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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s pro-Western president criticized the European Union for allegedly allowing Russia to spread its influence in the Western Balkans, saying Tuesday that the volatile region has become a “platform” for anti-EU policies due to the bloc’s “negligence.”
President Milo Djukanovic spoke to the Associated Press as he prepares for a Sunday runoff election with a political newcomer who has the support of the Montenegrin government, which includes parties seeking closer relations with Serbia and Russia.
“Russia has simply walked into an open space left by the European Union,” Djukanovic said of the EU’s position toward the Balkans. “The European Union in the past 10 years didn’t know what to do with the Western Balkans, but Russia did. It has developed its network in the Balkans.”
Djukanovic, who has held Montenegro’s largely ceremonial presidency since 2018, won the most votes in the first round of the country’s presidential election, which was held March 19. Analysts in Montenegro think his challenger in the two-candidate runoff, former Economy Minister Jakov Milatovic, stands a good chance of winning because he has the backing of other candidates and political parties.
With an early parliamentary election scheduled for June 11, this weekend’s vote is considered an important indicator of the future path of Montenegro, a small NATO member nation of 620,000 people. A political stalemate has stalled the country’s EU path and raised fears of instability as the war rages in Ukraine.
Djukanovic told the AP the presidential contest presents a choice between his pro-EU policies and the “brutal populism” of the current coalition government, which formally backs EU integration but is dominated by parties that favor closer ties with Serbia and Russia.
Djukanovic’s Democratic Party of Socialists governed the country more or less unchallenged for three decades. The president alleged that the the ruling coalition that came to power after a 2020 parliamentary vote has devastated Montenegro economically and financially.
“For the past 2 1/2 years, we have witnessed serious stumbling by Montenegro,” Djukanovic said.
The coalition government has pledged that Montenegro would remain on its European Union path. Milatovic, the president’s challenger, also has expressed support for the country pursuing EU membership, but Djukanovic said the ruling majority’s policies indicate otherwise.
Milatovic served as economy minister from December 2020 through April 2022.
“Mr. Milatovic is a man who is still part of a parliamentary majority which won the (2020) election and which is directly responsible for such (bad) results,” Djukanovic charged.
Analysts say the Western-educated Milatovic, 36, is seen as the favorite on Sunday against Djukanovic, 61, who as prime minister took Montenegro to independence from Serbia in 2006 and defied Russia in 2017 to secure NATO membership. A political novice, Milatovic has campaigned as a fresh face for voters who are fed up with established politicians.
After the war in Ukraine started and the EU refocused on the Balkans, Montenegro had a historic chance to speed up the reforms needed to join the EU. But the current ruling coalition has failed to do so and has instead moved to mend relations with the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro, the incumbent president alleged.
“We (Montenegro) have come from being considered by European officials as a positive example, an example of a country that promotes successfully European values in the Balkans, to the image of a cancer wound in the Western Balkans and a possibility … that negotiations with Montenegro be halted,” said Djukanovic.
“Would the victory of my opponent mean continuation of that road?” Djukanovic said. “I am more inclined to say yes than no.”
Before he became president, Djukanovic’s government in 2016 said it prevented a Russia-orchestrated coup that was designed to thwart Montenegro’s NATO bid and to install a government that would turn instead to Serbia and Russia.
Djukanovic, who first came to power at 29, said the governments he led managed to peacefully achieve independence, stay out of Balkan conflicts and preserve stability. Corruption, which was seen as a key problem during his leadership of Montenegro, exists in all countries in the world, he said.
“I am completely focused on victory, I believe in that victory. I do not think of a defeat at the election,” Djukanovic said. “I believe I will win the election, and I believe this will be good for the European future of Montenegro.”
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Jovana Gec in Belgrade, Serbia, contributed to this report. | 2023-03-29T02:07:37+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/montenegros-president-eus-neglect-gave-russia-a-platform/ |
(KTLA) – A singer-songwriter from Van Nuys, California and her fitness influencer friend may be facing federal charges after they were arrested in Alabama last week while allegedly trafficking more than 200 pounds of cocaine, according to reports.
Racquelle Dolores Anteola, 34, of Van Nuys and Melissa Dufour, 36, of Miramar, Florida, were arrested early Thursday while driving on Interstate 10 in Mobile County, Alabama, according to local media outlet Lagniappe.
Anteola, who performs under the name Rahky, is a singer and rapper based in Los Angeles, according to her Instagram profile.
Dufour, who goes by @melimacbarbie_on Instagram, is a fitness model and the owner and designer of a clothing brand called Sexy Sweats.
Sheriff’s officials told Lagniappe that the women were driving from Houston to Atlanta in a Ford Expedition with “hidden compartments” that contained 217 pounds of cocaine valued at about $3 million.
“The vehicle’s back seat was modified with a steel aftermarket compartment,” according to Lagniappe’s report. “The SUV’s floor had also been lowered and welded back together to provide storage room. The second compartment was located in the back of the SUV, where the side panels were hollowed out.”
The women were taken into custody by the MCSO and U.S. Border Patrol.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly attempting to take the women into custody to charge them at the federal level.
As of Thursday afternoon, the women are being held at Mobile County Metro Jail on cocaine trafficking charges, records show. Nexstar reached out to authorities to find out if either one had hired a lawyer, but didn’t immediately hear back. | 2023-06-12T15:40:36+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/singer-model-tried-to-traffic-more-than-200-pounds-of-cocaine-in-suv-sheriffs-office/ |
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News about prominent San Antonians made for a week packed with news. Not only did longtime local activist Rosie Castro get her moment in the spotlight by stepping into a City Council seat, albeit temporarily, but news about one of her sons, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, was among the week’s most popular stories. As was San Antonio bidding goodbye to billionaire businessman B.J. “Red” McCombs.
Click the links to catch up on the week’s top news stories.
1. Rep. Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Joaquin Castro underwent surgery on Monday to address cancer found in his small intestine.
The news spurred support from peers on both sides of the aisle and across the country. It also put a spotlight on congressional health insurance plans.
Click the links to catch up on the news surrounding Castro’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
2. Texas Vista Medical Center’s owner threatened a hospital shutdown before, in Pennsylvania
Texas Vista Medical Center, the Southwest San Antonio hospital formerly named Southwest General, shutters its doors on May 1 after 40 years of serving San Antonio.
Read about the reasons behind the closure and another time its Dallas-based owner, Steward Health Care System, threatened to shut down a hospital.
3. ‘Bigger than life’: Red McCombs funeral service draws luminaries and ‘regular’ folks by the hundreds
Mourners packed the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts to pay tribute to B.J. “Red” McCombs, a larger-than-life businessman and philanthropist who left an indelible mark on San Antonio.
Read about who spoke at his service and the “everlasting imprint” he left during his 95 years.
4. Hill Country favorite Jacob's Well closed to swimmers for 'foreseeable future'
One of the Hill Country’s iconic relaxation spots is running dry. Jacob’s Well is closed for the “foreseeable future”
Find out more about the artesian spring’s troubles.
5. Neighbors describe a family's reign of terror that ended in the fatal mauling of Ramon Najera Jr.
Christian Alexander Moreno and Abilene Schnieder and their dogs were terrorizing their neighbors long before two of the pit bulls killed 81-year-old Ramon Najera Jr. on Feb. 24. The fatal mauling was the latest in a string of attacks and problems linked to the dogs or their owners. Among the accusations that came out after the two were arrested was that they trained the dogs to be aggressive using meat.
Click on the links to catch up on what the neighbors have to say and find out more about the couple.
ricardo.delgado@express-news.net | 2023-03-05T10:10:10+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/joaquin-castro-s-cancer-closing-of-jacob-s-17820398.php |
Of the many things that can put a damper on your day, allergies are certainly one of the more trying. Not only can they disrupt your daily routine and make it difficult to concentrate, but they can also significantly impact your overall health and well-being.
Unfortunately, allergies are an all-too-common occurrence for people living in certain parts of the United States. In fact, according to a study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), 20 cities in the U.S. are particularly problematic for allergy sufferers.
The study was based on factors such as pollen count, allergy medicine usage and the number of allergists in the area. Topping the list are cities in the southern and southwestern parts of the country, which tend to have longer allergy seasons due to milder winters and higher pollen counts throughout the year.
While some of the cities on the list may not be surprising to those who live in them, others, such as cities in the northeast, may shock those who assumed that allergies were primarily a problem in warmer areas. Regardless of the location, however, the AAFA study serves as a sobering reminder that allergies can be a serious issue and that people who suffer from them may need extra precautions to stay healthy and comfortable.
These are the 20 U.S. Cities where allergies are the worst.
20. Rochester, New York
This western New York city has been ranked for having worse-than-average overall pollen levels, with a 76.74-point rating. The city’s primary pollen source is trees, followed by weeds. However, despite this challenging pollen situation, the study reports that Rochester has an average rate of medicine used. The city also has a better-than-average ranking for the number of people who require specialist care.
19. Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro has average overall pollen levels, with a 76.76-point ranking. Weed pollen is one of the top sources of allergies in Greensboro, affecting individuals all year round, with peak pollen activities observed in April.
Unfortunately, Greensboro’s medical community struggles to find a solution to the pollen allergy crisis, with the city reporting a worse-than-average rate for medicine usage and a poorer-than-average ranking for individuals needing specialist care. Despite Greensboro’s average overall pollen levels, the insufficiency in medical access and medication attainment makes it a challenging place to live for people with allergies.
18. Tampa, Florida
Tampa has been ranked on the list for having worse-than-average overall pollen levels, with a 77.02-point ranking. Weed pollen is one of the prominent allergen sources in Tampa; it ranks 12th-highest in terms of weed pollen count. Although the city ranks average for the number of individuals seeking specialist care, it has a poorer-than-average rate for the amount of medicine used by patients.
17. Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay has average overall pollen levels, receiving a 77.06-point ranking. Weed pollen is one of the top allergen culprits in Palm Bay, followed by tree pollen. This city has worse-than-average rankings for medicine use and for those who ultimately need to seek specialist care.
16. Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina’s capital has an average overall pollen level, with 77.33 points on the ranking. Weed pollen is the top allergen component in Raleigh, followed by grass pollen. Despite Raleigh’s average ranking, individuals with allergies have a higher-than-average rate of medicine use and number of people seeking treatment.
15. Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland also has an average overall pollen level, at 77.49 points on the ranking. Weed pollen is the allergen component most commonly seen in Lakeland, followed closely by grass pollen. Residents of Lakeland may find relief from their symptoms through medication use, as its rate for medicine use is within an average range. Unfortunately, this does not automatically mean better access to care, as Lakeland has a worse-than-average ranking for people seeking specialist attention.
14. Miami
The city’s average overall pollen level is 77.64 points, making it one of the top cities with challenging pollen allergies. Tree pollen is the most common allergen component in Miami, followed by grass pollen. However, Miami has an average rate of medicine use and people who seek specialist care for their allergy symptoms.
13. Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock has been included on the list for having some of the worst allergies in the United States. Its average overall pollen level is 77.90 points, making it one of the top cities with challenging pollen allergies. Tree pollen is the most common allergen component here, followed by grass pollen. In addition, Little Rock has an average rate for medicine use but gets props for a better-than-average ranking for those who ultimately need to seek specialist care.
12. Houston
Houston’s average overall pollen level is 78.33 points. Grass pollen is the most common allergen component here, followed by tree pollen. Houston’s pollen count is worse than average but it has an average rate for medicine and for those who ultimately need to seek specialist care.
11. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach has an average overall rating of 78.35 points. Grass pollen is the most common allergen component here, followed by weed pollen. In addition, Virginia Beach has a worse-than-average rate for medicine use, but comes in at average levels for those who ultimately seek treatment.
10. Greenville, South Carolina
With an average overall rating of 79.43 points, Greenville residents deal with high amounts of grass and weed pollen. Compared to other cities, Greenville has a worse rate for medicine use but an average ranking for those who ultimately need to seek specialist care.
9. Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines has an average rating of 80.76 points, making it a difficult city for those with allergies. Weed pollen is the most prominent allergen here — it’s considered a top five weed pollen allergy capital — and Des Moines also has a worse-than-average rate for specialist care. However, the amount of medicine used is average.
8. Orlando, Florida
Orlando receives an overall score of 81.12 points, with weed pollen affecting people from April through December. Though Orlando has an average rate for medicine use, it has a worse-than-average rate for those seeking specialist care. It’s high in all tree pollen categories, but makes the top five for weed allergies.
7. Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral has an overall score of 81.32 points and is the second-most affected city in the state. Levels of tree pollen can be very high. The rate for medicine usage is worse than average, although the rate for specialist care is average.
6. Sarasota, Florida
The most affected city in Florida is Sarasota, which has an overall score of 84.17 points. Tree and grass pollen levels can get very high from March through October, and it’s in the top five for tree pollen allergy days. Medicine use is worse than average. Specialist care is, however, just above average for Sarasota residents.
5. Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa has an overall score of 86.05 points and is the second-most affected city in Oklahoma. It’s in the top 10 for all three pollen types, with grass pollen levels especially high. And while specialist care ranks just above the state’s average, medicine usage is worse than average.
4. Oklahoma City
The most affected city in Oklahoma is Oklahoma City, which has an overall score of 86.69 points. Tree and grass pollen levels are quite high and medicine use is worse than average, but specialist care ranks slightly above the state’s average.
3. Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania ranks as the third most affected city in the U.S., scoring an overall score of 87.08 points. Grass and weed pollen levels are exceptionally high for this region, making the city one of the top five allergy capitals for both types. It even ranks 11th in tree pollen levels, which peak in mid-February and can continue into May. Medicine use and specialist care are also worse than average.
2. Dallas
Dallas, Texas comes in second with an overall score of 87.26 points. It suffers from higher-than-average levels of pollen from trees, which peak in late March or early April, as well as grass pollen. Medicine use is worse than average, but specialist care ranks slightly above it.
1. Wichita, Kansas
Topping the list, Wichita has a score of 100 points. It suffers from exceptionally high pollen levels from grass, which peaks in February and remains high through June. However, it sits at the top of all three categories when cities are ranked by high levels based on pollen type. Medicine use specialist care both rank worse than average.
Self-care is essential for those dealing with seasonal allergies, no matter where you live. Being aware of the allergens that may affect you, such as pollen and mold, can help you be prepared with the right medication and approach to managing your symptoms. In addition, taking preventive measures like keeping windows closed during allergy season or showering after being outside can help reduce your exposure levels and make living with seasonal allergies more manageable.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-03-24T15:47:51+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/these-are-the-20-worst-us-cities-for-allergies |
Gas station owner sells cheaper gas to help others
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – A gas station owner in Phoenix is losing money at his pumps in an effort to help his customers.
According to AZ Family, Jaswiendre Singh is selling gas for $5.19 a gallon – 47 cents cheaper than the purchase price.
With customers buying an average of around 1,000 gallons per day, Singh is losing out on around $500 a day but says it’s worth it.
“People don’t have the money right now,” Singh said. “My mother and my father did teach us to help if you have something.”
Singh gives praise to God for his ability to help others. He and his wife are working more to offset the losses they are feeling at the pump. They make their money inside the store.
In March, Singh was selling his gas for 10 cents less than he bought it for per gallon.
With prices going up around a dollar more a gallon since then, he wanted to try and help as much as he could and lowered the price even more.
“God gave me help. It doesn’t matter. We are not here to make money right now. I’m very happy to help the other people,” Singh said.
Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-10T17:05:09+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2022/06/10/gas-station-owner-sells-cheaper-gas-help-others/ |
NEW YORK , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D&S Marketing Systems, Inc. (D&S), New York-based provider of Advanced Placement (AP) preparation books, has partnered with Magic EdTech to offer a solution for schools to access their publications digitally. This will empower schools that have opted for eBooks as they phase out of traditional physical textbooks. D&S digital initiatives for teachers and students will be powered by Magic EdTech's flagship technology solution, MagicBox™, an award-winning SaaS digital learning platform, accessed by over 6 million users globally.
Easing Learning Delivery and Access
With nearly 40 years of success in publishing AP preparation textbooks, D&S broadens its scope by providing access to its learning materials via a digital platform.
The company is an established leader in the AP preparation and review segment. Their offering includes learning resources authored and edited by the most reputed academics in the field. Today, thousands of private and public schools across the US use these resources to power their students for a bright future.
The transition to MagicBox™ will allow the company to offer AP preparation textbooks in a format compatible with multiple devices and operating systems. D&S will also continue to offer traditional physical textbooks for those who prefer them.
"We are excited to offer D&S eBooks to our schools! Not only can eBooks be delivered instantly, they can accommodate more learning styles and students can study anywhere at any time. Additionally, the app offers many features including bookmarking, searching, annotation, highlighting, teacher dashboard to track student analytics and more," says David Lederman, Founder and President of D&S. The company believes no job is more important than helping students learn, reach their full potential, and achieve success.
MagicBox's eReader will allow interactive and personalized learning in addition to online/offline capabilities for a smooth experience.
"This partnership is significant to us because it furthers our commitment to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in education and fulfilling our mission of Digital Education for Everyone," said Annu C Singh, Chief Product Officer at Magic Edtech.
About Magic Edtech
Magic EdTech is an NY-based technology company harboring 30+ years of Education experience. Its flagship platform, MagicBox™, helps create and conceptualize digital learning solutions for K-12 and higher education.
About D&S Marketing Systems, Inc.
Since 1985, D&S has published Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation books for numerous subjects. It is an industry leader in AP preparation and review.
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SOURCE Magic EdTech | 2022-09-08T15:12:12+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/09/08/damps-marketing-systems-inc-partners-with-magic-edtech-launch-ap-preparation-ebooks/ |
Which waterproof disposable camera is best?
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t have a mobile phone with a built-in camera. But while the latest iPhones and Androids take spectacular photos, there is one glaring problem: they aren’t waterproof.
Sure, you can encase it in rugged housing to keep the water out, but that isn’t always practical. So if you need a quick, affordable way of taking photos in the pool or underwater, the best solution is a waterproof disposable camera. The Fujifilm Quick Snap is a great choice.
What to know before you buy a waterproof disposable camera
Know how a waterproof disposable camera works
The primary aspect of these cameras is that they have a rugged, clear plastic housing to make them waterproof. But they operate very differently from the digital single-lens reflex cameras you might be accustomed to.
These are what are commonly known as point-and-shoot cameras, as they don’t have a focus ring or buttons for adjustments. You simply point the camera at a subject, make sure it is aligned through the viewfinder, and press the shutter button. Once the film is used up, a photo studio or pharmacy can develop the film. The cameras are for one-time use, so the developer will throw them away afterward.
They have a limited capacity
The casing and internal workings prevent you from replacing the camera film inside. Typically, disposable cameras can only take around 24 or 27 photos, and you have no idea how the picturs will come out. If you want to take more photos, you’ll need a second disposable camera.
They have limited capabilities
Disposable cameras sometimes have a built-in flash, but it’s best not to rely on the illumination in dark environments.
You also can’t convert the undeveloped images into digital versions without sophisticated technology. However, after developing, you can scan the photos to make digital copies, or you can ask the pharmacy to put them on a USB drive for you.
They have an expiration date
It might seem hard to believe, but disposable cameras have an expiration date. Well, technically the camera doesn’t expire, but the film inside does. You might have snapped up a few waterproof disposable cameras at a sale, but check the bottom of the package. There’s an expiration date printed that shows you until when the film is still good. Using expired film may result in photo discoloration, light streaks or damage to the camera while shooting.
What to look for in a quality waterproof disposable camera
Waterproof and depth rating
If you are using a disposable camera to take photos underwater, it’s easy to assume that you aren’t a professional and won’t be swimming at record-breaking depths. But you never know what you might come across in the ocean. A good-quality waterproof disposable camera can easily take photos at depths of 50 feet.
Sturdy housing
The last thing you want when swimming with a waterproof camera is for water to seep inside. Care must be taken so that the camera isn’t bumped or dropped on hard surfaces that can compromise the casing. However, a good-quality disposable camera for underwater use has a tough outer shell that can withstand most conditions.
Easy to use
Far less complex than most modern cameras, a disposable model is incredibly easy to operate. But that’s not to say that everybody can handle it. A good-quality disposable camera has minimal moving parts so that children can use it, too.
How much you can expect to spend on a waterproof disposable camera
The average price of a waterproof disposable camera largely depends on its manufacturer and depth rating, and the capacity of the included film. An easy-to-use but limited camera sells for $15-$20, while a device with a flash or more rugged casing retails for $30-$40.
Waterproof disposable camera FAQ
Can you record video clips on a disposable camera?
A. No. Since it uses camera film, a disposable camera is only used to take still photos. It is impossible to record videos or even short clips, as the roll of film doesn’t support it.
What is the big knob on the top for?
A. Once you take a photo, the film doesn’t automatically move on to the next photo. You turn or activate the big dial on the top to move the film inside onto the next frame. If you don’t and take another photo, you’ll get a double exposure, which — if it’s what you intend — makes for a neat effect.
What’s the best waterproof disposable camera to buy?
Top waterproof disposable camera
Fujifilm Disposable QuickSnap Waterproof
Our take: This disposable camera is encased in a solid clear plastic housing that can take a beating before cracking.
What we like: Pre-loaded with Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 800 35-millimeter film, the camera has a maximum of 27 exposures, a shutter speed and is durable enough to withstand water pressure up to 35 feet.
What we dislike: The shutter speed of 0.01 seconds can’t be adjusted, making the camera almost useless in dark or shadowy conditions.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Top waterproof disposable camera for the money
Agfa LeBox Ocean 400 Disposable Camera
Our take: Using the standard 35-millimeter photographic film, you can take up to 27 photos.
What we like: It has a robust clear casing with a big wheel at the top to wind the film along. This makes it easy for children to operate, as it also has a sturdy wristband.
What we dislike: It has an ISO of 400, which is common for disposable cameras, but insufficient in low-light conditions.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
Worth checking out
Kodak Max Water and Sport Disposable Camera
Our take: If you want to take photos at deeper depths than with most waterproof disposable cameras, this is a perfect choice.
What we like: Working at a depth of 50 feet, this camera is a great choice for reef diving or snorkeling along the coast. You can take up to 27 photos on the 35-millimeter film and it comes with a detachable wrist strap.
What we dislike: Some users said the camera produced poor-quality photos out of the water.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon
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© 2023 BestReviews. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC | 2023-07-14T02:20:01+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/13/your-smartphone-isnt-waterproof-to-take-photos-underwater-check-out-these-disposable-cameras-9/ |
The City of Rock Island Water Department has won the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) District 1 Water Tasting Competition. The contest was held Jan. 20 at the Rock Island Water Treatment Plant, according to Rock Island competed against Moline, Rockford and the North Park Public Water District (DeKalb withdrew).
Lower, chemist; and Jason Upton, utilities superintendent. (photo courtesy of the City of Rock Island)
Contestants were judged on clarity, taste and smell, according to a news release.
“The staff at the water plant and public works take great pride in the water that we treat, the treatment facility that Rock Island has and the good feeling we get knowing we are supplying Rock Island residents with clean, safe, great-tasting drinking water,” said Utilities Superintendent Jason Upton. “This award recognizes the hard work that our staff puts in everyday to make water from the Mississippi River safe and clean to drink.”
Rock Island will advance to compete against other districts in the state at the WATERCON taste test on Monday, March 20, in Springfield.
Upton said the water competition is a fun and exciting way to draw attention to the complexities of delivering safe and great-tasting tap water to the cities they represent. | 2023-02-02T04:18:45+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/city-earns-water-tasting-competition/ |
In Loving Memory of
Doris M. Sheridan
April 22,1929 -
April 27, 2016
God took you from us 6 years ago, and no one knows how we miss you so. Our mind speaks to us of the memories you left and that gives us peace to bear the rest.
All our love
Heavenly Tom & Daughters | 2022-04-22T08:16:10+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/obituaries/sheridan-doris-m/ZNNACRWJYJBTVDSALNMU4C6M64/ |
Hubless solution adds support for Apple HomeKit™/Siri®, works with Amazon Alexa™, Hey Google, and more
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced the introduction of its Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller, making it easier than ever to add control of ceiling fans to your smart home. Designed for overhead pull-chain ceiling fans without electronic control, the new Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller is the latest addition to the My Leviton platform and award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi product line, which offers a full portfolio of lighting and load control solutions for every room and home.
"We're excited to continue to expand the breadth and capability of our Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio by providing an automated solution for overhead ceiling fans with multi-speed control and compatibility with Apple HomeKit, Hey Google, and Amazon Alexa," said James Shurte, senior product manager, Leviton. "This new product is about more than just control and convenience. Research indicates that when fans are used effectively, thermostats can be adjusted up to four degrees, leading to reduced energy consumption and increased HVAC efficiency while maintaining comfortable temperatures in the home."
The upgraded fan speed controller provides quiet ON/OFF control with four overhead fan speeds (low, medium, high and max). Homeowners can enjoy the option of controlling ceiling fans with the My Leviton app, voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, and Apple Siri via HomeKit, or the Apple Home app. The Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Fan Speed Controller is ideal for great rooms with high ceilings, kitchens, bedrooms, home offices, home gyms and covered patios.
Once installed, the fan speed level bar is used to adjust the fan's speed up or down to select low, medium, high, or max settings, while the familiar Decora® rocker is used for ON/OFF control. With the My Leviton app, homeowners can easily program fans to automatically turn ON/OFF or adjust the speed to circulate air at scheduled times. Additional functionality includes the ability to configure minimum and maximum fan speed settings, to choose a preset fan speed when turned on, or to have the fan always turn on at the last selected speed. The device's auto-shutoff feature can be used as a countdown timer to turn fans off after a preset length of time.
For added convenience, the My Leviton app offers control of fans in situations where it is impractical to use a fan's pull-chain to control speed, such as high ceilings in a large room where the fan may be out of reach.
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Officials say water, air is safe after toxic train derailment in Ohio
(CNN) - Norfolk Southern officials say the company is working with Ohio environmental and health agencies to respond to the environmental impact caused by the train derailment in East Palestine on Feb. 3.
While officials say the air and water are safe in the area, some residents say they are still concerned about potential health hazards caused by the accident.
“Watch what happens when you disturb the water bed. Look at these chemicals. Look at these colors. See chemicals and it has kind of a butane smell to it,” Sen. Doug Mastriano said during a visit to the area.
On Sunday, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw demanding accountability, adding that “the people of East Palestine cannot be forgotten, nor can their pain be simply considered the cost of doing business.”
“We worked with the Ohio EPA on safe operations and safety for the community,” Shaw said.
Shaw also says that all air and municipal water tests have come back clean, but some people should still drink bottled water.
“Private well testing, we need to continue to monitor and test the wells and wait for those tests to come back,” he said.
Some residents say they are suffering from ailments like headaches and sore throats since the derailment.
“After those symptoms, I also noticed that I have this rash on my arms that was not here before I came here,” East Palestine resident Jessica Helpy said.
Ohio Senator Sherron Brown says he understands why people in the affected areas are skeptical and concerned.
“They know that corporate lobbyists had far too much influence in our government and they see this is the result and this kind of thing shouldn’t happen,” he said.
The Ohio Department of Health is opening a health clinic on Tuesday for those affected by the train derailment, according to a statement released by the agency.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-20T13:35:06+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/2023/02/20/officials-say-water-air-is-safe-after-toxic-train-derailment-ohio/ |
$1.9 million initiative targets homelessness in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FHLBank Pittsburgh (FHLBank) and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced today the 2022 Home4Good funding awarded to programs across the commonwealth working to reduce homelessness. This year, the combined total contribution is $1.9 million, with $900,000 from FHLBank and $1 million from PHFA.
"FHLBank Pittsburgh is proud to partner with PHFA and our members to provide nearly $1 million to 30 programs seeking to end homelessness in Pennsylvania," said President and Chief Executive Officer Winthrop Watson.
Home4Good was created by FHLBank and is administered by PHFA. The funding announced today will be distributed as grants to organizations that help individuals retain or find housing, provide supportive services to those facing homelessness or address other unmet needs within the existing homeless provider network.
Distribution of the funding in most counties will be overseen by local Continuum of Care organizations. The list of funding recipients is available on the PHFA website.
"Now more than ever, funding is critically needed to support services that help people avoid and recover from homelessness," said PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann. "We're pleased to provide this funding, along with FHLBank Pittsburgh, to move more families and individuals toward stabile housing and, hopefully, better days ahead."
Information about Home4Good is available at www.fhlb-pgh.com and www.phfa.org at the bottom of the homepage under "Resources." Organizations interested in future participation in the program can contact Alexa Mascara at home4good@fhlb-pgh.com or Bryce Maretzki at bmaretzki@phfa.org for details.
FHLBank Pittsburgh provides reliable funding and liquidity to its member financial institutions, which include commercial and savings banks, community development financial institutions, credit unions and insurance companies in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. FHLBank products and resources help support community lending, housing and economic development. As one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks established by Congress, FHLBank has been an integral and reliable part of the financial system since 1932. Learn more by visiting www.fhlb-pgh.com.
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency works to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs. Through its carefully managed mortgage programs and investments in multifamily housing developments, PHFA also promotes economic development across the state. Since its creation by the legislature in 1972, it has generated more than $16.7 billion of funding for more than 190,750 single-family home mortgage loans, helped fund the construction of 141,492 rental units, distributed approximately $239 million to support local housing initiatives, and saved the homes of more than 50,660 families from foreclosure. PHFA programs and operations are funded primarily by the sale of securities and from fees paid by program users, not by public tax dollars. The agency is governed by a 14-member board.
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SOURCE Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency | 2022-11-15T23:00:56+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/11/15/fhlbank-pittsburgh-phfa-announce-2022-home4good-funding-awards/ |
"Get out of the water!"
Hearing those words at the beach usually means there’s one thing nearby you don’t want to meet.
Just this past week, five people were possibly bitten by sharks across beaches in New York.
"All we know for a fact is that we've had what we refer to as a spate of attacks in a very short period of time," said Ralph Collier, President of the Shark Research Committee.
Luckily, everything has been minor," said Scott Curatolo-Wagemann, Investigator at Global Shark Attack File.
Collier and Curatolo-Wagemann research shark encounters, and now they’re working to pinpoint the species of shark responsible for biting surfers and swimmers this holiday week.
"The two that were confirmed for the 4th of July look like they were bitten on the right knee and on the hand," said Curatolo-Wagemann.
Both Collier and Curatolo-Wagemann say these bites were small puncture wounds and non-life-threatening—most likely, they say, the sharks mistook humans for fish — which is becoming more common with sharks coming closer to shore to hunt.
"One of the reasons they think that you're seeing more interactions is because the water here is cleaner. So, you're getting more. Not just sharks, but other species," said Curatolo-Wagemann. "It’s very surreal. Never in my life would I have ever thought that I would’ve had this close encounter."
But the bites in New York aren’t the only encounters; just last weekend in Florida, paddleboarder Malea Tribble felt a shark tap her paddleboard. It circled her before swimming away.
"If that shark wanted to knock me in the water, it could have, and it didn’t. So, I kind of look at that like it wasn’t there to harm me; it was really trying to figure out what I was. I’m in their territory," said Tribble.
SEE MORE: Shark attacks in New York, sightings in Florida put swimmers on alert
Because of moments like that, cities and counties are taking extra steps to keep people safe using technology.
George Gorman works with the New York State Parks, and his team is deploying drones over beaches to monitor shark activity.
"This is our new normal," says Gorman. "Before swimmers are in the water, we scan the waters frequently during the day. We're scanning the waters so that we can keep every swimmer as safe as we possibly can."
Now, they’re making a program to teach other cities how to do the same.
"I think we will be doing it for many years to keep the swimming public safe," says Gorman.
But even if you’re at a beach where drones are on patrol, here’s what you can do to stay shark-safe:
- First, swim in groups.
"The survival instinct in them is very strong, and they are not going to challenge a group of objects that are unfamiliar to them," said Collier.
- Next, avoid wearing jewelry or bright-colored bathing suits—those can mimic fish scales.
- Don’t swim near people fishing.
- If you see a group of fish near you, move away.
- Avoid swimming at dusk and dawn when shadows are most present—it’s easier for sharks to hide and easier for them to mistake you for prey.
In the end, the experts say don’t let these encounters stop your summer fun.
"You're more likely to get injured walking into the water on the beach or driving to the beach than you are to be bitten in the water by a fish. I would go to the beach. Have a good time. I do," said Collier.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-07-09T01:06:40+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/tech-becoming-vital-in-ensuring-safety-amidst-rising-shark-encounters |
(Our Auto Expert) – The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is here to redefine the legacy of the world’s best-selling sports car. As the latest addition to the Mustang family, this remarkable vehicle marks a new chapter in its 59-year history. With its powerful engine, cutting-edge technology, and captivating design, the Mustang Dark Horse is set to wow both existing fans and a new generation of sports car enthusiasts.
The Mustang Dark Horse boasts the first new Mustang performance series title in 21 years. It is also the most powerful non-Shelby edition ever created, thanks to its unique 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that churns out an impressive 500 horsepower. However, the Dark Horse is not just about raw horsepower; it is a vehicle designed for both street and track use.
Equipped with available carbon fiber wheels from Carbon Revolution and the Handling Package, the Mustang Dark Horse is the most track-capable 5.0-liter V8 street-legal Mustang ever produced. Its performance is further enhanced by the specially designed blue ember metallic paint, adding exclusivity to this exceptional vehicle.
The Mustang Dark Horse exudes a menacing presence with its bold shadow graphic surrounding the darkened LED headlamps, lower side skirts, rear fixed rear wing, new race-inspired diffuser, and darkened quad exhaust tips. Its design is a testament to the Mustang’s storied motorsports history, combining aggression and elegance in one stunning package.
This powerhouse of a car comes equipped with a full suite of next-gen technology specifically designed to enhance performance. The standard MagneRide shocks, capable of monitoring wheel and tire movement 1,000 times per second, ensure an unparalleled driving experience. The Mustang Dark Horse is not just a pretty face; it’s a technologically advanced beast.
For those who prefer manual control, the Mustang Dark Horse comes standard with a unique six-speed TREMEC manual transmission and a special Mustang Dark Horse transmission oil cooler to keep the stallion cool under pressure. Alternatively, there is the option to choose Ford’s advanced 10-speed automatic transmission for seamless gear changes.
The Mustang Dark Horse is not just a car; it’s a symbol of Mustang’s storied motorsports history. With its unique design, powerful engine, and advanced technology, it is set to make history itself. This street and track performance Mustang is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.
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If you’re in search of a car that combines style, performance, and innovation, the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the ultimate choice. Its powerful engine, track-ready capabilities, and advanced technology are a testament to the Mustang’s legacy. Whether you’re an existing fan or a new sports car lover, the Mustang Dark Horse is sure to ignite your excitement. Get ready to experience the thrill of the road like never before. | 2023-07-31T17:16:13+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/automotive/ford-introduces-the-most-powerful-non-shelby-mustang-ever/ |
A couple of forwards have earned themselves extra treatment before we get deeper into the rankings this week. For one, it's foreboding news on the injury front, for the other it's a new lease on life following a trade to a contender.
Mathew Barzal, C, New York Islanders (down 64 spots to No.178): Knocked out of Sunday's loss to Boston with a lower-body injury, the initial news reports don't specify the injury or a timeline for Barzal, but it doesn't sound promising for fantasy purposes. Some of the nuggets include week-to-week and the hope that he returns before the end of the season. Not what we want to hear in fantasy circles, as those NHL playoffs don't matter in this realm.
Things have been looking up for Barzal, with a nudge upward in his fantasy trajectory thanks to the arrival of Bo Horvat. Since the trade for another top center, the Isles had paired Barzal and Horvat together, including on the power play. But any kind of prolonged absence here not only takes Barzal off the shelf for fantasy, but puts the Isles essentially back where they were before the trade for Horvat. A quick reminder: The Islanders weren't scoring a ton and their power play was the worst in the league. Horvat only has two power-play points with the Isles, but let it be pointed out that they have six power-play goals in the seven games with Horvat (entering Monday), but only had six across all 28 games in December and January.
Heading into Monday's game with the Penguins, it looked like the Islanders were going to go with a top line of Anders Lee, Horvat and Simon Holmstrom, and then Zach Parise, Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri rounding out the top six. Holmstrom is likely a placeholder for the injured Josh Bailey. And don't forget Jean-Gabriel Pageau is on the IR for another week or so, too. But these lines without Barzal feel a lot like the lines pre-Horvat, which isn't as exciting when both Horvat and Barzal are around.
Just like the Islanders, those with Barzal, Horvat and Noah Dobson on fantasy rosters will want to be crossing their fingers for a quick return of the star playmaker. But in the meantime, this is a solid boost for Lee moving up to stay at Horvat's side -- if he sticks there. Nelson ended up with a couple of goals on Monday, while Horvat had a couple of points, so we can try to stay optimistic for them, but the Isles went 0-for-3 on the power play, which is not a good sign.
Ryan O'Reilly, C, Toronto Maple Leafs (up 59 spots to No. 182): There are all the intangibles that matter more to real NHL results, like leadership, playoff experience and two-way ability -- but O'Reilly's arrival in Toronto really isn't all that exciting when it comes to fantasy. He's played two games with the Leafs now after making a quick arrival. To get the new toy in the top six, the Leafs shifted John Tavares to the wing so he could flank O'Reilly with Mitch Marner. Now, remember, these two games were against the teams currently ranked 27th (Montreal Canadiens) and 31st (Chicago Blackhawks) in goals percentage, as well as 26th (Habs) and 32nd (Hawks) in Corsi percentage. The O'Reilly line generated 24 Corsi for and 24 Corsi against in just shy of 23 minutes, allowing two goals against and only being on the ice for one. It's not great initial results, especially given the competition.
O'Reilly picked up an assist in the first game but only totaled 1.3 fantasy points, which is exactly what he's averaged on the Blues this season. He had nothing for fantasy but two shots on goal in the second game (0.2 points). O'Reilly isn't going to get power-play time with the first unit baring an injury (or maybe two). He might end up settling on the third line for most of his shifts so Tavares can get back to center. O'Reilly's ice time was in the 16-minute range in both games with the Leafs, which is a level he hasn't dipped to since the 2010-11 season.
O'Reilly is getting a boost in the rankings this week because there is no denying that there is major potential here. But at the end of the day, the Leafs need a dynamic winger to add to their top six, not another 200-foot center like O'Reilly. He's worth stashing for another week to see if I'm wrong and he can find a role in the top six. But when he starts taking regular shifts on the third line, he's droppable in fantasy.
Forward notes
Dylan Larkin, C, Detroit Red Wings (up 18 spots to No. 59): Think Larkin likes having Tyler Bertuzzi around? Since Bertuzzi returned from a longer injury stint in early January, he's suited up for 15 games. In those 15 games, Larkin's fantasy points per game (FPPG) rises to 2.9 as opposed to his season-long 2.2 mark. There's been some rumors about Bertuzzi being on the block, so hopefully the Wings keep getting some wins and stay in the postseason race.
Patrick Kane, W, Chicago Blackhawks (up 31 spots to No. 86): With a hat trick on Sunday, Kane reminded us all why he's a coveted potential trade asset for the stretch run. With five goals in his past two games, Kane is breaking out of a season-long fuck at just the right time. A daring fantasy manager should consider acting before the Hawks move Kane ahead of the trade deadline. It's a bit of a risk considering his 1.7 FPPG this season, but considering his ultimate potential if he's both clicking and on a better team, may be worth it.
Nick Schmaltz, C/W, Arizona Coyotes (up 45 spots to No. 112): It looks like Schmaltz is getting ready to repeat his late-season fantasy surge from last year. Playing with Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton, Schmaltz has eight goals and seven assists in his past 11 games. Don't forget he was a top-50 fantasy asset over the final couple months of the 2021-22 campaign.
Travis Konecny, W, Philadelphia Flyers (down 68 spots to No. 129): While there have been some positive signs in the past three games with Konecny getting some points, the cold spell was brutal. Konecny went 13 games with only three assists, leaving his particularly hot spell prior to that as a distant memory. If a player is running hot and cold like this, it negatively affects his rankings as he doesn't hold up as a set-and-forget fantasy asset in head-to-head leagues.
Kirill Marchenko, W, Columbus Blue Jackets (up 35 spots to No. 201): The Blue Jackets aren't pretending to be playing for the now anymore, and that is a benefit to younger players in the lineup, Marchenko in particular. Rather than 12 to 14 minutes per game, Marchenko is playing 17 to 20 minutes per game of late. That includes some power-play time and ice time with Patrik Laine, Johnny Gaudreau and Boone Jenner in different arrangements. He could be one to watch in the coming weeks.
Defense notes
Dougie Hamilton, D, New Jersey Devils (up 12 spots to No. 29): Heading into Sunday's action, only Elias Pettersson had more fantasy points than Hamilton in the previous four weeks. He might be hard-pressed to catch Roman Josi for first overall in fantasy points among blue-liners, but Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Karlsson better watch their six.
Bowen Byram, D, Colorado Avalanche (up 59 spots to No. 132): It's maybe not a completely accurate picture with Cale Makar missing so many games of late, but Byram has managed 2.5 FPPG since returning to the lineup on Feb. 7.
Juuso Valimaki, D, Arizona Coyotes enters top 250 at No. 228): Since Jakob Chychrun started sitting out games to await a trade, Valimaki leads all Coyotes in power-play ice time and power-play points. It's a good indicator of what life will be like if both Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere (now day-to-day) are shipped out for assets.
Goaltender notes
Vitek Vanecek, G, New Jersey Devils (up 10 spots to No. 41): Heating up in the Devils crease again, only Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jake Oettinger and Connor Ingram (?!?) have more fantasy points than Vanecek in the past month. So if you can set aside Ingram's hot streak, that's some heady company for the Devils netminder. He's earning a 71% crease share over the past month, too.
Frederik Andersen, G, Carolina Hurricanes (down 27 spots to No. 110): Andersen should not be turning in negative fantasy performances behind this Hurricanes team. Yet, three of his past six starts have resulted in him taking away fantasy points from your squad. I will feel better if he can give us a solid outing against an opponent other than an Ovechkin-less Capitals squad, which have accounted for both of his good outings in February.
ESPN fantasy NHL top-250 rankings
1. Connor McDavid, C, Edm (F1)
2. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Col (F2)
3. David Pastrnak, RW, Bos (F3)
4. Roman Josi, D, Nsh (D1)
5. Auston Matthews, C, Tor (F4)
6. Leon Draisaitl, LW, Edm (F5)
7. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, TB (G1)
8. Mikko Rantanen, RW, Col (F6)
9. Nikita Kucherov, RW, TB (F7)
10. Elias Pettersson, C, Van (F8)
11. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buf (D2)
12. Matthew Tkachuk, LW, Fla (F9)
13. Cale Makar, D, Col (D3)
14. Tage Thompson, C, Buf (F10)
15. Kirill Kaprizov, LW, Min (F11)
16. Linus Ullmark, G, Bos (G2)
17. Jack Hughes, C, NJ (F12)
18. Igor Shesterkin, G, NYR (G3)
19. Jake Oettinger, G, Dal (G4)
20. Tim Stutzle, LW, Ott (F13)
21. Connor Hellebuyck, G, Wpg (G5)
22. Erik Karlsson, D, SJ (D4)
23. Timo Meier, RW, SJ (F14)
24. Mika Zibanejad, C, NYR (F15)
25. Brayden Point, C, TB (F16)
26. Steven Stamkos, C, TB (F17)
27. Aleksander Barkov, C, Fla (F18)
28. Alex Pietrangelo, D, Vgk (D5)
29. Dougie Hamilton, D, NJ (D6)
30. Juuse Saros, G, Nsh (G6)
31. Sidney Crosby, C, Pit (F19)
32. Josh Morrissey, D, Wpg (D7)
33. Brady Tkachuk, LW, Ott (F20)
34. Charlie McAvoy, D, Bos (D8)
35. Bo Horvat, C, NYI (F21)
36. Alexandar Georgiev, G, Col (G7)
37. Alex Ovechkin, LW, Wsh (F22)
38. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Edm (F23)
39. Zach Hyman, LW, Edm (F24)
40. Artemi Panarin, LW, NYR (F25)
41. Vitek Vanecek, G, NJ (G8)
42. Mitchell Marner, RW, Tor (F26)
43. John Tavares, C, Tor (F27)
44. Ilya Sorokin, G, NYI (G9)
45. Adam Fox, D, NYR (D9)
46. Moritz Seider, D, Det (D10)
47. Sebastian Aho, C, Car (F28)
48. Jason Robertson, LW, Dal (F29)
49. William Nylander, RW, Tor (F30)
50. Mikhail Sergachev, D, TB (D11)
51. Kris Letang, D, Pit (D12)
52. Kyle Connor, LW, Wpg (F31)
53. Brad Marchand, LW, Bos (F32)
54. Mats Zuccarello, RW, Min (F33)
55. Alex Tuch, RW, Buf (F34)
56. J.T. Miller, C, Van (F35)
57. Nico Hischier, C, NJ (F36)
58. Jakob Chychrun, D, Ari (D13)
59. Dylan Larkin, C, Det (F37)
60. Victor Hedman, D, TB (D14)
61. Tristan Jarry, G, Pit (G10)
62. Jordan Kyrou, C, StL (F38)
63. Thomas Chabot, D, Ott (D15)
64. Roope Hintz, C, Dal (F39)
65. Joel Eriksson Ek, C, Min (F40)
66. Jake Guentzel, LW, Pit (F41)
67. Seth Jones, D, Chi (D16)
68. Alex DeBrincat, LW, Ott (F42)
69. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW, Wpg (F43)
70. Jake DeBrusk, LW, Bos (F44)
71. Mark Scheifele, C, Wpg (F45)
72. Jacob Trouba, D, NYR (D17)
73. Brent Burns, D, Car (D18)
74. Darcy Kuemper, G, Wsh (G11)
75. Pierre-Luc Dubois, C, Wpg (F46)
76. Ilya Samsonov, G, Tor (G12)
77. Jared Spurgeon, D, Min (D19)
78. Rasmus Andersson, D, Cgy (D20)
79. Evgeni Malkin, C, Pit (F47)
80. Jack Eichel, C, Vgk (F48)
81. Anze Kopitar, C, LA (F49)
82. Claude Giroux, LW, Ott (F50)
83. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, NYR (F51)
84. Adam Larsson, D, Sea (D21)
85. Patrice Bergeron, C, Bos (F52)
86. Patrick Kane, RW, Chi (F53)
87. Elias Lindholm, RW, Cgy (F54)
88. Evander Kane, LW, Edm (F55)
89. Kevin Fiala, C, LA (F56)
90. Miro Heiskanen, D, Dal (D22)
91. Andrei Svechnikov, LW, Car (F57)
92. Chris Kreider, LW, NYR (F58)
93. Joe Pavelski, RW, Dal (F59)
94. Jesper Bratt, RW, NJ (F60)
95. Vincent Trocheck, C, NYR (F61)
96. Logan Couture, C, SJ (F62)
97. Quinn Hughes, D, Van (D23)
98. Carter Verhaeghe, C, Fla (F63)
99. Brandon Hagel, LW, TB (F64)
100. Tomas Hertl, C, SJ (F65)
101. Aaron Ekblad, D, Fla (D24)
102. Noah Dobson, D, NYI (D25)
103. Jeff Skinner, LW, Buf (F66)
104. Martin Necas, C, Car (F67)
105. Filip Forsberg, LW, Nsh (F68)
106. Clayton Keller, C, Ari (F69)
107. Jeremy Swayman, G, Bos (G13)
108. Boone Jenner, C, Cls (F70)
109. Drake Batherson, C, Ott (F71)
110. Frederik Andersen, G, Car (G14)
111. Jeff Petry, D, Pit (D26)
112. Nick Schmaltz, C, Ari (F72)
113. Patrik Laine, RW, Cls (F73)
114. Pheonix Copley, G, LA (0)
115. Artturi Lehkonen, LW, Col (F74)
116. Ondrej Palat, LW, NJ (F75)
117. Sam Reinhart, RW, Fla (F76)
118. Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Col (F77)
119. Rickard Rakell, C, Pit (F78)
120. Brock Nelson, C, NYI (F79)
121. Vince Dunn, D, Sea (D27)
122. Darnell Nurse, D, Edm (D28)
123. John Carlson, D, Wsh (D29)
124. Dylan Cozens, C, Buf (F80)
125. Devon Toews, D, Col (D30)
126. Trevor Zegras, C, Ana (F81)
127. Logan Thompson, G, Vgk (G15)
128. Adrian Kempe, C, LA (F82)
129. Travis Konecny, RW, Phi (F83)
130. Pavel Buchnevich, RW, StL (F84)
131. Justin Faulk, D, StL (D31)
132. Bowen Byram, D, Col (D32)
133. Torey Krug, D, StL (D33)
134. Brandon Montour, D, Fla (D34)
135. David Savard, D, Mon (D35)
136. Tyler Toffoli, RW, Cgy (F85)
137. Drew Doughty, D, LA (D36)
138. Johnny Gaudreau, LW, Cls (F86)
139. Morgan Rielly, D, Tor (D37)
140. Nazem Kadri, C, Cgy (F87)
141. Ivan Provorov, D, Phi (D38)
142. Blake Wheeler, RW, Wpg (F88)
143. Matty Beniers, C, Sea (F89)
144. Ville Husso, G, Det (G16)
145. Brayden Schenn, C, StL (F90)
146. Anders Lee, LW, NYI (F91)
147. Filip Chytil, RW, NYR (F92)
148. Jamie Benn, LW, Dal (F93)
149. Jared McCann, LW, Sea (F94)
150. Jake McCabe, D, Chi (D39)
151. Tony DeAngelo, D, Phi (D40)
152. Carter Hart, G, Phi (G17)
153. K'Andre Miller, D, NYR (D41)
154. Eeli Tolvanen, LW, Sea (F95)
155. Sergei Bobrovsky, G, Fla (G18)
156. Rafael Harvey-Pinard, LW, Mon (F96)
157. Ben Chiarot, D, Det (D42)
158. Filip Gustavsson, G, Min (G19)
159. Jack Campbell, G, Edm (G20)
160. Lawson Crouse, LW, Ari (F97)
161. Phillip Danault, C, LA (F98)
162. David Krejci, C, Bos (F99)
163. Filip Hronek, D, Det (D43)
164. Hampus Lindholm, D, Bos (D44)
165. Matt Boldy, LW, Min (F100)
166. Ryan Graves, D, NJ (D45)
167. Owen Tippett, RW, Phi (F101)
168. Stuart Skinner, G, Edm (G21)
169. Matt Duchene, C, Nsh (F102)
170. Kirby Dach, C, Mon (F103)
171. Robert Thomas, C, StL (F104)
172. J.T. Compher, RW, Col (F105)
173. Philipp Grubauer, G, Sea (G22)
174. Tyson Barrie, D, Edm (D46)
175. Nick Suzuki, C, Mon (F106)
176. Tyler Bertuzzi, LW, Det (F107)
177. Marc-Andre Fleury, G, Min (G23)
178. Mathew Barzal, C, NYI (F108)
179. Shea Theodore, D, Vgk (D47)
180. Frank Vatrano, LW, Ana (F109)
181. Sam Bennett, LW, Fla (F110)
182. Ryan O'Reilly, C, Tor (F111)
183. Luke Schenn, D, Van (D48)
184. Sean Durzi, D, LA (D49)
185. Michael Bunting, LW, Tor (F112)
186. Viktor Arvidsson, RW, LA (F113)
187. Neal Pionk, D, Wpg (D50)
188. Adam Beckman, C, Min (F114)
189. Jonas Brodin, D, Min (D51)
190. Connor Murphy, D, Chi (D52)
191. Brock Boeser, RW, Van (F115)
192. Samuel Girard, D, Col (D53)
193. John Klingberg, D, Ana (D54)
194. Jason Zucker, LW, Pit (F116)
195. Teuvo Teravainen, RW, Car (F117)
196. Jake Sanderson, D, Ott (D55)
197. Martin Jones, G, Sea (G24)
198. Matt Murray, G, Tor (G25)
199. Jordan Eberle, RW, Sea (F118)
200. Adin Hill, G, Vgk (G26)
201. Kirill Marchenko, LW, Cls (F119)
202. Kevin Hayes, C, Phi (F120)
203. Mike Matheson, D, Mon (D56)
204. Brayden McNabb, D, Vgk (D57)
205. Jonathan Huberdeau, LW, Cgy (F121)
206. Adam Henrique, C, Ana (F122)
207. Thatcher Demko, G, Van (G27)
208. Adam Boqvist, D, Cls (D58)
209. Jake Walman, D, Det (D59)
210. Alec Martinez, D, Vgk (D60)
211. Pavel Zacha, C, Bos (F123)
212. Chandler Stephenson, C, Vgk (F124)
213. Cam Talbot, G, Ott (G28)
214. Rasmus Ristolainen, D, Phi (D61)
215. Noah Hanifin, D, Cgy (D62)
216. Shayne Gostisbehere, D, Ari (D63)
217. Karel Vejmelka, G, Ari (0)
218. Mark Giordano, D, Tor (D64)
219. Dillon Dube, C, Cgy (F125)
220. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G, Buf (G29)
221. Tom Wilson, RW, Wsh (F126)
222. Tanner Jeannot, LW, Nsh (F127)
223. Cam Fowler, D, Ana (D65)
224. Joonas Korpisalo, G, Cls (G30)
225. Jacob Markstrom, G, Cgy (G31)
226. Ryan McDonagh, D, Nsh (D66)
227. Troy Terry, C, Ana (F128)
228. Juuso Valimaki, D, Ari (D67)
229. Blake Coleman, LW, Cgy (F129)
230. Joel Edmundson, D, Mon (D68)
231. Damon Severson, D, NJ (D69)
232. Robby Fabbri, C, Det (F130)
233. Antti Raanta, G, Car (G32)
234. Barrett Hayton, C, Ari (F131)
235. Bryan Rust, RW, Pit (F132)
236. Jakub Vrana, C, Det (F133)
237. John Gibson, G, Ana (G33)
238. Phil Kessel, RW, Vgk (F134)
239. Alexis Lafreniere, LW, NYR (F135)
240. Mikael Backlund, C, Cgy (F136)
241. Garnet Hathaway, RW, Wsh (F137)
242. Jordan Staal, C, Car (F138)
243. Dmitry Orlov, D, Wsh (D70)
244. Matt Roy, D, LA (D71)
245. Josh Brown, D, Ari (D72)
246. Casey DeSmith, G, Pit (G34)
247. Gustav Forsling, D, Fla (D73)
248. Josh Anderson, RW, Mon (F139)
249. Dan Vladar, G, Cgy (0)
250. William Carrier, LW, Vgk (F140)
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James van Riemsdyk, W, Philadelphia Flyers
Michael Rasmussen, C/W, Detroit Red Wings
Lukas Reichel, C/W, Chicago Blackhawks
Cole Perfetti, C/W, Winnipeg Jets
Yanni Gourde, C/W, Seattle Kraken
Ryan Hartman, C/W, Minnesota Wild
Alexander Barabanov, W, San Jose Sharks
Andrew Peeke, D, Columbus Blue Jackets
Oliver Bjorkstrand, W, Seattle Kraken
Kevin Shattenkirk, D, Anaheim Ducks
Kaapo Kahkonen, G, San Jose Sharks
Dropped out
Scott Laughton, C/W, Philadelphia Flyers
Jaccob Slavin, D, Carolina Hurricanes
T.J. Oshie, W, Washington Capitals
Sam Montembeault, G, Montreal Canadiens
Brandon Tanev, W, Seattle Kraken
Lucas Raymond, W, Detroit Red Wings
Evan Rodrigues, C/W, Colorado Avalanche
J.J. Moser, D, Arizona Coyotes
Radko Gudas, D, Florida Panthers
Ridly Greig, C, Ottawa Senators
Jonas Siegenthaler, D, New Jersey Devils
Mason McTavish, C/W, Anaheim Ducks
Jonathan Toews, C, Chicago Blackhawks
Nick Blankenburg, D, Columbus Blue Jackets | 2023-02-21T19:00:19+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/fantasy/hockey/story/_/id/35706704/espn-nhl-fantasy-hockey-rankings-update-mathew-barzal-ryan-oreilly |
Supporters who raise $200 or more will enjoy Private Event on August 27, 2022 at Disney California Adventure® Park, Presented by Disneyland® Resort
ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers for CHOC, an initiative that rallies employees, players, and communities from local games-related studios, businesses, and groups, is back for its second year to support Children's Hospital of Orange County. The program raised nearly $200,000 in 2021, contributing to health care programs, education, and research for southern California's kids.
Gamers for CHOC invites members of the larger gaming community to get involved by donating on behalf of a participating team or signing up to join a team as a fundraiser on the CHOC Walk site. Top fundraisers across Gamers for CHOC teams can earn unique prizes and experiences from participating organizations. This year's companies includes some of the most notable names in the gaming industry:
Amazon Games
AWS for Games
Blue Silver Studios
BITKRAFT Ventures
Dreamhaven
Esports Arena
Frost Giant Studios
Gay Gaming Professionals
Humble Bundle
inXile entertainment
Konami
Mattering Lab
Obsidian Entertainment
Pragma Platform
Rally Cry
Riot Games
Second Dinner
Square Enix
UCI Esports
Unbroken Studios
Individuals who raise $200 or more can also attend "CHOC Adventure in the Park," where for one night only, Disney California Adventure® Park will come to life with exclusive experiences just for CHOC enthusiasts, including:
- Access to many of the park's attractions throughout the evening
- A special showing of the nighttime spectacular World of Color
- CHOC Walk swag based on fundraising levels
- DJ
- Special photo locations
- Sightings of beloved Disney® characters
- And much more!
"We are thrilled to partner with Gamers for CHOC again this year," said Zachariah L. Abrams, Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement at CHOC Children's Foundation. "Last year's effort was extremely successful and we are so thankful to the community of gamers who support CHOC and the kids who we help. We look forward to seeing which teams rise to the top this year."
Gamers for CHOC will host a standalone hub on the CHOC Walk website that will aggregate information across all participating teams. It features a leaderboard to encourage friendly competition between companies and highlight the participating teams, how many members they have, and how much money they've raised. The hub will also feature a running total of how many dollars have been raised as a part of the overall initiative.
Sign-up information on Gamers for CHOC can be found HERE.
For more information, please visit: www.gamersforchoc.org
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JaMarcus Shephard’s enthusiasm transcends time.
It’s Nov. 13, 2004, and a 21-year-old Shephard is literally bouncing off the ground, gushing gusto like a fire hose in football pads. His teammates parade around Little Giant Stadium in Crawfordsville, Indiana, blissfully ringing the Monon Bell — a 300-pound locomotive bell awarded to the annual winner between DePauw University and Wabash College. It’s the foremost rivalry in Division III football, with 127 meetings between 1890 and 2021.
And after three consecutive DePauw defeats, Shephard is bringing the bell back home.
“Let’s go back down to the field,” says an unidentified play-by-play announcer, introducing an interview with a human espresso shot. “JaMarcus Shephard is alongside our own Jim Barber. Jim?”
Cut to the field, where Shephard — the DePauw Tigers’ senior wide receiver — cradles a football and bobs like an untethered buoy, radiating rocket fuel.
“He was leading the cheers AND the singing,” informs Barber, the sideline reporter, prompting Shephard to unleash a shriek — ahhhhhhassssright! — unlike anything uttered before or since. “How about going out as a senior with the bell?”
“Oh man, that’s all you can ask for,” Shephard says, utterly unbothered, despite catching just two passes for 10 yards in the Tigers’ 14-7 win. “Three years of losing the bell and finally you get an opportunity to win it in your senior year? You can’t go out any better than that.
“I kept telling the players, ‘Man, no matter what you’ve done in your career, if you don’t go out with the bell at least once, then you haven’t done anything at DePauw University.”
JaMarcus Shephard did his share. In a sterling four-year career, the 6-foot, 200-pound receiver from Fort Wayne, Indiana, finished first in school history in career kickoff return yards (1,430), second in all-purpose yards (3,997), third in receptions (168) and fourth in receiving yards (2,382). A two-time All-American, he captained both the football team and track and field team, earned a degree in sports medicine and joined DePauw’s Men of Excellence, Cross-Cultural Alliance and Student Advisory Board organizations as well.
Long before he arrived as UW’s associate head coach this offseason, Shephard was already the consummate captain.
His enthusiasm was infinite.
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It’s Nov. 16, 2019, and Bill Lynch teeters on the lip of retirement. After seven seasons in his second stint as DePauw’s head coach, the 65-year-old lifelong Hoosier has one game to go.
The Monon Bell beckons.
It tolls for thee.
In the moments before kickoff, Lynch rounds a corner in the bowels of Blackstock Stadium and sees a familiar face. Shephard — his former pupil, now in his second season as Purdue’s co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach — made the 55-mile drive south from West Lafayette to Greencastle, Indiana, on the Boilermakers’ bye week.
So naturally, Lynch offers a hug … and asks for a favor.
“I said, ‘Hey, why don’t you talk to the team? So we went into the locker room, and he just went off,” Lynch says, recalling the speech that preceded a 17-13 DePauw win and consequent field-storming. “It doesn’t take a lot (to motivate) in a game like that, but they were tired of me saying the same old stuff. They knew he was a legacy and a guy that was a great player, coaching at Purdue, all that stuff.
“It was funny, I just went to the back of the room and smiled. Right there I could see, ‘Man, he’s going to be a great head coach someday.’”
Likely sooner rather than later.
After graduating from DePauw in 2005, Shephard worked in the NCAA’s Education Services Division (2006-07) and with the National Center for Drug-Free Sport (2007-11). But he was always compelled to coach. So in 2011, he quit his job and started at Western Kentucky as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach.
“Randomly me and my wife (Hallie) decided we were going to sell the house and give up everything so I could pursue my dream,” Shephard says. “She had known that I wanted to do this for a long time, and finally we dropped everything, got paid no money and went and volunteered.
“Now we’re here at the University of Washington. How did this happen? I have no idea.”
In the last 11 years, Shephard has risen through the ranks — at Western Kentucky (2011-15), Washington State (2016), Purdue (2017-21) and Washington. He has surged from a volunteer coach with the Hilltoppers to the associate head coach, passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach with the Huskies. He has developed a pair of Big Ten Freshmen of the Year winners, in Purdue wide receivers David Bell and Rondale Moore.
Now, he’s tasked with elevating a Husky offense that finished 10th in the Pac-12 in both pass efficiency rating (119.14) and yards per pass attempt (6.6) in 2021.
And through it all, the bell keeps ringing; his enthusiasm has endured.
“I know you guys see that energy already,” says Jared Dangerfield, who set single season records for receptions (82) and receiving touchdowns (11) after transferring to Western Kentucky in 2014. “You hear his voice early in the morning. He’s got that energy. He brings it to the meetings. He’s going to bring it to the field, especially for the people who need to be motivated. He gets them to tap in.
“He’s always that way. He’s not faking it, too, and it’s coming from a good place. It’s coming from a place of love. He loves the game. He loves his players. He’s never not like that.”
In meetings, he’s like that. In games, he’s like that. In practices, “you’re going to see him chasing around the receivers, trying to rip the ball out,” Dangerfield says. “As a receiver, we’d catch the hitch and he’d be chasing us.”
That chase is never-ending.
The now-39-year-old assistant is demonstrative, and demanding, by design.
“Sometimes you’d have a coach who’d be yelling at you about something, to run down the field or finish or whatever it may be, and there’d be this little voice in the back of your head that said, ‘Hey, you can’t do it,’” Shephard says.
“My players hopefully will never feel that way, because I’m pretty much out there doing it with them. So if I’m telling them to do something, I’m going to demonstrate it, show it and do it myself, so they feel like they have to do it better than I did.”
At DePauw, Shephard did it better than most — and his enthusiasm is everlasting.
Eighteen years after he rang the bell, it echoes. The consummate captain hasn’t quit.
“I’ve had the pleasure of being the captain of pretty much every team I’ve ever played on, so it’s something that has always been a part of my lifestyle, a part of me,” he says. “I try to even lead my family, lead my mom, my brothers and sisters.
“To me, the more excited you are about what you do, the more you’re going to want to come back every single day and do it over and over again. We sometimes get into this profession and take it as a job. I don’t even see this as a job at all. This is just something that, to be quite honest about it, I’m blessed and lucky to do. I’m very happy that coach (Kalen) DeBoer allows me to be here.” | 2022-07-26T19:24:03+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/from-depauw-to-uw-husky-associate-head-coach-jamarcus-shephards-enthusiasm-is-everlasting/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A third-party investigation into delays by a northern Virginia public school district in recognizing student achievements on a standardized test found no evidence the delays were deliberate, the superintendent said this week.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid also said in a Wednesday letter to the community that the probe found “no evidence of any inequity or racial bias” in the way schools handled notification to those designated “commended students” by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Fairfax County was among a handful of northern Virginia public school districts that acknowledged around the start of the year delayed notification of some commended student awards. The issue drew widespread attention after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other elected officials highlighted parents’ concerns and asked for an investigation.
Students who receive the award finish in the top 3% nationally on a standardized test, but below the top 1% that qualifies them as a scholarship semifinalist. Some parents said the delayed notifications could have affected students’ college or scholarship applications, and other parents and activists alleged the district chose to withhold the commendations to downplay individual achievement in favor of equity.
When complaints about the delayed notifications first emerged at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology, Youngkin said he wanted to get to the bottom of what “appeared to be an egregious, deliberate attempt to disadvantage high-performing students at one of the best schools in the country.”
Fairfax County went on to acknowledge notification delays at additional schools, as did other northern Virginia districts.
Youngkin asked Attorney General Jason Miyares, a fellow Republican, to launch an investigation. He suggested the failure to notify students of their awards could be a violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act, which bans discrimination on race and other factors.
That investigation is still ongoing, according to Miyares spokeswoman Victoria LaCivita.
“It’s encouraging that FCPS is working to be more transparent about the inconsistencies surrounding their National Merit award decisions and process,” she said in a statement Thursday.
An internal review by Fairfax schools first found there was no validity to claims that the delays were deliberate or done in the name of equity, according to a summary of the key findings of the external investigation. But Reid went on to retain the law firm Sands Anderson to conduct its own probe, which came to the same finding.
As part of its work, the firm conducted 29 witness interviews and “had open access to FCPS documents and records,” the summary said.
The report found that 15 Fairfax County high schools notified their commended students before Nov. 1, 2022; eight did not. The lack of a division-wide policy for providing such notice was a contributing factor in the delays, the summary said.
Reid said in her letter that the district has developed a new regulation that outlines the notification process all high schools will now follow going forward.
The investigation did not identify any Thomas Jefferson student or parent “who believed a student’s admission to their college or university of choice was adversely affected” by the delayed notices, according to the summary.
It also said staff at the impacted schools other than Thomas Jefferson reported that they had not received complaints from parents or the school community regarding the awards notification.
A spokeswoman for Youngkin, Macaulay Porter, said the governor looks forward to the independent findings of Miyares’ investigation into three school divisions.
“When allegations that merit awards were withheld from students came to light, the governor took immediate action,” she said.
She also said the governor, who has made parental rights in education a key focus of his time in office, was disappointed in Virginia Democrats who blocked a legislative proposal he sought intended to ensure parental notification of scholastic awards.
Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell, whose district includes part of Fairfax County, said the report’s findings showed the whole episode was “hysteria drummed up by the same right-wing activists that have been trying to tear our public schools down” for years.
“Northern Virginia has excellent public schools on every objective metric. And the governor and his friends that don’t want that to be the case,” he said. | 2023-03-31T02:32:29+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/probe-delays-in-districts-schools-awards-not-deliberate/ |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria. But its lethality was rare. In most recent cases, no U.S. forces have been hurt in such attacks.
The strike on Thursday — by a small, suicide drone — set off a series of retaliatory bombings, and the top U.S. commander for the Middle East, Gen. Erik Kurilla, quickly warned that the U.S. was prepared to launch more attacks if needed.
American troops have been in Syria since 2015, but the latest casualties highlight what has been a consistent, but often quiet, U.S. counterterrorism mission, aimed at countering Iranian-backed militias and preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State group.
A look at the U.S. troop presence in Syria.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH THE ISLAMIC STATE GROUP
On any given day there are at least 900 U.S. forces in Syria, along with an undisclosed number of contractors. U.S. special operations forces also move in and out of the country, but are usually in small teams and are not included in the official count.
They are trying to prevent any comeback by the Islamic State group, which swept through Iraq and Syria in 2014, taking control of large swaths of territory.
For years, the U.S. and its coalition allies battled IS in Iraq and Syria, partnering with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. By 2019, the U.S. declared the Islamic State caliphate destroyed, but remnants of the group remain a threat, including about 10,000 fighters held in detention facilities in Syria and tens of thousands of their family members living in refugee camps.
U.S. forces advise and assist the SDF, including in securing the detention facilities, and they also conduct counterterror missions against the Islamic State group and other al-Qaida-affiliated militants, and carry out strikes on Iran-backed militias that have attacked U.S. facilities.
Russia, an ally of the Syrian government, is also active in the country, but Washington and Moscow have used a deconfliction phone line in an effort to avoid conflict there.
IRAN IS ANOTHER REASON THE U.S. REMAINS IN SYRIA
Tehran’s political influence and militia strength throughout the region have created a security concern for the U.S. Since the defeat of the Islamic State group, Iran-backed fighters have expanded their influence in the region.
The presence of American forces in Syria makes it more difficult for Iran to move weapons into Lebanon, for use by its proxies, including the Lebanese Hezbollah, against Israel.
For example, the al-Tanf garrison in southeastern Syria is located on a vital road that can link Iranian-backed forces from Tehran all the way to southern Lebanon — and Israel’s doorstep. So troops at the U.S. garrison can disrupt what could be an uncontested land bridge for Iran to the eastern Mediterranean.
The oil-rich Deir el-Zour province in eastern Syria, where some of the latest U.S. strikes hit, sits along that strategic route. Syrian government forces and allied Iran-backed groups are deployed on the west bank of the Euphrates River in Deir el-Zour, while American troops support their allies, the SDF, largely along the east bank.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LATEST ATTACK?
A small suicide — sometimes called a kamikazi — drone flew low over fencing into the base and struck a maintenance facility where U.S. troops and contractors were working. It did not fire a weapon, but exploded when it hit.
One American contractor was killed, and five U.S. service members and another contractor were wounded. One service member returned to duty and the other wounded taken out of Syria for medical treatment. Contractors often are used to help with maintenance and logistical support.
U.S. officials blame Iran, pointing to remnants of the drone, multiple intelligence threat streams and the fact that the attack was so similar to previous ones by the militants. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss military operations.
In retaliation, U.S. F-15 fighter jets from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar struck locations near Deir el-Zour, targeting the Iran-backed militias believed responsible for the attack. The number of reported casualties varied, and the U.S. would not confirm any numbers.
In an apparent response to those U.S. airstrikes, 10 rockets were fired Friday at a U.S. base known as Green Village. No one was injured. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said the rockets were fired by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, but he stopped short of blaming Tehran for the U.S. deaths and injuries.
AREN’T U.S. TROOPS PROTECTED?
The U.S. maintains security at all of its bases but steadfastly declines to provide much detail. Reporters traveling in Syria, including from The Associated Press, have frequently seen a range of security measures, ranging from fencing and other barricades to more high-tech radars and other sensors.
Asked about information that one of the radars at the base was not working, Ryder said there was not a total gap in radar capabilities: “There was a complete sight picture in terms of radar.”
But Iranian drones represent a serious — and expanding — threat in Syria. Kurilla told Congress that Tehran is building increasingly sophisticated drones, and now has an arsenal that ranges from small, short-range systems “to long-range one-way attack platforms.”
Iran has also provided drones to Russia for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.
PREVIOUS SKIRMISHES
One of the deadliest flare-ups between the U.S. and Iran-backed groups occurred in December 2019, when U.S. military strikes in Iraq and Syria killed 25 fighters and wounded others from the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah Iraqi militia. The U.S. said the strike was in retaliation for the killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base that it blamed on the group.
In August 2022, the U.S. carried out strikes targeting Iran-backed militias in Deir el-Zour province. The Pentagon said the attacks were meant to send a message to Iran, which the U.S. blamed for a number of drone attacks, including one that targeted the al-Tanf garrison. That base was also hit in January, when three suicide drones struck, wounding two Syrian opposition fighters. The U.S. again said Iran-backed groups were responsible.
Israel has also struck Iranian targets in eastern Syria, although it rarely claims responsibility. In November 2022, airstrikes targeted tanker trucks that crossed from Iraq into eastern Syria. The convoy was reportedly carrying fuel and weapons to militias in Deir el-Zour. The U.S. denied involvement, and an Israeli military official later strongly suggested that Israel was behind the strike. ___
Associated Press writers Bassem Mroue, Kareem Chehayeb and Abby Sewell in Beirut and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report. | 2023-03-25T00:26:55+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/politics/ap-politics/a-look-at-the-us-military-mission-in-syria-and-its-dangers/ |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Massive cheers rather than the usual boos rained down on Gary Bettman on Tuesday night because nothing could keep Vegas Golden Knights fans from enjoying what the NHL commissioner was about to do.
He first presented the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP to Jonathan Marchessault and then moments later handed the Stanley Cup to captain Mark Stone, who shared it with the rest of the team.
“What has happened here has been simply incredible,” Bettman told the crowd. “Not only is Vegas a hockey town, it’s a championship town.”
The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016, and the Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. Owner Bill Foley issued his famous “playoffs in three, cup in six” proclamation and Vegas made the Stanley Cup Final in its first season and won it all this year — its sixth season.
Since the Knights came on board, Las Vegas has acquired an NFL team in the Raiders and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team.
“It’s exciting as heck,” Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis said about the state of Las Vegas sports. “When you watch a great organization win a championship, it’s obviously inspiration. It shows how much hard work and everything that goes into it, but as far as feeding off it, I don’t know that that’s the right term.”
Davis said his late father, Al, saw the potential in Las Vegas many years ago when he used to celebrate his July 4 birthday in the city. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Houston Oilers in an 1964 preseason American Football League game in the first pro football event in Las Vegas.
Al Davis saw “an opportunity here,” his son said.
More sports milestones could be ahead for Vegas.
The Nevada Legislature voted Wednesday to help fund a new Las Vegas stadium for the Oakland Athletics. Next is Gov. Joe Lombardo’s signature, which could come Thursday. Major League Baseball’s owners also must approve the move.
LeBron James has also made noise about wanting to own an NBA franchise in Las Vegas, and Commissioner Adam Silver told “Inside the NBA” last week that expansion will be considered once a media-rights deal is reached. He said talks “will begin in earnest probably next spring.”
“We don’t have anything specific (on expansion) right now, but I think it makes sense over time if you’re a successful organization and continue to grow,” Silver said. “There’s no doubt there are a lot of great cities interested in having the NBA.”
Las Vegas has a long history of being a go-to city for major events, and that’s especially true now.
The Super Bowl will be played at Allegiant Stadium in February, the Final Four will be there in 2028, and Formula One will plant its flag on Las Vegas Boulevard in November.
It’s been an incredible journey for a city that, because of legalized sports betting, was mostly shunned by professional leagues in the past and was ruled out at one time from hosting NCAA championship events. The NFL once even nixed a Super Bowl ad touting Las Vegas tourism.
Now the NFL not only has scheduled its premier event for Las Vegas, the league placed its popular draft in the city last year.
It’s not, however, that Las Vegas was devoid of sports before the Knights came along. Basketball has long maintained a prominent presence because of the famous UNLV teams that became a national brand and won the NCAA Tournament in 1990 to the NBA Summer League becoming the place of business for all 30 clubs to USA Basketball making this its home training site to five conferences staging their basketball tournaments here.
Major boxing and UFC fights, NASCAR and the National Finals Rodeo have long helped define Las Vegas sports, and under the national radar, the Triple-A team has been around 40 years and is among the top draws in minor-league baseball.
But when the Knights came along, that took Las Vegas to another level in how the city viewed itself and the outside world perceived southern Nevada. Las Vegas was truly in the club at that point as home to a team in one of the four major professional sports.
And then the fans packed T-Mobile Arena, the Knights changed how games are presented with elaborate shows before the puck drop and — most importantly — the franchise won right away.
“Best place to play,” Knights forward William Carrier said. “This building is unbelievable and we saw it (Tuesday). We fed on their energy and we got a couple big goals here. You can tell that everyone wants to come play here now.”
Foley said he thought early on that the pieces came together this season to make his dream of “cup in six” come true.
“This was our year to do something special,” he said.
This, indeed, is Las Vegas’ time in the sports world.
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AP NHL playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-15T05:21:25+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/ap-sports/golden-knights-success-lifted-las-vegas-to-another-level-in-sports-world/ |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)Two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield of the Kansas City Royals apologized Friday for ”poorly articulated” comments about the COVID-19 vaccine after missing the team’s trip to Canada.
Merrifield was among 10 Royals players who didn’t travel to Toronto because of their vaccination status for a four-game series against the Blue Jays before the All-Star break last week.
The 33-year-old outfielder/second baseman has been a fan favorite in Kansas City. But backlash came quickly and harshly after Merrifield said ”the vaccine, what it’s supposed to do, it’s not doing. If it was doing what it was supposed to do and stopping the spread of COVID (then) I would have a little more willingness to take it, but it’s not doing that.”
He tried to clear up those comments before the Royals opened the second half with a home game against Tampa Bay.
”I’m sorry that I poorly articulated the point I was trying to make,” Merrifield said. ”It’s an uncomfortable topic and I started rambling on and trying to make a point about my passion for winning that had no relevance to the topic that was being discussed. For that I am truly sorry.”
Merrifield has played his entire career for Kansas City, but some fans were not happy about a comment suggesting he might get the vaccine if he were traded to a contender.
”I didn’t say people misunderstood it, I poorly articulated the point I was trying to say,” Merrifield said. ”If what was standing between me and the playoffs was this vaccine, I would consider getting it. I didn’t say I would get it for another team, or wouldn’t get it for this team, it was simply a point about showing how much I value playing in the playoffs.”
Royals manager Mike Matheny said Merrifield addressed the team about his comments and his love for Kansas City.
”He has talked with everybody, the group here and individually and we’ve moved on,” Matheny said. ”It’s time to play baseball and guys are going to have to address comments made and address the fans and teammates and I believe Whit is doing his best to have those conversations and move forward.”
Merrifield is hitting .240 with 36 RBIs and 14 stolen bases.
Kansas City left almost 40% of its 26-man roster at home for an extended All-Star break, including All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, and several young players.
Rookies Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez were two of those players who didn’t make the trip. Five prospects made their debuts as the Royals lost three of four to Toronto.
In total, only 25 players in Major League Baseball hadn’t made the trip to Canada due to vaccination status. The Royals bumped that number up to 35.
”Unfortunately, I didn’t really realize what I said,” Merrifield said. ”It took me reading it to understand how it could come across . I’ve wanted to play in the playoffs since the time I put on cleats and that feeling is strong. The vaccine thing . people have very strong feelings about it and I feel the way I feel about it.”
Merrifield said he’s ready for any reaction he might get from Royals fans.
”These guys in here know me and know what I’m all about and how much I care for them,” Merrifield said. ”Every time I’ve taken the field and stepped between the lines I’ve given it everything I had every day. If people feel a need to express their feelings towards me, that’s perfectly fine.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports | 2022-07-23T13:35:24+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/sports/baseball-championship/royals-merrifield-says-he-poorly-articulated-vax-remarks/ |
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia authorities said Saturday that four prison officers, including a police commander, have been arrested under suspicion of having helped a prisoner convicted of murder escape while being transferred to a hospital.
The prosecutor’s office said in a statement that the commander in charge of external security at the capital Skopje’s main prison of Idrizovo and three officers “helped and enabled the convict Bekim Memeti to escape.” They are charged with “illegal release of a person deprived of liberty.”
According to the prosecution, Memeti injured himself by cutting the palm of his hand late Thursday and, following the police commander’s instructions, he was sent without an escort to an emergency treatment center instead of being treated in the prison’s infirmary.
Procedure requires that if a convict needs to be treated in an outside facility, prison authorities must request a police escort.
Furthermore, and against the rules, Memeti was placed in the middle, which enabled him to grab the pistol from one of the prison officers and start shooting inside the van, injuring the driver and demanding that the vehicle stop. Mehmeti escaped with a car parked in front of the van and none of the prison officers gave chase.
An investigating magistrate ordered that three of the prison officers be placed in custody for eight days, while the fourth was banned from leaving the country. Custody could be extended as the investigation continues, and pending a trial.
Police are searching for the escapee and have issued a warrant. Memeti was sentenced to 20 years in prison a for murder committed in 2016. He has already escaped once before. | 2023-01-15T12:37:55+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-north-macedonia-4-officers-arrested-over-convicts-escape/ |
There is an organization in Newark that has been a champion for those in need for a century.
For the past 100 years, the United Way of Greater Newark has worked to “disrupt the cycle of poverty by convening, collaborating and investing in strategies to improve outcomes for children and families.” | 2023-02-21T00:57:31+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/essex/2023/02/united-way-of-greater-newark-continues-to-build-on-the-legacy-of-its-founder-a-civil-rights-pioneer.html |
WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
417 PM CDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southeast Texas,
including the following counties, Brazoria and Galveston.
The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Fiona made landfall in southwest Puerto Rico Sunday afternoon, shortly after being upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.
According to the NHC’s 3:35 p.m. update, Fiona had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph while moving northwest at 9 mph. It made landfall near Punta Tocon at 3:20 p.m. local time.
The NHC said Fiona could bring “catastrophic flooding” and life-threatening mudslides to Puerto Rico.
“Parts of Puerto Rico could pick up over 12 inches of rain before skirting the east coast of the Dominican Republic Monday,” meteorologist Eric Stone said.
Forecasters said the downpour could bring up to 25 inches of rain in isolated areas.
The storm knocked out power to more than half a million customers and several health institutions, including Puerto Rico’s largest public hospital, which was running on generators. Health Secretary Carlos Mellado said crews were working to repair generators as soon as possible at the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Anxiety ran high across the island with Fiona due just two days before the anniversary of Hurricane Maria, a devastating Category 4 storm that hit on Sept. 20, 2017, destroying the island’s power grid and causing nearly 3,000 deaths.
More than 3,000 homes still have only a blue tarp as a roof, and infrastructure remains weak.
“I think all of us Puerto Ricans who lived through Maria have that post-traumatic stress of, ‘What is going to happen, how long is it going to last and what needs might we face?’” said Danny Hernández, who works in the capital of San Juan but planned to weather the storm with his parents and family in the western town of Mayaguez.
President Joe Biden declared an emergency crisis for the commonwealth, ordering federal assistance to be sent to help Puerto Rican authorities respond to the potential dangers.
A hurricane warning is in effect for:
- Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra
- The coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Frances Viejo
A hurricane watch is in effect for:
- North coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Frances Viejo westward to Puerto Plata
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- The British Virgin Islands
- North coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Frances Viejo westward to Puerto Plata
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
- South coast of the Dominican Republic west of Cabo Caucedo to Barahona
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Southeastern Bahamas, including the Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, the Inaguas, Mayaguana, and the Ragged Islands
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-09-18T20:31:27+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/hurricane-fiona-could-bring-catastrophic-flooding-as-eye-nears-puerto-rico/ |
Thousands attend Iroquois Steeplechase Race Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Thousands of people attended Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park. The day-long event featured several races along with many spectators sporting their most fashionable threads and fancy hats.
Since 1941, Iroquois Steeplechase has been a tradition rooted in Nashville history. The race day event brings together nearly 25,000 people each year with this year culminating as the 82nd anniversary. For the past two years, Snap Decision has taken the title.
Stacy Conklin and her son Taylor came into town for their first Steeplechase event.
“Well, my kids will probably describe me as crazy and flamboyant, so I’ve always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby and my daughter lives here in Nashville. So, for mother’s day she was like why not steeplechase? So I was like yeah I get to wear the cute hat and get to show off with my kids,” Conklin said.
The fashion, the hats, and suits are also an event that’s one for the crowd but for others the history is what’s most intriguing.
”I think I enjoy the history of it the most. We actually went to Belle Meade earlier this year. And so, just kind of looking at the field it seems like it hasn’t changed much in many decades and that’s what I enjoy the most for sure,” Conklin said.
First time Iroquois Steeplechase attendee, Pat Kirkowski, watched the preparation for the event unfold during the week.
”Well, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been here in Nashville for a week so we did see the preparations. So that was kind of exciting watching them set it up,” Kirkowski said.
She says after attending Saturday’s event it exceeded her expectations. She compared the race day to the Kentucky Derby. She has plans to attend next year.
“If people are thinking of coming, I think they would enjoy it, because I’ll try to be back again,” Kirkowski said.
Proceeds from this event benefit several organizations including Vanderbilt Children’s hospital.
Copyright 2023 WSMV. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-14T14:59:20+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/2023/05/14/thousands-attend-iroquois-steeplechase-race-day/ |
FUKUOKA, Japan, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EditForce, Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka, President and CEO: Takashi Ono; hereinafter "EditForce") has entered into a License Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka, Representative Director: Hiroaki Ueno; hereinafter "MTPC") to research, develop and commercialize potential gene therapy products for a specific target disease in the field of CNS by utilizing EditForce's proprietary PPR protein platform technology.
Logo of EditForce, Inc.: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M107232/202206242954/_prw_PI1fl_09s1955H.jpg
In this alliance, MTPC and EditForce aim to create potential novel pharmaceuticals for the specific CNS disease by utilizing the drug R&D know-how and global business experience of MTPC and the novel biotechnology of EditForce. MTPC will acquire the exclusive right to conduct the selection of drug candidate molecules, preclinical and clinical development, manufacturing, and commercialization worldwide.
Under the terms of the Agreement, EditForce will receive an upfront payment and milestone payments amounting to over 20 billion yen depending on the development stage and commercialization progress, and royalties based on worldwide sales after the launch.
"I am so delighted to reach the agreement with MTPC, which has an interest in our proprietary PPR protein platform technology," said Takashi Ono, President and CEO of EditForce. "We look forward to working closely with MTPC to develop and deliver breakthrough pharmaceutical products with our technology to patients suffering from diseases."
EditForce will proceed with R&D of pharmaceuticals using its PPR protein platform technology.
About EditForce, Inc.
EditForce, Inc., a Kyushu University-originated venture company developing a unique DNA/RNA editing technology (PPR platform technology (*)), was established in May 2015 by KISCO Ltd. and Prof. Takahiro Nakamura of Kyushu University (former president of EditForce and currently its scientific advisor) and funded by companies and funds that have track records of investing in life sciences and biotechnology. EditForce aims for drug discovery that applies the PPR technology through joint research with universities and private companies.
For more information, please visit https://www.editforce.co.jp/
(*) Pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) protein platform technology
PPR is a protein discovered in plants that regulates gene expression by binding to DNA and RNA in a sequence-specific manner. The PPR proteins are also found in humans and yeasts, and they have similar functions. Prof. Takahiro Nakamura and Dr. Yusuke Yagi, CTO of EditForce, have focused on the PPR proteins and elucidated the mechanism that determines sequence specificity, and established a technology for creating various PPR proteins, each of which binds to a specific target DNA or RNA sequence. Furthermore, it is possible to manipulate and modify the target genome and RNA both inside and outside the cell by fusion with effector proteins.
About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), the pharma arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), is one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in the world, founded in 1678, and focusing on ethical pharmaceuticals. MTPC is headquartered in Doshomachi, Osaka, the birthplace of Japan's pharmaceutical industry. MCG has positioned health care as its strategic focus in its management policy, "Forging the future." MTPC sets the MISSION of "Creating hope for all facing illness." To that end, MTPC is prioritizing work on "precision medicine" to provide drugs with high treatment satisfaction by identifying patient populations with high potential for efficacy and safety, focusing on the disease areas of the central nervous system and immuno-inflammation. In addition, MTPC is working to develop "around the pill solutions" to address specific patient concerns based on therapeutic medicine, including prevention of diseases, pre-symptomatic disease care, prevention of aggravation and prognosis.
For more information, go to https://www.mt-pharma.co.jp/e/
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Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial after ‘inflammatory’ remarks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A top Texas Republican who will oversee Attorney General Ken Paxton ‘s impeachment trial issued a sweeping gag order Monday that scolded “inflammatory” public comments made by lawyers on both sides ahead of the historic September proceedings.
The order by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful leader of the state Senate, underscored how Paxton’s fight for his political survival over accusations of abuse of office has drawn some of Texas’ brashest and highest-profile legal figures.
The impact was swift: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, Paxton’s lead attorney, canceled a news conference scheduled for Tuesday after the order was issued. The news conference had been announced in a statement that accused a “kangaroo court” in the Texas House of driving the impeachment.
“The court finds that individuals involved in the trial of impeachment will likely continue to make public prejudicial and inflammatory statements unless this order is issued,” Patrick wrote.
State senators who will serve as Paxton’s jury once his trial begins Sept. 5 were already barred from speaking publicly about the case under rules issued earlier this summer. But Patrick, a former Houston broadcaster and conservative talk radio host who will serve as the trial’s presiding officer, is now reining in attorneys on both sides.
The trial has no shortage of Texas legal star power. On one side is Buzbee, whose past clients include former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and women who accused NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual harassment and assault. On the other side is Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, who will present the case to impeach Paxton and combined have represented a long roster of celebrities and famous figures.
Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years over accusations by members of his own staff that he used his office to help a donor. He was separately indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, though he has yet to stand trial.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-18T00:10:23+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/07/17/gag-order-issued-ahead-texas-ag-ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-after-inflammatory-remarks/ |
Milwaukee Brewers (49-42, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (50-41, first in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (7-5, 3.94 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); Reds: Graham Ashcraft (4-6, 6.28 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 61 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -120, Reds +100; over/under is 10 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds leading the series 2-1.
Cincinnati is 50-41 overall and 23-21 in home games. The Reds are 40-9 in games when they scored at least five runs.
Milwaukee has a 49-42 record overall and a 23-21 record in road games. Brewers pitchers have a collective 4.10 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL.
Friday's game is the eighth time these teams meet this season. The Brewers have a 5-2 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer has 14 home runs, 42 walks and 51 RBI while hitting .277 for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is 16-for-43 with four doubles, a home run and five RBI over the past 10 games.
William Contreras has 14 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Brewers. Willy Adames is 13-for-42 with six doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 7-3, .259 batting average, 3.76 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
Brewers: 6-4, .272 batting average, 4.93 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs
INJURIES: Reds: Casey Legumina: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (hip), Nick Lodolo: 60-Day IL (calf), Reiver Sanmartin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Connor Overton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Dunn: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (elbow), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Brewers: Rowdy Tellez: 10-Day IL (forearm), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Cousins: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Darin Ruf: 60-Day IL (knee), Tyrone Taylor: 10-Day IL (elbow), Eric Lauer: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Brandon Woodruff: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Garrett Mitchell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Aaron Ashby: 60-Day IL (labrum), Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-07-14T08:49:17+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio/brewers-meet-the-reds-with-2-1-series-lead/SQIHCQSIRRBOVBRAJ7OHEV5AOY/ |
BEIJING (AP) — Tropical Storm Ma-on was headed for Hong Kong and other parts of southeastern China Wednesday after displacing thousands in the Philippines.
The Hong Kong Observatory on Wednesday warned of flooding in low-lying areas and advised people to stay away from the shoreline, though Ma-on is not forecast to make a direct impact on the southern Chinese financial hub with its population of 7.4 million.
The storm is expected to make landfall Thursday morning in Guangdong province, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) southwest of Hong Kong, before moving inland toward the Guangxi region, Yunnan Province and northern Vietnam, China's National Meteorological Center said on its website.
The storm's arrival comes as many parts of central and western China are facing severe drought brought on by temperatures that broke records for August, withering crops and endangering drinking water supplies.
In the key agricultural province of Sichuan, cloud seeding is being used to try to promote rainfall. Hydropower plants that generate around 80% of the province's electricity have operated at far-reduced capacity, forcing rolling brownouts and the cutting of factory work hours.
Ma-on weakened slightly after barreling across mountainous northern provinces in the Philippines, where at least three people were left injured by trees knocked down by the high winds. Classes were suspended and government offices closed in the capital Manila. | 2022-08-24T05:45:25+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/tropical-storm-ma-on-headed-for-southeastern-china/744UFRVWNFGH5BCYZ2YKPFBLEU/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN/NEXSTAR) — Police in Nashville are still searching for answers after six people were killed in a shooting at the Covenant School on Monday.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Metro Nashville Police Department addressed “rumors” that have circulated in the wake of the tragedy. One such rumor, according to Mayor John Cooper includes misinformation that the shooter — identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, of Nashville — targeted specific individuals.
“We have no evidence that specific individuals were targeted by the shooter,” Cooper said. “The school was targeted, but we have no indication that individuals were targeted.”
Hale, who was also killed during the shooting, was reportedly armed with two assault-style rifles and one handgun. On Tuesday, MNPD Chief John Drake explained that Hale had obtained the three weapons used in the shooting legally and that they were among seven total Hale purchased locally.
Drake explained that police were unaware Hale “even existed,” much less that Hale was under mental duress. According to Drake, Hale was under doctor’s care for an emotional disorder.
“[Hale’s] parents were under the impression that [Hale] did not own any more weapons. But [Hale] had been hiding weapons in the house,” said Drake.
The chief said that on Monday, Hale was seen leaving their family home and was asked about a red bag they were carrying but that, ultimately, Hale’s family — who, the chief acknowledged, are also grieving the loss of a loved one — didn’t think anything of it.
Police have given unclear information on Hale’s gender. For hours Monday, police identified the shooter as a woman. Later in the day, the police chief said Hale was transgender. After the news conference, Aaron declined to elaborate on how Hale identified.
In an email Tuesday, police spokesperson Kristin Mumford said Hale “was assigned female at birth. Hale did use male pronouns on a social media profile.” Later Tuesday, at the news conference, Drake referred to Hale with female pronouns.
Police said investigators tracked down Hale’s address and searched their home in the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood where officers reportedly found detailed maps drawn of the school, including surveillance and entry points, as well as a manifesto. Police also searched Hale’s vehicle, which was left in the school parking lot and found “additional material written by Hale.”
Chief John Drake of the MNPD said Hale, who had no criminal history, attended the Covenant School at one time.
The six victims, including three students and three staff members, have been identified as:
- Evelyn Dieckhaus – age 9
- Hallie Scruggs – age 9
- William Kinney – age 9
- Cynthia Peak – age 61
- Katherine Koonce – age 60
- Mike Hill – age 61
Koonce was identified as the Head of School, while Peak was a substitute teacher and Hill was the school’s custodian, according to police.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt confirmed to WKRN that three children, later identified as Dieckhaus, Scruggs, and Kinney, were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds and died from their injuries.
Metro police said the shooting began at 10:13 a.m. as Hale drove a Honda Fit to the school and shot through a side door, before going to the second floor, firing multiple shots. The police department released video Monday night showing Hale pulling into the parking lot and shooting their way through the school doors.
The police department also released photos showing a bullet hole in a squad car windshield, the school’s side doors completely shot out, and windows shot out from the second story of the school. Police said Hale fired shots at arriving officers from the second floor.
According to police, officers went into the school building and ran toward the sound of gunfire. Two officers met Hale on the second floor and fatally shot them. Those officers have since been identified as Rex Englebert, a four-year MNPD veteran, and Michael Collazo, a nine-year MNPD veteran.
By 10:27 a.m., police said Hale was deceased.
Metro police have also released footage from Englebert and Collazo’s body-worn cameras from when they entered the building and confronted Hale.
You can watch the bodycam video here, though viewer discretion is advised.
A citywide candlelight vigil is scheduled to be held Wednesday in Nashville’s One Public Square Park, according to Mayor Cooper. The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. local time and will “mourn and honor the precious lives lost at the Covenant School.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-03-29T13:13:40+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/crime/covenant-school-shooting-bodycam-footage-from-nashville-school-shooting-released/ |
DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will begin his path back to the big leagues with a start at Class A Lakeland on Saturday night.
If all goes well, manager A.J. Hinch said, Rodriguez will be transferred to Triple-A Toledo for two or three more starts. That would put his arrival date at Aug. 21 or Aug. 26 if he maintains a five-day cycle and there are no setbacks.
The first step is in Lakeland, where Rodriguez reported four days ago.
“He’s up and running. He threw a couple of bullpens with our development people and all systems are go for Saturday,” Hinch said. “Hopefully he’ll pitch three innings, 50-ish pitches. It’s hard to get 45-50 pitches in A-ball when you’re a major-league pitcher. Those guys go up there ready to swing. Hopefully we’ll be able to build up some volume for him in A-ball and make sure everything’s in working order.
Rodriguez is in the first season of a five-year, $77 million contract that he signed with the Tigers this winter. Rodriguez was expected to anchor Detroit’s rotation this year. Instead, Tigers have already used 15 different starting pitchers, largely because of injuries.
Rodriguez hasn’t pitched for the Tigers since May 18 when he suffered a rib cage injury. After completing a rehab assignment, Rodriguez informed the club that he was not ready to rejoin the team due to a personal matter.
Rodriguez has been on the restricted list since June 13 and, at some point after that, apparently stopped communicating with the team about his plans.
But he’s now been in touch and all systems are go for his return.
When he steps back on the mound with the big-league club, Rodriguez will once again start drawing his paycheck. He’s been forfeiting roughly $75,000 for every day on the restricted list.
“I talked to him myself, and he expressed to me that he’s working hard, his personal situations are being taken care of and at some point he’ll be over that,” Tigers general manager Al Avila said last month. “He’s looking forward to re-joining the team and helping us win.” | 2022-08-04T22:54:52+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/08/tigers-eduardo-rodriguez-set-to-make-first-start-on-comeback-path.html |
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have grandchildren and I noticed that when I change their diapers and use cold wipes, they get very fussy but are content if I use a wipe that is warm, said an inventor from Euclid, Ohio, "so I invented BABY COMFORT."
The invention makes diaper changing would be less distressing for a child and his or her parents/caregivers. Babies would not be subjected to the shock and discomfort of a cold cloth applied to a sensitive part of the body making them less likely to cry, struggle, or otherwise protest or fuss during diaper changes. This increases the comfort that a baby receives and is compact and rechargeable to be taken along on outings or trips with the baby. Parents and caregivers will find it convenient and easy to use.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-DKC-304, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Andy Scurto is the owner of the Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey team.
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Andy Scurto, owner of the Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey team, poses for a portrait as the team conducts a practice at the BOK Center on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla.
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Andy Scurto purchased the Tulsa Oilers hockey team last year.
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Andy Scurto, owner of the Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey team, poses for a portrait as the team conducts a practice at the BOK Center on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla.
The local sports scene got a big boost when Andy Scurto, an insurance and IT entrepreneur and sports investor originally from California, bought the Tulsa Oilers hockey team in September 2021, vowing to revitalize the fan experience.
Since then, he has continued to have a major local impact.
Scurto helped improve the Oilers’ marketing efforts, contributing to Tulsa ranking fourth in the ECHL in attendance. An average of 5,834 fans watched the team play its home games at the BOK Center last season, the team’s most since 2017-18.
Scurto also brought in a showcase for elite-level women’s hockey in April, when the Premier Hockey Federation's Minnesota Whitecaps and the Buffalo Beauts, both owned by Scurto, faced off at the BOK Center.
Scurto then purchased the Oilers Ice Center, the only full-size ice rink in Tulsa, bringing all the ice under one ownership and implementing impressive renovations to the facility.
After that, Scurto bought the former Macy’s building at the Promenade Mall. It is being converted into a rink facility with two ice sheets, which will be a boon for the local youth hockey, figure skating and curling scene once it is ready next year.
Finally, in July, Scurto announced he had bought an expansion franchise in the Indoor Football League, to begin play at the BOK Center in March 2023. There was a name-the-team contest, resulting in the name Oilers for the football team, and since then, the Tulsa Oilers football team has hired a coach (Marvin Jones) and started signing players, with a big local tryout session in late October.
“Now, more than ever, I’m convinced that Tulsa is an amazing city,” Scurto said when announcing the new indoor football team. “I love the city of Tulsa, I love the people of Tulsa, we have tremendous sports fans. Throughout the season last year, I was amazed at the support our fan base brings to the Tulsa Oilers, and I’m expecting that same support to be there for our football team as well.
“My goal remains the same: family entertainment, fill the BOK with people having a great time. Everything we do is marching towards that goal.”
Scurto vows that he’s got more plans in the mix, eventually hoping to bring a women’s hockey team to Tulsa but noting that is still probably a couple of years away.
“I’m excited to bring more sports here,” Scurto said. “And believe me, that doesn’t stop there. My vision continues. I’m a man driven, as you can probably recognize, and I will continue. We got a lot on our plate.”
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Mayor G.T. Bynum set the tone at a news conference following the shooting speaking for a grateful community and praising hospital staff for dedication and the police for quick action.
He took the time to listen to homeless Tulsans and, instead of telling them what to do, asking what they needed. Years later, the BeHeard Movement has several ways it helps the community.
The 52-year-old intervened in a Tulsa Transit passenger’s attack on a bus driver in August. Officials say he likely saved the driver’s life, and he wasn’t even riding the bus.
Earlier this year, he spearheaded the $101.17 million sale of the Warren Place office complex, the largest commercial real estate transaction ever recorded in the city.
Andy Scurto, owner of the Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey team, poses for a portrait as the team conducts a practice at the BOK Center on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla.
Andy Scurto, owner of the Tulsa Oilers ECHL hockey team, poses for a portrait as the team conducts a practice at the BOK Center on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. | 2022-12-27T19:00:34+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/lifestyles/magazine/tulsans-of-the-year-oilers-owner-andy-scurto-making-big-sports-investments-in-city/article_73ee129c-860b-11ed-9c04-a36349f6cdc6.html |
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (Nasdaq: IDEX), a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), today announced that a new vehicle assembly line at the Solectrac Windsor facility is fully operational, effectively tripling the production capacity of the e25 electric tractor. Ideanomics can now produce a total of 4,100 powerful, quiet and zero-emission Solectrac tractors annually.
"When Ideanomics acquired Solectrac, we committed to growing Solectrac's production capacity and product offerings," said Robin Mackie, Ideanomics Mobility president. "In less than one year, we efficiently increased production capacity by 300% and are now selling Solectrac tractors coast to coast across the United States through our rapidly expanding dealer showroom program. This is a remarkable accomplishment for any player in the EV space."
The Windsor facility assembly line features modern technology, enabling more efficient and safer operations. As the only company with electric tractor assembly facilities on the west and east coast of the U.S., Ideanomics and Solectrac are positioned to capture a greater share of the fast-growing market. Each facility is configured to assemble eight Solectrac tractors per day, with the ability to quickly ramp up assembly as needed.
In 2023, Ideanomics expects to commence assembly of the e70N tractor at the Windsor and Denton facilities, as well as introduce new models to the market. Solectrac's new range of tractors will incorporate advanced engineering and battery technology from Energica, modular and future-forward styling from Ideanomics Design as well as telematics and performance data from Ideanomics Digital.
Solectrac tractors assembled at the Windsor facility can feature an internet-connected telemetry device that collects data between tractors and customers to improve productivity, visibility, and maintenance. Customers can use a SolecSmart portal to remotely adjust their tractor's settings before starting work and view reports on their tractor's performance when the work is complete.
The combination of government incentives, volatile diesel fuel costs and corporate commitments to climate actions will accelerate the growth of electric machinery in the off-road market. For example, Solectrac recently supplied 17 e25 electric tractors to large customers in California. The California CORE program enabled these transactions to take place.
Recently, Solectrac introduced its SolecSave app, offering customers total cost of ownership data, environmental statistics and a way to find incentive programs in their locations.
Seventy-five people worked more than 10,000 hours to complete the facility expansion. During construction, Ideanomics' contracted with local vendors on everything from the installation of the assembly line to the new electric sign. Furthermore, the Windsor facility is powered by solar panels supplying an average of 80kWh daily.
Ideanomics is solving the complexity of fleet electrification by bringing together high-performance electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and financing solutions under one roof. The Company views Solectrac's electric tractors as a flagship solution for the fast-growing, high-value off-road vehicle market. Ideanomics expects revenue from Solectrac to double in 2023.
About Ideanomics
Ideanomics is a global group with a simple mission: accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles, charging, and financing solutions under one roof, we are the one-stop partner needed to simplify the transition to and operation of any EV fleet. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit https://ideanomics.com.
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MARION, Ind. – Police arrested a Marion man accused of trying to kidnap a 4-year-old child from a grocery store.
According to the Marion Police Department, a woman showed up in the police department lobby Monday afternoon to report the attempted abduction.
The woman said she was at a local grocery store when a man tried to grab her 4-year-old child. The woman was able to hold onto the child and screamed, prompting the man to leave the store.
Officers obtained surveillance video from the store and parking lot. They identified the suspect as 37-year-old Jason Milliner.
Police went to Milliner’s home to ask him about the incident. He admitted he was at the store earlier in the day and told police the vehicle he left in was parked at his residence.
Milliner was then taken to the Marion Police Department for further questioning. He was subsequently arrested on a kidnapping charge and booked into the Grant County Jail. | 2023-01-31T16:01:57+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/police-marion-man-tried-to-kidnap-4-year-old-from-grocery-store/ |
GREENVILLE, Maine — An iconic steamboat built in 1914 — and the oldest Bath Iron Works vessel still operating — is undergoing a number of preservation efforts to ensure it continues cruising Moosehead Lake in the future.
The Katahdin was considered the queen of a fleet of as many as 55 steamboats registered on the lake in the early 20th century and is the only one remaining, according to the Moosehead Marine Museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
The steamboat means a great deal to the Moosehead Lake region and Piscataquis County, which rely on roughly 8,000 annual visitors from Maine and beyond who contribute about $1.5 million to the economy, according to the museum. Five years of preservation work, which includes replacing the ship’s decking and structural rail, will help the region draw visitors in the coming decades.
“Our economy, because of the changes in the lumber industry, is almost 100 percent reliant on the tourism industry,” said Liz McKeil, the museum’s executive director. “Anything that brings more people into town is going to benefit everybody.”
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The Katahdin and its past also are crucial to education, including as a floating science and history classroom for cruises each fall and to teach more than 250 Piscataquis students about local history, invasive lake species and other topics important to the region.
Preservation efforts began in November and also will include repairs to the steamboat’s hull, propeller and sea chest, a recess in the hull where pipes take in water. The project will be broken into phases and work will take place in the off season, McKeil said.
Bristol Marine at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard — which specializes in mechanical services, metalwork and other repairs for a variety of vessels — will replace the boat’s upper deck. The team will take laser measurements, construct the decking off-site and return to Greenville to install it in the springtime.
Removing the existing upper deck means having to put supports in place, so the process is complicated and requires careful attention, McKeil said. The museum hopes to work with Bath Iron Works on the hull, including sandblasting and painting it, she said.
The structural rail is painted green to distinguish it from the rest of the black and white boat. It is important to be able to quickly identify because it separates the bottom and top structures of the boat, and as it deteriorates, more water can get in and rotting can spread, McKeil said.
It has been 25 years since any major changes have been made to the Katahdin’s decking and rail. It’s possible that the preservation process will reveal more repairs are needed, McKeil said.
“The support for this boat is really good,” she said. “I think people understand how important it is to the region and what a unique and priceless memento it is of an earlier time.”
The Katahdin, also called the Kate, got its start in 1914, hauling mail, people and supplies for Coburn Steamboat Co. It later towed log booms for Hollingsworth Whitney and Scott Paper, according to the museum.
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After the last log drive in Maine in 1975, the Katahdin retired, according to the museum. It was restored and used as an excursion steamboat by the Moosehead Marine Museum in 1986.
The museum hopes to raise $2 million to be used toward preservation work, McKeil said. It has raised about $923,000 from private donors, businesses, foundations and others. The museum also applied for a federal grant worth up to $250,000 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
McKeil, whose father was one of the original board members and a former executive director of the museum, looks forward to the project’s completion. It should ensure that the Katahdin won’t have to be repaired again for about 25 years, she said, and the museum can focus on expanding its offerings at that point.
“It’s an extraordinary feeling of everything coming full circle,” she said. “When it’s time for me to pass it on, I want to pass it on better than it was before.” | 2023-01-02T08:32:58+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/01/02/news/piscataquis/katahdin-steamboat-preservation-joam40zk0w/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the last few days, many questions have been asked about the future of a popular Birmingham club, but few answers have been given.
Many who take part in Birmingham’s nightlife scene may know about Nana Funks in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. First started in 2006, Nana Funks has been known as a large-scale club that features live music, pool and drinks.
On Sunday, many who had supported the business over the years were sad to hear that the beloved watering hole’s days were over. That afternoon, original owner Rebecca Robinson took to Facebook to say that Nana Funks had closed.
“It appears my first born has been laid to rest,” Robinson wrote. “After 14 years as the original owners, we sold the business in Nov (sic) 2020. Hate to see that the new owner made the decision to close the doors for the last time this weekend. 16 1/2 years total in Bham. RIP Nana Funks.”
Robinson declined to talk to CBS 42 for an interview.
However, by Monday afternoon, the most recent manager of the bar, Derick Purdy, wrote his own message on Facebook, disputing Robinson’s claims.
“A lot of misinformation about Nana Funks. We were hired by property owner to manage/run the business, which we have done for over 2 years. We made the decision not to continue our role. The future of Nanas and/or the location is still to be determined by property owners,” Purdy said. “Thanks to everyone for the support while we were there! And huge thanks to Richard Tsao and all the staff that have given it their all!!!”
When reached for comment, Purdy repeated that the bar was not closed and that his contract to run Nana Funks was up.
“There’s really not a story there,” Purdy told CBS 42.
According to the Jefferson County Parcel Look-Up, 29th Street Partners LLC are listed as the current owners of the building in the 700 block of 29th Street South where Nana Funks and Innisfree Pub are located. No contact information for the company could be found online.
A further search of property tax payments made in the last three years showed that HCP Properties LLC was also associated with the building. Attempts to reach people attached to the business license of the company were not successful Tuesday.
On Google, the business is already listed as “Permanently Closed,” even though their website and Instagram pages are still online. Typically open Tuesday through Saturday, the doors to Nana Funks were locked Tuesday night with the lights off.
With the future of Nana Funks still in the air, many who believed it had indeed closed its doors for good took to social media to celebrate the bar.
“I feel like a part of me has died,” Marion Pradat McNider wrote on Robinson’s status.
“Rip = Nana Funks,” Birmingham-based singer Michael Warren wrote.
“That back bar created over 1000 babies,” Lee Jeffrey wrote. | 2023-02-08T18:34:18+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/what-is-going-on-at-nana-funks/ |
- The Corporation recorded revenues of $4.6 million in Q1 2022, a 65% increase from Q1 2021, and a 28% increase from Q4 2021
- Record revenue in medical cannabis of over $2.6 million in Q1 2022, a 470% increase from the prior year and 32% increase from Q4 2021
- Gross profit before fair value adjustments grew to $2.1 million, up 96% from Q1 2021, driven primarily by its 75% gross margin medical cannabis business, compared to 49% in Q4 2021.
- In Q1 2022, Europe (the UK and Germany) represented 53% of all medical cannabis revenue, compared to 10% in Q1 2021.
- The net change in cash and cash equivalents of -$3.3 million, compared to -$8.6 million in Q1 2022, ending Q1 2022 with $5.1 million in cash
TORONTO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Latin America and Europe, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, reporting record revenue in the medical cannabis business. These filings are available for review on the Corporation's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Summary of Key Financial Results:
Q1 2022 operating highlights and subsequent events:
- Khiron's unique patient-focused medical cannabis segment posted 7th quarter of consecutive revenue growth in Q1 2022, and now represents 57% of the Corporation´s revenue and 92% of its total gross profits. In the month of March 2022, Khiron had surpassed $1 million in monthly revenues in medical cannabis alone.
- Khiron's unique business model is already beginning to yield positive financial results during Q1 2022. ILANS SAS (Khiron's health service business in Colombia) has been instrumental in driving higher gross margin medical cannabis and clinical services.
- Both Khiron's European expansion and continued growth in Colombia, is driving the medical cannabis segment growth in Q1 2022. In Q1 2022, Khiron surpassed $1 million in medical cannabis revenues in the United Kingdom.
- In Colombia, Khiron continues to be a market leader in medical cannabis with its unique vertically integrated approach and leverage of insurance coverage on its clinics. Over 82% of sales were sold through insurance coverage, and over 84% of the sales were sold to returning patients, who are now purchasing up to 1.8 bottles per month.
- At the end of Q1 2022, the Corporation had $37.6 million in total assets (excluding goodwill), with more than $9.4 million in land and buildings, high-quality medical cannabis inventory of $8.1 million, healthy Accounts Receivables with credit-worthy clients in Colombia and Europe of $4.4 million and $0.8 million in financial debt.
- The Corporation's cash used in operating activities for Q1 2022 was $2.8 million, compared to -$8.2 million in Q1 2021 and approximately -$5.4 million in Q4 2021, resulting in net cash of $5.1 million at the end of Q1 2022. This is a result of actively managing the working capital cycle, improving collection times for the Corporation´s Accounts Receivable, and extending payment terms on its Accounts Payables while reducing overall general and administrative costs and increasing its high gross margin medical cannabis business.
Management commentary:
Alvaro Torres, Khiron CEO and Director, comments, "Khiron is the top-selling medical cannabis brand in Latin America and one of the top-selling brands in the United Kingdom. Our unique approach will continue to generate double-digit revenue and gross profits quarter over quarter in markets poised to become significant in the coming years. Our focus is to leverage the infrastructure we have built to continue driving sales in our target markets while maintaining discipline in our expenses so we can achieve profitability in the near future, and then continue to look for more growth opportunities in Latin America and Europe."
Mr. Torres added, "The results of Q1 2022 continue to showcase the success of Khiron's global expansion and the Corporation's unique "patient-first" strategy.
Webcast Details:
Khiron invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend the Corporation's First Quarter 2022 Conference Call, followed by a Q&A session.
DATE: Tuesday, May 31th, 2022
TIME: 10:00am ET
PRESENTERS: Alvaro Torres, Khiron Chief Executive Officer and Director, Swapan Kakumanu, Khiron Chief Financial Officer, and Franziska Katterbach, President of Khiron Europe.
FORMAT: Live 45 minute presentation & Q&A session
REGISTER LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VVgAryILSl-W9at7iftkCQ
About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated international medical cannabis corporation with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific, product innovation, and cannabis operations expertise to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Corporation has a sales presence in Colombia, Peru, Germany, United Kingdom, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Corporation is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and board of directors.
Visit Khiron online at https://investors.khiron.ca.
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/khiron-life-sciences-corp/
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This press release includes references to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a financial measure that does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net loss before tax as reported under IFRS and adding back share-based compensation expense, transaction fees, unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets, depreciation and non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA provides an indication of the results generated by the Corporation's principal business activities prior to how these activities and assets are financed (including mark-to-market movements of the warrant value), depreciated and amortized or how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions, impairment of property, plant, and equipment, impairment of intangible assets, changes in fair value of inventory, unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets, prior to the effect of foreign exchange, other income and expenses, and non-cash share-based payment expense. The term Adjusted EBITDA does not have any standardized meaning and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Corporation believes Adjusted EBITDA not only provides management with comparable financial data for internal financial analysis but also provides meaningful supplemental information to investors. In particular, management believes that this financial measure can provide information useful to its shareholders in understanding the performance of the Corporation and may assist in the evaluation of its business relative to that of its peers. Investors are cautioned that this non-IFRS measure should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to the measurements of performance calculated in accordance with IFRS as, given the non-standardized meaning, it may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Existing Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily predictive of the Corporation's future performance or the Adjusted EBITDA of the Corporation as at any future date.
Calculation and Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this news release include, without limitation, statements pertaining to the Corporation's business plans and goals, including its goal of achieving profitability in the near future and improving revenue collections, reducing cash outflows, and leveraging the Corporation's assets to generate more working capital. Forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release reflect management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available and on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions regarding the future regulatory developments and economic conditions, the Corporation's ability to continue its growth and reduce costs.
Although management believes that its expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, forward-looking information is always subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of management, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: risks relating to general economic conditions and capital markets; risks relating to the availability of financing on satisfactory terms; risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic or other health crises; risks relating to regulatory, legislative, competitive and political conditions; as well as those other risk factors discussed in Khiron's most recent annual information form which is available on Khiron's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
As a result of the foregoing and other risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this press release. Readers are further cautioned that the foregoing risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive, and there may be other risks and uncertainties, presently unknown to management of the Corporation, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements contained in this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Khiron disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information disclosed herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen announced today the appointment of Warren Jenson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2023. Reporting to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Kenny, Jenson will lead Nielsen's global finance organization and financial activities including financial planning and analysis, tax, controllership, and treasury. He will also lead the company's information technology, corporate development, and global strategy functions.
As CFO, Jenson will work closely with the leaders of Nielsen's three business units -Audience Measurement, Gracenote, and Analytics Portfolio– supporting their strategic initiatives, while driving sustainable growth for the company.
"We are delighted to welcome Warren. His impressive background, track record, and strategic vision will be instrumental in driving the growth and financial performance of our business, and supporting the digital transformation of Nielsen and our clients," said Kenny. "His growth mindset and global business perspective will contribute to our winning team."
Jenson replaces Linda Zukauckas, who left the company last month.
Jenson is a seasoned CFO and operations leader who brings over 34 years of experience in transformation and value creation in diverse industries, including data and media. He has a track record of driving growth, improving profitability and business development, and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. He has served as CFO for several Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Delta Airlines, NBC, and Electronic Arts, and most recently served as President, CFO, and Executive Managing Director of International for LiveRamp.
"I am thrilled to join Nielsen at such an exciting time in the company's history and development. It is encouraging to see the dynamic spirit of innovation, especially as I join the leadership team and associates as they work with clients and partners to reshape the industry," said Jenson. "Nielsen is in great shape and in a strong position for the years ahead."
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Padres second. Brandon Drury called out on strikes. Jake Cronenworth walks. Trent Grisham grounds out to shallow infield, Paolo Espino to Joey Meneses. Jake Cronenworth to second. Wil Myers doubles to left field. Jake Cronenworth scores. Jorge Alfaro flies out to deep right field to Lane Thomas.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 1, Nationals 0.
Padres third. Jurickson Profar walks. Juan Soto singles to shortstop. Jurickson Profar to second. Manny Machado singles to left field. Juan Soto to second. Jurickson Profar scores. Josh Bell reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Manny Machado out at second. Juan Soto to third. Brandon Drury reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Josh Bell out at second. Juan Soto scores. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to shallow infield, Paolo Espino to Joey Meneses.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 3, Nationals 0.
Padres sixth. Brandon Drury grounds out to shortstop, Ildemaro Vargas to Joey Meneses. Jake Cronenworth grounds out to first base, Joey Meneses to Paolo Espino. Trent Grisham doubles to deep center field. Wil Myers singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Trent Grisham scores. Jorge Alfaro grounds out to second base, Cesar Hernandez to Joey Meneses.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 4, Nationals 0.
Padres ninth. Wil Myers singles to shallow infield. Jorge Alfaro hit by pitch. Wil Myers to second. Jurickson Profar strikes out swinging. Juan Soto walks. Jorge Alfaro to second. Wil Myers to third. Manny Machado singles to third base. Juan Soto to third. Jorge Alfaro scores. Wil Myers scores. Throwing error by Maikel Franco. Josh Bell walks. Manny Machado to second. Brandon Drury flies out to right center field to Lane Thomas. Jake Cronenworth lines out to shortstop to Ildemaro Vargas.
2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Padres 6, Nationals 0. | 2022-08-14T20:20:43+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/San-Diego-Washington-Runs-17372896.php |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry, more than 1 billion tons in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds, are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore in the state, environmental groups say.
Florida has 24 such phosphogypsum stacks, most of them concentrated in mining areas in the central part of the state. About 30 million tons of this slightly radioactive waste is generated every year, according to the Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute.
“A major storm event like the one we are bracing for can inundate the facilities with more water than the open-air ponds can handle,” Ragan Whitlock, staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity environmental group, said in an email Tuesday.
“We are extremely concerned about the potential impacts Hurricane Ian may have on phosphate facilities around the state,” Whitlock added.
A leak in March 2021 at a stack called Piney Point resulted in the release of an estimated 215 million gallons of polluted water into Tampa Bay, causing massive fish kills. State officials, overseen by a court-appointed receiver, are working with a $100 million appropriation to shut down that long-troubled location.
“During the past six months, the receiver has made significant progress toward closing the facility,” lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a court filing Monday.
But the Center for Biological Diversity, which sued with other groups to close down Piney Point, noted that 4.5 million additional gallons of wastewater were released into Tampa Bay in August.
“The imminent and substantial endangerment to the environment and human health and safety posed by Piney Point has not been abated” since a judge ordered a six-month stay in the case.
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday before cutting through the state — very close to many of the gypsum stacks.
State Department of Environmental Protection records show that Piney Point has about 24 inches (60 centimeters) of rainfall capacity. Another facility in the Tampa Bay area, operated by phosphate giant Mosaic Co., has just over 9 inches (22 centimeters) of rainfall capacity.
A spill could seriously damage rivers and other wetlands near the stacks, according to Jim Tatum of the Our Santa Fe River nonprofit group.
“Valuable aquatic and vegetative resources never fully recover from a spill,” Tatum wrote on the organization’s website. “As the highly acidic, radioactive slime makes its way to the receiving waters, entire aquatic ecosystems are impacted.”
A Mosaic spokeswoman did not respond to an email Tuesday seeking comment.
Phosphate has been mined in Florida since 1883. It’s used mainly for fertilizer to produce food, animal supplements and a variety of industrial products. Land used in mining is required to be “reclaimed,” or brought as close as possible back to its original state.
The byproducts that wind up in the stacks, however, have few uses acceptable to federal regulators. They can contain radioactive uranium, thorium and radium along with toxic metals such as barium, cadmium and lead, according to the environmental group ManaSota 88.
Fertilizers are made from phosphate rock that contains naturally occurring uranium and thorium, which decay to radium, and radium decays to the radioactive gas radon, the Environmental Protection Agency says. Class-action lawsuits have claimed health effects for people living near the mining waste.
“Phosphate companies have had over 70 years to figure out a way to dispose of radioactive gypsum wastes in an acceptable manner, but they have yet to do so,” said Glenn Compton, chairman of ManaSota 88. | 2022-09-28T19:35:41+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/weather/tracking-the-tropics/pollution-from-florida-mining-industry-a-fear-with-hurricane-ian/ |
He died in the Pearl Harbor attacks. 81 years later, his remains have finally returned home
Wednesday marks the 81st anniversary of Japan's attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
One Louisiana family finally received closure and was able to honor their loved one who died in the tragic attack.
The remains of Bogalusa Navy Sailor Houston Temples were laid to rest Wednesday. His body was returned to his family earlier this week.
Watch the full story in the video player above.
Temples died while serving on the USS Oklahoma, one of the first ships attacked.
The ship sank and killed 429 men on board.
Temples was eventually buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl in Hawaii.
In 2021, his body was finally identified, and he arrived to a hero's welcome at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Tuesday night.
His body was escorted to his hometown of Bogalusa. | 2022-12-07T21:33:55+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/pearl-harbor-bogalusa-veteran-remains-returned/42180209 |
Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity” @thersms
The one and only Yandy Smith woke up extra early and sat in with us on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show (Jan 19th), where not only was she a special co-host for the morning, she opened up to the audience about her start in the industry, providing for her community, and managing the balance between family and entrepreneurship.
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From working behind the scenes with some of hip-hop’s biggest acts, Yandy details how she was able to leverage one missed opportunity into Love & Hip-Hop, and now after all of these years building up such a large platform, the need to use it for good amongst her community.
“I come from a family I grew up in the projects in New York.And there were so many people around me that were talented, that just needed a big break, or needed an opportunity, needed a job. So growing up I always felt like I just got that opportunity to help my people, I would.”
From entertainment to business, to activism, Yandy Smith continues to leave her mark in a variety of areas and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon! Listen to the full conversation with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show below.
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As Wilmette considers allowing McDonald’s to operate a drive-thru at 200 Skokie Boulevard, some residents vehemently oppose this.
To be clear, this is not about McDonald’s, it is about a McDonald’s drive-thru. Why? Drive-thrus negatively impact air quality. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that idling engines contribute to emissions, which contain gases that contribute to climate change and toxic pollutants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that these toxic pollutants can lead to respiratory disorders.
Cities across America are banning fast-food drive-thrus to combat climate change, reduce air pollution and litter and improve pedestrian safety. We encourage Wilmette to follow suit.
We applaud village leaders for adopting Wilmette’s Greenest Region Compact Sustainability Plan 2021, which states that “Clean air is a key to a healthy environment.” They have committed to reduce practices that negatively impact air quality, plan/manage commercial development to enhance environmental sustainability, attract businesses that practice/promote sustainability and reduce traffic congestion and vehicle idling. Allowing a McDonald’s drive-thru runs contrary to this plan.
We have other concerns. The Skokie Boulevard and Old Glenview Road intersection is already incredibly busy — a drive-thru would make it worse. Pedestrians and bikers will be in danger from patrons zipping in and out of the drive-thru. While this intersection has commercial tenants, it’s also surrounded by homes. A drive-thru that maintains late night or all-night hours would not blend into a residential neighborhood with which it shares a fence.
How would you like hearing, “Would you like fries with that?” echoing in your backyard?
If you think poor air quality will affect only nearby residents, think about the impact of the Canadian wildfires across the United States. Allowing a drive-thru may seem trivial compared to wildfires and yet researchers from Princeton found that implementing an EZPass at toll booths reduced air pollution, resulting in fewer premature and underweight births. Think that’s trivial?
In 2021, village leaders passed a comprehensive sustainability plan. Now is the time to stand behind it.
Signed,
Concerned Wilmette Residents | 2023-07-18T19:41:43+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wilmette/ct-wlm-lte-tl-0720-20230718-hle5qvggrvdyph6j3babyw7dwy-story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate on Wednesday after a two-and-a-half-month absence due to illness, giving majority Democrats a much-needed final vote as they seek to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees and raise the nation’s debt ceiling in the coming weeks.
Looking noticeably thinner and frail, Feinstein is using a wheelchair to get around the Capitol as she continues to recover from a case of shingles. She missed the Senate’s first votes on Wednesday morning but arrived outside the Senate in a car for an afternoon vote, helped into the wheelchair by aides and greeted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer with a handshake and affectionate pat on the back.
In a statement, Feinstein, 89, said she was continuing to recover from side effects of the shingles virus and would work a reduced schedule. While she had returned to Washington on Tuesday, she missed a vote on Tuesday evening and two votes on Wednesday morning before returning for the afternoon vote to confirm a Department of Education nominee.
“My doctors have advised me to work a lighter schedule as I return to the Senate,” Feinstein said in the statement. “I’m hopeful those issues will subside as I continue to recover.”
Feinstein’s return after 10 weeks away from the Senate gives Democrats a better cushion as they navigate their narrow 51-49 majority. She had asked Schumer to temporarily replace her on the Senate Judiciary Committee, where some of Biden’s judicial nominations have stalled without her tie-breaking vote. But Republicans blocked that request last month, giving Democrats few options to move those nominees – and important bills, like a potential debt package – unless she returned or resigned.
Still, it is unclear if Feinstein will be able to be present for every crucial vote. Her office said that while she was initially diagnosed with shingles on Feb. 26 and briefly hospitalized, she is still experiencing side effects like vision and balance impairments.
The illness came after Feinstein already had grown more frail in recent years, and has at times appeared confused or disoriented when talking to reporters in the Capitol. But she has defended her effectiveness.
In her statement, Feinstein said that the “most pressing” issue facing the Senate is to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default. “I also look forward to resuming my work on the Judiciary Committee considering the president’s judicial nominees,” she said.
Feinstein made the unusual request to be temporarily replaced on the panel after pressure from Democrats who are concerned about the judicial nominees and amid some calls for her resignation. Her office had not given a date for her return, creating a headache for Democrats who are hoping to use their majority to confirm as many of Biden’s judicial nominees as possible.
Republicans balked, saying they would not help Democrats confirm nominees who could not move without bipartisan support. Schumer declined to hold a vote on Feinstein’s request after it became clear it would not pass.
She had asked for the replacement after Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., called on her to resign from the Senate, saying it was “unacceptable” for her to miss votes to confirm judges who could be weighing in on abortion rights, a key Democratic priority.
Feinstein has gradually stepped back from several senior positions in recent years. In 2020, she said she would not serve as the top Democrat on the judiciary panel after criticism from liberals about her handling of Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation. Earlier this year, she said she would not serve as the Senate president pro tempore, or the most senior member of the majority party, even though she was in line to do so. The president pro tempore opens the Senate every day and holds other ceremonial duties.
The long-serving California senator has had a trailblazing political career and shattered gender barriers. She was the first woman to serve as president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in the 1970s and the first female mayor of San Francisco. She ascended to that post after the November 1978 assassinations of then-Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk by a former supervisor, Dan White. Feinstein found Milk’s body.
In the Senate, she was the first woman to head the Senate Intelligence Committee and the first woman to serve as the Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat. | 2023-05-10T22:08:17+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/politics/ap-politics/californias-feinstein-returns-to-senate-after-monthslong-absence/ |
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If you’re a cold brew coffee fan, but are getting tired of expensive trips to your local coffee shop, it’s time to make iced coffee at home with a gadget like this KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker.
Regularly priced at $140, the 38-ounce KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker is currently on sale for $130. If you want something a bit smaller (and cheaper), however, you can get a 28-ounce version for $100.
The KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker is easy to use, as you simply fill it with cold water and coffee and let it steep. Then, you get a coffee concentrate that’s ready to pour. You’ll get about 19 servings from each batch when you mix 2 ounces of the coffee concentrate with 6 ounces of your favorite milk, water or ice. Each batch stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
The coffee maker fits on a shelf of your fridge and has a stainless steel tap that dispenses the cold brew right from the fridge, so you don’t even need to take it out to get your caffeine fix. If you do want to remove it, however, it has a handle for easy portability. The reusable stainless steel steeper is labeled with fill level indicators to take the guesswork out of the brewing process, so even if you’re new to cold brew, you’ll be able to easily make the perfect cup.
With nearly 2,000 reviews so far, the KitchenAid cold brew coffee maker has a total rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. About 79% of customers give it a full 5 stars.
Reviewers say the coffee maker is well made, easy to use and clean, fits in nicely with other kitchen appliances and makes a great iced coffee. One customer who gave it a full 5 stars says the quality of the machine is “immediately obvious from the moment you start unpacking it.”
“This is a very well constructed unit, easy to clean, and it takes very little space in your refrigerator,” they wrote. “I let the coffee steep in my refrigerator (yes, in the refrigerator, not on the counter) for 23 hours because I just couldn’t wait any longer. The cold brew is absolutely outstanding!!”
Another 5-star reviewer says they did a lot of research before deciding to buy it and now recommend it for anyone wanting iced coffee.
“It is compact, easy to clean, has its own metal mesh filter, and makes a lot of coffee (concentrate — add water in the glass). I am happy with how sleek it is. We can keep it in a corner of the fridge without taking up room or looking bulky,” they wrote. “It’s very easy to clean as well. The mesh filter is incredibly fine and nothing gets through so it’s delicious smooth coffee.”
Of course, there are a handful of customers who weren’t happy with the coffee maker, with a few people saying it leaks and some others saying it arrived damaged or the box was opened.
If the price is a bit steep for you, there are a handful of other cold brew coffee makers on Amazon as well, like this Takeya Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker that has more than 43,000 5-star reviews and is just $25.08-$26.49 right now depending on which size you choose (regularly $28 or $38).
The Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker holds 1 or 2 quarts of cold brew, which is about 4-8 servings. The one-quart size fits in most refrigerator doors, so you don’t even need to make room on a shelf.
For an even lower-priced option, this Primula Burke Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker is just $18, makes up to six cups and comes in multiple colors including red, aqua and black. There’s even a multicolored version that induces some ’90s nostalgia with a teal, yellow and pink design.
With more than 11,000 5-star reviews, the Primula Burke cold brew coffee maker is easy to use, as all you need is your favorite ground coffee and cold water. You can let it brew overnight or just enough to reach your desired strength, then serve cold over ice. You can even warm it up if you wish.
Do you prefer hot coffee or enjoy cold brew?
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | 2022-06-10T15:27:51+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/kitchenaid-cold-brew-coffee-makes-mornings-better |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets and ammunition as the launch of a spring offensive against Russian forces approaches, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
The new package includes Hydra-70 rockets, which are unguided rockets that are fired from aircraft. It also includes an undisclosed number of rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, mortars, howitzer rounds, missiles and Carl Gustaf anti—tank rifles. The weapons will all be pulled from Pentagon stocks, so they can go quickly to the front lines. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the aid has not yet been formally announced.
The latest shipment comes as Ukrainian officials say they are readying a counteroffensive — with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov declaring they are in the “home stretch, when we can say: ‘Yes everything is ready.’” Ukrainian officials have said they are stockpiling ammunition to stow it along potentially long supply lines.
Reznikov said Monday that the key things for the assault’s success would be “the availability of weapons; prepared, trained people; our defenders and defenders who know their plan at their level, as well as providing this offensive with all the necessary things — shells, ammunition, fuel, protection, etc.”
The U.S. in recent months has declined to say exactly how much materiel will be sent to Ukraine, but the latest package resembles other previous deliveries. Officials said there will also be trucks, trailers, spare parts, and other maintenance assistance.
This is the 37th package of Pentagon stocks to go to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022, and it brings the total U.S. military aid to about $36 billion.
Officials have said the weapons and other equipment will help as Ukraine prepares to shift from what has been a long and bloody winter stalemate, focused on heavy fighting in Ukraine’s east, particularly around the town of Bakhmut in the Donetsk province.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said Russia was continuing to concentrate its efforts on offensive operations in Ukraine’s industrial east, focusing attacks around Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2023-05-02T23:00:36+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/officials-us-to-send-ukraine-300-million-in-18074588.php |
Republicans are increasingly looking to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to play a leading role in the party’s bid to take back the White House in 2024 and beyond following his decisive victory in last year’s midterm election.
Coming off a year that saw him easily shut down a primary challenge backed by former President Trump before routing Democrat Stacey Abrams in the general election, Kemp is having a political moment. Republicans downplay his interest in a presidential bid, but point to him as a potential running mate for the eventual nominee or, at the very least, a highly sought-after surrogate in a newly minted battleground state.
Multiple Kemp allies also raised the possibility of a Senate bid in 2026, when Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) will be up for reelection.
“After his accomplishment in the last election cycle, I think he has earned at a minimum elder statesman status,” said John Watson, a former Georgia GOP chairman and a close ally of Kemp. “The well-known battles with the former president, obviously the general race that was his second go-around with Stacey Abrams. I mean, the guy has packed a lifetime of politics into four years.”
“I think at a minimum, Republicans across the country ought to be picking up the phone and be talking to him.”
For the growing number of Republicans questioning Trump’s continued influence in the GOP after three lackluster election cycles in a row, Kemp’s success offers something of a blueprint for governing in a post-Trump party.
“If you are a candidate for president, there is no single endorsement in Georgia that is of more importance than Brian Kemp,” Watson said. “And because of that, I think that he’s going to have a pretty high degree of interest from people seeking his counsel.”
He first won the governor’s mansion in 2018 by campaigning as a staunch conservative Trump ally, before landing on the former president’s target list when he pushed back against efforts to overturn President Biden’s 2020 victory in Georgia. Trump coaxed former Sen. David Perdue (R) into an ill-fated primary bid against Kemp, who ultimately won renomination by more than 50 points.
He went on to defeat Abrams, a former state House minority leader and a national Democratic star, in a closely watched rematch in November, giving Georgia Republicans something to celebrate in a year that saw the GOP only barely recapture control of the House and blow an opportunity to oust Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and win back the Senate majority.
On top of that, Kemp boasts a healthy approval rating. An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll released last month showed Kemp with a 62-percent approval rating — the highest it’s been in the poll since he took office in 2019.
“I’m not sure there’s anyone who’s gotten more thrown at him in the last several years and come out of it stronger,” said one national Republican strategist. “That appeal is a good rubric for those seeking office.”
Now, as Republicans begin scoping out their next presidential nominee, many are looking to Kemp as something of a kingmaker in Georgia, believing that he may be the key to countering Trump and winning the state back for the GOP in 2024.
“I think it is likely, should he not run, that folks ask him for his advice,” one Kemp adviser told The Hill. “I think he could be a key voice to weigh in at some point on that primary.”
So far, only Trump has announced a bid for the party’s 2024 nod, but more candidates are expected to jump in soon. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is said to be planning a campaign launch later this month, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) could enter the race later this year. Early polling suggests that DeSantis may pose the biggest threat to Trump’s hopes of reclaiming the Republican nomination.
Multiple Republicans suggested that Kemp could form something of an alliance with someone like DeSantis. Both are conservative southern governors who have found themselves at odds with Trump at one time or another.
“I think he’s going to do whatever he can to help someone like DeSantis,” said Jay Williams, a Georgia-based Republican strategist. “In a way, they’re natural allies, just from the fact that Trump dislikes both of them. They have a lot of common ground. And I do think they probably have a lot of mutual interest in seeing Trump defeated in a primary.”
But there’s still a catch: If Trump, who is leading in most 2024 polling, were to win the GOP’s nomination, that could put Kemp in an awkward place. The Kemp adviser noted that while they believe that “Trump is in a much weaker position than what the polls suggest,” Kemp would stand behind whoever emerges from the primary.
“The governor said that he would support whoever the nominee is, and that includes Trump,” the Kemp adviser said. “From a policy perspective, you would believe a second term of Trump would be preferable to a second term of Joe Biden.”
Kemp himself has been the subject of occasional 2024 speculation, though several Republicans said it is more likely that he holds out to challenge Ossoff for his Senate seat in 2026. Kemp is serving out his second term in the governor’s mansion, and term limits will bar him from seeking reelection again.
“He’s probably going to play things close to the vest, but I’m pretty confident he wants that Senate seat,” said one Georgia Republican strategist and Kemp ally. “It’s probably going to be his nomination in four years, if he wants it.”
Still, if Kemp is offered the chance to be the eventual 2024 Republican nominee’s running mate, “I definitely think he would jump at that,” the strategist added.
“I can see him being on the short list for VP,” the strategist said. “I can’t imagine why he wouldn’t be. He just won reelection against a very popular, very famous Democrat celebrity.”
Regardless, there are already signs that Kemp is looking to play a larger role on the national stage. He filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission in November forming his own super PAC — Hardworking Americans Inc. — that could be used as a vehicle to boost his national profile or lay the groundwork for a future bid for federal office.
“The governor has not closed the door on anything in the future,” the Kemp adviser said. “He has previously said ‘I haven’t ruled anything in or out.’ That’s kind of where our whole operation is.” | 2023-02-04T23:15:20+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/hill-politics/kemps-political-clout-grows-ahead-of-2024/ |
VIKEN, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TikoMed today announced the inclusion in bioRxiv* of an in vitro study examining the ability of the company's lead drug candidate ILB® to inhibit infection of human cells by four serotypes of Dengue virus (DENV1-4), two strains of Zika virus (African and Asian) and Yellow Fever virus (vaccine strain YF17D) assessed by immunofluorescence of viral particles. In the study, ILB® potently inhibited infection by all the strains of Dengue, Zika and Yellow Fever virus in a concentration-dependent manner with IC50 for ILB® ranging from 31 to 343 μg/ml.
Professor Nicholas Barnes PhD PBPhS (Professor of Pharmacology & CEO, Celentyx Ltd, and one of the world's most highly cited researchers https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/2127569) commented:
"It is well recognised that infection by flaviviruses like Dengue, Zika and Yellow Fever virus can lead to catastrophic life-threatening conditions. This emphasises the clinical need for safe and effective medicines to treat these infections. What I find particularly exciting about these results is the effects observed at ILB® concentrations that have been achieved in humans following doses that have been well tolerated. These findings offer hope to the millions of patients that continue to be devastated by flavivirus infections."
TikoMed recently announced the publication of a peer-reviewed, scientific article on the mode of action of ILB®. In multiple preclinical and clinical studies across a variety of neuroinflammation-driven diseases. ILB® both mobilized and modulated naturally occurring tissue repair mechanisms, released heparin-binding growth factors, and restored cellular homeostasis and function.
"These results provide further evidence of the anti-viral potential and unique broad spectrum mechanism of action of TikoMed's ILB® drug platform. We have already initiated clinical development programs for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and islet cell transplantation and plan to consider additional evaluation in other diseases," said Anders Kristensson, CEO of TikoMed.
*bioRxiv is a free online archive and distribution service for unpublished preprints in the life sciences. It is operated by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a not-for-profit research and educational institution. By posting preprints on bioRxiv, authors are able to make their findings immediately available to the scientific community and receive feedback on draft manuscripts before they are submitted to journals.
For full study details on "A clinical stage LMW-DS drug inhibits infection of human cells by Dengue, Zika and Yellow Fever viruses", please access the publication: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.08.31.503293v1.full.
About flaviviruses
Flaviviruses are responsible for the most abundant arboviral diseases of humans in terms of geographical distribution, morbidity and mortality; at least 2.5 billion people are at risk with, for example, an estimated 100-400 million Dengue infections a year. However, for infections by Dengue, Zika or Yellow Fever virus there are no effective anti-infective drug treatments nor for Dengue or Zika virus a safe effective vaccine and prevention at present focusses on vector (mosquito) control. Whilst symptoms from Dengue, Zika and Yellow Fever virus infection may be mild for some, they are very serious and life threatening for others. For instance, severe Dengue is a leading cause of hospitalisation and death among children and adults in Asian and Latin American countries. Likewise, Zika infection can have catastrophic consequences for pregnant women following the passing of the virus to their foetus with arising miscarriage or birth defects including microcephaly that can be fatal.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is starting to be delivered: a critical milestone for Ford. Auto makers have staked their futures on electric versions of their popular models, and they can't afford missteps.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is starting to be delivered: a critical milestone for Ford. Auto makers have staked their futures on electric versions of their popular models, and they can't afford missteps.
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The European-born brand invites creative-minded travellers to savour the good life at Melbourne's historic entertainment site
BETHESDA, Md., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand's debut to Australia. Located on a prime location overlooking Parliament House, Spring Street, and the east of Melbourne, the hotel invites travellers to savour the moment and connect with Melbourne's famed art, culture, and culinary scene through the brand's timeless perspective on modern travel.
"We are excited to introduce Le Méridien to Australia and bring the brand's European essence of savouring the good life to global tastemakers and locals," said Jennifer Connell, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Vice President, Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International. "Melbourne is a destination known for its rich history and thriving art, culture, and culinary scene, which makes it the perfect fit for Le Méridien. We look forward to welcoming travellers as they explore Melbourne in style."
Originally built as a hotel in the 1850s, the site has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's arts and culture scene through its many iterations as a theatre, cinema, nightclub, and live performance venue. Returning to its original interpretation as a hotel, Le Méridien Melbourne pays homage to its rich history through curated design, immersive art installations, and exciting culinary collaborations.
Mid-Century Modern Design
The property offers 235 guest rooms, including 14 suites, where contemporary style meets mid-century elegance with custom joinery, eye-catching lighting, and chic marble bathrooms. Soothing neutrals are paired with tactile finishes and a pop of colour – such as the striking air-force blue velvet chairs that give a nod to the brand's Air France origins. High room floors feature floor-to-ceiling views over the pool and out to the east of Melbourne, while lower levels immerse travellers in Melbourne's bustling laneways or the historic red brick and stained-glass façade.
All guest rooms feature the brand's signature room scent, Malin + Goetz bath amenities, signature Le Méridien beds, Marshall Speakers, 55-inch LCD TVs, signature bottled cocktails by The Everleigh Bottling Co., a personal coffee machine with artisan coffee pods, and a dedicated working desk designed for the creative-minded traveller. Suites are elevated with black stone kitchenettes, premium Smeg appliances, luxury barware, a selection of art books, beautifully-crafted oak board games, and Yamaha MusicCast 500 turntables with a selection of vinyls from artists such as Prince and James Brown, who once performed on-site.
Focus on Local Art
Retaining the original Art Deco façade paired with chic mid-century interiors, the 12-story building designed by Melbourne architecture practice, Peddle Thorp, brings a sense of glamour and theatre to Bourke Street. Guests are greeted with a private porte-cochère driveway featuring a striking mural by local artist Stephen Baker, before entering the dazzling lobby filled with mid-century inspired furniture, polished natural stone, and terrazzo. A large-scale sculptural installation by Marta Figueiredo and projected video art by Wendy Yu introduces lobby visitors to Le Méridien's global Unlock Art programme, which connects guests with the "Art of Noticing" self-guided walking tour and complimentary art gallery access, all simply accessible by presenting their Unlock Art™ room key.
European Classics with a Local Twist
Le Splash – the showpiece rooftop pool and terrace – hosts an additional large-scale mural by Stephen Baker and features an open-air bar serving cocktails, poolside snacks, and inventive local gelato flavours from Le Scoop by Le Méridien – the brand's signature handcrafted gelato and sorbet cream programme. There will also be a seasonal pop-up cinema on the rooftop that will launch later this year, in collaboration with Melbourne International Film Festival and French Film Festival. Adjoining the pool deck is a 24-hour TechnoGym complete with virtual personal trainers and a sauna. Intermission is a lobby café serving barista-brewed Axil coffee by day, and transforms into a wine bar by night, offering petit plates and an extensive list of local and imported rosé wines. In the subterranean level, low-lit restaurant, Dolly, serves elevated European dishes by Executive Chef Christian Graebner made from local Victorian produce, accompanied by an extensive wine list, and artful cocktails designed in collaboration with The Everleigh Bottling Co.
Creative Meetings & Events
The hotel offers 420 square metres of total conference space, with the largest presenting 182 square metres that can be divided into two rooms. A dedicated meetings floor features four additional rooms and three private working booths. The facilities in the heart of Melbourne CBD include ample on-site parking, high-speed Internet access, and the latest audio and video equipment. These flexible, functional spaces are crafted for conferences, planning workshops, executive boardroom meetings, social functions, and weddings.
"We are excited to draw back the curtain on Melbourne's most glamourous new hotel and invite guests to savour the good life through immersive art, elevated European dining, and our showpiece rooftop pool," said Peter Minatsis, General Manager, Le Méridien Melbourne.
For more information on Le Méridien Melbourne or to make a reservation, please visit www.lemeridienmelbourne.com.
About Le Méridien Melbourne
With its prime uptown location at 20 Bourke St, Le Méridien Melbourne is ideally located to experience the richness of Melbourne's art, history and culture. The 5-star hotel features 235 mid-century inspired guest rooms and suites, a ground floor café and bar, restaurant, and a showstopping rooftop pool deck with expansive views overlooking Bourke St, Parliament House, and towards Fitzroy Gardens. Known for its immersive art and culinary programme, Le Méridien Melbourne is a social meeting point for the creative-minded traveller. For more information, visit www.lemeridienmelbourne.com. Stay connected to Le Méridien Melbourne on Instagram and Facebook.
About Le Méridien® Hotels & Resorts
Born in 1960's Paris during an era of glamorous travel, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts continues to celebrate cultures around the world through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. With over 110 hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries and territories, spanning from Maldives to Monaco and from Santa Monica to Sichuan, Le Méridien's engaging mid-century designed spaces coupled with chic signature programmes put a playful twist on art, coffee, sparkling cocktails, summer, family, and inspire creative-minded travellers to explore the world in style. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com, and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Le Méridien is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
About Marriott Bonvoy®
Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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PARIS (AP) - Results from French football:
Lorient 6, Saint-Etienne 2
Reims 2, Rennes 3
Clermont Foot 1, PSG 6
Bordeaux 3, Metz 1
Angers 1, Lille 1
Brest 1, Nantes 1
Monaco 2, Troyes 1
Lens 3, Nice 0
Strasbourg 1, Lyon 1
Marseille 2, Montpellier 0
Rennes 2, Monaco 3
Saint-Etienne vs. Brest, 11 a.m.
Lille vs. Lens, 3 p.m.
Nice vs. Lorient, 7 a.m.
Metz vs. Clermont Foot, 9 a.m.
Montpellier vs. Reims, 9 a.m.
Nantes vs. Angers, 9 a.m.
Troyes vs. Strasbourg, 9 a.m.
Lyon vs. Bordeaux, 11:05 a.m.
PSG vs. Marseille, 2:45 p.m.
Bordeaux vs. Saint-Etienne, 1 p.m.
Lorient vs. Metz, 1 p.m.
Monaco vs. Nice, 1 p.m.
Reims vs. Lille, 1 p.m.
Troyes vs. Clermont Foot, 1 p.m.
Angers vs. PSG, 3 p.m.
Brest vs. Lyon, 3 p.m.
Lens vs. Montpellier, 3 p.m.
Marseille vs. Nantes, 3 p.m.
Strasbourg vs. Rennes, 3 p.m.
Lyon vs. Montpellier, 11 a.m.
Saint-Etienne vs. Monaco, 1 p.m.
PSG vs. Lens, 3 p.m.
Rennes vs. Lorient, 7 a.m.
Clermont Foot vs. Angers, 9 a.m.
Metz vs. Brest, 9 a.m.
Nantes vs. Bordeaux, 9 a.m.
Nice vs. Troyes, 9 a.m.
Lille vs. Strasbourg, 11:05 a.m.
Reims vs. Marseille, 2:45 p.m. | 2022-04-15T23:13:45+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/French-Results-17084346.php |
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call to exclude them entirely.
Citing a “unifying mission” during a time of war, the International Olympic Committee said no athlete should face discrimination based only on the passport they held.
“A pathway for athletes’ participation in competition under strict conditions should therefore be further explored,” the IOC said in a statement published after an executive board meeting. IOC president Thomas Bach did not hold his usual news conference after the meeting.
Russia was not directly condemned in the statement though athletes who have been “actively supporting the war in Ukraine” face being excluded from the Paris Olympics that open in 18 months’ time, the IOC said.
The IOC cited the example of Yugoslavians competing at the 1992 Barcelona Games — as “independent athletes” while the nation was under United Nations sanctions during a civil war.
The willingness of Olympic leaders to involve Russia and its military ally Belarus is likely to be met with dismay and anger in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy addressed the issue Tuesday after speaking with French president Emmanuel Macron, who helped campaign for the Paris Olympics when it was a bid candidate in 2017.
“I particularly emphasized that athletes from Russia should have no place at the Olympic Games in Paris,” Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram account of his talks with Macron.
Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov said in a statement later Wednesday that “the voice of common sense has been heard.”
“The priority for us remains the same — to secure the rights and interests of our athletes,” Pozdnyakov said.
The IOC board met to formalize a position after rounds of conference calls last week with global groups of Olympic officials, sports governing bodies, IOC members and athlete representatives.
Despite some pushback in those calls, including from the Ukrainian Olympic body, the IOC claimed Wednesday its stated aims were backed by a “vast majority” of those who took part.
Russians would be classed as “neutral athletes” and “in no way represent their state or any other organization in their country,” the IOC said. Russian athletes have not competed under their country’s name at any Olympics since the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games because of the fallout from a prolonged doping scandal.
While Russian athletes are banned from most international sports, tennis has been the highest profile example in the past 11 months of Russians continuing to compete without symbols of national identity such as flags and anthems.
However, tensions have flared at the Australian Open with provocative flags, chants and t-shirts in support of players from Russia advancing to the semifinals this week. The IOC noted Wednesday that its advice was to prevent such displays across “the entire venue.”
One point raised in Ukraine as a sensitive issue is that some Russian athletes are funded and supported by the military and have been awarded ranks.
The Olympic statement suggested responsibility would lie with individual sports governing bodies to ensure that any Russian athlete supporting the war is removed from competition, suspended and reported to the IOC for further action.
One possible route for Russians trying to qualify for Paris is competing in Asia rather than Europe where they would face boycotts and hostility from other athletes. The IOC said it “welcomed and appreciated the offer from the Olympic Council of Asia,” though did not commit yet to the plan.
The Olympic body did also call on sports bodies to strengthen “full and unwavering commitment to solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes” preparing for the Paris Games.
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AP Sports Writer James Ellingworth in Düsseldorf, Germany contributed to this report
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EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Former and current Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins hosted their annual “Goal in One” charity golf tournament from Fox Hill County Club. Over 10 alumni joined together for the tournament to benefit the Penguins GOALS Foundation.
Follow Brett on Twitter: @TheRealAlper | 2023-07-25T00:51:22+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/sports/wilkes-barre-scranton-penguins-host-goal-in-one-charity-event/ |
Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida Department of Education launch new workforce initiative
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Florida Chamber Foundation and Florida Department of Education launched the Future of Work Florida -- a new initiative to galvanize support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) among businesses, parents, grandparents and students. Florida is fortunate to have a thriving economy; however, this comes at the cost of more jobs looking for people than people looking for jobs. Our workforce needs are significant but there is a solution: encourage more Floridians to embrace Career and Technical Education as a fast, affordable path to a growing variety of high-wage, high-demand careers.
That was the key message at Tuesday's kickoff of Future of Work Florida at the 2022 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit in Tampa. Learners to Earners is an annual event, hosted by the Florida Chamber Foundation, of state business leaders, elected officials, and education and workforce advocates to discuss the importance of investing in early and lifelong learning, and closing skills gaps in Florida's current and future workforce.
"Talent has clearly replaced the tax incentive as the economic development tool of choice," said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. "For Florida to become a top 10 global economy by 2030, building a trained, diverse and competitive workforce is essential. Florida's job creators must unite with workforce education organizations to create complete career awareness for our future workforce."
Future of Work Florida is an aligned, multi-year effort by the Florida Chamber Foundation and the Florida Department of Education. The initiative is showing job creators, parents, grandparents and students that Florida has a dynamic, long-term plan to fuel the future through the best workforce education effort in America, which fills market needs with talent supply.
Florida has more jobs available than people looking for work and too few candidates are properly qualified, even though many of these openings are high-wage and high-demand. A recent snapshot showed 499,371 open jobs in the state, with Florida on pace to add 3.5 million net new residents by 2030. From 2015–2020, Florida created one in every 11 net new U.S. jobs, but the top concern among Florida's job creators was the inability to find qualified talent to fill open positions.
High school graduates who are not university-bound now have opportunities to train in a rigorous, fast and affordable CTE program for either a skilled trade or professional career pathway.
"These are top-notch programs in high-skill sectors that don't require a four-year degree — fields like artificial intelligence, engineering technology, healthcare, IT, robotics and more," said Florida Commissioner for Education Manny Diaz, Jr. "A low-cost credential with high-wage potential offers a phenomenal return on investment."
"In our growing state economy, there are so many opportunities for businesses to thrive and Floridians to connect to education and training that leads to valued credentials and strong career pathways," said Michelle Dennard, President and CEO of CareerSource Florida, the state's workforce policy and investment board. "This new initiative represents another meaningful way Florida's business community and our state's talent development pipeline will collaborate to close skills gaps and support a bright future for today's learners pursuing a path to economic success through workforce education programs."
Learn more about the Future of Work Florida Initiative at FutureOfWorkFL.com.
Through the Future of Work Florida Initiative, the Florida Chamber Foundation and Florida Department of Education have developed a multi-year plan to unite and harness the power of thousands of Florida businesses, local chambers and economic development groups, education and workforce partners, HR leaders, hiring managers and more, to turn Florida's workforce crisis into a competitive strength.
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OSHKOSH, Wis (WFRV) – Tragedy strikes the 70th annual Experimental Aircraft Association Airshow , two accidents involving airshow attendees took place on the same day resulting in multiple deaths.
EAA communications director Dick Knapinski says authorities have identified the victims of the crash.
“About 12:24 pm on Saturday we did have the gyrocopter and the helicopter have a midair collision down at the Southend of the Regional Whittman Airport flight line, we have identified the two deceased who were both in the router way helicopter, the pilot Mark Peterson age 69 of Foley, Alabama, his passenger was Thomas Volz age 72 of Amelia, Ohio, “stated Knapinski.
“They did identify the victims from the t-26 accident Saturday morning, the pilot would be 30 year old Devyn Reilly of Guadalupe, Texas and the passenger 20 year old Zach Koly Merano we do not have an immediate hometown on him,” said Knapinski.
Knapinski says authorities are investigating the cause of the accidents.
“The NTSB is investigating obviously somebody was in the wrong place at the wrong time, now we have to find out why they were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” explained Knapinski.
EAA chief executive officer Jack Pelton pays his respects to those who lost their lives while flying.
“We’ve been working with the families that were involved and i think we did a good job of responding and making the first response and dealing with the families as best we could, it’s tough there’s a family here as you know and you never like to see anything happen to anybody and we’ll recover and figure out the next steps,” stated Pelton.
We will keep you updated with this story on air and online as more information is presented. | 2023-07-31T05:53:55+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/top-stories/tragedy-strikes-70th-experimental-aircraft-association-airshow-multiple-plane-crashes-resulting-in-4-deaths/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man arrested near former President Barack Obama’s Washington home on charges in the U.S. Capitol riot had two guns, 400 rounds of ammunition as well as a machete in his van, a federal prosecutor said Friday.
Taylor Taranto, 37, was arrested Thursday after being spotted a few blocks from the former president’s home and chased by U.S. Secret Service agents. Court documents unsealed Friday show Taranto is charged with four misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, including disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
The Justice Department, during a hearing in Washington’s federal court, disclosed the details about the weapons found in the van that the man appeared to be living in, NBC News reported. Taranto was ordered to remain behind bars pending a detention hearing scheduled for next Wednesday.
An email seeking comment was sent to Taranto’s attorney on Friday.
It was not clear whether the Obamas were at their home at the time of his arrest. The explosives team swept Taranto’s van and said there were no threats to the public. No one was injured.
Taranto was a U.S. Navy veteran and a webmaster for the Republican Party in Franklin County, in Washington state, according to the Tri-City Herald newspaper. He told the newspaper in an interview last year that he was volunteering for the Republican Party.
After attending then-President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, Taranto joined rioters on the Upper West Terrace, where he picked up and threw pieces of metal scaffolding, according to court papers.
Taranto entered the Capitol building and was near another rioter, Ashli Babbitt, when a police officer shot and killed her as she climbed through a glass window leading to the House chambers, the FBI said in a court filing. Before he left the building, Taranto and other rioters scuffled with police officers, the filing says.
On a Facebook account authorities say appears to be run by Taranto and his wife, Taranto posted a video in which he proclaimed to be inside the Capitol with the caption: “This is me ‘stormin’ the capitol’ lol I’m only sharing this so someone will report me to the feds and we can get this party rolling!”
Taranto showed up in court this month for the sentencing hearing of another man who was convicted in the riot, authorities said. He was also interviewed for a video posted online this month in which he identified himself in footage during the riot, saying “That’s me screaming.”
More than 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot. Over 600 of them have pleaded guilty, while approximately 100 others have been convicted after trials decided by judges or juries. More than 550 riot defendants have been sentenced, with over half receiving terms of imprisonment ranging from six days to 18 years. | 2023-07-01T00:21:40+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/jan-6-suspect-arrested-near-obamas-home-had-guns-400-rounds-of-ammo-in-van-feds/ |
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for Bill Cosby told jurors they need to look past years of public accusations against the actor and comedian and consider only the evidence presented by a woman who says he sexually abused her at the Playboy Mansion in 1975 when she was 16 years old.
During closing arguments at a California civil trial Tuesday that would devolve into bizarre bickering over the video game Donkey Kong, Cosby attorney Jennifer Bonjean said plaintiff Judy Huth and her lawyers didn't come close to proving "her 50-year-old, he-said-she-said case.”
“Can you imagine how hard it is to defend a case when you start with the label of sexual predator?” Bonjean told the jurors, reminding them they were chosen because they promised they would be able to consider only the facts presented in court. “If we were just going to try people based on labels, then why have trials at all?”
Huth's attorney Nathan Goldberg told the jury that “my client deserves to have Mr. Cosby held accountable for what he did.”
“Each of you knows in your heart that Mr. Cosby sexually assaulted Miss Huff," Goldberg said.
Cosby, who was freed from prison when his Pennsylvania criminal conviction was thrown out nearly a year ago, is not attending the trial. He denied that any sexual activity took place between himself and Huth in a 2015 video deposition shown to jurors. The denial has been repeated throughout the trial by his spokesman and his attorney.
Bonjean began the defense's closing argument by thanking jurors and then telling them, “All I have to say is, it's on like Donkey Kong,” a callback to what both sides during the trial called “ The Donkey Kong defense.”
Huth testified that Cosby exposed himself and forced her to perform a sex act in a bedroom adjacent to a game room at the mansion, where Cosby had brought Huth and her then-17-year-old friend Donna Samuelson, a key witness at trial.
In previous depositions and police interviews, the women discussed Samuelson in 1975 playing Donkey Kong, a game Nintendo didn't release into arcades until 1981.
Goldberg told jurors in his closing that Samuelson had said “games like Donkey Kong” in her first reference to it during the deposition. She gave a similar explanation during trial testimony.
But Bonjean said it was clear evidence of a pattern of Samuelson and Huth coordinating their stories despite testifying that they had barely talked in the decades since.
“They both get things wrong in the exact same way,” Bonjean said.
At the end of her closing argument, Bonjean said, “This was in some ways the Donkey Kong defense, and it's going to end as it should. Game over.”
Goldberg reacted angrily during his rebuttal.
“This is about justice!” he shouted, pounding on the podium. “We don't need game over! We need justice!”
Soon after, he snapped at Bonjean when she raised one of many objections, saying she doesn't think the rules apply to her.
“This is about me now?" She said. ”Are you going to put my picture up there?"
“I would put your picture up and put ‘game over’ on it,” Goldberg said.
Similar bickering occurred between the two throughout the trial, and had boiled over earlier Wednesday when Goldberg said a defense expert was “a nice lady, with a nice smile," implying she had little else to offer in the case.
In an earlier, calmer, moment, Goldberg told jurors that Cosby had every reason to believe the two girls were under 18 when he met them at a Southern California park and invited them to meet up with him a few days later. Huth testified that they had told him. Samuelson said she did not remember specifically giving their ages, but said they would have told him if it came up.
Bonjean said jurors could not reasonably believe Cosby knew as much, and put pictures on the screen of the girls from around the same time.
“These were young women who did not present as children or even young teenagers,” Bonjean said.
She added that the women's testimony that no one at the mansion asked their ages after Cosby left them alone there showed as much.
“They looked like a lot of the other young women at the Playboy Mansion.”
After a judge reads them their instructions on Thursday morning, jurors will have to decide on the truth of Huth's allegations, and whether Cosby's actions caused her emotional distress that reemerged in 2014 and lasted until 2018 when he went to prison, as Huth's lawsuit says he did.
Huth's case represents one of the last remaining legal claims against the 85-year-old comedian and actor once regarded as “America's dad” after the removal of his Pennsylvania conviction and the settlement of many other lawsuits, negotiated by his insurer against his will.
The Associated Press does not normally name people who say they have been sexually abused, unless they come forward publicly, as Huth has.
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Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton | 2022-06-16T07:40:37+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/Lawyer-Cosby-must-be-held-responsible-for-sex-17244270.php |
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell announced a 0.25 percentage point rate hike on Wednesday after a closely watched meeting of the central bank’s rate-setting committee, which many analysts had been hoping would result in a pause.
Prioritizing concerns about inflation over recent instability in the banking sector, which has spurred interventions from both the government and larger U.S. banks, Powell called the financial sector “sound and resilient.”
But he also dropped some hints that things may not be as peaceful as they appear on the surface and as government officials have been saying they are. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a banking group this week financial conditions were stabilizing.
Powell also acknowledged that the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) that sparked the wider crisis in the banking industry happened despite the engagement of the Fed’s supervisory regulators.
Still rising: Fed hikes rates despite concerns over banking crisis
Here’s a recap of the most important things Fed chair Powell said after the latest rate hike and turmoil in the banking sector.
The Fed is now dealing with six regulatory alarm bells
Concerning the overall stability of the U.S. banking sector, Powell said the Federal Reserve is dealing now with six regulatory designations known as “matters requiring immediate attention” (MRIAs).
“I guess there were six of them,” Powell said.
“Those are serious. Those are serious regulatory [matters], particularly ‘immediate attention,” he added.
Powell did not name the institutions that had received those designations.
The Federal Reserve describes MRIAs as issued in response to problems at banks that can lead to their “further deterioration” of banks and harm consumers.
“MRIAs are a call for more immediate action to address acute or protracted weaknesses that could lead to further deterioration in a banking organization’s soundness, may result in harm to consumers, or have caused, or could lead to, noncompliance with laws and regulations,” the Fed says on its website, noting that most of these “are resolved without the need to escalate.”
San Francisco-based First Republic Bank is seeking funding to stay afloat, even after it received $30 billion in deposits from large banks.
Silicon Valley Bank executives ‘failed badly’
Powell said that the broader financial system remains “sound and resilient,” calling Silicon Valley Bank an “outlier” when it came to the bank’s unusually high percentage of uninsured deposits and reliance on long-term assets that were undermined by the Fed’s rate hikes.
“At a basic level, Silicon Valley Bank management failed badly,” Powell said. “They grew the bank very quickly, they exposed the bank to significant liquidity risk and interest rate risk, they didn’t hedge that risk.”
Is the financial sector stable? Powell says banking system is ‘sound’ following SVB collapse
The bank suffered a rapid online and social media-driven bank run from its tech and venture capitalist depositors, leaving it without enough funds to stay solvent. That prompted federal regulators to shut down the bank and protect all deposits.
Powell noted that federal supervisors were “very much engaged” with Silicon Valley Bank but were unable to stop its collapse. The Fed is investigating why that was the case, Powell said, adding that he welcomes independent investigations into regulatory blunders.
Lawmakers are already probing regulators’ role in the bank collapse. The House Financial Services Committee has called on the Government Accountability Office to investigate “regulatory, supervisory or examination failures.”
“When a bank fails, there are investigations, and of course we welcome that,” Powell said.
Fed might not be done hiking rates
Powell indicated that even higher interest rates could be coming as inflation remains hotter than expected. Fed officials expect at least one more rate hike this year, according to projections released Wednesday.
“If we need to raise rates higher, we will,” Powell said.
Higher interest rates restrict employers’ ability to borrow, slowing economic growth and reducing jobs and wages. The Fed aims to reduce demand so that prices come down.
Fed officials expect the unemployment rate to rise from 3.6 percent to 4.5 percent by the end of the year as higher interest rates weigh on growth. Powell called that figure a “highly uncertain estimate” but added that short-term economic pain is needed to ensure historic inflation doesn’t stick around.
“There are real costs to bring [inflation] down to 2 percent, but the costs of failing are much higher,” Powell said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) tweeted after the press conference that Powell “made a mistake” by not pausing rates, pointing to the projected job losses.
Looking forward: How the banking crisis throws a wrench into Fed rate-hiking
“I’ve warned for months that the Fed’s current path risks throwing millions of Americans out of work. We have many tools to fight inflation without pushing the economy off a cliff,” Warren said.
Powell on Wednesday did not address the role that record corporate profits might play in keeping inflation high, dubbed “sellers’ inflation” by University of Massachusetts Amherst economists Isabella Weber and Evan Wasner.
A boost in the balance sheet isn’t ‘intended’ to change the Fed’s monetary policy
The Fed added more than $300 billion to its balance sheet over the course of last week as a number of banks sought money to stay solvent and pay back spooked depositors.
On the surface, those additions resemble the sort of quantitative easing that the Fed has been working to undo over the course of the past year in response to elevated inflation.
By taking money out of the financial system and raising interest rates, the Fed’s tighter monetary policies can slow down economic activity and lower prices.
Read more: Fed projects jobless rate to reach 4.5 percent by end of 2023
But Powell said Wednesday that the bulked-up balance sheet was only meant to address liquidity issues in the banking industry and that the money wasn’t working its way into the broader economy in the form of new loans, thereby potentially adding to inflation.
“The balance sheet expansions are really temporary lending to banks to meet those special liquidity demands created by the recent tensions. It’s not intended to directly alter the stance of monetary policy,” he said.
Credit conditions are tightening
The Fed said Wednesday that recent trouble in the banking industry is likely to result in “tighter credit conditions for households and businesses and to weigh on economic activity, hiring, and inflation. The extent of these effects is uncertain.”
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Powell elaborated on this point during his press conference, indicating it may be tougher for people to get mortgages and other types of loans in the near future.
“We think it’s potentially quite real,” he said. “And that argues for being alert as we go forward as we think about further rate hikes. For us, we will be paying attention to the actual unexpected effects from that.” | 2023-03-22T22:00:43+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/hill-politics/the-5-most-important-things-fed-chair-powell-said-about-the-banking-crisis-wednesday/ |
Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
ELMAU, Germany (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States and other Group of Seven leading economies will ban imports of gold from Russia, the latest in a series of sanctions that the club of democracies hopes will further isolate Russia economically over its invasion of Ukraine.
A formal announcement was expected Tuesday as the leaders meet for their annual summit.
Biden and his counterparts will huddle on the summit’s opening day Sunday to discuss how to secure energy supplies and tackle inflation, aiming to keep the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from splintering the global coalition working to punish Moscow.
Hours before the summit was set to open, Russia launched missile strikes against the Ukrainian capital Sunday, striking at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. They were the first such strikes by Russia in three weeks.
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow’s second largest export after energy and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a ban by G-7 countries on Russian gold will “directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine.”
“Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people,” Johnson said. “We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding.”
Britain says the value of gold exports to the Russian elite has increased since the war began as wealthy Russians seek to skirt Western sanctions.
In recent years, gold has been the top Russian export after energy — reaching almost $19 billion or about 5% of global gold exports, in 2020, according to the White House.
Of Russian gold exports, 90% was consigned to G-7 countries. Of these Russian exports, over 90%, or nearly $17 billion, was exported to the UK. The United States imported less than $200 million in gold from Russia in 2019, and under $1 million in 2020 and 2021.
The G-7 was expected to formally announced the ban on Russian gold on Tuesday, according to the Biden administration officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details before the announcement.
Biden arrived in Germany’s picturesque Bavarian alps early Sunday morning to join his counterparts for the annual meeting of the world’s leading democratic economies, where the reverberations from the brutal war in Ukraine will be front and center in the discussion. He and the allies aim to present a united front in support of Ukraine as the conflict enters its fourth month.
Biden attended Mass performed by a U.S. Army priest, the White House said. The president was opening the visit by meeting with the summit’s host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, before spending the afternoon in both formal and informal settings with the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the European Union.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Saturday that the summit will address problems such as inflation and other “challenges in the global economy as a result of Mr. Putin’s war — but also how to continue to hold Mr. Putin accountable” and subject to “constant consequences.”
“There will be some muscle movements,” Kirby said from Air Force One as Biden flew to Germany.
Among the issues to be discussed are price caps on energy which are meant to limit Russian oil and gas profits that Moscow can put to use in its war effort. The idea has been championed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
A senior German official, speaking on condition of anonymity consistent with department rules, said the U.S. idea of price caps was being discussed intensely, in terms of how it would work exactly and how it would fit with the U.S., EU, British, Canadian and Japanese sanctions regimes.
Officials were also set to discuss how to maintain commitments to addressing climate change while also solving critical energy supply needs as a result of the war.
“There’s no watering down of climate commitments,” Kirby said.
Biden is also set on Sunday to formally launch a global infrastructure partnership meant to counter China’s influence in the developing world, which he had named “Build Back Better World” and introduced at last year’s G-7 summit.
Kirby said Biden and other leaders would announce the first projects to benefit from what the U.S. sees as an “alternative to infrastructure models that sell debt traps to low- and middle-income partner countries, and advance U.S. economic competitiveness and our national security.”
After Germany wraps up on Tuesday, Biden will travel to Madrid to meet with the leaders of the 30 members of NATO to align strategy on the war in Ukraine.
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Superville reported from Telfs, Austria. Associated Press writer Jill Lawless in London contributed to this report.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Daily life in Haiti began to spin out of control last month just hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said fuel subsidies would be eliminated, causing prices to double.
Gunshots rang out as protesters blocked roads with iron gates and mango trees. Then Haiti’s most powerful gang took a drastic step: It dug trenches to block access to the Caribbean country’s largest fuel terminal, vowing not to budge until Henry resigns and prices for fuel and basic goods go down.
The poorest country in the Western hemisphere is in the grips of an inflationary vise that is squeezing its citizenry and exacerbating protests that have brought society to the breaking point. Violence is raging and making parents afraid to send their kids to school; fuel and clean water are scarce; hospitals, banks and grocery stores are struggling to stay open.
The president of neighboring Dominican Republic described the situation as a “low-intensity civil war.”
Life in Haiti is always extremely difficult, if not downright dysfunctional. But the magnitude of the current paralysis and despair is unprecedented. Political instability has simmered ever since last year’s still-unsolved assassination of Haiti’s president; inflation soaring around 30% has only aggravated the situation.
“If they don’t understand us, we’re going to make them understand,” said Pierre Killick Cemelus, who sweated as he struggled to keep pace with thousands of other protesters marching during a recent demonstration.
The fuel depot blocked by gangs has been inoperable since Sept. 12, cutting off about 10 million gallons of diesel and gasoline and more than 800,000 gallons of kerosene stored on site. Many gas stations are closed, and others are quickly running out of supplies.
The lack of fuel recently forced hospitals to cut back critical services and prompted water delivery companies to shut down. Banks and grocery stores also are struggling to stay open because of dwindling fuel supplies — and exorbitant prices — that make it nearly impossible for many workers to commute.
A gallon of gasoline costs $30 on the black market in Port-au-Prince and more than $40 in rural areas, Desperate people are walking for miles to get food and water because public transportation is extremely limited.
“Haiti is now in complete chaos,” said Alex Dupuy, a Haiti-born sociologist at Wesleyan University. “You have gangs basically doing whatever they want, wherever they want, whenever they want with complete impunity because the police force is not capable of bringing them under control.”
Henry’s de-facto government “doesn’t seem to be fazed at all by the chaos and is probably benefiting from it because it allows him to hold on to power and prolong as long as possible the organization of new elections,” Dupuy said.
Gangs have long wielded considerable power in Haiti, and their influence has only grown since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Gangs control roughly 40% of Port-au-Prince, the U.N. has estimated. They are fighting to control even more territory, killing hundreds of Haitians in recent months — including women and children — and driving away some 20,000 people from their homes. Kidnappings have spiked.
Henry has pledged to hold elections as soon as it’s safe to do so, writing in a speech read at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24 that he has “no desire to stay in power longer than necessary.”
“My country is going through a multidimensional crisis whose consequences threaten democracy and the very foundations of the rule of law,” Henry said. He condemned widespread looting and violence, and said those responsible “will have to answer for their crimes before history and before the courts.”
U.S. President Joe Biden, also speaking at the U.N., said Haiti faces “political-fueled gang violence and an enormous human crisis.”
From 2004 until 2017, U.N. peacekeepers bolstered the country’s security and helped rebuild political institutions after a violent rebellion ousted former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. But for now, any foreign intervention in Haiti is off the table.
Local political leaders have repudiated the suggestion of outside help, noting that U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti sexually abused children and sparked a cholera epidemic more than a decade ago that killed nearly 10,000 people.
The first round of protests in mid-September prompted France and Spain to close their embassies and banks to shut down in the capital of Port-au-Prince. Protesters attacked businesses, the homes of well-known politicians and even warehouses of the United Nations’ World Food Program, stealing millions of dollars’ worth of food and water.
Protests have since grown bigger. Tens of thousands of people recently marched in Port-au-Prince and beyond, including the cities of Gonaives and Cap-Haitien in the north. They waved leafy green branches and chanted, “Ariel has to go!”
Primary school teacher Jean-Wilson Fabre joined a recent protest as he ducked into a side street to avoid a cloud of tear gas thrown by police trying to control the crowd.
“He’s not doing anything,” he said of the prime minister.
The 40-year-old father of two sons lamented the lack of food and water, the rise of kidnappings and the growing power of gangs: “No one is crazy enough to send their kids to school in this situation. They will not be safe.”
Fabre is one of millions of parents who refused to send their children to school even though the government announced an Oct. 3 return to class as scheduled in an attempt to restore some normalcy amid an increasingly unstable situation.
Haiti’s courts also were slated to reopen on Oct. 3, but the country’s Bar Federation rejected an invitation from the prime minister to talk about the issue days before, noting that gangs still occupy a main courthouse in Port-au-Prince, among other problems.
“Under Ariel, things have gotten worse and worse,” said Merlay Saint-Pierre, a 28-year-old unemployed mother of two boys who joined a recent protest wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a middle finger.
Hundreds of people have spent hours in line each day just to buy buckets of water. Delivery trucks cannot go into neighborhoods because of roadblocks.
“I’m scared of this water,” said 22-year-old Lionel Simon, noting he would use it to wash clothes and add chlorine before drinking it.
At least eight people have died of cholera in recent days and dozens more have been treated, according to local health officials who urged protesters and gang leaders to allow fuel and water to flow into neighborhoods.
But Simon was not worried about cholera. His biggest concerns are gangs and an increase in young children carrying guns.
“We don’t know if life will go back to normal,” he said. “If you die today, you don’t even know if you’re going to make it to a morgue. You could be left in the street for dogs and animals to eat you. This is how crazy the city has become.”
Dupuy, the Haitian expert, said it’s unlikely Henry would step down since there is no international pressure for him to do so. He worried there is no clear solution as the situation spirals: “How much more boiling point can there be?”
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Coto reported from San Juan, Puerto Rico. | 2022-10-05T14:22:14+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/ap-haiti-at-breaking-point-as-economy-tanks-and-violence-soars/ |
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TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin Saturday, a union said, joining a growing push across U.S. retail, service and tech industries to organize for greater workplace protections.
The Apple retail workers in Towson, Maryland, voted 65-33 to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union’s announcement said. The vote could not immediately be confirmed with the National Labor Relations Board, which would have to certify the outcome. An NLRB spokesperson referred initial queries about the vote to the board’s regional office, which was closed late Saturday.
Apple declined to comment on Saturday’s development, company spokesperson Josh Lipton told The Associated Press by phone.
Union organizing in a variety of fields has gained momentum recently after decades of decline in U.S. union membership. Organizers have worked to establish unions at companies including Amazon, Starbucks, Google parent company Alphabet and outdoors retailer REI.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Apple employees who wanted to join said they sent Apple CEO Tim Cook notice last month that they were seeking to form a union. The statement said their driving motivation was to seek “rights we do not currently have.” It added that the workers recently organized in the Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, or CORE.
“I applaud the courage displayed by CORE members at the Apple store in Towson for achieving this historic victory,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. in the statement. “They made a huge sacrifice for thousands of Apple employees across the nation who had all eyes on this election.”
Martinez called on Apple to respect the election results and to let the unionizing employees fast-track efforts to secure a contract at the Towson location.
It remained unclear what steps would follow the vote in Towson. Labor experts say it’s common for employers to drag out the bargaining process in an effort to take the momentum out of union campaigns.
The IAM bills itself as one of the largest and most diverse industrial trade unions in North America, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
The Apple store unionization comes against a backdrop of other labor organizing nationwide — some of them rebuffed.
Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York City voted to unionize in April, the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history. However, workers at another Amazon warehouse on Staten Island overwhelmingly rejected a union bid last month. Meanwhile, Starbucks workers at dozens of U.S. stores have voted to unionize in recent months, after two of the coffee chain’s stores in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize late last year.
Many unionization efforts have been led by young workers in their 20s and even in their teens. A group of Google engineers and other workers formed the Alphabet Workers Union last year, which represents around 800 Google employees and is run by five people who are under 35. | 2022-06-19T18:13:06+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/technology/ap-technology/apple-workers-vote-to-unionize-at-maryland-store/ |
LIVE: Bidens host Juneteenth celebration at White House
Published: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth concert Tuesday night at the White House.
The concert is a “celebration of community, culture and music,” according to the White House, and is scheduled to feature musicians including Jennifer Hudson and Method Man.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their freedom, which took place on June 19, 1865.
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CLEAR Co-Founder and President Ken Cornick Joins Board Amidst Rapid Adoption of Product Fueled by the Need for Businesses to Control Costs
SEATTLE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center, a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending, today announced it has completed its series B funding round with an additional $15 million from existing investors. On the heels of funding, Center also appointed travel industry innovator and CLEAR Co-Founder and President, Ken Cornick, to its Board of Directors. Cornick joins fintech luminary and former Concur Founder and CEO Steve Singh, who currently serves as Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Center. Fiscal discipline and intentional growth have enabled Center to garner and uphold positive business momentum, weathering the headwinds of economic uncertainty and a turbulent fundraising landscape.
"Transparency and timeliness of expenses are essential for leaders to make actionable decisions about their business," said Ken Cornick, Co-Founder and President of CLEAR. "Center delivers a modern tool that streamlines and automates the expense process, addressing the pain points of an underserved SME market wanting to tighten control of the bottom line. Center's success is demonstrated by strong adoption and retention, and I look forward to seeing the team continue to empower customers with innovative solutions for all of their expense management needs."
The closure of Center's B round brings its total funding to more than $110 million. The company's distinguished group of investors bring deep domain expertise and a shared vision of transforming spend management to be more connected, intelligent and efficient. As Center exceeds key customer and growth metrics, the investment will be used to scale the business; expanding product offerings, supporting the evolving needs of a growing SME customer base, and bolstering innovation in other areas of spend management.
"We embrace growth with discipline as the most sustainable business model," said Naveen Singh, CEO and Co-Founder of Center. "We're committed to closely partnering with customers to deeply understand their expense management needs, delivering long term value that unlocks new levels of productivity across organizational processes."
Center's core offering is Center Expense, an integrated corporate card and spend management tool which uses automation to capture spend as it happens, providing real-time visibility and flexible spend controls. With a usage-based model requiring no upfront or ongoing investment, Center is uniquely suited for growing businesses. Top verticals are established SMEs, including professional services, construction, consumer services, and nonprofits.
About Center
Center is a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending. Our leadership shaped the first wave of spend management innovation, and created Center to deliver a more cost-effective and modern way to automate expense processing for mid-market companies. Center Expense, our core offering, is an integrated corporate card and expense solution used by small and medium-sized enterprises to save time, improve operations and compliance, and deliver real-time insights to finance teams for better decision making. Center is a privately held company headquartered in Bellevue, WA with team members nationwide. For more information, please visit getcenter.com.
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The partnership aims to close opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students and prepare next generation of engineers
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Elizabethtown College was awarded a $1.2 Million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to launch the Center for Equity and Sustainability in Engineering in partnership with the Greenway Institute, located in Vermont.
"With the help of this grant, we hope to reimagine engineering education around our shared commitments to equity and sustainability. We will expand the participation of historically underrepresented students in engineering, including students of color, women and rural students. And, our innovative program will prepare all students to design and build a more just and sustainable future," Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Engineering, Math and Science, and grant Principal Investigator Sara Atwood said.
The Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability (GCES) will be an innovation campus that re-designs and re-centers engineering education around sustainability and core equity practices that empower students from underrepresented groups. The grant will help fund:
- An immersive "sustainability semester" in Vermont where engineering students from around the country engage in hands-on engineering projects that introduce them to principles and practices of sustainability
- A first-year of immersive, team-based, hands-on engineering education for students admitted to Etown's engineering program
- Project-based professional development for K-12 teachers in collaboration with the Etown Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
"The Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability addresses our two biggest imperatives for engineering education: closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students and preparing the next generation of engineers to tackle the complex, multidisciplinary challenge of designing and building a sustainable future. Because historically marginalized groups, including communities of color and rural students, are often the first and most harmed by failures to think sustainably, the challenges of equity and sustainable engineering are one and the same," said grant co-PI Greenway Institute co-founder and former Secretary of Education of Vermont, Rebecca Holcombe.
Elizabethtown College will offer ABET-accredited engineering courses through the GCES at a site in Vermont. The two institutions will partner with a vision to provide the best undergraduate engineering education in the country through a unique hands-on, immersive, sustainability and equity-focused education program that prepares future engineers to imagine, design, and build communities that are better for the people, the environment, and a vibrant economy.
"Elizabethtown College and Greenway Institute have a longstanding relationship based upon past work and faculty engagement," Atwood said. "Both institutions are committed to providing students with hands-on, project-based learning models and to conducting research that addresses the barriers students often encounter in engineering education due to socioeconomic, gender, rural and racial disparities."
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, WSFL TV is recognizing the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. President and CEO of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Liliam M. Lopez, joined Inside South Florida to share how the challenges she overcame helps other minorities achieve success.
“I was the Executive Director of the Spanish American League Against Discrimination when I was 22. Then some friends said, ‘Let's start a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.’ 28 years later, we're one of the top five Hispanic Chambers of the United States,” says Lopez. “We have events every two weeks that provide opportunities for all of our members, which is what we are supposed to do to support our small businesses.”
A pioneer achieving success without enduring challenges doesn’t exist.
“I remember a gentleman saying to me that I was young, Hispanic, and a minority,” says Lopez. “It was difficult to be taken seriously when you're young. Those were three challenges, big challenges, to tackle, which I did.”
For more information, visit SFLHCC.com or call 305-534-1903
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BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 29 points and an emphatic dunk to end a clinching late run and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-106 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Derrick White added 26 points and seven rebounds, and Jaylen Brown scored 18 points. Boston outscored Atlanta 64-40 in the paint.
Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 29 points, and Trae Young had 24.
Game 3 is Friday night in Atlanta.
Down by 20, the Hawks cut it to single digits late in the third quarter.
With Atlanta trailing 74-57, Young went to the bench and sat out the final 7:07 of the period, briefly visiting the locker room.
His teammates picked it up without him, outscoring the Celtics 24-16 to pull within nine — at 90-81 — entering the fourth.
Young returned to begin the final period and scored four straight points with just over five minutes to play to make it 104-95.
But the Celtics responded with a 15-2 run — bookended by a 3-pointer and dunk by Tatum — to get it back up to 119-97 with 2:16 left.
While the Hawks brought a better shooting touch on Tuesday, the Celtics took their overall energy up a notch, repeatedly beating Atlanta down the court in transition and outhustling Hawks to loose balls.
One glaring example was in the second quarter when Brown pried the ball free as De’Andre Hunter drove by.
Malcolm Brogdon corralled it and tossed it ahead a sprinting Brown, who had split between Young and Dejounte Murray as they got caught ball watching.
FASTER START
After shooting themselves into a hole in Game 1, the Hawks ratcheted up their aggressiveness at the start of Game 2.
They hit eight of their first 14 shots to take an early 22-11 lead, answering coach Quin Snyder’s plea for his team not to pass up open shots because of what transpired in the opener.
The Celtics responded by picking things up on the defensive end, and during a four-plus minute stretch forced nine straight misses and five turnovers by Atlanta.
It helped Boston end the opening quarter on a 17-3 run, punctuated by a 42-foot buzzer-beater by Brogdon.
TIP-INS
Hawks: After taking 22-11 lead in the first quarter, the Hawks were outscored 29-10 over the next 10 minutes of game action, committing six turnovers and shooting 4 of 16 from the field.
Celtics: Led 61-49 at the half. … Willliams’ missed putback at the 5:01 mark of the second quarter was his first miss of the series. He had been 10 for 10 to the point. … Outscored the Hawks 18-6 in the paint in the first quarter.
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The True Story Behind the Beloved Christmas Carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow coming to The Big Screen
LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following five decades of producing spectacular family-friendly entertainment experiences on the live stage, Sight & Sound recently unveiled the newest expansion to its brand, Sight & Sound Films. Today, the ministry has announced details of its highly anticipated first movie, "I Heard The Bells," arriving in theaters December 1, 3 and 4 in partnership with Fathom Events.
Set in the 1860s, the film takes viewers on a journey through the life of American-poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Longfellow puts down his pen, silenced by grief. However, it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers resounding hope and a rekindled faith.
"As one of America's best-loved and recognized poets, Longfellow was the voice of culture in that moment of history," said Josh Enck, President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound who also served as director for the film. "And as Sight & Sound's first feature, it embodies our mission to tell true stories about historical figures whose lives changed the world because Christ first changed them."
After a devastating loss that leaves Longfellow bereft, he eventually remembers where true hope can be found, finding his faith once again. "I Heard the Bells" is an inspiring story of redemption and rekindled faith.
"We're honored to partner with Fathom Events to bring this redemptive story of faith to movie theaters this Christmas season," said Enck. "We can't wait for people to experience this inspiring true story on the big screen!"
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As part of the exclusive Fathom presentation, moviegoers are encouraged to stay after the film for a special discussion with the cast and director.
Tickets for "I Heard The Bells" can be purchased at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters are subject to change).
Sight & Sound® is a ministry on a mission to create spectacular entertainment experiences for the whole family. Since its beginning as a traveling multimedia show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories of faith. Today, Sight & Sound owns and operates two live theater locations, immersing audiences in state-of-the-art original productions. Sight & Sound TV launched in 2020, and this online streaming platform has since welcomed a global virtual audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, expansion into feature films was announced, with a first-ever theatrical release set for cinemas nationwide in December 2022. For more information, visit www.sight-sound.com
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in the top U.S. markets and more than 45 countries. For more information, visit FathomEvents.com.
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GRAPHIC: County commissioner in Oklahoma accused of discussing killings, lynching resigns from office
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A county commissioner in far southeast Oklahoma who was apparently caught on tape discussing killing reporters and lynching Black people has resigned from office, Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office confirmed Wednesday.
Stitt spokesperson Carly Atchison said the office received a handwritten resignation letter from McCurtain County Commissioner Mark Jennings. In it, Jennings says he is resigning immediately and that he plans to release a formal statement “in the near future regarding the recent events in our county.”
The threatening comments by Jennings and officials with the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office were obtained following a March 6 meeting and reported by McCurtain Gazette-News earlier this week in their weekend edition. They have sparked outrage and protests in the city of Idabel, the county seat.
In a post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page on Tuesday, officials did not address the recorded discussion but claimed the recording was illegally obtained.
Also on Wednesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed it has launched an investigation into the matter at the request of the governor.
During the conversation that included Sheriff Kevin Clardy, sheriff’s Capt. Alicia Manning, Jennings and Jail Administrator Larry Hendrix, Clardy, Manning and Jennings appear to discuss Bruce Willingham — the longtime publisher of the Gazette-News — and his son Chris Willingham, a reporter.
GRAPHIC WARNING: The video below includes content some may find disturbing and offensive.
Jennings tells Clardy and Manning “I know where two deep holes are dug if you ever need them,” and the sheriff responds, “I’ve got an excavator.”
Jennings also says he’s known “two or three hit men” in Louisiana, adding “they’re very quiet guys.”
In the recording, Jennings also appears to complain about not being able to hang Black people, saying: “They got more rights than we got.”
The Associated Press could not immediately verify the authenticity of the recording. None of the four returned telephone calls or emails from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Bruce Willingham told the AP the recording was made when he left a voice-activated recorder inside the room after a county commissioner’s meeting because he suspected the group was continuing to conduct county business after the meeting had ended, in violation of the state’s Open Meeting Act.
Willingham said he twice spoke with his attorneys to be sure he was doing nothing illegal.
Joey Senat, a journalism professor at Oklahoma State University, said under Oklahoma law, the recording would be legal if it were obtained in a place where the officials being recorded did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Bruce Willingham said he believes the local officials were upset about “stories we’ve run that cast the sheriff’s office in an unfavorable light,” including the death of Bobby Barrick — a Broken Bow, Oklahoma, man who died at a hospital in March 2022 after McCurtain County deputies shot him with a stun gun. The newspaper has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office seeking body camera footage and other records connected to Barrick’s death.
Separately, Chris Willingham has filed a federal lawsuit against the sheriff’s office, Clardy, Manning and the Board of County Commissioners alleging Manning slandered him after he wrote an eight-part series of articles detailing problems inside the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit claims after the first few articles were published, Clardy and Manning began investigating which office employees were speaking to the newspaper and were attempting to get a search warrant for Willingham’s phone.
The lawsuit, which was filed on the same day the recording was made, alleges that after the series was published, Manning told a third party during a teleconference that Chris Willingham exchanged marijuana for sexually explicit images of children from a man who had been arrested on child sex abuse image charges.
“Manning made these (and other) false statements about Willingham in retaliation for articles he wrote about the (sheriff’s office) as a reporter for the McCurtain Gazette and to destroy his credibility as a reporter and journalist,” the lawsuit states.
More than 100 people gathered outside the McCurtain County Courthouse in Idabel earlier this week, with many of them calling for the sheriff and other county officials to resign.
On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Association, a voluntary membership organization and not a regulatory agency, held an emergency meeting of its board. It voted unanimously to suspend Clardy, Manning and Hendrix from the association.
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8 bricks of suspected cocaine found washed up on beach
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 10:58 AM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) – A simple beach cleanup in Mississippi led to a startling discovery this weekend.
Volunteers with SFS Keesler Air Force Base Chapter 652 found eight bricks of suspected cocaine on a beach in Biloxi near the White House Hotel, WLOX reported.
Biloxi police confirmed the bricks were found but are waiting for further testing to say for certain if the bricks contain cocaine.
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FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 10 Years of dedicated research in the health & wellness industry, immense success from the THRIVE Experience launched in 2012, 10 million customers worldwide, 30 patents and counting, and almost $3 billion in lifetime sales, Le-Vel has done it again with a re-engineered formula specifically designed for maximum nutritional weight management possibilities.
Le-Vel is ready to shift and disrupt the wellness industry with the THRIVE ELITE Experience. THRIVE ELITE is a reformulation and re-engineering of what is arguably the world's most successful nutritional system, the THRIVE Experience. This new, simple 3-step system is engineered to aid in filling nutritional gaps and formulated to give the body a nutritional foundation for enhanced weight management goals. THRIVE ELITE was built upon the classic THRIVE Experience, but has been significantly enhanced to target weight management from a healthy, nutritional perspective.
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First, start the ELITE Experience by taking two ELITE Lifestyle Capsules with a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach. 20-40 minutes later, drink the smooth & creamy ELITE Lifestyle Mix. Lastly, apply your ELITE Lifestyle DFT to a part of the body that has muscle mass. This new formula is for men and women of all ages interested in weight management, building muscle, and improving overall health & wellness. To help you achieve maximum results during your THRIVE ELITE Experience, Le-Vel has created a detailed Nutritional Guide with meals, recipes, a grocery list and steps for success. Every purchaser of THRIVE ELITE will receive this Guide with purchase.
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For optimum results, Thrive ELITE should be combined with healthy lifestyle choices, a nutritional diet and regular exercise. Meaningful weight loss requires healthy lifestyle choices, diet and exercise, and good nutritional intake.
Founded in 2012 by Jason Camper and Paul Gravette, Le-Vel formulates and sells health and wellness products and skincare. Le-Vel products include the THRIVE Experience and THRIVE ELITE Experience (consisting of the three core products, THRIVE Premium Lifestyle DFT, THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Capsules and THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Mix), and a CBD skincare system. All of Le-Vel's products contain premium vitamins and nutrients made with the highest quality ingredients. In 2019, less than seven years after the company's inception, Le-Vel reached a milestone of $2 billion in lifetime orders. Le-Vel has over 10 million Customer and Brand Promoter accounts and currently ships within the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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LUBBOCK - All offseason, Texas preached on why things would be different from a year ago.
The locker room was more connected. The buy-in was unanimous. The bad seeds had been plucked and discarded. So they said.
And maybe in a few weeks’ time the Longhorns’ 37-34 overtime loss to Texas Tech (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) Saturday afternoon at Jones AT&T Stadium will be viewed as a bump in the road. But it sure didn’t feel that way in the aftermath of a collapse that felt so familiar to those Texas suffered last season.
“We didn’t play good enough to win today,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “Too inconsistent offensively. We struggled to protect the quarterback and win on first down in the second half. Defensively, our inability to get off the field was a real factor. I’m disappointed on our end.”
No. 22 Texas (2-2, 0-1) will now tumble into next week’s Big 12 home opener against West Virginia (2-2, 0-1) in desperate need of a win with its annual rivalry game against No. 6 Oklahoma awaiting on Oct. 8.
Here are a few notes and observations from Texas’ squandered opportunity:
Texas couldn’t get off the field.
Texas Tech ran 100 plays to Texas’ 60. It would’ve looked like a typo to anyone who didn’t watch the game, but the Red Raiders kept extending drives with some gutsy play-calling.
The Red Raiders went for it on fourth down eight different times. Even more striking: They converted four attempts in the second half and six overall.
“And of those six, a few of those were close and we couldn’t get the quarterback on the ground to get them off the field, which was disappointing,” Sarkisian said.
Texas Tech also owned a significant edge in time of possession, controlling the ball for nearly 36 minutes.
Donovan Smith outplays Hudson Card.
Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith was a hard man to get a handle. And he excelled on fourth down, going 3 of 4 for 20 yards and rushing three times for seven yards to help along with those six fourth-and-short conversions.
Overall, Smith completed 38 of 56 passes for 331 yards with two touchdowns while recording 42 yards and another score on the ground.
Though he was sacked twice, Smith kept slithering away from pass rushers to extend plays and find open receivers. He only misfired on two of his final 14 passes while leading Texas Tech back from a 31-17 third-quarter hole.
Card had some strong moments, and he had to work the second half and overtime with star sophomore wideout Xavier Worthy (undisclosed injury) sidelined as his teammates dropped a few passes.
In the first half, Card bounced back from an interception by hitting Worthy for a 39-yard touchdown. He also connected with running back Keilan Robinson for a 35-yard touchdown on Texas' opening drive.
But Texas Tech only surrounded 74 passing yards in the second half, 46 of which came during the final possession of regulation. With just 21 seconds left, Card connected with three different wideouts to line up sophomore kicker Bert Auburn’s game-tying 48-yard field goal as time expired.
Alas, Card never got a chance to throw the ball again.
Bijan Robinson makes a rare mistake.
Texas got the ball to start overtime. And Sarkisian made the usually wise decision to hand off to one of the most talented running backs in the country.
The idea was to get Tech's linebackers flowing in the opposite direction while Robinson cut up into the crease his linemen would open. And Robinson, as he tends to do, knifed through the gap - he just happened to slam right into super senior linebacker Krishon Merriweather.
“When I did cut up the linebacker came and when he hit me the ball just slipped out,” said Robinson, who’s lost just three fumbles in his career. “That’s just a mistake on me and I just gotta live with it and pray on it.”
Texas Tech recovered the fumble and shortly after kicked the game-winning 20-yard field goal to send fans cascading onto the field.
Rare fumble aside, Robinson was his usual self.
He carried the ball 16 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns, including the 40-yarder that put Texas up 31-17 with 4:27 left in the third quarter. Robinson added one reception for 22 yards.
What pass rush?
Back in August, during his only annual meeting with the media, one reporter asked Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski about the Longhorns’ pass rush.
“What pass rush?” Kwiatkowski shot back, flashing a self-aware grin. But he followed up by touting the improvements he’d seen from the Longhorns’ pass rushers, spouting some cautious optimism ahead of the season.
And through three games, Texas did seem to attack the quarterback with more success. But that wasn’t the case against Texas Tech.
Cornerback D'Shawn Jamison and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown recorded one sack apiece, but Texas didn't record any other quarterback hurries. And that, along with some lapses in the secondary, allowed Smith to play a clean game after throwing a combined five interceptions in the previous two weeks.
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Twitter: @NRmoyle | 2022-09-25T02:39:14+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/longhorns/article/Longhorns-extra-points-Texas-Tech-37-No-34-17464853.php |
(WFXR) – A shooting that took the life of Orlando journalist Dylan Lyons is bringing back memories of a local reporter and photographer who were killed during a live shot in 2015.
After Alison Parker and Adam Ward were shot to death, Parker’s father became an advocate against gun violence and violence depicted on social media.
Parker responded to the recent shooting on Twitter yesterday, calling out the NRA and Republicans and saying the U.S. needs stricter gun legislation.
Today, he spoke with WFXR News, saying he was devastated after hearing the news about Lyons.
“This one was particularly tough, the similarities between this young man [and Alison]. Alison was killed when she was 24, this young man was 24,” he said.
He says every shooting brings back memories of the day he lost his daughter.
“You and I shouldn’t be having these conversations like this, I mean really its long past time for us to do something,” he told WFXR News.
Lyons’ sister has started a Go Fund Me for his funeral, saying the young reporter “was a happy soul and wonderful person in life.” | 2023-02-23T23:48:29+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/local-father-of-killed-journalist-responds-to-orlando-shooting/ |
The 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds & Preview: Austin Eckroat
Austin Eckroat will play at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan at Detroit Golf Club, taking place from June 29 - July 2.
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Austin Eckroat Insights
- Over his last 20 rounds, Eckroat has shot better than par on 13 occasions, while also shooting two bogey-free rounds and 16 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has recorded the best score of the day in one of his last 20 rounds, while scoring among the top five in five of those rounds.
- Over his last 20 rounds, Eckroat has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round eight times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on 10 occasions.
- Eckroat has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five events, and as high as the top five in one.
- Eckroat has finished with a score better than the tournament average in each of his past five tournaments, including one finish within three shots of the leader.
- Eckroat has made the cut seven times in a row, and hopes to extend that run this week.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic Insights and Stats
- Courses on the Tour have played at an average length of 7,024 yards in the past year. This event will be held on a par 72 that registers at 7,370 yards, 346 yards longer than average.
- Golfers at Detroit Golf Club have averaged a score of -11 per tournament, lower than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 in the past year.
- Eckroat will take to the 7,370-yard course this week at Detroit Golf Club after having played courses with an average length of 7,298 yards in the past year.
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -6. That's higher than this course's recent scoring average of -11.
Eckroat's Last Time Out
- Eckroat was in the 17th percentile on par 3s at the Travelers Championship, with an average of 3.19 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- He averaged 3.83 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 48) at the Travelers Championship, which was good enough to place him in the 81st percentile of the field on par 4s (the tournament average was 3.91).
- Eckroat was better than 91% of the field at the Travelers Championship on the tournament's eight par-5 holes, averaging 4 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.55.
- Eckroat fared the same on par-3s as the field average in the last time out, carding a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at the Travelers Championship.
- On the 16 par-3s at the Travelers Championship, Eckroat had four bogeys or worse (more than the field average of 1.7).
- Eckroat's 11 birdies or better on the 48 par-4s at the Travelers Championship were more than the tournament average (7.6).
- In that most recent tournament, Eckroat carded a bogey or worse on three of 48 par-4s (the field averaged 4.8).
- Eckroat finished the Travelers Championship outperforming the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (2.9) with seven on the eight par-5 holes.
- The field at the Travelers Championship averaged 0.6 bogeys or worse on the eight par-5s, but Eckroat finished without one.
Rocket Mortgage Classic Time and Date Info
- Date: June 29 - July 2, 2023
- Course: Detroit Golf Club
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Par: 72 / 7,370 yards
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HOUSTON, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has sold TFH Reliability Group, LLC, the parent company of Allied Reliability, Inc. ("Allied Reliability" or the "Company"), a provider of predictive maintenance products and solutions for manufacturing and processing customers, to Pennzoil-Quaker State Company d/b/a SOPUS Products, a subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc. ("Shell"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Based in Houston, TX, Allied Reliability is a holistic asset health and reliability solutions provider, bringing together processes, content, knowledge, data and technology to optimize the asset journey for its customers. The Company's reliability-centered solutions include condition monitoring, advanced diagnostics, lubrication systems and services, electrical services, consulting and training, and several aftermarket products and services.
Under Capstreet's ownership, the Company grew significantly both organically and through acquisitions. Capstreet initially acquired T.F. Hudgins, Incorporated, a provider of engineered products for a wide range of industrial companies, and subsequently merged it with Allied Reliability, adding predictive maintenance capabilities and thus transforming the Company into an end-to-end industrial equipment reliability solutions provider. Capstreet also supported Allied Reliability's three additional acquisitions: Jamison Products, a provider of standard and custom-designed engineered products for fluid handling industries; Texas Rotating Equipment, which improves steam-driven turbines, pumps, and gearboxes; and Pro-Line Inspections, which specializes in the use of infrared and ultrasound inspection technologies to identify equipment problems in advance of failure.
"Through Kevin's leadership and his engaged management team, Allied Reliability brings innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers that improve the reliability and productivity of their assets," said Adrian Guerra, Partner at Capstreet. "The sale to Shell is a good outcome for all parties, and we believe the Company will continue to thrive under its new owners."
"It has been exciting to help Allied Reliability evolve into a comprehensive provider of service offerings that allow our customers to optimize production from their assets in a sustainable manner," said Kevin Bourbonnais, President and CEO of Allied Reliability. "Capstreet has been a trusted partner in our efforts to expand the Company, and we remain ever grateful for their support as we begin our next chapter."
Willkie Farr & Gallagher served as legal counsel and BlackArch Partners was the financial advisor for Capstreet. King & Spalding served as legal counsel for Shell.
Founded in 1990, Capstreet invests in lower middle market software, tech-enabled services, and industrial business services companies. With over 45 platform investments and over 200 add-on acquisitions since inception, Capstreet's investment strategy is focused on utilizing its Capvalue Framework™ to help accelerate growth and profitability, and help create long term sustainable businesses. The majority of Capstreet's investments have been with founder- or entrepreneur-owned businesses. For more information, visit the Capstreet website, www.capstreet.com.
Allied Reliability specializes in protecting assets and driving reliability improvements for reciprocating and rotating machinery using proven solutions and in-depth application expertise. The Company leverages internal engineering, manufacturing, and project management capabilities, as well as the resources of leading manufacturing partners, to yield meaningful improvements in productivity, longevity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and environmental compliance. For more information, visit https://www.alliedreliability.com.
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BERLIN, Germany — A 101-year-old man was convicted in Germany of more than 3,500 counts of accessory to murder on Tuesday for serving at the Nazis’ Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World War II.
The Neuruppin Regional Court sentenced him to five years in prison.
The man, who was identified by local media as Josef S., had denied working as an SS guard at the camp and aiding and abetting the murder of thousands of prisoners.
In the trial, which opened in October, the centenarian said that he had worked as a farm laborer near Pasewalk in northeastern Germany during the period in question.
However, the court considered it proven that he worked at the camp on the outskirts of Berlin between 1942 and 1945 as an enlisted member of the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing, the German news agency dpa reported.
“The court has come to the conclusion that, contrary to what you claim, you worked in the concentration camp as a guard for about three years,” presiding Judge Udo Lechtermann said, according to dpa. He added that, in doing so, the defendant had assisted in the Nazis' terror and murder mechanism.
“You willingly supported this mass extermination with your activity," Lechtermann said. “You watched deported people being cruelly tortured and murdered there every day for three years.”
Prosecutors had based their case on documents relating to an SS guard with the man’s name, date and place of birth, as well as other documents.
The five-year prison sentence was in line with the prosecution's demand.
The defendant's lawyer had sought an acquittal. Defense attorney Stefan Waterkamp said after the pronouncement of the sentence that he would appeal the verdict, dpa reported.
Germany's leading Jewish group welcomed the ruling.
“Even if the defendant will probably not serve the full prison sentence due to his advanced age, the verdict is to be welcomed,” said Josef Schuster, the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
“The thousands of people who worked in the concentration camps kept the murder machinery running. They were part of the system, so they should take responsibility for it,” Schuster added. “It is bitter that the defendant has denied his activities at that time until the end and has shown no remorse.”
For practical reasons, the trial was held in a gymnasium in Brandenburg/Havel, the 101-year-old’s place of residence. The man was only fit to stand trial to a limited extent and was only able to participate in the trial for about two and a half hours each day. The process was interrupted several times for health reasons and hospital stays.
Efraim Zuroff, the head Nazi hunter at the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s office in Jerusalem, told The Associated Press that the sentence “sends a message that if you commit such crimes, even decades later, you might be brought to justice."
"And it’s a very important thing because it gives closure to the relatives of the victims," Zuroff added. “The fact that these people all of a sudden feel that their loss is being addressed and the suffering of their family who they lost in the camps is being addressed ... is a very important thing.”
However, Zuroff expressed concern that S. might serve only part of the sentence or none at all because of his planned appeal and his advanced age.
Sachsenhausen was established in 1936 just north of Berlin as the first new site after Adolf Hitler gave the SS full control of the Nazi concentration camp system. It was intended to be a model facility and training camp for the labyrinthine network that the Nazis built across Germany, Austria and occupied territories.
More than 200,000 people were held there between 1936 and 1945. Tens of thousands of inmates died of starvation, disease, forced labor and other causes, as well as through medical experiments and systematic SS extermination operations including shootings, hangings and gassing.
Exact numbers on those killed vary, with upper estimates of some 100,000, though scholars suggest figures of 40,000 to 50,000 are likely more accurate.
In its early years, most inmates were either political prisoners or criminal convicts, but they also included some Jehovah’s Witnesses and homosexuals. The first large group of Jewish prisoners was brought there in 1938 after the so-called Night of Broken Glass, or Kristallnacht, an antisemitic pogrom.
During the war, Sachsenhausen was expanded to include Soviet prisoners of war — who were shot by the thousands — as well as others.
As in other camps, Jewish prisoners were singled out at Sachsenhausen for particularly harsh treatment, and most who remained alive by 1942 were sent to the Auschwitz death camp.
Sachsenhausen was liberated in April 1945 by the Soviets, who then turned it into a brutal camp of their own.
Tuesday's verdict relies on recent legal precedent in Germany establishing that anyone who helped a Nazi camp function can be prosecuted for being an accessory to the murders committed there.
In a different case, a 96-year-old woman went on trial in late September in the northern German town of Itzehoe. The woman, who allegedly worked during the war as the secretary for the SS commandant of the Stutthof concentration camp, has been charged with more than 11,000 counts of accessory to murder. | 2022-06-29T17:22:21+00:00 | 5newsonline.com | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/germany-former-nazi-guard-jailed/507-0b023f32-1624-4292-9b93-fd906cf39561 |
Incumbent Wyoming Republican House Rep. Liz Cheney was defeated Tuesday after she broke from her party to criticize former president Donald Trump following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
She lost the race for Wyoming's at-large congressional district to Harriet Hageman, an attorney who supported Cheney in her race toward the House in 2016.
While there is not extensive official information on Hageman, this is what we know:
She has a background as an attorney
Hageman, a Wyoming native, received both her undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Wyoming.
She began her career as a law clerk for federal appeals judge James Barrett, and went on to practice law privately in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska, according to Iowa State University.
Her specialty as an attorney was natural resources and water litigation. She also represented the federal government in many private property cases and eventually opened her own firm, according to Wyoming Public Media.
She first ran for public office in 2018
Hageman, whose father Jim Hageman was a Wyoming state representative for more than 20 years, first joined the political sphere when she unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2018.
Hageman said in a statement that she decided to run against Cheney in the House because Cheney "betrayed Wyoming, betrayed the country and she betrayed me."
Cheney was ostracized by senior members of the Republican Party for voting to impeach him and later criticizing him for his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Roughly 70% of Wyoming voted for Trump and Cheney's repudiation of him became the red line for so many GOP voters who enthusiastically backed her not long ago.
Trump eventually officially endorsed Hageman, a former Republican National Committee member for the state of Wyoming.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-08-17T09:00:34+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-news/2022-08-17/who-is-harriet-hageman-the-woman-who-beat-liz-cheney-in-the-wyoming-house-race |
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is suing former president Donald Trump for fraud after her investigation found at least 200 instances when his company either inflated the value of his assets to secure better business loans and aid personal branding or lowered them to avoid taxes.
None of the civil allegations were related to Trump’s presidency, although James said in a news conference that it was unclear whether he personally signed off on fraudulent paperwork while president. On this matter, Trump reportedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 400 times when he was under oath this summer.
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The charges are not criminal, so Trump would not face jail time even if he is found of any wrongdoing. Instead, James is asking that Trump and his three grown children — Ivanka, Eric, and Donald Jr. — pay $250 million, lose their ability to conduct business in New York state, and be barred from securing any loan with banks that have ties to New York.
Since Trump is now a Florida resident (and probably few New Yorkers would be willing to do a deal with him anyway), that might not be that big of a deal.
However, unlike the five other ongoing legal investigations involving Trump, involving matters before and during his presidency, this lawsuit could well bother him the most.
After all, Trump has always been sensitive to any suggestion that he has not been as successful in business. He is famous for caring deeply about his ranking among Forbes Magazine’s richest individuals.
On Wednesday, James said that Trump ordered his accountant to make sure it appeared that he was constantly getting richer, regardless of the actual value of his assets. One of the details she zeroed in on was that Trump claimed his apartment in Trump Tower was three times larger than it was, making his penthouse the most expensive New York apartment ever. Trump knew this was false, James alleged, since he had intimate knowledge of everything about his building.
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The lawsuit is not likely to be resolved anytime soon. Trump is known for using every avenue to delay legal proceedings, as is his right. In the meantime, James says she was passing on the findings from her agency’s two-year investigation to the criminal departments of the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service.
Yet, if used effectively, the actual numbers behind the alleged fraud might very damaging politically for Trump, whose political rise was based largely on the premise that he was a wildly successful businessman who was looking out for the little guy.
The narrative James presented, by contrast, suggests he wasn’t nearly as successful as he claims and he was using tricks common among the uber-wealthy to secure better loans for himself.
After his presidency, these issues may be less salient. Take Utah Senator Mitt Romney. In 2016, he called Trump a personal fraud for the reasons James has now listed. But Romney and other critics now rank Trump’s efforts to undermine American democracy as a far more dangerous issue.
Nonetheless, while Trump is weighed down by this legal matter, other prominent Republicans are visiting Iowa and New Hampshire and looking past him. On Wednesday, a new Florida poll found that Governor Ron DeSantis led Trump for president in 2024 by eight points.
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Keegan Thompson knows over the course of a season a pitcher will get roughed up at times.
His time came Tuesday night at Camden Yards. Thompson’s start against the Baltimore Orioles was, remarkably, his first outing in 13 appearances this season in which he struggled.
It was apparent early Thompson wasn’t fooling the Orioles hitters in the 9-3 loss. He entered the game having allowed only three home runs in 54⅓ innings, but the right-hander matched that total Tuesday.
The Orioles kicked off the bottom of the first with back-to-back home runs by Cedric Mullins and Trey Mancini on consecutive pitches. Jorge Mateo took Thompson deep for a three-run homer in the second.
Thompson exited after giving up seven runs in three innings. He had surrendered a combined six earned runs in his first four starts of the season.
“A lot of pitches to hit, a lot of stuff in the zone — just not a lot of bite to anything,” manager David Ross said.
Thompson walked one, struck out one and hit two batters. Afterward he said he just didn’t possess his usual stuff.
“Kind of work with what you have and try to make some pitches,” he said. “Tonight just didn’t work out for me. We’re going to have those nights every now and then. Not all of them are going to be good. Just got to wash it and move on.”
Thompson’s confidence isn’t wavering after one bad start. Last year’s struggles to close the season — a 7.11 ERA over the final six weeks — taught Thompson how to deal with adversity at the big-league level.
“I mean, I know that’s going to happen and I know I’m still good enough to get guys out,” Thompson said. “So I think going through those struggles last year kind of helped me mentally getting through a night like tonight.”
Thompson thought his stride Tuesday might have been a little shorter than normal, perhaps causing his arm to drag behind him. The small detail caught his attention when he looked at pictures of his delivery from other outings compared with Tuesday’s. Thompson planned to look more into his theory over the next day.
“It’s just looking at either standstill pictures of where my front foot was landing tonight versus other nights and see if that was the problem,” Thompson explained. “It just looked a little off to me in one of the pictures.
“If that’s the case, then I’ll work on that in the bullpen.”
With only 11 career big-league starts, Thompson could have been down about a performance like Tuesday’s, especially when there are no guarantees of how long he will remain in the rotation.
But Thompson’s self-confidence and belief in his ability are important attributes at this level. Riding the highs too much and taking the lows too hard can derail a player. Thompson seemed to take the right approach on his off night.
Ross wasn’t overreacting to Thompson’s start either.
“It’s just about going back to the process of looking at the outing, analyzing where things might have (gone) wrong, what could he have done better — I think we could try to look at all those things in that light,” Ross said. “Stay true to his process; his process has been pretty darn good this season.
“So, sure, we want to throw it away mentally and forget about the failures, but we also want to try to learn something from it as well.”
() | 2022-06-08T13:17:04+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2022/06/08/keegan-thompson-wont-let-his-1st-bad-outing-of-2022-for-the-chicago-cubs-diminish-his-confidence-i-know-im-still-good-enough/ |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (UA) – The Augustana women’s basketball team defeated the Eagles of Chadron State, 71-33, in the Elmen Center on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings advance to a 6-0 overall record, to remain undefeated. The Eagles move to a 0-6 overall record.
The Vikings opened the contest with a slow start allowing the Eagles to take an early 10-0 run. Junior Jennifer Aadland was the first scorer for Augustana completing an old-fashioned 3-point play. Momentum continued on the Vikings side going on a 12-0 run to pull ahead with the lead. A final deep 3-pointer from the Eagles pulled Chadron State ahead by one heading into the second quarter.
Augustana cruised into the second quarter seeing three back-to-back 3-pointers from Michaela Jewett. The scoring run pulled the Vikings ahead by 10 bringing the score to 27-17 to lead into the second half. Jewett was the leading scorer for Augustana in the first half knocking down 11 points followed by Lauren Sees with seven.
The Vikings found their stride in the second half, opening the third quarter with a 14-0 scoring run. Following a layup by the Eagles, Augustana continued on their own 8-0 run to bridge the scoring gap even further. The Vikings shot an efficient 66 percent in the field during the third quarter completing 10 of 15 attempts.
Augustana propelled through the fourth quarter continuing to shoot efficiently in the paint shooting 53 percent. Aadland was the leading scorer for the Vikings in the second half, knocking down one from deep and completing four of her six total attempts in the paint.
Overall, the Vikings were led by Aadland with 16 points, followed by Jewett with 14. Aislinn Duffy collected nine rebounds to lead both benches while stacking on five assists.
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The Vikings travel for the first time this season heading to Southwest Minnesota State Thursday Dec. 1. The game is slated for a 5:30 p.m. start. | 2022-11-28T01:24:36+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/sports/augustana-women-move-to-6-0-defeat-chadron-77-31/ |
Leading virtual specialty care company collaborates with digital health company to identify and access cancer treatments and clinical trials for members
NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summus, the leading virtual specialty care company, today announced a collaboration with Leal Health (formerly Trialjectory), a patient-first digital health company, to identify and access trials and treatments for members with cancer.
Through the collaboration, members will work with their Summus team to understand and identify their eligibility to participate in oncology clinical trials. Specialists in Summus' curated provider network will help members understand their diagnosis and treatment options. For members who choose to explore the availability of clinical trials, Leal Health will provide guidance on their options, eligibility criteria and treatment guidelines.
"We are excited to work with Leal Health to provide our members with access to information about advanced cancer treatments and clinical trials," said Mary Mulcare, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Summus. "Combining Summus' deep and extensive expertise in oncology and Leal Health's advanced AI platform to search for clinical trial and advanced treatment matches, we can offer our members the personalized insights and information needed to create a path forward in their cancer journey."
"We are delighted to work with Summus and bring our AI-powered platform to match potential patients with clinical trials and personalized treatment options for their respective cancer diagnosis," said Tzvia Bader, CEO and Co-Founder at Leal Health. "Together, we can help those with cancer understand all available options, and take control of their cancer journey."
Summus accelerates access to leading specialists to provide its members personalized support, clinical navigation, tools and guidance for all types of cancer and at any point in a cancer journey, including cancer screening, diagnosis, ongoing wellbeing, mental health, and surgical treatment. Leal Health's AI-powered technology solution expedites a list of available clinical trials matched to a patient's exact cancer, and supports patients in navigating clinical trial enrollment. Clinical trial information is then added to a member's clinical journey to discuss in depth with Summus' specialists.
About Summus
Summus is the leading virtual specialty care company, founded with a mission to restore human connection in healthcare. Our proprietary marketplace model attracts leading specialists who support better insights and decision making across all health questions. With a curated network of more than 5,100 renowned specialists from top academic medical centers, and more than 2.1 million members around the world, Summus serves as the clinical front door to access trusted, high quality healthcare expertise, and to support people in the moments that matter most.
Learn more: www.summusglobal.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About Leal Health
Leal formerly known as Trialjectory is a patient-first digital health company with a mission to democratize access to advanced cancer treatment. Recognized by TIME as one of "The 100 Best Inventions of 2020" and named an honoree in the AI and data category for FAST Company's "2021 World Changing Ideas Awards," Leal uses artificial intelligence (AI) to inform and empower cancer patients to own their treatment journey. The only offering of its kind, Leal also captures and analyzes real-world patient data that can be used to further evolve the oncology research landscape. For more information, please visit www.Leal.health, and follow the Company on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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KRDO’s Thursday Morning Pet of the Week
KRDO’s Pet of the Week, brought to you by the Humane Society and High Country Veterinary Hospital.
Blossom is your KRDO Pet of the Week from Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! She is a seven-year-old white and black Pit Bull that came in as a stray and now she’s ready to find her new home.
Blossom has a very sweet personality and loves to be pet around her face and behind her ears. Just making one look in her direction is enough for Blossom to decide that it is time walk up to you for attention.
Blossom can be a little shy at first when meeting a stranger, so she may do best in a quieter or mature home. In addition, Blossom can be uncomfortable when meeting a new dog so she will do best with slow introductions to your dogs or as the only dog in your home.
Want to know more about Blossom? Visit hsppr.org or visit in person at 610 Abbot Lane in Colorado Springs. Adoption hours are 11 am – 5 pm weekdays and 11:00 am – 4:30 pm. | 2023-03-02T14:04:23+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/lifestyle/pet-of-the-week/2023/03/02/krdos-thursday-morning-pet-of-the-week-144/ |
WASHINGTON — After nearly three months of lottery losing, will someone break the trend Tuesday night and win a $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
Regardless of how long it takes, the odds of winning the top lottery prize don't change, and they're formidable at 1 in 302.6 million. But someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the jackpot, which now ranks as the fifth-largest in U.S. history.
The drawing is set for 11 p.m. EST but it usually takes a couple hours before it's clear if there is a winner.
The $1.1 billion prize is for a winner who chooses to be paid through an annuity with 30 payments over 29 years. Winners usually prefer cash, which for Tuesday night's drawing would be an estimated $568.7 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What time is the Mega Millions drawing?
The drawing will take place on Tuesday at 11 p.m. Eastern (10 p.m. Central Time, 9 p.m. Mountain Time, 8 p.m. Pacific Time)
What days are the Mega Millions drawings?
The Mega Millions drawings currently happen every Tuesday and Friday night.
How late can you buy Mega Millions tickets?
The cut-off times for buying Mega Millions tickets vary by state. Usually, it's within one or two hours of the scheduled drawing. However, you should check with your local lottery.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online?
Whether or not you're able to buy a Mega Millions ticket online depends on your location.
Currently, the lotteries in just nine states and the District of Columbia offer ways to purchase tickets online or through their lottery's mobile app. Those states include: Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
If you don't live in one of those states, you may not be out of luck completely.
Another option that's popped up in recent years is courier services, like Lotto.com and Jackpocket, which allow players to order lottery tickets via a mobile app or website. Those companies go and buy the ticket on the player's behalf from a licensed retailer in their state, then upload an image of it on the app and securely store the physical ticket.
But location is again key, because these courier services are not available everywhere.
Jackpocket, which operates in 13 states and Washington, D.C., saw a big surge in orders as the Powerball climbed into record-breaking territory last year.
Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington, DC, and West Virginia.
Lotto.com, which also operates in Texas, Colorado, New Jersey and New York, said it saw a 1,181% increase in Powerball tickets sold in November compared to October as the jackpot surpassed $1 billion.
What are the largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022 (one ticket, from California)
2. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016 (three tickets, from California, Florida, Tennessee)
3. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018 (one ticket, from South Carolina)
4. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022 (one ticket, from Illinois)
5. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021 (one ticket, from Michigan)
6. $768.4 million, Powerball, March 27, 2019 (one ticket, from Wisconsin)
7. $758.7 million, Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017 (one ticket, from Massachusetts)
8. $731.1 million, Powerball, Jan. 20, 2021 (one ticket, from Maryland)
9. $699.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 4, 2021 (one ticket, from California)
10. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018 (two tickets, from Iowa and New York) | 2023-01-10T17:20:50+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/mega-millions-swells-to-1b-after-3-month-losing-trend/507-1606de94-58a8-4295-aef0-3ad9620be503 |
U.S. President Joe Biden's top economic adviser will exit the role, according to a statement released by the president on Thursday.
President Biden said in a statement that Brian Deese, a top economic advisor at the White House and director of the National Economic Council, will leave his post, with no departure date mentioned in the statement.
Deese is credited as being a critical part of helping pass the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPs and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
As the Biden administration faces a large and significant debt ceiling battle, Deese's departure will create a high-profile opening at the White House.
The White House is expected to appoint Lael Brainard, who is the vice chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, as Deese's replacement, Axios reported. | 2023-02-03T01:20:42+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/top-white-house-economic-adviser-to-exit-role |
KYIV – Ukrainian military commanders said Friday that their troops had recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war’s longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern city of Bakhmut, but it wasn’t clear if this marked the start of Kyiv’s long-expected counteroffensive.
Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said Kyiv had stepped up attacks north of the region.
The 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of territory retaken by Ukrainian forces south of Bakhmut this week represented a significant gain and will protect an important supply chain, according to commanders of Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, a special forces unit that led the attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he met with the top military commanders Friday, noting that he heard a report from Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi whose forces “stopped the enemy and even pushed him back in some directions.”
In a statement on Telegram on Friday, Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar confirmed that Ukrainian forces gained ground around the city, reiterating statements from military commanders earlier this week.
The battle for Bakhmut, once a salt-mining town, has been grinding on for eight months.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the millionaire owner of the Russian military contractor, the Wagner Group, harshly criticized the Russian military for losing ground around Bakhmut and exposing the flanks of his forces battling for the city.
In a video statement, Prigozhin mocked the Russian Defense Ministry’s report claiming that its forces regrouped to take more favorable positions, saying that they effectively fled and “our flanks are crumbling.”
He warned that the Ukrainian forces have managed to reclaim key heights around the city and effectively deblocked the key supply link to Bakhmut. Prigozhin again accused the military leadership of refusing to provide the necessary ammunition to Wagner.
“You must immediately stop lying,” Prigozhin said, addressing the Russian miitary leaders. “If you fled, you must prepare new defensive lines.”
Prigozhin charged that the Defense Ministry’s failure to protect Wagner’s flanks amounted to high treason and could result in a “great tragedy” for Russia.
Ukrainian military officials have dismissed speculation that the fighting and forward movement in Bakhmut signaled that its anticipated counteroffensive was underway. Zelenskyy said in remarks broadcast Thursday that Kyiv was delaying the campaign because it lacks enough Western weapons. The comments were interpreted by some as designed to keep Russia guessing about Ukraine’s next move.
The territorial gains occurred near the Siversky-Donets canal, between the villages of Ivanivske and Kurdiumivka, according to a commander of the 1st Assault Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. He spoke on condition he be referred to only by his call sign of “Rollo,” in line with Ukrainian military protocols.
“This was the enemy’s bridgehead which they intended to use in their future attacks along the canal, in the direction of Kostiantynivka,” he said. “We had to neutralize the enemy and push them to the other side of the canal.”
Another commander and a military spokesman corroborated his account.
Kostiantynivka is part of an important logistics chain that leads to the city of Kramatorsk.
Rollo said the win followed other successful operations, including one that secured an access road near Khromove, north of Bakhmut, and another that allowed Ukrainian forces to reclaim lost positions in the Industrial College inside Bakhmut city.
The assault south of Bakhmut was followed by a reported increase in Ukrainian offensive actions near the city of Soledar on Thursday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. Russia repelled 26 Ukrainian attacks carried out by over 1,000 soldiers, the ministry said, adding that up to 40 tanks were involved.
The slow and grinding fight for Bakhmut has cost both sides heavy casualties, with Ukraine seeking to deny Russia any territorial gains despite the area’s marginal strategic significance. Ukrainian forces are stationed in the city, while Russian troops are attacking from the north, east and south.
In other fighting, at least two people were killed and 22 injured elsewhere in the country since Thursday, according to figures from the Ukrainian President’s Office.
Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said a Russian strike hit the city of Kramatorsk, where some Ukrainian military units are based, destroying a school and residential building. Russian shelling hit 11 cities and villages in the region, killing 12 civilians, he said.
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Follow AP's coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine-war | 2023-05-12T14:12:44+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/world/2023/05/12/ukraine-says-it-has-retaken-territory-near-embattled-eastern-city-of-bakhmut/ |
To celebrate a world-first regulatory milestone that brings the future of food one step closer to U.S. consumers, UPSIDE is sharing the news with those who will benefit most: chickens
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate a groundbreaking regulatory milestone for UPSIDE Foods and for the future of food, UPSIDE Foods founder and CEO Uma Valeti published an open letter in today's New York Times to those who will benefit most from the news: chickens. UPSIDE Foods is the leading cultivated meat, poultry, and seafood company and grows delicious meat directly from animal cells.
Valeti — a trained cardiologist and life-long animal lover — addressed the chickens of the world in their native bawk-filled language. He announced that UPSIDE Foods is the first company in the world to receive a "No Questions" letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that after a rigorous evaluation, FDA has accepted UPSIDE's safety conclusion. UPSIDE's first product will be a chicken filet, and it will be available following USDA inspection and label approval. "The affirmation from FDA is a watershed moment in the history of food," says Valeti, "and an even bigger moment for chickenkind."
In the Times open letter, Valeti wrote, "In the future, we might be eating just as much meat as we always have. But a lot fewer animals are going to have to suffer for it. We wanted you, the chickens of the world, to be the first to know. And we hope it brings a smile to your beaks." Read the full English translation at upsidechickenletter.com.
UPSIDE Foods selected chicken as its first commercial offering because it's the most commonly eaten meat in the U.S. and is quickly becoming the meat of choice for consumers around the world. Every year, Americans consume an estimated 8 billion chickens — or roughly 100 pounds per person — a number that has doubled since the 1970s. This growth in demand has been accompanied by an exponential increase in high-intensity industrial chicken farming resulting in more animal suffering.
UPSIDE Foods' chicken is cultivated directly from animal cells. It's not vegan or vegetarian – it's delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of chickens. In fact, at full commercial scale, UPSIDE could use a small amount of animal cells to cultivate the same amount of poultry meat that could come from hundreds of thousands of traditionally farmed birds.
In regulatory terms, UPSIDE's "No Questions" letter marks a major step towards a new era in meat production where Americans will soon have the opportunity to buy delicious chicken that's grown directly from animal cells.
On top of all this, it's projected that cultivated meat production at scale will use less water and land than conventionally-produced meat. And because it's made in a controlled environment subject to high standards of testing for safety and quality control, it has the potential to help reduce the risk of harmful bacterial contamination.
This announcement comes after a series of milestones as UPSIDE Foods approaches commercialization, including a $400M Series C placing their valuation at over $1 billion, the acquisition of cultivated seafood company Cultured Decadence, a partnership with three-Michelin starred chef Dominique Crenn, and the opening of its Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center (EPIC), one of the world's most advanced cultivated meat production facilities. Next, UPSIDE Foods will continue to work with the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to secure the remaining approvals that are required before UPSIDE Foods' cultivated chicken can be sold to consumers. More details on the timing of the launch will follow.
About UPSIDE Foods
Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry and seafood directly from animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. Founded as the world's first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods has achieved numerous industry-defining milestones, including being the first company to produce multiple species of meat (beef, chicken and duck). The company believes that people shouldn't have to choose between the foods they love and a thriving planet, and is working to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood. UPSIDE Foods has won various industry awards, including New York Times' Good Tech Awards, FastCo's Next Big Thing in Tech, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources. UPSIDE Foods has raised a total of $608 million, including from the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG), Baillie Gifford, Bill Gates, Cargill, Future Ventures, John Doerr, John Mackey, Kimbal and Christiana Musk, Future Ventures, Norwest, Richard Branson, Softbank, Temasek, Threshold, Tyson Foods, and others. For more information, please visit www.upsidefoods.com.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Brittney Griner is “the fun aunt,” according to Nneka Ogwumike. She is resilient and kind, Ogwumike said. A fellow daughter of Texas, and Ogwumike’s father’s favorite player.
Speaking Friday ahead of the WNBA’s All-Star festivities in Chicago, Ogwumike focused more on Griner’s humanity than her playing ability as the league continued to push for Griner’s release from her detention in Russia.
“BG, Brittney Griner, is an American hero,” said Ogwumike, an All-Star forward for the Los Angeles Sparks. “She is ours and she is yours, and we must get her home.”
Ogwumike, the president of the WNBA players’ association, joined Griner’s wife, Cherelle, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Seattle Storm star Sue Bird and union leader Terri Jackson for a press conference calling for mercy for Griner a day after the eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty to drug possession charges that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
Returning to play basketball in Russia, Griner, 31, was first detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February. Police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
“She’s been there 4 1/2 months, having to be transported in vehicles too small for her frame,” Sharpton said. “Incarcerated where, she’s in a place where most of the people in that place can’t speak her language. I think she’s already done a lot of time given what we’re talking about was the infraction.”
Speaking through an interpreter, Griner told the court Thursday she had no intention of committing a crime and had acted unintentionally because she had packed for Moscow in a hurry. The trial was then adjourned until July 14.
Griner’s guilty plea could be an effort by her and her advisers to expedite the court proceedings.
“BG has taken accountability, and now it is time — past time — for this to come to a conclusion,” Jackson said.
Griner’s detention comes at a low point in relations between the United States and Russia. The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained put her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
President Joe Biden called Cherelle Griner on Wednesday to assure her that he’s doing all he can to win her wife’s release as soon as possible. They spoke after Biden read a letter from Brittney Griner in which she said she feared she’d never return home.
“At this point I am in the position where I understand that what they are doing is very challenging due to the circumstances with Russia and the United States right now,” Cherelle Griner said. “And so I want to make it very clear that our next move as supporters for BG is to make sure that the administration understands that they have our full support in doing any and everything necessary to be able to bring BG home as well as every other wrongfully detained American.”
Cherelle Griner, along with Ogwumike and Bird, did not answer any questions at the press conference.
After first staying quiet in the wake of Brittney Griner’s arrest, Cherelle Griner and the WNBA have stepped up their campaign for the release of the two-time Olympic gold medalist. The WNBA put a decal on each of its courts with Griner’s initials as well as her No. 42, and cleared the way for the Phoenix Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap.
Griner is an honorary starter for Sunday’s All-Star Game, and Jackson said the league is planning a special recognition for Cherelle and the Griner family during the contest.
“Sanctity of sport is important,” Bird said, “and as an athlete community made up of friends from countries around the world, we all feel rattled by this, and just want her home.”
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Jim Heintz in Moscow and AP Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg in New York contributed to this report.
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Jay Cohen can be reached at https://twitter.com/jcohenap
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More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-09T15:16:31+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/ogwumike-wnba-continue-push-for-brittney-griners-release/ |
Nuggets vs. Suns Injury Report Today - May 1
The Denver Nuggets (53-29) are monitoring just one player on the injury report heading into Game 2 of the second round of the NBA playoffs against the Phoenix Suns (45-37) at Ball Arena on Monday, May 1 at 10:00 PM ET.
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These squads match up for the second straight game after the Nuggets defeated the Suns 125-107 on Saturday. Jamal Murray topped the Nuggets with 34 points, while Kevin Durant put up 29 for the Suns.
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Nuggets vs. Suns Game Info
- When: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: TNT
Nuggets Season Insights
- The Nuggets put up 115.8 points per game, only 4.2 more points than the 111.6 the Suns allow.
- Denver is 47-8 when scoring more than 111.6 points.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Nuggets have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 113.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 115.8 they've put up over the course of this season.
- Denver connects on 11.8 three-pointers per game (18th in the league) compared to its opponents' 11.4. It shoots 37.9% from deep while its opponents hit 34.4% from long range.
- The Nuggets average 116.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (second in the league), and give up 112.9 points per 100 possessions (19th in the NBA).
Suns Season Insights
- The Suns put up an average of 113.6 points per game, just 1.1 more points than the 112.5 the Nuggets give up to opponents.
- Phoenix has put together a 34-10 record in games it scores more than 112.5 points.
- While the Suns are scoring 113.6 points per game in 2022-23, they have improved that mark in their last 10 games, amassing 117.2 a contest.
- Phoenix hits 12.2 three-pointers per game (13th in the league), while its opponents have made 11.4 on average.
- The Suns record 112.1 points per 100 possessions (17th in league), while allowing 110.1 points per 100 possessions (seventh in NBA).
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SYDNEY (AP) — Alyssa Thomas and her United States teammates were tested for the first time in the World Cup by a physical Serbia team.
After a slow start, the Americans used a dominant run spanning the half to take control of the game and reach the semifinals again.
Thomas had 13 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the U.S. beat Serbia 88-55 in the quarterfinals of the women’s World Cup on Thursday.
“I think you expect every team’s best punch in the first quarter,” Thomas said. “We just had to settle into the game and once we settled in, then we were really able to break away.”
Kelsey Plum scored 17 points and A’ja Wilson added 15 to lead the Americans (6-0), who will face Canada in the semifinals on Friday.
“They played super physical, more physical than we’ve seen the entire tournament,” Plum said. “Credit to them. I felt that early-on their pressure bothered us a little bit, but we were able to kind of get under control.”
The Americans had run through pool play, winning by 46.2 points per game and hadn’t faced any kind of challenge. Serbia (3-2) wasn’t afraid though, going right at the U.S. The Serbians scored the first basket of the game — marking the first time the Americans trailed in the tournament.
It was back-and-forth for the first 17 minutes, with the U.S. failing to go on any major run. Then, with 2:59 left in the half and the U.S. up by five, Kahleah Copper drove to the basket and was fouled. She landed hard on her hip and had to be helped off the court by the U.S. training staff. Copper, who has been a sparkplug for the U.S. in her first tournament, didn’t return.
“It’s too early to tell,” Reeve said of the extent of Copper’s injury. “We’re getting her some imaging and we’ll have information later.”
Plum replaced Cooper and hit the two free throws, starting a 12-0 run to close the half as the Americans led 50-33 at the break. Thomas had 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in the opening 20 minutes.
The U.S. extended its run to 20 straight points in the third quarter before Serbia finally ended a nearly 8 1/2 minutes drought with a 3-pointer by Yvonne Anderson. That cut the deficit to 22 points. Serbia didn’t get much closer after that.
Anderson led Serbia with 14 points.
Betnijah Laney went down hard early in the fourth quarter on a put-back. She left the game and sat on the bench for the rest of the game.
“She took a hard fall,” Reeve said. “She was in the locker room afterwards and I think in her case it was a little more of it took the wind out of her.”
The victory was the 28th in a row in World Cup play for the Americans, who haven’t lost since the 2006 semifinals against Russia. The Soviet Union holds the World Cup record with 56 straight wins from 1959-86.
After going unbeaten in pool play again, the U.S. reached at least the semifinals for the 12th consecutive tournament, dating to 1975. That year completed a cycle in which the Americans lost 14 games combined in four tournaments. They’ve only lost five games since.
PICASSO IT WAS NOT
The U.S. had dominated the paint even without Brittney Griner, outscoring its opponents by an average of 60.8-24.4 in pool play. Serbia held a 20-16 advantage at the half and ended up outscoring the Americans 28-26 in the game by constantly having two or three players inside to clog up the middle.
“It’s one of those things you got to live with,” Wilson said. “Hopefully these next couple of games we can get back to owning the paint. Serbia did a great job of locking it down.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE WATCH
Thomas, who had a triple-double in each of the last two games in the WNBA Finals, fell just short again of getting the first one at the World Cup since Erika Dobrovicova in 1994 for the Slovak Republic against Spain. Assists and rebounds weren’t kept before 1994. Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the opener against Belgium.
TIP-INS
Jewell Loyd returned to the U.S. starting lineup a game after resting according to the team. She had eight points.
SCOREBOARD
In other quarterfinal games Wednesday, the matchups were: Canada-Puerto Rico; China-France, and Australia-Belgium.
UP NEXT
Serbia: Tournament is over.
U.S.: Plays in the semifinals on Friday.
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More AP women’s basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-29T10:22:51+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/sports/ap-thomas-helps-us-top-serbia-88-55-advance-to-world-cup-semis/ |
Why get the United States out of the tyrannical United Nations?
The UN's basic philosophy is both anti-American and pro-totalitarian. It ignores God's existence and implies that it grants rights as provided by UN law.
The UN was founded by communists and Council on Foreign Relations members whose goal was and still is a globalist, socialist world government.
The UN is working toward total control over all people on the Earth.
Unsustainable “green energy” caused the unscientific attack on carbon dioxide from fossil fuels which can never destroy the planet. It is part of Agenda 21, Agenda 2030. Wind and solar are intermittent power and require a 24/7 backup with natural gas.
The UN is working to control our guns, our property and indoctrinate our children with common core and radical environmentalism.
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The Biden Administration is working to turn our health care recommendations over to the Chinese communist-controlled World Health Organization. Remember, COVID origin!
The UN charter outlines the path to world tyranny. It outlines basic rights, but then eliminates them by saying those rights are implemented by UN law.
The UN ignores communist atrocities, but targets non-communist nations and leaders. The UN did nothing when the Chinese and Soviets murdered civilians.
America supplies much of the UN budget. The UN then finances tyrants and U.S. enemies. Additional billions go to the IMF, World Bank and UN agencies.
The UN criminal court allows American citizens to be tried for violation UN treaties. No jury of peers, no bail allowed and no appeal is permitted.
To keep the USA as a sovereign, free and independent nation, we must get out of the United Nations by passing H.R. 7806. Please ask our senators and congressmen to pass H.R. 7806. Freedom is not free!
Adrian Arp
Filer | 2023-03-22T14:16:13+00:00 | magicvalley.com | https://magicvalley.com/opinion/letter-us-should-get-out-of-united-nations/article_cd6b1f1c-c5e0-11ed-9e90-ff1bbbff1bcb.html |
Lalo Alcaraz still gets excited when he sees people reacting to one of his political cartoons.
"That never gets old," he said.
A tiny office is where he creates a loud message by using barely any words.
“I’m just trying to get people to think critically," Alcaraz said.
The thing about political cartoons, he said, is that within seconds people should understand the point.
“I think political cartoons are really accessible, quick format that delivers the truth with a punch,” Alcaraz said.
His work is sometimes controversial. Alcaraz admits he's received hate mail throughout his career.
“Bluntness. That's what makes my cartoons different. I have a lot of different cartoons I like to be direct," Alcaraz said.
Alcaraz is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated cartoonist whose daily comic strip "La Cucaracha" is the first nationally syndicated Latino political cartoon.
His art has made him an icon in the Mexican-American community.
In the pandemic, his work has carried a new meaning.
“It makes me feel good if someone tells me like, 'that really helped me to talk to my uncle about his dislike of vaccines,'" Alcaraz said. "That’s always a win for me."
He created special cartoons to fight pandemic misinformation as part of the "COVID Latino" project with Arizona State University.
The Latino community’s high reliance on social media for news is a reason why groups like Nielsen say they are at a higher risk for misinformation.
Avaaz, a nonprofit organization, found posts with misinformation in Spanish on Facebook are far less likely to be flagged— compared to posts in English.
“I think we’re all responsible to our communities we can’t expect people to come in and fix things for us and also on the ground level at some point," Alcaraz says.
Facebook has promised to do more to fact-check Spanish posts on its platform.
As the midterm elections near, Alcaraz hopes his messages can be educational.
"You know the information is out there; you have to look at it," he said. "'Use the coco that God gave you.'" That’s an old thing my mom used to say.” | 2022-09-30T21:31:44+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/news/national/how-a-latino-political-cartoonist-is-fighting-misinformation |
Colorado Springs hit-and-run crash leaves 18-year-old motorcyclist dead
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Investigators are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run in the Cimarron Hills area.
According to Colorado State Patrol, the call reporting the accident at Waynoka Pl. & Constitution Ave. came in at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday.
CSP said a Yamaha motorcycle was driving at an "excessive speed" eastbound on Constitution Ave. and an unknown vehicle was in the process of making a righthand turn onto Constitution Ave. That's when the motorcyclist lost control, slid into the vehicle, and was thrown from the bike.
According to CSP, the driver paused for a moment before leaving the scene.
The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old man from Peyton, was taken to a hospital where he later died.
According to CSP, the motorcyclist did cause the accident, but investigators are still searching for the vehicle involved who fled.
A vehicle description hasn't been released. | 2023-02-02T20:47:30+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/top-stories/2023/02/02/colorado-springs-hit-and-run-crash-leaves-18-year-old-motorcyclist-dead/ |
NY Albany NY Zone Forecast for Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
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Hamilton-
Including the cities of Speculator and Indian Lake
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then partly
sunny this afternoon. Cold with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows around 18. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with
highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in
the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as
cold with lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow showers likely. Rain showers in the afternoon. Little
or no snow accumulation. Highs around 40. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent
chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows around 15.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Highs in the mid
20s. Lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows
15 to 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
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Eastern Albany-
Including the city of ALBANY
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then
mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 35 mph this
afternoon. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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Western Greene-
Including the cities of Hunter, Tannersville, and Windham
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Blustery, cold with highs around 30. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and blustery, cold. Near steady temperature
in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph,
decreasing to 35 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s.
West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Highs
around 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 40s.
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NYZ065-151600-
Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around
5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 50. West
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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NYZ041-151600-
Northern Saratoga-
Including the city of Saratoga Springs
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then
partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning,
then rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation.
Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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NYZ038-151600-
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk,
Frankfort, and Doldgeville
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow this morning. Cold
with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers
after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely or a chance of snow showers in the
morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in
the evening. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Highs around 30.
Lows around 20.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 40. Lows in
the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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NYZ032-151600-
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Atwell, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, Mckeever,
Nobleboro, Northwood, and Old Forge
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow this morning. Cold with
highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this morning. Chance of snow 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 17. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow or rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Not as cold.
Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow showers in the morning. Rain showers. Little or no
snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the mid
20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
chance of snow showers. Cold. Highs in the lower 30s. Lows around
15.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers.
Cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the lower 30s. Wind chill values as low as zero in the
morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows 15 to 20.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
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NYZ042-151600-
Northern Warren-
Including the cities of North Creek, Warrensburg, and Chestertown
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph this
afternoon. Chance of snow 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Cold with
lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow or rain showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in
the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Lows around 20.
Highs around 30.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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Southeast Warren-
Including the city of Glens Falls
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then
partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around
5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation.
Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ043-151600-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Whitehall and Granville
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Snow likely,
mainly this morning. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. South winds around
5 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ084-151600-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge,
and Greenwich
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy with snow likely this morning, then partly sunny
with a slight chance of rain or snow this afternoon. Little or no
snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Colder with
lows around 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers
after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers in the morning,
then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ082-151600-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Caroga Lake, Northville, and Mayfield
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cold with
highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear.
Cold with lows around 20. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Not as cold with lows around 30. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow showers likely in the morning, then rain showers in
the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the upper
30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Colder with lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cold with highs in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
$$
NYZ039-151600-
Southern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cold with
highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear.
Cold with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow or rain showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs
around 40. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Colder with lows around 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ040-151600-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Wellsville, and Fonda
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear.
Cold with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming south after midnight. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow or rain showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in
the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in
the evening. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cold with highs around 30.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ047-151600-
Schoharie-
Including the cities of Cobleskill and Middleburgh
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Brisk, cold with highs around 30.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in
the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers, cold with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers.
Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening. Colder with lows around 20. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ048-151600-
Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Delanson, Esperance, and Duanesburg
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Blustery, cold with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to
25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40. West winds around 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Snow showers likely in the morning. Rain showers likely.
Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Lows in the lower
20s. Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ049-151600-
Eastern Schenectady-
Including the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow this morning,
then mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ050-151600-
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
and Waterford
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then
mostly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph this
afternoon. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ051-151600-
Western Albany-
Including the cities of Altamont and Berne
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Blustery, cold with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to
25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and blustery, cold with lows in the lower
20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 40. West
winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of snow or rain showers in the morning,
then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows in the lower
30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ053-151600-
Western Rensselaer-
Including the city of Troy
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow this morning, then
partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph this
afternoon. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear.
Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ054-151600-
Eastern Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Grafton and Hoosick Falls
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely this morning. Snow accumulation
around an inch. Cold with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows around 19. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming
south after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Near steady temperature in the
upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of rain or snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cold. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
NYZ060-151600-
Western Columbia-
Including the city of Hudson
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ061-151600-
Eastern Columbia-
Including the city of Chatham
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow this morning. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Chance of snow 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with
lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
35 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs
in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ059-151600-
Eastern Greene-
Including the cities of Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo,
and Jefferson Heights
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 30 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ063-151600-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley,
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Phoenicia
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Blustery with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph, decreasing to 30 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.
West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the
mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows around 20.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ064-151600-
Eastern Ulster-
Including the cities of Kingston and New Paltz
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west around
5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 50.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in
the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ066-151600-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Pawling, Dover Plains, Millbrook,
Pine Plains, Amenia, and Millerton
433 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
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A modern MG sports car has been hinted at for years by the British marque and now one has finally arrived in the form of the Cyberster, which was revealed on Monday at the 2023 Shanghai auto show.
MG is arguably best known for its lightweight, open-topped sports cars of the 1950s and ’60s, but the brand has been owned by Chinese auto giant SAIC since 2006 and since then has focused on more profitable segments like crossovers and hatchbacks. Those efforts have paid off as MG now has the capacity to return to its sports car roots, starting with the Cyberster.
The Cyberster is an electric roadster with two seats, a power soft-top roof, and scissor-style doors similar to those used by supercars. It’s due to go on sale in 2024 in markets where MG operates.
The design has clear links to MG’s sports cars of the past, particularly with the long hood and drooping nose. Carl Gotham, advanced design director at MG’s design studio in London, said the mission was to create a design that was respectful of MG’s heritage while pushing the brand into the future to attract a new generation of sports car fans.
MG was short on specifications, but at least two versions of the Cyberster are expected: a base model with a single motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain and approximately 309 hp, and a range-topper with dual-motor all-wheel drive and around 536 hp. The curb weight is expected to come in at 4,078 pounds for the base model and 4,376 pounds for the dual-motor model.
MG’s MSP modular EV platform will likely underpin the car. It was unveiled in 2022 and confirmed by the brand as capable of supporting sports cars.
The Cyberster is unlikely to reach the U.S. given MG’s absence in these parts, but another company plans to offer electric MG sports cars here. A British firm is building replica MGBs powered by batteries, and left-hand-drive versions are in the pipeline.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Taylen Green passed for a touchdown and ran for another score in the first quarter, George Holani finished with 17 carries for 115 yards and two TDs to help Boise State beat Nevada 41-3 Saturday night.
Ashton Jeanty added 73 yards rushing — including a 6-yard touchdown — on eight carries for Boise State (7-3, 6-0 Mountain West Conference).
Green connected with Billy Bowens for a 31-yard touchdown about 2 minutes into the game and capped a seven-play, 80-yard drive with a 9-yard TD run that made it 14-0 with 14 seconds left in the first quarter. Holani broke multiple tackles on his way to a 49-yard scoring run early in the second and scored on a 9-yard run that made it 31-3 with 5:44 left in the third quarter.
Toa Taua led Nevada (2-8, 0-6) with 103 yards rushing on 16 carries.
The Wolf Pack has lost eight consecutive games.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen to tell Congress US banking system 'remains sound'
A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to tell the Senate Finance Committee that the nation's banking system “remains sound” and Americans can feel “confident” about their deposits.
Yellen will be the first Biden administration official to face lawmakers over the decision to protect uninsured money at two failed regional banks, a move that some observers have criticized as a bank “bailout.”
“The government took decisive and forceful actions to strengthen public confidence” in the U.S. banking system, Yellen says in prepared testimony released before her appearance. “I can reassure the members of the Committee that our banking system remains sound, and that Americans can feel confident that their deposits will be there when they need them."
In less than a week, Silicon Valley Bank, based in Santa Clara, California, failed after depositors rushed to withdraw money amid anxiety over the bank’s health. Then, regulators convened over the weekend and announced that New York-based Signature Bank also failed. They ensured all depositors, including those holding uninsured funds exceeding $250,000, were protected by federal deposit insurance.
The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have since launched investigations into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
Thursday's hearing is meant to address President Joe Biden's budget proposal, but it comes after the sudden collapse of the nation’s 16th-biggest bank and go-to financial institution for tech entrepreneurs.
While Yellen will be prepared to talk about spending proposals, the hearing will inevitably turn to the government's decision-making process to intervene in the bank failure.
Lawmakers will likely question whether the money committed to make depositors whole is a bailout and question the degree to which taxpayers will be on the hook for the intervention and the possibility of new regulation impacting the banking system.
Yellen said on CBS' “Face the Nation” last Sunday that a bailout was not on the table, stating, “we’re not going to do that again," referring to the U.S. government's response to the 2008 financial crisis, which led to massive government rescue policies to large U.S. banks.
Yellen, a former Federal Reserve chair and past president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve during the 2008 financial crisis, was a leading figure in the resolution this past weekend, which was engineered to prevent a wider systemic problem in the banking sector.
"This week’s actions demonstrate our resolute commitment to ensure that depositors’ savings remain safe,” she says in her Thursday testimony. | 2023-03-16T14:43:10+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/treasury-secretary-yellen-us-banking-system-remains-sound/43334586 |
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