com
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If you've braved an airport anytime in the last few years, you've likely seen a Beis suitcase or backpack at your gate or in a slow-moving TSA line, their minimalist vibe a tell-tale sign of trendy travelers.
Actress Shay Mitchell (of Pretty Little Liars and You fame) launched the luggage brand in 2018, and it's become a viral sensation ever since. Our staff and contributors are constantly testing and reviewing the best luggage for the modern traveler, and we've been building our Beis collection for some time, including best-selling pieces like the Carry-On Roller and more. In addition to roller suitcases, Beis sells backpacks, weekender bags, duffels, everyday totes, baby bags, pet travel accessories and more.
Considering its TikTok popularity and celebrity-backed name, Beis can be on the pricier side. However, the brand offers free shipping on United States orders over $150. Standard shipping takes three to five business days, or you can pay an extra cost for two-day or overnight shipping.
Here are all the Beis luggage pieces we've reviewed or covered so far:
Beis Carry-On Roller
As a freelance travel writer and contributor Chloe Caldwell racks up airline miles. So, a good carry-on suitcase is of the utmost importance. Despite being a "proud overpacker," Caldwell was "pleasantly surprised to find out just how much I could fit within this roller" — enough lightweight outfits for a week.
Pros: Easy to organize, and spacious yet compact
Cons: Light colors can get dirty
Read the full Beis Carry-On Roller review here.
Beis Large Check-In Roller
Caldwell never overpacks for vacation thanks to this suitcase's star feature; it's accompanied the travel writer to Mexico, Chicago, Paris and many destinations in between. The weight limit indicator lets you know when your bag hits 50 pounds, so you don’t have to worry about scrambling to remove items at the check-in counter.
Pros: Spaciousness, security, and durability
Cons: Can get heavy, light color options are easily scuffed
Read the full Beis Large Check-In Roller review here.
Beis Weekender
Even after two years, Caldwell continues to use the Beis Weekender bag because it easily holds all essentials for a two- to three-night trip. "Considering how well it has held up thus far, it’s likely going to be my weekend travel bag for many more years to come," Caldwell writes.
Pros: Easy to organize with various pockets, plus it's sturdy and has durable handles
Cons: It can get heavy and lighter colors can get dirty
Read the full Beis Weekender review here.
Beis Backpack
Managing editor Ana Luisa Suarez put the Beis backpack to the test on a trip to Dollywood that involved three different airlines. "It turns out, this is the best bag I've ever used as a carry-on," Suarez writes.
Pros: Comfortable to wear and fits a lot
Cons: Limited color options and fits very snugly on Delta airlines
Read the full Beis Backpack review here.
Beis Sport Sling
The Sport Sling has already taken TikTok by storm thanks to a microfiber-lined protective pocket for a phone or sunglasses, a built-in card organizer, and even an expandable pouch that fits a water bottle.
Read our coverage of the Beis Sport Sling here.
Contributing: Blane Bachelor, Chloe Caldwell, Kristin Scharkey, Ana Luisa Suarez
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sfgate.com
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The best basketball equipment for practicing your moves at home
On Feb. 7, 2023, LeBron James made history when he broke a 38-year-old scoring record. Although the Lakers lost that night, LeBron James walked away with what many previously believed was an impossible achievement.
LeBron James has had an outstanding basketball career that spans 20 years, and his ability to put the ball in the hoop is undoubtedly one of his most impressive skills. Few are blessed with his athleticism or talent, but the right gear can help any aspiring basketball player develop excellent scoring ability.
In this article: Silverback In-Ground Basketball System, Wilson NBA Basketball and Franklin Sports Mini Basketball Hoop.
The best basketball gear for aspiring players
Sheer will, practice and determination will propel you to where you want to be as a basketball player. However, do not underestimate the importance of having the correct gear. The right equipment can help your development as a player and boost your confidence during game time.
To develop your skill at home, you’ll need a handful of essentials, such as a basketball, a hoop and shoes. Other gear that can help you become a bonafide basketball player include a ball bag, shorts, sleeves and other apparel.
Best basketball gear
Silverback In-Ground Basketball System
This in-ground basketball hoop has a backboard that measures 54 by 33 inches with 4.8-millimeter tempered glass and a sturdy aluminum frame. Players of all ages can develop their skills thanks to an adjustable goal height of 7.5-10 feet. Plus, it has pole and backboard pads and a five-year limited warranty.
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The Jordan vs. LeBron debate may never be truly settled, but even if you’re more of a LeBron fan, these Jordan basketball shoes are worth it if you’re looking for elite on-court performance. They’re built for superior comfort and durability and have Zoom Air units in the sole for increased responsiveness.
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The Wilson NBA Basketball is the official ball of the NBA, so if you want to become an excellent scorer like LeBron James, this ball will help you along the way. It has NBA branding with the iconic Wilson script, inflation retention lining and an outdoor cover that offers elite performance on hard surfaces. Plus, it’s available in seven styles.
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Franklin Sports Mini Basketball Hoop
Young kids passionate about basketball will love this mini hoop with a built-in automatic rebounder. It’s excellent for helping children develop fundamental skills, such as shooting, and is made with high-quality and durable steel. The backboard is shatter-resistant, and there are two 4-inch foam basketballs.
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Athletico National Basketball Bag
This bag is a top pick for basketball enthusiasts who need a place to store their equipment. It has a vented ball compartment, seven pockets for organizing your gear and a padded laptop sleeve. It has adjustable straps and a lightweight but rugged build that protects your belongings from the elements.
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Nike Men’s Dri-Fit DNA Basketball Shorts
These loose-fitting shorts will help you feel more mobile on the court, and Dri-Fit technology helps keep you cool and dry as you play. They’re made with soft premium fabric and have mesh-lined hand pockets. Plus, they have tipped drawstring ends and a zippered pocket on the right side to store small personal items safely.
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Adidas Women’s Entrap Mid Basketball Shoes
These shoes have a traditional streamlined look and offer excellent on-court performance. The rubber outsole provides superior traction, so you don’t slip or slide as you move, and the mesh upper makes them breathable, keeping your feet cool and dry. Plus, the leather upper is durable and built to last.
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Under Armour Adult Drive Basketball Crew Socks
These basketball socks will help your lower leg and feet be more comfortable during gameplay. They have strategically placed cushioning for superior flexibility and durability and high-density selective cushion for improved support and shock absorption.
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Worth checking out
- The Lifetime Pro Court Portable Basketball System has a shatterproof backboard and a height-adjustable pole.
- This intermediate-size Spalding Street Outdoor Basketball is excellent for playing on the driveway or at the local park.
- Air Jordan NFH Shoes are stylish, lightweight and perfect for players who prioritize comfort and performance.
- Help your little one develop their skills with the SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop, featuring a pro-grade mini breakaway rim and a 5-inch pro mini hoop basketball.
- The Adidas Women’s Tastigo 19 Shorts are made with quality materials, and the regular fit offers a balance of a loose and snug fit for optimal flexibility.
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2023-02-15T23:31:15+00:00
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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. (WJRT) - Cass City's historic season comes to an end in straight sets against Pewamo-Westphalia.
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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. (WJRT) - Cass City's historic season comes to an end in straight sets against Pewamo-Westphalia.
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2022-11-19T05:17:46+00:00
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INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick Henry got right back to business against the Indianapolis Colts.
He took on some defenders by slamming his big body through the line of scrimmage, eluded others in the open field and even turned receptions into key first downs.
Yes, in the matchup of NFL rushing champs Sunday, it was the two-time winner who reigned supreme.
Henry rushed for a season-high 114 yards, scored one touchdown and watched the Tennessee Titans' defense make three late stops to preserve a 24-17 victory.
"Derrick ran hard and I thought the coaches had a really good plan for how we were going to run the football," coach Mike Vrabel said. "It wasn't perfect, but that did look more like our running game."
It was the healthiest the bruising Henry has looked since breaking a bone in his right foot in his previous trip to Indy, an injury that may have cost him a third consecutive rushing crown.
Clearly, Henry wasn't the same in Tennessee's playoff loss last season or in the first three games this season when he averaged 3.4 yards per carry.
Yet the Titans (2-2) followed the familiar script by leaning heavily on Henry early and he delivered with his fifth 100-yard game in the past six games of this series and rode it to a franchise-record four straight against Indy. The Titans are 11-2 against AFC South opponents since 2020.
And once again, all the Colts (1-2-1) could do was try to keep up. Three turnovers and the three missed scoring chances over the final 16 minutes were just too much to overcome. The Colts have one win in their past six games.
"We feel like we're seeing some things we want to see," Colts coach Frank Reich said. "But in the end we need to play better, we need to execute better, we need to stop turning the ball over, we need to start getting turnovers, we need to run the football a little bit better and start faster."
PHOTOS: Colts fall to the Titans 17-24
Finding a way to keep Henry in check might help, too. He needed less than two quarters to top 100 yards and stake the Titans to a 24-3 lead.
Ryan Tannehill took advantage of the first turnover, Matt Ryan's eighth fumble of the season, with a 7-yard TD pass to Robert Woods. Henry extended the margin by making Brandon Facyson miss in the backfield and sprinting 19 yards for the score. After the teams traded field goals, Tannehill hooked up with Chig Okonkwo on an 8-yard TD pass.
Ryan finally answered with a 14-yard TD pass to Mo Alie-Cox late in the first half and a scoring pass to Alie-Cox to cut the deficit to 24-17 midway through the third quarter.
Then the Titans defense stiffened — sacking Ryan to knock Indy out of field-goal range, recovering Jonathan Taylor's fumble on another third down near its 20-yard line and watching Chase McLaughlin's 51-yard field goal sail wide left with 1:58 to play.
"That's what you have to do, find ways to win," Vrabel said. "We came up with some huge stops defensively when, maybe, we were not at our best. They kept fighting and competing."
STAT PACK
Titans: Tannehill was 17 of 21 with 137 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked three times. ... Defensive lineman Denico Autry had two sacks and forced one fumble against his former team. ... Henry also caught three passes for 33 as Tennessee improved to 25-1 when he has at least 25 touches. ... Coach Mike Vrabel won his 45th game and passed Jack Pardee for third on the franchise's career list.
Colts: Taylor had 20 carries for 42 yards before leaving the game. ... Ryan wound up 27 of 37 with 356 yards, two TD passes and one interception. ... Alie-Cox had six catches for 85 yards and had the first multi-TD game of his career. ... Receiver Alec Pierce had four receptions for 80 yards. ... Indy's defense allowed 77.0 yards rushing in the first three weeks.
INJURY REPORT
Titans: Linebacker Bud Dupree returned from a hip injury but reinjured the hip during the first half and rookie receiver Treylon Burks did not return after being carted to the locker room in the second half with a right foot injury.
Colts: Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard's season debut was brief. In the second quarter, Leonard collided with a teammate near the goal and was helped immediately from the field to the locker room where he was diagnosed with a concussion. Taylor, last year's rushing champ, left late with an injured ankle.
HE SAID IT
"I'm sure he's upset," Titans safety Kevin Byard said, referring to Colts owner Jim Irsay. "We've been able to win the division the past couple years, so he understands the division is going to go through the Colts and the Titans. I'm sure he wanted to get the win, but we had to get this 'W.'"
UP NEXT
Titans: Head to Washington next Sunday.
Colts: Visit Denver on Thursday night.
Follow all the action on our game blog:
3:50 p.m. - The Titans beat the Colts 24-17.
3:43 p.m. - Colts miss a 51-yard field goal attempt. The Colts trail the Titans by 7 with 2 minutes to play.
3:42 p.m. - On 3rd and 13, Ryan gets sacked.
3:40 p.m. - A bomb from Ryan to Pierce puts the Colts inside the Titans 25.
3:35 p.m. - A big stand by the Colts defense with Kwity Paye getting a sack on Tannehill to force a punt.
3:28 p.m. - Jonathan Taylor fumbles on third and short and the Titans recover.
3:26 p.m. - Ryan to Pierce for a first down.
3:24 p.m. - Mo Alie-Cox with a big catch and run all the way into Titans territory.
3:20 p.m. - Colts manage to stop Tannehill as he rushed trying to get a first down. Titans will have to punt.
3:16 p.m. - The Colts opt to punt instead of going for the 57-yard field goal.
3:12 p.m. - Colts trail 17-24 at the end of the third quarter.
3:11 p.m. - Matt Ryan fumbles...again...for a huge loss. Colts manage to recover. It will be 3rd and 26.
3:10 p.m. - Ryan to Dulin again for a first down.
3:08 p.m. - Ryan to Ashton Dulin for a first down.
3:06 p.m. - Another big throw from Ryan to Granson for a catch near the 40.
3:02 p.m. - Back-to-back stops for the Colts defense and the Titans are forced to punt.
2:56 p.m. - Ryan to Mo Alie-Cox again for a touchdown. Colts trail the Titans 17-24.
2:55 p.m. - It's first and goal after Ryan connects with Granson.
2:53 p.m. - Taylor slips some tackles for an 11-yeard run.
2:52 p.m. - Ryan connects with Pierce for a huge gain and the Colts are to the Titans 35.
2:47 p.m. - Titans are forced to punt.
2:46 p.m. - Colts sack Tannehill for a big loss.
2:44 p.m. - Shaq Leonard is out of the game with a concussion.
2:29 p.m. - The Titans fail to get a field goal off on time and lead at the half by 24-10.
2:25 p.m. - Henry rushes for a Titans first down and to the Colts 45.
2:17 p.m. - Ryan connects with Alie-Cox for a Colts touchdown.
2:16 p.m. - Shaq Leonard is being evaluated for a head injury, per the Colts.
2:15 p.m. - Ryan connects with Woods for a big gain and the Colts are to the Titans 5.
2:14 p.m. - Taylor bands his way through for a first down.
2:14 p.m. - Ryan to Pittman and the Colts are near the Titans 40.
2:12 p.m. - Ryan connects with Campbell for 18 yards and a first down.
2:07 p.m. - Shaq Leonard had helmet to helmet contact with a teammate and was taken off the field to the locker room.
2:05 p.m. - Tannehill to rookie Okonkwo for a touchdown. Titans lead 24-3.
2:04 p.m. - Tannehill to Woods again for a first down at the Colts 11.
2:03 p.m. - Henry rushes for a touchdown, but it is negated by a holding penalty on the Titans.
2:01 p.m. - Ryan's pass is tipped and intercepted. Titans have it inside the Colts 30.
1:57 p.m. - The Colts come up with a big stop and the Titans are forced to kick a field goal. Titans lead 17-3.
1:54 p.m. - Burks rushes for a Titans first down.
1:51 p.m. - Tannehill to Woods and then a penalty on the Colts tacks 15 yards on top of the first down. Titans are at the Colts 42.
1:46 p.m. - Colts settle for a field goal and trail 3-14.
1:42 p.m. - Ryan to Mo Alie-Cox for a first down inside the 10.
1:38 p.m. - Ryan hits Parris Campbell for a first down.
1:36 p.m. - A pass to Pittman and the Colts have a first down in Titans territory.
1:35 p.m. - Ryan to Granson for a first down and the Colts are past the 40.
1:30 p.m. - Henry rushes for a touchdown and the Titans lead 14-0.
1:30 p.m. - Tannehill with a big throw and the Titans are inside the 20.
1:29 p.m. - Henry rushes for 22 yards and into Colts territory.
1:28 p.m. - Tannehill connects with Hooper for a first down.
1:23 p.m. - A quick 3 and out for the Colts.
1:18 p.m. - Tannehill connects with Woods for a touchdown. Titans lead 7-0.
1:17 p.m. - Henry rushes for a first down inside the Colts 10.
1:16 p.m. - Tannehill rushes for a Titans first down.
1:11 p.m. - Matt Ryan fumbles while getting sacked and the Titans recover with excellent field position in Colts territory. That's Ryan's 8th fumble this season.
1:09 p.m. - A Titans penalty earns the Colts a fresh set of downs.
1:07 p.m. - A pass to Kylen Granson for a first down.
1:04 p.m. - Jonathan Taylor rushes for a first down.
1:03 p.m. - And here we go. Colts start from the 25.
12:27 p.m. - Shaq Leonard is out on the field and warming up.
12:14 p.m. - We're sure hoping they can.
12:01 a.m. - The roof is open at LOS for today's game.
11:30 a.m. - Colts LB Shaquille Leonard is active for the first time this season. His presence, along with that of fellow defender DeForest Buckner, will be a big boost for the Colts' ability to slow down the Titans' running game.
10:30 a.m. - The roof is open at Lucas Oil Stadium for today's 1 p.m. kickoff.
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2022-10-03T05:35:42+00:00
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Sustana commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions 42% by 2030 and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions
DE PERE, Wis., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sustana announced its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling businesses to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science. Sustana committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year and pledged to measure and reduce its Scope 3 (value chain) emissions. This target is in line with limiting global average temperature rise to 1.5°C.
The company seeks to confront the climate emergency through these near-term science-based emissions goals to secure the future of business, the planet, and society. Sustana recognizes that global temperatures are already up 1.1°C and corporate climate action is necessary.
"Sustainability has always been at the root of Sustana's identity, and this commitment furthers our mission to mitigate climate change and be good stewards of the environment," said Fabian de Armas, Chief Executive Officer for Sustana. "Through partnerships with our customers and others in the industry, we are thrilled to do our part to transition to a net-zero economy."
The positive impact of Sustana's processes and products on mitigating climate change speaks for itself. These science-based targets for Scopes 1 and 2 build on Sustana's successes and help to kickstart Sustana's net-zero journey.
"As an environmental leader in North America, Sustana has already taken bold steps to mitigate climate change," said Jeffrey Crawford, Vice President of Sustainability for Sustana. "We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Science Based Target initiative to set our long-term and net-zero targets, which will include Scope 3 emissions, and report our progress towards meeting our newly established goals."
With this announcement, Sustana continues to solidify itself as an environmental leader. Sustana will begin reporting on emissions and progress against these targets annually in 2023.
To learn more about corporate responsibility at Sustana and read updates on its progress against these new targets, please visit www.sustanagroup.com.
About Sustana:
Sustana brings sustainable recycled fiber and paper products full circle by delivering industry-leading quality built on a deep commitment to continuous improvement and environmental stewardship. Through a comprehensive portfolio of brands – Sustana Fiber and Rolland Paper – Sustana proudly provides innovative and sustainable recycled fiber and paper solutions for customers throughout North America. Learn more about how our products and manufacturing practices support the circular economy at sustanagroup.com
About SBTi:
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies' targets.
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2023-02-02T18:51:26+00:00
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Let’s all be honest with ourselves. Most chores that we do around the house are not exactly fun. Few of which are worse than vacuuming. I still remember the old days of lugging around a heavy, bagged vacuum cleaner all over the house and being worn out by the time I was done. Not to mention constantly unplugging it and plugging it back in every time you moved rooms. Thankfully, modern-day vacuums are much better and easier to use than these old things.
With this deal from Dyson, you can lock in $100 savings on a new Dyson V8 Cordless Stick Vacuum and get one for only $349.99. Dyson is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the industry, known for its innovative technology and unmatched performance. The V8 is a lightweight stick vacuum that lasts up to 40 minutes on a single charge, allowing you to clean the whole house at once.
Dyson V8 Cordless Stick Vacuum – $349.99 ($100.00 off; originally $449.99)
This vacuum cleaner head has 43 polycarbonate hair removal vanes built-in to ensure hair never gets tangled up and damages the cleaner head. It spins at a whopping 110,000 rpm to generate enough suction to really dig in and pick up hair, dirt, and grime. It also transforms into a handheld in seconds to get into all the small spaces around the house.
In the box, you’ll get everything you need to start cleaning up around the house, including:
- Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum
- Motorbar cleaner head
- Hair screw tool
- Combination tool
- Crevice tool
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So if you’ve ever wanted to get a Dyson, head over to their website today and save $100 on a new Dyson V8 Cordless Stick Vacuum while it’s on sale for just $349.99 with this deal.
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2023-01-10T19:46:58+00:00
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sfgate.com
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases.
More than 24 million tons of sargassum blanketed the Atlantic in June, shattering the all-time record, set in 2018, by 20%, according to the University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography Lab. And unusually large amounts of the brown algae have drifted into the Caribbean Sea.
A raggedy carpet of vegetation recently surrounded an uninhabited island near the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin that is popular with tourists, forcing officials to suspend ferry service and cancel kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling tours. The normally translucent turquoise waters around Pinel Island turned into a prickly yellowish-brown slush.
Oswen Corbel, owner of Caribbean Paddling, said he had to close his St. Martin business on July 22 and doesn't expect to reopen until late October. He estimated he has lost at least $10,000.
"Maybe I should give up. ... Sometimes I think I should go into the mountains and herd sheep, but this is what I know to do," he said. "What's next? We had Hurricane Irma, we had COVID, we had the sargassum, and now I'm pretty scared of global warming."
Scientists say more research is needed to determine why sargassum levels in the region are so high, but the United Nations' Caribbean Environment Program said possible factors include a rise in water temperatures as a result of climate change, and nitrogen-laden fertilizer and sewage that nourish the algae.
"This year has been the worst year on record," said Lisa Krimsky, a university researcher with Florida Sea Grant, a program aimed at protecting the coast. "It is absolutely devastating for the region."
She said large masses of seaweed have a severe environmental impact, with the decaying algae altering water temperatures and the pH balance and leading to declines in seagrass, coral and sponges.
"They're essentially being smothered out," Krimsky said.
The "golden tide" also has hit humans hard.
The concentration of algae is so heavy in parts of the eastern Caribbean that the French island of Guadeloupe issued a health alert in late July. It warned some communities about high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas emanating from the huge rotting clumps of seaweed. The gas, which smells like rotten eggs, can affect people with breathing problems such as asthma.
The Biden administration declared a federal emergency after the U.S. Virgin Islands warned last month of unusually high amounts of sargassum clogging machinery at a desalination plant near St. Croix that is struggling to produce water and meet demand amid a drought.
In addition, the U.S. Virgin Islands' electricity generating station relies on ultra-pure water from the desalination plant to reduce emissions. The loss of such water would force the government to use a type of diesel fuel that is more expensive and in limited supply, officials said.
Chuanmin Hu, an oceanography professor at the University of South Florida who helps produce the seaweed reports, said sargassum levels for the eastern Caribbean were at a near-record high this year, second only to those reported in July 2018. Levels in the northern Caribbean are at their third-highest level, he said.
Experts first noted large amounts of sargassum in the Caribbean Sea in 2011, and the problem has occurred practically every year since then.
"We don't know if this is a new normal," Krimsky lamented.
Sargassum in moderation helps purify water and absorb carbon dioxide and is a key part of the habitat for fish, turtles, shrimp, crabs and other creatures. It is also used in fertilizer, food, biofuel, construction materials and medicinal products.
But it is bad for tourism and the environment when too much accumulates just offshore or on beaches.
"This is the worst we've ever seen it for sure," said Melody Rouveure, general manager for a tour company in the Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten, which shares an island with St. Martin. "It did ruin my personal beach plans."
On Union Island, which is part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the seaweed invasion has forced some resorts in recent years to close for up to five months.
Masses of sargassum also have strangled the Caribbean's fishing industry. It damages boat engines and fishing gear, prevents fishermen from reaching their vessels and fishing grounds and leads to a drop in the number of fish caught. Barbados, where the beaches are piled with reddish-brown seaweed, has been hit especially hard.
An overabundance of sargassum was blamed for the recent deaths of thousands of fish in the French Caribbean island of Martinique. It also has activists concerned about the plight of endangered turtles. Some are dying at sea, entangled in the seaweed or unable to lay their eggs because of the mat of algae over the sand.
In the Cayman Islands, officials launched a trial program in which crews pumped more than 2,880 square feet (268 square meters) of seaweed out of the water. But on Tuesday, the government announced it suspended the project, saying the seaweed had decomposed so much that it had rendered the pumping useless.
Some island nations use heavy machinery to remove seaweed from the beach, but scientists warn that causes erosion and can destroy the nests of endangered turtles.
Many Caribbean islands are struggling financially and do not have the means to clear the vast amounts of seaweed.
Gov. Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands said he asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal emergency for the entire three-island territory, not just St. Croix, but that didn't happen. Bryan said he is now trying to find local funds to clean beaches, "but a lot of things need money right now."
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2022-08-04T01:51:55+00:00
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kgun9.com
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https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/seaweed-chokes-shores-in-the-caribbean-at-a-record-rate-as-scientists-examine-the-cause
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WARREN, R.I. (AP) — A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window that depicts a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women in New Testament scenes has stirred up questions about race, Rhode Island’s role in the slave trade and the place of women in 19th century New England society.
The window installed at the long-closed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Warren in 1878 is the oldest known public example of stained glass on which Christ is depicted as a person of color that one expert has seen.
“This window is unique and highly unusual,” said Virginia Raguin, a professor of humanities emerita at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and an expert on the history of stained-glass art. “I have never seen this iconography for that time.”
The 12-foot tall, 5-foot wide (3.7 meters by 1.5 meters) window depicts two biblical passages in which women, also painted with dark skin, appear as equals to Christ. One shows Christ in conversation with Martha and Mary, the sisters of Lazarus, from the Gospel of Luke. The other shows Christ speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well from the Gospel of John.
The window made by the Henry E. Sharp studio in New York had largely been forgotten until a few years ago when Hadley Arnold and her family bought the 4,000-square-foot (371-square-meter) Greek Revival church building, which opened in 1830 and closed in 2010, to convert into their home.
When four stained-glass windows were removed in 2020 to be replaced with clear glass, Arnold took a closer look. It was a cold winter’s day with the sunlight shining at just the right angle and she was stunned by what she saw in one of them: The human figures had dark skin.
“The skin tones were nothing like the white Christ you usually see,” said Arnold, who teaches architectural design in California after growing up in Rhode Island and earning an art history degree from Harvard University.
The window has now been scrutinized by scholars, historians and experts trying to determine the motivations of the artist, the church and the woman who commissioned the window in memory of her two aunts, both of whom married into families that had been involved in the slave trade.
“Is this repudiation? Is this congratulations? Is this a secret sign?” said Arnold.
Raguin and other experts confirmed that the skin tones — in black and brown paint on milky white glass that was fired in an oven to set the image — were original and deliberate. The piece shows some signs of aging but remains in very good condition, she said.
But does it depict a Black Jesus? Arnold doesn’t feel comfortable using that term, preferring to say it depicts Christ as a person of color, probably Middle Eastern, which she says would make sense, given where the Galilean Jewish preacher was from.
Others think it’s open to interpretation.
“To me, being of African American and Native American heritage, I think that it could represent both people,” said Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, the former executive director of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. She now runs the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence’s St. Martin de Porres Center, which provides services to older residents.
“The first time I saw it, it just kind of just blew me away,” A’Vant-Deishinni said.
Victoria Johnson, a retired educator who was the first Black woman named principal of a Rhode Island high school, thinks the figures in the glass are most certainly Black.
“When I see it, I see Black,” she said. “It was created in an era when at a white church in the North, the only people of color they knew were Black.”
Warren’s economy had been based on the building and outfitting of ships, some used in the slave trade, according to the town history. And although there are records of enslaved people in town before the Civil War, the racial makeup of St. Mark’s was likely mostly if not all white.
The window was commissioned by a Mary P. Carr in honor of two women, apparently her late aunts, whose names appear on the glass, Arnold said. Mrs. H. Gibbs and Mrs. R. B. DeWolf were sisters, and both married into families involved in the slave trade. The DeWolf family made a fortune as one of the nation’s leading slave-trading families; Gibbs married a sea captain who worked for the DeWolfs.
Both women had been listed as donors to the American Colonization Society, founded to support the migration of freed slaves to Liberia in Africa. The controversial effort was overwhelmingly rejected by Black people in America, leading many former supporters to become abolitionists instead. DeWolf also left money in her will to found another church in accord with egalitarian principles, according to the research.
Another clue is the timing, Arnold said. The window was commissioned at a critical juncture of U.S. history when supporters of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and their Southern Democrat opponents agreed to settle the 1876 presidential election with what is known as the Compromise of 1877, which essentially ended Reconstruction-era efforts to grant and protect the legal rights of formerly enslaved Black people.
What was Carr trying to say about Gibbs’ and DeWolf’s links to slavery?
“We don’t know, but it would appear that she is honoring people of conscience however imperfect their actions or their effectiveness may have been,” Arnold said. “I don’t think it would be there otherwise.”
The window also is remarkable because it shows Christ interacting with woman as equals, Raguin said: “Both stories were selected to profile equality.”
For now, the window remains propped upright in a wooden frame where pews once stood. College classes have come to see it, and on one recent spring afternoon there was a visit from a diverse group of eighth graders from The Nativity School in Worcester, a Jesuit boys’ school.
The boys learned about the window’s history and significance from Raguin.
“When I first brought this up to them in religion class, it was the first time the kids had ever heard of something like this and they were genuinely curious as to what that was all about, why it mattered, why it existed,” religion teacher Bryan Montenegro said. “I thought that it would be very valuable to come and see it, and be so close to it, and really feel the diversity and inclusion that was so different for that time.”
Arnold hopes to find a museum, college or other institution that can preserve and display the window for academic study and public appreciation.
“I think this belongs in the public trust,” she said. “I don’t believe that it was ever intended to be a privately owned object.”
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2023-05-14T21:35:58+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/stained-glass-window-shows-jesus-christ-with-dark-skin-stirring-questions-about-race-in-new-england/
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Twins vs. Tigers Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - June 17
Saturday's game features the Minnesota Twins (35-35) and the Detroit Tigers (29-39) facing off at Target Field (on June 17) at 2:10 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 5-3 victory for the Twins.
The Twins will give the nod to Jose De Leon (0-1) versus the Tigers and Joey Wentz (1-6).
Twins vs. Tigers Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Twins vs. Tigers Score Prediction
Our prediction for this contest is Twins 5, Tigers 3.
Total Prediction for Twins vs. Tigers
- Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
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Twins Performance Insights
- In four games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Twins have a record of 2-2.
- When it comes to hitting the over, Minnesota and its opponents are 5-4-1 in its last 10 games with a total.
- Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Twins' last 10 games.
- This season, the Twins have won 26 out of the 41 games, or 63.4%, in which they've been favored.
- Minnesota is 4-5 this season when entering a game favored by -185 or more on the moneyline.
- The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 64.9% chance of a victory for the Twins.
- Minnesota has scored 304 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
- The Twins have the third-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.61).
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2023-06-17T14:28:36+00:00
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
911 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Windham,
central Tolland and eastern Hartford Counties through 1000 PM EDT...
At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vernon, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches. Little to no impact from hail is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Manchester, Vernon, Mansfield, South Windsor, Plainfield, Killingly,
Ellington, Tolland, Coventry, Putnam, Thompson, Brooklyn, Woodstock,
Willington, Canterbury, Bolton, Ashford, Pomfret, Chaplin and
Hampton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
LAT...LON 4180 7251 4190 7250 4198 7183 4172 7185
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 269DEG 34KT 4185 7244
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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2022-07-13T01:57:45+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with British actor Tamara Lawrance, co-star of "The Silent Twins" - a movie about two girls who grew up speaking only to each other.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with British actor Tamara Lawrance, co-star of "The Silent Twins" - a movie about two girls who grew up speaking only to each other.
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2022-09-25T12:12:54+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/arts-and-entertainment/2022-09-25/tamara-lawrence-on-playing-jennifer-gibbons-in-the-real-life-story-the-silent-twins
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a Christmas decoration that can be used to celebrate both the spiritual reason for the season as well as the secular," said an inventor, from Louisville, Ky., "so I invented THE REAL MEANING. My design would offer a warm and inviting decoration that can be used indoors or outdoors."
The invention provides an ornate holiday decoration that would incorporate both the religious and secular celebration of Christmas. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional nativity scenes and decorations. As a result, it could add to the festive nature of the holiday. The invention features a novel and durable design that is easy to display so it is ideal for households and businesses. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Nashville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-NAM-264, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2023-01-23T20:48:50+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/01/23/inventhelp-inventor-develops-religious-amp-secular-christmas-decoration-nam-264/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — 106.5 WYRK has announced the lineup for the 2023 Taste of Country which is set to take place June 23 at Sahlen Field in Buffalo.
Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Big & Rich, Michael Ray and Dan Minogue are set to perform.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on WYRK.com, the WYRK App, and at the Salhen Field Box Office.
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2023-02-14T15:49:25+00:00
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wkbw.com
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https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/2023-taste-of-country-lineup-announced-set-to-take-place-june-23-in-buffalo
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How do I make a telescope?
Did you know you can build your own telescope? All you need are two lenses and a few common household items. Depending on your crafting experience, you can complete this fun project in a single afternoon.
The benefit of making your own telescope is it will give you a much better understanding of optics. It is also very rewarding to build your own scientific equipment that really works.
Reflector vs. refractor telescope
There are two types of telescopes: a reflector telescope and a refractor telescope.
Reflector telescope
As it sounds, a reflector telescope works by reflection. Light enters the front of the telescope and reflects off the primary mirror that is located at the back. The light travels to the front of the telescope where a secondary mirror reflects it to an eyepiece. A reflector telescope is easy to identify because the eyepiece is located in the front.
Refractor telescope
For this project, we will be building a refractor telescope. A refractor telescope works by using special lenses that change the angle of light to focus it at a specific distance. This distance is called a focal length. The lens with the larger focal length is located at the front of the telescope and is called the objective lens. The lens with the smaller focal length is located at the back of the telescope and is called the eyepiece lens. For a home model, the objective lens should have a focal length of 8 to 14 inches, while the eyepiece lens should have a focal length of 2 to 4 inches.
Making a refractor telescope: step by step
Materials
The first step to building a refractor telescope is to gather your materials:
- Two convex lenses (1.5 inches in diameter): The telescope’s magnification level is determined by dividing the focal length of the objective lens by the focal length of the eyepiece lens.
- Two empty cardboard paper towel rolls.
- Scissors.
- Tape: Durable tape, such as duct tape, is best.
- Glue: You’ll need a fast-setting glue that can hold the glass to cardboard. Alternatively, you can use a hot glue gun and an appropriate glue stick.
- A ruler.
- A pencil: A pen or ultrafine point marker will also work.
Steps
- Cut one of the cardboard paper towel rolls lengthwise down the middle.
- Overlap the edges of the cut paper towel roll by one-half inch and tape them in place. This will create a tube with a smaller diameter that can be slid in and out of the larger tube.
- Carefully make eight evenly spaced one-quarter-inch-deep cuts into one end of each paper towel roll.
- Fold the eight flaps you just made inward at a 90-degree angle. This will create a ledge on each paper towel roll where you can glue the lenses.
- Glue the lens with the longer focal length to the paper towel roll with the larger diameter. Be very careful not to get any glue on the part of the lens that you will be looking through or your telescope will not work as expected. You will need to hold the lens in place until the glue sets — follow the instructions that came with the glue.
- Glue the lens with the shorter focal point to the paper towel roll with a smaller diameter.
- Insert the smaller paper towel roll into the larger one.
Once you have successfully built your first telescope, feel free to experiment with different aspects of these instructions. For instance, consider trying lenses of different focal lengths. If you use lenses that are larger than 1.5 inches in diameter, however, you will need to use mailing tubes or custom-make your own tubes out of cardboard.
Tips for using your refractor telescope
Now that you have your telescope, there are a few things you’ll need to know to get the most out of it.
- Use the tubes to focus: Slide the smaller tube in and out of the larger tube to focus.
- Never look at the sun: If you use your telescope during the day, you must never aim it at the sun. This can cause permanent damage to your retina.
- Let your eyes adjust: If you use your telescope at night, give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
- Take breaks: It is easy to get tired when using a telescope. Take frequent breaks to give your eyes a rest.
What you need to make a refractor telescope
Double Convex Lens With 11.81-Inch Focal Length (1.5-Inch Diameter)
This double convex lens has a long focal length (11.81 inches), which makes it ideal for the objective lens of your telescope. Remember, you will need a longer telescope for this to work.
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Double Convex Lens With 7.87-Inch Focal Length (1.5-Inch Diameter)
This double convex lens is a good focal length (7.87 inches) for the objective lens of a homemade telescope. It is a high-quality lens with ground edges for precision.
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Double Convex Lens With 3.93-Inch Focal Length (1.5-Inch Diameter)
This lens has a 3.93-Inch focal length. It works best as the eyepiece lens of a large telescope.
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Double Convex Lens With 1.97-Inch Focal Length (1.5-Inch Diameter)
With a focal length of just 1.97 inches, this lens makes an ideal eyepiece lens for most home telescopes.
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This durable tape is tough, weather-resistant, and can securely hold to smooth, rough or uneven surfaces.
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Gorilla 3-Ounce Clear Grip Tube
This fast-setting clear grip glue is a good option for your assembling needs. It is waterproof, paintable and suitable for use with glass.
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Tru Red 8-Inch Stainless Steel Scissors
If you don’t have a quality pair of scissors, you will need to buy a pair for this project. These right-handed scissors have ergonomic grips for comfort.
Celestron Portable Refractor Telescope
For individuals who prefer to use a store-bought model, this compact Celestron refractor telescope is a solid entry-level option. It comes with two eyepieces, a travel bag and a tripod.
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2023-05-11T09:51:25+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/reviews/br/camping-outdoors-br/gear-br/how-to-make-a-telescope/
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90 Day Fiancé couple Emily and Kobe are not only having issues adjusting to life in America, but dealing with how their relationship has changed since becoming parents. On Sunday's episode of 90 Day Fiancé, the two had an awkward fight over breastfeeding in front of her parents, and things get worse when Emily kicked Kobe out of bed because he's disrupting their son, Koban's, usual nighttime routine.
Kobe, who's from Cameroon, had to miss the birth of Koban because his visitor visa was denied. After waiting two years to meet his son, Kobe was overjoyed to finally spend time with him, even bursting into tears during last week's episode. But it's clear he and Emily have differences in opinion when it comes to Koban. For example, on Sunday's episode, Kobe had an issue with Emily pumping breast milk out in the open in the living room in front of her parents.
"It's not normal," he told her. "Just because your parents have been letting you do it, doesn't mean it's right."
Emily refused to go to the basement like Kobe suggested and told cameras that everyone knew how hard her breastfeeding journey was, so she was not ashamed but grateful that her body could produce milk when it couldn't in the beginning. Things got even more awkward when Emily's dad joined the conversation and told Kobe that he didn't see anything wrong with her pumping out in the open.
"I wasn't brought up like that," Kobe responded, also telling Emily that she should stop breastfeeding their 17-month-old son. "My younger sister stopped breastfeeding when, like, her son was seven months."
"I can't be sharing breasts with my son, you know what I mean?" he also told cameras. "So I don't want to sound selfish over here, but that's just the truth."
But Emily's dad again sided with her daughter, telling him of breastfeeding, "The longer, the better." Emily and Kobe were clearly frustrated with each other and noted how uncomfortable it was to fight in front of her parents. Emily threatened that she was going to "lose her s**t" on him.
"I am super shocked right now," she told cameras. "The Kobe I met in China would never talk to me like this. He was so sweet, he was so laid-back, he was the nicest guy. And now Kobe is like this manly-man trying to tell me what to do, I'm a little taken aback."
Kobe was similarly upset at Emily.
"She tried to stop the argument, the fighting, by giving me a command, which was very, very rude and disrespectful," he said. "I didn't like that at all."
Kobe said he was nervous since he felt like he had to make up for lost time with Koban, and Koban wasn't taking to him immediately. He noted that he didn't grow up with his own dad and so he was trying to correct what he's experienced in his own past, which is why it was so important to him to be with his son. Later, Kobe was hurt when Emily kicked him out of bed because Koban couldn't sleep with him around, even though Kobe was looking forward to finally spending the night with his family.
"Right now, he's actually distracting Koban," Emily told cameras. "And I think Koban is really confused. It's normally just him and Mommy in bed, and now here he have Daddy in the mix who's being loud and not following our bedtime routine."
Kobe said he felt incredibly discouraged that Emily made him sleep in another bed and couldn't believe it happened.
"You know, I felt, like, left out and stuff," he said. "And I'm not coming to be sleeping alone or sleeping away from my son, you know, I've been away from him from a very tender age when he needed me, and I'm here right now and you're telling me, like, I'm not going to be able to sleep [in the bed]? That's crazy."
"She has to give me this chance as a father to play that role in our son's life, which she's not doing," he continued.
ET recently spoke with Kobe and Emily about this season of 90 Day Fiancé, and he defended telling Emily she gained weight when they reunited at the airport and also reacted to Emily noting that she "loves Black guys." Watch the video below for more.
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2022-05-16T21:30:50+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/90-day-fiance-emily-kicks-kobe-out-of-bed-on-his-first-night-with-their-son/603-2adb952b-2ccb-4cc4-8a84-5106c999b240
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Eight hours a day and six days a week, 48-year-old Lisa Olson searches for a job from her home in Virginia Beach. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Regent University where she worked for 19 years.
Ten years ago, the scene was dramatically different when she was interviewed by Nexstar’s WAVY.
“Hello, my name is Lisa Olson. I’m the Career Services and Quality Manager at Regent Univesity’s Robertson School of Management and I am Hampton Roads,” said Olson for the closing line in her segment.
Last year, Olson joined the ranks of the unemployed when her position at Regent, a job she loved, was eliminated.
Olson was hopeful the pandemic-inspired work-from-home trend would bode well for her since her daily routine requires a few extra steps. She has applied for about 400 jobs and has sat for some seventy interviews. Not one job has been offered.
“I have experienced quite significant rejection in these last probably 11 months. It’s been very discouraging and very disheartening,” said Olson.
Crestfallen, she turned to WAVY for help in her 11-month-long effort to find a job.
The story of her life began on an unknown day in 1974. One morning, doctors at a hospital in southern India opened the doors of the facility only to discover someone had abandoned an infant on the steps of the hospital. That little girl, with no known name, was born without hands and legs. It was suspected the child was exposed to Thalidomide, a drug that was given to pregnant women in America in the 1950s and 1960s to treat nausea. Thousands of children were born with severe deformities.
The infant’s case was presented to a panel of doctors who discussed a grim prognosis.
“The head of pediatric medicine told his staff to euthanize me,” said Olson in an interview from her motorized wheelchair. “He believed my body would weaken and I would die of a hospital [based] infection. Out of all the doctors, there was one doctor, an intern in pediatric medicine, who jumped to his feet and said God had a purpose for my life and the hospital then washed their hands off me.”
From southern India, the young intern and a colleague took a 37-hour trip (two buses and two trains) to a mission in Northern India.
“He carried me in a basket with another male intern and, other than for their specific medical training, they did not know how to care for a baby,” said Olson.
The women of the mission gave the infant with no arms and no legs a new name.
“They changed my name from Lekhia to Manyata which means accepted in the Marathi language. Lekhia meant writer in the Marathi language and I ended with a journalism degree not knowing the meaning,” said Olson.
With pen-in-mouth, Olson uses a pen tip to activate the keystrokes needed to complete job applications.
She believes prospective employers, while conducting background investigations, have learned of her disability: Total Amelia, which means no arms and no legs.
“So I believe my disability plays in prospective employers not hiring me,” said Olson as she prepped for a remote interview.
Eleven months into the job search process, she feels unwanted – even as just under 11 million jobs are unfilled in America.
She has a plea to prospective employers:
“I believe I have great interpersonal skill sets, a journalism degree and I love serving people.
I have the heart to serve people who are struggling, hurting, and who feel lost in this world. And I pray you will give me an opportunity.”
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2023-03-20T16:53:52+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/woman-without-arms-and-legs-doesnt-want-empathy-she-wants-a-job/
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 18, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
440 AM CDT Thu Aug 18 2022
...HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 109 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED TODAY...
The combination of warm temperatures and high dewpoints will
produce heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees today. Residents
with outdoor activities planned are urged to drink plenty of
water, wear light weight and light colored clothing and take
frequent breaks from the heat. Young children and pets should
never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This
is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors
can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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2022-08-18T11:12:47+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-CORPUS-CHRISTI-Warnings-Watches-and-17381405.php
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Winter is not over yet. The best heating solutions leave you prepared for this season and beyond.
Your situation determines the best heating solution, but if you have easy and regular access to electricity, consider a Dr. Infrared heater. There are many models to choose from, split between four types of heaters.
In this article: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-998 Space Heater, Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater and Dr. Infrared Heater DR-P2100 Unit Heater
Dr. Infrared heater types
The four Dr. Infrared heater types are space, outdoor, workshop and bedbug.
- Space heaters are used inside to help out your indoor heating and cooling system. They draw too much power and raise your energy bill too high to use on their own, so don’t try it.
- Outdoor heaters are used to keep patios and other similar places warm in cold weather. They’re usually large and powerful.
- Workshop heaters are used in workshops, garages and other similar indoor spaces to keep them warm. They have higher power than most Dr. Infrared Heater heaters but typically require special outlets.
- Bedbug heaters don’t heat the space around them. They heat the space inside them to kill bedbugs, which are easily killed by prolonged high temperatures.
Cost
Dr. Infrared space heaters typically cost $100-$150. Outdoor heaters typically cost $100-$700. Workshop heaters typically cost $100-$600. Its bedbug heater costs $200.
Best Dr. Infrared Heater space heaters
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968 Space Heater
This is Dr. Infrared’s entry-level space heater, but it still packs a punch, being able to reach a range of 50 to 85 degrees with its thermostat. It also has a 12-hour automatic shut-off timer.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968H Space Heater
This heater takes the entry-level model and upgrades it with a built-in humidifier. This lowers the chances of rough skin and nosebleeds from dry air. It also has tip-over and overheating protection.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-998 Space Heater
This heater adds yet another upgrade: an oscillating function that quickly spreads its heat to a wider area. It still has the humidifier too.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-998W Space Heater
This version of the DR-998 uses a walnut finish rather than the usual cherry finish found on most Dr. Infrared Heaters. Otherwise, it’s functionally identical.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-978 Space Heater
This heater uses dual heating technology to crank out higher temperatures. Its thermostat range is 50 to 86 degrees. It comes in black and white.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-999 Space Heater
This heater’s design resembles a nightstand to better blend in with the rest of your bedroom furniture. It comes with a remote so you can adjust it without getting out of bed.
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Best Dr. Infrared Heater outdoor heaters
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater
This heater comes in two styles: 120-volt, 1,500-watt and 240-volt, 3,000-watt. Both have ingress protection ratings of 55, meaning that almost nothing is going to get inside and ruin it.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-PS11024 Salamander
This heater requires a 240-volt hardwired power supply, but in return, you get 10,000 watts of power. It has an adjustable thermostat of 40 to 100 degrees. It comes on wheels for easy positioning.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-PS11524 Salamander
This souped-up version of the DR-PS11024 requires the same hardwired 240-volt power supply but offers 15,000 watts of power instead. It is also on wheels and has the same thermostat range.
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Best Dr. Infrared Heater workshop heaters
Dr. Infrared Heater DR218 1,500W Greenhouse Infrared Heater
This greenhouse heater works on a home’s usual 120-volt power supply and has 1,500 watts of power. It can cover 150 square feet and has water ingress protection to a degree of 4.
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR218 3,000W Greenhouse Infrared Heater
This stronger version of the above greenhouse heater needs a 240-volt power supply but offers 3,000 watts of power in return. It has low and high heating modes and the same water ingress protection.
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Strawberries With Cannoli Cream
This dish of fresh strawberries with a cannoli filling-like dip is an everyday, easy treat that can make an ordinary weekday feel as special as Sunday brunch. The dip is made by simply whipping ricotta cheese until smooth and then stirring in a little sugar and lemon zest. Serve the dip topped with chopped pistachios, or for a fun alternative, mini chocolate chips.
Make ahead: The cannoli cream may be made and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
From cookbook author and registered dietitian nutritionist Ellie Krieger.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (part skim or whole milk)
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted, unsalted pistachios
- 1 pound fresh whole strawberries
Directions
Step 1
In a medium small bowl and using a handheld mixer, beat the ricotta on medium speed until fairly smooth and creamy, 3 minutes. Add the sugar and continue to beat until integrated and the mixture is glossy, 2 minutes more. Using a spatula, stir in the lemon zest.
Step 2
To serve, place the cannoli cream into a serving bowl. Top with the pistachios and serve with the strawberries alongside for dipping.
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2023-05-04T04:16:46+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/strawberries-cannoli-cream/
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AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Employees of a Maine restaurant got a surprise when they opened a large wooden crate that they thought was a shipment of mugs they had recently ordered.
Instead, they found a plastic tote that contained what law enforcement suspect is 14 kilograms (31 pounds) of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl with an estimated street value of $3 million, Auburn police Deputy Chief Timothy Cougle said in a statement Saturday.
The tote had a shipping label with the restaurant's address but the name of someone who did not work there. Employees who opened it saw what they thought looked like drugs, so they contacted police, Cougle said.
The crate from Arizona that arrived in the Maine town about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Portland was taken to the police department, where a chemical field examination confirmed it contained fentanyl.
About an hour later, the man whose name was on the shipment showed up looking for the crate and was arrested, police said.
Jeremy Mercier, 41, of Auburn, was charged with drug offenses and for violating bail conditions. He is being held in a county jail without bail. It could not be determined if he had an attorney.
Mercier previously spent time behind bars on a 2007 federal drug conviction, Cougle said.
The investigation is ongoing, and Cougle said he anticipates state and federal law enforcement getting involved.
Mike Peters, the co-owner of Mac's Grill, told WMTW-TV in an email that he is glad the drugs did not make it to the streets.
“The instances of overdose in our, and surrounding, communities is awful, and fentanyl seems to be front and center when it comes to fatalities,” he said. “It is very sad.”
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2023-04-30T20:52:23+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/man-arrested-after-3m-worth-of-drugs-shipped-to-17999015.php
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DEAR ABBY: I would like your help on how to deal with a problem I am having with my mother-in-law. The in-laws call at least once a week wanting us to go out to dinner with them. It’s embarrassing because my mother-in-law is always horrible to the waiter. She complains about everything and usually causes some sort of a scene.
My husband and I are at a loss about how to tell her this is why we no longer want to go out with them. We have tried making excuses and inviting them to our house instead, but she refuses to take no for an answer and demands we join them at a restaurant. If we don’t, she gets mad and has hurt feelings. Help! -- EATING ME UP IN ALABAMA
DEAR EATING ME UP: Your mother-in-law’s behavior is indeed an embarrassment, and your feelings are justified. Your husband should talk frankly with both his parents about why neither of you are comfortable eating out with them. If it isn’t addressed, it won’t be fixed.
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband’s stepbrother died unexpectedly, and the ex wants to take our son to the funeral. The ex and his stepbrother were not close. The ex has not been active in our son’s life. He moved to another state two years ago, and it took repeated explanations for my son to understand who the person was who died.
My son told me he doesn’t know his dad’s family, so it doesn’t bother him they aren’t a part of his life. He hasn’t asked to attend the funeral or asked anything else about his uncle. I don’t think he should go.
Should I let my ex take him so our son can see how many people have chosen not to be a part of his life, or should I refuse? -- NOT IN HIS LIFE
DEAR NOT IN HIS LIFE: If you can resist mentioning your opinion to your son, he may not view meeting his paternal relatives the same way you do. Of one thing I am sure: He should not feel forced to go if he doesn’t want to. I think the answer to your question depends on how old your son is and whether your ex is responsible enough to be trusted with the boy. Only you can answer that.
DEAR ABBY: My mother is 74 and has been widowed for 10 years. During this time, my sister and I have tried to convince her to downsize from her very large, hard-to-maintain house to something more manageable. She is always overwhelmed. Friends and other family members offer to help her with it, and she acts like it’s more than she can manage.
We are now watching her becoming overwhelmed by everything in life, not just the house. We are also wondering if some dementia is starting to set in. My sister and I want her to see a counselor and talk with her doctor, but she’s too overwhelmed to do this either. Can we make an appointment with a counselor or minister for her? -- TRYING TO HELP
DEAR TRYING TO HELP: Make an appointment for her with her doctor, provide the transportation and stay with her if possible. The doctor should be informed about what’s going on so your mother can be evaluated. Changes like the ones you describe could be symptoms of an underlying illness as well as dementia, and the sooner you can find out, the better for your mother.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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2023-06-27T11:06:02+00:00
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pennlive.com
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https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2023/06/dear-abby-we-want-to-stop-dining-out-with-mother-in-law-whos-rude-to-staff.html
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Altair Notes that the Transaction Comes at the Wrong Time, After a Flawed Process and at the Wrong Price
Reiterates that There is No Imperative to Sell Avalara
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair US, LLC ("Altair" or "we"), a pre-IPO angel investor in Avalara, Inc. (NYSE: AVLR) (the "Company" or "Avalara") and one of the Company's largest shareholders, released a presentation describing it intends to reject the Company's proposed sale to Vista Equity Partners ("Vista"). The proposed sale is subject to a vote of shareholders at the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on October 14, 2022.
The presentation is available at: https://tinyurl.com/5n8v24ye
As outlined in the presentation, Altair believes that:
- The timing of the transaction is wrong: The Board decided to seek a sale of the Company during a time when macroeconomic factors like rising interest rates, inflation, supply chain disruptions and concerns over consumer spending have rattled the equity markets. At the same time, volatile capital markets have made financing more expensive and more difficult to obtain for acquirers. In our view, there was no urgent need to sell the Company; Avalara has ample cash and a bright future with a near-term path to achieving operating profitability.
- The sale process was flawed: The sale process appears to have been a spur-of-the-moment decision, driven by the desires of opportunistic acquirers and guidance from a financial advisor, Goldman Sachs, who was highly incentivized to pursue and close a transaction. The Board's "process" engaged with a very limited number of potential buyers, and given the close relationship between Vista, Avalara's financial advisor and members of the Avalara Board, we are concerned that Vista may have been the preferred buyer all along.
- The price is inadequate: The bad timing and deeply flawed process resulted in a price that we believe is insufficient to compensate Avalara shareholders for forfeiting their claim on the Company's future earnings and prospects. Vista's offer is well below sell-side analyst price targets prior to the deal and below Avalara's historical valuation multiple. We believe this price reflects near-term pessimism and transient market dynamics, rather than Avalara's true potential as a market leader with a strong competitive moat and a clear runway to further growth and profitability.
Altair encourages shareholders to read carefully the proxy materials published by the Company and those that are forthcoming from Altair.
In connection with the proposed acquisition of Avalara, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: AVLR) by affiliates of Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (the "Merger"), the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 8, 2022, with Lava Intermediate, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), and Lava Merger Sub, Inc., a Washington corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger Agreement"). The Participants (as defined below) intend to file a definitive proxy statement and accompanying proxy card with the SEC to be used to solicit proxies for votes (the "Proxy Solicitation") opposing the adoption of the Merger Agreement at the special meeting of shareholders (the "Special Meeting") and regarding other proposals that may come before the Special Meeting. The Participants in the Proxy Solicitation are anticipated to be Altair US, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Altair US"), and Richard Bailey (collectively, the "Participants"), the Manager of Altair US. As of the date hereof, each of the Participants may be deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, 850,892 shares of common stock of the Company.
THE PARTICIPANTS STRONGLY ADVISE ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SUCH PROXY MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON THE SEC'S WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV. IN ADDITION, THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROXY SOLICITATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PROXY STATEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE, WHEN AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS FOR COPIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SROWLAND@SHAREHOLDERSDESERVEBETTER.COM.
Disclaimer
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in any state to any person. In addition, the discussions and opinions in this press release and the material contained herein are for general information only and are not intended to provide investment advice. All statements contained in this press release that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are "forward-looking statements," which are not guarantees of future performance or results, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "potential," "could," "opportunity," "estimate," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. The projected results and statements contained in this press release and the material contained herein that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks that may cause the actual results to be materially different. Altair US, LLC disclaims any obligation to update the information herein and reserves the right to change any of its opinions expressed herein at any time as it deems appropriate.
ALTAIR US, LLC HAS NEITHER SOUGHT NOR OBTAINED THE CONSENT FROM ANY THIRD PARTY TO USE ANY STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN THAT HAVE BEEN OBTAINED OR DERIVED FROM STATEMENTS MADE OR PUBLISHED BY SUCH THIRD PARTIES. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, ANY SUCH STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED AS INDICATING THE SUPPORT OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES FOR THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN.
Altair is a family office.
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Bob Marese
(212) 929-5500
Stanley Rowland
Phone: (925) 708-5611
srowland@ShareholdersDeserveBetter.com
SOURCE Altair US, LLC
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2022-09-22T18:13:02+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/09/22/altair-issues-presentation-describing-why-altair-intends-vote-against-avalaras-proposed-sale-vista-equity-partners/
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Senate reaches deal on $1.7T package, pushing toward passage
Washington — The Senate appeared back on track Thursday to pass a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September and provide roughly $45 billion in military and economic assistance to Ukraine after lawmakers reached agreement on a final series of votes.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate had an agreement to consider some 15 amendments before voting on final passage of the package. Most of the amendments will be subject to a 60-vote threshold to pass, generally dooming them to failure in the evenly divided 100-member Senate.
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“It's taken a while, but it is worth it," Schumer said in announcing the series of votes, which were needed to lock in an expedited vote on final passage and get the bill to President Joe Biden's desk before a partial government shutdown would begin at midnight Friday. The House will take up the bill after the Senate completes its work.
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September. Lawmakers were racing to get the bill approved before a shutdown could occur, and many were anxious to complete the task before a deep freeze and wintry conditions leave them stranded in Washington for the holidays. Many also want to lock in government funding before a new GOP-controlled House next year could make it harder to find compromise on spending.
Senators heard from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the importance of U.S. aid to his country for its war with Russia on Wednesday night, but when lawmakers left the chamber that night, prospects for a quick vote looked glum. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., remarked “this bill is hanging by a thread."
Lawmakers were in disagreement over which amendments were to be voted upon to lock in a final vote with Republicans looking to ensure that they had a chance to vote on a proposed amendment from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, seeking to extend coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, also referred to as Title 42.
Passage of the Lee amendment would most certainly have doomed the bill in the House, forcing lawmakers to regroup and pass another stopgap spending measure at current funding levels to avert a shutdown.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent from Arizona, offered an amendment to boost border security funding and extend Title 42 restrictions, giving Democrats an opportunity to vote for her proposal rather than Lee's. But because Sinema's amendment needs at least 60 votes to pass, both were in jeopardy of failing.
The spending bill is supported by Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, though for different reasons.
McConnell is citing the bill's 10% boost in defense spending, which he says will give America's Armed Forces the funding and certainty needed to ensure the country's security.
McConnell is facing pushback from many Republicans who don’t support the spending bill and resent being forced to vote on such a massive package with so little time before a potential shutdown and the Christmas holiday. But it's expected that enough Republicans agree with him that the bill will reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass.
Schumer is touting the bill as a win on the domestic front as well as for national defense.
“Kids, parents, veterans, nurses, workers: These are just a few of the beneficiaries of our bipartisan funding package, so there is every reason in the world for the Senate to finish its work as soon as possible," Schumer said.
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2022-12-22T16:40:57+00:00
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detroitnews.com
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/22/congress-budget-finance-package-senate/69751104007/
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(NEXSTAR) — Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm, making it one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S. It has caused streets to flood and smashed trees along the coast, knocking out power for more than one million people as it slowly started to crawl across the state.
Meteorologists do expect Ian to downgrade to a Category 1 storm Wednesday night and into Thursday, but it is still likely to leave a trail of destruction.
Yet there have been worse storms — based on wind speed, fatality rates, and costs — in the U.S.
In terms of wind speed, an unnamed Category 5 hurricane that hit Florida on Sept. 3, 1935, holds the all-time record with maximum wind speeds measured at 185 mph. Ian’s wind speed of 150 mph at landfall puts it among the top, ranking among Hurricane Charley, which hit Florida in 2004, and Hurricanes Ida (2021) and Laura (2020), which both hit Louisiana. These three storms also had maximum wind speeds of 150 mph.
A storm with a slightly lower maximum wind speed, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, is the deadliest weather disaster in U.S. history. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm killed between 6,000 and 12,000 people.
Hurricane Katrina is considered one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history, both in lives lost and monetary losses. The NHC reports Katrina caused roughly $75 billion in damages in the New Orleans area and along the Mississippi coast. Adjusted based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index, a recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that’s about $186.3 billion today. Katrina, which reached Category 5 intensity, is responsible for the deaths of anywhere between 1,200 and 1,500 people.
Katrina was the deadliest to strike the United States since the 1928 San Felipe-Okeechobee Hurricane that slammed Puerto Rico and southern Florida killed more than 2,000 people.
The NHC’s recent report that adjusted costs for 2022 lists 2017’s Hurricane Harvey as the second-most costly storm, causing an adjusted total of $148.8 billion. Other highly damaging storms listed in the report include Hurricanes Maria ($107.1 billion), Sandy ($81.9 billion), and Ida ($78.7 billion).
Some of the most devastating to hit Florida include 1992’s Hurricane Andrew, which hit as a Category 5 storm and caused roughly $55.9 billion (adjusted for 2022) in damage. Hurricane Charley, which followed a similar track that Hurricane Ian has been following, caused an adjusted $24.6 billion in damages.
It’s too soon to say exactly how devastating Ian has and will be in the U.S. Before making its way to Florida, Ian tore through western Cuba. State media reported two deaths in the province: a woman killed by a falling wall and another by a collapsed roof.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-09-29T01:30:23+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/these-are-some-of-the-worst-hurricanes-to-ever-hit-the-us/
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Freeborn Co. shooting suspect captured in Iowa
Published 2:55 pm Thursday, August 11, 2022
The Albert Lea man who allegedly shot and killed another man Tuesday south of Albert Lea was arrested early Thursday morning at a rural Forest City, Iowa, house, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Kurt Freitag said county detectives coordinated efforts with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa, and Ben Vidal Moreno, 32, was arrested at about 1 a.m. at 37153 230th Ave. in Forest City without incident.
Multiple criminal charges are forthcoming.
Authorities stated Moreno reportedly shot Juan Vasquez Jr., 45, of Albert Lea outside of a house at 75463 160th St. Vasquez died at the scene, likely before first responders and law enforcement arrived.
The Sheriff’s Office stated Vasquez had come to the house with another man in an SUV, and Moreno was already at the residence.
At some point, Vasquez and the other man got back into the SUV and began to leave the residence. When they turned from the driveway to continue westbound on 160th Street, the SUV was struck with multiple rounds from a firearm.
The SUV reportedly stopped, and Vasquez got out and walked back to the house. The driver of the SUV heard one more shot and saw Vasquez was not returning to the vehicle, so he got back in the vehicle and drove away. Law enforcement made contact with that person not long after the shooting.
Moments after the shooting, Moreno then got into a pickup that was at the residence and drove away.
Authorities have asked the public to be on the lookout for Moreno in the days since and were asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Moreno has been arrested on previous instances of assault, including an instance in December 2020, when he injured a woman with a miniature ax. Freeborn County District Court records state he threatened the woman with the ax and held it to the back of her head and threatened to kill her. The woman, who was reportedly covering her head with her hands, stated Moreno allegedly slid the ax across her wrist, causing cuts.
He was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and a stayed one-year and one-day prison term after pleading guilty to felony threats of violence in the case. A charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon was dismissed.
Moreno was arrested in December 2021 for second-degree assault, felon in possession of a firearm and fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance after allegedly shooting at another man on the 400 block of Commercial St.
He was stopped by the Austin Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol right outside of Austin.
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2022-08-11T21:30:21+00:00
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austindailyherald.com
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https://www.austindailyherald.com/2022/08/freeborn-co-shooting-suspect-captured-in-iowa/
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2023-01-04T15:29:05+00:00
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel, OSE: NEL) Nel has decided to build a new fully automated production line at Herøya in Norway, doubling its capacity for production of alkaline electrolyser stacks to ~1 GW.
"The expansion means that Nel is strengthening its position as a global frontrunner for development and industrialization of green hydrogen technology and provides Norway with a great opportunity to take on the role as the leading exporter of electrolyser equipment to a rapidly growing market," says Nel's CEO Håkon Volldal.
The investment decision was made only weeks after the company received a record size order for 200 MW of alkaline electrolyser stacks from an US customer.
"The Herøya expansion supports what we have previously communicated: when demand is present, we will add capacity. The recent 200 MW contract will not be a one-off, and as we see a potential for additional large orders in the foreseeable future, we have decided to expand our production capacity", Volldal says
Nel's facility at Herøya is the world's first fully automated electrolyser manufacturing factory, and was officially opened by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Lien Aasland, in April this year.
"Nel's new factory at Herøya is a step in the right direction towards a future without emissions. In a growing hydrogen market, even more electrolysers are needed, and it will be a sign of quality that the electrolysers are marked "made in Norway"", Aasland said in his inaugural speech.
The factory is currently running on three shifts and is setting weekly production records. Towards year end the company expect to have five shifts running. While the current production capacity is 500 MW, it can be expanded to 2 GW, which will also generate a significant amount of new direct and indirect workplaces in the area around Herøya and Porsgrunn, Norway.
The new production line is expected to be in operation from April 2024. Total capex commitment for the equipment will be approximately EUR 35 million.
For additional information, please contact:
Media contact: Lars Nermoen, Head of communications, +47 902 40 153
Investor contact: Wilhelm Flinder, Head of Investor Relations, +47 936 11 350
About Nel ASA | www.nelhydrogen.com
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve industries, energy and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Since its origins in 1927, Nel has a proud history of development and continual improvement of hydrogen plants. Our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to manufacturing of hydrogen fueling stations, providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as conventional vehicles today.
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2022-08-11T06:32:41+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/08/11/nel-asa-will-build-second-production-line-herya/
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The European Union said Thursday it approved a new package of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure on Russia for its war in Ukraine.
The package, whose details had not been revealed, was approved after days of deliberations during a meeting of the 27-nation bloc's ambassadors in Brussels while EU leaders held a summit nearby.
The Czech Republic, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council, said the package would be confirmed by written procedure Friday. No last-minute issues were expected before details would be published in the bloc's legal records.
“These sanctions, we know they are efficient," French President Emmanuel Macron said, adding that the punitive measures should be complemented with financial, military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. “They are gradually making an impact, including on Russia's capacity to produce and regenerate its weapons."
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The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, last week proposed travel bans and asset freezes on almost 200 more Russian officials and military officers as part of the new round of measures.
It was unclear whether the proposals had been changed during negotiations among member countries.
The targets of the latest recommended sanctions included government ministers, lawmakers, regional governors and political parties. The EU Commission also wanted to hit the Russian defense industry and more Russian banks and to impose export controls and restrictions on products like chemicals, nerve agents, electronics and IT components that could be used by the armed forces.
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen also proposed “to ban the direct exports of drone engines to Russia and the export to any third countries, such as Iran, which could supply drones to Russia.”
In addition, the European Commission recommended that EU members take action against Russia’s energy and mining sectors, including with a ban on new mining investments, and that they move to take more Russian TV stations off the air in Europe.
“We are further raising pressure on the Russian leadership,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
In addition to sanctions on various entities, banks and individuals, including Putin and members of his family, the EU previously approved an embargo on coal and seaborne oil imports in close concert with Western allies.
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2022-12-16T00:16:48+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/eu-approves-new-set-of-sanctions-against-russia-as-ukraine-war-rounds-10th-month/3023500/
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President Biden might not seem like a revolutionary, but he is presiding over a fundamental change in the nation’s approach to economics. Not only is he proposing a major break from the “trickle-down” policies of Ronald Reagan, as Biden highlighted in a speech in Chicago on Wednesday. He is also departing from many orthodoxies that shaped the presidencies of Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
Government is no longer shying away from pushing investment toward specific goals and industries. Spending on public works is back in fashion. New free-trade treaties are no longer at the heart of the nation’s international strategy. Challenging monopolies and providing support for unionization efforts are higher priorities.
You can trace the break in part to new circumstances and challenges, as national security adviser Jake Sullivan argued in an important speech of his own in April.
Heightened competition with China and the urgency of dealing with climate change are part of the story. So is the long rise of wealth and income inequality accompanied by the collapse of many of the country’s industrial communities. The breakdown of supply chains during the pandemic put an accent on resiliency and an emphasis on bringing home manufacturing, for semiconductors especially but for other products, too.
The shift also has to do with who Biden is, his long-standing alarm over the Democratic Party’s alienation from working- and middle-class voters and an unease with the Reagan-era economic consensus that hovered over Democratic administrations.
“When I worked for him as vice president,” Sullivan told me earlier this month, “he would frequently talk to me about his underlying discomfort with some of the prevailing economic assumptions, both with respect to trade and domestic investment.”
The confidence Biden and his lieutenants have in the new path is reflected in their eagerness to tout the word “Bidenomics,” a label the president now embraces after initially being abashed about paternity for a school of economic thinking. The word was splashed across posters all around the Old Post Office as he spoke.
As a political matter, Biden wants to show that his signature policies on technology, climate action and infrastructure are working. On Wednesday, he stressed they are producing well-paying jobs for those who have been on the short end of economic growth: Americans without college degrees and those living in places with “hollowed out” economies.
The address was part of a concerted administration-wide campaign to counter economic unease that has left Biden with middling approval ratings despite historic job creation. A recent Treasury Department report touted “a striking surge in construction spending for manufacturing facilities,” which has doubled since the end of 2021.
Bidenomics has also gone global. One indicator is the exceptional and ongoing debate Sullivan’s speech provoked in proposing a “new consensus” to replace “a set of ideas that championed tax cutting and deregulation, privatization over public action and trade liberalization as an end in itself.” The old formulas, Sullivan argued, not only failed to address new problems; they didn’t work on their own terms.
“In the name of oversimplified market efficiency,” he said, “entire supply chains of strategic goods, along with the industries and jobs that made them, moved overseas.” The idea that freer trade “would help America export goods, not jobs and capacity, was a promise made but not kept.” He stressed the need for “a modern American industrial strategy” and the benefits of “moving beyond traditional trade deals to innovative new international economic partnerships.”
Sullivan advised Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign against Donald Trump, and the election’s outcome provoked a long period of reflection on the anger he encountered throughout the country. “As I traveled across the United States on behalf of the campaign,” Sullivan wrote in Democracy Journal in 2018, “I was reminded again and again how the broken aspects of the American economy were not the inevitable product of disembodied forces like ‘globalization’; they were very much the product of policy choices shaped by decades of conditioning.”
The Biden-Sullivan project amounts to a program of deconditioning. Sullivan told me his speech “is really a description not just of my own journey on these issues” but also the journey of his generation responding to “the shortcomings of the previous approach.”
Can Bidenomics become an international template for the center-left as Reaganomics was for the center-right in the 1980s?
Already, Biden’s climate policies have echoes in the approaches of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer. Wayne Swan, president of the Australian Labor Party and the country’s former treasurer, told me he regarded Sullivan’s speech as the best economic address in a decade. Rachel Reeves, prospective chancellor of the exchequer in Starmer’s shadow cabinet, referenced it during a May visit to Washington in detailing her own “Securonomics,” which bears family resemblances to Bidenomics.
But Biden is selling his program hard because he knows its first test will be political. The standing of Reaganomics was secured only after Reagan’s reelection. The same will be true of the word Biden first resisted and now holds high.
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2023-06-28T22:23:08+00:00
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Case against Alex Jones can proceed, Connecticut judge says
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge on Monday cleared the way for a defamation lawsuit in Connecticut to proceed against Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The case was filed by relatives of some victims of the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Jones has falsely claimed the nation’s deadliest school shooting — which killed 20 students and six educators — was a hoax.
Jones’ lawyer had sought to transfer the case to a federal bankruptcy court, rather than continue the case in Connecticut state court. That brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.
However, Monday’s ruling by Judge Julie Manning essentially allows the plaintiffs to continue the defamation lawsuit against just Jones as an individual, without Free Speech Systems, a company owned by Jones and a defendant in the Connecticut case.
“The plaintiffs’ rights to have that process continue in the Connecticut Superior Court should not be disturbed,” Manning wrote in the decision, adding that the plaintiffs’ claims for damages were ready for trial.
A message was left seeking comment with Jones’ attorney, Norm Pattis.
Chris Mattei, an attorney for the plaintiffs, praised the bankruptcy judge’s decision. “We’re grateful the bankruptcy court saw through Alex Jones’s brazen effort to block a jury from being empaneled and holding him accountable. We look forward to trial,” he said in a written statement.
Free Speech Systems, along with Jones as an individual, filed for bankruptcy in Texas about a week before Jones’ lawyer sought to have the Connecticut case transferred.
A Texas jury this month ordered Jones to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages to the parents of one of the children killed at Sandy Hook, in addition to another $4.1 million he must pay for the suffering he put them through by claiming for years that the shooting was a hoax.
Jones’ attorneys plan to appeal and try to lower the amount. Meanwhile, besides the case in Connecticut, a trial for damages is pending in Texas that was filed by the parents of another child killed at Sandy Hook.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Cahill, a scholar of ancient languages and belief systems with a knack for popular storytelling who engaged history readers with such bestsellers as “How the Irish Saved Civilization” and “Desire of the Everlasting Hills,” has died at age 82.
Travis Loller, a family friend and Associated Press writer, says that Cahill died in his sleep Oct. 18 at his apartment in Manhattan. The cause of death was not immediately known.
A native of New York City, Cahill attended Jesuit school in his early years and became a dedicated student of Latin and ancient Greek, along with the Bible, philosophy and classical literature. He wrote two books with his wife, Susan Cahill, in the early 1970s. But he gained a wide audience in the mid-1990s with the million-selling “How the Irish Saved Civilization,” in which he cited Ireland's crucial — and unappreciated — preservation of classical texts after the fall of the Roman Empire.
"Mr. Cahill is a man of learning himself, and his writing is in the great Irish tradition he describes: lyrical, playful, penetrating and serious, but never too serious," New York Times critic Richard Bernstein wrote in 1995. “And even when his conclusions are not entirely persuasive — they do in places hang on rather slender reeds of evidence — they are always plausible and certainly interesting.”
His book on Ireland formed part of what he called his “Hinges of History” series, a broad and idiosyncratic review of Western civilization and moments he believed were turning points, “a narration of how we became the people that we are," as he told the AP in a 2006 interview. “Desire of the Everlasting Hills” focused on the New Testament and the life of Jesus, and “Sailing the Wine Dark Sea" celebrated the ancient Greeks. In “Mysteries of the Middle Ages," he countered popular beliefs that the Middle Ages was merely a time of superstition.
“Of course, there was plenty of ignorance, as there is in every age,” he told the AP in 2006. “But the advances we associate with the Renaissance in the arts, sciences, education, scholarship, linguistics and even political experimentation all got under way in the Middle Ages.”
Besides writing history, Cahill was an education correspondent for the Times of London and a contributor to the Los Angeles Times Book Review. He taught at Queens College, Fordham University, and Seton Hall University, and served for several years as director of religious publishing at Doubleday, which released much of his work, most recently the 2013 book “Heretics and Heroes.”
Cahill majored in classical literature and medieval philosophy at Fordham University, and received a master’s degree in film and dramatic literature from Columbia University. But his approach to his books was shaped in part by his Jesuit background, by the depth of his learning and the dullness of how he learned it. He would later resolve to combined scholarly discipline and a conversational tone.
“What academic writers forget is that everyone on Earth buys books for diversion, or entertainment,” he said in 2006. “Yes, they want to learn things, but they also don’t want to be bored to death while they learn those things.”
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2022-10-26T22:09:31+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Thomas-Cahill-popular-history-writer-dead-at-82-17536922.php
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Are you a mosquito magnet? New research finds it could be your smell
NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way they smell.
The researchers found that people who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: The bloodsuckers stay loyal to their favorites over time.
“If you have high levels of this stuff on your skin, you’re going to be the one at the picnic getting all the bites,” said study author Leslie Vosshall, a neurobiologist at Rockefeller University in New York.
There’s a lot of folklore about who gets bitten more but many claims aren’t backed up with strong evidence, said Vosshall.
To put mosquito magnetism to the test, the researchers designed an experiment pitting people’s scents against each other, explained study author Maria Elena De Obaldia. Their findings were published Tuesday in the journal Cell.
They asked 64 volunteers from the university and nearby to wear nylon stockings around their forearms to pick up their skin smells. The stockings were put in separate traps at the end of a long tube, then dozens of mosquitos were released.
“They would basically swarm to the most attractive subjects,” De Obaldia said. “It became very obvious right away.”
Scientists held a round-robin tournament and ended up with a striking gap: The biggest mosquito magnet was around 100 times more attractive to the mosquitoes than the last-place finisher.
The experiment used the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads diseases like yellow fever, Zika and dengue. Vosshall said she’d expect similar results from other kinds, but would need more research to confirm.
By testing the same people over multiple years, the study showed that these big differences stick around, said Matt DeGennaro, a neurogeneticist at Florida International University who was not involved with the research.
“Mosquito magnets seem to remain mosquito magnets,” DeGennaro said.
Out of the favorites, the researchers found a common factor: Mosquito magnets had high levels of certain acids on their skin. These “greasy molecules” are part of the skin’s natural moisturizing layer, and people produce them in different amounts, Vosshall said. The healthy bacteria that live on the skin eat up these acids and produce part of our skin’s odor profile, she said.
You can’t get rid of these acids without damaging your skin health too, said Vosshall, who is paid by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and serves as its chief scientific officer. The institute also supports The Associated Press’ Health and Science Department.
But the research could help find new methods to repel mosquitoes, said Jeff Riffell, a neurobiologist at the University of Washington who was not involved with the study. There may be ways to tinker with skin bacteria and change humans’ tantalizing smells, he said.
Still, figuring out ways to fight off mosquitoes isn’t easy, Riffell said, since the critters have evolved to be “lean, mean-biting machines.”
The study proved this point: Researchers also did the experiment with mosquitoes whose genes were edited to damage their sense of smell. The bugs still flocked to the same mosquito magnets.
“Mosquitoes are resilient,” Vosshall said. “They have many backup plans to be able to find us and bite us.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-10-20T20:31:49+00:00
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https://www.wfsb.com/2022/10/20/are-you-mosquito-magnet-new-research-finds-it-could-be-your-smell/
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KTVX) – A professional bull rider was killed Monday in a shooting in Salt Lake City that police say was a domestic violence incident.
Demetrius Omar Lateef Allen, also known by his riding name Ouncie Mitchell, was found with a gunshot wound by responding officers outside of an apartment complex. Officers immediately provided emergency medical care until the 27-year-old Allen was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.
The suspect, 21-year-old LaShawn Denise Bagley, was taken into custody.
Police said Allen and Bagley knew each other and had been in a on-again off-again relationship. Allen came to Salt Lake City to attend the Utah State Fair as a professional bull rider and was staying with Bagley, according to police.
Professional Bull Riders CEO Sean Gleason confrimed Allen’s death on Monday: “Ouncie got his name because he was born small. He grew up to compete with a huge heart. The PBR organization sincerely extends our own heartfelt condolences to Ouncie’s cousin Ezekiel Mitchell and the entire Mitchell family.”
Police say Allen and Bagley got into an argument at a bar in downtown Salt Lake City after attending the fair. When Allen went to Bagley’s apartment to collect his things, shots were fired.
Bagley has been booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on charges of Murder and Felony Discharge of a Firearm.
“We encourage anyone who has experienced Domestic Violence to call us at 799-3000 and ask to speak with a Victim Advocate or call their 24-hour hotline directly at 801-580-7969,” Salt Lake City Police Department officials said. “All services are free, and callers can get information anonymously.”
Survivors of domestic violence in Utah can find support resources by visiting the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website at udvc.org or by visiting the Utah Department of Human Services website.
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2022-09-13T16:56:59+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/national/pro-bull-rider-killed-in-domestic-violence-incident-police-say/
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While anyone can be an artist, writer, or musician and therefore entitled to copyright protections for their work, content made by artificial intelligence is no longer open to those same legal shields.
A decision by the U.S. Copyright Office has ruled against protection of AI copyrights for generated works, be they art, writing or music. The decision came in response to a copyright application for a comic called “Zarya of the Dawn,” which contained original writing, but visual art generated by Midjourney, an AI program.
Put simply, content created by AI programs like Midjourney, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Dall-E, Hotpot, or NightCafe, among others, will not receive protection from the U.S. government for rights, licensing or payment.
Going forward, the U.S. Copyright Office will not allow copyright registrations for generated content. In the letter to Zarya creator Kristina Kashtanova, officials said the decision was focused on whether a work was produced through human authorship.
“As stated in the Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices (3d ed. 2021), the Office will not register works produced by a machine or mere mechanical intervention from a human author. The crucial question is ‘whether the ‘work’ is basically one of human authorship, with the computer [or other device] merely being an assisting instrument, or whether the traditional elements of authorship in the work (literary, artistic, or musical expression or elements of selection, arrangement, etc.) were actually conceived and executed not by man but by a machine,” wrote the Copyright Office.
Put more bluntly, the Copyright Office said, “In cases where non-human authorship is claimed, appellate courts have found that copyright does not protect the alleged creations.”
Due to Kashtanova’s creative process, the text of her comic itself, wholly generated by her as an author, is protected. It’s merely the visual content that is not.
Even Kashtanova’s claims of direct involvement in the artistic creation, from phrase prompt selection to a variety of image editing steps, did not qualify the art for copyright protection due to its creation by an AI.
The Copyright Office reviewed Midjourney, the AI used by Kashtanova, while analyzing the process. The program’s own documentation states that the AI does not actively understand words, sentences or grammar in the same way as a human, therefore it follows a different process for creation.
According to the documentation by Midjourney, the program instead turns words and phrases into “tokens” and then generates an image at the direction of user. Kashtanova argued in the legal filings that as a result, Midjourney is a tool, similar to a paintbrush or a pencil or a hammer and chisel.
The U.S. Copyright Office did not agree with the assessment, saying “the fact that Midjourney’s specific output cannot be predicted by users makes Midjourney different for copyright purposes than other tools used by artists.”
The lack of human authorship or artistry in this process is void of “original work of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,” the requirement of the Copyright Act for legal protection.
In layman’s terms, an AI just does not create content as a human would, nor with the originality of one, and therefore generated works are not copyright-worthy.
“Based on the record before it, the Office concludes that the images generated by Midjourney contained within the Work are not original works of authorship protected by copyright,” the Office said.
The decision to copyright the text portion of Zarya was hailed by Kashtanova, though the comic author said she would be working to appeal the decision related to copyright of the images in the comic.
“I was disappointed in one aspect of the decision. The Copyright Office didn’t agree to recognize my copyright of the individual images. I think that they didn’t understand some of the technology so it led to a wrong decision,” Kashtanova wrote on Instagram Wednesday. “It is fundamental to understand that the output of a Generative AI model depends directly on the creative input of the artist and is not random. My lawyers are looking at our options to further explain to the Copyright Office how individual images produced by Midjourney are direct expression of my creativity and therefore copyrightable.”
Nexstar’s WFLA reached out to the U.S. Copyright Office for comment, but was referred back to the letter on “Zarya of the Dawn,” with no further comment at this time.
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2023-02-24T19:09:31+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/us-copyright-office-rules-ai-generated-artwork-content-not-legally-protected/
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Parents accused of abusing twin babies; 1 found dead in a bassinet
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - The parents of 6-week-old twins have been arrested after one of the infants was found dead in a bassinet.
WAFB reports that emergency crews were called to a home last Friday where they met the twins’ parents, Brandee Williams, 26, and Darryl Richardson, 24.
The pair reportedly told deputies that they had put one of the twins down for a nap after he became fussy. However, they were unable to wake him for feeding later.
According to authorities, the child died, and an autopsy revealed that the infant suffered hemorrhaging consistent with shaken baby syndrome.
Child protection agents removed the surviving twin from the home and had the baby examined at a hospital where doctors also discovered skull fractures.
The infants’ parents are currently facing two counts of second-degree cruelty to juveniles with additional charges pending, authorities said.
Copyright 2023 WAFB via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2023-04-20T02:47:25+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2023/04/20/parents-accused-abusing-twin-babies-1-found-dead-bassinet/
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