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The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to publicly release a report on Donald Trump's tax returns, which the former president has long tried to shield.
Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., said supporting materials will be released along with the report. Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the committee's top Republican, raised concerns about privacy as the documents could contain information such as Social Security numbers.
The report could provide a fuller look into Trump's personal and business finances, possibly revealing how much money he paid in taxes, what income he derived from foreign operations and whether his income was as large as the reputed multibillionaire has suggested.
The report comes after a years-long battle that ultimately resulted in the Supreme Court clearing the way last month for the Treasury Department to send the returns to Congress. The committee received six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses.
Democrats are under pressure to act aggressively. With just two weeks left until Republicans formally take control of the House, Tuesday's meeting was an opportunity for Democrats to disclose whatever information they have gleaned on a figure who still shapes U.S. politics despite losing reelection in 2020.
Republicans have railed against the potential release, arguing that it would set a dangerous precedent.
Before Tuesday's meeting, Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, the committee's top Republican, called any release of Trump's tax records a "dangerous new political weapon" that "even Democrats will come to regret."
"Our concern is not whether the president should have made his tax returns public, as is traditional, nor about the accuracy of his tax returns," Brady said. "Our concern is that, if taken, this committee action will set a terrible precedent that unleashes a dangerous new political weapon that reaches far beyond the former president and overturns decades of privacy protections for average Americans that have existed since the Watergate reforms."
Trump has long had a complicated relationship with his personal income taxes.
As a presidential candidate in 2016, he broke decades of precedent by refusing to release his tax forms to the public. He bragged during a presidential debate that year that he was "smart" because he paid no federal taxes and later claimed he wouldn't personally benefit from the 2017 tax cuts he signed into law that favored people with extreme wealth, asking Americans to simply take him at his word.
Tax records would have been a useful metric for judging his success in business. The image of a savvy businessman was key to a political brand honed during his years as a tabloid magnet and star of "The Apprentice" television show. They also could reveal any financial obligations — including foreign debts — that could influence how he governed.
But Americans were largely in the dark about Trump's relationship with the IRS until October 2018 and September 2020, when The New York Times published two separate series based on leaked tax records.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning 2018 articles showed how Trump received a modern equivalent of at least $413 million from his father's real estate holdings, with much of that money coming from what the Times called "tax dodges" in the 1990s. Trump sued the Times and his niece, Mary Trump, in 2021 for providing the records to the newspaper. In November, Mary Trump asked an appeals court to overturn a judge's decision to reject her claims that her uncle and two of his siblings defrauded her of millions of dollars in a 2001 family settlement.
The 2020 articles showed that Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2017 and 2018. Trump paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the past 15 years because he generally lost more money than he made.
The articles exposed deep inequities in the U.S. tax code as Trump, a reputed multi-billionaire, paid little in federal income taxes. IRS figures indicate that the average tax filer paid roughly $12,200 in 2017, about 16 times more than the former president paid.
Details about Trump's income from foreign operations and debt levels were also contained in the tax filings, which the former president derided as "fake news."
At the time of the 2020 articles, Neal said he saw an ethical problem in Trump overseeing a federal agency that he has also battled with legal filings.
"Now, Donald Trump is the boss of the agency he considers an adversary," Neal said in 2020. "It is essential that the IRS's presidential audit program remain free of interference."
The Manhattan district attorney's office also obtained copies of Trump's tax records in February 2021 after a protracted legal fight that included two trips to the Supreme Court.
The office, then led by District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., had subpoenaed Trump's accounting firm in 2019, seeking access to eight years of Trump's tax returns and related documents.
The DA's office issued the subpoena after Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress that Trump had misled tax officials, insurers and business associates about the value of his assets. Those allegations are the subject of a fraud lawsuit that New York Attorney General Letitia James filed against Trump and his company in September.
Trump's longtime accountant, Donald Bender, testified at the Trump Organization's recent criminal trial that Trump reported losses on his tax returns every year for a decade, including nearly $700 million in 2009 and $200 million in 2010.
Bender, a partner at Mazars USA LLP who spent years preparing Trump's personal tax returns, said Trump's reported losses from 2009 to 2018 included net operating losses from some of the many businesses he owns through his Trump Organization.
The Trump Organization was convicted earlier this month on tax fraud charges for helping some executives dodge taxes on company-paid perks such as apartments and luxury cars.
The current Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, told The Associated Press in an interview last week that his office's investigation into Trump and his businesses continues.
"We're going to follow the facts and continue to do our job," Bragg said.
Trump, who refused to release his returns during his 2016 presidential campaign and his four years in the White House while claiming that he was under IRS audit, has argued there is little to be gleaned from the tax returns even as he has fought to keep them private.
"You can't learn much from tax returns, but it is illegal to release them if they are not yours!" he complained on his social media network last weekend.
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Kinnard reported from Columbia, South Carolina. Associated Press writers Michael R. Sisak and Jill Colvin in New York contributed this report. | 2022-12-21T01:05:28+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/trump-taxes-house-panel-to-release-report-on-returns-to-the-public |
Zappos implements another round of layoffs
Online retailer Zappos has implemented another round of layoffs that impacts “several areas” of the business.
It’s unclear how many employees were affected or when the layoffs started.
A company spokesperson told the Review-Journal in an emailed statement: “We continually assess our business to ensure we’re set up for long-term success, while keeping our mission of providing an exceptional customer experience a core decision-making element. These are not decisions we take lightly, and we are striving to ensure all impacted are supported throughout this transition.”
This latest round follows layoffs implemented in September, when the company confirmed that it would be shedding less than 4 percent of its staff but sources said that number could be as high as 20 percent.
The move comes as Zappos parent Amazon announced earlier this month that it would be cutting an estimated 18,000 positions. Amazon declined to comment when asked if its layoffs were related to those at Zappos.
A number of job cuts have taken place among tech firms such as Microsoft and Meta in recent weeks, including Friday when Google announced it would be laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6 percent of its workforce. Just this month, there have been at least 48,000 job cuts announced by major tech firms.
Contact Sean Hemmersmeier at shemmersmeier@reviewjournal.com. Follow @seanhemmers34 on Twitter. The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-01-21T00:52:03+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/zappos-implements-another-round-of-layoffs-2715896/ |
Carrier highlights points of difference, flexible policies, and ongoing efforts toward Customer Modernization for an enhanced onboard experience
DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today launched a new brand campaign, "Go with Heart," showcasing the carrier's points of difference, including bags fly free®,1 no change or cancellation fees, 1 points don't expire, 2 and flight credits don't expire. 3 The campaign reinforces that Southwest® stands for low fares, flexible policies, and unmatched Hospitality, delivering Customers an enhanced experience when they travel on the airline with Heart.
"Serving our Customers is at the core of what we do at Southwest Airlines, and we know that having flexibility is top of mind for our Customers when they're planning travel," said Bill Tierney, Vice President, Marketing & Digital Experience at Southwest Airlines. "'Go with Heart' is inspired by what makes Southwest stand out from the competition—our outstanding Employees, Legendary Customer Service, and flexible differentiators. We're here to connect Customers with what's important to them by making travel easier with less anxiety, and through this campaign, we're also emphasizing our continuous commitment to improving the Customer Experience. When Customers go to book their next trip, they can do so without hesitation knowing Southwest has generous and flexible policies coupled with legendary hospitality—they can 'Go with Heart' by going with Southwest."
This year, Southwest introduced a series of planned upgrades to the travel experience, including enhanced WiFi,4 new in-seat power, larger overhead bins, Upgraded Boarding self-service, as well as additional new self-service capabilities and onboard products designed to enhance the value of traveling with Southwest and simplify the overall travel experience.
The "Go with Heart" campaign launches today with four commercial placements across multiple platforms, including broadcast and cable TV, streaming services, social media, and movie theaters. Each commercial showcases Customer stories and how Southwest's points of difference display the carrier's Heart for Customers.
1At Southwest, there are no change fees (fare difference may apply), no cancellation fees (failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds), and bags fly free (first and second checked bags, weight and size limits apply).
2Rapid Rewards® points do not expire. Should a Member close its account, the points in the account will be terminated.
3Flight credits for non-refundable fares will be issued as long as the reservation is canceled more than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. Flight credits unexpired on, or created on or after July 28, 2022, do not expire and could show an expiration date (Dec. 31, 2040) until systems are updated. A flight credit with an expiration date on or before July 27, 2022, has expired in accordance with its existing expiration date. See My Account for flight credit expiration dates, if any.
4Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights free live TV may not be available for the full duration of the flight.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 11 countries. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021, Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline.5 Based in Dallas and famous for an Employee-first corporate Culture, Southwest maintains an unprecedented record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs in its history. By empowering its more than 62,0006 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among as many as 130 million Customers carried a year. That formula for success brought industry-leading prosperity and 47 consecutive years7 of profitability for Southwest Shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. Southwest is also continuing to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering Customers an opportunity to help the airline offset its carbon emissions. To be part of the solution, visit Southwest.com/wannaoffsetcarbon.
5U.S. Dept. of Transportation most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded
6Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
71973-2019 annual profitability
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(NerdWallet) – Sure, you’re probably not using paper checks for most things. But are you returning payments to medical providers and insurance companies in the mail? Paying by check for the random parking ticket or your child’s piano lessons? Now is a good time to stop: Check fraud tied to mail theft is up nationwide, according to a February alert from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. And letter carrier robberies are also on the rise.
This is partially due to the effects of the pandemic, when thieves targeted government relief checks in the mail. “Fraudsters just went back to tried-and-true potential attack factors that seemed to be working,” says Michael Bruemmer, head of global data breach resolution for Experian.
The U.S. Postal Service is vulnerable, and thieves who can access your checks can change the amount and ferret those funds right out of your bank account. And then it can take weeks to get the funds back.
“It’s absolutely a life disruption event when you mail a check and it’s been intercepted,” says Mary Ann Miller, fraud and cybercrime executive advisor and vice president of client experience at consumer identity company Prove. “That can take all the money out of your account at once.”
Here are some steps to keep yourself safe from check fraud — and what to do if you’re a victim.
Use payment alternatives
Look for ways to pay your bills that don’t require using the mail. Check your statement for online payment instructions, for example. “We are beginning to see more online options,” Miller says. “In fact, some medical providers, like One Medical, have a very nice option to pay from a mobile app along with all of your medical information. I find it super helpful and modern.”
If you’re paying individuals, ask if they’ll accept electronic payment through PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or another cash app. “There’s really no need to be writing checks today,” Bruemmer says.
Working with a vendor that doesn’t offer an easy way to pay online? Call and ask if you can pay over the phone. “Paying by phone via the IVR — interactive voice response — or a live customer service representative is definitely a preferred option,” Miller says. “Just make sure you are calling the correct number for the utility or medical provider.”
And in general, experts recommend using credit cards to transact, whenever possible. “You have a lot more protection globally with a credit card, if you’re traveling internationally, or if you’re buying things online,” says Derek Miser, an investment advisor and CEO at Miser Wealth Partners in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Send checks safely
If you must send a check, take steps to lower the chances of financial mayhem. If it’s a big payment, consider using a shipper like UPS or FedEx. “They do accept checks and provide a tracking number,” Miller says.
If you’re using the U.S. Postal Service, send your payment in a security envelope and take it directly to the post office, bypassing mailboxes and mail carriers. You can also write your checks using a black gel ink pen to make it harder for criminals to wash your checks (the ink soaks into the paper).
If you’re sending a check to someone, ask them to let you know once they receive it. That way, if too much time has passed and the recipient hasn’t gotten the check, you can place a stop payment, Miller suggests.
One last safeguard: Keep enough funds in your checking account to pay the bills, but put the rest elsewhere, such as a linked savings account. The smaller your checking account balance, the less money that can be accessed by someone forging a check against your account.
Take action if a check goes awry
If you suspect a check has fallen into the wrong hands, call your bank right away. Then file a police report and contact the person or business that was meant to receive the check. If you were making a payment, you may have to make arrangements to make another payment to prevent late fees or interest.
Be forewarned: Processes for returning fraudulently lost money to bank accounts vary by institution, and some timelines are lengthy. “The customer generally is made whole, but that could be months,” Miller says.
In the meantime, consider putting a fraud alert on your credit reports in case someone tries to open credit in your name, and go over your bank statements and credit reports with an eagle eye. Note that you’re eligible for a free credit report from each of the three major reporting agencies each year at AnnualCreditReport.com.
You can also set up check monitoring at some banks, from which you’ll receive text messages or alerts when transactions over a certain amount are cashed.
“I would say now that just about every bank has some sort of monitoring,” Bruemmer says. “Take advantage of that free alerting that comes from being a member of a financial institution.” | 2023-07-22T17:15:28+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/stop-using-paper-checks-already/ |
Top Player Prop Bets for Lakers vs. Grizzlies NBA Playoffs Game 6 on April 28, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on Friday (tip at 10:30 PM ET). Those looking to place a player prop wager can find odds for Anthony Davis, Ja Morant and others in this matchup.
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Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game Info
- Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Davis Props
- Davis has scored 25.9 points per game during the 2022-23 season, 1.4 points higher than Friday's over/under.
- Davis has averaged 1.0 less rebound per game (12.5) than his prop bet total in Friday's game (13.5).
- Davis has averaged 2.6 assists per game, 0.1 more than Friday's assist over/under (2.5).
- Davis has made 0.3 three-pointers per game, 0.2 less than his over/under in Friday's game (0.5).
Check out the latest odds and place your bets on player props with BetMGM Sportsbook.
LeBron James Props
- The 28.9 points LeBron James scores per game are 2.4 more than his prop total on Friday (26.5).
- He averages 1.2 fewer rebounds than his prop bet Friday of 9.5.
- James' assists average -- 6.8 -- is 1.3 higher than Friday's over/under (5.5).
- He 2.2 made three-pointers average is 0.3 lower than his prop bet on Friday.
D'Angelo Russell Props
- D'Angelo Russell is averaging 17.8 points during the 2022-23 season, 2.3 higher than Friday's prop total.
- Russell's rebounding average -- three -- is 0.5 lower than his over/under on Friday.
- Russell has made 2.7 three-pointers per game, which is more than his over/under on Friday (2.5).
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NBA Props Today: Memphis Grizzlies
Ja Morant Props
- The 28.5-point prop total for Morant on Friday is 2.3 higher than his scoring average, which is 26.2.
- Morant has grabbed 5.9 boards per game, which is less than his prop bet for Friday's game (6.5).
- Morant averages 8.1 assists, 0.6 more than his over/under for Friday.
- Morant averages the same number of three-pointers as his over/under on Friday (1.5).
Put your picks to the test and bet on Lakers vs. Grizzlies player props with BetMGM Sportsbook.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Props
- The 18.5-point total set for Jaren Jackson Jr. on Friday is 0.1 fewer points than his season scoring average.
- Jackson's per-game rebound average -- 6.7 -- is 1.8 fewer than his prop bet over/under in Friday's game (8.5).
- Jackson's year-long assist average -- one per game -- is 0.5 higher than Friday's assist prop bet total (0.5).
- Jackson's 1.6 made three-pointers per game is 0.1 more than his over/under in Friday's game (1.5).
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NANPING, China, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Happiness Development Group Limited ("HAPP" or the "Company"), (NASDAQ: HAPP) is pleased to announce that effective on March 14, 2023, the Company will change its name to "Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd.", which better reflects the Company's strategic business expansion and less limiting than the current name. In connection with the name change, the trading symbol of the Class A ordinary shares will be changed to "PAVS" on the Nasdaq Stock Market, effective on March 14, 2023.
Xuezhu Wang, the CEO and the Chairman of the Board of the Company, commented, "This new name will reflect the company's evolving focus and strategy. The company is planning to enter into a new field of pan-entertainment in the future with the combination of the traditional entertainment, well-known IP and cutting-edge new technology such as AI, AR, VR and Web3.0. We are excited for this new chapter of the company."
About Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd.
Headquartered in Nanping, China, Paranovus Entertainment Technology Ltd. (fka Happiness Development Group Limited) currently has three business lines: nutraceutical and dietary supplements, e-commerce and automobile sales. The nutrition and dietary supplements business is focusing on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of various products made from Chinese herbal extracts and other ingredients. Over the past 17 years, we have established a product portfolio consisting of 23 PRC National Medical Products Administration registered "Blue-Cap" SKUs of nutraceutical and dietary supplements products. Our e-commerce business focuses on offering e-commerce solutions, including advertising and information technology services to small and medium-sized enterprises in China. We also run our online stores which carries our products of dietary supplements and other selected products sourced from the small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Our mission for the e-commerce business is to enable small and medium-sized enterprises to fully leverage the power of e-commerce to grow rapidly. Our automobile sales adopts the B2B business model and is committed to optimizing the auto supply chain by connecting car dealers on our online automobile sales platform and offering the overall services for purchasing automobiles. For more information, please visit: www.happ.org.cn
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our operations and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
Elizabeth is expected to spend the day at the estate's Wood Farm cottage, a personal sanctuary where she also spent her first Christmas since Philip's death in April 2021. Philip loved the cottage, in part because it is close to the sea, she said in February when hosting a rare public event at Sandringham.
"I think the queen's approach to birthdays very much embodies her keep calm and carry on attitude," said Emily Nash, the royal editor at HELLO! magazine. "She doesn't like a fuss."
This birthday comes during the queen's platinum jubilee year, marking her 70 years on the throne. While Thursday will be low-key, public celebrations will take place June 2-5, when four days of jubilee festivities have been scheduled to coincide with the monarch's official birthday.
The day marks yet another milestone in a tumultuous period for the monarch, who has sought to cement the future of the monarchy amid signs of her age and controversy in the family. After recovering from a bout of COVID-19 earlier this year, the queen's public appearances have been limited by unspecified "mobility issues." Prince Andrew's multi-million pound settlement with a woman who accused him of sexual exploitation also caused unwanted headlines for the royal family.
But the queen got an early birthday treat last week, when grandson Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, paid her a joint visit for the first time since they stepped away from frontline royal duties and moved to California in 2020. Harry, in an interview with NBC, said his grandmother was "on great form," though he added that he wanted to make sure she was "protected" and had "the right people around her."
Britain's longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth has spent much of the past two years at Windsor Castle, west of London, where she took refuge during the pandemic.
It's been a little over a year since the death of Philip, her spouse of more than 70 years.
The queen said goodbye during a scaled-down funeral in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Coronavirus restrictions in place at the time limited the service to 30 mourners and forced the monarch to sit alone — a poignant reminder of how she would spend her remaining years.
Last month, with the pandemic on the wane and restrictions eased, the queen shrugged off recent health issues to attend a service of thanksgiving for Philip at Westminster Abbey, entering the abbey on the arm of Andrew, her second son.
Her choice of escorts was seen as a vote of support for Andrew following his legal settlement.
But the in-person appearance was rare. The Queen has increasingly relied on Prince Charles to take on public engagements in the twilight of her reign, most recently offering alms to older adults at the Royal Maundy service at St. George's Chapel.
Charles took on the traditional task of distributing specially minted coins to pensioners who were being recognized for service to the church and the local community.
This year, 96 men and 96 women received the coins, one for each year of the queen's life.
"She has a lot coming up in the next few months, so it absolutely makes sense that she enjoys her birthday quietly, privately at Sandringham," Nash said. "But this is really someone whose focus is still on the future, even at the age of 96." | 2022-04-21T18:03:48+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-privately-marks-her-96th-birthday/39779989 |
(CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration delayed flights into New York and Newark, New Jersey, and it briefly halted flights bound for Philadelphia International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia airport, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to spread across the northeastern United States.
The so called ground stop required planes scheduled to fly to Philadelphia and LaGuardia to remain on the ground at their airport of origin. The LaGuardia ground stop was lifted at 7:45 am ET, and downgraded to a “ground delay.” The Philadelphia ground stop expired at 9:15 am ET.
The FAA also is delaying flights bound for Newark Liberty International Airport. The visibility at Newark at 9 am ET was reported as three miles. The FAA’s ground delay program is currently set to expire at 9:59 am ET.
An FAA advisory says flights nationwide are delayed 34 minutes on average with the maximum delay lasting one hour 47 minutes.
Delays are expected into and out of LaGuardia until late Thursday night. The FAA’s operations plan for Thursday shows smoke potentially impacting travel from New York to Charlotte throughout the day.
“The FAA will likely need to take steps to manage the flow of traffic safely into New York City, DC, Philadelphia and Charlotte due to reduced visibility from wildfire smoke,” said a statement from the agency.
Meanwhile, United Airlines says it is isuing a travel waiver for passengers impacted by the unprecedented haze that is snarling flights on the East Coast. United is waiving change fees and fare differences on Thursday and Friday for customers with flights passing through 12 different airports, including its major hubs at Newark and Washington Dulles International Airport.
“We are monitoring the situation closely and looking out for the safety of our employees who work outside and adjusting our schedule where needed,” United said in a statement.
More than 1,100 flights to, from and within the United States have been delayed, with 71 of them canceled, according to tracking service FlightAware. New York’s JFK airport and Newark Liberty Airport in Newark, New Jersey, were the hardest hit by the haze. JFK had two canceled flights and 44 delays, representing 6% of its schedule. Newark had three canceled flights and 52 delays, representing 8% of its flights. LaGuardia had 63 delays and three cancellations, making up 11% of its scheduled flights. Wednesday ended with 5,600 US flight delays and 162 cancellations, although not all were due to the smoke.
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tweeted Wednesday that, “Smoke from Canada’s wildfires is affecting visibility in our airspace and leading to delays. The FAA is fully prepared to modify operations as needed.”
On Wednesday, the FAA issued a similar ground stop for LaGuardia airport.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bill Sheffield, a former Alaska governor whose term in office was roiled by an impeachment proceeding, has died. He was 94.
A statement provided by friends of Sheffield said he died Friday at his home in Anchorage.
John Pugh, a friend who was the state health commissioner under Sheffield and among those who spent time with him before his death, said Sheffield regularly talked about ways to move Alaska forward. He “had all kinds of ideas, even in the last few months as he was really declining, on economic development in Alaska," Pugh said.
Sheffield, who was governor from 1982 to 1986, was accused of steering a lease for state office space to a political ally and lying about it. He was not indicted by a grand jury but the panel recommended the Legislature consider impeachment. The state Senate decided there was not enough evidence to impeach.
Sheffield told The Associated Press in 1986 he believed his willingness to make hard choices in a state budget crisis cost him a second term.
Sheffield lost the Democratic party primary that year to Steve Cowper, who went on to be elected governor.
"I probably made some mistakes, but when you want to get things done and you came out of the private sector like I did, you’re going to run into the bureaucracy,″ Sheffield told the AP after the primary loss.
″I didn’t run for governor just to be governor. I did it to do things. There’s a lot of things we need to do in this state and we don’t need to wait forever to get them done," he said.
Sheffield, a successful hotelier, sold that business in 1987, according to his obituary. He went on to leadership positions with the Alaska Railroad Corp. and the Port of Anchorage.
Pugh said Sheffield was caring and believed in mentoring young people. One of Sheffield's directives to members of his administration was to “get out and find out what the needs are and address the needs of the people,” Pugh said.
He said he sees the impeachment proceedings as a footnote in Sheffield's public service career. He noted accomplishments during Sheffield's term, including the completion of efforts for the state to take over the Alaska Railroad and support of the Red Dog Mine.
Sheffield is survived by his longtime companion, Cheri McGuire. | 2022-11-04T20:39:44+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Bill-Sheffield-former-Alaska-governor-dies-at-17559527.php |
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JERUSALEM, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, today released its results for the third quarter of 2022, including record gross booking value (GBV) and transactions, by posting an update on its website. Please visit freightos.com/investors to view the update.
As previously announced, Freightos has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gesher I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GIAC), a special purpose acquisition company, that is expected to result in Freightos becoming publicly listed on Nasdaq.
Freightos® operates a leading, vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight. Freightos' platform supports supply chain efficiency and agility by enabling real-time procurement of ocean and air shipping across more than ten thousand importers/exporters, thousands of forwarders, and dozens of airlines and ocean carriers.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Freightos management and are not predictions of actual performance. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Freightos. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Freightos or Gesher, the combined company or others in connection with the proposed business combination; the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Freightos or Gesher or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the proposed business combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed business combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Freightos as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed business combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and importers/exporters and retain its management and key employees; costs related to the proposed business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; Freightos' estimates of expenses and underlying assumptions with respect to shareholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; any downturn or volatility in economic conditions; the effects of COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics; changes in the competitive environment affecting Freightos or its users, including Freightos' inability to introduce new products or technologies; risks to Freightos' ability to protect its intellectual property and avoid infringement by others, or claims of infringement against Freightos; the possibility that Freightos or Gesher may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; Freightos' estimates of its financial performance; risks related to the fact that Freightos is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands; and those factors discussed in Gesher's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in each case, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of Gesher and Freightos filed, or to be filed, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Freightos presently does not know or that Freightos currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Freightos' expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Freightos anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Freightos' assessments to change. However, while Freightos may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Freightos specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Freightos' assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
The proposed business combination will be submitted to shareholders of Gesher for their consideration. Freightos intends to file a registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") with SEC which will include a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to Gesher's shareholders in connection with Gesher's solicitation for proxies for the vote by Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Gesher's shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed business combination. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective, Gesher will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. GESHER'S SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO READ, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS, IN CONNECTION WITH GESHER'S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR ITS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION, BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GESHER, FREIGHTOS AND THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Shareholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Gesher, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Gesher I Acquisition Corp., Hagag Towers, North Tower, Floor 24, Haarba 28, Tel Aviv, Israel.
INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO WHICH ANY SECURITIES ARE TO BE OFFERED OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Gesher, Freightos and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the Registration Statement when it is filed with the SEC. You can find more information about Gesher's directors and executive officers in Gesher's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the Registration Statement when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination carefully when they become available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.
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SOURCE Freightos | 2022-11-14T13:55:13+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/11/14/freightos-announces-record-transactions-gross-booking-value-third-quarter-2022/ |
Russia sends bombs as Ukraine marks grim Bucha anniversary
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia used its long-range arsenal to bombard anew several areas of Ukraine on Friday, killing at least two civilians and damaging homes as Ukrainians commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Bucha, a town near Kyiv, stands as a symbol of the atrocities the Russian military has committed since its full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
“We will never forgive,” Zelenskyy said in a post on his Telegram channel. “We will punish every perpetrator.”
The Kremlin’s forces occupied Bucha weeks after they invaded Ukraine and stayed for about a month. When Ukrainian troops retook the town, they encountered horrific scenes: bodies of women, young and old men, in civilian clothing, lying in the street where they had fallen or in yards and homes.
Other bodies were found in a mass grave. Over weeks and months, hundreds of bodies were uncovered, including some of children.
Russian soldiers on intercepted phone conversations called it “zachistka” — cleansing, according to an investigation by The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline.”
Such organized cruelty — used by Russian troops in past conflicts as well, notably in Chechnya — was later repeated in Russia-occupied territories across Ukraine.
More than 1,400 civilian deaths, including 37 children, were documented by Ukrainian authorities, Zelenskyy said.
More than 175 people were found in mass graves and alleged torture chambers, Zelenskyy said. Ukraine and other countries, including the U.S., have demanded that Russia answer for war crimes.
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin alleged Friday that many of the dead civilians were tortured. Almost 100 Russian soldiers are suspected of war crimes, he said on his Telegram channel, and indictments have been issued for 35 of them.
Two Russian servicemen have already been sentenced by a Ukrainian court to 12 years in prison for illegal deprivation of liberty of civilians and looting.
“I am convinced that all these crimes are not a coincidence. This is part of Russia’s planned strategy aimed at destroying Ukraine as a state and Ukrainians as a nation,” Kostin said.
Russia has maintained its bombardment of Ukraine with the war already into its second year.
As well as killing at least two civilians in Ukraine, 14 other civilians were wounded early Friday as Russia launched missiles, shells, exploding drones and gliding bombs, the Ukraine presidential office said.
Two Russian missiles hit the city of Kramatorsk in the eastern Donetsk region, damaging eight residential buildings. Throughout the Donetsk region, one civilian was killed and five others wounded by the strikes, the office said.
Nine Russian missiles struck Kharkiv, damaging residential buildings, roads, gas stations and a prison. The Russians also used exploding drones to attack the Kharkiv region.
Russian forces also shelled the southern city of Kherson, killing one resident and wounding two others. The village of Lviv in the Kherson region was struck by gliding bombs that damaged about 10 houses.
The barrage also hit the city of Zaporizhzhia, and its outskirts, causing major fires.
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Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-31T11:13:49+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/03/31/russia-sends-bombs-ukraine-marks-grim-bucha-anniversary/ |
HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) today announced that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time).
For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available through March 8, 2023 and may be accessed by dialing 201-612-7415 and using pass code 13736020#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at https://investors.selectenergy.com/events-presentations/current for 90 days.
About Select Energy Services, Inc.
Select is a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry. These solutions are supported by the Company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing and water treatment and recycling capabilities. As a leader in sustainable water and chemical solutions, Select places the utmost importance on safe, environmentally responsible management of oilfield water throughout the lifecycle of a well. Additionally, Select believes that responsibly managing water resources throughout its operations to help conserve and protect the environment is paramount to the continued success of the Company. For more information, please visit Select's website, https://www.selectenergy.com.
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SOURCE Select Energy Services, Inc. | 2023-02-08T22:13:36+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/02/08/select-energy-services-announces-2022-fourth-quarter-earnings-release-conference-call-schedule/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) -The Carolina Panthers are officially on the clock.
“If you have a conviction on a guy, you go get him,” Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said. “It’s pretty simple that way. If you don’t know and you’re going to give up all these resources to go up and get him, you’re hurting your team in the long run.”
Carolina is going all in by making arguably the most significant trade in franchise history. The Panthers are now in a position to draft their quarterback of the future after trading two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and star wideout DJ Moore to the Bears.
“This is a huge decision,” Panthers head coach Frank Reich said. “It would be malpractice not to really vet through every one of those decisions. What’s the impact? What are the unattended consequences? You have to think through all that, and that’s where we’re at right now.”
Though the Panthers have all the leverage sitting at the top of the draft, trading up for quarterbacks hasn’t always panned out for teams across the league.
Since 2012, six franchises have traded into the top five to pick a gunslinger. It occurred most recently when the 49ers moved from 12th to 3rd to select Trey Lance in 2021. Jared Goff, who the Rams traded up from 15th to draft with the first overall pick in 2016, is the only QB of that group to win a playoff game.
Selecting the Panthers’ first franchise QB since Cam Newton is a collaborative effort that Scott Fitterer is confident the front office will get right as they begin a new era under Frank Reich.
“Quarterback is the biggest thing that we need to fix long term,” said Fitterer. “We’ll figure out who that is. Is it Sam? Is it one of these other guys in the draft? We’ll figure it out. You better be right. You better have conviction if you do move up. When you do that, you’re all in.” | 2023-03-11T05:07:31+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/history-of-trading-into-top-5-for-quarterbacks/ |
Almost two-thirds of Americans say the country is on the wrong track, a majority disapprove of the job President Trump is doing and more than half do not think the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, according to early data from AP VoteCast.
VoteCast is not an exit poll. It is a massive set of pre-election polls that runs up through when voting closes Tuesday. VoteCast is conducted nationally and in key states and surveys some 140,000 voters. By comparison, a statistically significant and rigorously conducted national poll typically surveys about 1,000 people. We will be updating with results through the night.
Just 37% of Americans said the country is on the right track, while 63% said it's off on the wrong track, according to the data.
President Trump has a 44% approval rating, while 56% disapprove of the job he's doing. These are very similar numbers to what Trump has seen throughout his presidency.
When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, 53% said it is not at all under control.
A plurality of voters also said COVID-19 is their top issue — 42% said so, while 27% said the economy and jobs, 9% said health care more broadly and 8% said racism.
Americans also said it is more important to limit the spread of the coronavirus rather than limiting the damage to the economy by a whopping 61%-to-29% margin.
Turnout looks to be on track to be historically high. Before Election Day, more than 101 million Americans voted early. The record for highest total turnout was 137.1 million people in 2016.
The turnout rate is expected to be 65% or higher, according to Michael McDonald, a turnout expert at the University of Florida. That would be the highest rate since 1908.
And VoteCast also shows a significant jump in turnout is likely, with 15% of the electorate being voters who did not vote in 2016.
As for how people voted, 71% said they voted early or by absentee, while 29% said they are voting Tuesday.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-04-19T18:56:53+00:00 | kanw.com | https://www.kanw.com/npr-news/2020-11-03/voter-survey-u-s-is-on-wrong-track-covid-19-not-under-control |
KENAI, Ala. (WJW) – A moose was caught on security camera heading into a movie theater and helping itself to some popcorn Wednesday.
In Kenai, Alaska, the moose is seen on video released by Kenai Cinemas walking inside and shocking the employee working behind the snack counter.
In the video, the moose then eats from a container of popcorn before leaving the movie theater with its nose stuck in a McDonald’s Happy Meal box.
Nick Fowler, a wildlife biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, told the Anchorage Daily News that human food isn’t always good for moose.
“I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet,” Fowler said.
Moose actually consume large quantities of willow, birch, and aspen twigs for their diet, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In the summer months, moose feed on vegetation in shallow ponds, forbs, and the leaves of birch, willow, and aspen, according to the department. | 2023-04-24T14:45:46+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/moose-caught-snacking-on-popcorn-at-alaska-movie-theater/ |
Prosecutors raised concerns Wednesday about a female juror who apparently has been smiling at one of three men on trial in connection with a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.
Judge Thomas Wilson said he, too, noticed it and pledged to pay “close attention” to the juror. He said the expressions didn’t appear to be a reaction to testimony.
“She is in my direct view,” Wilson said. “So I am often looking right at her while I’m listening to the witness testify. … I’ve seen smiles come out of her face. Not great big smiles but more of a small smirk.”
The juror has been looking at Paul Bellar, 24, who was a member of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen. Bellar, Joe Morrison and Pete Musico are charged in state court in Jackson, Michigan, with providing material support for a terrorist act.
They’re accused of aligning with Adam Fox and others who were convicted in federal court with conspiring to kidnap Whitmer. Bellar, Morrison and Musico are not charged with having a direct role in the plot but were among the 14 people arrested in 2020.
The trial has lasted eight days so far, including six days of testimony by an FBI agent.
“Since the start of the trial — and we’re prepared to offer sworn testimony on this from two different witnesses — there’s been nonverbal communication” between a juror and Bellar, said Assistant Attorney General Bill Rollstin.
He suggested that Bellar sent a signal Wednesday by clenching his fists and shaking them in an “affirmative way.”
But Bellar’s attorney, Andrew Kirkpatrick, said that was a misinterpretation: Bellar was excited because the lawyer had offered him Skittles candy for his birthday.
“Maybe she likes him. Maybe she doesn’t like him,” Kirkpatrick said of the juror. “There’s no way of telling what’s in a juror’s mind and what exactly she’s doing or thinking.”
Musico’s attorney, Kareem Johnson, said claims of flirtatious behavior are “just sexist.”
“This is a juror that both sides agreed upon,” he said. “She is supposed to judge the witnesses and judge the defendants. She’s got to look over here.”
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White reported from Detroit. | 2022-10-13T05:35:08+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/ap-a-flirt-concerns-about-juror-in-case-tied-to-whitmer-plot/ |
Woman Shares Warning After Being Stalked at This Tyler, TX Walmart
Almost every woman you know has found herself in a situation with a stalker at least somewhat similar to this one.
Sadly, its become so commonplace to hear of these things, we usually dismiss it. But when it happens in one of our East Texas cities, possibly to someone we know, we take heed.
On a local social media group page, a young Tyler, TX woman shared a frightening experience she had at the Tyler Walmart located at Loop 323 and 64.
The stalking began in the parking lot.
She noticed a man walking by slowly, staring intently into her vehicle through the windows. She was creeped out, of course. However, she proceeded into the store.
Once inside, she walked directly to the shampoo aisle. It wasn't long before she saw, peripherally, someone else walking down that aisle. She scooted closer to the aisle in order to give them plenty of space. The person stopped several feet away from her. But then...
When she looked around she realized it was the same man she'd seen looking inside her vehicle in the parking lot. Although she didn't want to overreact, she started keeping more of an eye on him.
She continued to stare at the shampoo on the shelves when the man wandered to where she was and knelt down. He pretended to be staring at the shampoo on the bottom shelf.
However, the woman noticed he had his phone, face up on his thigh with the camera open. She noticed he appeared to be trying to position the angle so he could see up her skirt.
Once she fully realized what was happening she immediately left the aisle and headed over to the garden department to let an employee know about the man.
Kudos to the Walmart team who immediately alerted a manager. While they were speaking, the man who'd been stalking her entered the garden area and they noticed he was looking down the aisles.
Was the stalked once again looking for her, perhaps? Seems quite likely, based on what happened next.
The manager, along with two other Walmart employees started walking down aisles in an effort to interact with this man. Once the man realized they were seeking to connect with him, he immediately set down whatever item he'd been holding and walked directly out of the store to his vehicle.
Once the police were called, the situation became even more alarming.
After the man left, the Walmart manager recommended the woman call the police to report the situation. Using the surveillance footage, the police were able to identify the man who was confirmed to be a serial offender in this way.
A look at the photos and videos on his phone revealed he'd done this same violating thing he'd sought to do to her. He has now been charged.
So thankful she was able to see what he was doing and take the necessary steps to keep herself safe. Her action may have also prevented this same thing from happening to other East Texas women.
Hey fellow East Texas Women: Moral of the Story?
Please don't be afraid to speak up or take action if you notice someone watching you--particularly if that watching becomes stalking.
As women, we often try to keep the peace or give people the benefit of the doubt. While there's something lovely about that, we have to take steps to protect ourselves. As awkward and unsure as we may feel at the time, often our intuition is warning us about potential danger.
This reminds me of another situation that occurred here in ETX that was of a similar nature. You can read that story here.
Please be careful.
Have you had an experience like this? Please share with us so we can help you get the word out: tara.holley@townsquaremedia.com.
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10 Amusing Halloween Displays You'll See Around Your Neighborhood | 2022-10-05T18:46:39+00:00 | knue.com | https://knue.com/stalkers-at-walmart-in-tyler-texas/ |
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to repeal the Iraq and Gulf War military force authorizations, which are still in effect years after the conflicts ended.
The bill, sponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), passed on a 13-8 vote in the committee.
Kaine said the 1991 Gulf War authorization and the 2002 Iraq War authorization are decades behind the U.S., but they remain on the books and can technically be misused by a sitting president.
“Congress has a constitutional and moral responsibility to repeal them so that future presidents can’t use these authorizations as a blank check to send servicemembers into harm’s way,” Kaine said in a statement.
The Gulf War ended in 1991 after a brief U.S.-led military campaign in Kuwait and some parts of Iraq. And former President Obama pulled U.S. troops out of Iraq in 2011, bringing an end to the 2003 invasion.
Attempts to end the authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) for the Gulf War and the Iraq War have been introduced several times before in Congress, including an effort last year that got snagged in congressional business.
There are some signs the AUMF repeals are now picking up steam. A companion bill was introduced in the House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has vowed to back the legislation once it comes to the floor.
In a tweet last week, Schumer said “we need to put the Iraq War behind us once and for all.”
“And doing that means we should repeal the legal authority that initiated the war to begin with,” the senator wrote.
In a Wednesday statement, Young said he was “encouraged by today’s vote.”
“Later this month, we will mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Today, Iraq is a partner of the United States and critical to efforts to counter Iran,” Young said. “Repealing these outdated AUMFs will demonstrate America’s commitment to Iraqi sovereignty.” | 2023-03-08T18:59:24+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/senate-panel-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-repeal-iraq-gulf-war-authorizations/ |
Watching the city of Santa Fe, its citizens and developers go through the steps now required to get a controversial project approved has been instructive: it proved that a lack of planning tends to thwart the best of intentions. The city of Santa Fe annexed land southwest of its borders as part of the negotiations that took place between the city and county (an absorption that happened in three phases, from 2008-2014). The fact that there were negotiations was a sign that the two govern-mental entities no longer wanted to govern the land together. The move left questions unanswered and promises unkept — some might cynically say, “per usual.”
The move was also proof that there is not enough housing density in the right places and too much in the wrong places. But this recent annexation resulted not from planning but from letting the market forces determine where density, like water finding its level, would go. In other words, the city passively let market forces suss out the biggest and cheapest plot of land possible, one that was also as close to town, and therefore jobs, as possible. This approach didn’t seem unreasonable — not until the realization that the economically undervalued land is the remnant of the rural lands of Santa Fe and Agua Fria. And so, like so many other places in the country, the city of Santa Fe fills open spaces around it — or lets others fill in these spaces — without taking into account the actual costs to do so. These costs include infrastructure costs, the cost to the wildlife that is displaced and the intangible costs to residents’ quality of life that comes with filling in every parcel with more of whatever gets there first. The space becomes a willy-nilly mishmash.
What is the solution? A start would be to choose to plan collectively, with all stakeholders included. As an architect and involved Santa Fean, I saw this happen during the Railyard planning process when all of us involved educated the public on the consequences of various planning decisions. For instance, during the Rail-yard planning process, the question arose whether the Rail Runner train would come all the way to the depot. Previously submit-ted plans for the Railyard had stopped the train at Alta Vista, thus freeing up a much larger plot of land for, say, a convention center. The arguments both for keeping the track and removing it were made in public study sessions. The community decided it would rather the train come to the depot. (Ultimately, the convention center was built downtown.) The Railyard has since become a favorite destination, a vibrant hub of our town, and the Santa Fe Convention Center is fulfilling its role as a downtown anchor.
Wouldn’t we gain so much more if, instead of running for cover, the county/city could follow through with regional planning and include open spaces in dense neighborhoods? In other words, they would decide where density is more needed and appropriate.
What is the key to thoughtful planning in Santa Fe? For one thing, city planners, citizens and residents must stop pitting neighbor against neighbor, and affordable housing against open space. An adversarial approach is no way to plan a city, much less foster goodwill. Recently, the name-calling worked because the city desperately needs affordable housing. But to orchestrate each referendum as a battle (between, for example, affordable housing and an exist-ing neighborhood’s long-promised park) is highly divisive, and no one really wins.
In truth, private entities cannot do what municipal governments can do. Planning will take initiative, persistence, knowledge and the ability to juggle many considerations at once. It’s complicated and messy. It entails appeasing many people, and per-haps most of all, it takes courage.
When the loudest public discourse pits neighbor against neighbor, the more seemingly moral argument wins. But no one truly wins when we don’t have inclusive planning. | 2022-12-04T16:54:32+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/real_estate/urban-sense-planning-takes-courage/article_b89a6c7c-728a-11ed-93be-cb455e0004ee.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to make it more difficult to convict a person of making a violent threat, including against the president or other elected officials.
The Biden administration had warned that the internet and social media have expanded the number and kinds of threats in recent years, including online harassment, intimidation and stalking. And they warned the case could affect the ability to prosecute threats against public officials, which have increased in recent years.
The high court was ruling in a case that involves a man who was sentenced to more than four years in prison in Colorado for sending threatening Facebook messages. The man’s lawyers had argued that he suffers from mental illness and never intended his messages to be threatening.
The question for the court was whether prosecutors must show that a person being prosecuted for making a threat knew their behavior was threatening or whether prosecutors just have to prove that a reasonable person would see it as threatening.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for a majority of the court that prosecutors have to show that “the defendant had some subjective understanding of the threatening nature of his statements.”
“The State must show that the defendant consciously disregarded a substantial risk that his communications would be viewed as threatening violence,” she said.
2 justices dissent in stalking ruling
Seven justices agreed with the outcome. Two conservative justices, Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett, dissented.
The Biden administration had been among those arguing for the lower “reasonable person” standard.
“Threats of violence against public officials in particular have proliferated in recent years, including threats against Members of Congress, judges, local officials, and election workers,” the Biden administration had noted, saying the case could affect prosecutions in those cases.
Speech of all kinds is generally protected by the free speech clause in the Constitution’s First Amendment but so-called “true threats” are an exception.
Colorado musician at center of Supreme Court case
The specific case before the justices involved Billy Counterman. He contacted a musician through Facebook in 2010 to ask her if she would perform in a benefit concert he said he was organizing. The woman, Coles Whalen, responded but nothing ever came of it.
Whalen forgot about the exchange, but four years later, Counterman began sending her Facebook messages again. He ultimately sent hundreds of messages including ones that were rambling and delusional and others that were quotes and memes. Whalen never responded and blocked Counterman several times, but he would just create a new account and continue sending messages.
Counterman believed Whalen was responding through other websites and Facebook pages. Whalen became concerned after Counterman’s messages — including “You’re not being good for human relations. Die. Don’t need you.” and “Was that you in the white Jeep?” — suggested he was following her in person. Eventually, the messages were reported to law enforcement and Counterman was arrested. He was convicted and lost an appeal.
The justices’ ruling is a victory for Counterman and sends his case back to lower courts for another look. In a statement, his attorney John Elwood said that they are “gratified that the Supreme Court agreed with Billy Counterman that the First Amendment requires proof of mental state before it can imprison a person for statements that are perceived as threatening.”
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office prosecuted Counterman, said in a statement that the decision will make it “more difficult to stop stalkers from tormenting their victims.”
The case is Counterman v. Colorado, 22-138. | 2023-06-28T00:59:49+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/supreme-court-makes-it-more-difficult-to-convict-someone-of-making-a-threat/ |
NEW YORK (AP) —
Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Saturday.
After Anthony Volpe and Aaron Judge hit into double plays in the eighth and ninth, the Yankees got their fifth walk-off win when Kiner-Falefa sent Nick Martinez’s 2-0 pitch down the line just past the glove of third baseman Rougned Odor to score Greg Allen.
“I was just trying to see if he was gonna come after me,” Kiner-Falefa said. “He threw two balls out of the zone and I was just looking for something. I thought he was going to throw something elevated and I was going to be able hit a pop fly to left field right there, but I was a little bit out front and I was able to hook it in the line.”
It was Kiner-Falefa’s third career walk-off hit and first since joining the Yankees to play shortstop last season. This time, he got the hit while continuing to play as an outfielder for the first time in his career.
“Whatever role it’s been in, he’s worked his tail off to acclimate himself to it and be ready for it,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “And now he’s gotten some more starts lately. You get him in matchups where you feel like he can be really successful and he’s done a really nice job here for us.”
After getting the hit, Kiner-Falefa was doused with a water bath by Judge and Anthony Rizzo while conducting his postgame interview by the New York dugout.
“What a gamer, he’s played multiple positions now, hasn’t complained once,” New York’s DJ LeMahieu said of Kiner-Falefa. “Wants to be out there. Great hit today. It was one of those at-bats you knew he was going to get a hit.”
LeMahieu, who had an RBI double in the first, homered off Padres starter Michael Wacha to tie it in the seventh as the Yankees avoided a fourth straight loss. It was LeMahieu’s 11th career homer that either tied a game or gave his team the lead in the seventh or beyond.
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the second straight game, and ninth time this season, for San Diego’s only hit in Luis Severino’s 6 2/3 innings. Ha-Seong Kim hit an RBI single in the seventh off Michael King.
The Padres were held to three hits, went 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position and were unable to win three straight for the first time since April 29-May 1.
“You knew it was going to come down to one play at the end,” San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. “We got a guy with a good ground ball rate up there. He hits a ground ball, it finds the line.”
Severino allowed two runs, one earned, in his second start since returning from a strained right lat.
Clay Holmes (3-2), who came on in the top of the 10th, retired Tatis on a soft grounder that was initially ruled an infield hit before being overturned on replay to end the inning.
Wacha allowed two runs and five hits before turning the game over to Martinez (2-2) for the final 2 1/3 innings.
“We’re in a tie game like that, at that point I think he’s our best option,” Melvin said of using Martinez in the 10th.
After Severino retired the first 10 hitters, Tatis blasted an 0-1 slider off the back of the San Diego bullpen. He admired the 426-foot shot, did a hop and stutter step at third and clapped his hands upon crossing the plate before doing a handshake with Juan Soto near the on-deck circle.
DROPPED:
Rookie SS Anthony Volpe batted ninth for the first time since April 15 and went 0 for 3. Volpe is hitting .197 and is 5 for 38 (.132) over his last 12 games.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Padres: SS Xander Bogaerts, who is dealing with wrist soreness, was given the day off before batting in the ninth. Melvin said he expects Bogaerts will play Sunday … RHP Luis García (strained left oblique) was placed on the injured list and RHP Domingo Tapia was recalled from Triple-A El Paso.
Yankees: RHP Matt Krook was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
UP NEXT
Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole (5-0, 2.53 ERA), who is winless in his last five starts, opposes San Diego RHP Yu Darvish (3-3, 3.67) Sunday.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-28T15:16:20+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-kiner-falefas-10th-inning-single-helps-yankees-overcome-tatis-hr-in-3-2-win-over-padres/ |
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Monroe County jury convicted James Krauseneck of second-degree murder Monday in relation to the gruesome killing of his wife with an ax back in 1982.
Krauseneck was found guilty of second-degree murder. He will be held without bail and is expected to be sentenced on November 7.
After the verdict was announced, the Brighton husband was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs.
Prosecutors said Krauseneck killed his wife Cathleen “Cathy” Krauseneck on February 19, 1982, on Del Rio Drive in Brighton. The 29-year-old was found murdered, with an ax to the back of her skull in her bedroom.
In the moments leading up to the verdict, Cathy Krauseneck’s sister turned to distraught daughter Sarah Krauseneck and said “I love you more than you’ll ever know.”
Krauseneck was arrested in 2018 after Brighton police said they had no evidence of anyone other than him being at the scene, despite early indications of a separate subject in Edward Laraby.
Laraby was living five minutes away from the house at the time of the murder. He penned a letter confessing to killing Cathy and was arrested, but died in prison before being prosecuted. However, some information in the letter is factually incorrect. Defense attorney Bill Easton argued throughout the trial that there hadn’t been enough attention on Laraby.
“It was written in the context that he was dying, about to face his enemy,” said Easton. “There are some things wrong in the statement […] but some are consistent; The notion he wipes down the ax with a bath towel [for example].”
Krauseneck initially said he left the house for work at 6:30 a.m., which helped initially absolve him, as an early medical examiner’s note indicated she died between 6:55 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. Yet, Cathy’s body temperature indicated her time of death could have been before then, while he was still home.
The case was revisited in 2015 when police began using modern screening software come to the opinion that the killing happened before 6:30 a.m.
However, this new opinion came under scrutiny once again in the latest trial.
Since the brutal killing, nearly a month of deliberations, thousands of hours into the case, and more than 40 years have passed. In the end, 12 jurors made the final decision in this historic trial.
Throughout the trial, the jury repeatedly asked to hear the legal definition of “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” The judge explained there is no “probably guilty” or “maybe guilty” verdict — just “guilty” or “not guilty.”
“I don’t think there was one piece of evidence that […] carried this over the threshold,” District Attorney Sandra Doorley said following the guilty verdict. “I think it was every little piece [that] counted, and you put all of that together — I think that’s what established guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Closing arguments in the trial were Thursday. Easton highlighted two main questions: Is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Krauseneck committed the murder, and what exactly happened the day Cathy was found dead?
Here is a closer look at what was debated among the jurors over the past month:
Motive
A key piece of discussion: why did anyone want to kill Cathy?
The prosecution argued it had to do with both James’ relationship with Cathy and his incomplete Ph.D.
Prosecutor Pat Gallagher brought up a marriage and sex social worker card, found in the Krauseneck car.
Gallagher said that Krauseneck moved to Rochester to work at Kodak for a Ph.D. position when he didn’t have the credentials. A few weeks before Cathy’s death, Gallagher said James was contacted about his incomplete Ph.D.
“All he had to do was redo a dissertation,” Gallagher said, “but he didn’t do it.”
Easton argued that the motive is a mystery, but, he said there is no evidence to support James is guilty.
“Sometimes life doesn’t make sense. You have to go in that jury room, with the courage to speak those words,” said Easton. “If you don’t know, you have to say, ‘What is a ‘not guilty’ verdict?’ sometimes, other than ‘you don’t know.’”
“The question is, what happened? It’s a mystery,” he said. “And to that, I don’t know.”
Sarah Krauseneck’s testimony
Sarah was three at the time her mother Cathy was found dead.
According to attorneys, Sarah provided a written statement to Brighton Police in 1982, excusing her from testifying again in the trial.
Sarah wrote about getting up early, her father already at work, and someone in her home she didn’t know, a “bad man, possibly a woman, no clothes/glasses, sleeping in mommy and daddy’s bed with an ax in their head.”
Gallagher said this “bad man” was James, and Sarah was describing seeing her mother in an unrecognizable state.
“The only reasonable conclusion is James K went to his garage, grabbed the ax he had used over and over to chop wood, walked up his stairs […] and he killed Cathy K while she slept,” said Gallagher. “He made it look like someone came in, and then he went to work.”
Objects in the home
The prosecution argued the house did not appear burglarized on the day Cathy was found dead.
“You heard some officers, who were saying the burglary appeared contrived,” Gallagher said. “A gold necklace hanging on the door. Cash on the dress […] what kind of a burglar doesn’t take these things sitting out in the open? The kind that’s not committing a burglary.”
Gallagher also brought up an unusual tea set, lying on the floor as if it had been “carefully placed” there. And, of course, a key piece of evidence was the ax.
“Fingerprints were not on the ax,” said Easton. “DNA from the ax excludes James Krauseneck and Sarah. We can’t really nail that down.”
Time of Death
Testimony from several medical experts in this case leaves differing opinions on the time of death. Easton says the “best” perspective to calculate the time of death, is the original medical examiner, Dr. Evelyn Lewis, who died in 2018. Dr. Lewis calculated the time of death between 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., plus or minus two hours.
Dr. Michael Baden, a world-renowned medical examiner and forensic pathologist, took the stand early in the trial. Dr. Baden has assisted in many high-profile cases for decades, including the Attica prison riots, the OJ Simpson case, George Floyd’s death, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, and more.
After studying all the evidence, Baden said he believed Cathy Krauseneck died before James left for work that morning.
Baden said body stiffness, or “rigor mortis,” was observed by the original medical examiner that evening. He said it takes at least 12 hours after death to reach that level of rigor mortis.
In his opinion, this would mean Cathy died sometime between 9 p.m. the previous evening and 4 a.m. the next morning — well before James left for work.
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2 members of Hamtramck commission out after raising Pride flag
Two members of a Hamtramck human rights commission were removed Tuesday from the panel after they raised an LGBTQ+ flag during a rally Sunday in violation of a city flag resolution.
The city confirmed police were investigating the protest Sunday, where Russ Gordon, chair of the Human Relations Commission, and Catrina Stackpoole, a member, raised the pride flag on a city flagpole along Jos. Campau near Neibel Street.
The flag was taken down about two hours later by an unidentified person, Stackpoole said.
The commissioners were removed after an unanimous vote during a City Council meeting Tuesday. City Manager Max Garbarino confirmed the two were terminated because of their actions violating the resolution.
"The council passed a resolution on Tuesday night removing them for violating the previous flag resolution. The police department is investigation if any criminal laws were actually broken," Hamtramck city manager Max Garbarino said in a statement to The Detroit News Wednesday.
The Resolution to Maintain and Confirm the Neutrality Of the City of Hamtramck Towards Its Residents was sponsored by Councilman Mohammed Hassan and voted into effect by the council on June 13. Mayor Amer Ghalib said the resolution was intended to bring neutrality to city property without promoting sexuality, racism, religion or politics.
The resolution bans all but five flags from being flown on city properties: the American flag, the state of Michigan flag, the Hamtramck flag and the Prisoner of War flag and one known as the nations' flag.
Protests and events sprang up in response to the resolution, which banned pride flags from city property. Repercussions for violating the resolution were not listed on the resolution that was passed. Garbarino said violations will not be considered a federal crime, however City Council and the police department are considering the events which happened over the weekend.
"Resolutions don't carry criminal penalties. But they're looking at the entire situation," Garbarino said.
Russ Gordon and Catrina Stackpoole could not immediately be reached for comment.
"We had a wonderful rally," Stackpoole said Sunday. | 2023-07-14T04:23:25+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/07/13/2-members-of-hamtramck-commission-out-after-raising-pride-flag/70410988007/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The ambush had been postponed three times before Ukrainian commanders decided one recent night that conditions were finally right. Cloaked in darkness, a battalion of Kyiv’s 129th brigade pressed ahead, advancing stealthily on unsuspecting Russian soldiers.
By the time the Russians situated along the front line realized they were under attack, it was too late.
Ukraine’s recapture of the small village of Neskuchne in the eastern Donetsk region on June 10 encapsulates the opening strategy of a major counteroffensive launched earlier this month. Small platoons bank on the element of surprise and, when successful, make incremental gains in territory and battlefield intelligence.
“We had a few scenarios. In the end, I think we chose the best one. To come quietly, unexpectedly,” said Serhii Zherebylo, the 41-year-old deputy commander of the battalion that retook Neskuchne.
Across the 1,500-kilometer (930-mile) front line, Ukrainian forces are attempting to wear down the enemy and reshape battle lines to create more favorable conditions for a decisive, eastward advance. One strategy could be to try to split Russia’s forces in two so that the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow illegally annexed in 2014, is isolated from the rest of the territory it controls.
Ukraine’s troops were given a boost of morale last week by an armed rebellion in Russia that posed the most significant threat to President Vladimir Putin’s power in more than two decades. Yet how the revolt by Wagner Group mercenaries under the command of Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin affects the trajectory of the war remains to be seen.
The infighting is a major distraction for Russia’s military and political leaders, but experts say the impact on the battlefield so far appears minimal.
For the past four days, Ukraine has stepped up operations around the eastern city of Bakhmut, which Wagner forces seized after months of intense fighting and then handed over to Russian soldiers, who continue to lose some ground on their southern flank.
Along the front line, however, the strength of the Russian military remains unchanged since the revolt.
It is not clear where Ukraine will attempt to decisively punch through, but any success will rely on newly formed, Western-equipped brigades that are not yet deployed. For now, Russia’s deeply fortified positions and relative air superiority are slowing Ukraine’s advance.
Military experts say it is hard to say who has the advantage: Russia is dug-in with manpower and ammunition, while Ukraine is versatile, equipped with modern weaponry and clever on the battlefield.
But with the autumn muddy season only four months away, some Ukrainian commanders say they are racing against time.
“Although Ukrainian forces are making small and steady gains, they do not yet have the operational initiative, meaning they are not dictating the tempo and terms of action,” said Dylan Lee Lehrke, an analyst with the British security intelligence firm Janes.
“This has led some observers to claim the counteroffensive is not meeting expectations,” Lehrke said. But it was never going to resemble Ukraine’s blitzkrieg liberation of the eastern Kharkiv region last year, he said, because ”Russian forces have had too long to prepare fortifications.”
Russian authorities say Ukraine has suffered substantial losses since the start of the counteroffensive — 259 tanks and 790 armored vehicles, according to Putin, whose claims could not be independently verified.
Grinding battles are being waged in multiple combat zones.
A catastrophic dam collapse last month in the southern Kherson region has altered the geography along the Dnieper River, giving Ukrainians more freedom of movement there. Russian military bloggers claim a small group of Ukrainian fighters are making gains in the area, although Ukrainian officials have not confirmed these reports.
Across the agricultural plains of the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian troops backed by tanks, artillery and drones appear to be chipping away more decisively against Russian positions.
Ukrainian troops would deal a severe blow to Russian forces if they managed to regain access to the Sea of Azov from this direction, effectively cutting off Moscow’s land bridge to Crimea. It’s too early to determine whether this is a realistic goal.
They are still a long way off.
In an underground command center on the front, a Ukrainian Special Forces commander with the call sign “Hunter” stares intently at an aerial view of the lush green battlefield.
His servicemen have just stormed an enemy position, but the return fire is constant. Russians blast rockets into the air, while his fighters hide and wait for orders.
Hunter directs the drone operator to shoot.
On the screen, a huge plume of black smoke swells in the air. A hit, he says.
The battle here will only get harder, analysts say.
Ukrainian troops are still several kilometers from Russia’s main defensive lines. As they penetrate deeper into occupied territory, the fighters will have to contend with Russian defenses organized in a diagonal pattern, 10 kilometers deep in some areas, including minefields, anti-tank ditches and pyramid-shaped obstacles known as “dragon’s teeth.”
And with each advance, they become more vulnerable to Russian air attacks.
At least 130 square kilometers (50 square miles) of land has been regained in the south since the start of the counteroffensive, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said this week.
It’s not the pace many hoped for.
A U.S. official familiar with the Biden administration thinking said the counteroffensive is a “long slog” that is testing Ukrainian forces in ways that few other episodes of the 16-month old war have. The official, who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that there never was expected to be a “D-Day moment,” but that the early going suggests the pace of the counteroffensive will be “tough and challenging” for the Ukrainians.
Unlike some of the earlier battles in the war, in which Russian forces showed little resistance or even fled the battlefield, Ukrainian forces are currently facing stiff resistance, the official said.
In the northeast, Russian forces have stepped up offensive operations in the direction of the Kreminna forest near Lyman with the aim of securing a buffer to prevent incursions close to Moscow’s supply lines, said Lehrke. But it may well have a secondary aim — of forcing more Ukrainian deployments, he said.
The dense forested area has proven to be notoriously difficult terrain.
“The Russians have sabotage groups going into the woods and there have been cases where they enter behind the first line of Ukrainian defenses,” said Pavlo Yusov, a press officer with the National Guard’s Thunderstorm brigade, currently in Lyman.
Col. Volodymyr Silenko, a commander of the 30th Mechanized Brigade operating near Bakhmut, pays no mind to criticism over the pace of attacks. It’s much more important to focus on how the adversary is thinking and responding, he said.
“A war is not a competition of raw force and strength of weapons and people, it’s more about who’s more cunning,” he said.
Silenko knows the Russians watch his men, the same way he watches theirs; Moscow sees their movements, how they change, how they evolve.
“Our job is to outsmart them,” he said.
Deception was a key part of Ukraine’s most significant battlefield success to date, last fall’s “Kherson ruse.” By making it appear that the city of Kherson was the main target of that counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces were able to swiftly retake the northern Kharkiv region.
“That was a master class in deception,” said Lehrke. “Whether they can do the same this time remains to be seen.”
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Associated Press journalists Evgeniy Maloletka contributed from Donetsk region, Mystyslav Chernov contributed from Zaporizhzhia, and Aamer Mahdani contributed from Washington. | 2023-07-01T03:45:43+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-ukraine-aims-to-wear-down-and-outsmart-a-russian-army-distracted-by-infighting/ |
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DENVER (KDVR) – A theater that sits between the Congress Park and City Park neighborhoods has been bringing relevant acts to the city for some time.
However, it wasn’t always the happening music magnet it’s become.
That venue, located at 3317 E. Colfax Ave., is the Bluebird Theater. The building was originally designed to be a movie theater and didn’t always have the name it presently carries.
According to the venue’s informative page, the Bluebird Theater was originally named after its founder, John Thompson, who was known across the city as a successful grocer and druggist. Construction on the structure began in 1913 and less than three years later, on Sept. 11, 1915, the Thompson Theater opened its doors to the public, serving as a movie house.
The person responsible for the architectural layout for the theater, which currently can house 550 guests, was Harry W. J. Edbrooke, who also designed 10 other prominent Denver buildings, according to History Colorado. These structures include the Ogden Theater, the First National Bank, Valverde Elementary School, the Denver Gas and Electric Building, and several others.
According to the Colfax Avenue Museum, Thompson also owned and managed the Ogden Theater, which carries a capacity of 1,600, and is a short 30-minute walk west from the front doors of the Bluebird Theater.
Thompson’s role in bringing cinematic experiences to downtown residents along Colfax lasted less than a decade, however, fully came to a close when he sold both of his venues in 1920. The new ownership would rechristen it from the Thompson Theater to the Bluebird Theater in 1922, according to the Colfax Avenue Museum.
Sometime before 1925, ownership of the theater would change hands once again, this time landing in the palm of the owner of the Colfax-based Bide-A-Wee Theater, Harry Huffman. The Colfax Avenue Museum said that Huffman continued running the venue as a movie theater through the 1930s.
The two-tiered theater went through several phases after that but didn’t really find its footing until it was reopened as a music venue in 1994. According to the venue’s informational page, this evolution occurred after Chris Swank and a business partner invested in the Bluebird.
According to concert archives, the first show was held on Nov. 24, 1994 and was headlined by Lisa Loeb. Over the next few years, the Bluebird would draw in acts including:
- Oasis: Feb. 9, 1995
- Wilco: Sept. 7, 1995
- Modest Mouse: May 2, 1997
- Queens of the Stone Age: May 18, 2000
- Good Charlotte: Nov 17, 2001
- Maroon 5: Feb. 8, 2003 (as an opening act)
Uncover Colorado said that in 1997, just a few years after Swank and his partner took over, the theater was put on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. AEG Live took over the theater in 2006 and has been managing it ever since.
So, next time you are out at the Bluebird Theater mid-show and you decide to pull out your phone to watch a video, a move that some may deem a bit of a concert-going faux pas, now you can tell them that you are simply performing an ode of sorts to the people who built the theater over a century ago. | 2022-08-05T00:29:04+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/local/bluebird-theater-wasnt-always-a-music-venue/ |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)- After a fierce battle with liver disease, Ted Long’s wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Long, has passed away.
On October 19, the 93Q official Twitter page posted a tweet saying, “Bobbie passed away peacefully last night at Francis House. Ted is okay and thanks everyone for surrounding them with your love and prayers.”
Bobbie Long was diagnosed with Liver Disease shortly after retiring from the Baldwinsville bus garage earlier this year.
The Longs reached out to NewsChannel 9 in late September to help spread the word about receiving a possible liver donor.
Unfortunately, her condition worsened. Bobbie Long passed away peacefully on October 18 at the Francis House.
NewsChannel 9 sends condolences to the Long family and friends during this difficult time. | 2022-10-19T14:39:17+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/ted-amy-in-the-morning-co-host-ted-longs-wife-bobbie-long-has-passed-away/ |
GREENSBORO – The Ardrey Kell Knights claimed their first NCHSAA Women’s Soccer Championship in their fifth trip to the title game with a 3-2 win against the Ashley Screaming Eagles at UNCG Soccer Stadium on Friday night.
Ardrey Kell junior Ally Casey earned the MVP honors on the night as she finished with two goals including what turned out to be the game winner. Casey’s two second half goals made the difference as the two teams were tied at intermission.
Taylor Suarez opened the scoring in the first half with a goal in the 22nd minute and Ashley’s Karina Peat tied the score in the final five minutes of the first half.
After Casey’s first goal, a handball in the box gave the Screaming Eagles a chance to tie things back up at 2-2 and Savannah Manset took advantage with a successful penalty kick. Casey’s second goal, thanks to an assist from Suarez, was enough to lift the Knights to victory.
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The win avenges a loss in last year’s title game in penalty kicks to Cardinal Gibbons at WakeMed Soccer Park.
The Women’s Soccer Championships will continue on Saturday at UNCG Soccer Stadium. The 3A Championship between Eastern Alamance and South point is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with the 2A title game between Manteo and Wheatmore to follow at 2:30 p.m. The 1A Championship will close things out at 6:00 p.m. when Woods Charter and Christ the King square off.
The NCHSAA is committed to recognizing and promoting good sportsmanship and has partnered with the NC Farm Bureau to honor two student-athletes at each of this year’s championships with Sportsmanship Awards for excellence throughout the season. The 4A Women’s Soccer Sportsmanship Award winners were Kristin Sullivan from Ardrey Kell and Maryn Harris from Ashley. | 2023-06-03T19:41:24+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/ardrey-kell-wins-first-soceer-state-title-on-fifth-try/article_1c28d89e-0239-11ee-992d-8fe6e5108ec4.html |
San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.
Anchor has been a trailblazer in the U.S., brewing craft beers when most Americans were loyal to one of the few major breweries.
The brewery teetered on insolvency in the 1960s, when it was acquired by Stanford grad Fritz Maytag, according to Anchor Brewing.
Maytag implemented new brewing practices such as dry hopping, and began bottling the beer in 1971. By the mid 1970s Anchor Brewing had assembled a solid portfolio of respected brews including Anchor Porter, Liberty Ale, Old Foghorn Barleywine Ale, and the first annual Christmas Ale, a sought-after brew around the holiday every year in multiple regions of the U.S.
In 2017 it was purchased by Japan’s Sapporo.
Beer makers have faced increasing difficulties over the past few years, including lockdowns implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation concerns and the rise of sales of spirits.
Last year, overall beer sales volume was down 3.1% in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association. Craft brewer sales volume was up 0.1% during the period, but imports are rising.
“We recognize the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” spokesperson Sam Singer said in a written statement Wednesday.
Anchor said that it made repeated efforts over the past year to find buyers for the brewery and its brands, but that it was unable to find one. The company said that it is still possible that a buyer will come forward as part of the liquidation process.
Anchor recently announced that it would limit sales of its beers to California and that it would cut production of its Anchor Christmas Ale, a popular beer in many parts of the country, in an effort to cut costs.
The company has stopped brewing and will continue packaging and distributing the beer on hand while available or through around the end of the month.
Anchor Public Taps will remain open temporarily, selling remaining inventory, including a small volume of 2023 Anchor Christmas Ale, which was brewed prior to the company’s recent decision to cancel the nationwide release.
The brewer is giving employees a 60-day notice and plans to provide transition support and separation packages.
Anchor was founded in San Francisco in 1896. | 2023-07-12T18:58:27+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/pioneering-anchor-brewing-co-to-shut-down-after-127-years/ |
BOSTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, announced today sources of its monthly distribution of $0.1380 per share paid to all shareholders of record as of July 11, 2022, pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. This press release is issued as required by an exemptive order granted to the Fund by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Notification of Sources of Distribution
This notice provides shareholders of the John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) with important information concerning the distribution declared on July 1, 2022, and payable on July 29, 2022. No action is required on your part.
The following table sets forth the estimated sources of the current distribution, payable July 29, 2022, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short term capital gains; net realized long term capital gains; and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per common share basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The Fund has declared the July 2022 distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Fund makes fixed monthly distributions in the amount of $0.1380 per share, which will continue to be paid monthly until further notice.
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MILAN (AP) — Search teams on Thursday recovered three more bodies buried under mud and debris from a weekend landslide on the Italian resort island of Ischia, raising the death toll to 11. One person remains missing.
The Naples prefect identified one of the victims as the father of three children whose bodies had been previously recovered, and another as the companion of a woman who had been found dead over the weekend. The body of a third victim, a woman, was in the process of identification.
Exceptional rainfall triggered a landslide above the Ischia port town of Casamicciola before dawn on Sunday, burying victims under mud and debris. Some 30 buildings were inundated by the massive landslide, which amassed enough force to push cars and buses into the sea.
The disaster has raised questions about building standards and illegal construction on Ischia, but also along the entire Italian peninsula, as climate change triggers more exceptional storms in a territory that is susceptible to flooding, landslides and earthquakes. | 2022-12-02T04:58:05+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/science/ap-science/ap-death-toll-in-landslide-on-italian-resort-island-hits-11/ |
The Cincinnati Bengals went into their bye week feeling good after a big win, and they are hoping for another run to the playoffs in the second half of the season.
Cincinnati won three of its last four games, including a 41-21 blowout against Carolina on Nov. 6, to head into the week off with some positivity. The Bengals are 5-4, just like they were at the bye last year before making a run to the AFC North title and Super Bowl appearance.
That won’t be easy to repeat with a challenging second-half schedule. The Bengals seek their first division wins still, starting with an opportunity next week at Pittsburgh, and they face the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen with games against the Chiefs and Bills in December and January.
Here are five things to look for in the second-half of the season…
1. A more diverse running game?
With 241 yards rushing and five total touchdowns from running back Joe Mixon last week, the Bengals showed they can be more balanced on offense.
Coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan have said the key to success is being flexible in the game plan and with adjustments, depending on what defenses are doing. That seems to be the case especially for the running game, as the Bengals had their best day offensively showing some diversity in the play calling. After recent emphasis out of the shot gun, they went back under center and used some different types of runs, too, like jet sweeps.
Now that feels like a launching point for the second half of the season.
“You really try to be proficient in multiple schemes, and so we’ve mixed in a good amount,” offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said. “We pulled a lot the last couple of weeks and we’ve run some counters and some perimeter stuff, so you always have to be able to do all of it if you want to have a good run game. … Not every week is good for our RPOs either, and so to be able to pivot and get to the things that we like versus different schemes. It’s not always going to be just one thing. You really have to be proficient in the run game and in multiple schemes to have success.”
2. Getting healthy
The Bengals are hoping to get nose tackle D.J. Reader back after the bye week, and although there is no update yet on wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s timeline, the initial hope was for him to be back within the four-game period he would have missed if placed on injured reserve. He’s missed two games already.
Reader appears on track to return this week, though the Bengals will have 21 days to place him on the active roster once they designate him for return from injured reserve. They already opened a spot when they waived Dominique Davis, who was then re-signed to the practice squad.
“I think he’s on track,” defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said. “I saw him running around out there (Tuesday) morning and looking good so hopefully it’ll stay trending that way and just give us a great lift when he gets back.”
Cincinnati’s defense has been solid even in Reader’s absence but will be even better when their big run stopper is available.
3. Potential punter change?
Kevin Huber has struggled with consistency in his punting this season and more than a few bad punts stand out from the first half of the season. His 43.2 yards per punt average matches his career low from his rookie season.
The Bengals still have Drue Chrisman hanging around on the practice squad, and he’s been practicing on the field before games in full uniform as the team starts prepping him for future opportunities. Those opportunities could come sooner than perhaps Cincinnati expected.
“We’ve constantly been evaluating this whole thing,” special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons said. “Obviously, our punting game has got to improve. We’re not getting out of it what we need to get out of it, in terms of flipping the field. It’s something we’ll take a look at over this bye week and try to figure out what the best thing is going forward.”
4. More ahead for Burrow
Joe Burrow had one monster game against Atlanta but otherwise has struggled to find consistency leading the offense. He’s still on pace to surpass last year’s “Comeback Player of the Year” season, and the Bengals will be hoping for more in the second half of the season.
Burrow has thrown for 2,535 yards and 18 touchdowns with six interceptions while taking 30 sacks. Last year after nine games, he had 2,497 yards and 20 touchdowns with 11 interceptions and 25 sacks.
“The way that he’s had to play this year, the way that he’s had to adapt and adjust, I think shows an incredible amount of growth in his mindset of knowing what’s required of the great quarterbacks in this league and when you have to manage, when you have to be great, when you have to be a baller, and when it’s time to be able to be one and he’s got the ability to do it,” Callahan said. “And then when it’s time to just manage sometimes. And I thought that he’s shown great patience.”
“And I think that’s part of his growth, is being able to manage all of those things as a starting quarterback. And then when it comes time to make a huge play, he’s made some huge plays and I think that’s always going to be who he is.”
5. Schedule gets harder
The Bengals’ first nine opponents were a combined 38-40, which ranked their strength of schedule 15th based on winning percentages, and those games featured a lot of backup quarterbacks like Cooper Rush, Andy Dalton, Jacoby Brissett and P.J. Wallker.
The combined record of their remaining opponents is 37-30 and they all have winning records, including the Titans (5-3) in Week 12, Chiefs (6-2) in Week 13, Patriots (5-4) in Week 16, Bills (6-2) in Week 17 and Ravens (6-3) in Week 18.
Cincinnati currently sits in second in the AFC North, despite being 0-3 against the division, and the team is ninth in the AFC, which puts the Bengals on the bubble for the playoff picture. ESPN analysts rank the Bengals remaining schedule the second most difficult.
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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) deflected questions about Rep. Marjorie Greene’s (R-Ga.) committee posts on Sunday, saying that it’s not up to him to decide panel assignments.
Greene was selected to sit on the House Homeland Security Committee and House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Tuesday after being stripped of her committee assignments by Democrats in 2021. When asked on Sunday if he would prefer to see someone else on these committees, McCaul declined to answer directly.
“I’m not the chair of that committee, and I’m not the Speaker either,” he told Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.”
McCaul said that, despite Greene’s past comments about conspiracy theories, including questioning the Sept. 11 attacks, the Georgia Republican has “matured.” He added that the senior members of Congress should educate her on how some of the conspiracy theories that she has spread are “not accurate.”
“I will tell you she has matured,” McCaul said. “I think she realizes she doesn’t know everything. And she wants to learn and become I think more of a team player.”
“I think it’s incumbent upon more senior members to try to — she’s a member of Congress — bring her in and try to educate her that these theories that she has are not accurate,” he added. | 2023-01-22T20:04:33+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/hill-politics/im-not-the-speaker-mccaul-sidesteps-questions-on-marjorie-taylor-greene-committee-posts/ |
Broadridge whitepaper finds organic growth across the global asset management industry expected to slow into 2031, but identifies new standards of differentiation to help firms win
NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Organic growth across the global asset management industry, measured on a total net asset flows basis, is expected to slow from a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the last decade to 1.7% from 2021 to 2031 as competition heats up between both challengers and incumbents alike, according to a newly released whitepaper, The New Competitive Calculus: Winning with Data-Driven Strategy by global Fintech and asset management advisory leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR).
Despite this, Broadridge forecasts that net asset inflows will still expand by a healthy US$18T over the next decade, helping to push total assets under management (AUM) to a record of more than USD$170T– unlocking exciting new avenues for growth and challenges to overcome for those that can adapt to change.
Competition, however, will be more fierce as growth slows. Broadridge's research reveals three increasingly distinct classes of industry competitors, two of which - expanding incumbents and innovative challengers - dominate the industry's organic growth. Already less than 100 asset management firms globally accounted for nearly 64% of the industry's $14.4 trillion-plus in net new flows gathered since 2016, according to Broadridge's research.
"Opportunities will be driven by different capabilities and clients – from institutions to individuals, and from the US and Europe towards Asia, especially China," said Ben Phillips, head of Asset Management Global Advisory Services, Broadridge. "While secular changes manifest in different ways, there are still primary drivers that asset managers need to look out for to maximize their growth. The reality is that these changes are creating unmet needs, all of which are opportunities to innovate and reposition themselves for growth."
Broadridge expects significant opportunities to be had aligning business strategies to meet shifting secular trends, many of which, if missed, will increasingly bifurcate the market between winners and losers.
The study predicts that individual investors will drive 69% of net flows in the coming decade significantly overtaking institutional investors, while private markets will shift from driving 16% of net flows between 2011 to 2021 to 32% of net flows between 2021 to 2031. In terms of regions, The New Competitive Calculus outlines net investment flows shifting from the US and Europe toward Asia Pacific, especially China. APAC will drive 42% of net flows between 2022 to 2031, from just 26% between 2012 to 2021.
As individual investors seek to use their portfolios to address a wider array of financial and non-financial objectives, thematic investing is expected to rise. One example is the momentum in ESG and impact-oriented investing, which will account for 27% of net flows during the next decade.
The above trends are dramatically changing the competitive forces facing asset managers today. Strong investment performance has long been regarded by the industry as the primary differentiator to win market share. However, with the shifts in opportunities identified in the whitepaper, performance is not enough to stand out. Today, competitive differentiation is being defined across four major dimensions:
Faster product innovation – Quick and effective innovation is key. Successful asset managers have adopted an innovation- and product-focused strategy where product development is a central role supported by data and propelled by a flexible distribution network.
Stronger distribution – Successful asset managers are set apart by their ability to scale. This means multiplying points of influence, strengthening relationships beyond value intermediaries, and building exclusive distribution relationships as a protected channel against rivals. A data-driven approach to segmentation helps maximize resource efficiencies and create leverage to better monetize distribution advantages.
More flexible delivery – Competitive asset managers have recognised the need to customise access for end-investors, becoming increasingly flexible with delivery models, especially for priority products and markets where such changes contribute to divisive market leadership. In determining which delivery models are worth pursuing, successful asset managers are focused on implementation cost, technologies that allow customization and portfolio personalization, and delivery capabilities that allow operational efficiency.
Better brand building – A competitive brand will set asset managers apart against the noise of new product capabilities and products, striking a balance between regional norms and global positioning. Strategic decisions include linking brand attributes to clear competitive advantages and embedding innovation and change as brand attributes.
Learn more about these trends shaping the global asset management industry from Broadridge's whitepaper. Click here to access The New Competitive Calculus: Winning with Data-Driven Strategy.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP)Tyler Harris’ 15 points helped South Florida defeat Charleston Southern 79-59 on Friday night.
Harris shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Bulls (3-6). Russel Tchewa added 14 points while shooting 4 of 5 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line, and he also had five rebounds. Jamir Chaplin shot 6 for 11, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Taje’ Kelly led the Buccaneers (2-5) in scoring, finishing with 14 points and eight rebounds. Kalib Clinton added 11 points for Charleston Southern. Claudell Harris Jr. also had eight points and two steals.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-12-04T04:05:32+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/harris-leads-south-florida-over-charleston-southern-79-59/ |
MIAMI, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding today announced that Fradyn Suárez has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its Miami office.
Suárez's practice focuses on cross-border corporate, infrastructure and project finance work, with a concentration in the transportation and renewable energy sectors. She has extensive experience representing lenders, export credit agencies, and multilaterals on complex transactions and restructurings and regularly acts as finance counsel to energy and infrastructure companies with investments in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
"Fradyn has a proven track record providing strategic counsel on financing construction projects and commercial operations throughout the Americas," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She understands the challenges of funding these projects and operations and how to mitigate them."
"Miami is the gateway for Central and South American inbound and outbound infrastructure projects," said Randy Bassett, managing partner of the firm's Miami office. "The sophisticated work Fradyn has done throughout her career will allow us to expand our ability to work with owners, lenders, and developers seeking to capitalize on these investment opportunities."
Suárez joins the firm from Jones Day, where she co-led its global project finance subpractice. She received her undergraduate degree from Smith College and her J.D. from The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
"While meeting with my new partners it became very clear that their team-oriented approach to serving clients is a hallmark of the firm's commercial success," said Suárez. "The camaraderie and opportunity to play a meaningful role in the further development of King & Spalding's project finance team and its Miami office attracted me to the firm."
King & Spalding launched its Miami office in February 2022 with 12 partners spanning the firm's trial, transactional, and governmental practices relocating there. The office also serves as a base of operations for the more than 50 K&S lawyers who are barred in Florida and regularly work on matters in the state. In May, the firm announced that Brian Miller, Samantha Kavanaugh, and Ross Linzer had joined the office.
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five months after a deadlocked jury led to a mistrial for actor Danny Masterson, the former star of “That ’70s Show” is about to be retried in a Los Angeles court. Masterson is accused of raping three women between 2001 and 2003. He could get 45 years in prison if convicted.
Here’s the key element key elements, characters and issues that will factor into the retrial. Opening statements are set to begin on Monday.
NEW ROLE FOR SCIENTOLOGY
The Church of Scientology loomed large at Masterson’s trial. It could loom larger still in his retrial, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo allowing expert testimony on Scientology that she denied the first time.
Masterson is a prominent member of the church. All three of his accusers are former members who grew disillusioned with the institution in the aftermath of their alleged assaults, saying that the institution and its policies protected Masterson while they found themselves harassed and discouraged from going to authorities. The church has said neither is true.
The two opposing experts set to testify embody the stark cultural divides the church sometimes creates. The prosecution’s expert, Claire Headley, is a former official in Scientology’s leadership group, known as the Sea Org, who became a staunch church foe, suing it in 2009 over her experience. The defense’s expert is Hugh Martin Whitt, a current high-level Scientologist who is Headley’s estranged stepfather.
THE DEFENDANT
Masterson, 47, an actor since childhood, got his major break when he was cast as Stephen Hyde on the retro sitcom “That ’70s Show,” which also starred Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Topher Grace and would run on Fox from 1998 until 2006. At the time of the alleged assaults, his career was at its peak, and his house near Hollywood with a backyard pool and Jacuzzi was a social hub. It was also, according to prosecutors, the scene of all three crimes. Masterson had pleaded not guilty and his lawyers have repeatedly denied all of the allegations.
THE FIRST ACCUSER
One of the women Masterson is charged with raping was born into a Scientology family and was part of Masterson’s circle of friends. Nearly all of those closest to her were members, including the late Lisa Marie Presley, who also left the church long before her death in January.
In testimony she will now be asked to repeat, the woman said that when she stopped by Masterson’s house to pick up a set of keys in 2003, he gave her a drink that seemed to have druglike effects on her, and raped her in his bedroom upstairs. She first filed a police report, which did not lead to an arrest, in 2004. She returned to authorities in 2016.
THE SECOND ACCUSER
Another woman set to retell her story is a model and actor who was Masterson’s girlfriend from 1996 to 2002. She joined the church after they began dating. She testified previously that she was living with Masterson in 2001 when he first became sexually abusive toward her. She said that about a month later she woke to find Masterson raping her. She would go to police 15 years later.
THE THIRD ACCUSER
The third woman at the center of the trial had only recently met Masterson through mutual friends in the church, which she had joined as a teenager. She testified that in 2003 that Masterson invited her to his house, where they were alone. She said she was clear that she wanted no sex, but he convinced her to get into his jacuzzi then took her to his bed, where he raped her. She went to police in 2017.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they were victims of sexual abuse.
OTHER WITNESSES
Two other women who say Masterson raped them, but whose allegations are not part of the charges against him, are being allowed to take the stand to testify to his propensity for such acts.
Testimony is also planned from those who surrounded Masterson and the women at the time, most current or former church members.
The witness lists also include investigating detectives and psychologists who specialize in sexual assault and memory.
INVESTIGATION AND ARREST
Police revealed they were investigating Masterson in March of 2017. Hollywood’s #MeToo firestorm would begin about six months later, and in the midst of it Masterson would be written off “The Ranch,” a Netflix Western comedy where he had reunited with Kutcher.
He was arrested and charged with three rapes in 2020, and in 2021 a judge ruled the evidence was strong enough for him to be tried.
THE FIRST TRIAL
Masterson’s monthlong first trial began last October. Masterson, free on bail, was accompanied to court by a large group of friends and family with ties to both Scientology and the entertainment industry, including his wife and the mother of his child, actor and model Bijou Phillips.
The three accusers gave emotional and often traumatic testimony.
Prosecutor Reinhold Mueller argued that the evidence pointed clearly to Masterson being a “rapist” who created an environment in his home that allowed him to prey on women, and that the church was clearly to blame for the women taking so long to come forward.
Masterson’s attorney Phillip Cohen argued that the women’s testimony was so hopelessly riddled with contradictions and inconsistencies that prosecutors implicated Scientology to patch holes in its case.
In the end, fewer than half of jurors voted to convict on any of the counts. Nevertheless, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office decided to try again with a new set of jurors, and the women agreed to take the stand again.
“Despite suffering years of intimidation and harassment, we are completely committed to participating in the next criminal trial,” two of them said in a joint statement.
THE LAWYERS
Mueller and Cohen will reprise their roles in the retrial. But Masterson this time will also have the services of high-profile attorney Shawn Holley, whose clients have included Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Axl Rose and Lindsay Lohan. She had to miss the first trial with prior commitments representing former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer in his own sexual assault proceedings. | 2023-04-21T21:52:17+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/danny-mastersons-rape-retrial-key-things-to-know/ |
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — With June being Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Month, it’s important to know how this can impact everyone, especially through social media.
According to Psychology Today, Vicarious Traumatization is when the human brain is negatively impacted by traumatic events without personally experiencing or witnessing that event.
“Reading and absorbing all of this information and it definitely negatively affects us and can traumatize us even though we had no part in it whatsoever, the event,” said Keith Hamm, the community liaison for Integrated Family Services in Greenville. “They may be five states away, but it doesn’t matter, they’re still traumatized. But to exacerbate the problem even more, we have the internet.”
Hamm said not only does social media fuel this but we may not even notice the damaging effects.
“People don’t recognize the symptoms of being traumatized,” Hamm added. “Things like in the aftermath of a trauma, difficulty concentrating, or irritability, sadness, sleep impairment, these are things that can happen to us in the aftermath of a traumatic event.”
That’s why it’s still important to reach out to a mental health professional.
“It’s always important to seek help from a mental health professional because a mental health professional can help mitigate those symptoms and help in recovery from the aftermath of a traumatic event or PTSD,” Hamm said. “They can help in that recovery so that we’re not constantly for the rest of our lives plagued by those symptoms.” | 2022-06-21T22:48:23+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/local-news/greenville/how-social-media-can-cause-ptsd/ |
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NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that AKC Fastest Dogs USA presented by The Farmer's Dog, is set to premiere on ESPN on July 29th at 2pm ET.
This invitational event was held on May 19, 2023 at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, SC. Top dogs in the fastest breeds were invited to race head-to-head to see which will be crowned the Fastest Dog.
The event will also showcase a variety of America's favorite breeds racing against each other to see who is the fastest in each breed, including Bulldogs, Great Danes, and Miniature Schnauzers.
"ESPN viewers are in for an exciting competition," said AKC Executive Secretary, Gina DiNardo. "These are some of the speediest dogs in the country, and those watching at home will be on the edge of their seats!"
The broadcast will be hosted by noted sportscaster Carolyn Manno and AKC's Director of Broadcasting Bill Ellis.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 25,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
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Nearly a week after officials found the Titan submersible at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, the sub is now back on solid ground.
Pelagic Research Services confirmed its crews returned to port on Wednesday. The sub returned to port in multiple pieces, the photos revealed.
"They have been working around the clock now for ten days, through the physical and mental challenges of this operation, and are anxious to finish the mission and return to their loved ones," the company said in a statement.
Last week, Coast Guard officials said the submersible, which went missing June 18, was likely lost in a "catastrophic implosion."
Officials said the debris was found about 1,600 feet from the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean. They added the debris was located in an empty area of the ocean floor, and not immediately adjacent to the Titanic shipwreck.
"Essentially we found five different major pieces of debris that told us that it was the remains of the Titan," said Paul Hankins, director of salvage operations and ocean engineering with the U.S. Navy. "The initial thing we found was the nose cone, which was outside of the pressure hull. We then found a large debris field. Within that large debris field, we found the front end bell of the pressure hull. That was the first indication that there was a catastrophic event.
Pelagic Research Service deployed its Odysseus 6K to help bring Titan back to the service.
"This recovery phase is a remarkably difficult and risky operation, especially at this depth," says Pelagic Research Services spokesperson Jeff Mahoney. "Given its continuous operation under the incredible atmospheric pressures, temperatures and environmental stresses, it's a testament to the skill of the team and the engineering of Odysseus."
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Exxon Mobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman’s nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the U.S. government said in a lawsuit.
According to the government, in January 2020, a Black employee found a hangman’s noose at his worksite at the Baton Rouge complex run by Exxon Mobil Corp. and reported it. At the time, the company knew of three other nooses that had been found at the complex, but it failed to investigate all the complaints and take action to prevent such harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in its lawsuit filed Thursday.
Then, in December 2020, a fifth noose was found at the complex, which includes a chemical plant and nearby refinery. Exxon Mobil’s lack of action created a racially hostile work environment, the EEOC said.
Todd Spitler, a spokesperson for Exxon Mobil, said in a statement Sunday that the company disagrees with the EEOC’s allegations and that it “encourage(s) employees to report claims like this, and we thoroughly investigated.”
“The symbols of hate are unacceptable, offensive, and in violation of our corporate policies,” Spitler said. “We have a zero tolerance policy of any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace by or towards employees, contractors, suppliers or customers.”
Employers who become aware of racially offensive or threatening conduct in the workplace are legally obligated to take “prompt, remedial action aimed at stopping it,” Rudy Sustaita, an attorney at the EEOC’s Houston district office, said in a statement.
Elizabeth Owen, a senior trial attorney in the EEOC’s New Orleans field office, said in a statement that the displays of nooses required swift action.
“A noose is a longstanding symbol of violence associated with the lynching of African Americans,” she said. “Such symbols are inherently threatening and significantly alter the workplace environment for Black Americans.”
In 2021, eight nooses were found at an Amazon warehouse construction site in Connecticut. Amazon had briefly closed the site after the seventh one appeared. | 2023-03-06T21:42:12+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/business-news/exxon-mobil-sued-as-5-nooses-displayed-at-louisiana-facility/ |
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 2023 NFL schedule is out, meaning we now know the Browns’ path throughout the season.
Now that the schedule is out, I’ll be taking a look at each opponent the Browns play in order of the schedule. I’ll examine the biggest addition and subtraction for each team, discuss their best draft pick and break down what they mean for when they play the Browns. I will only discuss the AFC North teams once since the Browns play them twice.
Next up is a look at the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns host the 49ers in Week 6, which is the first game after an early bye week for the Browns.
Check out earlier editions of this series at the bottom of this post.
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Biggest addition: DT Javon Hargrave
The 49ers already have one of the NFL’s best defensive lines. But it somehow got even better after landing Hargrave, fresh off a great stint in Philadelphia, on a four-year deal worth $84 million.
Hargrave had 23 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in his three seasons with the Eagles, helping them get to the Super Bowl last season.
Adding Hargrave to a defensive line that includes Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead makes a strength just that much more dangerous.
Biggest subtraction: Defensive coordinator Demeco Ryans
After Robert Saleh left the 49ers to become the head coach of the Jets before the 2021 season, Ryans stepped in as defensive coordinator and that group didn’t miss a beat.
2022 was his best work as the 49ers had the NFL’s best defense in yards and points, coaching a group that played in back-to-back NFC Championship Games.
The Texans hired Ryans as their head coach, and the pressure is now on new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to keep the momentum going.
Best draft pick: S Ji’Ayir Brown
The 49ers didn’t have a pick in this year’s draft until 87th overall. They used it on Brown, who was one of the most interesting safeties in this class.
Brown is a high-risk, high-reward player who is capable of playing the pass and the run. With Jimmie Ward gone, Brown can slot into the two-deep very quickly.
Talanoa Hufanga broke out last season as an All-Pro safety. If Brown can approach that level, San Francisco’s young secondary could be as stingy as its defensive front.
What it means in their matchup with the Browns
The 49ers have one of the most talented rosters in the entire NFL. As much as I discussed their defense already, don’t forget their offense which has three elite skill players in Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle.
The biggest question though is whether quarterback Brock Purdy, the biggest surprise in the entire NFL last year, will be able to play in this game. He suffered a torn UCL in his throwing arm in the NFC Championship Game loss in Philadelphia. Purdy had surgery in March and his timetable of four to six months after that surgery means he could easily be ready for their trip to Cleveland on Oct. 15.
The Browns will have their hands full on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they’ll have their work cut out for them to protect Deshaun Watson and open holes for the running game against the 49ers’ stout defense. On defense, they will have to deal with San Francisco’s elite array of offensive weapons, not to mention Kyle Shanahan as the playcaller.
Losing Ryans hurts, but we won’t know how much it hurts until the games are played. If Purdy is healthy and looks like he did at the end of his rookie season, this could be a very tough ask for the Browns.
Catch up on the series
* Cincinnati Bengals, Weeks 1 and 18
* Pittsburgh Steelers, Weeks 2 and 11
* Baltimore Ravens, Weeks 4 and 10
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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot last week as he tried to arrest a fugitive was remembered Tuesday as a protector, a father and a beloved friend with an infectious smile.
Friends, family, dignitaries and more than 1,000 officers from Maryland, Delaware and other states attended the funeral for Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Glenn Hilliard at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury, news outlets reported. The service celebrated the life of the New Jersey native and Berlin resident.
“Glenn loved what he did so much that he went out on that battlefield to protect us and his family," said Pastor Dana Bunting-Stauffer of Emmanuel Fruitland, who officiated the service. "I’m grateful that he was our protector, and if it meant chasing down an assailant, he would.”
First Sgt. Burley Williams, of the sheriff’s office remembered Hilliard as a friend, not just as a colleague.
“His smile and laughter were infectious,” Williams said of Hilliard. “There’s no way you could be around Glenn when he was having a great time and not have a great time yourself.”
Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford described Hilliard as “one of our true heroes who was there to protect our state with true valor.”
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis remembered hiring Hilliard in 2012 and said it didn’t take long for him to become a role model for other deputies and the community. He noted that Hilliard’s personnel file was “full of letters of commendation.”
“His was a career highlighted by valor and sacrifice, benchmarks of our law enforcement profession,” Lewis said. “Glenn put the welfare and safety of others beyond his own.”
Hilliard was fatally shot while trying to arrest a man wanted on multiple felony warrants at an apartment complex in Pittsville on June 12. After a two-hour search, Austin Davidson, 20, was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault and other offenses in connection with Hilliard’s death.
Lewis said he was surprised when Hilliard requested a transfer from the criminal investigation division to the patrol division, but Hilliard explained that he was interested in “professional development to become a corporal.” On Tuesday, Lewis posthumously promoted Hilliard from the rank of deputy first class to corporal. He also awarded Hilliard the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Medal of Valor for his sacrifice, presenting the award to Hilliard’s widow, Tashica.
“I’ve been there in support of people. But, I’ve never been the one who needed to be supported. I’m proud of how all of the different agencies took care of my family throughout this,” Hilliard’s brother-in-law Theophilus Hobbs IV said. “This right here is amazing, and he would love it. My sister says it, and I know it for sure. He would love the way that he is being represented today.” | 2022-06-22T18:33:35+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Slain-deputy-remembered-as-friend-role-model-17258363.php |
WARSAW, Poland -- Fifth-seeded Caroline Garcia advanced Friday to the semifinals of the Poland Open after ending the clay-court winning streak of top-ranked Iga Swiatek at 18 matches.
Garcia won 6-1, 1-6, 6-4, breaking Swiatek in the 10th game of the deciding set for her first win over the Pole.
Swiatek had not lost on clay since the French Open quarterfinals in 2021.
France's Garcia set up a semifinal match against 10th-seeded Jasmine Paolini. The Italian rallied to beat Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Lucky loser Kateryna Baindl rebounded from a set down to upset eighth-seeded Petra Martic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. The Ukrainian next faces Ana Bogdan of Romania, who outclassed another lucky loser, Brazilian Laura Pigossi, 6-1, 6-1. | 2022-07-29T19:33:59+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34313312/iga-swiatek-suffers-first-loss-clay-2021-french-open |
Video captures lightning strike near White House that injured 4
WASHINGTON - Four people were struck by lightning Thursday evening, and are currently in the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
Members of the U.S. Park Police and the Secret Service were the first to witness the lightning strike at Lafayette Park on the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
They said they immediately notified D.C. Fire and EMS and the Metropolitan Police Department.
A spokesperson for D.C. Fire and EMS said they received the call at 6:52 p.m.
The Metropolitan Police Department said they were notified one minute earlier.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two men and two women unconscious.
U.S. Park Police and members of the Secret Service administered CPR and AED. The victims were transported to a local hospital where they are currently being treated. | 2022-08-05T01:29:43+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/video-captures-lightning-strike-near-white-house-that-injured-4 |
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese gets new name
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 10:22 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
(CNN) - Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is rebranding and shortening its name to Kraft Mac & Cheese, the first name change in the product’s 85-year history.
Kraft said the change is meant to reflect how fans already refer to the brand.
The box is also getting a subtle makeover, with a refreshed logo and a single-hue blue that the company says amplifies the brand’s most recognizable asset: the noodle smile.
Kraft said the name and box changes are part of an effort to rebrand the household staple as “comfort food.”
The new packaging with the new name hits shelves in August.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-22T16:00:19+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/2022/06/22/kraft-macaroni-cheese-gets-new-name/ |
Walt Disney World to close parks due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Walt Disney World to close parks due to Tropical Storm Nicole
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Walt Disney World to close parks due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Walt Disney World is closing theme parks due to Tropical Storm Nicole.According to officials, the theme parks will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will remain closed through Thursday morning. Parks will likely not reopen at their scheduled time Thursday.Details: Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. with last dining reservations at 5 p.m. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with last dining reservations at 6 p.m. Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest, Liberty Tree Tavern, Diamond Horseshoe and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m. EPCOT: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
Walt Disney World is closing theme parks due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
According to officials, the theme parks will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will remain closed through Thursday morning. Parks will likely not reopen at their scheduled time Thursday.
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- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. with last dining reservations at 5 p.m.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with last dining reservations at 6 p.m.
- Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest, Liberty Tree Tavern, Diamond Horseshoe and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
- EPCOT: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m. | 2022-11-09T17:34:04+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/disney-parks-tropical-storm-nicole/41912458 |
LIMA, Peru (AP) — People poured into Peru’s coastal capital, many from remote Andean regions, for a protest Thursday against President Dina Boluarte and in support of her predecessor, whose ouster last month launched deadly unrest and cast the nation into political chaos.
Supporters of former president Pedro Castillo, Peru’s first leader from a rural Andean background, hope the protest opens a new chapter in the weeks-long movement to demand Boluarte’s resignation, immediate elections and structural change in the country. Castillo was impeached after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress.
The protests have so far been held mainly in Peru’s southern Andes, with 53 people dying amid the unrest, the large majority killed in clashes with security forces
The demonstrations and subsequent clashes with security forces amount to the worst political violence Peru has experienced in more than two decades and has shined a spotlight on the deep divisions that exist in the country between the urban elite largely concentrated in Lima and the poor rural areas, where citizens have often feel relegated.
“In my own country, the voices of the Andes, the voices of the majority have been silenced,” Florencia Fernández, a lawyer who lives in Cusco, said Wednesday ahead of the protest. “We’ve had to travel to this aggressive city, this centralist city, and we say, the Andes have descended.”
By bringing the protest to Lima, demonstrators hope to give fresh weight to the movement that began when Boluarte, who was the vice president, was sworn into office on Dec. 7 to replace Castillo.
“When there are tragedies, bloodbaths outside the capital it doesn’t have the same political relevance in the public agenda than if it took place in the capital,” said Alonso Cárdenas, a professor of public policies at the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University in Lima. “The leaders have understood that and say, they can massacre us in Cusco, in Puno, and nothing happens, we need to take the protest to Lima,” Cárdenas added, citing two cities that have seen protest violence.
The concentration of protesters in Lima also reflects how the capital has started to see more antigovernment demonstrations in recent days.
“Lima, which hadn’t joined the protests at all in the first phase in December, decided to join after the Juliaca massacre,” Omar Coronel, a political science professor at the Catholic University of Peru, said, referring to the 18 people killed in that southern city on Jan. 9.
The protesters on Thursday are planning to march from downtown Lima to the Miraflores district, one of the emblematic neighborhoods of the country’s economic elite.
The government has called on protesters to be peaceful.
“We know they want to take over Lima,” Boluarte said this week. “I call on them to take over Lima, yes, but in peace” and added that she would “wait for them in the Government House to be able to talk about their social agendas.”
Boluarte has said she supports a plan to push up to 2024 elections for president and congress originally scheduled for 2026.
Many protesters say that no dialogue is possible with a government that they say has unleashed so much violence against its citizens.
As protesters gathered in Lima, more violence erupted in southern Peru.
In the town of Macusani Wednesday, protesters set fire to the police station and judicial office after two people were killed and another seriously injured by gunfire amid antigovernment protests.
The officers had to escape the police station that the crowd burned in a helicopter, police said. Macusani, about 160 kilometers from the city of Juliaca near Lake Titicaca, is the capital of the province of Carabaya,
Activists have dubbed Thursday’s demonstration in Lima as the Cuatro Suyos March, a reference to the four cardinal points of the Inca empire. It’s also the same name that was given to another massive mobilization that took place in 2000, when thousands of Peruvians took to the streets against the autocratic government of Alberto Fujimori, who resigned months later.
There are several key differences between those demonstrations and this week’s protests.
“In 2000, the people protested against a regime that was already consolidated in power,” Cardenas said. “In this case, they’re standing up to a government that has only been in power for a month and is incredibly fragile.”
Another distinction is that the 2000 protests had a centralized leadership and were led by political parties. “Now what we have is something much more fragmented,” Coronel said.
The protests that have engulfed much of Peru in the past month though have largely been grassroots efforts without a clear leadership.
“We have never seen a mobilization of this magnitude, there’s already a thought installed in the peripheries that it is necessary, urgent to transform everything,” said Gustavo Montoya, a historian at the National University of San Marcos. “I have the feeling that we’re witnessing a historic shift.”
The protests have grown to such a degree that demonstrators are unlikely to be satisfied with Boluarte’s resignation and they are now demanding a more fundamental structural reform.
The protests have emerged “in regions that have been systematically treated as second-class citizens,” Montoya said. “I think this will only keep growing.”
Analysts warn that a failure to listen to demands from protesters could have tragic consequences.
“We have to start to think what we want to do with Peru, otherwise this could all blow up,” Cardenas said.
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Associated Press journalist Mauricio Muñoz contributed. | 2023-01-19T11:16:50+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-perus-andes-descends-on-capital-to-demand-leader-resign/ |
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: February 12, 2021 to December 15, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 6, 2023
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Affirm Holdings, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Affirm's "buy-now, pay-later" service facilitated excessive consumer debt, regulatory arbitrage, and data harvesting; (ii) the foregoing subjected Affirm to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Affirm you have until February 6, 2023 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Affirm securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AFRM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/affirm-holdings-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=35430&from=4.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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Landmark Recovery Brings Affordable Addiction Treatment to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Recovery, the nation's fastest growing drug and alcohol addiction treatment service provider, opened a new treatment center in the East Tennessee community, Landmark Recovery of Knoxville.
Located in the former Brookhaven Retreat facility at 1016 IC King Road in Seymour, Landmark will offer accessible and affordable inpatient and outpatient addiction recovery services, drug detox programs, therapy and counseling for men and women. Landmark works with most major insurance providers and offers payment plans.
On June 20 Landmark Recovery staff welcomed state senators Richard Briggs and Becky Duncan Massey, Lt. Brad Butler of the Blount County Sheriff's Office, Capt. Mark Taylor of the Maryville Police Department and Knox County Commissioner Dasha Lundy to celebrate and tour the 48-bed treatment center which is nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Michelle Dubey, chief clinical officer at Landmark Recovery, said the company's goal is to provide passionate, individualized services that provide a holistic approach to recovery while bringing more access to treatment for those who need it most.
"More than 400,000 Tennesseans are wrestling with drug or alcohol addiction," Dubey said. "Here in the Knoxville area there is an overwhelming need for more addiction recovery programs. Availability and affordability are two of the most prevalent barriers for individuals struggling with substance use. Landmark believes these individuals deserve the highest quality of clinical care available regardless of socioeconomic status or insurance provider."
More than 107,000 deaths due to drug overdose were recorded nationwide last year alone. The Knoxville area recorded 498 unintentional overdose deaths in 2021 and 221 this year. Knox, Roane, and Sevier counties were three of only four counties in the state which decreased overdose deaths due to opiods, while neighboring Blount and Loudon counties continued to increase, according to the 2021 TN Annual Overdose Report.
About Landmark Recovery:
Landmark Recovery, founded in 2016, is an evidence-based addiction recovery organization offering passionate, individualized treatment including detox, residential, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. Landmark serves communities in Kentucky, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, along with its sister company, Praxis by Landmark Recovery, that serves the Medicaid population. The Landmark of Louisville facility was named the No. 1 Addiction Treatment Center in Kentucky by Newsweek for 2021. For more information visit www.landmarkrecovery.com or call 866-504-8545.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Maddow has something special for anyone who appreciates the occasional digressions into history on her weekly MSNBC show.
She and her longtime producer, Isaac-Davy Aronson, debuted the first episode of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Deja News” on Monday. The six-episode podcast looks at historical incidents that can teach us lessons about current events.
The first program, about a little-remembered Feb. 6, 1934, riot outside the parliament building in Paris has obvious parallels to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection in Washington.
“If Jan. 6 was history repeating itself in some form, does that help us?” Maddow asks in the episode. “Does that help us in our understanding of what Jan. 6 meant and what we should do about it going forward? Would it be comforting to us to know that this really wasn’t the first time, or would we be just even more weirded out about it?”
Both of Maddow’s prior podcasts have roots in history: “Bag Man” was about former Vice President Spiro Agnew, and “Ultra” examined American extremists.
“I have this soft spot for history as an explanatory thing,” she told The Associated Press. “I’m a completist. If you tell me something is going on geologically, I want to know about the formation of the star that created the solar system, that created that planet, that created that rock.”
“Deja News” is the nickname that “The Rachel Maddow Show” privately uses for some of its historical segments. While they can occasionally test a viewer’s patience during a TV show — get to the point, Rachel! — the stories are perfect for a podcast.
Extra time allows the podcast to more thoroughly examine the historical similarities and grapple with what may come next, Aronson said. “Having that time and space to breathe is really great,” he said.
A day after the Paris riot, the new head of France’s government resigned and was replaced by someone more conservative — precisely what the demonstrators wanted. Yet the incident united leftists, and led to the election of a much more liberal government two years later.
Nearly 90 years later, though, like-minded French citizens honor leaders of the far-right riot with rallies commemorating the day and visits to the grave of its leader.
In Maddow’s view, news is too often covered in a vacuum, when a passing knowledge of history can put things into better perspective.
“Recognizing that some of these problems are recurrent, rather than truly novel, doesn’t make the problems any smaller,” she said. “It just makes me more confident in my ability to keep engaging, to not shut down, to not be overly scared or intimidated by the scale of a problem and to think about it with the help of people like us in previous generations who had to contend with the problem before.”
It also underscores the importance of who is in charge of writing and teaching history, she said.
Anticipation for “Deja News,” which has a logo starring an inquisitive groundhog, put it near the top of Apple’s podcast chart before being released. New episodes will come out every Monday, with the second one showing how Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battles with woke politics and the LGBTQ community echo an effort from nearly 60 years ago.
Maddow is a year into her new schedule, with her TV show airing on Monday nights.
“It’s great,” she said of the reduced workload. “It has absolutely saved my life.”
Five nights a week on TV was burning her out. She initially resisted the once-a-week schedule, not wanting to do a magazine-type review of the week’s news. Instead, they hit upon the trick of doing it as if it were just another daily show, focused on that day’s news.
She’s immersed in other projects. Besides “Deja News,” she’s adapting “Bag Man” and “Ultra” into movies, finishing a book that will be out this fall and making a scripted TV series about a group of women in post-World War II Washington that is being held up by the writer’s strike.
“I need to learn time management,” she said. “I’m actually probably working more hours than I used to. My girlfriend thought I was going to have more time off and more time to spend with her.”
She appears on MSNBC during big events, like last Thursday, when news broke that former President Donald Trump had been indicted. But she said she’s been energized by the ability to try new things.
“I thought I had the best job in the world but I didn’t,” she said. “Now I do.” | 2023-06-13T12:15:39+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/rachel-maddows-deja-news-podcast-a-boon-to-fans-who-like-her-historical-tangents/ |
DUBAI, UAE, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWTN Inc. (Nasdaq: NWTN), an eco-conscious mobility technology company bringing passenger-centric green premium mobility solutions to the world ("NWTN"), today announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Al Kalid Auto L.L.C. ("Al Kalid") for the delivery of over one thousand Rabdan ONE vehicles over the next two years. With the MOU, NWTN is kicking-off the development of its sales and distribution network in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Under the MOU, Al Kalid will become the exclusive distributor of vehicles under Rabdan brand, enabling the sale of Rabdan vehicles, parts, and accessories together with the provision of after-sales services within the State of Kuwait. Al Kalid will promote the Rabdan brand and plans to establish a flagship showroom in the Warehouse Mall in Sadiya, as well as the development of a further three sales outlets.
NWTN will assist Al Kalid with technical, after-sales, marketing, and communications support during the entirety of the MOU.
The MOU between NWTN and Al Kalid was signed at the NWTN Suhoor Gathering held at NWTN's assembly facility in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi ("KEZAD") in celebration of the Holy month of Ramadan.
NWTN completed construction of its facility in KEZAD at the end of 2022. The KEZAD facility enables NWTN to address the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles in the UAE and the Middle East, promote green mobility, and accelerate sustainable energy transformation in the UAE.
Guests mingled and enjoyed traditional Suhoor dishes and were also offered an exclusive preview and experience of the Rabdan ONE, the first product of the Rabdan brand.
The origin of the Rabdan brand is deeply rooted in Arabic culture. The brand will cover a full range of intelligent new energy passenger vehicle products from extended range to pure electric technology solutions. NWTN believes these vehicles complement the improvement and change in local new energy infrastructure, such as charging stations in the Gulf, Middle East, and North Africa.
Rabdan products will integrate the advanced technologies and resources in the global new energy vehicle industry, as well as surpass traditional fuel vehicle products in every aspect, from driving experience and intelligent comfort to energy saving and emissions reduction. It will define a new category of traveling and lifestyle.
The Rabdan ONE is a dynamic, intelligent, and comfortable, all-wheel-drive SUV that adopts the world's leading range extension technology. It has a comprehensive range of up to 860 kilometers, which removes range anxiety while achieving energy savings and emissions reduction. It has excellent endurance and is capable of traveling long distances. The Rabdan ONE is suitable for a variety of uses from business, family, leisure, adventure, work to pleasure.
ABOUT NWTN
NWTN is a pioneering green energy company dedicated to providing passenger-focused, premium electric vehicle products and green energy solutions to customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), NWTN has a full vehicle assembly facility in Abu Dhabi and a supply chain manufacturing base in Jinhua, China.
NWTN is committed to the future of mobility solutions that integrate pioneering design, personalized lifestyles, Internet of Everything (IoT), autonomous driving technology and the eco-system of green energy.
In addition to the offering of new energy vehicles, NWTN is exploring opportunities in the entire clean energy value chain, including photovoltaics, green hydrogen power and energy storage in the UAE, the Middle East, North Africa, China, other Asian countries and Europe.
For further information, please visit: https://www.nwtnmotors.com.
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Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results (including, without limitation, with respect to the expected benefits from the MOU and the KEZAD facility, and the anticipated results and capability of Rabdan products) may differ significantly from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to the risk factors contained in NWTN's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible NWTN to predict those events or how they may affect NWTN. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in NWTN's forward-looking statements occurs, NWTN's business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in NWTN's forward-looking statements.
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The multi-year sponsorship integrates Bush's into SEC Network programming and on-site activations with SEC Nation and conference championship events
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bush's® Beans announced a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to be the "Official Beans of the SEC." The new partnership begins this week with an on-site presence at SEC Kickoff in Atlanta.
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Whether celebrating with a bowl of chili made with Bush's Chili Beans or serving Baked Beans alongside tailgating favorites, Bush's Beans is a natural fit for gameday gatherings. "Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, our brand has been rooted in the heart of SEC country for over a century," said CEO Al Williams. "We're excited to strengthen our connection with SEC fans and bring even more joy and good times to gamedays. We think this is the start of a beautiful partnership."
The sponsorship includes integration of Bush's Beans on SEC Network programming and within the SEC footprint through SEC Nation, the network's traveling football pre-game show. Bush's Beans will also activate on-site at SEC FanFare at the football championship in Atlanta and will have a presence at other major SEC championship events. There might even be an appearance from the one and only spokes dog, Duke.
"The addition of Bush's Beans as an SEC official sponsor fits perfectly with our fans' tailgating experiences for football and gatherings throughout the year. With their headquarters in the SEC footprint, we are pleased to welcome Bush's Beans to the SEC sponsor family," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
"It is going to be an exciting season," said Williams. "We look forward to showcasing Bush's as That Beautiful Bean Company on SEC Network and at various SEC events throughout the year."
To learn more about Bush's Beans visit bushbeans.com and follow Bush's Beans on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more exclusive content.
Bush's® is That Beautiful Bean Co.—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that's equally good for humans and the earth. When you enjoy our beans, you can trust that they're the very best. Because we wouldn't serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 110 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush's has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you're cooking up the best with Bush's. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com.
A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader on the national landscape for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC. Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded twice, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, then Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012.
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC's 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC Nation, Thinking Out Loud, Out Of Pocket and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as TrueSouth, SEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network's digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. The network is also available in more than 135 countries throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia via ESPN Player, ESPN's sports streaming service in the region.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A volunteer Ukrainian medic held captive three months by Russian forces in Ukraine’s besieged port city of Mariupol told U.S. lawmakers Thursday of cradling and comforting fellow prisoners as they died of torture and inadequately treated wounds.
Ukrainian Yuliia Paievska, who was captured by pro-Russian forces in Mariupol in March and held at shifting locations in Russian-allied territory in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, spoke to lawmakers with the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission, a government agency created in part to promote international compliance with human rights.
Her accounts Thursday were her most detailed publicly of her treatment in captivity, in what Ukrainians and international rights groups say are widespread detentions of both Ukrainian noncombatants and fighters by Russia’s forces.
Known to Ukrainians by the nickname Taira, Paievska and her care of Mariupol’s wounded during the nearly seven-month Russian invasion of Ukraine received global attention after her bodycam footage was provided to The Associated Press.
“Do you know why we do this to you?” a Russian asked Paievska as he tortured her, she recounted to the commission. She told the panel her answer to him: “Because you can.”
Searing descriptions of the suffering of detainees poured out. A 7-year-old boy died in her lap because she had none of the medical gear she needed to treat him, she said.
Torture sessions usually launched with their captors forcing the Ukrainian prisoners to remove their clothes, before the Russians set to bloodying and tormenting the detainees, she said.
The result was some “prisoners in cells screaming for weeks, and then dying from the torture without any medical help,” she said. “Then in this torment of hell, the only things they feel before death is abuse and additional beating.”
She continued, recounting the toll among the imprisoned Ukrainians. “My friend whose eyes I closed before his body cooled down. Another friend. And another. Another.”
Paievska said she was taken into custody after being stopped in a routine document check. She had been one of thousands of Ukrainians believed to have been taken prisoner by Russian forces. Mariupol’s mayor said that 10,000 people from his city alone disappeared during what was the monthslong Russian siege of that city. It fell to Russians in April, with the city all but destroyed by Russian bombardment, and with countless dead.
The Geneva Conventions single out medics, both military and civilian, for protection “in all circumstance.” Sen. Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat and co-chair of the Helsinki Commission underscored that the conditions she described for civilian and military detainees violated international law.
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
“It is critical that the world hear the stories of those who endured the worst under captivity,” Wilson said. “Evidence is essential to prosecution of war crimes.”
Before she was captured, Paievska had recorded more than 256 gigabytes of harrowing bodycam footage showing her team’s efforts to save the wounded in the cut-off city. She got the footage to Associated Press journalists, the last international team in Mariupol, on a tiny data card.
The journalists fled the city on March 15 with the card embedded inside a tampon, carrying it through 15 Russian checkpoints. The next day, Paievska was taken by pro-Russia forces. Lawmakers played the AP’s video of her footage Thursday.
She emerged on June 17, thin and haggard, her athlete’s body more than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) lighter from lack of nourishment and activity. She said the AP report that showed her caring for Russian and Ukrainian soldiers alike, along with civilians of Mariupol, was critical to her release, in a prisoner exchange.
Paievska previously had declined to speak in detail to journalists about conditions in detention, only describing it broadly as hell. She swallowed heavily at times Thursday while testifying.
Ukraine’s government says it has documented nearly 34,000 Russian war crimes since the war began in February. The International Criminal Court and 14 European Union member nations also have launched investigations.
The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine says it has documented that prisoners of war in Russian custody have suffered torture and ill-treatment, as well as insufficient food, water healthcare and sanitation.
Russia has not responded to the allegations. Both the United Nations and the international Red Cross say they have been denied access to prisoners.
Paievska, who said she suffered headaches during her detention as the result of a concussion from an earlier explosion, told lawmakers she asked her captors to let her call her husband, to let him know what had happened to her.
“They said, ‘You have seen too many American movies. There will be no phone call,’” she recounted.
Her tormentors during her detention would sometimes urge her to kill herself, she said.
“I said, ‘No. I will see what happens tomorrow,”’ she said.
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Lori Hinnant contributed to this report from Paris.
Follow AP’s coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war at: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2022-09-16T02:49:44+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-medic-russians-tortured-ukrainian-detainees-often-to-death/ |
Which wood birdcage is best?
When you want the best for your feathered friends, consider a wood birdcage. These structures use natural materials in various styles to create a comfortable habitat for birds of all sizes.
If you are looking for a large, versatile structure that you can use indoors or outdoors, the Aivituvin Wooden Bird Cage is a good choice.
What to know before you buy a wood birdcage
Type of birdcage
There are many different birdcage styles, but they fall into four main types.
- Classic: Classic birdcages are rectangular and range in design from wide and short to narrow and tall. These are best for small birds who don’t require much room for flying.
- Dome top: This type of birdcage is similar to a classic cage but has a domed top instead of a flat roof. It provides a little extra room for birds to roam.
- Aviaries: These are also referred to as flight cages. They provide lots of space for flight birds to play. If you keep one large bird or many smaller birds, this more expansive type of cage might be a good pick.
- Play top: For trustworthy birds who won’t fly the coop, a play top cage provides entertainment and a sense of freedom. A playground with food and water dishes sits uncovered on top of the cage.
Size
Birds kept in cages that are too small immediately show signs of distress, including feather plucking and biting. They may also pace their cage and refuse to eat.
For your bird’s mental and physical health, get the largest wood birdcage you can fit in your space. There is no such thing as a cage that is too large.
Indoor vs. outdoor
In addition to the size, there are other considerations regarding indoor vs. outdoor birdcages.
- Indoor: Indoor wood birdcages are generally more lightweight and smaller. They may not be as sturdy as cages designed for outdoor use.
- Outdoor: If you keep birds outside, the wood cage you select must be treated for weather or you will need to treat it. This includes a waterproof roof and wood coated with a nontoxic sealant or paint.
What to look for in a quality wood birdcage
Removable trays
Removable plastic trays, especially those covered with mesh, make regular cleaning of your bird’s cage easy and fast. Simply slide out the tray, rinse or wash and then replace.
Large doors that lock
Birds are very adept at opening doors. Choosing a wood birdcage with a door that locks keeps the birds inside and any predators out.
And the larger the door, the easier it is to reach in to refill food and water dishes. You must be careful when opening large doors outside.
Accessories
Birds love to play with toys. The more activities you can give them in their cage, the happier they are. Look for wood birdcages that include accessories, such as:
- Perches
- Bells
- Platforms
- Food, water and treat dishes
Bar spacing or mesh size
The space between bars is critical and depends on the size of the birds you keep.
- Smaller birds, such as finches and lovebirds, need bars between 0.25 and 0.5 inches apart.
- Medium-sized birds, including conures and cockatiels, need bars no more than 0.5 inches apart.
- Large birds, such as macaws and African grey parrots, should not be kept in cages with bars more than 1.5 inches apart.
The mesh size of outdoor wood birdcages is less important, as the crossing wires make it difficult for birds to escape, no matter the size. However, to keep the birds in and safe, look for wire mesh no more than 0.25 inches.
How much you can expect to spend on a wood birdcage
The price changes depending on the cage size and the accessories included. Expect to spend $100-$200.
Wood birdcage FAQ
How often should you clean your bird’s cage?
A. Clean your bird’s food and water bowls daily, and perform a deep clean once a month. This will keep it healthy and happy.
Does the shape of the birdcage matter?
A. Not really. The size of the cage is more important than the shape, so make sure to get one big enough for your bird.
What’s the best wood birdcage to buy?
Top wood birdcage
What you need to know: This cage is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
What you’ll love: Casters on this cage allow you to move it easily from room to room. It features a pull-out tray for easy cleaning with removable bottom wire netting above the tray. The house itself is solid, waterproof fir with heavy-duty galvanized wire mesh. It has two large doors, one small front door, a nest box, two perches and a ladder.
What you should consider: This cage weighs 57 pounds, so enlist a helper for setup.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wood birdcage for the money
Lonabr Wooden Aviary House Bird Cage
What you need to know: This durable shelter requires little maintenance.
What you’ll love: This fir aviary features a green asphalt roof and elevated floor. It is painted with nontoxic paint and enclosed in iron wire to protect birds from predators. It works well for small birds and is simple to assemble.
What you should consider: It does not move on casters and, at 31 pounds, is not very portable. Set it up where you want it to stay.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
PawHut Large Wooden Hexagonal Outdoor Aviary
What you need to know: If you keep flight birds and want to give them space to stretch their wings, this is the cage for you.
What you’ll love: Measuring nearly 6 feet across, this aviary gives flight birds invaluable exercise time. It is durable for outside use with a water-resistant composite asphalt roof. It has two large doors in the front for accessing food and water. The door locks to keep predators out.
What you should consider: This cage arrives in two separate boxes that may not have coordinated shipping dates. This aviary is also not recommended for Alexandrine parakeets, ring-necked parakeets or other strong birds.
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New series celebrating the central role legal operations plays in law departments and the enterprise, kicks off with industry titans Mike Haven and Steve Harmon joining host Prashant Dubey, Agiloft's Chief Strategy Officer and Research Chair, to define 'GenO' and chronicle how today's generation of legal operations professionals have become strategic business enablers.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft, the global standard in agile contract lifecycle management (CLM), today launched the new "GenO: The Rise of Legal Operations" interview series on its must-watch Contract Insights podinar. GenO will feature in-depth conversations with legal operations leaders, General Counsel, and business leaders, who have supported the establishment of this role and benefitted from the unique talents of legal operations professionals, chronicling the central role they are playing in the revolution of law departments and the enterprise.
The GenO interview series kicks off with special guests Mike Haven, Head of Legal Operations at Intel and President of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), and Steve Harmon, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Elevate, part of the original founding team at CLOC, and former leader of the pioneering legal operation function at Cisco, joining host Prashant Dubey, Agiloft's Chief Strategy Officer and Research Chair, to define 'GenO' and investigate how the next generation of legal operations professionals are transforming the in-house legal industry.
"Legal operations has evolved from a function into a profession in the past decade," said Eric Laughlin, CEO of Agiloft. "The talented professionals performing these critical roles within the enterprise often manage entire legal budgets, holding the purse-strings of all outside counsel, legal technology, and legal services spend while also advising the General Counsel. Furthermore, legal operations professionals initiate and lead programs that impact the entire corporation, not just the Legal Department. Prashant and his guests will take a deep dive into this business-critical function and chronicle the stories of how legal operations professionals have ascended to a role where they have become strategic enablers to their businesses."
The "GenO: The Rise of Legal Operations" interview series of Agiloft's Contracts Insights podinar is available in video and audio formats, combining the best elements of podcasts and webinars, and features ongoing, in-depth interviews with legal operations leaders, General Counsel, and business leaders who have supported the establishment of this role and benefitted from their unique talents.
"We are seeing a new generation of Legal Operations professionals – who we call GenO – take their rightful place at the business strategy table," said series host, Prashant Dubey. "As technology, like contract lifecycle management (CLM), establishes itself as a business-critical function in the enterprise, GenO are stepping up to manage spend, maximize revenue, and streamline business critical processes, including the processes and technology used to manage contracts. Those professionals are highly sought after, with ALSPs, consulting firms, technology vendors, and GCs all vying for the best and brightest talent with the right experience."
Legal industry author, widely recognized CLM visionary, and now podinar host, Dubey, brings years of battle-hardened CLM process and program expertise to his role as Agiloft's Chief Strategy Officer and Research Chair. He has been in the legal technology industry and services industry for more than 20 years, most recently at Elevate, and before that as the Founder, President, and CEO at Sumati.
Tune in to hear Prashant's interview with Mike Haven and Steve Harmon, as well as other episodes of the GenO interview series from Contract Insights here.
About Agiloft
As the global leader in agile contract lifecycle management software, Agiloft is trusted to provide significant savings in purchasing, enable more efficient legal operations, and accelerate sales cycles, all while drastically lowering compliance risk. Agiloft's adaptable no-code platform ensures rapid deployment and a fully extensible system. Using contracts as the core system of commercial record, Agiloft's CLM software leverages AI to improve contract management for legal departments, procurement, and sales operations. Visit www.agiloft.com for more.
Media Contact: Jeffrey Miesbauer, Agiloft, 650-587-8615 ext 4003
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Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for feeling rested and energized the next day. Completing an entire sleep cycle is vital to waking up feeling refreshed and alert. A sleep cycle consists of two types of sleep: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). During the night, you cycle through these two stages several times.
NREM sleep is divided into three stages, each with unique characteristics. In stage one, your body begins to relax, and your breathing and heart rate slow down. In stage two, your body temperature drops and your brain waves become slower. Finally, in stage three, you enter deep sleep, where it can be difficult to wake up, and your body repairs itself from the day’s activities.
After NREM sleep comes REM sleep, which is when most dreams occur. During REM sleep, your brain activity increases, as well as your breathing rate and blood pressure. This stage is essential for learning new information and processing memories and emotions from the day before.
Completing a full cycle of both NREM and REM sleep is essential for feeling rested the next morning. If you don’t get enough of either type of sleep or if you wake up during a cycle, you may feel groggy or tired throughout the day. But how do you determine the amount of sleep you need to wake up feeling refreshed?
Use a Sleep Calculator to Schedule Your Bedtime
Sleepadvisor.org is a website dedicated to providing information and resources on how to get a better night’s sleep. The website, created by a team of sleep experts and enthusiasts to help people improve their sleep quality and overall health, has developed a sleep calculator that can help you determine the bedtime most beneficial for your body.
When you enter the time you need to wake up, the calculator computes the completion of sleep cycles and offers recommendations for several wake times. You can also use it to find out what time you should wake up if you go to sleep right away or enter the time at which you plan to fall asleep and find out what time you should set your alarm to wake you.
The calculator, which you can find here, aims to help individuals achieve full sleep cycles, consequently avoiding grogginess and promoting a feeling of being well-rested upon waking up.
Of course, every person’s sleep needs are unique, and this tool may not be effective for everyone. In addition, it does not consider variables such as daily activities, health issues or other influences that can affect sleep quality. However, it is based on scientific evidence and can be a great starting point for setting up your sleep schedule.
If you use the calculator, consider taking note of how well you feel when waking up at different times to help determine whether or not this method works for you.
Allow Enough Time to Fall Asleep
Another consideration to factor in is how much time you’ll spend waiting to fall asleep. Sleep latency, or the time it takes to fall asleep, can vary from person to person. However, on average, healthy adults can generally fall asleep within 10 to 20 minutes.
If you are having difficulty falling or staying asleep, many things can help, such as avoiding caffeine late in the day and limiting screen time before bed. Additionally, a comfortable sleeping environment with a cool temperature and minimal noise can help create an ideal setting for restful sleep.
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health, so if you struggle with getting enough restful sleep, it may be beneficial to speak with a healthcare professional who can provide further advice on improving your sleep routine.
Other Considerations for Setting Your Bedtime
Understanding your sleep cycle is one of the most critical factors in determining when to go to bed. Everyone’s circadian rhythm is unique, so it’s important to know how much sleep you need and when you’re likely to feel tired. In addition, having a consistent schedule and routine can help ensure that you get enough restful sleep each night.
Finally, it’s essential to consider any other activities or commitments that may interfere with getting enough restful sleep each night. For example, if possible, try not to plan activities late at night or early in the morning if they will disrupt your sleeping patterns or make it difficult for you to get enough restful sleep each night.
By using Sleep Advisor’s sleep calculator and taking into account your individual needs and lifestyle preferences, as well as any other commitments or activities that could interfere with getting enough restful sleep each night, you can determine the best time for you personally when it comes time to go to bed each evening.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-03-24T15:00:11+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/sleep-calculator-tells-you-the-best-time-to-go-to-bed |
Man seen at Takeoff’s fatal shooting facing weapons charge
HOUSTON (AP) — A man who has been accused of illegally having a gun at the time that rapper Takeoff was fatally shot last month following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley has been charged in connection with the case, authorities said Wednesday.
But during a court hearing, prosecutors said the suspect, Cameron Joshua, 22, is not believed to have fired a weapon during Takeoff’s shooting. Joshua is facing a charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon for allegedly having a handgun when the rapper was killed around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 as gunfire erupted outside of 810 Billiards & Bowling following a private party.
Takeoff, whose off-stage name was Kirsnick Khari Ball, formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated rap trio Migos with uncle Quavo and cousin Offset from suburban Atlanta.
“We believe Cameron Joshua has been appropriately charged in this case and we’re continuing our investigation into the death of Takeoff,” Matt Gilliam, a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, told reporters in a brief statement after Wednesday’s hearing.
Christopher Downey, Joshua’s attorney, told reporters that he has not seen anything to suggest that his client fired a weapon or had anything to do with Takeoff’s shooting.
“The bottom line is ... Cameron Joshua did not shoot Takeoff,” Downey said.
When asked if Joshua knows who shot Takeoff, Downey said, “We will discuss that with the DA’s office if we decide to. Right now, we’re charged with offenses and we’re not saying anything.”
During the hearing, a judge decided to keep Joshua in custody until a bond hearing set for next week.
Joshua is also facing a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon for allegedly having a weapon when he was arrested on Nov. 22. He had already been out on bond after being charged in Harris County with having a fake ID in September 2021 and with burglary of a vehicle in April. He had also been convicted in October in Los Angeles County of grand theft.
Houston police have said that least two people discharged firearms when Takeoff was killed. Takeoff’s primary cause of death was listed as “penetrating gunshot wounds of head and torso into arm,” according to an autopsy.
Two others were hit by gunfire but had non-life-threatening wounds.
After the shooting, investigators sought to speak with the 40 people who attended the party and fled after the gunfire.
Migos first broke through with the massive hit “Versace” in 2013. They had four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though Takeoff was not on their multi-week No. 1 hit “Bad and Boujee,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. They put out a trilogy of albums called “Culture,” “Culture II” and “Culture III,” with the first two hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
At a memorial service earlier this month in Atlanta, fans as well as recording artists such as Justin Bieber and Drake celebrated Takeoff’s musical legacy.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-30T21:22:51+00:00 | wlbt.com | https://www.wlbt.com/2022/11/30/man-seen-takeoffs-fatal-shooting-facing-weapons-charge/ |
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Europe Day on May 9, the Delegation of the European Union to the United States honors three Americans for their outstanding contributions to the transatlantic relationship with the 2023 Transatlantic Bridge Award.
This year's honorees — Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator Rob Portman, and journalist Judy Woodruff — will each receive the award for their achievements in fostering closer ties, cooperation, and mutual understanding between Europe and the United States, in a ceremony at the House of Sweden.
"The strength and vibrancy of the transatlantic relationship often depends on the work, inspiration, and leadership provided by remarkable Americans in all spheres of life," European Union Ambassador to the United States, Stavros Lambrinidis, said. "Our three honorees this year have consistently embodied core transatlantic values in the realms of public health and science, international economic and political relations, and freedom of the press, speech, and information. In so doing, they have fostered deeper public understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Europe and the United States in an increasingly turbulent world. My 27 EU Member States Ambassador colleagues and I are immensely proud to recognize their achievements."
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci became a household name in Europe and the U.S. for his rigorous, rational response, and his spirit of service. As Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief Medical Advisor to the U.S. President, Dr. Fauci was in close contact with European experts and research centers to gather evidence and promote a level of collaboration that enabled the U.S. and Europe to understand the virus, contain its spread, and develop solutions at a record pace. Throughout his career, he has promoted American scientific cooperation with European research institutions and trained many European scientists at NIAID, who in turn have passed on their knowledge to new generations of European researchers. Dr. Fauci also contributed to the development of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
Through two terms in the U.S. Senate and six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Sen. Rob Portman has been a strong and consistent supporter of the transatlantic alliance. He has often worked across the aisle to support EU-U.S. initiatives and strengthen our indispensable open trade and investment relationship, supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. As U.S. Trade Representative under President George W. Bush, Sen. Portman actively supported the rules-based international trading system and the role of the World Trade Organization. His leadership as co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, which he co-founded in 2015, helped to strengthen U.S. political, economic and security ties with Ukraine following Russia's 2014 invasion and ahead of its current full-scale war. As a U.S. Senator, his bipartisan Caucus work to combat antisemitism, end human trafficking, and protect natural resources has made him a true partner of Europe and European values.
Throughout her long and distinguished career, Judy Woodruff has embodied the best of American journalism. Her reporting has enhanced the American public's understanding and discourse on international topics, most recently through PBS NewsHour's coverage of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as in countless interviews that she has conducted with world leaders, including Europeans, on pressing global issues. She has also been a powerful advocate for press freedom, a prerequisite for any strong democracy and an important priority for the European Union. Starting out as one of the few women covering politics, she became one of the most accomplished broadcast journalists in the U.S. while opening the door for others worldwide by mentoring and championing female reporters through the International Women's Media Foundation.
Europe Day celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which set out the idea for a new form of political and economic cooperation in Europe, and is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union.
A livestream of the awards ceremony will be available from 8:00 PM ET on the EU Delegation's YouTube page.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons didn’t wait until next week to get people talking about the Philadelphia rivalry again.
Yeah, the young star knows the Cowboys face Jacksonville and Trevor Lawrence on Sunday before the Eagles and Jalen Hurts on Christmas Eve.
Problem is, when Parsons appeared with Von Miller on “The Voncast,” the Cowboys’ sacks leader asked rhetorically, “Is it Hurts or the team?” regarding Philadelphia’s NFL-leading 12-1 record.
Miller said, “I think it’s a little bit of both, man,” to which Parsons replied, “It’s system and team!”
“I’m not trying to make no enemies,” Parsons told Miller. “I just love the game so much, that when things are off, I just can’t hold it in. I’ve almost got to say something.”
Facing reporters Thursday, a day after the exchange with Miller garnered national attention, Parsons didn’t try to wiggle out.
“I’m pretty sure they hate me,” Parsons said in response to the first question, about backlash from Eagles fans.
The most notable reply from the Philadelphia locker room made it clear the chatter was a week early.
The stakes when the NFC East-leading Eagles visit the Cowboys (10-3) will depend on the outcomes this weekend. Philadelphia won the first meeting at home, 26-17, in Week 6.
“I’m going to worry about the Chicago Bears this week, mate, worry about this game,” left tackle Jordan Mailata said. “Micah should worry about his game this week, too. We’ve got the Chicago Bears, not the Chicago Micah Parsons.”
Parsons doesn’t disagree with one of the linemen he’ll be trying to beat next week.
“I’ve got to focus on Trevor Lawrence,” Parsons said. “I was just having a good conversation with Von, a person I look up to, helped him on his podcast and the next thing I know …”
Parsons drew laughs with the expletive that followed. The reigning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year also defended his comments, saying “We were just talking football.”
“Not once did I ever disrespect Hurts or any other player in any way,” Parsons said. “If football is a hurtful conversation, then what are we playing for?”
Parsons’ comments weren’t out of character. He hasn’t been afraid to share opinions, and one of them is that defensive players should be a bigger part of MVP conversations.
If Parsons keeps up the sacks pace of his first two seasons (25 with four games remaining this season), the 23-year-old from Penn State could force his way into MVP talk one of these years. Just probably not this one.
“I asked, ‘Why is the quarterback the most valuable position when there are 22 jobs?’” Parsons said. “Now, is it the hardest position? You can argue it’s probably one of the hardest positions, that and cornerback. You can argue, but I’m just bringing light to the defense.”
Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said he thought his defensive leader was just offering an opinion about MVP candidates in general, rather than targeting Hurts’ chances.
“I’m not into locker room material,” McCarthy said Wednesday. “I’ve never seen a game won or lost on those type of things. I think it’s great banter and energy that may last during warmups and maybe after the opening kick.”
Parsons got it started a week early for one of the NFL’s best rivalries.
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-12-16T14:21:05+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/sports/ap-cowboys-star-lb-parsons-stokes-eagles-rivalry-a-week-early/ |
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A search is underway Sunday morning for two teenagers who went missing while going for a swim Saturday in Greene County, Mississippi. Greene County EMA Director Trent Robertson says a group of four went for a swim in the Chickasawhay River just north of State Highway 42 late Saturday afternoon.
Robertson says swift current may have been an issue. He says one was able to get out of the water themselves and another had to be rescued by a Greene County Deputy Saturday. They are still looking for a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old young man.
Robertson says multiple agencies from Greene County are a part of the search including the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, multiple fire departments, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. | 2023-05-22T19:33:30+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/search-underway-in-mississippi-for-missing-teenagers/ |
Pete Davidson is confused. The 29-year-old comedian spoke with Charlamagne the God on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM where he was asked about the rumors surrounding a particular body part.
"I don't understand. It's really not that special," Davidson said. "It's a very normal-sized penis. It's not too big or too small. Yeah, I don't understand that."
Davidson -- who has dated a number of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Kaia Gerber, and Kate Beckinsale -- added that the feedback he's received doesn't exactly align with the big d**k energy (BDE) label he's landed.
"It's big enough to enjoy and not big enough to hurt, is what I was told," Davidson said, laughing.
Davidson even touches on the moniker in the new trailer for his Peacock series, Bupkis.
"You've got that big d**k right? Like p***y Thanos," Ray Romano's character tells Davidson.
Davidson first got the BDE label thanks to his ex-fiancée, Grande, who reportedly commented on her ex's size when asked how long her song, "Pete Davidson," was. She answered, "10 inches."
As for the term itself, while Davidson made BDE famous, the phallic phrase was originally coined by writer Kyrell Grant as a tribute to the late Anthony Bourdain.
"You sit back and you're like, 'Why?' Why would girl who knows this information break up with a guy, set him loose, make him kind of famous and then be like, 'He has a huge d**k?' Why would you do that? It's so that every girl who f***s me for the rest of my life is disappointed," he joked. "It's genius! Sick! F***ing sick!"
Davidson's new show, Bupkis, premieres Thursday, May 4 on Peacock.
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Marriott poised to become the largest hotel company in the Caribbean and Latin America, expanding its presence significantly in secondary and tertiary markets in the region
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: HCITY) to acquire the highly regarded City Express brand portfolio, marking Marriott's entry into the affordable midscale segment with its 31st brand.
The portfolio is currently comprised of 152 hotels, including 17,356 rooms across 75 cities in Mexico and three additional countries in Latin America. Upon closing of the transaction, the brand and hotel portfolio will become part of Marriott's franchise system. Marriott will also acquire the franchise rights to five under-construction projects in the pipeline, representing an additional 676 rooms. Marriott expects to update the brand name with its signature "by Marriott" endorsement.
Under the terms of the agreement, Marriott will pay $100 million for Hoteles City's brand portfolio (City Express, City Express Plus, City Express Suites, City Express Junior, and City Centro), associated trademarks, domains and related intellectual property, the City Premios loyalty program, and other assets and liabilities related to the brand. Stabilized franchise fees are anticipated to be approximately $10 million for the existing portfolio.
As the largest hospitality company in the world, Marriott has a proven track record of growing regional brands by utilizing its global development engine as well as its extensive programs and revenue systems, such as the award-winning Marriott Bonvoy® loyalty platform and innovative digital travel programs including Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. The transaction is expected to make Marriott the largest hotel company in the Caribbean and Latin America ("CALA"), increasing its presence in the region by 45 percent, to 486 properties across 37 countries. Given the high-growth nature of the affordable midscale segment, the company sees a meaningful opportunity to further expand the City Express by Marriott brand in the CALA region, as well as in other locations.
"This transaction with Hoteles City Express is a strategic win for Marriott and our customers, associates and owners and franchisees," said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. "We're excited to enter a new lodging category – the popular affordable midscale segment where we see significant potential. With City Express by Marriott, we will be providing our customers with more choice through a new, approachable, moderate-priced offering, increasing opportunity for owners and franchisees as well as associates."
Hoteles City Express is a Mexico-based company founded in 2002 by Luis Barrios. The company's brand portfolio provides customers a range of mid-scale properties that include urban, suburban, and extended stay offerings in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Chile. With exceptional brand recognition among Latin American travelers, the brand has been awarded the prestigious designation of "Marca Notoria" in Mexico for its hospitality sector leadership and brand recognition.
"When we started thinking about City Express, we were convinced that a modern, efficient, and affordable brand would be very attractive to the local traveler. After our first 20 years, we are very excited and honored to work alongside Marriott, a company we've always admired, to take the brand to the next level," said Luis Barrios, CEO of Hoteles City. "After having the opportunity to work with the Marriott team, we confirmed that we share common cultural values and a similar approach to hospitality."
"Our goal is to be everywhere our guests want us to be, with the right property in the right location and at the right price point," said Brian King, President, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International. "This transaction with Hoteles City Express will expand our ability to do exactly that – initially in CALA, with opportunity around the world. We can't wait to welcome City Express's customers and continue the tradition of high-quality hotels and authentic hospitality established by Luis Barrios and his team."
The closing of the transaction is subject to various customary conditions, including the approval by COFECE. Marriott expects the transaction could close between the end of 2022 and the first half of 2023.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements related to the company's expectations regarding closing the transaction; the resulting impact on the size of the company's brand and hotel portfolio and entry into a new market segment; future growth opportunities, plans and expectations; anticipated franchise fees; the benefits of the transaction; the company's expectations regarding the "by Marriott" brand endorsement; and similar statements concerning possible future events or expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the receipt of necessary consents and approvals and other risk factors that we identify in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these statements as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. Connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — With the FedEx Cup two weeks away, Lee Hodges can breathe easier. Justin Thomas can’t.
Hodges birdied four of his last six holes for a 7-under 64 and a four-stroke lead over Tyler Duncan on Friday after almost two rounds of the 3M Open.
A nearly two-hour afternoon weather delay led to play being suspended due to darkness with six players yet to finish — none within 10 shots of the lead.
Hodges, 74th in the FedEx Cup points race, opened with a 63 for the first-round lead and had a 15-under 127 total to break the tournament 36-hole record of 128 set by Bryson DeChambeau in 2019.
Hodges was 3 under on the front nine and added a 33-foot birdie putt on No. 13, followed by birdies from 14 feet on No. 14 and 11 feet on No. 17.
“I’ve got a great attitude out there. Me and my caddie (Andrew Medley), we’re 70-something on the points list, like what do we have to lose, you know?” Hodges said. “We’ve committed to every shot we’ve hit so far, which has been great. We’ll continue to do it, because what do we have to lose.”
A lengthy last-hole putt was not enough to overcome a couple bad holes as Thomas aims to make the FedEx Cup playoffs for the eighth straight season. He birdied four of his last five holes to shoot a shot an even-par 71, leaving him 2 under for the tournament and two strokes short.
Thomas, at No. 75 in the FedEx Cup standings, has missed five cuts in his last seven starts. The top 70 next week after the Wyndham Championship will advance to the playoffs. Looking to stay in strong consideration for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, Thomas has just two top-10 finishes in 14 tournaments since mid-February.
Starting on the back nine, Thomas put two balls in the water on the par-5 18th, falling to 1 under. An errant tee shot and poor chip led to another double bogey on the par-3 fourth, before a strong finishing stretch was punctuated by a 30-foot putt on No. 9.
“This is a good chance for me to learn a little bit about myself and push myself and become better,” Thomas said before the tournament. “I mean, this game, nothing’s given to you. I’ve had great chances to win the FedEx Cup the last five or six years and now I’m trying to make the playoffs. That’s just the way that this sport is. And it can happen to anybody, so you’ve just got to go out and get it.”
He wasn’t the only player to put untimely dents in possible playoff plans by missing the cut. No. 70 K.H. Lee (1 under), No. 72 Davis Thompson (2 under) and No. 90 Gary Woodland (3 over) also get the weekend off.
Duncan, who has missed six cuts in his past eight events and 17 of 27 this season, shot a 67. He has back-to-back bogey-free rounds.
“You never know when it’s coming, but I’ve been putting in the work and you always hope it shows up,” Duncan said. “But it doesn’t always show up when you want it to.”
Defending champion Tony Finau (66), J.T. Poston (66), Brandt Snedeker (68) and Kevin Streelman (68) were 10 under.
With one top-10 in 25 starts this season, Streelman is in a rare position.
“I haven’t been in the final groups in a while on a Saturday, so looking forward to that. At my age I don’t have much to lose, so go out and have some fun this weekend,” the 44-year-old Streelman said.
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Opening April 27, the lab incorporates families' recommendations and improves care for children undergoing sleep studies and electroencephalogram testing
PHOENIX, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new and expanded neurodiagnostic laboratory will soon open at Phoenix Children's to improve comfort and care for children undergoing sleep studies, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) testing and nerve conduction studies. One of many expansion projects underway at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, the neurodiagnostic laboratory is part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's and boasts 6,900 square feet, including eight patient rooms, a family lounge and designated work areas for clinicians.
"Patient comfort is always a priority for Phoenix Children's, but it takes on much greater significance when it comes to testing that can feel stressful for children," said Angus Wilfong, MD, division chief of neurology, interim division chief of developmental pediatrics and associate director of BNI at Phoenix Children's. "This is especially true of sleep studies, which are critical for diagnosing a sleep disorder, but are often hard to perform because kids have trouble sleeping well in a hospital room. The rooms in our new sleep lab were designed to foster relaxation and sleep, which will ultimately improve our ability to diagnose and care for the children we serve."
When drawing up the plans for the new and larger neurodiagnostic sleep and EEG laboratory, which opens April 27, the health system sought input from members of Phoenix Children's Patient Family Advisory Councils (PFAC) about the features and amenities that would provide a tranquil, comfortable environment for children. Every aspect of the lab reflects feedback from families, from the color palette and lighting to furniture and features that bring a home-like environment to every patient room.
"I love that Phoenix Children's honors the parent perspective, so I was excited when they asked me for input about the new sleep lab," said Brittany Miller, chair of Phoenix Children's neurology PFAC and mom to 13-year-old Brooke, who has complex medical needs and has required specialized care throughout her life. "Phoenix Children's took parents' feedback to heart and created an environment that's peaceful, comfortable and feels much more like home. I know this will make the all the difference for kids and families, including my own."
The neurodiagnostic laboratory is led by Randa Jarrar, MD, pediatric epileptologist and medical director of clinical neurophysiology and Rupali Drewek, MD, pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist and medical director of the Sleep Disorders Program at Phoenix Children's. Pediatric patients of all ages undergo EEG testing and sleep studies, from children who have chronic and complex medical conditions to otherwise healthy kids who are experiencing unexpected spells concerning for seizures, sleep disruptions or other symptoms that warrant a closer look.
During the day, the laboratory will serve children in need of neurodiagnostic testing (including EEGs and EMGs). These tests can be stressful for children but are essential in the evaluation of children with epilepsy, suspected seizures, muscle and nerve diseases and nerve injuries. At night, the sleep laboratory will focus on overnight testing and diagnostics for children who may have sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy or pediatric limb movement disorder. Sleep studies can also help providers determine whether patients can safely be weaned off certain equipment such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Among the features of the new lab:
- Headboards, footboards and furniture make each patient room feel more like a child's bedroom than a hospital room.
- Wired devices and other equipment are contained in cabinets to keep "scary" wires out of view.
- A new lighting system allows clinicians and parents to dim or turn up the lights without disrupting patients.
- Soundproof doors and walls block out noise from hallways and adjacent areas.
- In-room temperature control helps patient families maximize their comfort.
- Soft colors throughout the lab aid in relaxation.
- A family lounge area gives parents a place to unwind, take a phone call or enjoy a cup of coffee.
- Comfortable sleeper couches, which were tested by PFAC parents, help caregivers get a good night's sleep, too.
- A room for bariatric patients has more space for a larger bed and additional equipment, ensuring a comfortable environment for children of all ages and sizes. Children who are obese tend to have thicker tissue around the throat, making them more prone to sleep apnea.
- Designated clinician spaces ensure plenty of room for providers and technologists to conduct and monitor testing.
In addition to the eight-bed neurodiagnostic laboratory at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, the health system will offer two beds at Phoenix Children's Hospital – East Valley Campus, opening later this year, and four beds at Phoenix Children's Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, opening in 2024. Phoenix Children's is the only children's hospital in Arizona with a level 4 designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, signifying the highest-level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for those with complex epilepsy. The Epilepsy Program is further accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of the American Board of Registered EEG Technologists (ABRET) for its excellence in conducting and interpreting EEG tests. The health system is also home to Arizona's only American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited pediatric facility – and one of just a few accredited facilities in the Southwest. Learn more at phoenixchildrens.org.
About Phoenix Children's
Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital – East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, five pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators and communities, we're elevating pediatric care, education and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together. For more information, visit phoenixchildrens.org.
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Indy 500 arrives with clear favorites, plenty of off-the-radar spoilers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The favorites are well known after two weeks of qualifying and practice ahead of the Indy 500, which rolls off Sunday for its 107th running with one of the largest crowds in more than three decades expected to pack Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar points leader Alex Palou, the series champion two years ago, sits on the pole to lead the powerful quartet from Chip Ganassi Racing. Palou is the betting favorite at 5-1 odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, ahead of Pato O’Ward, the Mexican star for the equally stout Arrow McLaren, and Ganassi teammate Scott Dixon, who is still searching for a second Indy 500 win.
Palou and Dixon have two more teammates capable of winning in defending champion Marcus Ericsson and two-time winner Takuma Sato, while O’Ward has McLaren teammates Felix Rosenqvist and former winners Alexander Rossi and Tony Kanaan.
Things rarely go according to script in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” though. The chaos of 33 cars flying down the front stretch and into that infamous first turn at more than 230 mph, and the ensuing 200 laps, often produces some unexpected results.
Asked for a surprise contender, Colton Herta of Andretti Autosport replied: “Canapino.”
That would be Agustín Canapino, one of the most popular athletes in Argentina, who is making his Indy 500 debut. He has been fast in practice and, despite qualifying in the ninth row, showed plenty of speed in Friday’s final shakedown.
“I think he’s still got a little bit to learn from following him and whatnot on his gaps and his timing,” Herta said, “but he seems like he has a fast car. I think if he can make some adjustments driving-wise, it could be really good for him.”
Josef Newgarden, the Team Penske driver still searching for his first Indy 500 win, also said Canapino stood out to him.
“You put Canapino in position at the end and, oh, he would go for it,” Newgarden said. “He’s very, very impressive this year, and people wrote him off before he even started. He’s done tremendously well for no experience. I can’t speak highly enough.”
Santino Ferrucci is another driver who has come out of nowhere in May. He joined A.J. Foyt Racing, which has struggled for years but underwent an operational overhaul in the offseason, and along with rookie Benjamin Pedersen has turned heads all month.
Ferrucci, who will start fourth, has never finished worse than 10th in four previous starts.
“Yeah, I think Santino can be fast if they all get it right in the pits and stuff,” Kanaan said. “He finished up front here in the past, he ran up front, and he has a really good car, so I think he’s going to be tough.”
Two of the more high-profile teams have had quiet Indianapolis 500 preps before making a statement in final practice.
Andretti Autosport has flown under the radar but sent a warning shot on Friday when Kyle Kirkwood was fifth-fastest on the speed chart, with Herta two spots behind him and Romain Grosjean giving the team a third car in the top eight.
Meanwhile, the Penske team seemed to find some speed — and confidence — during final practice after putting just one driver in the first four rows in qualifying. Will Power turned the third-fastest lap in practice while Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin also were in the top 10.
Practice is one thing, though. One of the most iconic races in motorsports is something else entirely.
“It’s really hard to single anyone out these days,” Newgarden said. “Anyone can win this race, genuinely. The strategy can flip on its head with 50 to go and all of a sudden the front-runners are in the back and vice versa. You just don’t know how it’s going to shape up. It could be a normal day; it could be a crazy day. It’s always a guess when you come into these things.”
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LONDON (AP) — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed lawmakers for the last time as Scottish leader on Thursday, expressing pride in her government’s achievements to lessen poverty and inequality – but frustrated in her quest to make Scotland an independent country.
Sturgeon faced strong criticism from opponents in her 286th and final First Minister’s Questions session in the Scottish parliament. In scrappy exchanges, opposition leaders slammed her for Scotland’s long health care waiting times, homelessness problem and high drug death toll.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross alleged that, obsessed with independence, “she divided our country and failed in every mission she set herself.”
Sturgeon told Edinburgh lawmakers that she had “made my fair share of mistakes in the last eight years. And, of course, there are things I wish I had done better or differently.”
“But overall and overwhelmingly, I am proud of what has been achieved,” she said, highlighting work to lift children out of poverty.
Sturgeon, 52, announced her resignation last month after more than eight years as first minister in Scotland’s semi-autonomous government and leader of the governing Scottish National Party. The winner of a party contest to replace her will be announced on Monday.
She leaves with her main goal, independence from the U.K. for the nation of 5.5 million people, unmet.
Scottish voters backed remaining in the U.K. in a 2014 referendum that was billed as a once-in-a-generation decision. The SNP wants a new vote, but the central government has refused to authorize one, and the U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can’t hold one without London’s consent.
The party is divided on its next steps, but Sturgeon said she was confident her successor “will lead this country to becoming an independent nation.”
She said her decision to quit was a personal one and it was “time for Nicola Sturgeon the politician to make a bit of space for Nicola Sturgeon the person.”
Sturgeon’s resignation has unleashed a battle for the direction of the SNP, which currently holds 64 of the 129 seats in the Scottish parliament and governs in coalition with the much smaller Greens.
Her husband, Peter Murrell, stepped down as party chief executive last week over a kerfuffle about the party’s declining membership and amid claims by some that a clique around Sturgeon wields too much power in the SNP.
Some in the party think that the SNP under Sturgeon spent too much time focusing on divisive social issues rather that the economy and independence. Sturgeon’s departure was hastened by a backlash over legislation she championed to make it easier for people in Scotland to legally change their gender.
In a farewell statement, Sturgeon said it had been an “utter privilege” to lead her country.
Three lawmakers are running to replace Sturgeon: Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, 32; Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, 37; and 49-year-old lawmaker Ash Regan. Sturgeon said that means Scotland will soon get its second female first minister or its first leader of color.
“Either way, that will send the very powerful message that this, the highest office in the land, is one that any young person in Scotland can aspire to,” she said. | 2023-03-23T21:11:18+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/business/ap-business/scotlands-sturgeon-exits-with-pride-brickbats-from-critics/ |
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NEW YORK (AP) — The harrowing scenes of Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse after suffering cardiac arrest has forced some fans to yet again confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.
Now, as the Buffalo Bills defensive back remains in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital, fans like Max Cerone are reflecting on their relationship with the sport they love.
Cerone, age 24 like Hamlin and a high school guidance counselor in the Buffalo area, grew up minutes from the Bills stadium, attending games from childhood with his dad “in pre-season and 90 degrees, or negative degrees and snowing.”
Settling in at home with two buddies to watch Monday's high-stakes matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, Cerone and his friends watched in horror when only minutes into the game, Hamlin completed what appeared a routine tackle, stood up quickly and then collapsed limply, frighteningly backward to the ground, legs splayed, motionless. They watched stricken teammates weeping, kneeling and praying as medical staff fought to revive the 6-foot, 200-pound player’s stopped heart.
“People sometimes look at players like they’re in a video game,” Cerone said — as avatars, and fodder for fans’ fantasy leagues. “We watch them for entertainment, and complain when they’re not playing well. But these people are putting their lives on the line every time they’re going out there and putting on the pads."
It's exceedingly rare for a player to go into cardiac arrest on the field, and the injury Hamlin suffered wasn't necessarily specific to football, or even sports.
Still, it came immediately after a hit, and was a stark reminder that human beings aren’t built to crash into other human beings repeatedly at high velocity, as football requires. And for some fans with kids, it sparked more thought about whether those kids should be allowed to play.
Like many fans interviewed in the days after the game, Cerone doesn’t see himself abandoning football anytime soon. But he definitely wants to see the NFL continue to do more about health and safety, especially as regards to head injuries.
Former fan Laurie Goldberg has made a different calculation.
Goldberg, a public relations professional who spent years working with a sports trading card company, says she soured on the sport over the last decade as she learned more about traumatic brain injury and the risks of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, her awareness sparked by the 2015 movie “Concussion,” in which Will Smith played the real-life doctor raising the CTE alarm, and the book on which it's based.
“I loved football, and I miss it,” says Goldberg, 63, originally from Baltimore where she grew up as an avid Colts fan, and now of Marina del Rey, California. But, she says, “I couldn’t watch anymore. I felt like I was watching the gladiators, watching people sacrifice their lives. This isn’t ancient Rome ... Watching it just seems like we’re adding to the problem.”
Mark Oldfield, a lifelong Bengals fan, prefers to focus on the hope that tragic incidents on the field will lead to lifesaving improvements.
“I feel like this is going to be one of those moments that will actually make football better,” says Oldfield, 59, a teacher at Springmyer Elementary School in Cincinnati and a Bengals season ticket holder for the last 36 years.
Oldfield was sitting in the stadium, three rows from the north end zone, when Hamlin took the hit. He was also at the recent game when Miami Dolphin quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a frightening concussion on a play that knocked him unconscious and had him stretchered off the field.
Oldfield hopes Tagaovailoa won’t play again this season. But he notes there’s been steady progress in dealing with the risk of brain injury, though not enough. “As long as you see growth, that’s a good thing,” he says.
Khalil Springs, also 24, a Bills fan who works in real estate in Buffalo, agrees the sport has been gradually improving in terms of safety. “The game has changed — you can see it in the tackling where they try to let up a bit. People are aware of it, and that’s maybe all you can do in a sport so violent. It’s only going to get better.”
In a broader sense, Springs is certain that “something good will come out of this." Actually it already has, he notes; fans have joined to donate millions to Hamlin’s fundraiser for a children’s toy drive, which now tops $7 million.
Like many, Jason Fond feels the Hamlin episode will lead to some kind of positive change in player safety. One small change, he notes, has already happened: the youth team he coaches sent an email the morning after the NFL incident, requiring that coaches be certified to use a defibrillator.
“How do we digest this?” asks Fond, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Nanuet, New York. “People who are against violent sports are going to say, ‘I told you so, this is awful, why is football even allowed?’ Other people are going to say ‘It’s a one-off and we’re never going to see this in our lifetime again.’"
He himself falls more into in the latter category, as a fan, coach, father, and player in his youth. He says the huge increase in concussion awareness makes it feel safer for kids like his 11-year old son, who plays tackle football (his three kids play multiple sports). Fond says he told him: “You get one concussion and you’re done.”
If his son wanted to play in college, where “massive people" are running at you, “that conversation would be a tough one for me," he adds.
In some parts of the country, reverence for the sport can allow for a permissive attitude toward tackle football for young children, says Joel Fields of Biloxi, Mississippi, who founded the Gulf Coast Sharks Youth Football Club in 2021.
“We’ll be playing teams from all over the country, but we play mostly southern teams, and we’ve seen ... five and six-year-old tackle football teams,” said Fields. He doesn’t think children should play tackle football until they are eight, and hopes Hamlin’s injury reminds coaches to teach kids safer ways to play.
For every parent, the calculation is different. Kim Staley, a Kansas City mother and account manager for a pharmaceutical company, is herself a huge football fan – “youth, high school, college, NFL, Monday night, Thursday night, Saturday and Sunday,” she quips. “I’m THAT mom.” She was horrified by the Hamlin injury and is praying for his recovery, as is her son, Hunter, 17.
But, says Staley, 55, “I would not stop my child from playing because of it.” She says too little is known about what caused Hamlin's collapse, and that friends’ children in other sports have experienced more injuries than her son in football. Hunter hopes to play in college. “I support him playing the sport he loves,” Staley says. “Until he tells me otherwise.”
Lisa Burtin has made a similar call for her son Deon, also 17, who’s been playing since he was five, and also wants to play in college.
“It was definitely jaw-dropping, horrific,” Burtin said of the Hamlin injury. “When it’s life and death, everything stops. Nothing else matters.” She was glad to see the game was canceled. But she says there are still questions to be answered: “Was it because of the tackle, because of football, or something underlying?”
Burtin, 55, a nurse in Kansas City, said a bigger worry is head injuries, which are much more common.
But either way, she says, “You just don’t live your life in fear. My son wants to play football.” And as a fan, she says, she remains loyal: “I know it’s a rough sport. But I think it brings people together.”
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AP Journalist Michael Goldberg in Jackson, Mississippi, contributed to this report. | 2023-01-05T19:00:49+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Football-fans-grapple-with-violent-side-of-a-17697106.php |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was seriously injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Winston-Salem Friday night, according to police.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said they received a call about a shooting on E.17th Street around 6:47 p.m.
When officers arrived, they said 40-year-old Alberto De La Riva Jr. was shot inside but someone had taken him to a local hospital.
After an investigation, detectives said a 16-year-old suspect and his girlfriend were fighting inside the home prior to the shooting when De La Riva intervened. Police said the teen then began fighting with De La Riva when he pulled out a gun and shot him in the abdomen.
Officers said the teen left the area before police arrived but they found him on Polo Road shortly after.
Winston-Salem police said De La Riva's injuries are serious and considered life-threatening.
Detectives said the investigation is in the early stages and no charges have been authorized on the juvenile suspect as of yet.
The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the WSPD Criminal Investigations Bureau/Firearms Investigations and Intelligence Division/Gun Crime Reduction Unit.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol at 336-728-3904.
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Due to a Jim Crow era exemption in federal law, most farmworkers in the U.S. do not have the right to overtime pay. Some states are trying to remedy that, but challenges stand in the way.
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Due to a Jim Crow era exemption in federal law, most farmworkers in the U.S. do not have the right to overtime pay. Some states are trying to remedy that, but challenges stand in the way.
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Several people shot on Southern University’s campus, officials say
Published: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:59 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Emergency officials are responding to reports of several people being shot on Southern University’s campus.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, nine people were shot on Harding Boulevard around 1:50 a.m. Friday, WAFB reported.
Emergency responders said seven people were taken to the hospital.
All injuries are not life-threatening at this time, officials said.
Campus entrances have reportedly reopened after having been blocked off earlier Friday morning.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Copyright 2022 WAFB via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-21T12:28:38+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/2022/10/21/several-people-shot-southern-universitys-campus-officials-say/ |
The euro and the US dollar are worth the same for the first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, the exchange rate between the euro and the U.S. dollar has reached parity — meaning the two currencies are worth the same.
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The euro hit $1 on Tuesday, down about 12% since the start of the year. Fears of recession on the continent abound, stoked by high inflation and energy supply uncertainty caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The European Union, which received roughly 40% of its gas through Russian pipelines before the war, is attempting to reduce its dependence on Russian oil and gas. At the same, Russia has throttled back gas supplies to some EU countries and recently cut the flow in the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany by 60%.
Now that critical piece of gas import infrastructure in Europe, has been shut down for scheduled maintenance due to last 10 days. German officials fear that it may not be turned on again.
The energy crisis comes alongside an economic slowdown, which has cast doubts over whether the European Central Bank can adequately tighten policy to bring down inflation. The ECB announced that it will hike interest rates this month for the first time since 2011, as the eurozone inflation rate sits at 8.6%.
But some say the ECB is far behind the curve, and that a hard landing is all but inevitable. Germany recorded its first trade deficit in goods since 1991 last week as fuel prices and general supply chain chaos significantly increased the price of imports.
"Given the nature of Germany's exports which are commodity-price sensitive, it remains hard to imagine that the trade balance could improve significantly from here in the next few months given the expected slowdown in the eurozone economy," Saxo Bank foreign exchange strategists wrote in a recent note.
A series of aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks, including the Fed, coupled with slowing economic growth will keep pressure on the euro while sending investors toward the U.S. dollar as a safe haven, say analysts.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is well ahead of Europe on tightening, having hiked interest rates by 75 basis points while indicating that more rate increases will come this month.
This safe haven retreat into the U.S. dollar could become even more extreme if Europe and the U.S. enters a recession, warned Deutsche Global Head of FX Research George Saravelos in a note last week.
A situation where the euro is trading below the U.S. dollar at a range of $0.95 to $0.97 could "well be reached," wrote Saravelos, "if both Europe and the U.S. find themselves slip-sliding in to a (deeper) recession in Q3 while the Fed is still hiking rates."
That's good news for Americans with plans to visit Europe this summer but could spell bad news for economic global stability. | 2022-07-12T12:34:42+00:00 | wmur.com | https://www.wmur.com/article/the-euro-and-the-us-dollar-are-worth-the-same/40586381 |
Woman sentenced for shoplifting, biting security guard
HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - An Oregon woman has been sent to prison for biting a security guard while being caught shoplifting last year.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Ashlie Ruth Clark has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for biting off a security guard’s earlobe after attempting to steal more than $800 of merchandise from a department store in July 2022.
Authorities said Clark was caught that day shoplifting from a Nordstrom store at the Washington Square Mall in Tigard.
A security guard confronted her as she left the store without paying but Clark “physically resisted and yelled obscene comments” as the guard tried to take back the stolen items, the DA’s office said.
During the struggle, Clark reportedly bit one of the security guards on the ear, biting off at least a half inch of the guard’s earlobe.
Officials said when Tigard police arrested Clark, she gave them a false name and date of birth. She also had two other outstanding warrants.
The security guard went to the hospital, but they were unable to surgically reattach the earlobe.
Clark was sentenced by Judge John Collins at the Washington County Courthouse on Friday after she pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and first-degree attempted robbery.
The 31-year-old will serve her sentence of 70 months with the Oregon Department of Corrections. After release, she will have an additional three years of supervision, authorities said.
Copyright 2023 KPTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-25T02:47:48+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2023/03/25/woman-sentenced-shoplifting-biting-security-guard/ |
Discretionary Spending per Household grew 2.9% YoY in October; Services Spending Continued to Outperform Spending on Goods
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Institute released a new publication today which shows that discretionary consumer spending per household continued to increase in October, up 2.9% year over year (YoY) but down from 3.2% in September, according to Bank of America (BofA) internal data.
Middle- and higher- income households ($50-125k and >$125k, respectively) have replaced lower-income households as the main driver for growth in discretionary spending. In October, the lower-income group contributed just one-fifth of the growth in discretionary spending, compared with approximately two-fifths in October of 2021. This is likely due to lower-income groups being the most negatively impacted by surging prices.
One area that may buck the trend of slowing discretionary growth is autos. The recent lack of supply has pushed up car prices, and the average auto loan repayment by Bank of America customers jumped 7% YoY in October. But there is a silver lining: there should be a well of pent-up demand as disruptions ease.
Other highlights of the publication include:
- Bank of America total payments increased 9% year over year (YoY) in October; this figure offers a holistic view of money flow and includes credit card, debit card, ACH (automated clearing house), wires, bill pay, person-to-person, cash and checks.
- Within this, overall credit and debit card spend, which makes up over 20% of total payments, was up 8% YoY.
- Total card spending per household was up 3.1% YoY in October, down from 4.4% YoY in September, and remained lower than inflation.
- The slowing of the housing market contributed to weaker goods spending, with furniture spending down more than 10% YoY (over 20% YoY once adjusted for inflation).
- Overall, spending on services continued to look in better shape. In October, services spending, including restaurants and travel, remained well into the positive territory on a %YoY basis, though airline and lodging spending did moderate sharply.
"Our internal data illustrates that the consumer still has forward momentum, though holiday spending looks a little tepid right now," said David Tinsley, senior economist for Bank of America Institute. "A rebound in auto supply has the potential to mean car purchases could partially offset an overall slowdown in discretionary spending."
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How to Watch the Golden Knights vs. Panthers Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Stanley Cup Final Game 5
Published: Jun. 13, 2023 at 8:17 AM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
The Florida Panthers go on the road to square off against the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 13, starting at 8:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Golden Knights hold a 3-1 lead in the series.
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You can turn on TNT, truTV, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS to watch as the Golden Knights and the Panthers hit the ice.
Golden Knights Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info
- When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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Golden Knights vs Panthers Additional Info
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Head-to-Head
Golden Knights Stats & Trends
- The Golden Knights have conceded 225 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking 11th in league play in goals against.
- The Golden Knights' 267 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 14th in the league.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Golden Knights have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 7-1-2 record.
- On the defensive side, the Golden Knights have given up 2.1 goals per game (21 total) over those 10 matchups.
- They have put up 38 goals during that span.
Golden Knights Key Players
Panthers Stats & Trends
- The Panthers concede 3.3 goals per game (272 in total), 21st in the NHL.
- With 288 goals (3.5 per game), the Panthers have the NHL's sixth-best offense.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Panthers have claimed 80.0% of the possible points with a 6-4-0 record.
- Over on the defensive end, the Panthers have allowed 26 goals (2.6 per game) over those 10 matchups.
- They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) during that stretch.
Panthers Key Players
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. (CFR) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $191.2 million.
The bank, based in San Antonio, said it had earnings of $2.91 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.75 per share.
For the year, the company reported profit of $579.2 million, or $8.81 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.79 billion.
Cullen/Frost shares have risen nearly 2% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased nearly 4% in the last 12 months.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Three former fraternity members were sentenced Thursday to jail terms for their roles in the hazing death of a Bowling Green State University student, while two others were ordered to serve house arrest.
Jarrett Prizel, 19, of Olean, New York, Daylen Dunson, 22, of Cleveland, and Ben Boyers, 21, of Sylvania, Ohio, had all pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and hazing counts. Dunson and Boyers also pleaded guilty to obstructing justice, while Dunson also admitted to tampering with evidence.
Niall Sweeney, 21, of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Aaron Lehane, 21, of Loveland, Ohio, both pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and hazing, while Lehane also admitted to obstructing official business.
The charges stemmed from the March 2021 death of Stone Foltz, 20, a sophomore from Delaware, Ohio.
Authorities have said Foltz died of alcohol poisoning after a fraternity initiation event in which he was hazed into finishing an entire bottle of alcohol. He was found unconscious by a roommate after members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity dropped him off at his apartment.
Foltz died three days after he was put on life support.
Prizel was sentenced to 28 days in jail and two years’ probation. Dunson received a 21-day jail term and three years of probation, while Sweeney was given a 14-day jail sentence and two years of probation. All three were also sentenced to serve 28 days of house arrest.
Boyers and Lehane were each sentenced to 28 days of house arrest and two years’ probation.
Sentencing is pending for three other former fraternity members.
In a statement they issued Thursday, Foltz’s parents, Shari and Cory Folyz, noted the sentencings were the conclusion for the former fraternity members. But the couple said “there will be no closure for our family until hazing is permanently eradicated on college campuses.” | 2022-06-17T16:50:39+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/5-former-fraternity-members-sentenced-in-hazing-death/ |
- Ahead of COP27, Masdar launches global #IAmWiSER campaign calling on policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public to pledge support for women as agents of sustainable change
- Campaign has backing of influential women leading the clean energy transition at highest levels of UAE government, multinational corporations, and the United Nations
ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Masdar's Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform today called on the global community attending COP27 in Egypt next week to support its campaign, I Am WiSER. The initiative was launched to raise support for women at the forefront of efforts to tackle climate change and encourage world leaders to press forward with initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.
The campaign urges policymakers, heads of industry, and individuals to take the #IAmWiSER pledge to champion women as agents of sustainable change, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 5 and 7, which aim to "achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls," and "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all," respectively.
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said: "Women have a critical contribution to make towards global climate action and they are already working tirelessly to help tackle the challenges. As the world prepares for the COP27 climate summit, it is vital that women have a seat at the table and their voices are heard. Masdar has been shining a spotlight on the great work women do on climate for over seven years through WiSER. The #IAmWiSER campaign further amplifies women's role as powerful agents of sustainable change."
WiSER was launched in 2015 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It was born from the realization that when women are empowered and supported, they can turbocharge the transition to a more sustainable future for all. Over seven years, more than 85 women from 21 nations have received mentorship and training to develop leadership skills through WiSER's Pioneers Program. WiSER has also convened high-level forums, attended by more than 2,000 participants, to promote sustainability and gender equality.
Globally, women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and safety, according to UN Women. The #IAmWiSER campaign aims to provide a clear call to action for women and those who support them around the world. It also aims to translate pledges into concrete progress.
The campaign has been endorsed by five notable women who are today advancing the sustainability agenda on the global stage, including H.E. Mariam Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; H.E. Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent UAE Representative to the UN; Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for SEforALL, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy; Peggy Choi, Founder and CEO of global knowledge-sharing platform, Lynk; and Alexandra Palt, Executive Vice-President Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of L'Oréal and Executive Vice-President of the Foundation L'Oréal.
Commenting on the campaign, Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi said: "I am delighted to be part of the #IAmWiSER campaign that recognizes the critical role women play in our sustainable energy future. As the world looks now for more ambition to come out of the COP27 climate conference, I invite others to join in this campaign to empower and support more women. Together, we can champion women as leaders and change agents for a just and equitable clean energy transition."
Interested participants are invited to visit Masdar's website to take the #IAmWiser pledge: "I am committed to championing women as agents of sustainable change." Signatories will then be prompted to publicize their commitment and encourage others to take the pledge via an auto-generated link for sharing on social media.
At the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC COP27) in Egypt this November, WiSER will host delegates at its booth in the UAE Pavilion and invite them to take the #IAmWiser pledge.
As host of COP28 next year, the UAE has set ambitious targets to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the first Middle Eastern country to do so.
The campaign video can be accessed through this link: https://youtu.be/BTRAQOral9I.
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BOSTON (AP) — There was a time when the narrative surrounding Jaylen Brown was that he was a redundant player on a Celtics team shaping its identity around budding superstar Jayson Tatum.
Though he was a recent All-Star on a team packed with young, homegrown talent, Brown was considered by outsiders to be a potential trade chip Boston could use to adjust a roster that didn't get past the conference finals during his first five seasons.
Cries to jettison the third overall pick of the 2016 draft only grew louder after a tepid 18-21 start to this season under new coach Ime Udoka that had veteran Marcus Smart calling out the Celtics' young stars.
Six months and a run to the NBA Finals later, Mr. Expendable is suddenly Mr. Indispensable as the Celtics pursue their 18th championship.
“It’s hard for me to reflect on moments when I’m in the heart of the storm,” Brown said. “But everything, all the adversity, all the ups and downs and negative things, indirectly and directly, has helped build me to where I’m at.”
Brown is averaging a team-best 22.7 points and 7.3 rebounds through the first three games of the Finals. He delivered probably his best performance of the playoffs — 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists — as Boston beat the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
His 17-point first quarter set the tone for Boston's attack, but Udoka said Brown's game has evolved on both ends.
“The versatility he gives us on the defensive end, is what it is. I think that goes trickle-down with Marcus and our bigs as well as our big wings,” Udoka said. “We’re asking (for) more communication, more recognition, and he is one of the guys that’s improved throughout the season as far as that.”
While Brown has been locked in during the playoffs, Tatum said he and Brown knew there were questions about whether they could coexist after the team’s slow start. He said they've figured out how to meld their their skillsets and personalities.
“I think all of those things helped, from saying that we need to split the group up, get rid of somebody or me and JB can’t play together,” Tatum said after Boston beat Miami to win the Eastern Conference title. “That fueled us to figure it out and not run from it. ... That we trust in each other and we had to be better.”
Under the tutelage of Udoka and his staff, both players have learned to play off their teammates more.
Tatum has steered away from his past tendencies of relying on isolation and jump shots. Instead, he's using the double teams he draws to shuffle the ball to Brown and others to share the scoring load.
Brown, too, has morphed his game. Against Golden State in particular, he's been slashing inside, finding mismatches and picking his spots against the Warriors' small lineups.
Smart said the aggression of Brown and Tatum has become contagious.
“They’re very adamant about what they want, what they’re going to do with the ball, with making decisions and making reads,” Smart said. “They’ve grown and matured in that aspect. They knew in order for us to reach our full potential that they were going to have to take that step. They took the challenge, and they’re showing it and it’s proven right now.”
Brown has also been a steadying voice, reminding his teammates to block out distractions such as Golden State's Draymond Green's attempts to rattle the Celtics with his physical play.
On Jan. 31, at the start of Boston's late-season turnaround, Brown tweeted, "The energy is about to shift." Given his recent performance, his words are looking less cryptic and more prophetic.
And Brown has shown more appreciation for his journey to Finals stardom.
“I feel like I haven’t always been put in the best position to be the best version of myself, and that’s aided me into getting better and to working harder,” Brown said. “Everything that I’ve learned and acquired here directly or indirectly has helped me, and I think it’s going to help me going forward. If I would have to reflect, I’m just grateful for each and every experience that you go through because it just makes you who you are.”
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Raising trophies: Gaylord football tops Charlevoix to claim home 7-on-7 championship
GAYLORD — The beginning of a new era in Gaylord football is right around the corner.
For some, they can taste it; with about a week left until official practices begin around Michigan, the Gaylord program has been building its identity over the past two months. With 7-on-7 events at East Jordan, Ithaca and Traverse City in July, the Blue Devils have been fine-tuning what their group will look like heading into the 2022 season.
That culminated in the team’s final 7-on-7 and ‘Big Man’ competition of the offseason on Thursday, the Gaylord-hosted event featuring some of Northern Michigan’s top teams. And while most of these events can feel like a scrimmage, that was not the case for the Gaylord event; actual officials, a scoring system and a trophy for the winning team gave teams and coaches a real tool to measure where they are at as July turns to August.
And if the results are anything to go off, Gaylord is in great shape.
After successful matchups with Cheboygan, Sault Ste. Marie and Traverse City West in pool play, the Gaylord team advanced to the championship round to face Charlevoix, where the Blue Devils' offense and defense combined to take down the Rayders 18-15 to clinch the 7-on-7 championship.
The Gaylord linemen also won the ‘Big Man’ competition, giving a team new confidence as the first week of practices draws nearer.
“Everything has built up to this point,” head coach DJ Szymoniak said. “It’s been a lot of learning, still got a lot of learning left to do.”
How things played out
Teams involved included TC West, Cheboygan, Sault Ste. Marie, Charlevoix, Posen, Roscommon, Onaway, Elk Rapids and Tawas Area. Each team matched up with three teams in their pool for 10 minutes on offense and 10 minutes on defense, with touchdowns worth six points and interceptions worth three. After teams played both sides, the team with the most points got the victory.
Solid efforts for the Blue Devils against Cheboygan and Sault set up a winner-take-all game with TC West for Gaylord’s pool. TC West, while no longer on the Blue Devils’ regular season schedule, were regular opponents for Gaylord for years and just hosted the team at their 7-on-7 two days prior.
All that familiarity meant the two teams lost no love as the most intense 20 minutes of the night played out.
After a solid round on offense, Gaylord’s defense played on another level defending the talented Titans' offense, forcing four interceptions over the ten-minute timeframe to upset the Division 1 foe and send them home early.
From there, Gaylord awaited the rest of the pool play games to play out and to face the winner of the other pool, Charlevoix, in the championship.
The final round featured eight-minute halves rather than ten, and each team was given a timeout. Again, the defense stepped up, grabbing two clutch interceptions in the opening eight minutes, meaning after just two touchdowns from Charlevoix, they were two touchdowns away from a championship.
They accomplished that in two drives, with two Caleb Aungst touchdown passes putting the finishing touches on the championship effort as Gaylord pulled off the 18-15 victory.
Hard work showing
It would be foolish to take too much away from a preseason 7-on-7 championship, but it would be equally foolish to ignore the progression the Gaylord team has made from the first 7-on-7 event to the last. It was the theme of the postgame comments; how far things had progressed already has people excited for the real season to start.
“At first, we weren’t really getting the reads down, but now we’re coming together as a team,” junior linebacker and tight end Brady Pretzlaff said.
“It’s just good to see that things are clicking a little bit as the season is nearing, and all the hard work they are putting in and the coaching staff has put in is starting to show face,” Szymoniak said.
In the passing game, quarterback Caleb Aungst has found a go-to guy in Brady Pretzlaff, but has also developed connections with all his receivers to trust them when he needs them.
And all this is without the running game to take the pressure off the passing game. Projecting where this team will be once that element gets added as well as a group of linemen on the rise, it's no wonder why expectations are starting to rise within the program.
“Last year’s team is last year’s team; this is a new one,” Szymoniak said. “They put in a lot of hard work and there’s some talent here on the team. I think we can be successful.” | 2022-07-29T17:52:58+00:00 | petoskeynews.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/sports/2022/07/29/gaylord-football-tops-charlevoix-claim-home-7-7-championship/10183936002/ |
- CRISPR/Cas system for bacteria that are not E. coli or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Customized gene editing technology for unique modified-bacteriophages
- To validate efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 mimotopes loaded PHAGERUS® platform
BOSTON and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iNtRON Biotechnology ("iNtRON", www.intodeworld.com) announced today that iNtRON has developed its unique CRISPR/Cas system customized for the genetic modification of certain bacteria and corresponding bacteriophage.
An iNtRON official said that the technology enables the Company to freely edit various genes in the bacteriophage gene to have new and wanted functions.
iNtRON's PHAGERUS® platform technology is being developed on the hypothesis that bacteriophage plays an instrumental role to maintain immune system in human beyond the common concept of 'bacteria killing virus'. In other words, massive number of bacteriophages have existed longer than humans, and some have controlled certain harmful viruses and involved in affecting the human immune system.
Hereat, iNtRON has utilized bacteriophages that have known to be safe for human as prophylactics and therapeutics of viral diseases, and worked on the PHAGERUS® platform technology to facilitate the manipulation of multiple structural genes that play a morphological and functional role in bacteriophages. The Company explained PHAGERUS® platform technology, the source technology for bacteriophage-specific gene editing and virus control, focuses on adding characteristics that can effectively control specific viruses while maintaining the original functions of bacteriophages (bacteriophage infectivity and bacterial control).
Dr. SON, Jee Soo, the head of Bio Drug Business said, "Virus targeting PHAGERUS® platform was developed based on 'ViP cycle hypothesis (relationship between bacteria-virus-phage)' to screen natural bacteriophage candidates for vaccine and secure antigen-peptide (Ag-peptide; mimotope) candidates utilizing its own modified phage-display technology."
In this regard, the Company plans to continuously develop antiviral cocktail agents composed of natural bacteriophages collected in nature, and aims to utilize the mimotope discovered in-house as genetic engineering technology rather than the common use to express on a mockup bacteriophage which is a backbone vehicle so the mimotope could be applied to engineered bacteriophage agents eventually.
The Company named Mockup-PHAGERUS® collectively for the bacteriophage and its platform technology to label the outer membrane protein region of a specific bacteriophage using a bacteriophage-customized gene editing technology for mimotope, which can exhibit antiviral effect. Mockup-PHAGERUS® is largely distinguished from the existing technology in that a company-developed specific host is implemented rather than a commonly used host (Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes) .
In addition, a specific bacterial vector was developed using the CRISPR/Cas system derived from the selected host to allow the insertion, removal, and replacement of a specific gene in a candidate bacteriophage to be used as Mockup-PHAGERUS®, then inserted into the specific host to selectively active on certain bacteria and its corresponding bacteriophage
Mr. YOON, Kyung Won, CEO of iNtRON said, "The PHAGERUS® platform technology has value of gene editing ability in bacteria strains without precedent use. In the future, we plan to use it to validate vaccine candidates by presenting various mimotopes expected to exert activity over SARS-CoV-2 into Mockup-PHAGERUS®." Mr. Yoon continued, "We expect that CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing technology will be used as a fundamental technology that can freely improve various beneficial bacteriophages, and we will expand to various area (Influenza virus and G4 virus) of antiviral drug development."
About PHAGERUS® Platform
iNtRON's PHAGERUS® technology discovered the applicability of bacteriophage as a virus neutralizing vaccine & therapeutics, and has secured a number of related core technologies, PHAGERUS® can induce humoral immunity as well as cell-meditated immunity by oral or nasal vaccines based on natural bacteriophages with homology of targeting virus or engineered bacteriophage that express antigens or virus-like particles on their surfaces.
About iNtRON Biotechnology, Inc.
iNtRON is a leader in bacteriophage-based technology with aim to develop and investigate into the 'Immune & Immunotherapeutics' market. While pursuing global research and business development (R&BD) investments since their foundation and accelerated development after entering its IPO in KOSDAQ, the company honed in on innovating BIO New Drugs by developing various 'First-in-Concept' bio-drugs and conducting clinical studies in phases. The Company is committed to development of innovative innovation in the infectious diseases and 'Immune & Immunotherapeutics' area.
About iNtODEWORLD, Inc.
iNtRON has established its wholly owned US subsidiary, iNtODEWORLD, Inc. in 2017. iNtODEWORLD was initially registered in Delaware and the headquarter office is currently located in Boston. iNtODEWORLD provides news, updates and platform development progresses of iNtRON to its potential global partners and collaborators along with its own R&BD works in the US.
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What are the best fall pillows?
From hot apple cider to fuzzy sweaters to delicious pumpkin pie, fall is a season that’s all about creating a warm, cozy vibe. But if you want to decorate your home to celebrate that feeling, you don’t have to go overboard with a bunch of pumpkins or mums on your front steps.
Just by adding one or two autumn-themed throw pillows to your sofa, easy chair or bed, you can instantly get your home ready for the season. If you’re ready to decorate, here are the best fall pillows you can find to add some autumnal flavor to your home.
Best fall pillows
Under $25
VHC Brands Sawyer Mill Harvest Festival Charcoal Throw Pillow
This throw pillow is made of 100% natural woven cotton, giving it a charming rustic look. The cover has an autumnal design with several pumpkins and a basket of apples that scream “fall.” It also includes a lightweight liner and fluffy insert, so the pillow maintains its shape.
Sold by Amazon
Greendale Home Fashions Hello Pumpkin Square Fall Throw Pillow
Made of 100% cotton, this festive fall pillow features a distressed gray checkered pattern and a “Hello Pumpkin” graphic. It also has a polyester fiberfill insert sewn into the case to help it maintain its plush, overstuffed look.
Sold by Amazon
VHC Brands Heritage Farms Autumn Greeting Pillow
Welcome guests to your home in style this fall with this country-inspired throw pillow. It comes with a 100% cotton pillow cover and an insert with 100% polyester fill. The simple “Autumn Greetings” message features a black and beige design that works with many color schemes, too.
Sold by Amazon
From $25-$50
Pillow Perfect Halloween Spider 31 Throw Pillow
This fun, Halloween-themed throw pillow is proof you don’t have to limit the Halloween decorations to your lawn. It features a large 31 and a dangling spider stitched in glittery silver thread. The pillow is also made of super-soft cotton and has clean, knife-edge seams.
Sold by Amazon
Celebrate Together Fall Harvest Tapestry Throw Pillow
This rusty orange throw pillow reminds you of all the things to be thankful for during the fall season. Its cover has a zippered closure and an insert with polyester fill that holds its shape well. It’s a good size, too, measuring 18 inches by 18 inches.
Sold by Kohl’s
Saro Lifestyle Fall Design Puppy Love Throw Pillow
Dog lovers will appreciate this puppy-themed fall pillow that depicts two dog rubbing noses in adorable scarves as autumn leaves fall around them. Its cover is made of 100% cotton, while the fill is made of polyester, and it also has a soft feel that makes it perfect for cuddling up with on chilly fall days.
Sold by Amazon
Pillow Perfect Halloween Applique Wicked Witch Lumbar Pillow
Celebrate Halloween with this fun rectangular pillow. It features an embroidered design with a witch’s high-heeled boots and broom, accented with a three-dimensional gauzy skirt. It has oversized black-and-orange pom-poms at the corners, too.
Sold by Amazon
Enchante Pumpkin Fringe Decorative Pillow
This large 20 inch by 20 inch throw pillow features a fall-inspired plaid background in shades of brown, white and tan, as well as a “Happy Harvest” message. The large, embroidered pumpkins, leaves and acorns add fun details to the pillow. The case features a zipper closure, too, so you can remove it for cleaning if necessary.
Sold by Macy’s
$50 and up
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E by Design Fall Leaves Decorative Pillow
Featuring a lovely design with red, orange and gold fall leaves on tree branches, this decorative pillow is a perfect addition to your living room or bedroom this fall. It features a woven polyester case and polyester fill, so it’s hypoallergenic. The pillow is also made in the United States.
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Mod Lifestyles Fall Leaves Embroidery Pillow
This throw pillow features a lovely design that can get your home ready for fall. It features embroidered maple leaves in a random pattern, but you can also reverse it to a solid beige back in other seasons. It also includes a polyester fill insert that zippers in and out of the case for easy cleaning.
Sold by Macy’s
C and F Home Autumn Forest Throw Pillow
With a unique texture, this lovely fall throw pillow adds plenty of visual interest to your home. Its design features three fall trees with a combination of red, orange and yellow leaves that capture the beauty of autumn foliage. It’s made of durable polyester, too, so you can decorate with it for years.
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Lacourte Herringbone Pumpkin Decorative Pillow
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TOKYO, Japan — Japan's coast guard says it is searching for an army helicopter carrying 10 crew members that went missing off a southern Japanese island.
The coast guard said it received information that a Ground Self-Defense Force UH-60JA Black Hawk helicopter disappeared from radar on a mission Thursday evening in an area north of Miyako island.
It said four patrol ships are participating in the search but have not found any traces of the missing aircraft.
The disappearance near the Japanese island came as the country is aggressively beefing up its defense in the region in response to China's increasingly assertive military activity in the regional seas, where tension is also rising around Taiwan.
Kyodo News said Japanese coast guard ships found traces of oil and debris that may be related to the missing helicopter, but officials declined to confirm the report.
The Ground Self-Defense Force, or Japanese army, said the helicopter belongs to a base in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu and was visiting Miyako island on a surveillance mission.
NHK public television said the helicopter disappeared from radar about an hour after it departed from a base on Miyako island and about half an hour before its scheduled return.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Defense Ministry is investigating and “We will do our utmost to save their lives.”
It's not the only military helicopter crash in recent weeks.
Last month, nine people were killed in the U.S. when a pair of military helicopters collided during a training mission in Kentucky. | 2023-04-06T21:57:37+00:00 | kagstv.com | https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/nation-world/japanese-army-helicopter-missing/507-9cfc751f-b24c-4cf2-9adf-fa908a6d17f1 |
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As the toll from illegal strip searches mounts, a jury hands down a $386,000 verdict against Milwaukee in a police civil rights case
In the latest case involving the conduct of a former Milwaukee police officer that has led to millions of dollars in legal settlements, a jury has issued a $386,000 award against the City of Milwaukee after finding the officer violated another man's civil rights.
The jury also found that another officer falsely arrested the man in another incident in which he said he was then forcibly administered a powerful laxative.
The eight-person jury found that only two of the four officers named as defendants — former Milwaukee police officer Michael Vagnini and current officer Michael Valuch Jr. — violated Jerpaul D. Spencer's constitutional rights in interactions with him in 2011.
Vagnini served prison time due to his illegal strip and body cavity searches, and the city has paid more than $6 million in settlements and costs. The case on which the jury decided late Friday was one of more than 30 lawsuits that had been filed against Vagnini.
It took the jury about 8 hours to come back with the verdict and monetary award — $168,500 of that sum in punitive damages.
Police never found anything illicit on Spencer, attorney Nate Cade told the jury, and he argued for $2.4 million in damages, with $1.8 million of that amount in punitive damages to send a message.
"You need to send a signal to these defendants and to others who might do this in the future that this is wrong," he said in closing arguments following a weeklong trial in federal court in Milwaukee.
Assistant City Attorney Anthony Jackson contended that Spencer's story had evolved to serve his interests.
"You lie about a little, you lie about everything," he said, adopting a phrase Cade had introduced.
In a message via Cade, Spencer told the Journal Sentinel after the verdict that he was at peace with the jury's finding that Vagnini and Valuch violated his civil rights. However, he expressed disappointment with the finding that then-officer Jacob Knight and current officer Keith Garland Jr. had not.
Cade called the verdict a "hard fought victory" and said he expected the cost to taxpayers would be higher than the jury award because he planned to petition the court for legal fees of between $180,000 and $200,000.
He also slammed Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman over his opposition to a proposal from the City Attorney's Office to settle the case for $270,000 and avoid a trial. Cade argued that Bauman's objection to the proposed settlement was due to a "vendetta" against the City Attorney’s Office and would mean taxpayers would have to pay more.
The Judiciary and Legislation Committee and the 14 Common Council members present at a March meeting rejected that proposal.
On Monday, Bauman denied any vendetta.
"At the time presumably we thought we had a better case than what the jury agreed to," he said.
Milwaukee Common Council President José G. Pérez said before commenting he'd need to talk with Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, who chairs the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, regarding what the committee learned that caused members to recommend that the council not approve the settlement.
A February memo from the city's Legislative Reference Bureau indicated that in all, the settlements and other costs in cases against the former officer have cost the city more than $6.3 million. Eight previous settlements have ranged from $35,000 to $5 million, according to the memo.
Neither the city nor the Milwaukee Police Department were listed as defendants in Friday's case, but the officers are indemnified by the city.
The city is self-insured, meaning taxpayers ultimately bear the costs.
Spencer claimed that in three separate incidents between May and July 2011 he was illegally stopped, assaulted and searched via invasive pat downs.
Cade told the jury that in one of the incidents involving Garland and Valuch, medical personnel at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital were told by police that he had swallowed a bag of drugs, prompting the medical workers to ultimately forcibly administer a laxative that caused him to continually defecate.
The jury, however, found that Garland had not violated Spencer's rights but that Valuch had violated his rights by falsely arresting him.
Jackson said the officers had acted reasonably in taking Spencer to the hospital and had not forced medical staff to perform the treatment he received there.
He said he thought Spencer, then 17, may have "had some words" for the officers who stopped him, prompting them to take him to the hospital to teach him a lesson. Except, he said, the medical treatment was more intense than they had expected.
But Jackson contended that if the officers had lied about their belief that Spencer swallowed a bag of drugs, they would have been risking the credibility that is central to their jobs in law enforcement.
"They would be risking their careers," he said.
The jury also found that Vagnini had used excessive force against Spencer in a June 25, 2011, interaction but that Knight, whom Spencer claimed held him during the incident, had not violated his rights.
In a second interaction involving Vagnini, the jury found that Vagnini had violated Spencer's rights by stopping him without reasonable suspicion and conducting an unreasonable search.
Jackson said Knight and Vagnini denied the allegations against them, and that Vagnini said he had no contact with Spencer on June 25, 2011.
Vagnini, who performed illegal strip and body cavity searches on dozens of drug suspects, was sentenced in 2013 to 26 months in prison and an additional 34 months extended supervision. Four felony convictions of misconduct in public office cost Vagnini his job while the underlying conduct, conducting illegal strip searches, accounted for four misdemeanor convictions.
Seven sexual assault charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
State law and police procedures prohibit officers from conducting body cavity searches, a procedure limited to medical personnel only when police have gotten a search warrant.
Knight in 2013 pleaded no contest for his role in illegal strip searches and was sentenced to 20 days in the Milwaukee County House of Correction.
The Milwaukee City Attorney's Office, which represented the officers and former officers, has seen an exodus of staffers under City Attorney Tearman Spencer. That includes four attorneys who had been assigned to the case at various times but have left the office or are on leave, according to court records.
Contact Alison Dirr at 414-224-2383 or adirr@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter @AlisonDirr. | 2022-07-19T13:52:46+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/07/19/jury-hands-down-386-000-verdict-against-city-milwaukee/10057776002/ |
CHICAGO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, announced today that Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at Piper Sandler's Global Exchange & FinTech Conference on Thursday, June 9, at 9:30am Eastern Time.
The webcast and replay of the virtual presentation will be accessible at www.cboe.com in the Investor Relations section, under Events and Presentations. The archived webcast is expected to be available within an hour of the presentation.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A mother was shot and killed by her 3-year-old child who found a gun inside their South Carolina home, authorities said.
Cora Lyn Bush, 33, died at the hospital a short time after the Wednesday morning shooting, the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office said in a statement.
The child’s grandmother was in the Spartanburg home and what she told deputies matched the evidence in the home, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Deputies continue to investigate how the child was able to get the gun and why it wasn’t secure.
Nearly 200 children have unintentionally fired a gun they found in 2022, resulting in more than 80 deaths, according to data collected by Everytown for Gun Safety, a group working to prevent gun violence. | 2022-09-23T22:23:10+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-child-3-accidentally-shoots-and-kills-mother-in-sc-home/ |
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M Company ("3M") (NYSE: MMM) announced today the commencement of an exchange offer to effect the separation of its food safety business (the "Food Safety Business"), in furtherance of the previously announced Reverse Morris Trust transaction with Neogen Corporation ("Neogen") (NASDAQ: NEOG) through the merger of Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"), currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M formed to hold the Food Safety Business, with a subsidiary of Neogen (the "Merger").
Key elements of the exchange offer include:
- 3M stockholders have the option to exchange some, all or none of their shares of 3M common stock for shares of common stock of SpinCo, subject to proration as described below. Shares of SpinCo common stock will convert automatically into the right to receive shares of Neogen common stock at the closing of the Merger, which is expected to occur promptly after completion of the exchange offer.
- Tendering 3M stockholders are expected to receive approximately $107.53 of Neogen common stock for every $100.00 of shares of 3M common stock tendered and accepted in the exchange offer, subject to the upper limit described below.
- 3M will determine the prices at which shares of 3M common stock and shares of SpinCo common stock (and ultimately shares of Neogen common stock) will be exchanged by reference to the simple arithmetic average of the daily volume-weighted average prices of shares of 3M common stock on the New York Stock Exchange and shares of Neogen common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on each of the last three full trading days ending on and including the second full trading day prior to the expiration date of the exchange offer (which are currently expected to be August 25, August 26 and August 29, 2022).
- 3M currently expects that approximately 108.3 million shares of SpinCo common stock will be available in the exchange offer, with the final number dependent on the number of outstanding shares of Neogen common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Merger. The number of shares of 3M common stock that will be accepted in the exchange offer will depend on the final exchange ratio, the number of shares of SpinCo common stock offered and the number of shares of 3M common stock tendered. Based on recent trading prices of shares of 3M common stock and Neogen common stock, and assuming the issuance of 108.3 million shares of SpinCo common stock, if the exchange offer were fully subscribed, approximately 15.7 million shares of 3M common stock would be accepted for exchange in the exchange offer.
- The exchange offer and withdrawal rights are scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 31, 2022, unless the exchange offer is extended or terminated.
The exchange offer is designed to permit 3M stockholders to exchange all or a portion of their shares of 3M common stock for shares of SpinCo common stock (which will convert into shares of Neogen common stock) at a discount of 7% to the per-share value of Neogen common stock, subject to an upper limit of 7.3515 shares of SpinCo common stock per share of 3M common stock.
Shares of SpinCo common stock will not be transferred to participants in the exchange offer. Promptly following the consummation of the exchange offer, a subsidiary of Neogen will be merged with and into SpinCo and SpinCo will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Neogen. As a result of the Merger, each share of SpinCo common stock (except for certain excluded shares) will be converted into one share of Neogen common stock. No separate trading market currently exists or will exist for shares of SpinCo common stock.
The aggregate number of shares of Neogen common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction by Neogen will result in holders of shares of SpinCo common stock prior to the consummation of the proposed transaction collectively owning approximately 50.1% of the outstanding shares of Neogen common stock and holders of Neogen common stock prior to the consummation of the proposed transaction owning approximately 49.9% of the outstanding shares.
3M will announce the final exchange ratio used to determine the number of shares of SpinCo common stock that 3M stockholders participating in the exchange offer will receive for each share of 3M common stock accepted for exchange, as well as whether the upper limit will be in effect, through www.3mneogenexchange.com and by press release, no later than 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the second full trading day prior to the expiration date of the exchange offer (currently expected to be August 29, 2022, unless the exchange offer is terminated or extended).
The exchange offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 31, 2022, unless terminated or extended, and the closing of the merger of the Neogen subsidiary with and into SpinCo is expected to occur promptly following the consummation of the exchange offer. The transactions are subject to customary closing conditions, including Neogen shareholder approval. Neogen has scheduled a special meeting of shareholders to be held on August 17, 2022 to approve the issuance of shares of Neogen common stock in the proposed transaction and certain other transaction-related proposals. The number of outstanding shares of 3M common stock will be reduced as a result of the exchange offer if the exchange offer is consummated.
The exchange offer will be subject to proration if the exchange offer is oversubscribed, and the number of shares of 3M common stock accepted in the exchange offer may be fewer than the number of shares of 3M common stock tendered.
If the exchange offer is consummated but is not fully subscribed, 3M will distribute the remaining shares of SpinCo Common Stock owned by 3M on a pro rata basis to 3M stockholders whose shares of 3M Common Stock remain outstanding after completion of the exchange offer, with a record date expected to be the close of business on August 31, 2022.
If the exchange offer is terminated by 3M without the exchange of shares (but the conditions to consummation of the proposed transaction have otherwise been satisfied), 3M intends to distribute all shares of SpinCo common stock owned by 3M on a pro rata basis to holders of shares of 3M common stock, with a record date to be announced by 3M.
For more information about the exchange offer, please contact the information agent, Georgeson LLC, at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10104 or at the telephone number 888-607-6511 (toll-free in the United States).
About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what's possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we're working to improve lives and make what's next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.
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Cautionary Notes on Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed transaction between Neogen, 3M and SpinCo. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected timing and structure of the proposed transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction, the expected benefits of the proposed transaction, including future financial and operating results and strategic benefits, the tax consequences of the proposed transaction, and the combined Neogen-SpinCo company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on Neogen and 3M's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from Neogen and 3M's current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) that one or more closing conditions to the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise, including that the required approval by the shareholders of Neogen may not be obtained; (2) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed on the terms or in the timeframe expected by Neogen, 3M and SpinCo, or at all; (3) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; (4) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the proposed transaction; (5) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including as a result of delay in completing the proposed transaction or integrating the businesses of Neogen and the Food Safety Business, on the expected timeframe or at all; (6) the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; (7) difficulties and delays in the combined company achieving revenue and cost synergies; (8) inability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; (9) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the proposed transaction; (10) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction or other litigation, settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (11) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (12) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (13) actions by third parties, including government agencies; (14) the risks that the anticipated tax treatment of the proposed transaction is not obtained; (15) the risk of greater than expected difficulty in separating the Food Safety Business from the other businesses of 3M; (16) risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the pendency of the proposed transaction, or other effects of the pendency of the proposed transaction on the relationship of any of the parties to the proposed transaction with their employees, customers, suppliers, or other counterparties; and (17) risk factors detailed from time to time in Neogen's and 3M's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Neogen's and 3M's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, including Neogen's registration statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-263667) that includes a prospectus relating to the shares of Neogen common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "Neogen Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022, Neogen's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the special meeting of Neogen shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "Proxy Statement"), filed with the SEC on July 18, 2022 and SpinCo's registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669) in connection with its separation from 3M that contains a prospectus relating to the shares of SpinCo common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "SpinCo Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022 , in each case, filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Neogen, 3M or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, SpinCo filed the SpinCo Registration Statement and Neogen filed the Neogen Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement. 3M expects to file with the SEC a Schedule TO in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SPINCO REGISTRATION STATEMENT, NEOGEN REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT, 3M'S SCHEDULE TO AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE MADE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEOGEN, 3M, SPINCO AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement, Proxy Statement, 3M's Schedule TO and other documents relating to the proposed transaction (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement, Proxy Statement, 3M's Schedule TO and other documents (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from 3M upon written request to 3M Investor Relations Department, Bldg. 224-1 W-02, St. Paul, MN 55144, or by e-mailing investorrelations@3M.com or upon written request to Neogen's Investor Relations, 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, Michigan 48912 or by e-mailing ir@neogen.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
This release is not a solicitation of a proxy from any investor or security holder. However, Neogen, 3M and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of Neogen in connection with the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding the persons who are, under the rules of the SEC, participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of Neogen in connection with the proposed transaction, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are set forth in SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement and Proxy Statement referenced above that were filed with the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Neogen may also be found in Neogen's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 27, 2022, and its definitive proxy statement relating to its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on August 31, 2021. Information about the directors and executive officers of 3M may be found in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2022, and its definitive proxy statement relating to its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the SEC on March 23, 2022. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, are contained in the SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement and Proxy Statement filed with the SEC.
No Offer or Solicitation
This release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
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University Showcase 6/16 8a: Libraries and books are increasingly in the spotlight as organized challenges to certain content has exploded. The American Library Association reported that there were nearly 1300 challenges to censor library books and resources in 2022 – up from just 729 challenges the year before. More than 2500 titles were targeted for censorship and most objections were about content dealing with sex, LGBTQ issues and race.
The Washington Post reported the majority of school book challenges were filed by just 11 people.
On this episode we talk with Deirdre Caparoso. She is outreach and community engagement librarian at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center. She is also chair of the intellectual freedom committee for the New Mexico Library Association. | 2023-06-16T14:29:08+00:00 | kunm.org | https://www.kunm.org/show/university-showcase/2023-06-16/how-the-spike-in-book-challenges-hurts-libraries-and-intellectual-freedom |
Net sales decreased 18% in Q3-2022 as compared to Q3-2021 driven by the mild North America fire season
Fire Safety Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $60.4 million; Specialty Products Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $15.3 million
Year-to-date net income of $123.7 million and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $123.3 million
New $100.0 million share repurchase authorization *
CLAYTON, Mo., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perimeter Solutions, SA (NYSE: PRM) ("Perimeter" or the "Company"), a leading provider of mission-critical firefighting products and services, as well as specialty products used in several end markets, today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Year-to-Date 2022 Results
Third Quarter 2022 Results
Conference Call and Webcast
As previously announced, Perimeter Solutions management will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, November 4, 2022 to discuss financial results for the third quarter 2022. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-9764 (toll-free) or (201) 689-8551 (toll).
The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously on Perimeter's website (https://ir.perimeter-solutions.com/), accessed under the Investor Relations page. The webcast link will be made available on the Company's website prior to the start of the call; go to the investor relations page of our website to the News & Events menu and click on "Events & Presentations."
A slide presentation will also be available for reference during the conference call; go to the investor relations page of our website to the News & Events menu and click on "Events & Presentations."
Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the Company's website. A telephonic replay will also be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853 (toll-free) or (201) 612-7415 (toll). The telephonic replay will be available until December 4, 2022.
About Perimeter Solutions
Perimeter Solutions is a leading global solutions provider, providing high-quality firefighting products and specialty products used in several end markets. The Company's business is organized and managed in two reporting segments: Fire Safety and Specialty Products, formerly Oil Additives.
The Fire Safety segment consists of formulating, manufacture and sale of fire retardants and firefighting foams that assist in combating various types of fires, including wildland, structural, flammable liquids and others. Our Fire Safety segment also offers specialized equipment and services, typically in conjunction with our fire management products, to support our customers' firefighting operations. Our specialized equipment includes airbase retardant storage, mixing, and delivery equipment; mobile retardant bases; retardant ground application units; mobile foam equipment; and equipment that we custom design and manufacture to meet specific customer needs. Our service network can meet the emergency resupply needs of over 150 air tanker bases in North America, as well as many other customer locations in North America and internationally. The segment is built on the premise of superior technology, exceptional responsiveness to our customers' needs, and a "never-fail" service network. The segment sells products to government agencies and commercial customers around the world.
In June 2022, the Oil Additives segment, which produces and sells Phosphorus Pentasulfide ("P2S5"), was renamed the Specialty Products segment to better reflect the current and expanding applications for P2S5 in several end markets and applications, including lubricant additives, various agricultural applications, various mining applications, and emerging electric battery technologies. Within the lubricant additive end market, currently our largest end market application, P2S5 is primarily used in the production of a family of compounds called Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphates ("ZDDP"), which is considered an essential component in the formulation of engine oils with its main function to provide anti-wear protection to engine components.
Forward-looking Information
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods.
Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. Although Perimeter believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Perimeter's actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described from time to time by us in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statement made by Perimeter in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Perimeter undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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Adjusted EBITDA
The computation of Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus income tax expense, net interest and other financing expenses, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted on a consistent basis for certain non-recurring, unusual or non-operational items in a balanced manner. These items include (i) expenses related to the Business Combination, (ii) founder advisory fee expenses, (iii) stock compensation expense, (iv) non-cash impact of purchase accounting on the cost of inventory sold, (v) contingent future payment related to an acquired business, (vi) management fees related to the services provided by SK Capital Partners IV-A, L.P. and SK Capital Partners IV-B, L.P (collectively, the "Sponsor") when acting in a management capacity and (vii) unrealized foreign currency loss (gain). To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Perimeter is providing a summary to show the computations of Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-U.S.GAAP measure used by the Company's management and by external users of Perimeter's financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and others, to assess the Company's operating performance as compared to that of other companies, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss), cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP (in thousands).
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SOURCE Perimeter Solutions | 2022-11-04T10:40:30+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/11/04/perimeter-solutions-reports-third-quarter-2022-financial-results/ |
Spectator at Steelers game dies after fall from escalator
Published: Oct. 2, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A spectator at Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets has died following a fall at Acrisure Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety say police and emergency service personnel were alerted after an unidentified male fell around 4:45 p.m., shortly after the end of New York’s 24-20 victory over the Steelers.
Paramedics administered care on site to the victim before he was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He died shortly thereafter.
The Steelers said in a statement that the organization is working with local authorities during the investigation.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-03T00:06:35+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/10/02/spectator-steelers-game-dies-after-fall-escalator/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Georgia deputy police chief landed behind bars after authorities said he was busted in a prostitution sting in Polk County, Florida, last Thursday.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 49-year-old Jason DiPrima of Kingston, Georgia, was arrested Thursday for soliciting a prostitute, a first-degree misdemeanor, and booked into the Polk County Jail, where he was released after paying a $500 bond.
Deputies said DiPrima was in Orlando attending a polygraph training workshop when he answered an online advertisement from an undercover detective who he believed was a prostitute.
“Are you available tonight?” he asked the detective in a text message, according to deputies. “I’d like to come see you — what is your rate?”
Authorities said DiPrima agreed to meet and have sex with the undercover detective, but told her he “got spooked” and asked to meet her the next evening.
The next day, he agreed to meet the detective and pay her $120 for a half-hour of sexual activity, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said DiPrima showed up at their meeting spot in an undercover police cruiser normally assigned to agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Deputies said DiPrima gave the undercover detective $180 and a multi-pack of White Claw Hard Seltzer. He was promptly arrested.
“What are you thinking?” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference. “You just want to go, ‘C’mon man, have you lost the last three brain cells, or do you just have cabbage for brains?’”
The sheriff’s office said DiPrima is employed as the Deputy Chief of Police Administration for Cartersville Police Department where he has served for nearly 30 years He was also a graduate of the FBI academy. The department was notified of the matter. It’s unclear if he was disciplined.
“If all else fails, he can write a book: How to ruin your career in three easy steps,” Judd added.
The arrest was part of a week-long investigation focusing on human trafficking in the Polk County area. Sheriff Grady Judd is expected to share more details about it at a 3 p.m. press conference Tuesday. | 2022-09-07T17:33:01+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/deputy-police-chief-showed-up-at-florida-prostitution-sting-with-180-pack-of-white-claw-sheriff-says/ |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, the gunman bought a drink at a Subway and then headed to McDonald’s, where he tried to catch a ride with a student who was waiting for his mother.
The actions of confessed gunman Nikolas Cruz in the minutes after the shooting were described in detail by multiple witnesses on Thursday in the penalty trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.
Surveillance videos from the fast-food restaurants were displayed, showing Cruz’s interactions with the Subway store manager and at McDonald’s with student John Wilford, younger brother to then-17-year-old shooting victim Madeleine Wilford.
John Wilford was in a study hall when police evacuated the class. “Everybody was kind of panicked; we didn’t know what was going on,” he said.
He called his mother, and asked her to pick him up at the nearby McDonald’s. Video shown in the courtroom on Thursday shows him sliding into a booth, fidgeting and repeatedly dialing his cellphone.
“I tried to get hold of my sister, but she wasn’t picking up,” Wilford testified.
Moments later, Cruz sat down across from him in the booth.
“Nik Cruz came and sat down next to me. I didn’t think much of it; I was just panicked,” Wilford said, explaining he had never seen Cruz before.
“I saw him sit down. I was telling him this is all chaotic, all the helicopters and SWAT cars, and said ‘What do you think it could be?’” Wilford said, saying Cruz just sat with his head down. “I was doing most of the talking.”
When Wilford started to leave, Cruz followed.
“He asked me for a ride; he was pretty insistent on it,” Wilford said. “I was just trying to get home. My sister wasn’t answering her phone. I had a bad gut feeling.”
Earlier on Thursday, Benjamin Wikander, who was a senior at Stoneman Douglas at the time of the shooting, said he heard “a bunch of loud bangs” in the hallway about 20 minutes before his class began. Wikander and his classmates ran into Ronit Reoven’s advanced placement psychology classroom for safety.
”Everyone kind of ran over to the corner of the classroom,” Wikander said. “And then, I don’t remember exactly how long (afterward), but eventually 10 shots came through the window of our classroom.”
Samantha Mayor, a fellow student in Reoven’s class, sat behind Wikander. Mayor was shot in the knee and had her kneecap shattered.
Wikander heard and saw the bullets whiz by, but he didn’t process the feeling of his own wound until he became unable to use his right arm.
”I felt like I was lifting my right arm totally up like this,” Wikander told the courtroom on Thursday morning, raising his arm upright to demonstrate. “When I saw that it was just laying on the side of me, but it completely felt like I was lifting it, that’s when I guess I realized that something was wrong.”
With a baby blanket she used to cover a coffee maker in the classroom, Reoven applied a homemade tourniquet to Wikander’s arm in an attempt to stop the bleeding. Wikander was later carried out of classroom 1213 by law enforcement and given a real tourniquet. Still, he sustained radial nerve damage, and wears a brace even four years later.
Cruz, now 23, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder. The trial is to determine his sentence, life in prison or death by execution. Jury selection began in April, and the trial is expected to end in October.
Testimony will resume on Friday. | 2022-07-22T02:13:06+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/i-had-a-bad-gut-feeling-stoneman-douglas-victims-brother-describes-encounter-with-gunman-after-mass-shooting/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEMD), a medical technology company focused on developing products to diagnose and treat life and organ threatening infectious diseases, today reported financial results for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and provided an update on recent developments.
Company Updates
Aethlon Medical is continuing the research and clinical development of the Hemopurifier®, a therapeutic blood filtration system that can bind and remove life-threatening viruses and harmful exosomes from blood. This action has potential applications in cancer, where cancer associated exosomes may promote immune suppression and metastasis, and in life-threatening infectious diseases, including removal of COVID-19 virus, associated variants, and related exosomes.
As disclosed previously, the Aethlon Hemopurifier has demonstrated binding of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and, as reported in a peer reviewed publication, the binding and removal from circulation of SARS-CoV-2 virus from a human patient. That publication also noted that the Hemopurifier has demonstrated the removal of exosomes and exosomal microRNAs associated with coagulopathy and acute lung injury.
We also recently published a pre-print manuscript demonstrating that Aethlon's proprietary GNA affinity resin was able to bind seven clinically relevant SARS-CoV-2 variants in vitro, including the Delta and Omicron variants. Viral capture efficiency with the GNA affinity resin ranged from 53% to 89% for all variants tested. The GNA affinity resin is a key component of our Hemopurifier. The manuscript is titled "Removal of Clinically Relevant SARS-CoV-2 Variants by An Affinity Resin Containing Galanthus nivalis Agglutinin" and was published in bioRxiv.
We continued to advance our severe COVID-19 clinical trial for the Hemopurifier under our open Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for life-threatening viral infections. In June 2022, the first patient in this study was enrolled and has completed the Hemopurifier treatment phase of the protocol. We now have nine fully activated hospitals that are actively screening patients for the trial, including Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport, Valley Baptist Medical Center in Texas, Loma Linda Medical Center, Hoag Irvine and Newport Beach in Southern California, University of California Davis, University of Miami Medical Center, Cooper Medical and Thomas Jefferson Medical Center. We are in the site activation process with additional U.S. medical centers. Our contract research organization (CRO) for this trial is Pharmaceutical Product Development, also known as PPD.
We also obtained ethics review board approval and entered into an agreement with Medanta Medicity Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital in Delhi NCR, India, to initiate a COVID-19 clinical trial. We have completed all site initiation activities and this site is now open for enrollment and is actively screening patients. One patient recently completed participation in the study.
In addition to our work with COVID-19, we continue to screen patients for our IDE clinical trial in head and neck cancer. We are working to increase the number of trial sites to accelerate patient recruitment and we are also considering initiating additional trials, both domestically and abroad, to investigate the Hemopurifier as a treatment for other forms of cancer.
Aethlon also recently announced the appointment of Angela Rossetti to the Aethlon Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2022. Ms. Rossetti is a senior biopharmaceutical executive who brings more than 20 years of industry experience.
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
At March 31, 2022, Aethlon Medical had a cash balance of approximately $17.1 million.
Aethlon recorded approximately $294,000 of revenue related to our government contracts with the NIH in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to approximately $659,000 in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. At March 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $345,000 of deferred revenue related to those contracts as a result of not achieving certain milestones in those contracts.
Consolidated operating expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 were approximately $10.72 million, compared to approximately $8.55 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $2.17 million in fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. The $2.17 million increase in the 2022 period was due to increases in payroll and related expenses of approximately $1.17 million and in general and administrative expense of $1.0 million, which were partially offset by a decrease of approximately $4,000 in professional fees.
The $1.17 million increase in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 in payroll and related expenses was due to an increase in cash-based compensation of approximately $1.2 million, which was partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation of approximately $29,000. The $1.2 million increase in cash-based compensation was primarily due to increases of approximately $826,000 and $721,000 in general and administrative payroll and in research and development payroll, respectively, due to headcount increases, and approximately $203,000 in relocation-related compensation to two senior executives that relocated to San Diego, California as a condition of their employment. Those increases were partially offset by the combination of a $452,000 accrual in the 2021 period related to the separation agreement with the former CEO, with no comparable expense in the 2022 period, and a net decrease of approximately $135,000 in cash bonuses.
The $1.0 million increase in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 in general and administrative expenses primarily arose from increases of $453,000 in clinical trial expenses, $209,000 in rent expense and $195,000 in insurance expense
As a result of the changes in revenues and expenses noted above, Aethlon's net loss before noncontrolling interests increased to approximately $10.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, from approximately $7.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for March 31, 2022 and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 follow at the end of this release.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call today, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review financial results and recent corporate developments. Following management's formal remarks, there will be a question and answer session.
Interested parties can register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10168104/f354b2edb0.
Please note that registered participants will receive their dial in number upon registration.
Interested parties without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling:
PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE): 1-844-836-8741
PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN: 1-412-317-5442
All callers should ask for the Aethlon Medical, Inc. conference call.
A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call through July 28, 2022. The replay can be accessed via Aethlon Medical's website or by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) or Canada Toll Free at 1-855-669-9658. The replay conference ID number is 4234353.
About Aethlon and the Hemopurifier®
Aethlon Medical is a biotechnology company developing the Hemopurifier, a therapeutic blood filtration system indicated for infectious diseases and cancer. In human studies, the Hemopurifier has demonstrated the removal of life-threatening viruses and harmful exosomes from blood utilizing a proprietary lectin-based technology. This action has potential applications in cancer, where exosomes may promote immune suppression and metastasis, and in life-threatening infectious diseases.
The Hemopurifier is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated Breakthrough Device indicated for the treatment of individuals with advanced or metastatic cancer who are either unresponsive to or intolerant of standard of care therapy, and with cancer types in which exosomes have been shown to participate in the development or severity of the disease. Under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application, the FDA approved a single site, open-label Early Feasibility Study (EFS) to evaluate the Hemopurifier for reducing cancer-associated exosomes prior to the administration of standard-of-care pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®) in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The EFS is being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center.
The Hemopurifier also holds an FDA Breakthrough Device designation and an open IDE application related to the treatment of life-threatening viruses that are not addressed with approved therapies. A recent amendment to the IDE enabled Aethlon to implement a new EFS protocol to treat up to 40 COVID-19 patients at up to 20 clinical sites in the U.S. In two case studies of patients treated under Emergency Use (EU), the Hemopurifier demonstrated binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and removal of SARS-CoV-2 virus from the circulation of a human patient.
Additional information can be found at www.AethlonMedical.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "will," "projections," "estimate," "potentially" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Aethlon's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, without limitation, the Company's ability to enroll additional sites for its clinical trials, the Company's ability to enroll patients in and successfully complete its trials in COVID-19 patients and in its head and neck cancer trials, the Company's ability to successfully treat patients under any Emergency Use pathway, the Company's ability to successfully complete development of its Hemopurifier, the Company's ability to raise additional funds, the Company's ability to expand its clinical trials into other areas of cancer, and other potential risks. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2021, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not intend, nor does it undertake any duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.
Company Contact:
Jim Frakes
Chief Financial Officer
Aethlon Medical, Inc.
Jfrakes@aethlonmedical.com
Media Contact:
Tony Russo, Ph.D.
Russo Partners, LLC
tony.russo@russopartnersllc.com
212-845-4251
Investor Contact:
Susan Noonan
S.A. Noonan Communications, LLC
susan@sanoonan.com
212-966-3650
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SOURCE Aethlon Medical, Inc. | 2022-06-28T20:34:41+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/aethlon-medical-announces-fiscal-year-end-financial-results-provides-corporate-update/ |
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