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LAKEWOOD – Cummins Inc.'s sprawling engine plant near Jamestown has demonstrated its staying power over the decades.
The plant – Chautauqua County's largest private employer – just celebrated making the 2.5 millionth engine in its history.
But the Cummins site is focused on the future, and keeping pace with tighter emissions standards in the industry its products serve.
While demand remains robust for Cummins' diesel-powered engines, the plant is preparing for a $452 million investment that will pave the way for greater production of natural gas-powered engines, and, eventually, manufacturing of hydrogen-powered engines.
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“Really, what it does is, it sets the plant up for the future," said Anna Dibble, the plant manager. "It builds on what we’re already doing, and sets us up for many years of continued ability to meet the demands of the heavy-duty Cummins market."
Manufacturing plants are constantly trying to secure new product lines, to maintain their viability – and their workforce – as older product lines are phased out. That approach is especially true for products such as engines, which tie into emissions targets for combating climate change.
Indiana-based Cummins has laid out company-wide decarbonization goals in its "Destination Zero" strategy. Those goals are shaping the massive investment planned for the Jamestown engine plant over the next few years.
"We make diesel engines, but the world is changing," said Srikanth Padmanabhan, president of Cummins' engine business. "We've said publicly that we will be net zero on carbon by 2050."
Another key company target: by 2030, lowering emissions from its newly sold products by 25% from 2018 levels.
The Jamestown plant, which employs 1,480 people, makes engines for transportation and industrial applications, including heavy-duty trucks, buses and fire trucks, as well as a host of components. Its workforce is nonunion.
With some of the new investment, Cummins' Jamestown plant will produce what are known as "fuel agnostic" 15-liter engines.
"Below the head gasket, everything remains the same," Padmanabhan said. "Above the head gasket, you can use different kinds of fuels – not just diesel, but natural gas, even hydrogen."
The Jamestown plant already produces some natural gas-powered engines. The new investments at the site will provide more natural gas engine options for heavy-duty transportation fleets.
Companies such as Amazon, UPS and FedEx are in the midst of their own "sustainability journeys" with their truck fleets as they aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Padmanabhan said.
"They are saying, 'How am I going to get to these reductions goals we have set for ourselves?' which is why there is a resurgence in natural gas. That didn't happen, say, 10 years ago," he said.
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"Before, it was just a comparison with diesel," Padmanabhan added. "Now, they're comparing it with their sustainability journey, and they're comparing it with battery electric."
While automakers are steadily adding more electric vehicles to their lineups for consumers, Padmanabhan said the long-haul trucking industry's requirements are different.
Electric, so far, has proven more popular for school buses, delivery trucks, and transit buses, where vehicles can return to a depot and recharge overnight.
"Those are the places where it is often easy for battery electric to come together," he said.
Two factors would help natural gas gain greater traction in the long-haul trucking industry, Padmanabhan said: "Infrastructure (such as refueling stations) is one, and the other is the overall cost."
Longer range, Cummins has its eye on building hydrogen-powered engines at the Jamestown plant. Padmanabhan said hydrogen would be an "extension" of natural gas-powered engines, relying on the same storage tanks and mechanisms.
A Chautauqua County mainstay
The Jamestown plant is an economic powerhouse, located less than two hours from Buffalo.
The site consists of nearly 1 million square feet, where workers produce about 500 engines a day. The plant will celebrate its 50th anniversary as a Cummins operation next summer. Cummins estimates the plant contributes $1 million a year to the community in the form of charitable donations and employee volunteer hours served.
"Cummins engine is Chautauqua County," said P.J. Wendel, the county executive.
The $452 million investment will also support expansion of Cummins' current production, and upgrades to the facility itself. Plans call for Cummins to add 90 jobs at the site. Empire State Development will provide $10 million in Excelsior Jobs tax credits in exchange for Cummins achieving its job commitments.
"This investment will have a significant impact on the region's economy, growth and stability," said Hope Knight, Empire State Development's president, CEO and commissioner.
Padmanabhan called the Jamestown site "one of the most flexible and cooperative workforces that we have anywhere."
Eye on the future
Dibble said the investment coming to the Jamestown site ideally will have a long lifespan, capable of meeting engine technology needs for years to come.
"Part of the importance is to add equipment that’s flexible for the future," Dibble said. She noted that the plant just last year removed an 11-liter block line dating to the late 1970s.
The new investment secures the Jamestown plant's place within Cummins, while playing a pivotal role in the company's pursuit of its zero-emission goals.
"We aren't exactly sure what the roadmap is going to look like to get there," Dibble said. "We think there's going to be some messiness in the middle. But certainly understanding that there's a pathway forward and that we have products that will meet any customers' challenges when they are ready is really exciting for us." | 2023-05-25T14:43:48+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/business/local/cummins-inc-jamestown-plant-manufacturing-engines-452-million/article_76ac44ae-f67c-11ed-ad11-332af298204a.html |
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama executed a man on Friday for the 2001 beating death of a woman as the state resumed lethal injections after failed executions prompted the governor to order an internal review of procedures.
James Barber, 64, was pronounced dead at 1:56 a.m. after receiving a lethal injection at a south Alabama prison. In a last-minute legal fight, Barber’s attorneys had argued that the execution shouldn’t go forward, citing the state’s difficulties obtaining intravenous access in recent executions. But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against him, allowing the execution to happen.
“Justice has been served. This morning, James Barber was put to death for the terrible crime he committed over two decades ago: the especially heinous, atrocious, and cruel murder of Dorothy Epps,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement.
Barber was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2001 beating death of Epps. Prosecutors said Barber, a handyman, confessed to killing the 75-year-old with a claw hammer and fleeing with her purse. Jurors voted 11-1 to recommend a death sentence, which a judge imposed.
Before he was put to death, Barber told his family he loved them and apologized to Epps’ family.
“I want to tell the Epps’ family I love them. I’m sorry for what happened,” Barber said. “No words would fit how I feel.”
Barber said he wanted to tell the governor “and the people in this room that I forgive you for what you are about to do.”
It was the first execution carried out in Alabama this year after the state halted executions in November. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a pause on executions to conduct an internal review of procedures.
The move came after the state halted two lethal injections because of difficulties inserting IVs into the condemned men’s veins.
Attorneys for inmate Alan Miller said prison staff poked him with needles for more than an hour as they unsuccessfully tried to connect an IV line during Miller’s aborted execution in September, at one point leaving him hanging vertically on a gurney. State officials called off the November execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith after they were unsuccessful in connecting the second of two required lines.
Advocacy groups claimed a third execution, carried out after a delay because of IV problems, also was botched, a claim the state has disputed.
Barber’s execution came after Oklahoma executed Jemaine Cannon on Thursday for stabbing a Tulsa woman to death with a butcher knife in 1995 after his escape from a prison work center.
Alabama’s governor announced in February that the state was resuming executions. Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said prison system had added to its pool of medical professionals, ordered new equipment and conducted additional rehearsals.
The last-minute legal battle centered on Alabama’s ability to obtain intravenous access in past executions. Barber’s attorneys unsuccessfully asked the courts to block the execution, saying the state has a pattern of failing “to carry out a lethal injection execution in a constitutional manner.”
The state wrote in legal filings that it was using different IV team members. The state also changed the deadline to carry out the execution from midnight to 6 a.m. to give more time for preparations and to carry out last-minute appeals.
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said the two intravenous lines were connected to Barber with “three sticks in six minutes.”
The Supreme Court denied Barber’s request for a stay without comment. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissent from the decision that was joined by Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. She said the court was allowing “Alabama to experiment again with a human life.”
“The Eighth Amendment demands more than the State’s word that this time will be different. The Court should not allow Alabama to test the efficacy of its internal review by using Barber as its ‘guinea pig,’” Sotomayor wrote.
The Alabama attorney general’s office had urged the Supreme Court to let the execution proceed.
The state wrote that the previous executions were called off because of a “confluence of events including health issues specific to the individual inmates and last-minute litigation brought by the inmates that dramatically shortened the window for ADOC officials to conduct the executions.”
In the hours leading up to the scheduled execution, Barber had 22 visitors and two phone calls and ate a final meal, a prison spokesperson said.
After his last words, Barber spoke with a spiritual adviser who accompanied him into the death chamber. As the drugs were administered, Barber’s eyes closed and his abdomen pulsed several times. His breathing slowed until it was no longer visible. | 2023-07-21T14:14:52+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-alabama-executes-man-for-the-2001-beating-death-of-a-woman-resuming-lethal-injections-after-review/ |
PHOENIX (AP) — The Trump-endorsed state lawmaker who won the GOP nomination for Arizona secretary of state is the latest candidate to advance to the November ballot for a post overseeing state elections while denying the results of the last one.
The early success of such candidates is raising concerns about what happens if those who lack faith in elections are put in charge of running them.
State Rep. Mark Finchem easily cleared a crowded field in Tuesday’s Arizona primary. He has embraced former President Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and has promised to upend election administration in the politically pivotal state if elected.
“The focus of the election is going to be on restoring the rule of law. It’s that simple,” Finchem said in an interview Wednesday. “Right now, we have lawlessness.”
Finchem, who earned an early endorsement from Trump, was among those seeking to have the Legislature overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s win in Arizona. He joins Republican nominees for secretary of state in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada and New Mexico and the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania in supporting Trump’s false claims. In Pennsylvania, the governor appoints the secretary of state.
Election experts say candidates who dispute the results of a valid election in which there has been no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems pose a danger of interfering in future elections. They warn it could trigger chaos if they refuse to accept results they don’t like.
“They only have faith in elections when their side wins. Their definition of a secure election is only when they or their party wins,” said David Becker, a former U.S. Justice Department attorney who now leads the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research. “That is not a democracy.”
Not all such candidates this year have been successful. Most notably, Rep. Jody Hice lost his bid to oust Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in the state’s primary. Raffensperger had drawn the ire of Trump after refusing the former president’s demand in a phone call to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state.
Most of the seven incumbent Republican secretaries facing primary challengers this year have advanced to the November election. That includes Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who on Tuesday defeated a challenger who promoted election conspiracy theories.
Only Indiana’s Holli Sullivan and South Dakota’s Steve Barnett have lost their bids to stay in office. A handful of primaries remain over the next several weeks.
Historically, races for secretary of state have been low-key contests overshadowed by campaigns for governor and state attorney general. But they have drawn enormous interest since the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters.
Secretaries of state don’t make laws, but they work closely with local election officials in their states. Responsibilities vary, but they typically issue guidance on voting procedures to ensure uniformity, dole out funding to local election officials and coordinate with federal officials on election security.
Experts say a secretary of state who believes the 2020 election was stolen could seek changes to how elections are run. For instance, those who think mail voting is vulnerable to fraud could add new requirements for mail ballot requests, reduce access to drop boxes or eliminate lists of permanent absentee voters.
In Arizona, the secretary of state writes a manual with the force of law that lays out election rules. The manual must be based on state law and approved by the attorney general and governor, but has been the subject of controversy this year after the Republican attorney general sought to block a new version written by the Democratic secretary of state.
The 2019 version with some changes was allowed to remain in force instead of the new one, and Finchem vows to completely scrap that version.
“If they have the keys to the castle, so to speak, will they properly set rules, count votes and defend the will of the people?” said David Levine, a former election official who is now a fellow with the Alliance for Securing Democracy.
In Nevada, the Republican nominee, Jim Marchant, wants all voting equipment tossed out in favor of hand-marked and hand-counted paper ballots. He argues voting machines can’t be trusted and has told voters: “You haven’t elected anybody. The people that are in office have been selected. You haven’t had a choice.”
In Arizona, Finchem is part of a lawsuit seeking to compel election officials in the state to hand-count ballots cast in the November election. A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss it.
There is no evidence that voting machines have been manipulated. A coalition of federal and state election and cybersecurity officials called the 2020 presidential election “the most secure in American history” and Trump’s own attorney general has said there was no fraud that would have altered the results.
Experts say hand-counting of ballots is not only less accurate but extremely labor-intensive, potentially delaying results by weeks. They also say it’s unnecessary because voting equipment is tested before and after elections to ensure ballots are read and tallied correctly.
Besides noting election administration, Levine said there are questions about what a secretary of state who embraces conspiracy theories might do if their party’s candidate lost an election and claimed fraud.
“We need to make sure that we are putting people in these positions who put free and fair elections above partisan interest,” he said.
Finchem confirmed Wednesday that he has received a subpoena from the Justice Department seeking documents related to his activities surrounding the 2020 election. He dismissed claims that he or other candidates like him might be a danger to democracy.
“That’s hyperbolic at its best,” Finchem said. “At its worst, it’s just fear-mongering.”
Although secretaries of state are important positions, they do not have unlimited power, said Sylvia Albert, director of voting and elections for Common Cause, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for expanded voter access.
“Even in states where the secretary of state has an enormous amount of power, a secretary of state cannot — by themselves — overturn a democratic election,” Albert said. “Even where these individuals may want to take actions to undermine the ability for voters to vote and have a ballot count, they are still limited by the law and checks and balances in place.”
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Cassidy reported from Washington. | 2022-08-04T10:31:22+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/politics/election-skeptics-rise-in-gop-races-to-run-state-elections/ |
15-year-old charged with murder of 2-year-old, police say
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) – A 15-year-old in Mississippi is facing a murder charge after shooting and killing a 2-year-old, according to police.
The Cleveland Police Department said a call came in Wednesday evening about a person being shot at an apartment complex.
When officers arrived, they were told that the 2-year-old victim was already taken to the hospital by private vehicle. The child did not survive.
A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with the child’s murder.
Due to the nature of the case involving minors, information being released to the public is limited, police said.
Law enforcement did not release any further details.
Cleveland is located about 120 miles north of Jackson, near the Arkansas border.
Copyright 2022 WLBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-07T20:58:46+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/2022/07/07/15-year-old-charged-with-murder-2-year-old-police-say/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — A 66-year-old man who saved himself from a rampaging U-Haul truck driver with a frantic leap on a Brooklyn sidewalk said he doesn’t know how he managed to escape.
Mohamed Abdelmagid, a car service driver, was strolling to his dispatch office Monday morning when he looked up from his phone just in time to see the truck barrel onto the sidewalk.
His reaction was caught on surveillance video — an attempt to sidestep the rushing truck and then a desperate dive to the concrete that sent him to the hospital with cracked ribs and a fractured ankle. The truck passed so close, Abdelmagid said it clipped his foot as he dove.
Then, the prone Abdelmagid was nearly run over by a police car flying up the sidewalk in pursuit of the U-Haul.
“I don’t know what happened,” Abdelmagid told The Associated Press by phone Tuesday as he was waiting to be discharged from the hospital. “I go to (the) right. After that I go to (the) left and I jumped.”
He joked that it was his physical education training from growing up in Egypt that served him well.
“That’s why I’m still young,” he said. “I’m 66, but I look like 46.”
Abdelmagid was lucky to survive. The truck, driven by a man with a history of violence and mental illness, hit at least nine people as it wove through the streets of Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge section.
One man, age 44, died from a head injury as the truck veered into scooters and cyclists and drove onto sidewalks.
The man driving the U-Haul, identified by his son as Weng Sor, 62, was arrested after police were able to corner the truck near the entrance to a highway tunnel leading from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Authorities were still considering what charges to file.
Sor’s son told The Associated Press his father has a history of mental illness and had been living in Las Vegas until recently. According to records, he served time for multiple acts of violence, including stabbing his brother.
Mayor Eric Adams said the man who died was a single father “raising those children on his own.”
“Just a terrible tragedy, and I just want to thank the New York City Police Department for taking appropriate actions to apprehend the driver,” the Democrat said Tuesday.
Abdelmagid is grateful to be alive. He has seen the video of him jumping for his life.
“I don’t believe it,” he said. “This is me.” | 2023-02-15T21:00:37+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national/ap-mans-leap-saves-him-during-brooklyn-u-haul-rampage/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell won album of the year for her debut solo record “Outside Child,” while bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings won artist of the year at the Americana Honors and Awards.
Russell, whose starkly beautiful album touches on abuse she suffered as a child and her survival, said she heard common themes of community, family, unity and belonging in many of the speeches on Wednesday night during the award show in Nashville, Tennessee.
“I feel so honored to be part of this community, to be in a creative communion with my producer Dan Knobler,” she said.
In a tearful speech, she thanked her friends, family and fellow nominees and said that after spending her early years in foster care, she found her family in music. “Music saved me, music saves me every day,” Russell said.
Hosted by the duo The Milk Carton Kids, the annual awards show held at the Ryman Auditorium celebrated the oft-misunderstood genre that mixes country, gospel, rock, folk, roots and blues. In addition to the winners, this year’s show gave out lifetime achievement awards to Don Williams, the gentle giant of country music, singer-actor Chris Isaak and pioneering duo the Indigo Girls.
Billy Strings was not able to accept in person, so the award for artist of the year was accepted by dobro and steel guitar player Jerry Douglas. Sierra Ferrell won for emerging artist of the year.
Six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile won song of the year for “Right On Time,” which she wrote with her bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth and producer Dave Cobb.
“I really love the chill and challenge that I get every time I sing this song,” Carlile said.
Multi-instrumentalist Larissa Maestro won instrumentalist of the year and talked about other artists of color who had been nominated in that category in previous years and opened the door for her.
“I didn’t see people who looked like me for a lot of years,” she said. “This is really really exciting.”
Husband and wife duo War and Treaty, made up of Tanya and Michael Trotter, won over the audience with their soulful duet “That’s How Love is Made,” and later won duo/group of the year.
“Our road has been long, it’s been hard, but it’s been worth it,” said Tanya Trotter. “If you want to know what Americana music is, it’s the sound of family,” added Michael Trotter.
Russell, who is from Montreal, teamed up with Carlile for a performance in English and French of her song “You’re Not Alone.”
Another lifetime honoree was Al Bell, a music executive, record promoter and label owner who helped turn Memphis label Stax Records into a powerhouse, pushing the careers of artists like Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Isaac Hayes and the Staple Sisters. He wrote the hit “I’ll Take You There,” for the Staple Sisters and later went to work at Motown Records with Berry Gordy.
“I feel the spirit,” Bell told the crowd. “I don’t have the words in my grasp to express how I feel right now and how Americana music is making me feel.”
He noted that popular music has always been influenced by Black music, but he said that streaming and new technology threatens to eliminate that music.
“We have to come together to save our authentic music and art that comes from our culture,” he said.
Singer and actor Chris Isaak received a performance lifetime achievement award and was introduced by country singer and actor Lyle Lovett, who called him “a remarkable artist and remarkable human being.”
“If you don’t have a great band, it’s no fun,” Isaak said, who praised his band during his acceptance speech.
Lovett, who has been out on tour this year with Isaak, then launched into a humorous love song for his tourmate as Isaak watched from side stage.
Folk duo Indigo Girls were given the Spirit of Americana/Free Speech in Music Award for their longtime advocacy for LGBTQ rights, women’s health, environmentalism and voting for their decades-long career.
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers spoke of being influenced by other women and activists in music, including Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell and said that their work as outspoken advocates is just as important today.
“It is going to take years to undo the racism and homophobia that is woven into the fabric of this country,” said Ray.
Fairfield Four, a harmony singing group that originated in the 1920s at the Fairfield Baptist Church in Nashville, was honored with the Legacy of Americana Award for preserving traditional Black a cappella gospel music. The Grammy winning gospel group is best known for its performance in the film “O Brother Where Art Thou” and they performed “Rock My Soul” during the awards show. Prior to their performance, the show held a moment of silence for Dr. Paul T. Kwami, who was the longtime musical director of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. Kwami died in Nashville on Saturday at the age of 70.
Gospel group The McCrary Sisters, who are regular backup singers for the Americana Honors and Awards show, also honored their sister, Deborah, who died in June, with a stirring performance of “Amazing Grace” that had the audience in the Ryman Auditorium up on their feet. To close out the show, the McCrary Sisters led the audience in a toe-tapping version of “I’ll Take You There,” as award winners Russell and Ferrell danced and sang backup. | 2022-09-16T01:08:29+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-tearful-allison-russell-wins-americana-award-for-debut-album/ |
- Consumers prioritizing affordability over sustainability for the first time since the mid- pandemic
- Western markets pessimistic on future economic outlook compared to emerging markets
- Growing challenges for fast fashion and customer retention as 64% of consumers ignore the latest fashion trends
LONDON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers globally are preparing to hunker down for a long financial squeeze, as the increasing cost of living and geopolitical uncertainties push them to seek financial control amid low economic confidence, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index (FCI).
The 10th edition of the global research of 18,000 consumers, conducted between 18 May to 7 June 2022, finds that 79% of consumers say their finances are a concern, with 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further over the next six months. These concerns over personal finances are affecting the majority of all income levels, from low income (87%) middle class (77%) to high income (64%).
With consumer confidence shrinking, the research reveals a significantly pessimistic economic outlook from the Western markets when compared to emerging/other markets. Many more consumers from the US (54%), UK (65%) Germany (84%) and France (85%) state they believe life will remain the same or worse over the next three years, compared to Brazil (21%), India (24%), Saudi Arabia (37%) and China (38%). With this continued "always-on emergency mindset" adopted from the pandemic, consumers globally are increasingly focusing on controlling their spending and re-adjusting priorities to maintain their values and lifestyles in the face of disruption.
With living costs spiraling each week, the FCI research shows that consumers are demanding affordability, as more than one in three consumers (35%) say they are worried about having enough money to spend on things other than living expenses. Consumers are not simply trading down on their essentials to cut costs, but instead are trying new brands (33%) and switching to private label or "owned brands" (21%), ultimately exposing one-third of a brand's addressable market to risk.
Kristina Rogers, EY Global Consumer Leader, says:
"As talk of a looming recession increases in many markets globally, consumer businesses are bracing themselves for further economic pressures. Much like during the pandemic, consumers are quickly pivoting their priorities and adapting to disruption, but are now increasingly pessimistic about the economic outlook, in particular among European markets."
Sustaining sustainability versus trends
Despite increasing momentum and pressures to live in a more environmentally friendly way, consumers' efforts are being stunted by the rising cost of living. Sixty-seven percent of global respondents say the high price of sustainable goods and products is significantly putting them off from buying them. However, consumer sentiment toward sustainability has improved compared to May 2021: fewer associate sustainable products with low quality (67% May 2021 vs. 58% May/June 2022) or poor durability (58% vs. 50%) and more are increasingly trusting the information about sustainable products from the companies that make them (lack of trust decreased from 59% to 51%). Consumers are seeking new methods of conscious consumption with 87% of respondents trying not to waste food and 36% saying they will buy more secondhand products, up from 30% in February 2022.
Driven by the current demand for affordability, consumers are substituting non-essential spending categories and looking for alternatives, making what they have more sustainable. Sixty-four percent of global respondents state they no longer feel the need to keep up with seasonal fashion trends, and more (69%) are attempting to repair their belongings rather than replace them, presenting a challenge to fast fashion retailers as they target a more conscious consumer. Sixty percent of respondents say they are more comfortable in their own skin, relying less on beauty and cosmetics to boost confidence, up 7% from October 2021.
Rogers says:
"Despite consumers finding ever more creative ways to adapt to rising living costs, businesses must not become complacent with their sustainability efforts. Consumer businesses need to offer new opportunities to retain customers, such as by offering lifetime repairs to reduce the number of replacements and the brand's environmental impact. Businesses must maintain momentum – consumers aren't compromising on sustainability, but finding alternative ways to live their values. When economic challenges ease, consumers will align with businesses they trust and who share the same values."
Consumers deterred by online data protection
The survey reveals a small, but a growing number of respondents are interested in exploring emerging digital experiences. About one in ten (12%) of consumer respondents have used digital currencies (18% among millennials and 15% among Gen Z), experienced the metaverse (9%) or purchased a virtual product (8%), largely driven by younger and more affluent consumers.
However, as the digital world expands, consumers are becoming extremely cautious with sharing their data. Globally, 86% of respondents say they are worried about ID theft/fraud and 72% are concerned when sharing personal information on a website/app. Additionally, 80% are concerned about apps tracking their movements; fears that are felt strongly across all generations.
Rogers says:
"The consumers that learned to behave digitally during pandemic lockdowns are once again using this as a means of saving money.The adoption of newer forms of digital goods and services will present new opportunities for companies to invest in developing channels to differentiate their brand experience, innovate, capture more consumer data, test products digitally or create digital product lines, while ensuring they invest in cybersecurity across all elements of their business.
The industry is once again at a crossroads. Businesses must prepare for their future consumer and embed both sustainable innovation and data protection into the foundations of their strategies. Though consumers are seeking to grapple control of their finances and weather soaring inflation, brands will need to maintain loyalty and build trust, to reap the benefits when their customers can return with more disposable income."
The latest edition of the EY Future Consumer Index is available at: ey.com/FutureConsumerIndex10
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BRUSSELS (AP) — When it comes to criticizing the NATO members who fail to spend enough on defense, tiny Luxembourg is an easy target.
One of NATO’s richest countries, and routinely ranked at the top of Europe’s economic growth tables, the Grand Duchy currently spends 0.72% of gross domestic product on its armed forces, according to the organization’s estimates for this year.
That puts it at the foot of the 31-nation military alliance’s charts. Still, the numbers are deceiving, and that goes for other members too, like Germany.
Under a pledge made in 2014, after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, NATO allies agreed to halt the spending cuts they made in calmer times after the Cold War ended, boost their national military budgets and move toward spending 2% of GDP on defense by 2024.
With that target date closing in, and the biggest land war in Europe in decades ravaging Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will commit to a new spending goal at their two-day summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius starting on Tuesday.
“At the summit, allies will set a more ambitious defense investment pledge, to invest a minimum of 2% of GDP annually on defense,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday. No date will be set for achieving this target.
While the 2% figure remains as a reference point, it’s a slippery metric.
Growth fluctuates in times of economic boom and bust, and inflation can wreak havoc with the bottom line. NATO estimates that Turkey, with one of the organization’s biggest armed forces, will spend just 1.31% of GDP in 2023, compared to 1.91% before the war started.
Nor does big spending equal wise spending. Correct spending levels on paper don’t translate into adequate and well-equipped forces being quickly dispatched to the battlefield and sustained by efficient supply lines.
Nor does 2% have a direct relationship to any real security threat assessment. The goal was established in peacetime. Things have changed, and Luxembourg’s case provides a salutary lesson about what this guideline can hide.
When grilled by U.S. and European lawmakers about budget priorities, Luxembourg Defense Minister François Bausch said last month that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania would have to spend four to five times more than they do now to reach 2% if their economic growth matched that of Luxembourg.
The three Baltic States — so geographically close to Russia and Ukraine, and historically aware of the potential threat that their giant neighbor poses – will all spend just above 2% this year, among only 11 nations to attain the goal, according to NATO estimates.
Sandwiched between France and Belgium, Luxembourg has demographic challenges too. Of its roughly 630,000 passport holders, only 315,000 are Luxembourgers. The number of people ranging in age from 18 to 40 — military service age — is smaller still.
Around 1,000 people are enlisted in the country’s army. That’s small compared to the might of some members, but greater per capita than the number serving in the armed forces of the United Kingdom, one of NATO’s most exemplary national forces.
Plus, unemployment is low in Luxembourg. Relatively high-paying jobs abound. Why join up?
“I want to increase the number of troops in the army. We are looking for 200-300 soldiers already, but it’s not easy,” Bausch said.
Beyond that, Luxembourg spent more than 16% of its defense budget on support for Ukraine — a lot of it ammunition — last year. The government isn’t asking for that money to be reimbursed through a special European Union fund set up to refund nations that help Ukraine defend itself.
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel’s government also meets all of NATO’s planning requirement goals.
“We are fulfilling everything that is demanded of us,” Bausch said, and Luxembourg plans to double defense spending by 2028.
Another country that meets NATO’s planning goals is Germany — Europe’s model of fiscal rectitude and routinely flailed by former U.S. President Donald Trump for failing to boost its military budget.
In an abrupt about-face last year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that his government would spend an additional 100 billion euros ($109 billion) on defense, including on the purchase of high-end U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets.
But under NATO’s spending requirements, little if any of that money can yet count toward its 2% target. Equipment orders aren’t enough. Only when contractors are finally paid can the money be added up.
The summit in Vilnius isn’t likely to solve NATO’s perennial budgeting problem, and the U.S. cajoling of allies sometimes suspected in Trump’s day of free-riding on their partners, like Luxembourg and even Germany, is likely to continue.
“We can’t pass legislation requiring people to spend money. We’re an intergovernmental alliance that commits to collective goals,” a senior NATO official said on condition of anonymity to describe the latest thinking on NATO’s defense-spending pledge. | 2023-07-10T14:31:16+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-international/ap-nato-will-boost-defense-spending-to-help-back-ukraine-but-the-math-is-tricky-just-ask-luxembourg/ |
LeBron James is expected to miss most of March with an injured tendon in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday.
If that timetable holds, the Lakers will have to find a way to stay in the playoff race without the league's all-time scoring leader.
The Lakers did not disclose the full extent of the injury, saying it was a tendon issue and that he will be "reevaluated in approximately three weeks." If James misses three more weeks, starting with Thursday, that would keep him out for at least 10 of the Lakers' final 19 games.
James was hurt in the Lakers' win at Dallas on Sunday. He has already missed two games with the injury, with the Lakers splitting those contests.
“In the short term, we'll all have to pull in the same direction,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said after his team — without James and Anthony Davis — beat Oklahoma City 123-117 on Wednesday.
At 30-33, the Lakers are 11th in the Western Conference standings, one game from the No. 10 spot — and the last spot in the play-in round. They're also just 2 1/2 games back of sixth place, and the final guaranteed playoff spot.
That's good news, and so is what's left for the Lakers on the schedule. Only seven of their final 19 games are against teams that currently have records over .500 — with several games against other teams jostling for position in the West postseason chase. The Lakers start a five-game homestand Friday against Minnesota.
James leads the Lakers in scoring at 29.5 points per game. He said at the All-Star break last month that the team’s closing stretch this season would be some of the most important games he has played — noting he didn’t want to miss the postseason for a second consecutive year.
The Lakers are 6-10 without him in the lineup this season, and 24-23 in games he has appeared.
If the timetable does not significantly change, this would be only the third time in James' 20-year career that he misses at least 10 consecutive games. He missed a 20-game stretch late in the 2020-21 season with an ankle sprain, and a 17-game stretch in the 2018-19 season with a groin injury. Those stints both came since he joined the Lakers; he never had that long of an extended absence during his times with Cleveland or Miami.
James has logged nearly 65,000 minutes in regular-season and playoff games since entering the league — almost 20,000 more than any other player in that span.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire spread through a neighborhood of densely packed, makeshift homes in South Korea's capital Friday morning, destroying at least 60 and forcing about 500 residents to flee.
Officials said firefighters were bringing the fire under control at Seoul's Guryong village and there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
Shin Yong-ho, an official at the fire department of Seoul’s Gangnam district, said rescue workers were continuing to search areas affected by the fire but that it was believed that all residents have safely evacuated.
More than 800 firefighters, police officers and public workers were deployed to fight the flame and handle evacuations after the fire broke out around 6:30 a.m.
Photos from the scene showed firefighters fighting the flame under thick white smoke covering the village as helicopters sprayed water from above.
Shin said it was presumed that the fire began at one of the village’s homes made with plastic sheets and plywood. He said the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Kim Ah-reum, an official at the Gangnam district office, said around 500 residents have evacuated to nearby facilities including a school gym. Officials were planning to later move the residents to hotels.
The news of the fire alarmed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who while visiting Switzerland for the Davos meetings instructed officials to mobilize all available resources to minimize damage and casualties, his spokesperson Kim Eun-hye said.
The country is still reeling from its worst disaster in almost a decade, after nearly 160 people died in a crowd surge at a Seoul nightlife district in October. Experts blame that deadly crush on poor planning by police and administrative officials, who failed to employ basic crowd control measures despite anticipating huge gatherings of Halloween revelers.
Guryong village, located near some of Seoul’s most expensive real estate, has often been damaged by fire over the years, a vulnerability that has been linked to its tightly packed homes built with materials that easily burn.
The village was formed in the 1980s as a settlement for people who were evicted from their original neighborhoods under the city’s massive house clearings and redevelopment projects. Hundreds of thousands of people were removed from their homes in slums and low-income settlements during those years, a process the country’s then-military leaders saw as crucial in beautifying the city for foreign visitors ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. | 2023-01-20T02:31:29+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Hundreds-flee-after-fire-spreads-through-Seoul-17729520.php |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An ambitious California proposal aims to reduce plastic production for single-use products like shampoo bottles and food wrappers by 25% starting next decade, part of an effort to rein in pollution from the ubiquitous material.
A bill introduced late Thursday aims to bring environmental and business groups together to avoid a similar ballot measure slated to go before voters in November. But at least two of the ballot measure’s three proponents aren’t yet on board.
Democratic Sen. Ben Allen, the bill’s author, said that if passed the proposal would make California a leader in reducing plastic waste by focusing on eliminating plastic at the source, not just recycling it once produced.
“The truth is we just need less crap out there — less plastic out there in general,” Allen said Friday.
Plastics have long been a target of environmental groups. Most plastic is not recycled and millions of tons are polluting the world’s oceans, hurting wildlife and showing up in drinking water. Various efforts are underway to rein in such pollution, with states attempting to reduce the use of plastic grocery bags, straws and other products. This month the federal government said it will phase out the sale of single-use plastics like water bottles at national parks.
Under the bill, the 25% reduction in plastic from single-use products would start in 2032. It would apply to producers of products like laundry detergent, toothpaste and food wrappings, as well as companies like Amazon that package products for mailing. They would have to replace the plastic with other materials, reduce their packaging or market the products as reusable and make it easy for consumers to do so. It wouldn’t apply to water or other beverage bottles, which are regulated by different recycling laws.
Beyond plastic, producers of all single-use products, even those made of paper or glass, would need to ensure that 65% are recycled by 2032. It’s estimated that less than 10% of plastic in the United States is recycled now.
Makers of single-use products would have to join “producer responsibility organizations” that would implement the rules with state oversight. The organizations would have to collect $500 million annually for a state plastic pollution mitigation fund. Producers that don’t follow the rules could be fined $50,000 a day.
The legislation was the product of long negotiations between Allen’s office, environmental and business groups. Allen said he doesn’t expect the plastics industry to support the bill. But he hopes they won’t lobby against it because it may be more acceptable than the ballot measure and would mean they don’t have to spend money trying to defeat it.
“While California businesses both large and small face a maze of environmental regulations as a result of this bill, we believe that this proposal ensures long term policy certainty around recycling and packaging,” Jennifer Barrera, president of the California Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.
Still, there was no immediate commitment from backers of the ballot measure to withdraw it. Ballot measures can be removed until June 30, meaning the bill would need to win quick passage.
“We will pull the initiative if/when the bill that the Governor signs merits the sacrifice. Not a day sooner. We are nowhere close to that,” Linda Escalante of the Natural Resources Defense Council and a proponent of the measure said in a statement.
Caryl Hart, vice chair of the California Coastal Commission, and Michael Sangiacomo, former president of the waste management company Recology, are the other two backers of the ballot measure. Sangiacomo said in a statement the legislation doesn’t do enough for him to support pulling the ballot measure. He didn’t elaborate further.
The ballot measure requires a 25% cut in plastic production, but starting two years earlier. It would ban the use of Styrofoam and similar products by food vendors. The legislation wouldn’t do that; instead it would require 20% of such products to be recycled. Anja Brandon, U.S. Plastics Policy Analyst at the Ocean Conservancy, said that amounts to a “de facto ban” because the material can’t be recycled.
The ballot measure puts more regulatory power in the hands of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and puts a 1-cent fee on all single-use plastic products. The measure’s proponents say the legislation gives the industry too much power to regulate itself.
The Ocean Conservancy is one of the environmental groups backing the bill. Brandon called it the strongest plastics legislation in the country. Her organization estimated the bill would reduce plastic in the state by 23 million tons over 10 years.
“Walk down a grocery aisle, anything you see (that’s plastic) is going to be affected by this,” she said. | 2022-06-18T14:27:42+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/green-living/top-story/ap-top-headlines/california-bill-would-reduce-single-use-plastic-products-25/ |
ATLANTA, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company has been named the top utility on Forbes magazine's Best Large Employers in America 2023 rankings. Southern Company ranked nearly 100 places higher than the next peer company listed in the Utilities group by Forbes. Of the 500 large employers ranked, Southern Company was No. 15 overall. This is the second consecutive year Southern Company has been ranked in the top 15.
"Southern Company strives to be an industry leader. Being recognized among the best in the nation once again is an absolute honor," said Southern Company chairman, president and CEO Tom Fanning. "This accolade is particularly gratifying because it is directly based on employee feedback. Southern Company is committed to creating a workplace where all groups are well represented, included and fairly treated within all levels of the organization and that everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected."
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to anonymously survey approximately 45,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 5,000 employees. Participants were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family and to nominate organizations other than their own. The final list ranks the 500 large employers that received the most recommendations.
For complete large business rankings, read more about Forbes' 2023 America's Best Large Employers.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tornado watch
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - update 11:42 a.m. - A tornado watch has been issued for Lubbock and the South Plains, in effect until 8 p.m. Central Friday. It also stretches into parts of Eastern New Mexico, the Permian Basin and the Panhandle, counties in blue:
Storms today will likely produce large hail and damaging wind. A few tornadoes are possible in the watch area. The Storm Prediction Center specified some storms could produce up to 3″-diameter hail and gusts to 80mph.
posted earlier Friday morning - It’s been an active few weeks on the South Plains. That will continue today, likely with more intense storms than we have seen recently.
Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce large hail, damaging wind and flash flooding. A few tornadoes will be possible across the entire area. The most intense storms could produce hail to the size of baseballs, gusts to 75mph and significant flooding.
Storms have started to develop over Eastern New Mexico and the northwestern South Plains by late morning. These showers and storms will quickly move NNE.
The Storm Prediction Center issued this update at 10:34 a.m., highlighting the region where a watch will be issued by early afternoon. With storms already developing, the watch may be issued by late morning, depending how these first storms develop.
Storms will continue to develop through early afternoon near the state line. These will spread eastward, closer to Lubbock by mid to late afternoon. Then the Rolling Plains by late afternoon into this evening.
Have multiple ways to get warnings today. One great option is the free KCBD First Alert Weather App. Enable notifications, which are specific to where you are or your saved locations. Also, a NOAA Weather Radio will provide instant updates. Keep in mind the tornado sirens now in place in Lubbock are designed to reach people outside; you may not hear it indoors.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to Oklahoma City Fire Department, a semi rollover crash trapped two people Wednesday night.
The accident happened East of the Kickapoo turnpike and near I-40 and Dobbs Road. Fire crews are unsure of how many vehicles are involved but there are two people who are needing what officials call a “low-angle” rescue to retrieve them.
This rescue requires ropes and baskets to complete the rescue.
The investigation is ongoing. | 2022-10-13T04:54:56+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/2-trapped-in-semi-rollover-accident/ |
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (the "Company" or "Petco") (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced that the Company will participate in a fireside chat at the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The live audio webcast will be available via the Company's investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website through January 26, 2023.
Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.6 million animals.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Although Petco believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors that Petco identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement that it may make, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.
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YouTuber finds mummified body in abandoned building while filming video
MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) – Police in Milwaukee are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose body was found in an abandoned building last week.
Authorities said most of the body was mummified.
Investigators said a YouTuber found the body while filming a video in the building.
Amy Michalak, the lead forensic investigator at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, said the body had no identification on it.
“We’d like to be able to provide some type of closure to that family that we have here. We have found their loved one,” Michalak said.
Michalak said the person appears to be a Black male based on the features discovered in the autopsy. The body also had tattoos and five rings on the fingers.
One of the tattoos on the left arm says “king” and another on the right arm has the letters “S-A-V-A.” The body had further tattoos but were too hard for investigators to distinguish.
The man was also wearing a red allergy bracelet commonly used in hospitals. According to officials, the man had on multiple layers of clothing, including athletic pants and long underwear. He was also wearing what appeared to be two jackets.
According to the autopsy report, from what they could tell, the person did not appear to have any injuries, and there was no sign of drug use.
Investigators said they hope someone recognizes these features and helps solve the mystery.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — With a post-game hug, Robert Lewandowski paid respect where it was due. Guillermo Ochoa had done it again at the World Cup.
Mexico's stalwart goalkeeper stopped Lewandowski, one of the game's best strikers, on a second-half penalty kick that preserved a scoreless draw between El Tri and Poland.
A loss in the match would have dealt a blow to Mexico's bid for an eighth straight trip to the World Cup's knockout rounds. Ochoa, 37, is making his fifth consecutive appearance in soccer's biggest tournament, joining an exclusive club that includes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But it wasn't the first time the seemingly ageless goalkeeper with unruly hair had come up big in the World Cup.
Back in 2014, the player widely known by his nickname Memo, made six saves in the scoreless draw with Brazil, which was among the favorites as the tournament’s host.
He denied Brazilian stars Neymar and Thiago Silva on close-in headers and afterward called it the “game of a lifetime.”
In Russia four years ago, he had nine saves in Mexico's 1-0 victory over defending champion Germany in the group opener.
“When we need Memo, he always shows up,” defender Jorge Sanchez said.
Qatar could be Ochoa's final World Cup and he desperately wants to advance past the round of 16 and play in an elusive “quinto partido” — a fifth game. It's something that has eluded El Tri since Mexico hosted the 1986 tournament.
“There have been great players in history who never had a chance to play at a World Cup, so for me to have the chance to play five is wonderful, amazing,” Ochoa said. “But, of course, I want this World Cup to be very different and to be the best of all time for Mexico.”
Within moments after Tuesday's draw, memes spread on social media depicting Ochoa as a brick wall, Superman, Neo in the Matrix movies and even Jesus.
But Ochoa, who plays for Club América in Mexico's Liga MX, pointed afterward to preparation, not heroics.
“We work on that these two weeks, or maybe a month, with goalkeeper coach Gustavo Pinero. But it's always difficult when you watch the video of Lewandowski's penalties, it's complicated because you watch more than 15 to 20 penalties, so you never know which side to choose," Ochoa said. "At the end I'm happy to save the penalty. He's a great striker.”
Ochoa started his career with Club América at 18 and played there for seven years before bouncing around Europe with teams in France, Spain and Belgium. He wound up back with Club América in 2019.
While the opener ended in a draw, the save helped — at least momentarily — to quiet the critics who have questioned the team's form and blasted coach Gerardo Martino for his roster choices.
Mexico finished second in CONCACAF qualifying behind Canada — and ahead of the United States. But the team dropped three of its five tune-up matches heading into he World Cup.
On Saturday at Lusail Stadium El Tri faces Messi and Argentina, who unexpectedly fell 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opener. La Albiceleste remain one of the favorites at the tournament despite the loss.
“We have a tough opponent in the next game, but Mexico is also a tough opponent,” Ochoa said. “We've worked really hard. We've prepared ourselves.”
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High school senior killed in shooting hours before graduation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) - Family and friends in California are mourning the death of a high school senior who was shot and killed hours before he was set to graduate.
There was a moment of silence in honor of 18-year-old Billy Scott Jr. as the graduation ceremony began Thursday night at Sacramento’s Grant Union High School. His father, dressed in his son’s cap and gown, walked the stage alongside family to accept his son’s diploma.
Less than 24 hours before the ceremony, Scott was shot and killed while in a car with friends in North Highlands.
“To come to that final day and not see that person, especially, walk across the stage with you, it really hurts,” said Joshua Hamilton, one of Scott’s closest friends.
Scott and Hamilton were both members of the state championship-winning Pacers football team. They had been friends before high school and became closer after the obstacles of their high school years – on and off the field.
“We’re getting ready to graduate – next level. Got through high school, COVID year, and class of 2023, it’s been a rough year. So, just for both of us, it was like, ‘Man, we did it,’” Hamilton said.
At the ceremony, Hamilton and the rest of the graduating seniors were reminded to lean on each other.
“There will be tragedy. There will be sorrows. But there will be much joy, just as it is for most of you today,” said a graduation speaker.
Scott planned to go to trade school after graduation, according to his sister.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday that a 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection to Scott’s shooting. No motive has been revealed.
Copyright 2023 KMAX/KOVR via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-04T07:40:06+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/2023/06/04/high-school-senior-killed-shooting-hours-before-graduation/ |
Palmyra decisively defeated Cedar Cliff in a Mid-Penn crossover tilt Thursday.
Morgan Lantz paced the Cougars with six goals and two assists. Avery Russell netted three goals, while Addie Sholly, Natalie Isett, and Liv Gain finished the contest with two goals apiece. Alicia Battistelli tallied one goal and two assists and Katie Lintz posted one assist, respectively. Goalie Morgan Courville racked up four saves in a strong outing. | 2023-03-31T00:52:46+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/03/morgan-lantzs-six-goal-performance-lifts-palmyra-girls-lax-past-cedar-cliff-16-3.html |
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican John Hoeven faces a defector from his own party and a lightly funded Democrat on Tuesday in his race for a third U.S. Senate term from North Dakota.
Rick Becker narrowly lost the party's endorsement to Hoeven in April. After originally saying he wouldn't run if he didn't get the endorsement, the Bismarck plastic surgeon who has led a growing far-right faction of the GOP in North Dakota decided to run as an independent.
Katrina Christiansen, a University of Jamestown engineering professor and political newcomer, is the Democratic candidate.
Hoeven, a former banker who served three terms as governor and won his first two Senate terms easily, vastly outraised his opponents. Federal campaign filings as of Nov. 3 show that Hoeven's campaign raised more than $4 million, compared with Becker's roughly $550,000 and Christiansen’s roughly $92,600.
Becker tried to turn that history and money against him at the party convention, portraying Hoeven as a big-spending, big-government politician who had lost touch with his conservative base.
Hoeven countered by touting his involvement in North Dakota’s economic development and highlighting his opposition to most of President Joe Biden’s policies. Hoeven got a video message of support from former President Donald Trump, who remains popular in the state.
Before he was first elected to the Senate in 2010, Hoeven served as North Dakota's governor for a decade and as head of the state-owned Bank of North Dakota for seven years prior to that. The former Democrat switched parties four years before he became governor.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An upcoming interchange project in Knoxville will allow two directions of traffic to cross the road by using a Diverging Diamond Interchange.
I-75 at State Route 131 near Emory Road will reconfigure from an existing diamond interchange to a DDI. A DDI is designed to allow two directions of traffic to temporarily cross to the left side of the road, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation‘s website.
TDOT believes the new project will help to move high volumes of traffic through the intersection. Sidewalks will be incorporated into the design to allow the public to safely cross the intersection.
TDOT added the backage or access roads will also be constructed on the east side to allow motorists to turn left into the local businesses.
According to the TDOT website, the purpose of the project is to improve the capacity, safety and operations of the road.
TDOT provided a timeline for how the development and funding of the DDI. The project has four phases:
- Planning and Environmental
- Preliminary Design
- Right-of-Way Appraisal and Acquisition
- Construction
TDOT stated on its website that the project is in the Preliminary Design phase. Funding for the ROW Appraisal and acquisition phase was included in year one of the three-year Multimodal Work Program.
Once the right-of-way and easements have been acquired, the project will be eligible to receive funding for construction.
For more information about the projects, visit tn.gov/tdot. | 2022-10-04T11:59:06+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/interchange-project-underway-for-i-75-and-emory-road/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Wednesday to decide whether former Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants are guilty of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases the Justice Department has brought in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Deliberations got underway in Washington’s federal court more than four months after jury selection began. The far-right extremist group’s members are accused of plotting to use force to keep then-President Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 election.
Defense attorneys say there was no conspiracy and no plan to attack the Capitol. They’ve sought to portray the Proud Boys as an unorganized drinking club whose members’ participation in the riot was a spontaneous act fueled by Trump’s election rage.
Tarrio, a Miami resident, was tried alongside four other Proud Boys: Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola. They could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of seditious conspiracy, a Civil War-era charge that can be difficult to prove.
Tarrio is one of the top targets of the Justice Department’s investigation of the riot, which temporarily halted the certification of Biden’s election win. | 2023-04-27T06:30:09+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/proud-boys-jan-6-trial-in-hands-of-jury-weighing-conspiracy/ |
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Net sales of $415.7 million reflects continued strength in customer demand, higher base prices and an increase in raw material surcharges
Net income of $74.5 million with record adjusted EBITDA(1) of $84.2 million
Strong operating cash flow of $50.7 million
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, today reported second-quarter 2022 net sales of $415.7 million and net income of $74.5 million, or $1.42 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), second-quarter 2022 net income was $67.4 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was a record $84.2 million.
This compares with the company's sequential first-quarter 2022 net sales of $352.0 million and net income of $37.1 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), first-quarter 2022 net income was $48.6 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $65.3 million.
In the same quarter last year, net sales were $327.3 million with net income of $54.0 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis(1), second-quarter 2021 net income was $52.5 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $71.0 million.
"I am pleased that the markets we serve remain strong and we have achieved record adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter. We are seeing our commercial strategy drive margin expansion, supported by product mix improvements and increased base pricing across all end markets," said Mike Williams, president and chief executive officer. "Our business development efforts are focused on high value end markets, and we continue to drive greater market diversification to achieve an optimized product portfolio. As an organization, we are aligned on our objective to create profitable and sustainable growth through all business cycles while effectively serving the needs of our customers."
SECOND-QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Net sales of $415.7 million increased 18 percent compared with $352.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by an increase in average raw material surcharge per ton as a result of higher scrap and alloy prices, as well as higher ship tons and base sales prices. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, net sales increased 27 percent primarily driven by an increase in average raw material surcharge per ton as a result of higher scrap and alloy prices, as well as higher base sales prices.
Ship tons of 208,900 increased 12,500 tons sequentially, or 6 percent, consistent with expectations and driven by higher industrial and energy shipments. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, ship tons decreased 2 percent with decreases in industrial and mobile partially offset by higher energy demand.
Manufacturing costs increased sequentially by $13.0 million primarily driven by higher maintenance and variable compensation expense. Melt utilization was 84 percent in the second quarter of 2022, an improvement from the first quarter and consistent with the prior-year second quarter. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, manufacturing costs increased $25.9 million primarily driven by inflation and an increase in maintenance costs.
SG&A expense was $21.7 million, a $3.2 million sequential increase primarily driven by higher variable compensation expense and professional fees associated with an ongoing information technology transformation project. Compared with the prior-year second quarter, SG&A expense was relatively flat.
CASH, LIQUIDITY AND REPURCHASE ACTIVITY As of June 30, 2022, the company's cash and cash equivalents balance was $238.5 million. In the second quarter of 2022, operating cash flow was $50.7 million driven by profitability, partially offset by a use of cash for working capital purposes. Total liquidity(2) was $558.7 million as of June 30, 2022.
In the second quarter, the company repurchased $15.2 million aggregate principal amount of its convertible notes at a cash cost of $40.8 million. As of June 30, 2022, the outstanding principal balance of convertible notes was $20.8 million, less than half the original issuance amount, and the associated remaining diluted shares outstanding were 2.7 million diluted shares.
Additionally, during the second quarter, the company repurchased approximately 438,000 common shares in the open market at an aggregate cost of $9.3 million. In July, the company repurchased approximately 187,000 common shares in the open market at an aggregate cost of $3.3 million. As of July 31, 2022, the company had $34.0 million remaining under its previously approved $50.0 million share repurchase program.
2022 OUTLOOK The company expects adjusted EBITDA to remain strong in the third quarter with steady customer demand. Third quarter adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be lower than the second quarter primarily driven by a market decline in scrap prices, which is expected to reduce surcharge revenue per ton, as well as the impacts from a recent operational disruption, which we estimate will result in melt shop downtime through mid-August.
From a cash perspective, operating cash flow is anticipated to be positive in the third quarter driven by anticipated profitability and continued disciplined working capital management. Additionally, full year 2022 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $35 million.
TIMKENSTEEL EARNINGS WEBCAST INFORMATION TimkenSteel will provide live Internet listening access to its conference call with the financial community scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The live conference call will be broadcast at investors.timkensteel.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available at investors.timkensteel.com.
ABOUT TIMKENSTEEL CORPORATION TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) manufactures high-performance carbon and alloy steel products from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in mobile, energy and a variety of industrial end markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, TimkenSteel's proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,800 people and had sales of $1.3 billion in 2021. For more information, please visit us at www.timkensteel.com.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TimkenSteel reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") and corresponding metrics as non-GAAP financial measures. This earnings release includes references to the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted net income (loss), EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and base sales. These are important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors as these measures are representative of the company's performance and provide improved comparability of results. See the attached schedules for definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures referred to above and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as additions to, and not as alternatives for, TimkenSteel's results prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP measures TimkenSteel uses may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, and other companies may not define the non-GAAP measures TimkenSteel uses in the same way.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release includes "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. You can generally identify the company's forward-looking statements by words such as "will," "anticipate," "aspire," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "intend," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "target," "should," "would," "strategy," or "strategic direction" or other similar words, phrases or expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. The company cautions readers that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company due to a variety of factors, such as: the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's operations and financial results, including cash flows and liquidity; whether the company is able to successfully implement actions designed to improve profitability on anticipated terms and timetables and whether the company is able to fully realize the expected benefits of such actions; deterioration in world economic conditions, or in economic conditions in any of the geographic regions in which the company conducts business, including additional adverse effects from global economic slowdown, terrorism or hostilities, including political risks associated with the potential instability of governments and legal systems in countries in which the company or its customers conduct business, and changes in currency valuations; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy, sourcing of raw materials, and commodity prices; climate-related risks, including environmental and severe weather caused by climate changes, and legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing global climate change or other environmental concerns; the effects of fluctuations in customer demand on sales, product mix and prices in the industries in which the company operates, including the ability of the company to respond to rapid changes in customer demand including but not limited to changes in customer operating schedules due to supply chain constraints, the effects of customer bankruptcies or liquidations, the impact of changes in industrial business cycles, and whether conditions of fair trade exist in U.S. markets; competitive factors, including changes in market penetration, increasing price competition by existing or new foreign and domestic competitors, the introduction of new products by existing and new competitors, and new technology that may impact the way the company's products are sold or distributed; changes in operating costs, including the effect of changes in the company's manufacturing processes, changes in costs associated with varying levels of operations and manufacturing capacity, availability of raw materials and energy, the company's ability to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in raw materials and energy costs and the effectiveness of its surcharge mechanism, changes in the expected costs associated with product warranty claims, changes resulting from inventory management, cost reduction initiatives and different levels of customer demands, the effects of unplanned work stoppages, and changes in the cost of labor and benefits; the success of the company's operating plans, announced programs, initiatives and capital investments, and the company's ability to maintain appropriate relations with the union that represents its associates in certain locations in order to avoid disruptions of business; unanticipated litigation, claims or assessments, including claims or problems related to intellectual property, product liability or warranty, employment matters, and environmental issues and taxes, among other matters; cyber-related risks, including information technology system failures, interruptions and security breaches; the company's ability to achieve its environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals, including its 2030 ESG goals; the availability of financing and interest rates, which affect the company's cost of funds and/or ability to raise capital, including the ability of the company to refinance or repay at maturity the convertible notes due December 1, 2025; the company's pension obligations and investment performance, and/or customer demand and the ability of customers to obtain financing to purchase the company's products or equipment that contain its products; the overall impact of pension and other postretirement benefit mark-to-market accounting; the effects of the conditional conversion feature of the convertible notes due December 1, 2025, which, if triggered, entitles holders to convert the notes at any time during specified periods at their option and therefore could result in potential dilution if the holder elects to convert and the company elects to satisfy a portion or all of the conversion obligation by delivering common shares instead of cash; and the impacts from any repurchases of our common shares, including the timing and amount of any repurchases. Further, this news release represents our current policy and intent and is not intended to create legal rights or obligations. Certain standards of measurement and performance contained in this news release are developing and based on assumptions, and no assurance can be given that any plan, objective, initiative, projection, goal, mission, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this news release can or will be achieved. Inclusion of information in this news release is not an indication that the subject or information is material to our business or operating results.
Additional risks relating to the company's business, the industries in which the company operates, or the company's common shares may be described from time to time in the company's filings with the SEC. All of these risk factors are difficult to predict, are subject to material uncertainties that may affect actual results and may be beyond the company's control. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the above list should not be considered to be a complete list. Except as required by the federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow(1) to GAAP Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
This reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's financial position. Free cash flow is an important financial measure used in the management of the business. Management believes that free cash flow is useful to investors because it is a meaningful indicator of cash generated from operating activities available for the execution of its business strategy.
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss)(3) to GAAP net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share(3) to GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, June 30, 2021, and March 31, 2022
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share and other adjusted items referred to below are financial measures not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and a reconciliation of these financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is presented. Management believes this data provides investors with additional useful information on the underlying operations and trends of the business and enables period-to-period comparability of the company's financial performance.
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss)(3) to GAAP net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share(3) to GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share and other adjusted items referred to below are financial measures not required by, or presented in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and a reconciliation of these financial measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is presented. Management believes this data provides investors with additional useful information on the underlying operations and trends of the business and enables period-to-period comparability of the company's financial performance.
Reconciliation of Earnings (Loss) Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)(1), Adjusted EBIT(3), Earnings (Loss) Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)(2) and Adjusted EBITDA(4) to GAAP Net Income (Loss):
This reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's performance. EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors as these measures are representative of the company's performance. Management also believes that it is appropriate to compare GAAP net income (loss) to EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.
Reconciliation of Base Sales by end market sector to GAAP Net Sales by end-market sector:
The tables below present net sales by end-market sector, adjusted to exclude surcharges, which represents a financial measure that has not been determined in accordance with GAAP. We believe presenting net sales by end-market sector, both on a gross basis and on a per ton basis, adjusted to exclude raw material and natural gas surcharges, provides additional insight into key drivers of net sales such as base price and product mix. Due to the fact that the surcharge mechanism can introduce volatility to our net sales, net sales adjusted to exclude surcharges provides management and investors clarity of our core pricing and results. Presenting net sales by end-market sector, adjusted to exclude surcharges including on a per ton basis, allows management and investors to better analyze key market indicators and trends and allows for enhanced comparison between our end-market sectors.
Calculation of Total Liquidity(1):
This calculation is provided as additional relevant information about the company's financial position.
The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc. | 2022-08-04T21:31:41+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/timkensteel-announces-second-quarter-2022-results/ |
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — The City of Kyle, Texas, didn’t take home a world record Sunday evening, but it did hang out with 1,800 of its same-named friends.
City leaders hosted the “Gathering of the Kyles” world record attempt Sunday afternoon at the Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza. Anyone with the name “Kyle” — spelled that exact way — was asked to attend Sunday afternoon as part of a vie at hosting the largest same-name gathering.
The current Guinness World Record is nearly six years old, set by Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 30, 2017. That record saw 2,325 Ivans participate to seal the deal.
The city had to have 2,326 or more Kyles attend to take home the crown. Shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, event organizers confirmed approximately 1,800 participants had shown up.
While some participants were from the Austin area or the Lone Star State, others had traveled as far as Hawaii, Canada and Oregon to attempt the feat.
Kyle Peters made the multi-day drive in from Los Angeles with his trusty pup in tow. He heard about the world record attempt after friends sent him social media posts about it.
Sunday marked his first full day in Kyle, and he said the city made a great first impression.
“It’s a really charming little town,” he said.
While some might be overwhelmed by that many Kyles in one place — How do you know when someone is talking to you? — he did say it wasn’t his first rodeo with the same name confusion.
“I grew up with seven other Kyles,” he said. “So I do have some experience with this. I didn’t really get to go by my first name a lot as a kid.”
For others, like Kyle Sasaki from Honolulu, this was the first time being in a sea of like-named people.
“People will just yell out ‘Kyle,’ and I’ll just automatically turn,” he said, laughing. “Of course, everyone’s named Kyle, so it’s really funny. So yeah, it’s just great to see just, I don’t know, the diversity of Kyles.”
Sunday’s event marks the city’s fourth attempt at breaking the record, per a city release.
The Kyle Fair A Tex-Travaganza began Friday and ran through Sunday evening, with festivities including live music, carnival rides and concessions. | 2023-05-22T15:03:58+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/not-enough-kyles-texas-city-falls-short-in-same-name-world-record-attempt/ |
A 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has been independently dyno-tested for the first time. The test, which proved challenging to conduct, showed that Ford’s all-electric pickup truck comes close to its factory-rated output.
An extended-range model was used in the test, which was conducted by the Texas Truck Show with assistance from dyno manufacturer Dynocom. Ford rates that version at 580 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, and the dyno showed 565 hp and 784 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. That represents a 3% loss in horsepower from the motors to the wheels, but slightly more torque than the published specs.
Just getting that result was difficult, Brian Raupe, host of the Texas Truck Show, explained in an email to Motor Authority. At 145.5 inches at the hub centers, the Lightning’s wheelbase exceeded the limits of most all-wheel-drive dynos testers had access to. These tend to be used for smaller sports cars and max out at a 125-inch wheelbase.
With performance trucks, the solution would typically be to run in rear-wheel drive on just one set of rollers. But that wasn’t an option with the dual-motor Lightning. Dynocom ended up modifying one of its DC-6000 dynos to accommodate the Lightning’s longer wheelbase. The DC-6000 uses a gearbox to synchronize the two rollers. That’s more accurate than typical belt systems, which are prone to stretching, Raupe noted.
Dyno tests also typically rely on engine speed, but that’s not a relevant figure for EVs because of their instant torque. Dynocom measured wheel speed instead. A final drive ratio is also needed for calculations, but Ford doesn’t publish one for the Lightning. Using wheel speed and tire height, testers estimated a final drive of 2:1 for each of the Lightning’s motors.
Finally, the Lightning initially cut power down to less than 200 hp around 70 mph, then would ramp back up to full power on the way to an indicated 107-mph top speed. This was due to excessive acceleration without real-world weight and wind resistance, Raupe said. Basically, the truck thought it something was wrong and limited power. The workaround was using software to apply added resistance to the dyno rollers, simulating real-world conditions.
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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2023: How and when to see the peak
The Eta Aquarids will be active until May 27, but they will peak in just a couple days for only a few hours.
Every spring, stargazers are able to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.
The meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a dusty trail of space debris left behind by comet 1P/Halley, perhaps the most famous comet, according to NASA.
Earth passes through dust grains from Halley’s path twice a year to create two meteor shower events – the Orionids in October and the Eta Aquarids in May.
The Eta Aquarids will be active until May 27, but they will peak in just a couple days for only a few hours.
When to watch the Eta Aquarids
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on the night of May 4 and into the early morning hours of May 5. The meteors will be best viewed during the pre-dawn hours, specifically.
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NASA said folks in the Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of the Eta Aquarids, with the potential to see up to about 30 meteors streaking across the sky per hour.
In contrast, residents in the Northern Hemisphere may see about 10 meteors per hour.
Where to watch the Eta Aquarids
In the United States, many residents will have to fight cloud cover to see the Eta Aquarids.
Americans in Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York will have between 86% and 100% cloud cover Thursday night.
Others will have nothing but clear skies. Residents in El Paso, Texas, Bismarck, North Dakota and Chicago are expecting crystal clear skies Thursday night.
How to watch the Eta Aquarids
Residents in the Southern Hemisphere will be able to see the Eta Aquarids high in the sky.
Those in the Northern Hemisphere, however, will need to look closer to the horizon to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. According to NASA, the Eta Aquarids are often seen as "Earthgazers," as they are long meteors that appear to graze the surface of the Earth at the horizon.
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To view the meteor shower, Earthgazers and stargazers alike should find a dark sky, lie flat on their back and look straight up after giving their eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
Speaking of darkness, lead for NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office William Cooke advises not looking at cellphones while watching the meteor shower.
Why the Eta Aquarids are different from other meteor showers
The Eta Aquarids are named after the point in the sky where the meteor showers appear to come from, the constellation Aquarius.
While the constellation is not the true source of the meteor showers, it helps orient stargazers as they look to the infinite sky to try to find the Eta Aquarids. | 2023-05-03T00:14:46+00:00 | foxweather.com | https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/eta-aquarid-meteor-shower-2023-how-and-when-to-see-the-peak |
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is attending a pair of regional summits in Saudi Arabia this week amid efforts to kick-start economic growth weighed down by strict anti-COVID-19 measures.
The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Xi will attend the inaugural China-Arab States Summit and a meeting with leaders of the six nations that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. His state visit to Saudi Arabia will end on Saturday.
China is the world’s second largest economy and a major source of outward investment. To fuel massive demand, it imports half its oil, of which half of those imports come from Saudi Arabia, amounting to tens of billions of dollars annually.
China’s economic growth had been on a steady decline for years and was dealt a major blow by rolling lockdowns imposed across the country as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese economic growth rebounded to 3.9% over a year earlier in the three months ending in September, up from the first half of the year’s 2.2%, but still well short of the government target.
China’s COVID-19 infection numbers are lower than those of the United States and other major countries. But the ruling party is sticking to “zero-COVID,” which calls for isolating every case, while other governments are relaxing travel and other controls and trying to live with the virus.
China’s ruling Communist Party shares many of the authoritarian tendencies of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, shielding Beijing from criticism over its harsh policies toward Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. More than a million have been sent to detention centers where they report being forced to denounce Islam and swear fealty to Xi and the party.
Beijing denies the charges, saying they have been providing job training and ridding Muslims of extremist, separatist and terroristic tendencies.
The trip to Saudi Arabia marks a further move by Xi to restore his global profile after spending most of the pandemic inside China. Xi was granted a third five-year term in October, but street protests against “zero-COVID” policies last month saw the most significant public challenge to his rule and may have prompted a relaxation of some measures. | 2022-12-07T04:00:15+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-chinas-xi-visiting-saudi-arabia-amid-bid-to-boost-economy/ |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are breaking down four major games Saturday that will affect the college football playoff race.
It’s Alabama-Tennessee, Penn State-Michigan, Oklahoma State-TCU and USC-Utah that will have ramifications on the playoff mix. Seven of those eight teams were among Doug and Shehan’s playoff contenders entering this pod. They break down each game and make their picks, differing on several of them.
At the start of the pod, one team is kicked out of the mix. And one from the group of UCLA, TCU and Ole Miss are added to the playoff contenders. Then Doug and Shehan offer their contender rankings at the end.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Luka Doncic’s pass to Reggie Bullock with a second left in regulation led to a missed shot, the Dallas Mavericks weren’t discouraged.
They knew their superstar teammate would keep creating more chances for them — and they did their jobs when he did.
Doncic had 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, setting up three 3-pointers in overtime to send the Mavericks to a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
“We’re just trying to do the best we can to make his job a lot easier out there on the floor when he gives the ball up, and the only way you can do that is knock down shots and take them with confidence and make a play,” Tim Hardaway Jr. said.
Doncic found Hardaway, Maxi Kleber and Bullock for 3s in the extra period as Dallas built a nine-point lead en route to its first road victory of the season.
“Obviously, Luka is probably the best guy to make tough shots and make shots when they count, but he also knows when to make the right basketball plays,” Kleber said. “And especially when we came into overtime, they were like really aggressive with him and he made the right play, I don’t know, three or four times in a row. We just got hot and made all those shots.”
Doncic also had two baskets in overtime on the way to becoming the 10th player in NBA history with three 40-point triple-doubles.
Kyrie Irving scored 39 points and Kevin Durant had 37 for the Nets, who have run into some of the NBA’s most dynamic players this week and fallen short each time. First it was Ja Morant with 38 points in Memphis and then Giannis Antetokounmpo with 43 on Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
This time it was Doncic, who had scored more than 30 points in each of the first three games and now has his first 40-point game of the season, with his drives into the middle setting up open looks all around him.
“When we attack the paint, we’re a very dangerous team,” Doncic said.
The Nets fell to 1-4.
“I felt like we did some good things tonight but it just wasn’t good enough,” Irving said.
The game was briefly delayed in overtime when a fan threw what appeared to be a cup of ice that landed on the court near the Dallas bench.
The Mavs led by two with under a minute remaining in regulation and appeared to have an insurance basket when Durant was called for goaltending on Doncic’s drive. But the call was overturned on replay, allowing the Nets to tie it when Ben Simmons stole the ball from Doncic and set up Durant for a dunk with 8.8 seconds remaining.
Doncic passed to Bullock on the next possession but his jumper from the corner missed.
But Doncic scored 16 seconds into overtime to give the Mavs the lead for good, then found Hardaway for a 3. After Irving made two free throws, Kleber and Bullock hit consecutive 3s to make it 123-114.
Simmons finished with seven points, eight rebounds and four assists. He matched his season high for points despite shooting an airball on a short attempt in the first half.
TIP-INS
Mavericks: Dallas begins a five-game homestand that ends with the return matchup with the Nets on Nov. 7. … Hardaway scored 18 points after missing the loss in New Orleans on Tuesday because of right foot soreness.
Nets: G Seth Curry, who hasn’t played this season while recovering from left ankle surgery, practiced with the Nets’ G League team Thursday. Coach Steve Nash said he is getting closer to playing and the team would see how he feels Friday.
UP NEXT
Mavericks: Host Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Nets: Open a two-game series against Indiana on Saturday.
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Democrats in Congress released six years' worth of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns on Friday, the culmination of a yearslong effort to learn about the finances of a onetime business mogul who broke decades of political norms when he refused to voluntarily release the information as he sought the White House.
Watch: CNN report from Dec. 25 on Trump's tax returns:
The returns, which include redactions of some personal sensitive information such as Social Security and bank account numbers, are from 2015 to 2020. Their release follows a party-line vote in the House Ways and Means Committee last week to make the returns public. Committee Democrats argued that transparency and the rule of law were at stake, while Republicans countered that the release would set a dangerous precedent with regard to the loss of privacy protections.
Trump had refused to release his returns when he ran for president and had waged a legal battle to keep them secret while he was in the White House. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that he had to turn them over to the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.
The release, just days before Trump’s fellow Republicans retake control of the House from the Democrats, raises the potential of new revelations about Trump’s finances, which have been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since his days as an up-and-coming Manhattan real estate developer in the 1980s. The returns could take on added significance now that Trump has launched a campaign for the White House in 2024.
They are likely to offer the clearest picture yet of his finances during his time in office.
Trump, known for building skyscrapers and hosting a reality TV show before winning the White House, did give some limited details about his holdings and income on mandatory disclosure forms. He has promoted his wealth in the annual financial statements he provides to banks to secure loans and to financial magazines to justify his place on rankings of the world’s billionaires.
Trump’s longtime accounting firm has since disavowed the statements, and New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit alleging Trump and his Trump Organization inflated asset values on the statements as part of a yearslong fraud. Trump and his company have denied wrongdoing.
It will not be the first time Trump's tax returns have been under scrutiny.
In October 2018, The New York Times published a Pulitzer Prize-winning series based on leaked tax records that showed that Trump received a modern-day 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.
A second series in 2020 showed that Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2017 and 2018, as well as no income taxes at all in 10 of the past 15 years because he generally lost more money than he made.
In its report last week, the Ways and Means Committee indicated the Trump administration may have disregarded a post-Watergate requirement mandating audits of a president’s tax filings.
The IRS only began to audit Trump’s 2016 tax filings on April 3, 2019 — more than two years into his presidency — when the committee chairman, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., asked the agency for information related to the tax returns.
By comparison, there were audits of President Joe Biden for the 2020 and 2021 tax years, said Andrew Bates, a White House spokesperson. A spokesperson for former President Barack Obama said Obama was audited in each of his eight years in office.
A report from Congress’ nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation raised multiple red flags about aspects of Trump’s tax filings, including his carryover losses, deductions tied to conservation and charitable donations, and loans to his children that could be taxable gifts.
The House passed a bill in response that would require audits of any president’s income tax filings. Republicans strongly opposed the legislation, raising concerns that a law requiring audits would infringe on taxpayer privacy and could lead to audits being weaponized for political gain.
The measure, approved mostly along party lines, has little chance of becoming law anytime soon with a new Republican-led House being sworn in in January. Rather, it is seen as a starting point for future efforts to bolster oversight of the presidency.
Republicans have argued that Democrats will regret the move once Republicans take power next week, and they warn that the committee’s new GOP chair will be under pressure to seek and make public the tax returns of other prominent people.
Every president and major-party candidate since Richard Nixon has voluntarily made at least summaries of their tax information available to the public. Trump bucked that trend as a candidate and as president, repeatedly asserting that his taxes were “under audit” and couldn’t be released.
Trump’s lawyers were repeatedly denied in their quest to keep his tax returns from the House committee. A three-judge federal appeals court panel in August upheld a lower-court ruling granting the committee access.
Trump’s lawyers also tried and failed to block the Manhattan district attorney’s office from getting Trump’s tax records as part of its investigation into his business practices, losing twice in the Supreme Court.
Trump’s longtime accountant, Donald Bender, testified at the Trump Organization’s recent Manhattan 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 the 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. | 2022-12-30T15:30:53+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/news/national/trumps-tax-returns-released-after-long-fight-with-congress |
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares gained Thursday, although optimism about the Federal Reserve holding back on aggressive interest rate raises was countered by some uncertainty about coronavirus restrictions in China.
Trading was relatively muted in Asia ahead of U.S. markets being closed for Thanksgiving. Benchmarks rose in Japan, Australia and South Korea. They rose in Hong Kong but fell in Shanghai. Oil prices fell.
“A headwind for Asian markets is the COVID situation in China, where investors seem to be avoiding local assets and commodities as the country is seeing near-record numbers of COVID cases. Broad restrictions will keep weighing on risk sentiment and macroeconomic fundamentals, putting pressure on the outlook for cyclical stocks and commodities,” Anderson Alves at ActivTrades said in a commentary.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.0% to finish at 28,383.09. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.1% to 7,241.80. South Korea's Kospi gained nearly 1.0% to 2,441.33. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.6% to 17,626.00, while the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to 3,089.31.
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting showed central bank officials agreed that smaller rate hikes would likely be appropriate “soon.”
That suggests policymakers are seeing signs that inflation may be cooling as the economy slows with more costly borrowing.
The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 4,027.26, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% to 34,194.06. The Nasdaq composite closed 1% higher to 11,285.32.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies edged higher, adding 0.2% to close at 1,863.52.
Long-term Treasury yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences mortgage rates, slipped to 3.69% from 3.76%.
At their Nov. 1-2 meeting, Fed officials expressed uncertainty about how long it might take for their rate hikes to slow the economy enough to tame inflation. At a news conference afterward, Chair Jerome Powell stressed the Fed wasn't even close to declaring victory in its fight to curb high inflation. Other Fed officials in the weeks since the meeting have signaled that additional hikes are still necessary.
The central bank’s benchmark rate currently stands at 3.75% to 4%, up from close to zero in March. It has warned that it may have to ultimately raise rates to previously unanticipated levels to cool the hottest inflation in decades.
Wall Street has been closely watching the latest economic and inflation data for any signs that might allow the Fed to ease up on future rate increases. Investors are worried that the Fed could slam the brakes too hard on economic growth and bring on a recession.
Consumer spending and the employment market have so far remained strong points in the economy. That has helped as a bulwark against a recession, but also means the Fed may have to remain aggressive.
Technology stocks and some big retailers helped drive a big share of the gains in the benchmark S&P 500 index Wednesday. Chipmaker Nvidia rose 3% and Target rose 3.5%.
Homebuilders rose broadly following a government report showing that sales of new U.S. homes rose more than expected in October. Lennar gained 1.6% and D.R. Horton rose 2.2%.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude lost 47 cents to $77.47 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, fell 66 cents to $84.75 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar fell to 138.87 Japanese yen from 139.57 yen. The euro cost $1.0435, up from $1.0399.
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Willi Castro Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Braves - June 28
Published: Jun. 28, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
On Wednesday, Willi Castro (.258 slugging percentage in past 10 games, with zero home runs) and the Minnesota Twins face the Atlanta Braves, whose starting pitcher will be Kolby Allard. First pitch is at 12:20 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-1) against the Braves.
Willi Castro Game Info & Props vs. the Braves
- Game Day: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Braves Starter: Kolby Allard
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135)
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Willi Castro At The Plate
- Castro is hitting .249 with eight doubles, five home runs and 10 walks.
- Castro has gotten a hit in 31 of 55 games this year (56.4%), with multiple hits on 11 occasions (20.0%).
- In four games this season, he has homered (7.3%, and 2.6% of his trips to the plate).
- In 12 games this year (21.8%), Castro has picked up an RBI, including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- In 43.6% of his games this season, he has scored at least once. And he's had four games with multiple runs (7.3%).
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Braves Pitching Rankings
- The Braves pitching staff is second in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Braves have the eighth-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (3.81).
- The Braves rank 15th in baseball in home runs given up (87 total, 1.1 per game).
- Allard starts for the first time this season for the Braves.
- In his last appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 5, the 25-year-old southpaw, came out of the bullpen and went four innings against the New York Yankees.
- In 10 games last season he put together a 1-2 record and had a 7.29 ERA and a 1.286 WHIP.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
8-3-6, WB:
(eight, three, six; WB: zero)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
8-3-6, WB:
(eight, three, six; WB: zero) | 2022-07-09T19:42:26+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Play3-Day-game-17294625.php |
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison
Published: Jan. 17, 2023 at 9:44 AM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
ATLANTA (CNN) – Realty TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are set to report to two separate federal prisons Tuesday.
The “Chrisley Knows Best” stars were found guilty of evading taxes and conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans.
Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years.
It will be a far cry from the lavish lifestyle for which the Atlanta real estate tycoon and his family became known.
Both also got three years of probation.
The two have maintained their innocence, and their lawyers have said the couple plans to appeal the verdict in their case.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-17T15:24:15+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/17/reality-tv-stars-todd-julie-chrisley-report-prison/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The family of Brian Laundrie is “appalled” after their son was mentioned in a “Celebrity Jeopardy!” clue on Sunday night.
In Sunday’s episode, actors John Michael Higgins, Wil Wheaton, and Joel Kim Booster were given a clue in a category where all responses contained the letter “A,” according to the New York Post.
The question read “In 2021, fugitive Brian Laundrie ended his days in Fla’s Myakkahatchee Creek area, home to these long & toothy critters.” The answer: “What are alligators.”
Fans of the show criticized the mention of Laundrie, who was the primary person of interest in the disappearance of his fiancée, Gabby Petito. Laundrie confessed to killing Petito in a notebook before taking his own life.
On Oct. 20, 2021, Laundrie’s remains were found in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park.
One Twitter user called the clue “rude” and “insensitive.” Others called it “tasteless.”
In a statement, Laundrie family attorney Steve Bertolino said, “The entire Laundrie family is appalled and concurs with all of the comments on social media at how distasteful this was.”
TMZ reported that the family wants an apology from the game show.
“Jeopardy!” representatives have not responded to requests for comment from Nexstar’s WFLA. | 2022-11-17T04:50:59+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/brian-laundries-family-appalled-by-tasteless-celebrity-jeopardy-clue/ |
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) between March 16, 2018 and August 29, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased IGT securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the IGT class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9234 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be
severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Much
cooler. Less humid with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
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301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the
afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph,
becoming west 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
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Including the cities of Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs,
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301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in
the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening.
Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west around 5 mph with gusts up to
20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80.
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301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in
the evening. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the upper 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming
west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ136-137-031530-
Smith-Gregg-
Including the cities of Tyler and Longview
301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in
the evening. Much cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west around
5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ138-151-031530-
Harrison-Panola-
Including the cities of Marshall and Carthage
301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 35 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Locally heavy
rainfall possible in the evening. Cooler with lows around 50.
South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler. Less humid with highs around
70. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ149-150-031530-
Cherokee-Rusk-
Including the cities of Jacksonville, Rusk, and Henderson
301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then
partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west around 5 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler. Less humid with highs around 70.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ152-165-031530-
Nacogdoches-Angelina-
Including the cities of Nacogdoches and Lufkin
301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy.
A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Cooler with lows in
the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph,
becoming west around 5 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Less humid with highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ153-166-167-031530-
Shelby-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Center, San Augustine, Hemphill,
and Pineland
301 AM CDT Thu Nov 3 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this
morning, then partly cloudy this afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny.
Less humid with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
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TX Lubbock TX Zone Forecast for Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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National Weather Service Lubbock TX
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
TXZ035-272115-
Lubbock-
Including the cities of Lubbock, Wolfforth, and Slaton
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs
around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to
25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 90. Lows in
the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ026-272115-
Childress-
Including the cities of Childress and Kirkland
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 80. South winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows around
60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
warmer with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ021-272115-
Parmer-
Including the cities of Friona, Bovina, and Farwell
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy
and not as cool with highs around 80. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Breezy with lows
in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 80s. West winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows
in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
$$
TXZ022-272115-
Castro-
Including the cities of Dimmitt and Hart
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy
with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Lows in the lower
50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows around
50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
$$
TXZ023-272115-
Swisher-
Including the cities of Tulia and Happy
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy
with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the
lower 80s. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ024-272115-
Briscoe-
Including the cities of Silverton and Quitaque
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Highs around 80. South winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy
with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Breezy with lows
in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ025-272115-
Hall-
Including the cities of Turkey and Memphis
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows around
60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Lows in the lower
60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ027-272115-
Bailey-
Including the city of Muleshoe
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Not as cool
with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy
with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Lows in the lower
50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
$$
TXZ028-272115-
Lamb-
Including the cities of Littlefield, Amherst, and Olton
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs
around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. South
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
$$
TXZ029-272115-
Hale-
Including the cities of Plainview and Hale Center
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. South
winds 20 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the lower
50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows around 50.
$$
TXZ030-272115-
Floyd-
Including the cities of Floydada and Lockney
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. South
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Lows in the mid
50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs around 90. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ031-272115-
Motley-
Including the cities of Matador and Roaring Springs
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 60. South
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ032-272115-
Cottle-
Including the cities of Paducah and Cee Vee
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
warmer with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ033-272115-
Cochran-
Including the cities of Morton and Whiteface
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Not as cool
with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs around 90. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows around
50. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ034-272115-
Hockley-
Including the cities of Levelland and Sundown
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Highs around
90. Lows in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ036-272115-
Crosby-
Including the cities of Ralls and Crosbyton
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to
25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening. Lows in the upper
50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ037-272115-
Dickens-
Including the cities of Spur and Dickens
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ038-272115-
King-
Including the cities of Dumont and Guthrie
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
warmer with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ039-272115-
Yoakum-
Including the cities of Denver City and Plains
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ040-272115-
Terry-
Including the cities of Brownfield, Meadow, and Wellman
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs around 90. West winds 15 to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ041-272115-
Lynn-
Including the cities of Tahoka, New Home, and ODonnell
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs
around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ042-272115-
Garza-
Including the cities of Post and Lake Alan Henry
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 60. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy, warmer with highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ043-272115-
Kent-
Including the city of Jayton
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy,
warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s.
South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ044-272115-
Stonewall-
Including the cities of Aspermont and Old Glory
434 AM CDT Wed Apr 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Warmer
with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around
60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LILM).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 17, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were pursued in their car by photographers after a charity event in New York, an incident that the mayor and the couple’s office described Wednesday as potentially dangerous and that drew comparisons to the 1997 fatal car crash of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.
The NYPD did not provide immediate comment to describe or corroborate the royals’ statement about the incident, which occurred Tuesday night after Meghan accepted an award from the Ms. Foundation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters he hadn’t received a full briefing yet, but he called it “reckless and irresponsible” for anyone to be chasing people in vehicles in the densely populated city, and said that “two of our officers could have been injured.”
Harry and Meghan’s office said in a statement that the chase “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” It called the incident “near catastrophic.”
“While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” the statement from the couple said.
Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, and the former actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in 2018. They stepped down as working royals in 2020, citing what they described as the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Harry’s fury at the media has been building for years. He blames an overly aggressive press for the death of his mother, and also accuses the media of hounding Meghan.
He has made it his mission to reform the press and is currently suing three British tabloid publishers over alleged phone hacking and other unlawful snooping. Meghan won an invasion of privacy case in 2021 against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Security for Harry and Meghan has been an issue since the British government stripped them of protection when they moved to California in 2020 and it figures in three of his legal cases against the government and tabloid press.
The pursuit in New York occurred the same day a lawyer for Harry argued in a London court that he should be able to challenge a government decision denying him the right to pay police for his own security in the U.K.
Harry has argued his safety was “compromised due to the absence of police protection” during a short visit to the U.K. in July 2021, when his car was chased by photographers as he left a charity event.
The couple have said they funded their own security after former President Donald Trump said the U.S. government wouldn’t pay to protect them.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had been in New York to accept the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown.
The gala kicked off the foundation’s largest fundraising campaign ever — $100 million over the next 12 months — that will be used to further the organization’s equity-centered initiatives and its mission of advancing women’s collective power.
With her mother, Doria Ragland, in the audience, Meghan recounted how Ms. Magazine was always in their house and how it affected her world view.
“It allowed me to recognize that part of my greater value and purpose in life was to advocate for those who felt unheard, to stand up to injustice, and to not be afraid of saying what is true and what is just and what is right,” she said, looking over at Ms. Foundation co-founder Gloria Steinem.
Video taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed Harry and Meghan exiting Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom and getting into an SUV as crowds of pedestrians and photographers gawked.
Another video posted by TMZ showed the couple in a yellow New York City taxicab, stuck in traffic several blocks away from the ballroom, as photographers recorded them through the windows. The cab was being escorted by NYPD vehicles with flashing lights.
The event was Meghan’s first public appearance since she skipped the coronation of her father-in-law King Charles III earlier this month in order to stay at home in California for her son Prince Archie’s fourth birthday. Harry attended the coronation. | 2023-05-17T17:21:30+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/prince-harry-meghan-involved-in-near-catastrophic-car-chase-as-photograhers-follow/ |
S&P Global Mobility Special Report
Even with home charging, infrastructure will need to quadruple by 2025
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Supporters of vehicle electrification point to the more than 140,000 EV charging stations currently deployed across the United States – including Level 2 AC and Level 3 DC fast chargers and both public and restricted access units – as a sign that a budding system to support our transportation transformation is in place.
However, S&P Global Mobility data shows that the charging infrastructure is not nearly robust enough to fully support a maturing electric vehicle market.
Even when home-charging is taken into account, to properly match forecasted sales demand, the United States will need to see the number of EV chargers quadruple between 2022 and 2025, and grow more than eight-fold by 2030, according to S&P Global Mobility forecasts.
"The transition to a vehicle market dominated with electric vehicles (EVs) will take years to fully develop, but it has begun," said S&P Global Mobility analyst Ian McIlravey. "With the transition comes a need to evolve the public vehicle charging network, and today's charging infrastructure is insufficient to support a drastic increase in the number of EVs in operation."
S&P Global Mobility estimates there are about 126,500 Level 2 and 20,431 Level 3 charging stations in the United States today, plus another 16,822 Tesla Superchargers and Tesla destination chargers. The number of chargers has grown more in 2022 than in the preceding three years combined, with about 54,000 Level 2 and 10,000 Level 3 chargers added during 2022.
S&P Global Mobility registration data shows that there are 1.9 million electric vehicles (EVs) in operation today, or 0.7% of the 281 million vehicles in operation, as of October 31, 2022. New light-vehicle registration share for EVs reached 5.2% over the first ten months of 2022. With the escalating number of EV nameplates forecast to launch within the decade, the market is poised for rapid growth. EV market share for new vehicles is likely to reach 40% by 2030, according to S&P Global Mobility forecasts, at which point the total number of EVs in operation could reach 28.3 million units. Hence the need for rapid development of a charging infrastructure.
While 2030 may seem years off and a problem for tomorrow, development of common standards and deployment of charging stations will take time. But even looking at 2025 – just three years away – there could be as many as 7.8 million electric vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States, McIlravey said.
To support that vehicle population, we expect there will need to be about 700,000 Level 2 and 70,000 Level 3 chargers deployed, including both public and restricted-use facilities. By 2027, we expect there will be a need for about 1.2 million Level 2 chargers and 109,000 Level 3 chargers deployed nationally. Looking further to 2030, with the assumption of 28.3 million units EVs on US roads, an estimated total of 2.13 million Level 2 and 172,000 Level 3 public chargers will be required – all in addition to the units that consumers put in their own garages.
These national figures are illustrative of the direction needed, but we also expect demand across the United States to develop in a lopsided manner, especially in states where EV adoption is already comparatively strong. Currently, 35 states have signed on for federal assistance under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, of which $7.5 billion is earmarked for EV charging infrastructure. President Biden has pledged that the government will fund the installation of 500,000 charging stations – but that is just a starting point.
Noted McIlravey: "In states following the California Air Resources Board's path to zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales, the faster growth of consumer demand will push private investment and more rapid charging infrastructure deployment. However, in states where EV adoption happens gradually, charging station deployment will not need to happen as rapidly and may also need a bit of a push."
In slower-to-adopt states, development of EV charging infrastructure may be more dependent on the spark of public-private investment to lead development of an EV charging infrastructure slightly ahead of full need.
The four U.S. states with the highest number of vehicles in operation and highest new-vehicle registrations traditionally are California, Florida, Texas and New York. California, which embraced EVs early, is the state pushing for the most significant emissions restrictions. As such, it is the largest EV market, with about 36.9% of total EVs in operation and 35.8% of total US light-vehicle EV registrations from January through September 2022.
Florida is in second place, but with only 7.4% of light-vehicle EV registrations and 6.9% of EV VIO. Texas is not significantly further behind Florida, with 5.8% of VIO and 6.4% of EV state-level light-vehicle registrations.
However, neither Florida nor Texas have participated significantly in the emissions discussion nor followed California's lead like the "CARB states" mostly in the northeastern and northwestern United States. As a result, the size of these markets – rather than adoption rates – is the main reason Florida and Texas rank highly in EV share of new vehicle registrations and VIO.
These are also states which have weather largely favorable to EV operation. As EV adoption grows in the United States, the power of ZEV states remains important to EV growth, but there is little doubt we will see the necessary investment in these markets given the top-down (government) and bottom-up (consumers and charging network operators) support for development in order for the United States to achieve its target for EV adoption. But consumers in the large markets outside the ZEV states will need to be supported with sufficient public charging infrastructure.
Texas currently has about 5,600 Level 2 non-Tesla and 900 Level 3 chargers, but by 2027 S&P Global Mobility forecasts that the state will need about 87,500 Level 2 and 7,800 level 3 chargers to support an expected the expected 1.1 million EV VIO at that time.
Meanwhile, Florida currently has about 5,600 Level 2 non-Tesla chargers and 955 Level 3 chargers, but is expected to have 1.06 million EV VIO potential in 2027. To support these vehicles, S&P Global Mobility forecasts that Florida will need to grow its charging infrastructure to about 77,000 Level 2 and 6,800 Level 3 charging stations.
There also remains lower investment into charging systems outside of major metro markets. Though EV adoption in those areas will continue to be slower, creating a robust infrastructure is important there as well. Currently, 85% of Level 3 chargers are in US Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs as defined by the US Census Bureau, and including 384 metro areas); 89% of Level 2 chargers are in these areas. For Tesla owners, 82% of its Superchargers and 83% of its destination chargers are in MSAs.
"The focus on urban areas follows where EVs are today, but distribution will need to be much wider as vehicles in operation grow, and consumers need to charge along their routes," McIlravey said.
Some industry pundits look to the gasoline service station as a comparable model to electric vehicle recharging. But as at-home recharging is in most cases the easiest solution to integrate an EV into daily life, a robust charging infrastructure will look much different from the network of gas stations that has evolved to support the internal combustion engine.
The technology behind EV chargers, battery management systems, and battery technologies are leading to faster charge times for DC or Level 3 scenarios, which in turn can impact the locations of charging stations.
There also are evolving solutions capable of changing the model. Battery swapping, wireless charging, and increased deployment of DC wallbox solutions at home are three solutions which still can change the landscape. In China, the practice of battery swapping is growing and has had some success, though it has seen virtually no application in Europe beyond the first NIO stations in Norway, and not yet really tested (nor expected) in the US market.
"There's the propensity for home charging, the lack of governmental directive, and the need to homogenize battery packs – which would see OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers surrender some of their intellectual property – holding back a technology like battery swapping," said Graham Evans, S&P Global Mobility research and analysis director.
Of wireless charging, Evans says that widespread adoption of the technology has the potential to challenge the current stand-off between battery size and range. Evans says consumers will be able to charge more conveniently at home and adopt 'splash and dash' behaviors if dynamic wireless charging becomes widespread. However, the cost of wireless charging may be an issue, and mainstream consumers may not be interested in paying a premium for wireless charging, Evans cautioned. Plug-in technology was first to market as well as being less expensive, which leaves deployment of wireless charging to play catch up regardless of whether it might be superior in terms of convenience.
The third technology with potential to shake up our existing assumptions are at-home DC wallbox solutions. According to Evans, they offer a halfway solution between slow AC chargers and the superfast public DC chargers. Wider deployment of these solutions has potential to shift the balance in the domestic versus public charging conundrum. Furthermore, there are models available that facilitate V2G (vehicle to grid) operation, which has potential to change the conversation by allowing EVs to effectively become part of our electric grid system and leading to some financial return for participating consumers.
As the US vehicle market transitions from internal combustion to battery electric, the refueling mechanism is transitioning with it.
"For mass-market acceptance of BEVs to take hold, the recharging infrastructure must do more than keep pace with EV sales," Evans said. "It must surprise and delight vehicle owners who will be new to electrification, so that the process seems seamless and perhaps even more convenient than their experience with gasoline refueling, with minimal compromise on the vehicle ownership experience. Developments in battery technology, and how quickly EVs can receive power, will be as critical to improvements here as how quickly and plentifully infrastructure can provide the power."
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Manhattan Jaspers (3-7, 1-0 MAAC) at Marist Red Foxes (4-5)
The Jaspers are 1-0 in MAAC play. Manhattan has a 0-4 record against teams over .500.
The matchup Monday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: Harris averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Red Foxes, scoring 9.0 points while shooting 29.3% from beyond the arc. Gardner is shooting 44.5% and averaging 17.6 points for Marist.
Samir Stewart is averaging 16.3 points, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals for the Jaspers. Anthony Nelson is averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals for Manhattan.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-12-18T09:23:19+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/manhattan-hosts-harris-and-marist/2022/12/18/397637c6-7ea8-11ed-bb97-f47d47466b9a_story.html |
URBANDALE, Iowa (AP) — The sun was starting to set on a warm November day as Gannon Buhr walked off the disc golf course at Urbandale’s Waterford Park. Buhr stops when a man walking a dog notices him.
“Great season this year,” the man yells to Buhr, who was out trying some new discs.
He didn’t know the fan, but these interactions on the disc golf course are common for Buhr, one of the sport’s top players in the world. He can stroll in and out of most places around Iowa and go unrecognized. But the second he steps on a course, it seems everyone knows him.
“It’s cool to a certain extent,” Buhr told the Des Moines Register. “Sometimes I just want to go out and practice myself and tune the world out.”
At age 17, the Urbandale resident and Waukee Northwest High School student racked up nearly $90,000 in prize money in 2022 and tallied a victory in one of the sport’s top events. After quickly rising to fame, he could be even better next year. That’s why he’s one of the Des Moines Register’s People to Watch for 2023.
“I think it’ll be very big because people are looking for him to prove that he is actually that good and it wasn’t just a fluke,” said disc golf star Will Schusterick.
Buhr played flag football, was a pitcher in baseball, tried basketball and even played golf, with a regular club and a small ball.
But none of those sports stuck with him. Disc golf did. He got into it when he was around 9 years old by using a disc golf basket in his neighbor’s yard.
Disc golf offered him something most of those other sports didn’t. Buhr had complete control of his results and didn’t need to rely on teammates to get him the ball, force a stop or make a big play. Buhr was the entire team.
The sport requires participants to throw discs, smaller than frisbees, into a basket in as few tries as possible. It requires precision, focus and coordination. But it’s also accessible to people of all ages and many physical abilities.
And it has become increasingly popular. According to UDisc, which helps players find the often-free courses, the number of courses in the U.S. has grown from a few hundred a few decades ago to more than 9,000 today. Travel Iowa says the state has more than 300 courses and nearly 100 tournaments, making it, potentially, “the amateur disc golf capital of the world.”
Buhr traded his junior golf clubs for golf discs and baskets. He arranged a set in the backyard of his family’s Urbandale home.
“We lived on, like, a park. There was a lot of room to throw everywhere,” Buhr said.
Buhr played as often as he could, even if there was a foot of snow on the ground. He learned forms and techniques by watching YouTube videos of some of the sport’s biggest players. His favorite was Schusterick, now a three-time United States Disc Golf Championship winner.
Buhr and his mother, Michelle Nesheim, followed Schusterick around at a tournament so Buhr, who was around 10 years old, could watch the star play. He made an impression on Schusterick, who posed for a picture with Buhr and gave him a disc.
“I wasn’t even playing well … but after every shot, he would clap,” Schusterick said.
Buhr competed in his first tournament in June 2015. Later that year, he won his first victory, at Maytag Park in Newton. The prize was $70 that he could use to purchase discs. He bought four and kept playing.
Buhr put up a new net in his basement to practice throws and a basket to improve his putting. As he got better, he competed more. Tournaments across the country became family vacations.
“All of our time has been spent at disc golf tournaments,” his mother said.
By 2017, Buhr won the 2017 PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) Amateur and Junior Disc Golf World Championship. The following year, he tallied eight wins. In 2019, he added another PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championship and finished the year with seven victories.
Buhr joined the Disc Golf Pro Tour, the highest level of competition, in 2021. In October of 2022, he won one of the sport’s most prestigious events, the United States Disc Golf Championship. Buhr, who had turned 17 just five months earlier, became the youngest player to win the event and earned a $25,000 payout.
“It’s been within the last couple of years that I thought, ‘You know, I think this could actually go somewhere,’” Nesheim said.
At the same time, he’s still a student at Waukee Northwest. He said teachers have been accommodating about his schedule, letting him miss as much time as he needs as long as he keeps up on his schoolwork. That’s not always easy. According to a write-up of his championship victory on United States Disc Golf Championship’s website, he said he was “very behind” on his school work at the time.
He’s had precious little time for other typical teenage pursuits. Buhr has yet to buy a car. Because of his hectic schedule, he hasn’t even gotten his license yet.
Fans treat him like a celebrity at tournaments, his mother said.
“They have set up areas for autographs and things like that after the tournament,” Nesheim said. “When he’s walking around the area, he gets a lot of people coming up to him, a lot of little kids and some older people and really kind of all ages. So, it’s pretty cool.”
Buhr has won 24 events and as of late November had accumulated $106,869 in career earnings. He believes he reached the $100,000 plateau faster than any player in the history of the sport.
That doesn’t include the money he receives in endorsement deals from his five sponsors, who pay him to wear their clothing or throw their discs.
Buhr has also become a social media star, with more than 31,000 followers on his Instagram account @gannon_buhr_dg. The account is full of videos of Buhr hurling discs and working on his game.
“Dude, you killed this season. I knew it was coming. You’ve got a long, successful career ahead of you. To be where you are at the age you are is a gift. Keep having fun, enjoy the ride,” one person wrote on a Buhr Instagram post.
Buhr says the money is nice and the fame is interesting, but it’s not what drives him. Most of his earnings have gone into the bank, he said. He hasn’t splurged on any big purchases. He bought some nice shoes and some LEGO sets, he said.
What’s important to Buhr is getting better.
“Paul McBeth is our Tiger Woods of disc golf,” said disc golf player Gavin Babcock. But he said of Buhr, “He’s definitely got the potential to overtake that title.”
Buhr does not plan to go to college. He’s found his career.
“People are expecting a lot,” Buhr said. “But, I think, I’ll be even better.” | 2023-01-02T11:51:28+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/iowa-news/urbandale-teen-is-disc-golf-rising-star/ |
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister said Tuesday that Britain is carrying out a “calculated attack” on his country by blaming it for the increased number of migrants crossing the English Channel.
Edi Rama said that the new U.K. Cabinet was scapegoating Albanians because it “has gone down a blind alley with its new policy resulting from Brexit.”
Britain has seen more than 40,000 migrants crossing the Channel in small boats this year, a record high. Almost a third are Albanians, according to the U.K. government.
The U.K. and France signed an agreement Monday that will see more police patrol beaches in northern France in an attempt to stop migrants from trying to cross in small boats.
British authorites accuse Albanian criminal gangs of “abusing” Britain’s asylum system and modern slavery laws.
Ged McCann, intelligence manager at the National Crime Agency, said organized crime groups from Albania were “effectively bringing in the labor force” for illegal marijuana-growing operations in boats across the English Channel.
“Many individuals that are arrested in cannabis (farms) arrived in the country a matter of days before on small boats,” he said.
U.K. interior minister Suella Braverman has described the cross arrivals as an “invasion on our southern coast” — words that drew criticism at home and abroad. Rama blasted her words as a “crazy narrative” and attempt to cover up for the U.K.’s failed borders policies.
“The fact there came no apology shows it was a calculated attack,” he added Tuesday.
Rama said that visa liberalization would help lower the number of people arriving illegally, but the U.K. government’s policy is “completely the reverse.”
“The British government has launched a blind alley road with its new policy that has resulted from Brexit,” he said at a news conference.
Last week, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said it was “extremely grateful” for Albania’s cooperation on managing migration.
Sunak has described the migrant crisis as a “serious and escalating problem.” He acknowledged that “not enough” asylum claims are being processed, but maintained his Conservative government was getting a grip on the situation.
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Jill Lawless contributed to this report from London.
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Follow AP’s coverage of migration issues at https://apnews.com/hub/migration and Llazar Semini at https://twitter.com/lsemini | 2022-11-16T12:24:14+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/business-news/ap-albania-wrong-for-britain-to-blame-tirana-on-migrants/ |
Club Q plans to reopen this fall, the nightclub’s owners announced Monday on Facebook.
The Colorado Springs club, which was devastated by a shooting in November that left five people dead and 18 injured, has been working with a women-owned architecture firm on a permanent tribute to the victims: Daniel Aston, Raymond Green Vance, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh and Derrick Rump.
“Their memories will be carried forward and honored forever, while we work to make Club Q a forever home for our LGBTQIA+ community,” the owners wrote in a post.
The new Club Q will also feature enhanced security measures — such as new screening technology — which the owners hope can serve as a model for other queer spaces across the country.
The bar has brought on two victims of the shooting to its staff and plans to add at least one more. The owners said on Facebook that they will soon start distributing money raised through a GoFundMe and other fundraisers to former employees and third-party contractors.
“It was 20 years ago that I fought through a very different time in our country to ensure our community would have a safe space to gather and commune,” Matthew Haynes, founding owner of Club Q, said in the Facebook post. “It has been two decades now that we have kept the doors open as a place where everyone, regardless of gender identity or who they love, had somewhere to belong. To everyone who has asked me to reopen the club, I assure you we are working very hard to bring our home back. We look forward to being able to gather as one community again.”
Patrons and community members after the shooting said Club Q served as a vital space for Colorado Spring’s gay community — a home away from home in a place that didn’t have many other welcoming gathering places.
Prosecutors last month sought additional charges against the person who carried out the shooting. The suspect already faces 305 criminal charges in connection with the attack, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, bias-motivated crimes and attempted murder. | 2023-02-14T02:44:14+00:00 | denverpost.com | https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/13/club-q-reopen-fall/ |
Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about our nation’s pastime. Tap into that knowledge by sending an email to halmccoy1@hotmail.com.
Q: How challenging was it for you to change from a typewriter to a computer while covering games? —DAVE, Miamisburg/Centerville/Beavercreek.
A: First I had to change from hammer and chisel to feather pen, ink and paper, then to a typewriter. My grandkids have no idea what a typewriter is. I hate change so I fought changing from a typewriter to computers, especially the early ones that we so unreliable. But like a good pitcher, I made the adjustments and now I wonder how I ever made deadline with the old Underwood-Olivetti.
Q: Can you list your top five Reds starting pitchers, post 1965? — VICKY, Dayton.
A: I can, and I will. It is my list, and many will disagree. My top five: Jim Maloney, Don Gullett, Mario Soto, Tom Seaver, Jose Rijo.
That leaves out so many good ones so here are my Honorable Mentions: Jack Billingham, Tom Browning, Gary Nolan, Bronson Arroyo, Joe Nuxhall, Johnny Cueto. Eric Milton, Jimmy Wayne Haynes and Alfredo Simon did not make the list.
Q: Of all the shortstops in the Reds farm system, which one has the best chance to make the club as a shortstop? — JIM, Englewood.
A: It is obvious the team wants Jose Barrero to be the guy with all the playing time he is getting. And it is obvious he is way over his head at the plate and one wonders if he’ll ever hit. My favorite is 20-year-old Elly De la Cruz. He tore it up at High-A Dayton early this year and is still tearing it up at Class AA Chattanooga. Some say at 6-foot-5 he is too tall for a shortstop, but I’ve scoured the rules and can’t find anything that puts height requirements on shortstops.
Q: If a new beat writer was starting out, what life lessons on covering baseball would you tell him? — CHRIS, Waynesville.
A: Love baseball, love to travel, love to write and don’t expect to own a mansion or a luxury car. When I first started, my mentor was Earl Lawson, Hall of Fame writer for the Cincinnati Post & Times-Star. He took me aside when I first started and said, “Kid, follow me around, keep your mouth shut and observe.” Great advice. I did it. He introduced me to players and managers on all the teams. Because of him, I always tried to pay it forward and tried to help every young writer that came around. What makes me feel good is that so many writers have thanked me for helping them and being nice to them.
Q: If Billy Hamilton and Deion Sanders had a race in their prime, who would have won? — KEVIN, Centerville.
A: While Hamilton was as fast as a gazelle fleeing a lion, Sanders was faster than the gazelle. I have never seen an athlete as fast as Neon Deion, even if he was wearing his 10 pounds of bling. Sanders running out a triple was a videotape in fast forward. Heck, Hamilton said he had a sister who could outrun him. Maybe she could beat Sanders in a race.
Q: What was your impression of pitcher Will McEnaney as a person and as a player? — ED, Springfield.
A: McEnaney, a Springfield native, owned one of the best sense of humors I encountered covering the Reds. He was hilarious with his comments on team buses. As a pitcher, he had one outstanding season. In 1975 he was 5-2 with a 2.47 earned run average in 70 appearances. He shared the closer’s role with Rawley Eastwick, who had 22 saves to McEnaney’s 15. McEnaney is best-known for getting the final out of both the 1975 (Boston Red Sox) and 1976 (New York Yankees) World Series.\
Q: Why in the world would the Reds put Joey Votto on TV for two full games and then on the radio? —MARCELLA, Toledo.
A: Well, there isn’t much to talk about on the field. Votto is a very popular fellow with the fan base. When they mic him up for a half-inning, that’s great. But nine innings? Waaaay too much Votto babble. One inning is enough, thank you.
Q: What is the best gift a player ever gave you? — JOE, Englewood.
A: I’ve never asked for anything. But Homer Bailey and David Weathers gave me running shoes. Ken Griffey Jr. and Brandon Phillips gave signed bats. My last day as a traveling beat writer, Jonny Gomes said he would try to hit a home run for me. He did and gave me the bat. Chuck McElroy traded me a pair of ostrich cowboy boots for a hat, the best trade made in Riverfront Stadium that year. But the best gift came from Jose Rijo the day he retired. He called me to the trunk of his car and gave me a cigar humidor that holds 250 cigars. But it was such a nice piece of furniture that Nadine highjacked it for the living room.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Q: Who will be the Reds starting center fielder in 2023? — SCOTT, Syracuse.
A: Most likely, if he doesn’t hurt himself over the winter opening a can of peaches, it will be injury-prone Nick Senzel. My guess is that Albert Almora Jr. won’t be back with the Reds. My choice would be T.J. Friedl. Ever since his recall from the minors life has been a sharp double up the gap for Friedl. He defends, he runs, he is hitting, and he plays the game to dirty up his uniform. They should put a blue collar on top of his jersey.
About the Author | 2022-09-12T09:46:09+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/ask-hal-top-5-reds-starting-pitchers-since-1965/4DN6KZYLFZCC7KPOLMJ7UXFDLU/ |
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- Three local business leaders honored at Boots ‘n Bling Gala | 2022-11-16T17:12:26+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Boston-Celtics-Stax-17589125.php |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Fayetteville car dealership has sued Volkswagen, saying that adding another dealership nearby is “not feasible” and would violate its contract.
Crain Imports of Fayetteville, doing business as Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville, filed the lawsuit against Volkswagen of America in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County on December 22, 2022. It stated that VWOA’s intention to enter into a dealership agreement with Everett Automotive of Rogers for a new VW dealership “is a violation of VWOA’s obligations to Crain VW.”
The filing added that the new location would infringe on Crain VW’s market territory, in violation of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Act, Crain VW’s dealership agreement with VWOA and “of the ‘good faith’ obligation implied in all contracts in Arkansas.” Crain VW is seeking injunctive relief and damages, attorney’s fees and punitive damages.
The complaint continued by explaining that Crain VW signed a dealer agreement with VWOA with the understanding that its retail territory was comprised of Washington and Benton Counties. It added that “since the Crain VW opened for business, VWOA has failed to provide adequate inventory.”
It specifically stated that the company has failed to deliver the “industry standard” of 600,000 units per year to support its existing dealer network.
“Under applicable Arkansas law, every Volkswagen dealer is entitled to a reasonable
quantity of inventory and within a reasonable time, any motor vehicle covered by the sales and
service agreement,” the motion said. “Opening an additional dealership in Rogers, Arkansas will violate this statutory requirement.”
On December 29, VWOA filed a motion to dismiss the complaint or, alternatively, for “a more definite statement.”
The motion cited “lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state facts upon which relief can be granted” pursuant to federal rules of civil procedure. It also filed a separate memorandum in support of that motion. | 2023-01-12T22:03:13+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/fayetteville-volkswagen-dealer-sues-company-over-rival-location-in-rogers/ |
Tennessee downs No. 3 Kansas for Battle 4 Atlantis championship
No. 22 Tennessee led from start to finish and won to the tune of 64-50.
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas. (WVLT) - Tennessee men’s basketball handed No. 3 Kansas its first loss of the season on route to clinching the Battle 4 Atlantis championship. No. 22 Tennessee led from start to finish and won to the tune of 64-50.
The win marks the Vols’ fifth straight win over an AP top-10 team and fourth over a top-five team. It also snapped a 17-game win streak dating to last season for the defending national champion Jayhawks and gave Tennessee its first holiday tournament title since 2010.
Tennessee scored 18 points off turnovers and 16 off second chance tries. The bench out performing Kansas’ 21-16. The Vols had three players in double digit scoring.
Santiago Vescovi, who was named Tournament MVP, scored a game-high 20 points with six made 3-pointers. Zakai Zeigler added 14 with three made 3-pointers, while Tyreke Key was Tennessee’s third double-figure scorer with 10 points.
On defense, Jonas Aidoo led the team in rebounds and blocks with nine and two respectively. Tennessee held Kansas to 32 percent shooting as a team.
The Vols went through Butler and Southern Cal to meet Kansas in the title game.
Tennessee’s Battle 4 Atlantis championship marks its first holiday tournament title since November 2010, when Scotty Hopson and current 76ers star Tobias Harris fueled the Vols to the NIT Season Tip-Off championship, defeating VCU and No. 7 Villanova at Madison Square Garden.
Tennessee returns to Knoxville for a three-game homestand, beginning with a meeting with McNeese State on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Copyright 2022 WVLT. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-26T15:33:31+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/2022/11/26/tennessee-downs-no-3-kansas-battle-4-atlantis-championship/ |
WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
552 PM EDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Litchfield County through 630 PM EDT...
At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Woodbury Center, or near Southbury, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Thomaston, Terryville, Woodbury Center, Northwest Harwinton,
Oakville, Watertown, Plymouth, Woodbury, Harwinton, Bethlehem,
Washington, Morris, Roxbury, Bridgewater, Hotchkissville, Pequabuck,
Reynolds Bridge, Nepaug, Hancock and River Road Reserve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4148 7335 4157 7340 4191 7291 4190 7291
4188 7295 4181 7295 4180 7302 4164 7298
4163 7302 4161 7302 4161 7306 4159 7306
4159 7308 4157 7309 4156 7316 4152 7316
4151 7320 4151 7332 4149 7333 4147 7331
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 236DEG 42KT 4158 7325
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Strong tornado in Missouri kills, injures multiple people, troopers say
MARBLE HILL, Mo. - Multiple injuries and fatalities have been reported in rural Missouri after an apparent strong tornado caused significant damage early Wednesday morning, troopers said.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center said Doppler radar indicated an EF-2 to EF-3 tornado was likely in progress along the border between southeastern Missouri and far southern Illinois, near the communities of Glenallen and Marble Hill in Missouri, at about 3:45 a.m. CDT.
Live Storms Media storm tracker Brandon Clement provided a first look at damage from Glenallen after the apparent tornado destroyed homes and businesses.
"The whole area has a lot of trees down, power lines down, a lot roofs off, a lot of trailers destroyed," Clement said. "It’s a pretty rough area."
Sgt. Clark Parrott, a spokesman with Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, told FOX Weather that the exact location of the injuries and deaths is unknown at this time. Multiple roads are closed in the Marble Hill and Glenallen area due to storm debris and downed trees.
Fire responders are currently going house to house, helping residents who might be trapped.
"There are multiple people that have been displaced from their homes at this time," Parrott said. "Just because of the debris field, trying to get around the county is proving to be a little bit difficult, and the fact that it's still nighttime."
Supercell thunderstorms were tracked across parts of north-central and northeastern Arkansas early Wednesday morning and then crossed into southeastern Missouri, prompting Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Warnings for some towns in Missouri, including Marble Hill and Glenallen. | 2023-04-05T13:57:04+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/missouri-tornado-glenallen-marble-hill-damage-fatalities |
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 | 2 a.m.
On this frigid Saturday morning, 14-year-old Michelle Garcia Villalovos stacks cans of Campbell soup into a growing pile under the bright yellow tent branded with The Just One Project’s pink heart.
Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” plays loudly in the background as the high school freshman rushes between cars with the rest of her Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members distributing food to needy Las Vegas families at Clark High School.
The group of student volunteers — with the help of The Just One Project’s warehouse manager, Brittany Givero — only needed one hour to load food into the massive line of cars looking for assistance at the mobile food pantry.
Givero said the project serves about 120 to 200 cars during each pop-up event, but holidays like Thanksgiving draw more people than usual.
“It’s nice to really help out people and to give out food,” Garcia Villalovos said. “I bet (the people receiving food) are thankful for the food.”
The Just One Project, founded by CEO Brooke Neubauer in 2016, provides food to “more than 20,000 people monthly” in Las Vegas’ underserved neighborhoods.
The Just One Project has served 249,293 clients, with roughly 47% of them being seniors and 36% identifying as Latino, the group said. They distribute food at the organization’s community market on North Rancho Drive, through pop-up events like at Clark High and even make home deliveries to the sick and elderly.
Neubauer said that the need for food usually spikes around the holidays, as resources are stretched even more thin for families.
Like other food banks, the distribution bags include staples such as soups and other canned goods. But, the The Just One Project also distributes dairy products, fruits and vegetables that is donated from community partners.
And at their by-appointment community market at the group’s headquarters, they offer fresh groceries, nutritional advice and recipes — all free and all tailored to a client’s needs. They served 52,367 clients at the market in 2021, the group said.
“We have built such a unique, trusting relationship with our clients that they are more eager to see how else we can help them so that they can become self-sustainable and shop at the grocery store of their choice instead of having to come to our no-cost community,” Neubauer said.
The group does more than food distribution.
It also operates a housing program that connects homeless individuals with stable accommodations, while their self-development classes range from lessons in English to financial responsibility. For children sixth grade through high school, they have a leadership seminar.
“It’s really important to inspire young people to be aware of what’s going on in the community,” Neubauer said. “We want to help youth develop into civically-engaged do-gooders (that) inspire other youth to get involved.”
Neubauer said she “caught the bug of giving back” through a friend, who inspired the creation of The Just One Project. She hopes others will feel the same.
“There’s definitely no shortage of help that the community can do for nonprofits,” Neubauer said. “We just welcome all the support people want to give.”
That includes a younger generation like Garcia Villalovos, who said she was initially “skeptical” about volunteering but enjoyed the experience so much that she’ll continue to help.
“(The food bank) really just brings everyone together to help one another,” Garcia Villalovos said. “Volunteer, because honestly it’s so fun to really connect with your peers and also different people of different ages.”
The group is always looking for donations and volunteers — delivery drivers, help at a mobile food bank and more. Visit https://thejustoneproject.org/volunteer-1 for information. | 2022-11-24T10:24:53+00:00 | lasvegassun.com | https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/nov/24/the-just-one-project-brings-food-self-help-to-unde/ |
'Holdout for Hope': 4 confirmed dead, 3 missing as recovery continues after West Reading explosion
WEST READING, Pa. - Four people have been confirmed dead after an explosion at a historic chocolate factory in West Reading Friday night, according to officials. Three people remain unaccounted for after authorities say one person was rescued from the rubble over the weekend.
Firefighters responded to R.M. Palmer Company on South 2nd Avenue around 5 p.m. Friday for reports of an explosion and a multi-alarm fire.
Authorities said the explosion leveled Building 2 of the facility and caused damage to Building 1. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the blast.
Exclusive video from FOX 29's Reading weather camera captured the explosion that sent chunks of debris flying into the air.
Three people are still missing after officials say a fourth person was found dead at the site of the explosion early Sunday morning.
A day earlier, officials said there was "a sign of hope" after a woman was found alive among the rubble of the deadly blast.
"Someone was found alive in rubble, not knowing if they were going to live or die," West Reading City Council Vice President Philip Wert said. "We found the person, and now they have a second chance."
She was discovered by a rescue dog and pulled from debris on a lower floor of the building after she called to rescue workers, officials revealed. Her condition and identity are not known at this time.
Officials did say a recovery effort is still underway, calling it a "long, long process" as crew continue to carefully remove debris to find the remaining missing people.
"We will not rest until every single person affected by this tragedy has been accounted for," Chief Holben said. "We are fully committed to this task, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that we bring closure to all those involved."
West Reading Borough Mayor Samantha Kaag characterized the search as a "race against time" on Saturday. Twenty-four hours later, the mayor says it's become a "holdout for hope."
A recovery fund has been created by the Berks County Community Foundation and United Way to support those who have lost a loved one, been displaced from their home or employment, or are still waiting on word after the recent tragedy.
"I heard like a loud noise, like a roaring sound, then the house shook," said Liz Soto, who told FOX 29's Chris O'Connell that she still hasn't heard from a friend who works inside the factory.
"She went to work, she's confirmed to have gone to work, but we don't know anything about her," Soto said.
To donate to the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund, visit the BCCF website.
An outpouring of support has also been aimed at R.M. Palmer, the historic chocolate company that local leaders say has been an upstanding member and integral partner in the community for decades.
"It's our responsibility to give back to them, because they've given to us," the vice president of the city council said. "And we're on it."
According to the company's website, R.M. Palmer has been in business since 1948 and currently employs more than 850 people with the destroyed building being built in the late 1950s, early 60s.
In a statement on the company's Facebook page, officials said:
"Everyone at RM Palmer is devastated by the tragic events at one of our West Reading facilities and we are focused on supporting our employees and their families. We have lost close friends and colleagues, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all who have been impacted. We are sincerely grateful for the extraordinary efforts of all of the first responders and for the support of our Reading community, which has been home to our business for more than 70 years. We will continue to coordinate closely with local and national agencies to assist in the recovery process.
We are anxious to be in touch with all employees and the families of employees who have been impacted, but the company's email, phones, and other communication systems are down, and therefore we are relying currently on first responders and disaster recovery organizations to provide any available information to impacted families. We will be providing additional information and making contact with employees, impacted families, and the community as soon as possible."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the explosion site Saturday, pledging resources for first responders to continue the rescue effort.
"Our hearts break for the families of those who didn’t come home… We are with you – and my Administration is here to provide all the resources and support West Reading needs." | 2023-03-26T18:41:46+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/watch-building-explosion-in-reading-triggers-multi-alarm-fire |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — China announced Friday it was ending all contact with the United States on major issues — including crucial climate cooperation that led to the international 2015 Paris accord — as tensions and public rebukes ratcheted higher over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
China’s move to freeze key lines of communication adds to a rapid souring of relations from Pelosi’s visit and from the Chinese response with military exercises off Taiwan, including firing missiles that splashed down in surrounding waters.
The White House summoned China’s ambassador, Qin Gang, late Thursday to tell him that the military actions were of “concern to Taiwan, to us and to our partners around the world,” said spokesman John Kirby.
Ominously, experts in China-U.S. relations warned that China’s diplomatic and military moves appeared to go beyond retaliatory measures for the visit and could open a new, more openly hostile era, and a more uncertain time for Taiwan’s democratic government.
China-U.S. relations are “in a downward spiral,” said Bonnie Glaser, head of the Asia program at the German Marshall Fund.
“And I think that China is likely to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait in ways that are going to be harmful to Taiwan and are going to be disadvantageous to the United States,” Glaser said.
In recent years, other rounds of tensions between China and its neighbors over the India border, regional islands and the South China Sea have ended with China asserting new territorial claims and enforcing them, noted John Culver, a former East Asia national intelligence officer, now a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. The same could happen now over Taiwan, Culver said. “So I don’t know how this ends. We’ve seen how it begins.”
China’s measures, which come amid cratering relations between Beijing and Washington, are the latest in a series of steps intended to punish the U.S. for allowing the visit to the island it claims as its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. China on Thursday launched threatening military exercises in six zones just off Taiwan’s coasts, and they will run through Sunday.
China sent some missiles flying over Taiwan itself, Chinese officials told state media. China routinely criticizes the self-governing island having its own contacts with foreign governments, but its response to the Pelosi visit — she was the highest-ranking American official in 25 years —has been unusually strong.
China’s moves to cut off communication with senior officials are a cause for pessimism over chances of Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping and their top officials managing to soothe the immediate tensions.
They also appear to derail a rare encouraging note — high-level in-person meetings between top officials in recent months including the defense chiefs at an Asia security conference in Singapore and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a Group of 20 meeting in Indonesia.
Those talks were viewed as a step in a positive direction in an otherwise poisoned relationship. Now, talks have been suspended even on climate, where the two countries’ envoys had met multiple times. That sets back what faint hopes exist for any improvement in ties and raises the risk of misunderstandings and a larger crisis.
China stopped short of interrupting economic and trade talks, where it is looking to Biden to lift tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China.
A joint U.S.-China deal to fight climate change struck by Xi and then-President Barack Obama in November of 2014 has frequently been hailed as a turning point that led to the landmark 2015 Paris agreement in which nearly every nation in the world pledged to try to curb emissions of heat-trapping gases. Seven years later during climate talks in Glasgow, another U.S.-China deal helped smooth over bumps to another international climate deal.
China and the United States are the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 climate polluters, together producing nearly 40% of all fossil-fuel emissions.
China’s Foreign Ministry said dialogue between U.S. and Chinese regional commanders and defense department heads would be canceled, along with talks on military maritime safety. Cooperation on returning illegal immigrants, criminal investigations, transnational crime, illegal drugs and climate change will be suspended, the ministry said.
Kirby said that senior U.S. officials have been meeting regularly with Chinese counterparts over the dispute. Calling China’s actions “provocative,” he added, “We also made clear that the United States is prepared for what Beijing chooses to do.”
China’s actions come ahead of a key congress of the ruling Communist Party later this year at which President Xi is expected to obtain a third five-year term as party leader. With the economy stumbling, the party has stoked nationalism and issued near-daily attacks on the government of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, which refuses to recognize Taiwan as part of China.
China said Friday that more than 100 warplanes and 10 warships have taken part in the live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan over the past two days, while announcing mainly symbolic sanctions against Pelosi and her family.
The Rocket Force also fired projectiles over Taiwan into the Pacific, military officers told state media, in a major ratcheting up of China’s threats to attack and invade the island.
On the Chinese coast across from Taiwan, tourists gathered Friday to try to catch a glimpse of any military aircraft heading toward the exercise area.
Fighter jets could be heard flying overhead and tourists taking photos chanted, “Let’s take Taiwan back,” looking out into the blue waters of the Taiwan Strait from Pingtan island, a popular scenic spot in China’s Fujian province.
Pelosi’s visit stirred emotions among the Chinese public, and the government’s response “makes us feel our motherland is very powerful and gives us confidence that the return of Taiwan is the irresistible trend,” said Wang Lu, a tourist from neighboring Zhejiang province.
China is a “powerful country and it will not allow anyone to offend its own territory,” said Liu Bolin, a high school student visiting the island.
China’s insistence that Taiwan is its territory and its threat to use force to reclaim control have featured in ruling Communist Party statements, the education system and the state-controlled media for more than seven decades since the sides were divided amid civil war in 1949.
Taiwan residents overwhelmingly favor maintaining the status quo of de facto independence and reject China’s demands that the island unify with the mainland under Communist control.
Beyond Taiwan, five of the missiles fired by China landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone off Hateruma, an island far south of Japan’s main islands, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said. He said Japan protested the missile landings to China as “serious threats to Japan’s national security and the safety of the Japanese people.”
In Tokyo, where Pelosi is winding up her Asia trip, she said China cannot stop U.S. officials from visiting Taiwan.
China said it summoned European diplomats in the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven industrialized nations and the European Union criticizing the Chinese military exercises surrounding Taiwan.
Blinken on Friday called the drills a “significant escalation” and said he has urged Beijing to back down.
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills, but the overall mood remained calm on Friday. Flights have been canceled or diverted and fishermen have remained in port to avoid the Chinese drills.
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AP writer David Rising reported from Phnom Penh. AP writers Huizhong Wu in Taipei, Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo and Seth Borenstein in Washington contributed. | 2022-08-05T19:12:54+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/china-summons-european-diplomats-over-statement-on-taiwan/ |
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Parliament building is an architectural masterpiece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by 1 million people a year. It’s also a crumbling, leaky, asbestos-riddled building at “real and rising” risk of destruction, lawmakers said Wednesday.
In a hair-raising report, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said the seat of British democracy is “leaking, dropping masonry and at constant risk of fire,” as well as riddled with asbestos.
“There is a real and rising risk that a catastrophic event will destroy” the building before long-delayed restoration work is done, the committee said.
In the most urgent in a series of warnings stretching back years, the committee said renewal work had been painfully slow and mostly amounted to “patching up” the 19th-century building, at a cost of about 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) a week.
The committee slammed “years of procrastination” over the building’s future. In 2018, after years of dithering, lawmakers voted to move out by the mid-2020s to allow several years of major repairs. The decision has been questioned ever since by lawmakers who don’t want to leave; last year, the body set up to oversee the Parliament project was scrapped.
Meanwhile, the building grows more decrepit. The roof leaks, century-old steam pipes burst, and chunks of masonry occasionally come crashing down. Mechanical and electrical systems were last updated in the 1940s.
There is so much asbestos that removing it “could require an estimated 300 people working for two and a half years while the site was not being used,” the House of Commons committee said.
And there is a constant threat of fire. The committee said there have been 44 “fire incidents” in Parliament since 2016, and wardens now patrol around the clock.
Yet lawmakers have been reluctant to green light a more ambitious restoration plan. Some worry the public will resent the multi-billion price tag at a time when many people are struggling to make ends meet. Traditionalists also are reluctant to move out of the historic building with its subsidized restaurants and riverside terrace with magnificent view across the Thames.
The committee said that “the cost of renewal will be high, but further delays are hugely costly to the taxpayer – lack of action is not value for money.”
Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Meg Hillier, who chairs the committee, said there was a “real risk that the whole building will be destroyed by a catastrophic incident before the work is done, or perhaps even begun.”
The committee demanded politicians and parliamentary authorities set out “a clear indication of the cost and timeline for getting this massive job done before it becomes too late to do so.”
History holds a warning for the occupants of Parliament. The current building, designed by architect Charles Barry in a neo-Gothic style, was built after fire destroyed its predecessor in 1834. | 2023-05-17T04:14:42+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/lawmakers-warn-leaky-crumbling-uk-parliament-at-risk-of-catastrophic-event/ |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — After decades of failed attempts, Democrats passed legislation that aims to rein in the soaring costs of drugs for some in the United States.
It will take years for people to realize some of the most significant savings promised in the climate and health care bill that President Joe Biden signed this month.
The bill mostly helps the roughly 49 million people who sign up for Medicare's drug coverage. But many will be left out from direct savings after lawmakers stripped cost-savings measures for a majority of those covered by private health insurance.
A look at how some might benefit from the drug savings provisions in the “Inflation Reduction Act” and how drugmakers might push back on those efforts.
DRUG NEGOTIATIONS
For the first time, Medicare can negotiate the price of its costliest drugs.
In the U.S., “we’ve never had any entity that was negotiating on behalf of such a large group of people before,” said Leigh Purvis, the director of AARP's health care costs and access.
That new bargaining power won’t kick in until 2025, when Medicare is able to haggle over the price of 10 drugs covered by its prescription plan. By 2029, Medicare will be able to negotiate the cost of as many as 60 drugs.
It will take some time because the Health and Human Services Department will need to develop a plan for selecting which drugs will be negotiated. The complicated rule-making process will take years to devise and face intense lobbying and scrutiny from the pharmaceutical industry, which is eager to carve out loopholes in the new rules.
“The biggest lift is definitely going to be negotiations because the secretary is establishing a whole new program, and they’re going to do a lot of hiring,” Purvis added.
The savings are expected to be huge. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates costs could fall by as much as $100 billion over the next decade.
Which drugs Medicare and patients will save on, however, remains a bit of a mystery.
In the first year, Medicare will be allowed to negotiate the cost of 10 drugs it spends the most money on, as long as those drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for at least nine years and don’t have any rival generics on the market.
Right now, for example, the blood thinner Eliquis, used by 2.6 million Medicare recipients at a yearly cost of nearly $10 billion, would likely be at the top of that list.
That might spur pharmaceutical companies to launch new drugs at a higher price, knowing that the product’s cost will be negotiated down for Medicare, cautioned Arthur Wong, an analyst for S&P Global, a financial research firm.
PhRMA, the trade organization that represents pharmaceutical companies, acknowledged it intends to push back against the law.
“We are exploring every opportunity – including legislative, regulatory and legal — to make sure patients have access to the medicines they need and our industry can continue to develop lifesaving cures and treatments," PhRMA spokesperson Brian Newell said in an emailed statement to The Associated Press.
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A CAP ON OUT-OF-POCKET DRUG PRICES
The bill limits how much money Medicare recipients must use for medications but, again, it will take some time for those rules to take hold.
In 2024, Medicare will get rid of a 5% coinsurance required of patients who have met the catastrophic threshold, which is currently set at $7,050 for out-of-pocket costs for drugs. Nearly 3 million Medicare patients met that threshold at some point from 2015 to 2019, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
The following year, out-of-pocket drug costs will be capped at $2,000 for Medicare Part D, which typically covers at-home prescription medications.
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HOW WILL THE PRICE OF DRUGS BE CONTROLLED UNTIL THEN?
The Inflation Reduction Act has a series of controls aimed at immediately blunting the rising cost of drugs for Medicare. The bill caps copayments for insulin at $35 per month beginning in January, but for Medicare beneficiaries only. A $35-per-month limit on out-of-pocket costs for those on private health insurance was cut.
Starting next year, drug companies will also have to pay a rebate to Medicare if they raise the cost of a drug higher than the rate of inflation. The industry regularly raises the price of drugs above inflation yearly.
A similar rule exists in Medicaid, so the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has experience running this program, said Rachel Sachs, a professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis.
“They’ve been helpful at controlling the rate of increase,” she said of the rebates.
Only Medicare patients will benefit directly from this. A move to include people on private insurance who are sold overpriced drugs in the calculation was scrubbed from the legislation.
Some health policy experts hope this provision, along with the others in the package, will help insurance companies negotiate the price of drugs for its customers, potentially extending cost-savings to millions of people.
But others are waiting to see if the bill has the opposite effect. Medicare makes up about one-third of the pharmaceutical industry's market, meaning companies could try to draw more profits from elsewhere.
“That could be a threat that non-Medicare payers may end up having to pay more or at least face harder negotiations with the pharma industry,” said analyst Wong.
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Follow AP’s coverage of health care costs at https://apnews.com/hub/health-care-costs | 2022-08-27T15:41:36+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/EXPLAINER-Lower-prescription-prices-to-take-time-17402147.php |
A unique 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing coupe is scheduled to hit the auction block on April 1 at Mecum Auctions’ Glendale, Arizona, sale.
Just 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and 1957, but only one looked like this. It’s the only Gullwing to leave the factory in Mittelgrun (German for “medium green”) paint, which is also repeated on the dashboard.
According to the auction listing, the green Gullwing was completed April 30, 1955, and shipped to Mercedes-Benz Distributors of New York. This was Mercedes’ U.S. importer at the time and was owned by Max Hoffman, who was influential in bringing the 300SL to this country in the first place as a less-hardcore derivative of the early SL race cars. Gullwing doors originated with those race cars, which had a chassis design that didn’t allow for conventional doors.
The car was purchased by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation in January 1973, and received a body-off restoration sometime in the early 2000s, the listing says. Following the restoration, it was displayed periodically at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum from 2015 to 2020.
While the interior was switched from gray leather to beige, the car retains its distinctive Mittelgrun paint color and the original 3.0-liter fuel-injected inline-6 engine. It produces about 215 hp, which is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission.
This Gullwing is expected to sell for between $1.8 million and $2.2 million, according to enthusiast site BenzInsider, and that wouldn’t even come near the top price for one of these cars. One of the rarer aluminum-bodied Gullwings sold for almost $7 million in 2022, and a low-mileage 300SL Roadster fetched $3.7 million at auction in 2018.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A court has granted the rights to the works of the late Jorge Luis Borges, considered Argentina’s most internationally significant author of the 20th century, to five nephews of the author’s widow who died in March.
Borges’ wife, Maria Kodama, had devoted much of her life to fiercely protecting his legacy and it surprise many in Argentina’s literary circle that she did not leave a will, even though she was battling breast cancer.
The absence of a will had put the rights to his works into limbo. But on Tuesday a court in Buenos Aires ruled that the five nephews would receive the rights “in their capacity as universal heirs.”
Borges died in 1986 at age 86 and left Kodama, a translator and writer whom he had married earlier that year, as his only heir. They never had children. She died March 26, also aged 86.
Kodama’s longtime lawyer, Fernando Soto, said in April that Kodama’s nephews went to court to declare themselves her heirs after her death, seeking to get ownership to all of her possessions, including the rights to Borges’ works and what are thought to be several valuable manuscripts.
Borges’ widow led a life apart from her family.
Soto said he was “surprised to find out she had nephews,” adding that “it was a big relief because I didn’t want the state to keep everything.” | 2023-06-28T09:42:14+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/rights-to-the-works-of-argentine-literary-giant-jorge-luis-borges-granted-to-his-widows-nephews/ |
(Our Auto Expert) –Consciously or unconsciously, we are drawn to specific colors of vehicles when we go shopping. You may choose a color based on availability, but we often see vehicles looking good in particular colors.
What does that choice say about our characteristics? Toyota has been known for coming out with some distinctive colors every year. And this year is no exception. The 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro was the recipient of Solar Octane in the orange family. Bright and very loud. But what does it say about your characteristic if you choose something else on the red scale?
Reds say we want to be seen. We’re speedy, and we’re vibrant. We like people to know our name and want to be noticed. “Write me a ticket red” has been phrased because of that, which is very characteristic of the driver.
If you choose a blue vehicle, you’re thoughtful, spacious, and sometimes distant. You may do a lot of thinking you’re that kind of characteristic.
What about green? They balance, are calm, and are careful drivers. Those people often think a lot about what they do, and safety is essential.
Yellows are bright and dazzling, and the drivers can be nervous. In fact, people who pick yellow are usually cheerful. But they’re also on edge a little bit.
Sixty percent of the cars in the US are either black, white, silver, or gray. That leaves just a tiny number of them that are actual colors because black and white are not colors. Black is the absence of light, and white is pure light. The other colors and different variants of them include things like purple and orange. The color or colors of the car you pick say a lot about who you are and why you chose that color. | 2023-01-29T03:28:06+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/reviews/br/automotive-br/what-does-your-car-color-say-about-you/ |
NEW YORK – Bestselling authors Leigh Bardugo, Jerry Craft and Rainbow Rowell are contributing forewords to new editions of three famed Marvel Comics series.
Penguin Classics is teaming with Marvel on Penguin Classics Marvel Collection, which already includes “Black Panther,” “Captain America” and “The Amazing Spider-Man.”
Three new books will be out Sept. 12: “The Avengers,” with a foreword by Bardugo; “Fantastic Four,” with a foreword by Craft; and “X-Men,” with a foreword by Rowell.
“These volumes provide unique, single-volume introductions to the first decade of The Avengers, the original X-Men, and the Fantastic Four,” series editor Ben Saunders said in a statement Thursday.
“Like our prior releases in this series, each title also features up-to-date scholarship exploring the creative contexts and cultural significance of these vital works of popular culture.” | 2023-01-19T15:44:53+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2023/01/19/penguin-classics-marvel-to-issue-new-editions-of-3-comics/ |
A professional butcher whose bloody, wild-eyed face became one of the most memorable images of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison for hurling a bow like a spear at police and attacking several other officers.
Kyle Fitzsimons, 39, of Maine, was wearing a white butcher’s coat embroidered with his first name when he separately assaulted at least five officers near a tunnel as police desperately tried to protect an entrance to the Capitol from the angry mob of President Donald Trump's supporters, prosecutors said.
The federal judge who sentenced Fitzsimons also convicted him of 11 charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras heard testimony without a jury at a bench trial for Fitzsimons last September.
The judge said Fitzsimons attacked police in a "burst of frenzied fury" and unleashed an "orgy of assaultive rage" that lasted a few minutes.
"He was part of the most violent clashes that day," Contreras said.
Fitzsimons apologized to the officers he attacked, the court, his family and "anyone else I've disappointed by my conduct." He said he initially resisted the idea that he posed a "danger to the republic."
MAN WHO STORMED US CAPITOL WHILE FREE ON AN ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE GETS 3 YEARS FOR ROLE IN PROTEST
"But now I know it to be true," he told the judge before learning his sentence.
Fitzsimons, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He has been in custody since February 2021, and will get credit for the two years and five months he already has served in jail.
Fitzsimons is among more than 1,000 people who have been charged with federal crimes in the riot that left more than 100 police officers injured and delayed the certification of President Joe Biden's election victory over Trump. More than 560 people have been sentenced for Jan. 6-related crimes, with over half receiving terms of imprisonment.
An 18-year prison term for Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes is the longest sentence handed down so far in the Jan. 6 attack, though prosecutors indicated Wednesday that they are appealing the sentences for Rhodes and other Oath Keepers after they were given lighter punishments than prosecutors had sought.
Prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of 15 years and eight months for Fitzsimons, calling him one of the most violent and aggressive participants in the riot. They said he caused a "career-ending and life-altering" shoulder injury to Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell.
Fitzsimons traveled to Washington, D.C., from his home in Lebanon, Maine, a day before the riot erupted. After attending Trump’s "Stop the Steal" rally on Jan. 6, he returned to his car and changed clothes, donning his butcher’s coat. He also wore a fur pelt around his neck and carried an unstrung wooden archery bow.
MICHIGAN MAN ARRESTED IN FLORIDA FOR ATTACKING OFFICER WITH FLAGPOLE DURING US CAPITOL ATTACK
Fitzsimons joined the mob’s attack on police at the Lower West Terrace tunnel entrance, according to prosecutors. He threw his bow like a spear, hitting a Metropolitan Police Department officer’s head. He repeatedly swiped at a police detective’s face, trying to dislodge his gas mask. And he wrenched Gonell’s shoulder, permanently damaging it.
Gonell said he feared for his life, believing Fitzsimons was trying to drag him in the angry crowd of rioters.
"He is lucky I made a choice not to use lethal force on him, but I came very close to," Gonell wrote in a victim impact statement.
As he retreated, Fitzsimons had blood on his face from a blow to his head. Turning his back to the tunnel, he stared "proudly, ferally, and wild-eyed at the angry mob," prosecutors said in a court filing.
"Finally, after walking away from the ‘medieval battle’ at the tunnel, Fitzsimons proudly celebrated his actions and urged other rioters to ‘get in there’ and fight the police like he had," prosecutors wrote.
Prosecutors sought a $26,892 fine from Fitzsimons, accusing him of trying to profit from his notoriety. They also said he has shown no remorse and given interviews from jail in which he insinuated that he is "an innocent victim of a biased prosecution." But the judge declined to impose a fine against Fitzsimons.
On December 26, 2020, Fitzsimons called and left two menacing voicemails at the Washington office of Rep. Jared Golden, a Maine Democrat, prosecutors said.
"I will be in D.C. on the 6th. I don’t think I’ll see you there. But maybe I will. Maybe I will," he said during the first call.
In a separate case Wednesday, a member of the Proud Boys extremist group who goes by the nickname "Milkshake" was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to felony charges — including assault — in the riot.
Prosecutors say that days before the riot, Daniel Lyons Scott, 29, declared during a Florida rally that if a U.S. senator didn't vote against the certification of Biden's victory, they should "give him the rope!" Before Trump even began speaking near the White House on Jan. 6, Scott yelled to a group of Proud Boys, "Let's take the (expletive) Capitol!" according to court papers.
Scott, of Englewood, Florida, pushed two officers up stairs of the Capitol's West Terrace as police were trying to keep the crowd at bay, and then pulled one of the officers down into the crowd. When the police line broke, Proud Boys and other rioters managed to surge up the stairs. Those rioters, "unleashed by Scott’s assaults," later became the first group to the enter the Capitol, prosecutors said in court papers.
Scott's lawyer said in court documents that his client's talk before the riot "was more the blowing off of steam than part of an effort to actually stop the certification of the electoral votes, much less to reverse the results of the election and reinstall Trump as president."
Defense attorney Nathan Silver wrote that Scott attributes his pushing into the police line to "almost ‘snapping’ from frustration" from what he described as police's "aggressive crowd control effort." An email seeking a comment on the sentence was sent to Scott's lawyer.
A slew of Proud Boys leaders, members and associates have been charged with federal crimes in the riot. Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and three other leaders were convicted in May of seditious conspiracy for what authorities said was a plot to halt the transfer of power from Trump to Biden. | 2023-07-14T14:48:57+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/capitol-protestor-who-hurled-bow-at-officer-on-jan-6-sentenced-to-over-7-years/article_45a83edd-e232-5d56-a9bb-4155bb6f17b9.html |
Which ‘Big Hero 6’ toys are best?
Loosely inspired by Marvel comics, the 2014 Disney animated film “Big Hero 6” was an instant success around the world. The family-friendly adventure spawned a TV series, video game, new comic storyline as well as countless toys that fans can embrace.
“Big Hero 6” toys come in a variety of forms, with the top pick, Flying Baymax, offering plenty of interactivity for young fans. Any toy, however, should be safe, well-made and in the preferred style or aesthetic to maximize enjoyment.
What to know before you buy a ‘Big Hero 6’ toy
Toy type
A wide range of products fall under the “toy” umbrella, with action figures among the most popular. These come in different sizes, styles and levels of interactivity. Most feature various points of articulation that allow the figurine to be positioned in various ways. There are other figures that are more detailed or unique that are meant for display only.
Plush toys also are common, embraced by younger kids. Activities and crafts may be regarded as toys, with coloring books and other interactive books available for younger fans.
Characters
While the group features six heroes, Baymax arguably is the most popular. The sweet, lovable and powerful character resembles a giant marshmallow but is a robot with a carbon-fiber exterior that allows him to be both flexible and strong. Baymax is white with black eyes, but he utilizes red body armor when it comes to battle.
One crew member is Hiro, who is credited with creating Baymax from his deceased brother’s technology and is Baymax’s closest friend. There also is Fred, Go Go, Wasabi and Honey Lemon. They are all college students with interests in science, technology and engineering who were close friends with Hiro’s brother. The characters have costumes or armor that they don when in battle, including a kaiju outfit for Fred.
Age range
“Big Hero 6” is family-friendly and appeals to younger audiences. As such, most toys cater to kids ages 3-16. Smaller, softer toys that are safe and easy to handle are ideal for the younger range, while more detailed action figures that may include accessories and moveable parts are best for those around ages 8 and older. Any figurines meant for display typically appeal to teens.
What to look for in a quality ‘Big Hero 6’ toy
Brand
“Big Hero 6” is part of the umbrella of a wide-ranging lineup of Disney toys. Seek out toys from trusted brands and licensed partners to avoid cheaply-made products that may be unsafe or misleading.
Some older fans may be interested in toys by Funko POP! The company makes a wide range of adorable bobblehead-like figurines that stand just under 4 inches tall. They boast big heads and black eyes with small bodies and come at a lower price. They are meant for display, however, as they do not move.
Electronics
Some toys aimed at a slightly older audience may include electronic components for increased interactivity. This may include parts of action figures that flash lights or make noise. In most cases, batteries are not included.
Accessories
Some “Big Hero 6” toys come with various accessories that add versatility to the product. This may include armor or battle costumes. Other options may have projectiles that can be shot off from the toy. While older kids may enjoy such toys, be sure to monitor younger fans when using small accessoires.
How much you can expect to spend on ‘Big Hero 6’ toys
Most toys are $10-$25.
‘Big Hero 6’ toy FAQ
Are ‘Big Hero 6’ toys educational?
A. The characters at the heart of the movie and series are dedicated to science, with each boasting a strong acumen in a particular field, including chemistry and engineering. Their dedication to learn may inspire young viewers to be similarly curious. Toys also can help develop fine motor skills, foster imagination and teach cooperation. Kids may learn how to be responsible by taking care of their toys so they last a long time.
Are ‘Big Hero 6’ toys related to Marvel toys?
A. While “Big Hero 6” originally was a Marvel comic series, the film took a different tone and path to appeal to a wider, more family-oriented audience. The “Big Hero 6” characters do not interact with other Marvel superheroes.
What are the best ‘Big Hero 6’ toys to buy?
Top ‘Big Hero 6’ toy
What you need to know: Sizable and versatile, this action figure lets fans reenact their favorite action scenes with this battle-ready Baymax.
What you’ll love: Armor-coated Baymax offers interaction with projectile accessories and battery-powered sounds. It features a 20-inch wingspan. Baymax says a variety of catch phrases. It includes a small Hiro figure.
What you should consider: It is expensive. Some young kids may prefer Baymax without armor.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Big Hero 6’ toy for the money
What you need to know: This inventive interactive set is inspired by the series that features a plush Baymax designed to fit into various outfits and vehicles.
What you’ll love: Large, squishy Baymax is designed to be crammed into either two suits or a tiny van inspired by the TV series. It is ideal for younger fans and is a good value.
What you should consider: Baymax is only 4 inches and easy to get dirty.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This set of Disney-approved action figures features all six heroes in colorful detail.
What you’ll love: This is a set of six authentic, high-quality action figures. All heroes are in action poses with battle attire, including Baymax wearing his armor. It includes a playmat for display and immersion.
What you should consider: There is no articulation because the figures are meant for display.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-18T20:43:04+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/theme-toys-br/best-big-hero-6-toy/ |
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Sorry, mom.
It’s the first World Cup that Renard’s mother has attended and she was at Lusail Stadium to see one of the biggest upsets when his team defeated Argentina 2-1 in its opening match.
“I think every week she’s watching maybe two, three games,” Renard said. “She loves football, so of course, she was very happy.”
There was no repeat upset Saturday as Robert Lewandowski scored one goal and set up another in Poland’s 2-0 win.
“She won’t be happy with me this evening,” Renard said. “I’m sure she’s really sad. But I will tell her, you always repeat to me, ‘Never give up. Always work hard and the chance will come back.’”
Qualifying for the second round is still possible for Saudi Arabia after its loss to Poland.
“Like I said before, we are still alive,” Renard said.
The 54-year-old Renard was already well liked for his success with the Saudi Arabia team since taking over in 2019 and his popularity has grown even more since the win over Argentina.
Renard was swarmed by admirers after press conference Friday when local journalists lined up to take selfies with him. The suave Frenchman patently smiled his broad smile, flashing immaculate teeth for the photos and he appeared in no hurry to leave.
Renard has had great success at the international level. He surprisingly guided Zambia to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012, then repeated the feat with Ivory Coast three years later.
The former Lille and Sochaux coach helped Morocco qualify for the 2018 World Cup. It was the first time in 20 years Morocco had reached the tournament. His team only managed one point from three group stage games, however, losing 1-0 to both Iran and Portugal before drawing 2-2 with Spain.
This World Cup is already better.
Against Poland on Saturday, Saudi Arabia had twice as many shots at goal as Poland did. Poland was boosted by goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who had a penalty save and several other vital blocks.
“We didn’t lose the game today because we are unlucky. We lost the game to them because we were not efficient,” said Renard, who praised Szczesny. “He did his job, a fantastic job. But nobody discovered him today, huh? He’s a great goalkeeper.”
Renard has pride in how his team has played in both of its World Cup games so far.
“I don’t think a lot of people (thought) Saudi Arabia was able to play this kind of football,” he said. “This is the reason why I’m proud of them.”
Renard referred to the vocal support the Green Falcons received at Education City Stadium, where the enthusiastic Saudi fans turned the game into a home one, and he hopes for more of the same for the final group game against Mexico on Nov. 30 back at Lusail – where his team beat Argentina.
“I hope they won’t give up,” Renard said of the fans. “Because when you are fans, you need to support your team when it’s a fantastic day, but you also need to support your team to make the history during the third game.”
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-26T22:58:51+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/saudi-arabia-coach-herve-renard-sorry-to-disappoint-mother/2022/11/26/392e022a-6dd3-11ed-8619-0b92f0565592_story.html |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television on Friday offered an extended defense against an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity, with an official calling it part of a “conspiracy” against Tehran amid tensions over its nuclear program.
The comments by Behrouz Kamalvandi, a spokesman for Iran’s civilian nuclear program, sought to portray any detection of uranium particles enriched to that level as a momentary side effect of trying to reach a finished product of 60% purity — which Tehran already has announced it is producing.
However, uranium at 84% is nearly at weapons-grade levels of 90% — meaning any stockpile of that material could be quickly used to produce an atomic bomb if Iran chooses. Tehran has long insisted its program is for peaceful purposes, though the International Atomic Energy Agency, Western intelligence agencies and nonproliferation experts say Iran pursued a secret nuclear weapons program up until 2003.
The allegation that IAEA inspectors found 84% enriched uranium threatens to further escalate tensions between Iran and the West. Already, Israel’s recently reinstalled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened military actions against Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran faced continued unrest Friday amid months of protests.
Bloomberg first reported Sunday that inspectors had detected uranium particles enriched up to 84%. The IAEA, a United Nations nuclear agency based in Vienna, has not denied the report, saying only “that the IAEA is discussing with Iran the results of recent agency verification activities.”
In an interview with Iranian state television’s English-language arm, Press TV, highlighted on Friday, Kamalvandi dismissed what inspectors may have found as “a particle of an atom that cannot be seen even under a microscope.” He described Iran’s uranium centrifuge cascades as producing particles at varying purity that later form a final product of 60% enriched uranium.
“It doesn’t matter because the end product is what matters,” Kamalvandi said. “If we really want to enrich 20% more, we will announce it very easily. So it is clear that there is a conspiracy here.”
Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal limited Tehran’s uranium enrichment to 3.67% — enough to fuel a nuclear power plant. The United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018. Since then, a shadow war between Israel and Iran has erupted across the wider Middle East.
Iran now produces uranium enriched to 60% purity — a level for which nonproliferation experts already say Tehran has no civilian use. Any accusation of enrichment higher than that further ratchets up tension over the program, something Iran has appeared to acknowledge through a series of comments this week about the allegation attributed to the international inspectors.
However, many questions remain over the allegations attributed to IAEA inspectors and Iran’s explanation.
“There are variances in enrichment levels but usually not the the degree Iran is claiming,” said Daryl G. Kimball, the executive director of the Washington-based Arms Control Association. “Until the IAEA provides more information, including on the sampling and the methods of their analysis, we cannot be sure.”
“It may also be possible that Iran is testing the political response to enrichment of very small amounts of uranium at higher levels, and closer to bomb grade, or, less likely, they got caught experimenting with new centrifuge cascade configurations and how quickly they could enrich uranium to higher levels.”
While the IAEA’s director-general has warned Iran now has enough uranium to produce “several” nuclear bombs if it chooses, it likely would take months more to build a weapon and potentially miniaturize it to put on a missile. As recently as last March, the U.S. intelligence community assessed Iran “is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons-development activities that we judge would be necessary to produce a nuclear device.”
Meanwhile late Thursday night, online videos showed explosions and anti-aircraft fire in Karaj, a city about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran. Tracer rounds lit up the night sky, with the thud of blasts heard in the videos.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency later attributed the activity to an unannounced drill at a base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. In 2021, a suspected Israeli strike drone damaged a centrifuge assembly facility in Karaj.
Also Friday, online videos showed weekly protests resuming around the city of Zahedan in Iran’s restive southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported “significant” disruptions to the internet around Zahedan as a prominent Sunni cleric issued a statement saying a live stream of his Friday sermon was disrupted.
In his sermon, the cleric Abdolhamid Ismaeelzahi told those in Iran’s government “if you cannot solve the people’s problems, leave and let someone come who can,” activists said. | 2023-02-25T06:52:48+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-iran-calls-84-uranium-enrichment-allegation-a-conspiracy/ |
(NewsNation) — A shooting at an Indiana mall Sunday that left three innocent people dead and two more injured could have been far worse if not for the actions of an armed civilian, authorities say.
Police are calling 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken a hero after they say he shot and killed the suspected 20-year-old gunman with a firearm he was legally carrying.
“Many more people would have died last night if not for a responsible, armed citizen that took action very quickly within the first two minutes of the shooting,” said Greenwood Police Chief Jim Ison.
How common is it for civilians to stop active threats? Data from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University suggests bystanders stop active attacks about 16% of the time, although typically without using a gun.
From 2000 to 2021, ALERRT researchers studied 464 attacks (434 shootings, 23 knife attacks and seven vehicle attacks) and found civilians — including security guards and off-duty police officers — stopped attackers before police arrived on 73 occasions. In the vast majority of those cases (67%), bystanders subdued the assailant using physical force.
An armed civilian stopped attacks using a gun in 24 of the 464 attacks recorded, about 5% of all events. Of those 24, only half were civilians – the rest were security guards and off-duty police officers.
“Properly trained folks with a high level of vigilance are able to sometimes, in very rare circumstances, support public safety in those moments,” said Phil Andrew, a former FBI agent and NewsNation contributor.
ALERRT researchers found police stopped attackers about twice as often as civilians, doing so in about 31% of all incidents. In approximately 42% of the cases studied, the attacker stopped on their own before police arrived, either leaving the scene or killing themselves.
Andrew pointed out that even with Dicken’s rapid response, three people were killed, emphasizing that the best prevention strategy is one that stops bad guys from getting a gun in the first place.
Others said Sunday’s intervention is further evidence that law-abiding citizens can and should be able to carry guns.
“Don’t just go buy a gun because you’re afraid — train with it, know how to make good decisions, know what the law is in your state,” said retired Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, a spokesperson for the National Police Association. “This young man clearly knew all of those things … We believe he’s a hero.”
In Indiana, Ison said surveillance footage showed Dicken engaging the gunman from “quite a distance” with a handgun. The chief said Dicken had no police training or military background, as far as officials know.
Smith acknowledged that trying to stop an active shooter comes with considerable risk, both from the attacker and in some tragic cases, responding law enforcement who may have trouble determining the true threat.
Last year, police in Arvada, Colorado shot and killed 40-year-old Johnny Hurley after he was mistaken for an active shooter. Just moments earlier, Hurley had brought down the actual gunman with a handgun he was legally carrying.
As part of her training, Smith teaches police officers how to communicate and comply in situations where they may be accidentally perceived as a suspect while intervening off-duty.
When asked whether civilians may feel more compelled to engage active shooters following law enforcement’s highly publicized failures in Uvalde, Texas, both experts agreed the response at Robb Elementary was atypical and not representative of most departments.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-07-19T02:36:38+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/how-often-does-a-good-guy-with-a-gun-end-an-attack/ |
Of the 19 games on tap for week 8 of the L-L League football season, none loom larger than Exeter at Hempfield.
Yes, it's one of just two non-section matchups on the slate tonight, but the Eagles and Black Knights currently stand as two of the best teams in District 3; they're respectively the No. 2 teams in Class 5A and 6A power-ratings wise, and Exeter is one of six remaining undefeated squads in the district as well, with Hempfield not far behind at 6-1.
Additionally, the two have had some killer wire-to-wire contests in recent memory. The Knights knocked off the Eagles 17-14 last year, avenging a 41-34 overtime defeat from 2020.
LNP | LancasterOnline sports reporter Jeff Reinhart will be live on-site with pregame coverage at 6:30 p.m. before kickoff at 7 p.m.
You can check out the livestream on Facebook here. | 2022-10-14T21:45:45+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/football/watch-live-pre-game-coverage-ahead-of-exeter-vs-hempfield-in-l-l-league-week/article_2d01e834-4b11-11ed-8f83-7b8d84ee650f.html |
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — For more than a century they were buried far from home, in a small cemetery on the grounds of the U.S. Army War College. Now they're heading home.
The Army began disinterring the remains of eight Native American children who died at a government-run boarding school at the Carlisle Barracks, with the children's living family members poised to take custody.
The disinterment process, which began over the weekend, is the fifth at Carlisle since 2017. More than 20 sets of Native remains were transferred to family members in earlier rounds.
The children had lived at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where thousands of Native children were taken from their families and forced to assimilate to white society as a matter of U.S. policy — their hair cut and their clothing, language and culture stripped. More than 10,000 children from more than 140 tribes passed through the school between 1879 and 1918, including famous Olympian Jim Thorpe.
“If you survived this experience and were able to go back home, you were a stranger. You couldn't even speak the language your parents spoke,” said Rae Skenandore, of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. She is a relative of Paul Wheelock, one of the children whose remains will be disinterred.
The off-reservation government boarding schools — Carlisle was the first, with 24 more that followed — “ripped apart tribes and communities and families," said Skenandore, adding she lost part of her own culture and language as a result. “I don’t know if we can ever forgive.”
She and her mother, 83-year-old Loretta Webster, plan to make the trip to Carlisle later this month. Webster said her own father ran away from a similar boarding school in Wisconsin when he was 12.
"It was like a a prison camp, what they were putting these little kids in," Webster said. “It's a part of our history that’s really traumatic and still affects the community today.”
The children to be disinterred came from the Washoe, Catawba, Umpqua, Ute, Oneida and Aleut tribes. The sex and approximate age of each child will be verified, according to Renea Yates, director of the Office of Army Cemeteries, with archeological and anthropological support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“We conduct a very dignified disinterment of each child ... and then we do a very dignified transfer ceremony, sending the children back with their families,” Yates said.
The small cemetery has been enclosed with privacy fencing during the disinterment process, which is expected to conclude in July. | 2022-06-14T18:35:42+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Native-children-s-remains-to-be-moved-from-Army-17241156.php |
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A failed Republican candidate who authorities said was angry over his defeat and made baseless claims the election last November was “rigged” against him was arrested in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico’s largest city.
Solomon Pena, 39, was arrested Monday evening, just hours after SWAT officers took him into custody and served search warrants at his home, police said.
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina described Pena as the “mastermind” of what he said appears to be a politically motivated conspiracy leading to shootings at the homes of two county commissioners and two state legislators between early December and early January.
No one was injured in the shootings but in one case three bullets passed through the bedroom of a state senator’s 10-year-old daughter.
Pena ran unsuccessfully in November against incumbent state Rep. Miguel P. Garcia, the longtime Democrat representing House District 14 in the South Valley. Garcia won by 48 percentage points, or roughly 3,600 votes.
After the election, police said, Pena showed up uninvited at the elected officials' homes with what he claimed were documents proving he had won his race. There was no evidence of widespread voter fraud in New Mexico in 2020 or 2022.
The shootings began shortly after those conversations.
“This type of radicalism is a threat to our nation and has made its way to our doorstep right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico," Mayor Tim Keller said. “But I know we are going to push back, and we will not allow this to cross the threshold.”
Four men conspired with Pena, who is accused of paying them cash to carry out at least two of the drive-by shootings in stolen vehicles, while Pena “pulled the trigger” during one of the crimes, Deputy Police Commander Kyle Hartsock said.
Detectives identified Pena as their key suspect using a combination of cellphone and vehicle records, witness interviews and bullet casings collected at the lawmakers’ homes, police said. His arrest came one week after Medina announced they had identified a suspect in the shootings.
A lawyer for Pena who could comment on the allegations wasn’t listed Monday night in jail records.
No one was injured in the shootings, which unfolded amid a rise in threats to members of Congress, school board members, election officials and other government workers around the nation. In Albuquerque, law enforcement has struggled to address back-to-back years of record homicides and persistent gun violence.
The shootings began Dec. 4, when eight rounds were fired at the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa. Days later, state Rep. Javier Martinez's home was targeted, followed by a Dec. 11 shooting at the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley. More than a dozen rounds were fired at her home, police said.
The final related shooting, targeting state Sen. Linda Lopez's home, unfolded in the midnight hour of Jan. 3. Police said more than a dozen shots were fired and Lopez said three of the bullets passed through her 10-year-old daughter’s bedroom.
Investigators received a break in the case after technology that can detect the sound of gunfire led an officer to Lopez's neighborhood shortly after the shots were fired.
The officer found bullet casings matching a handgun found later that morning in a Nissan Maxima registered to Pena. Around 1:30 a.m., about an hour after the shooting at Lopez's home, police stopped the Nissan about 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the lawmaker's neighborhood.
The driver, identified Monday night as Jose Trujillo, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, leading to the discovery of more than 800 fentanyl pills and two firearms in the car, police said.
A criminal complaint outlining the exact charges against the former political candidate was expected to be released in the coming days. Additional arrests and charges also were expected, but police declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing investigation.
Detectives also were investigating two additional shootings they initially believed could be related to the Pena case: one in the vicinity of New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez’s former campaign office and another at state Sen. Antonio Maestas’ office. Police on Monday said the shootings do not appear to be connected.
The New Mexico Republican Party condemned Pena in a statement Monday night. “If Pena is found guilty, he must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” | 2023-01-17T23:23:19+00:00 | kagstv.com | https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/nation-world/former-gop-candidate-arrested-shooting-at-lawmakers-homes/507-63805087-cf0b-4904-9253-feae76420781 |
Nearly half of Guatemala's population identifies as indigenous, but the country hasn't had a native president. The most high profile indigenous candidate is barred from running for the role.
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Nearly half of Guatemala's population identifies as indigenous, but the country hasn't had a native president. The most high profile indigenous candidate is barred from running for the role.
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Prosecutors say cellphone location data links man to killing of romantic rival
Anderson Pereira charged with first-degree murder in death of Zak Charabaty
Anderson Pereira charged with first-degree murder in death of Zak Charabaty
Anderson Pereira charged with first-degree murder in death of Zak Charabaty
The trial of a man accused of killing a Manchester man and burying him in Methuen, Massachusetts, got underway Monday.
In opening statements, prosecutors told jurors that Anderson Pereira made a series of mistakes that will leave no doubt about his guilt.
Pereira is charged with first-degree murder, felony theft and falsifying physical evidence. He's accused of killing Zak Charabaty in March 2020. Investigators said the men were involved with the same woman, who eventually married Charabaty.
Prosecutors said Pereira killed Charabaty and drove his body to Methuen, burying the body off Mil Street. They said he tried to conceal what he was doing but left an electronic trail.
"The location information from the defendant's cellphone and Zach's cellphone show that they were in the same location traveling southbound from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Methuen, Massachusetts," said Assistant Attorney General Meghan Hagaman.
The defense began making its opening statements later Monday morning. The trial is expected to take about two weeks. | 2023-02-27T18:25:38+00:00 | wmur.com | https://www.wmur.com/article/anderson-pereira-trial-charabaty-opening-22723/43097409 |
CHICAGO (AP) — Albert Pujols reached out and drove Drew Smyly’s high fastball through the night sky at Wrigley Field.
Just like that, it was over. Put Smyly on Pujols’ list.
Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Monday for their season-high eighth straight victory.
Pujols led off the seventh with a drive to left-center for his seventh homer in his last 10 games and No. 14 overall in his final big league season. There was a noticeable round of cheers from the crowd of 29,719 as the three-time NL MVP rounded the bases on his second hit of the night.
“I think at the end of the day you know you have to trust your work, and that’s something that I do,” the 42-year-old Pujols said. “I come out here, no matter where I’m playing, and continue to do my work for 22 years.”
Pujols matched Barry Bonds’ major league record by homering off his 449th different pitcher. It was Pujols’ 940th multihit game, snapping a tie with Paul Waner for 10th on the career list.
Smyly (5-7) called it a tough way to lose, given the pitch was way out of the strike zone.
“I was thinking just change his eye level and like, you know, don’t let him hit it obviously was my thought,” Smyly said.
“But he’s ‘The Machine’ for a reason. He’s back.”
That one run was all Montgomery (7-3) needed. The left-hander struck out seven and walked none in his first career complete game, improving to 4-0 with a sparkling 0.35 ERA in four starts since he was acquired in an Aug. 2 trade with the New York Yankees.
“Every bullpen I’m working on something and then when I get to take the ball, I’m competing and just trying to make pitches,” he said.
Rookie Christopher Morel doubled with two out in the third for Chicago’s only hit. Morel hustled into third when shortstop Paul DeJong mishandled the relay from left fielder Tyler O’Neill. But Montgomery retired Nick Madrigal on a grounder to DeJong, ending the inning.
Montgomery threw 99 pitches for the NL Central leaders in the opener of a five-game series, 65 for strikes.
“That’s a pretty special outing,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said.
Chicago wasted a sharp performance by Smyly (5-7) in its second straight loss after a five-game win streak. The lefty allowed four hits, struck out six and walked two in seven innings.
“He’s throwing the ball really well for us,” manager David Ross said. “That was a really impressive night from both starters, obviously.”
WORTH NOTING
Yadier Molina went 0 for 3 for St. Louis after missing the previous two games so he could be with his basketball team in Puerto Rico for the end of its championship run. The 40-year-old Molina owns the Vaqueros de Bayamón, who beat San Germán 75-61 on Saturday to clinch their 16th Baloncesto Superior Nacional title.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: LHP Steven Matz (left MCL tear) is slated to throw another side session on Wednesday. … Marmol said he got a positive report on Jack Flaherty’s third rehab start on Sunday. Flaherty, who is coming back from a strained right shoulder, threw four innings of one-run ball for Double-A Springfield. Flaherty will make another rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Friday, going up to about 80 pitches. “Once we go through that, we’ll sit down … and figure out what’s next,” Marmol said.
Cubs: 3B Patrick Wisdom (injured ring finger on this left hand) was out of the staring lineup, but manager David Ross said he was available off the bench. … RHP Kyle Hendricks will not return this season. Hendricks is recovering from a capsular tear in his shoulder. … RHP Adbert Alzolay (right shoulder strain) was slated to begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday night.
UP NEXT
The teams play a split doubleheader Tuesday. Adam Wainwright (9-8, 3.11 ERA) starts the opener for St. Louis, and Jake Woodford (2-0, 2.66 ERA) takes the mound for the second game. Javier Assad makes his major league debut for Chicago in Game 1, and Adrian Sampson (1-3, 3.51 ERA) gets the ball for the nightcap.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military has long had a cozy relationship with Jewish settlers in the West Bank. Those ties are about to deepen.
For the first time, a settler will serve as chief of staff of Israel’s military, becoming the enforcer of Israel’s open-ended occupation of the West Bank, now in its 56th year.
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi’s nomination was approved on Sunday and he is expected to begin his three-year term on Jan. 17.
Halevi’s rise caps the decades-long transformation of the settler movement from a small group of religious ideologues to a diverse and influential force at the heart of the Israeli mainstream whose members have reached the highest ranks of government and other key institutions.
Critics say the settlers’ outsized political influence imperils any hope for the creation of an independent Palestinian state and endangers the country’s future as a democracy. They say Halevi’s appointment lays bare just how interconnected settlers and the military truly are.
“It isn’t surprising that we’ve come to a point where the chief of staff is a settler too,” said Shabtay Bendet of the anti-settlement watchdog group Peace Now.
Others say Halevi, currently deputy chief of staff, has had a distinguished military career and his place of residence won’t affect his decision-making. He served as head of the elite Sayeret Matkal unit, as well as military intelligence and led the Southern Command, from where he oversaw operations in the Gaza Strip.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz praised Halevi as an ethical officer. “I have no doubt that he is the right man to head the military,” Gantz said upon nominating him.
The military declined to make Halevi available for an interview.
Born just months after the 1967 Mideast war, when Israel captured the West Bank, and raised in Jerusalem, Halevi is a descendant of a rabbi seen as the father of the modern settler movement.
Halevi lives in Kfar HaOranim, a settlement that abuts the invisible line between Israel and the West Bank.
Many of those moving to Kfar HaOranim might have been drawn by cheaper housing prices in a central location between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, rather than a radical ideology. Yet choosing to live in a settlement often indicates even some nationalist political inclination. Many Israelis are still hesitant to visit parts of the West Bank.
A search through some of Halevi’s past speeches and public statements did not reveal his opinion on the Jewish settlement enterprise.
The settler movement embraced the incoming army chief.
“We are proud that the new chief of staff is a resident,” said Israel Ganz, the head of the regional settlement council that includes Kfar HaOranim. He said he expects any chief of staff to operate with a belief in the “righteousness” of Jewish settlement and “deepening the roots” of Jewish settlers.
Palestinians want the West Bank as part of their hoped-for state, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
Since 1967, the settler population has grown to some 500,000 people, who live in more than 130 settlements and outposts in the West Bank. Nearly 3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank, most of them in semi-autonomous population centers administered by the Palestinian Authority.
Much of the international community considers the settlements illegitimate and obstacles to peace, while Israel views the territory as its biblical heartland and critical to security.
A two-tier system is in place in the West Bank, with settlers enjoying the same rights as citizens in Israel, while Palestinians are subject to military rule. The Palestinian Authority administers parts of the West Bank but it is hobbled in many aspects by the occupation.
For Palestinians, soldiers are the most visible enforcers of the occupation. Under international law an occupying military is meant to protect civilians under its rule, but Palestinians typically view soldiers as hostile to them.
Soldiers man the checkpoints that Palestinians must cross through to enter Israel or the ones that are set up between their cities, disrupting their journey. Soldiers often conduct arrest raids in Palestinian autonomous areas, in search of suspected militants. Palestinians accused of violence are tried, and almost always convicted, in military courts. Israel sees those measures as essential to its security.
Critics also say the military turns a blind eye to settler violence against Palestinians, which has been intensifying in recent months, including rampages that have also targeted soldiers. In one case last week a settlement guard on a Defense Ministry salary was seen joining forces with a settler in a clash with Palestinians. The military says troops work to prevent breaking of the law by both Palestinians and Israelis in the West Bank.
For settlers, the military buttresses their presence in the West Bank. Soldiers protect settlements. The military escorts settlers when they want to visit sensitive sites or hold a march or protest. A defense body headed by a general is in charge of approving settler housing, and some of the military’s top commanders are settlers.
Oded Revivi, mayor of the Efrat settlement, said he didn’t believe Halevi’s place of residence would influence the way he ran the military in the West Bank, which he said is dictated by policies made by elected officials.
“He was chosen because of his career, because of his achievements during his career,” he said. “It has absolutely nothing to do with where he lives.”
Over the years, settlers reached key positions in Israeli institutions.
The country’s current roster of Supreme Court judges includes at least two settlers. Settler politicians have long served as Cabinet ministers, including Avigdor Lieberman, who has been Israel’s foreign, defense and finance minister. Settlers have held key positions in cultural institutions and in bodies that allocate land. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was previously a settler leader, though he did not live in a settlement.
That integration, part of a years-long concerted effort by settlers, is hardly questioned by Israelis.
Many Israelis give little thought to the occupation, and news media often ignore the approval of new settler housing, unless it draws international rebuke. And pushback against the settler narrative is often officially silenced. Schools in liberal Tel Aviv were recently prohibited from showing maps that demarcate the West Bank, indicating it as distinct from Israel.
The world of culture, once a mainstay of liberalism and Israel’s dovish left, has embraced settlers, featuring them on reality TV shows, while artists and musicians are increasingly agreeing to perform in settlements or accept funding from settler sponsors. One popular rocker who had often denounced settlers apologized to them at a recent concert in the Beit El settlement.
Diana Buttu, a Palestinian commentator, said having a settler as chief of staff raises concerns that the military’s conduct toward the Palestinians will worsen, further entrench Israel’s occupation and make the creation of a Palestinian state all the more unlikely.
“There’s this fiction that people in the international community seem to have that somehow there’s Israel and then there’s the settlements — as though they are separate and apart from one another,” she said. “But really, in reality, we see that it’s all one.” | 2022-10-24T20:29:36+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-judges-ministers-now-army-chief-settlers-rise-in-israel/ |
Waco ISD begins ‘Summer Feeding Program
Published: May. 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM CDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Independent School District “Seamless Summer Option 2023 Summer Feeding Program” will run from May 30 through Aug. 8.
Free meals will be given to all children ages 1 to 18 regardless of where they live or go to school. No paperwork is required.
“Children just need to show up at any site during the posted breakfast and/or lunch serving times,” said Waco ISD.
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With just the 1,000-meter run remaining and a pair of top-two finishes already under his belt, Hopkinton senior Sean Golembiewski appeared well-positioned to win Wednesday’s MSTCA Boys’ Pentathlon at the Reggie Lewis Center headed into the final event.
There was just one problem: Golembiewski, a hurdler and high-jumper by trade, had only competed in the 1,000-meter once in his entire high school career — at the same pentathlon meet three years earlier when he was a freshman. With Golembiewski’s lack of long-distance experience and a grueling afternoon of competition already behind him, Hopkinton coach Michael Donahue was just hoping his star athlete wouldn’t run out of gas.
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Instead, Golembiewski surpassed even Donahue’s most optimistic benchmarks, delivering a sparkling 2 minutes, 47.31 seconds in the 1000-meter — good for third placeand 794 points. The run vaulted his total score to 3,404 points, enough to top the meet’s 110 other competitors for the state pentathlon title.
“A lot of jumpers, they tend to want to use their whole body while running,” Donahue said of Golembiewski’s winning form in the 1,000. “But his [strides] were just nice and smooth. By the time he got to 600 meters, I said ‘He’s going to do something special,’ because he was actually picking up the pace at that point.”
After winning the 55-meter hurdles in 7.60 at the MIAA Meet of Champions last Saturday, Golembiewski was slightly disappointed with his 7.94 at Wednesday’s meet — though it was still enough for second place and 865 points. He also finished tied for first in the high jump (6 feet, 1½ inches), and 10th in the long jump (19 feet, 11½ inches) — an event he’d never competed in before.
“I go into every race, every meet, thinking I’m going to win everything, so that’s always my mind-set,” Golembiewski said. “But today, it just all worked out perfectly.”
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Though Golembiewski’s efforts helped Hopkinton to a third-place combined team result, defending team champion St. John’s Prep secured the meet’s team title behind junior Aithan Bezanson’s second-place finish (3,286), senior Callum Brown’s seventh-place finish (3,110), and junior Dylan Aliberti’s eighth-place finish (3,099).
Brown’s first-place tie with Golembiewski in the high-jump (6 feet, 1½ inches) was the only individual first-place finish of the Prep trio, but their consistency across a wide spectrum of events was on full display throughout the afternoon — much like their winning performances from a year ago.
“It’s fun to see each of them, because they’re all very good,” said St. John’s Prep coach Zack Lankow. “I didn’t know going in today who was going to do the best of the three of them. They are sort of like their own little competition.”
Middlebrough senior Charles Montross started the afternoon red-hot with first-place finishes in the 55-meter hurdles (7.91 seconds) and long-jump (22-1½), and a third-place finish in high-jump (5-11½). Though he was atop the overall leaderboard headed into the final event, Montross finished 67th overall in the the 1,000 (3:20.66) and ended his day on the podium in fourth (3,268).
Though the final event was seemingly disappointing for Montross after his rollicking start, his 1,000-meter performance was actually a major improvement over his last pentathlon competition at the Boston Holiday Challenge in late December, when he was unable to finish the 1,000 due to fatigue.
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“It was really cool to finally complete the 1,000[-meter],” Montross said. “I’ve trained a lot, just trying to be able to complete it. And I did my best, and it turned out great overall.”
Matty Wasserman can be reached at matty.wasserman@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @Matty_Wasserman. | 2023-03-02T04:38:58+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/01/sports/hopkintons-sean-golembiewski-has-grand-time-winning-mstca-boys-pentathlon-state-title-st-johns-prep-captures-team-title/ |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Schwartz has never been afraid of big challenges. He’s tackling a new one in Cleveland.
Schwartz, who took a winless Detroit team to the playoff in three seasons, has been hired as the Browns’ defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Schwartz spent the past two seasons as a defensive adviser for Tennessee. The 56-year-old was one of four candidates to meet with the Browns, who went 7-10 this season and had defensive issues from the opener. He previously worked with Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry in Philadelphia.
Cleveland’s search for a coordinator began last week when coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods after three seasons.
The Browns also met with Steelers assistant Brian Flores, Seahawks associate head coach Sean Desai and Eagles passing game coordinator Dennard Wilson.
Schwartz was by far the most experienced candidate, and his familiarity with the 4-3 defensive scheme aligns with Cleveland’s preference and the club’s personnel. Known for a fiery demeanor, Schwartz also will provide some balance to the Browns staff under the even-keeled Stefanski.
Schwartz began his pro career as a scout with Cleveland in the 1990s. He’ll take over the Browns’ defense once he signs his contract, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because that hasn’t happened yet.
Schwartz previously worked as a coordinator with the Titans (8 seasons), Bills (1) and Eagles (5). He won a Super Bowl running Philadelphia’s defense in 2017.
One of Schwartz’s top priorities will be fixing Cleveland’s run defense. The Browns allowed 135 yards per game under Woods, who was unable to get the most out of a group led by star defensive end Myles Garrett.
The Browns need to upgrade their defensive front in the offseason for Schwartz, who always has had big run-stuffing tackles.
When Schwartz was with Buffalo in 2014, the Bills led the league in sacks and finished fourth in yards allowed. During the Super Bowl season in Philadelphia, the Eagles ranked first against the run (79.2) and were fourth in takeaways (31).
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New York hunter charged with illegally using doughnuts as bait to attract bears
By Zoe Sottile, CNN
You attract more bees with honey — and more bears with doughnuts, apparently.
A New York hunter has been ticketed after he allegedly used doughnuts in an attempt to lure bears, according to a new release from New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation.
Police at the department hiked many miles for multiple days before they found several areas which seemed to be baited with doughnuts, the release explained. Hunting black bears is legal in select zones and seasons in New York, but hunters are not permitted to use any kind of bait to attract the bears.
Doughnuts had been placed in and around trees, including inside tree stumps, police alleged.
On October 2, officers discovered a man using a bow to hunt for bears in the doughnut-studded area. He also had a large package of doughnuts in his backpack, police say.
At first, the hunter claimed the doughnuts were for his own consumption and said he had dropped them, according to the release.
He was ticketed for hunting bear with bait, failing to display a backtag, which is a tag hunters need to legally kill a bear, injuring trees on state land, littering on state land, and failing to label his hunting stands with his name and address, among other offenses, the release outlined.
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Murray scores 26 to lead Iowa past No. 15 Indiana 90-68
Kris Murray scored 26 points, Tony Perkins flirted with the first triple-double in Iowa history and the Hawkeyes beat No. 15 Indiana 90-68 on Tuesday night.
Perkins had 23 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high eight assists in his return to his home state.
Just three days after rallying from a 13-point deficit in the final 94 seconds of this season’s highest-scoring Big Ten game against Michigan State, the Hawkeyes never trailed and produced the most first-half points in a league contest this season.
Trayce Jackson Davis led the Hoosiers with 26 points and 13 rebounds. But the expected celebration for Jackson-Davis’ milestone night was tainted by Indiana’s inexplicably poor showing.
Jackson-Davis passed Alan Henderson and Walt Bellamy to become the school’s career rebounding leader with 1,096 — on a night the Hoosiers (20-10, 11-8) lost their fourth in a row in the series.
Yes, the Hoosiers looked flat after beating rival Purdue on Saturday, and Iowa wasted no time taking advantage.
The Hawkeyes scored the first six points of the game, quickly extended the margin to 16-5 and still led 47-36 at halftime. The Hawkeyes then used a 14-2 second half run to make it 61-40 and continued pulling away over the final 15 1/2 minutes.
It was Indiana’s worst home loss since Purdue-Fort Wayne beat the Hoosiers by 20 in December 2017. | 2023-03-01T03:39:59+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-hawkeyes-mens-basketball-indiana-win/43133366 |
ROME (AP) — Hundreds of remnants of ancient Roman life — including colored dice, rain gutter decorations depicting mythological figures, and burial offerings 3,000 years old — have long been hidden from public sight. Until now.
For the next few months, a limited number of visitors to the Roman Forum, Colosseum or Palatine Hill can view a tantalizing display of ancient statuettes, urns, even the remarkably well-preserved skeleton of a man who lived in the 10th-century B.C. All the exhibits have been plucked from storerooms in the heart of the Italian capital.
Indeed, so many artifacts are kept in storerooms that “you could open 100 museums,” said Fulvio Coletti, an archaeologist with the Colosseum archaeological park. On Wednesday, Coletti stood at the entrance to a “taberna,” a cavernous space which had served commercial purposes in ancient Roman times and belonged to the palace complex of the 1st-century Emperor Tiberius.
Three such “tabernae” now double as exhibition rooms for once-hidden antiquities. To give an idea of just how many more artifacts are still not on display, curators stacked enormous see-through plastic tubs, chockful of discoveries from some 2,000 years ago and bearing minimalist labels like “Ancient Well B Area of Vesta,” a reference to the temple in the Forum erected to the goddess of the hearth.
One display holds row after row of ancient colored dice — 351 in all — that in the 6th century B.C. were tossed into wells as part of rituals. Also in the exhibit is a decoration from a temple rain-gutter depicting a bearded Silenus, a mythological creature associated with Dionysus, the wine god.
Some artifacts are displayed in showcases custom-made by archaeologist Giacomo Boni, whose excavations in the first years of the 20th century revealed dozens of tombs, including many of children. Some of the tombs dated from as far back as the 10 century B.C., centuries before the construction of the Roman Forum, the center of the city’s political and commercial life, when the city’s inhabitants dwelt in a swampy expanse near the River Tiber.
In one display case is the largely intact skeleton of a man who was a good 1.6 meters tall (about 5-foot-4 inches), on the taller side for his time, in the 10th century B.C. He was buried with some kind of belt, whose bronze clasp survived. Found in his tomb and on display are a scattering of grains, remnants of funeral rites. Layers of mud, formed in Rome’s early days, helped preserve the remains.
The director of the Colosseum’s Archaeological Park said staff were working to make an inventory of artifacts kept in more than 100 storerooms, whose contents up to now have been accessible to academics but few others.
“We want in some way to make objects come to light that otherwise would be invisible to the great public,” Alfonsina Russo, the director, told The Associated Press.
“We’re talking of objects that tell a story, not a big story, but a daily story, a story of daily life,” Russo said.
Every Friday through July, visitors can admire the antiquities pulled out of the storerooms during 90-minute guided tours. The “tabernae” are small exhibition spaces, so only eight visitors can enter during each tour. Reservations are required, and visitors must buy an entrance ticket to the archaeological park. Park officials indicated they hope the initiative can be extended or renewed. | 2023-04-20T09:35:30+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/antiquities-plucked-from-storeroom-on-roman-forum-display/ |
HONG KONG, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Hong Kong Foundation International Forum on Progress Through Collaboration featuring 18 prominent speakers from foreign affairs, government, business and culture, was held today. The forum explored Hong Kong's new opportunities and new future as an international financial centre and East-West cultural hub against the backdrop of mainland China's long-range national development goals.
Nearly one hundred and twenty thousand attendees, including politicians, chairmen, CEOs, experts, and leaders from different fields, consulate generals, think tanks, and business sectors, joined in person or online.
With Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation as the supporting partner, the Forum opened with videos addresses by HKSAR Chief Executive the Hon John KC Lee and Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR (CPGLO) Director Mr Zheng Yanxiong. Attending in person were HKSAR Government Chief Secretary for Administration the Hon Chan Kwok-ki and CPGLO Deputy Director Ms Lu Xinning, who also addressed the audience with insightful opening remarks. Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR Deputy Commissioner Mr Yang Yirui also attended the Forum.
In his video speech, Chief Executive the Hon John KC Lee shed light on Hong Kong's New Role and New Future. He said, "The National 14th Five-Year Plan looks to Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international financial centre." He added, Hong Kong can play a critical role in building regional economic integration through RCEP. We are, after all, the gateway connecting our motherland to the rest of the world."
CPGLO Director Mr Zheng Yanxiong shared his insight about Hong Kong's new opportunities, "President Xi has placed great emphasis on the opportunities for Hong Kong in Chinese modernisation. On this new journey of promoting Chinese modernisation, the Central Government has granted Hong Kong an even more important role and mission than before, elevating the prominence of Hong Kong's unique position and advantages. "
In his remark, Chief Secretary for Administration the Hon Chan Kwok-ki said, "At the core of our work is collaboration, with the business, academic and research sectors alike, to drive Hong Kong's eight hubs development as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan." He added, "With our motherland's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development and Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong actively plays the role as "super-connector" between Mainland China and the rest of the world."
CPGLO Deputy Director Ms Lu Xinning said: "The competition in today's world ultimately boils down to talent competition, and Hong Kong has unparalleled overall advantages, such as the common law system, "One country, two systems" institutional framework, the support of the motherland, the close connection with the world, and internationalisation advantages."
In his welcoming remarks, OHKF Executive Vice Chairman and M+ Museum Chairman Mr Bernard Chan shared his insight about the dominating role collaboration plays in Hong Kong's progression. He said, "Despite the pandemic and in the eyes of many observers, we are re-emerging onto the world stage, stronger and better than before. Our success is a reflection of the "One country, two systems" framework which provides us with a unique, valuable and very distinct advantage.
This was followed by three keynote sessions.
At the first keynote session, "Fostering Collaboration for Growth", Harvard University Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration, T.M. Chang Professor of China Studies, and University Distinguished Service Professor Professor William C. Kirby, Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Secretary-General of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow, and Hang Lung Properties Chair Mr Ronnie Chan shared their views.
Professor William C. Kirby said, "Nowhere in the world is there a greater commitment to higher education I witnessed here in Hong Kong and no place in the world is spending more and investing more in the future of higher education than the mainland China."
With his years of diplomatic experience, H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow analysed the opportunities presented by the rising Asia and ASEAN. He said, "GBA is the highest growth area in China. And taking together, it is one of the largest economies in the region if not in the world." He added, "The world is going through a very profound transformative change that changes the shift in the global balance of power from West to the East. And Asia has risen, Asia is rising."
Mr Ronnie Chan said Hong Kong has transcended its international middleman role. "We have to develop new areas of expertise, we have to develop new businesses, new connections, new relationships around the world in order to keep ourselves economically vibrant."
The first panel, themed "Integrity and Innovation: Hong Kong's New Strengths as An International Financial Centre", explored how Hong Kong's sound financial system and FinTech innovation could redefine the region's position and competitive edge. At the second panel, "East Meets West: Connecting the World", seven speakers explored Hong Kong's unique strengths in art, sports, aviation and transport, plus research and development.
Moderated by Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation Chairman and Sino Group Deputy Chairman Mr Daryl Ng, the HKSAR Government Financial Services & the Treasury Under Secretary Mr Joseph Chan, Financial Services Development Council Chairman Mr Laurence Li, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Chief Executive Officer Mr Nicolas Aguzin, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Co-Chief Executive Mr David Liao and Citi Global Wealth Head of Asia Ms Angel Ng exchanged views on Hong Kong's strengths as an international financial hub.
COVID has brought unprecedented challenges, but at the same time has created opportunities. Mr Joseph Chan commented on how Hong Kong presented substantial potential to investors. He said, "Under "One country", we provide preferential access to the mainland market; and under "two systems", we offer free flow of capital, free convertibility of Hong Kong dollars, common law system, a regulatory regime compatible with most of the major markets and, of course, our simple and low tax regime as well."
Referring to the legal framework as the founding stone of Hong Kong's financial market, Mr Laurence Li noted, "President Xi, in his speech on 1st July last year, had twice mentioned common law as part of Hong Kong's success in "One country, two systems" and also as part of the achievements that we have made in the last 25 years."
Mr Nicolas Aguzin stressed the unique strength of Hong Kong's capital markets in connecting mainland China and international markets. He expects HKEX's markets to continue facilitating capital flows between East and West, supported by Asia's rapid growth.
Noting that Hong Kong is the biggest offshore market for Renminbi, Mr David Liao shared his view on the currency's internationalisation. He said, "It's actually quite unique because this is a moment where trade and investment can really use RMB as a funding currency and a financing currency, where mainland China and Hong Kong can be the exporter and creator of that RMB currency."
Ms Angel Ng gave her insight into the region's status as a wealth management centre. "I think all companies who want to look for growth needs to double down in Asia for wealth management," she added. "Is Hong Kong well positioned for it? Yes, and the reason is very simple, because we are the gateway of China."
To close the panel, Mr Daryl Ng concluded, "As China reopened after the pandemic, as globalisation shifts these years in face of geopolitical uncertainty, Hong Kong must keep innovating and improving, to show the world our attractions and support our motherland in all ways."
OHKF President Dr Jane Lee moderated the second panel. Speakers included H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Mr Bernard Chan, Mr Ronnie Chan, John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited Chairman Mr Guy Bradley, Nissin Foods Company Limited Executive Director, Chairman, & Chief Executive Officer Mr Kiyotaka Ando, and Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited Chief Executive Dr Trisha Leahy.
H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow said, "We have so called Eastern value and so called Western value. But the tendency is to create a divide between these Eastern value and Western value. I think what is important is to share these values."
Mr Ronnie Chan said, "Hong Kong is unique not just in the business side, but in the art side. Hong Kong on the artistic and cultural side will also blossom in coming years."
With connectivity and transportation network sitting high on the ladder to aid culture's prosperity, Mr Guy Bradley spoke on Hong Kong's position as an international gateway, "Hong Kong is set up now to act as a 'super connector' between east and west. As Hong Kong's home carrier, Cathay Pacific has an important role in carrying people and goods in and out of the Chinese Mainland through Hong Kong and to the world." He added, "Hong Kong has been the number one international cargo hub in the world for quite some time. And it was staggering that we were able to still retain that position in 2022, despite all the things that were going on in terms of supply chains and pandemic. We need to build on that number one position."
As the Chairman of M+ Museum, Mr. Bernard Chan expressed his opinion on Hong Kong becoming a new international art landmark. "We have the hardware, we have the software, we have people. And I can foresee more and more international collaboration to come. Hong Kong will continue to able to use West Kowloon to showcase that we are a hub, an ASEAN culture hub."
Through Nissin's story on setting its innovation centre in Hong Kong, Mr Kiyotaka Ando shared his view on the region's unique role in global supply chain. He said, "Hong Kong is a very famous show window for mainland China FMCG market. But recently changing for the global market."
With the astonishing records made by Hong Kong athletes and the many international sports events held in after the pandemic, Dr Trisha Leahy shared her view about the key role sports is playing in the East-West cultural exchange. She said, "I believe that with the Kai Tak Sports Park coming online, we're going to be even better positioned now to take advantage of that momentum." She added, "Sport is not a soft power. This is a very, very visible, hard power."
During the exchanges, Dr Jane Lee observed that "Hong Kong has a very significant role as an international financial centre but is also categorised as International Cultural Centre where East meets West, as well as an aviation hub and trade centre."
In his closing remark, Mr Bernard Chan said, "The Central Government wants Hong Kong to continue its role of being an international city, not just for China but for the world."
About Our Hong Kong Foundation
Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) is a non-government, non-profit organisation founded in November 2014 by Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR. OHKF aims to contribute to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability as well as its sustainable development under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle. The Foundation has three member organisations: the Public Policy Institute that focuses on public policy research, advocacy, and engagement as a think tank; the Academy of Chinese Studies that promotes traditional Chinese culture and tells the stories of China today, and Hong Kong Chronicles Institute that produces a book series about Hong Kong's development over time for preserving history and educating the people.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s tough, voter-approved gun control law remains temporarily blocked after the Oregon Supreme Court declined to overturn an earlier decision preventing the measure from taking effect Thursday.
Chief Justice Martha Walters late Wednesday denied the emergency motion to intervene, filed earlier in the day by state Attorney General Ellen Rosenbaum.
The measure includes a ban on the sale and transfer of high-capacity magazines. It also requires permits, criminal background checks, fingerprinting and hands-on training courses for new gun buyers.
Harney County Judge Robert Raschio blocked it Tuesday, just hours after a federal judge ruled in favor of the law. The Oregon Department of Justice argued in an urgent filing that Raschio got it wrong.
“Magazine capacity restrictions and permitting requirements have a proven track record: they save lives!” Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said in a statement. "We are confident the Oregon Constitution — like the Second Amendment of the U.S. constitution — allows these reasonable regulations.”
Several lawsuits have challenged the measure, which voters narrowly approved last month. The measure's fate is being carefully watched as one of the first new gun restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down a New York law limiting the carrying of guns outside the home.
The Oregon measure bans the sale, transfer or import of magazines over 10 rounds unless they are owned by law enforcement or a military member or were owned before the measure’s passage. Those who already possess high-capacity magazines can have them only in their homes or use them at firing ranges, in shooting competitions, or for hunting, as allowed by state law after the measure takes effect.
It would also close a federal loophole that allows gun transfers to proceed if background checks cannot be completed quickly.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut delivered an initial victory Tuesday to the measure's proponents, ruling that the ban on the sale and transfer of high-capacity magazines could take effect Thursday. She also granted a 30-day delay before the law’s permit-to-purchase mandate takes effect, but she did not quash it entirely, as gun rights advocates had wanted.
Hours later, the Harney County judge put the law on hold. In that case, Gun Owners of America Inc., the Gun Owners Foundation and several individual owners alleged that the measure violates Oregon's constitution and sought to have it blocked while that question was decided.
Gun sales and requests for background checks soared in the weeks since the election because of fears the new law would prevent or significantly delay the purchase of new firearms under the permitting system.
Gun rights groups, sheriffs and gun store owners have sued, saying the law violates Americans’ right to bear arms. All those lawsuits were filed in federal courts except for the one in Harney County, a gun rights group said late Tuesday.
A hearing on the Harney County judge’s order is set for Tuesday.
“We are, of course, deeply troubled by the ruling that came out of the Federal Court today. We are also grateful for the opposing ruling from the Harney County Judge this afternoon,” the Oregon Firearms Federation wrote. “But no matter what, there is a long way to go.”
The Supreme Court decision on the New York law signaled a shift in how the nation’s high court will evaluate Second Amendment infringement claims, with the conservative majority finding that judges should no longer consider whether a law serves public interests like enhancing public safety, and instead weigh only whether the law is “consistent with the Second Amendment’s text and historical understanding.” | 2022-12-08T14:27:11+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/oregon-high-court-declines-to-overturn-decision-on-gun-law/HT7Y4447ZBE53NDRZJNB5TDM6Q/ |
Parents ditch baby at airport check-in after confusion over ticket for infant: police
Israeli police detained two travelers with Belgian passports after airport staff watched the couple seemingly abandon their baby at airport check-in.
The parents arrived at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport to catch a Ryanair flight to Brussels, but they had arrived late and check-in had already closed. It remains unclear whether the parents could not or simply refused to pay for another ticket for their baby as they had arrived without one.
In hopes of clearing security and reaching their flight on time, the parents simply left the baby on the conveyor belt in the check-in area, local outlet Channel 12 news reported.
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on December 31, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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In a video shared with news outlets, airport staff can be heard saying how sad it was that the parents had just left their baby there. One woman can be heard saying, "She left him here, I swear!"
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Airport staff tried to get the couple to return and pick up their child, and after failing to stop them, the staff immediately called the police, who found the parents and detained them.
Ryanair staff told N12 that they were all in shock. "We’ve never seen anything like," one manager said.
"We couldn’t believe what we were seeing."
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The parents retrieved their child before going with the police for questioning. They also missed their flight, according to Israel Today.
Fox News' Yonat Friling contributed to this report. | 2023-02-03T21:02:59+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/parents-ditch-baby-at-airport-check-in-after-confusion-over-ticket-for-infant-police |
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in the state Monday due to the current monkeypox outbreak.
The alert was issued to help the state health department amp up its vaccination, education and outreach efforts in response to the virus, Newsom said in a statement.
"California is working urgently across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox, leveraging our robust testing, contact tracing and community partnerships strengthened during the pandemic to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment and outreach," Newsom said.
He continued, "We'll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatization."
The first California case of the current outbreak of monkeypox was confirmed May 25. The total count in the state is now 825, compared to 5,811 cases nationwide.
So far, California has administered 25,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, and received about 61,000 doses, Newsom said.
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By offering a comprehensive solution, the company aims to help even more SMBs.
SÃO PAULO, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudWalk is thrilled to announce a new market positioning for InfinitePay. With InfiniteBank, the company will now offer a full range of banking and payment solutions to more than 300,000 small medium size businesses in Brazil.
SMBs will now have access to InfiniteCard – cards on demand that enable financial automation according to the needs of each business. Furthermore, the card has a 1.5% cashback on every purchase – the best in Brazil, without restrictions or rules. InfiniteCard can also be connected to Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Another new product, InfiniteTap, powered by Tap to Phone technology, turns Android NFC enabled smartphones into POS machines, allowing businesses to accept payments from any contactless card or mobile wallet right from their device.
Presenting solutions that allow decentralized access to banking services through its own blockchain, such as a stablecoin, BRLC (Brazilian Digital Real), InfinitePay has also introduced InfiniteCash, which enables quick loans via smart contracts over the Defi protocol. Loans are calculated and collected based on the receivables of the customer. With this feature, Brazilian entrepreneurs can now access an automated platform, without financial intermediaries.
So, to establish the evolution of the company, it was necessary for the InfinitePay brand to undergo a redesign in order to reflect its new positioning in the market.
BEYOND THE BANK
With InfinitePay's new solutions and deep understanding of businesses, sellers are better able to manage sales. Moreover, the money from sales will be deposited directly into customers' free accounts.
As a main partner for small and medium-sized businesses, InfinitePay offers clients full control over their business, via an app, or a web dashboard.
With the best rate options in the Brazilian market and innovative solutions at the lowest cost, InfinitePay also offers POS machines InfiniteSmart, InfiniteTap, InfiniteLink, free Pix transfers, and e-commerce plugins for some of the best platforms. On every option, the sellers will receive payments for sales within one business day.
The company, which is now the fastest in terms of processing time, has become a complete, competitive financial solution compared to traditional banks, offering customers better security and encrypted transactions.
With its new positioning, CloudWalk targets entrepreneurs with an average ticket of between R$ 8,000 and R$ 50,000.
"In addition to the best rates on the market, we are now able to offer our customers a full range of services. We know the potential of small and medium entrepreneurs and, therefore, we want to make the financial sector more agile and efficient, expanding the market for new users," explains Luis Silva, Founder & CEO.
"We will continue to innovate in order to further benefit our customers through the use of technology," he adds.
Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, CloudWalk is a blockchain-based company focused on democratizing the financial ecosystem through the most innovative technologies for SMBs.
As a Unicorn, and with investors such as Valor Capital Group, HIVE Ventures, and Coatue, it has already raised $356.5 million. In addition, CloudWalk has saved its customers more than BRL 2 billion in fees and is present in more than 300,000 customers, located in more than 5,100 cities and towns across Brazil.
Visit the new InfinitePay website: https://infinitepay.io/bank
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Justin Turner took batting practice at JetBlue Park on Saturday. He’s scheduled to serve as the designated hitter in Boston’s Grapefruit League game Monday vs. the Pirates.
Turner hasn’t appeared in a spring training game since being hit in the face with a pitch March 6. The DH/first baseman’s scans came back clean and he did not suffer any fractures but he received 16 stitches.
“He feels good,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters at JetBlue Park on Saturday. “Now it’s a race for at-bats and feel comfortable with it. But so far, so good.”
WEEI’s Rob Bradford tweeted sound of Cora’s entire pregame press conference Saturday.
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Paxton throws bullpen
James Paxton threw a bullpen session Saturday. He last pitched off a mound March 3 when he left his start because of a hamstring strain.
Wong nearing return
Catcher Connor Wong, who also is dealing with a hamstring injury, could return to game action soon.
“He’s gonna get at-bats but controlled environment,” Cora said. “The running part of it is the last thing. But we’re pretty hopeful he’s going to be OK to play games toward the end of the week.”
Chang likely to arrive Monday
Yu Chang likely will arrive at Red Sox spring training camp Monday. He has been absent because he played for Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic.
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He has less than weeks to win a spot on the Opening Day as a backup infielder.
“He’ll come here. We know what he can do and then we’ll make decisions,” Cora said. “I think it comes down to a few spots with the position players and probably a few spots on the pitching side of it. So that’s where we are right now. He’s part of the mix because of what he can do up the middle. He can play short. Defensively, he’s solid.”
Chang, a Taiwan native, won the WBC Pool A MVP. He went 7-for-16 (.438 batting average) with a .500 on-base percentage, .938 slugging percentage, two homers, two doubles, eight RBIs, five runs, two walks and two strikeouts in four games. | 2023-03-18T20:29:20+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/03/red-sox-injuries-updates-on-justin-turner-james-paxton-connor-wong.html |
SHELTON, Conn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicbroker, a premier Supply Chain Experience Management (SCXM) eCommerce platform providing industry-leading drop ship, marketplace, and supply chain visibility solutions, is excited to announce that Matt Ramsbottom has joined the executive team as Chief Financial Officer.
Ramsbottom joins the Logicbroker executive team with over 14 years of experience scaling software companies through rapid expansion and driving significant ARR growth through organic and inorganic strategies.
"We are thrilled to welcome Matt to our team at Logicbroker," said the CEO of Logicbroker, Justin Hartanov. "His exceptional financial expertise and strategic vision will undoubtedly strengthen our position as an industry-leading supply chain experience platform. With Matt on board as our new CFO, we are confident in his ability to drive rapid financial growth and guide us through new avenues of success. Joining Logicbroker so close to one another, we are excited to seize the opportunities ahead and continue our commitment to delivering unparalleled white-glove service to our clients and partners."
As a technology partner for hundreds of enterprise retailers across the globe, Logicbroker is constantly working with our customers to improve core functions and increase their speed-to-market strategies, all while managing every evolving cost of operating as an API-driven Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) organization. Ramsbottom brings a proven track record in building the financial foundation of high-growth businesses, managing mergers and acquisitions, and executing financial strategies.
Under Ramsbottom's guidance, Logicbroker is poised to continue its surge as an industry leader and bolster its already proven drop ship and marketplace programs through increased hyper-growth strategies.
"I am honored and excited to join the remarkable team at Logicbroker as their new CFO," Ramsbottom said. "From my very first interactions with the company's leadership, I was deeply impressed by their unwavering dedication to innovation and customer-centricity. Being part of an industry-leading drop ship and marketplace eCommerce solution provider is an incredible opportunity, and I am eager to contribute my financial expertise and strategic insights to fuel the company's growth."
Join the Logicbroker team in providing a warm welcome for Ramsbottom as he comes into his own in his role as CFO and the team looks forward to working with him as we continue to scale our eCommerce solutions to meet the ever-changing eCommerce market.
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Enjoy the sunny weather. Things could get soggy
After a sunny weekend, rain creeps back into the forecast for York County, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
After a sunny Saturday with a high of 82 and a low of 62, Sunday continues the sunny trend with a high of 85.
Rain is back into the forecast Sunday night and into Monday.
Here’s the weather outlook from the National Weather Service for the next few days:
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Sunday night — A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday — A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81 degrees. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday night — Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday — A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tuesday night — A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday — Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday night — Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
— Reach Anthony Maenza at amaenza@yorkdispatch.com or @atmaenza on Twitter. | 2022-07-30T14:05:35+00:00 | yorkdispatch.com | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/2022/07/30/enjoy-sunny-weather-things-could-get-soggy/10191105002/ |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday to helping two other men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery.
Jermarcus Johnson, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact. Judge Lee Coffee approved a plea deal with prosecutors, allowing him to avoid trial.
Johnson acknowledged helping the two alleged shooters communicate after the killing while they were on the run from authorities and helped one of the alleged shooters communicate with his probation officer after the killing.
During questioning by prosecutor Paul Hagerman, Johnson acknowledged taking possession of car a from shooting suspect Justin Johnson, his half brother. Jermarcus Johnson also identified a photo in which Justin Johnson was wearing the same clothing as one of the two shooters accused of gunning down Young Dolph the day the rapper was killed. Hagerman said Johnson had no role in the actual killing of Young Dolph.
Johnson was one of four men charged in a conspiracy indictment stemming from the November 2021 killing of Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Thornton Jr. Johnson is the first person to plead guilty or be convicted in the shooting, which rattled Memphis and shook the entertainment world.
The 36-year-old rapper, label owner and producer was buying cookies at a bakery near his boyhood home in Memphis when he was gunned down by two men, authorities said.
Johnson was initially charged with the more serious offence of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for helping Justin Johnson hide out and escape afterwards, the indictment said. Jermarcus Johnson helped Justin Johnson communicate with the other suspect, Cornelius Smith, while also facilitating payments to Smith for the killing, the indictment said.
Justin Johnson and Smith have pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder. The fourth man accused in the indictment, Hernandez Govan, also has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Govan is accused of arranging the killing.
A motive for the killing has not been disclosed.
Young Dolph was known in Memphis for his charitable works and his success as an independent musical artist and businessman. When he was killed, Young Dolph was in the city to visit a sick relative and hand out Thanksgiving turkeys at a church.
After his death, Memphis named a street after him and the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA honored him during a game. Murals of the rapper have been painted around the city and a pop-up museum featuring him was opened earlier this year.
The bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, became an impromptu memorial site for the slain rapper. It was closed for months after the shooting, but has since reopened.
Justin Johnson and Smith are being held in jail. Govan was given a $90,000 bond based on safety and health issues and he is on house arrest.
Coffee said Jermarcus Johnson could be called as a witness at a future trial in the Young Dolph killing.
Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 10 and faces six to 12 years in prison. | 2023-06-10T04:54:57+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/man-pleads-guilty-to-helping-2-others-accused-in-the-fatal-shooting-of-rapper-young-dolph/ |
York-Adams League big picture: One division champ crowned, more to come
Spring Grove wrestling is first on the board. Who's next?
The York-Adams League crowned its first division champion of the winter sports season Thursday, and the rest of the races are set to be decided in the coming weeks.
Spring Grove’s wrestling team secured its hardware last Thursday, completing a perfect run through Division I with a 49-19 thumping of Dallastown. The Rockets went 5-0 in the division, their toughest test coming in the first meet against Central York. The Panthers took down their next four opponents to finish second at 4-1, with New Oxford following at 3-2, Red Lion 2-3, South Western 1-4 and reigning champion Dallastown 0-5 during a rebuilding campaign.
The Rockets (14-4 overall) have a pair of non-league dual meets this week against fellow District 3 Class 3A contenders. Spring Grove, which is sixth in those power rankings, visits No. 2 Cumberland Valley (17-1) on Wednesday and No. 11 Gettysburg (12-4) on Saturday.
York Suburban had a chance to clinch the D-II title last Thursday, but the Trojans suffered a 36-28 home loss to Eastern York, which now controls its own destiny. Due to scheduling quirks, the Golden Knights are just 4-0 while Suburban is in the clubhouse at 5-1; Eastern has meets Thursday against Susquehannock (4-10, 2-3 D-II) and Feb. 1 against Northeastern (4-14, 3-1), needing a pair of wins to claim the outright crown. The latter meet is the only division bout slated for after this week.
The Division III race still features three teams — Bermudian Springs and Biglerville are both 4-1, with Hanover at 3-1. The Eagles have a 39-34 win over Biglerville and a 64-6 rout of Hanover on their resume but suffered a 36-35 setback at Littlestown on Dec. 22. If they can beat York Tech on Thursday, they’ll clinch at least a share of first. Biglerville can do the same Thursday at Hanover.
While only one division wrestling meet remains after this week, two full weeks remain in the league’s basketball, swimming and bowling seasons. Here’s a look at some of the notable happenings around the local high school circuit.
HARDWOOD HURRY-UP
Turnaround teams: A division schedule of 12 or 14 games means a slow start can quickly turn into a lost season. Especially in groups with thin talent gaps, dreaming of contention often gives way to battling for a playoff spot. A handful of local squads, however, have fought to put themselves back in the mix.
Red Lion’s boys were a victim of tough scheduling, starting 0-3 in Division I with losses to Central York, York High and Dallastown before beating the rest of the pack and returning to .500. The Lions fell again to the Panthers and Bearcats last week, but a 56-41 win over Dallastown on Friday has head coach Steve Schmehl’s team at 4-5 and half a game behind third place. (Red Lion has also won six of nine games overall, improving from 2-8 to 8-11.)
Northeastern is that third-place team at 4-4. The Bobcats were 4-9 overall and 1-3 in D-I after a 57-51 loss to Red Lion on Jan. 6. Since then, though, Northeastern has beaten Dallastown, South Western and Spring Grove while giving Central York a battle in its lone loss. Both the Bobcats and Lions are still outside the District 3 Class 6A playoff picture, but a spot in the league tournament is still plenty to play for.
The Bobcats host York High on Tuesday before a key rematch at Red Lion on Friday. The Lions won’t play until that meeting.
York High’s girls also started 0-3 in the division, got back to 3-3 and went 1-2 in revenge games last week. The Bearcats are now 4-5 in Division I and 13-5 overall, with their only losses coming to the three teams ahead of them — Central York twice, Red Lion twice and Dallastown once. Their overall record has them safely in the district bracket, but they’ll need some wins and some help to make the county tournament.
Waiting for it: Several York-Adams teams will be playing division rivals for the first time this week despite already going through the rotation once. All 12 division games scheduled for Friday, Dec. 23, were postponed due to subfreezing temperatures, and while six have been made up, six more have been rescheduled to the end of the regular season.
The York Catholic and Delone Catholic girls were the perceived Division III frontrunners when the season began, both were off to strong starts in December and both remain undefeated in the division entering Tuesday’s contest in McSherrystown. The Squirettes (15-1, 7-0) have won 14 straight, with the Irish (14-3, 8-0) playing great basketball as well. The second meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6 in York.
Tuesday will also mark the first meetings of the season between Dallastown and South Western, as well as Eastern York and Susquehannock. The boys’ teams at Biglerville and York Tech will also clash for the first time Tuesday.
SWIMMING SPRINT
The five-week York-Adams division slate is already three weeks in. The Dallastown and Susquehannock boys are 3-0 in Divisions I and II, respectively, while Central York’s girls are 3-0 in D-I. A handful of D-II teams are also 2-0 with a bye week included, so several questions remain unanswered.
The Central York girls have a key visit to South Western (2-1 D-I) looming on Thursday, while Dover and York Suburban’s girls are both 2-0 entering a head-to-head contest Tuesday. Dover’s boys are also 2-0 but won’t get their shot at Susquehannock until Feb. 2.
Division races are admittedly a less central part of the high school swim season than in other sports, but as teams and individuals gear up for league, district and even state competitions, putting wins on the board and chasing hardware as a collective is always an important first step.
FINAL FRAMES
This may be just the second season of York-Adams League bowling, but the league has already established itself as one of the state’s best. Central York topped Spring Grove for the team title last year, and those two are once again battling for local supremacy, with the Rockets holding off the Panthers twice this season.
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There’s a third team in the mix, though, as York Tech knocked off Spring Grove on Jan. 6 and was in second place entering last Friday’s bout with Central York. The Panthers won 3-2 thanks to having the higher total team score even though the Spartans won two of the three individual games. The result left Spring Grove in first at 7-1, moved Central into second at 7-2 and dropped York Tech to 5-2 in third.
The only remaining matchup between the top three teams will come Jan. 30 when York Tech visits Spring Grove. The last match of the league’s regular season is set for Feb. 3. | 2023-01-23T23:31:42+00:00 | yorkdispatch.com | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2023/01/23/york-adams-league-big-picture-spring-grove-division-i-champion-schedule/69833568007/ |
WASHINGTON — CMT has pulled a music video for a Jason Aldean song as criticism of the lyrics and music video continue to mount, the network confirmed to multiple outlets.
The song, "Try That in a Small Town," was first released in May, but has received an increase in visibility — and criticism — after the accompanying music video was released on July 14.
Before being pulled off the air Monday, the music video was reportedly receiving heavy play on the Country Music Television network. When the song was first released, Aldean promoted it by saying on Twitter that it "summarizes the way a lot of people feel about the world right now."
The music video includes footage from surveillance store security cameras showing robberies and shots from protests against police brutality. Critics claim the song includes lyrics that promote violence and vigilantism. At one point, Aldean sings about the "gun that my granddad gave me" and alludes to gun control measures.
As part of the song Aldean sings:
“Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
Stomp on the flag and light it up
Yeah, ya think you’re tough
Well, try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road
Around here, we take care of our own
You cross that line, it won’t take long
For you to find out, I recommend you don’t
Try that in a small town.”
Alongside the lyrics, critics pointed out that the music video was shot in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee. The courthouse was the site of the 1927 lynching of Henry Choate, a Black man, and the Columbia Race Riot in 1946, among other incidents of racial violence.
Some have gone as far as likening it to a song about lynching.
On Tuesday, a day after the song was pulled from the air, country singer Sheryl Crow tweeted a rebuke of its message.
"I'm from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence," Crow wrote. "There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame.”
Crow was born in Kennett, Missouri, which has a population of around 10,000 people. Aldean was raised in the mid-sized city of Macon, Georgia, which has a population of about 153,000.
She also referenced Aldean's experience at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017. While he was performing on stage, a gunman began firing into the crowd from a hotel nearby, killing 58 people.
Aldean took to Twitter Tuesday, doubling down on the song's messaging but denying that it was a call to violence or aimed at any particular race.
"Try That In A Small Town, for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief," Aldean wrote. "Because they were our neighbors, and that was above any differences. My political views have never been something I’ve hidden from, and I know that a lot of us in this Country don’t agree on how we get back to a sense of normalcy where we go at least a day without a headline that keeps us up at night. But the desire for it to- that’s what this song is about."
Aldean is not listed as a writer on the song. | 2023-07-20T02:27:31+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/cmt-removes-jason-aldean-music-video-try-that-in-a-small-town/507-dc5cdb3b-efc6-499e-9a1f-6392d59def1a |
Man arrested, accused of killing girlfriend in DeKalb, police say
Published: Jun. 21, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - According to Decaturish, DeKalb County police say a man is in custody after allegedly killing his girlfriend.
43-year-old Chadrick Gray went to the Atlanta VA Medical Center June 18 and confessed to killing his girlfriend. DeKalb County police say officers went to the 2600 block of Shetland Drive and found the woman deceased.
The woman’s neighbor said the woman was a “platonic friend” rather than a girlfriend and that she was attempting to help Gray. The neighbor said Gray was living with the woman and she had been trying to get Gray to move into his own residence.
Copyright 2023 WANF. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-21T21:02:31+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/06/21/man-arrested-accused-killing-girlfriend-dekalb-police-say/ |
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects to play Sunday at Chicago after a rib injury knocked him out of a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia.
“I got good news with the scans yesterday, so I plan on playing this week,” Rodgers said Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and SiriusXM.
Rodgers left in the second half against the Eagles because of the rib injury. He already has been playing with a broken right thumb, an injury he sustained on the final play of a 27-22 loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 9.
“There was an earlier shot in the game that kind of rattled the ribcage,” Rodgers said. “I was trying to stretch some things out at halftime a little bit and realized it probably wasn’t some sort of muscle injury. And I just got hit again in the third quarter and was just having a hard time breathing.”
Packers coach Matt LaFleur had said Monday that Rodgers was feeling better, but added the team would know more about the four-time MVP’s status in the next couple of days.
Rodgers said he wouldn’t be surprised if the injury limited his practice time.
“I might miss practice Wednesday and not be a full contributor, but that’s kind of been standard for the last, I don’t know, six or seven weeks,” Rodgers said. “(We’ll) go to one of my favorite places to play down in Chicago and hopefully get a big win, get into the bye week, get healthy and see where we can get to.”
The Packers (4-8) still have a slim chance of reaching the playoffs heading into their game with the Bears (3-9). Rodgers said after the Eagles game that he wanted to keep playing through these injuries as long as the Packers still have a chance of making the postseason.
Rodgers also offered praise Tuesday for Jordan Love, the 2020 first-round pick who took over for him in the Eagles game and went 6 of 9 for 113 yards with a touchdown.
“It was really nice to watch,” Rodgers said. “I feel like an older brother watching him do well. I care about the kid a lot.”
NOTES: The Packers signed safety Innis Gaines to the active roster from the practice squad, released safety Johnathan Abram and signed tight end Nick Guggemos to the practice squad. The Packers had added Abram earlier this month when they claimed him off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders, who had taken him with the 27th overall pick in the 2019 draft.
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A woman from California was boarding a Spirit Airlines flight with her wife when staff asked the two to deplane so they could question her about a visible skin condition that staff wanted to confirm was not monkeypox.
The woman, Jacqueline Nguyen, posted a video to TikTok detailing the matter, writing, "They had me get off the plane in front of everyone along with my wife to interrogate me about the eczema I've had my whole life. They asked me to provide medical documents and told my wife to watch her attitude. I've never been so humiliated in my life."
@jacqueline.ngu misinformation leads to discrimnation/hostility. everyone with a visible non-contagious skin condition has been anticipating this #monkeypox#eczema ♬ i'm Peppa Pig - funny
Nguyen followed up the video to explain that she was able to board the plane again after she showed the flight staff a prescription cream she uses for her condition.
Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney who spoke to News Nation said, “The airlines have a right to express concerns about a possibly contagious condition and to ask patients for medical certification if there’s reason to believe that they are sick," he said. “The question here is really whether Spirit behaved reasonably and whether it was possible to mistake the passenger’s eczema, in this case, for monkeypox.”
Nguyen said she felt very lucky that she brought her prescription cream with her that day, but said she believes she shouldn't have to carry around proof of her condition.
The New York Post contacted Spirit Airlines about the matter but didn't immediately receive a response. Nguyen signaled that she may seek legal action saying to Spirit, “Maybe teach your employees what monkeypox looks like before you catch hundreds of medical discrimination cases," she said. “Misinformation leads to discrimination/hostility. Everyone with a visible non-contagious skin condition has been anticipating this.”
The video she posted to TikTok gained thousands of views and comes as the United States has declared monkeypox a public health emergency to free up federal funds and resources to combat the outbreak.
The CDC says monkeypox can spread in various ways:
- Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox.
- Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces used by someone with monkeypox.
- Contact with respiratory secretions. | 2022-08-11T00:17:02+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/woman-says-she-was-pulled-off-spirit-airlines-flight-when-staff-mistook-her-eczema-for-monkeypox |
Decrease in enrollment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic erased a decade of steady enrollment growth in nation's public schools
WASHINGTON , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Total public elementary and secondary school enrollment for prekindergarten through grade 12 students declined 3 percent between fall 2019 and fall 2020, erasing a decade of steady growth, according to The Condition of Education 2022, an annual report to Congress released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This was the largest single-year decline in total public school enrollment since 1943. This decrease in enrollment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was concentrated in lower grades. Looking specifically at the youngest children, overall enrollment rates (across public and private schools) fell 13 percentage points for 3- to 4-year-olds (from 54 to 40 percent).
"The Condition of Education is part of a 150-year tradition at NCES, and provides historical and contextual perspective on key measures of educational progress to Congress and the American public," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr. "This year's report reaffirms the mission of the National Center for Education Statistics to provide the nation with data on the condition and progress of education, and sheds new light on the major disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic for all levels of education."
The Condition of Education summarizes the latest data on education in the United States and contains key indicators on all levels of education (prekindergarten through postsecondary), labor force outcomes, and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends in education using the latest statistics. The Condition of Education includes a total 88 indicators, 52 of which were updated this year, on the condition of education in the United States at all levels and uses data from across NCES and from other sources to help inform policymakers and the public about significant trends and topics in education.
Annual indicators include pandemic-era data for school enrollments from early childhood through postsecondary education, as well as postsecondary finance data and labor force outcomes. New, pre-pandemic analyses are also available for high school course completion data and NAEP long-term trend assessment performance. In addition to annual indicators, this year's Condition features a closer look at how the pandemic might have influenced education choices and school enrollment.
The full report can be viewed at https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe. The Condition of Education is a compilation of statistical information collected and assembled from other statistical products. For more information on the data sources, please visit https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/sources.
Key Findings:
Preprimary, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Between fall 2019 and fall 2020, the total public elementary and secondary school enrollment for prekindergarten through grade 12 students dropped 3 percent, from 50.8 million students to 49.4 million students. This decrease in enrollment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought enrollment back to 2009 levels (49.4 million), erasing a decade of steady enrollment growth. It was the largest single-year decline in total public school enrollment since 1943.
- Whereas the 1943 drop—during World War II—was concentrated among public school students in grades 9 through 12, the 2020 drop was concentrated among those in grades preK through 8. Specifically, between fall 2009 and fall 2019, enrollment in preK through grade 8 increased by 3 percent (from 34.4 million to 35.6 million) before dropping 4 percent to 34.1 million students in fall 2020. In contrast, enrollment in grades 9 through 12 increased 2 percent between fall 2009 (15.0 million) and fall 2019 (15.2 million) and continued to increase in fall 2020 (15.3 million).
- Enrollment rates for 5-year-olds fell 6 percentage points from 2019 to 2020 (from 91 to 84 percent), while enrollment rates for 3- to 4-year-olds fell 13 percentage points (from 54 to 40 percent).
- Public charter school enrollment more than doubled between fall 2009 and fall 2019. Enrollment in public charter schools grew from 1.6 million students in fall 2009 to 3.4 million students in fall 2019. At the same time, the number of students attending traditional public schools decreased by 0.5 million (from 47.5 million to 47.0 million students). As a result of these two concurrent trends, the percentage of all public school students who attended public charter schools increased from 3 to 7 percent over this period.
- The NAEP long-term trend assessments showed improvement in reading and mathematics achievement at ages 9 and 13 between the 1970s and 2020. However, average scores for 9-year-olds were not measurably different for either subject in 2020 compared with the previous assessment in 2012. For 13-year-olds, the average scores were lower in 2020 than in 2012 for both subjects, marking the first time reading or mathematics scores for this age group declined between assessments.
Postsecondary Education
- Undergraduate enrollment was declining before the pandemic (a decrease of 0.9 million students, or 5 percent, over a period of 10 years between 2009 and 2019), but during the pandemic it decreased by 0.7 million students (or 4 percent) between 2019 and 2020 alone.
- For male and female students, postsecondary enrollment patterns exhibited similar trends from 2009 to 2019 (both decreasing by 5 percent). However, from 2019 to 2020, female enrollment fell 2 percent, while male enrollment fell 7 percent.
- By contrast, total enrollment in postbaccalaureate programs (such as master's and doctoral programs) increased by 8 percent between 2009 and 2019 (from 2.8 million to 3.1 million students). It continued to increase between 2019 and 2020, by another 2 percent (67,300 students).
- Based on reports from adults who had household members planning to take classes from a postsecondary institution in fall 2021, plans for postsecondary education were disrupted to a lesser extent than they were one year earlier in the pandemic.
Population Characteristics and Economic Outcomes
- In 2019–20, postsecondary institutions conferred about 5.1 million awards, ranging from certificates below the associate's level to doctor's degrees. At all award levels, the number conferred was higher in 2019–20 than in 2009–10. Between 2010 and 2021, educational attainment among 25- to 29-year-olds increased at each attainment level. During this period, the percentage who had completed at least high school increased from 89 to 94 percent, the percentage with an associate's or higher degree increased from 41 to 49 percent, and the percentage with a bachelor's or higher degree increased from 32 to 39 percent.
- In March 2021, roughly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, the employment rate of 25- to 34-year-olds was higher for those with higher levels of educational attainment. For example, the employment rate ranged from 53 percent for those who had not completed high school to 86 percent for those with a bachelor's or higher degree.
- Compared with 2010, employment rates were higher in 2021 only for those with a bachelor's or higher degree (84 vs 86 percent). For those who had completed high school and those with some college, employment rates increased from 2010 to 2019, but these gains were reversed during the coronavirus pandemic (to rates of 68 and 75 percent, respectively).
International Comparisons
- In 2019, U.S. 4th- and 8th-graders scored in the top 25 percent of participating education systems in both mathematics and science in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, is the statistical center of the U.S. Department of Education and the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES, located within the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), fulfills a congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.
The Report on the Condition of Education is a congressionally mandated annual report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Using the most recent data available from NCES and other sources, the report contains key indicators on the condition of education in the United States at all levels, from prekindergarten through postsecondary, as well as labor force outcomes and international comparisons. There are core indicators that are updated every year and spotlight indicators that provide in-depth analyses on topics of interest to education systems, policymakers, researchers, and the public.
CONTACT:
Josh Delarosa, National Center for Education Statistics, Aris.nces@ed.gov
James Elias, Hager Sharp, jelias@hagersharp.com
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SOURCE National Center for Education Statistics | 2022-05-31T15:57:46+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/05/31/annual-condition-education-shows-historic-decline-total-public-school-enrollment-between-fall-2019-fall-2020/ |
BROOKLYN, Ohio
Property damage, Woodhaven Avenue: On Sept. 10, police were dispatched to a Woodhaven Avenue residence regarding a property damage complaint.
An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said a couple of days earlier her daughter threw something at her vehicle’s rear window, which caused the glass to shatter.
Due to the fact she wasn’t sure if she wanted to proceed with criminal charges at the time, the woman was advised of her options.
Unruly juvenile, Biddulph Road: On Sept. 7, a woman flagged down a police officer on Biddulph Road.
The mother said her son, 13, just ran away from her custody. The resident said her son left riding a silver and purple bicycle.
Police were unable to find the juvenile.
Shoplifting, Brookpark Road: On Sept. 7, a Menards loss prevention officer observed a customer stealing merchandise from the Brookpark Road store.
An arriving officer talked to the caller, who apprehended the shoplifter. The Brunswick man was arrested for theft.
Fraud, Vandalia Avenue: On Sept. 7, a Vandalia Avenue resident came to the police station after discovering someone from 2015-2016 obtained a utility account using his personal information.
There are no suspects. Police are investigating.
Property damage, Dawning Drive: On Sept. 9, police were dispatched to Dawning Drive after a resident reported a truck hit a utility pole, which caused the wires to snap.
There are no suspects. Police are investigating.
Fleeing, Westbrook Drive: On Sept. 6, police were dispatched to a Westbrook Drive location regarding a juvenile attempting to break into vehicles.
An arriving officer discovered a suspect, who left in a vehicle traveling high speeds.
The pursuit was terminated once the vehicle entered I-480 traveling westbound. There are no suspects. Police are investigating. | 2022-09-28T11:05:55+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/09/mother-undecided-on-action-after-daughter-shatters-vehicle-windshield-brooklyn-police-blotter.html |
From the young and naïve Cecile Caldwell in “Cruel Intentions” to the wealthy and stuck-up Vivian Kensington in “Legally Blonde,” it’s clear Selma Blair has the range.
She’s out with a new memoir, “Mean Baby,” in which she writes about the lesser-known parts of her life. She is candid about her struggles with alcohol and the long journey to finally get a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis.
We sit down with Blair to talk about it all and to hear what was really happening behind the scenes.
Copyright 2022 WAMU 88.5. To see more, visit WAMU 88.5. | 2022-08-10T20:10:43+00:00 | kpcc.org | https://www.kpcc.org/2022-08-10/selma-blair-on-overcoming-lifes-darkest-moments |
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