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When Rutgers accepted an invitation to join the Big Ten in November 2012, the decision dramatically impacted all 24 sports at the university.
In some cases, teams that had struggled in the Big East and American Athletic Conference were suddenly thrust into a league with an even higher level of competition. In all cases, athletes found themselves making road trips to unfamiliar places like West Lafayette, Indiana, and Madison, Wisconsin, as they were forced to adjust to a more demanding schedule.
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2022-12-01T15:25:34+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2022/12/for-rutgers-24-sports-mean-24-huge-challenges.html
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three top reproductive rights groups are endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection in 2024.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and Emily’s List are throwing their early support behind the reelection effort in part to highlight the importance of the issue for Democrats heading into the election year, leaders told the Associated Press on Thursday.
“I think that President Biden has been an incredibly valuable partner, along with Vice President Harris, in fighting back against the onslaught of attacks that we have seen,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and chief executive of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Biden’s campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, said the president and vice president were proud to have earned the support of the groups. Since the decision last year by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, “we have seen the horrifying impact that the extreme MAGA agenda has on women’s health,” she said, referring to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Biden has said he’ll work to protect reproductive health care, including codifying abortion rights in federal law.
Mimi Timmaraju, head of NARAL-Pro Choice America, said the Biden administration has worked really well to raise awareness. “They’ve also been strategically smart about deploying all the resources they can to really support providers and patients.”
Since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion, 22 states have passed either a ban or highly restrictive policies on abortion. Other states, though, have expanded access to abortion care. The Biden administration has brought together leaders from all 50 states to talk strategy on how to expand access and work together to help people in more restrictive states.
For Emily’s List, an advocacy group for Democratic female candidates, Harris is a powerful symbol, said president Laphonza Butler.
“She is the highest serving woman who has broken the hard glass ceiling of representing women in the White House,” Butler said. “This is the administration using every bully pulpit it can to advance reproductive health and freedom across the country. ”
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2023-06-23T04:10:20+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/planned-parenthood-emilys-list-and-naral-pro-choice-america-endorse-joe-biden-in-2024-race/
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NIACC Softball to host Region XI-B Tournament on Friday
Trojans start tournament run against Northeast at 2 PM in Mason City.
(ABC 6 News) — Having home-field advantage is always a plus, especially for a tournament.
NIACC Trojans Softball will have the luxury of playing in its own yard as the team hosts the NJCAA Region XI-B Tournament starting Friday. The second-seeded Trojans will actually kick off the whole event as they play sixth-seeded Northeast at 2 PM.
The Trojans are guaranteed a minimum of two games and will play on Saturday win or lose. NIACC certainly has a decent chance of going the distance, thanks in large part to sophomore Laken Lienhard. The pitcher/shortstop leads the ICCAC with a stellar .507 batting average while fellow second-year player Sydney Toman leads the team with 16 home runs.
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2023-05-05T07:00:15+00:00
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kaaltv.com
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https://www.kaaltv.com/sports/local-sports/niacc-softball-to-host-region-xi-b-tournament-on-friday/
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In an excerpt from the podcast Memory Wars, a descendant of a Holocaust survivor takes back her heritage by moving to her ancestral homeland in Germany.
Copyright 2023 NPR
In an excerpt from the podcast Memory Wars, a descendant of a Holocaust survivor takes back her heritage by moving to her ancestral homeland in Germany.
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-01-27T11:01:41+00:00
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nepm.org
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https://www.nepm.org/2023-01-27/her-ancestors-survived-the-holocaust-she-returns-to-germany-to-reclaim-her-identity
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Design firm crews are working the length of Cache Road, getting the geotechnical data they need to finish construction designs for a waterline replacement project expected to begin in early 2023.
The Cache Road waterline — new piping to be installed between Northwest 67th Street and Fort Sill Boulevard — is among the capital improvements programs being planned in the community, and one of four that will be funded via funding from revolving loan funds coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
The project will replace 36-inch and 12-inch segments of waterline along Cache Road, and Jacobs Engineering Consultants was designated by the City Council earlier this year to handle design plans. The firm began gathering geotechnical information last week, boring holes at test sites along the arterial. That work, to continue this week, will cause intermittent traffic disruptions, city officials said.
City Manager Micheal Cleghorn said city officials expect to bid the project in November, so it can move into the construction phase in early 2023.
He said the project will include more than 2 miles of waterline between Northwest 67th Street on its west end and an area near the Armed Services YMCA, on the northern edge of Elmer Thomas Park, on its eastern edge. Part of the project also reflects the ingenuity of city staff, Cleghorn said, crediting Public Utilities Director Rusty Whisenhunt with a plan to build a pedestrian bridge over the east branch of Wolf Creek near Lowe’s in the 4400 block of Cache Road.
The bridge will provide pedestrian access over the creek, but it also will give a surface to the new waterline: Rather than tunneling under the creek, the aerial line will be attached to the underside of the bridge.
“It’s cheaper to put an aerial line in and build the bridge than to bore under the channel and lay the line,” Whisenhunt said.
The work will install 36-inch segments of main west of the bridge and 12-inch segments to the east. In addition to the bridge, the project will include a sidewalk on the south side of Cache Road from Northwest 38th Street to Northwest 17th Street, part of the city’s pledge to create more pedestrian-friendly walkways.
The project also reflects life in post-pandemic America, where the prices of construction material and labor has skyrocketed. When the project was first outlined, the estimated cost was $11 million. Whisenhunt said earlier this year that cost is now estimated at $25 million.
Two other water-related projects will be funded through loans from the state revolving loan funds: A water meter replacement program and a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
City administrators have set a $5 million price tag on the first phase of a multi-phase plan to replace aging water meters across the city. They have not said when that work will begin.
Whisenhunt said the first phase will replace 10,000 of the 32,000 digital water meters in Lawton, work that will be done in-house by the Public Utilities Department’s meter services division. Whisenhunt said last month that existing water meters are 13-14 yers old, meaning they are nearing the end of their lives.
“As they get older, efficiencies go down,” he said, adding that contributes to the city’s water loss.
Cleghorn, who has a background in Public Works, said such meters almost never record more water than is used.
“I’ve never seen a water meter read faster than it’s supposed to. It’s always less,” he said, explaining sensors degrade over time, which is why they record less usage.
Whisenhunt said the replacement work is expected to take 12 to 14 months, as city staff replaces meters and the radio systems that allow them to be read electronically, rather than manually.
The SCADA system replacement is something city staff has sought for years, modernizing a system so outdated, replacement parts are difficult to find. The digital system controls all aspects of the city’s water system, from the level of water in towers, to operational controls in the city’s water treatment plants.
“SCADA is the brain that runs the plant,” Whisenhunt said.
It also will be a cost-saving measure: With the modern SCADA, the city will need less employees to operate plants, another benefit in an era where department heads are having trouble recruiting employees.
City administrators began advertising the project in May and expect to have a recommendation for the City Council to consider in July. Engineers have estimated at the cost at $3.5 million to $4.5 million.
City officials also are continuing with explorations to identify water wells.
The work is part of the city’s alternative water effort, launched after an analysis by the design firm Garver concluded wells drilled into the Arbuckle-Timbered Hills aquifer under much of Comanche County was Lawton’s best bet for supplementing water now provided exclusively by lakes Ellsworth, Lawtonka and Waurika, which are affected by drought.
Layne Construction has completed Test Well 1, located in southeast Lawton’s Henderson Park, with officials determining the well is capable of producing 1.5 million gallons a day (mgd) of the 5 mgd the city wants its wells to produce.
Additional wells have proven elusive. Whisenhunt said three other test well sites “came up dry,” and contractors now are trying to identify six to eight new test sites.
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2022-06-09T11:31:46+00:00
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swoknews.com
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https://www.swoknews.com/news/prep-work-being-done-for-the-cache-road-waterline-replacement-project/article_2a5d17a6-28ad-587b-ba73-322ad217b39c.html
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Dwayne Johnson confirmed to return as Maui
Get ready to sail and find your way to Motonui. Walt Disney Studios has announced that a live-action adaptation of their hit 2016 computer-animated film “Moana” is coming to the big screen.
The original “Moana” drew deeply from the beliefs and traditions of Polynesians and other Pacific Islander cultures. It was a critical and commercial success and was praised for its animation, adventurous plot, and songs by multi-award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Superstar wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson is returning as the legendary Polynesian trickster demigod Maui. Auli‘i Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, is set to executive produce.
In this article: Disney Princess My Friend Moana Doll, Lego Disney Princess Moana’s Ocean Voyage 41150 and Ravensburger World of Disney Eye Found It Board Game
The story of ‘Moana’
“Moana” tells the story of the title character, the daughter of the chief of the fictional Pacific island of Motonui, who embarks on a quest to save her home, her people and the ocean itself by retrieving a lost mystical artifact. With the sometimes complicated aid of Maui, Moana rights an ancient wrong, bringing peace and harmony back to the ocean and rediscovering her people’s adventurous, exploring heritage.
Is Moana a princess?
As the daughter of Motonui’s chief, Moana is one of the 12 official Disney Princesses, along with Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Merida and Rapunzel.
Who is going to play Moana in the live-action movie?
The live-action version of “Moana” is in the early stages of development. While Auli’i Cravalho is involved as an executive producer, it’s not yet confirmed if she will join Dwayne Johnson in reprising her role as Moana.
Best ‘Moana’-themed toys and games
Disney Princess My Friend Moana Doll
This 14-inch doll is the perfect size for play. With a poseable head and arms and long, brushable curly hair, the My Friend Moana doll can be dressed in a selection of outfits and comes with a removable headband. You can purchase additional outfits separately.
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Lego Disney Princess Moana’s Ocean Voyage 41150
Build Moana’s speedy camakau craft, the mystical transforming island of Te Fiti and a catapult for a couple of pesky Kakamora pirates in this excellent Lego Disney set. It features a Moana minifigure, a Maui big figure and a Heihei the rooster figure.
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Ravensburger World of Disney Eye Found It Board Game
Engage with a world of Disney characters, including Moana, in this board game. Easy-to-understand rules and a 6-foot-long board make this game a great way to develop observational skills and self-confidence.
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Disney Moana Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Play Set
A young Moana is the centerpiece of this mini doll play set from Disney’s Animators Collection line. Aside from the Moana child figure, you also get her pet pig Pua, the comical rooster Heihei and colorful accessories you can pack in a windowed carry case.
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Mattel Disney Princess Toys Singing Moana Doll in Signature Clothing
This 10-inch doll from Mattel gives you Moana from the movie with her signature outfit and long, curly hair ready for brushing or styling. Press her necklace, and she sings her big number, “How Far I’ll Go.”
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Disney Princess Just Play So Sweet Princess Moana
Sometimes there’s nothing like a plush toy to hug. This plush Moana doll is 12 inches tall and crafted from cuddly fabrics to cradle and squeeze. It includes printed details like a flower crown, sash, and necklace.
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Funko Pop Disney Moana Action Figure Collectors Set
Fans of all ages love the collectible Funko Pop figurines featuring characters from favorite entertainment franchises. The Disney Moana set features Funko Pop figures of Moana, Maui and Pua the pig.
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Other ‘Moana’ merch worth checking out
- Keep the kids hydrated with this insulated water bottle from Zak Designs. You’ll also help keep disposable plastic water bottles from reaching the ocean.
- He’s more puppy than pig. Cuddle Moana’s loyal companion with this fluffy 16-inch Pua Pillow Pet.
- This Moana-themed kid’s backpack from Simple Modern features a padded sleeve for a tablet and expandable water bottle pockets. Its 12-liter capacity is great for schoolwork or travel.
- Engage beginning readers and help develop motor skills with the colorful and interactive “I Am Moana” Little Sound Book from Phoenix International Publications.
- “Moana” isn’t just for the little ones. Grown-ups can get in on the fun with this adult-sized Maui “You’re Welcome” T-shirt in various colors and designs.
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2023-04-08T19:17:55+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/action-figures-playsets-br/disney-announces-live-action-moana-film/
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Extremists sharing power station attack strategies, feds warn
(CNN) - The Department of Homeland Security is warning about domestic extremists attacking U.S. power stations with guns.
According to a DHS bulletin released Monday and distributed to U.S. critical infrastructure operators, extremists are promoting and sharing tactics online about that and how to disable key components of the power grid.
The DHS said the information exchanges are likely to escalate the threat to U.S. infrastructure.
The bulletin follows a flurry of recent attacks and vandalism.
They include gunfire that knocked out power for tens of thousands of North Carolina residents last December.
According to the FBI, some of the plotters have extreme ideologies about race or ethnicity and hope to create civil disorder.
Most utilities in the U.S. run drills for how to handle such attacks.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2023-04-25T12:56:28+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/25/extremists-sharing-power-station-attack-strategies-feds-warn/
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Boeing officials vowed Wednesday to significantly increase airplane production and cash flow in the next few years as the company seeks to recover from two deadly crashes and years of mistakes in its airline and defense businesses.
Boeing said it expects to boost revenue to $100 billion and generate $10 billion in annual cash flow by 2025 or 2026. That upbeat forecast is based on raising production of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, from 31 to 50 per month and moving beyond billions of losses in fixed-price contracts for the Pentagon.
Two Max crashes that killed 346 people, production flaws with a bigger plane, the 787, bad military contracts and other missteps have left Boeing chasing its European rival Airbus for supremacy in aircraft manufacturing.
“Do I think we’ve given up leadership in this industry? Not for one minute,” declared CEO David Calhoun at an investor day meeting with analysts in Seattle.
Shares of Arlington, Virginia-based Boeing Co. rose 5% in afternoon trading. They had fallen 29% this year through Tuesday, compared with a 19% decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
Boeing last recorded $100 billion in revenue in 2018. The first of the Max crashes occurred in October of that year, followed more than a year later by the pandemic, and accompanied by cost overruns to build training jets, refueling tankers, a space vehicle and new Air Force One presidential jets for the government.
Last week, Boeing reported a $3.3 billion third-quarter loss on disappointing revenue and huge charges for the government programs. Its debt stood at $57 billion, up from $19 billion in mid-2019.
Company officials said at the investor presentation that they can generate cash instead of burning more of it this year. Calhoun ruled out issuing new stock — which would dilute the value of current shares – to pay down debt.
To hit its goals – the first financial guidance Boeing has offered since 2019 – the company will have to dramatically boost production and delivery of the Max and the 787, both of which have been held up for extensive periods in recent years to fix design and manufacturing flaws.
Boeing is under pressure to come up with a successor to the 737, a workhorse of short, domestic routes that is more than 50 years old. Calhoun said it won’t build a new model until the middle of next decade because the technology for such a plane is still evolving.
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2022-11-03T15:29:16+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/ap-problem-plagued-boeing-sets-ambitious-turnaround-targets/
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Britney Spears is one of the most famous people in the world, but she can still be a fan! On Tuesday, Spears took to Instagram to gush about meeting fellow singer The Weeknd as well as Euphoria director Sam Levinson.
Sharing a video of the three of them together, Britney wrote, "Here’s me today meeting the director of @euphoria today and @theweeknd." She attached a few emojis to the post as well, the monkey covering its eyes, kiss marks and hearts -- so it's safe to say she was excited.
In the last slide of her post, Britney shared a graphic scene from Euphoria where Zendaya's character is shooting at another character that is set on fire. Britney wrote, "Pss I like to dig real deep on what brings me peace and this scene of Euphoria always does that."
This isn't the first time Britney has posted about the famed HBO show, either. In March of this year, Britney shared that she became a fan of the show "a little late" and that watching it helped ease her anxiety.
“For MENTAL AWARENESS WEEK a little while ago I watched this insane amazing show @euphoria,” she wrote. “Watching this and being entertained by these crazy plots I suddenly felt all my anxiety go away,” Britney continued. "The show was like meditation !!!!”
As for The Weeknd, he has been a public fan of the "Stronger" singer for years, and even went as far as to reveal her as the inspiration behind some of his music.
During his "Memento Mori" set on Apple Music in 2021, The Weeknd shared several tracks that inspired his album, and two of the chosen songs were by none other than Britney Spears.
As most know, Britney was in a court-ordered conservatorship for over 13 years that was controlled by her father, Jamie Spears. Since the conservatorship has been dissolved, the singer has been actively sharing her mental health journey on Instagram.
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2022-05-25T12:53:38+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/britney-spears-meets-the-weeknd-and-euphoria-director-sam-levinson/603-a0e730f7-8681-4806-9e84-69bb2266a538
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Pearl Harbor sailor laid to rest in home state of Maine more than 80 years later
Jul 18, 2023, 12:50 PM
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A naval aviator killed during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was laid to rest more than 80 years later in his home state on Tuesday.
Ensign Stanley W. Allen received a funeral with full military honors at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, with several family members in attendence.
He was 25 when he died, and his remains were previously buried with unknowns at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Ensign Allen, who was trained to fly a spotter float plane from the USS Oklahoma, was among 429 sailors who died on the battleship, which rolled over with many trapped inside on Dec. 7, 1941.
Allen was among 388 service members whose remains went unidentified before a 2015 program in which bodies were disinterred for DNA analysis. Since then, more than 350 have been identified.
The Bowdoin College graduate enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1940 in Boston before training at Naval Air Station Pensacola and getting assigned to Observation Squadron One.
During the attack, the Oklahoma was one of the first ships hit, and many crew members were sleeping below deck with little chance of escape. The ship sank after being struck by several torpedoes.
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2023-07-18T20:51:12+00:00
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mynorthwest.com
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https://mynorthwest.com/3910427/pearl-harbor-sailor-laid-to-rest-in-home-state-of-maine-more-than-80-years-later/
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Upstate University Hospital’s traveling mammography van will be moving around Central New York in September to provide breast cancer screenings.
The van’s first stop in September is at the New York State Fair. On September 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the van will offer tests between gates 2 and 3.
If you’d like to schedule a mammogram at the Fair — or any of the following locations — you should call (315) 464-2588 or visit the van’s website. Upstate also says that women should be over 40, have not had a mammogram in the last year, and not experiencing breast problems. The American College of Radiology recommends that women over 40 get screened for breast cancer at least once a year.
Following the Fair, the van will continue its journey across CNY. Here’s a list of locations Upstate plans on stopping at:
- September 7: North Area Family YMCA in Liverpool (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- September 9: Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- September 13: The Medicine Place in Phoenix (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- September 16: Syracuse Community Center in Syracuse (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- September 22: Town of Webb Offices in Old Forge (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- September 27: Cleveland Village Hall in Cleveland (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- September 29: Sullivan Free Library in Chittenango (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- September 30: Kinney Drugs on Oswego Road in Liverpool (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
The van has screened over 2,000 women since its start in 2019.
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2022-08-18T20:34:08+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/traveling-mammogram-van-to-visit-the-new-york-state-fair-and-more-in-september/
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New industry award program recognizes excellence in the nonprofit sector
DALLAS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant, a leading fundraising and marketing agency serving the nonprofit sector, announces the winners of the inaugural 40 Over Forty Award, recognizing the work of nonprofit professionals who are driving lasting change around the world.The 40 Over Forty Award celebrates the longevity of impact by honoring those who consistently set a high bar for excellence in the nonprofit sector–elevating their organization, the people around them, and the lives of the people who are making a difference in the world.
"It's been a monumental time of change in everything from the way we drive community impact, engage donors, and support inclusive strategies," states Trent Ricker, CEO & President of Pursuant. "The 2022 40 Over Forty Award list highlights the influencers, creators, and executives who have shaped the philanthropic landscape—and are paving the way for what comes next."
Conceived by Pursuant, the award program was co-developed by a committee of nonprofit executives, including NonProfit Pro, Merkle RMG, and Barker & Scott. The collaboration blends industry experience, insights, and perspectives to identify and recognize the community of leaders.
"While we love celebrating rising stars, we can't forget about the nonprofit professionals who have committed their careers to driving positive change and impact," states Doug Barker, Co-Founder & Principal at Barker & Scott Consulting. "The 40 Over Forty Awards honor industry peers with noteworthy contributions across all philanthropic sectors – from groundbreaking creative work and innovative campaigns to impactful community mentoring and a commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion)."
Learn more about the 2022 40 Over 40 Award winners - https://info.pursuant.com/40-over-40-recipients
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2022-07-27T17:15:05+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/pursuant-announces-winners-inaugural-forty-over-forty-award-program/
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Gabby Petito’s parents get ‘burn after reading’ letter from Brian Laundrie’s mother
(CNN) - A letter Brian Laundrie’s mother supposedly wrote to her son is now at the center of a civil case in Florida.
On Wednesday, attorneys for both sides argued in a Sarasota County courtroom over whether the letter is relevant in Gabby Petito’s parents’ lawsuit against the Laundries.
Petito’s parents have a copy of the letter.
The letter reportedly references to getting a shovel and burying a body, and the envelope it was in said, “burn after reading.”
The letter is undated but was recovered from Brian Laundrie’s backpack when his remains were found back in October 2021.
The Petitos are suing the Laundries for emotional distress in connection to Gabby Petito’s death.
They said the Laundries refused to return calls or texts while she was missing.
The Laundries have argued in court filings they had no duty to the Petitos.
Brian Laundrie confessed in a notebook that he was responsible for Gabby Petitos death before he took his own life.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2023-05-25T12:25:59+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/2023/05/25/gabby-petitos-parents-get-burn-after-reading-letter-brian-laundries-mother/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is facing a self-imposed Friday night deadline to decide whether women’s access to a widely used abortion pill will stay unchanged or be restricted while a legal challenge to its Food and Drug Administration approval goes on.
The justices are weighing arguments that allowing restrictions contained in lower-court rulings to take effect would severely disrupt the availability of the drug, mifepristone, which is used in the most common abortion method in the United States.
It has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective, and has been used by more than 5 million women in the U.S. since the FDA approved it in 2000.
The Supreme Court had initially said it would decide by Wednesday whether the restrictions could take effect while the case continues. A one-sentence order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday gave the justices two additional days, without explanation.
The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue. The additional time could be part of an effort to craft an order that has broad support among the justices. Or one or more justices might be writing a separate opinion, and asked for a couple of extra days.
The challenge to mifepristone, brought by abortion foes, is the first abortion controversy to reach the nation’s highest court since its conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade 10 months ago and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion outright.
In his majority opinion, Alito said one reason for overturning Roe was to remove federal courts from the abortion fight. “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives,” he wrote.
But even with their court victory, abortion opponents returned to federal court with a new target: medication abortions, which make up more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Women seeking to end their pregnancies in the first 10 weeks without more invasive surgical abortion can take mifepristone, along with misoprostol. The FDA has eased the terms of mifepristone’s use over the years, including allowing it to be sent through the mail in states that allow access.
The abortion opponents filed suit in Texas in November, asserting that FDA’s original approval of mifepristone 23 years ago and subsequent changes were flawed.
They won a ruling on April 7 by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, revoking FDA approval of mifepristone. The judge gave the Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, mifepristone’s maker, a week to appeal and seek to keep his ruling on hold.
Responding to a quick appeal, two more Trump appointees on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the FDA’s original approval would stand for now. But Judges Andrew Oldham and Kurt Englehardt said most of the rest of Kacsmaryk’s ruling could take effect while the case winds through federal courts.
Their ruling would effectively nullify changes made by the FDA starting in 2016, including extending from seven to 10 weeks of pregnancy when mifepristone can be safely used. The court also said that the drug can’t be mailed or dispensed as a generic and that patients who seek it need to make three in-person visits with a doctor. Women also might be required to take a higher dosage of the drug than the FDA says is necessary.
The administration and Danco have said that chaos will result if those restrictions take effect while the case proceeds. Potentially adding to the confusion, a federal judge in Washington has ordered the FDA to preserve access to mifepristone under the current rules in 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia that filed a separate lawsuit.
The Biden administration has said the rulings conflict and create an untenable situation for the FDA.
And a new legal wrinkle threatens even more complications. GenBioPro, which makes the generic version of mifepristone, filed a lawsuit Wednesday to preemptively block the FDA from removing its drug from the market, in the event that the Supreme Court doesn’t intervene.
For now, the Supreme Court is only being asked to block the lower-court rulings through the end of the legal case. But the administration and Danco have a fallback argument if the court doesn’t agree. They are asking the court to take up the challenge to mifepristone, hear arguments and decide the case by early summer.
The court only rarely takes such a step before at least one appeals court has thoroughly examined the legal issues involved.
The New Orleans-based 5th circuit already has ordered an accelerated schedule for hearing the case, with arguments set for May 17.
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2023-04-21T13:32:59+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/business/ap-business/supreme-court-set-to-decide-on-access-to-abortion-pill/
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First Ever Wodapalooza Title Sponsorship Through 2025
MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading performance brand, TYR Sport, was announced as the first ever Title Sponsor of the internationally renowned Wodapalooza Fitness Festival ("WZA"). The four-day CrossFit-inspired festival and competition takes place annually in January in Miami, Florida. Seeking to bolster the CrossFit community and sport, TYR will seek to infuse its own brand and life into the decade-old event, all in an effort to add value to the CrossFit community and its athletes.
Founded by an Olympic Team Captain and a Technical Apparel Designer, TYR's roots are planted in the proving grounds of athletic performance and technical know-how. Since its inception three decades ago, they've become amongst the world's most recognizable swimming and triathlon brands, while they seek to accomplish their mission of making all things possible, through sport. TYR seeks to leave a similar impact within CrossFit, by aligning with the top athletes in the sport, creating products designed for CrossFitters, by CrossFitters, and now, taking a prominent position with the world's largest and most inclusive functional fitness competition.
"As the title sponsor of Wodapalooza, TYR will be able to take an athlete-first approach to interacting with the CrossFit community. Bringing our technical products in apparel, footwear, eyewear and swim to competitors and spectators of the event speaks directly to our goal of enhancing athlete performance with product technology." said Matt Dilorenzo, CEO of TYR Sport.
This title partnership will be the first of its kind for Wodapalooza, where the event will share another brand within its name. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with a company that not only shares our values, seeks to elevate the overall experience, but is also striving to improve the sport of fitness. This partnership signifies a valuable commitment to our event and to the entire community, and we can't wait to showcase what this collaboration means for the TYR Wodapalooza Fitness Festival," said Aaron Anderson, VP of Business Development at Loud And Live.
Established in 2012, Wodapalooza has seen tremendous and progressive growth since inception. What originated as a small-scale grassroots throwdown 11 years ago, has since evolved into a destination and yearly culmination for fitness fanatics of all types and abilities. In 2022, the event saw record attendance with over 40,000 attendees, including over 2,000 competitors representing 50 countries. This historic partnership between TYR and WZA symbolizes the intention by both brands to elevate the opportunity for athletes to compete and the community to connect.
In 2023, the TYR Wodapalooza Fitness Festival will once again take place at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami and will feature four days of competition as the focal point of its weekend-long festival. Prior to, interested athletes must take part in the TYR WZA Online Challenge, which sees tens of thousands of prospective athletes compete to earn the right to participate at the Miami Festival. On-site, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the unique passion and energy that the community offers, learn from subject-matter experts with seminars & workshops, watch three stages of unique competitive action, and interact with over 100 participating brands, including a large-scale custom brand activation by TYR. WZA has historically offered one of the biggest prize purses within the sport, and 2023 will be no different with a total purse of over $400,000.
While nothing beats experiencing this historic event in person, the TYR Wodapalooza Fitness Festival will be streamed globally and free, with more information coming soon. To learn more, head to www.wodapalooza.com.
Named after the Norse god of valor and sacrifice, TYR is a company built on commitment and discipline. They've been pushing the limits of innovation to propel athletes to their absolute best for over 35 years. Whether it's personal records or world championships, they have the hard-earned hardware to back it up.
An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami, with presence across the US, Europe and Latin America, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences. In addition to Wodapalooza, Loud And Live also owns and operates the internationally renowned community festival competitions, including the Granite Games, West Coast Classic, and the Madrid Championship.
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2022-07-07T17:45:23+00:00
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk on Wednesday, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
DeSantis, who has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination, will reveal his plans in an audio conversation with the owner of Twitter, according to the two people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the announcement publicly.
The 44-year-old Republican governor, who has declared a war on “woke,” liberal policies, will enter a crowded Republican presidential field as the GOP decides who to run against Democratic President Joe Biden. DeSantis has cast himself as a younger and more electable version of Trump.
In choosing Twitter, DeSantis is taking a page out of the playbook that helped turn businessman-TV celebrity Trump into a political star.
The timing of DeSantis’ long-expected announcement has been shrouded, with various iterations of plans being leaked over the past few days. Some close to him suspected that he was providing conflicting information about the timing and location to root out leakers. Others believe he changed his initial preparations after news reports came out about them.
Musk, speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit event in London on Tuesday, seemed to confirm the Wednesday event, saying DeSantis would be making “quite an announcement” on Twitter the next day. “The first time something like this is happening on social media,” he said, with live questions and answers.
He added that he is not endorsing any particular candidate at this time.
While it is common for campaigns to publicize their announcements in videos shared on social media, it is far more unusual — and perhaps unprecedented — to hold a campaign announcement in a live social media forum.
“Big if true…” DeSantis’ wife, Casey, posted Tuesday on Twitter, linking to a Fox News story on the announcement and adding a smiley face.
Earlier Tuesday, the Florida governor gave no hints of his 2024 plans during a short Cabinet meeting in Tallahassee where he discussed state business with agency heads. The media was barred from covering a subsequent bill signing ceremony.
DeSantis has emerged as a national star in Republican politics as an unapologetic leader on controversial issues.
The governor sent dozens of immigrants from Texas — by way of Florida —to a small island off the Massachusetts coast to draw attention to the influx of Latin American immigrants trying to cross the Southern border. He signed and then expanded a Parental Rights in Education bill — known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law — which bans instruction or classroom discussion of LGBTQ issues in Florida public schools for all grades.
More recently, he signed a law banning abortions at six weeks, which is before most women realize they’re pregnant. And he removed an elected prosecutor who vowed not to charge people under Florida’s new abortion restrictions or doctors who provide gender-affirming care.
Trump’s allies lashed out Tuesday at DeSantis’s plan.
“This is one of the most out-of-touch campaign launches in modern history. The only thing less relatable than a niche campaign launch on Twitter, is DeSantis’ after party at the uber elite Four Seasons resort in Miami,” said Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump’s super PAC.
In choosing to announce with Musk, DeSantis is linking his presidential announcement to one of the world’s richest men, who has emerged as a conservative cult hero of sorts.
Since buying Twitter last October, Musk has reinstated the accounts of prominent Republicans including Trump and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene who had been removed. Popular conservative broadcasters have flocked to Twitter, with ousted Fox News host Tucker Carlson and the podcast hosts of The Daily Wire announcing they will start streaming on the platform.
Musk himself has promoted far-right conspiracy theories on Twitter, including misleading claims questioning a Texas mall shooter’s background and a debunked rumor that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband had a relationship with an assailant who attacked him.
Earlier this month, Musk’s tweets likening billionaire philanthropist George Soros to a Jewish supervillain were met with criticism from the Anti-Defamation League, which said they would embolden antisemitic extremists. Musk responded on Twitter clarifying his criticism of Soros and saying he would “be more thoughtful in the future.”
Twitter was once Trump’s most important megaphone — one he used to dominate his rivals in the 2016 primary and to command the news cycle for years. Trump was barred from the platform after Jan. 6, 2021. Though his access was reinstated shortly after Musk took over, he has yet to tweet.
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Associated Press writers Jill Colvin and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report.
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2023-05-23T20:41:43+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ap-desantis-plans-to-announce-2024-bid-wednesday-on-twitter-spaces-with-elon-musk-sources-tell-ap/
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Jan. 6th Committee Recommends Criminal Charges Against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) —The U.S. House Jan. 6 committee has recommended to the U.S. Department of Justice four criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and allies who helped him launch a multifaceted pressure campaign to try to overturn his 2020 election loss.
The recommended charges are:
- Conspiracy to defraud the United States.
- Obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress.
- Conspiracy to make a false statement.
- Insurrection.
The Committee has seven Democrats and two Republicans including Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, who lost her re-election bid in the August GOP Primary to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman.
Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said it assembled a “roadmap to justice” to bring the criminal charges as they wrapped up its investigation into the violent 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Cheney, the panel’s Republican vice chairwoman, said in opening remarks that every president in American history has defended the orderly transfer of power, “except one.”
While a so-called criminal referral has no real legal standing, it is a forceful statement by the committee and adds to political pressure already on Attorney General Merrick Garland and special counsel Jack Smith, who is conducting an investigation into Jan. 6 and Trump’s actions.
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2022-12-19T22:26:56+00:00
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k2radio.com
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https://k2radio.com/jan-6th-committee-recommends-criminal-charges-against-trump/
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LAUREL, Del.- The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health (DSAMH) will be hosting a Narcan Access Training on Monday, February 6.
Narcan helps to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Trainees will learn how to respond to an overdose, what Narcan is and how to store it, and what state laws there are pertaining to Narcan in Delaware.
The training is expected to take 30-45 minutes with time for questions and answers.
The training will be at 11 a.m. at the Laurel Service Center on North Poplar Street.
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2023-02-04T05:49:35+00:00
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wrde.com
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Town of Jonesborough’s water department is conducting extra flushing of waterlines in an area that recently tested over federal guidelines for compounds called trihalomethanes.
The town’s utility manager also said Jonesborough plans to install a pump station in the area “to increase flow and pressure to the area so that town personnel can flush that area more aggressively.”
Customers who receive water in the Glendale Road area — about 120 in all according to Jonesborough Utility Manager Kevin Brobeck — recently received letters about the testing for the July-September quarter exceeding the federal “maximum contamination level” for total trihalomethanes.
The amount was barely over the federal maximum of 0.080 milligrams per liter — with a reading of 0.08073 milligrams per liter. Brobeck referenced it in an email to News Channel 11 as less than one part per billion.
Customers, who represent less than 1% of the utility’s 13,000 total water customers, received letters dated Nov. 16. Those letters stated that the water is safe to drink.
Trihalomethanes typically result when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter in the water the chlorine is disinfecting.
The letter to customers states the utility will balance efforts to flush the lines more frequently “without increasing the microbial risks” associated with having less chlorine disinfecting the water.
Brobeck said the current “aggressive flushing” of the site by town personnel will continue until the pump station is installed. Jonesborough is in the planning and design phase for that equipment and doesn’t yet know how much it will cost.
The letter to customers says once installed it will “enhance our flushing system and reduce the age of water in the system.”
Records from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) show this is the fourth time in the past eight years the site has tested over the federal limit for trihalomethanes.
Each of the other tests — in the first quarter of 2017 and the first and second quarters of 2015 — showed higher levels than the most recent one. They ranged from 0.0812 milligrams per liter (2017) to a high of 0.085 milligrams per liter.
“We take great pride in distributing clean potable water to all of our customers and will continue to do so in the future,” Brobeck wrote.
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2022-12-06T20:15:33+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/jonesborough-working-to-improve-water-service-in-area-after-recent-violation/
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas and MANCHESTER, England, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Conferma Pay, a global fintech firm that specializes in payment technology, today announced a new partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the use of virtual cards for business-to-business (B2B) travel payments.
Today's announcement builds on Sabre's August 2022 acquisition of Conferma Pay. The collaboration with Mastercard is the next step in advancing Sabre's goal to create an open and independent travel payment ecosystem.
Digitization of travel payments with virtual cards helps address the historic challenges associated with B2B leisure and corporate travel payments. The securely generated, single use card numbers provide a link between booking and associated payments to third party suppliers. Travel buyers and suppliers are therefore able to easily track and reconcile payments, as well as benefit from flexible pricing, financing options, and enhanced security through card payment guarantees.
"The payments industry is in the midst of a revolution and there is an increased need for travel companies to better manage the whole payment experience," said Roshan Mendis, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Sabre Travel Solutions. "Companies in the travel space – including travel management companies, travel agencies, corporations, issuers and technology partners – need sophisticated solutions and seamless connections. Sabre is taking strategic steps to fulfill the needs of our industry, beginning with the acquisition of Conferma Pay. Now, the new partnership with Mastercard will help Conferma Pay to build new and enhanced digital capabilities in virtual cards, transforming the payment experience for issuers."
As part of the agreement, Mastercard has agreed to make a minority investment in Conferma Pay, which will continue to operate independently and serve the entire travel industry and beyond. Mastercard's investment in Conferma Pay is subject to customary closing conditions.
"A combination of experience, technologies and capabilities will accelerate travel payment innovation and drive inclusive and sustainable growth for the sector," said Chris Fendley, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships at Mastercard. "Virtual cards deliver visibility, boost liquidity and increase control over B2B payment flows, which enhance payment strategies and empower organizations across the travel value chain to run, grow and protect their business, which has never been more essential."
Conferma Pay connects issuers to more than 700 travel management companies, all the major global distribution systems and more than 100 online booking tools. Conferma Pay is fully integrated with all the major card schemes and serves more than 50 banking partners, who issue Conferma Pay generated virtual cards in nearly 100 currencies.
"We've already made significant inroads in the B2B travel space through partnering with Sabre," said Martin Cowley, interim CEO at Conferma Pay. "We are excited about the new investments. This, combined with our existing strong relationships, will enable Conferma Pay to build on our global footprint and be at the forefront of addressing industry challenges and opportunities."
Sabre's Virtual Payments will continue to offer Conferma Pay services – with increased capabilities that help travel buyers, agencies and corporations best support travel customer needs. Sabre Virtual Payments is a unique, secure, automated and integrated end-to-end payment solution designed to simplify and add value to the transactions that TMCs, OTAs, travel agencies, corporations and travel suppliers do every day. Sabre Virtual Payments takes all the capabilities of Conferma Pay and its network of issuers and combines it with seamless integration across Sabre products for -connected travel buyers, agencies and corporations.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
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About Conferma Pay
Conferma Pay is a global financial technology company. It designs and integrate virtual payment systems that provide a more efficient, seamless and secure way to pay for businesses. Conferma Pay was born in Manchester in 2005. Since then, it has connected over 700 TMCs, and directly integrates with all the major GDSs and OBTs. Its roots lie in corporate travel payment integration. It enables its payment providers to flow virtual cards into the preferred purchasing process of any business travel buyer. Crucial to this is its network of banking partners, who have issued virtual cards in over 200 countries, in 40 currencies with over 45 commercial banking partners via all major card networks. Its ecosystem continues to expand to meet the growing requirements of its global customer base.
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2022-11-28T14:11:59+00:00
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kswo.com
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DECADES OF PATERNALISM AND HIGH MORTALITY DIALYSIS CHALLENGED
KIDNEY PATIENT CONSUMERS DEMAND CARE CHOICE AND ACCESS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in the USA, and its strategic partners at The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) hosted their 4th Annual Global Summit on Kidney Innovations entitled "Global Kidney Patient Voice™ - The Key to Accelerating Innovations," on August 23-24, 2022. Since 2019, the Summit has grown its reach to nearly 90 countries and audiences in the tens of thousands and is now the largest patient-led innovations summit in the world. For 2022, the Summit engaged new participants from Nepal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and Kazakhstan. The 2022 event included 15 sessions and over a combined 60 patient expert, government, medical, and industry speakers. All 2022 Global Summit presentations will be available OnDemand through the AAKP website and AAKP YouTube Channel and will continue to reach additional viewers across the world to increase the AAKP and GW SMHS reach exponentially of this year's Global Summit content.
The 2022 Summit showcased the massive worldwide shift in patient expectations, advocacy, science, innovation, and public policy related to kidney diseases and treatments. Kidney disease medicine and treatments are undergoing the greatest transformations in decades as patients organize to impact policy and accelerate research as new companies and investors enter the field. Status quo kidney care, especially in-center dialysis, is a legacy of the last century defined by extremely high burdens, including patient disability and mortality, loss of work and dependency on unemployment assistance, and steep costs to taxpayers and societies. COVID-19 has exacerbated existing disease burdens for patients and remains a serious threat to the kidney patient population globally. Kidney patients are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 due to the multiple chronic conditions they manage, compromised immune systems, and, for kidney transplant recipients, immune suppression therapies that limit the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.
The Summit is a key component of AAKP's Decade of the Kidney™ initiative, launched in 2019 to organize patients internationally to become more involved in kidney research, clinical trials, industry-led innovations and public policy, and to deliver new life-saving treatments within the lifetime of most patients. AAKP is linking and coordinating patient consumers and patient advocacy organizations across the globe to elevate kidney disease as a health, policy, economic, and workforce priority. AAKP and allied professional organizations support innovations and care choices aimed at earlier disease detection and safer and more patient-centered treatments that prevent or slow disease progression. AAKP and its allies advocate for pre-emptive organ transplants, home dialysis, artificial implantable and wearable organs, and xenotransplants.
In the past several years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and regulatory bodies across the globe have approved new, safe therapies that improve kidney patient quality of life while reducing disease burdens.
AAKP trains and mobilizes patients to overcome barriers to care choice and access, especially government policies and provider and insurance company practices that intentionally thwart patient care choice and access to timely treatments and new innovations. In the U.S., AAKP recently launched its Patient Voice Patient Choice™ initiative to hold elected leaders, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and health insurance companies fully accountable for decisions that interfere with patient choice and access (www.patientvoicepatientchoice.org). AAKP is working with patients across the globe to establish similar accountability initiatives within their own countries.
Dr. Barbara L. Bass, Vice President for Health Affairs, Dean of the GW SMHS, and CEO of the George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, opened this year's Global Summit. The first session featured AAKP International Ambassadors representing Nepal, India, Germany, Australia, and Canada who are working within their own nations to elevate patient insights and patient engagements in public policy, clinical trials, and medical innovations. Patients moderated all sessions and were joined by international experts including: Dr. Raymond Vanholder, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, University of Ghent and Clinical Head of the Nephrology Division of the Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, and President, European Kidney Health Alliance (BELGIUM); Dr. Murray Sheldon, MD, Associate Director of Technology and Innovation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiologic Health (CDRH) (USA); Dr. Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MD, Regents Professor and McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota (USA); Jack Fisher, Technical Officer, Global Coordination Mechanism on Non-Communicable Diseases, Global Non-Communicable Disease Platform, Deputy Director General's Office, World Health Organization, Geneva (SWITZERLAND); Dr. Manikkam Suthanthiran, MD, Stanton Griffis Distinguished Professorship in Medicine, Professorships in Biochemistry and Surgery in Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, Founding Chairman of the Department of Transplantation Medicine, and Chief of Nephrology and Hypertension at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Co-Chair, Executive Transplantation Council of the Multi-Organ Program of Columbia and Cornell, New York-Presbyterian Hospital (USA); Dr. Robert A. Star, MD, Director, Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, Section Chief, Renal Diagnostics and Therapeutics Unit, Kidney Diseases Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health (USA); Dr. Benno Kitsche, MD, Specialist in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Hypertension, DHL, Chairman, Board for the further development and promotion of home dialysis, KfH Board of Trustees for Dialysis and Kidney Transplant (GERMANY); Melissa Flathmann, Consumer Reviewer Administrator, Peer Review and Science Management, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, U.S. Department of Defense (USA); Ann M. Dodelin, MA, Consumer Reviewer Administrator, Sr., Peer Review and Science Management, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, U.S. Department of Defense (USA); Dr. Fokko Wieringa, PhD, (2021 KidneyX Artificial Kidney Prize Winner), Principal Scientist, IMEC, The Netherlands, Dutch Kidney Foundation, Member, Kidney Health Initiative (NETHERLANDS).
AAKP President Richard Knight, a 16-year kidney transplant recipient, stated, "Kidney disease is a devastating disease that is rapidly expanding and negatively impacting patients, families, and economies throughout the world. Future innovations in kidney medicine depend upon greater patient engagement through fully inclusive clinical trials and research. As stated in my opening remarks, educating people about kidney disease prevention and their choice of treatments and new innovations is a humanitarian act." Knight serves on the NIH/NIDDK Advisory Council, is Co-Chair of the Strategic Plan Stakeholder Engagement Subgroup, and Co-Chair of the Community Engagement Committee for the Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP).
Dr. Dominic Raj, Director of the Division of Kidney Diseases & Hypertension, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Co-Chair of the Global Summit, stated, "We have witnessed a resurgence in drug development for kidney disease over the last five years with a significant increase in drugs in the pipeline and clinical trials. The current movement in nephrology is driven by the increasing societal and economic burden imposed by CKD as well as scientific advances that have enabled the discovery of new drug targets."
Paul T. Conway, a 42-year kidney patient, Co-Chair of the Global Summit, and AAKP Chair of Policy and Global Affairs, stated, "AAKP is fortunate to have created a global platform to share patient insights, expand patient impact on innovation policies, and actively support courageous professionals and companies working to expand care choice and treatment innovations. Kidney patient consumers have the will and capacities to transcend status quo care, and we are executing that vision. But, as we celebrate our progress, we stand in full support of fellow kidney patients who live under regimes that reject universal human rights and are hostile to requests by patients to have a voice and choice in their own treatments and outcomes." Conway is a former Chief of Staff of the United States Department of Labor and serves on the Nephrology Specialty Board of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
AAKP's Decade of the Kidney™ has garnered widespread international attention and support. In June of 2022, the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) formally expanded its ongoing involvement in The Decade of the Kidney™ initiative by including it in the theme of their annual European Kidney Forum before the European Parliament in Brussels. AAKP leaders joined patients and elected officials from across the EU to discuss patient demands for greater innovations, including artificial organs and access. For the past year, AAKP has also been actively engaged with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a new engagement framework to elevate the lived experiences and sense of urgency shared by patients across the world within WHO deliberations and agenda setting.
AAKP and GW SMHS thanks its 2022 Global Summit sponsors: Gold Level, Novartis; Silver Level, Kibow Biotech; Bronze Level, Horizon Therapeutics and Travere Therapeutics; Patron Level, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; and Supporting Level, Talaris Therapeutics. Information on the 2023 Global Summit will be listed at https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/global-summit/ as it becomes available.
About the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP): Since 1969, AAKP has been a patient-led organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient consumer care choice and treatment innovation. In 2018, AAKP established the largest U.S. kidney voter registration program, KidneyVoters™. Over the past decade, AAKP patients have helped gain lifetime transplant drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients (2020); new patient-centered policies via the White House Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (2019); new job protections for living organ donors from the U.S. Department of Labor (2018); and Congressional legislation allowing HIV-positive organ transplants for HIV-positive patients (2013). Follow AAKP on social media at @kidneypatient on Facebook, @kidneypatients on Twitter, and @kidneypatients on Instagram, and visit www.aakp.org for more information.
About the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences: Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was the first medical school in the nation's capital and is the 11th oldest in the country. Working together in our nation's capital, with integrity and resolve, the GW SMHS is committed to improving the health and well-being of our local, national, and global communities. Visit their website at smhs.gwu.edu.
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Tractor trailer driver’s took illegal left turn, killing motorcyclist in crash
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A tractor trailer driver from Alabama faces a negligent homicide charge for a crash that killed a man in Connecticut last fall.
Authorities said 61-year-old Alexander Harb was arrested Monday for the Sept. 30, 2022 crash.
Police said Harb made an illegal left turn at the intersection of Sullivan Avenue and Rye Street in South Windsor. He reportedly took the turn in front of a motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist, who police identified as 24-year-old Nathan Eberly, died from the crash.
Harb turned himself in on an active arrest warrant at the South Windsor Police headquarters.
Harb was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and left turn failure to yield right of way.
Police said he was released on a $5,000 bond.
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Bans on gender-affirming care go into effect in several states July 1, including Georgia where families and providers are preparing for what comes next.
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Bans on gender-affirming care go into effect in several states July 1, including Georgia where families and providers are preparing for what comes next.
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2023-06-18T14:23:41+00:00
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A suburban Indianapolis Army veteran was sentenced to 55 years in prison Wednesday for the road rage shooting death of a Muslim man after witnesses said he hurled ethnic and religious insults at the victim.
Dustin Passarelli of Plainfield was convicted in May of murder and a felony firearm enhancement in the February 2019 shooting death of 32-year-old Mustafa Ayoubi.
Passarelli followed Ayoubi off Interstate 465, and a verbal altercation took place, prosecutors said. Witnesses said Passarelli made several Islamophobic remarks, including “Go back to your country,” and used hate speech before opening fire.
Passarelli told police that Ayoubi either threw something at his car or collided with it on the highway and that after he followed Ayoubi to an apartment complex, Ayoubi broke one of Passarelli’s car windows with a punch.
The defense argued that Passarelli was within his rights to fire at Ayoubi because it was self-defense.
Passarelli was not charged with a hate crime. Six weeks after Ayoubi’s killing, Indiana lawmakers passed a hate crimes bill that included a provision allowing judges to impose longer sentences for crimes motivated by bias.
Ayoubi came to the U.S. from Afghanistan as a refugee.
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2023-06-22T10:22:23+00:00
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wboy.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Three Florida men were arrested Thursday on charges alleging they illegally made more than $22 million by insider trading ahead of the public announcement that an acquisition firm was going to take former President Donald Trump’s media company public.
The charges were outlined in an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court that did not in any way implicate Trump or Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns his Truth Social platform.
The charges make it less likely that Trump Media will be able to pocket the $1.3 billion promised upon completion of the merger with the acquisition firm. The merger is pending approval of securities regulators.
According to the indictment, the men were invited to invest in the special purpose acquisition company, Digital World Acquisition Corp., and were provided confidential information that a potential target of DWAC and another acquisition company, Benessere Capital Acquisition Corp., was Trump Media.
Authorities said the defendants bought millions of dollars of DWAC securities on the open market before news of the Trump Media business was made public. After the public announcement, the men dumped their securities for a significant profit, according to the court papers.
The indictment said one of the defendants tipped off a neighbor to buy stock in DWAC, calling it a “good bet” without saying how he knew.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams warned that insider trading “is not easy money,” calling it ”cheating.”
“It’s a bad bet,” Williams said in a release. “Because my Office, the Southern District of New York, is watching. And we’re working quickly to investigate and prosecute anyone who corrupts our financial markets. And we’ll keep at it as long as it takes. You can bet on that.”
The arrested men were identified as Michael Shvartsman, 52, of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; his brother Gerald Shvartsman, 45, of Aventura, Florida; and Bruce Garelick, 53, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They awaited initial court appearances Thursday afternoon in Miami.
Attorney Grant Smith, representing the Shvartsman brothers, said he had no comment. A lawyer who has represented Garelick in the past did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Michael Shvartsman owned Rocket One Capital LLC, a venture capital firm. Garelick was Rocket One’s chief investment officer, according to court papers.
According to the indictment, Garelick was given a seat on DWAC’s board of directors and had access to confidential information. It said he then shared that information with his co-conspirators.
The indictment said that between June 2021 and November 2021, the men purchased securities including warrants of their own and shared the secrets with their friends and employees, who also bought tens of thousands of units of securities ahead of the merger announcement with Trump Media & Technology Group. Typically, a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, is formed with the intent to merge with a private company.
In early 2021, representatives of Trump Media, including Trump, began communicating with principles of Benessere about potentially merging to take Trump Media public, the indictment said.
Between March and June 2021, Trump Media and Benessere entered into nonbinding letters of intent to merge, it said.
The letters required confidentiality but did allow Benessere and its agents to share confidential information with investors in the special purpose acquisition companies, the indictment said.
Jay Ritter, a University of Florida expert on stock markets who has followed Trump’s media venture, said the new charges make it unlikely securities regulators will approve a merger with DWAC.
“The more these people are connected to the company and not a friend of a friend, the more they can say, ‘There is a problem with management, and that is why we’re not approving this merger,’” he said.
Ritter added, though, that Trump’s company may be able to find alternative partners to help fund it.
“Trump Media’s likelihood of being a profitable company is fairly good. This is not some pie-in-the-sky electric vehicle startup that needs to burn through millions of dollars and not come up with anything,” he said. “Some other company will come through and invest.”
The $1.3 billion that Trump Media would miss out on if the merger doesn’t go through could have been used to pay salaries and office rent and expand its operation. As for DWAC, securities rules would require it to liquidate if the deal isn’t completed.
The potential merger was once greeted as a near certainty by investors. Many were political supporters of Trump, a Republican, who were enraged he had been pushed off Twitter after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. They saw Truth Social as a way to fight back against what they considered censorship on social media — and a sure moneymaker.
Fueling their enthusiasm was big talk about the new venture. Trump called his company a “big tent” social media rival that would allow all voices to be heard. Documents used to drum up interest in the company held out the prospect of taking on other media giants besides Twitter, including Netflix, Disney and CNN.
Shortly after the proposed merger deal was announced in late 2021, DWAC stock rocketed from about a $10 initial offering price to over $100, giving the combined company a potential market value in the billions of dollars.
But there were regulatory problems from the start. Besides possible insider trading, securities regulators were looking into news reports that there had been “substantive” talks between DWAC executives and Trump Media months before DWAC sold stock to the public for the first time, a possible violation of securities law.
Trump has called the investigations politically motivated “witch hunts” that had no substance in reality, a charge repeated by his many allies, including former congressman Devin Nunes, who is the CEO of Trump Media.
Stock in DWAC was trading at $12.70 in the early afternoon Thursday, down more than 50% over the past 12 months.
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This story has been corrected to show Garelick, not Gerald Shvartsman, was Rocket One’s chief investment officer.
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2023-06-29T18:08:11+00:00
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A New York State judge reinstated 16 fired sanitation workers who did not comply with New York City's vaccination mandate issued in October 2021, deciding they should also get back pay.
The judge found the New York City Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene's order requiring vaccination of city workers violated the New York Constitution's separation of powers doctrine, was arbitrary and capricious and violated the fired workers' equal protection and due process rights.
In a ruling Monday, Judge Ralph Porzio wrote, "There is nothing in the record to support the rationality of keeping a vaccination mandate for public employees, while vacating the mandate for private sector employees or creating a carveout for certain professions, like athletes, artists and performers. This is clearly an arbitrary and capricious action because we are dealing with identical unvaccinated people being treated differently by the same administrative agency."
Chad LaVeglia, an attorney for the plaintiffs, called the ruling, "a remarkable victory for all the hard-working men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving the public. It is also a great victory for individual rights and equality for all New Yorkers."
A spokesman with the law department released the following statement to CNN saying, "The city strongly disagrees with this ruling as the mandate is firmly grounded in law and is critical to New Yorkers' public health. We have already filed an appeal. In the meantime, the mandate remains in place as this ruling pertains solely to the individual petitioners in this case. We continue to review the court's decision, which conflicts with numerous other rulings already upholding the mandate."
In his order, Judge Porzio also found the health commissioners' order on December 13, 2021, as well as the mayor's Executive Order 62, to be "arbitrary and capricious."
"We have learned through the course of the pandemic that the vaccine against Covid-19 is not absolute. Breakthrough cases occur, even for those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 is not absolute. President Joseph Biden has said that the pandemic is over. The State of New York ended the Covid-19 state of emergency over a month ago," Judge Porzio wrote.
CNN has reached out to the mayor's office and the NYC sanitation department for comment on Judge Porzio's ruling.
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This Strategic Acquisition Expands the Firm's Market Position, Increases its Revenues, and Strengthens its Position as "America's Business Partner in Managing the Risks of Insiders and Hiring with Confidence."
ATLANTA, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the S2Verify board of directors announced the firm's acquisition of New-York-based Yale Background Screening (Yale Associates, Inc), a highly reputable company with long-standing, multi-year relationships with Fortune-ranked enterprises in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, automotive, and financial services industries.
Founded in 2009, S2Verify has become one of the fastest-growing employment and contractor screening firms in the United States. In 2013, S2Verify was ranked 193rd on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the world, and #3 in the Human Resources arena. In 2014, S2Verify received initial accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), endorsing the high professional standards and commitment to excellence. S2Verify founders include Bill Whitford, an employment industry pioneer, Arnette Heintze, one of this country's leading corporate security specialists and retired U.S. Secret Service senior executive, and Jim Zimbardi, a rare powerhouse in the background screening industry with extensive experience developing complex, data–driven solutions.
"We are really excited to have this new team aboard," says Whitford, S2Verify CEO. "We are now in an even stronger position to deliver on our mission: to help our clients enhance employment and contracting decisions that protect their people, performance, facilities, interests, and reputations. With hundreds of new clients joining our roster and even stronger positions in several critical markets, we're strengthening even further what makes us unique: industry-leading customer service, our consistency in delivering fast, accurate, compliant, and affordable background screening insight and information crucial to better managing insider risks, threats, and vulnerabilities."
Yale's CEO Tom Farley, who started the firm after launching his career with the FBI, points out that "the two companies share a common culture of service and top-tier support to some of the largest companies in their industries."
The transaction is expected to yield benefits for both entities' customers and employees. S2Verify has differentiated itself by focusing acutely on continuously improving its best-in-class client-centric service model. Bringing Yale's team and clients aboard allows the firm to extend its operational processes and faster-than-industry-average 12- to 24-hour delivery track record to Yale's client base. At the same time, the combined team will benefit from greater resources, more career opportunities, and broader access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
For more information, contact:
Arnette Heintze
(312) 287-9117
Arnette.Heintze@S2Verify.com
ABOUT S2VERIFY
S2Verify is America's business partner in managing the risks of insiders and hiring with confidence. The firm delivers fast, accurate, compliant, and affordable background screening insight and information crucial to better manage insider risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Clients trust and depend on S2Verify for screening results that dramatically reduce their time and effort during the hiring process – and, over the long term, help them make better employment and contracting decisions that protect their people, performance, facilities, interests, and reputations. Founded in 2009, S2Verify has become one of the fastest-growing employee and contractor screening firms in the United States. In 2013, S2Verify was ranked 193rd on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the world. In 2014, S2Verify received initial accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), endorsing the high professional standards and commitment to excellence in all areas of the firm's business. S2Verify's founders include Bill Whitford, an employment industry pioneer, Arnette Heintze, one of this country's leading corporate security specialists and retired U.S. Secret Service agent, and Jim Zimbardi, a rare powerhouse in the background screening industry with extensive experience developing complex, data–driven solutions.
ABOUT YALE BACKGROUND SCREENING
Yale Background Screening carved out a remarkable book of business in background screening over the last 30+ years, earning the trust and confidence of 300+ clients. Under the leadership of Tom Farley, an experienced senior executive with a 14-year career with the FBI, the firm established robust market positions, especially with major companies in four premier industries: pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and financial services.
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2023-02-03T20:33:53+00:00
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NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — A powerful explosion Thursday at a pharmaceutical chemical plant in Massachusetts left one worker missing and prompted U.S. Sen. Edward Markey to demand greater accountability from the troubled facility.
Authorities said there was no threat to the local population or to homes near the Newburyport building, but fire officials told employees who work in the industrial park where the facility lies to stay away. One woman who didn’t get the message said she could taste chemicals on her lips.
The explosion happened around 1 a.m. at the Sequens/PCI Synthesis plant, officials said. Video showed most of the roof torn off a building, and the blast blew a vat from the building 30 feet into a parking lot, acting Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III said in a news release.
Markey said the company needs to provide answers, given the facility’s history of accidents and violations.
“Today’s chemical explosion in Newburyport is devastating,” the Massachusetts Democrat said in a tweet. “This disaster is the facility’s third accident since 2020. We can’t keep excusing companies’ flagrant disregard for worker safety. I’ll be calling on PCI Synthesis and federal regulators to explain what happened.”
It wasn’t immediately known what caused the explosion, or what — if any — chemicals were involved. It was also unclear what role, if any, the vat played in the explosion.
The fire department said air monitors set up around the building’s perimeter have not detected any airborne hazards, and crews were assessing whether there was any impact on local streams.
Nancy Gero, 58, who works next door to the plant, said she saw emergency vehicles packing the parking lot with foam and debris everywhere when she pulled in Thursday.
“I could smell chemicals in the air,” she said. “I could taste it on my lips.”
Four workers were sent to the hospital as a precaution, but were uninjured and released. One worker was unaccounted for.
“All our attention is focused on the situation of our employees,” PCI Synthesis said in a statement.
Dangerous conditions in the building prevented firefighters from searching for the missing worker at first, Bradbury said at a news conference. Fire crews met with a demolition company, the city’s structural engineer and a building inspector “to make sure it’s safe for us to continue our search,” he said.
Chemists from the company and a technical rescue crew have responded. A spokesperson for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration said that agency was also involved.
The plant lies a little more than 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Boston in an industrial park with other businesses. Residential neighborhoods, schools and churches are near the commercial area.
A chemical fire in the building in June 2021 sent smoke pouring out of roof vents and prompted a hazardous materials team to respond, according to a fire department statement at the time. Sprinklers controlled the fire within about 20 minutes, but the city suspended the factory’s permits during the investigation.
In 2020, authorities said a chemical reaction caused a series of explosions at the plant. That happened a year after OSHA found “serious” violations in how the company managed highly hazardous chemicals, according to online agency records. There were no serious injuries cited in those events.
The factory has also been cited by OSHA for workplace safety violations and in 2019 paid a more than $50,000 penalty to settle Environmental Protection Agency charges that it violated of hazardous waste laws.
Also in 2019, the EPA signed an agreement with the company, then known as Polycarbon Industries, aimed at making the facility safer. The settlement included a $50,210 fine and $152,000 dedicated to “protect human health and the environment.”
The company agreed to install a monitoring system for hazardous waste and other gas emissions inside its facility.
The EPA said at the time that the plant generated hazardous waste including toluene, methylene chloride, acetone and methanol. The company was cited for failing to comply with regulations to prevent releasing hazardous chemicals from four waste tanks and failing to meet hazardous waste air emission standards.
Gero has worked near the plant for a little more than a year, but was unaware of its past problems until Thursday.
“A lot of people work there,” she said. “If that had happened during the day, it would have been a disaster.”
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2023-05-04T21:12:05+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday slapped sanctions on Iran’s chief prosecutor, four other Iranian officials and a company that supports the country’s security forces for their roles in an ongoing violent crackdown on antigovernment protests.
The Treasury Department announced it is targeting the Prosecutor-General of Iran, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, two senior commanders in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, and two members of the Basij, a paramilitary volunteer group that often enforces strict rules on dress and conduct.
“We denounce the Iranian regime’s intensifying use of violence against its own people who are advocating for their human rights,” Treasury said in a statement, noting that Montazeri has presided over prosecutions of protesters some of whom have been executed or condemned to death.
It identified the IRGC commanders as Hassan Hassanzadeh, the head of its forces in Tehran, and Seyed Sadegh Hosseini, who runs its Beit-al Moghadas Corps of Kurdistan province. The two Basij members are the group’s deputy coordinator, Hossein Maroufi, and Moslem Moein, its cyberspace chief, it said.
Treasury said it is also penalizing the Imen Sanat Zaman Fara Company, which produces armored vehicles and other equipment for the security forces. The sanctions freeze any assets that those targeted may have in U.S. jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with them.
Iran has been rocked by protests since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the morality police. The protests have since morphed into one of the most serious challenges to the theocracy installed by the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Security forces have violently cracked down on the protests, killing more than 500 protesters and arresting over 18,000, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group that has been closely monitoring the unrest. More than 60 security forces have been killed, according to the group.
“The United States continues to support the people of Iran in the face of this brutal repression, and we are rallying growing international consensus to hold the regime accountable,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
“Thousands of brave Iranians have risked their lives and their liberty to protest the regime’s long record of oppression and violence,” he said. “We again call on Iran’s leadership to immediately cease its violent crackdown and to listen to its people.”
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2022-12-22T18:48:06+00:00
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MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. ("Resolute") (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced their intention to sell Resolute's Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill to further facilitate the regulatory review process.
On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation ("Domtar"), a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, entered into an agreement with Resolute, a global forest products company, to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Resolute stock.
"Today's announcement is a clear demonstration of our commitment to timely complete the acquisition of Resolute," said Patrick Loulou, vice chair and chief strategy officer of the Paper Excellence Group.
"This is a very hard thing to do, but we believe it is necessary in order to accelerate our strategic combination with the Paper Excellence Group," stated Remi G. Lalonde, Resolute's president and chief executive officer. "The mill is an exceptional asset. I am confident that the dedicated and talented team in Thunder Bay will have a prosperous future with any company fortunate enough to have them as part of their organization."
Any sale of the Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill will be contingent upon closing of the announced acquisition of Resolute by Domtar, and to applicable regulatory approvals. The acquisition of Resolute by Domtar continues to be expected in the first half of 2023, following stockholder and regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the receipt of which remain outstanding.
There can be no assurance that the required regulatory approvals will result from this process. Resolute and Domtar each reaffirm their general policy not to comment upon or respond to market rumor or speculation regarding the regulatory process or the transaction. Resolute and Domtar will not comment further on this matter unless and until definitive resolutions of the regulatory process are achieved.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Resolute filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on September 20, 2022. Beginning on September 20, 2022, Resolute mailed the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the transaction. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed transaction filed by Resolute with the SEC may be obtained free of charge on Resolute's website at www.resolutefp.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Resolute at no charge through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedar.com. Investors and stockholders of Resolute are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transaction because they contain important information about Resolute and the proposed transaction.
Participants in the Merger Solicitation
Resolute and its directors, executive officers, other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Resolute stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction under SEC rules. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Resolute's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Resolute's proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials that have been or will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Resolute's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Resolute's stockholders generally, are set forth in the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed transaction.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this document that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, for example, statements included in this document relating to the potential benefits of the proposed transaction between Resolute and Domtar Corporation; the prospective performance and outlook of Resolute's business, performance and opportunities; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction; as well as any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," "see," "intention," "continue," "remain," "accelerate," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its stockholders. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: uncertainties as to the timing of the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals for Resolute will be made; the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, including the failure to receive any required regulatory approvals from any applicable governmental entities (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals); the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances that would require Resolute to pay a termination fee or other expenses; the inability to recover softwood lumber duty refunds in a timely manner or at all; the effect of the pendency of the proposed transaction on Resolute's ability to retain and hire key personnel, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, its business generally or its stock price; risks related to diverting management's attention from the company's ongoing business operations; and the inability to complete the divestiture of Thunder Bay. In addition, please refer to the documents that Resolute files with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties with respect to Resolute and its business that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this document. All forward-looking statements in this document are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 6,400 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar's principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
The Paper Excellence Group is a privately-held holding company that oversees individual pulp and paper business units. Its operations include the manufacturing of pulp and specialty, printing and writing, and packaging papers, producing over 7 million tons annually with a workforce of over 10,000 in its nearly 40 locations across the Americas and Europe. For more information on Paper Excellence, please visit www.paperexcellence.com.
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ksla.com
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) between May 7, 2021 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 14, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Aurinia securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Aurinia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 14, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Aurinia was experiencing declining revenues; (2) Aurinia's 2022 sales outlook for LUPKYNIS would fall well short of expectations; (3) accordingly, Aurinia had significantly overstated LUPKYNIS's commercial prospects; (4) as a result, Aurinia had overstated its financial position and/or prospects for 2022; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Aurinia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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- 86 percent of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) (n=113) taking the survey experience OFF time daily, and a majority report it has a significant impact on activities
- While three in four people with PD (78%) report that their current treatment plan is effective at limiting their PD symptoms, over half (56%) also say that they don't think their symptoms can improve beyond their current state
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkinson & Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance, in partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences (Nasdaq: NBIX), a leading neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company committed to meeting the needs of people with complex and debilitating disorders, today announced results from the Survey Assessment: Impact of OFF Time on People with Parkinson's Disease and Their Care Partners. Findings revealed that despite a majority of these people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their care partners being significantly impacted by OFF time—a period of time when PD symptoms return between regular doses of carbidopa/levodopa medication—there is a general acceptance that the emergence of OFF time is part of the disease, and they may not be aware of the availability and use of adjunctive treatment options to address return of PD symptoms.
The survey was conducted by Ipsos, one of the largest market research and polling companies globally.
"At PMD Alliance, we are passionate about connecting directly with the PD community about their experiences, challenges, and strategies to live well after a diagnosis. We hear again and again about the impact of OFF time, from both people living with the disease, and their loved ones and care partners," said Andrea Merriam, Acting CEO, PMD Alliance. "Good communication between families and healthcare providers is crucial to recognize the signs of OFF time and stay informed about adjunctive treatment options so intervention can occur early in the treatment plan, if needed."
Key findings from the survey include:
People with PD and Care Partners Should Discuss OFF Time Symptoms with a Healthcare Provider
Among people with PD (n=113) taking the survey:
- 86 percent of these people with Parkinson's disease experience OFF time daily, and a majority report it has a significant impact on activities.
- While three in four people with PD (78%) report that their current treatment plan is effective at limiting their PD symptoms, over half (56%) also say that they don't think their symptoms can improve beyond their current state.
Among care partners (n=127) taking the survey:
- Care partners who took the survey are most likely to feel frustrated, anxious, and stressed when their loved ones with PD experience OFF time symptoms.
"The results of this survey reinforce that while numerous therapeutic options exist for our patients, these therapies may be under-utilized. We need to better explore what 'effective' means for each patient, and address what concerns may prevent them from seeking better symptom control," said Jill Farmer, DO, MPH, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Director of the Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Program at the Global Neurosciences Institute in Lawrenceville, NJ. "It is our duty as physicians to make patients aware of available options for symptom improvement and when these options include medication, we need a thoughtful conversation about the potential benefits and risks of incorporating adjunctive therapy as part of their treatment plan."
Misconceptions About Adjunctive Therapy
Among people with PD (n=113) taking the survey:
- Nearly all are willing to explore new treatment options (96%) and would ask their doctor about adjunctive therapies (94%).
- 72% of people with PD mistakenly believe that adding adjunctive therapy means their PD is progressing.
- Nearly half (49%) are unsure whether their current treatment plan is doing what it should, and 30% feel uninformed about additional treatment options.
Despite a majority of these people with Parkinson's disease and care partners being significantly impacted by OFF time, there is a general acceptance that the emergence of OFF time is part of the disease, and they may not be aware of the availability and use of adjunctive treatment options for use to address return of PD symptoms.
"Neurocrine Biosciences and PMD Alliance share an ongoing commitment to encourage greater awareness about the realities of living with PD, which includes how OFF time impacts people with PD and their care partners," said Olga Klepitskaya, Medical Director, Neurocrine Biosciences. "We're pleased to partner with PMD Alliance on this new initiative where our goal is to help foster discussions about OFF time treatment needs, including the potential benefits and risks of adjunctive therapy."
About the Survey Assessment: Impact of OFF Time on People with Parkinson's Disease and Their Care Partners
Conducted by Ipsos, the Survey Assessment: Impact of OFF Time on People with Parkinson's Disease and Their Care Partners included a sample of 240 adults (age 18+) from the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. Participants were interviewed online in English from May 5 through June 10, 2022. Of the patients who participated in a survey, 100 came from Ipsos' partner online panel source, M360, which specializes in conducting healthcare research using commercial panel sources. Another 13 interviews came from an email list obtained from the PMD Alliance. To qualify for the survey, respondents either needed to have received a clinical diagnosis of PD or be a primary care partner of someone with PD.
About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects approximately 1 million people in the U.S. and 6 million people worldwide. PD is associated with low dopamine levels produced in the brain. Dopamine helps transmit signals between the areas of the brain that control all purposeful movements, including talking, walking, and writing. As PD progresses, dopamine production steadily decreases, resulting in increased problems with PD symptoms including slowed movement (bradykinesia), tremor, rigidity, impaired posture and balance, and difficulty with speaking and writing.
There is presently no cure for PD and management of the disease largely consists of the use of treatments that attempt to control PD symptoms. The current gold standard for treatment of PD symptoms is carbidopa/levodopa. While carbidopa/levodopa improves patients' PD symptoms, as the disease progresses, the effects of levodopa begin to wear off more quickly. OFF time is when PD symptoms—such as stiffness or tremors—return between regular doses of medication. OFF time can happen when carbidopa/levodopa is wearing off. The way OFF time affects people with PD and the symptoms they experience are unique.
About Parkinson & Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance
Parkinson & Movement Disorder (PMD) Alliance is an independent, national 501(c)3 nonprofit on a mission to empower people impacted by movement disorders with the tools and meaningful connections they need to thrive today. PMD Alliance provides free resources to the entire Movement Disorder Care & Support Ecosystem©—to people living with the disease, care partners and adult children, support group leaders, and healthcare providers—because we all do better when everyone's empowered. PMD Alliance believes in expanding access to high quality, expert-driven, deep-diving online and in-person programs. PMD Alliance is here to navigate the waves of a movement disorder together, bringing clarity and life-giving solutions.
PMD Alliance is not affiliated with any medical practice or institution.
Visit PMDAlliance.org to learn more.
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as over a dozen mid- to late-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie).
Neurocrine and the Neurocrine logo are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences.
In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential benefits to be derived from the Company's products and product candidates, the Company's plans to encourage awareness that may help address the needs of people living with PD, and the value that such awareness may bring to patients. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are: risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization of the Company's products or product candidates; risks that the Company's products and/or product candidates may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects or adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products and technological changes that may limit demand for the Company's products; risks associated with potential generic entrants for our products; risks associated with our dependence on third parties for manufacturing activities; risks that clinical development activities may not be completed on time or at all, or may be delayed for regulatory, manufacturing, COVID-19 or other reasons, may not be successful or replicate previous clinical trial results, may fail to demonstrate that our product candidates are safe and effective, or may not be predictive of real-world results or of results in subsequent clinical trials; risks that the potential benefits of the agreements with our collaboration partners may never be realized; whether the survey findings represent the experiences of people living with PD; whether the Company can successfully encourage awareness that may help address the unmet needs of people living with PD; and other risks described in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Neurocrine Biosciences disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof.
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2022-12-31T23:41:35+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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(The Car Connection) — Many mid-size crossover SUVs do not protect rear passengers as well as front occupants in crashes, according to the latest crash-test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released Tuesday.
Only four of the 13 mid-size and three-row crossover SUVs tested by the IIHS earned top “Good” results in an updated test. Those vehicles were the Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Subaru Ascent, and Tesla Model Y.
The Chevy Traverse, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas earned “Marginal” ratings in the moderate front overlap test that simulates a head-on collision of two vehicles of similar weight traveling at just under 40 mph.
The Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler four-door, Mazda CX-9, and Nissan Murano scored “Poor” ratings.
The update to the IIHS’ oldest test, first launched in 1995, was introduced last year to extend passenger protection to rear occupants. The new test uses a dummy sized like a small woman or 12-year-old child positioned in the seat behind the driver, where protection has lagged recently.
“All these vehicles provide excellent protection for the driver,” IIHS President David Harkey said in a statement. “But only a handful extend that level of safety to the back seat.”
Historically, rear-seat occupants were cushioned from front crashes by the front seats and the front crumple zone. Since model year 2007 onward, however, the IIHS found that fatal injury is 46% higher for belted occupants in the rear seat than those in the front seat.
The rear seat hasn’t become any more unsafe, but safety advances to front seat occupants have grown due to airbags, restraint technologies, and other areas of focus that the IIHS wants to see applied to the rear seats.
“Zeroing in on weaknesses in rear seat safety is an opportunity to make big gains in a short time, since solutions that are already proven to work in the front can successfully be adapted for the rear,” IIHS Senior Research Engineer Marcy Edwards said in a statement.
In recent years, car cabins have incorporated more rigid crumple zones so there is less deformation from a front crash in the passenger cabin.
The updated test was introduced last year and first applied to the most popular vehicle segment of compact crossovers. Most small crossovers—nine out of 15 tested—failed to protect rear passengers.
The front-overlap test remains the same, but the additional dummy gets tested for excessive risk of injury to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, or thigh. Chest injuries were a particular focus since they are the most common serious injury in the rear seat for adults. It also tests to see if the body “submarines” beneath the lap belt.
The top-rated mid-size SUVs had rear seat belts that remained in place on the pelvis, the side curtain airbag performed properly, and there was no “excessive force on the dummy’s chest.” There was a slight risk of head injury in all but the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
In vehicles with a “Poor” rating, the IIHS found a high risk of head or neck injuries to rear passengers.
The IIHS updates its tests as more automakers attain “Good” ratings. Last year, the IIHS instituted a tougher side-impact test to reflect the faster speeds and heavier, taller vehicles proliferating on modern roadways. Because of regular updates, IIHS’s coveted Top Safety Pick (TSP) awards carry more weight than the outdated five-star NCAP tests performed by the NHTSA. Headlight testing and automatic emergency braking have been other areas of focus for TSP criteria because most fatal crashes happen at night, as do most pedestrian crashes.
The IIHS toughened Top Safety Pick criteria for 2023 once again, partly due to automakers meeting more rigid safety standards in prior years. Yet traffic fatalities hit a 20-year high in the first half of 2022, driven by sharp increases in pedestrian deaths.
Less than half of 2022 TSP winners have qualified for 2023 TSP awards, of the vehicles tested so far this year. Many vehicles that qualify for a TSP in one year might not in a subsequent year because of the production cadence. For instance, the 2022 Honda Pilot was tested by the IIHS, not the redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot, which may have different results.
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The new front-overlap test is not part of the TSP criteria, yet. Typically, the IIHS introduces an updated test and gives automakers a year or two to address the changes before including it in TSP criteria.
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2023-03-15T19:00:49+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/automotive/iihs-most-family-suvs-fail-to-protect-rear-passengers-in-a-crash/
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2022-12-16T15:38:34+00:00
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Credit Union to Award $150,000 to 20 Metro Atlanta Nonprofits in 2023
ATLANTA, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia's largest credit union with more than $9 billion in assets, is now accepting applications for grants in its 10th annual Philanthropic Fund program.
In 2023, the program will distribute a total of $150,000 to 20 metro Atlanta non-profit organizations committed to the health and well-being of young people, financial literacy and education.
"Delta Community remains committed to investing in programs that provide financial literacy training, educational enrichment for children and adults, and health and human services that improve the quality of life for tens of thousands of people who live in the communities we are privileged to serve," said Delta Community CEO Hank Halter.
Since its inception, the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund has invested $885,000 in 188 metro Atlanta non-profit organizations, in addition to investing in local communities through two scholarship programs and sponsorships of chambers of commerce, industry partners and civic organizations.
Applications for a 2023 Delta Community Philanthropic Fund grant must be submitted via an online portal at www.DeltaCommunityCU.com/PhilanthropicFund before 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.
Delta Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission of providing better service and value on the products consumers use to manage household expenses and save for the future. Founded in 1940, Delta Community is Georgia's largest credit union with more than 460,000 members, 29 metro Atlanta branches and three out-of-state branch locations. It welcomes anyone living or working in metro Atlanta as well as employees of more than 130 businesses including Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, RaceTrac and UPS. Visit www.DeltaCommunityCU.com to open an account or follow the Credit Union on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DeltaCommunity and Twitter at @DeltaCommunity.
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2022-07-01T14:23:49+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/01/delta-community-launches-10th-annual-philanthropic-fund/
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CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Jul. advanced 81.75 cents at $12.4750 a bushel; May corn was off 5.50 cents at $8.0250 a bushel; Jul. oats rose 22 cents at $6.3675 a bushel; while Jul. soybeans gained 29.25 cents at $16.61 a bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Jun. live cattle was up .50 cent at $1.3282 a pound; May. feeder cattle was off .65 cent at $1.5705 a pound; May lean hogs rose 3.67 cents at $1.0357 a pound.
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2022-05-16T16:10:22+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Grains-mostly-higher-Livestock-mixed-17175931.php
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Seattle’s ‘other’ Division 1 men’s basketball team has lofty goals
Would it surprise you to know that the last men’s basketball team from Seattle to make it to the NCAA Final Four wasn’t the University of Washington?
In 1958, the Seattle University Chieftains (now known as the Redhawks) made it to the national championship game led by Elgin Baylor who would go on to be an NBA legend with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Huskies last made it in 1953.
Did you know that the Huskies aren’t the only Division 1 men’s basketball squad in Seattle? SU shares that honor. It regained Division 1 status in 1980 after a long hiatus.
As we close in on March Madness, UW is 15-13 overall. SU is 18-10 and has lost two in a row. The Hawks play in the Western Athletic Conference and wrap up their season on March 3. On March 6, the team heads to the WAC Tournament in Las Vegas.
Cameron Tyson, an SU guard, is a local guy and was the all-time leading scorer at Bothell High. He is now one of the stars at SU.
“I feel like the last couple years, we’ve been giving the University of Washington, everything they can handle,” Tyson said. “We understand you guys have been the more talked about school, but we play good basketball over here, too.”
The Huskies have dominated the series 15-0, but the Hawks have given them a run the past couple of years.
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The WAC isn’t home to teams like UW, Washington State, and Oregon. Instead, the conference includes lesser-known names like Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian, and Utah Valley. You’d be forgiven if you didn’t know the Hawks lost to the Wolverines before a few hundred fans last Saturday 58-67.
Make no mistake, this SU squad is loaded with pride with stars like Tyson, and guard-forward Riley Grigsby. They are led by Coach Chris Victor.
Seattle University head coach Chris Victor. (Photo by Bill Kaczaraba)
“Not only is this the right level for us, but we’re competing at a higher level every year and getting better every year and improving,” said Victor. “And we’re excited about where this program is going.”
The Hawks won a WAC regular season championship last year and made it to the finals of the WAC Tournament. The winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAAs.
Although many observers feel the Hawks aren’t as strong this season, they still believe they can win.
“We got some big games coming up. So we will take care of business,” Grigsby said. “I think we have definitely a good chance of winning.”
SU plays most of its home games at Climate Pledge Area with a smattering of other home games on campus at the Redhawks Center. The upside to Climate Pledge is it’s a first-class facility that houses the Seattle Storm and hopes to be home to the reincarnated Sonics. The downside is that it is often empty.
“Playing Climate Pledge is really cool. You’re playing in an NBA arena,” Grigsby explained. “Obviously, we don’t get that many fans there. We don’t fill up the whole arena. But just being in like a bright light like that and being on the court. That environment is really cool.”
But, Grigsby said playing on campus has its advantages as well.
“It can get packed and it gets loud. And just being in that little, small environment, it definitely feels like home court advantage,” Grigsby said.
“We have the best of both worlds. We have a beautiful arena in downtown, one of the best if not the best in the country,” Victor explained. “And we also have a gym on campus, an arena that is a smaller venue, but a great home court advantage. It is a great experience with great energy in the building.”
Whichever “home” venue you show up to, coach promises an exciting brand of basketball.
“We play an aggressive style of defense, which comes first to us. You know, our defense for us kind of sets up the rest,” he said. “Offensively we play aggressive as well. We like to play fast. Play a pro-style offense with great space and great freedom. Our guys shoot a lot of threes. It’s a fun type of basketball.”
Tyson said, “It just feels like a culture here now. Like there’s something that we pride ourselves in. And that’s defense and toughness, and something to emphasize every day. I feel like with that culture you can’t really go wrong.”
It might be a while before we see Gonzaga-sized crowds at Climate Pledge, but you are seeing a team that is establishing itself for the long run.
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2023-02-20T06:43:46+00:00
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mynorthwest.com
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https://mynorthwest.com/3832086/seattles-other-division-1-mens-basketball-team-has-lofty-goals/
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A juvenile was seriously injured after a car hit a bicycle on Friday night, the San Jose Police Department said on Twitter.
The crash happened on the 5700 block of Winfield Boulevard. It was called in at 8:10 p.m.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, but has been stabilized. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police.
This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.
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2022-07-30T05:53:55+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/juvenile-seriously-injured-in-bicycle-crash/
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The Patriots selected Georgia Tech pass rusher Keion White with the No. 46 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Here’s the scouting report on the newest Patriots, courtesy of Field Level Media.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 286
College snapshot: Old Dominion didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID, so White transferred to Georgia Tech to get on the field. An offseason injury kept him out for most of 2021. He was back in full force last season, collecting seven sacks and getting himself back in the conversation for the NFL.
Positives: White is a competent run defender with the size and strength to set the edge. He has enough range to reach quarterbacks in space, and could be used as an inside rusher on passing downs.
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Weaknesses: White’s athleticism will be exposed against most blockers in the league. He can be slow to adjust as a pass rusher and needs to use his hands with more decisiveness. White also lacks the power to fight through double teams and force penetration.
NFL comp: Carlos Basham, Bills
Basham’s power and hand ability got him picked in the second round, and he has played a valuable role as a rotational rusher. That said, the return on investment might not be quite what the Bills had in mind when spending a top-75 pick on him.
Draft projection: NFL Network had White going in the first or second round, with a score of 6.43 out of 8.
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Katie McInerney can be reached at katie.mcinerney@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter at @k8tmac.
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2023-04-29T01:43:42+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/28/sports/keion-white-patriots-scouting/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting new evacuation orders over flooding concerns along a swollen river near Sacramento.
Bands of thunderstorms with gusty winds started Saturday in the north and spread south, with yet another atmospheric river storm following close behind Sunday, the National Weather Service said.
Up to two inches (5 cm) of rain was predicted for the saturated Sacramento Valley, where residents of semi-rural Wilton, home to about 5,000 people, were ordered to evacuate as the Cosumnes River continued to rise.
Another two feet (61 cm) of snow and gusty winds were expected in the Sierra Nevada. Interstate 80, a key highway from the San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Tahoe ski resorts, reopened after being closed most of Saturday because of slick roads, snow and whiteout conditions.
The University of California Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab tweeted Sunday morning that it received 21.5 inches (54 centimeters) of snow in 24 hours. Its snowpack of about 10 feet (3 meters) was expected to grow several more feet by Monday.
A backcountry avalanche warning was issued for the central Sierra, including the greater Lake Tahoe area, through Monday.
The California Highway Patrol rescued three people whose car slid off a rain-slicked road and ended up teetering at the edge of a cliff in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Friday. The occupants of the car “were scared for their lives and were in disbelief” when they were pulled safely from the car as the vehicle’s front end hung precariously over the cliff’s edge, the highway patrol said in a statement.
“We cannot stress this enough. Please ONLY drive if it’s necessary,” the statement said.
Just to the south in Santa Cruz County, the tiny community of Felton Grove along the San Lorenzo River was under an evacuation warning.
The swollen Salinas River swamped farmland in Monterey County. To the east, flood warnings were in effect for Merced County in the agricultural Central Valley, where Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Saturday to take stock of problems and warn of still more possible danger.
“We’re not done,” Newsom said. He urged people to be vigilant about safety for a few more days, when the last of a parade of nine atmospheric rivers was expected to move through.
The series of storms has dumped rain and snow on California since late December, cutting power to thousands, swamping roads, unleashing debris flows, and triggering landslides.
President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state and ordered federal aid to supplement local recovery efforts in affected areas.
At least 19 storm-related deaths have occurred, and a 5-year-old boy remained missing after being swept out of his mother’s car by floodwaters in San Luis Obispo County.
Dry days are in this week’s forecast for California starting on Tuesday.
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CA Eureka CA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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343 FPUS56 KEKA 261004
ZFPEKA
Zone Forecast Product for California
National Weather Service Eureka CA
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
This is an average forecast over a large and geographically diverse
area. For a specific forecast for your location...please refer to
the point and click forecast on our webpage at:
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Thursday.
CAZ101-270115-
Coastal Del Norte-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast wind
around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 36 to 46.
North wind around 10 mph shifting to the northeast overnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 56 to
66. Northeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. West wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Southeast wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 41 to 51.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 55 to 65. Lows 41 to 51.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 55 to 65. Lows 42 to 52.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs
52 to 62. Lows 39 to 49.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Crescent City 57 43 60 / 10 0 0
Klamath 59 40 63 / 10 0 0
$$
CAZ102-270115-
Del Norte Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs 48 to 63.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 34 to
44.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 54 to 68.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 50.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Highs 55 to 70. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 47 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 62 36 69 / 10 0 0
$$
CAZ103-270115-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 54 to 64. Northeast wind
around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 35 to 45.
North wind around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 57 to 67. North wind around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. North wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 68. South wind around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Highs 57 to 67. Lows 40 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
56 to 66.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Lows 42 to 52. Highs 54 to 66.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
McKinleyville 58 38 59 / 0 0 0
Arcata 58 38 61 / 10 0 0
Eureka 58 40 60 / 10 0 0
Fortuna 60 39 62 / 10 0 0
$$
CAZ104-270115-
Southwestern Humboldt-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 55 to 68. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 73. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. North wind 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 71. Southeast wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 72.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
44 to 54.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 60 to 74. Lows 44 to 54.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 56 to 71. Lows 43 to 53.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 64 39 70 / 0 0 0
$$
CAZ105-270115-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy until early afternoon then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs 55 to 70.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 33 to
43.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs 60 to 75.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 75.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Highs 60 to 75. Lows 40 to 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 60 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 65 34 73 / 10 0 0
Hoopa 65 34 71 / 0 0 0
Willow Creek 66 34 73 / 0 0 0
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CAZ106-270115-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 54 to 69.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 34 to
44.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs 59 to 74.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 72.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
58 to 73.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
41 to 51.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 60 to 75. Lows 41 to 51.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 57 to 72. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Garberville 66 35 72 / 0 0 0
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CAZ107-270115-
Northern Trinity-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 70.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 29 to
39.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 78.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 76.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 61 to 76.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 64 to 79.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 59 to 74. Lows 36 to 46.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 61 35 68 / 0 0 0
Weaverville 63 30 70 / 0 0 0
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CAZ108-270115-
Southern Trinity-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs 50 to 65.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 30 to
40.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 73.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 56 to 71.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 57 to 72.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 59 to 74.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 34 to 44.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 62 28 70 / 0 0 0
Ruth 59 30 67 / 0 0 0
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CAZ109-270115-
Mendocino Coast-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs
56 to 66. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 36 to
46. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 57 to 68. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. North wind around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 67. Southwest wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers. Highs 56 to 68. Lows 37 to 47.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 56 to 70. Lows 40 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 53 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 58 43 58 / 0 0 0
Point Arena 56 45 56 / 0 0 0
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CAZ110-270115-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Patchy
valley fog and frost in the morning. Highs 56 to 71.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 32 to
42.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs 63 to 76.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 74.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
62 to 76.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 63 to 78.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 37 to 47.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 64 36 68 / 0 0 0
Laytonville 63 34 69 / 0 0 0
Willits 64 32 68 / 0 0 0
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CAZ111-270115-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Patchy
frost in the morning. Highs 53 to 68.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 31 to
41.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs 60 to 75.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 59 to 74.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 38 to 48.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 78. Lows
39 to 49.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
59 to 74.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 36 to 46.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 64 32 71 / 0 0 0
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CAZ112-270115-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs
59 to 69.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 35 to 45.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 71.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 63 to 73.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 42 to 52.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 74. Lows
43 to 53.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
61 to 71.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows 42 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 58 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 64 35 70 / 0 0 0
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CAZ113-270115-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs
58 to 70. Northwest wind around 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 36 to
46. Northwest wind around 20 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
63 to 75.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 74.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs 62 to 74.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 42 to 52.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 77. Lows
43 to 53.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 61 to 74. Lows 44 to 54.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 56 to 69.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Ukiah 69 36 73 / 0 0 0
$$
CAZ114-270115-
Northern Lake-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs 55 to
70.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost overnight. Lows 35 to
45.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 74.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 58 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 59 to 74.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 41 to 51.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 77. Lows
42 to 52.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Highs 58 to 73. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 53 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Pillsbury 69 30 73 / 0 0 0
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CAZ115-270115-
Southern Lake-
304 AM PDT Wed Oct 26 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then clearing. Highs
60 to 72.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 72.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 75.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 44 to 54.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 54.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 64 to 76. Lows
43 to 53.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 58 to 69.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lakeport 65 39 68 / 0 0 0
Middletown 70 38 72 / 0 0 0
Clearlake 68 40 70 / 0 0 0
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2022-10-26T11:42:47+00:00
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sfgate.com
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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Learning Tech has announced the appointment of Cat Scutt, MBE, as a new member of its Board of Advisors, effective March 1st. With a growing demand for interactive VR and AR learning solutions, the company is thrilled to welcome Cat to their team of experts. She will provide strategic guidance and assist with the development and implementation of CleVR, a virtual reality learning solution for GCSE and A-level students.
Founder and CEO of Bridge Learning Tech (https://bridgeLT.com), Vlad Shishkaryov, said: "Cat Scutt's appointment marks a significant milestone for our organisation. With her extensive academic experience and EdTech exposure, Cat brings invaluable knowledge and expertise that will help us grow, embrace the teachers' community and develop our academic learning offering."
Cat Scutt, who was recognised for her contribution to the teaching profession with an MBE, expressed her enthusiasm about working with Bridge Learning Tech, stating: "I am excited to join the team at Bridge Learning Tech and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge academic learning solutions. I find it fulfilling to know that my work is making a difference, supporting teachers and helping students to enhance their learning and develop the knowledge and skills they need for success at school and in their future lives and careers."
Bridge Learning Tech is a leading provider of technology-inspired learning and development solutions, offering a range of innovative and cutting-edge learning solutions, including virtual reality and augmented reality learning experiences, interactive videos, and the development of the learning metaverse.
The company is committed to making STEM subjects more accessible and facilitating learning for children inside and outside of schools. It also believes its learning solutions will be a game-changer for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Cat Scutt, MBE holds the position of Director of Education and Research at the Chartered College of Teaching, whose mission is to celebrate, support and connect teachers to provide world-class education that benefits both pupils and society.
Cat Scutt, MBE appointment to the Board of Advisors at Bridge Learning Tech is a testament to the company's dedication to excellence in education and commitment to providing innovative learning solutions for students of all levels. With her invaluable expertise, Bridge Learning Tech is well-positioned to continue providing cutting-edge learning solutions and bridging the gap between education and vocation.
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2023-02-28T12:08:21+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2023/02/28/bridge-learning-tech-announces-appointment-cat-scutt-mbe-board-advisor/
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Babysitter accused in toddler’s drug overdose death, authorities say
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri woman is facing charges after a toddler she was babysitting died. Fentanyl was one of the drugs later found in the little girl’s system.
Mary Curtis, 37, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Police say she was a caretaker for 17-month-old Brailey Stevenson on March 20 when the toddler went to sleep on the floor. Curtis later took Brailey to another caretaker, who called police out of concern for the toddler.
Police say Brailey was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
A toxicology report showed Brailey had fentanyl and xylazine in her system. She appeared normal when she was placed with Curtis and appeared to be unconscious when Curtis brought her to the other caretaker, authorities told KMOV.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says they’ve seen a sharp increase in xylazine in the St. Louis area. The drug is a sedative used by veterinarians for horse and cattle. Mixed with fentanyl, it is especially deadly.
“Unfortunately, for a young child, it’s going to be very deadly. Their makeup is not like an adult, and they haven’t fully developed. Unfortunately, it’s going to be much worse [and] hard to save a child who’s ingested xylazine mixed with fentanyl,” said Michael Davis, a special agent in charge at the DEA.
Authorities say Curtis was out on bond on another child endangerment charge related to the March 2022 death of her own 17-day-old baby. The infant died of a methadone overdose, according to charging documents.
Curtis is also accused in two other child overdose deaths, neither of which resulted in charges. She has been investigated by the Missouri Department of Social Service’s Children’s Division several times.
She was charged in St. Louis County in July 2022 with endangering the welfare of a child, interference with custody and possession of a controlled substance. A probable cause statement says a social worker with the Missouri Department of Family Services took Curtis’ child to her home for a visitation.
Police allege that Curtis put her child in a car and drove away. The state had custody of the child at the time. Curtis was arrested after the incident.
Prosecutors in St. Louis County also accused Curtis of resisting arrest for a felony after police claimed she evaded a traffic stop, crashed a vehicle and fled officers in September 2022.
Curtis is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond. Court records show her bond was revoked March 31 for the July 2022 child endangerment case.
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2023-04-05T06:18:03+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/2023/04/05/babysitter-accused-toddlers-drug-overdose-death-authorities-say/
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Polar bear kills woman, boy in Alaska
Published: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:41 PM CST|Updated: 29 minutes ago
WALES, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska State Troopers say a polar bear attacked and killed two people in a remote village.
Troopers wrote in a dispatch they received the report at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The incident happened in Wales, a remote village on the western tip of the Seward Peninsula, KTUU reports.
Troopers say the polar bear entered the community and chased multiple residents. It fatally attacked a woman and boy.
The bear was shot and killed by a resident as it attacked the two, according to troopers.
Troopers and the Department of Fish and Game are planning to travel to Wales, once weather permits.
Next of kin notifications remain in progress.
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2023-01-18T05:11:50+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/2023/01/18/polar-bear-kills-woman-boy-alaska/
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The House on Thursday passed a bill aimed at restricting sales from the country’s oil reserves to China.
The legislation bars sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to entities under the control, ownership or influence of the Chinese Communist Party, unless that oil will not be exported to China.
The bill passed in a bipartisan 331-97 vote. All 97 “no” votes came from Democrats, but 113 Democrats joined all Republicans who voted in passing the measure.
The bill’s prospects are uncertain in a Democrat-controlled Senate, but it still represents a significant window into Republican energy and foreign policy priorities for the new Congress.
Tom Kloza, the global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service, has expressed skepticism about the approach in the legislation that passed on Thursday, recently telling The Hill that it sounded “pretty silly.”
While some of the oil that was sold from the strategic reserve ended up in other countries, including China, Kloza said the impact on the U.S. economy would have been the same regardless of where those barrels had ended up.
“It is a world market and it’s like water seeking its own level and when you sold oil on the incremental market whether it moved to domestic sources or whether it moved overseas it did temper the enthusiasm for high-priced oil,” he said last week.
Some of the companies that were able to buy oil from the release are U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies.
Republicans argued that the Biden administration’s move to sell off oil from the nation’s reserves last year was political — and said that if it benefitted China, it was harmful to the nation’s security.
“America’s SPR is meant for true energy supply disruptions, like those caused by hurricanes and natural disasters, not to help China,” said House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, according to a copy of her floor remarks.
“Draining our strategic reserves for political purposes and selling portions of it to China is a significant threat to our national security,” she added.
Meanwhile, Rep. Frank Pallone (N.J.) the energy panel’s top Democrat, said he also opposes exporting U.S. oil to China, but said the GOP measure did not adequately address that issue.
“If Republicans were serious about addressing this issue, they would have brought forward a bill that banned all oil exports to China,” said a copy of his remarks.
“SPR barrels sold to Chinese firms represented only 2 percent of all the oil we sent to China last year. If we truly want to address China using American oil to build its reserves, let’s actually take a serious look at that, rather than skirt around the issue because Republicans are scared of Big Oil’s wrath,” he added.
Republicans are expected to soon take up a second bill targeting the country’s oil reserves after the party criticized Biden’s use of the reserves amid a supply crunch this year that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Biden administration has defended its use of the SPR.
“The Biden administration, like administrations of both parties have historically done, rightly authorized emergency use of the SPR mission to address supply disruptions –providing relief to American families and refineries when needed the most. Treasury estimated that the Biden administration’s releases reduced prices at the pump by up to $0.40/gallon,” the Energy Department recently told The Hill in an emailed statement.
Meanwhile, the House has also been critical of China more broadly. House Republicans, joined by a large contingent of Democrats, this week passed a resolution to create a committee focused on competition with China.
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PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic governor, Jared Polis, and his GOP challenger, Heidi Ganahl, offered differing versions of the state with the economy, crime, education and post-pandemic recovery among the top issues in their first debate Wednesday night.
Ganahl, a University of Colorado regent, bookended her remarks by attacking Polis over Colorado's high fentanyl overdose rates, inflation and what she called poor education standards in public schools.
Polis defended his four-year record as governor by highlighting the state's record job numbers while firing back at Ganahl for appointing a running mate who has claimed that Joe Biden was not legitimately elected president in 2020.
Polis, a wealthy tech and education entrepreneur and former five-term congressman, is seeking a second term in this increasingly blue state. Ganahl, herself an entrepreneur and, as a regent, the only statewide elected Republican official, is seeking to become Colorado’s first Republican governor since 2007.
The debate was staged at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where red-shirted Ganahl supporters filled up most of the university’s ballroom. Polis’ backers held blue-bordered signs and kept to their own column of seats.
After Polis attacked Ganahl's running mate, Danny Moore, for denying the 2020 presidential election outcome, Ganahl sidestepped the accusation of extremism. Moore has made it clear that he respects President Biden, she said, “and so do I."
Ganahl, who describes herself as “a mom on a mission,” argued that rising crime and drug-related overdoses have harmed children and lambasted Polis for signing a 2019 law that weakened penalties for certain types of fentanyl possession. Ganahl pledged to declare a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis and remove Colorado's so-called sanctuary status for immigrants.
Polis defended other solutions to the drug crisis, including better treatment practices on top of more stringent penalties that the governor signed this year for the drug's dealers.
The incumbent also attempted to flip the script on crime — a topic Republican candidates are hammering on across the country — claiming that Ganahl's proposals to reduce the state gas tax and remove income taxes altogether would defund law enforcement officers and prisons across the state. He labeled her proposals as “defund the police.”
The remark brought forth groans from Ganahl's supporters and Ganahl's swift denial.
Both candidates walked a finer line on climate change policy as they try to garner votes in a state that still relies heavily on oil and natural gas extraction.
Ganahl proposed an all-solutions approach to energy policy, including coal and nuclear power. Polis championed a more green energy policy while tipping his hat to the oil industry. “You drive a Tesla," he said to Ganahl, "I drive an internal combustion engine.”
Polis’ first term has been marked by early successes in expanding access to health care, capping the cost of certain health goods such as insulin, and expanding early childhood education. Thanks to Democratic majorities in the Legislature, he enacted a series of measures designed to curb health care costs and increase transparency. He instituted universal kindergarten and has launched an effort to achieve the same with pre-K students.
Democrats have come under criticism for a bill Polis signed in the wake of the George Floyd protests that lessened penalties for many small crimes, increased accountability for police misconduct and exposed police officers accused of misconduct to civil suits from the public.
Ganahl has tried to tie Polis to Biden in blaming both for inflation that’s eaten into the incomes of Coloradans. Polis this year expedited tax refunds and has delayed or lessened fees for many services and small businesses.
Ganahl also pledges to eliminate the state income tax to drive economic growth and reduce the size of the state bureaucracy.
Ganahl is the founder and former CEO of the pet care franchise Camp Bow Wow and also founded several charities, inclusing the children’s charity Moms Fight Back. She’s been involved in founding a charter school and advocates both school choice and a greater say by parents in their children's education.
Wednesday’s debate was hosted by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. The candidates have other debates and issue forums in the works in coming weeks.
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Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Bedayn on Twitter: @bedaynjesse
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2022-09-29T04:14:47+00:00
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Jury selection is moving slowly for the gunman who pleaded guilty to killing 17 people at a Parkland, Florida high school. The defense also asked for a delay after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
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Jury selection is moving slowly for the gunman who pleaded guilty to killing 17 people at a Parkland, Florida high school. The defense also asked for a delay after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
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2022-06-07T10:33:33+00:00
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Newly released results show the Presence of Mind initiative can be an effective way to deliver mental health information to a young adult, at-risk group.
OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative developed by Kaiser Permanente and esports organization Cloud9 has been found to be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young adult esports players and fans, according to a new study published today in NEJM Catalyst.
Presence of Mind launched in May 2020 with the goal of reaching teens and young adults with positive mental health messages in places where they spend a lot of their time: online gaming and esports platforms. The initiative includes two seasons of live Twitch Stream series featuring prominent players; mental health experts and influencers; creator-led YouTube video content from some of esports' favorite players sharing insights, positivity, and personal mental health messages; and a series of free, online interactive training sessions to help address critical mental health issues. As of May 2022, the training sessions have been accessed by more than 51,000 teens and young adult gamers who have learned how to better manage their mental health and support their friends when they need it most.
As part of the initiative, Kaiser Permanente and Cloud9 engaged with PGP (The Public Good Projects), a public health nonprofit responsible for some of the nation's most successful health campaigns. PGP conducted an independent longitudinal study that tracked the program's impact on reducing mental health stigma and measured behavior change within the gaming community. PGP surveyed gamers and esports fans between the ages of 18 and 25 in fall 2020 before they became engaged with Presence of Mind and again in summer 2021.
The study authors found that respondents who engaged with Presence of Mind reported greater understanding of mental health issues than those who had not engaged with the initiative. The study also found that respondents were:
- More than twice as likely to report they knew what advice to give a friend with a mental health condition
- Nearly twice as likely to agree that there has been an improvement in the way the esports community addresses mental health
- Nearly twice as likely to show better attitudes toward mental health treatment, including counseling, medication, and recovery
"Our continued goal with Presence of Mind is to help reduce the stigma of mental health conditions within the communities we serve, share community-developed and clinician-informed mental health and addiction care training resources, and to build a safe and open space for conversations and empathy," said Don Mordecai, MD, Kaiser Permanente's national leader for mental health and wellness. "We are pleased but not surprised with the results of this study showing that engaging with youth and young adults in places where they spend a large portion of their time can help increase their understanding of mental health issues and improve their attitudes toward treatment including counseling and recovery."
"Our study finds that embedding a health care-led mental health initiative within already existing, large-scale professional esports networks can be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young esports players and fans," said Joe Smyser, PhD, chief executive officer, PGP. "We believe these findings fill a gap in the evidence base and demonstrate that this type of initiative is a novel way to reach a predominantly young male audience, which traditionally is less likely to engage in mental health care."
According to the study authors, Presence of Mind is an initiative that can be used as a model for similar partnerships to reach youth audiences such as in sports or music industries, or for expansion to other health topics relevant to young adults. The study authors also state that these findings could help inform future efforts to address mental health in the esports community such as examining ways to include parents as a priority group for messaging.
"We are glad to see real-world evidence that Presence of Mind is helping to drive more open conversations about mental health at Cloud9 and within the gaming community," said Jack Etienne, founder and chief executive officer, Cloud9. "The success of this initiative can show others in our industry and beyond that it is possible to engage youth and young adults with positive mental health conversations and help promote a more inclusive environment for all."
The Presence of Mind initiative with Cloud9 is Kaiser Permanente's latest effort focused on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of its members, communities, and the public. Since 2016, Kaiser Permanente's Find Your Words campaign has helped to tackle the stigma that prevents many people from talking about mental health and wellness. Find Your Words offers a variety of resources including information on how to build resilience and reduce stress, and screening tools to inform further conversations about diagnosis and treatment, and also offers ways to share inspiring stories, videos, and artwork from the site with others.
About PGP
A public health nonprofit, PGP designs the most advanced health communication programs in the world. PGP's programs are conducted in partnership with public and private sector organizations and rigorously evaluated through scientific peer-review. Regardless of the subject or community being served, experts across various disciplines combine best practices with innovative methods to improve health outcomes. To learn more about PGP, visit www.publicgoodprojects.org/.
About Cloud9
Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 prides itself on being the best in all categories. At this time, Cloud9 fields professional teams in Apex Legends, Chess, Fortnite, Halo, Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT, Wild Rift, and World of Warcraft. To find more information about Cloud9, visit www.cloud9.gg.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org.
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2022-05-18T19:03:00+00:00
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Authorities in Accra, Ghana say they believe a man described as an intruder climbed into a zoo enclosure for a group of rare white lions and was mauled to death.
Police said they believed the man, said to be "middle-aged," was attempting to try and steal at least one of the rare white lion cubs in the enclosure.
Ghana's Forestry Commission said in a Sunday statement, "The intruder was attacked and injured by one of the lions within the inner fencing of the enclosure. The intruder has been confirmed dead from injuries sustained, and the body has been conveyed to the morgue."
Officials said a lioness and two cubs "remain secured in their enclosure at the Accra zoo" and assured the public that no lion escaped.
As the BBC reported, lions are rarely found in the wild in Ghana, but a small population could be found in the country's northern Mole National Park and the surrounding areas.
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2022-08-29T21:23:13+00:00
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Five days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defense minister set off a wave of spontaneous mass protests and a general strike that threatened to paralyze the country, forcing the Israeli leader to suspend his divisive plan to overhaul the judicial system.
But Netanyahu never even sent Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant a formal termination letter, a spokesperson for Netanyahu said. As of Friday, Gallant — whose criticism of Netanyahu’s planned judicial changes led to his dismissal — was still on the job. Gallant’s aides said it was business-as-usual at the Defense Ministry.
As local media this week crackled with reports of Netanyahu considering whether to replace Gallant with stalwarts of his right-wing Likud party, Gallant remained in limbo — and even so, the public face of his ministry.
He greeted the Azerbaijani foreign minister, toured two military bases and attended Tuesday’s security cabinet meeting this week. On Thursday, Gallant attended a celebration ahead of the Jewish Passover holiday with the director of the Shin Bet security service, his office said, releasing a photo of him smiling beside Director Ronen Bar.
“We have a duty to calm the spirits in Israeli society and maintain an inclusive and unifying discourse,” Gallant said at the holiday toast.
The questions swirling around the fate of Israel’s crucial Defense Ministry — which maintains Israel’s 55-year-old military occupation of the West Bank and contends with threats from Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group and the Gaza Strip’s militant Hamas rulers — reflects the tensions tearing at Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition after one of the most dramatic weeks for Israel in decades. It’s also a leadership test of Israel’s longest-serving premier as he governs a deeply polarized country and faces charges of corruption.
Netanyahu’s decision to pause plans to weaken Israel’s Supreme Court in the face of the country’s biggest protest movement underscores the complex juggling act that the prime minister must perform in holding together his governing coalition, experts say.
On the one hand, Netanyahu must please his far-right and religiously conservative coalition partners — supporters of the judicial overhaul — who vaulted him to power even as he stands trial.
But he also must weigh grave concerns over the plan from Israel’s closet ally, the United States, as well as anger from more moderate politicians and, significantly, dissent from within Israel’s military over fears the national crisis could threaten the country’s security. A growing number of military reservists had declined to report for duty in protest of the measures, raising concerns that the crisis could harm Israel’s military capabilities.
Netanyahu’s office declined to comment further on Gallant’s unresolved situation. But the conflicting pressures have resulted in an impasse over Gallant’s future and who serves as defense minister.
“Netanyahu has extremists surrounding him and they want to see blood, they want to see Gallant removed,” said Gayil Talshir, a political scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Those politicians include far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezazel Smotrich, who received outsized power in coalition deals that persuaded them to join the government.
But as the first senior Likud official to break ranks over the judicial overhaul, Gallant has proven himself to be “someone who is more concerned about the national interest than the personal interest of Netanyahu,” Talshir added.
Officially firing and replacing him could trigger backlash not only from tens of thousands of Israeli protesters taking to the streets weekly and from Israel’s already unnerved military officials, but also from the Biden administration, she said.
The U.S., which gives Israel a more-than-$3 billion annual assistance package and diplomatic backing in international forums, has expressed misgivings about Netanyahu’s efforts to change the Israeli judicial system. President Joe Biden’s blunt criticism of the overhaul this week — even after Netanyahu’s decision to halt it — led to a rare open dispute between the allies.
“The Biden administration saw Gallant as someone dependable, someone they can work with,” said Ehud Yaari, an Israel-based analyst for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
The judicial plan would give the embattled Netanyahu and his allies the final say in appointing the nation’s judges. It would also give parliament, which is controlled by his allies, authority to overturn Supreme Court decisions and limit the court’s ability to review laws. Critics say the plan would irreparably weaken Israel’s system of checks and balances and lead the country toward autocracy.
As Netanyahu met this week with potential alternatives to Gallant, such as Economy Minister Nir Barkat, Israeli media reported a flurry of proposals that would allow Gallant to stay on — including that he offer a public apology, or remain as defense minister but resign from parliament and forfeit his ability to vote against the overhaul.
But on Friday it appeared Gallant and Netanyahu had still not reached an agreement.
“At the bottom of all this is the realization by (Netanyahu) and most of the Likud that firing Gallant was a huge mistake,” said Yaari. “Netanyahu is trying to stay above water, but he cannot really swim.”
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2023-03-31T22:01:42+00:00
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The pieces of equipment your child needs to play at their best aren’t going to change. The biggest items to have when playing soccer are a good pair of soccer cleats, a soccer ball to practice with at home and a mini soccer net for the backyard.
Shop this article: Nike Academy Size 5 Soccer Ball, American Challenge Brasilia Size 2 Soccer Ball and Kidodo Soccer Goal For Backyard.
Cleats
A good pair of comfortable cleats are the most important piece of equipment to have. Without these, your child can’t play effectively. They should fit snugly so they can’t shift around the foot since this can cause blisters or lead to an injured ankle.
You also need to get studs that match your usual playing field. For kids, this typically comes down to indoor studs, which have rubber bottoms, and outdoor studs, which are the standard. Some cleats are wearable on both field types but aren’t fully effective on either. As such, it’s best to get a pair of each if your child plays on both field types.
Soccer ball
The next most important piece of equipment is the soccer ball. It falls to second since you can run plenty of drills without a ball, but you can’t run any drills effectively without cleats.
Soccer balls come in five sizes to match the age of the children using them.
- Size 1: These balls have circumferences of 18 to 20 inches. They’re used to practice certain skills or for other games that aren’t soccer.
- Size 2: These balls have circumferences of 21 to 22 inches. They’re for practicing skills, but also for kids younger than 4 years old.
- Size 3: These balls have circumferences of 23 to 24 inches and are for kids younger than 8 years old.
- Size 4: These balls have circumferences of 25 to 26 inches and are for kids ages 8 to 12.
- Size 5: These balls have circumferences of 27 to 28 inches and are for anyone ages 12 and up.
Mini net
Mini nets are an excellent way for your child to practice their shot accuracy. They come in several shapes: square, rectangle, half-circle and half-oval. Shape only matters if your child’s league has rules requiring a particular shape. Some nets come in pairs rather than individually, while others include extras such as soccer balls or cones.
Best kids cleats
Adidas Kids Samba Classic Indoor Soccer Shoes
The indoor rubber outsole is non-marking, so there’s no need to worry about scuffed floors at home before and after playing. They come in 14 sizes.
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These are as straightforward and effective as kids’ cleats come, and the low cost only makes them better. They come in 17 sizes and three colors.
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Nike Kids Phantom GT2 Academy Dynamic Fit FG Soccer Cleats
These cleats come higher up the ankle than usual and use a Dynamic Fit collar to add some extra security to the ankle. They use off-center laces and come in 11 sizes.
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Puma Kids Ultra 3.4 FG Soccer Cleats
These cleats use a laceless upper to make taking them off and putting them on easier without sacrificing support. They come in 11 sizes.
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Best kids soccer balls
This cute ball comes with the face of a fox or a zebra and ships inside a gift box. It also includes an air pump to keep it inflated. A size 3 version is also available in fox, zebra, unicorns and animal kingdom designs.
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American Challenge Brasilia Size 2 Soccer Ball
This ball is machine-stitched using a durable plastic outer layer with a poly/cotton lining. It uses a hybrid bladder and comes in five colors. It’s also available in sizes 3 through 5.
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Champion Sports Extreme Series Composite Size 3 Soccer Ball
This ball can withstand harsh weather conditions. It comes packaged with an air pump. It also comes in sizes 4 and 5 and is available in nine colors.
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This ball comes in one of five materials and in 13 designs split between said materials. It also comes in sizes 1, 3 and 5.
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Nike Academy Size 5 Soccer Ball
This ball comes in four high-contrast designs so you can see the spin of the ball as it flies and better track its location on the field in any condition. It also comes in size 3.
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Best mini soccer nets
This net can fold up into a tight disk for simple storage and travel. It comes in neon lime or bright orange. Both are bright enough to stand out, making them easier to target.
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Franklin Sports Kids’ Mini Soccer Goal Set
This set comes with two nets that can fold down into a small tube, a soccer ball and a manual air pump. The pump has an in-handle storage compartment for the needle so it doesn’t get broken or lost.
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GoSports Portable Pop-Up Soccer Goals For Backyard
This set includes two nets and six cones for running drills, plus everything fits inside an included storage bag. The net comes in different designs: a 2.5- and 4-foot round shape and a 4-foot square shape.
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Kidodo Soccer Goal for Backyard
This pop-up net is easy to set up and travel with. The real prize is an inner lining that limits where the soccer ball can go through so your child has something to aim for.
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2023-07-28T12:51:22+00:00
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Deputies: Toddler hit by car while being dropped off at babysitter’s house
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A 2-year-old girl in Houston died after deputies say she wandered into the path of a moving SUV and was struck.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say a 2-year-old girl was hit by a car while she was being dropped off at a babysitter’s house about 5 p.m. Friday in Houston.
The toddler reportedly wandered into the path of a moving SUV, which rolled over her. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
Investigators say the driver, who has only been identified as a 43-year-old woman, was cleaning her vehicle, while multiple children played on the concrete driveway. The driver sent the children inside and later moved the car from the concrete driveway to an earthen driveway.
As she was moving forward, deputies say she felt a bump she believed was the transition from the concrete to the earthen section. When she got out of the vehicle, she realized she had hit the toddler.
Investigators could not say whether the driver was the child’s babysitter. They say she did not appear to be impaired when the girl was hit.
The investigation is ongoing.
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2023-02-05T05:55:20+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/2023/02/05/deputies-toddler-hit-by-car-while-being-dropped-off-babysitters-house/
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Two six-year-old sisters found; last spotted in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
According to the Virginia State Police and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the alert for the missing children was issued just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It was dropped around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the Virginia State Police and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the alert for the missing children was issued just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It was dropped around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the Virginia State Police and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the alert for the missing children was issued just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It was dropped around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
The Amber Alert for two missing Virginia children has been canceled.
According to the Virginia State Police and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the alert for the missing children was issued just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It was dropped around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
They were reported missing after last being seen on Courthouse Road in Stafford, Virginia, officials say.
Authorities said the two girls' last known location was Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
According to officials, both girls were found safe. Officials did not say where the two girls were found.
Authorities have not said if the woman suspected of abducting them will face charges.
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2023-03-22T12:29:14+00:00
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wxii12.com
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https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-virginia-six-year-old-sisters-found-spotted-rocky-mount/43384405
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s opening schedule looked daunting from the moment the NFL released a slate sending the Titans on the road for five of their first eight games.
Dropping their season opener at home?
That makes the Monday night game in Buffalo up next even more daunting and the possibility of an 0-2 hole quite real for the AFC’s No. 1 seed last season. Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the challenge remains the same whether coming off a win or loss.
“You have to regroup, figure out what you did good, what you did bad and try to eliminate the things that get you beat,” Vrabel said Monday. “And that’s what we’re going to do.”
The Titans had their chance to win as time expired only to see Randy Bullock’s 47-yard field-goal attempt miss wide left in a 21-20 loss to the New York Giants. They had 1:06 left and took the final timeout after rookie Kyle Philips’ 21-yard catch got them to the Giants 27.
Tennessee was in this same situation a year ago only worse. The Titans were routed 38-13 by Arizona, then hit the road for three of their next four games. They went 3-1 in that span on their way to a 12-5 record and the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
The Titans do get a bit of a break from the road-heavy start to their season. Their bye is Oct. 16.
Two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry said games like this happen in a long season.
“You’ve got to have a short memory on what happened, but make the corrections, be better and improve,” Henry said.
WHAT’S WORKING
Pass protection. Ryan Tannehill was the NFL’s second-most sacked quarterback in 2021, taken down 47 times. The Titans unveiled a new offensive line featuring two new starters with Aaron Brewer at left guard and rookie Nicholas Petit-Frere at right tackle.
Tannehill was sacked only once, and he threw for 266 yards with two touchdowns and a 106.4 passer rating.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The run defense. Yes, the Titans lost Pro Bowl outside linebacker Harold Landry III to a torn ACL just before the season, but Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and outside linebacker Rashad Weaver each had two sacks as Tennessee piled up five sacks.
But a unit that ranked second in the NFL last season in allowing only 84.6 yards rushing per game gave up almost that much on one run by Saquon Barkley, who finished with 164 yards. The Titans gave up 238 yards rushing total after allowing more than 100 yards rushing twice all of last season.
Vrabel said they had double-digit missed tackles.
STOCK UP
Ryan Stonehouse. The undrafted rookie punter from Colorado State punted six times with a long of 66 yards and an overall average of 57 yards. Better yet, his net average was 46.7 yards, and three of his punts were downed inside the 10.
STOCK DOWN
Caleb Farley was a question mark when the Titans made him their first-round pick in 2021 despite being the first player to opt out of the 2020 college season because of the pandemic, then he had a second back surgery in 2021.
Now the 22nd pick overall has been passed over not just as a starter by a rookie, Roger McCreary, the 35th pick overall, started and played 57 snaps. Farley played only 15 snaps.
INJURED
Safety A.J. Moore, a key special teams player, left the game in the first half with an injured ankle.
KEY NUMBER
15-6. The Titans came into this season leading the NFL since Vrabel took over as head coach in games decided by three points or fewer, and they were both a league-best and franchise-record 6-1 in such games last season. Around the rest of the NFL, 27 other teams had no more than three such wins of three points or fewer.
NEXT STEPS
The Titans are at their best when counted out, and few expect them to go to Buffalo and pull out a win.
Plus, they are the two-time defending champs of the AFC’s only division to go winless in Week 1 even with two teams playing each other.
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2022-09-12T19:42:33+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/titans-back-themselves-against-wall-with-5-of-next-7-on-road/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Oklahoma National Guard considering Durant airport for training site
Published: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST|Updated: 17 minutes ago
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - The Durant Regional Airport may soon be home to a training event for soldiers.
According to a Facebook post, representatives from the Oklahoma National Guard visited the airport Thursday to consider making Eaker Field the location of a future training event.
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2023-01-06T00:41:34+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/2023/01/06/oklahoma-national-guard-considering-durant-airport-training-site/
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After five agonizing years, Louisville finally gets to look forward.
An independent panel placed the Cardinals’ basketball program on two years of probation and fined it $5,000, but spared the school major penalties from NCAA allegations leveled in the aftermath of a federal investigation into corruption in college basketball.
The Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) also declined on Thursday to penalize former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino, whom the NCAA initially cited for failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance. Chris Mack, Pitino’s successor who was fired in January, also was not penalized for additional allegations announced last year by the NCAA.
“The panel views this decision as exonerating both coaches,” IARP chief panel member David Benck said in a conference call with reporters.
Pitino, now the coach at Iona, thanked the IARP for its fairness and reiterated his adherence to the rules.
“So, do I feel vindicated? It’s not really that important anymore because it’s been five years,” Pitino said in a conference call.
Former Cardinals assistant coach Jordan Fair and associate head coach Kenny Johnson, now a Rhode Island assistant, received two-year show-cause orders for Level I violations. The IARP concluded that Fair “was knowingly involved” in arranging a cash payment in exchange for a player enrolling at Louisville.
The IARP, created to decide complex cases, also restricted Louisville’s recruiting visits for this academic year and issued a public reprimand.
“We were hopeful of a successful outcome through this process, and that’s what we received,” Cardinals athletic director Josh Heird said in a news conference with Louisville’s acting president, Lori Gonzalez.
The IARP was created out of proposals from a commission led by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2018 to reform college basketball. The panel’s decision cannot be appealed.
The NCAA in May 2020 accused Louisville of committing a Level I violation for an improper recruiting offer and several Level II violations. Pitino was accused of failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance — an accusation the IARP concluded was unfounded.
The NCAA case followed a federal investigation announced in September 2017 that involved numerous college basketball programs accused of giving illicit cash to recruits. The school acknowledged it was the subject of allegations related to the recruitment of Brian Bowen II.
Louisville had previously been placed on NCAA probation because of a sex scandal. Thursday’s decision by the IARP put the latest disciplinary matter to rest for a school that has endured several scandals since 2015.
“The panel felt that the institution and the coach were hypersensitive on compliance issues coming right on the heels of the prior case,” Benck said.
The IARP also recently announced minor sanctions against Memphis in a similar case, signaling that the era of harsh NCAA penalties may be coming to an end with college athletes now allowed to make money off their name, image and likeness. Kansas is still under investigation by the IARP as a result of the federal probe, and this week it self-imposed a four-game suspension on coach Bill Self while reiterating the program’s commitment to the Hall of Famer.
Cases tied to the federal probe involving Arizona and LSU are still pending with the IARP. NCAA vice president of hearing operations Derrick Crawford expects those to be completed by next spring or early summer.
In the Louisville case, federal prosecutors alleged that Adidas representatives funneled $125,000 to a recruit’s family to get him to attend the school. Pitino was not named in the federal complaint and repeatedly denied authorizing or knowing of any payment to a recruit.
Benck also rejected NCAA allegations that Adidas, as Louisville’s sportswear partner, was acting on behalf of the school’s athletic interests.
“It was our interpretation that it was merely their own brand promotion,” Benck said. “On top of that, the institution never requested any assistance with recruiting in our opinion, had no knowledge of any assistance that the apparel company provided.”
The Hall of Fame coach and athletic director Tom Jurich were fired in the wake of the federal complaint. That episode occurred with Louisville on NCAA probation after a 2015 sex scandal in which a basketball staffer was alleged to have hired strippers to entertain recruits and players.
Louisville’s sanctions from that scandal included vacating 123 victories, including its 2013 men’s basketball championship and 2012 Final Four appearance — both under Pitino.
College sports’ governing body amended its Notice of Allegations in September 2021 for violations committed under Mack during the 2020-21 season. The NCAA accused the program of impermissible activities and said Mack did not promote an atmosphere of compliance.
Mack was fired in January after three-plus seasons and eventually replaced by former Cardinals player and Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne. Mack’s final season began with a six-game suspension by the school for failing to follow university guidelines in handling an extortion attempt by fired ex-assistant Dino Gaudio.
University officials pushed back against the accusations and noted coaching and administrative changes among their corrective measures.
The IARP’s decision closes a long period in which Louisville has been stifled competitively, administratively and financially. The Cardinals’ lone NCAA Tournament appearance since Pitino’s departure came in 2019, and the revolving door of coaches has limited Louisville on the recruiting trail.
“It’s finally over,” Heird said. “There’s been a cloud over this program for five years now, whether it’s recruiting or just the fans feeling the impact of it, the staff, the athletic staff, the university staff. For all of that to just be lifted today. … It’s relief.”
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2022-11-04T12:48:10+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-louisville-escapes-major-sanctions-in-hoops-bribery-case/
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The commander of a Ukrainian mortar platoon, whose callsign is "Witch," barks orders to her drone operator, whose callsign is "User," on the southern edge of Bakhmut.
"User, don't zoom in so much," Witch states.
She needs User to give her eyes on the target so she can tell Pidsumky, one of her mortar operators, that it’s time.
"Pidsumky Fire!" Witch orders.
In rare footage from inside her command bunker, where she uses drone footage to direct her mortar teams, we see her eyes focused on the monitor, watching and waiting for impact.
"It's coming down on the edge of the forest," Witch says.
She recalibrates for the next volley from her battlefield bunker, in a rare view of how Ukrainians on the ground and below it fight the counteroffensive.
"Our main occupation is to defend our infantry, to make the fire in front of our front line of infantry," said Witch.
Scripps News met up with Witch, a Ukrainian lawyer-turned-warrior, in Chasiv Yar, a battle-scarred village six miles from Bakhmut, jolted 24-7 by the sound of outgoing Ukrainian artillery.
Jason Bellini: We were just hearing a howitzer right there.
Witch: That's a big howitzer.
Witch directs fire at the Russians from much closer; that’s the marvel of mortars.
Their boom may be smaller than artillery, but their impact is especially large.
That portability is especially important in a war in which Ukraine’s infantry is forced to move by foot.
Since tanks and other heavy armor would be caught in Russian minefields and artillery traps.
SEE MORE: Ukraine's front line deminers: 'Always first, always forward'
"We can move very fast with mortar, and we can change our position and we can give a fire from different places," said Witch.
Sometimes she plays defense.
"With our drones, we can see the corpses of our enemies, and we can count them, and we can estimate the success of our combat operations," said Witch.
But how successful has she been?
"If 30% of our enemy in the unit which was attacked us is dead or injured, that means this unit cannot go forward. That means our work was successful," she explains.
Now in Ukraine’s counteroffensive, infantry units count on Witch to provide them with their only cover since there is no air support.
Witch: The work on attack is harder.
Bellini: Harder? Why?
Witch: It's more complicated because we are moving forward and we have to be closer to our infantry units. And there is not a lot of firing positions.
Bellini: Not a lot of firing positions?
Witch: This is not so easy because our ammo is very heavy.
Bellini: And of course, the Russians are targeting you.
Witch: Of course, we are the main target for Russians. It's my job. I like it.
Bellini: What do you like about it?
Witch: Now for me, it's a time of revenge.
Bellini: Time for revenge?
Witch: Exactly.
Bellini: Have you been getting revenge?
Witch: Yes. Step by step, but we're moving forward.
Bellini: I have to ask, your callsign, "Witch"?
Witch: I promise I will tell about the story of all of this after the war because it is dangerous to talk about it now.
Bellini: You've got me really intrigued.
Witch: All will be uncovered when the war will stop. I promise.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-07-20T12:16:58+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/witch-ukraine-s-fearless-mortar-commander-orders-walls-of-fire
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LONDON (AP) — The disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007 while her British family was on vacation in the Algarve resort region of Portugal has been a mystery for 16 years.
Investigators renewed their search for her Tuesday at a reservoir not far from where she went missing. Divers searched the waters as police dug and scraped up earth next to a dam.
The case has received attention around the world with each development, including a papal visit, numerous suspects being named and erroneous reports of sightings.
Here’s a timeline of events in the disappearance:
May 3, 2007: Madeleine is reported missing from a vacation apartment in the town of Praia da Luz in the Algarve resort region. Her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, left her asleep with two smaller siblings while they had dinner at a nearby restaurant, and said they checked frequently on the children. They say Madeleine was kidnapped.
May 6, 2007: Police say there is evidence the girl was abducted, and appeal for her return.
May 11, 2007: David Beckham and other soccer stars appeal for Madeleine’s safe return. Police in Portugal scale down local searches, saying the case has become an international investigation.
May 12, 2007: Madeleine McCann’s fourth birthday.
May 13, 2007: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling pledges a contribution to a $3 million reward for the safe return of the child.
May 18, 2007: A website set up to help find Madeleine receives 65 million visitors in two days.
May 30, 2007: The McCanns meet with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican to discuss their ordeal. The pontiff pledges to pray for her safe return.
Aug. 3, 2007: Authorities in Belgium investigate a reported sighting of the child in the town of Tongeren. Police issue a drawing of a Dutch-speaking man reportedly seen with the girl and an English-speaking woman at a table outside a pub. Authorities eventually carry out DNA tests on a milkshake bottle from the pub, but the girl’s DNA isn’t found.
Aug. 7, 2007: Portuguese media report that search dogs found traces of blood in the hotel room where Madeleine went missing. The forensic evidence is sent to Britain for testing.
Aug. 11, 2007: Police say new evidence prompts them to consider the possibility the girl is dead 100 days after her disappearance.
Sept. 7. 2007: Gerry and Kate McCann are called in for questioning by police and named as suspects. They aren’t charged and are allowed to leave the country.
March 19, 2008: British tabloids the Daily Express and the Daily Star print front page apologies to the McCann’s as part of a 1 million pound ($1.24 million) settlement in a libel case. They acknowledged there was no evidence to support claims they caused their daughter’s death.
July 21, 2008: Portuguese authorities halt their investigation and say the McCanns are no longer suspects.
May 12, 2011: Kate McCann publishes a book about the disappearance on what would be her daughter’s eighth birthday.
April 25, 2012: British police say they believe Madeleine could still be alive and release a picture of what she might look like as a 9-year-old.
July 4, 2013: British police say they have launched Operation Grange, after two years of reviewing the investigation. Police say they identified 38 people of interest, including 12 Britons.
Oct. 24, 2013: Portuguese police reopen case based on new evidence.
June 3, 2014: Search dogs and investigators search an area of scrubland near where Madeleine went missing.
April 28, 2015: A Portuguese judge awards the parents 500,000 euros ($539,000) in a libel action against the detective who published a book alleging they were involved in their daughter’s disappearance.
July 29, 2015: Australian authorities say DNA tests rule out Madeleine McCann in efforts to identify the decomposed remains of a young girl found in a suitcase dumped in bushes near Adelaide.
Sept. 16, 2015: The U.K. says its investigation into the disappearance has cost more than 10 million pounds ($12.4 million). A month later, police reduce the number of officers working on the case from 29 to four.
April 19, 2016: An appeals court in Portugal overturns the libel verdict against the former detective who alleged the parents were responsible for Madeleine’s disappearance.
April 30, 2017: In an interview before the 10-year anniversary since their daughter’s disappearance, the parents say they’re still holding out hope she’ll be found alive. Gerry McCann said it was “devastating” not to have found her, but added: “No parent is going to give up on their child, unless they know for certain their child is dead.”
June 3, 2020: Police in Germany announce that Madeleine is presumed dead and a German man convicted of a rape committed in Portugal in 2005 is a suspect.
July 29, 2020: German police complete a search for Madeleine at a garden plot outside Hannover.
May 4, 2021: The McCanns post a statement on the Find Madeleine website saying they still cling to the hope of seeing their daughter again as they prepare to mark her 18th birthday.
April 21, 2022: Christian Brueckner, the German inmate, is named as a formal suspect by Portuguese authorities. He was in the area where Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
May 22, 2023: Search begins at Arade reservoir, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Praia da Luz.
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2023-05-24T12:07:07+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/ap-timeline-in-the-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann/
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49 Winchester
Welcome home, fellers.
They’ve been across the country and across the pond. In the coming months, they plan to do so again. But for now, more precisely on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, it’s welcome home time for 49 Winchester. Castlewood’s favorite sons play Paramount Bristol in Bristol, Tennessee, for what should be two of the year’s more memorable shows.
With Isaac Gibson singing lead, the virile strength of 49 Winchester’s songs catapulted them into America’s ring of today’s best bands. They’re heavyweights. Songs memorable and lyrics loaded with right hooks, yes, fortune does favor the bold. Astride epics including “Russell County Line” and “Damn Darlin’,” 49 Winchester makes waves as the world’s finest example of Appalachian rock. Period.
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Who: 49 Winchester
When: Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Paramount Bristol, 518 State St., Bristol, Tenn.
Admission: $36.04-$93
Info: 423-274-8920
Web, audio and video: https://49winchester.com
Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest
Banjos on parade. And fiddles. Mandolins, too. Guitars at the ready while driven with voices high and quite lonesome.
Yeah, buddy, it’s bluegrass time in Bristol. The 8th Annual James Wimmer Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest lands upon us on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1. Venture to Delta Bristol by Marriott just off exit 7 in Bristol, Virginia. That’s the site formerly known as the Holiday Inn.
The Grascals headline Friday. Legendary Larry Sparks spearheads Saturday. Bluegrass heaven rises to shine for two nights in Bristol. There’s titan-voiced Russell Moore leading IIIrd Tyme Out. Can’t miss Ralph Stanley II driving The Clinch Mountain Boys. Oh, and never forget the unforgettably traditional styles of Junior Sisk and Kody Norris. Hard to the iron stout core, if you love bluegrass, then Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest is the place to be this weekend.
If You Go
What: 8th Annual James Wimmer Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest
Who: Friday: The Grascals, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys, and The Gospel Plowboys; Saturday: Larry Sparks, Junior Sisk Band, Lonesome River Band, The Kody Norris Show, and The Gospel Plowboys
When: Friday, March 31 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m.
Where: Delta Bristol by Marriott, 3135 Linden Dr., Bristol, Va.
Admission: $120 reserved two-days, $80 general admission two-days; Friday general admission, $40, Saturday general admission, $45
Info: 276-466-4100
Web, audio and video: https://mountainheritagemusic.com
Jake Dwyer Band
Ride shotgun alongside Jake Dwyer’s new album, new songs, and a sound meant to make one think.
Gas up and go to The Hideaway in Johnson City on Saturday, April 1. Listen for the Jake Dwyer Band to pull up and unload a batch of new songs from his new six-song EP, “Driving Thoughts.” Yep, it’s an album release show.
Recorded in Jonesborough, Dwyer’s album plows deeply personal terrain. Cloaks of psychedelia permeate surfaces spread through layers of rock ’n’ roll. Meanwhile, as if bubbling under the surface, Dwyer emerges with themes pointed and lyrics sharp with songs such as “Bitter” and “Hard Passion.” On one level, it’s stoner rock. Yet through clouds of flourishes considerable slabs of substance make Dwyer’s album memorable and worthy of acclaim.
If You Go
Who: Jake Dwyer Band, Donnie and the Dry Heavers, and Cliff B. Worsham
When: Saturday, April 1 at 10 p.m.
Where: The Hideaway, 235 E. Main St., Johnson City
Admission: $7
Info: 423-926-3896
Web, audio and video: www.facebook.com/jakedwyerband/
Music Notes
Marcy Playground will play Paramount Bristol on Tuesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 31, at noon. Prices range from $30.03 to $64.
With links to Minnesota and New York, Marcy Playground emerged in the aftermath of Nirvana to grace rock’s alt rock landscape with muted tones of passion. They became stars thanks to 1997’s “Sex and Candy.” The song’s Prozac-paced melody envelopes lustful lyrics that ooze sinfully-laced innuendo and desire.
Marcy Playground scored a million-selling album and instant notoriety on America’s rock and pop platforms. And it was thanks to one song, “Sex and Candy.” The band never replicated the feat, but 25-plus years later, they’re rocking onward to those savory sounds.
For more information on Marcy Playground visit www.marcyplayground.net. For more details on their show and others at the Paramount, call 423-274-8920 or check out https://paramountbristol.org.
Meanwhile, over at The Cameo Theater, a pair of stunners in June and another twosome in July warrant fervent attention. First, Vixen vamps The Cameo on Saturday, June 17. Tickets are on sale now for $49.98 through $69.98 to see the pioneering all-female hair metal band whose roots may not be blonde but they do reach to 1980.
One week later, sacred steel progenitor Robert Randolph twangs The Cameo on Saturday, June 24. Seats range from $39.50 to $49.50 to see Randolph mesmerize.
Buzz buzz anyone? They looked like bumble bees in yellow and black during their 1980s origin. Stryper, Christian metal leaders who nearly created the subgenre, look to sting The Cameo on Sunday, July 16. Honey of a deal tickets start at $62.50 and culminate at $79.50
One night later, guitar impresario Tommy Emmanuel plays The Cameo on Monday, July 17. All sorts of opportunities exist for fans of the wildly gifted musician. Tickets start at $42.50 and scale to $66.50.
For more information on shows at The Cameo, call 276-296-1234 or visit https://thecametheater.com.
Blues guitar dynamo Joe Bonamassa leads this week’s free MP3 downloads. Grab an entire album download at https://jbonamassa.com. Sign up for Bonamassa’s free newsletter by supplying an email address. Momentarily thereafter, a link to download a free album will follow.
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2023-03-29T23:00:43+00:00
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heraldcourier.com
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https://heraldcourier.com/entertainment/short-takes-welcome-49-winchester-home-this-weekend-at-paramount-bristol/article_65fa8c26-ce75-11ed-a8f1-bf5a744c5161.html
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As the number of apprehensions at the border increased over the past two years, Customs and Border Protection noted an important pattern: the number of people being stopped at the border more than one time in a month was increasing. This inflates the monthly totals, since what is reported is stops, not people.
Imagine, for example, if you stopped 200 people at the border one day and 200 the next day — 100 of whom had been stopped the day prior. That’s 400 stops, but only 300 individual people.
This is important largely because that top-line figure, the number of apprehensions, has become central to the political debate. As I wrote earlier this week, misrepresentation of the number of people crossing the border muddies the politics of immigration, often intentionally. More than half of those stopped at the border since January 2021, for example, were removed under a contested policy known as Title 42 which bars any entry. Yet those stops are often included in rhetoric about immigrants pouring into the country.
That said, new data obtained by the research center TRAC at the University of Syracuse show that the percentage of people turned away under Title 42 who’d previously been encountered at the border didn’t change significantly during the first year and a half the policy was in place. In other words, while on a month-to-month basis the Border Patrol says it is encountering people already stopped in the same month, the percentage of apprehensions involving people with prior stops has been fairly steady.
The TRAC data index each of the more than 1.2 million Title 42 removals from mid-March 2020 to September 2021. The data include some remarkable findings, including that more than 4,000 of the stops involved people who had been encountered by Border Patrol at least 20 times previously. One person from Mexico turned away in September 2021 had been encountered at the border 81 times previously. The data match stops with records going back only 20 years, so it’s possible that that number is actually higher.
There is also record of an unaccompanied minor from Mexico being turned away under Title 42 who had been stopped 72 times previously. This, again, is someone under age 18. The records also indicate Title 42 stops of unaccompanied minors who had been encountered 68, 69, 70 and 71 times previously. It’s not a stretch to assume that these are all the same individual, stopped five times in the period at issue and removed under Title 42 each time. If so, it’s a good example of how apprehension numbers don’t reflect actual people.
In total, about 3 in 5 of removals under Title 42 during this period were of people who’d previously been encountered by officials at the border. A quarter were of people who had been encountered at least three times previously.
While the percentage of removals involving people who had been encountered at the border previously didn’t change much during the period, the composition of who was turned away certainly did. In the first three months of the period being considered, nearly half of those turned away were single Mexican adults who either had never been encountered at the border before or who had been encountered three or more times in the past 20 years.
By the end of the period, the single largest category of those turned away under Title 42 was people from outside Mexico or Mexican families and children who’d never been encountered at the border previously.
If we look at this as a percentage, you can see how the pattern shifts. The percentage of those turned away who had been encountered previously stays in the range of 56 to 62 percent. (That’s the darker colored sections in the middle of the chart below.) But those who’d never been encountered before shifted from mostly Mexican adults traveling individually to mostly arrivals from outside of that category.
That chart also reflects indirectly how people from outside of Mexico are making up an increasing percentage of those stopped at the border. Much of the surge in arrivals over the past two years has been individuals and families from countries like Venezuela, places where politically instability is driving them north. Often, though, such individuals will seek asylum upon arrival at the border and not be turned away.
Since he took office, President Biden has faced pressure to end the Title 42 policy, implemented under Donald Trump pretextually as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. The data obtained by TRAC show how Title 42 both aids and hinders Biden politically: It allows his administration to allow fewer immigrants into the country, reducing strain on existing resources, but it also likely contributes to the high number of apprehensions each month.
It also depicts what TRAC aptly describes as the “remarkable persistence” of some individuals. Imagine running into officials at the border 81 times … and then trying yet again.
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2022-09-22T21:01:26+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/09/22/immigration-border-biden-trump/
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481, Joe Burrow, CIN vs. ATL 10/23 (34-42, 3 TD)
469, Tua Tagovailoa, MIA at BAL 9/18 (36-50, 6 TD)
446, Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. TEN 11/6 (OT) (43-68, 1 TD)
424, Josh Allen, BUF vs. PIT 10/9 (20-31, 4 TD)
423, Patrick Mahomes, KC at SF 10/23 (25-34, 3 TD)
400, Josh Allen, BUF at MIA 9/25 (42-63, 2 TD)
389, Matt Ryan, IND vs. JAC 10/16 (42-58, 3 TD)
385, Tom Brady, TB vs. KC 10/2 (39-52, 3 TD)
382, Tua Tagovailoa, MIA at DET 10/30 (29-36, 3 TD)
382, Mac Jones, NE at MIN 11/24 (28-39, 2 TD)
378, Jared Goff, DET vs. SEA 10/2 (26-39, 4 TD)
361, Andy Dalton, NO at ARI 10/20 (30-47, 4 TD)
360, Patrick Mahomes, KC at ARI 9/11 (30-39, 5 TD)
359, Carson Wentz, WAS vs. TEN 10/9 (25-38, 2 TD)
357, Kirk Cousins, MIN at BUF 11/13 (OT) (30-50, 1 TD)
356, Matt Ryan, IND vs. TEN 10/2 (27-37, 2 TD)
355, Joe Burrow, CIN at PIT 11/20 (24-39, 4 TD)
355, Zach Wilson, NYJ vs. NE 10/30 (20-41, 2 TD)
353, Jameis Winston, NO at CAR 9/25 (25-41, 1 TD)
352, Matt Ryan, IND at HOU 9/11 (OT) (32-50, 1 TD)
351, Tom Brady, TB vs. ATL 10/9 (35-52, 1 TD)
341, Daniel Jones, NYG vs. DET 11/20 (27-44, 1 TD)
340, Jalen Hurts, PHI at WAS 9/25 (22-35, 3 TD)
340, Justin Herbert, LAC at HOU 10/2 (27-39, 2 TD)
340, Russell Wilson, DEN at SEA 9/12 (29-42, 1 TD)
338, Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. BUF 10/16 (25-40, 2 TD)
338, Joe Burrow, CIN vs. PIT 9/11 (OT) (33-53, 2 TD)
337, Carson Wentz, WAS at DET 9/18 (30-46, 3 TD)
334, Justin Herbert, LAC at KC 9/15 (33-48, 3 TD)
333, Ryan Tannehill, TEN at GB 11/17 (22-27, 2 TD)
333, Jalen Hurts, PHI vs. MIN 9/19 (26-31, 1 TD)
331, Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. JAC 11/13 (26-35, 4 TD)
330, Josh Allen, BUF vs. MIN 11/13 (OT) (29-43, 1 TD)
329, Patrick Mahomes, KC at LAC 11/20 (20-34, 3 TD)
329, Teddy Bridgewater, MIA vs. MIN 10/16 (23-34, 2 TD)
329, Josh Allen, BUF at KC 10/16 (27-40, 3 TD)
328, Geno Smith, SEA vs. LAS 11/27 (OT) (27-37, 2 TD)
327, Kenny Pickett, PIT at BUF 10/9 (34-52, 0 TD)
326, Kyler Murray, ARI at MIN 10/30 (31-44, 3 TD)
325, Geno Smith, SEA vs. ATL 9/25 (32-44, 2 TD)
325, Tom Brady, TB vs. BAL 10/27 (26-44, 1 TD)
324, Jacoby Brissett, CLE at BUF 11/20 (28-41, 3 TD)
321, Mac Jones, NE vs. BAL 9/25 (22-32, 0 TD)
321, Trevor Lawrence, JAC vs. BAL 11/27 (29-37, 3 TD)
321, Jared Goff, DET vs. MIA 10/30 (27-37, 1 TD)
320, Geno Smith, SEA at DET 10/2 (23-30, 2 TD)
320, Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. LAR 11/27 (27-42, 1 TD)
319, Davis Mills, HOU at NYG 11/13 (22-37, 1 TD)
318, Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. MIA 9/18 (21-29, 3 TD)
317, PJ Walker, CAR at ATL 10/30 (OT) (19-36, 1 TD)
317, Josh Allen, BUF vs. TEN 9/19 (26-38, 4 TD)
315, Mike White, NYJ vs. CHI 11/27 (22-28, 3 TD)
314, Kyler Murray, ARI vs. LAR 9/25 (37-58, 0 TD)
313, Carson Wentz, WAS vs. JAC 9/11 (27-41, 4 TD)
310, Trevor Lawrence, JAC vs. NYG 10/23 (22-43, 0 TD)
309, Bailey Zappe, NE at CLE 10/16 (24-34, 2 TD)
309, Joe Flacco, NYJ vs. BAL 9/11 (37-59, 1 TD)
308, Matthew Stafford, LAR vs. DAL 10/9 (28-42, 1 TD)
307, Derek Carr, LAS at DEN 11/20 (OT) (23-37, 2 TD)
307, Joe Flacco, NYJ at CLE 9/18 (26-44, 4 TD)
303, Jimmy Garoppolo, SF vs. KC 10/23 (25-37, 2 TD)
303, Derek Carr, LAS at TEN 9/25 (26-44, 2 TD)
302, Tua Tagovailoa, MIA at CHI 11/6 (21-30, 3 TD)
302, Davis Mills, HOU at LAS 10/23 (28-41, 2 TD)
300, Joe Burrow, CIN at NO 10/16 (28-37, 3 TD)
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2022-12-04T16:30:07+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/NFL-Top-Performers-Passing-17630200.php
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LONDON — American and British boxing officials launched a breakaway group Thursday with the aim of saving boxing’s place at the Olympics.
World Boxing will be based in Switzerland and have a board consisting of athletes and officials, including USA Boxing president Tyson Lee and GB Boxing chief executive Matthew Holt. Lauren Price of Britain, a gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. of the United States are on the board as athlete representatives.
Elections for a president and a new board are planned for November.
A standoff between the IBA and the International Olympic Committee meant boxing was left off the initial program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Boxing is part of next year’s Paris Olympics, but it will be organized by the IOC.
The IOC suspended the IBA in 2019 after years of concerns about its finances, governance and claims that fights at the 2016 Olympics were manipulated. Current IBA president Umar Kremlev took over in 2020, bringing financial backing from Russian state gas company Gazprom.
The IOC wants Russians to compete as neutral athletes in Olympic sports following the invasion of Ukraine, but Kremlev’s IBA has allowed them to fight at the world championships with national flags and anthems, drawing another rebuke from the IOC.
The United States and Britain were among more than 10 countries that announced boycotts of the recent women’s world championships and upcoming men’s world championships because of Russia’s position and wider concerns about the IBA. Kremlev said officials who backed a boycott were “worse than hyenas and jackals.”
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More AP coverage of the Paris Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2023-04-13T13:29:23+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2023/04/13/olympics-boxing-amateur-la-2028/341a85aa-d9f4-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html
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(KTLA) – A security guard at a nightclub was killed after being brutally beaten by a large mob in Hollywood early Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officers responded to the Dragonfly Hollywood nightclub in the 6500 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Wilcox Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a group of 10 people attacking one person, police said.
“The victim was working at this nightclub, and a large group – for unknown reasons – confronted that security guard, causing him to fall into the street,” said LAPD West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo. “At which time the group advanced and kicked and stomped him to death.”
Police are still investigating whether the fight began inside the club and spilled onto the street or if it began outside entirely.
Video from the scene captured first responders attempting life-saving measures on the security guard, only identified as a male in his 30s, as he was lying in the street.
Dragonfly Hollywood was still open and full of patrons at the time of the security guard’s death. According to the club’s social media, it was hosting its weekly Signature Saturdays event, with Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley headlining the festivities.
The club also hosts an event on Sundays called Sunday Night Fever, but it is unclear whether that event will be postponed following the security guard’s death.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information regarding the attack is urged to contact the LAPD immediately.
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2023-07-30T16:54:03+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/nightclub-security-guard-allegedly-beaten-to-death-in-hollywood-police/
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Two Lockport Police officers were injured during a late Sunday encounter with a familiar face in Outwater Park.
According to Police Chief Steve Abbott, the patrol officers observed a "suspicious" vehicle at Fallen Heroes Way about 11:45 pm. Sunday and approached. A passenger in the vehicle, Deondre Reed, 25, reportedly gave false information about his identity when asked, was recognized by one of the officers, and allegedly punched that officer in the face after exiting the vehicle.
Reed then fled the scene on foot, running down an embankment, and was followed by the other officer, who slid on the embankment and struck his head on a rock, Abbott said.
Reed was found naked in Glenwood Cemetery about 12:30 a.m., Abbott said. He was located by a drone provided by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Reed was taken to Eastern Niagara Hospital and then transferred to Erie County Medical Center. He was charged with assault, resisting arrest, false impersonation and obstructing justice.
Both officers were treated and released from ENH. They're on the mend, Abbott said, declining to release their names.
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2023-03-28T00:15:41+00:00
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niagara-gazette.com
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https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/crime/two-lockport-officers-injured-in-overnight-pursuit/article_68de4512-ccfa-11ed-9c86-d3f47f9144ef.html
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By STEPHEN WADE
AP Sports Writer
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen clinched his second consecutive drivers’ title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix in the rain at Suzuka on Sunday, a victory that signals a changing of the guard in Formula One.
The 25-year-old Verstappen has been dominant all season and claimed the title with four races to spare with the next – the United States Grand Prix – in two weeks in Austin, Texas.
It could be an anticlimax in the Lone Star state.
The Dutchman started from the pole in pouring rain only for the race to be stopped after two laps as several cars crashed. It resumed two hours later with 28 of the 53 laps completed and Verstappen leading the whole way — from the start and the restart.
He was followed by teammate Sergio Perez in second and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. They were the only drivers who could have overtaken Verstappen for the title.
Verstappen now has an insurmountable lead with 366 points. Perez has 253 and Leclerc 252. Verstappen needed to be 112 clear to grab the season title at Suzuka.
He did not know initially that he had won the season title after the shortened race, thinking that the full 25 points for a win would not be awarded. But a short time later, the FIA — F1’s governing body — awarded full points under its technical rules.
Verstappen, still in the dark about the decision, initially apologized to the crowd on the track’s public address system just after the race.
“The championship obviously did not come the way this time around,” he said.
Seconds later, television coverage declared him the season champion, and crew members and friends suffocated him with hugs.
In a session with reporters he again confirmed that he did not know for a long time if the second straight season title was his.
“It’s a great feeling, but when I crossed the line I didn’t believe that we would have won the title right there,” Verstappen said. “Nevertheless, it’s a great day in the end.”
Verstappen seemed befuddled explaining his delayed victory.
“Once I crossed the line I thought: ‘It was an amazing race, good points again. But I’m not world champion yet.’”
He said he was tipped off when his mechanics started to cheer, but said he was still confused.
“I don’t mind it was a little confusing,” he said. “I find it actually quite… funny.”
He then summarized the day. “So then we had enough points, so we were world champions again.”
From the pole, Verstappen took the lead with a risky pass after a slow start, but several cars further back lost control including Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who spun and was knocked out. Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu also had a dramatic spin but continued.
Organizers stopped the race after two laps. AlphaTaura’s Pierre Gasly complained on his radio that he passed a recovery vehicle that was allowed on to the track shortly after the safety car emerged. The incident came just as the race was red flagged.
This is a sensitive issue in Japan. In 2014, French driver Jules Bianchi collided on the course with a recovery vehicle. He was placed in an induced coma and died nine months later.
After a two-hour delay, the race restarted and Verstappen never looked back, leading the rest of the way.
Verstappen has had it going all season. He’s been the best driver, in the best car, with the best team. The only blemish is last year’s controversial title, taking the season championship in the final race — on the last lap — ahead of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.
FIA, the governing body of F1, is investigating if Red Bull has exceeded a spending cap. A decision is expected to be announced on Monday. It could involve financial penalties, or even strip Verstappen of his 2021 title. The latter would be a public-relations setback and is not expected.
Verstappen has won in all fashions this season — from the back of the field, or recovering after a spin. Sunday’s race was another example of his dexterity. Even mistakes and errors have not slowed him. He had the title wrapped up before the summer break, and it was never a question of if he would win — but when and in how many races.
Winning two titles in a row moves Verstappen into elite company. It also marks a changing of the guard that could mark the end of the Hamilton era.
Some of the modern-era drivers who have won at least two in a row include Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and Alain Prost. Famous drivers like Jackie Stewart and Nelson Piquet won multiple titles, but never back-to-back.
Verstappen has edged past Hamilton as Formula One’s main man. The 37-year-old Hamilton, whose Mercedes has been disappointing, has not won a race this season and last won in Saudi Arabia, the penultimate race of 2021.
Verstappen has racing is his blood. His father, Jos Verstappen, ran more than 100 races in F1, but failed to ever win one. The elder Verstappen was once a teammate of Michael Schumacher with Benetton for part of the 1994 season.
His mother, Sophie, was a top-ranked kart racer and a skilled driver in her own right.
Verstappen, who was born in Belgium and learned racing there, drives under the flag of the Netherlands — his father’s birthplace. He is the youngest driver to ever make a Formula One debut, at 17 driving for Toro Rosso in 2015.
With 12 victories this season he is nearing the season record of Schumacher and Vettel, both with 13. Schumacher set that standard in 2004 and was matched by Vettel in 2013.
Schumacher had one of the most dominating seasons in 2002 when he won the title at the French Grand Prix with six races still to go. That was when F1 was a 17-race season.
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2022-10-09T11:41:54+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/news/2022/10/09/verstappen-takes-2nd-straight-drivers-title-with-japan-win-4/
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MICHMORET, Israel (AP) — Over a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel on Friday after months of medical care.
The 15 loggerhead sea turtles and two green sea turtles were released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center in central Israel. Each had been brought to the facility run by Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority over the winter suffering from various kinds of physical trauma, likely caused by underwater explosives.
The sea turtle species are listed as threatened and endangered, respectively, by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and are protected under Israeli law.
The seafaring reptiles received months of intensive care, starting with antibiotics and fluids, at the facility north of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean coast.
Yaniv Levy, a sea turtle ecologist who manages the center, said that before releasing the turtles, the biologists made certain “that we’re not making any mistake and we’re bringing back the turtle 100% healthy to the to the wild.”
After they were cleaned, measured and weighed, the scientists glued satellite tags to the shells of several individuals so that they can monitor the turtles’ location and continue studying their behavior in the wild.
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2022-07-09T11:51:39+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/rescued-sea-turtles-in-israel-released-back-to-the-wild/
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UN court rules Rwandan genocide suspect mentally unfit to stand trial
By Zahid Mahmood, CNN
London (CNN) — A UN war crimes court has ruled that 88-year-old Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga is no longer capable of “meaningful participation” in his trial.
The court said their conclusion was based on information obtained from medical records and staff who care for him which suggest “a significant decline in Kabuga’s ability to care for himself.”
“The trial chamber finds Mr Kabuga is no longer capable of meaningful participation in his trial,” the Hague-based International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) said in an order published on Tuesday.
The court suggested that because Kabuga is unlikely to regain fitness, the judges should adopt an “alternative procedure that resembles a trial as closely as possible, but without the possibility of a conviction.”
Kabuga is one of the last fugitives accused of broadcasting hateful propaganda and arming militias in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
He was arrested in May 2020 at a modest apartment in Paris where he was living under a pseudonym after 26 years on the run.
He pleaded not guilty at his first tribunal appearance in November 2020.
Genocidal propaganda
As president of Radio Television Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), he had been one of Rwanda’s wealthiest and most influential men among the Hutu elite.
Kabuga’s trial began last September before the IRMCT for what prosecutors say was his “substantial” contributions to the genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group in Rwanda.
Prosecutors say Kabuga’s radio station RTLM broadcast genocidal propaganda and accuse him of arming the ‘Interahamwe’ militia, widely considered to be the main culprits behind the killings.
IRMCT prosecutors say he did not wield a machete or pick up a microphone to broadcast hate but his conduct since 1992 pointed to a consistent anti-Tutsi agenda.
They told judges that an estimated 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days.
“The charges against Kabuga reflect his status as a wealthy and well-connected insider,” prosecutor Rashid S. Rashid said in his opening statement last September.
He said the case reflects Kabuga’s “individual responsibility for serious crimes committed during the 1994 Rwanda genocide.”
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2023-06-07T14:42:03+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2023/06/07/un-court-rules-rwandan-genocide-suspect-mentally-unfit-to-stand-trial/
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CHICAGO — As soon as the Chicago Bears landed the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft, speculation that the team would look to deal either the pick, or incumbent quarterback Justin Fields, ran rampant.
It's unsurprising, considering the number of quarterback needy teams on the market, as well as the appeal of quarterbacks in this draft class - like Alabama phenom Bryce Young, Ohio State's CJ Stroud, and Florida's Anthony Richardson.
The latest reports indicate the team is focusing their effort on moving the number one pick and acquiring more assets to build around the 23-year-old Fields, who finished ninth in MVP voting last season despite Chicago's 3-12 record.
Locked on Bears podcast host Lorin Cox believes the timing of this announcement is key, as Chicago is looking to acquire a big haul of picks similar to the Sam Darnold and Trey Lance trades in previous years.
"The Bears put this out at a very specific time," Cox told Peter Bukowski of the Locked on Sports Today podcast. "They just arrived in Indianapolis at the NFL scouting combine. That's really when this kind of conversation picks up."
The Bears are no doubt hoping these quarterbacks put on a show at the combine, driving up interest by opposing teams and therefore creating a bidding war which could net the Bears a significant haul of draft picks to build around Fields.
Cox doesn't think it matters which quarterback dominates at the combine, as long as interest remains high it will drive up the value of the pick - and the return for Chicago.
"It doesn't really matter which quarterback becomes the consensus top guy among the group, as long as one of them does," Cox continued. "Or as long as multiple teams are interested in multiple quarterbacks. They just need to drum up as much of the hype as possible."
The NFL draft begins on Thursday, April 27, although a trade for the top pick is likely to happen a month or so before that - giving the acquiring team plenty of time to evaluate their options ahead of the big day.
For more on what a trade package might look like, check out the Locked on Bears podcast.
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2023-03-03T19:32:31+00:00
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11alive.com
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https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/today-podcast/nfl-draft-2023-what-would-it-take-to-get-the-no-1-pick-from-the-bears/535-32ea355e-65a9-4737-a3ea-2d385ac0a087
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Russia says it now controls Ukraine's Luhansk region, one of the two eastern regions that have been the focus of its invasion of Ukraine.
The announcement comes after Ukrainian troops withdrew from Lysychansk, an industrial city that had become the last major Ukrainian-controlled holdout in the region.
Together, Russian troops and a Russian-backed separatist militia "have established full control" over the city, a statement from Russia's defense ministry said. It represents "the liberation of the Luhansk People's Republic," the statement said, using the separatists' name for the self-proclaimed breakaway state.
Ukrainian troops had held out in this pocket of Luhansk for months, first in Sievierodonetsk, then Lysychansk. But with Russian troops pressing in on three sides, they faced the risk of encirclement and withdrew to the east, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"Continuing the defense of the city would have led to fatal consequences. In order to preserve the lives of Ukrainian defenders, a decision was made to withdraw," the armed forces said in a statement on Facebook.
The Russians had superiority in multiple facets of the fight, Ukrainian officials said, from artillery and air force to ammunition and personnel.
After the fall of nearby Sievierodonetsk late last month, Lysychansk had become the last major city under Ukrainian control in Luhansk, the easternmost region of Ukraine. Just a week ago, Serhiy Haidai, the exiled Luhansk regional governor, urged the city's residents to evacuate.
"They attacked the city with unexplainably brutal tactics," Haidai said over the weekend in a post on Telegram. "If in Sievierodonetsk, some houses and administrative buildings survived through a month of street fighting, then in Lysychansk the same administrative buildings were completely destroyed in a shorter period of time."
What the retreat from Lysychansk represents for Ukraine
Luhansk and Donetsk make up eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where violence has been ongoing since long before Russia's invasion in February. Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces have fought since 2014, after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea.
On Feb. 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin set the stage for the full-scale invasion by recognizing separatist-controlled areas in Luhansk and Donetsk as independent and ordering Russian military forces there under what he called a "peacekeeping" mission.
In the months since, Russia scaled back the ambitions of its invasion and refocused its military efforts on eastern Ukraine, with parts of Donbas seeing the most intense fighting of the year so far.
Now, with Luhansk largely in Russian hands, the neighboring region of Donetsk could soon follow.
The last two Ukrainian-held major cities in Donetsk — Kramatorsk and Slovyansk — are just about 50 miles from Lysychansk. The other major cities in Donetsk, including Donetsk itself, along with Mariupol, have been controlled by Russians or Russian-backed forces for some time.
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk have endured Russian shelling and rocket fire for months, including the deadly attack on Kramatorsk's main train station in April that killed dozens of civilians.
If they fall, then the entire Donbas region would be effectively controlled by Russia — amounting to a demonstrable victory for Putin in a war that by all indications has dragged out longer than the Kremlin initially expected.
Putin has long prized the coal and steel-producing Donbas, which has a predominantly Russian-speaking population. The full capture would give Russia a strategic victory as well, expanding its control over Ukraine's southeast and further cementing the "land bridge" between Russian territory and Crimea.
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2022-07-03T23:00:02+00:00
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NEW YORK (AP) — Instagram said it was working on an issue that left a seemingly large number of users locked out of their accounts Monday morning.
Some users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others posting on Twitter said they were completely shut out. Some reported that their number of followers dropped, presumably because those accounts were locked.
The number of people complaining of being locked out of their accounts began to spike around 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
It was unclear whether the problem was an internal issue or whether the social media site had been hacked.
“We are aware that some Instagram users in different parts of the world are having issues accessing their Instagram accounts,” said a spokesperson for Meta. “We’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologize for the inconvenience.”
Users flooded social media platforms about the issue and Instagram acknowledged the problem on Twitter at 10:14 a.m. Eastern. In a couple of hours, the tweet had received more than 14,000 comments and was retweeted more than 40,000 times.
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2022-11-01T01:47:29+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-instagram-working-on-issue-that-locked-users-out-of-accounts/
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in YQ:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in 17EdTech you have until September 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased 17EdTech securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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2022-08-02T11:24:51+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/08/02/yq-alert-klein-law-firm-announces-lead-plaintiff-deadline-september-19-2022-class-action-filed-behalf-17-education-amp-technology-group-inc-shareholders/
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Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 4:44PM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Ventura County Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down large objects such as
trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel
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2022-05-17T00:35:06+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/alerts/2022/05/16/wind-advisory-issued-may-16-at-444pm-pdt-until-may-17-at-900am-pdt-by-nws-los-angeles-oxnard-ca/
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“Once you send that photo, you can’t take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding the consequences.
A new online tool aims to give some control back to teens, or people who were once teens, and take down explicit images and videos of themselves from the internet.
Called Take It Down, the tool is operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and funded in part by Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram.
The site lets anyone anonymously — and without uploading any actual images — create what is essentially a digital fingerprint of the image. This fingerprint (a unique set of numbers called a “hash”) then goes into a database and the tech companies that have agreed to participate in the project remove the images from their services.
Now, the caveats. The participating platforms are, as of Monday, Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Yubo, OnlyFans and Pornhub, owned by Mindgeek. If the image is on another site, or if it is sent in an encrypted platform such as WhatsApp, it will not be taken down.
In addition, if someone alters the original image — for instance, cropping it, adding an emoji or turning it into a meme — it becomes a new image and thus need a new hash. Images that are visually similar — such as the same photo with and without an Instagram filter, will have similar hashes, differing in just one character.
“Take It Down is made specifically for people who have an image that they have reason to believe is already out on the Web somewhere, or that it could be,” said Gavin Portnoy, a spokesman for the NCMEC. “You’re a teen and you’re dating someone and you share the image. Or somebody extorted you and they said, ‘if you don’t give me an image, or another image of you, I’m going to do X, Y, Z.'”
Portnoy said teens may feel more comfortable going to a site than to involve law enforcement, which wouldn’t be anonymous, for one.
“To a teen who doesn’t want that level of involvement, they just want to know that it’s taken down, this is a big deal for them,” he said. NCMEC is seeing an increase in reports of online exploitation of children. The nonprofit’s CyberTipline received 29.3 million reports in 2021, up 35% from 2020.
Meta, back when it was still Facebook, attempted to create a similar tool, although for adults, back in 2017. It didn’t go over well because the site asked people to, basically, send their (encrypted) nudes to Facebook — not the most trusted company even in 2017. The company tested out the service in Australia for a brief period, but didn’t expand it to other countries. In 2021, it helped launch tool for adults called StopNCII — or nonconsensual intimate images, aka “revenge porn.” That site is run by a U.K. nonprofit, the UK Revenge Porn Helpline, but anyone around the globe can use it.
But in that time, online sexual extortion and exploitation has only gotten worse, for children and teens as well as for adults. Many tech companies already use this hash system to share, take down and report to law enforcement images of child sexual abuse. Portnoy said the goal is to have more companies sign up.
“We never had anyone say no,” he said.
Twitter and TikTok so far have not committed to the project. Neither company immediately respond to a message for comment Sunday.
Antigone Davis, Meta’s global head of safety, said Take It Down is one of many tools the company uses to address child abuse and exploitation on its platforms.
“In addition to supporting the development of this tool and having, reporting and blocking systems on our on our platform, we also do a number of different things to try to prevent these kinds of situations from happening in the first place. So, for example, we don’t allow unconnected adults to message minors,” she said.
The site works with real as well as artificial intelligence-generated images and “deepfakes,” Davis said. Deepfakes are created to look like real, actual people saying or doing things they didn’t actually do.
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2023-02-27T23:06:39+00:00
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abqjournal.com
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https://www.abqjournal.com/2576930/take-it-down-a-tool-for-teens-to-remove-explicit-images.html
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WASHINGTON – The Army said Tuesday it has grounded its fleet of about 400 Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a “small number” of engine fires.
Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said the Army has identified the cause of the leaks and is working to resolve the problem. Smith said that some aircraft may not requires the fix, so they may be able to return to flight soon.
The fleet was grounded during the past weekend. Smith said there were no injuries or deaths associated with the fires but the Army temporarily grounded the fleet out of an abundance of caution.
The Chinook is the Army's key heavy-lift helicopter, used to transport troops and equipment, and was a familiar sight in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
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2022-08-31T02:34:18+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2022/08/31/army-grounds-fleet-of-chinook-helicopters-after-engine-fires/
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Which fabric resistance band is best?
Resistance bands are easy to use, simple to transport and can serve as your main workout equipment. Resistance training is great for toning muscle, burning fat and gaining mass if you have the right workout plan.
These bands can be much safer than dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells. However, one of the few instances where bare latex or rubber resistance bands can be a hazard is if they snap or if they snap back toward you and hit you.
This is where fabric resistance bands come in since the fabric covering these resistance bands gives you a better grip on the resistance band. If you’re looking for a safe way to change up your workout routine, the EnriQ Fabric Resistance Band is a great choice.
What to know before you buy a fabric resistance band
Short vs. long resistance bands
Some bands can fit around the thighs and the ankle, and then there are long bands that can be used for various exercises such as deadlifts, squats, curls and more. If you want to use the bands for stretching, assisted pullups or curls, get a longer band.
Weight of resistance
Similar to dumbbells and workout machines, you can change the difficulty when using fabric resistance bands by increasing the resistance. The thicker the band, the greater the resistance. You can purchase progressively thicker bands as you get stronger.
What to look for in quality fabric resistance bands
Carrying pouch
As you acquire more fabric resistance bands, carrying them can become tedious. That’s why bands that come with a carrying pouch make carrying bands and accessories simple, especially when traveling to the gym and other areas of workout.
Machine washable
One of the benefits of using fabric resistance bands is that many of them are machine washable. Be sure to check the label to ensure that this is the case. These bands can absorb odors and sweat, so machine washable capability can make maintenance easier.
Accessories
If you’re a beginner with resistance bands, accessories can help you get more acclimated to using them when starting out. Accessories such as handles, loops, door anchors and ankle straps can make your workouts easier and give them more variety. Even if you’re not a beginner, accessories are great to have, especially when working out at home or in environments with limited resources.
How much you can expect to spend on fabric resistance bands
Fabric resistance bands can cost from $10–$100, and the biggest factors that play into price are how many bands there are and what accessories are included.
From $10–$30, you’ll find small sets of resistance bands, such as a three-piece set. In the $30–$50 range, you’ll find sets with various accessories and bands of different sizes. If you’re hosting a class or want bands that you can share with people, then $50–$100 will buy you large sets of bands and included accessories.
Fabric resistance bands FAQ
Are rubber or fabric resistance bands better?
A. Bands with fabric on the outside can help prevent bands from pinching skin or pulling hair when working out. Fabric resistance bands also may help provide a better grip.
Can I wash my fabric resistance bands?
A. Some fabric resistance bands can be machine washable, but be sure to check the label. If they are not, you can wash them by hand and air-dry the fabric.
What’s the best fabric resistance band to buy?
Top fabric resistance bands
What you need to know: One of the most popular resistance band brands on the market, this EnriQ set comes with light, medium and heavy resistance bands, giving you a variety of workout options.
What you’ll love: There are three bands so you can do various full-body exercises while also strengthening the lower leg area. They come in various colors.
What you should consider: Some buyers complained that the bands had a strange chemical smell upon opening the package.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top fabric resistance bands for the money
TheFitLife Resistance Pullup Bands
What you need to know: With this set of bands, you’ll be able to exercise all your major muscle groups.
What you’ll love: There are four long resistance bands included, giving you the versatility to turn your home into a gym. The bands are individually labeled and come in different colors so that you can differentiate between them easily.
What you should consider: There are no short bands included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Elite Moves Resistance Bands Set
What you need to know: You won’t be limited to band accessories with this set of four resistance bands.
What you’ll love: This set includes four differently colored bands for various workout intensities. It comes with a workout guide so you can get the maximum results.
What you should consider: They are all the same length.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2023-01-13T16:50:39+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/fitness-equipment-br/best-fabric-resistance-bands/
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RENTON, Wash. — SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (7-10)
Strengths: Seattle has an elite pair of wide receivers in DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett even with an uncertain quarterback situation. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks takes the spot of Bobby Wagner after a breakout season in 2021. Quandre Diggs is one of the more underrated defensive backs in the league and Seattle hopes it will be able to use Jamal Adams in ways that utilize his strengths and hide his weaknesses in coverage. Expect a more aggressive, disruptive defense under new coordinator Clint Hurtt.
Weaknesses: There are several uncertainties with the Seahawks, but the obvious weakness is at quarterback. Seattle knows what its ceiling is with Geno Smith. Drew Lock may have more upside, but his past shows a penchant for mistakes and poor decisions. The fact that this is the decision Seattle faces highlights the weakness of the position. Whoever ends up under center for the majority of this season is likely a stopgap until next year when there are expected to be a significant number of QB options available in the draft.
Camp Development: Don’t be surprised if rookie cornerbacks Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen find their ways onto the field regularly early in the season. Both have been impressive during the preseason and look capable of holding their own if thrown into action from the start.
Fantasy Player To Watch: If Seattle is going to be successful offensively then the run game must be successful. Rashaad Penny is in line to be the starter and the conclusion to last season couldn’t be much more impressive with four games of 135 yards or more in the final five weeks. But the Seahawks are very high on Walker and he could end up with just as much fantasy production as Penny.
FanDuel Says: Win Super Bowl: +15000. Over/under wins: 5.5.
Expectations: This feels like a redo of 2011 for Pete Carroll. The defense is in the infancy of a makeover, but with pieces that show the promise of potentially being very good. The offense has a plan and anchors in key spots — wide receiver, tackles, running back — that is just waiting on a quarterback to emerge. The schedule is a gauntlet playing in the NFC West, but Carroll has never won fewer than seven games in a season for a reason. The Seahawks likely won’t be playoff contenders, but should be competitive in building the foundation for another run in the coming seasons.
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2022-08-24T20:38:27+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl/seahawks-hope-to-be-creating-foundation-despite-qb-question/2022/08/24/b08849be-23e8-11ed-a72f-1e7149072fbc_story.html
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(CNN) — The move by the Justice Department to bring two top aides to former Vice President Mike Pence in front of a federal grand jury is the most aggressive public step taken yet by prosecutors investigating the plots to subvert the 2020 election.
It signals that the Department’s probe has reached inside former President Donald Trump’s White House and that investigators are looking at conduct directly related to Trump’s and his closest allies’ efforts to overturn his election defeat.
Former Pence chief of staff Marc Short testified in front of a grand jury in DC on Friday, CNN has confirmed. Fellow Pence aide Greg Jacob testified in recent weeks as well, CNN has learned from a source close to the investigation.
The questions to Jacob and Short included a focus on the fake elector scheme and the role of Trump lawyers John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani, the source said.
Short and Jacob both were present in key meetings in the lead-up to the January 6 insurrection that were part of a pressure campaign to convince Pence to disrupt Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral win.
Jacob, a former legal adviser to Pence, has participated in the House January 6 select committee investigation, even testifying publicly at a hearing last month. (He has not responded to CNN’s inquiries about reports of his grand jury testimony.)
Short confirmed to CNN’s Erin Burnett Monday night he complied with a grand jury subpoena but declined to discuss any details about his appearance. Short previously sat for a deposition in the House investigation.
Short’s and Jacob’s accounts were among the evidence that a federal judge in California cited in concluding that Trump and his allies may have been planning a crime in their plot to disrupt the transfer of presidential power.
How to approach Trump in the January 6 investigation has been a delicate question for the Justice Department. The department has faced immense pressure from lawmakers, former prosecutors and others to focus on the ringleaders of the 2020 election reversal gambits. But any investigation of a former president raises a host of highly sensitive and potentially explosive political and legal questions.
That Pence’s inner circle is now being compelled to cooperate in the probe suggests that at least some of those obstacles have been cleared.
Last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland was visibly frustrated when a reporter grilled him about the possibility that the former president would be charged, as the former judge repeated vague assertions that, “No person is above the law in this country.”
In an interview with Lester Holt on “NBC Nightly News” on Tuesday, Garland said DOJ would look at any interference on the “lawful transfer of power.”
“I will say again that we will hold accountable anyone who is criminally responsible for attempting to interfere with the legitimate, lawful transfer of power from one administration to the next,” Garland said.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of the two Republicans on the House select committee, said the Pence aides testifying is a “positive” development.
“The Department of Justice needs to look at any possible criminality,” Kinzinger said Tuesday on CNN’s “New Day.” “I ask, what have they been doing for the last year and a half. That said, if they are moving forward on looking at this stuff, that’s positive for the country.”
Short, Kinzinger added, is a good source.
“He certainly knows a lot of what happened, and I think under oath you can be pretty much committed that he’ll tell the truth,” the congressman said.
Witnesses to inflection points in the pressure campaign on Pence
The Justice Department declined to comment on the grand jury subpoenas of Short and Jacob. But scrutiny elsewhere of Trump’s election subversion gambits highlight the relevant events that the two aides witnessed.
According to the House select committee’s public presentations, Jacob was present at a January 4, 2021, Oval Office meeting with Trump and his attorney Eastman during which Eastman discussed a plan to have Pence not count the Biden electors that would be put forward at the January 6 certification ceremony.
Short attended that meeting as well, and another meeting with Eastman and Jacob on January 5, where Eastman’s push to have Pence disrupt the certification was further discussed for another two and a half hours.
“What most surprised me about that meeting was that when Mr. Eastman came in he said, ‘I’m here to request that you reject the electors,'” Jacob said at a House committee hearing in June, while referring to a proposal more aggressive than what Eastman had been recommended in the January 4 meeting. Jacob also took notes memorializing Eastman’s assertion, according to the committee.
Jacob recalled Eastman acknowledging at one of those meetings that such a maneuver would violate the Electoral Count Act, with Jacob testifying that Eastman thought the law was unconstitutional. Jacob also described a conversation with Eastman where Eastman conceded that no justice on the Supreme Court would support his position.
Jacob’s account of the meetings, and emails he exchanged with Eastman, were also presented earlier this year to a federal judge who was considering whether to order Eastman to produce certain emails to the committee.
In approving the release of the documents, US District Judge David O. Carter indicated that he thought Trump’s conduct may have been criminal, concluding that it was “more likely than not that President Trump corruptly attempted to obstruct the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2021.”
“The illegality of the plan was obvious,” Carter wrote. “Our nation was founded on the peaceful transition of power, epitomized by George Washington laying down his sword to make way for democratic elections. Ignoring this history, President Trump vigorously campaigned for the Vice President to single-handedly determine the results of the 2020 election.”
Other signs that the DOJ investigation has escalated
While Jacob and Short’s grand jury appearances were the most significant public development in the Justice Department’s probe, there have been other major signs that the department was moving beyond the low-hanging fruit of prosecuting rioters who physically breached the Capitol on the day of the certification.
Federal investigators seized electronics from Eastman in late June, and also raided the home of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, another prominent player in Trump’s plots.
As part of the probe, federal investigators have also interviewed Republicans in Georgia about interactions with people in Trump’s orbit and his 2020 reelection campaign.
In one instance, FBI agents asked a prominent Georgia Republican whether he had direct conversations with Trump.
“They just asked who talked to me. If anyone from the Trump campaign had been in touch with me. Did Giuliani talk to me? Did Trump talk to me?” Patrick Gartland, who was set to serve as an elector but dropped out, previously said. He recounted how two FBI agents visited his home in Marietta, Georgia, this spring.
And the department has issued numerous subpoenas in recent weeks seeking information in all seven battleground states where Trump’s campaign assembled false electors as part of a bid to subvert the Electoral College. Among those subpoenaed were GOP officials in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania, CNN previously reported.
A grand jury subpoena to Arizona state Sen. Karen Fann obtained by CNN through a public records request underscores how investigators have cast a wide net, with their efforts focused on the fake elector plot at the Trump administration and state level.
The subpoena to Fann, who led the partisan audit of ballots cast in Maricopa County, indicates prosecutors are seeking communications about any topics between any individuals associated with the Trump administration, Congress, and Trump’s reelection effort.
The House committee has described the fake electoral plot, in which Trump supporters would be fraudulently put forward as substitutes for the legitimate Biden electors, as part of the broader push to have Pence interrupt the certification of Biden’s win. Select Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson has also indicated that it’s working to share information with the Justice Department from that aspect of the lawmakers’ probe.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department has also upped the ante in its prosecutions of those who violently assaulted the Capitol, with seditious conspiracy charges brought against prominent members of fringe groups accused of planning to “oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power.”
The DOJ’s latest moves involving Pence aides come as Pence has broken with Trump by support Republican politicians competing in GOP primaries against Trump’s favored, including in races in Georgia and Arizona where Trump’s lies about the 2020 election have featured prominently.
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2022-07-27T12:29:11+00:00
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wsvn.com
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https://wsvn.com/news/politics/latest-moves-suggest-doj-investigation-of-2020-election-is-looking-at-conduct-directly-related-to-trump-and-his-closest-allies/
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is ending a lawsuit against sportscaster Pat McAfee after McAfee publicly apologized Thursday for his previous on-air statements that Favre had been “ stealing from poor people in Mississippi” in a welfare misspending case.
Favre and McAfee both announced the settlement. McAfee, a former NFL punter, apologized during “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and said he did not have to make a payment to Favre to settle the suit.
“As I confirmed in my court papers and I repeat here, my statements expressed in comedic style were based solely on public information and allegations," McAfee said, adding that he respects Favre's football career.
“I would much rather talk about sports than about lawsuits, so I'm glad we have all of this behind us,” McAfee said.
Favre wrote in a Twitter post: “Like Pat said, he was attempting to be funny and not commenting based on any personal knowledge. We'd both much rather talk about football.”
In a lawsuit filed in a Mississippi court in February, Favre's attorneys wrote McAfee had used “outrageous falsehoods” that included calling Favre a “thief” who was “stealing from poor people in Mississippi.” In March, Favre dropped the state lawsuit and filed a similar complaint in federal court.
Favre still has defamation lawsuits pending against former NFL player Shannon Sharpe and Mississippi Auditor Shad White.
Favre said Sharpe made “egregiously false” statements about him on the Fox Sports talk show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” including that Favre “stole money from people that really needed money.”
Sharpe's attorneys have asked a federal judge to dismiss the case, writing in a May 3 filing: “Mississippi law protects Sharpe’s right to make caustic and critical comments on Favre’s involvement in a matter of public concern: the misspending of welfare funds intended for poor Mississippi families.”
White's attorneys have said Favre cannot prove malice in any statements the auditor has made about the welfare case.
White has said that from 2016 to 2019, the Mississippi Department of Human Services misspent more than $77 million in welfare money. Prosecutors have said the department gave money to nonprofit organizations that spent it on projects such as a $5 million volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi — a project for which Favre agreed to raise money.
Favre is not facing criminal charges, but he is among more than three dozen people or businesses the state is suing to try to recover misspent money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families antipoverty program.
Favre has repaid $1.1 million he received for speaking fees from a nonprofit group that spent TANF money with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. White said Favre never showed up to give the speeches.
In December, the department made a new demand of up to $5 million against Favre and a university sports foundation, saying welfare money was improperly used to pay for a volleyball arena at Favre’s alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi.
Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball at the university in 2017. The volleyball facility was a pet project of the NFL Hall of Famer, and he pledged to lead fundraising efforts. Filings in the state’s civil lawsuit show text message exchanges between Favre and others about directing money to the volleyball facility from a nonprofit organization that had Department of Human Services contracts.
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2023-05-11T20:18:31+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/favre-ends-lawsuit-after-sportscaster-mcafee-18094456.php
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SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Netflix next month will unveil the first version of its video streaming service with ads, giving cost-conscious viewers a chance to watch most of its shows at a steep discount in exchange for putting up with commercial interruptions.
The ad-supported service is scheduled to debut Nov. 3 as Netflix tries to reverse a drop in subscribers. It will cost $7 per month in the U.S., a 55% markdown from Netflix’s most popular $15.50-per-month plan, which is ad-free.
Netflix’s ad-supported option will also be rolling out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain and the U.K., according to a Thursday post by the company’s chief operating officer, Greg Peters.
Besides putting up with roughly four to five minutes of ads during each hour of viewing, Netflix subscribers who sign up for the cheaper service also won’t be able to download TV shows and movies to watch when their devices are offline. Peters also said a “limited” amount of programming available on the commercial-free service won’t be on the ad-supported version because of licensing issues.
Netflix’s 15-year-old streaming service has until now been commercial free, but the Los Gatos, California, company decided to head in a new direction six months ago after reporting its first loss in subscribers in more than a decade.
The customer erosion worsened a wrenching decline in its stock price that has wiped up more than $200 billion in shareholder wealth during the past 11 months. The shares rallied after Thursday’s announcement, but still have lost about two-thirds of their value since reaching their peak last November when the streaming service was still growing.
Through the first half of this year, Netflix lost 1.2 million subscribers, leaving it with nearly 221 million. Management in July predicted it would regain about 1 million of those subscribers during the summer months. The numbers for the July-September period are scheduled to be disclosed Tuesday.
Netflix is betting the low-priced option with ads will be particularly popular at a time that persistently high inflation is pressuring millions of households to curb their spending, particularly on discretionary items such as video streaming. The streaming market also has become crowded with tougher competition from the likes of Amazon, Apple and Walt Disney Co., which also is preparing to offer an ad-supported version of its service soon.
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2022-10-14T22:40:11+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/news/tech-news/ap-netflix-sets-7-monthly-price-for-its-ad-supported-service/
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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:
President Trump has said that impeachment might help him win reelection. One of his informal advisers Chris Ruddy, CEO of the conservative website Newsmax, disagrees. I spoke to Ruddy this morning, moments after the whistleblower complaint was released.
Now I want to talk to you about your communications, if any, with the president in the last 48 hours. What has he been thinking about all of this?
CHRIS RUDDY: Well, I'm not going to reveal all of my communications with the president. I...
CORNISH: But can I confirm there were any before I launch into a series of questions? You have spoken to him.
RUDDY: Well, yeah. I have spoken to him. I spoke to him yesterday by phone. But I - you know, I'm not here to represent his views on the current matter. And, obviously, I give my own perspective on things.
CORNISH: And Ruddy has a very definite perspective on whether or not he thinks the impeachment inquiry is helpful to President Trump.
RUDDY: I don't. I think there are people around the president that believe this is going to be helpful for his reelection or will backfire on the Democrats. I think that's a very risky belief. And I think that the way the public looks at this, even if they side with the president on some of the legal issues and they don't feel - and the poll data shows - that's out there - that it's - nothing that he's done is worthy of impeachment, although we don't fully know the impact of the latest polling.
CORNISH: Right. This is still quite new.
RUDDY: Right.
CORNISH: You said that you differ from the White House advisers or the Republicans who are out there saying this could be good. When you share your point of view with the president, what is his response? I mean, it sounds like you're saying something that maybe the people around him may not.
RUDDY: Well, I would say that he is a guy that tends to see silver linings in dark clouds. And, you know, this is a man that, in private business, had 10,000 lawsuits over his career, so I think he has a unique ability to sort of quarantine in his mind the impact some of these things have.
CORNISH: And what's the risk in that?
RUDDY: Well, I think the implications, again, is that it's not just about Zelenskiy. It's not about the Ukraine. It's not about Rudy. It's - the can has been opened. Now we have to see if there's good soup inside or worms, right? They're going to be looking for stuff - the House Democrats - that are not going to be very glowing and positive about the president. So if we think these revelations are not good - and now they might get an expedited subpoena power with the impeachment process under way. It's not good.
CORNISH: Does the seriousness of this cast a shadow on the White House? Are they concerned about what, for instance, is going to be coming out today?
RUDDY: I think it casts a huge shadow over the White House. I think it's very serious. I want Congress to conduct full oversight on it. And I think we need to look at it. I think Congress and I think Republicans and Democrats have a duty, no matter who's in the White House, to ask tough questions, and the president can push back when they think they overreach.
CORNISH: Finally, with the president calling this a hoax and a scam, do you think that is wise?
RUDDY: Well, I - you know, I'm not going to comment on every description the president...
CORNISH: No, not at all. But just as a news person, I - you know, I'd love your point of view, I mean, given...
RUDDY: Well...
CORNISH: ...As we talked about, the seriousness of the allegations.
RUDDY: We all know his style, right? It's not my style. It's not your style. It's seemingly worked for him. I think that we'd be better off if the level of rhetoric was brought up and more presidential. I also think...
CORNISH: But does it undermine his case - right? - if he's, you know, just kind of saying, this is fake, and then you have...
RUDDY: Well...
CORNISH: ...National security officers out there speaking about it?
RUDDY: I could tell you a couple of dozen major news reports that turned out to be false based on the actual report that Robert Mueller issued. So when the president called those stories fake news at the time, you know, folks like you dismissed it, but it turned out he was right.
Now, it does seem like he's dismissing it, and he's being dismissive of it. I'm not sure he completely understands the implications of the impeachment inquiry. I think Nancy Pelosi is the smartest person in Washington right now. And I think she didn't pull the trigger on this without knowing that she had more ammunition in her guns.
And so I think this is just the beginning. And I'm not sure this White House is prepared for it. It doesn't have the communications staff or the response that's going to be necessary for an impeachment ordeal. There's six committees opening guns up on the president. And there's been, you know, staff that still needs to be appointed in the White House. It's just not a good situation. And I believe that the focus for the country should be on doing legislation that improves the quality of life and improves our security.
CORNISH: Chris Ruddy is the CEO of Newsmax.
Thank you so much for speaking with us.
RUDDY: I always liked NPR. Bye. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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2022-08-04T05:28:31+00:00
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wlrn.org
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https://www.wlrn.org/2019-09-26/trump-adviser-weighs-in-on-presidents-mindset-during-start-of-impeachment-inquiry
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Commissioners criticize UF Health for moving groundbreaking event virtual
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A week after a groundbreaking was held for a new urgent care facility in East Gainesville, Alachua County commissioners are harshly criticizing the way UF Health handled the event.
The in-person groundbreaking was moved to a virtual event due to a forecast of bad weather. Commissioners Anna Prizzia and Ken Cornell are unhappy with the way the event for the health clinic in East Gainesville was handled.
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Prizzia says she is disappointed the public wasn’t able to participate in the event. She says she wants the public to know county commissioners had nothing to do with the decision.
Cornell expressed similar feelings and says he wants to plan a future event to include residents to celebrate the progress of the clinic.
The virtual event was not open to the public. Speakers included UF Health’s chief diversity officer and vice president of health affairs.
Mayor Harvey Ward and Commissioner Prizzia were also online.
On Facebook, Ward states UF Health made the wise decision to pivot the ceremony online due to the weather.
In a statement, UF Health officials agree the weather that day was too dangerous to bring residents out to a construction site and they are exploring future celebrations.
“As a health care provider, UF Health’s first concern always is for the health and safety of our community. The decision to change the groundbreaking to a virtual event was made the afternoon prior to the event due to the forecast that called for strong thunderstorms that morning. Our concerns about the site conditions were also amplified due to the area being a construction zone and having had a significant amount of rain in the previous 24 hours. We are committed to ongoing conversations with the community about the project and are exploring options for future celebratory events at key milestones.”
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2023-06-27T22:17:38+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/2023/06/27/commissioners-criticize-uf-health-moving-groundbreaking-event-virtual/
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KANSAS CTY, Mo. – The brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was booked into jail Wednesday on aggravated sexual battery charges over an alleged altercation at a restaurant in late February.
Jackson Mahomes, 22, was charged Tuesday with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery, online court records show. He was being held on $100,000 bond and was due to make an initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon. Under his bond conditions, he won't be allowed to discuss his case publicly once he's released.
The probable cause affidavit in the case was not immediately available. But The Kansas City Star reported that police previously confirmed they were investigating a Feb. 25 incident involving Jackson Mahomes at an Overland Park restaurant.
Jackson Mahomes' attorney, Brandan Joseph Davies, didn’t immediately respond to an Associated Press phone message left Wednesday seeking comment. But he released a statement in March, when the allegations first surfaced, saying there was “substantial evidence refuting the claims of Jackson’s accuser," The Star reported.
Aspen Vaughn, the owner of Aspens Restaurant and Lounge, told the newspaper in early March that Jackson Mahomes was friends with her stepdaughter and had frequented the restaurant, where her stepdaughter works. She said he had been there earlier on the day of their encounter and had been pleasant.
Vaughn said after he returned to Aspens that night, Jackson Mahomes grabbed her neck with enough force that it left a faint bruise while they were talking in her office about an incident in which he allegedly shoved a member of the wait staff.
She provided The Star with a photo of a bruise on her neck and a video that she said showed Jackson Mahomes grabbing her by the throat and kissing her at least twice.
“He forcibly kissed me out of nowhere,” she said, calling the advances unwelcome and shocking and noting that she thought he was intoxicated.
Aspen Vaughn didn’t immediately reply to a Facebook message, and the restaurant didn't immediately respond to a phone message seeking comment about the charges.
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2023-05-03T17:02:09+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/sports/2023/05/03/patrick-mahomes-brother-charged-with-sexual-battery/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped back under 7% this week, one day after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark borrowing rate to its highest level in 15 years as it tries to squelch four-decade high inflation.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate fell to 6.95% from 7.08% last week. The rate was 3.09% last year at this time.
The rate for a 15-year mortgage, often used by those refinancing their homes, fell to 6.29% this week from 6.36% last week. One year ago, it was 2.35%.
On Wednesday, the Fed raised its short-term lending rate by another 0.75 percentage points, three times its usual margin, for a fourth time this year. Its key rate now stands in a range of 3.75% to 4%, with more increases likely on the horizon.
“We still have some ways to go,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, suggesting that more recent data suggest that officials might have to raise rates higher than the 4.6% they forecast in September if inflation continues to persist.
Consumer prices remained stubbornly high at 6.2% year-over-year in September, the same as the previous month.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate topped 7% for the first time in more than two decades this week, which combined with sky-high home prices, have crushed homebuyers’ purchasing power by adding hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.
Sales of existing homes have declined for eight straight months as borrowing costs have become too high a hurdle for many Americans already paying more for food, gas and other necessities. Meanwhile, some homeowners have held off putting their homes on the market because they don’t want to jump into a higher rate on their next mortgage.
While mortgage rates don’t necessarily mirror the Fed’s rate increases, they tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. The yield is influenced by a variety of factors, including investors’ expectations for future inflation and global demand for U.S. Treasurys.
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2022-11-03T16:04:39+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-us-average-long-term-mortgage-rates-back-under-7-for-now/
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Repeat tax software entrepreneurs launch the Sales Tax Automation Platform for complex enterprises.
The platform provides granular geo-targeting, a universal rules engine, and an API to enable real-time calculations to put sales tax automation on autopilot for a wide variety of vertical markets.
ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CereTax, the next-generation sales tax automation platform, came out of stealth today and announced the first wave of key customers and partners using the platform.
CereTax came to life because the founders, after decades working with the legacy platforms, realized that existing sales tax automation solutions designed for complex verticals and larger enterprises had become antiquated. This led to slow performance, frequent downtime, expensive customizations, and hours of maintenance efforts. While modern cloud-based SaaS solutions have been created to solve many business problems, they haven't yet proliferated the enterprise sales tax space.
"Our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution was built using a modern approach to take advantage of native cloud architecture. This design allows for API-driven integrations, rapid performance with high reliability, the ability to handle sales tax, purchases (use tax), validation, analytics, and omnichannel sales for multiple verticals, all through one platform," said Mike Sanders, CereTax CEO. "Shockingly, a new tax automation solution for complex or enterprise businesses has not been built in over 20 years. A lot has changed in two decades, so we set out to address that market need."
In the US alone, across cities, counties, and states, larger businesses must account for over 17,000 different sales tax jurisdictions and how they apply to thousands of products being bought and sold. These rules often change monthly, making calculations and compliance extremely challenging. Getting these calculations wrong is very costly, and larger businesses can see fines and penalties that create liabilities in the millions of dollars per year.
The leadership team's experience includes successfully building Tax Partners (acquired by Thomson Reuters), CCH SureTax (acquired by Wolters Kluwer), and many years implementing tax solutions for KPMG, Ryan, and EY. This domain knowledge provided the background and experience to identify and solve complex sales tax problems.
A great case study is one we just completed for a large, multinational manufacturing company.
"Before our introduction to CereTax, we were struggling to identify our correct sales tax liabilities accurately and in a timely manner, which had a significant impact on our costs and time," said their Tax Director. "We had to bring together multiple solutions, consultants, and our tax team to get it done. With thousands of transactions to evaluate monthly, we were in a very challenging spot. After launching CereTax in parallel with our existing systems, we were immediately able to recognize huge cost and time savings while ensuring we were complying with all the regulations. The CereTax team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, making the launch and ongoing operations seamless."
Other incumbents and start-ups in the sales tax space are focused on the more simplified needs of small businesses and have not yet developed the product architecture, industry specific capabilities, and customer service model to serve complex enterprises.
"The needs of complex businesses selling into multiple vertical markets in numerous jurisdictions are very different from small companies," said Brent Walker, CereTax VP of Operations. "To satisfy their needs, you need to deliver specialized taxability decisions, granular geo-targeting, an extensible rules engine, real-time processing, and continuous learning. You need to take an extremely complicated operating environment and streamline it to make it easy to manage."
CereTax is building deep integrations with an expanding set of ERPs, accounting, and operational systems to enable quick deployments and real-time operations.
"We are very enthusiastic about the market reception and look forward to soon announcing additional innovative capabilities and a network of implementation partners," said Mike Sanders, CEO.
"We have worked with members of the CereTax leadership team for years. We are excited to be working with them again to bring to market a key integration to the Coupa business spend management platform," said Robert Kleppel, Partner, KPMG. "We look forward to showing the market how blending the expertise of the KPMG team and new technology of CereTax can greatly benefit Coupa users."
Leaders Fund led the seed round with participation from investors in the founders previous two companies. With this capital, CereTax will extend its product offering for additional vertical markets, expand its team and its partner ecosystem, and continue to become the tax automation solution for complex verticals and larger enterprises.
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2022-08-15T13:31:14+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/ceretax-comes-out-stealth-with-10m-seed-round-fortune-500-customers/
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(KTLA) – According to the FBI, about $2 billion is lost annually to wire-transfer fraud. Some cases involve newfangled payment apps, such as Zelle, while others rely on traditional fund transfers from bank accounts.
In many cases, scammers are reaching out directly and attempting to gain their victims’ trust, according to experts.
“Unfortunately, it’s being used by a lot of fraudsters who are using social engineering tricks to convince consumers that they work for the bank or they’re there to help them in some regard,” explained Linda Sherry, a director for Consumer Action.
Wire-transfer scams may be even more prevalent during holidays, experts say.
“It’s just very frustrating and very scary,” said Martina Boyeras Carbonell, who told Nexstar’s KTLA that she recently lost nearly $42,000 to a wire-transfer scam involving her bank account.
“I feel violated. All my personal information is out and all my savings are gone.”
Carbonell said she received bogus texts and calls from people claiming to be Chase bank employees. The scammers had done their homework.
“They already had my card numbers, my address, my account number, the name of my company, everything,” said Carbonell.
What the fraudsters apparently lacked was the password for her business account, which Carbonell said she may have unwittingly provided when she checked her online account during the two hours she was kept on the phone.
Sue Solleder, a real estate broker in San Diego County, lost more than $81,000 after hackers gained access to her Chase business account and made repeated attempts to wire money elsewhere.
She said Chase prevented the first 10 attempts from going through, but it green-lighted the next five. Solleder’s funds were whisked away to Delaware and then to Abu Dhabi.
“I just was so shocked,” said Solleder. “I never heard of anybody taking $81,000 from somebody.”
Even worse, after she brought the matter to Chase’s attention, the bank denied her claim for compensation, saying the cash transfers “were authorized” by Solleder.
That’s a key point. Banks exploit a loophole in federal banking rules that frees them from compensating people if they decide the customer “authorized” a transaction by providing information that facilitated the transfer. But Solleder claims that wasn’t the case.
After KTLA reached out to Chase about the theft, the bank said it would fully compensate Solleder for her missing $81,000. A bank spokesperson said it was clear her account had been hacked, even though the bank previously insisted she was partly to blame.
In Carbonell’s case, Chase at first insisted she wouldn’t be compensated either, because she provided information to the con artists. But when they were notified that she was tricked into doing so, Chase reversed course and said Carbonell would be paid back as well.
It’s important, then, that consumers know how to best protect themselves from scammers by following three key rules: Never rush into a wire transfer or other unexpected transaction; call the bank yourself and confirm if there’s an issue with your account; and have the bank verify that you didn’t authorize any transactions if you’ve been victimized.
Consumer advocates, meanwhile, say they would like banks to do a better job of spotting and preventing suspicious wire transfers.
“Their system is weak,” Carbonell said. “Hackers are able to get into personal accounts, business accounts, and on top of that they blame the customer.”
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2022-12-17T22:44:03+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/i-feel-violated-victims-of-wire-transfer-fraud-reveal-how-they-lost-thousands-to-scammers/
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An effort to be more inclusive or attempted intrusion by the federal government? Democrats and Republicans took starkly contrasting views Tuesday of proposed legislation that would put voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on federal surveys.
Under the bill debated by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, federal agencies that collect data through surveys would be required to ask about sexual orientation and gender identity, but no one would be required to give the information nor would they be penalized for refusing to do so.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the committee's Democratic chair, said the measure would help make data collection as inclusive as possible.
“By including this, we can ensure that our policies are more equitable and inclusive of the constituents we serve," Maloney said.
Republican committee members called the measure government intrusion and overreach at its most personal. They proposed amendments that would require the legislation to offer a definition of sex and would limit the questions to adults only.
“We should be alarmed by this attempt by the federal government to gather such sensitive data,” said Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona.
Biggs proposed an amendment that would require data collection of people in the U.S. illegally, in a discussion that referenced then-President Donald Trump's failed effort to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
Maloney dismissed any comparison of the citizenship question efforts to the desire to get data on the LGBTQ community.
“Attempting a citizenship question was a fear tactic used to discourage certain people from participating in the 2020 census,” Maloney said. “This is a bill that will help us serve our constituents better.”
The legislation was debated at a time when the Census Bureau is requesting $10 million to study over several years the best ways to ask about sexual orientation and gender identity, and as President Joe Biden declared June as LGBTQ “Pride Month." It also is taking place as some Republican-dominated state legislatures have restricted what can be discussed about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and banned transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Several Democratic House members on Tuesday also urged the directors of the Office of Management and Budget and the Census Bureau to add a category of Middle Eastern and North African, also known as MENA, for the once-a-decade census and other federal surveys.
The Census Bureau recommended adding a MENA category to the 2020 census, but the idea was dropped by the Trump administration.
Decades-old Office of Management and Budget standards have designated Middle Eastern and North African residents as white. Adding a separate MENA category would help guarantee that residents with roots from this region get federal resources and produce more accurate data, said the letter to OMD Director Shalanda Young and Census Bureau Director Robert Santos.
“Since members of the MENA community trace their roots to either the Middle East or North Africa, OMB’s standards fail to capture the lived experience of many community members," the letter said.
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2022-06-14T19:29:48+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/living/article/Democrats-GOP-take-contrasting-views-on-LGBTQ-17241354.php
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — High on a mountain in the Himalayas, pristine drops fall from the mouth of a tiger statue installed at a stream thought to form the headwaters of the Bagmati River, long revered as having the power to purify souls. From there it wends its way downhill past verdant forests and merges with other waterways, irrigating fields of rice, vegetables and other crops that are a livelihood for many Nepalese.
But as the Bagmati reaches the valley of Kathmandu, the capital, its color changes from clear to brown and then to black, choked with debris, its contents undrinkable and unsuitable even for cleaning. During the dry season, an overwhelming stench pervades the area by its banks.
Tainted by garbage and raw sewage that is dumped directly into the waterway, Nepal’s holiest river has deteriorated so greatly that today it is also the country’s most polluted, dramatically altering how the city of about 3 million interacts with the Bagmati on daily, cultural and spiritual levels.
In the capital, the Bagmati’s sludge oozes past several sacred sites, including the Pashupatinath Temple, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The sprawling complex comprises a golden-roofed main temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, surrounded by hundreds of smaller ones.
Hindus flock to the riverbanks in Kathmandu to worship at shrines and celebrate festivals. Women dip in the river to wash away sins during Rishipanchami, a day for worship of the seven sages revered as enlightened beings guiding humanity through the ages. Visitors also wade in during the festival of Chhath, praying to the sun god Surya. During Teej, married women come to pray for the health and prosperity of their husbands, and single women, to find a good one.
Families have long carried the bodies of deceased loved ones to these banks to wash the feet of the dead on a stone slab and sprinkle their faces with river water. Beliefs hold that that washes away a person’s sins and sends their soul to heaven before their physical remains are cremated atop heaps of wood, also alongside the river, and their ashes scattered into the waters.
People still bring departed loved ones to the Bagmati, but many no longer dare to have any contact with its contents. While the bodies are still cremated here, they’re cleansed with purified water bought in nearby stores.
“That is no more now. The water is so dirty and stinks. People are forced to bring bottled water and do the rituals,” 59-year-old Mithu Lama, who has been working with her husband at the Teku ghat cremation grounds since she married him at age 15, said on a recent day as she stacked wood for a funeral pyre.
Grieving families who resort to bottled water typically are loath to discuss it openly, for having failed to follow the sacred funeral tradition.
People have also traditionally collected river water to sprinkle on their homes to purify them. The river is significant to Buddhists, too, many of whom cremate bodies on the Bagmati’s banks.
Born and raised next to the Bagmati, Lama recalled using its waters for cooking, bathing, washing and even drinking. Today that feels like a long-ago dream dashed by decades of dumping human waste and refuse, and one she doesn’t expect to see again anytime soon.
“I now have serious doubt that it will be cleaned in my lifetime,” Lama said. “Not that there has not been any efforts, there have been several cleaning campaigns, but there are more people dirtying it. People are the problem.”
Indeed, there have been efforts by both private volunteers and the government to clean up the river. Among those initiatives, every Saturday for the past seven years hundreds of volunteers have gathered in Kathmandu to pick up garbage and remove trash from the Bagmati.
There almost every weekend is Mala Kharel, an executive member of the governmental High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of the Bagmati Civilization, which was set up to help clean up the river. She volunteers her time not only for cleanup duty but to raise awareness among the population about avoiding pollution.
Kharel said that over the years the campaign has succeeded in collecting about 80% of garbage along the riverbank, recovering all sorts of refuse from decaying animals to even, shockingly, the bodies of dead babies dumped there. But the pickup efforts admittedly fall short of perfection, in part since frequent disruptions to trash collection services encourage more dumping than they can keep up with.
In addition, many thousands of people have built huts, shacks and brick homes illegally along the river and refuse to leave.
As for the sewage, according to Kharel, the committee is working on several projects including the construction of canals and pipes, built parallel to the river, to connect to sewer lines and prevent their waste from reaching the Bagmati. It also is considering a treatment plant, and working on upstream dams where rainwater can be captured and stored during the monsoon season and released during the dry months to flush the river, moving the waste downstream from Kathmandu.
Work on the pipe and canal system began around 2013, but no completion date has been announced. Construction on two dams is ongoing — but said to be near done — while another remains in the process of getting started. But campaigners have high hopes for the near term.
“In the next 10 years, I am hoping the river will be flowing clear and the banks will be clean and lined with trees,” Kharel said. “We are working hard with this target.”
That optimism isn’t shared by everyone. Some environmentalists aren’t sure the dams, for instance, will be of much help.
“There is too much expectations from these dams. Bagmati is a natural river and not a canal that can be cleaned so easily,” said Madhukar Upadhya, a watershed expert who studies the river closely and said its bed no longer has any sand left.
Instead, today it’s lined with clay and mixed with chemicals dumped by industrial activity such as handwoven carpet makers, popular in the 1990s but now banned from the capital.
“So much damage has already been done to it,” Upadhya said, “that it can perhaps be cleaned to some degree but not restored to its past glory.”
Hindu priest Pandit Shivahari Subedi, who has spent three decades on the stone steps between the Bagmati and the Pashupatinath Temple performing rituals for devotees, takes a similarly dim view of the various cleanup campaigns he has seen. Divine intervention, he believes, is needed.
“There have been too many assurances from political leaders and top people, but they have all not been fulfilled. … It looks like unless the gods create some kind of miracle, the Bagmati will not return to its glory,” Subedi said. “To clean the water naturally, by the grace of god, there needs to be huge flooding of water flushing the dirt.”
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
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2022-08-17T21:10:42+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/world/nepals-holy-bagmati-river-choked-with-black-sewage-trash/
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Wind Chill Warning until 10am
Most of our Idaho counties are seeing temps -10 to -20 below zero and wind chills as low as -35. Dangerous cold ahead of mostly sun today and highs in the 7-10 degree range.
Most of our Idaho counties are seeing temps -10 to -20 below zero and wind chills as low as -35. Dangerous cold ahead of mostly sun today and highs in the 7-10 degree range.
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2023-01-31T13:44:07+00:00
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian survivor of a crowd crush that killed more than 150 partygoers in the South Korean capital of Seoul blamed the huge loss of life on officials’ failure to employ effective crowd controls despite anticipating a massive turnout for the Halloween celebrations.
Nathan Taverniti, 24, said he’s still grappling with emotional shock after one of his friends died during the tragedy Saturday at the nightlife district of Itaewon. The tragedy centered on a narrow, downhill alley running between a dense row of store fronts and the landmark Hamilton Hotel. The path became clogged by a huge and unstoppable wave of partygoers before some of them fell and toppled over one another like dominoes, according to witnesses, before suffocating to death.
An estimated 100,000 partygoers flocked to Itaewon for the Halloween celebrations over the weekend, and some experts say it should have been an obvious decision for authorities to temporarily block some of the neighborhood’s notoriously narrow lanes and hills.
“If the government knows that there were going to be that many people there, and there is going to be road blockages, there should be enough police and emergency services already there on standby,” Taverniti said.
Stuck in a huge crowd, Taverniti said he didn’t sense that something terrible would happen until some women near him apparently slipped and fell down, and people nearby tried to help them back up. By that time, he could no longer seen where his three friends were.
“All of a sudden more people started falling … there were just too many people,” he said.
He said he thought he saw some of his friends’ hands among the people who were piling up. He tried to grab them, but had to let go after being crushed by the enormous weight of other people who were losing balance. He said he heard “lots of people screaming.”
Taverniti said he shouted to the bars and clubs to open their doors to let some people in to ease the crowd, but that nobody listened. He said several police officers arrived about half an hour later and people in the crowd helped pull out those who were injured before more officers arrived later. He later found one of his friends among the rows of unconscious bodies laid out in the pavement.
Tavernit was able to locate his two other friends being treated at hospitals. He says he plans to stay in Seoul for a bit longer to ensure the steady recovery of his hospitalized friends.
“I believe 100% that this incident is a result of the government’s mismanagement and the lack of ability because I have known that Halloween event has always been this big in Itaewon,” he said. “This year there was clearly not enough police presence.”
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AP writers Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to the report.
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2022-11-01T12:16:15+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-australian-survivor-of-seoul-crush-blames-mismanagement/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — People who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks.
The department said late Monday it won’t finish the rules that govern where battery minerals and parts have to be sourced until sometime in March.
As a result, it appears that buyers of EVs assembled in North America with batteries made in the U.S., Canada or Mexico will be eligible for a full $7,500 tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. The act calls for the batteries’ minerals and parts to also come from North America in order to get the full tax break, but that provision has been temporarily put on hold.
The auto industry is watching the situation closely, but it could cause a rush to dealers because most, if not all EVs aren’t expected to qualify for the full credit when the rules are all in place.
Experts say most automakers won’t be able to comply with requirements that the battery components come from North America. For instance, General Motors already has said that it expects its EVs to get only half the tax credit, or $3,750, until at least 2025.
So people who buy early next year before the rules are announced could pocket an extra $3,750.
“I imagine there will be a rush,” on EV dealers to get the extra savings, said Sam Abuelsamid, principal e-mobility analyst with Guidehouse Research.
In the meantime, Treasury said it will release information by year’s end on the “anticipated direction” of the rules to help automakers identify eligible EVs, the department said in a statement. But the rules won’t be effective until March.
Other requirements, like new caps on a buyer’s income and price of the EV, will still take effect Jan. 1.
“It should allow some consumers to get an EV a little bit cheaper than they might have otherwise,” said Chris Harto, a senior policy analyst on transportation and energy for Consumer Reports magazine.
With a base price of $26,595 including shipping, General Motors’ Chevrolet Bolt hatchback is among the lowest-cost EVs on sale in the U.S. today. A $7,500 tax credit would knock the price down to just over $19,000 — less than the average price of a used vehicle in the U.S. That could bring buyers off the sidelines.
GM says it’s watching developments with the tax credit rules. “We feel well-positioned, but we’re still waiting on guidance for vehicle eligibility,” spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan said Tuesday.
Automakers have criticized the battery sourcing and assembly requirements as complex, hard to trace and unrealistic in the short term, with no EV model sold in the U.S. likely able to qualify right away for the full $7,500 tax credit. Beginning next year, the new law requires batteries to be made in the U.S., Canada or Mexico, with 40% of battery minerals coming from North America.
It’s part of a U.S. effort to reduce reliance on batteries now predominantly made in China and move supply chains to the U.S. Fifty percent of the battery parts have to come from the U.S. or a country with which it has a free trade agreement. Those percentages rise annually.
More broadly, U.S. allies including South Korea, the European Union and other countries are also upset that the new law will disqualify their foreign-made EVs unless or until they can open new U.S. plants, which could take several years.
The new law continues to require that EVs be assembled in North America, which took effect when President Joe Biden signed the measure in August. Still taking effect on Jan. 1 are new caps that EV sedans must cost $55,000 or less, or under $80,000 for pickup trucks, SUVs and vans. A car buyer must have income of $150,000 or less if single, or $300,000 if filing jointly.
Abuelsamid said it’s not clear whether someone could order an EV before the rules take effect and still get the full credit. He suspects that people will have a hard time finding EVs, which like other automobiles, are still scarce because the auto industry is having a hard time getting computer chips and other parts to keep factories running.
Harto said the temporary delay makes sense for the Treasury Department as it sorts out technical issues of minerals extraction and battery component manufacturing for its rule-making. Consumers in the meanwhile can take advantage if they pay heed as well to potential dealer markups, he said.
“The market for EVs has been supply limited and I don’t see that changing in the next two weeks, so that’s the real risk — that this additional tax credit gets eaten up by dealer markups,” Harto said.
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Krisher reported from Detroit. Associated Press writer Fatima Hussein contributed to this report.
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2022-12-21T02:27:09+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-rule-delay-makes-big-ev-tax-credit-possible-early-next-year/
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com facilitated the sale of over $39.3 million (gross auction proceeds) in assets last week. From August 8th through the 14th, HiBid.com averaged 1.57 million bids on the site per day, with over half a million lots sold in a combined total of 1,409 online-only and webcast auctions.
Currently there are hundreds of auctions on the site, some of which feature classic hot rods and motorcycles, antique vehicles, rare coins and paper currency, and coin collector sets. A 1946 Mercury Street Rod is one of the many noteworthy items up for bidding.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
GAP: $39,360,662
Lots Sold: 542,245
Online-Only Auctions: 1,318
Webcast Auctions: 91
Average Bidders Per Day: 967,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.57 Million
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
Auction Type: Live Webcast
Dates: August 3rd-21st
Seller: Gold Standard Auctions
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Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: August 2nd-27th
Seller: Vail International, Inc. Auctioneers
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Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: July 19th-August 25th
Seller: Bill Anderson Auctioneers, LLC
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2022-08-18T18:23:52+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/over-39-million-sold-through-hibidcom-last-week-with-vintage-cars-rare-coins-more-now-open-bidding/
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CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s president outlined Monday what she described as a plot by Moscow to overthrow her country’s government using external saboteurs, put the nation “at the disposal of Russia” and derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union.
President Maia Sandu’s briefing comes a week after neighboring Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country had intercepted plans by Russian secret services to destroy Moldova, claims that were later confirmed by Moldovan intelligence officials.
“The plan for the next period involves actions with the involvement of diversionists with military training, camouflaged in civilian clothes, who will undertake violent actions, attack some state buildings, and even take hostages,” Sandu told reporters at a briefing.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year ago, Moldova, a former Soviet republic of about 2.6 million people, has sought to forge closer ties with its Western partners. Last June, it was granted EU candidate status, the same day as Ukraine.
Sandu said the alleged Russian plot’s purpose is “to overthrow the constitutional order, to change the legitimate power from (Moldova’s capital) Chisinau to an illegitimate one,” which she said “which would put our country at the disposal of Russia, in order to stop the European integration process.”
She defiantly vowed: “The Kremlin’s attempts to bring violence to our country will not succeed.”
There was no immediate reaction from Russian officials to Sandu’s claims.
Sandu said that between October and December Moldovan police and its Intelligence and Security Service, the SIS, have intervened in “several cases of organized criminal elements and stopped attempts at violence.”
Over the past year, non-NATO member Moldova has faced a string of problems. These include a severe energy crisis after Moscow dramatically reduced gas supplies; skyrocketing inflation; and several incidents in recent months involving missiles that have traversed its skies, and debris that has been found on its territory.
Moldovan authorities confirmed that another missile from the war in Ukraine had entered its airspace on Friday.
Last April, tensions in Moldova also soared after a series of explosions in Transnistria — a Russia-backed separatist region of Moldova where Russia bases about 1,500 troops — which had raised fears it could get dragged into Russia’s war in Ukraine. Transnistria has a population of about 470,000 and has been under the control of separatist authorities since a civil war in 1992.
Sandu claimed that Russia wants to use Moldova in the war against Ukraine, without providing more details, and that information obtained by intelligence services contained what she described as instructions on rules of entry to Moldova for citizens from Russia, Belarus, Serbia, and Montenegro.
“I assure you that the state institutions are working to prevent these challenges and keep the situation under control,” Sandu said.
She said that Moldova’s Parliament must adopt draft laws to equip its Intelligence and Security Service, and the prosecutor’s office, “with the necessary tools to combat more effectively the risks to the country’s security.”
Costin Ciobanu, a political scientist at the Royal Holloway University of London, said it’s likely there “was a huge pressure” on Moldovan authorities to explain more to the public after Zelenskyy first went public with the security information last week in Brussels.
“Today’s announcement by President Sandu legitimizes the narrative that Moldova needs to focus on its security,” he told The Associated Press. “Probably, based on the evidence they received, they are now more sure of these kinds of attempts by Russians.”
He added that Sandu going public could also be a preemptive bid to thwart “Russia’s attempts to destabilize Moldova,” in the same way Western officials called out the Kremlin’s war plans before its invasion of Ukraine.
The president added that the plan would “rely on several internal forces, but especially on criminal groups” and went on to name two Moldovan oligarchs, Ilan Shor and Vladimir Plahotniuc, both of whom are currently in exile. Both men last year were sanctioned by the U.S. and the U.K.
Last fall, a series of mass anti-government protests organized by Shor’s populist, Russia-friendly Shor Party, also rocked Moldova amid the energy crunch.
The president’s press briefing Monday comes after the surprise resignation on Friday of Moldova’s Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita. The same day, Sandu appointed her defense and security adviser, pro-Western economist Dorin Recean, to succeed Gavrilita.
On Friday, after Moldovan authorities confirmed the missile incident, U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters in Washington that “Russia has for years supported influence and destabilization campaigns in Moldova, which often involve weaponizing corruption to further its goals.”
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McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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2023-02-13T21:48:40+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-moldovas-president-outlines-russian-plan-to-topple-govt/
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Sept. 4, 1941 - Sept. 4, 2022
MAROA — Delores Jo Ann Runyen, 81, of Maroa, IL, passed away 8:50 PM, September 4, 2022, at her family residence, Maroa, IL.
Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Decatur, IL, with Mark Durbin officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 - 2:00 PM Saturday at the Kingdom Hall. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL, with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Jo was born September 4, 1941, in Macon County, IL, the daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Armstrong) Florey. She married Robert L. "Bob" Runyen, Sr., May of 1968, in Macon County, IL.
Survivors include her husband, Robert L. "Bob" Runyen, Sr., Maroa, IL; children, Connie V. (Morris L.) Johnson, Decatur, IL, Lee Allen Runyen, Aurora, MO, Alice Shutt, Maroa, IL; grandchildren: Andy; Quentin, Joshua (Heather), Nicholis (Carrie), Anthony, Christopher, and Alta; great-grandchildren: Jordan, Landen, Liam, Leigha, Haley, Dylan, and Memphis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Lee Runyen, Jr.; and sister, Nancy Day.
Jo retired from home healthcare and had also worked doing housekeeping for the Allens. She was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Decatur.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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2022-11-14T19:21:54+00:00
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herald-review.com
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https://herald-review.com/obituaries/delores-jo-ann-runyen/article_1e0ee578-644f-11ed-8129-97df1c614d4b.html
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(WGHP) — Screaming, thrashing and yelling.
It’s not your reaction to the latest scary movie, it’s something much worse: night terrors.
Your child having night terrors can put any parent on edge. There are ways to cope with them, though.
Counselor Valerie Jones has advice on this week’s Mommy Matters.
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2022-06-28T20:16:31+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/morning-show/mommy-matters/helping-kids-deal-with-night-terrors/
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Families sue to block Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming health care for kids
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Families of transgender children on Tuesday sued to block a new Missouri law banning gender-affirming health care for minors from taking effect as scheduled on Aug. 28.
The law will prohibit Missouri health care providers from providing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries to minors. Minors prescribed puberty blockers or hormones before Aug. 28 would be able to continue to receive those treatments.
Missouri’s Planned Parenthood clinics had been ramping up available appointments and holding pop-up clinics to start patients on treatments ahead of the law taking effect.
Lawyers sued on behalf of three families of transgender minors, doctors and two LGBTQ+ organizations. They asked a Cole County judge to temporarily block the law as the court challenge against it plays out.
Lambda Legal attorney Nora Huppert in a statement said letting the law take effect “would deny adolescent transgender Missourians access to evidence-based treatment supported by the overwhelming medical consensus.”
“This law is not just harmful and cruel; it is life-threatening,” Huppert said.
Most adults will still have access to transgender health care under the law, but Medicaid won’t cover it and prisoners’ access to surgeries will be limited.
Missouri’s Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who tried to ban minors’ access to gender-affirming health care through rule change but dropped the effort when the law passed, is responsible for defending the legislation in court.
“There are zero FDA approvals of puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to treat gender dysphoria in children,” Bailey said in a statement. “We’re not going to let left-wing ideologues experiment on children here in the state of Missouri.”
The FDA approved puberty blockers 30 years ago to treat children with precocious puberty — a condition that causes sexual development to begin much earlier than usual. Sex hormones — synthetic forms of estrogen and testosterone — were approved decades ago to treat hormone disorders or as birth control pills.
The FDA has not approved the medications specifically to treat gender-questioning youth, but they have been used for many years for that purpose “off label,” a common and accepted practice for many medical conditions. Doctors who treat trans patients say those decades of use are proof the treatments are not experimental.
Every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, has opposed the bans on gender-affirming care for minors and supported the medical care for youth when administered appropriately. Lawsuits have been filed in several states where bans have been enacted this year.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-26T10:08:15+00:00
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fox5vegas.com
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https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/07/26/families-sue-block-missouris-ban-gender-affirming-health-care-kids/
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