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Senior forward Trevon Roots let it be known he wanted the challenge for Marmion.
In December, when the Cadets ended up losing to Burlington Central, Roots didn’t spend much time in that game guarding Drew Scharnowski, the Rockets’ 6-foot-7 star forward.
Afforded a second chance, Roots wasn’t going to shy away from the Belmont recruit.
“We lost to them and I couldn’t go out like that,” Roots said. “I had to get him back.
“It definitely feels great just to be able to test my strength and go up against one of the best guys in the state. It’s a great feeling.”
And Roots was aggressive from the jump Friday night.
He scored six straight points during a 14-1 flurry to start the first quarter. The Cadets then cruised to a 71-58 win in the Class 3A Burlington Central Sectional championship game.
While Marmion (23-11) created smooth sailing from that opening surge, Scharnowski picked up two quick fouls and Burlington Central (29-6) burned two timeouts.
“Coach just told us in the beginning that Drew is going to jump on everything because he’s excited,” Roots said. “Give him one pump fake, go into him and it’s going to be a foul.
“We just attacked every time — tried to get as many easy buckets as we could.”
The Cadets, who won their second sectional title in program history and first since 1976, will face Metamora at 7 p.m. Monday in the Ottawa Supersectional.
Jabe Haith, who scored his 1,000th career point Friday and missed the previous game against the Rockets, led Marmion with 21 points. Roots added 18 and Collin Wainscott had 17.
Scharnowski led Burlington Central with 21 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots. Caden West added 16 points.
Roots drew the two fouls on Scharnowski to start the game. By the 3:10 mark of the first quarter, Marmion led 14-1.
“One of the things they like to do is hit you quick,” Marmion coach Joe Piekarz said of the aptly named Rockets. “We said we wanted to hit them quick. We wanted to be the ones who were the aggressor.”
Roots was a big part of that plan.
“He said, ‘I want to guard him,’” Piekarz said of Scharnowski. “I said, ‘Well then, you’re going to guard him.’ He did a really nice job on him in the start.
“His teammates were putting him in a really good position to succeed. He’s a really good finisher. We were playing off that.”
Burlington Central came up with an 11-0 run, including eight points from Scharnowski, to cut the deficit to 17-15.
Marmion, though, responded with a 15-0 burst. The Rockets never got closer than nine the rest of the game.
“You can’t go down 10 points in games like this,” Burlington Central coach Brett Porto said. “I’ve learned that before. You’re always expending so much energy in these games.
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“I thought we did a nice job cutting it to two, and they went back on a run.”
The Rockets tried to regroup at halftime, but the lead proved to be too much to overcome.
“We brought it together and just said, ‘Energy,’” Scharnowski said. “We’re going to give it our all. We’re not going to go out and let them stomp all over us. We’re going to go out and we’re going to fight.”
But now, after taking another step Friday, the Roots-led Cadets are hoping to keep it rolling all the way to the State Farm Center in Champaign.
“It’s definitely history for the school,” Roots said. “We haven’t done this since ‘76. It’s definitely great. It’s just an amazing thing. I love to be a part of history.
“Playoff basketball — you’ve got to love it.”
Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News. | 2023-03-04T06:29:31+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-bbk-burlc-sect-st-0305-20230304-synaw72esves3htdqfsp6jalii-story.html |
DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) — According to the Derby Police Department (DPD), one person has died as a result of an early morning shooting Sunday, Aug. 28.
Derby police say they responded around 2:30 a.m. to the report of a shooting in the 1200 block of N. Westview.
One person died as a result of the shooting. The victim’s identity has not yet been released by Derby police.
An investigation is ongoing. KSN will provide more information as it becomes available. | 2022-08-28T18:09:55+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/one-dead-following-early-morning-shooting-in-derby/ |
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Are your kids getting more cavities? Buffalo's water system may be the reason why
When Philip Reed’s son visited the dentist this fall, Reed and his wife were surprised to learn that Jonas, 7, had five cavities in his teeth.
“He was brushing every day,” Reed said, “but he wasn’t getting any fluoride.”
That’s because unbeknownst to Reed and probably most of the more than 200,000 other customers of Buffalo’s water system, the Buffalo Water Board stopped adding fluoride to the water in 2015, citing a need for upgrades and "ongoing capital improvements" to its system.
The change was mentioned briefly on the last page of a government water quality report, printed in small type.
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Buffalo's water system now contains far lower measurements of fluoride, which boosts dental health and guards against tooth decay, than what public health experts recommend. That puts Buffalo in the minority both nationally and in New York State. Experts say the change could have serious implications for dental health, particularly in children.
Buffalo Water Board officials say they were in the process of upgrading an outdated fluoride system when the lead water crisis in Flint, Mich., caused them to pause in 2016 and study whether the new type of fluoride system would have a corrosive effect on Buffalo's many lead pipes. They say studies showed the system is safe and city will begin adding fluoride to its water again sometime in 2023.
– Charlie Specht
WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT
Study, amid groundswell of opposition, shelves idea of wind turbines in Lake Erie: ‘Now is not the right time’: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority concluded the turbines would cost more than other renewable energy options, and wouldn't offer a feasible contribution to state climate goals. Read more
Reopening dates unknown for Tonawanda, Clarence golf domes damaged in blizzard: It's not clear exactly when The Dome on Wehrle Drive in Clarence and the Town of Tonawanda's Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome will reopen. In both cases, restaurants and other businesses located just outside the domes remain open, though their customer counts have fallen without the indoor driving ranges in operation. Read more
Buffalo fires that killed 8 in all weren’t arson, but precise causes aren’t known: The first fire, on the Fourth of July, killed a widely admired local physician and two of his daughters. The second, on New Year’s Eve, left five children, all 10 years old or younger, dead. Read more
Stabilization of Michigan Street Baptist Church completed; annex is next: The next phase of the project, to start this year, will include a two-story brick addition next to the church that will further ensure the church's structural integrity and address safety and programming needs, while also providing bathrooms and better access for seniors and disabled visitors. Read more
In schools, it’s 3R’s plus health and safety: ‘There’s only so much that the teacher can fit into a day’: A survey of 467 public school superintendents in New York found the mission of schools is expanding. These days, serving meals, checking on emotional and mental well-being and providing a safety net are among additional and expected duties. Read more
Springville offering free school lunches to all: "A kid who is hungry isn't going to be at their best academically," Springville Griffith Institute Superintendent James Bialasik said. And that's why the district is providing breakfast and lunch to every student for the rest of the year. Read more
Buffalo restaurant Draft Room takes down Instagram post of MLK in Sabres jersey: The Perry Street restaurant has removed a social media post featuring Martin Luther King Jr. after it caused backlash on social media. The Draft Room posted to its Instagram page a black-and-white photo of King edited to be wearing a Buffalo Sabres jersey. Read more
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Ask Don Paul: Is the California megadrought over?: Although the flood-drought cycles in California are often characterized as “boom or bust,” the reality is “bust” has been far more dominant, Paul says. Read more
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Observations: Bills know the turnovers can't continue as they get deeper into the postseason: The Bills lost the turnover battle for the eighth time Sunday, including the regular season. Somewhat amazingly, they’re 5-3 in those games. All three of Buffalo’s turnovers Sunday were committed by quarterback Josh Allen – two interceptions and a lost fumble. Read more
Analysis: Josh Allen had just enough 'boom,' a few big 'busts' vs. Miami's heavy blitzing: The Miami Dolphins lived and died by the blitz in the AFC wild-card playoff game. But it was a slow death, and the Dolphins almost traded enough blows to survive. Miami blitzed Allen 20 times in 49 dropbacks (40.8%), the highest rate of blitzes the Bills’ QB has seen all season. Read more
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Observations: Sabres fall to Florida after Luukkonen gets endorsement as the top dog in goal: The Sabres have lost six straight to Florida and fell two points behind the Panthers in the Eastern Conference. Read more
WITH YOUR MORNING COFFEE
• “Her co-workers at the Response to Love Center call her ‘one tough cookie’, and Saturday's actions by Sister Mary Johnice certainly represent why that's the case,” WBEN’s Brayton Wilson reports. He recounts how the respected community leader thwarted two thieves who used a ladder to scale the East Side building to strip it of gutters and downspouts in what is believed to have been a bid to make a few bucks at a scrap yard.
• Downtown was abuzz 97 years ago this week when more than 3,200 people converged on Shea’s Buffalo for a lavish grand opening. Thousands of others were turned away for a program that included a silent movie and an organ concert. Local author Timothy Bohen examines the entertainment empire built by Buffalo native Michael Shea in this excerpt posted on Buffalo Architecture and History.
• Another downtown destination has been helping local students explore Buffalo's music legacy and its role in promoting social justice. WKBW's Eileen Buckley talks with teens who recently visited the Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum on Broadway.
• Do you know any transplanted Buffalonians who suffer from occasional bouts of homesickness? WYRK’s Megan Carter suggests items to include in a care package that will give faraway friends a taste of the 716.
Have thoughts on the Good Morning, Buffalo newsletter? Email feedback@buffnews.com. | 2023-01-17T14:04:46+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/good-morning-buffalo-are-your-kids-getting-more-cavities-buffalos-water-system-may-be-the/article_5299c4f0-95d4-11ed-99a3-6b0097c2021f.html |
Easter items, toys and small practical gadgets ideal for stashing in an Easter basket
Chocolate bunnies and jelly beans may be some of the first items you think of when stuffing an Easter basket. Still, many other awesome noncandy gifts are perfect for the springtime holiday.
Plush toys, bubbles, miniature games, books, egg-shaped novelties and more: The list of items that can be used as basket stuffers is long. We narrowed it down by rounding up our favorite Easter basket gifts for different preferences and ages.
In this article: Gund Plush Easter Bunny with Basket, It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler and Lego Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit Building Kit
How to choose noncandy stuffers for an Easter Basket
While it’s easy to find a wide variety of candy to place in an Easter basket, choosing other stuffers can be challenging. Easter-themed gadgets are nice options that fit well with the holiday, and it’s also fun to add a surprise. Following several guidelines will ensure the giftee will be thrilled at what they find in their Easter basket.
- Consider age: A basket stuffer that suits the recipient’s age will help avoid disappointment. For example, while toys are perfect for younger children, items such as bath products or tech devices are better options for teens and adults.
- Think about the recipient’s preferences: There are no set rules when selecting Easter basket gifts, so you can opt for items that may not be traditional for the holiday as long as it’s something the recipient will appreciate.
- Don’t forget the grown-ups: Easter baskets are typically for kids, but it’s fun to include the adults too. Spa products, fragrances or wine are a few ideas for adult Easter baskets.
- Look for colorful items: Easter and springtime are about pastel or brightly-colored eggs, flowers and more. Placing colorful items such as toys or plastic eggs will brighten a basket.
- Keep it fun: Gifts such as games, bubbles and sidewalk chalk will provide hours of exciting activities for kids of all ages.
- Factor in the size of the basket: You’ll want to ensure there’s enough space in the Easter basket to accommodate your chosen gifts.
Best noncandy Easter basket gifts for kids
Gund Plush Easter Bunny with Basket
This soft bunny has a sweet face and a plush Easter basket stuffed with eggs, making it an ideal basket stuffer. It’s versatile, too, suitable for toddlers or anyone who loves stuffed toys.
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Creative Roots Paint Your Own Bunny Garden Stone Craft
The bunny garden stone in this set comes with paint and brushes so an aspiring artist can turn it into a work of art. Once painted, it can be displayed in the garden or with other Easter decorations year after year.
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“It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny” by Marilyn Sadler
When you add this adorable bunny story to a child’s basket, they’ll have a classic book that they’ll treasure for years. It features eye-catching illustrations that will capture the attention of young children learning to read.
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Regal Games Tie Dye Egg Sidewalk Chalk
The bright colors and egg shapes make this sidewalk chalk set appropriate for an Easter basket. The pieces come in an egg carton that doubles as storage when they aren’t used to create sidewalk art.
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Lego Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit Building Kit
Lego is great for all ages, and this set is perfect for Easter. Once assembled, it looks like an Easter Bunny. After the holiday, it can be disassembled and reworked into a cockatoo or seal.
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If you are looking for an Easter gift to impress a preteen or teen, the Nintendo Switch Lite is an outstanding choice. It is a popular gaming device that’s easy to take on the go, and it also fits nicely in most Easter baskets.
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Best noncandy Easter basket gift for adults
While most Easter baskets are assembled for youngsters, receiving a basket on Easter morning is also fun for adults. Age-appropriate basket stuffers will maintain the holiday magic for the young at heart.
Pure Nature Lux Spa Bath Bombs Gift Set
Bath bombs go well in adult Easter baskets for their colorful designs. This set comes in a pretty purple box that has springtime appeal.
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Any avid reader would love to find a Kindle in their Easter basket. This model has a trim, basket-friendly design and an affordable price point.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Cheese Gift Set
The cabernet connoisseur in your life will enjoy this tempting red wine. It’s paired with a cheese and snack assortment.
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Voluspa Mini Spring Candle Set
Fruit, vanilla and mint candles are in this lovely set that boasts a springlike design with colorful tins. The candles are vegan and cruelty-free, which will appeal to anyone who loves Easter bunnies.
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Nonedible Easter basket gifts worth checking out
- Kids will be thrilled when they open Giraffe Manufacturing Eggs and find tiny toys inside.
- If you need a basket to hold your favorite stuffers, the Holiday Isle Brown Burlap Lined Easter Basket is well-made and can be personalized for a unique touch.
- Joyin Easter Egg Bubbles come in egg-shaped bottles with wands, making them a nice addition to an Easter basket.
- Thanks to the light, fresh scent, Ariana Grande Cloud Parfum is a good choice for a teen’s basket.
- Move2Play Easter Egg Toss is a fun game that kids and parents can play together on Easter.
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KENLY, N.C. (WNCN) — The town of Kenly, North Carolina, will soon be without full-time police officers. All of the department’s officers have announced their intentions to quit — and now, residents have a lot of questions about what led to the resignations.
Kenly police chief Josh Gibson tells Nexstar’s WNCN he and the department’s four full-time officers put in their two weeks’ notice because of the alleged environment created by new town manager Justine Jones, who started in June. Gibson declined an interview because of legal concerns.
Jones told WNCN she said couldn’t discuss the situation and deferred to town attorney Chip Hewett.
Hewett said he’s still trying to figure out the path forward, as this isn’t a situation he’s ever seen in more than 25 years representing cities.
“I’ve seen resignations from politicians and the mayors and the council members. I have seen employees resign,” said Hewett. “I’ve never seen a resignation where it’s an entire department.”
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office will respond to calls in Kenly so neighbors aren’t just left to fend for themselves.
“I will assign deputies to patrol the streets to ensure public safety if and when needed,” said Sheriff Steve Bizzell.
But business owners have concerns about relying on a county-wide police team, saying they want the town council to act immediately to try to keep the police force.
“If the town council doesn’t respond like they should, I think you’re going to create an even worse pattern for the business owners,” said Sandra Parnell.
Local resident Crystel McGowan said she’s concerned about response times, too.
“Everybody is short-staffed for whatever reason and calls probably won’t be answered as fast as if you have someone who is in town,” said McGowan.
An emergency town council meeting has been scheduled for Friday night. | 2022-07-22T22:54:20+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/north-carolina-town-to-be-without-police-after-all-officers-resign/ |
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HBCU combine held in Winterville to showcase local high school football players
Dozens of kids take on tests, learn about NCAA requirements
Published: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -The second year they’ve had the HBCU football combine with coaches on hand to see some of the east’s players show off their skills. Around 40 kids from schools like Farmville Central, Greene Central, South Central, and Wilson Fike on hand. Farmville’s Alex Moye ran multiple 4.29 second forty yard dashes. A great opportunity for local kids to get noticed.
“They are showcasing their talents both off the field and on the field. Good education on what it takes to be a good NCAA athlete,” says organizer Kendrick Parker, “We’re just excited these HBCU coaches are here. They are getting to see the talent first hand.”
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David Riedman, University of Central Florida and James Densley, Metropolitan State University
(THE CONVERSATION) A gunman opened fire at Michigan State University on Feb. 13, 2023, killing three people and injuring five others before taking his own life.
A lot is still unknown about the campus attack. Police have yet to release a motive and said the 43-year-old man responsible did not have any known connections to the university.
While rare, campus attacks are not unheard of in the U.S. In November 2022, three members of the University of Virginia football team were shot and killed on campus, and four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their off-campus residence.
Criminologists David Riedman of the University of Central Florida and James Densley, at Metropolitan State University, maintain databasesof mass shootings in the U.S. The Conversation asked them how the latest attack fit with the pattern of such attacks in the past.
How frequent are campus shootings at colleges and universities?
No agency is tracking every U.S. campus shooting in real time, and defining them can be difficult because many higher education institutions are intertwined with the surrounding community. For example, Michigan State University has over 50,000 students enrolled and more than 11,000 residing on its main campus, which is made up of more than 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) of contiguous urban, suburban, industrial and rural areas.
Technically, a shooting in the parking lot during a college football game attended by 100,000 people or at a residence that leases to college students could be classed as a college or university shooting.
We do, however, have data on mass shootings on campus.
There have been nine mass shootings in or around college or university settings since 1966, according to The Violence Project database, which defines a mass shooting as one in which four or more people are murdered in public in a single incident. This would not include the Michigan State University shooting at this stage, or many other incidents in which fewer people than four were killed. It also doesn’t include the 1970 Kent State massacre in which four students were shot dead by the Ohio National Guard.
The most deadly of these mass shootings was the 2007 attack by a student at Virginia Tech in which 32 people were killed. Since then, there have been five more mass shootings, the last being in 2015 when a 26-year-old student at Umpqua Community College near Roseburg, Oregon, fatally shot a professor and 8 students in a classroom.
In all the campus mass shootings in the database, the gunman was a man, with an average age of 28. The youngest was 22 and the oldest was 43. Six of the nine perpetrators were nonwhite.
What do we know about campus shooters in general?
College and university shooters typically have a prior connection to the campuses they target. For example, a shooter who killed three people and wounded three others at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010 was a biology faculty member with a history of violence who had recently been denied tenure.
It is unclear why the latest shooter targeted Michigan State, and because he died on the scene, we may never know for sure.
But the fact that he took his life after the attacks is not unusual. Five of the nine college mass shooters in our data died by suicide. Our research shows mass shootings are often a form of suicide driven by despair.
Mass shooters also tend to be boys and men in a noticeable crisis who communicate intent to do harm in advance. If family, friends and co-workers know the warning signs of violence and how to report them, there is an opportunity to stop it from occurring. In December 2021, for example, students at Embry-Riddle University warned campus officials of violent threats a fellow student had made on Snapchat and helped avert a potential shooting tragedy.
Was the police operation typical of similar shootings?
Between the first alert at 8:31 p.m. telling Michigan State students to “run, hide and fight” where necessary, and the police news conference confirming the gunman’s death at 12:20 a.m., a lot of misinformation circulated online amid confusion on campus.
There were two shootings within minutes at Berkey Hall, an academic building on the northern part of campus, and the MSU Union Building, west of Berkey Hall, but police also received calls about shots fired at seven other campus locations. Law enforcement were sent scrambling across the university campus only to find no other evidence of shootings.
Police also responded to reports of men on campus with rifles that turned out to be plainclothes police officers, and the name and photo of an alleged suspect circulated online that turned out to be false.
Mass public shootings are chaotic scenes, and the confusion at Michigan State was similar to the 2017 Las Vegas Harvest Festival shooting in which 60 people were killed by a single gunman. In that attack, officers received dozens of incorrect reports about who and where the shooter was.
This loss of what is known as a “common operating picture” – a single, consistent, display of relevant information – was cited as one of the critical issues for first responders to address in the 9/11 Commission Report released in 2004. It continues to be an issue today, exacerbated in part by social media.
What can college students and staff do today?
The immediate focus should be on providing services for survivors, and the families of those who died. The trauma of experiencing or witnessing a shooting can have lasting psychological impacts, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. Survivors may also face physical injuries, long-term disabilities and financial burdens related to medical treatment and recovery.
Mass shootings have far-reaching and devastating effects that extend to communities and society as a whole, including increased fear and anxiety, social isolation, and a sense of helplessness and despair. Supporting the survivors and victims of mass shootings means providing them with the resources and support needed to heal and recover, while also working to prevent future acts of gun violence.
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KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling the McKinney Fire in Northern California on Monday remembered long-time U.S. Forest Service employee Kathy Shoopman, the first publicly identified victim of the fire.
The fire burning west of Yreka has killed four people, and crews continue to search the area for other possible victims. The other three have not yet been publicly identified.
Shoopman was at home in the small community of Klamath River when the fire started July 29, The Mail Tribune reported. The area was hard hit by the fire, with many homes burned.
“She had a home there that she’d stayed in for 50 years, and when she was asked to evacuate that first Friday night, she said she’d be more comfortable staying,” Klamath National Forest Supervisor Rachel Smith said during a Monday morning firefighter briefing.
Forest Service spokesperson Tom Stokesberry told the Sacramento Bee Monday that the 73-year-old died at her home on the day the fire erupted. Officials didn’t say exactly how she died.
He said Shoopman was an employee with the agency since 1974, working at lookout stations, where people scan the landscape for wildfires. Her post since 1993 was the Buckhorn lookout, about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) north of Klamath River.
“She was pretty much a legend in that community, named ‘lookout of the year’ in 2015,” Stokesberry said. “When Kathy called in a smoke, they knew it was spot-on."
Community members said she had been a school teacher before she started working for the U.S. Forest Service.
“Be aware as you’re going out there that standing beside you are some of Kathy’s co-workers, her friends, her long-time colleagues, her neighbors in Klamath River. Please be safe out there, and have a safe day,” Smith told firefighters at the Monday briefing.
Firefighters are not only dealing with the threat from smoke and flames, but from hot temperatures. Three people were treated for heat-related illnesses Sunday, fire managers said.
Born in 1948, Shoopman was a gardener, talented artist and animal lover, Klamath National Forest officials said.
“We share this sorrow with each and every one of you, and we know that individually, and as the supportive community that we are, we will find many ways to honor Kathy’s life and service and keep her spirit in all of our lives,” Forest Service officials said in a Monday Facebook post announcing her death.
By Monday afternoon, hundreds of people had posted comments on that post expressing condolences, sharing memories of Shoopman and thanking her and other fire personnel for their service.
The McKinney Fire, which had burned more than 94 square miles (243 square kilometers) as of Monday, wiped out the scenic hamlet of Klamath River, where about 200 people lived. The flames reduced most of the homes and businesses to ash.
The fire was 40% contained on Monday.
Scientists have said climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. Across the American West, a 22-year megadrought deepened so much in 2021 that the region is now in the driest spell in at least 1,200 years. | 2022-08-08T23:23:15+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Longtime-Forest-Service-employee-killed-in-17360266.php |
Stock market today: Markets slip after latest Fed rate hike
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are shifting lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its latest hike to interest rates but hinted the end to them may be near.
The S&P 500 was down 0.7% in late trading, and it drifted between modest gains and losses immediately after the Fed’s announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 249 points, or 0.7%, at 33,426, as of 3:42 p.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was down 0.4%.
The move was widely expected, and it’s supposed to slow the economy further in hopes of getting inflation under control. The hope on Wall Street is that this is the final increase following the Fed’s fastest flurry in decades. The central bank gave a nod toward the possibility in its statement, where it dropped a reference saying it “anticipates that some additional policy firming may be appropriate.”
“That’s a meaningful change,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
But the Fed stopped short of declaring the end to rate hikes, which have already caused cracks in the U.S. banking system and sent stock prices well below their record heights. Powell also said that even though traders are hoping for cuts to rates later this year, which can act like steroids for markets, he doesn’t expect them to happen this year.
The Fed’s next meeting is next month.
Inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, and it’s still hurting households trying to keep up. Lower-income households have been squeezed particularly hard. At the same time, high rates have also sharply raised worries about a recession hitting later this year because they act like a blunt hammer hitting the entire economy. Powell said he’s still hopeful the economy can avoid a recession.
“People did talk about pausing, but not so much at this meeting,” Powell said about deliberations on interest rates at the Fed’s meeting. “There’s a sense that we’re much closer to the end of this than the beginning.”
The banking system is feeling some of the fiercest pressure of high rates, and three of the four largest U.S. bank failures in history have come within the last two months. Investors have been hunting for other potential weak links, with the harshest scrutiny on small- and medium-sized banks that could see a sudden exodus of customers.
Shares of PacWest Bancorp, Western Alliance Bancorp and other rivals were steadier Wednesday, a day after seeing trading of their stocks get halted amid steep slides. PacWest was up 0.3%, and Western Alliance fell 3.2% after losing an earlier gain.
Eli Lilly was a big factor lifting the market, and it rose 7.1% after reporting encouraging results from a study of a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Some of the market’s sharpest action was among companies reporting their results for the first three months of the year. Kraft Heinz rallied 2.5% after beating analysts’ forecasts for profit and revenue.
The majority of companies have been turning in better profits than feared so far. But expectations coming into this reporting season were low given the effects of much higher interest rates and a slowing economy. S&P 500 companies are still likely on the way to reporting a second straight quarter of profit drops.
That’s why much attention has been on what companies say about upcoming trends.
Advanced Micro Devices fell 9.2% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue than expected. It gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that fell short of some analysts’ expectations.
Oil prices were sliding amid worries about how much fuel a slowing global economy will burn. Benchmark U.S. crude oil fell 4.3% to $68.60 per barrel and is only a few dollars above its lowest point since late 2021.
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 4% to $72.33 per barrel. That sent energy stocks to the sharpest loss by far among the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500. Devon Energy fell 2.8%, and Diamondback Energy dropped 4.1%.
Reports on Wednesday, though, offered some potentially encouraging data on the U.S. economy. Growth in U.S. services industries accelerated last month by a bit more than expected, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
A separate report also suggested the job market may be in better shape than expected. ADP said hiring among private employers accelerated much more last month than forecast. It could raise expectations for the federal government’s more comprehensive report on hiring, which will arrive Friday.
The job market has been one of the strongest pillars supporting the economy recently, though some mixed data recently has suggested it may be softening. On one hand, the Fed sees that as helpful in bringing inflation closer to its goal of 2%. On the other, though, a drop-off would sharply raise the risk of a recession.
In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 3.37% from 3.44% late Tuesday. It helps set rates for mortgages and other important loans.
The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, fell to 3.91% from 3.99%.
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AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.
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THE HAGUE – A new powerhouse of Dutch right-wing populism took political center stage Thursday after winning its first provincial elections, a victory that was seen as a resounding rebuke to Prime Minister Mark Rutte's ruling four-party coalition.
With counting of ballots from Wednesday's vote wrapping up, the Farmer Citizen Movement — known by its Dutch acronym BBB — was predicted to win 15 seats in the 75-seat upper house of the Dutch national parliament, level with the bloc formed by left-of center Labor and Green parties. The provincial lawmakers elected in Wednesday's vote choose national senators at the end of May.
Losses suffered by members of Rutte's coalition weaken the government but could also strengthen their resolve to sit out their four-year term in office that ends in 2025 rather than face an early national election. They also will compound problems for Rutte in his attempts to drastically slash pollution from the country's agriculture, industry and transport sectors to protect vulnerable natural habitats.
Victories in provinces across the nation of nearly 18 million for a party whose leader Caroline van der Plas is its only national lawmaker underscore a deep-rooted resentment of mainstream politics in the Netherlands that spreads far beyond the party's farming power base. With the count nearing completion, the BBB was forecast to become the biggest party in every province except the central province of Utrecht.
“We are all normal people and all the people who voted for us are normal citizens,” Van der Plas said in a victory speech.
“Normally, if people no longer trust the government, they stay home," she added. "Today they showed they don't want to stay at home — they want their voices to be heard.”
The party that traditionally has represented many farmers and conservative rural voters, the Christian Democrats, which is one of the four coalition parties, was one of the big losers in the vote Wednesday.
Mid-term elections for the Netherlands' 12 provincial legislatures are often used by voters to register their anger at sitting governments, but the success can be fleeting as fickle populist voters shift their allegiances. Four years ago, the far-right populist Forum for Democracy won the biggest share of the vote, but on Wednesday it was decimated.
Van der Plas describes her party as "social right wing," with its initial focus on the future of farmers and rural communities now broadened to make it appealing to a far wider electorate. Political analyst Andre Krouwel of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam calls it “folksy nationalism.”
Rutte, who came to power in 2010 and is the Netherlands' longest-serving leader, is a political survivor who is adept at forging alliances to push through his policies in the splintered Dutch political landscape.
But Wednesday's result will make life in the senate — where his coalition already didn't have a majority — even tougher. If, as predicted, the BBB and the combination of Labor and the Greens both finish with 15 seats, Rutte will face a choice of working with a left-leaning bloc that is seeking more ambition in environmental policies, or with the BBB that aims to soften policies aimed at cutting nitrate pollution.
“There is a choice in the senate — left or right," Greens leader Jesse Klaver said.
The governing coalition wants to cut emissions of pollutants, predominantly nitrogen oxide and ammonia, by 50% nationwide by 2030. Ministers call the proposal an “unavoidable transition” that aims to improve air, land and water quality.
The plans have sparked mass protests by farmers in recent years, including blocking supermarket distribution centers with tractors and torching hay bales alongside highways. At farms across the nation, the Dutch flag hangs upside down as a sign of protest.
The BBB party's popularity soared amid the protests. It was formed in 2019 and won 1% of the votes in the national election in 2021, with Van der Plas, a former agricultural journalist, becoming a national lawmaker and growing in popularity with her down-to-earth image. After her election in 2021, she was driven to the Dutch parliament in The Hague in a tractor.
Van der Plas told Dutch broadcaster NOS on Thursday that the vote was about more than the farm pollution issue.
“Nitrate is a symbol for dissatisfaction in the country,” she said, adding that many of her voters “feel unheard, unseen” by politicians in The Hague. | 2023-03-16T13:23:08+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/business/2023/03/16/populist-farmer-citizen-movement-wins-big-in-dutch-election/ |
Logan High School salutatorian Gary Zhan is headed to Harvard University next fall, but first he’ll be accepting an award as a 2022 Presidential Scholar.
The honor, which was bestowed upon only four Utah high school seniors and 161 students nationwide, was announced by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The agency also singled out Logan High science teacher Christina Howell, who Zhan selected as his “most influential teacher” and who will be recognized along with him by the U.S. Presidential Scholar program in a presentation ceremony this summer.
Gary is the son of Utah State University biological engineering professor Jixun Zhan and local tech business owner Ella Tao. His family lives in North Logan, which is in the Cache County School District, but he decided to attend Logan High to join many of his elementary school classmates from nearby Bear River Charter School. Read the rest of the story on HJnews.com.
This story is made possible thanks to a community reporting partnership between The Herald Journal and Utah Public Radio. | 2022-05-24T03:27:00+00:00 | upr.org | https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2022-05-23/logan-high-student-among-four-presidential-scholars-from-utah |
DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Anthony (Tony) Nelson, Chief Diversity Officer of Custodia Financial, has been recognized as one of the Top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Leaders by the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA). Tony will be honored alongside 24 others for their dedication and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Defined Contribution Industry.
The DCIIA's DEI Leaders program was created to recognize individuals creating a more inclusive financial industry that delivers better returns for all stakeholders. The awards went to leaders from across the industry, including asset management, financial advisors, and in the case of Custodia Financial, providers of innovative technology solutions that measurably protect retirement savings while workers have outstanding loans.
"The financial industry, in particular the retirement industry, has acknowledged the need to change, and I applaud DCIIA for creating an award to showcase the talented professionals making a difference," says Tod A. Ruble, CEO of Custodia Financial. 401(k) programs are the most significant retirement and savings vehicle ever created in the US. Underrepresented minorities borrow at much higher rates and bear the brunt of layoffs during difficult economic times." Retirement plans must do more to realize their full potential and close the wealth gap.
"I am thrilled and honored to be recognized as a DEI leader by DCIIA," said Tony. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to creating a more equitable and just financial industry. I am proud to be part of a community of leaders committed to making a positive impact".
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — A fan was arrested for allegedly throwing a plastic water bottle and hitting Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam during the closing moments of Sunday’s 31-30 home loss to the New York Jets.
Cleveland police said Tuesday that Jeffrey Miller, 51, of Rocky River, was charged with assault, disorderly conduct and failure to comply. Miller was spotted by stadium video surveillance throwing the bottle and was followed with cameras.
After the Jets scored their go-ahead touchdown on a pass from Joe Flacco to rookie Garrett Wilson with 22 seconds left, Haslam was seen on a video walking toward an end zone tunnel in FirstEnergy Stadium when he was struck by the projectile.
Haslam stopped and pointed in the direction that the bottle came from.
According to the police report, Miller initially failed to stop when ordered by officers. Once he was detained, Miller told police “it never hit the field” as he was being taken to a holding room inside the stadium. He was later booked and held in the Cuyahoga County jail.
In the report, police said Miller appeared to be intoxicated.
The Browns intend to ban Miller from the stadium, a person familiar with the team’s decision told The Associated Press. The person to the AP spoke on condition of anonymity while the legal process plays out.
Earlier, the team released a statement condemning fan unruliness.
“Fan, player and staff safety is the top priority in our building and behavior that puts others in danger will not be tolerated,” spokesman Peter Jean-Baptiste said. “Luckily no one was harmed in this incident and as a standard practice, we’ve cooperated with law enforcement authorities and security video footage of the object being thrown is in the appropriate hands.
“We will have no further comment on this matter.”
The Browns were winning 30-17 with 1:55 left before giving up 14 points in a minute and suffering one of the worst losses in team history.
Afterward, star Myles Garrett criticized fans who stuck around until the end for booing the Browns.
In 2001, a game in Cleveland was stopped in the final moments after angered Browns fans pelted the field — and officials — with plastic bottles following a controversial call in a loss to Jacksonville.
The Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
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BERLIN (AP) — A senior German state official announced his resignation Wednesday amid questions over his management of deadly floods that hit his region last year.
Roger Lewentz, the interior minister of the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate for the past 11 years, said he was “taking the political responsibility for mistakes that were made in my area of responsibility.”
More than 230 people died in Germany and neighboring Belgium in the floods on July 14, 2021. The hardest-hit area was Rhineland-Palatinate’s Ahr valley, a wine-growing region south of Cologne where at least 134 people died when heavy rain turned streams into raging torrents that swept away houses, roads and bridges.
Lewentz has come under mounting pressure in recent weeks following the emergence of a previously unknown video taken from a police helicopter on the evening of the floods that showed houses swamped by the rising water and people begging for help. It also emerged that a written police report on the situation arrived at Lewentz’s ministry shortly after midnight.
Lewentz, a member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left Social Democrats, said he didn’t have the video and the report on the night of the floods, but said it was “a particularly demanding night” for his ministry’s emergency center.
He conceded that he was no longer able to convince people with his arguments at a time when the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine means a security minister needs to be able to concentrate fully on the current risks.
Lewentz’s departure follows the resignation from the German federal government in April of Anne Spiegel, who was Rhineland-Palatinate’s environment minister and deputy governor at the time of the floods.
Spiegel, who briefly served as Scholz’s minister for families and women, quit after it emerged that she went on a long family vacation 10 days after the floods. | 2022-10-13T03:02:32+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-senior-german-state-official-quits-over-2021-flood-response/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday sentenced the man convicted of gunning down Nipsey Hussle to 60 years to life in prison after hearing testaments to the immense cost of the killing of the hip-hop star and neighborhood leader, and of the lifetime of mental illness, abuse and struggle of the man who shot him.
Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II handed down the sentence to Eric R. Holder Jr., 33, who was found guilty of the 2019 first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the clothing store Hussle founded, the Marathon, in the South Los Angeles neighborhood where both men grew up in very similar circumstances.
“I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. Holder’ mental health,” Jacke said. “I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. I believe this sentence balances the two.”
After the monthlong trial, jurors in July also convicted Holder of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for gunfire that hit two other men at the scene who survived.
Jacke sentenced Holder to 25 years to life for the murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement and 10 for assault with a firearm. He set several other sentencing additions and ordered that others run concurrent. He also gave Holder credit for the nearly four years he has served since the shooting.
Holder, dressed in orange jail attire, stared straight ahead throughout the proceedings and did not react when the sentence was read, and spoke only to tell the judge he understood the circumstances when he was asked.
In an impact statement before the sentence was handed down, Herman “Cowboy” Douglas, a close friend of Hussle who was standing with him when he was killed and testified during the trial, told the judge that the killing was a tremendous loss both for him personally and for the South Los Angeles community where Hussle was a business leader, and an inspiration.
“Nipsey was my friend, he was like a son, he was like a dad,” said Douglas, who took off his black cowboy hat as he entered the courtroom and wore a sweatshirt with a picture of Hussle on the front. “Our community right now, we lost everything, everything we worked for. One man’s mistake, one man’s action, messed up a whole community.”
Douglas said Hussle’s store and surrounding businesses that he owned and supported have been closed down, and it has meant that “the Homies don’t have nothing to do.”
Douglas told the judge, “I don’t care what you give this guy. It ain’t about the time. I just want to know why. The world wants to know why. Why someone would do that?”
Actor Lauren London, who was Hussle’s partner and the mother of his two young children, did not attend any part of the trial, nor did any of his relatives, and none gave similar impact statements.
Asking for a lesser sentence of 25 years to life that would allow some chance at release and rehabilitation, Jansen detailed a childhood of physical abuse and poverty for Holder.
As he reached adulthood, Jansen said Holder suffered “a terrible descent into mental illness” that led to “years of torment and struggle” with issues including agonizing auditory hallucinations that resisted all attempts at treatment.
He showed photos of a head injury Holder suffered at the hands of other inmates during the trial, saying he has been targeted as Hussle’s killer and that his life behind bars is “going to be brutal. It’s going to be short. He’s already received numerous death threats.”
Jansen also read a letter from Holder’s father, Eric Holder Sr. apologizing to Hussle’s family and to the other victims.
“I know there are not enough words that would fill the void, the pain, the deep sorrow that they feel,” the letter read. “I question myself every day asking if I as a father did everything to help Eric Jr. stabilize his mental health.”
Hussle, whose legal name is Ermias Asghedom, and Holder had known each other for years growing up as members of the Rollin’ 60s in South LA. Both were aspiring rappers. But Holder never found the same success as Hussle, who would become a local hero and a national celebrity.
A year after his death, he was mourned at a memorial at the arena then known as Staples Center, and celebrated in a performance at the Grammy Awards that included DJ Khaled and John Legend.
The evidence against Holder was so overwhelming — from eyewitnesses to surveillance cameras from local businesses that captured his arrival, the shooting and his departure — that Jansen conceded during trial that he had shot Hussle, asking jurors to find him guilty of voluntary manslaughter. But jurors took just six hours deliberating before returning with the first-degree murder verdict.
As Holder was taken from the courtroom Wednesday, Douglas sang “Hit the Road Jack” toward him. Jacke shouted “Out!” and deputies led Douglas out.
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ROME (AP) — The leaders of Italy and the Netherlands along with the EU Commission president travel to Tunisia on Sunday with a packet of initiatives to help create security in Tunisia, easing the way for a possible international bailout, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni told reporters Thursday.
“Tunisia is a priority, because destabilization in Tunisia would have serious repercussions on the stability of all Northern Africa, and those repercussions inevitably arrive here,” Meloni said during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The European Commission said talks would center on making progress on an EU-Tunisia agreement focused on the economy, energy and migration.
Tunisia has seen growing numbers of African migrants arriving from neighboring Libya, and has appealed for economic help. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says Tunisia is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation, with inflation hovering around 11% and food increasingly scarce.
The Tunisian government was negotiating with the International Monetary Fund for a $1.9 billion loan agreement, but talks stalled last year amid Tunisia’s political tensions. The country’s budget deficit was aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic and fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In 2021, President Kais Saied disbanded parliament and had the constitution rewritten to give more power to the presidency and less to the legislature. Elections in January for a new parliament were boycotted by many Tunisians: turnout only reached 11.3%, casting doubt on the assembly’s legitimacy.
Meloni said managing migrant flows was a priority, noting that instability created “a domino of other problems for Italy, and also for Europe as a whole.”
She did not specify measures, but said the presence of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen along with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in the delegation “signals a very important desire.”
Meloni was already in Tunisia earlier this week: she met with President Kais Saied on Tuesday to lay the groundwork for an agreement with the EU, which she said she hoped would pave the way for a bailout with the IMF.
Saied has resisted some of the painful reforms the IMF wants in return for the loan agreement. They include shrinking the public administration sector, one of the largest in the world, which eats up about a third of the state budget.
“I don’t want to get ahead of myself I think we can reach a solution to this problem that we are all working on.’’ Meloni said. | 2023-06-09T10:42:40+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/italys-meloni-expresses-hope-for-deal-on-imf-bailout-of-tunisia-as-she-preps-weekend-visit/ |
WOODY CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Jim Crown, an executive and philanthropist who recently announced an effort to rally other business leaders to help fight violent crime in Chicago, died Sunday in a car crash on a racing track in Colorado. He was 70.
Crown, a grandson of industrialist Henry Crown and the chief executive of Henry Crown & Co., was involved in a single-vehicle accident at the Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, the Pitkin County coroner’s office said in a news release.
“The official cause of death is pending autopsy, although multiple blunt force trauma is evident,” said the coroner’s office, which classified the death as accidental.
Crown’s father, financier Lester Crown, said his son “was driving a race car, and it hit a wall going around a curve,” the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
“There never was a finer human being in every way,” Lester Crown said. “He was the leader of our family both intellectually and emotionally, and he looked out for everybody. He also was a great leader also for the community. It’s just a heartfelt loss. There are no words that can express it.”
Jim Crown, a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, said this month that he and other Chicago corporate leaders were committed to finding jobs for as many as 10,000 young men, according to the Sun-Times.
“Jim gave back to the city through philanthropy and leadership on a number of civic and academic boards as he was deeply committed to investing in Chicago and its people,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday in a statement. “With his generosity, Jim truly embodied the soul of Chicago. I was especially grateful for his commitment to work collaboratively with my administration to build a safer Chicago, having met recently to share ideas.”
Crown’s family business, Henry Crown & Co., invests in public and private securities, real estate, and operating companies.
He also was managing partner of Aspen Skiing Co. He had been serving as lead director at General Dynamics Corp. and as a director at JPMorgan Chase, his family said in a release.
Crown also was a trustee on various boards and committees including The Aspen Institute and the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. He was appointed by then-President Barack Obama to the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
“The Crown family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Jim Crown in an accident earlier (Sunday),” his family said. “The family requests that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. Further details regarding plans for a memorial to remember Jim’s remarkable life will be released at a later date.”
Born in Chicago in 1953, Crown earned a bachelor’s in political science in 1976 from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his law degree in 1980 from Stanford Law School, his family said.
He later joined Salomon Brothers Inc. in New York as an associate and became a vice president of the Capital Markets Service Group in 1983. He joined his family’s investment firm in Chicago in 1985.
Crown is survived by his wife, Paula; parents Lester and Renée; six siblings; four children; a son-in-law; and two grandchildren. | 2023-06-26T21:23:38+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/chicago-business-executive-and-philanthropist-jim-crown-killed-in-colorado-racetrack-crash/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
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Three members of the University of Virginia football team were killed in shooting Sunday, including one former Badger. UW canceled football activities Monday. | 2022-11-19T11:51:45+00:00 | kenoshanews.com | https://www.kenoshanews.com/peewee/article_193791c4-6ba5-53ce-8242-c655dae50ac9.html |
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DADEVILLE, Ala. — As a room full of Sweet 16 attendees in Dadeville, Alabama, moved to the sounds of a DJ Saturday night, their party was abruptly ended by an eruption of gunfire that injured dozens and left four partygoers dead, at least two of whom were local high school seniors on the brink of graduation.
One of the victims, Philstavious Dowdell, was the brother of the birthday girl, according to people who knew him.
The shooting has devastated the city of about 3,000 people where "everybody knows everybody," Ben Hayes, chaplain of Dadeville High School's football team, told CNN.
"I knew these kids personally. Most people did," said Hayes, who is also a church pastor and chaplain for the Dadeville Police Department.
At least 28 people were injured in the mass shooting, many of whom were teenagers. One hospital that received 15 injured teens said Sunday it had treated and released six of the patients and transferred the rest to other facilities. Of those, five were in critical condition and four were stable, a hospital spokesperson said.
Here's what we know about the victims so far:
Keke Smith
Keke Smith was a high school senior looking forward to attending The University of Alabama, said Amy Jackson, who identified herself as Smith's cousin.
"She was always smiling," Jackson said.
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Keke Smith has been identified as one of the victims in the Dadeville shooting.
Smith's mother was the person who told Jackson that her cousin had been killed, she said.
Smith was a student athletics manager for Dadeville High School's track team and helped out the basketball team, assistant football, track and basketball coach Michael Taylor said. She had recently torn her ACL and had to step back from running track, he added.
Philstavious Dowdell
Dowdell was a gifted athlete who excelled at football, basketball and track at Dadeville High, Taylor said.
"Anything put in his hand, God blessed him to be able to do it," said Taylor, who has coached Dowdell since he was 9 years old.
The oldest of three siblings, Dowdell was killed while attending his younger sister's birthday party, according to Taylor. Hayes, the pastor, and Keenan Cooper, a DJ at the party, also confirmed Dowdell was among those killed.
Just about a month ago, the coach said, Dowdell had told him, "If anything ever happened to me, even when I go to college, take care of my two sisters."
The teenager had secured a scholarship to play football at Alabama's Jacksonville State University, according to Cooper, who described Dowdell as "kind of like the hometown hero."
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Philstavious Dowdell has been identified as one of the victims in the Dadeville shooting.
Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez said in a statement Sunday that Dowdell was "a great young man with a bright future."
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Taylor described Dowdell as a humble person who he knew "like a son," explaining that his own college-aged son was very close to Dowdell and the two often trained together.
"His grandmother gave him a scripture every morning before he went to school to make sure he was always on point," the coach said. | 2023-04-17T14:06:20+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/dadeville-alabama-16th-birthday-shooting-victims/43618305 |
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Here is a breakdown of the situation for new tight ends coach Keenan Bailey:
Returning starter: Cade Stover
Next in line: Gee Scott Jr., Joe Royer
Also in the mix: Sam Hart, Bennett Christian, Patrick Gurd, Zak Herbstreit, Jelani Thurman
Stover is a team leader who figures to become a two-time captain this fall.
His decision to put off the NFL draft for a year could pay huge dividends to the team as tight end has evolved into the fulcrum of the offense, proving to be a key cog in both the passing and running games.
“He’s got some things to work on, he’d be the first one to tell you,” Bailey said. “And he could go down I think as one of the better tight ends to come through this place, which is certainly something to be said about that.
“We talk a lot about legacy, and from the day you’re recruited, and you come in here, we have goals, and we did not hit those goals last year. And for a guy from Ohio to not hit those goals as as the starter is huge. I think we all know what those goals are. I don’t need to get into that, but I think that helped Cade coming back.”
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Scott, a senior who began his career as a receiver, was the team’s third tight end last season and could be ready to blossom in a larger role while offering a more dynamic option as a receiver.
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About the Author | 2023-02-16T18:46:58+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/ohio-state-spring-football-preview-tight-ends/TLEGUMC24VEYPPTAL3JLNNWCRY/ |
Man, 21, arrested a week after 3 killed at Georgia gun range
Published: Apr. 15, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
GRANTVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal armed robbery at a Georgia gun range that left three members of a family dead last week.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Friday that Jacob Christian Muse, of College Park, is charged with three counts of malice murder.
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Investigators said that as many as 40 guns and the range’s surveillance camera were also stolen. Authorities did not release additional information about Muse’s arrest.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-04-16T05:39:30+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2022/04/16/man-21-arrested-week-after-3-killed-georgia-gun-range/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. (the "Company" or "Prospect Ridge") (CSE: PRR) (OTC: PRRSF) (FRA: OED) is pleased to announce positive gold, silver and base metals prospecting results on three showings. Grab samples were collected on our fully owned flagship Knauss Creek property located 35 km northeast of Terrace, BC.
- Grab sample C363284 returned 69.3 g/t Au, 331 g/t Ag and 5.78% Cu on the Copper Ridge showing;
- Grab sample C363279 returned 38.4 g/t Au, 51.8 g/t Ag and 3.19% Cu on the Copper Ridge showing;
- Grab sample C363283 returned 7.9 g/t Au, 198 g/t Ag and 10.42% Cu on the Copper Ridge showing;
- Grab sample C363277 returned 2.8 g/t Au, 974 g/t Ag, 33.3% Pb and 4.1% Zn on the Hugin showing;
- Grab sample C363144 returned 4.4 g/t Au, 627 g/t Ag and 0.58% of Pb on the Kandy showing.
The Copper Ridge showing is in the southern part of the property. The sampling was done on the ridge of the mountain around a staining in azurite and malachite that goes down on a vertical slope over a few tens of meters. Seven samples were taken on a north-south strike length of about 180 meters. The samples were collected in small quartz veins or fractures which contain malachite, azurite, chalcopyrite and pyrite. The results are listed in table 1.
Table 1: Best results on the Copper Ridge showing
The Kandy showing is located at more than 700 meters northwest of the Copper Ridge on another crest of Mount Knauss. Both showings are separated by a steep valley. Four samples were taken there and three of them contain anomalous values. Samples C363144 and C363148 are from quartz vein blocks. All samples were taken near the summit of this part of the mountain, it is assumed that the source is nearby. The results are shown in table 2.
Table 2: Best results on the Kandy showing
The Hugin showing is near the middle of the property where the mountain is less steep. Eleven samples were taken as a complement of the channel samples already published in the December 14th, 2021 news release. Combined with the channels, these samples give a gold-silver anomaly over a length of 60 m. The sampling was done near the Gosling creek. The six best samples are in table 3.
Table 3: Best results on the Hugin showing
All samples reported in this news release are from the 2021 campaign. Data reverification of all samples collected before 2022 on the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail properties was undertaken following an internal review of certain questions. After thorough verification, it was established that the values for samples W501711 and W501715 reported in the November 30th, 2021 news release were from the coarse fraction of metallic screening gold results. The published gold results for W501711 and W501715 should have been 11.2 g/t and 9.67 g/t respectively.
Michael Iverson PRR's CEO commented: "We are very happy with those high-grade results obtained in a very under explored area south of the Golden Triangle. 2022 summer campaign results are being digested as they are obtained and we will publish them in the coming months."
A map showing the best results can be seen here Knauss Creek Map.
Grab samples and erratic blocks are selective by nature and grades may not be representative of mineralized zones. True thickness or mineralization style and geological models cannot be determined with the information currently available.
Rock samples were assayed for gold by standard 50 g fire-assaying with atomic absorption finish (FAS-121) or gravimetric finish (FAS-425) or 1000g metallic screening at MSALABS Laboratories in Terrace, British Columbia. Rock samples were also assayed for 35 metals from an aqua regia digestion with ICP-AES finish (ICP-130). For samples with overlimit results in silver, arsenic, copper, lead and zinc aqua regia with ICP finish was used (ICF-6 ore grade). A quality assurance/quality control program has been implanted and consists of inserting standards, blanks and duplicate on a regular basis in the samples stream.
All scientific or technical information included in this news release has been reviewed, verified and approved by Yan Ducharme, P.Geo., President of the Company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. This news release was written by Yan Ducharme.
The fully owned Knauss Creek is about 35 kilometers northeast of the town of Terrace in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. It is easily accessible by highway 16 and a network of logging roads. It covers about 32 square kilometers and is contiguous to our optioned Holy Grail property.
Several gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc occurrences were found in the past. The most notable is the Dorreen mine where four adits were developed and, according to historical documents, around 700 tons of ore were mined out at an average grade of more than 10 g/t Au.
The southern tip of the Golden Triangle arrives just northwest of PRR properties. The Bowser Lake and the Hazelton Groups hosting most of the deposits and mines of this area are also underlying the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail.
Prospect Ridge Resources Corp. is a British Columbia based exploration and development company focused on gold exploration. Prospect Ridge's management and technical team cumulate over 100 years of mineral exploration experience and believes the Knauss Creek and the Holy Grail properties to have the potential to extend the boundaries of the Golden Triangle to cover this vast under-explored region.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things, positive exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects and the Company's use of proceeds from the Private Placement. These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that future exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects will not be as anticipated and that the Company will use the proceeds from the Private Placement as anticipated.
In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that future exploration results at the Knauss Creek and Holy Grail projects will be as anticipated and that the Company will use the proceeds from the Private Placement as anticipated.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digicel Group Holdings Limited ("DGHL" or "Digicel") is pleased to announce completion of the sale of Digicel Pacific Limited ("Digicel Pacific" or "DPL"), its wholly owned subsidiary, to a subsidiary of the Australian telecommunications company Telstra Corporation Limited, with funding from the Australian Government, through Export Finance Australia.
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Digicel Pacific operates in six markets in the South Pacific including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Nauru. There will be no change to the Digicel brand in the six markets and the current management team will remain with and continue to lead the business, delivering best in class telecommunications services to Digicel Pacific's valued customers through-out the region.
Commenting, Denis O'Brien, Digicel Founder and Chairman, said: "Having established our Pacific operations as a business start-up in 2005, we depart with enormous pride in a team that has made affordable best-in-class communications available to more than 10 million people across six of the most exciting economies in the region. I am deeply grateful to all our colleagues who contributed to this success and in particular, to our 1,700 staff in the Pacific who I know will continue to represent the Digicel brand with pride under new owners Telstra. We wish them every continued success for the future."
Commenting, Oliver Coughlan, Group Chief Executive, said: "Until 2020 I was privileged to serve as CEO of our Digicel Pacific operations over many years and to work with exceptional people at this highly performing, high growth business. They retain our appreciation and friendship. Post this transaction, Digicel is well positioned to support continuing growth in our well-invested networks in our 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America."
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As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that's every minute, all day, every day.
Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of 8 apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D'Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming (PlayGo), enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.
Serving consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$ 6 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 3 million people to date.
With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 5,300 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out. Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.
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Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or review any such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Origin 800 is the world's first swappable modular power station & is now available on Indiegogo with full retail planned for October
SHENZHEN, China, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yooatom, a leading innovator in smart energy storage, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Ai-powered Yooatom Origin 800 power station, now available on Indiegogo. With its groundbreaking modular design and cutting-edge technology and features, the Origin 800 marks a significant step forward in the evolution of portable power solutions. The Origin 800 will have a starting MSRP of $519, with limited time launch day offers starting at $249, and packages featuring extra Power Stacks, stackable lamp and smart cup cooler starting from $699.
Traditional power stations have long been plagued by bulkiness and limited mobility & shareability, until now. The Origin 800 is the world's first truly portable modular power station, breaking free from the constraints of its predecessors. It boasts multiple modular battery Power Stacks that can be used individually by multiple users, providing freedom and power wherever it is needed. The Origin 800 isn't just about power though. It's your ultimate outdoor mate, offering compatibility with Yooatom's modular RGB lamp, and a cooling/heating cup so you can enjoy the comforts of home wherever you go. Heat up coffee and set the perfect mood with a tap, all through the app.
Key Features of the Yooatom Origin 800 include:
- Modular design for the distribution and swapping of batteries for unlimited energy supply
- AI Voice assistance for effortless hands-free control and convenience
- Real-time status monitoring and customization through the user-friendly app
- Wireless charging to eliminate the hassle of tangled cords
- 13 output ports to accommodate all charging needs
- LCD screen for easy and intuitive charge monitoring
- Modular stacking accessory heating / cooling cup and lamp
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Orioles first. Cedric Mullins flies out to right center field to Taylor Trammell. Trey Mancini doubles to deep center field. Anthony Santander grounds out to first base to Dylan Moore. Trey Mancini to third. Austin Hays hit by pitch. Adley Rutschman singles to shallow right field. Austin Hays to second. Trey Mancini scores. Ryan Mountcastle strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 1, Mariners 0.
Orioles second. Rougned Odor lines out to deep right center field to Taylor Trammell. Jonathan Arauz singles to center field. Jorge Mateo strikes out swinging. Cedric Mullins doubles to left center field. Jonathan Arauz scores. Trey Mancini grounds out to third base, Eugenio Suarez to Dylan Moore.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 2, Mariners 0.
Orioles third. Anthony Santander lines out to shallow right field to Adam Frazier. Austin Hays lines out to deep left field to Jesse Winker. Adley Rutschman homers to right field. Ryan Mountcastle homers to center field. Rougned Odor singles to center field. Jonathan Arauz pops out to shallow infield to Dylan Moore.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 4, Mariners 0.
Orioles fourth. Jorge Mateo grounds out to second base, Adam Frazier to Dylan Moore. Cedric Mullins walks. Trey Mancini flies out to deep left field to Jesse Winker. Anthony Santander homers to right field. Cedric Mullins scores. Austin Hays homers to center field. Adley Rutschman pops out to shallow center field to J.P. Crawford.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 7, Mariners 0.
Mariners fifth. Eugenio Suarez strikes out swinging. Taylor Trammell grounds out to shallow right field, Rougned Odor to Ryan Mountcastle. Cal Raleigh homers to center field. Justin Upton hit by pitch. Adam Frazier lines out to shallow right field to Rougned Odor.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 7, Mariners 1.
Orioles sixth. Jorge Mateo homers to center field. Cedric Mullins flies out to right field to Taylor Trammell. Trey Mancini strikes out swinging. Anthony Santander flies out to center field to Julio Rodriguez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Orioles 8, Mariners 1.
Mariners sixth. Dylan Moore called out on strikes. J.P. Crawford called out on strikes. Julio Rodriguez singles to left field. Jesse Winker walks. Julio Rodriguez to second. Eugenio Suarez doubles to deep left field. Jesse Winker to third. Julio Rodriguez scores. Taylor Trammell flies out to center field to Cedric Mullins.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 8, Mariners 2.
Orioles ninth. Cedric Mullins doubles to right field. Trey Mancini lines out to third base to Eugenio Suarez. Cedric Mullins to third. Throwing error by Eugenio Suarez. Anthony Santander out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Taylor Trammell. Cedric Mullins scores. Austin Hays singles to center field. Adley Rutschman pops out to left field to J.P. Crawford.
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Orioles 9, Mariners 2. | 2022-06-28T06:36:27+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Baltimore-Seattle-Runs-17270266.php |
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Summertime is here and two peachy menu items are returning to Chick-fil-A’s menu.
The Peach Milkshake will make its return to menus from June 12 through Aug. 26.
“Its arrival signifies the beginning of summer at Chick-fil-A, and this year, the excitement from our fans has inspired us to expand our peach offerings,” said Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A.
Along with the milkshake, the White Peach Sunjoy, first introduced in 2018, is also returning.
“Introducing the White Peach Sunjoy and several other refreshing variations, we are excited to witness the peachy choices our guests will make all summer long,” said Neslage. The White Peach Sunjoy is a combination of Chick-fil-A’s Sunjoy® beverage that blends the chain’s Lemonade and Sweetened Iced Tea with white peach flavors. The white peach flavor can also be tried with Lemonade, Frosted Lemonade and Iced Tea.
The limited-time seasonal offerings will be available for pickup or delivery at participating restaurants while supplies last.
The chain is also introducing and expanding some food items, including testing a new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich in Indianapolis and Lexington, Kentucky. The sandwich is made with a lemon herb marinated breast of chicken and topped with pepper jack cheese, green leaf lettuce and bacon hand-tossed in a brown sugar and pepper blend.
The company also announced the Spicy Chicken Biscuit will now become a permanent menu item at all Chick-fil-A restaurants after serving it as an optional offering over the past several years. The biscuit is made with boneless chicken breast, seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, and served on a freshly baked buttermilk biscuit. | 2023-06-09T17:05:27+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/when-will-chick-fil-as-peach-milkshake-return/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The remains of a man who was reported missing after Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s Gulf Coast last year have been recovered from a sunken sailboat, sheriff’s officials said.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the remains were identified as James “Denny” Hurst, 72, who was last known to be aboard the sailboat “Good Girl” as the category 4 storm hit the region in late September.
The boat was recovered Friday afternoon in the Matanzas Pass area of Fort Myers Beach, Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a social media post.
Hurst had told his family he planned to ride out the storm on the boat, officials said.
Earlier Friday, the sheriff announced that a crew clearing debris in the mangroves found the remains of 82-year-old Ilonka Knes. She had been reported missing in early October.
Officials identified Knes through dental records, the sheriff said. The body of her husband, 81-year-old Robert Knes, was found shortly after the storm struck.
Hurst and Knes were the two remaining people who had been reported as missing in Lee County after the hurricane, Marceno said. He added that he hopes their families will now have some closure.
Before the discovery, the Florida Medical Examiners Commission on Tuesday reported 145 confirmed deaths in the state from Hurricane Ian. This would add to that total.
There were also five people killed in North Carolina, one in Virginia and three in Cuba, authorities have said. | 2023-01-16T23:06:57+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-body-of-man-missing-since-hurriane-ian-found-on-sunken-boat/ |
How to Watch the Islanders vs. Hurricanes Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3
Published: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The New York Islanders are set for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on Friday, April 21, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TBS, SN1, TVAS, MSGSN, and BSSO. The Hurricanes are up 2-0.
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- When: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
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Islanders vs. Hurricanes Head-to-Head
Islanders Stats & Trends
- The Islanders have conceded 217 total goals (2.6 per game), the fifth-fewest in NHL action.
- The Islanders rank 22nd in the league with 242 goals scored (3.0 per game).
- In their past 10 matchups, the Islanders are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
- Defensively, the Islanders have allowed 21 goals (2.1 per game) in those 10 outings.
- They have totaled 27 goals over that time.
Islanders Key Players
Hurricanes Stats & Trends
- The Hurricanes have one of the top defenses in the league, conceding 210 total goals (2.6 per game), second in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have 262 goals this season (3.2 per game), 15th in the NHL.
- In the last 10 games, the Hurricanes are 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
- On the defensive end, the Hurricanes have allowed 2.1 goals per game (21 total) in those 10 matchups.
- They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) during that span.
Hurricanes Key Players
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tre Mann had 15 points and seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 86-80 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in the NBA Summer League.
Oklahoma City’s three first-round picks draft all contributed to the victory.
No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren had eight points, five rebounds, five steals and three assists before fouling out. No. 12 pick Jalen Williams added 12 points, while No. 11 pick Ousmane Dieng — acquired in a draft-day trade with the Knicks — had 12 points and seven rebounds.
Sacramento’s Keegan Murray — the fourth overall choice — had 29 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Jared Rhoden added 16 points and eight rebounds. Keon Ellis had 14 points and five assists.
BUCKS 87, TIMBERWOLVES 75
Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead Milwaukee Bucks past Minnesota.
Mamukelashvili, who was coming off a 28-point game Monday, also had four of Milwaukee’s 25 assists on 30 field goals.
MarJon Beauchamp made four of Milwaukee’s 15 3-pointers and finished with 15 points. Rayjon Tucker, Lindell Wigginton and Zylan Cheatham each scored 14 points.
Kevon Harris scored 16 points for Minnesota. Terrell Brown Jr. added 14 points, Wendell Moore Jr. had 13 and Marial Shayok 11.
HORNETS 91, CAVALIERS 80
Bryce McGowens made five 3-pointers and scored 24 points as Charlotte beat Cleveland.
Mark Williams, Brady Manek and LiAngelo Ball each scored 12 points, and Kai Jones added 11 for Charlotte (2-1).
Ochai Agbaji scored 24 points, with four 3-pointers, for Cleveland (1-2). Cameron Young added 11, Amauri Hardy had 10 and Isaiah Mobley grabbed 11 rebounds. The Cavaliers were 5 of 25 from distance.
PELICANS 106, WIZARDS 88
Deividas Sirvydis scored 25 points, going 6 of 10 from 3-point range, to help New Orleans beat Washington.
New Orleans trailed at halftime, but outscored Washington 28-15 in the third quarter to take the lead for good.
Jared Harper made 10 of 14 free throws and had 18 points and six assists for New Orleans (2-1). Daeqwon Plowden added 16 points and Dereon Seabron had 13.
Vernon Carey Jr. made his first five shots and scored 11 points for Washington (1-2). Tyler Hall also scored 11 points and Tahjere McCall added 10.
RAPTORS 80, JAZZ 74
D.J. Wilson had 22 points and nine rebounds, Jeff Dowtin added 19 points and Toronto handed Utah its first loss.
Dowtin made a contested layup with 45.6 seconds left for a four-point lead. Utah missed 3-pointers on its next two possessions and Dowtin sealed it with two free throws.
Jared Butler scored 12 points, Leandro Bolmaro added 11 and Darryl Morsell had 10 for Utah (2-1).
76ERS 75, HEAT 71
Trevelin Queen scored 16 points, Tyler Bey added 14 and Philadelphia held off Miami.
Malik Ellison had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Philadelphia.
Javonte Smart topped Miami with 20 points, and Haywood Highsmith had 17 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
NUGGETS 80, CLIPPERS 75
Matt Mitchell had 17 points and six rebounds to help power Denver past Los Angeles.
Nuggets first-rounder Christian Braun — 21st overall — had eight points to go along with 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
Jay Scrubb led the Clippers with 18 points.
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NEW YORK — Barrett Strong, one of Motown's founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company's breakthrough single "Money (That's What I Want)" and later collaborated with Norman Whitfield on such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "War" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," has died. He was 81.
His death was announced Sunday on social media by the Motown Museum, which did not immediately provide further details.
"Barrett was not only a great singer and piano player, but he, along with his writing partner Norman Whitfield, created an incredible body of work," Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement.
Strong had yet to turn 20 when he agreed to let his friend Gordy, in the early days of building a recording empire in Detroit, manage him and release his music. Within a year, he was a part of history as the piano player and vocalist for "Money," a million-seller released early in 1960 and Motown's first major hit. Strong never again approached the success of "Money" on his own, and decades later fought for acknowledgement that he helped write it. But, with Whitfield, he formed a productive and eclectic songwriting team.
While Gordy's "Sound of Young America" was criticized for being too slick and repetitive, the Whitfield-Strong team turned out hard-hitting and topical works, along with such timeless ballads as "I Wish It Would Rain" and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)." With "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," they provided an up-tempo, call-and-response hit for Gladys Knight and the Pips and a dark, hypnotic ballad for Marvin Gaye, his 1968 version one of Motown's all-time sellers.
As Motown became more politically conscious late in the decade, Barrett-Whitfield turned out "Cloud Nine" and "Psychedelic Shack" for the Temptations and for Edwin Starr the protest anthem "War" and its widely quoted refrain, "War! What is it good for? Absolutely ... nothing!"
"With 'War,' I had a cousin who was a paratrooper that got hurt pretty bad in Vietnam," Strong told LA Weekly in 1999. "I also knew a guy who used to sing with (Motown songwriter) Lamont Dozier that got hit by shrapnel and was crippled for life. You talk about these things with your families when you're sitting at home, and it inspires you to say something about it."
Whitfield-Strong's other hits, mostly for the Temptations, included "I Can't Get Next to You," "That's the Way Love Is" and the Grammy-winning chart-topper "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" (Sometimes spelled "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"). Artists covering their songs ranged from the Rolling Stones ("Just My Imagination") and Aretha Franklin ("I Wish It Would Rain") to Bruce Springsteen ("War") and Al Green ("I Can't Get Next to You").
Strong spent part of the 1960s recording for other labels, left Motown again in the early 1970s and made a handful of solo albums, including "Stronghold" and "Love is You." In 2004, he was voted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which cited him as "a pivotal figure in Motown's formative years."
Whitfield died in 2008.
The music of Strong and other Motown writers was later featured in the Broadway hit "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations."
Strong was born in West Point, Mississippi and moved to Detroit a few years later. He was a self-taught musician who learned piano without needing lessons and, with his sisters, formed a local gospel group, the Strong Singers. In his teens, he got to know such artists as Franklin, Smokey Robinson and Gordy, who was impressed with his writing and piano playing. "Money," with its opening shout, "The best things in life are free/But you can give them to the birds and bees," would, ironically, lead to a fight — over money.
Strong was initially listed among the writers and he often spoke of coming up with the pounding piano riff while jamming on Ray Charles' "What'd I Say" in the studio. But only decades later would he learn that Motown had since removed his name from the credits, costing him royalties for a popular standard covered by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and many others and a keepsake on John Lennon's home jukebox. Strong's legal argument was weakened because he had taken so long to ask for his name to be reinstated. (Gordy is one of the song's credited writers, and his lawyers contended Strong's name only appeared because of a clerical error).
"Songs outlive people," Strong told The New York Times in 2013. "The real reason Motown worked was the publishing. The records were just a vehicle to get the songs out there to the public. The real money is in the publishing, and if you have publishing, then hang on to it. That's what it's all about. If you give it away, you're giving away your life, your legacy. Once you're gone, those songs will still be playing."
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Like so many Chicago Bears coaches before him, Matt Eberflus came to the visitor’s news conference room inside Lambeau Field late Sunday in a dour state.
Eberflus had a lopsided loss to digest and a boatload of concerning issues to sort through.
His young and hungry team couldn’t survive on intangibles alone in Week 2, struggling to tackle and failing to generate much offensive momentum. On a prime-time stage, the Bears were exposed by the reigning NFC North kings as flawed, error-prone and clearly overmatched. A 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers landed like a cement pillar to the gut.
“When this happens and you have adversity, it stings,” Eberflus said. “It hurts. And you have to soak that in.”
Like so many Bears quarterbacks before him, Justin Fields fielded questions about the deficiencies of the offense he’s tasked with running. With the Bears netting only 48 passing yards on a perfect fall evening in a game they trailed by double digits for the final 34 minutes, Fields was asked what’s missing.
“I’m not sure what’s missing in the passing game,” he said. “I don’t know.”
His aggravation was evident.
So much for those dreams of a 2-0 start and an early two-game lead over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Instead, Sunday night became a reality check, like so many of the Bears’ trips to Lambeau tend to offer.
As a rebuilding team with a thin margin for error, the Bears had far too many missteps — particularly late in the first half — to sneak out of Wisconsin with an upset.
The second quarter in particular was an absolute fireworks show for the Packers. Literally. They scored three touchdowns in the quarter, prompting a flurry of pyrotechnics in the September sky.
The Packers outgained the Bears 125-3 in that quarter and held a 9-0 advantage in first downs during a 21-0 blitzkrieg from which Fields and Co. never recovered.
Running back Aaron Jones scored on the first play of the quarter, a nifty 15-yard touchdown run that opened the door for the Packers stampede. Also included in the second-quarter avalanche:
- The Bears went three and-out on their three full possessions, once when Fields was penalized on third down for throwing a pass from 2 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
- The Bears offense ran almost as many plays for negative yardage (four) as it did for positive yardage (five). Mix in two penalties and the offensive sloppiness was apparent.
- The Packers, meanwhile, crawled out of a second-and-28 situation without much anxiety. Rodgers hit Romeo Doubs for 20 yards on a screen pass, then converted on third-and-long with a dart to Randall Cobb. That drive ended two plays later with a touchdown.
- The final Packers touchdown drive of the first half was an effortless 67-yard journey in which they never faced third down and scored when Rodgers hit Allen Lazard on a 5-yard slant against rookie Kyler Gordon.
Yikes.
“The rest of the three quarters were decent,” Eberflus said. “But you can’t play like that in the NFL. Every play matters.”
Just like that, the early buzz from the 7-3 lead the Bears took on Fields’ 3-yard first-quarter touchdown run turned into a pounding headache.
“That was tough, man,” said defensive end Trevis Gipson, who had two first-half sacks as one of the Bears’ few bright spots. “We’re a tough team that works really hard. And we’re built to handle adversity. … We’ve got to get back in the lab and figure out what we could have done better and implement that into our entire practice scheme.”
Much will be made of the Bears’ failed fourth-and-goal play from inside the 1 in the fourth quarter, a Fields run that was — depending on the vantage point — stopped a few whiskers short of the goal line. Eberflus challenged the officials’ ruling, convinced Fields had broken the plane, but was denied.
But more than any officiating verdict, many Bears fans will be spewing invective in Week 3, wondering why, with 9 inches to go for a possible comeback-fueling touchdown, the Bears called a quarterback run out of the shotgun rather than trying a simpler sneak from under center or even a handoff to David Montgomery, who ripped off 122 yards on 15 carries.
Eberflus and his players felt strongly the play call was a good one to attack the Packers in that situation.
“I like (that play) and the coaches liked it,” Eberflus said. “We looked at it and we practiced it and we repped it because a lot of times, you outnumber the box. Using your quarterback as a runner, you have an additional blocker, so you like your numbers in the box there. That’s why we called it.”
Added left guard Cody Whitehair: “It’s a great play, especially against this defense, with some down blocks and you’ve got a puller coming around, too, to open up that hole.”
Sure, had that play gone for a touchdown, the game might have taken an unpredictable spin down the stretch. But it’s also worth noting that the Bears lost by 17 points against a superior opponent and stumbled enough in all three phases to deserve their first loss.
The defense allowed 414 total yards with Jones accounting for 170 of those plus two touchdowns.
“For his size, he runs pretty hard,” Bears linebacker Nick Morrow said. “He’s not 240 (pounds), but he runs behind his pads, he keeps his balance and he’s a good receiver out of the backfield.”
The Bears offense, meanwhile, went 89 minutes of real time without picking up a first down, losing control of the game with four consecutive three-and-outs across the second and third quarters. And on the series that ended with Fields stopped near the goal line, the Bears somehow churned out 103 rushing yards and still went scoreless.
Mystifying.
Fields’ final stat line — 7 of 11 for 70 yards with an interception — also will be a hot topic in the coming days as the Bears’ ineffective passing attack draws justifiable scrutiny. Asked for a two-game progress report on the passing game, Eberflus talked in a circle.
“I’ll go back and look at it,” he said. “We have to look at that with the offensive staff. We threw the ball 11 times. But, again, we ran the ball really well. So we’ll look at it.”
Fields was asked if he would like a greater opportunity to throw as the season moves forward.
“Of course,” he said. “I’m a competitor. So, yeah, of course. But my job is to execute the play that’s given to me the best of my ability.”
Together, the Bears quarterback and coach seemed like a disappointed duo, humbled by their division rivals and left to begin an urgent cleanup mission as they left Lambeau Field and headed home with an agitating loss.
It seemed all so familiar.
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The long-term partnership powers the expansion of Canyon Ranch to new markets for both its Wellness Club and Destination Resort Offerings
NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Canyon Ranch, a pioneer in destination wellness, today announced the Canyon Ranch–VICI Growth Partnership with VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) ("VICI Properties"), an experiential focused real estate investment trust, aiming to expand the reach of Canyon Ranch's integrative wellness offerings across North America and beyond. The announcement comes as Canyon Ranch sets its sights on Texas as the first location to debut both a destination resort and Canyon Ranch Wellness Clubs within one market. The inaugural Wellness Club opens this fall in Fort Worth, with a Houston location in the summer of 2024, and the Canyon Ranch Austin resort opens in 2025.
The fundamental purpose of the partnership is to add additional destination resort locations and wellness clubs in major urban markets and expand Canyon Ranch's digital capabilities. This "ecosystem" reflects the brand's core value of guiding people towards a well way of life.
The Canyon Ranch Ecosystem creates a reinforcing network of resorts, clubs, and digital experiences where guests can continue to deepen their engagement in a well way of life. The Canyon Ranch Austin development will be located on a beautiful hill country ranch on the shores of Lake Travis and is designed by Lake / Flato Architects. Additionally, the two Canyon Ranch Wellness Clubs in development in Fort Worth and Houston will be membership-based only. They will include state-of-the-art fitness, luxurious spa facilities, lounges and coworking spaces, lectures, and events, all with a community of like-minded peers.
"Over the last forty years, Canyon Ranch has been meeting people where they are in their pursuit of wellness. That may mean a relaxing, fun-filled weekend or a deep dive into something impactful and life-changing. With VICI's support, we can broaden and deepen Canyon Ranch's geographical and digital offerings and support more people than ever before," notes Jeff Kuster, CEO of Canyon Ranch.
CEO of VICI Properties, Edward Pitoniak, said, "At VICI we seek to invest in experiential real estate centered on experiences benefitting from longer-term secular tailwinds. We believe wellness is one of the most powerful trends of our time, and Canyon Ranch is the global brand best positioned for capitalizing on the growing demand for wellness and life enhancement around the world."
John Goff, Chairman of Canyon Ranch, added, "We are thrilled to partner with the expertise and capital resources of VICI. This partnership offers Canyon Ranch the potential to accelerate our growth in an "asset light" manner, growing our reach and expertise. VICI shares our vision for growth and our confidence that the current environment is a compelling time to invest."
VICI's first investment in Canyon Ranch occurred in October 2022 when it announced its commitment to providing development financing for the Canyon Ranch Austin resort, which has begun construction and is scheduled to open in 2025.
About Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch is a pioneer in wellness guidance with over four decades of experience inspiring guests to pursue a lifetime of well-being. A visit to a Canyon Ranch Resort is unique for each guest and can be different every time they come by accessing a selection of over 1,500 services drawing from ancient wisdom and modern technology. Guided by world-class experts who integrate services across a broad range of disciplines – including nutrition, sports & performance, spa, mental health, spirituality, and more – our guests gain personal insight, skills, and motivation that leads to true transformation long after their stay. The value of visiting Canyon Ranch goes well beyond our warm hospitality, luxurious spas, nutritious cuisine, and awe-inspiring destinations located in Tucson, Arizona; Lenox, Massachusetts; Woodside, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit www.canyonranch.com.
About VICI Properties
VICI Properties Inc. is an S&P 500® experiential real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality, and entertainment destinations, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, three of the most iconic entertainment facilities on the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties' national, geographically diverse portfolio consists of 43 gaming facilities comprising over 122 million square feet and features approximately 58,700 hotel rooms and more than 450 restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and sportsbooks. Its properties are leased to industry-leading gaming and hospitality operators, including Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Century Casinos, Inc., the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Hard Rock International Inc., JACK Entertainment LLC, MGM Resorts International, Penn Entertainment, Inc., and The Venetian Las Vegas. The Company has a growing array of investing and financing partnerships with leading non-gaming experiential operators, including Great Wolf Resorts, Cabot, Canyon Ranch, and Chelsea Piers. VICI Properties also owns four championship golf courses and 34 acres of undeveloped and underdeveloped land adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties' strategy is to create the nation's highest quality and most productive experiential real estate portfolio. For additional information, please visit www.viciproperties.com.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced a multi-year agreement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (AHM) (NYSE: HMC) that expands Kyndryl's work to include support of AHM's infrastructure transformation across its U.S. manufacturing plants, research and development, captive finance, and sales operations. This collaboration will support AHM's efforts to harness its data and bring more innovation to its customers.
"We've worked with Honda for many years and have helped them evolve their business as the mobility industry has undergone a major transformation of the consumer experience," said Matt Milton, President of Kyndryl U.S. "Honda is pioneering innovation in how it leverages data for value across its organization, and we're working side by side to help them modernize their operations to deliver on this future-forward strategy."
"At a time of rapid transformation for the auto and mobility industry, we're pleased to work with Kyndryl to realize critical business transformation enabled by IT that will allow Honda to prepare for our electrified future," said Adam Sparks, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise IT Services at American Honda Motor Co. "Kyndryl will contribute to efficiencies and competitiveness across all North America processes, which will help us establish new connected products and services."
AHM selected Kyndryl to simplify and centralize IT operations so it can invest more in innovation. Kyndryl will integrate an on-premises and cloud-based solution to support the deployment of a standard platform that centralizes management of all operations, including sales, finance, manufacturing and research and development operations.
Honda will gain enhanced efficiency and resiliency across its U.S. operations and be able to speed the deployment of modern tooling and technologies, as well as integrate and simplify its services catalogue. Kyndryl will also continue to run the core infrastructure that supports Honda's U.S. operations.
The north star of the work is for Kyndryl to support AHM in transforming its infrastructure foundation to streamline the management of data across mission critical operations and deliver improved experiences to customers.
The strength of Kyndryl and AHM's relationship was further underscored recently when Kyndryl received AHM's supplier award for outstanding value.
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. The company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl's more than 90,000 employees serve over 4,000 customers in more than 60 countries around the world, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) between May 31, 2022 and May 10, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 24, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Canopy Growth securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Canopy Growth class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16092 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 24, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were material weaknesses in Canopy Growth's internal controls over accounting and financial reporting; (2) as a result, Canopy Growth improperly booked sales of its BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. ("BioSteel") business unit (a sports nutrition and hydration brand originally formulated for professional athletes); (3) as a result, Canopy Growth's revenue was overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Canopy Growth's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell and receiver Charlie Jones appear to be in perfect sync.
The childhood friends hooked up for three first-half touchdowns in their second college game together, and then watched the rest of the Boilermakers’ 56-0 victory over Indiana State on Saturday.
Jones caught nine passes for 133 yards in his second straight 100-yard game since transferring to Purdue from Iowa. O’Connell went 17 of 19 for 211 yards and four scores while moving past Scott Campbell and into sixth on the school list for passing TDs. The first walk-on to earn Purdue’s starting quarterback job now has 48 TD passes.
The combination of O’Connell and Jones has looked virtually unstoppable so far, connecting 21 times for 286 yards and four scores this season.
“I came here, obviously, for the offense and I like what I’m seeing so far,” said Jones, who has already matched last season’s reception total. “Definitely, it was a good move.”
The Sycamores (1-1) fell to 0-6 all-time against the Boilermakers (1-1), and it didn’t Purdue long to take control.
Cam Allen recovered a fumble on the game’s first snap and four plays later King Doerue scored on a 4-yard TD run. Jones stiff-armed a defender on his way to a 7-yard TD catch and O’Connell found Paul Piferi for a 26-yard score on the next two series. O’Connell closed out the half with TD passes of 36 and 5 yards to Jones to make it 35-0.
“We had three turnovers and you can’t turn the ball over like we did today and expect to win,” Sycamores coach Curt Mallory said. “We weren’t able to stop the run and we weren’t able to run.”
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm pulled O’Connell, Doerue and Jones at the start of the second half. The Boilermakers tacked on two more touchdowns in the third quarter and another in the fourth.
Indiana State finished with 145 total yards.
“We needed to come out there and take care of business,” Brohm said. “And we did that.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Indiana State: This was no surprise. Indiana State is 0-18 all-time against current Big Ten members. Dante Hendrix had an impressive season debut with five receptions for 90 yards. Now the Sycamores must prepare for the traditional Missouri Valley Football Conference gauntlet.
Purdue: O’Connell and Jones helped the Boilermakers bounce back after a demoralizing loss to Penn State in the season opener. The 56-point margin was the largest in Brohm’s six-year tenure and it was also the second shutout in his Purdue career. The Boilermakers beat UConn 49-0 last year. Now Purdue can build some momentum for the resumption of conference play in three weeks.
BIG PLAY D
First, Allen recovered the fumble. Then he zig-zagged across the field in the third quarter for a 65-yard interception return that made it 49-0.
Purdue now has two TDs off interceptions in two weeks. Chris Jefferson scored on a 72-yard interception in the season-opening loss to Penn State.
WORTH WATCHING
Brohm announced playmaking safety-linebacker Jalen Graham would miss an “extended” amount of time with an undisclosed injury after they got MRI results back Friday. Brohm also said he expects receiver Broc Thompson to miss some time with a knee injury.
MEMORABLE MOMENT
Purdue held a pregame moment of silence in memory of the three Indiana State students who were killed in a fiery car crash Aug. 21.
First-year football players Caleb VanHooser and Christian Eubanks died. Two other football players, John Moore and Omarion Dixon, were seriously injured in the crash but were released from the hospital this week. Dixon was a high school star at nearby Lafayette Harrison.
The Sycamores also had a moment of silence before last week’s home opener, but Mallory and three of the team captains thanked Purdue for its gesture earlier this week.
UP NEXT
Indiana State: Returns home to take on Montana next Saturday.
Purdue: Makes its first road trip next weekend at Syracuse. ___
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MOSCOW — Russians again protested against President Vladimir Putin's decision to draft additional forces for his struggling military operation in Ukraine — holding scattered demonstrations in dozens of cities across Russia on Saturday despite threats of arrest and a heavy police presence.
As nightfall set, over 700 people had been detained nationwide, with the majority of arrests in Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to the human rights monitoring group OVD-INFO.
The demonstrations came as Russians continued to grapple with the impact of a Kremlin order to call up an additional 300,000 troops for the military campaign — a move President Putin has framed as "partial mobilization."
"I haven't heard the word 'war' out of Putin's mouth. And if there's no war then how can we have a mobilization?" said Natalya Zurina, a retired university professor, in an interview with NPR.
"He's calling up our young boys to die for nothing. I just couldn't stay home," added Zurina.
Confusion over who would be called up has led to an exodus of young men out of Russia, with long lines forming at Russia's borders and air tickets out of the country hard to come by.
Demonstrations against the draft effort earlier in the week led to more than 1,300 arrests, according to rights groups.
On a rainy Saturday in Moscow, police and OMON riot troops appeared well positioned ahead of a late afternoon protest at a location organizers chose at the last moment.
"Putin said he wouldn't change the constitution. He changed the constitution. Putin said he there wouldn't be mobilization and yet here we are," said a young man in his 20s to NPR at the Moscow protest.
He did not have the opportunity to give his name before OMON troops suddenly approached, inspected his documents, and took him away.
Anastasia, a designer who declined to give her last name out of concern for her safety, said she had come to see whether she was alone in her anger over Putin's decision to send additional troops into a conflict she never supported.
"I have two relatives directly impacted by this decision but thankfully they're now on their way out of the country," she tells NPR.
"It's a tragedy what's happening," she added through tears.
NPR witnessed several dozen arrests as police checked documents and seemingly made arrests at random.
"I was just coming out of the metro!" yelled one man as he was thrown up against the side of a police van.
Online videos later showed riot troops appearing to detain people in a tourist park that overlooks the Kremlin — including one man wearing a food delivery uniform.
There were scenes of violence as well: in Saint Petersburg, a video shared online showed riot police beating a young protester on his head as he lay on the ground.
In Moscow, a video showed a woman's screams coming from inside a police van before the car's engine drowned out her cries. (NPR has not independently verified the authenticity of the videos.)
The arrests also unfolded as the government raised the consequences of dissent.
On Saturday, the Russian leader signed into law a bill that now criminalizes refusal to serve in the military with up to 10 years in prison.
The move capped a week that saw the measure rushed through both the lower and upper houses of Russia's parliament.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-09-24T19:02:01+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-world-news/2022-09-24/russians-protested-in-dozens-of-cities-against-putins-military-draft |
Another exciting pay-per-view from the Ultimate Fighting Championship is set for Saturday, as two belts are on the line in the Land Down Under in UFC 284.
- Watch UFC 284 on ESPN+ PPV
The main event of the night is a Champion vs. Champion fight, as Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski jumps up a weight class to take on Islam Makhachev for the Lightweight title. The battle features the two top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA.
Volkanovski is on his own turf, as the Wollongong native is stepping into his first Lightweight fight in the promotion. In his career, Volkanovski is 25-1, and 12-0 in his time in the UFC. The Aussie has 12 wins by knockout, and is coming off of his fourth defense of his Featherweight title in July of last year.
This will be Makhachev’s first title defense since winning the vacant Lightweight belt over Charlies Oliveira back in October at UFC 280. Like Volkanovski, the Russian has one loss on his career record, as he is 23-1 all-time, and comes into Saturday 12-1 since joining the UFC. The submission specialist has forced his opponent to tap out 11 times in his career.
- Watch UFC 284 on ESPN+ PPV
The other big fight of the night will be for the Interim Featherweight Championship, as Josh Emmett faces off with Yair Rodriguez.
Rodriguez, the No. 2 fighter in the division is 15-3 in his career, while the No. 5-ranked Emmett has a record of 18-2.
UFC 284
MAKHACHEV vs. VOLKANOVSKI
- When: Saturday, February 11
- Where: RAC Arena (Perth, Australia)
- Live stream: ESPN+ PPV
MAIN CARD (10 P.M. ET) ESPN+ PPV
- Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (c) (Lightweight Title - Main Event)
- Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett (Interim Featherweight Title - Co-Main Event)
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown (Welterweight)
- Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter (Heavyweight)
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield (Light Heavyweight)
PRELIMS (8 P.M. ET) ESPN, ESPN+
- Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas (Light Heavyweight)
- Josh Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan (Featherweight)
- Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (Flyweight)
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado (Lightweight)
EARLY PRELIMS (6 P.M. ET) UFC FIGHT PASS
- Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis (Featherweight)
- Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed (Women’s Strawweight)
- Shane Young vs. Blake Bilder (Featherweight)
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Elves Brener (Lightweight)
All UFC PPV events are available on ESPN+ | 2023-02-11T18:00:53+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/sports/2023/02/ufc-284-on-espn-ppv-how-to-watch-makhachev-vs-volkanovski-start-time-live-stream-ppv-info-full-card.html |
United States Special Forces Disabled Officer with PTSD Sentenced to 60 Months (Five Years) in Prison Despite Being Free for Two Years and Assisting Others
TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Puget Law Group Partner, Jared Ausserer, announced the firm would be appealing the three guilty verdicts (of seven changers) in the State of Washington v. Army Special Forces Officer (SPO) Colonel Owen Ray. Colonel Ray is a decorated veteran Army Special Forces officer with 25 years of service including serving as the Military Aide for President Barack Obama.
"We thank the jury and the Court for their hard work, attention, and for the multiple not-guilty verdicts for Colonel Owen Ray. However, Colonel Ray does not agree with the guilty verdicts and will be appealing all convictions," stated Ausserer. "It was clear, based on our discussion with the jury afterwards, there was a misunderstanding and misapplication of the law. That, along with several issues, will be challenged on appeal."
Colonel Ray was charged with kidnapping in the first degree, two counts of assault in the second degree, three counts of harassment, and reckless endangerment. The Court dismissed a count of assault in the second-degree mid-trial, the jury found Colonel Ray not guilty of kidnapping and two counts of harassment. The jury found Colonel Ray guilty of one count of assault in the second degree, one count of harassment, and reckless endangerment. The charges stem from the late evening of December 26, 2020, when Colonel Ray suffered an emotional and mental breakdown from the cumulative impacts of untreated mental and physical health issues, operational and career stress across eight deployments, high-pressure jobs, and severe relationship distress resulted in a state of complete mental exhaustion.
Intent on self-harm-suicide, Colonel Ray had a handgun when his wife called 911. He holstered his weapon and proceeded upstairs. Triggered by the overwhelming police response that surrounded his house, Colonel Ray kicked in a door at which time the door allegedly hit his wife – the only physical injury stemming from the event. The event led to a standoff with local police but ended peaceably. Despite the absence of loss of life, Colonel Ray was sentenced to 60 months (five years) behind bars today.
The US Army evaluated all aspects of the incident and concluded that there would be no charges against Colonel Ray and he was honorably discharged. Colonel Ray was found to be 100% permanently disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the severity of his service-connected health conditions, including chronic and severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), depression, While on bail for 20 months Colonel Ray diligently addressed his cumulative cost of decades of war. He has completed inpatient treatment programs comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment to address health challenges.
While Colonel Ray is heartbroken by his uncharacteristic behavior and acknowledges responsibility for the actions, video and 911 transcript evidence, proved his intent was solely to harm himself and no one other than himself.
"There are no words that adequately explain how sorry I am for any fear that my children and wife felt the evening I decided to end my life. I deeply regret any unintended physical harm that my wife encountered due to me kicking the door. I never meant to hurt anyone other than myself," Colonel Ray stated. "For the last two years I have worked, in complete compliance with the court and legal system, and sought medical treatment to heal mentally and physically. I have faith that the night I decided to live verses ending my life will lead to restoration and hope – not just for myself but for my family and others."
Colonel Ray has been advocating for mental health reform in the Armed Forces, including recognizing the issues surrounding our soldiers and the pressures this country places on them. Prior to his sentencing he was speaking and writing on mental health awareness and support. Part of Colonel Ray's healing journey has been to help others by launching the Restore and Repurpose website www.owenray.com.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky hospital system will pay a $4.4 million civil penalty for faulty recordkeeping that enabled a pharmacy technician to divert 60,000 doses of opioids, federal prosecutors announced.
Pikeville Medical Center self-reported the diversion, cooperated with a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation and has taken “substantial steps” to address its problems ahead of the settlement, which does not determine any liability, according to a statement Wednesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Lexington.
“The size of this fine shows how serious this situation is,” said agent Todd Scott, who leads the DEA’s Louisville division. “Hopefully, Pikeville Medical Center will do a better job in the future with their record keeping and the resulting harm inflicted on the community can be reversed.”
Prosecutors said a failure to maintain accurate and complete inventories and dispensing records enabled Kayla Nicole White Perry, then a pharmacy technician at the hospital, to divert more than 60,000 doses of oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone from the hospital system's narcotics vault and Pyxis MedStations from January 2016 through early September 2018.
She and her husband William Chad Perry pleaded guilty in 2020 to a conspiracy to distribute the drugs. She was sentenced to 41 months in prison, while he was sentenced to 38 months.
The hospital system told the Lexington Herald Leader that no patients there were deprived of medication or harmed because of the diversion.
A three-year memorandum of agreement between the hospital and the DEA includes inspection, reporting and training requirements.
“We have taken multiple steps and invested in new technology to better detect and prevent medication diversion in our facility,” a hospital statement said. “Pikeville Medical Center and our current leadership is committed to being the provider and employer of choice for healthcare in the southeastern Kentucky community by providing quality care to our patients.” | 2022-12-08T16:28:01+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Kentucky-hospital-to-pay-4M-for-opioid-17640178.php |
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez was arrested in the U.S. territory Thursday on corruption charges, an official told The Associated Press.
Two other unidentified people were arrested along with her, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk about the federal case. No further details were immediately available.
Juan Rosado-Reynés, a spokesman for Vázquez, told the AP he did not have immediate comment.
Vázquez was sworn in as governor in August 2019 following a local Supreme Court ruling after former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló stepped down following massive protests. She served until 2021, after losing the primaries of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party to now-Gov. Pedro Pierluisi.
Vázquez previously served as the island’s justice secretary. | 2022-08-04T12:02:13+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Official-Ex-Puerto-Rico-Governor-Wanda-Vazquez-17350770.php |
HOHHOT, China, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 11, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl (IDG), Yili Group, its Cute Star brand and the "Yili Ark" Project, join hands with Western China Human Resources Development Foundation and China Foundation for Rural Development to launch the "Let there be love for every girl" personal safety education initiative. The "Yili Ark" project has now ventured abroad for the first time.
The initiative seeks to raise security awareness and create a safer growing environment for girls. It has been rolled out at several schools at home and abroad, including campuses in China, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand, and will soon be promoted to over 500 "Yili Safe Campus" around China.
IDG was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 to address the challenges girls face and to promote empowerment and the fulfilment of their rights. Girls are at a disadvantage due to a lack of equal opportunities and access to resources and are more vulnerable to social problems. Relevant prevention and response schemes are urgently required given the recurrent incidences of violence against children.
As a response, Yili designed an engaging and simple "NONO" Radio Calisthenics which combines morning exercises with chants on body safety practices. The "NONO" mosquito patch is properly illustrated to highlight which body parts should not be touched.
The Tai Chen Primary School in Hebei Province, China, one of "Yili Safe Campus", is a pilot site where Yili collaborated with the local education bureau and sports bureau to introduce the "NONO" Radio Calisthenics. Teacher Liang Weibing stated that the exercise is valuable since it helps children build up safety awareness and foster self-defense skills.
The "NONO" Radio Calisthenics was later translated into several languages for students in Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand. Yili collaborates with the China Foundation for Rural Development to teach "NONO" Radio Calisthenics to local girl students in Myanmar. Ms Moe Myint Nwe, the headmistress of the No. 18 Basic Education Primary School in Yangon, acknowledged positive student comments. In addition, the company gifted 48,000 cartons of pure milk to 10 schools in Hlaingthaya, Yangon.
The headmaster of the No. 9 primary school in central Jakarta, Indonesia, said, "We appreciate Yili's efforts to teach children how to protect and love themselves and Joyday ice cream in celebration of the International Day of the Girl." Yili's brand Cremo visited Wat Suwan Chindaram school at Pathum Thani to introduce the "NONO" Radio Calisthenics to the children and share delicious ice cream with them.
Yili has been committed to assisting with the development of non-profit education. Since 2012, Yili's children's safety project "Yili Ark" has been introduced to over 500 schools in China, providing safety training workshops, including earthquake response, personal safety, and drowning prevention. Yili will continue to promote activities dedicated to personal safety education for girls and invest more resources in non-profit programs for civic education and school education, contributing to a brighter future for children.
About "Yili Ark":
"Yili Ark" is an education charity project that supports children's growth and safety, co-sponsored by Yili and the Western China Human Resources Development Foundation. Since it was launched in 2012, "Yili Ark" has delivered over 70 children's safety training courses to 300,000 children, together with their teachers and parents. These courses cover nearly 20 subjects, such as preventing abduction, getting lost, earthquake and fire response, drowning and violence, and traffic and everyday safety.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a renewed push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law on Wednesday after a surprising number of House Republicans helped pass landmark legislation in that chamber. Some GOP senators are already signaling support.
The legislation started as an election-season political effort to confront the new Supreme Court majority after the court overturned abortion access in Roe v. Wade, raising concerns that other rights were at risk. But suddenly it has a shot at becoming law. Pressure is mounting on Republicans to drop their longstanding opposition and join in a bipartisan moment for gay rights.
“This legislation was so important,” Schumer said as he opened the Senate Wednesday.
The Democratic leader marveled over the House’s 267-157 tally with 47 Republicans — almost one-fifth of the GOP lawmakers — voting for the bill late Tuesday.
“I want to bring this bill to the floor,” Schumer said, “and we’re working to get the necessary Senate Republican support to ensure it would pass.”
Political odds are still long for the legislation, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine same-sex and interracial marriages as protected under federal law. Conservatives including House GOP leaders largely opposed the bill, and the vast majority of Republicans voted against it.
But in a sign of shifting political attitudes and a need for an election-year win, some Republicans are signaling there may be an opening. Few Republicans spoke directly against gay marriage during Tuesday’s floor debate in the House. And Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was notably silent when asked about the bill, saying he would take a look if it comes to the Senate.
“I’m going to delay announcing anything on that issue,” McConnell said, adding he would wait to see if Schumer brings it forward.
So far, the legislation has just two Senate Republican co-sponsors, Susan Collins of Maine and Rob Portman of Ohio. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina are among others closely watched for possible support.
In all 10 Republican senators would need to join with all Democrats to reach the 60 vote threshold to overcome a GOP filibuster.
“We’re seeing progress on this, and I’ll take progress,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., the bill’s chief sponsor, told reporters at the Capitol.
The No. 2 Republican, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, was doubtful Tuesday, calling the proposed legislation little more than a political message.
Social issues including same-sex marriage and abortion have sprinted to the top of the congressional agenda this summer in reaction to the Supreme Court’s action overturning Roe v. Wade, a stunning ruling that ended the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion access. It set off alarms that other rights conservatives have targeted could be next.
While Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, insisted the Roe v. Wade ruling pertained only to abortion access, it demonstrated the new conservative muscle with three Trump-era justices tipping the court’s balance. A concurring opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, who has gained stature in the new majority, raised questions about gay marriage and other rights.
“We take Justice Thomas – and the extremist movement behind him – at their word,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the House debate. “This is what they intend to do.”
Both Pelosi and Schumer criticized Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who said over the weekend that the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell vs. Hodges decision upholding gay marriage was “clearly wrong.”
The Respect for Marriage Act was rushed to the House floor in an election year with polling showing a majority of Americans favor preserving rights to marry, regardless of sex, gender, race or ethnicity, a long-building shift in modern mores toward inclusion.
A Gallup poll in June showed broad and increasing support for same-sex marriage, with 70% of U.S. adults saying they think such unions should be recognized by law. The poll showed majority support among both Democrats (83%) and Republicans (55%).
Approval of interracial marriage in the U.S. hit a six-decade high at 94% in September, according to Gallup.
McConnell, the Republican leader, is eager to regain control of the Senate, now evenly split 50-50, and his views on whether his party should support or oppose the same-sex marriage protections will almost certainly be viewed through that political lens.
Incumbent Republican senators seeking to win reelection and GOP candidates running for office may want a chance to support the gay marriage issue that is popular with many voters. Strong Republican-led opposition could be seen as detrimental to the party’s candidates in swing states that McConnell needs to win to regain control.
One Republican hopeful, Joe O’Dea, who is challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado, said he was glad to see the same-sex marriage bill pass in the House.
“You’ve got a lot of politicians in both political parties who spend way too much time trying to tell people how to live their lives. That’s just not me. I live my life. You live yours,” O’Dea said. “Let’s get on with solving the huge challenges facing the American people.”
Still, some vocal leaders in the Republican Party, including Cruz and Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, both potential presidential candidates, have indicated likely opposition to the legislation.
The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act, which put into federal law the definition of marriage as a heterosexual union between a man and woman. That 1996 law was largely overshadowed by subsequent court rulings, including Obergefell vs. Hodges in 2015, legalizing gay marriage nationwide. | 2022-07-20T21:17:13+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/pressure-on-senate-gop-after-same-sex-marriage-passes-house/ |
REED, LeRoy
LeRoy Reed, age 84 of Liberty Township, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky, on July 4, 1938, the son of Pleas and Lillie (Doyle) Reed. On March 11, 1960, in Richmond, Indiana, he married Patricia Betts. LeRoy was employed as a mechanic for the City of Hamilton for thirty years, retiring in 1997.
LeRoy is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Patricia Reed; three children, Nancy Peck, Doug (Kim) Reed, and Kenny Reed; six grandchildren, Johnathon Peck, Justin (Natalie) Peck, Jeremy (Amanda) Reed, Mathew (Evie) Reed, James (Jacey) Reed, and Samantha Reed; eight great-grandchildren, Chloe, Emilie, Jameson, Mason, Elise, Briella, Annora, Lorelei, and one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steve Reed; one grandson, Joshua Reed; three siblings; and fourteen half siblings.
Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 AM with David Lunsford PM officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com.
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- Mr. Clancy brings more than three decades of industry leadership and operational, strategic, and financial experience to role of Independent Chairman -
BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sionna Therapeutics, a life sciences company dedicated to developing highly effective and differentiated treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF), today announced the appointment of Paul Clancy to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Clancy will serve as Independent Chairman, and former Chair Josh Resnick, M.D., will continue to serve as a Board member.
"We are excited to welcome Paul, a well-respected industry leader, to our Board of Directors," said Mike Cloonan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sionna Therapeutics. "Paul has a successful track-record developing and executing strategic business plans for leading biotechnology companies focused on rare and specialty diseases. We have an opportunity to gain valuable insights from his deep strategic, operating, and financial experience. We will leverage his strong leadership as we advance our pipeline of first-in-class small molecules that could be transformational for people living with CF."
Mr. Clancy brings more than three decades of experience to Sionna and currently serves on the Board of several biopharmaceutical companies including Incyte Corporation, Exact Sciences, and Xilio Therapeutics. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Alexion Pharmaceuticals from 2017 to 2019 and of Biogen from 2007 to 2017. Prior to Mr. Clancy's role as Chief Financial Officer of Biogen he served in various roles across marketing, portfolio management, business planning and finance, and held financial and general management positions with PepsiCo, Inc. Mr. Clancy earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Babson College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
"Sionna has built an outstanding team with strong expertise in rare diseases including CF and experience building world-class companies," said Mr. Clancy. "CF is a serious, potentially fatal genetic disease. The company has developed differentiated and novel small molecules that are focused on a unique target, NBD1, and there is a clear opportunity to deliver new treatment options for CF."
"I am looking forward to working closely with Paul and know that Sionna will benefit greatly from his dynamic biopharma experience," said Dr. Resnick, Director at Sionna. "We are well-equipped with a knowledgeable and collaborative Board and seasoned management team that is capable of changing the treatment landscape in CF."
About Sionna Therapeutics
Sionna Therapeutics is a life sciences company dedicated to developing highly effective and differentiated treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF) by normalizing the function of CFTR, the key protein associated with disease progression in CF. Building on over a decade of extensive research on the genetic mutations associated with CF and founded in 2019, Sionna is advancing a pipeline of small molecules engineered to correct ΔF508, the most common mutation that affects the CFTR protein. The company has a first-in-class portfolio of programs targeting correction of NBD1, the key and unique mechanism to enable full restoration of ΔF508-CFTR function, and complementary programs targeting ICL4 and TMD1 domains. Sionna's pipeline has the potential to deliver best-in-class efficacy and reach previously unachievable levels of long-term benefit for people with CF. For information about Sionna visit https://www.sionnatx.com/.
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Bed Bath & Beyond considers bankruptcy as ‘substantial doubt’ looms over ability to continue business
NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond warned on Thursday that there’s substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a “going concern” as sales continue to drop and it struggles to attract shoppers.
The company, based in Union, New Jersey, said that it’s looking at several options including restructuring its business in bankruptcy court, but it acknowledged that even those efforts may not be successful. Shares fell more than 19% on the news.
The company’s assessment came as its dismal performance continued through the holiday season.
The company expects to report net sales of $1.26 billion for the third quarter ended Nov. 26. That would be a 32% drop from a year earlier. It also anticipates a net loss of roughly $385.8 million for the third quarter, wider than its loss of $276.4 million in the year-earlier period.
The company’s CEO and president Sue Gove blamed the poor performance on inventory constraints and reduced credit limits that resulted in shortages of merchandise on the shelves.
In August, Bed Bath & Beyond announced it would shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business. It closed about 150 of its namesakes stores and slashed its workforce by 20%. It estimated those cuts would save $250 million in the company’s current fiscal year. It also said in August that it had lined up more than $500 million of new financing.
Mired in a prolonged sales slump, the company also announced back in August that it would revert to its original strategy of focusing on national brands, instead of pushing its own store labels.
That reversed a strategy embraced by its former CEO Mark Tritton, who was ousted last June after less than three years at the helm. It said it would get rid of one-third of its store brands, which had started to be rolled out in the last year or so.
Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail wrote in a report Thursday that Bed Bath & Beyond is “too far gone to be saved in its present form.” He noted that the company could restructure under Chapter 11, but it would still need to come up with a credible plan to reinvent the business, and that is going to be challenging, particularly in a weakening economic environment.
“A catalogue of missteps has run the company into the ground and has made it increasingly irrelevant,” he wrote. “Only very radical action will allow it to survive and even if it does, it will be a shadow of its former self.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-05T16:31:41+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/05/bed-bath-beyond-considers-bankruptcy-substantial-doubt-looms-over-ability-continue-business/ |
so God bless you all and may God protect our troops classified material. Next year corvette. What were you thinking? Let me uh I'm gonna get *** chance to speak on all this. God willing soon. But as I said earlier this week people and by the way, my Corvettes in *** locked garage. Okay. So it's not like you're sitting out in the street. But anyway, yes as well as my corvette. Um But as I said earlier this week, people know I take classified documents and classified material seriously. I also said we're cooperating fully and completely the Justice Department's review. As part of that process, my lawyers reviewed other places where documents in my uh from my time as vice president were stored and they finished the review last night they discovered *** small number of documents of classified markings and storage areas and file cabinets in my home and my and my my my personal library. This was done in the case of the biden pen. This was done in the case of the biden pen center. The Department of Justice was immediately as was done. The Department of Justice is immediately notified. And the lawyers arranged for the Department of Justice to take possession of the document. So you're gonna see we're gonna see all this unfold. I'm confident. Thank you very much. How you doing
Biden lawyer: FBI searching Biden's Rehoboth Beach, home
Updated: 7:21 AM PST Feb 1, 2023
The FBI was conducting a planned search Wednesday of President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents, the president's personal lawyer said.The search follows a 13-hour, top-to-bottom review of his Wilmington, Delaware, home on Jan. 20, when agents located additional documents with classified markings and also took possession of some of his handwritten notes.The president has been voluntarily allowing the Justice Department into his residences as investigators seek to determine how classified documents from Biden's time as vice president and a senator wound up in his home and office. The probe followed the Nov. 2 discovery of documents with classified markings by Biden's lawyers as they closed up an office at the Penn Biden Center, a think tank affiliated with the Ivy League school.Documents were also found at his Wilmington home by his personal lawyers, who initiated a search after the Penn Biden center documents were discovered. The FBI also searched the Penn Biden Center in November following the initial discovery of documents there, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.“Under DOJ’s standard procedures, in the interests of operational security and integrity, it sought to do this work without advance public notice, and we agreed to cooperate,” said the statement from Biden's lawyer, Bob Bauer. "The search today is a further step in a thorough and timely DOJ process we will continue to fully support and facilitate. We will have further information at the conclusion of today’s search."An FBI spokeswoman referred comment to the Justice Department. A spokesman there did not immediately return a message seeking comment. It was not immediately clear whether any additional classified documents were found.The Biden documents probe is being handled by a special counsel, Robert Hur, the former top federal prosecutor in Baltimore. He is starting his work this week, inheriting a months-long investigation already undertaken by FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors.The Bidens purchased the home, which overlooks a state park adjacent to the beach, in June 2017, months after he left the vice presidency.
The FBI was conducting a planned search Wednesday of President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents, the president's personal lawyer said.
The search follows a 13-hour, top-to-bottom review of his Wilmington, Delaware, home on Jan. 20, when agents located additional documents with classified markings and also took possession of some of his handwritten notes.
The president has been voluntarily allowing the Justice Department into his residences as investigators seek to determine how classified documents from Biden's time as vice president and a senator wound up in his home and office. The probe followed the Nov. 2 discovery of documents with classified markings by Biden's lawyers as they closed up an office at the Penn Biden Center, a think tank affiliated with the Ivy League school.
Documents were also found at his Wilmington home by his personal lawyers, who initiated a search after the Penn Biden center documents were discovered. The FBI also searched the Penn Biden Center in November following the initial discovery of documents there, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
“Under DOJ’s standard procedures, in the interests of operational security and integrity, it sought to do this work without advance public notice, and we agreed to cooperate,” said the statement from Biden's lawyer, Bob Bauer. "The search today is a further step in a thorough and timely DOJ process we will continue to fully support and facilitate. We will have further information at the conclusion of today’s search."
An FBI spokeswoman referred comment to the Justice Department. A spokesman there did not immediately return a message seeking comment. It was not immediately clear whether any additional classified documents were found.
The Biden documents probe is being handled by a special counsel, Robert Hur, the former top federal prosecutor in Baltimore. He is starting his work this week, inheriting a months-long investigation already undertaken by FBI agents and Justice Department prosecutors.
The Bidens purchased the home, which overlooks a state park adjacent to the beach, in June 2017, months after he left the vice presidency. | 2023-02-01T16:53:38+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/biden-lawyer-fbi-searching-bidens-rehoboth-beach-home/42732475 |
Shaeeda is giving Bilal an ultimatum when it comes to wanting to have children with her. In this exclusive clip from Sunday's new episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Shaeeda talks to her friend, Eutris, about Bilal continuing to put off having children and says she is giving him a deadline.
Shaeeda, who's 37, has been eager to be a mom since marrying 42-year-old Bilal, but Bilal -- who already has two kids with his ex-wife -- has resisted. When Eutris suggests that she "forget" to take her birth control pills, Shaeeda says Bilal uses male contraception. A shocked Eutris tells her that means he does not want to have children with her at any cost. Shaeeda says she is giving her husband an ultimatum that if he doesn't want a baby in nine months, "there can be no Bilal and Shai." When Eutris bluntly asks her if she had to choose between her marriage and having a baby, which one would she choose, Shaeeda says she would choose having a child.
Eutris, who is definitely not a fan of Bilal, tells cameras that Shaeeda needs to stick up for herself.
"If she's not pregnant in nine months, she just needs to go -- leave him," she says bluntly.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC and Discovery+.
ET spoke to Bilal and Shaeeda in August, when they candidly talked about their family plans. Watch the video below for more.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean power generation provider Mainspring Energy Inc. today announced the final close of its Series E financing at $290 million.
On May 24th this year, simultaneously with announcing a major commercial sales deal, Mainspring disclosed it had completed its first close of the Series E at $150 million. The company has since expanded the raise by an additional $140 million, to reach the $290 million Series E final close.
Global growth equity investor Lightrock led the Series E, joined by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Shell Ventures, Hanwha Power Systems, and other new private investors, along with existing investors Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, Fine Structure Ventures (the private equity firm affiliated with parent company Fidelity Investments), Princeville Capital, and others.
"The world-class group of investors in our Series E represents some of the top clean energy and climate investors in the world," said Mainspring CEO and Founder Shannon Miller. "They are deeply committed to meeting our mutual goal of clean, reliable, affordable power for all."
Mainspring will use the funds to expand operations and scale manufacturing of its innovative clean energy generators for commercial, industrial, and grid-side customers. Mainspring Linear Generators deliver significant advantages in cost, reliability, and flexibility, including the ability to dynamically switch between clean fuels like biogas, hydrogen, and ammonia with software. The products' full dispatchability allows them to track and firm renewables like solar and wind, and their low emissions make them easily sited and permitted. They can be deployed as a single unit or as a grid-scale array, ranging in output from 230 kW to tens of megawatts of power.
Based in Menlo Park, Calif., Mainspring is delivering a breakthrough new category of clean power generation — the linear generator — to leading customers including Fortune 500 companies like Kroger and Lineage Logistics, and utilities AEP, PG&E, Florida Power and Light, and more. For more information visit www.mainspringenergy.com.
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Michael Conley appointed chief revenue officer, joining the company from CDW, which recently entered a strategic alliance with BlueVoyant.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant, an industry-leading cyber defense company that combines internal and external cybersecurity, today announced that Michael Conley is joining the company as chief revenue officer. Conley brings more than 25 years of experience helping enterprises solve cybersecurity issues, most recently at CDW's Sirius Computer Solutions, one of the nation's largest IT-solutions integrators.
BlueVoyant recently entered into a strategic alliance with CDW where CDW and BlueVoyant will serve as each other's preferred technology partners to bring complete full-stack cybersecurity solutions to the companies' mutual customers. The two companies have been working together for some time, with BlueVoyant initially partnering with Sirius before it was acquired. CDW will now be a preferred BlueVoyant reseller for BlueVoyant Core: MDR™ (Managed Detection & Response), BlueVoyant Terrain: SCD™ (Supply Chain Defense), and BlueVoyant Sky: DRP™ (Digital Risk Protection), which offer clients best-in-class protection to help with cyber defense.
"I am excited to welcome Mike and his strong reputation in cybersecurity to our team," said BlueVoyant's CEO and Co-Founder, James Rosenthal. "In addition to his great relationship with the CDW teams, he has the experience needed to continue our rapid growth and expansion to serve more worldwide organizations."
Most recently the executive vice president for managed and cloud services at CDW's Sirius, Conley also served on the board of directors. Prior to joining Sirius, Conley held the role of senior vice president at Forsythe Technology, now an integrated part of Sirius, where he specialized in emerging technologies and key accounts. He joined Forsythe in 1993 as an account manager and quickly rose through the ranks by serving many of the company's largest clients, focusing on security strategies.
Conley has been a guest-lecturer for the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and the University of Notre Dame Executive MBA Program, educating executive business students about IT issues in business context. He is also a sought-after commentator on technology, including for Tech Talk with Craig Peterson, the No. 1 Saturday morning radio show in the Boston market. Additionally, he has been published in CIO Insight, IT Business Edge, and Information Today.
"In my 25-plus years in technology I have never seen more effective cybersecurity solutions than BlueVoyant's products and services," said Conley. "Clients today need proactive cyber defense they understand and can depend on that is also cost-effective. Being able to measure and manage risk means they can make effective business decisions at a speed that meets their business needs. BlueVoyant was created by the brightest and most experienced cyber defense experts in the world. Our global experience benefits clients 24x7."
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BlueVoyant combines internal and external cyber defense capabilities into an outcomes-based platform called BlueVoyant Elements™. Elements is cloud-native and continuously monitors your network, endpoints, attack surface, and supply chain plus the clear, deep, and dark web for vulnerabilities, risks, and threats; and takes action to protect your business, leveraging both machine learning-driven automation and human-led expertise. Elements can be deployed as independent solutions or together as a full-spectrum cyber defense platform. BlueVoyant's approach to cyber defense revolves around three key pillars — technology, telemetry, and talent — that deliver industry-leading cybersecurity to more than 700 clients across the globe.
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It’s a universal conundrum: You want to look stylish and put-together. But you don’t want to spend more than 10 minutes figuring out your outfit. What to do? Try outfit sandwiching.
What’s that?
“It’s basically a style hack to make getting dressed easier,” says Heather Pollard, a stylist and founder of The Swanky Boho. “It’s a way to streamline your outfit — an easy formula to follow that makes you look put together.”
And that formula works just like it sounds: as you choose your outfit, think: bread on bottom, filling in the middle and bread on top.
“You’ve got two elements going on that relate to elements of design,” Pollard says. “That could be color, proportion, pattern or texture. You take one of those elements and repeat it on top and bottom. Then you contrast it in the middle.”
The easiest way to follow the sandwich dressing rule is with the element of color. Don’t stray beyond your chosen two colors, and balance them so the outfit looks cohesive.
“You might pair a toffee-colored tank top with a different color pant, and then toffee-colored shoes,” says Hallie Abrams, a stylist and founder of The Wardrobe Consultant.
In the outfit pictured below, the model’s racerback tank and Birkenstock sandals work as the bread, while the utility pants fill in the middle with a different color. Even when she adds the blazer (which matches the pants), her look will be cohesive.
MORE: I’ve worn these white sneakers everywhere for the past two years
Buy the Maeve Cropped Racerback Tank at Anthropologie for $28; the Relaxed Utility Pants at Anthropologie for $148 and the Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Sandals at Anthropologie for $160.
Another option is to start with a solid color dress, which grounds the outfit. Then add another color through accessories like a necklace, purse, scarf or shoes. In the photo below, the model pulls together a simple mini dress with black platform heels and a black handbag.
Buy the Out From Under ’90s Tank Top Mini Dress at Urban Outfitters for $29; the Melissa Party Platform Heel at Urban Outfitters for $139 and the UO Lizzie Mini Duffle Bag at Urban Outfitters for $39 (currently on sale for $29).
“A belt is another way to do a sort of reverse sandwich,” Abrams says. “If you’re wearing a column of color, you’ll wear a belt of a different color in the middle.” She adds that this works well for people who tend to gravitate toward neutral colors. It’s a way to add interest without being overwhelmed — it’s merely a pop of color.
“Sandwich dressing is very often for those who are a little pattern-averse, too,” Abrams says. You might use patterns or prints as the glue of an outfit, but surround it with two solids that match one of its colors.
The model below has paired a floral patterned skirt with a fitted T-shirt, which is the neutral eggshell color of the skirt’s flowers. The matching neutral sandals work with the shirt to ground the skirt and bring the outfit together.
MORE: This top-selling women’s blazer on Amazon is a must-have for the office
Buy the Reformation Arie Silk Skirt at Shopbop for $198; the LNA Fitted Rib Crew Tee at Shopbop for $75 (currently on sale for $45) and the Schutz Mindy Pin Heels at Shopbop for $148 (currently on sale for $103.60).
“If you want to take the sandwich rule to the next level, you can use it to plan multiple outfits for one day,” Pollard says. If you are going to work and then out on a date, she says, plan your base colors to make switching outfits easy. “Say you wear a black blazer, skinny black pants and a bright blue cami under the jacket,” she says. “For your date, keep the cami but ditch the jacket and trade out the pants for a short black skirt.”
The model below might be dressed for a casual Friday at work. But if she was heading out for a date later, she could keep the pretty pink blouse and pink sandals but swap out the jeans for a solid skirt in a different color, or a patterned skirt that includes some pink.
Buy this Dobby Top at JustFab (price varies based on membership but is $8.74 for VIP members); these Reagan High Rise Wide Leg Button Jeans for $11.74 (for VIP members) and this Lana Espadrille Sandal at JustFab for $8.74 (for VIP members).
You can also use the outfit sandwich rule to play with proportion. “So, maybe you would pair a big-volume, fuzzy sweater with platform sandals or thick-soled Converse sneakers,” Pollard says. “Then, add skinny jeans or a pencil skirt in the middle.” In that case, two of your elements are out of proportion, while the other is not.
The model below has one oversized element, and the other two are not. She’s wearing a long, draping sweater blazer, but she’s paired it with a fitted tank and slim shorts.
Buy the Juliette Collarless Sweater-Blazer at J Crew for $158; the High-rise Suit Short at J Crew for $118 and the FormKnit High-Neck Cutaway Tank Top at J Crew for $39.50 (currently on sale for $19.99).
Sandwich dressing is also a great way to incorporate the latest trends. For example, Abrams says, right now a lot of people are carrying crocheted raffia bags or sandals. “So you could wear a brightly-colored, printed cotton dress, then add a raffia sandal and a matching woven raffia bag,” she says. In this example, you are grounding a print with two solid-colored accessories. And you are sandwiching with texture as well.
The model below is already wearing two woven elements —a crocheted top and skirt — so adding woven sandals would be overkill. But if she was wearing the crocheted top with a cotton skirt, a nice raffia sandal would balance out the textures beautifully.
As is, she is already pulling off a sandwich outfit — just with color (black hat and black shoes with off-white in the middle).
Buy the Crochet Mini Skirt at Gap for $29.99; the Crochet Tank Top at Gap for $39; the Nylon Bucket Hat at Gap for $29.95 (currently on sale for $14) and the Strappy Lace-Up Sandals at Gap for $44.95.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-07-31T17:14:14+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/outfit-sandwiching-trend-lets-you-simplify-getting-dressed |
Partnership brings together the human wisdom and experience of the greatest endurance athlete of all time with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence (AI).
DALLAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriDot, a division of Predictive Fitness, Inc. and Mark Allen, the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time and 6x IRONMAN Triathlon World Champion are proud to announce the creation of the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. The TriDot platform is the first use of algorithmic intelligence (AI) for coaches and triathletes. The TriDot Mark Allen Edition combines the wisdom and insight Mark has gained through his unparalleled racing career and 30 years of coaching experience with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence to provide triathletes around the world with training programs updated in real time with input from wearables, coaches and direct athlete input. The revolutionary training system allows athletes to most effectively increase performance while managing fatigue and reducing illness and injury.
The TriDot Mark Allen Edition will be available Fall 2022. Secure your spot on the waitlist to gain early access and get updates: https://tridot.com/mark-allen-edition/
The partnership is the result of months of discussion between Mark Allen Sports CEO, Scott Zagarino and Predictive Fitness Founder and CEO, Jeff Booher. "When Mark and I became familiar with the use of algorithmic intelligence technology applied to coaching by Predictive Fitness, we immediately saw the potential for a breakthrough in triathlon coaching." said Zagarino. Predictive Fitness CEO Jeff Booher said, "We have been developing the technology for the past two decades and were blown away by how quickly an athlete of Mark's reputation and stature grasped the value and potential for what we've worked so hard on all these years."
"The big limiting factor for coaches has been the brain's inability to match complex training data with human experience," said Allen. "Until now there was no way any coach could assimilate all of the possible scenarios and produce programming from that data. This is the future of coaching, and I am incredibly excited about being on the cutting edge with TriDot."
Predictive Fitness leverages its comprehensive dataset and nSight™ Intelligence Engine to power applications that optimize health, fitness, and performance. It employs its proprietary normalizing technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and other patent-pending technologies to create solutions for endurance athletes, general fitness, health-conscious individuals as well as military, employer, insurance, healthcare, and wellness stakeholders. Predictive Fitness harnesses data to help people live healthier, longer, and happier lives. www.Predictive.fit
Mark Allen, named "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time" by ESPN, has won the IRONMAN® World Championships 6 times, the Nice International Triathlon 10 times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championship. He went undefeated in 21 straight races for an incredible two-year winning streak. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and the International Triathlon Union. Post retirement, Allen has coached for more than 25 years and served on the IRONMAN University Advisory Board. www.MarkAllenSports.com
TriDot is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology and performance science division of Predictive Fitness, Inc. that provides Optimized Triathlon Training® for triathletes. TriDot handles the analytics and training program design, giving coaches more time to work with their athletes. Its patents-pending technology uses each athlete's biometrics and training data along with its own proprietary big data and artificial intelligence engine to design and optimize training for athletes, with or without a coach. It produces substantially greater results in up to 30% less training time. www.TriDot.com
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The 2023 RBC Heritage Odds & Preview: Kyoung-Hoon Lee
The RBC Heritage is in progress, and following the second round Kyoung-Hoon Lee is in 60th place at -2.
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Kyoung-Hoon Lee Insights
- Lee has finished better than par six times and carded seven rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds.
- He has registered the best score of the day twice while finishing with a top-10 score three times in his last 16 rounds.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Lee has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round three times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on six occasions.
- In his past five events, Lee has finished in the top 20 once.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut four times.
- Lee has finished with a score better than the tournament average in two of his past five events.
- Lee will attempt to make the cut for the fourth time in a row by qualifying for the weekend in this tournament.
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RBC Heritage Insights and Stats
- Lee has had an average finish of 55th with a personal best of 48th at this tournament.
- Lee has three made cuts in his past five appearances at this tournament.
- The most recent time Lee played this event was in 2023, and he finished 60th.
- Harbour Town Golf Links will play at 7,213 yards for this event. In the past year, the PGA Tour has played on courses with an average distance of 7,295.
- The courses that Lee has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,283 yards, while Harbour Town Golf Links will be at 7,213 yards this week.
Lee's Last Time Out
- Lee was in the 22nd percentile on par 3s at the Masters Tournament, with an average of 3.19 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- His 4.10-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at the Masters Tournament was strong, putting him in the 77th percentile of the field.
- Lee was better than 75% of the golfers at the Masters Tournament on par-5 holes, averaging 4.50 strokes per hole, in comparison to the field average of 4.60.
- Lee fared better on par 3s than most players his last time out, carding a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at the Masters Tournament (the other golfers averaged 1.9).
- On the 16 par-3s at the Masters Tournament, Lee carded five bogeys or worse (the field averaged 2.5).
- Lee had more birdies or better (five) than the field average of 3.5 on the 40 par-4s at the Masters Tournament.
- In that most recent tournament, Lee's performance on the 40 par-4s included a bogey or worse nine times (compared to the field's better average, 8.4).
- Lee finished the Masters Tournament with a birdie or better on 10 of the 16 par-5s, more than the field average of 5.8.
- On the 16 par-5s at the Masters Tournament, Lee carded two bogeys or worse, more than the tournament average of 1.3.
RBC Heritage Time and Date Info
- Date: April 13-16, 2023
- Course: Harbour Town Golf Links
- Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Par: 71 / 7,213 yards
- Lee Odds to Win: +150000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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When rural hospitals go out of business, they're frequently gone for good. But now, some comebacks are a welcome sign for communities that have been without easy access to health care.
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When rural hospitals go out of business, they're frequently gone for good. But now, some comebacks are a welcome sign for communities that have been without easy access to health care.
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The collaboration empowers construction leaders to integrate green building practices into every project
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon Title, the company dedicated to decarbonizing every building, today announced it has joined the Procore App Marketplace. Procore Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of construction management software and started the Procore App Marketplace in 2016 as an online hub for third party integrations and applications to support the growing construction ecosystem. The integration will help normalize green building practices across projects and make it easier to amplify their successes, enabling lower-carbon contractors to highlight their competitive advantage in an increasingly climate-conscious market.
Carbon poses both a significant threat and a promising opportunity for contractors today. Companies that embrace lower-carbon strategies stand to gain a substantial competitive advantage, while those who are reluctant risk being left behind. This integration will serve as a catalyst for a race to zero emissions, motivating top contractors worldwide to adopt eco-friendly approaches to future-proof their businesses.
"Our integration into the Procore platform represents a major breakthrough towards weaving carbon reduction into the very DNA of construction management," said Miles Haladay, co-founder of Carbon Title. "By providing radical transparency of carbon emissions across projects, we are ushering in a new era of sustainable construction, where the construction of our homes, hospitals and other structures no longer comes at the expense of our environment."
The built environment contributes 40% of annual global carbon emissions. What's more, we're on a trajectory that falls short of achieving the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement. In order to mitigate the risk of catastrophic climate change, the integration of Carbon Title into the Procore platform presents a timely solution. Contractors, developers and property owners can now access robust tools to estimate, manage and communicate the carbon impact of their building portfolios. Carbon Title Explorer, a map of estimated carbon emissions of nearly every building in the U.S., provides visibility, raising awareness among the broader public.
"We're inspired by Carbon Title's transformative work to normalize green buildings at scale," said Kris Lengieza, VP of global partnerships & alliances at Procore. "Together we're working to make carbon reduction a standard practice across all building projects. This collaboration represents a significant stride towards a lower carbon future, with tangible benefits for both the industry and our planet."
To learn more about the integration and explore the benefits for the construction industry, find Carbon Title on the Procore App Marketplace.
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Carbon Title is a catalyst accelerating climate action in the building industry. Its decentralized platform offers radical transparency into the carbon emissions of all buildings, empowering stakeholders to understand, manage, and take action to reduce emissions across their portfolios. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, the company is backed by GreenPoint Partners, Alpaca, and Ripple. Stay updated with Carbon Title's latest developments by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank made its largest-ever interest rate increase Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in a global stampede of rapid rate hikes meant to snuff out record inflation that is squeezing consumers and pushing Europe toward recession.
The bank’s 25-member governing council raised its key benchmarks by an unprecedented three-quarters of a percentage point for the 19 countries that use the euro currency. The ECB usually moves rates by a quarter-point and had never raised its key bank lending rate by three-quarters of a point since the euro’s launch in 1999.
Bank President Christine Lagarde said the ECB will raise rates “over the next several meetings” because inflation is “likely to stay above our target for an extended period.” It enacted a half-point hike at its meeting in July, its first increase in 11 years.
Meanwhile, the economy is “expected to slow down substantially over the remainder of this year,” she said, adding that energy prices will stay “extraordinarily high.”
The bank’s jumbo increase is aimed at raising the cost of borrowing for consumers, governments and businesses, which in theory slows spending and investment and cools off soaring consumer prices by reducing the demand for goods.
Analysts say it’s also aimed at bolstering the bank’s credibility after it underestimated how long and how severe this outbreak of inflation would be. After reaching a record 9.1% in August, inflation may rise into double digits in coming months, economists say.
The war in Ukraine has fueled inflation in Europe, with Russia sharply reducing supplies of cheap natural gas used to heat homes, generate electricity and run factories. That has driven up gas prices by 10 times or more.
European officials decry the cutbacks as blackmail aimed at pressuring and dividing the European Union over its support for Ukraine. Russia has blamed technical problems and threatened this week to cut off energy supplies completely if the West institutes planned price caps on Moscow’s natural gas and oil.
Some economists say the ECB’s interest rate hikes could deepen a European recession predicted for the end of this year and the beginning of 2023, caused by higher inflation that has made everything from groceries to utility bills more expensive.
Energy prices are beyond the ECB’s control, but the bank has reasoned that rate hikes will prevent higher prices from being baked into expectations for wage and price deals and that decisive action now will forestall the need for even bigger hikes if inflation gets ingrained.
Europe’s central bank “wants to fight inflation — and wants to be seen as fighting inflation,” said Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg bank.
Though energy prices and government support programs to shield consumers from some of the pain will “have a much bigger impact on inflation and the depth of the looming recession than monetary policy,” he said.
Carsten Brzeski, chief eurozone economist at ING bank, also said the coming recession “will be driven by energy prices and not by interest rates.”
Higher rates could help the fight against inflation by raising the euro’s exchange rate against the dollar and other currencies. That’s because the euro’s recent slide to under $1 — driven by soaring energy costs and dampening economic prospects — makes imported goods, including energy, more expensive.
The ECB has lagged other global central banks in raising rates. Central banks worldwide scrambled after being wrong-footed by inflation fed by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which have sent energy prices higher and restricted supplies of parts and raw materials.
The sudden campaign to raise interest rates follows years in which borrowing costs and inflation stayed low because of broad trends such as globalization, aging populations and digitalization.
The ECB’s benchmark is now 1.25% for lending to banks. The Fed’s main benchmark is 2.25% to 2.5% after several large rate hikes, including two of three-quarters of a point. The Bank of England’s key benchmark is 1.75%, and the Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised its benchmark by three-quarters of a point, to 3.25%. | 2022-09-08T13:22:28+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-european-central-bank-to-join-us-fed-in-outsized-rate-hikes/ |
Marijuana questions were on the ballots of nine Colorado towns on November 8.
While Colorado Springs rejected a measure that would have allowed recreational pot sales, two small towns near Colorado Springs approved recreational marijuana sales and a proposal to allow recreational sales in Grand Lake is currently too close to call.
In addition to initiatives regarding the sale of recreational marijuana, other measures focused on establishing or raising marijuana taxes. Lamar, a small town in southeastern Colorado contemplated not just prohibiting pot shops, but punishing people involved with marijuana.
Here are the towns that had pot-related measures on their ballots, and the current status:
Palmer Lake
Voters in this town went in the other direction from residents of Colorado Springs, fewer than thirty minutes to the south; they approved an ordinance that will allow up to two already-existing medical marijuana establishments to offer recreational sales. Conveniently, there are just two operating medical dispensaries in Palmer Lake, according to the state Marijuana Enforcement Division.
Grand Lake
A popular destination in Grand County for summer holidays and year-round outdoor recreation, Grand Lake is the site of a marijuana election too close to call. A measure that would allow marijuana businesses to operate in Grand Lake and force the Town Board of Trustees to craft local marijuana industry regulations is currently ahead by just two votes, according to unofficial results.
A separate ballot question proposing a 15 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana is further ahead, while another question that would create a 15 percent sales tax on medical marijuana is down by nine votes. According to the language of the measure proposing commercial marijuana, permitting such businesses is "subject to and expressly contingent upon" taxation approval, but the language doesn't specify if both tax measures must pass.
Cripple Creek
An old mining town near the base of Pike's Peak, Cripple Creek has become known for casinos over the past three decades — and soon could be known as a cannabis destination. A ballot question proposing allowing marijuana facilities within Cripple Creek was approved by almost 15 percentage points, according to unofficial results. An accompanying measure proposing excise and sales taxes on medical and recreational marijuana was only ahead by four votes early November 9, though; if the tax measure doesn't pass, then no pot businesses can enter Cripple Creek, according to the language of the ballot measure.
Lamar
Lamar was poised to become one of the few marijuana outposts in southwestern Colorado when voters approved commercial marijuana sales in 2021, but a judge threw out that vote earlier this year after a ruling that the initiative had an inaccurate number of petition signatures.
Marijuana proponents scored a win in the latest election, but they were on the defensive this time. Ballot Question 300 proposed banning any marijuana businesses from opening in Lamar, and also would have penalized anyone of age who "possesses, displays, purchases, transports, transfers, stores, warehouses, cultivates, sells or distributes to another, more than one ounce of marijuana for personal use," as well as prohibiting anyone under the age of 21 from the same actions. If it had passed, the measure would have conflicted with Colorado laws regarding personal marijuana possession, cultivation and medical marijuana patient rights.
Nederland
A funky little town near Boulder known for its Frozen Dead Guy Days celebration (sadly, it won't be back in 2023), Nederland has allowed recreational marijuana sales since they became legal in January 2014. Nederland's four recreational dispensaries will soon have to charge higher sales taxes, however, as voters approved a measure that will increase recreational pot sales taxes by 5 percent. The increase is expected to generate around $160,000 per year, according to city estimates.
Hotchkiss
A town of fewer than 10,000 people in Delta County, Hotchkiss could soon welcome medical and recreational dispensaries. Question 2A, proposing medical and recreational pot sales, was leading by a 15 percent margin, according to unofficial results. If it's approved, dispensary sales can begin as early as July 2023. There was no accompanying tax resolution on the ballot.
Sugar City
Sugar City is a statutory town in Crowley County with a population of fewer than 300, but it's become home to several marijuana growers of late. According to unofficial results, a ballot question proposing a 5 percent increase in marijuana business taxes was rejected, 75 to 58. The measure would also have allowed Sugar City to retain any excess tax revenue collected over local limitations.
Dove Creek
Although fewer than 800 people live there, Dove Creek is the biggest town in Dolores County — and it looks like Dolores County residents will have to keep waiting for marijuana stores. A ballot proposal that would have allowed medical and recreational marijuana businesses in Dove Creek was defeated, 215 votes to 152. A measure that would have created sales taxes for retail marijuana was also rejected by Dove Creek voters. | 2022-11-09T21:38:22+00:00 | westword.com | https://www.westword.com/marijuana/colorado-marijuana-measures-election-november-2022-15422289 |
LONDON, UK — British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
She said “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected.”
Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.”
But Truss left Thursday after she was forced to abandon many of her economic policies and lost control of Conservative Party discipline.
Her departure leaves a divided party seeking a leader who can unify its warring factions.
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss held on to power by a thread Thursday, after a senior minister quit her government with a barrage of criticism and a vote in the House of Commons descended into chaos and acrimony.
Truss was due to make statement amid intense speculation about her future. The event at Downing Street comes after Truss held a hastily arranged meeting with a Conservative official tasked with assessing whether the prime minister still has the support of Tory members of Parliament.
A growing number of lawmakers have called for Truss to resign after weeks of turmoil sparked by her economic plan. The plan unveiled by the government last month triggered financial turmoil and a political crisis that has seen the replacement of Truss’ Treasury chief, multiple policy U-turns and a breakdown of discipline in the governing Conservative Party.
Many Conservatives say Truss must resign – but she remained defiant Wednesday, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.”
Conservative lawmaker Simon Hoare said the government was in disarray.
“Nobody has a route plan. It’s all sort of hand-to-hand fighting on a day-to-day basis,” he told the BBC on Thursday. He said Truss had “about 12 hours” to turn the situation around.
Truss held a hastily arranged meeting in her 10 Downing St. office with Graham Brady, a senior Conservative lawmaker who oversees leadership challenges. Brady is tasked with assessing whether the prime minister still has the support of Tory members of Parliament.
The prime minister's spokesman said Truss intended to remain in office. But a growing number of Conservative members of Parliament called Thursday for her to step down and end the chaos.
“It’s time for the prime minister to go,” lawmaker Miriam Cates said. Another, Steve Double, said of Truss: “She isn’t up to the job, sadly." Legislator Ruth Edwards said “it is not responsible for the party to allow her to remain in power.”
Lawmakers' anger grew after a Wednesday evening vote over fracking for shale gas — a practice that Truss wants to resume despite opposition from many Conservatives - produced chaotic scenes in Parliament.
With Conservatives holding a large parliamentary majority, an opposition call for a fracking ban was easily defeated. But there were displays of anger in the House of Commons, with party whips accused of using heavy-handed tactics to gain votes.
Chris Bryant, a lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party, said he “saw members being physically manhandled ... and being bullied.” Conservative officials denied there was manhandling.
Rumors swirled that Conservative Chief Whip Wendy Morton, who is responsible for party discipline, and her deputy had resigned. Hours later, Truss’ office said both remained in their jobs.
Newspapers that usually support the Conservatives were vitriolic. An editorial in the Daily Mail was headlined: “The wheels have come off the Tory clown car.”
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan, sent onto the airwaves Thursday morning to defend the government, insisted the administration was providing “stability.” But she was unable to guarantee Truss would lead the party into the next election.
“At the moment, I think that’s the case," she said.
With opinion polls giving the Labour Party a large and growing lead, many Conservatives now believe their only hope of avoiding electoral oblivion is to replace Truss. But they are divided about how to get rid of her, and over who should replace her.
The party is keen to avoid another divisive leadership contest like the race a few months ago that saw Truss defeat ex-Treasury chief Rishi Sunak. Among potential replacements — if only Conservative lawmakers can agree — are Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and newly appointed Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt.
A national election doesn't have to be held until 2024, and under Conservative Party rules, Truss technically is safe from a leadership challenge for a year. The rules can be changed if enough lawmakers want it. There is fevered speculation about how many lawmakers have already submitted letters calling for a no-confidence vote.
In a major blow, Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigned Wednesday after breaching rules by sending an official document from her personal email account. She used her resignation letter to lambaste Truss, saying she had “concerns about the direction of this government.”
“The business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes,” she said in a thinly veiled dig at Truss.
Braverman was replaced as home secretary, the minister responsible for immigration and law and order, by former Cabinet minister Grant Shapps, a high-profile supporter of her defeated rival Sunak.
The dramatic developments came days after Truss fired her Treasury chief, Kwasi Kwarteng, on Friday after the economic package the pair unveiled Sept. 23 spooked financial markets and triggered an economic and political crisis.
The plan’s 45 billion pounds ($50 billion) in unfunded tax cuts sparked turmoil on financial markets, hammering the value of the pound and increasing the cost of U.K. government borrowing. The Bank of England was forced to intervene to prevent the crisis from spreading to the wider economy and putting pension funds at risk.
On Monday Kwarteng’s replacement, Hunt, scrapped almost all of Truss’ tax cuts, along with her flagship energy policy and her promise of no public spending cuts. He said the government will need to save billions of pounds and there are “many difficult decisions” to be made before he sets out a medium-term fiscal plan on Oct. 31.
Speaking to lawmakers for the first time since the U-turn, Truss apologized Wednesday and admitted she had made mistakes during her six weeks in office, but insisted that by changing course she had “taken responsibility and made the right decisions in the interest of the country’s economic stability.”
Opposition lawmakers shouted “Resign!” as she spoke in the House of Commons.
But she insisted: “I am a fighter and not a quitter."
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of lacking “the basic patriotic duty to keep the British people out of their own pathetic squabbles.”
He said that amid a worsening a cost-of-living crisis, “Britain cannot afford the chaos of the Conservatives anymore. We need a general election now.” | 2022-10-20T12:52:54+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/liz-truss-resigns/507-61b1e19d-6aea-459d-b142-3c7a5efc1d9a |
President Joe Biden is expected on Friday to encourage cities to use funds from the American Rescue Plan for policing and public safety programs.
Prior to Biden’s address, which is expected to begin at 3 p.m. ET from the White House, the president will meet local elected officials, chiefs of police and a community violence intervention expert.
The Biden administration said $10 billion has already been committed by the federal government toward policing from the American Rescue Plan.
“President Biden is today renewing his call for communities to invest more American Rescue Plan funding in strategies to make our communities safer and to deploy as many dollars as possible before the summer months when many communities historically experience a seasonal increase in violent crime,” the Biden administration said in a statement. “This renewed call to action comes as the Treasury Department is releasing the second tranche of support for state and local governments.”
The National Conference of State Legislatures estimated that $350 billion of the $1.9 trillion in ARPA will go to state and local governments. Biden signed ARPA after it narrowly passed the House and Senate without bipartisan support. Cities and states have broad discretion on how to spend the funds.
Cities and states have until the end of 2024 to spend ARPA funds.
Biden’s comments come during National Police Week. A number of law enforcement leaders are expected to attend a candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. Friday evening.
Biden's announcement also comes as some Republicans are trying to tie the president to the "defund the police" movement, which has been embraced by some Democratic members of Congress. The movement intends to reallocate money from police departments to other social and public safety programs. | 2022-05-13T16:35:18+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/national/biden-to-encourage-cities-to-use-federal-funds-for-policing |
Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to participate in multiple Global Black Economic Forum activations during the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture™
NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan will join The Global Black Economic Forum at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Vice President Harris, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join the Global Black Economic Forum's Access and Opportunity Summit, an exclusive convening of world leaders, celebrities, business executives, policymakers, activists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discuss a range of topics from the evolution of philanthropy to addressing inequity on corporate boards.
On Friday, June 30, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen will each join the Global Black Economic Forum Headquarters Stage to discuss the impact of initiatives from the Biden-Harris administration that are dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for Black people, businesses, and communities. Additionally, Vice President Harris will discuss the impact of implementing legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing initiatives from the Biden-Harris Administration focused on advancing racial equity, economic justice and reproductive rights.
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join the Global Black Economic Forum to discuss the intersection of environmental and economic justice.
"We are thrilled to welcome Vice President Harris, Secretary Yellen, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, and Administrator Regan, and many others to the Global Black Economic Forum's stages at the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture," said Alphonso David, President and CEO of The Global Black Economic Forum. "This will be a unique opportunity for festival attendees and those viewing at home to hear from and interact with leaders whose daily decisions impact their lives and the global economy. The Global Black Economic Forum was established to be the essential convener for the ideas and solutions that will create a more just and equal economy for all."
This is the second year that the Vice President and senior Administration officials have participated with the Global Black Economic Forum at Essence Fest to discuss ongoing efforts to advance equity and opportunity for Black Americans and communities across the country. In 2022, Vice President Harris spoke to the most critical issues facing Black women, including the fight for reproductive rights, during a fireside chat with Keke Palmer. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and former Mayor of New Orleans and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu participated in a Global Black Economic Forum discussion moderated by Angela Yee. During the discussion, officials highlighted President Biden's work to grow the economy, lower costs for families, support small businesses and ensure communities are receiving adequate infrastructure funding.
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Morehead State vs. UT Martin Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 25
Published: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:40 AM EST|Updated: 55 minutes ago
Saturday's contest that pits the UT Martin Skyhawks (12-16) against the Morehead State Eagles (10-18) at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has a projected final score of 66-59 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of UT Martin. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on February 25.
The Eagles are coming off of a 60-49 loss to Eastern Illinois in their most recent game on Wednesday.
Morehead State vs. UT Martin Game Info
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, Kentucky
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Morehead State vs. UT Martin Score Prediction
- Prediction: UT Martin 66, Morehead State 59
Morehead State Schedule Analysis
- When the Eagles defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, who are ranked No. 183 in our computer rankings, on February 2 by a score of 70-68, it was their best win of the year so far.
- When facing Quadrant 4 teams, Morehead State is 8-9 (.471%) -- tied for the 28th-most losses.
Morehead State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 64-61 at home over Southern Indiana (No. 274) on January 5
- 63-59 at home over Bellarmine (No. 298) on December 4
- 81-58 on the road over Tennessee State (No. 300) on December 29
- 64-60 at home over SIU-Edwardsville (No. 304) on January 28
- 59-54 at home over Presbyterian (No. 320) on November 26
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Morehead State Performance Insights
- The Eagles' -187 scoring differential (being outscored by 6.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 58.5 points per game (305th in college basketball) while allowing 65.2 per outing (203rd in college basketball).
- Morehead State's offense has been more effective in OVC games this year, posting 59.6 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 58.5 PPG.
- At home, the Eagles are posting 14.6 more points per game (66.3) than they are when playing on the road (51.7).
- When playing at home, Morehead State is ceding 3.9 fewer points per game (63.1) than when playing on the road (67.0).
- The Eagles have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 56.3 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.2 points fewer than the 58.5 they've scored this year.
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READING — An offensive dry spell and a determined effort by Berks Catholic’s J.J. Jordan ended Octorara’s quest for a district boys basketball championship.
But Monday night’s 53-47 loss to Berks Catholic in the District Three Class 4A semifinals isn’t the end of the road for Octorara.
“We made it to the semifinals and we’re not done yet,” Octorara coach Gene Lambert said. “We’re still going to the state tournament and we’re playing for seeding. We have to come back and play hard.”
The fourth-seeded Braves (16-7) will play at third-seeded Littlestown at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the third-place game. But the Braves had designs on playing in the Giant Center for the district title Thursday afternoon.
Despite a 22-point effort from Elijah Hamilton, top-seeded Berks Catholic (22-4) ended the visiting Braves’ hopes thanks to Jordan and company.
Octorara led 25-24 at the half and extended that lead to 28-24 when Hamilton opened the second half by following up his own missed shot and Lucas Thaler made 1 of 2 free throws.
That’s when Jordan took over for a big stretch of the third quarter. He scored the Saints’ next nine points to help Berks Catholic open a 41-32 lead by the end of the third quarter.
During the last seven minutes of the third quarter, Octorara was limited to a Hamilton field goal and a pair of free throws by Mason Lambert. The Braves got into the bonus in the third quarter but missed the front ends of two 1-and-1 opportunities.
“We had missed possessions,” Lambert said. “We had possessions where we didn’t score, we didn’t make free throws. Offensively we just struggled a little bit right when we needed a point.”
Hamilton and Zachary Kirk, who finished with 14 points, rallied the Braves in the fourth quarter. Kirk scored seven points in the fourth quarter, including a basket with 58 seconds left to trim Berks Catholic’s lead to three points.
But the Saints scored the final three points from the foul line to seal their second victory of the season over Octorara. Berks Catholic defeated Octorara 71-59 on Dec. 19.
“They’re a good team,” Lambert said. “Snip (Esterly) does a good job. Defensively we were right there.”
Jordan finished with 20 points and Joshua McKoy scored 15, including two on a dunk to end the Saints’ decisive third quarter. | 2023-02-28T11:56:14+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/basketball/berks-catholic-boys-send-octorara-to-district-3-class-4a-basketball-third-place-game/article_8cac0cd4-b717-11ed-8dd5-8f7c5dc37f75.html |
FILE - In this image from video provided by the New York State Attorney General, former President Donald Trump is sworn in for a deposition on Aug. 10, 2022, in New York. Trump is expected to visit the offices of New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, April 13, 2023, for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company's business practices.
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Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit the offices of New York’s attorney general for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was expected to visit the offices of New York's attorney general Thursday for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company's business practices.
The Republican was scheduled to meet with lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Trump last year. Her lawsuit claims Trump and his family misled banks and business associates by giving them false information about his net worth and the value of assets such as hotels and golf courses.
The lawsuit is unrelated to the felony criminal charges filed against Trump by the Manhattan district attorney, which led last week to his historic arraignment, the first for a former president.
Trump and his lawyers have said the Democrat's lawsuit against him is politically motivated and legally baseless. He and the company have denied doing anything wrong. James declined to answer a question about the planned deposition at a news conference on an unrelated matter Wednesday.
Trump previously met with James' lawyers Aug. 10, but refused to answer all but a few procedural questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times.
“Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool, an absolute fool,” he said in the session, which was recorded on video and later released publicly. Trump predicted a “renegade” prosecutor would try to make a criminal case out of his answers, if he gave them.
“One statement or answer that is ever so slightly off, just ever so slightly, by accident, by mistake, such as it was a sunny, beautiful day, when actually it was slightly overcast, would be met by law enforcement at a level seldom seen in this country, because I’ve experienced it,” he said.
A trial for the lawsuit is scheduled for October.
It is unclear whether Trump might answer any questions in his second deposition, which will be conducted in private if it takes place as planned.
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CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A group in central New Mexico is working to build a network of Native farmers by providing education on Indigenous practices of agriculture. The Indigenous Farm Hub is in its third year of operation and has a mission to revitalize Indigenous culture and customs in agriculture and facilitate Indigenous food access and sovereignty with tribal communities.
Clarence Hogue is the director of communications and outreach for the Indigenous Farm Hub. He says the pandemic highlighted some of the major issues Indigenous communities are dealing with such as food security, food access, and food sovereignty. “We want to acknowledge that we are still taking care of land that once belonged to people that lived in this area generations ago,” Hogue said.
The 17-acre field is already providing fresh produce to the community through the Community Supported Agriculture program. The organization has it set up like a subscription service, where supporters can subscribe for the season and receive six to eight fresh products every week until the end of October.
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“With land issues, I think we have a lot of land that could be used for farming and growing our own food, and really teaching our people to get back into that part of our culture because I think a lot of us are land-based,” Hogue said. “Those resources are what sustains life for us. So we just want to help our younger generation to really get back into what it means to take care of the land so that we can grow our own food.”
Last season, they were able to provide about 100 families with fresh produce grown on the farm. Hogue said they have 30 different root vegetables growing in addition to some grains.
This year, the Indigenous Farm Hub also launched a resident farmer program that allows participants to tend to the farm and take that education back to their communities. “The thinking behind that is to bring in people from the different communities that we partner with,” Houge said. “They come to the farm a few days a week and invest their time to learn some of the things that we’re doing here but also it’s a reciprocal relationship. We’re also learning from them as well.”
Hogue said the goal of the resident farmer program is to allow more rural communities, those often without access to fresh produce, to have the opportunity to create their own sustainable food source. The organization also works to decrease the rates of food insecurity, poverty, and diet-related diseases that affect the Native American population.
Eileen Schendo, one of the farmers in residence, said it was important for her to be part of this project because she wants to change how young Indigenous people view farming. “For us, I think it’s important that once we’ve seen these things work, to give back and show others that there’s possible ways,” Schendo said. “As we develop these ideas of what could be in our communities, I think a lot more people will have the support to not only purchase from them, but as tribes also grow, we’re huge economic stakeholders here in the state,
Schendo grew up learning about agriculture and farming in the Jemez and Cochiti pueblos. She said embracing the Indigenous ways of farming can benefit New Mexico as a whole.
“Especially for tribal communities, this is something historically that we’ve done, which is to grow to the amount where you can feed your communities. Food and hunger issues are huge within the state of New Mexico and I just feel like I’m very fortunate to be here and around a bunch of team members who are really working toward this one goal,” Schendo said.
Indigenous Farm Hub CSA participants sign up and pay in the spring with a discounted rate. CSA shares start at $650 for at least six fresh items per week until the week of Oct. 24. Membership is accepted all year at a pro-rated price. For more information, visit the Indigenous Farm Hub website. | 2022-06-17T17:47:40+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/community/growing-hope-farm-project-embraces-indigenous-agriculture-traditions/ |
ROME (AP) — Italian rescuers on Saturday located the bodies of seven people, including four Turkish and two Lebanese businessmen, who died when their helicopter crashed in a heavily forested, mountainous area in north-central Italy during a storm, authorities said.
Col. Alfonso Cipriano, who heads an air force rescue coordination unit that led the search since Thursday, said rescuers were tipped off to the crash site after a mountain runner reported seeing what he thought was a part of the mangled chopper during an excursion on Mount Cusna on Saturday morning.
Air crews confirmed the site and ground crews initially located five bodies, and then the other two, Cipriano told The Associated Press. The location was in a hard-to-reach valley and the chopper remains were hidden to air rescuers from the lush tree cover, but some branches were broken and burned, he said.
The helicopter disappeared from radar screens Thursday morning as it flew over the province of Modena in the Tuscan–Emilian Apennines. Electric storms had been reported in the area at the time, Cipriano said. The chopper was carrying seven people, including four Turkish citizens, two Lebanese and the Italian pilot, from Lucca to Treviso to visit a tissue paper production facility.
The two Lebanese were identified in Lebanon as Shadi Kreidi and Tarek Tayah, both executives at INDEVCO, an international manufacturing and industrial consultancy group. The two were said to be on a business trip.
Tayah’s wife, Hala, was killed two years ago in the massive explosion at Beirut’s port, which took the lives of more than 215 people and injured thousands. Their daughter, Tamara, who was 11 at the time, was one of the few victims who met French President Emmanuel Macron when he flew to Beirut following the blast, gifting him a pin shaped like the map of Lebanon made by her mother, a jeweler, and getting an emotional hug in return.
Tarek and Hala Tayeh had two other children besides Tamara.
The Turks on board worked for Turkish industrial group Eczacibasi, which said they were taking part in a trade fair.
Eczacibasi confirmed in a statement with “great pain and sadness” that its director of factories, director of hygienic papers at its Yalova province factory, director of investment projects and production director at its Manisa province factory had died in the crash and relayed their condolences.
The crash site was about 10 kilometers (six miles) from where rescuers initially began searching based on the last cellular pings from the passengers’ phones. Cipriano said it might have taken hours more or even days to locate the site had it not been for the runner’s tip, given the difficult, lush terrain.
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Zeina Karam in Beirut, and Zeynep Bilginsoy in Istanbul, contributed to this report. | 2022-06-11T16:20:52+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/italy-locates-7-bodies-at-scorched-crash-site-of-helicopter/ |
THE HAGUE – Thousands of farmers gathered in the central Netherlands Wednesday to protest against the Dutch government’s plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide and ammonia, driving their tractors across the Netherlands and snarling traffic on major highways.
The protest was organized earlier this month after the government published nationwide targets for reducing emissions, sparking anger from farmers who claim their livelihoods — and those of thousands of people who work in the agricultural service industry — are on the line.
Calling it an “unavoidable transition,” the government mandated reductions in emissions of up to 70% in many places close to protected nature areas and as high as 95% in other places. The government has been forced to act after courts in recent years began blocking permits for infrastructure and housing projects because the country was missing its emissions targets.
By early afternoon, many had arrived at a green field in the small agricultural village of Stroe, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) east of the capital, Amsterdam, where a stage was set up for speakers to address the crowd and music blared out of speakers while children bounced in a giant inflatable pig.
Farmers hooted their tractors' horns as they drove onto the field, where a banner on a truck read, in Dutch, “What The Hague chooses is deeply sad for the farmer,” a reference to lawmakers in the city that houses the Netherlands' parliament. Another banner on a tractor said: “We can no longer be stopped.”
The national infrastructure authority urged motorists to delay travel as slow-moving convoys of tractors defied appeals not to use highways as they drove toward the demonstration.
In The Hague, a few dozen farmers and their supporters, some wearing T-shirts with the text “No farmers, no food,” gathered for a breakfast early Wednesday before heading to the protest.
“This is where the rules are made,” said dairy farmer Jaap Zegwaard, who parked his tractor on the edge of a park in the city. “I was asked to come here and provide breakfast so we can show we are food producers, not pollution producers.”
The ruling coalition has earmarked an extra 24.3 billion euros ($25.6 billion) to finance changes that will likely make many farmers drastically reduce their number of livestock or to get rid of them altogether.
The plans, which have to be carried out by provincial governments, have been opposed even by members of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's own party and other members of his coalition. Provincial governments have been given a year to formulate plans to meet the reduction targets.
One government lawmaker, Tjeerd de Groot, tweeted that he had planned to attend to discuss the plan with farmers but called off his trip on the advise of a government security agency.
“Does the law of the tractor apply in our country?” he tweeted.
Farming is a key sector in the Dutch economy, with exports worth nearly 105 billion euros last year. But it comes at a cost of producing of polluting gases, despite farmers taking steps to reduce emissions.
Zegwaard said farmers were prepared to talk about how to reduce emissions, but objected to the industry shouldering most of the blame.
“Now the agricultural sector is dismissed as a major polluter and that is not right," he said.
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Associated Press writer Mike Corder in The Hague, Netherlands, contributed. | 2022-06-22T11:48:20+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/business/2022/06/22/dutch-farmers-clog-roads-on-way-to-anti-government-protest/ |
ST. ANDREWS – The first time Cameron Young played the Old Course at St. Andrews was one of his best moments in golf. The most recent one was even better.
In his British Open debut, Young plotted his way around the course in a gentle breeze and finished with a long two-putt birdie for an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy among the earlier starters.
Young, whose father is the longtime pro at Sleepy Hollow in New York, first came to Scotland in 2010 when he was 13. He played some of the fabled courses in the area — St. Andrews, Carnoustie, North Berwick — not knowing then that he would even pursue a career in golf.
“Any time you set foot on the first tee or 18th green or anywhere, there’s just no hiding how special of a place it is,” Young said. “And it’s certainly been a goal to get to an Open Championship. And for my first one to be here is a little bit extra special for me.”
He's not even sure he played his best for his opening round. His tee shots weren't always going where he was looking. But in his short time back at St. Andrews, he learned enough about where to go and how to play the centuries-old course to get by just fine.
Young went out in 31. He drove over the green on the par-4 12th, pitched back to 8 feet and holed it for birdie to reach 7-under par. A record score at St. Andrews on a good day for scoring was within reach.
But he three-putted for par on the 14th. His 10-foot birdie chance on the 15th spun out of the cup. He missed another good chance from 15 feet on the next hole.
Even so, the 25-year-old New Yorker had few complaints. He loves links golf.
“I don’t think I’ve figured that much of it out, honestly,” Young said. “You could play every day here for a year and you would just scratch the surface of what you can know about this place. There’s so many humps and bounds and little nuances to the golf course that we could never know in the four or five days that I’ve had to prepare.”
As for that trip? He still has great memories, none that top St. Andrews.
“My dad asked for permission to play from the back tees. I think that’s something you have to do, if I remember correctly,” he said. “So when we came out to hit our first tee shots with the R&A building right there, there were a bunch of R&A members presumably watching. And I’m glad I didn’t know. I’m sure I would have been nervous out of my mind.”
It's hard to detect a pulse from Young now. He has been around the game long enough to realize not to get too far ahead. This is an ideal start, and for now, that's all it is.
“I’m happy I shot 64. I’m happy that, as far as I know, I’m still leading The Open Championship, but it’s not going to change how I feel an hour from now,” he said.
His rookie year on the PGA Tour is among the best, though Young is not satisfied because he hasn't won. He was just inside the top 500 in the world a year ago. Now he is No. 32, thanks to four top-three finishes, including at the PGA Championship, where he finished one shot out of a playoff at Southern Hills.
Now he can only hope for another chance in the year's final major.
His father, David Young, is a master professional with the PGA of America. He thought the trip to Scotland was critical in his son finding a real passion for golf.
“It rained like the first four days we were there, and I have these pictures of him wearing my raingear down to his knees, soaking wet,” David Young said at the PGA Championship. “I’m thinking, ‘After this trip, this kid is never going to want to play golf again.’ But it did just the opposite. It got him excited about it.”
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-14T15:53:25+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/sports/2022/07/14/cameron-young-back-at-st-andrews-as-pro-opens-with-a-64/ |
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Louisiana State Police’s website got an upgrade this month, making it easier to find information and contact them online.
New features on www.LSP.org include:
- Increased accessibility for those with disabilities
- Content translation available in over 100 languages
- Online compliment/complaint portal
- Recruiting links to applications, videos and FAQs
- Departmental polices available for public viewing
- Improved structure to allow for quick and easy access to essential information
The new online compliment/complaint portal allows the public to share any compliments or concerns regarding any employee, Department of Public Safety officer or trooper.
“Louisiana State Police is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement and serving the people of Louisiana with integrity and professionalism,” said LSP Lt. Melissa Matey in a release Tuesday. “Our new website represents our commitment to strengthening our relationship with the public and increasing transparency throughout the agency.” | 2023-06-06T18:16:51+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/louisiana/new-louisiana-state-police-website-tools-offers-better-accessibility/ |
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors, signaling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country’s plants were shut down.
Kishida made the comment at a “green transformation” conference on bolstering the country’s efforts to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. Japan has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Anti-nuclear sentiment and safety concerns rose sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, but the government has been pushing for a return to nuclear energy amid worries of power shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a global push to reduce greenhouse gases.
The government, however, previously insisted it was not considering building new plants or replacing aged reactors, apparently to avoid stoking criticism from a wary public. Kishida’s comment on Wednesday represents a sharp change from that stance.
He said the panel presented proposals for the development and construction of “new innovative reactors designed with new safety mechanisms.” He called on the government to speed up its examination of “every possible measure” and reach a decision by the end of the year.
“In order to overcome our imminent crisis of a power supply crunch, we must take our utmost steps to mobilize all possible policies in the coming years and prepare for any emergency,” Kishida said.
“It is extremely important to secure all options to redesign a stable energy supply for our country,” Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters. “From that perspective, we will also consider all options regarding nuclear power.”
Most of Japan’s nuclear power plants were taken off line following the Fukushima accident for safety checks under tightened standards.
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami destroyed key cooling functions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in March 2011, causing three reactors to melt and contaminating the region with massive radiation that still keeps some areas uninhabitable.
Japanese utilities have since set more than 20 reactors for decommissioning, largely because of the high cost of safety measures. Of the 33 workable reactors, 25 have been screened for safety checks by the Nuclear Safety Authority. Seventeen have been approved so far, but only 10 have restarted after gaining consent from local communities, including three currently off line for regular safety inspections.
The government has already announced plans to speed up restarts and have up to nine reactors restarted by winter to cope with the energy crunch. It aims to restart seven other reactors after next summer and to further prolong the operational life of aging reactors to beyond 60 years from the initial 40 years.
Some energy experts say so-called next-generation reactors, such as small modular reactors, could be costly and add a financial burden to plant operators.
Toyoshi Fuketa, commissioner of Japan’s nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear Safety Authority, told reporters on Wednesday that his agency’s safety standards are not affected by the government’s nuclear energy policy. Japan does not yet have safety standards for next-generation reactors and it would take more than a year to set such guidelines, while the safety of aging reactors needs to be carefully examined individually, he said.
Critics say the true cost of nuclear energy would be much higher if the expense of radioactive waste management and final storage facilities are included, and that there are long-term environmental hazards of another Fukushima-like accident. They also say Russia’s attacks on a nuclear plant in Ukraine show they are a potential security risk and need to be better protected.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, has come under fire over lax safeguards at another plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, where it is seeking to restart two reactors. The reactors are among the seven that the government wants to quickly restart.
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Follow Mari Yamaguchi on Twitter at twitter.com/mariyamaguchi | 2022-08-25T00:13:36+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/hooked-on-science/ap-science/japan-considering-development-of-new-nuclear-reactors/ |
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cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ176-172000-
Northern Queens-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ178-172000-
Southern Queens-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ075-172000-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ074-172000-
Richmond (Staten Island)-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ177-172000-
Northern Nassau-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ179-172000-
Southern Nassau-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ078-172000-
Northwest Suffolk-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts
up to 20 mph in the evening.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ080-172000-
Southwest Suffolk-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ079-172000-
Northeast Suffolk-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ081-172000-
Southeast Suffolk-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
$$
NYZ071-172000-
Southern Westchester-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ070-172000-
Northern Westchester-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ069-172000-
Rockland-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ068-172000-
Putnam-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ067-172000-
Orange-
317 AM EDT Sat Sep 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening.
Lows around 60. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
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Introductory fares between MDW and New Haven start at $89
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines today begins serving the Windy City with nonstop service to Southern Connecticut from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The flight offers Chicago a more convenient and affordable gateway to the New England and New York regions.
Introductory one-way fares between MDW and Connecticut's most convenient airport — Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) — starting at $89* are available at AveloAir.com.
Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "Chicago — it's officially time to say hello to Avelo! Getting from the Windy City to Southern Connecticut is now easier and more affordable than ever. We're excited to connect these two pizza capitals, allowing for long getaways to the New York and New England areas for a quick trip with friends and family to enjoy a slice."
Avelo will fly its Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 aircraft on the route beginning May 26, 2022. This new route will typically operate four days per week. Flight days and times below:
"On behalf of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the entire Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), I am thrilled to welcome Avelo Airlines for inaugural service at Midway International Airport," said City of Chicago Commissioner of Aviation Jamie L. Rhee. "Travelers now have new options for affordable travel between New England at Tweed New Haven Airport and the "Windy City," voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler for the fifth year in a row."
Tweed-New Haven Airport – The New Haven Way to Connecticut
Amidst the crowds, long lines, lengthy walks and traffic congestion encountered at other airports frequented by travelers to and from the region, HVN offers a refreshingly smooth and simple alternative hometown airport experience. HVN's adjacency to multiple major highways and commuter railways make it Connecticut's most convenient and easily accessible airport.
Tweed-New Haven Airport Executive Director Sean Scanlon said, "The addition of flights to Chicago is yet another important milestone in the overwhelming success story that is our partnership with Avelo. Starting this week, we now serve thirteen destinations and are offering service to major business hubs for the first time since the 1990s. The future is bright here at HVN and if you haven't flown with us yet, come see what all the hype is about!"
Best known as the home of Yale University, New Haven is the second largest city in Connecticut and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The coastal city has experienced—and continues to enjoy—a renaissance. Within an easy stroll from the New Haven Green are more than 100 distinctive restaurants, offering something for every palate, and the city abounds with theaters, museums, and shopping destinations to satisfy all interests and tastes.
A Different, Better and More Affordable Travel Experience
Avelo offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give Customers the flexibility to pay for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
The American-made Boeing 737 NG mainline jets Avelo operates from HVN offer a more spacious and comfortable experience than the regional jets that historically served this airport. Customers may choose from several seating options, including seats with extra leg room, as well as pre-reserved window and aisle seating.
Avelo is distinguished by its Soul of Service culture. The culture is grounded in our Avelo "One Crew" value that promotes a welcoming and caring experience. By caring for one another and owning their commitments, Avelo Crewmembers focus on anticipating and understanding Customer needs on the ground and in the air.
About Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines was founded with a simple purpose — to Inspire Travel. The airline offers Customers time and money-saving convenience, low everyday fares, and a refreshingly smooth and caring experience through its Soul of Service culture. Operating a fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, Avelo currently serves 27 popular destinations across the U.S., including its three bases at Los Angeles' Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Southern Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). For more information visit AveloAir.com or the Avelo Newsroom at AveloAir.com/Newsroom.
Media Contacts
Avelo Airlines
Courtney Goff
cgoff@aveloair.com
Chicago Midway International Airport
Christine Carrino
Christine.Carrino@cityofchicago.org
*One-way introductory fares include government taxes and fees. The introductory fares must be booked by June 3, 2022. The introductory one-way fares starting at $89 are only available on Avelo flights between MDW and HVN between now and November 7, 2022. Blackout dates will apply. The introductory fares are available on a limited number of flights and seats. Additional fees for carry-on and checked bags, assigned seats and other optional services may apply. For full terms and conditions, please see Avelo's Contract of Carriage.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The races for two US House seats in Oregon remained unresolved Friday heading into the weekend, with tens of thousands of ballots left to be counted in the vote-by-mail state.
In Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer had a thin lead over Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner for the seat. In the 6th Congressional District, Democrat Andrew Salinas was slightly ahead of Republican Mike Erickson, a businessman who is running for the third time.
A new law in Oregon allows votes to be counted as long as they are postmarked by Election Day, meaning that some ballots have just arrived at election offices and many county offices were closed Friday for Veteran’s Day.
Clackamas County, a vast county south of Portland that stretches from the suburbs to the rural flanks of Mount Hood, is key in both contests. Elections officials there said late Thursday that as many as 65,000 late-arriving ballots were left to be counted and staff would work through the weekend.
Salinas, a state representative, and Chavez DeRemer, former mayor the Portland suburb Happy Valley, are both seeking to be Oregon’s first Latina congresswoman.
A population boom made Oregon one of just six states to gain a House seat following the 2020 census. The state’s population jumped by more than 10% in the past decade to more than 4.2 million people, giving it a new congressional district — the 6th District — for the first time in 40 years.
The 5th District seat was left open when McLeod-Skinner, a progressive Democrat, beat seven-term incumbent and moderate Democrat Kurt Schrader in the primary. The defeat made Schrader the first incumbent Democratic congressman to lose his seat this year.
Republicans targeted the seat, which was largely redrawn following the 2020 census to include parts of central Oregon, in a hard-fought campaign. Democrats controlled four of the state’s previous five U.S. House seats, including in the 5th District. | 2022-11-12T05:35:28+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/politics/ap-2-us-house-seats-in-oregon-still-unresolved-in-tight-races/ |
Oregon Owners Receive Lifetime Achievement Award After Record Sales Year; Tennessee Franchisees Receive Rookie of the Year Award
HARTLAND, Wis., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During its annual Sales Achievement Event, Batteries Plus, the world's leading specialty battery franchise, recognized dozens of franchisees in the system – from brand veterans marking milestone accomplishments after decades with the franchise, to rookies who have only just begun their franchising journey. Among the impressive award winners were Miguel and Tony Perez, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their extraordinary efforts in achieving a Batteries Plus first: $20 million in sales.
The Perez's franchising venture with Batteries Plus began when their father, Jose, saw a newspaper advertisement for the brand 28 years ago. Together, Jose, his wife, and their sons opened the first Batteries Plus location on the West Coast in 1995. In the years since, Miguel and Tony have gone on to open 10 more locations in Oregon and two in Washington. It's all led up to them making history this past year as the first franchise owners in company history to surpass $20 million in sales.
"We're proud of all we've been able to accomplish over the last 28 years with Batteries Plus," said Miguel, who serves as the CEO of their Batteries Plus stores. "The success we've been able to achieve is not only a testament to the hard work our family has put into this franchise, but to Batteries Plus' sustainable business model as the world becomes more dependent on batteries."
That same business model that helped drive the Perez's success is exactly what attracted Robert and Kristen Roskowski to Batteries Plus two years ago. After opening their store in Sevierville, Tennessee in December 2021, the Roskowskis have accomplished one of the highest first-year commercial sales in company history. Their relentless sales efforts earned them the Batteries Plus Rookie of the Year Award.
"Rob and Kristen's tireless dedication to Batteries Plus so early on in their franchising endeavors is evident in sales that are nothing short of impressive," said Joe Malmuth, Chief Franchising Officer for Batteries Plus. "I have no doubt they are quickly on their way to growing a strong presence in Eastern Tennessee."
The Roskowskis were also recognized with the Customer Service Award for demonstrating excellence in customer service and achieving the highest customer satisfaction score brand-wide.
"We've established a depth of loyalty amongst members of the community out here in Tennessee, and we're thrilled to be able to provide power and energy to local homes and businesses," Rob Roskowski said. "After spending 7 years serving in the military and another 6 in the police force, it's an honor to continue serving my community through Batteries Plus."
To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or to tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
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By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night.
The Kraken became the first expansion team to beat the reigning Stanley Cup champs in their inaugural playoff series, according to NHL Stats.
Bjorkstrand scored one goal on a fortuitous deflection — the puck hit off a stick and glove — and another with a liner past goaltender Alexandar Georgiev that clanged off the post. Seattle grabbed the lead in every game in the series.
Next up for the second-year Kraken is a second-round series against the Stars that opens in Dallas on Tuesday night.
Mikko Rantanen was credited with a power-play goal for Colorado after a shot by Nathan MacKinnon clipped him and went in. MacKinnon appeared to score early in the third period to tie it at 2, but Seattle challenged the play and the goal was disallowed due to Colorado being offside.
The Avalanche pulled Georgiev with under 2 minutes remaining but couldn’t get the equalizer. It allowed the Kraken to accomplish another franchise first — a series-clinching celebration.
Colorado has now lost its last six Game 7s.
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AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-01T05:48:24+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/sports/2023/04/30/kraken-beat-avs-2-1-eliminate-defending-stanley-cup-champs/ |
LUND, Sweden, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Record high order intake
- Record high order intake of SEK 14.4 billion with continued strong demand in most end-markets.
- Organic sales growth of 9 percent despite supply chain challenges.
- Stable adjusted EBITA margin of 16.5 percent.
- Cash flow negatively impacted by volume growth and inventory build-up.
Summary
Second quarter
Order intake increased by 10 percent* to SEK 14,421 (12,183) million.
Net sales increased by 10 percent* to SEK 11,852 (9,975) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 1,959 (1,738) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 16.5 (17.4) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 1,576 (1,231) million.
Net income: SEK 1,152 (985) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 2.75 (2.32).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 192 (1,421) million.
Impact on adjusted EBITA of foreign exchange effects: SEK 90 (-30) million.
Impact on result after financial items of comparison distortion items: SEK - (-204) million.
First six months
Order intake increased by 16 percent* to SEK 27,676 (22,387) million.
Net sales increased by 11 percent* to SEK 22,467 (18,944) million.
Adjusted EBITA**: SEK 3,775 (3,268) million.
Adjusted EBITA margin**: 16.8 (17.3) percent.
Result after financial items: SEK 2,836 (2,714) million.
Net income: SEK 2,084 (2,097) million.
Earnings per share: SEK 4.97 (4.96).
Cash flow from operating activities: SEK 959 (2,384) million.
Impact on adjusted EBITA of foreign exchange effects: SEK 130 (-100) million.
Impact on result after financial items of comparison distortion items: SEK -327 (-192) million.
Return on capital employed (%) **: 19.1 (18.0).
Net debt to EBITDA, times **: 1.09 (1.14).
* Excluding currency effects. ** Alternative performance measures.
Outlook for the third quarter
"We expect demand in the third quarter to be somewhat lower than in the second quarter."
Earlier published outlook (April 26, 2022): "We expect demand in the second quarter to be somewhat lower than in the first quarter."
The Q2 2022 report has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Israel on Sunday for an official visit that will include a meeting with Israeli cyber defense officials, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.
Rama’s three-day visit came a month after Albania severed diplomatic ties with Iran over a July cyberattack that targeted Albanian governmental websites and services.
After Albania cut ties, a second cyberattack from the same Iranian source hit an information system that records Albanian border entries and exits, causing delays for travelers.
Israel and Iran are archrivals and have waged a more than decade-long shadow war across the region and in cyberspace.
Rama met with Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, whose office said the two discussed bilateral ties and “overcoming common challenges faced by the two countries, with an emphasis on the Iranian threat,” and proposed cyber defense cooperation.
“Israel will assist as much as possible in the effort against Iran. We see this as a national interest and an historical obligation,” Lapid said.
The Foreign Ministry said that Rama would meet with the head of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, the country’s main cybersecurity body. It provided no additional details.
The ministry said Rama would also meet with Israel’s figurehead President Isaac Herzog and other officials. | 2022-10-23T18:23:12+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-in-israel-albanian-pm-to-meet-cyber-chief-after-iran-hack/ |
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to keep racoons from getting into my garbage cans," said an inventor from Happauge, N.Y., "so I invented the CRITTER PREVENTER. It keeps garbage in the cans instead of all over my yard."
The patent-pending invention prevents animals from getting into garbage as it effectively secures the lid in place, even during a strong gust of wind. It would provide peace of mind knowing that garbage would not be strewn across the yard. It will be easy to use and install. Convenient and durable it could save time and energy.
The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LJD-174, 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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(WHTM) – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, some people may be heading to the ocean and beaches to celebrate.
But before heading to the beach, revelers might want to take a moment to check out the conditions of the local surf, to help minimize any risk of getting stuck in a rip current while swimming.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a rip current is a strong narrow seaward channel of water that flows away from the beach and often extends through the breaker zone where waves are formed.
Sometimes incorrectly called a rip tide, a rip current can form at any beach with breaking waves and can quickly sweep away even the strongest swimmer.
They form, for the most part, in regions with less wave-breaking, or where waves are stuck between regions with larger wave breaks. You can see a rip current as a darker, narrow gap in the line of breaking waves.
Rip currents are very fast, moving at speeds of up to 8 feet per second. A usual rip current ranges between 50 to 100 feet wide, and can extend up to 300 feet from the shoreline.
If you get caught in a rip current, do not panic.
NOAA advises that you remain as calm as you can, float with the current and call for help. Do not try to swim against the current. Instead, you want to swim out of the rip, parallel to the shore, along the beach, and then follow breaking waves back to shore at an angle.
Before heading to the beach, always check local beach conditions as well as the wave forecast. Rip currents can form in many different types of weather.
NOAA also says that rip currents often occur during low tide, so you should check the tide schedule before you hit the beach.
At least 10 people have been recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Mobile, Alabama, including a firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children. Since mid-June, there have also been six deaths around Panama City Beach in Florida alone.
Many of the deaths happened on days with double red flags — which are posted at beach entrances and on lifeguard stations to warn beachgoers of potential rip currents.
Nearby, in Destin, Florida, ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, drowned Tuesday, but local officials said rip currents weren’t observed — and that day, yellow caution flags, not double red flags, were flying at the beach.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-07-03T13:54:32+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/why-are-rip-currents-dangerous/ |
The Trump Organization and former fixer Michael Cohen settle his lawsuit over unpaid legal bills
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s company and his former longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen have settled a lawsuit over Cohen’s claims that he was unfairly stuck with big legal bills after getting entangled in investigations into the former president.
Lawyers for the two sides disclosed the settlement during a video conference with the judge Friday, three days before Cohen’s 2019 lawsuit was slated to go to trial in a Manhattan state court. Details of the agreement were not made public.
Cohen said Friday the matter “has been resolved in a manner satisfactory to all parties,” and his attorney, Lauren Handelsman, said the terms were confidential. Messages seeking comment were left with lawyers for Trump’s company, the Trump Organization.
The legal fees lawsuit was one of the more obscure branches of the thicket of legal troubles surrounding Trump and his company. Still, the trial stood to give a platform to Cohen — an ardent Trump loyalist who became an outspoken antagonist — and to put the ex-president’s son Donald Trump Jr. on the witness stand.
Cohen claimed in his lawsuit that the Trump Organization had promised to pay his legal expenses and did so for a time, footing more than $1.7 million in legal fees.
But, Cohen said, the company reneged after he began cooperating with federal prosecutors in their investigations related to Trump’s business dealings in Russia and attempts to silence women with embarrassing stories about his personal life.
Cohen’s then-lawyers stopped representing him after the company stopped paying. His lawsuit said that harmed his ability to respond to the federal investigations.
In court papers, the Trump Organization has disputed that it made certain promises and has said it satisfied any obligations it did have. The company also has argued that Cohen’s involvement in the federal investigations wasn’t an outgrowth of his former job but rather a personal decision to try to reduce his own criminal legal exposure as an indictment loomed.
Jury selection in the case had begun Monday. Among the prospective jurors, more than half said they had strong opinions about Trump, the front-runner in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Several said their feelings toward him were intense enough that they would not be able to fairly evaluate evidence.
While the former president would not have been a witness in the trial, Donald Trump Jr., who is a leader in the family business, was expected to testify.
Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to multiple charges, admitting that he lied to Congress, violated campaign finance laws through excessive political contributions, lied to multiple banks to obtain financing and evaded income taxes by failing to report more than $4 million in income. He was sentenced to three years in prison, although he served nearly two-thirds of it at home, released after the COVID-19 outbreak overwhelmed the nation’s prisons.
He then became a key witness in the New York grand jury proceeding that led to Trump’s April indictment on charges of falsifying Trump Organization records to protect his 2016 candidacy by suppressing claims that he had had extramarital sexual encounters.
Trump denied those encounters, and he pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges. He cast the case as a Democratic district attorney’s attempt to blunt his ongoing campaign to return to the White House.
Trump has now sued Cohen, accusing him of violating a company confidentiality agreement, breaching ethical standards for lawyers and maliciously “spreading falsehoods” about Trump. A Cohen spokesman, attorney Lanny Davis, has responded that Trump was abusing the legal system to harass Cohen.
While Friday’s settlement resolves the suit over Cohen’s legal expenses, a trial is set for October in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ business fraud lawsuit against Trump’s company and the businessman-turned-president himself.
Trump also faces a March trial date in the New York hush-money indictment; a trial set for May in Florida in the federal criminal case surrounding his handling of classified documents; and the second federal civil trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll’s claim that he defamed her in denying her sexual assault allegation.
He also disclosed this week that the Justice Department had told him he was a target of an investigation into efforts to unravel his loss in the 2020 presidential election — a notification that could signal forthcoming charges. Separately, prosecutors in Georgia plan to announce charging decisions within weeks in their inquiry into attempts by Trump and his allies to reverse the vote outcome there.
Trump has denied wrongdoing in all the matters and says prosecutors are ginning up charges to damage his ongoing presidential campaign.
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Associated Press writers Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz and Jill Colvin in New York and contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-21T20:01:40+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/07/21/trump-organization-former-fixer-michael-cohen-settle-his-lawsuit-over-unpaid-legal-bills/ |
CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanta Residential announced today that José R. Pizarro has been promoted to Vice President of Acquisitions.
In this role, José will be responsible for underwriting investments and dispositions, valuations, investor approvals, research, and project performance analyses for Avanta.
José has worked for the Hunt Family of Companies since 2013, first as a member of Hunt Investment Management and then transitioning to Hunt Development Group in 2015. His prior role was with Hunt Mortgage Group in the Agency Debt and Affordable Housing Debt groups, where he was responsible for sourcing, screening, and underwriting potential transactions.
José earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics (Cum Laude) from the University of South Florida in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration degree in Real Estate and Finance (with Distinction) in 2015 from DePaul University.
"I'm pleased to see someone with Jose's experience and longevity recognized with this new role," said Avanta Managing Director Peter Spier. "While we continue to grow the Avanta team, it's equally important to see internal capabilities maximized."
Avanta is setting the standard in the build-for-rent communities' industry. Avanta was created out of the deep experience of Hunt Companies Inc., a diversified, family-owned holding company with more than $8.5 billion in completed real estate developments, including the development of over 70,000 single-family rental homes across the United States, 50,000 of which are still own and operated today. Avanta is committed to developing thoughtful, well-designed, amenity-rich single-family homes for lease throughout the U.S. Avanta is active in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Colorado and is expanding its footprint. For more information, www.avantaresidential.com.
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(iSeeCars) – In the market for a used car? With used car prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever before to be confident in your used car purchase. Used vehicles can be diamonds in the rough, nightmares on wheels, or something in between. Knowing what to look for when buying a used car can go a long way toward understanding a car’s condition, and help you make a smart purchase decision.
Whether you’re buying from a dealership or a private party, here’s our comprehensive guide on what you should look for the next time you’re shopping for a used car.
Look for Accident Damage
We get it – everybody gets in a fender-bender now and then. But that doesn’t mean you want a previous owner’s poorly repaired car that previously doubled as a battering ram. Luckily, there are a few telltale signs of accident repair that can be easy to spot if you know what to look for.
The quality of the paint job is the first thing to inspect and is usually the easiest way to determine whether a car has been in some sort of collision. Look first to see if the coloring on one body panel is different in shading or tone than the rest of the car. If a fender looks lighter or darker than the rest of the car, there are very good odds it was repainted at some point or another.
Panel gaps can also be suggestive of accident repair. The average auto body shop likely won’t reassemble a damaged car to the exacting standards of the factory. This can be for a number of reasons: ill-fitting aftermarket parts, employee skill levels and time constraints, or structural ripple effects from the accident. But the end result will be the same: non-uniform panel gaps.
Look particularly close at the four corners of the car as well as the front and rear fascias – all common places for an accident to occur. Run your hand along the small gaps between the panels. Does it widen or narrow considerably? Is there anywhere you can stick your finger between two body panels? Do panels improperly align when they come to a junction?
Any suspicions of prior accident damage can often be confirmed by getting a vehicle history report. These comprehensive reports use the vehicle identification number (commonly referred to as the VIN) and should disclose any incidents that would have triggered insurance involvement. CARFAX is the best known purveyor of vehicle reports, but there’s plenty of other options as well such as Autocheck. You can learn about the differences between Autocheck Vs. CARFAX with our handy guide.
So how do you obtain a vehicle history report? Used car listings on iSeeCars.com include a free VIN check, which often links to a free CARFAX or Autocheck report when provided by the dealer. The VIN check will also provide you with important information about the car to complement the CARFAX report, such as listing history, pricing analysis, and projected depreciation.
Ask for Service Records
Along with a vehicle history report, ask about service records as well. Many fastidious owners keep receipts of all the maintenance records for services they may have performed on the car. This is the best way to ascertain what sort of mechanical condition the car is in.
Some service history may be found on a vehicle history report, but these reports typically only include work that was performed by a dealership and not by an independent mechanic.
Inspect the Tires
After you’ve taken a good look at the paint job and body, inspect the tires. You ideally want to see four matching tires. If it’s wearing multiple different kinds of tires, the different tread designs and asynchronous treadwear mean handling will be compromised, as will inclement-weather performance. A car drives best when equipped with one type of tire all the way around.
Another thing to look out for with tires is tread depth. Tires wear out as you drive on them. As they wear, the tread recedes. Keep running them long enough and you’ll eventually get bald tires – the term for tires that have no tread left. And when there’s no tread, there’s nothing gripping the road, which can be a severe safety hazard. Be sure to inspect the tires for good tread depth.
Evaluate the Interior
Inside, evaluate the interior. Inspect stitching, door pulls, and the lower plastics on the doors for scuffs, looseness, and general wear. Take a look at the upholstery for excessive cracks and tears. Make sure all the electrical features work – mirrors, windows, reading lamps, and whatever other gadgets the car might be equipped with. Run the air conditioning and make sure it’s cold, and do the same with the heat to verify it’s warm.
Remember that some wear is guaranteed; unless you’ve stumbled on a used car worthy to be a museum specimen, expect to find imperfections. But there’s no need to buy a car that shows signs of excessive wear and tear when there are plenty of other options out there. Find a car that looks like it was treated in the same manner that you intend to treat it.
Beware of Water Damage
Water damaged cars from a flood or even as a result of leaving windows or the sunroof open can pose a significant safety risk because water corrodes mechanical parts and can hinder important safety features like airbags and antilock brakes. While water damage may not be immediately obvious during a visual inspection, there are telltale signs if you know what to look for.
Along with a visual interior inspection, you should also perform an inspection with your nose. If the inside smells moist or like mildew, it could mean that there is water damage or leaks. Also beware of excessive car deodorizer, which can be an attempt to mask the smell.
Another indicator is new interior fabric or upholstery that is in far better condition than the rest of the vehicle. If the interior was replaced, the chances are good that water damage may have been the culprit. Be sure to pull back carpeting and look under floor mats for signs of staining.
Lastly, inspect vehicle lights to see if there are any visible water lines or if they appear foggy.
Check for Rust
Rust under the car can be another indicator of water damage, but it can also appear if a car was regularly exposed to harsh weather. Rust can be a sign of serious bodywork issues down the line. Rust negatively impacts the price of the car and most often appears around the wheel wells, at fastening points (wherever screws or bolts go through the panels), and underneath the vehicle at frame mounting points and around fasteners and connection points on the chassis.
Visually inspect for rust as best you can.
A professional mechanic should look more closely if the car passes your initial inspection. On a car’s body, rust is repairable but can be expensive if you aren’t a do-it-yourself bodywork expert. Rust on the working parts of an automobile can be a sign of serious issues coming soon, and it’s a good reason to pass on the vehicle’s purchase.
Delve Under the Hood
It might not be so important when buying a new car, but when you’re shopping for a used car it’s critical you pop the hood and take a look at the engine. Even if you don’t know an air filter from an air balloon, there are some universal red flags to keep an eye out for – and if you can spot them you’ll be saving yourself from unwanted expense and heartache.
The easiest place to start is with the fluid levels in all the reservoirs. When you’re poking around the engine bay you’ll see power steering fluid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant. It’s no big deal if the wiper fluid is looking low, but all the others should read between the designated full/add marks clearly labeled on each reservoir, or on the dipstick in the case of engine oil.
Like the oil, the transmission fluid has its own dipstick (on automatic transmission models). Trans fluid can vary in color, but it’s usually red or green. It should be clean and at the correct level, according to the dipstick marks. More importantly, it should not smell burnt or metallic. Transmission fluid with questionable quality (dirty, of mixed color) or smelling burnt is reason to believe that expensive transmission problems are coming. The transmission dipstick is located under the hood in the engine compartment. It’s typically clearly marked with a transmission symbol or with a specific color.
It’s rare when power steering or brake fluid is low or dry, but coolant is a bit more fickle. Coolant keeps the engine operating at the right temperature. Some cars have been known to have coolant issues if the head gasket – an important bit of rubber that ensures a snug fit between the engine block and the cylinder head – begins to deteriorate. This is a common malady in old Subarus, for instance. If you don’t want a potential four-figure repair bill be sure to inspect the coolant. When the engine is cool, you can remove the cap and look at the fluid in the radiator. Vehicles equipped with an overflow can have that fluid inspected as well, but nothing beats looking at the fluid that’s actually circulating in the car. It should be a uniform color that’s clean and oil-free. Dirty coolant is not a reason to walk away from a purchase, but coolant that’s contaminated could indicate other problems, which can be worrisome.
It’s also important to inspect the condition of the coolant, not just how much is in the tank. Unlike the other fluids, coolant has a relatively short shelf life, and should be changed regularly according to the interval in the owner’s manual. Neglecting this can cause trouble down the road. Be sure to look at the coolant and confirm it’s a light, slightly opaque color. It should not look dark, muddy, or thick. That’s a serious sign of potential trouble. Be sure to also look at the condition of belts and hoses. These are rubber pieces; over time they become brittle and dry, especially with the temperature swings that regularly occur under the hood. You want these parts to have a little bit of give when you prod them with a finger, and you don’t want to see any cracks.
Don’t be afraid to pull the dipstick and double check the oil. Good oil has a golden brown color and it should be within the hashes, holes, or crosshatches that all might mark the acceptable range of oil. If you get a dry dipstick, oil that looks milky-white, or a dipstick encased in sludge, don’t walk away – run.
And an easy thing to forget but certainly worth doing is looking under the car for leaks. If you see any puddles that aren’t water from condensation near the air conditioning system, move on.
Are There Any Open Recalls?
While recalls are not that uncommon, it’s important you make sure that any recalls on the vehicle you’re looking at have been handled properly. If the seller doesn’t know, steer clear of this car. It could have untended safety recalls that could put you at risk. The iSeeCars VIN check includes a Free Recall Check that links to the NHTSA database and will identify if there is an open recall for any new or used cars. It also includes information about all past recalls that affected the vehicle. Along with presenting a safety hazard, unresolved recalls can result in a failed vehicle inspection. If a vehicle has an open recall, ask the dealership to address the recall notice, which will likely involve recall repairs.
Take a Test Drive
So you’ve done a thorough walk-around and the car looks good. Now it’s on to the most important aspect of the used-car buying process: the test drive.
It’s tempting to blast the radio and roll the windows down as if you’ve already signed the paperwork, but the test drive process needs to be approached more judiciously if you’re to learn whether the car is hiding any ugly secrets. To that end, there are a few good strategies to use that will help sniff out any trouble lurking behind a pretty paint job.
The first thing you want to do is start the car with the windows up and the climate control and radio turned off. Listen to the idle and look at the tachometer. Is the car idling smooth? Did it start right away? Are they any noises that seem suspect? Unless it’s very cold out, a good car will start quickly and promptly settle into an even idle, indicated by the tachometer needle hovering consistently at an appropriate increment.
You can also ask the seller to start the car for you as you stand outside and look closely at the exhaust pipe as it starts. A quick, small puff or steam or dark brown material isn’t an issue, but if white or blue smoke is emitted for more than a second or two it could indicate unwanted engine wear or other problems. Analyzing a car’s exhaust pipe and overall engine smoothness is particularly telling during a “cold start” (meaning after the car has sat for at least 12 hours without the engine running).
Once it’s idling without issue, double check the instrument cluster for any illuminated warning lights. You don’t want to see any lights on the dash other than the indicators for things like lights and drive modes.
Now get on the road. If the location allows for it you’ll want to drive on a mix of roads, from twisty narrow streets to the straight and open interstates. See how the car handles and reacts at various speeds and conditions. You’ll want to make note of any strange noises or erratic behaviors. Ensure the transmission shifts fine through all gears. If you hear the engine’s RPM get higher, but it doesn’t shift right away, it can be a warning sign for transmission problems. Check that features such as cylinder deactivation and start-stop are working properly, and that the brakes work well at various intensities, from a gentle slowing to a true panic stop. The pedal should provide a firm, linear feel from light to harder breaking, versus a soft or spongy feel.
A mix of road conditions is also important. If the suspension is working properly the ride will be consistent on smooth roads that aren’t speckled with cracks, frost heaves, potholes, or sewer caps. The real test happens on the ugly roads, the ones pockmarked with the ravages of old age and temperature swings. Driving over rough pavement will clearly expose any suspension issues.
Specifically, listen for a loud banging over bumps – that could be bad shocks or struts failing to dampen the impact. Vibrations at certain speeds – felt through either the seat or steering wheel – could be indicative of steering, alignment, or wheel bearing issues. If the steering wheel pulls in one direction or feels loose there could be issues with alignment or some of the steering components.
Pull into an empty parking lot and do some tight figure eights to further evaluate the condition of the steering and suspension systems. Even with the steering wheel cranked all the way to one side there shouldn’t be any noises or thumps – everything should function normally. Be sure to go full lock on the steering wheel in both directions (when idling with the car stationary or at a speed below 5 mph).
Even if it is a used car, you still expect it to handle nimbly, brake confidently, accelerate strongly, shift well, and provide a smooth ride. A thorough test drive across many conditions on different roads can offer insight into all of these factors. It might sound like a lot to look for, but such an evaluation shouldn’t take more than thirty minutes or so.
Remember to do all this with the windows up, the radio silenced, and the climate control off or otherwise programmed for a low, unobtrusive setting. You want to hear nothing but the car itself. Of course you should also put the climate control system through its paces after you’ve kept it off to listen for car noises. Make the fan speeds up and down when you change that control, and ensure the air blows both cold and hot when changing the temperature setting.
Final Thoughts
Buying a used car can be a daunting prospect. It is, after all, one of the most expensive things you’ll ever buy. But if you’re armed with the right information and do your due diligence, there’s no reason to feel pressured or intimidated by an enthusiastic salesperson or pushy car dealership. Read – and reread – all the points listed above. Be smart and objective. And most of all be ready to walk away if you see anything that raises your eyebrows.
If everything checks out, gain further peace of mind by having a trusted mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection on any car you’re tempted to pull the trigger on. Paying a professional $50 or $100 to mechanically look over your potential purchase might save you from bringing home a costly money pit.
Keep all these car-buying tips handy the next time you’re car shopping and you’ll be driving home the perfect new-to-you used car in no time at all.
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Robbie Grossman Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Cardinals - June 6
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
The Texas Rangers, including Robbie Grossman (.400 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 88 points above season-long percentage), take on starter Matthew Liberatore and the St. Louis Cardinals at Globe Life Field, Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET.
In his last game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-5) against the Mariners.
Robbie Grossman Game Info & Props vs. the Cardinals
- Game Day: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cardinals Starter: Matthew Liberatore
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -120)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +675)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +220)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
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Robbie Grossman At The Plate
- Grossman is batting .239 with seven doubles, six home runs and 19 walks.
- In 64.7% of his 51 games this season, Grossman has picked up at least one hit. He's also had eight multi-hit games.
- Looking at the 51 games he has played this season, he's hit a home run in six of them (11.8%), and in 2.9% of his trips to the plate.
- In 33.3% of his games this season, Grossman has notched at least one RBI. In nine of those games (17.6%) he recorded more than one RBI, while accounting for three or more of his team's runs in four contests.
- He has scored in 49.0% of his games this season (25 of 51), with two or more runs seven times (13.7%).
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Robbie Grossman Home/Away Batting Splits
Cardinals Pitching Rankings
- The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Cardinals pitching staff ranks 16th in the league.
- The Cardinals have the 16th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.24).
- Cardinals pitchers combine to surrender the eighth-fewest home runs in baseball (61 total, one per game).
- Liberatore (1-1) starts for the Cardinals, his third of the season.
- His last appearance was on Friday, May 26 against the Cleveland Guardians, when the left-hander tossed five innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing five hits.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CytoDyn Inc. ("CytoDyn" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: CYDY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether CytoDyn and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 6, 2022, CytoDyn disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "that the Company's previously issued consolidated audited financial statements for (1) the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 30, 2021, and (2) the Company's previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, August 31, 2021, November 30, 2021, and February 28, 2022, will be restated and, accordingly, that the foregoing financial statements should no longer be relied upon." CytoDyn stated that "[d]uring the preparation and audit of the annual financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, the Company concluded that a material error was identified in how the Company was accounting for common stock issued to settle certain convertible note obligations dating back to fiscal year 2021. The Company had been accounting for these transactions in accordance with debt extinguishment accounting. However, although the contractual terms did not explicitly describe the transactions as induced conversions, the transactions should be accounted for as induced conversions rather than extinguishments of debt and are therefore subject to induced conversion accounting."
On this news, CytoDyn's stock price fell $0.23 per share, or 20.18%, to close at $0.91 per share on August 8, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Arizona death row prisoner withdraws execution request, citing torturous injection process
Arizona death row prisoner Aaron Gunches asked the state Supreme Court to withdraw his request to be executed, citing three recent executions that were "carried out in a manner that amounts to torture" and the election of new Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Gunches had previously filed a motion in November asking the state Supreme Court to issue a death warrant, "so that justice may be lawfully served and give closure to the victim's family."
Gunches was sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of Ted Price, a former longtime boyfriend of Gunches' girlfriend. Gunches kidnapped and shot Price multiple times in a desert area off the Beeline Highway.
Gunches pleaded guilty to kidnapping and first-degree murder in 2004, and he has consistently waived his right to counsel, mitigation and post-conviction litigation.
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich responded with his own request for Gunches' execution warrant.
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But on Wednesday, Gunches filed another motion, telling the state Supreme Court he had changed his mind after reading an Arizona Republic article quoting then Attorney General-elect Kris Mayes, who said, "We need to take some time to assess how the death penalty has worked, and make sure that this is done legally and correctly."
Gunches told the state Supreme Court he would not have filed his previous motion requesting the warrant, "had he known this stunning news, and now seeks to withdraw."
Gunches also pointed to the three executions in 2022 where Arizona Department of Corrections execution team members struggled to insert IV lines during the lethal injection process.
"The 3 recent botched executions of Dixon, Atwood, Hooper were done under AG Brnovich and carried out in a manner that amounts to torture," Gunches wrote. He cited instances reported by witnesses of execution teams appearing unprepared, and repeatedly resorting to making an incision to access the femoral vein which caused pain for two of the prisoners.
"Aaron Gunches does not want to be tortured before he is executed and asks this court to withdraw his motion with leave to file at a later date, after AG Mayes insures executions can be done in a proper manner," Gunches wrote. "For the Arizona Supreme Court to issue an execution warrant under the current conditions amounts to court ordered cruel and unusual punishment, which simply cannot be allowed."
Attorney General Mayes' office did not respond to a request for comment on the filing.
A spokesperson for the state Supreme Court said the Court would address this motion with other pending motions following a response from the State. | 2023-01-05T15:42:35+00:00 | azcentral.com | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/01/05/arizona-death-row-prisoner-aaron-gunches-withdraws-execution-request/69779645007/ |
Community-Based Organizations Will Help Increase Access to HIV Self-testing in Underserved Communities and Among Those Most Vulnerable to HIV
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in eight people living with HIV in the United States is undiagnosed, and more than one-third of all new HIV infections are transmitted by people who do not know they have HIV. HIV self-tests, which can be done at home or in other private settings, are a confidential way for people to learn their HIV status, and this knowledge can help connect them to lifesaving prevention tools and treatment. To ensure more people have access to self-testing, the CDC Foundation announced more than $5 million in total support to 53 community-based organizations (CBOs) to establish and expand HIV self-testing programs within their communities.
Because of COVID-19 lockdowns and closures, HIV self-testing increased over the past two years, and it has proven to be a cost-effective way to make HIV testing more accessible in regions where healthcare is often a challenge—including rural, traditionally underserved and stigmatized communities. However, historic racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in healthcare coverage still exist, and there are many communities and populations that still do not have access to HIV testing services, including many of those most vulnerable to HIV.
CBOs—such as faith-based organizations, community health clinics, advocacy organizations, AIDS service organizations and others—are essential partners in HIV prevention and care and can help to expand self-testing in the communities that need it most. These vital organizations already complement the work of state and local health departments by offering health services to people not fully benefiting from existing HIV testing and prevention options. As trusted resources in their communities, CBOs can share important health information in ways that overcome stigma, misinformation and fear about HIV.
With CDC Foundation support, the CBOs funded in this effort will build upon their existing HIV work and establish new, culturally relevant self-testing programs that are tailored to their communities and include science-based information that is easy to understand. In addition, the CBOs will partner with neighborhood businesses, schools and religious institutions to communicate the importance of knowing one's HIV status and enlist the help of respected local spokespersons in their outreach efforts.
Beyond financial support, the CDC Foundation is partnering with Community Education Group, a West Virginia-based HIV prevention-focused organization, to provide technical assistance, capacity-building support, and HIV self-tests to the funded CBOs.
"Self-tests can get more people tested by reaching them outside of traditional clinical settings," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. "Providing people with broader access to self-testing is a powerful tool that provides essential information to make informed decisions about HIV prevention and treatment."
This project will expand the reach and impact of HIV self-testing programs through collaborative partnerships with medical clinics and local and national organizations while advancing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (2022–2025).
To learn more, see list of organizations approved for funding through this program.
This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $9 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
About the CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.6 billion and launched more than 1,200 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 160 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
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CONKLIN, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meier Supply Company, Inc. ("Meier Supply") is providing notice of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain current and former employees, vendors, and customers. While Meier Supply is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of information in relation to the incident, it is providing potentially affected individuals with information about the incident and steps individuals may take to help protect their personal information should they feel it is appropriate to do so.
On May 3, 2022, Meier Supply identified suspicious activity on its network and moved quickly to secure the environment. Meier Supply began an investigation with the assistance of third-party forensic specialists to determine the nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that there was unauthorized access to the network and one employee email account between April 27 and May 3, 2022. While on the network, the unauthorized actor had the ability to access certain information stored therein. Therefore, Meier Supply undertook a comprehensive review of data potentially at risk to determine what information was at issue and to whom the information related. Meier Supply sent notice letters to some potentially affected individuals in June and July 2022, however Meier Supply was not able to locate mailing addresses for all of the individuals at that time. Therefore, Meier Supply continued to review its internal records for the mailing addresses for all potentially affected individuals and mailed additional letters on November 29, 2022. If you did not receive a letter but would like to know whether your information could be at risk, please call the dedicated assistance line set up to respond to inquiries related to this incident as noted below. The information potentially impacted varies by individual but may include name, Social Security number, financial account information, payment card information, username with password, taxpayer identification number, driver's license number and date of birth.
Interested individuals can find additional information about the event at https://www.meiersupply.com/about/notice-of-data-event. You may also write to Meier Supply at 275 Broome Corporate Parkway, Conklin, NY 13748.
Meier Supply takes the security of information in its care very seriously. Upon learning of this issue, Meier Supply immediately took steps to secure its network and conducted a diligent investigation to confirm the nature and scope of the incident. Meier Supply also worked with third-party specialists to strengthen the security of its systems.
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GENEVA >> Investigators commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are underpinned by Israel’s “perpetual occupation” of Palestinian areas with no apparent intention of ending it.
The findings came Tuesday in the first report by a Commission of Inquiry, headed by a three-person team of human rights experts. It was set up last year by the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council following an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The U.N. human rights office says the war killed at least 261 people — including 67 children — in Gaza, and 14 people, including two children, in Israel.
The commission, headed by former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, is the first to have an “ongoing” mandate from the U.N. rights body. Critics allege that permanent scrutiny testifies to an anti-Israel bias in the 47-member-state council and other U.N. bodies. Proponents say the commission is needed to keep tabs on persistent injustices faced by Palestinians under decades of Israeli rule.
The report largely recaps efforts by U.N. investigators over the years to grapple with the causes of Mideast violence and the authors acknowledged it was in part a “review” of previous U.N. findings.
“What has become a situation of perpetual occupation was cited by Palestinian and Israeli stakeholders to the commission as the one common issue” that amounts to the “underlying root cause” of recurrent tensions, instability and protracted conflict, the authors wrote. They said “impunity” for perpetrators of violence was feeding resentment among Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem.
Israel’s government, which opposed the creation of the commission, refused to grant its members access to Israel or Palestinian territories, and testimonies from Palestinians and Israelis were collected from Geneva and Jordan.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejected the report as “part and parcel of the witch hunt carried out by the Human Rights Council against Israel.”
It called the report biased and one-sided and accused the commission members of ignoring Palestinian violence, incitement and antisemitism. “The Commission members, who claim to be objective, were only appointed to their roles because of their public and well-known anti-Israel stances, in direct opposition to the rules set out by the United Nations,” it said.
The State Department reiterated its opposition to the “open-ended and vaguely defined nature” of the commission and said the report “does nothing to advance the prospects for peace” between Israelis and Palestinians.
The report’s authors cited “credible” evidence that “convincingly indicates that Israel has no intention of ending the occupation” and has plans to ensure complete control of Palestinian areas. Israel’s government, it added, has been “acting to alter the demography through the maintenance of a repressive environment for Palestinians and a favorable environment for Israeli settlers.”
They also voiced criticism of Palestinian leaders, saying the Palestinian Authority, which administers autonomous areas in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, frequently refers to the occupation as a justification for its own human rights violations. It also points to the occupation as the core reason for failure to hold legislative and presidential elections, the authors said. The PA is widely criticized for corruption and intolerance for dissent.
Despite the criticism, the Palestinian Authority welcomed the report. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said the report found “beyond any doubt, that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land and discrimination against Palestinians are the root causes behind the recurrent tensions, instability and prolongation of conflict in the region.”
As for Hamas authorities in Gaza, the commission said they show little commitment toward upholding human rights and little adherence to international law. Since seizing control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has shown little tolerance for political dissent and been accused of torturing opponents.
Israel captured the West Bank and east Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Gaza Strip from Egypt in the 1967 Mideast war.
It has annexed east Jerusalem and claims the area — home to the city’s most important holy sites — as part of its capital. It considers the West Bank to be “disputed” territory and has built scores of Jewish settlements there. Over 700,000 Israeli settlers now live in the two areas.
The internationally recognized Palestinian Authority seeks the West Bank, east Jerusalem and Gaza for an independent state. The international community overwhelmingly considers all three areas to be occupied by Israel.
Rights groups have accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes during last year’s fighting. Israel vehemently denies the allegations, accusing Hamas of endangering civilians by using residential areas for cover during military operations. | 2022-06-08T03:02:44+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/06/07/breaking-news/perpetual-israeli-occupation-at-root-of-violence-un-report-says/ |
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley, U.N. ambassador under President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she would take the Christmas holiday to mull a possible 2024 presidential bid, contradicting her statement last year that she wouldn’t enter the race if Trump opted to run again.
“We are taking the holidays to kind of look at what the situation is,” the former South Carolina governor said during an event at her alma mater, Clemson University, sponsored by Turning Point USA. “If we decide to get into it, we’ll put 1,000% in, and we’ll finish it.”
The comments resembled Haley’s remarks at last week’s Republican Jewish Coalition gathering in Las Vegas, where she was among 10 potential Republican White House hopefuls to make their pitches in the GOP’s first major confab of the 2024 election cycle.
“I’ve never lost an election, and I’m not going to start now,” Haley said, in a line she repeated Tuesday at Clemson.
But Haley’s new tone stands in stark contrast with April 2021, when she replied “yes” when asked during a visit to a historically Black university in her home state if she would support a future Trump presidential campaign. Haley also then noted that she would not seek her party’s nomination if Trump were also running.
“I would not run if President Trump ran, and I would talk to him about it,” Haley said then, asked by The Associated Press if a possible Trump bid could preclude her own effort, were he to announce first. “That’s something that we’ll have a conversation about at some point, if that decision is something that has to be made.”
Haley’s staffers on Tuesday declined to say if such a conversation had taken place, or what had caused Haley to change her tone on what 2024 may hold for her, now that Trump is officially in the race.
Haley, who served six years as South Carolina’s governor before Trump asked her to join his Cabinet, was U.N. ambassador for two years before leaving on her own accord. The coming years included moves that have nodded toward a possible bid for higher office, including moving back to South Carolina, launching a political action committee and publishing a memoir.
Like other Trump administration officials considering presidential bids, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Haley has walked a tightrope between criticism and praise of the former president. Following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Haley said Trump had been “badly wrong” in stoking the crowd before the riot and that his “actions since Election Day will be judged harshly by history.”
Since then, Haley has promoted the administration’s accomplishments and even defended her former boss as “opinionated,” as she did in early 2021.
A Trump campaign spokesman did not immediately return a message seeking comment Tuesday on Haley’s remarks. Taylor Budowich, a former Trump spokesman now working for his super PAC, MAGA Inc., dismissed Haley by calling it “unfortunate to see politicians who President Trump made relevant use 2024 as life support for their political career.”
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Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.
The 30-year-old has a year remaining on his current contract and although the Gunners have an option to extend by a further year, sources say the club are yet to trigger the clause.
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That has created uncertainty in the midfielder's mind over his future and Leverkusen have looked to capitalise by approaching the Gunners with an offer believed to be in the region of €15 million.
A deal is not yet finalised but Xhaka is ready to leave if Arsenal are not willing to offer him a new, longer-term contract.
The Gunners are looking to overhaul their midfield this summer and have targeted West Ham's Declan Rice, although the England international is likely to cost £100m or more.
Brighton's Moises Caicedo is another option under consideration. It remains possible Arsenal could try to sign two central midfielders in a bid to close the gap on Manchester City, who look almost certain to win their fifth title in six seasons after the Gunners were beaten 3-0 at home by Brighton on Sunday.
Xhaka's exit would create space in the squad for potential new arrivals but it would mark a surprising end to his renaissance at the club, having been stripped of the captaincy under Arteta's predecessor Unai Emery only to re-establish himself as a key part of Arsenal's leadership group this season.
The Switzerland international has seven goals and seven assists from 45 appearances across all competitions this term and earlier this month Arteta said of Xhaka: "I'm extremely happy with Granit, I think he is having an incredible season, probably the best season he has had at the club and we are really happy to have him."
However, the club have taken the view that they will not offer Xhaka fresh terms and sources have told ESPN that in that scenario, he would rather move on to the next phase of his career than see out the final year of his contract in north London. | 2023-05-16T19:20:41+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4949799/bayer-leverkusen-in-talks-to-sign-arsenal-granit-xhaka-sources |
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, announced the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the city of Harlingen a discretionary grant of $5,020,730.
The news release said the grant will go towards the city’s Commerce Street Corridor. The planning project will fund the redesign and preliminary engineering of the corridor.
“When this project is complete, it will breathe new life into the Commerce Street Corridor, allowing for existing and new businesses to thrive, bettering opportunities and improving traffic for area residents. This is a win-win for all,” said Flores.
Additionally, the project will evaluate corridor transportation needs, establish a community-supported vision for the corridor, and develop a preferred design concept and associated preliminary engineering, said the news release.
“This is great news for Harlingen. These federal dollars will allow us to plan, redesign, and evaluate the transportation needs of the Commerce Street Corridor, which encompasses 3.4 miles of one of the busiest areas of Harlingen,” said Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda.
In July 2022, Rep. Flores announced a $7 million grant for Valley International Airport. | 2022-08-09T14:25:54+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/rep-flores-announces-5m-for-harlingen-corridor-project/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville election officials made erroneous updates to voter lists for last month’s election and failed to follow steps to make sure they were accurate, leading more than 430 Tennessee voters to cast ballots in the wrong races, the state’s elections coordinator determined in a review released Friday.
A report by state Elections Coordinator Mark Goins cited “human error” as a main cause of the problem in Nashville. The Davidson County Election Commission confirmed in the report that more than 3,000 voters were assigned to one or more of the incorrect districts. Hundreds cast wrong ballots before the issue was flagged.
The contests affected included state legislative races and congressional races, in which Republican state lawmakers had just carved the left-leaning city three ways during once-a-decade redistricting early this year, cutting in and out of some neighborhoods. Republicans ultimately succeeded in their map-drawing push to flip a Democratic seat, contributing to the GOP takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The report determined that none of the errors were egregious enough to affect any of the races in which erroneous ballots were cast.
Goins’ report says the root cause of the issues was that Nashville election officials made updates to voter files after the city’s IT GIS division had used geocoding, a computerized process to compare voter addresses to new district boundaries. Geocoding can be done multiple times in the process, the report says, and the commission did not verify its changes through a final round of geocoding by the IT GIS division, which a commission staff member declined to have done in March after election officials had made thousands more manual edits.
During the early voting period for the Nov. 8 election, The Associated Press first reported Nov. 1 that Nashville voters were being given ballots for incorrect congressional and statehouse races, leading officials to scramble to fix voters’ districts. Trying to correct the problem under a tight timeframe as early voting wrapped up on Nov. 3 led to over-corrections, the report states.
The mistakes spurred a lawsuit, which ended in an agreement with elections officials that allowed people who voted in the incorrect district to cast a provisional ballot, but it would only be opened if an election was contested. Paper ballots were also available for people who showed up at the polls and thought their voting machine ballot was wrong.
The errors rekindled anger from critics in the city, including Democrats, over how Republicans redrew the congressional map.
On Election Day, 117 of the 437 voters identified as voting in a wrong race during early voting showed up to vote on a provisional ballot, the report states. The report doesn’t dive into the prospect of incorrect district assignments during the primary election in August, which occurred before the mapping errors were identified.
Goins recommended that counties with their own GIS resources should use them to validate their data, but they should also have them validated by the state comptroller’s geocoding to promote uniform results.
“The issues in Davidson County were the unfortunate combination of human error and failure to follow all steps to ensure changes were made accurately,” Goins wrote. “I am confident that through the election commission’s continued work with Metro IT Services, as well as assistance from the Comptroller’s office, they can prevent similar issues in future elections.”
The report also shows how intricately the lines were drawn during redistricting, as political districts at times split voting precincts and divided one apartment complex. Local election officials indicated they would need to go physically to some places to figure out someone’s correct district, the report says.
In a statement Friday, Davidson County election administrator Jeff Roberts said the report shows “redistricting is a complex process.”
Roberts said working with Nashville’s IT services and the comptroller’s office “will provide data analysis and validation by multiple independent staff, preventing similar issues in future elections.”
The findings also document communication problems. For instance, a map that the city IT GIS department sent to local election officials made it hard to see where Congressional District 7 was marked and switched the labeling within sections of a precinct from what local election officials previously used. That left 1,029 voters in wrong districts in one precinct, the report says.
One local election staffer admitted it was his error in making manual edits in another precinct to “to clean up splits with small populations,” which the report says resulted in 1,544 wrongly assigned voters.
In Nashville, only four local election commission workers primarily worked on the redistricting process, the report says.
“The standard throughout the process should be that if you are in doubt, seek more guidance,” Goins wrote. | 2022-12-31T04:27:49+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-report-human-error-helped-spur-wrong-ballots-in-nashville/ |
By The Associated Press
Follow the links in this story to recent AP coverage about abortion over the last three months.
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And so the interminable wait after the leak of the decision overturning Roe v. Wade has come to an end — nearly two months in which abortion and all of its complexities have been have been hashed and rehashed, while the U.S. Supreme Court was silent.
Throughout, much of the focus was on who would suffer the most if abortion was widely illegal. One answer was minority women in states where the procedure was imperiled; they were more likely to have abortions than were white women.
Another was those in need of other care — women who miscarry, couples seeking fertility treatments and access to some forms of contraception, and might be collateral damage of abortion bans.
Women were already traveling long distances in Texas to undergo abortions, a foretaste of what might be expected in a post-Roe world; the result could be that women will wait longer to have abortions than they would otherwise.
And what of the children that will be born and not aborted? Many of the states with the toughest abortion laws are also some of the hardest places to have and raise a healthy child, especially for the poor, offering the least support to parents.
But in the course of this interlude, the focus was not just on the women or the children. There were fears expressed by some that other rights — birth control and same-sex marriage, among them — might be imperiled by Roe’s demise (and in the end, Justice Clarence Thomas suggested just that ). Advocates pressed to secure those rights.
In a time of polarization, few issues were more polarizing. Even among religious groups that held strong stands on abortion, there was fragmentation; anti-abortion Catholics were not monolithic in their support for overturning Roe, and there were devout Christians working in abortion clinics, even as others demonstrated against them outside.
As the weeks ticked by without a Supreme Court ruling, operators of abortion clinics planned for a future they had long feared — a time when the service they provided would be illegal.
Meanwhile, the pro-rights resistance prepared to take on a larger role, unsure of whether it could handle the increased demand of pregnant women who needed to cross state lines to get a legal abortion. On the other side, activists who had fought against abortion for decades could only hope that their prayers were finally being answered.
And when they were, there were tears.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2022-06-25T17:23:24+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/national/2022/06/25/two-months-of-waiting-and-finally-a-supreme-court-ruling/ |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooting Monday at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people and wounded at least eight others, police said. The suspected lone shooter was also dead.
Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey told reporters officers who arrived on the scene “encountered active gunshots still being fired inside the location at that time.”
Officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who appeared to be a former employee of the bank, but it wasn’t clear how he died.
“We do not know exactly the circumstances of his death at this time,” Humphrey said.
Humphrey said at least eight people were being treated for wounds, including two police officers. One officer and another of the wounded were in critical condition.
Police later said on a twitter that officers we’re on the scene of the shooting within minutes. Calls first came in for the shooting at the Old National Bank about 8:30 a.m.
In a tweet, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he was heading to the scene.
“Please pray for all of the families impacted and for the city of Louisville,” Beshear said.
The FBI said its agents were also responding to the shooting.
The shooting happened in a building on East Main Street not far from the Louisville Slugger Field and Waterfront Park. | 2023-04-10T15:41:39+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/multiple-casualties-in-shooting-at-louisville-bank-building-police/ |
BEIJING (AP) — Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed Thursday to reopen diplomatic missions in their respective capitals and in additional cities, Iran's semiofficial news agency said.
ISNA reported the foreign ministers reached the agreement in Beijing.
The deal calls for studying the prospects of resuming flights between the two nations and facilitating the visa process for the citizens of both countries. Saudi Arabia and Iran are long-time regional rivals, but have moved toward reconciliation as part of a deal brokered by China last month.
There was no immediate official confirmation of the ISNA report.
The agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension, and lowers the chance of armed conflict between the Mideast rivals – both directly and in proxy conflicts around the region.
The deal was brokered by Beijing. It represents a major diplomatic victory for the Chinese as Gulf Arab states perceive the United States slowly withdrawing from the wider Middle East. It also comes as diplomats have been trying to end a long war in Yemen, a conflict in which both Iran and Saudi Arabia are deeply entrenched.
On Thursday morning, Saudi Arabia's state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV showed Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian shaking hands and sitting side by side. Iran's state TV said the two ministers met to discuss the details of reopening embassies.
It was the first formal meeting of senior diplomats from the two nations since 2016, when the kingdom broke ties with Iran after protesters invaded Saudi diplomatic posts there. Saudi Arabia had executed a prominent Shiite cleric with 46 others days earlier, triggering the demonstrations.
Credit: AP
Credit: AP | 2023-04-06T07:41:45+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/report-saudis-iranians-to-reopen-embassies-ease-travel/USCAJOPTB5DSLMONEZU3YNRLDU/ |
The Cure delivers a trip back in time — and a touch of new stuff — for a packed Pine Knob
On a brisk and soggy evening that suited the musical mood at hand, the Cure served up a long, tightly executed set Tuesday at a sold-out Pine Knob Music Theatre.
It had been a long time coming. This summer’s outing is the first U.S. tour by Robert Smith and company in seven years, and the Pine Knob date was the band’s first Detroit show in nearly two decades.
Singer-guitarist Smith was the invariable locus of attention onstage, and while he’s a bit frumpier these days, his dark eyeliner, smeared lipstick and shock of bedhead hair still cut a familiar figure decades after his group emerged out of England.
With Smith’s cultured, often bruised lyrics and gloom-laced sounds touching on postpunk, goth-rock and synthpop, the Cure became one of its generation’s signature bands, and the breadth of that legacy was placed front and center at Pine Knob.
Clocking in at more than 2½ hours and comprising 28 songs, the set found the Cure venturing across its catalog — dipping far back to the early ‘80s for material such as “At Night” and “A Forest,” its era-evoking chorused guitar tones punctuated by a closing bass crescendo from the long-serving Simon Gallup.
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One Tuesday high point came from an unexpected source: With its angled edges and surging gallop, the 1982 deep cut “One Hundred Years” provided an intense climax during the first of two encores.
At 64, Smith’s distinctive, vulnerable vocals are holding strong, and he put them to effective use Tuesday on numbers such as “Charlotte Sometimes” and the spiky “Push,” still sounding invested in the emotional nooks and crannies.
The airiness of the Cure’s early work gave way to a denser sound in the 1990s and 2000s, and it was on those later songs that guitarist Reeves Gabrels had a chance to shine Tuesday, lending a squalling lead to “39” and a hot rippling solo to the eight-minute “From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea.”
The set included five new-ish songs apparently destined for the much-delayed “Songs of a Lost World” album, including a lengthy “Endsong,” equally hypnotic and molten, to close the regular set.
This Songs of a Lost World Tour, which is playing a mix of arenas and amphitheaters, is a decidedly fan-friendly affair. Smith kept ticket prices low — the Pine Knob show started at $20 — and even convinced Ticketmaster to refund a portion of its service fees after the March on-sale. Tuesday’s merch booths were humming as concertgoers snatched up $25 T-shirts and $50 hoodies.
Onstage, the production was no-frills, the focus trained entirely on the music. Smith spent most of the night stationed at his center stage mic, occasionally wandering off thanks only to the Cure’s famously long instrumental intros.
Smith loosened up as the show’s second encore launched a closing salvo of fan faves, kicking off with a lush “Lullaby” before making its way to a playful “Friday I’m in Love,” bouncing “Close to Me” and synth-steeped “Just Like Heaven” before the chunky triplet riff of “Boys Don’t Cry” closed the night with the Cure’s 1979 breakout hit.
Contact Detroit Free Press music writer Brian McCollum: 313-223-4450 or bmccollum@freepress.com. | 2023-06-14T10:59:41+00:00 | freep.com | https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2023/06/14/the-cure-pine-knob-detroit-review-photos/70320348007/ |
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