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Indiana Rep. Jim Banks (R) said Monday he is “strongly considering” running for Indiana Sen. Mike Braun’s (R) seat in 2024 after Braun announced he will instead launch a campaign for the state’s governorship.
Braun had previously filed paperwork to run in Indiana’s governor’s race and on Monday made a formal announcement at a steakhouse event.
“Indiana deserves a proven conservative to continue Senator Braun’s work in the United States Senate,” Banks said in a statement. “I am strongly considering running for the open Indiana Senate seat in 2024, and I will spend the upcoming holidays praying and talking with my wife, family and close friends about how I can best serve Indiana.”
Banks, who was first elected to the House in 2016, currently chairs the Republican Study Committee.
He ran to serve as majority whip in the upcoming Congress but ultimately lost to Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) in a closed-door conference vote last month.
“Senator Braun has been a reliable and strong conservative in the Senate and I’m grateful for all he has done for our state over the past four years,” Banks said on Monday. “I am confident that he will continue to champion Hoosier values in the next stage of his public service career.”
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), whom Braun is seeking to replace in 2024 since Holcomb is term-limited, has left the door open for running for the Senate seat, WISH reported last week.
Rep. Victoria Spartz (Ind.) previously told fellow Republicans that she would also run for Braun’s Senate seat if he follows through with a gubernatorial run, Politico reported in September.
Whichever candidate wins the state’s Senate primary is likely to go on to win in November 2024 in the reliably conservative state.
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) won the state by 21 percentage points in his reelection race last month. | 2022-12-12T23:32:43+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hill-politics/banks-considering-run-for-braun-senate-seat-in-indiana/ |
PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a system to aid in picking and collecting fruit from a fruit tree," said an inventor, from Aiea, Hawaii, "so I invented the FRUIT SAVER. My design would enable you to safely obtain ripened fruit from different levels on any fruit tree."
The invention provides an improved method of picking fruit and transferring it to a basket. In doing so, it enables fruit to be picked from various levels of a fruit tree. It also helps to prevent bruises and blemishes and it could contribute to increased fruit yields. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fruit harvesters, orchard owners, gardeners and do-it-yourselfers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SHA-120, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Relentless drought in China, East Africa, the U.S. West and northern Mexico, devastating floods in Pakistan and Kentucky, scorching heat waves in Europe and the Pacific Northwest, destructive cyclones in southern Africa and intense hurricanes in the U.S. and Central America make up just some of the recent extreme weather events that scientists have long predicted would be more intense with a warming climate.
“With just over one degree of warming since pre-industrial times, we are already seeing more extreme weather patterns,” said Elizabeth Robinson, director of the Grantham Research Institute in London.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series answering some of the most fundamental questions around climate change, the science behind it, the effects of a warming planet and how the world is addressing it.
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Scientists have been tracking precisely how much the climate has already changed due to human activity. Temperatures around the world have been inching upwards.
The average global temperature today, which tends to be compared to estimates for the pre-industrial era that kickstarted the mass burning of fossil fuels, has shot up between 0.9 and 1.2 degrees Celsius (1.6 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit) since 1850, in large part due to human activity, according to estimates in the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Most of that warming has happened from 1975 onwards, at a rate of 0.15 Celsius (0.27 Fahrenheit) to 0.2 Celsius (0.36 Fahrenheit) per decade.
Most people are living in areas that have heated up more than the global average, “partly that is urbanization — people move into cities, which are urban heat islands — and partly populations growing,” Robinson said. Urban areas, packed with plenty of heat-absorbing infrastructure like roads and buildings and less cooling tree cover, become “islands” of warmer weather.
Sea levels, which have swelled due to both warming, expanding oceans and the melting of ice over land, have also been jumping up more rapidly. In the twentieth century, seas were rising by about 1.4 millimeters (0.06 inches) a year, but that’s doubled to 3.6 millimeters a year (0.14 inches) in the past fifteen years, data suggests. Seas have risen by about 21 to 24 centimeters (8 to 9 inches) so far since 1880 on average, according to estimates, with the IPCC suggesting this will likely be up to 43 to 84 centimeters (17 to 33 inches) by 2100.
While the climate and global temperatures have fluctuated throughout the Earth’s history, it is the rate of change that is most alarming to researchers. Fossil fuels — made up of ancient decomposing plants and animals deep in the earth — have been dug up at extraordinary rates. Scientists are now starting to pinpoint “details about rates and magnitudes and timing of changes” as well as the varying impact on regions, said Brown University climate scientist Kim Cobb.
With the planet already facing the effects of climate change, adapting to hazards is one major way humans can limit the damage. Weather-related disaster deaths are generally trending lower globally as forecasts, preparedness and resilience improves, scientists say.
“The extent to which people are harmed by an extreme weather event is strongly influenced by government policies,” Robinson said, but added that “there are limits to adaptation.”
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AP Science writer Seth Borenstein contributed to this report.
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Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | 2022-10-18T01:30:09+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/science/ap-science/ap-climate-questions-how-much-has-the-climate-changed-already/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Eric Reed says if there is anyone to blame for Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike’s poor performance in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, just point the finger at him.
The veteran trainer who orchestrated one of the greatest upsets in Derby history when Rich Strike won at odds of 80-1 last month, said he switched racing tactics in the final jewel of the Triple Crown and it backfired.
Reed told jockey Sonny Leon to keep the 3-year-old colt off the rail — his favorite spot when racing — and then make one big move when the field of eight got near the stretch. He felt there was a danger the colt might be trapped on the inside.
The problem was Rich Strike didn’t like being in the middle of the track. The rail is his usual position in racing. When the field turned for home with eventual winner Mo Donegal in front by three lengths, Rich Strikenever threatened in his first start since the Derby. His owners skipped the Preakness.
“I guess I made a mistake because I should have let Sonny put him on the fence,” Reed said. “You watch the replay, his head is cocked to the right. He’s wanting down there and we’re trying to keep him in the middle of track. So he’s just not aggressive.”
Unlike the Derby, there was no massive closing kick on the rail and the Rick Dawson-owned colt finished sixth in the eight-horse field, almost 14 lengths behind the winner.
Reed said it’s a big difference when a horse is focused on getting to the rail instead of trying to win.
“We’ve got a nice horse,” Reed said. “ He does everything the right way. He’s a magnificent animal, but he’s a very routine horse. And I should probably have not tried to do what I did with him today.”
Dawson didn’t think there was any technical reason Rich Strike didn’t run well. It just wasn’t his day.
“He will always be the Kentucky Derby winner, they can’t take that away from us. We’re not done now.”
Reed and Dawson said the immediate plans are to point Rich Strike to run in the Travers at Saratoga this summer.
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More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-12T14:55:20+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/trainer-eric-reed-takes-blame-for-rich-strike-performance/ |
Laredo ISD will host a dedication ceremony in honor of their former superintendent Dr. Marcus Nelson on Thursday morning.
The dedication will be held at 9 a.m. at the Laredo ISD Performing Arts Complex at 2400 San Bernardo Avenue.
Nelson died in May 2021 as a result of health complications after serving as the LISD Superintendent from August 2009 to June 2017. He was named the Superintendent of the Year in 2014 by the Texas Association of School Boards.
"The news of his death was unexpected and we mourn his loss. He loved Laredo and the children of this community and wanted to provide our students with every educational opportunity and advantage available," a previous statement from LISD said.
Nelson served as the Waco Independent School District Superintendent after leaving LISD. He was later hired as a consultant for the City of Marlin. | 2022-10-06T01:48:08+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Laredo-ISD-to-dedicate-conference-center-to-17489843.php |
Middle schooler buys new shoes for friend teased by other students
BUFFALO, N.Y. - A touching gesture from a middle school student is melting hearts all over the internet.
Last week, Romello Early bought his friend, Melvin Anderson, a pair of new shoes after Melvin was getting picked on by other students at Buffalo Creek Academy in Buffalo, New York.
Bryant Brown, Jr., the school’s dean of culture, captured the moment and posted it on his Facebook page.
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"My student Melo told me he was tired of other students picking on Melvin about his shoes," Brown wrote. "Melo used his allowance and bought Melvin some shoes."
Brown said he had been informed that Melvin was getting teased by other students after getting his shoes dirty.
"His shoes weren’t up to par," Brown told FOX Television Stations. "Melvin likes to run in the mud and get his shoes dirty."
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Brown’s Facebook post received thousands of likes, shares and comments.
Romello spoke to reporters about his act of kindness.
"I could tell it was upsetting him," Romello told WGRZ. "It just put a real bad ache in my stomach to see somebody have to go through that, and to be to be picked on just based off appearance."
"I had saved up my allowance, and so I asked my mom to take me to the shoe store to get Melvin some shoes, and the next day I came and gave them to him," he continued.
"I'm really appreciative of what he did for me," Melvin also told the news outlet. "I'm doing chores at home so I can earn some money to try and pay him back for what...what he did for me."
Brown said he was immensely touched by the gesture.
"I’m glad it touched the world. It’s still affecting me today," he said.
Brown said in response to the incident, the school has launched an anti-bullying campaign to raise money to help other students like Melvin.
Bullying in schools
According to StopBullying.gov, about 20% of students ages 12-18 experienced bullying nationwide.
Bullying is described as unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived power imbalance, or repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors.
All states do have anti-bullying legislation. Schools do have a legal responsibility to respond to unwanted behaviors, according to federal laws.
This story was reported from Los Angeles. | 2022-11-01T19:08:51+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/middle-schooler-buys-new-shoes-for-friend-teased-by-other-students |
When to watch water polo during the 2024 Paris Olympics
Water polo consists of two teams of seven players and matches are played in four eight-minute quarters. With the exception of the goalkeeper, players can only hold the ball with one hand. Possession lasts just 30 seconds and if the team does not attack the goal within that time, possession switches to the opposition.
Water polo is a deceivingly physical sport as contact is permitted with players who are in possession of the ball. For this reason, water polo was initially a dangerous sport when it was first developed in the U.S. in the 19th century. A set of rules was created in 1897 to curb the more violent aspects of the game. Meanwhile, water polo was evolving in Europe during this time in a way that was faster and less violent than the U.S. equivalent. This European style eventually prevailed and this is the form of the game now practiced today.
Water polo was added to the Olympic program in 1900, making it one of the oldest team sports at the Olympic Games of the modern era. It was not until the 2000 Sydney Games, a century later, that the women's event was introduced to the Olympics.
European countries have historically dominated men's water polo, with Hungary specifically collecting nine gold medals. The women's side of the sport however, is dominated by the U.S. Team USA, led by Maggie Steffens, has won gold in the past three Olympic Games dating back to 2012.
The water polo tournament will take place at the 2024 Paris Olympics between August 5 - 11, with 10 teams competing for the women and 12 teams competing for the men.
Venues
The water polo competition will take place at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, nearby La Défense business district and the Grande Arche. La Défense Arena is facility like no other due to its size, capacity and technology as it is made up of 13km of terraced seating, 5,500 tons of steel framework and 28, 632 sq. meters of courts and pitches. The iconic modern design by architect Christian de Portzamparc also boasts the world's largest interactive giant screen, with an innovative technology and a display area equivalent to seven tennis courts.
The venue has welcomed more than 2 million spectators since it opened, with performances from international artists, conventions and seminars. But the facility will host swimming events for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games - a feat made possible due to the venue's modular, multipurpose structure.
Due to its unique and impressive designs, La Défense Arena will help bring all of the swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including water polo, to life.
Paris 2024 | 2022-08-29T18:04:15+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/sports/2022/08/09/water-polo-at-the-2024-paris-olympic-games/ |
SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSAUX has been all the rage in the world of steam deck gaming recently, and rightly so.
The renowned digital accessories brand rolled out its steam deck docking station in June and became an instant hit amongst steam deck users around the globe.
Following the delay in the launch JSAUX's new accessory, the Steam Official Dock – the first third-party docking station made specifically for the steam deck – attracted attention and captured the imagination of many worldwide.
The all-new steam deck offers users multiple customisable and flexible options. Equipped with a desktop mode, the steam deck transforms into a PC gaming by connecting to a monitor or TV.
The docking station also acts as a stand for the steam deck, allowing gamers to optimise their playing experience, functionality, and aesthetics by playing while standing on a table.
Priced at $39.99, the steam deck docking station is an affordable accessory for users, adding to its functional appeal. Furthermore, with plans for the second batch of products to start shipping globally by the end of June, steam deck gamers can expect to get their hands on their own docking station if they haven't already.
With a USB-C male and female and HDMI capabilities, the steam deck allows a stunning power input of 100W and output of 4K60Hz and supports high-intensity data transfers of up to 10Gbps. The advanced steam deck accessory further improves the user experience with a USB-A*2 that supports data transmission of up to 480Mbps and a power supply of 5V/1A. For more connectivity options, it also has an RJ45 option to support 100/10M networks.
This isn't the first JSAUX product that has captured the attention and enthusiasm of steam deck players worldwide. The brand offers an exclusive range of high-tech and comfort accessories to pair with the steam deck and provide an ultimate gaming experience. Going by the motto, "Connect More, Power More," JSAUX is changing the game with its accessories.
Like the docking stations, JSAUX protective standing case has also added comfort, convenience, and optimisation to steam deck gaming. Along with serving its core purpose of protecting the steam deck from dust and damage with high-quality TPU and PC material, the built-in stand allows users to place the device on any desk and continue gaming uninterrupted.
But that's not all. The protective standing case also boasts a reserve heat dissipation port, or in simple terms, a cool vent, that prevents the device from heating up during intense gameplay. Despite such improved features, the usability and gameplay remain as smooth as ever with the case's texture being incredibly adaptable for the skin and not affecting user control.
About JSAUX: JSAUX's range of steam deck accessories covers every area of the gaming experience ensuring users can keep their steam decks in perfect condition while maximising their gameplay performance. From screen glass and silicon cases to storage bags, 90° adapters, stand bases, and much more, the JSAUX collection has it all.
A brand built upon identifying customer needs and tailoring its products to fulfil them, JSAUX is much more than an electronics accessories supplier. Delivering power, enabling data transit, providing audio/video connectivity, and enhancing productivity, the company develops customer-centric solutions beyond what is available in the market.
Transforming its customers' digital life with comfort, functionality, style, and performance is what drives the JSAUX brand!
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SOURCE JSAUX | 2022-06-23T17:29:05+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/23/jsaux-takes-lead-steam-deck-accessories/ |
The partnership will provide logistical and emotional support to Group Benefit Solutions' employer clients and their employees through Empathy's app
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empathy, a platform helping families navigate the journey they face after losing a loved one, today announced a partnership with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions, a leader in the group insurance market. The partnership is an expansion of the partnership announced between Empathy and New York Life1 last year to provide beneficiaries with logistical and emotional support after the loss of their loved ones.
Bereaved employees and their families are often left grieving and in distress, not just from the loss itself, but also from the logistical challenges that follow. According to Empathy's recently released Cost of Dying 2022 Report, families spend, on average, 420 hours tending to their loved one's affairs in the weeks and months following the loss. Moreover, the same report found that returning to work created additional stress, with 70% of younger respondents reporting either lowered performance, concern for their job, or both.
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions offers compassion and caring guidance to help employees and their families navigate a loss. Through their partnership, Group Benefit Solutions will bring Empathy's award-winning platform to their employer clients and their employees in need of support.
Empathy offers a holistic approach to bereavement care, helping simplify end-of-life bureaucracy, minimizing tedious tasks, and automating processes involved in the administration of an estate—while providing emotional support throughout. Dedicated care specialists are available to support families through every aspect of loss, both emotionally and logistically, 24/7.
"Going back to work after losing a loved one can be extremely challenging. There are so many logistical burdens that still need to be navigated that it often feels like you are working two jobs when you are grieving and at your most vulnerable. We have seen, unequivocally, the quantifiable impact technology can have in easing the burdens on bereaved employees," said Ron Gura, Co-Founder & CEO of Empathy. "Employers who acknowledge and support their grieving team members are doing more than extending a kindness. They are also making a decision that is good for their organization. We are delighted to further our work with New York Life and proud of our shared dedication to supporting bereaved families across the U.S."
Empathy's partnership with Group Benefit Solutions follows its ongoing work with New York Life's Group Membership Association Division, an operation dedicated to delivering protection products to group and affinity organizations. The Group Membership business provides life insurance beneficiaries with loss support through access to the Empathy app.
"New York Life Group Benefit Solutions provides services and caring guidance through efforts and opportunities that align with the values of our company," said Meghan Shea, head of strategy, product, and marketing for Group Benefit Solutions. "Our partnership with Empathy, plus grief resources from the New York Life Foundation, highlight the breadth of bereavement programs and tools available to our clients and their employees."
1Empathy is not affiliated with New York Life.
About Empathy
Empathy's mission is to help families deal with loss, incorporating both emotional and logistical support for the families in their time of need. Powered by technology and driven by purpose, Empathy's application, awarded Google Play's 2021 "Best App for Good" and CB Insights' "Top Digital Health Companies Of 2021," simplifies and streamlines end-of-life bureaucracy with personalized plans and grief support. Launched in 2021 and headquartered in New York and Tel Aviv, Empathy is backed by top tier VC firms and serves Fortune 100 enterprise customers alongside its direct-to-consumer offering. To receive more information about Empathy's product, visit us at Empathy.com.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, September 1, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
434 PM CDT Thu Sep 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm is moving north on the southern edge of
Lake Livingston...
At 433 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Livingston State Park, or 10 miles southwest of Livingston,
moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Livingston, Onalaska, Coldspring, Point Blank, West Livingston and
Lake Livingston State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Livingston, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 3056 9497 3056 9518 3085 9525 3085 9523
3084 9523 3083 9520 3085 9517 3086 9493
TIME...MOT...LOC 2133Z 178DEG 15KT 3064 9509
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-09-01T22:37:49+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-HOUSTON-GALVESTON-Warnings-Watches-and-17413731.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson didn’t run hard. He didn’t answer questions about it, either.
The veteran slugger went into a home run trot too soon — and his latest failure to hustle turned into an embarrassing out in the playoffs.
Leading off the fifth inning for the New York Yankees in their AL Division Series opener Tuesday night, Donaldson sent an opposite-field drive to right against Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill with the score tied 1-all.
Certain the ball would clear the short porch at Yankee Stadium, Donaldson put his head down and slapped hands with first base coach Travis Chapman as he jogged around the bag.
“I thought for sure it was a home run,” teammate Anthony Rizzo said.
Little did Donaldson realize, though, the ball was still in play. As a fan in a Yankees jersey reached for it, the ball ricocheted off the top of the fence right back to rookie Óscar González, who alertly fired to shortstop Amed Rosario at second base.
By the time Donaldson looked up, he was trapped between first and second. He tried to scramble back to first, but Rosario threw to first baseman Josh Naylor, who tagged out Donaldson as he dove headfirst back toward the bag.
“He ain’t the fleetest of foot. So we have to make sure we’re getting where we need to get to,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
A confused Donaldson pointed toward right field and spread his arms — but replays showed the ball never cleared the wall. A video review confirmed the call by right field umpire Mark Ripperger that it was not a home run and the ball stayed in play.
Donaldson was credited with a single.
After the Yankees won, he was not available to reporters in the clubhouse.
“It’s a unique one down that line like that. You’re kind of body-languaging it,” Boone said.
“I haven’t even seen the play yet because I was getting out of the way of some people to see where — because I thought it was a home run off the bat. So I have got to look at it a little bit better.”
It was hardly the first time Donaldson’s lack of hustle became an issue for the Yankees this year.
In his first season with the team after arriving from Minnesota in a March trade, the 2015 AL MVP failed to run hard on a groundout in May — and Boone took notice.
“Donaldson probably took his eye off it for a second,” Boone said then. “Now and then, you’ve got to say something. I’ve not said something yet.”
But on Sept. 5, the 36-year-old Donaldson was tagged out at second on an RBI single off the base of the left field wall. Appearing to think he had homered, Donaldson broke slowly out of the box, and Aaron Judge scored on the play just before Donaldson was tagged out.
Boone pulled Donaldson aside and had a word with him.
“Let’s not let that happen,” Boone said he told Donaldson.
“I don’t really worry about him from the game or hooked up standpoint; he’s locked in,” the manager added. “Yeah, that’s one of those, you’ve got to make sure. You better be sure.”
New York scored a run in the fifth following Donaldson’s gaffe, and Rizzo added a two-run homer in the sixth on the way to a 4-1 victory.
“I’m glad it didn’t end up hurting us,” Boone said.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.
Matt Bateman, a 44-year-old fan from Brooklyn, was the man closest to Donaldson’s drive who reached for the ball.
“It was hit right at us,” Bateman said. “It seemed like the ball hit the top of the wall. It hit my hand a little bit also, like my fingertip, and it caromed.”
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AP freelance writer Larry Fleisher contributed to this report.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-12T12:23:43+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-yankees-donaldson-trots-too-soon-thrown-out-on-near-hr/ |
Milliman Mind and Milliman Integrate recognized as "Actuarial Modeling Solution of the Year" and "Regulatory Reporting Software of the Year," respectively
SEATTLE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., the premier global consulting and actuarial firm, is pleased to announce the firm has won two 2022-2023 InsuranceERM Awards for its pioneering actuarial insurtech solutions. Every year, InsuranceERM judges recognize the best in insurance risk management, actuarial and risk modeling practices. This is Milliman's sixth year receiving at least one award. With more than 75 years as an industry leader, Milliman is proud to be recognized for its efforts to match creative technology solutions with insurance expertise.
Milliman Mind™ was named "Actuarial Modeling Solution of the Year" for its success in boosting productivity, optimizing strategic decision-making, and providing risk insights that improve efficiency and operations for (re)insurers. True to Milliman's reputation as a global leader in innovation, Milliman Mind is the first "no-code" solution dedicated to supporting the insurance industry. This platform, which runs in the cloud, reduces runtimes while allowing insurers to automatically optimize existing, complicated Excel-R-VBA processes without having to write a single line of code.
Milliman Integrate® was awarded "Regulatory Reporting Software of the Year." The judges were impressed by Integrate's ability to provide a comprehensive and automated end-to-end solution, including platform scalability, reliability, and governance around both model change and production. Integrate, one of the first actuarial cloud-based modeling platforms, has long helped insurers meet increasing regulatory demands including Solvency II, IFRS 17, and LDTI. Today, the platform is primed to help companies prepare for emerging regulatory requirements like climate risk reporting and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
"Our team of experts is dedicated to transforming the insurance industry by developing highly efficient digital tools," said Milliman CEO Dermot Corry. "We are honored to be recognized by InsuranceERM for our commitment to this important work."
For more information on Milliman Mind and Integrate, visit:
https://us.milliman.com/en/products/milliman-mind
https://integrate.milliman.com/en/
About Milliman
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial, risk management, and technology solutions. Our consulting and advanced analytics capabilities encompass healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. Visit us at milliman.com.
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SOURCE Milliman, Inc. | 2023-03-01T20:39:58+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/03/01/milliman-wins-two-prestigious-insuranceerm-awards-its-transformational-insurtech-products/ |
U.S. Soccer has introduced a Safe Soccer program that will require comprehensive vetting of individuals involved in the sport as the federation continues to address its investigation into coach misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.
The Safe Soccer program announced Monday aims to overhaul the criteria for participation in the sport from the youth level to the professional leagues. It includes safety training, background checks and annual reviews.
The rollout will start with a pilot program involving U.S. Soccer staff but eventually will reach “all participants in the soccer ecosystem,” the federation announced. The process is expected to take several years.
“We want to make sure that we’re getting bad actors out of our game. But we also want to make sure that we’re incentivizing, motivating and rewarding people who are doing the right thing. In a perfect world, that would get all the way down to, quite frankly, every single adult in our game,” said former U.S. national team defender Danielle Slaton, chair of U.S. Soccer’s Yates Implementation Committee.
“The challenge is how we do that and I think a lot of that is going to be up to the (participant safety) task force, up to our membership and up to all of us working to pull in the same direction on that front,” Slaton added.
Both U.S. Soccer and the NWSL pledged to implement recommendations made in two scathing reports on systemic abuse and misconduct in the nation’s top professional league.
U.S. Soccer published the results of its investigation, led by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates, in October. A separate report commissioned by the NWSL and its players union was released in December. Both sides look to both expand and adopt measures to ensure player safety in the new year.
Among the Yates report recommendations was a requirement that teams disclose coach misconduct to the league and USSF to ensure coaches aren’t allowed to move between teams. It also called for timely investigation into allegations of abuse and meaningful vetting of participants.
Mana Shim and fellow former NWSL player Sinead Farrelly came forward in 2021 with allegations of harassment and sexual coercion against longtime league coach Paul Riley. He was among five of the league’s 10 coaches who were fired or resigned that year amid claims of misconduct.
Shim is now chair of the USSF’s Participant Safety Taskforce, which aims to implement safeguarding measures across soccer in the United States. Shannon Boxx, a U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer, also is on the task force.
The implementation committee has proposed amendments to the federation’s professional league standards for all affiliated leagues, including Major League Soccer, the NWSL, United Soccer League and others.
The proposed changes include prohibiting the use of nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements that hide information about abuse allegations.
The standards would also require teams to designated a player safety officer, provide training and education on abuse and misconduct, and produce annual safeguarding reports to U.S. Soccer.
The Yates report made 12 overall recommendations “aimed at preventing abuse in the future, holding wrongdoers accountable, enhancing transparency, addressing safety in youth soccer and fostering a professional environment where players are treated with respect.” U.S. Soccer has either implemented or is acting on the recommendations. The federation is also working closely with the NWSL to make reforms.
“As we’ve said from the beginning, this remains of the highest priority for our federation and we are dedicated to cleaning up our sport and making things better,” Slaton said. “And the committee is eager to continue to grow and evolve and support the task force that’s going to be led by Mana Shim going forward, that already has been and will continue to be, because we truly remain dedicated to this work. This is not a one and done thing. This is not a committee thing that we’re putting a stamp on and saying we are we are finished with this work. We know there is a lot of work still that remains to be done.” | 2023-01-30T20:48:50+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/safe-soccer-program-20230130-67k6t54uvrai3nryp334us3b4y-story.html |
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Affirm Holdings, Inc. ("Affirm" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AFRM).
Class Period: February 12, 2021 – December 15, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 6, 2023
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Affirm lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/affirm-holdings-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Affirm's BNPL service facilitated excessive consumer debt, regulatory arbitrage, and data harvesting; (2) the foregoing subjected Affirm to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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This will be the first San Fernando Valley location for highly sought-after brands including Equinox, Fred Segal, Rolling Greens, Roberta's Pizza, and more
STUDIO CITY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge, a premier shopping, dining and wellness oasis that opened last year, today announced exciting additions to its impressive slate of retailers. Nine boutiques and restaurants are arriving this fall, joining a top-tier list of brands and culinary concepts at the fully leased, 95,000-square-foot open-air center in Studio City.
Joining the recently opened New York-style Roberta's Pizza in September are THE GREAT., a clothing and lifestyle company known for its casual, vintage American aesthetic; L.A. apparel icon Fred Segal; Civil Coffee, a purveyor of beautifully roasted beverages; and the award-winning Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Also opening later this year is Rolling Greens, a unique home and garden retailer that will be debuting its fourth location in Southern California; sustainable lifestyle brand Reformation; boho chic clothing boutique Stevie Sister; and the much-anticipated luxury fitness club, Equinox.
"We are thrilled to welcome this diverse group of retail and culinary brands to The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge, where they join a dynamic lineup of tenants with local, regional and national appeal," says Ron Bondy, Executive Vice President of Leasing at Midwood Investment & Development. "Their arrival underscores our commitment to curating an incredible mix of offerings that continue to make the center a landmark destination for shopping, dining, and gathering in the San Fernando Valley."
Opened August 30, Roberta's Pizza is offering Studio City diners a taste of New York with its legendary wood-fired pizzas. A favorite of celebrities and locals, the Brooklyn-style pies are made with fresh tomato sauce and creamy, house-made mozzarella atop an airy yet crisp crust.
Also from the East Coast, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream got its start in a yellow truck on the streets of New York City with a mission to make treats that make you feel good. The company will bring its scoops, sundaes, bars, and award-winning vegan flavors made from good, simple ingredients to Studio City on October 14.
The final dining tenant that arrived this fall is Civil Coffee, a homegrown Angeleno shop built by two brothers who believe in delicious, beautifully roasted coffees anyone can enjoy. As of September 23, visitors can order single-origin coffees, specialty drinks, burritos, and breakfast foods.
Among the retail openings is Stevie Sister, one of the longest-running women's boutiques in Orange County. Its first Los Angeles location will open in October, offering a mix of flirty soft silhouettes in romantic florals and trendy prints, as well as pajamas and loungewear influenced by the stylish beach culture of Southern California.
Known for its playful, nostalgic take on American classics, multicategory apparel brand THE GREAT. arrived on September 23. Along with a robust knits range, footwear, and exclusive vintage finds reinvented with hand embroidery for women, the store will offer collections for men and children.
In early October, an iconic lifestyle brand that defined the "LA Look" and sparked a revolutionary shift in style will open at The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge. It will be the first San Fernando Valley location for Fred Segal, which was founded in 1961 and is celebrated for inventing the denim bar and pulling American style westward – foretelling the comfortable, casual, and sexy look that Angelino's crave.
Rolling Greens will open its first San Fernando Valley location in October as well, offering the finest live and artificial plants, one-of-a-kind home decor, and its signature arrangement bar. The new storefront will also feature a wine bar, interactive workshop space, a scent and oil apothecary bar, and a lush rooftop outdoor garden.
On October 14, Reformation will continue to prove fashion and sustainability can co-exist within its new Studio City ecosystem. A 100% carbon, water, and waste neutral company, Reformation combines vintage-inspired designs with sustainable processes, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably.
On October 4, Equinox will open its doors providing members a bespoke, best-in-class experience with personal trainers, in a luxury fitness environment that the club is well-known for. Ahead of the opening, guests can still sign up for memberships by going online and selecting the Studio City location.
These nine newcomers join 13 other successful, sought-after brands currently open at The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge, including Allbirds, Erewhon, Free People Movement, HiHo Cheeseburger, Madison Reed, Myodetox, Next Health, SALT Optics, SUGARFISH, Tocaya, Tuesday's Sweet Shoppe, UOVO, and Vuori.
A new heart for the Valley, The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge is a daily oasis for wellness, shopping, and dining in LA's Studio City. Established in 1945, reimagined in 2021 by Midwood Investment & Development, the outdoor shopping center celebrated a grand opening in December to unveil 95,000 square feet of walkable retail, dining, fitness and communal space at the corner of Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. Anchored by boutique grocery Erewhon and fitness leader Equinox, The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge is home to top retail, food and wellness tenants including Fred Segal, Free People Movement, SUGARFISH, HiHo Cheeseburger, UOVO and more. For more information, visit www.shopsatsportsmenslodge.com.
Founded in Midwood, Brooklyn by Samuel Lemberg, Midwood Investment & Development has grown and evolved with New York City for over ninety years. Today, the company is a sophisticated vertically-integrated investment, development and management platform that owns over 130 properties across the US, and has several million square feet in its development pipeline. At the intersection of architecture, urbanism, technology, and data, Midwood's mission is to acquire, develop, and manage best-in-class mixed-use commercial and residential properties that improve neighborhoods and enrich lives.
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TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or "the Company") (TSX: MND) (OTCQB: MNDJF) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has approved its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for a portion of its common shares ("Common Shares"). The NCIB will be made in accordance with the requirements of the TSX. Mandalay may begin to purchase Common Shares on or about January 18, 2023.
As of January 13, 2023, Mandalay had 92,456,701 Common Shares issued and outstanding. Pursuant to the NCIB, Mandalay is permitted to acquire up to 4,622,835 Common Shares in the 12-month period commencing January 18, 2023, and ending on January 17, 2024, which represents 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of January 13, 2023. Purchases under the NCIB will be made by Mandalay through the facilities of the TSX and alternative Canadian trading systems. The price that Mandalay will pay for any Common Shares will be the market price of such Common Shares at the time of acquisition. Pursuant to the TSX rules, the maximum number of Common Shares that may be purchased during the same trading day is 6,723 Common Shares, subject to Mandalay's ability to make a one-block purchase of the Common Shares per calendar week that exceed such limit.
Mandalay has entered into an engagement letter and automatic securities purchase plan with BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. to execute and facilitate purchases of Common Shares under the NCIB in a systematic manner based upon predetermined criteria on an automatic basis regardless of whether the Company may, subsequent to adopting the NCIB, be in possession of material non-public information. Any Common Shares that are purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled upon their purchase by Mandalay. The Company will fund purchases of Common Shares through surplus cash available from its operations.
Mandalay Resources is a Canadian-based natural resource company with producing assets in Australia (Costerfield gold-antimony mine) and Sweden (Björkdal gold mine). The Company is focused on growing its production and reducing costs to generate significant positive cashflow. Mandalay is committed to operating safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, while developing a high level of community and employee engagement.
Mandalay's mission is to create shareholder value through the profitable operation and continuing the regional exploration program, at both its Costerfield and Björkdal mines. Currently, the Company's main objectives are to continue mining the high-grade Youle vein at Costerfield, bring online the deeper Shepherd veins, both of which will continue to supply high-grade ore to the processing plant, and to extend Youle Mineral Reserves. At Björkdal, the Company will aim to increase production from the Aurora zone and other higher-grade areas in the coming years, in order to maximize profit margins from the mine.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed normal course issuer bid. There is no assurance that the proposed normal course issuer bid will be completed on the terms set out in this press release or at all. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, changes in commodity prices and general market and economic conditions. The factors identified above are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Mandalay. A description of additional risks that could result in actual results and developments differing from those contemplated by forward-looking statements in this news release can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in Mandalay's annual information form dated March 31, 2022, a copy of which is available under Mandalay's profile at www.sedar.com. In addition, there can be no assurance that any inferred resources that are discovered as a result of additional drilling will ever be upgraded to proven or probable reserves. Although Mandalay has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowance for the month of January, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
All households — including those already at the maximum level of benefits — will receive additional funding this month following $234 million in federal funding. Those that would have received a monthly supplement of less than $95 will receive at least $95, representatives said.
SNAP is a federally-funded program overseen by the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).
OTDA started issuing expanded benefits to some households in April 2020 at the start of the pandemic.
Although New York’s State of Emergency ended in June 2021, OTDA has continued to secure expanded SNAP benefits through February 2023. The expanded benefits will be ending in March, representatives said.
As of November, there are over 1.6 million New York households enrolled in the program.
“SNAP is an effective tool in addressing food insecurity and these monthly supplements have had a tremendous impact on New Yorkers in need throughout the pandemic and its immediate aftermath. NY OTDA Commissioner Daniel W. Tietz said. “These additional SNAP benefits have been invaluable in ensuring individuals and families could better cope with rising food costs and access the food they need.” | 2023-01-24T18:04:32+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/regional-news/all-new-yorkers-to-get-maximum-snap-benefits-for-january/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lamenting a uniquely American tragedy, an anguished and angry President Joe Biden delivered an urgent call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman shot and killed at least 19 children at a Texas elementary school.
Biden spoke Tuesday night from the White House barely an hour after returning from a five-day trip to Asia that was bracketed by mass shootings in the U.S. He pleaded for action to address gun violence after years of failure — and bitterly blamed firearm manufacturers and their supporters for blocking legislation in Washington.
‘“When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?” Biden said with emotion. “Why are we willing to live with this carnage? Why do we keep letting this happen?”
With first lady Jill Biden standing by his side in the Roosevelt Room, the president, who has suffered the loss of two of his own children — though not to gun violence — spoke in visceral terms about the grief of the loved ones of the victims and the pain that will endure for the students who survived.
“To lose a child is like having a piece of your soul ripped away,” Biden said. “There’s a hollowness in your chest. You feel like you’re being sucked into it and never going to be able to get out.”
He called on the nation to hold the victims and families in prayer — but also to work harder to prevent the next tragedy, “It’s time we turned this pain into action,” he said.
At least 19 students were killed at Robb Elementary School in the heavily Latino town of Uvalde, Texas, according to local officials. The death toll also included two adults. The gunman died after being shot by responding officers, local police said.
It was just a week earlier that Biden, on the eve of his overseas trip, traveled to Buffalo to meet with victims’ families after a racist, hate-filled shooter killed 10 Black people at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York.
The back-to-back tragedies served as sobering reminders of the frequency and brutality of an American epidemic of mass gun violence.
“These kinds of mass shootings rarely happen anywhere else in the world,” Biden said, reflecting that other nations have people filled with hate or with mental health issues but no other industrialized nation experiences gun violence at the level of the U.S.
“Why?” he asked.
It was much too early to tell if the latest violent outbreak could break the political logjam around tightening the nation’s gun laws, after so many others — including the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 26, including 20 children — have failed.
“The idea that an 18-year-old kid can walk into a gun store and buy two assault weapons is just wrong,” Biden said. He has previously called for a ban on assault-style weapons, as well as tougher federal background check requirements and “red flag” laws that are meant to keep guns out of the hands of those with mental health problems.
Late Tuesday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer set in motion possible action on two House-passed bills to expand federally required background checks for gun purchases, but no votes have been scheduled.
Biden was somber when he returned to the White House, having been briefed on the shooting on Air Force One. Shortly before landing in Washington, he spoke with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and offered “any and all assistance” needed, the White House said. He directed that American flags be flown at half-staff through sunset Saturday in honor of the victims in Texas.
His aides, some of whom had just returned from Asia with the president, gathered to watch Biden’s speech on televisions in the West Wing.
“I’d hoped when I became president I would not have to do this, again,” he said. “Another massacre.”
In a stark reminder of the issue’s divisiveness, Biden’s call for gun measures was booed at a campaign event in Georgia hosted by Herschel Walker, who won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
Speaking at an Asian Pacific American event that was intended to celebrate Biden’s Asia trip, Vice President Kamala Harris said earlier that people normally declare in moments like this, “our hearts break — but our hearts keep getting broken … and our broken hearts are nothing compared to the broken hearts of those families.”
“We have to have the courage to take action … to ensure something like this never happens again,” she said.
Echoing Biden’s call, former President Barack Obama, who has called the day of the Sandy Hook shooting the darkest of his administration, said, “It’s long past time for action, any kind of action.”
“Michelle and I grieve with the families in Uvalde, who are experiencing pain no one should have to bear,” he said in a statement. “We’re also angry for them. Nearly ten years after Sandy Hook—and ten days after Buffalo—our country is paralyzed, not by fear, but by a gun lobby and a political party that have shown no willingness to act in any way that might help prevent these tragedies.”
Congress has been unable to pass substantial gun violence legislation ever since the bipartisan effort to strengthen background checks on firearm purchases collapsed in the aftermath of the 2012 shooting.
Despite months of work, a bill that was backed by a majority of senators, fell to a filibuster — unable to to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.
In impassioned remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., who represented Newton, Connecticut, in the House at the time of the Sandy Hook massacre, asked his colleagues why they even bother running for office if they’re going to stand by and do nothing.
“I’m here on this floor to beg — to literally get down on my hands and knees — to beg my colleagues,” he said.
Murphy said he was planning to reach out to Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn after the two had teamed on an earlier background check bill that never became law. He said he would also reach out to Texas’ other Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
“I just don’t understand why people here think we’re powerless,” Murphy said. “We aren’t.”
Cornyn told reporters he was on his way to Texas and would talk with them later. Cruz issued a statement calling it “a dark day. We’re all completely sickened and heartbroken.”
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who sponsored gun legislation that failed to overcome a filibuster in the Senate after Sandy Hook, said, “We’re just pushing on people who just won’t budge on anything.”
“It makes no sense at all why we can’t do commonsense things and try to prevent some of this from happening,” he said.
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Associated Press writers Lisa Mascaro, Michael Balsamo, Alan Fram and Farnoush Amiri contributed. | 2022-05-25T07:01:58+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/national/biden-to-address-nation-following-texas-school-shooting/ |
Silver Alert canceled for 75-year-old missing from Avon
UPDATE: Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office says Darrell Meador was located safely. No additional details were provided.
AVON, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Tuesday afternoon for a 74-year-old man missing from Avon, the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office says.
Darrell Meador was believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical help.
He was last seen at 9 a.m. Tuesday wearing a black, red and white long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. He also was driving an orange 2015 Ford Escape with Indiana registration D187FC.
Meador was described as 6 feet and 195 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information was asked to call the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office at 317-839-8700 or 911. | 2023-03-08T00:32:35+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/silver-alert-issued-for-75-year-old-missing-from-avon/ |
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — Former Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says he has a new perspective on life after nearly drowning six weeks ago in a sailing accident on the Beaufort River, and new mission: promoting CPR training.
Keyserling was basically a goner when people reached him May 12 after the cat boat he and his brother Paul were sailing May 21 in the Beaufort River tipped in a gust of wind, sending both men into the water.
“I was blue,” Keyserling said. “My eyes were just sort of staring into nowhere. Totally unresponsive to anything. No pulse. But that team just wouldn’t quit.”
Or at least that’s what he’s told.
Keyserling doesn’t remember people pulling him from the river, rushing him to land and resuscitating him.
“No pain,” Keyserling says, “no struggle, no memories of anything.”
Keyserling’s spoke to the newspaper on his 74th birthday. His face was ruddy; he was grateful to be alive.
That team — passersby in two motorboats, including, luckily, a nurse, and later firefighters and EMTs and Beaufort Memorial Hospital employees — are credited with bringing Keyserling back from the brink.
Two weeks after nearly drowning, Keyserling met with firefighters who were involved in his rescue.
“I got very teary and I said, ’I was dead,” Keyserling recalled. “I’m alive two weeks later. Look at me. It’s because of you.”
It was an emotional meeting for everybody. But one of the firefighters said something Keyserling says he will never forget. What the former mayor did not realize, the firefighter said, was that they train each day to save people, but they can’t save everybody.
"'It makes us feel good that all the training and everything we do worked,’” said Keyserling, recounting what the firefighter told him. “‘It does something for our morale to have a win. And taking somebody who is totally blue, with no sign of life and (being) able to bring them back, makes what we do that much more important to us.’”
Keyserling, a life-long Beaufort resident, says he’s been recreating on the water alone since he was 7 and never has been trained in CPR, despite seeing countless advertisements for training over the years.
“Had I been in the power boat and come across the distressed sailor who was in my condition, would I have been equipped to do what they did for me?” he says.
As a result of his experience, Keyserling says he plans to promote the idea of bringing boaters together, perhaps once a year, for CPR training. It’s criminal, he says, that “we have this water and we use it but we’re not aware of what it can do — and what we can do to make it safer for other people.”
Keyserling spent three days in the hospital. Ten ribs were broken in the process of getting water out of his lungs and restarting his breathing. For five weeks, he slept in a recliner because of the pain.
Once he got off the pain medication, and his head began to clear, he realized he had to drop all of the things he typically worries about and just take care of himself. He kept it simple: No. 1 was keeping his oxygen concentration at 95%. No. 2 was getting up and walking a little bit. No. 3, eat. No. 4, get some sun.
“That’s how you make it through the first three or four days,” Keyserling says.
Given it hasn’t quite been six weeks since the rescue, Keyserling calls his recovery “remarkable.” His ribs are healing. He’s getting his lung capacity back. “I’m surprised every day,” he says.
The experience affirmed his belief in humanity “but specifically Beaufort.”
Keyserling doesn’t remember anything other than going sailing and getting ready to race his cat boat. A cat boat has a gaff rig. That means there’s a little boom off the top of the mast, as well as a regular boom. The gaff rig became twisted in a line so part of the sail went one way, and part of the sail went one way.
“At the same time a huge gust of wind came from absolutely nowhere and just knocked us down,” Keyserling says.
He remembers the boat being on its side and halfway underwater. Keyserling said he went under to try to grab a line with the thought that he could give the line to one of the boats that had arrived to help. “And that’s the last thing I remember until I woke up in the hospital.”
Keyserling had already served on the City Council — and two terms as a state representative — before he was elected mayor in 2008 and reelected in 2012 and 2016. He left office in 2020 but hasn’t slowed down. Now he’s involved with a not-for-profit called Second Founding of America: Reconstruction Beaufort, whose mission is telling the untold stories of the Reconstruction Era, which includes restoring and conserving historic structures from that period.
All of his life, Keyserling says, he’s given “150% in everything I’ve done.” But now, he says, he wants to spend more time with his friends, maybe those he hasn’t seen in a few years, and traveling to places he’s never experienced before. “It’s not going to prevent me from doing what I needed to do,” he says of reserving more time for his personal life.
Keyserling visited the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Newcastle Street one day earlier this week with former Beaufort County Coroner Ed Allen. Built in 1896, its one of the historic structures Keyserling’s group is involved in preserving. Allen kidded Keyserling about the sailing accident, saying he survived because he still has work to do.
“You were too bad to go to hell,” Allen said, “and not good enough to go to heaven. So right now, you’re still with us.”
For now, Keyserling plans to take a break from sailing — and smoking.
For years, he says, he’s been looking for an excuse and the courage to quit smoking. Part of his recovery includes breathing exercises using a “bubble blower.”
“You know, the funny thing is when I want a cigarette I get my little bubble blower,” Keyserling says, “and I suck on that instead of a cigarette and I know I’m clearing my lungs instead of cluttering my lungs.”
Keyserling says nearly drowning has affected his perspective.
“I guess I’ve come to realize no one’s immortal,” he says. “And there are many things we’d like to see in the world change, that no matter how hard we work on them, how much we dedicate ourselves to, there’s only so much we as individuals can do.” | 2022-07-03T06:08:01+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Former-Beaufort-mayor-embraces-life-after-near-17281891.php |
A majority of Democratic voters say President Biden should be the party’s 2024 White House nominee, according to a new Emerson College poll released on Tuesday.
Fifty-eight percent of registered Democrats said Biden should be the nominee, while 42 percent said it should be someone else.
“Biden has solidified his support among minority voters in his party,” said Spencer Kimball, the executive director of Emerson College Polling. “72 percent of Hispanic Democratic voters and 75 percent of Black Democratic voters think Biden should be the nominee in 2024, whereas 51 percent of white Democratic voters think someone else should be the Democratic nominee next year.”
The same Emerson College survey showed the president’s approval rating at 44 percent, while his disapproval rating is at 48 percent. His latest approval rating is an improvement from the last Emerson College survey conducted in November, which showed Biden’s approval at 39 percent and his disapproval rating at 48 percent.
The findings come as Biden, 80, prepares to announce the launch of his reelection campaign. Sources told The Hill earlier this month that the president plans to make public his intentions to run for a second White House term in the coming weeks, likely next month.
Biden, however, has been on the defense in recent weeks as his administration responds to reports of multiple batches of classified documents found in his former office and home. Republicans have used the controversy to go on the offense against Biden, and Democrats say they are concerned over the revelations.
Biden trails former President Trump, who is facing his own classified documents scandal, 41 percent to 44 percent in a hypothetical 2024 rematch, according to the new Emerson College poll.
The poll also spelled good news for Trump in a hypothetical Republican presidential primary. Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) 55 percent to 29 percent, with former Vice President Mike Pence and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley trailing at 6 percent and 3 percent, respectively.
Trump, who announced his 2024 campaign in November, is slated to make campaign appearances at the early voting states of New Hampshire and South Carolina on Saturday.
The Emerson College survey was conducted from Jan. 19-21 among 1,015 registered voters. Its margin of error was plus or minus 3 percentage points. | 2023-01-24T13:28:30+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/majority-of-democrats-say-biden-should-be-2024-nominee-poll/ |
After a year in which drivers paid some of the highest prices on record at the gas pump, the holidays bring some relief as prices drop ahead of another busy travel season.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in California is $4.34, according to the American Automobile Assn. That’s a drop of around 80 cents from a month ago and about 30 cents from a year ago.
Roughly 112 million people are expected to travel from Friday through Jan. 3, according to AAA. About 101 million will travel by car, 7.2 million by air and 3.7 million via other modes including bus, train and cruise ship.
Gas prices across the country have dramatically dipped in the last month, mainly due to a holiday lull, according to Doug Shupe, corporate communications manager with the Auto Club of Southern California. Heading into December, a gallon of regular gasoline was at its lowest average price point for the year, according to AAA.
Fewer people were driving and filling up their cars after the Thanksgiving break, Shupe said, and with the lack of demand, gas prices tumbled.
Other factors also helped push the price down at the pump. Local oil refineries that were closed earlier this year due to maintenance issues have since come back on line; crude oil prices dropped below $75 a barrel heading into November; and there was an increase in the nation’s domestic gasoline stockpile, among other factors, according to AAA.
But there are signs gas prices will jump back up as more people fuel up for winter holiday travel.
“The price decrease we saw over the last month has severely slowed down. It’s not exactly clear how long these lower prices will stick around,” Shupe said. “The real question is, how will the markets respond after January.”
More than 8 million people will travel from Southern California by car, a slight increase from last year and about on par with 2019’s holiday travel rush. Las Vegas, San Diego and Mexico are some of the top travel destinations for people in Southern California this season.
The average price of gas in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area is $4.42 a gallon, nearly the same price from the day before. A week ago, the price was $4.51, and a month ago it was $5.21, according to AAA’s gas price tracker. Los Angeles and the rest of the nation saw three historic spikes at the gas pump in 2022, increases that were connected to a volatile global market and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to analysts.
Across the country, there are about 20 states where the average price is below $3 a gallon.
It’s unclear what effect current winter storms will have on gas prices heading into the new year.
“We’ll just have to wait and see how that plays out next week,” Shupe said.
AAA reminds drivers the best way to save fuel is to keep their vehicles properly maintained, keep tires fully inflated and avoid hauling any unnecessary cargo, like summer sports equipment. They also recommend drivers download a gas tracking app to find the lowest prices in their neighborhood, rather than drive around in search of lower prices. | 2022-12-24T00:12:59+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/12/23/gas-prices-drop-heading-into-the-new-year/ |
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Christiane Gruber, University of Michigan
(THE CONVERSATION) Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, recently dismissed Erika López Prater, an adjunct faculty member, for showing two historical Islamic paintings of the Prophet Muhammad in her global survey of art history. Following complaints from some Muslim students, university administrators described such images as disrespectful and Islamophobic.
While many Muslims today believe it is inappropriate to depict Muhammad, it was not always so in the past. Moreover, debates about this subject within the Muslim community are ongoing. Within the academic world, this material is taught in a neutral and analytical way to help students – including those who embrace the Islamic faith – assess and understand historical evidence.
As an expert on Islamic representations of the Prophet Muhammad, I consider the recent labeling of such paintings as “hate speech” and “blasphemy” not only inaccurate but inflammatory. Such condemnations can pose a threat to individuals and works of art.
The Prophet Muhammad has been represented in Islamic paintings since the 13th century. Islamic art historians such as my colleagues and me, both Muslim and non-Muslim, study and teach these images regularly. They form part of the standard survey of Islamic art, which includes calligraphy, ornament and architecture.
Comparing prophetic images
The 14th- and 16th-century images López Prater selected depict Muhammad receiving the beginning of Quranic revelations from God through the angel Gabriel. In Islamic thought, it is at that moment that Muhammad became a divinely appointed prophet.
The 14th-century painting is part of a royal manuscript, the “Compendium of Chronicles,” written by Rashid al-Din. It is one of the earliest illustrated histories of the world. The manuscript includes numerous paintings, including a cycle of images depicting several key moments in the Prophet Muhammad’s life.
The one that was discussed in López Prater’s class appears in a section on the beginnings of Quranic revelation and Muhammad’s apostleship. The painting depicts the prophet with his facial features visible as the angel Gabriel approaches him to convey God’s divine word. The event is shown taking place outdoors in a rocky setting that matches the accompanying text’s description.
The second image, made in Ottoman lands in 1595-96, is part of a six-volume biography of the prophet. Over 800 paintings in this volume depict major moments in Muhammad’s life, from his birth to his death.
In that painting, Muhammad is seen raising his hands in prayer while standing on the Mountain of Light, known as Jabal al-Nur, near Mecca. His facial features are no longer visible; instead, they are hidden behind a facial veil.
The Ottoman artist chose to depict the prophet’s purity through the use of white fabrics, and his entire being as touched by the light of God via the large flaming nimbus that encircles his body. Jabal al-Nur is shown, as its name suggests, as a radiant elevation. Above it and beyond the clouds, rows of angels hover in praise.
Key study questions
These two paintings show that Islamic representations of Muhammad are neither static nor uniform. Rather, they evolved over the centuries. During the 14th century, artists depicted the prophet’s facial features, while later artists covered his face with a veil.
Islamic art historians ask their students to compare these two paintings while encouraging them to slow down, look carefully, train their eyes to detect pictorial elements, and infer meaning. They also ask students to consider the textual content and historical context accompanying the paintings.
The key question students are prompted to think about through the juxtaposition of these two Islamic paintings is this: Why did the facial veil and flaming nimbus develop as two key prophetic motifs in Islamic depictions of Muhammad between A.D. 1400 and 1600?
The images help a teacher guide a collective conversation that explores how the prophet was conceptualized in more metaphorical ways – as a veiled beauty and as radiant light – over the course of those two centuries in particular.
This prompts a larger exploration of the diversity of Islamic religious expressions, including those that are more Sufi, or spiritualized, in nature. These paintings therefore capture the richly textured mosaic of Muslim worlds over time.
This historically sensitive, pictorial side-by-side is known as a comparative analysis or “comparandum.” It is a key analytical method in art history, and it was used by López Prater in her classroom. Now more than ever, a rigorous study of such Islamic paintings proves necessary – and indeed vital – at a time of sharp debates over what is, or is not, Islamic.
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A slow start to the NASCAR Cup Series season — two crashes and an engine failure through six races — has Bubba Wallace looking internally for the steadiness he needs to pull himself out of this early slump.
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It was his mother who encouraged Wallace to do some self-reflection.
“It's day by day, right? Just got to be a better version of myself,” Wallace told The Associated Press this week. “My mom had said to me, ‘You know, if you want things to change, you got to change yourself.’ So I'm just trying to change myself and be more active, working out, eating better, and just trying to have a better mindset so Richmond should be good for us.”
Yes, Wallace and NASCAR head next to Richmond Raceway for a Sunday short track race at a venue that has not been one of Wallace's stronger tracks. His career-best finish at Richmond was 12th in 2019 when he drove for Richard Petty. He was 13th last fall in his new 23XI Racing ride.
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But this weekend represents more to Wallace than a chance to show how far 23XI has come since its 2021 launch. The two-car team celebrated its first win of the season last week with Tyler Reddick at Circuit of the Americas and qualified three cars for the season-opening Daytona 500.
Wallace will use Richmond, a rare NASCAR stop at a facility located in a fairly urban area, for his second annual “Bubba's Block Party." The free Friday night event is a community-focused NASCAR initiative aimed at bringing awareness, access and engagement to the sport within the Black community.
The food truck village will feature Black-owned businesses, and there will be live entertainment including iRacing, video games and a live pit stop demonstration by Wallace's Toyota crew. Wallace will host a “fireside chat” to discuss both his career and his attention on promoting diversity and inclusion across the sport.
Wallace, who is from Alabama, in 2020 successfully called on NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its events. He is the only full-time Black driver at NASCAR's top level.
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“Richmond is in the heart of a minority market, a diverse market, and I feel like a lot of those people don't show up at the racetrack,” Wallace said. "I wanted to provide an environment that’s a Friday night cookout-type style vibes at a racetrack, and get them out and encourage them to come out and cheer on their favorite driver — don’t even have to be me.
“I think just getting them to feel welcome to walk in their own shoe, be comfortable in their own skin and have a great time just like they could go to NBA games, an NFL game, I think that’s important. We have to make our markets feel just as welcoming as others.”
Bubba's Block Party was born after the national social justice reckoning in 2020 that thrust Wallace into the spotlight on issues he was still only just beginning to understand. He's not been shy to use his platform, but it's come with detractors and scrutiny, including a noose found in his Talladega Superspeedway garage stall after his call for the banning of the Confederate flag.
The FBI ruled the garage pull was indeed fashioned as a noose but that it was a coincidence it was in Wallace's stall and he was not the victim of a hate crime. Detractors, including then-President Donald Trump, falsely accused Wallace of orchestrating the event.
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But it was that year that sparked an urge in Wallace to demand change in a predominately white, Southern sport.
“Our sport change has changed for the better. We removed the Confederate flag, and I felt like a lot of people from a diverse background, minority background, started tuning in,” Wallace said. "They tune in enough to where they actually come out. And I’ve had numerous people in the last two years now say, ‘Hey, man, I’m here because of what you’ve done.’ And that’s powerful.
“I think being able to show face and give back to the community that have stood up and supported me is super important.”
After the party, it's back to focusing on racing, where Wallace is coming off back-to-back disappointments.
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He spun without contact from anyone else two weeks ago at Atlanta on the 10th lap, hit the wall and finished 27th. At COTA, he showed early speed but was involved in an early crash and a 37th-place finish. Wallace seemed defeated in his post-incident interview.
“Trying my hardest not to go down that slippery slope of self-doubt here. Two weeks in a row making rookie mistakes. Six years in Cup, need to be replaced," he said.
His mom gave him encouragement to stop wallowing in self-doubt, and the block party sends him to Richmond with a mission bigger than anything he does on track. Asked by the AP how his confidence was headed to Richmond, Wallace was expressionless: “Find out,” was all he said.
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Colorado Rockies (56-76, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (51-78, fourth in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (7-9, 4.88 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Reds: Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.36 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -115, Rockies -105; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Colorado Rockies to open a three-game series.
Cincinnati has a 51-78 record overall and a 27-38 record in home games. The Reds have a 29-62 record in games when they have given up a home run.
Colorado has a 20-44 record in road games and a 56-76 record overall. The Rockies have a 25-10 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
The matchup Friday is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Charlie Blackmon has 19 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 70 RBI for the Rockies. Randal Grichuk is 14-for-37 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 3-7, .246 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored by 10 runs
Rockies: 3-7, .231 batting average, 4.86 ERA, outscored by 20 runs
INJURIES: Reds: Mike Moustakas: 60-Day IL (calf), Jeff Hoffman: 60-Day IL (forearm), Justin Dunn: day-to-day (shoulder), T.J. Zeuch: 15-Day IL (back), Graham Ashcraft: 15-Day IL (biceps), Matt Reynolds: 10-Day IL (hip), Albert Almora Jr.: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Joey Votto: 60-Day IL (rotator cuff), Aramis Garcia: 60-Day IL (finger), Robert Dugger: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Stephenson: 60-Day IL (clavicle), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Tony Santillan: 60-Day IL (back), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lucas Sims: 60-Day IL (back), Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Connor Overton: 60-Day IL (back), Daniel Duarte: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Rockies: Lucas Gilbreath: 15-Day IL (elbow), Antonio Senzatela: 15-Day IL (acl), Yonathan Daza: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Kris Bryant: 10-Day IL (foot), Tyler Kinley: 60-Day IL (elbow), Helcris Olivarez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Rolison: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Scott Oberg: 60-Day IL (arm)
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(WHTM) – Empower Brands is recalling hundreds of thousands of juicers due to laceration and ingestion hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
“The juicers can rupture during use, striking consumers and posing a laceration hazard,” the CPSC warns, adding that they may also leave small particle shavings in the juice, “posing an ingestion hazard to consumers.”
Empower Brands is recalling around 469,000 of the Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers, the company announced Thursday.
The recall involves PowerXL models:
- Model SHL96
- UPC 7-52356-83067-0
- Model SHL90-SC
- UPC 7-52356-83138-7
The model number and UPC codes are printed on the bottom of the model SHL 96 and on the back of the SHL90-SC juicer.
Empower Brands is aware of 261 reported incidents, 47 of which included injuries. Some people had cuts so severe that the required emergency treatment and required stitches. Other consumers sought medical help after ingesting small particles.
The juicers, which were manufactured in China, were sold nationwide at major retailers that include Amazon, BJ’s Wholesale Club, CVS, Kohl’s, Marshall’s, Target, T.J. Maxx and Walmart between September 2020 and August 2022.
Consumers are asked to stop the use of the juicers immediately and to contact Empower Brands to receive a full refund for the items, which sold for between $65 and $100.
In March, Empower Brands recalled roughly 456,000 waffle makers after users reported being burned by expelled pieces of hot waffle stuffing.
Anyone with one of the recalled devices can contact Empower Brands toll-free at (866) 606-2441 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Mondays through Fridays. | 2023-06-02T14:18:53+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/empower-brands-recalls-juicers-after-dozens-of-injury-reports-including-severe-cuts/ |
Partnership enables health systems in the Datavant ecosystem to leverage the Atropos Evidence™ Platform, including both its Data Scoring solutions and the award-winning Green Button Informatics Consult Service.
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atropos Health, the leader in generating personalized real-world evidence at the point and pace of care, and Datavant, the leader in helping organizations securely connect health data, today announced a collaboration that will extend access to the Atropos Evidence Platform to members of the Datavant ecosystem. It will also bring Datavant's services to members of Atropos Evidence Network.
The Atropos Evidence Platform can be securely deployed within the cloud environments of participating health systems. This delivers two core benefits - first, evaluation of data assets via Atropos Data Scoring solutions. Health systems will receive a Real World Data Score™ (RWDS), a confidential general assessment of their data's quality, including: size, completeness, longitudinality, and level of standardization. They will also receive Real World Fitness Scores (RWFS™), which are dynamic assessments of the data's utility for each study and use case.
Secondly, it enables rapid conversion of these data assets into novel real-world evidence. Through the Green Button Informatics Consult Service, users at healthcare institutions can pose clinical questions and receive bespoke observational studies, called Prognostograms, in under 48 hours. Each Prognostogram is clinician-reviewed and contains the charts and figures needed for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The technology originated from research at Stanford that imagined a future where answers to complex clinical questions would be available at the touch of a "Green Button" in the EHR.
These capabilities expand on Datavant's trusted de-identification technology and release of information APIs already in use across hundreds of the nation's largest health systems. The partnership will facilitate transparent, secure and informed data exchange across the Datavant ecosystem, providing actionable clinical insights and value to health systems and their data and research partners.
"At Datavant, our mission is to solve data fragmentation across the healthcare system. We believe that compliantly connecting data means more life-saving and targeted treatments and better care for patients," said Bob Borek, President & General Manager, Life Sciences, Ecosystem & Public Sector at Datavant. "We're excited to partner with Atropos Health to allow healthcare providers to quickly assess real world data and translate it to clinical insights."
Atropos CEO and Co-founder Brigham Hyde agrees, foreseeing the downstream potential of this collaboration, "Atropos catalyzes the transformation of data into observational insights for a reason – to put evidence into action from bench to bedside. Better evidence generation supports clinical trial design, accelerates scientific discoveries, facilitates personalized care for underrepresented patient groups, and more. Our collaboration with Datavant unlocks an observational insights exchange for healthcare that is capable of producing these effects at scale."
About Atropos Health
Atropos Health is the developer of the first physician consultation service powered by research-grade real-world data. Using hundreds of millions of anonymized patient records, we help providers answer clinical questions that have fallen through the cracks of the evidence-based literature. By leveraging clinical insights from a growing span of real-world data in a rapid, methodologically-transparent manner built on dozens of peer reviewed publications, Atropos empowers more robust research and evidence-based care delivery.
To learn more about Atropos Health, visit www.atroposhealth.com or connect through LinkedIn or follow on Twitter @AtroposHealth.
About Datavant
Datavant's mission is to connect the world's health data to improve patient outcomes. Datavant works to reduce the friction of data sharing across the healthcare industry by building technology that protects the privacy of patients while supporting the linkage of patient health records across datasets. Learn more about Datavant at www.datavant.com.
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First Residential Installation Introduces a New Paradigm In The Clean Energy Transition
TUCSON, Ariz., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glass Dyenamics, in collaboration with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announces the first residential installation of advanced dynamic glass technology, which is glass that tints and untints upon application of an electric charge. The installation demonstrates fundamental materials science innovation, which has resulted in vastly simplified product manufacturing and consumer affordability.
This is significant for the DOE because existing dynamic glass companies have thus far prioritized commercial building market sales and high costs have limited market adoption. Affordable dynamic glass represents an enormous opportunity for climate impact by improving consumer and disadvantaged community access to energy-efficient technologies, thus accelerating the clean energy transition. This first residential installation showcases how consumers can gain access and familiarity with advanced dynamic glass technology, while the company further develops and scales its products for mass adoption.
According to a recent report by the NREL and Berkeley Lab, adoption of dynamic windows in residential applications can avoid 78 million metric tons of CO² emissions annually by 2030. This is equivalent to 9,393,008 million homes' energy use for an entire year, or at an average energy bill cost per household of $2,060.00, which represents over $19 billion in utility bill savings.
"We're pleased to have partnered with Glass Dyenamics to introduce a new residential home technology intended to enhance energy efficiency while also strengthening energy equity and inclusion in the fight against climate change. This also represents an exciting opportunity for us to support the development of domestic clean energy manufacturing and employment," Ram Narayanamurthy, the Emerging Technologies Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office at the United States Department of Energy says.
Glass Dyenamics' vision is that dynamic glass systems will provide individual homeowners with up to twenty percent home energy savings and a utility-bill-reducing value proposition similar to residential rooftop solar. At the right price point, residential home dynamic window systems will have the potential to deliver a residential rooftop solar value-proposition at a third of the cost with no subsidies. Collaborations with NREL have validated performance of the product and assessed its field durability to over 100,000 cycles under ASTM environmental durability conditions.
"Our vision is that dynamic glass will be broadly adopted as a part of a lower cost and lower risk solution to achieve significant residential home energy efficiency either as a compliment or alternative to rooftop solar," Christopher Angelo, CEO of Glass Dyenamics says. "While residential rooftop solar market penetration is less than 1% nationally and subsidy dependent, the energy efficient window market growth precedent from zero to over 90% market share combined with our target price point, federal legislation such as the Dynamic Glass Act of 2021, and smart home wiring trends give us significant optimism about dynamic glass' adoption and climate impact potential. This installation marks a first step to achieving this goal."
About Glass Dyenamics: Glass Dyenamics, with 21 patents, is developing and commercializing breakthrough dynamic glass technology with a mission for everyone to be part of the global clean energy transition. The Company is the first and only electrochromic manufacturer to prioritize sales to the residential market, which is the result of fundamental advanced materials breakthroughs which open up a new and vast opportunity for climate impact.
To learn more about dynamic glass technology, please visit dyenamics.com.
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Gov. Phil Murphy has a message for companies located in conservative states: come to New Jersey and your employees' abortion rights will be protected.
In a letter sent to nearly 60 businesses, the Democratic governor warned that an expected Supreme Court decision could spell the end of the federal protection for abortion, but that New Jersey would ensure reproductive rights regardless.
"We're never going to be a state that looks like Texas or Georgia or other states — Oklahoma — that are going in the direction of taking rights away from people," Murphy said in an interview with NPR. "We are going to expand rights."
Americans continue to await an opinion from the Supreme Court in a highly anticipated abortion case. A leaked draft opinion published by Politico in May indicated support for overturning Roe v. Wade, though that may not be the final judgment of the court.
A number of Republican states have vowed to ban or severely restrict abortion if the Supreme Court allows it, but New Jersey joined some liberal jurisdictions moving in the opposite direction, enshrining the right to an abortion in state law.
"The overturning of a woman's right to bodily autonomy — and the chilling effect this decision will have on your ability to attract and retain top female talent by being located in a state which has refused to recognize women's reproductive freedom — cannot be ignored," Murphy said in the letter.
Murphy's office would not share the names of the companies but said they were in sectors such as digital media and entertainment, financial services, information technology and manufacturing. The bulk of the letters went to companies with headquarters or a major presence in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Missouri and Florida.
Katie Byrd, the communications director for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, said "business is booming" in the Peach State and pilloried Murphy's letter.
"A sitting governor wouldn't be spending his time making this type of desperate outreach if business was already booming in his state," Byrd said in a statement. "He'd be celebrating the announcement of multibillion dollar projects and thousands of new jobs — like Gov. Kemp has had the privilege of doing several times already this year (note Rivian and Hyundai recently)."
A spokesperson for Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas pointed to a Tuesday press release announcing that the construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar would move its corporate headquarters from Illinois to Texas.
But the administration notes that businesses are still choosing to move to the Garden State. And, according to Murphy, that's because New Jersey makes more than just business sense.
"My point to those companies is: New Jersey's good value for money. We've got one of the most aggressive, progressive incentives package of any American state, so the math works," Murphy said.
"But also increasingly, to those CEOs, they've got to take into account values — not just value — but values."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-06-15T11:04:57+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/npr-headlines/npr-headlines/2022-06-15/new-jersey-touts-abortion-protections-to-lure-businesses |
Let’s face it: This is a quarterback grudge match, no matter how much Eagles’ Jalen Hurt and Commanders’ Carson Wentz deny it or avoid discussing it: Hurts is coming off a record-setting performance, and Wentz is facing the team that drafted him — and the quarterback who replaced him and forced him to skip town.
Hurts, one of the NFL’s most dynamic run and pass threats, has led the Eagles to a 2-0 start, while Wentz has thrown for seven touchdowns for the Commanders, who are 1-1. Hurts and Wentz downplayed the showdown, but plenty of emotion is expected in each team’s first NFC East game of the season.
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While the Commanders are still wondering what they have in Wentz, Hurts is coming off a victory against the Vikings that made him first player in league history to throw for 300-plus yards, complete more than 80% of his passes and run for two or more touchdowns in a game. He appears to have answered the pressing question of whether he is a franchise quarterback.
“I knew he had that in him and again I’m not surprised by anything that Jalen does on the football field,” coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday. “Maybe to the outside world, it’s like, ‘Whoa.’ I don’t think that surprises any of us in the building because we live with him every day, we see him every day and we see the growth every day.”
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Aside from Hurts, here are five Eagles players to watch in Sunday’s game against the Commanders:
Without Dickerson, who is listed as questionable with a foot injury, pass protection and the running game will be impacted.
If Dickerson plays, he will have to handle Commanders defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, who have combined for three sacks.
With Dickerson playing next to left tackle Jordan Mailata, the Eagles have had success running the ball. According to Pro Football Focus, Eagles running backs have averaged 7.3 yards per carry (six rushes for 43 yards) when running in the gap between Dickerson and Mailata.
Sanders has 30 rushes for 176 yards and a rushing touchdown, while averaging 5.9 yards a carry. The Commanders have allowed an average of 6.8 yards per carry (35 rushes for 238 yards). If the Commanders keep their safeties deep to protect against big plays by receivers DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, there will be opportunities for Sanders to gain big chunks of yardage. The Eagles lead the NFL with 28 “explosive plays” — completions of 16 or more yards and runs of 10 or more. The Cmmanders gave up six such plays in a 36-27 loss at the Detroit Lions last week.
WR A.J. Brown
The Commanders have given up the sixth-highest number of receptions to wide receivers this season, 29, which could indicate a big game for A.J. Brown (15 catches for 224 yards) or DeVonta Smith (seven catches for 80 yards), or both. Neither receiver has caught a touchdown pass yet this season.
Brown said this week that before the trade that brought him to the Eagles, he mulled playing baseball for the San Diego Padres: “I was dead serious,” Brown told The News Journal. “(The Padres) had reached out to me. They were about to invite me to spring training. They were just waiting on an answer from me.
“I just fell in love with football in high school. It was so much more fun scoring touchdowns.”
If there was a week for Reddick to have an impact game, this would be it. The knock against Wentz — as Eagles fans will recall — is that he often holds onto the ball too long. Wentz has been sacked six times this season, with tackles Charles Leno Jr. and Samuel Cosmi giving up a combined two sacks, six hits, and eight quarterback pressures. Reddick, with his speed and assortment of pass rushes, could make Wentz uncomfortable in the pocket.
The Commanders coaches and players watched cornerback Darius Slay dominate Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson with two interceptions and five passes defended, so they’re unlikely to attack him.
That could mean more work for Bradberry, who has a pick-six while allowing a quarterback passer rating of 7.0. The Commanders have a dangerous group of pass catchers that includes Terry McLaurin (six catches for 133 yards and a TD), Curtis Samuel (15 catches for 133 yards and two TDs) and Jahan Dotson (seven catches for 99 yards and three TDs).
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Chris Franklin may be reached at cfranklin@njadvancemedia.com. | 2022-09-25T11:08:44+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/eagles/2022/09/here-are-5-players-who-could-have-a-significant-impact-in-game-vs-commanders.html |
In a sane world, Donald J. Trump, defeated for reelection, twice impeached and caught up in multiple investigations, would slink into retirement from politics. That the former president is seeking reelection — and “retribution” — is a reflection not only of his narcissism and the deluded devotion of his followers but also of the failure of prominent Republicans to ostracize him.
Exhibit A is the seesawing of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. During the post-Jan. 6 debate over Trump’s impeachment — which he opposed — McCarthy rightly said Trump “bears responsibility” for the attack on Congress as it set about certifying Joe Biden’s victory. McCarthy also described the attack as “undemocratic, unAmerican, and criminal.” Earlier, in a conversation with colleagues, he said he would recommend that Trump resign, though he accused the New York Times of “false and wrong” reporting when it disclosed that fact. (The reporters later released a recording of the conversation.)
But despite McCarthy’s criticism of Trump, the Bakersfield Republican soon was making a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago, where, in what Trump’s political action committee described as a “cordial” conversation, he and Trump discussed the campaign to regain control of the House. More recently, McCarthy provided Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson with 41,000 hours of Jan. 6 security video that Carlson used to present the Jan. 6 insurrection as a mostly peaceful event. The overwhelming majority of participants, Carlson said, “were not insurrectionists. They were sightseers.”
Predictably, Trump thanked Carlson and McCarthy, and called for the release of those who have been convicted or have pleaded guilty to charges from the attack. (In the past, he has suggested that if reelected he might pardon some Jan. 6 defendants.) Whatever Carlson thinks of Trump in private, his whitewashing of that day’s events plays into Trump’s attempt to rewrite a traumatic moment in American history to his political advantage.
To their credit, some Republicans in Congress treated Carlson’s presentation with the scorn it deserved. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell associated himself with a statement by Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger complaining that Carlson’s presentation “conveniently cherry-picked from the calmer moments of our 41,000 hours of video.”
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., was pithier in his comment: “I was here. I saw what happened. I saw the violence. And you know, I thought it was an insurrection at that time. I still think it was an insurrection today.” Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., called the Carlson version of Jan. 6 “bull—-.”
Yet it’s not enough for prominent Republicans to criticize a TV program that minimized what happened on Jan. 6, 2021. Everyone with a leadership role in the party should also work in the coming months to ensure that the president who propagated false claims about a rigged election — and exhorted his followers to show up in Washington on Jan. 6 for a “wild” protest — never returns to the White House.
A recognition of what really happened on Jan. 6 necessarily involves a harsh judgment on the man whose falsehoods inspired the insurrection. As former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the vice chair of the House Jan. 6 committee, aptly put it: “No man who would behave that way at that moment in time can ever serve in any position of authority in our nation again. He is unfit for any office.”
Republicans naturally worry about alienating Trump supporters. Cheney lost her leadership position, and then her seat in Congress, after she voted to impeach Trump and continued to criticize him. But as the 2024 campaign approaches, it may be not only responsible but also smart for Republicans to acknowledge that Trump is a fatally flawed candidate. Despite what his supporters may believe, Trump lost the 2020 election, lied about it to millions and tried to subvert the constitutional electoral process. What kind of future would the party have if it continued to accept him as its standard-bearer?
—Los Angeles Times | 2023-03-22T13:13:26+00:00 | dailycamera.com | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/03/22/editorial-gop-must-acknowledge-that-trump-is-a-fatally-flawed-candidate/ |
Ex-wrestler pleads guilty again in Mississippi welfare fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former pro wrestler pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge related to misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help needy families in Mississippi, one of the poorest states in the U.S.
Brett DiBiase faces up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine for his plea to conspiracy to defraud the federal government.
He pleaded guilty in December 2020 to a state charge of making false representations to defraud the government. State sentencing was delayed, and DiBiase has been cooperating with state and federal investigators looking at others in the case, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said.
Owens and Mississippi Auditor Shad White announced DiBiase’s federal guilty plea.
“I applaud our federal partners for continuing to pursue federal charges for each and every individual responsible for stealing from Mississippi’s most needy and vulnerable citizens,” Owens said Thursday. “This case is far from over and both the state of Mississippi and the U.S. government will continue to pursue all those involved in this fraud, regardless of their position or standing.”
White said the auditor’s office will continue to assist prosecutors as they decide who will face criminal charges.
“I’m pleased that our work uncovering the largest public fraud in state history continues to result in convictions,” White said.
John Davis, who was Mississippi Department of Human Services executive director from 2016 to mid-2019, pleaded guilty last September to state and federal charges tied to misspending of money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.
Davis’ state court charges were mostly tied to welfare money spent on DiBiase, including $160,000 for the former wrestler’s drug rehabilitation in Malibu, California.
Davis, DiBiase and four other people were indicted on state charges in the welfare misspending case in February 2020.
Two of those indicted, a mother and son who ran a nonprofit organization and an education company, pleaded guilty in April 2022 to state charges of misusing welfare money, including on lavish gifts such as the first-class airfare for Davis. Nancy New and Zachary New ran the organization that funneled welfare money for DiBiase’s drug rehab. They agreed to testify against others.
The welfare scandal has ensnared high-profile figures, including retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who lives in Mississippi. Favre has not faced criminal charges but is one of more than three dozen defendants in a civil lawsuit that the current Human Services director filed to try to recover some of the welfare money wasted while Davis was in charge.
Welfare money helped fund pet projects of the wealthy, including $5 million for a volleyball arena that Favre supported at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, the state auditor said. Favre’s daughter played volleyball at the school starting in 2017.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-03T01:42:06+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2023/03/03/ex-wrestler-pleads-guilty-again-mississippi-welfare-fraud/ |
The Father: A spy who needs to use his fraud family to help him get closer to a leader of a rival nation.
The Mother: An assassin who needs to use her fraud family to help her not get arrested by the secret police for being a possible spy because she's approaching 30 and isn't married.
The Daughter: A psychic who can read minds and loves her fraud family more than anything.
This is the set-up for one of the best anime of 2022. The three characters are each very different, trying to hide what they really are from each other while maintaining the facade of a normal family.
Set in a Berlin-inspired city, the center of tensions between the opposing nations of Westalis and Ostania, and heavily inspired by not just Cold War history, but like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" or any James Bond movie, "Spy x Family" is a cornucopia of ideas and characters that somehow works and maintains originality despite borrowing ideas from so many sources.
Loid is a spy, a cold and calculating master of disguise who puts his life on the line daily because of a childhood spent in a warzone leaving him wanting to ensure no children have to experience what he did. Tasked with getting close to Donovan Desmond, the leader of Ostania's Unity Party, Loid (codename Twilight) adopts a young girl named Anya (a telepath), who he will then have enroll at an elite academy attended by Desmond's son.
Problem: Anya is a wild child prone to fantasy and bouts of ADHD, and an elite school may not be a perfect fit for her. She's six years old and just wants to have fun, not be another brick in the wall.
The anime goes back and forth between following Anya's school exploits, including gaining entrance and then going to classes and getting along with classmates, and Loid and Yor's lives outside the family.
All the while, there's that nucleus of the "fake" family and how all three are growing to love each other and get way too into their roles while lying to themselves that this isn't what they want.
The 12-episode first half of the season (the rest will be released in the Fall season) is fast-paced, only tripping up with the last episode adapting a one-shot chapter of the manga that was used to establish the characters and introduce the series to new readers.
It randomly pumps the brakes on the story, and having characters introduced at the finish line is bizarre. You can skip episode 12 and miss absolutely nothing.
The animation is fantastic, with all the characters being unique in design and memorable because of that. Much money and love went into how "Spy x Family" looks. On top of that, the soundtrack is full of memorable tracks, and the voice cast is at the top of their form.
"Spy x Family" is already one of 2022's best anime, a killer series with great characters, beautiful animation, and an adorable family dynamic. If you haven't given the series a chance, you should definitely check out the first episode — because, if nothing else, Anya's outbursts and wild faces will put a smile on your face.
Spy x Family is available on Crunchyroll. | 2022-08-29T20:57:27+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/the-hilarious-and-adorable-spy-x-family-offers-something-for-everyone |
Savvy shoppers can still save with these post-holiday sales
The holiday sales season started three months ago, but that doesn’t mean the deals have ended. After the gift-purchasing rush, there is a period when retailers step up their game and become even more competitive with sales. Currently, we’re still seeing discounts in a wide variety of categories, ranging from apparel such as running shoes to fitness equipment such as exercise bikes. Here are some off-season sales that were worth waiting for.
Where you can find the best post-holiday deals
The inclement weather around the holidays decreased the demand for apparel, which was unfortunate for retailers, because clothing inventory has been so high. This combined with the trend that exercise clothing and equipment are typically priced low in January means that the consumer can find exceptional deals if they look in these areas.
For example, Peloton is offering some of its biggest discounts of the year. Brands such as Nike and Adidas are marking products down as low as 60% off. Additionally, retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy have a “Gear for the New Year” sale, where you can get items for up to 60% off.
Best Post-holiday deals you can get right now
This is the original Peloton bike, and it’s currently available for $250 off. The bike has a compact footprint and features a resistance knob, stereo speakers and a multipoint touchscreen.
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NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 25-Pound Adjustable Dumbbell
This adjustable dumbbell replaces five sets of dumbbells to save you space and increase convenience. You can make adjustments in 5-pound increments ranging from 5 to 25 pounds. This handy product is currently available for 50% off.
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The Echo Dot Kids is not a toy. It’s a fully functioning electronic device that is specifically made to be safe for kids. This new design comes in either an owl or a dragon and is on sale for 50% off.
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Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds are light, comfortable, sweat-resistant and sound great. Each charge provides up to 9 hours of listening. These earbuds are compatible with iOS and Android devices, and they are currently on sale for 40% off.
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Lady Hagen Women’s Embossed Full-Zip Golf Jacket
This stately embossed golf jacket has a simple and elegant design. It features a front zipper, moisture-wicking technology and UPF 25+ ultraviolet protection. You can get it today for 43% off.
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Adidas Men’s Lite Racer Adapt 4.0 Running Shoe
If you’re looking for a slip-on running shoe, this cushioned option is for you. It’s made with high-performance recycled materials and features an elastic strap for security. Currently, it is available for 47% off.
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Perfect Practice Putting Mat and Mirror Bundle
Do you want to get better at your short game? This putting mat is what you need. It has two-hole training, alignment lines, an alignment mirror, auto return and TrueRoll texture. You can save $80 if you buy this training tool today.
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Nike Men’s React Infinity Run Flyknit 3 Running Shoes
These Nike running shoes are currently 25% off. They feature high-rise cushioning under the midfoot and have a soft, padded collar for additional comfort. The Flyknit design is flexible and breathable but still keeps your foot secure and supported.
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A new wave of Arab artists are gaining global traction. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with music writer Danny Hajjar about this recent rise and the future of Arabic music.
Prior to joining NPR in 2022, Mohammad was a producer on The Washington Post's daily flagship podcast Post Reports, where her work was recognized by multiple awards. She was honored with a Peabody award for her work on an episode on the life of George Floyd.
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years. | 2023-03-23T21:24:21+00:00 | kunm.org | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-03-23/a-new-wave-of-arab-musical-artists-are-gaining-global-traction |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press has not yet called the open governor’s race in Arizona between Katie Hobbs, the Democratic secretary of state, and Republican Kari Lake, a former TV broadcaster, because there are simply too many votes left to count to conclude Hobbs’ lead is insurmountable.
That’s particularly true given that most of the remaining ballots were cast on Election Day, and this year in Arizona, those votes are expected to skew for the GOP.
Vote counting in Arizona has been ongoing since Tuesday’s midterm elections, with officials in the state’s 15 counties releasing tallies of votes as they have been processed.
As of Saturday, the margin in the governor’s race sat at just over 34,000 votes, with Lake about a point and a half behind. There are still more than 260,000 votes left to count in Arizona, meaning that Lake needs about 57% of remaining votes to overtake Hobbs.
TALLYING TIMELINE
Almost all of Arizona’s vote happens by mail, although some voters cast their ballots in-person at voting centers. Most Arizona counties don’t count ballots in-house, with officials instead bringing them to a central facility.
Early votes in Arizona can be counted as they come in, meaning that officials don’t have to wait until polls close on Election Day to start.
Arizona officials release their vote totals in batches. Much of the focus has been on Maricopa, the state’s largest county, with a total of 4.5 million residents — more than half of Arizona’s total population — and about 2.4 million registered voters.
But other big releases have been coming from Arizona’s next two most populated counties: Pima (home to Tucson) and Pinal, a large, suburban area just south of metro Phoenix.
Here’s the situation so far, starting with the most recent information:
SATURDAY, NOV. 12
—MARICOPA: On Saturday, Maricopa County officials released a batch of nearly 85,000 votes, which broke just slightly over half for Lake.
—PIMA: In a nearly 20,000-vote batch released Saturday by Pima County, Hobbs had a nearly 30 percentage point edge on Lake.
Officials also said they planned no vote release for Pima County on Sunday. Pinal County did not release vote totals on Friday or Saturday.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
—MARICOPA: At around 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, officials in Maricopa released another batch of 75,000 votes, a tranche that provided enough information for AP to determine that Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly had won reelection against Republican Blake Masters.
But there still was not enough for AP to call a winner in the governor’s race. The batch favored Hobbs over Lake by less than 10 percentage points.
—PIMA: Pima County’s Friday votes totaled nearly 25,000 and favored Hobbs over Lake by nearly 2-to-1. Officials said they had only about 6,000 regular ballots left to verify on Saturday.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10
—MARICOPA: On Thursday, Maricopa County reported a total of 78,000 votes, in a batch that favored Hobbs by 10 percentage points.
—PIMA: Pima County released vote loads totaling about 32,000 on Thursday, favoring Hobbs by about 30 percentage points.
—PINAL: Pinal County’s Thursday vote release of about 8,500 favored Lake by around 10 percentage points.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
—MARICOPA: On Wednesday evening, Maricopa County officials released their first batch of vote totals, figures that didn’t include any of the 275,000 early ballots received on Election Day.
In all, Maricopa officials reported a total of 225,065 votes, favoring Lake by more than 30 percentage points.
—PIMA: Pima County’s Wednesday vote releases totaled nearly 83,000, with Lake outperforming Hobbs by more than 20 percentage points.
—PINAL: The Wednesday vote releases from Pinal County totaled around 75,000, favoring Lake by more than 20 percentage points.
TUESDAY, NOV. 8
—MARICOPA: On Election Day, nearly 837,000 votes came in from Maricopa County, favoring Hobbs over Lake by more than 10-point margins.
—PIMA: Pima County officials reported nearly 190,000 votes, in which Hobbs had a more than 2-to-1 edge on Lake.
—PINAL: Pinal County officials released nearly 38,000 votes, which were nearly evenly split between Hobbs and Lake.
REMAINS OF THE DAY
In all of Arizona, officials said that there were some 260,000 ballots left to count, including up to 195,000 remaining votes in Maricopa County. Tens of thousands of those remaining votes were ballots that came in on Election Day itself — votes known in some places as “late earlies,” the counting of which has been known to hold up tabulation.
In all, Maricopa officials said they processed a record number — 290,000 — of early ballots that had been dropped off on Election Day.
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Check out https://apnews.com/hub/explaining-the-elections to learn more about the issues and factors at play in the 2022 midterm elections.
Follow AP’s coverage of the 2022 midterm elections at: https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections | 2022-11-13T11:13:55+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-why-ap-hasnt-called-the-arizona-governors-race/ |
Fiona’s a big sister! Bibi gives birth at the Cincinnati Zoo
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – Bibi gave birth to a healthy, full-term hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo Wednesday night, making Fiona a big sister.
“This calf looks huge to us because Fiona, Bibi’s first baby, only weighed 29 pounds when she was born six weeks premature and wasn’t able to stand on her own. This new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking,” Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care, said in a press release.
“We’re not sure if nursing has occurred yet because the water is murky. It’s Bibi’s first time nursing, since Fiona had to be cared for by the hippo staff, so we’re keeping a close eye on them to make sure we don’t need to step in.”
The zoo’s hippo team noticed Bibi acting differently Tuesday, showing signs consistent with being in labor.
Grosuch said Bibi and her unnamed baby will spend the next two weeks bonding behind the scenes.
The zoo said it will share photos and videos of the hippos if the care team is able to get them without disturbing the pair.
Tucker and Fiona will be in the outdoor habitat as usual except during key introduction times.
Copyright 2022 WXIX via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-04T14:04:19+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/2022/08/04/fionas-big-sister-bibi-gives-birth-cincinnati-zoo/ |
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Four people from Rochester face charges following an alleged larceny and vehicle pursuit in Lockport on Tuesday.
Around 5 p.m. the Niagara County Sheriff's Office reports receiving a call about an alleged larceny from Runnings at 5789 South Transit Rd. The caller said they saw a black Jeep Wrangler leaving the scene.
The caller provided a license plate number. Sheriff's deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the suspected vehicle on South Transit Road, however deputies say the vehicle fled into the City of Lockport.
The deputy who initiated the stop was assisted by another deputy, Middleport Police Department, Orleans County Sheriff's Department, Medina Police Department, Albion Police, Department, and New York State Police.
The chase went through the Town of Lockport, Town of Royalton and into Orleans County on Route 31.
Spike strips stopped the vehicle by deflating the suspected car's passenger side front tire.
The Jeep came to a stop in an open field and two of the occupants attempted to flee through the woods.
An Orleans County Sheriff's K9 apprehended the first suspect.
The other suspect was found in the woods and apprehended after assistance from Niagara County Sheriff's Deputies, Middleport Police, an Orleans County Sheriff's K9 Unit, and the Niagara County Sheriff's helicopter.
The four suspects and the charges they face are listed below:
- Kelly Simons of Rochester is charged with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree, reckless driving, and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations related to the pursuit, felony criminal mischief in for damages allegedly done to a farmer's field in Orleans County as a result of fleeing.
- Cory DuBois of Rochester is charged with obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree and resisting arrest. DuBois also had an outstanding warrant from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office.
- Robert Ball of Rochester is charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree, and false personation. Ball also had an additional two outstanding warrants from the City of Rochester Police.
- Tyrone Graham of Rochester is charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree, resisting arrest, and false personation. Graham had an additional seven outstanding warrants out of five different jurisdictions.
Simons was processed in Niagara County and then handed over to the Orleans County Sheriff's Office to answer their charges. DuBois, Ball, and Graham are being held at the Niagara County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment. | 2022-08-03T18:26:47+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/crime/4-arrested-following-vehicle-pursuit-starting-in-lockport-larceny/71-37f4f96c-2e8c-4259-ba52-2f027f2ddaa9 |
BOGOTA, Colombia, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that, as part of its comprehensive debt management strategy, it has made a full disbursement of a USD 1.2 billion credit facility it entered into in August 2021 with a group of international banks, as approved by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit through Resolution 1824 of July 30, 2021.
The proceeds will be used in their entirety towards the early repayment of the loan Ecopetrol entered into for the acquisition of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA) (the "ISA Acquisition Loan"). With this repayment, a total of USD 3.2 billion will be paid to the original lenders of the ISA Acquisition Loan, leaving a remaining balance of USD 472 million, maturing in August 2023.
This transaction has met all the mandatory internal and external procedures and approvals and does not increase Ecopetrol's indebtedness level. This transaction reduces Ecopetrol's refinancing needs for 2023 and captures the benefits of existing and competitive credit resources as compared to current market conditions.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. This press release contains business prospect statements, operating and financial result estimates, and statements related to Ecopetrol's growth prospects. These are all projections and, as such, they are based solely on the expectations of the managers regarding the future of the company and their continued access to capital to finance the company's business plan. The realization of said estimates in the future depends on the behavior of market conditions, regulations, competition, and the performance of the Colombian economy and the industry, among other factors, and are consequently subject to change without prior notice.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A. | 2022-09-29T22:06:52+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/29/ecopetrol-made-disbursement-usd-12-billion-credit-facility-early-prepayment-loan-entered-into-acquisition-isa/ |
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — A teammate yelled at David Long Jr. from a corner of the locker room, “Keep that game ball!”
He wasn’t letting it out of his grasp.
Long intercepted Carson Wentz at the 1-yard line with 6 seconds left to preserve Tennessee’s third win in a row, 21-17 over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Derrick Henry again got his team rolling, and Long’s play concluded a goal-line stand that vaulted the Titans (3-2) into first place in the AFC South.
“We never panic,” Long said of a defense that has made two game-saving plays in the past three weeks. “This is what we do it for. This is what you dream of. Don’t panic. Somebody made a play, and we walk off the field. It just ended up being me.”
The interception, Wentz’s sixth of the season, sealed a fourth consecutive loss for the Commanders (1-4) and overshadowed his two touchdown passes to Dyami Brown.
“Guy made a heck of a play,” said Wentz, who was 25 of 38 for 359 yards, including 76 on the final drive. “I just tried to squeeze it in there to J.D. (McKissic). Heck of a play. That was an emotional roller coaster. I thought we had six points when it left my hand and then the result. That was unfortunate.”
Well before Long was the hero, Henry racked up 102 yards on 28 carries and had two catches for 30 yards, one of them a screen pass that set up Dontrell Hilliard’s 13-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. He surpassed 100 yards on the ground for the second consecutive game, and the Titans improved to 24-3 when Henry reaches that mark.
“I’m going to be me each and every Sunday,” Henry said.
When Henry got into the end zone in the third quarter, it was Tennessee’s first second-half touchdown since the season opener. It also tied him with Earl Campbell for second on the franchise TDs list with 73, one back of Eddie George.
Leaning on Henry allowed the Titans to compensate for Ryan Tannehill getting sacked five times. It helps that they’re a league-best 10 of 11 in the red zone.
“These games are going to be tight,” said Tannehill, who was 15 of 25 for 181 yards and the TD pass to Hilliard. “There’s a lot of belief when we get down there we’re going to score.”
The Commanders were 1 of 11 on third down, including the interception, and are now last in the NFC East.
“We have dug a hole but at the same time there’s a lot of games left, a lot of football,” Wentz said. “The NFL is crazy. We try not to look at what happened the last couple games and what’s ahead. We just got to go 1-0 each week. We’ve dug ourselves a hole. We did it to ourselves.”
BIG PLAYS
Wentz made arguably his best pass of the season to connect with Brown for a 75-yard score. It’s the longest first career TD reception for a Washington player since running back Matt Jones in 2015.
Tannehill found Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on a 61-yard completion that was the Titans’ longest offensive play of the season.
“I knew it was 1-on-1, so it basically was just a trust throw, giving my guy a chance to go up and make a play on the football,” Tannehill said.
ROBINSON DEBUTS
Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. made his NFL debut six weeks to the day he was shot twice in the right leg in an attempted robbery in Washington. Robinson got a rousing ovation when he was the last player to be introduced and finished with 22 yards on nine carries as the team’s leading rusher.
“I really can’t explain the feeling of getting back out on the field,” Robinson said. “Today everything finally came to the light, and I’m just so blessed to be back out there.”
Robinson returned to practice Wednesday after spending the first four games of the season on the non-football injury list. The team activated the third-round pick out of Alabama on Saturday.
INJURIES
Titans: DE Denico Autry missed some time in the third quarter with a back injury. He returned at the start of the fourth. … Three starters were inactive: LB Zach Cunningham (elbow), S Amani Hooker (concussion) and LG Nate Davis (knee/foot).
Commanders: RB Jonathan Williams was ruled out with a knee injury at the start of the fourth quarter. … RT Sam Cosmi did not play after undergoing hand surgery earlier in the week.
UP NEXT
Titans: Have a bye week before hosting the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 23.
Commanders: Visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday night.
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N.J. officials warn pet owners of toxic algae in Camden County park
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Camden County officials are warning the public to be on alert, warning of a toxic algae in a popular park. It’s especially dangerous to dogs.
Laurel Kolbel drives all the way from Fishtown two or three times a week with her dogs, Penny and Felix. But, she got a bit scared when she heard about a dangerous outbreak of blue-green algae in the Timber Creek Pond that can be deadly for dogs.
"I was a little nervous to take them down there because they don’t listen very well and I know they go right in the water. So, I don’t want them to be hurt in any way, but they still have fun at the park," Kolbel commented.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently found high levels of toxins in the creek that can kill a dog within hours if they drink too much of it.
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"You wanna keep your dog safe, so I used to let them in there, but I don’t anymore, because some people said they got skin infections and various other illnesses. I keep them out of the water now," Greg Schik said, talking about his dogs Carson and Dexter.
Officials are warning owners to look for these signs of toxic poisoning and get them to a vet immediately:
- Loss of energy
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Stumbling and falling
- Foaming at the mouth
- Convulsions
The park regulars say there would normally be more dogs here, but the warnings have kept people out.
"When I first saw the signs, I was like, ‘Oh no, we can’t go in the water!’ My dad sent me the Instagram post and was like, ‘Don’t go in the water!’ So, we’re not and I’m glad they warned us," Kolbel added.
Officials with the New Jersey Health Department add people should be careful, as well. Children and adults should not go into the water because the algae can also irritate the skin and make a person sick. | 2023-07-21T23:48:52+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/n-j-officials-warn-of-toxic-algae-in-camden-county-park |
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police in Senegal smashed the car windows of a top opposition leader and forced Ousmane Sonko from the vehicle Thursday after he appeared in court.
Videos on social media seen by The Associated Press show police physically removing the 46-year-old politician from the vehicle’s back seat. He later was escorted to his residence by authorities and a government spokesman denied that he had been arrested.
Sonko is being sued for defamation and public insults, charges stemming from accusations he made against Senegal’s tourism minister at a news conference late last year. On Thursday, the trial was postponed until next month.
After leaving the courthouse, Sonko greeted his supporters from his car. Police soon began firing tear gas at the gathering.
“The convoy of the main opposition leader is blocked by combat vehicles,” said Sonko’s lawyer, Cire Cledor Ly, in a text message to AP on Thursday afternoon. It’s unclear why the car was stopped and the government did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Sonko rose to prominence during the 2019 presidential election and is regarded as the frontrunner to challenge President Macky Sall in next year’s elections.
The trial comes while Sonko is battling charges of rape, where if convicted, he faces up to 10 years in jail and would be barred from running for president. Sonko’s supporters say the government is trying to derail the opposition leader’s political future.
Rallies to support Sonko have previously turned violent.
Two years ago, at least 13 people were killed as supporters clashed with police after Sonko was arrested for disturbing public order while on his way to the courthouse for a scheduled appearance on the rape charges. | 2023-02-17T16:06:26+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-senegal-police-smash-car-forcibly-remove-opposition-leader/ |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of former premier Imran Khan’s allies are expected to resume their protest march on the country’s capital city Thursday in a bid to seek snap elections, a demand Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif rejects.
The lingering deadlock between the government and Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party has deepened political turmoil at a time when the government is also facing the big challenge of delivering tents and food to those displaced by this summer’s devastating floods ahead of the winter. Thousands are still living in open areas in the wake of the floods that killed 1,739 people and affected 33 million since mid-June.
Fawad Chaudhry, a senior leader from Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, said Thursday their protest march on Islamabad is resuming from Wazirabad, a district in the eastern Punjab province where the former premier narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Nov. 3. A gunman opened fire at a protest rally, wounding the country’s popular opposition leader in the leg and killing one of his supporters.
Thirteen other people were also hurt in the attack, which Khan blames on Prime Minister Sharif and two other government and army officials. Khan has provided no evidence to support the allegation. The government and the military denied Khan’s charge, saying the attacker was arrested shortly after the shooting and was still being questioned.
Police say the attacker acted alone and was a religious extremist.
Khan is expected to address the rallygoers via video link, according to his party, which says Khan’s deputies including Chaudhry, will lead the march.
Khan himself will lead the march when it reaches Rawalpindi, near Islamabad.
The procession, which started two weeks ago, was peaceful until the Nov. 3 attack, raising concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan amid its history of political violence and assassinations.
Khan accused Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan and army Gen. Faisal Naseer of working for the Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency and orchestrating the shooting. The minister and Khan, who are not related, and Sharif’s government says Khan’s allegations were a “pack of lies.”
The government says it has already ordered a high-level probe into the attack.
Khan was ousted in April in a no-confidence vote in Parliament, but he says his removal was unlawful and a conspiracy by his political opponents orchestrated by the United States, a charge denied by both Washington and Sharif.
Khan’s protest convoy started from Lahore two weeks ago with Khan and thousands of his supporters — in trucks, cars or on foot — marching toward Islamabad for what was to be an open-ended rally until his demands were met. | 2022-11-10T16:13:15+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/ap-allies-of-pakistans-ex-pm-khan-resuming-march-on-islamabad/ |
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with The Washington Post’s Ishaan Tharoor about the influence of far-right political parties across Europe in the wake of Sweden’s elections.
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Report: Justice Clarence Thomas sold real estate to donor, didn’t report deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative mega-donor Harlan Crow purchased three properties belonging to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never reported, according to the non-profit investigative journalism organization ProPublica.
The 2014 real estate deal shines a new light on Thomas’s decades old relationship with Crow, a real estate magnate and longtime financier for conservative causes. That relationship and the material benefits received by Thomas have fueled calls for an official ethics investigation.
ProPublica previously revealed that Thomas and his wife Ginni were gifted with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of annual vacations and trips by Crow for decades — including international cruises on his mega-yacht, private jet flights and stays at Crow’s invitation-only resort in the Adirondacks. But the 2014 real estate deal is the first public evidence of a direct financial transaction between the pair.
Citing state tax documents and property deeds, ProPublica reported that one of Crow’s companies paid $133,363 for the home in Savannah, Georgia where Thomas’ mother was living, along with two nearby vacant lots that belonged to Thomas’ family members. Thomas mother remained living in the home, which soon underwent tens of thousands of dollars in renovations.
Federal officials, including Supreme Court justices, are required to disclose the details of most real estate transactions with a value of over $1,000. Thomas would not be required to report the purchase if the property was his or his spouse’s primary personal residence, but this stipulation does not apply to this purchase, which Thomas did not report.
Both Thomas and Crow have released statements downplaying the significance of the gifts, with Thomas maintaining that he was not required to disclose the trips. Crow responded to the latest disclosure with a statement to ProPublica saying that he approached Thomas about the purchase with an eye on honoring his legacy.
“My intention is to one day create a public museum at the Thomas home dedicated to telling the story of our nation’s second black Supreme Court Justice,” the statement said. “Justice Thomas’s story represents the best of America.”
Thomas’ office did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment.
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Associated Press reporter Mark Sherman contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A combative man approaches, moving quickly toward a police officer who pulls out a Taser. The man is wearing a heavy jacket, which could mean the prongs that would generate an electronic current and send him to the ground might not work.
It’s a scenario that’s played out over and over for police officers across the U.S., sometimes with fatal consequences. The scenario was highlighted recently with the police shooting death of Patrick Lyoya, who was shot in the back of the head by an officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during a struggle after the officer tried to fire his Taser twice at Lyoya. Both times it was ineffective. Had it been effective it’s possible the incident would have ended then.
Axon, the company that is best known for developing the Taser, is expanding a virtual reality and immersive training program that is aimed at increasing training for officers with Tasers in life-like scenarios and making them comfortable with split second decisions, including where to fire the weapon’s prongs to incapacitate a suspect without needing to turn to deadly force.
Axon has grown to become one of the largest technology companies for police agencies in the U.S. and supplies departments large and small – including a majority of the largest forces in the nation – with Tasers and body cameras. The new training, being formally rolled out Tuesday, is the latest in the company’s virtual reality programs and is coupled with other real-life training simulations, including responding to calls with people with Autism and domestic violence calls.
The virtual reality training, which uses headsets, wrist controllers, and an officer’s actual Taser with a special virtual reality cartridge, is assembled in a small duffel bag, giving police departments the ability to implement the training during roll calls or for officers at a police station, between calls. It also means officers can go through training all the time, instead of being called out to a training center or a police academy.
“The level of repetition and really kind of training for things that are more realistic, that they don’t necessarily have time or resources for, it just enables them to do that in a much better way, a more immersive way,” said Chris Chin, the vice president of immersive technologies at Axon.
The portable setup and constant access have been lauded by departments that have been piloting the program. For many police departments, training simulators have proved costly and required two-dimension displays being built in a police academy or other building. With Axon’s new equipment, an officer only needs a few feet around them and the program can be done remotely, with a trainer at another location or working from home.
The training also offers the officers the ability to train at a virtual firing range, in addition to the three-dimensional room where multiple suspects approach. The training is aimed at having officers quickly identify when and how to fire their weapon – including whether to use a closer or wider spread for the prongs and wires that carry the electrical current to override the person’s central nervous system and temporarily incapacitate them.
The training program will be expanded, and Axon has already started creating another scenario that incorporates the Taser training in a scenario of a call for domestic abuse.
“We want to actually have something that’s very fluidly deployable, mobile, and can be kind of thrown in the back of a vehicle, can be done before roll call or after roll call,” Chin said. “It can be done in a way where you can actually have trainers and trainees in different locations.”
In New Castle, Delaware, nearly every police officer has gone through Axon’s community training programs and the department is expanding with the new Taser training program.
The virtual reality simulations now mean officers in the force of about 350 can train during every shift, including overnight, said Master Corporal Michel Eckerd.
“We’re always doing new and innovative things,” Eckerd said. “The big thing with this is the convenience and the portability.”
Axon already offers police departments virtual reality community engagement training, which were developed with the help of mental health experts, community advocates and other experts, and are designed to put officers in real-life scenarios to de-escalate a situation and deal with victims or suspects during a call. The company partnered with Phoenix police to put officers through nine training modules. A report from the National League of Cities found that more than 80% of officers who went through the training said it had prepared them to adapt their approach to a related call and nearly 60% said the training encouraged them to see a situation from another perspective.
“This virtual reality training gives the officer a chance to experience an incident from multiple perspectives,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said in an interview. “So an officer could go to a domestic violence call from the perspective of an officer and then have a chance to go to the same incident from the perspective of a victim.”
Gallego also highlighted the portability as a major benefit in a city like Phoenix, where going to the police academy could mean a nearly one-hour ride for an officer. With the virtual reality headsets, officers could just train in their precincts and wouldn’t need to be pulled away from patrol for a full day.
“The more we can have tools that are nimble and allow us flexible training, the less time we take officers off the streets and the more we can get real results,” she said. | 2022-05-25T11:01:10+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/politics/ap-politics/virtual-reality-brings-portable-taser-training-to-police/ |
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. ("enCore" or the "Company") (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF) today announced a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Circuit of the District of Columbia issued an opinion in a case brought by the Oglala Sioux Tribe against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Oglala Sioux Tribe had challenged the NRC's decision to grant Powertech Uranium (USA), Inc. (Powertech), a wholly-owned subsidiary of enCore Energy Corp. (enCore), a license to extract uranium at its Dewey Burdock In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") Uranium Project in South Dakota. Today the panel ruled that the NRC's actions were lawful, affirming its decision to issue the license to Powertech.
To view the Opinion, which may be appealed by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, please visit: https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/E4FBC75E78CE05F08525889900538B63/$file/20-1489-1958435.pdf
The Company's 100% owned Dewey Burdock Project is an in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium project located in the Edgemont uranium district, South Dakota and is comprised of 12,613 surface acres and 16,962 net mineral acres. In December 2020, the Company filed an amended and restated NI 43-101 compliant independent Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA")2.
Initial capital expenditures are estimated at $31.7 million. The Dewey Burdock Project is forecast to produce 14.3 million pounds of U3O8 over its 16 years of production and the projected cash flows of the Dewey Burdock Project are expected to be positive in the second year of production, two years after the commencement of construction.
The Dewey Burdock PEA resulted in a pre-income tax NPV of $171.3 million at a discount rate of 8% and an IRR of 55% compared to a post-income tax NPV of $147.5 million at a discount rate of 8% and an IRR of 50%. The Dewey Burdock PEA post-income tax calculations do not include a corporate level assessment of income tax liabilities; taxes have only been calculated at the Dewey Burdock Project level. The estimate of income tax at the corporate level is subject to a number of additional considerations that have not been factored in when calculating income taxes at the project level, including, but not limited to, the capital structure to finance the Dewey Burdock Project, which has not yet been determined and loss carry forwards available at the corporate level.
The Dewey Burdock PEA estimated uranium prices of $55/lb U3O8, direct cash operating costs of $10.46 per pound of production and royalties and local taxes (excluding property tax) of $5.15 per pound of production. The total pre-income tax cost of uranium production is estimated to be $28.88 per pound of production. Income taxes are estimated to be $3.39 per pound of production.
Details of the assumptions and parameters used with respect to the Dewey Burdock PEA, including information on data verification, are set out in the "NI 43-101 Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment, Dewey-Burdock Uranium ISR Project, South Dakota, USA", dated December 22, 2020, with an effective date of December 3, 2019, by Yovich, M., PE and S. Cutler, PG, a copy of which is available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. The Dewey Burdock mineral resource estimate includes resources in the measured, indicated and inferred classes. However, Yovich and Cutler (2020) concluded the resources in the inferred class are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations to be included in the PEA. The Dewey Burdock PEA is preliminary in nature; there is no certainty that the Dewey Burdock PEA will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
William Paul Goranson, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer, Director and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has approved the technical disclosure in this news release.
With approximately 90 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the measured and indicated categories and 9 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the inferred category1, enCore is the most diversified in-situ recovery uranium development company in the United States. enCore is focused on becoming the next uranium producer from its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant by 2023. The South Dakota-based Dewey Burdock project and the Wyoming Gas Hills project offer mid-term production opportunities, with significant New Mexico uranium resource endowments providing long-term opportunities. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle. enCore is committed to engaging and working with local communities and indigenous governments to create positive impact from corporate developments.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson was back at Augusta National on Tuesday and there were times when it felt as if nothing had changed.
Things aren’t the same for three-time Masters champion, though.
Ever since making some controversial remarks about LIV Golf, where Mickelson is now a star attraction, he has been the fulcrum in a golf civil war pitting the PGA Tour against the Saudi-backed breakaway league. And the furor surrounding him was so great at this time a year ago that Mickelson made the difficult decision to skip what he called “my favorite week.”
It was the first time since he was recovering from a broken leg in 1994 that Mickelson missed the Masters.
“Being here and being a part of it, and being able to experience this great place and what it means is so fun,” he said, “because as a kid you grow up dreaming about being a part of this. You dream about winning it, being in contention, and then when you actually are a pro and you’re playing here, you’re like, ‘Wow, I want to be a part of this every year.’
“That’s the coolest thing about having won here,” Mickelson added, “is that you’re a part of this event and part of the history.”
Mickelson spent Tuesday fondly recalling his amateur days, when he spent nights in the Crow’s Nest, a quaint-if-somewhat spartan accommodation on the second floor of the Augusta National clubhouse. And he was looking forward to Tuesday night’s champions dinner, when reigning winner Scottie Scheffler joins one of the most exclusive clubs in sports.
On the menu: cheeseburger sliders and firecracker shrimp, tortilla soup, Texas ribeye and blackened redfish, a variety of side dishes and, to top it off, chocolate chip cookies served on a warm skillet with milk-and-cookies ice cream.
“I always fight the weight demons and that cookie, that’s going to be tough for me to pass,” Mickelson said, “but I got to do it.”
Also on the menu: the potential for some uncomfortable moments.
Six former champions are now members of the Saudi circuit, and plenty of words have been exchanged between the two factions. The latest barbs came from 1992 champion Fred Couples, who is decidedly pro-PGA Tour and said during a PGA Tour Champions breakfast last month that Mickelson was a “nutbag” and Sergio Garcia was “a clown.”
“Fred and I are longtime friends and we’ve had a lot of great experiences in the game of golf,” said Mickelson, who wore the logo of his LIV Golf team, HyFlyers GC, on his grey shirt and black cap during Tuesday’s practice round.
“I think the world of him,” Mickelson said, “and I hope we have a chance to have more great experiences with him as well.”
Couples sounded open to it Monday, though he stopped short of apologizing for any of his comments. And while he wasn’t grouped with Mickelson for the first two rounds — Couples will go off with Russell Henley and Alex Noren on Thursday about four hours before Mickelson tees off with Tom Hoge and Si Woo Kim — Couples doesn’t mind playing with him, either.
“I would love to be paired with Phil. I mean, he’s one of the best players that ever played,” Couples said. “He loves this place as much as I do, and if we did, we’d look at each other on the first hole and we’d have a good time.”
Mickelson is only two years removed from his triumph at Kiawah Island, when at age 50 he became the oldest major winner with his second PGA Championship. Yet his game is far from where it was or should be. Mickelson has broken 70 twice in nine rounds across three LIV Golf events, and his best finish is 27th in a field of just 48 players.
Still, Varner said after their practice round Tuesday, Mickelson seems “super engaged right now.”
“I don’t know if that’s because it’s Augusta,” Varner said.
Maybe it is.
Or more precisely, maybe it’s being back at Augusta.
“I’ve got to be realistic. I haven’t scored the way I want to,” Mickelson said before heading off to lunch, “but I do see a lot of positive signs. I’m going to try to just be patient, whether it’s this week or soon, because things are about to click.”
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Deep freeze breaks pipes, creates water crisis across South
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Days of freezing temperatures in Deep South areas that usually freeze for only hours are threatening dozens of water systems as burst pipes leak millions of gallons of water.
The problems were happening Monday in large, troubled water systems like Jackson, Mississippi, where residents were required over Christmas to boil water months after most lost service because of a cascade of problems from years of poor maintenance.
They also are happening in Shreveport, Louisiana, where some residents had no water Monday. In Selma, Alabama, the mayor declared a state of emergency because they city worried it would run out of water. Workers at a food bank in Greenville, South Carolina, opened their doors to a rush of water and were trying to save $1 million in food. Police departments around Atlanta said their 911 systems were being overwhelmed by unnecessary emergency calls about broken pipes.
Dozens of water systems either had boil advisories in place because of low pressure or warned of bigger catastrophes if leaks from broken pipes weren’t found and water shut off.
The culprit was temperatures that dropped below freezing Thursday or early Friday and have spent only a few hours if any above 32 degrees (0 degrees Celsius) since then.
Water expands when it freezes, bursting pipes that aren’t protected. Then when the temperature rises, those broken pipes start leaking hundreds or thousands of gallons of water.
And over a holiday weekend, when many businesses are closed, those leaks can go undetected for days, Charleston, South Carolina, water system spokesman Mike Saia told WCSC-TV.
Charleston was on the verge of a boil water requirement for its hundreds of thousands of customers that could close restaurants and other businesses.
The system puts out about 50 million gallons of water during a typical winter day. Over the holiday weekend, its output was about 100 million gallons. More than 400 customers reported burst pipes, so between unreported leaks, closed businesses and empty vacation homes, the system figures thousands of leaky pipes are gushing water.
“It’s death by a thousand cuts,” Saia told the TV station.
The situation in Jackson was not as dire as August, when many of the capital’s 150,000 people lost running water after flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of the capital city’s two water treatment plants. Residents had to wait in lines for water to drink, cook, bathe and flush toilets.
But there were people without water pressure and the city set up an emergency water distribution site on Christmas.
“We continue to struggle to return pressure to the water system. We are producing significant amounts of water and pushing that into the system but the pressure is not increasing — despite those efforts at the plants. The issue has to be significant leaks in the system that we have yet to identify,” Jackson officials said in a statement.
In Selma, Mayor James Perkins Jr. issued an emergency order Christmas Day asking owners to go to their businesses and check for leaks before the city ran out of water. There was no update Monday.
Broken pipes were also causing problems at individual buildings. A massive leak was reported at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery on Christmas Eve, according to WFSA-TV.
At the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Greenville, South Carolina, employees opened the building Monday morning and several inches of water rushed out. Broken pipes were spraying water and workers turned away dozens of needy people, the food bank said.
The water cut power to the food bank’s freezers and refrigerators, and workers faced the double challenge of getting power restored before the food spoiled and keeping water out of the area. Up to $1 million of food could be destroyed, the food bank said.
The forecast did provide good news. Monday’s highs across the Deep South were expected to be at least in the 40s and the freezing temperatures at night shouldn’t last as long until a much warmup arrives later this week. | 2022-12-26T19:53:59+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/26/deep-freeze-breaks-pipes-creates-water-crisis-across-south-2/ |
Boeing took more than 200 net orders for passenger airplanes in December to complete its best year since 2018, but it failed again to catch up with European manufacturer Airbus in orders and aircraft deliveries.
Airbus reported Tuesday that it took orders for 820 planes in all of 2022, after subtracting cancellations, and it delivered 661 to airlines and other customers. Those numbers topped Boeing’s 774 orders and 480 deliveries.
The battle for supremacy in aircraft manufacturing has been a one-sided affair in recent years, as Boeing was dragged down by two deadly crashes of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, and with production flaws that halted shipments of a larger plane, the 787. The latest numbers showed Boeing closing the gap, however.
Both companies are struggling with shortages of engines and other supply chain issues that limit how fast they can build and deliver planes. The outcome is frustrating to the manufacturers — deliveries were below Airbus expectations — and to airlines that are eager to expand their fleets as travel recovers from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The supply environment was constrained in 2022 and will remain constrained in 2023,” Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said on a call with reporters.
Faury said that despite the supply issues, Airbus is committed to increase production rates.
Airbus has put up better numbers than Boeing each of the last four years. The Toulouse, France-based company continues to dominate the market for single-aisle or narrowbody airplanes, where the Airbus A320 family has outsold Boeing 737s, and Airbus added a promising line for the smaller A220, which was originally developed by Canada’s Bombardier.
Airbus and Boeing, which is based in Arlington, Virginia, and has manufacturing plants in Washington state and South Carolina, are more competitive in building and delivering twin-aisle or widebody planes. And Boeing scored more widebody orders last year — Airbus wound up with more cancellations than new sales for its biggest planes.
Boeing’s 2022 results got a late boost from United Airlines, which placed large orders in December for both the 737 Max and the larger 787, which is used mostly on international routes. Bank of China Aviation also placed a significant order for 40 Max jets, Boeing said.
Boeing’s 2022 total of 774 net orders, after subtracting cancellations, was an increase from 479 in 2021 and a rebound from 2020, when the company lost 471 more orders than it gained.
Boeing said it delivered 69 planes in December, including 53 Maxes. Of those, Southwest took 18, which was a one-month record for any airline customer, Boeing said. Deliveries are an important source of cash because buyers typically pay a large portion of the purchase price upon delivery.
Stan Deal, the head of Boeing’s commercial-airplanes division, said the company worked hard last year to stabilize 737 production and resume 787 deliveries.
“As the airline industry expands its recovery, we are seeing strong demand across our product family,” he said in a statement.
Shares of Airbus fell 2% in Paris, while those of Boeing Co. closed down 1% in New York. | 2023-01-11T08:42:04+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/business-news/ap-boeing-orders-rise-to-4-year-high-but-still-trail-airbus/ |
Jason Scrivener produced the lowest round of the week so far to sit two shots clear at the top of the 2022 Scandinavian Mixed leaderboard at the halfway stage.
The Australian reeled off eight birdies -- including four in a row from the 11th -- in a spotless 64 on Friday, keeping his card clean with a par save from nine feet at the last.
"It has been a while since I have been in contention and I'm just excited to be in this position," Scrivener said. "I can't wait.
"It has been a frustrating couple of months, and I felt a round like this was close and I am pretty happy with it.
"I have been playing decent just not really holing any putts and making a few mistakes here and there, and not putting a score together, so for it all to come together today it was nice."
Italian amateur Carolina Melgrati was one of three players in a tie for second after following up Thursday's 65 with a second-round 69, with Swedish home favourite Linn Grant and Mike Lorenzo-Vera also on 10 under par. | 2022-06-10T22:16:37+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/34070802/dp-world-tour-jason-scrivener-takes-two-shot-lead-day-2-sweden |
WHITE SALMON, Wash., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyline Health (White Salmon, WA) has been awarded a four-year, $800,000 dollar grant to expand access, coordination, and quality across seven rural counties of Washington State through the development of Transitional Care Programs to improve care for individuals recovering from surgery or serious health issues. This project is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy through the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program.
The Transitional Care Program project is a partnership that will bring together four public hospital districts to improve services for their patients. The four hospitals are all part of a rural healthcare network, the Rural Collaborative (Olympia, WA), and include Skyline Health (White Salmon, WA), Ferry County Health (Republic, WA), Willapa Harbor Hospital (South Bend, WA), and Lincoln Hospital (Davenport, WA). Together, these hospitals will be supported by Allevant Solutions, LLC in implementing an evidence-based Transitional Care Model that helps older individuals transition out of the hospital setting to home.
"Rural hospital leaders are the first to raise their hands to work together on a project if it means providing better care for their patients. This project allows four hospitals in the Rural Collaborative to learn from each other and together make a huge positive impact on the health of their communities," said Dr. Elya Prystowsky, Executive Director of The Rural Collaborative.
"This project is exciting for Skyline Health. Not only does it help support our patients, it also supports direct peer-to-peer learning for Skyline's staff and the staff at the three other Rural Collaborative hospitals. This type of collective effort helps us all provide better healthcare to our communities," said Robb Kimmes, CEO, of Skyline Hospital.
The Transitional Care Program is modeled on Mayo Clinic's successful efforts in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, and was created by Mayo Clinic pulmonologist and Allevant Medical Director, Mark Lindsay, M.D.
"Hospital-based Transitional Care Programs include important benefits such as strong team culture, the ability to address sudden changes in condition with on-site physicians, radiology, laboratory, therapists, other disciplines and most importantly, a patient-centered approach that includes bedside rounds with the care team on a regular schedule. Hospital-based Transitional Care is the ideal setting for patients with complex health conditions," Lindsay said.
With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, Allevant has worked with approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states. More than 60% of Transitional Care patients have primary complex medical or complex surgical conditions, which is a growing patient population.
The Rural Collaborative is 501c3 nonprofit corporation that operates in Olympia, Washington. The Collaborative is a network of 24 independent, public rural health systems in Washington State. We defend, create, and design the future of rural health care through collective strategy and action. We do this by leveraging the synergy and wisdom of our members, harnessing the value that a network of rural health system provides, and improving performance of our members and the health of the communities they serve. To learn more about the Rural Collaborative, please visit our website: www.ruralcollaborative.com
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Allevant Solutions, LLC, developed by Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, offers consulting services to rural hospitals and skilled nursing facilities with a focus on organizational culture, methodologies, algorithms, processes, clinical education and preparation, collaborative relationships, and quality improvement approaches. www.allevant.com
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LONDON (AP) — In Romania, protesters blew horns and banged drums to voice their dismay over the rising cost of living. People across France took to the streets to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation. Czech demonstrators rallied against government handling of the energy crisis. British railway staff and German pilots held strikes to push for better pay as prices rise.
Across Europe, soaring inflation is behind a wave of protests and strikes that underscores growing discontent with the spiraling cost of living and threatens to unleash political turmoil. With British Prime Minister Liz Truss forced to resign less than two months into the job after her economic plans sparked chaos in financial markets and further bruised an ailing economy, the risk to political leaders became clearer as people demand action.
Europeans have seen their energy bills and food prices soar because of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Despite natural gas prices falling from record summer highs and governments allocating a whopping 576 billion euros (over $566 billion) in energy relief to households and businesses since September 2021, according to the Bruegel think tank in Brussels, it’s not enough for some protesters.
Energy prices have driven inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency to a record 9.9%, making it harder for people to buy what they need. Some see little choice but to hit the streets.
“Today, people are obliged to use pressure tactics in order to get an increase” in pay, said Rachid Ouchem, a medic who was among more than 100,000 people that joined protest marches this week in multiple French cities.
The fallout from the war in Ukraine has sharply raised the risk of civil unrest in Europe, according to risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft. European leaders have strongly supported Ukraine, sending the country weapons and pledging or being forced to wean their economies off cheap Russian oil and natural gas, but the transition hasn’t been easy and threatens to erode public support.
“There’s no quick fix to the energy crisis,” said Torbjorn Soltvedt, an analyst at Verisk Maplecroft. “And if anything, inflation looks like it might be worse next year than it has been this year.”
That means the link between economic pressure and popular opinion on the war in Ukraine “will really be tested,” he said.
In France, where inflation is running at 6.2%, the lowest in the 19 eurozone countries, rail and transport workers, high school teachers and public hospital employees heeded a call Tuesday by an oil workers’ union to demand salary increases and protest government intervention in strikes by refinery workers that have caused gasoline shortages.
Days later, thousands of Romanians joined a Bucharest rally to protest the cost of energy, food and other essentials that organizers said were sending millions of workers into poverty.
In the Czech Republic, huge flag-waving crowds in Prague last month demanded the pro-Western coalition government resign, criticizing its support of European Union’s sanctions against Russia. They also slammed the government for not doing enough to help households and businesses squeezed by energy costs.
While another protest is scheduled in Prague next week, the actions have not translated to political change so far, with the country’s ruling coalition winning a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house during an election this month.
British rail workers, nurses, port workers, lawyers and others have staged a string of strikes in recent months demanding pay raises that match inflation running at a four-decade high of 10.1%.
Trains ground to a halt during the transit actions, while recent strikes by Lufthansa pilots in Germany and other airline and airport workers across Europe seeking higher pay in line with inflation have disrupted flights.
Truss’ failed economic stimulus plan, which involved sweeping tax cuts and tens of billions of pounds (dollars) in aid for household and businesses’ energy bills without a clear plan to pay for them, illustrates the bind that governments are in.
They “have very little room for maneuver,” Soltvedt said.
So far, the saving grace has been a milder than usual October in Europe, which means less demand for gas to heat homes, Soltvedt said.
However, “if we do end up with unexpected disruption to the supply of gas from Europe this winter, then, you know, we’ll probably see an even further increase in civil unrest, risk and government instability,” he said. | 2022-10-22T19:48:18+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-inflation-protests-across-europe-threaten-political-turmoil/ |
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) floated a possible impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland over alleged political bias and “weaponization” of the Department of Justice, with the push fueled by an IRS whistleblower’s claims about tax crime investigations into Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son.
“We need to get to the facts, and that includes reconciling these clear disparities. U.S. Attorney David Weiss must provide answers to the House Judiciary Committee,” McCarthy said in a said in tweet Sunday.
“If the whistleblowers’ allegations are true, this will be a significant part of a larger impeachment inquiry into Merrick Garland’s weaponization of DOJ.”
McCarthy expressing interest in impeaching Garland is a notable departure from how he has handled calls from Republicans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and President Biden. McCarthy has previously vowed any impeachment proceedings would not be political, and said he would allow committees to investigate before moving toward impeachment.
Last week, Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee released testimony from two IRS whistleblowers — agent Gary Shapley, and another unnamed agent — who were involved in investigating Hunter Biden’s taxes. They alleged that prosecutors slow-walked the case against Hunter Biden.
That investigation, led by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, resulted in Hunter Biden reaching a deal to plead guilty to two counts of willful failure to pay income tax, and reaching an agreement to enter a pretrial diversion program relating to unlawful possession of a weapon.
The DOJ did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Garland last week shot down the suggestion that Hunter Biden was treated with a more leniency due to his relation to President Biden.
“As I said from the moment of my appointment as attorney general, I would leave this matter in the hands of the United States attorney — who was appointed by the previous president and assigned to this matter by the previous administration — that he would be given full authority to decide the matter as he decided was appropriate, and that’s what he’s done,” Garland said.
Garland also defended the integrity of the Justice Department more broadly.
“Some have chosen to attack the integrity of the Justice Department … by claiming we do not treat like cases alike. This constitutes an attack on an institution that is essential to American democracy and essential to the safety of the American people,” Garland said. “Nothing could be further from the truth.”
McCarthy’s interest in impeaching Garland also follows years of GOP claims that the Department of Justice is unfairly targeting conservatives, fueled in part by the special counsel investigation into former President Trump’s campaign and Russian influence in the 2016 election. Republicans set up a select subcommittee in the House Judiciary Committee to probe what they call the “weaponization” of the federal government.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) filed articles of impeachment against Garland in May. The motion had six co-sponsors. | 2023-06-26T15:14:11+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-floats-impeachment-inquiry-into-garland-over-doj-weaponization/ |
We've told you about Kona Ice and Cullers' French Fries coming to this week's Champaign County Fair.
Some other food options starting Friday night in Urbana (more in today's 4-page standalone section in The News-Gazette):
— Giovanni’s Pizza.
— O’Brien Food Service: Funnel cakes, nachos, sausages and brats with peppers and onions.
— Truckin Good Food: burgers and breaded tenderloin.
— Beck’s Taffy: Taffy and fudge.
— La Paloma: Mexican food including tacos and street corn.
— Illinois Pronto Pup: corn dogs and lemon shake-ups.
— Jack’s Shack: Lemon shake-ups and corn dogs.
— River’s Bend Concessions: Catfish, frog legs and shrimp.
— Country Boyz Wings: Sausages with peppers and onions and chicken wings.
— Merigians Caramel Corn: Caramel corn, cheese popcorn, nacho popcorn, cotton candy and candy apples.
— McGrotha Foods: Fruit smoothies.
— Wood N’ Hog BBQ | 2022-07-22T05:19:57+00:00 | news-gazette.com | https://www.news-gazette.com/business/restaurants/fair-menu-bbq-burgers-brats-and-plenty-more/article_862a2e4e-ba1e-5f40-9d57-15324bacb0ef.html |
YOUR HEALTH: Pediatric cancer; Fighting for funding
HACKENSACK, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - The federal government has almost seven billion dollars earmarked for cancer research in this year’s budget. That’s the good news, but think about this … every year, only a small portion of that money goes to childhood cancer. What does that mean for the youngest patients, their families, and the doctors who care for them?
Fourteen-year-old Jaynalee Becerril was on her first-ever vacation to Orlando, when a nagging sore throat became unbearable.
Jaynalee says, “That whole week we were supposed to go to Disney, Universal, a whole bunch of wonderful, wonderful parks. But I never got to go,”
Jaynalee was hospitalized. Her bloodwork came back showing very low white blood cell counts.
Angela Maldonado says, “She has B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was very, very overwhelming.”
Jaynalee explains, “At first you cry a lot, like a lot like, a bucket full, like two million gallons full.”
Jaynalee was transferred to a hospital near her New Jersey home and began immediate cancer treatments.
But for Pediatric Oncologists, the federal dollars to support cutting edge research aren’t always enough. Only four percent of the cancer research budget goes to kid’s cancer.
“There just really isn’t the funding that we need to conduct the research and find better treatments for our kids.” Explains Derek Hanson, MD Pediatric Oncologist Hackensack University Medical Center.
At major US Pediatric Cancer Centers, research is often largely funded by public and private fundraising.
At the Joseph M. Sanzari Pediatric Hospital, where Jaynalee gets treatment, Tackle Kids Cancer and a partnership with football great, Eli Manning, funds new clinical trials and programs to provide much-needed support to families like Jaynalee’s.
Jaynalee says “How I think is that god gave me this sickness knowing I can beat it.”
And go back to being a kid.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
NEW YORK and CHICAGO , Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of investors of Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR) who purchased or otherwise acquired Weber securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO" or "Offering").
All investors who purchased the shares of Weber Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain request additional information concerning the action at www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in the shares of Weber Inc., you may, no later than September 27, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Weber Inc.
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The filed complaint alleges that the Registration Statement made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business,
operations, and prospects.
Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors:
- that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases;
- that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably
likely to decrease; - that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through";
- that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and
- that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
According to the filed complaint, defendants held the Company's IPO on August 6, 2021, selling almost 18 million shares at $14.00 per share. However, the Registration Statement in support of the IPO was materially false and failed to state that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases, which would result in decreased demand for their products. The resulting inventory buildup would then result in Weber running promotions to "enhance retail sell through," which would adversely impact Weber's financial results.
On July 25, 2022, Weber announced its preliminary third quarter 2022 financial results, including net sales between $525 million and $530 million. The Company expected to report a net loss, noting that "profitability was negatively impacted by" several factors, including "promotional activity to enhance retail sell through." Additionally, Weber announced that Chris
Scherzinger "is departing" from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company.
On this news, the Company's stock price fell $1.21 per share, or 16%, to close at $6.30 per share on July 25, 2022. By the commencement of the class action, the Company's stock was trading as low as $6.25 per share, a nearly 55% decline from the $14 per share IPO price.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735 or via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Four New York City ambulance workers who said they were disciplined for speaking to the media during the harrowing, early months of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached a settlement in their free speech lawsuit against the fire department and the city, their union announced Wednesday.
The four emergency medical workers — including paramedic Elizabeth Bonilla, who allowed the Associated Press follow her through the first half of a 16-hour double shift in April 2020 — will each receive $29,999, a spokesperson for FDNY EMS Local 2507 said. Additionally, the city will expunge from their records any claim that they violated department rules by communicating with the news media.
Messages seeking comment were sent to the city law department and the fire department.
Bonilla, along with fellow paramedics Alexander Nunez and Megan Pfeiffer, and emergency medical technician John Rugen, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan in June 2020 alleging that they had been unfairly punished for giving media interviews about their work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to their union, Bonilla, Nunez and Pfeiffer were restricted from treating any patients, and Rugen was put on restricted status and suspended without pay for 30 days.
“Our union always believed that the City and FDNY’s case was built upon nothing more than prosecutorial overzealousness,” Oren Barzilay, the president of the local, said in a statement.
Barzilay said that “With this settlement, justice is finally served, albeit a bit cold after nearly three years.” | 2023-03-01T18:32:52+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/ems-workers-punished-for-media-interviews-in-nyc-settle-suit/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The superintendent of Louisiana State Police acknowledges he was pulled over for speeding in an unmarked work vehicle but did not receive a ticket from one of his own officers.
Col. Lamar Davis told WAFB-TV in an interview Friday that he accepts responsibility but does not remember how fast he was driving. A state trooper pulled Davis over June 28 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge along Interstate 10 west of Baton Rouge.
“I was simply wrong in that situation,” Davis said. “There is no excuse for it, other than I need to slow my butt down.”
The head of Louisiana State Police public affairs, Capt. Nick Manale, said the trooper “utilized his discretion and did not issue a citation.” Manale said the trooper did not make notes about how fast Davis was driving in the area where the speed limit was 60 mph (96 kph).
WAFB obtained a copy of the trooper’s body camera footage through a public records request. On Thursday, Louisiana State Police released the trooper’s body camera footage and a snippet of video from the trooper’s dashboard camera.
The body camera footage cuts off as soon as the trooper exits his vehicle and recognizes he has pulled over is his boss.
“Well, I’ll be,” the trooper said just before the video stopped.
The dash cam footage, which does not have audio, shows the trooper and Davis talking for a few seconds between their two vehicles before the two shake hands. Within 30 seconds of first exiting his vehicle, Davis stepped back inside his vehicle and prepared to drive off.
During the interview Friday, Davis told WAFB that the trooper’s actions fell within Louisiana State Police policy.
“I know everybody wants to see everything that we do. But, we’re not putting body cameras on doctors or lawyers or anybody else that is interacting with the public,” Davis said. “I ask that people trust that we are doing the right thing for the right reasons.”
Davis became superintendent of the Louisiana State Police on Oct. 30, 2020.
The U.S. Justice Department announced last month that it was opening a civil rights investigation into the Louisiana State Police amid evidence that the agency has a pattern of looking the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men, including the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.
The federal “pattern-or-practice” probe followed an Associated Press investigation that found Greene’s arrest was among at least a dozen cases over the past decade in which state police troopers or their bosses ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, deflected blame and impeded efforts to root out misconduct.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, who oversees the Justice Department’s civil rights division, said Davis and Gov. John Bel Edwards pledged to cooperate with the investigation. | 2022-07-10T13:54:42+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/police-leader-caught-speeding-i-need-to-slow-my-butt-down/ |
Charlotte FC (5-7-1, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (4-6-1, 12th in the Western Conference)
Seattle; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seattle -193, Charlotte FC +529, Draw +321; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Sounders and Charlotte FC meet in a non-conference matchup.
The Sounders are 2-2-0 at home. The Sounders have a 3-5 record in one-goal games.
Charlotte is 0-5-1 in road games. Charlotte is eighth in the Eastern Conference with 56 shots on goal, averaging 4.3 per game.
The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Raul Ruidiaz has two goals and one assist for the Sounders. Jordan Morris has scored two goals over the last 10 games.
Karol Swiderski has four goals and one assist for Charlotte. Christian Fuchs has scored one goal over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Sounders: 4-5-1, averaging 1.3 goals, 3.9 shots on goal and 3.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game.
Charlotte: 5-4-1, averaging 1.1 goals, 4.2 shots on goal and 5.9 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Sounders: Joao Paulo (injured).
Charlotte: Pablo Sisniega (injured), Yordy Reyna (injured), Vinicius Mello (injured), Adam Edouard Armour (injured), Christopher Hegardt (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-05-28T07:54:07+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Seattle-Sounders-host-Charlotte-FC-in-17204970.php |
Explosion in Russian cafe kills military blogger
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — An explosion tore through a cafe Sunday in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, and preliminary reports suggested a prominent military blogger was killed and more than a dozen people were injured.
Russian news reports said blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed and 16 people were hurt in the explosion at the Street Food Bar No. 1 cafe in Russia’s second-largest city. The reports did not mention any claim of responsibility or provide details beyond saying that a cafe visitor carried an “explosive device.”
Russia’s Interior Ministry said everyone at the cafe at the time of the blast was being “checked for involvement.”
Russia media and military bloggers said Tatarsky was meeting with members of the public and that a woman presented him with a box containing a statuette that apparently exploded.
Since the fighting in Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, various fires and explosions have occurred in Russia without any clear connection to the conflict.
Russia’s Tass news agency said Tatarsky, using various pseudonyms, had been filing text and video reports from Ukraine as well as from the Kremlin.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-04-02T17:15:42+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/explosion-in-russian-cafe-kills-military-blogger/ |
NEW OFFERING CONNECTS BRAND PARTNERS WITH WORLD'S LARGEST INVENTORY OF UNIQUE ARTIST AND MUSIC CONTENT FROM UMG
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB), the global partnerships division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the public launch of the UMusic Media Network – a comprehensive media and data offering to uniquely connect brands and partners with exclusive media from world's largest music company and most iconic and influential artists.
The UMusic Media Network offers brands access to the world's largest inventory of unique music video content and spans across the global ecosystem's leading social media platforms. UMG is ranked #1 in Music and #2 in Entertainment on ComScore for U.S. digital reach. Within one program, brand partners can exclusively access premium, culturally relevant content from some of the world's most viewed and engaged artists, alongside UMG's industry-leading data and insights. UMG is the world's leading music-based visual entertainment company, with tens of thousands of hours of video content and more than 4 trillion minutes of cumulative watch time of UMG content on YouTube.
For the first time, the offering allows for audience hypertargeting at a scale through the most exciting music videos and artist driven content. Partners will be able to tap into UMG official music videos, songs and lyrics videos, original content, behind-the-scenes and artist vlogs, and lifestyle content from UMG-owned platforms such as Rebel Labs, Mercury Studios and Polygram Entertainment. The network will also offer branded content and partnership opportunities across the company's labels and artists, providing a uniquely holistic and creative solution for each advertiser's objectives and needs.
With massive growth in demand for premium video advertising to run alongside popular music content, UMG's UMusic Media Network will help unlock value for UMG artists worldwide and maximize opportunities for UMGB advertising partners. UMG's consolidated digital properties draw more than 150 million unique visitors monthly across desktop, smartphones and tablets in the U.S. alone. This impactful and engaging content coupled with market-leading data and insights will help brands identify exactly where they can be most effective in reaching both primary and new audiences, and further establish their authenticity while creating amplification around programming.
The UMusic Media Network will be led by Richard Yaffa, Executive VP, Global Head of UMGB, and Morgan Buksbaum, Senior VP of Media and Properties at UMGB, and is fully integrated into UMG's global operations, utilizing the resources of key divisions including; commercial services & UMGB, led by Michele Anthony (Executive Vice President, UMG), digital strategy led by Michael Nash (Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy), data, e-commerce and media led by Richelle Parham (President Global E-Commerce and Business Development), and digital rights administration, led by Todd Rosenberg (SVP, Business Development & Content Strategy) to create a cohesive and comprehensive support network for partner campaigns.
The launch comes after a year-long BETA program that has seen advertisers content achieve millions of views from music fans globally, alongside artist content. With an established track record, UMGB has worked across all major media buying agencies, holding companies and creative agencies to support partner campaigns and create authentic culturally relevant connections alongside UMG content.
"The UMusic Media Network brings together UMG's unmatched artist roster, marketing capabilities and resources to empower brands and partners directly. Through this cutting-edge new platform, UMG artists can create destination programming exclusively for brands, giving our partners the ability to hyper-target culturally relevant content where they have not been able to do before," said Richard Yaffa, Executive VP, Global Head of UMGB. "When advertisers connect with culturally relevant content and associate their brand with our artists, consumers feel greater brand affinity and engage with those ads more actively."
Michele Anthony, Executive Vice President, UMG said, "The UMusic Media Network combines the unique collective resources that only UMG, as the world's leading music-based entertainment company can provide to partners, creating an unrivalled service that leverages and delivers the reach, power and influence that great music and artist content can bring, while creating value for our artists, labels and our partners."
UMG is home to the world's leading artists and songwriters. In 2021, eight of the world's top ten-selling artists on the IFPI global charts were signed to or distributed by UMG labels including BTS (1), Taylor Swift (2), Drake (4), The Weeknd (6), Billie Eilish (7), Justin Bieber (8), SEVENTEEN (9) and Olivia Rodrigo (10). In addition, all six of the musicians that feature in the world's top ten influencers by combined social media following are UMG artists. UMG offers leading content creation resources and teams across film, TV, branded content, podcasting and more. Over the past two years, UMGB has won 19 Clio's for outstanding brand campaigns integrating music and artists.
The new offering of UMusic Media Network from the world leader in music-based entertainment further leverages the power of music and culture to accelerate business and provides additional unique global approaches to making brands culturally relevant. UMG has the strongest global network of labels and publishing companies, with divisions covering 200 markets and content relevant to all audiences and demographics worldwide.
Leveraging the power of music and culture to accelerate business, UMG for Brands offers a unique global approach to making brands culturally relevant and brand marketing, with teams across 74 countries. Whether a brand is looking to shift perception, reach a new generation, boost sales or build loyalty; UMG for Brands helps define a brand's authentic voice in culture. Recent CLIO and Cannes Lions wins are a testament of the true synergy that can be achieved between culturally relevant artists and brands.
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms, and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com
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Who is the head of the mercenary group calling for an armed rebellion in Russia?
By The Associated Press
The head of the private military contractor Wagner is calling for an armed rebellion to oust Russia’s defense minister. Russian security services have reacted by opening a criminal investigation and ordering the arrest of Yevgeny Prigozhin. He has previously bashed the country’s military leadership for failures in the war in Ukraine, and is known for his long-running feud with the Defense Ministry. Prigozhin posted a series of angry video and audio recordings in which he accused Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike Friday on Wagner’s field camps in Ukraine, where his troops are fighting on behalf of Russia. | 2023-06-24T02:09:10+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/06/23/who-is-the-head-of-the-mercenary-group-calling-for-an-armed-rebellion-in-russia/ |
The charging station network needed for electric cars will reach states like Wyoming last. It's sparsely populated and fighting to keep fossil fuels in America's energy mix.
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The charging station network needed for electric cars will reach states like Wyoming last. It's sparsely populated and fighting to keep fossil fuels in America's energy mix.
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Keeping thing friendly! Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are keeping things amicable just a few months after calling it quits.
Schwartz and his longtime friend and business partner Tom Sandoval spoke with ET's Brice Sander on Tuesday at the grand opening of their new bar, Schwartz & Sandy's.
It's been a project that Schwartz has been pouring himself into for quite some time, and an outlet for him to focus on amid his split from Maloney -- who filed for divorce in February.
"It's nice to be busy when you're going through something stressful," Schwartz shared.
Looking back at their split, he said, "Yes, it was very painful, no one loves getting divorced. But I think we might be some of the best divorcees ever. We still have an incredible friendship."
"Yeah, it was rough in the beginning, I'm not gonna lie, but we still have a great bond, we still text, talk, we have joint custody of the dogs," he continued. "It's really good. There's zero animosity, it's not awkward, there's no tension."
"As long as she doesn't talk to any other guys, of course!" Schwartz added with a laugh, before quickly clarifying that he was obviously joking.
Their bond is so strong that Maloney turned up at the grand opening to show her support, which Schwartz and Sandoval both expressed their appreciation for.
"We've had a lot of time to work through it, and I feel like we're in a great f**king place," Schwartz shared. "And I still love her, of course."
As for their new lounge, the pair opened their restaurant in Franklin Village, a small area in Hollywood, nestled at the base of the Hollywood Hills. The lounge is located just off Franklin Ave., north of the 101 Freeway.
"I like that it's unassuming. It's in a strip mall, in the corner pocket, it's very unassuming. Then you walk in and you're transported to this other world," Schwartz marveled. "I love that about it."
"It's so exciting to see all of our hard work, all of the hard lessons we've learned, come to fruition," Sandoval added, "in a place that we really feel is truly our own!"
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Samantha Ettus has compiled The Experts' Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do. The book brings together more than 100 authorities on topics ranging from "How to Negotiate" (Donald Trump) to "How to Put on Lipstick" (Bobbi Brown).
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The identity of a man who was killed in a Champaign shooting has been released by the coroner.
Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup identified Jahiem M. Law, 20, as the victim of a shooting in south Champaign at 7:39 p.m. on July 13.
Champaign Police were called to the 1700 block of S. State Street for a report of a shooting with injuries.
Officers found Law with a potentially life-threatening injury from a gunshot wound and a 21-year-old female victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Both victims were taken to an area hospital.
The woman remains in stable condition.
Law was pronounced dead at 9:59 p.m. He died from a gunshot wound to the head he received during the shooting, the coroner reported.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday at the Champaign County Regional Autopsy Facility located in Urbana.
His death is being investigated as a homicide by the Champaign Police Department and the coroner’s office.
Police said their initial investigation showed two large groups gathered and engaged in a physical altercation in a parking lot in the 1700 block of S. State Street.
During the altercation, police said someone pulled a gun and fired, striking Law in the head and the female victim in the leg.
All individuals then fled the area, but several were detained for questioning by arriving officers.
Officers continue to interview witnesses and canvass the surrounding area for video footage that may be of investigative assistance. Any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to notify the police department. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information to call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
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Which weather station is best?
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to current and future weather conditions. While a weather app or a dedicated TV channel might provide very basic information at a glance, many people depend on more advanced information they’ll only get with their own weather station, such as relative humidity or changes in air pressure.
A weather station uses sensors and calibrated instruments to transmit real-time weather information to a base unit for display. Users can check an LCD screen and find out everything from air temperature to wind speed to ground moisture before making decisions on clothing, protective gear, or outdoor plans.
Some weather stations are designed more for amateur meteorologists who treat weather as a science, while others provide the essential information for casual observers. Ease of installation and maintenance can vary widely from model to model.
We have taken a fresh look at our own weather station recommendations and have created a new shortlist of worthwhile contenders. Our top pick is still the Vantage Vue from Davis Instruments, but there are two new additions to the list, as well.
3 best weather stations
1. Davis Instruments’ 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station: With an impressive 1,000-yard wireless range and top-quality sensors, the Vantage Vue from Davis Instruments retains its top spot.
2. La Crosse Technology’s Wireless Weather Station: Another newcomer, this affordable wireless model features a large LCD display and a 330-foot sensor range for basic weather information.
3. Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station: New to our list this year, this model offers essential and accurate information at a glance.
For full reviews of these products, scroll to the bottom.
What you need to know before investing in a weather station
While many people may have electronic thermometers mounted on a wall or sitting on a desktop, these devices cannot provide the in-depth and real-time data a true weather station can. The key ingredients of a quality weather station are sensors and instruments. The more information it can collect from more indoor and outdoor locations, the more useful it will be for users.
Basic instrumentation for a weather station generally includes an anemometer for measuring wind speed, a hydrometer to measure moisture levels in the ground or air, a barometer for determining air pressure, and a thermometer to read ambient air temperatures. Some entry-level models may only offer a few of these options, while higher-end weather stations offer expansion packs with even more instrumentation and sensors.
In order to relay all of this information to the base, weather-station sensors either use a hardwired system or a wireless system. There are advantages and disadvantages to either option, however. A hardwired system can be more challenging to install, but the data has less chance of being corrupted between the sensor and the base. A wireless system has a much larger range, but the RF (radio frequency) signal is not always reliable.
Accuracy is also a major consideration when comparing weather stations. Some systems can be calibrated to match the readings of local authoritative sources, such as TV meteorology reports or weather-service data. Others can be affected by location or exposure to the elements. For some users, readability of the display screen is also an important factor when deciding between models.
A basic weather station with a limited number of sensors can be found on store shelves for around $100, but scientific-grade models favored by amateur meteorologists can easily cost $300 or more.
Weather station FAQ
Q. Is a basic weather station very accurate? I don’t need to know the exact air temperature or humidity level.
A. Entry-level and mid-range weather stations can have some accuracy issues to consider. You may notice some differences between a TV meteorologist’s readings and your station’s reading simply because of the location and quality of the sensors. You should still be able to rely on those readings to make clothing or lawn-hydration decisions, however.
Q. I have an advanced sprinkler system in my yard. Can I sync a weather station with it to start it automatically?
A. If you have a sprinkler system that uses smart technology, you can activate it remotely after consulting your weather station’s hygrometer. You won’t be able to make the process completely automatic, however, and you probably wouldn’t want to. Nobody wants a sprinkler system going off during a family cookout.
In-depth reviews for best weather stations
Best of the best
Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station
What we like: Updates advanced data in real time. Sensors are nearly professional grade. 1000-foot wireless signal range. LCD display is easy to read and interpret.
What we dislike: On the expensive side. Some complaints about inaccurate sensor readings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best bang for your buck
La Crosse Technology Wireless Weather Station
What we like: Extra-large LCD display. Easy setup for first-time users. Tracks daily minimum and maximum temperatures. 330-foot wireless range, up to three remote sensors.
What we dislike: Sensors can wear out quickly, some are not waterproof. Wireless connection is variable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station
What we like: In addition to measuring the speed and the direction of wind, it also measures temperature, weather and solar radiation.
What we dislike: It is pole mounted.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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House Republicans on Thursday passed their first government funding bill, overcoming an initial hurdle in Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) attempts to wrangle the GOP conference to approve all 12 appropriations bills amid intense pressure from conservatives to lower spending levels.
The bill — which allocates funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies — passed in an 219-211 vote. Two Republicans — Reps. Tim Burchett (Tenn.) and Ken Buck (Colo.) — voted with every Democrat against the measure.
The package now heads to the Senate, where it is dead on arrival. Senate appropriators are marking up their own spending bills at levels different from the House GOP measures, setting the scene for a chamber-vs-chamber showdown in the fall.
Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to send President Biden legislation to fund the government or risk a shutdown.
In an effort to appease conservatives, House GOP appropriations marked up their spending bills at fiscal year 2022 levels, below the caps set in the debt ceiling deal struck by President Biden and McCarthy. The Senate, on the other hand, is considering its appropriations measures at levels in line with the debt limit agreement.
Republicans have also pursued amendments Democrats have blasted as “poison pills” in the military construction bill and the other 12 annual funding bills, including policies targeting the Biden administration’s orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as restricting abortion access.
While Republican leaders saw success on Thursday in mustering enough support to pass the Milcon-VA bill, they were also forced to punt consideration of another appropriations bill amid internal divisions over spending and a controversial provision.
The chamber was scheduled to vote on funding legislation for agriculture, rural development and the Food and Drug Administration this week, but party leaders scrapped those plans Thursday afternoon as disagreements continued to plague the measure’s passage.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced on the floor Thursday that the final votes this week would be in the afternoon.
Conservatives are pushing for steeper funding cuts in the legislation, and moderates are opposed to a provision that would nullify a Biden administration rule allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be sold in retail pharmacies and by mail with prescriptions from a certified health care provider.
On the Milcon-VA bill, GOP negotiators proposed more than $317 billion in funding, which includes increases for the VA above current levels. The bill also calls for more than $130 billion for veterans’ medical care and a boost for Department of Defense military construction projects.
In a statement earlier this week, the White House said it appreciates the $121 billion in funding that appropriators proposed for VA Medical Care. The Biden administration said the funding would help support its priorities to end veteran homelessness and expand access to mental healthcare, among other measures.
But the administration did not hold back its criticism of policies in the bill it said would prevent VA medical centers from being able to perform abortions or “provide hormone therapies for the purpose of gender affirming care.”
Other measures the White House criticized include sections Democrats say would prevent the VA from displaying LGBTQ pride flags and language that would limit administration efforts to advance equity and diversity.
Republicans are expected to ramp up efforts to pass the remaining funding bills when they return from recess in September. But the House faces a serious time crunch, with the chamber scheduled to have just 12 legislative days on the calendar before a shutdown deadline at the end of September.
Scalise suggested Tuesday that bicameral negotiations could take place over the long August recess, but negotiators haven’t signaled any bipartisan talks are scheduled to happen before lawmakers are set to come back.
Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said on Tuesday that the Four Corners — the top leaders of both chambers’ respective appropriations committees — haven’t recently had formal talks but her “goal is to have conferences.”
She told reporters she’s hopeful the Senate will begin bringing its appropriations bills to the floor “at the very first week in September.”
“I believe we should do everything to avoid a shutdown,” she said. | 2023-07-27T18:17:03+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/house-gop-approves-first-government-funding-bill-amid-intense-spending-fight/ |
Days after Former President Donald Trump revealed he was the target of an investigation into the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when a group of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol desiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the Republican front-runner raged about it on the campaign trail.
"We have a man — the only way he can get elected is to weaponize the Justice Department, which he's gone around doing," Trump told a crowd in Iowa this week, referring to President Joe Biden.
Making an assertion without evidence, Trump alluded to the ongoing Special Counsel investigation into the events of Jan. 6. Hundreds of Trump supporters have already pleaded guilty to charges in connection with that day. A civil jury has already found Trump liable for defamation and sexual abuse.
In addition, Trump faces federal criminal charges in connection with the mishandling of top-secret documents as well as charges in New York City that he falsified business records. And of course, he’s running for the Republican nomination for president again.
But many Republican competitors continue to hedge their bets when it comes to attacking their party’s standard bearer. A recentFox News poll of South Carolina shows voters put him atop a crowded field.
SEE MORE: Trump's trial for classified documents case set for May 2024
Trump’s former vice president, now presidential contender Mike Penn, is anemic in the polls. He condemned Trump’s Jan. 6 rhetoric—the false allegations that the 2020 election outcome was rigged—but he couldn’t say whether Trump's actions warranted indictments.
"While his words were reckless,based on what I know, I’m not yet convinced that they were criminal," Mike Pence told CNN."President Trump was wrong on that day, and he's still wrong in asserting that I had the right to overturn the election, but what his intentions were—and as you know, criminal charges have everything to do with intent—what the president's state of mind was, and I don't honestly know what his intention was that day, whether as he spoke to that crowd, as he tweeted during the riot itself."
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who, along with hundreds of other lawmakers, hid in fear during the attempted 2021 insurrection, was quick to condemn Trump.
"The president is not above the law. We saw what happened; it was very clear," said Pelosi on CNN.
The California Democrat says Trump has a vice grip on Republican politics. Commenting on recent reports, her successor to the House Speaker's Office told Trump he’d expunge the former president's impeachments from the record.
"This is about being afraid. Donald Trump is the puppeteer. And as I’ve said before, what does he do? He shines the light on the strings," said Pelosi.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is leading the investigation into the events of Jan. 6 and has not commented on the target letter Trump says he received last Sunday.
Trump has not shown any indication that the string of bad news is affecting him in any negative way.
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Gas, groceries, and now rent — surging rent prices are at an all-time high. June saw the biggest monthly increase in 36 years.
Las Vegas resident Hope Gallegos and her husband have a studio apartment.
"It's not even a one bedroom. It's a 400-square-foot studio, so as soon as you walk in, you're walking into a bedroom and, supposedly, a dining area and small kitchen and a bathroom," she said. "When we first moved in, our contract was $856, and then soon as the renewal is coming, September, we got a notice that it will go to $1,200."
Nationally, rent has increased across the board. The latest Labor Department Consumer Price Index report found the rent index rose 0.8% in June over the previous month. Year to year, rent is up 5.6%.
Gallegos has seen the impact firsthand.
"Usually it's $20, $50, and it goes on year after year, but $300 dollars for 400 square feet, no washer, no dryer, no security? No," she said.
Senior Housing Economist Chris Salviati of the online marketplace Apartment List says the hikes have been going on for a while.
"It isn't necessarily surprising," he said. "We've been seeing in our rent index — rent has been increasing really rapidly over the course of the past year and a half."
What's behind the skyrocketing cost of rent? Salviati says there's a really strong demand for rentals, but there aren't that many units available or being built. Apartment List has seen a dip in new rental listings.
"Before the pandemic, a vacancy rate around 6% to 7% was sort of normal," he said. "And now we're seeing it down around 5%. And that has eased a little bit, but it fell as low as 4%."
Supply chain issues, delays in the construction pipeline, and increased material costs have led to housing and rental shortages. Some potential first-time buyers are also delaying purchasing a home, with mortgage interest rates high and fewer choices.
In New York City, rent for a one-bedroom average is nearly $2,100, which is about a 27% increase from last year. And Chicago's rent bumped up about 10%, while San Francisco saw a 7.6% increase.
Some renters are renewing leases even with steep increases because it may be cheaper to stay put. Others, like Joceline Malinconico of Boynton Beach, Florida, are discovering the cost of relocating.
"It was in the same community, and it costs $1,200 just to move down the block, basically," she said.
On average, moving costs are 9% higher this year, according to to hire a helper. Still, there may be hope. Experts predict that while rents will continue to increase, they'll be at a much slower pace.
"Based on our data, we are going to see things start to cool off in the CPI in the coming months, but that will probably be, you know, maybe sometime in the fall," Salviati said.
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Oscar Health, Inc. ("Oscar" or the "Company") (NYSE: OSCR).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state: (1) that Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) that Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) that Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) that Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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The 2023 Mexico Open At Vidanta Odds & Preview: Beau Hossler
The Mexico Open at Vidanta is in progress, and following the second round Beau Hossler is in 12th place at -7.
Looking to place a bet on Beau Hossler at the Mexico Open at Vidanta this week? Keep reading for the statistics you can use before you make your picks.
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Beau Hossler Insights
- Hossler has finished under par seven times and carded seven rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 14 rounds.
- He hasn't finished any of his most recent 14 rounds with a top-10 score on the day.
- Over his last 14 rounds, Hossler has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on five occasions.
- In his past five appearances, Hossler has finished in the top 20 once.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut three times.
- Hossler has finished with a score better than the tournament average in two of his past five events.
- Hossler will try to prolong his streak of made cuts to four by qualifying for the weekend again.
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Mexico Open at Vidanta Insights and Stats
- Hossler finished 12th in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2023).
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,295 yards, a good bit shorter than the 7,456-yard length for this event.
- The average course Hossler has played i the last year (7,281 yards) is 175 yards shorter than the course he'll be playing this week (7,456).
Hossler's Last Time Out
- Hossler was rather mediocre over the 16 par-3 holes at the RBC Heritage, averaging par to finish in the 46th percentile of competitors.
- He averaged 3.98 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 44) at the RBC Heritage, which landed him in the 59th percentile among all competitors.
- On the 12 par-5 holes at the RBC Heritage, Hossler shot better than 70% of the field (averaging 4.50 strokes).
- Hossler recorded a birdie or better on one of 16 par-3s at the RBC Heritage, worse than the field average of 1.5.
- On the 16 par-3s at the RBC Heritage, Hossler carded fewer bogeys or worse (one) than the field average (2.0).
- Hossler's seven birdies or better on the 44 par-4s at the RBC Heritage were more than the field average (6.2).
- In that last tournament, Hossler's par-4 showing (on 44 holes) included a bogey or worse seven times (worse than the field average, 5.1).
- Hossler ended the RBC Heritage recording a birdie or better on six par-5 holes, while the field averaged 3.8 on the 12 par-5s.
- On the 12 par-5s at the RBC Heritage, Hossler had one bogey or worse, more than the tournament average of 0.7.
Mexico Open at Vidanta Time and Date Info
- Date: April 27-30, 2023
- Course: Vidanta Vallarta
- Location: Vallarta, Mexico
- Par: 71 / 7,456 yards
- Hossler Odds to Win: +4500 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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On Sept. 5, 1989, President George H.W. Bush appeared on live television to discuss what he called the nation's "gravest domestic threat." Sitting at his desk in the oval office, Bush held up a bag of crack cocaine that had been seized in a park across from the White House, saying: "It's as innocent looking as candy, but it's turning our cities into battle zones."
Looking back now, author and journalist Donovan X. Ramsey describes Bush's press conference as a form of propaganda designed to create a panic about the crack epidemic and to "demonize drug dealers and also addicts."
"George H.W. Bush really wanted to start his administration with a bang and being tough on crime and was a big part of that," Ramsey says. "His office made a decision that they wanted to give a big address on drugs and they wanted to use crack cocaine as a prop."
In his new book, When Crack Was King: A People's History of A Misunderstood Era, Ramsey examines the crack epidemic of the 1980s and early '90s from the points of view of four people who lived through it — and considers the lasting harm inflicted on the Black community by the government's response. For Ramsey, who grew up in Columbus, Ohio, the story is personal.
"Being a Black man who was born in 1987, the crack epidemic predates me; I've never existed in a world where crack didn't exist," he says. "So I had this real kind of deep yearning to ... fill in what felt like a gap in between the civil rights movement that we hear so much about and where we are today. And the crack epidemic seemed like that missing link."
Ramsey traces the advent of crack to a group of chemistry students at U.C. Berkeley who devised a recipe for freebasing cocaine using water and baking soda. The resulting substance provided a cheap, smokable way for people to get high quickly.
Crack spread "like wildfire" across America, Ramsey says, but it tended to hit Black neighborhoods particularly hard: "What it means to be Black in this society is to be hit first and worst."
As the epidemic took hold, the media presented apocalyptic views of Black neighborhoods transformed by the drug, and warned of a coming wave of "crack babies." Meanwhile, instead of treating the issue as a public health emergency, politicians instituted sentencing guidelines that punished users of crack more harshly than users of powdered cocaine.
"It was originally 100-to-1, meaning that you got essentially 100 times the amount of [prison] time for crack than you would for the same substance in powder form," he says. "That was reduced to 18-to-1 around 2010. But it still exists. With all that we know about crack, with all the compassion that we have now for addicts, we still haven't moved far enough to eliminate that disparity entirely."
Interview highlights
On the government's role in allowing cocaine into the country in the 1980s
We had ongoing efforts in South and Central America, in countries like Nicaragua, where we wanted to support rebels, known as Contras in Nicaragua, to overthrow their government. That was in our political interest. But Congress would not allow the U.S. government to fund a war in another country. So the U.S. government got creative — and this is well documented — through programs to actually deliver weapons to the Contras. And when that was no longer feasible, when that became exposed through Ollie North in the whole Iran-Contra affair, we just allowed them to smuggle drugs.
And so a lot of those drugs, cocaine, ended up in the United States. And this has been investigated by a commission led by John Kerry, by efforts led by Maxine Waters. It's well documented through reporting at the time that there were lots of Contras that were selling cocaine to the two dealers in the United States. And a lot of it ended up in cities on the West Coast, in Oakland and in Los Angeles.
On how the anti-drug campaign spearheaded by Ronald and Nancy Reagan vilified drug users
They helped to fund the partnership for a Drug Free America, which produced lots of those really memorable commercials like the scrambled egg [PSA ad]: "This is your brain on drugs." And there also was a real campaign to ask Hollywood directors and writers to send their scripts to the White House for approval, ways of working in anti-drug messaging. This is how you get Nancy Reagan on an episode of Diff'rent Strokes. This is how you get Jesse on Saved by the Bell saying, "I'm so excited. I'm so excited. I'm so scared," because she's hopped up on speed. ... This is the birth of the "very special episode." And we have them to thank for that.
Look, I'm a kid of the '80s. I remember so much of that messaging. ... It didn't really teach me anything useful about drugs. What it really did was just made me deathly afraid of drug addicts. It made me keep people who I even suspected of being drug addicts — the average houseless person on the street — so far away from me because I was terrified that they were just these zombies that were out to get me and to get me hooked on drugs. It made them untouchables. ... I think that many people will will try to credit Nancy Reagan and the "Just Say No" campaign and DARE and all that stuff for ending the drug epidemic or the crack epidemic. There's no evidence of that. But I do think there's lots of evidence that the propaganda made us not understand addiction in ways that we're still paying for.
On the myth of the "crack baby"
A researcher named Ira Chasnoff in Chicago did one study of a handful of Black mothers who were cocaine users. And what he found after those mothers had given birth was that many of their babies had things like tremors and low birth weight, and they sort of struggled to meet benchmarks in their infancy. And from that, he published a report about cocaine-exposed babies that then launched what became this "crack baby" notion. And lots of reporting was done about these irredeemable babies, mostly Black and Latino children, and how they were going to be a huge weight on society, that they would sort of never be able to come back from what their mothers had done to them.
Charles Krauthammer, a columnist who was writing for the Post at the time, said that death would have been more suitable for these babies than to actually live. And what we've seen through the research, longitudinal studies of cocaine-exposed babies, was that ... the symptoms that Chasnoff were seeing were actually related to premature birth. [Read more on that reasearch here.] That the effect of cocaine is that it can cause complications that then lead to premature birth, and that the tremors and the developmental things that were being seen in infancy were actually associated with the babies being born early, and not necessarily with the cocaine exposure. And then, decades later, there is no measurable difference between those children and their counterparts, children born at the same time raised in the same areas with the same sort of resources. So I say that to say that the "crack baby" myth has been debunked.
On how the "crack baby" myth impacted all Black children
For me, as a Black child growing up in the '80s and '90s, I was treated as though I was a suspect of being a "crack baby," that the ways that teachers treated me and really other Black children in my classes — mainly Black boys — was as though there was something fundamentally wrong with us that we needed to be maybe medicated to be able to be in class, or that any challenge that we presented as students, whether it was talking too much, which was my problem, or if it was not being able to sit still, that that was evidence that something was wrong with us.
On crack providing a way for members of the Black community to escape poverty
I hadn't really considered this when I set out to write the book because in my family, drug dealers had really kind of always been villainized, even though I had relatives that sold drugs. ... For the average, usually young, man, someone like Shawn McCray, who I write about in my book, is that you saw people who had walked holes in their shoes, whose families struggle to pay the rent, be able to provide basic necessities to have some piece of what maybe felt like the American dream. Not most drug dealers got rich, not most were kingpins ... or super predators who were out to get kids hooked on drugs and who were eager to get into gun battles in the middle of streets. Most of them were terrified for their lives. But it was really the only way that they could make money in a period where unemployment was so high, and Black youth unemployment was even higher. And anybody that's been a Black teenager trying to find a job understands just how frustrating that can be.
On how the crack epidemic came to an end
let's celebrate the fact that the crack epidemic is over. Let's celebrate the fact that we survived it without a whole lot of intervention from the government and that it was young people who made the decision to not continue the trend.
The crack epidemic ended not because the drug warriors rode in on white horses or because Nancy Reagan said, "Just Say No." The crack epidemic ended because the next cohort of young people who would have used crack looked around at their communities and saw the devastation and said, "Not for me." And I think a really important thing to underline, is that .. we didn't celebrate that. So let's celebrate the fact that the crack epidemic is over. Let's celebrate the fact that we survived it without a whole lot of intervention from the government and that it was young people who made the decision to not continue the trend. And that's not according to me. That's according to research by the Department of Justice, where they surveyed the hardest hit cities around the country and interviewed young people and said essentially "Why? Why aren't you doing crack?" And they said, "That whole world is too scary."
On the difficulty of telling this story
In covering Black America, I've also had to cover a lot of tragedy and hear a lot of traumatic things from people. And I had always prided myself on being able to kind take it in and to process it and turn it into something beautiful and meaningful and not be affected. But after five years of putting together this book, I was completely wrecked. I lost 40 pounds. I had a heart tremor where I was getting palpitations and had to wear a heart monitor. Every loud noise scared me. My nerves were completely shot. ...
I had to take seriously what had happened and what had happened to the people that I talked to, and how seriously impactful those events were in their lives and how the stuff that I went through impacted me. I was a kid having to get down on the ground when I heard gunshots. And that was just a normal thing: You're in the middle of play, you hear gunshots, you get on the ground, you get back up and you keep playing. Having my first bike stolen by a crack addict and the fear of having to go home and explain that to my mom, that I had given somebody my bike to fix and he never came back with it. That stuff lived in me and it needed to be excavated.
I want to say that that I'm doing much better now, including having gained the weight back, unfortunately. But I think the message from that for me is that lots of us that lived through that period, we still have some stuff that we have to deal with. We need to ask our family about that aunt or uncle who kind of disappeared and nobody talks about. We need to first learn their stories, then lift their stories up as a part of our stories. ... We won't heal until we make sense of the crack epidemic — not as this aside, but as a part of who we've been and what we've been through.
Sam Briger and Thea Chaloner produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Meghan Sullivan adapted it for the web.
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- With the new Expert Series portfolio, ASUS is doubling down on delivering solutions for business users in enterprises, SMBs, education, retail, healthcare, and other markets.
- Configurable ExpertBook Laptops, ExpertCenter Desktops, Mini PCs, Workstations, and AiO models provide high performance, flexibility, and reliability for remote and hybrid work, featuring Intel 12th generation processors.
- Expert Series includes the ExpertBook B9 (B9450CBA), the ASUS's lightest 14-inch business laptop1, and ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA), the latest 14-inch 5G flip laptop in the series.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Computex 2022 -- ASUS, a global technology leader renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies for tomorrow, today unveils the 2022 Expert Series portfolio, delivering ultimate reliability, flexibility, and enterprise-grade security. With the portfolio, ASUS introduces the ExpertBook B9 (B9450CBA), the ASUS's lightest 880g 14-inch business laptop, and the ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA), the latest 14-inch 5G flip laptop in the series. New flagship ExpertBook laptops, ExpertCenter configurable desktops, mini PCs, workstations, and all-in-one AiO PCs offer productivity in a sleek and flexible package, providing the high-performance experience and durability needed in every workplace — whether in the boardroom, the office, the classroom, on-the-go, or in healthcare, manufacturing or customer facing environments.
ASUS Computer International President Steve Chang said: "The workplace has changed, and it's up to business owners, executives, educators, retailers, and other workers to decide its future. These users are forging the new future of work, and they need tools that work invisibly, reliably, and seamlessly day after day. ASUS is known for innovating highly reliable and durable devices for the consumer and gaming markets. Now, with the Expert Series portfolio, we are setting a new standard for the commercial PC market to enable businesses to define their new work style — whatever that might be — with elite performance, premium craftsmanship, durability, and enterprise-grade tools."
The Expert Series Advantage
Every business has different needs and each is charting its own path in today's hybrid, remote, and in-person workflows. ExpertBook laptops, ExpertCenter desktops, mini PCs, workstations, and ExpertCenter AiO PCs support the future of work with reliable, durable designs delivering high-performance computing via up to 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors; Intel vPro® Enterprise and Essentials support; enterprise security and features for collaboration; EPEAT and Energy Star certifications; ASUS Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear voice communications; a physical webcam privacy shield; and support for the latest Intel WiFi 6E connectivity to level-up video conferencing. To propel small businesses, educators, and enterprise users as they navigate busy, challenging workdays, the comprehensive Expert portfolio provides:
- Durability and reliability: Expert series products are designed with ultimate reliability, sturdy craftsmanship, reinforced construction, and sustainable materials that surpass both stringent ASUS durability tests and MIL-STD 810H US military standards to withstand hours and days of constant use. Robust, enterprise-grade security features support seamless operation and protect users' priceless work and data, featuring TPM 2.0 security, a Kensington Lock slot, a physical webcam shield, and more.
- Flexibility and agility: The Expert series includes configurable laptops, desktops, and all-in-one workstations, giving businesses the flexibility, agility, and computing power they need for non-stop daily use and team collaboration and any future work. For returning to the office or home offices, businesses can choose from an array of ExpertBook laptops and ExpertCenter desktops, workstations, mini PCs, or all-in-one models, or they can equip their team with ExpertBook B9 or ExpertBook B7 Flip laptops for mobility and hybrid working.
- Simple manageability: Remote management tools including Intel vPro® Enterprise and Essentials options and the MyASUS App make the Expert series easy for businesses to manage and maintain for the entire workforce, wherever they may be.
ExpertBook B9: ASUS's Lightest 14-inch Business Laptop
ExpertBook B9 (B9450CBA) is an ultraportable powerhouse that doesn't compromise size for quality and performance, enabling effortless mobile working and uninterrupted collaboration. The lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis weighs only 880g2, with the superior quality magnesium-lithium forged lid and reinforced construction built to military-grade endurance standards and stringent ASUS torture tests. ExpertBook B9 offers up to 16 hours of battery life3 and high-performance computing despite a slim design. It enables executives, hybrid or remote employees, and other business professionals to adequately meet their demands and the daily wear-and-tear of the changing workplace. The laptop has EPEAT Gold certification and sustainable packaging.
ExpertBook B7 Flip: The Latest 14-inch 5G ExpertBook Convertible
ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA) is the ultimate tool for mobile and flexible working, with outstanding performance and Intel vPro® support. With up to 11 hours of battery life and optional 5G, ExpertBook B7 Flip enables businesses to work anywhere and any way they want with a high-speed, personal secured network to reduce interruptions and risks associated with using public WiFi networks. ExpertBook B7 Flip has a magnesium-aluminum alloy design that is light and thin yet durable, with the ErgoLift hinge enabling it to flip by 360° so it can be used as a traditional laptop configuration, as a tablet, or anything in between for more than 30,000 open/close cycles. It features a 16:10 touchscreen, magnetic ASUS stylus, the exclusive ASUS NumberPad, biometric login including facial login and fingerprint sensor, and ASUS PrivateView mode, which fades the screen at a 45° viewing angle, along with comprehensive I/O connectivity including support for up to three external displays.
In addition to ExpertBook Laptops and ExpertCenter Desktops, Mini PCs, Workstations, and AiOs, the ASUS Expert series includes accessories that enable any hybrid or remote work configuration, such as the ASUS SimPro Dock 2, ASUS Webcam Monitor, ASUS Ultra Mini Universal Adapter, and more. The portfolio features a three-year product warranty, and users can choose to add ASUS Premium Care4 for further protection.
ExpertBook B9 and ExpertBook B7 Flip start at $1399 USD / $2,100 CAD. Expert Series products will be available in Q3 2022.
Learn more about Expert Series here, and find more information about ASUS visit www.asus.com/us.
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight has been on the ice this week at a development camp, the first time he's been around the team since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February.
Knight, who was not with the Panthers during their run to the Stanley Cup Final, has not addressed his reasons for entering the program.
The Panthers revealed last month that they had been in contact with Knight and they believe he'll be with the team when training camp starts in the fall -- though that doesn't necessarily guarantee he'll immediately be back in the NHL.
"He's doing well and we expect him back in the fold in the fall," general manager Bill Zito said.
The development camp, mostly for players rising from juniors and the college level, has team-building events both on and off the ice events, including a Blink-182 concert this week at the team's home arena.
"I honestly approach it like it's just a great opportunity to play hockey," Knight said. "I think any opportunity to play hockey is a great opportunity. But I think honestly in terms of my game, I think it is, too. You've got to come in and just work hard."
Knight is the only player in the development camp with NHL experience. He started in 19 games and appeared in 21 this past season, going 9-8-3 with a 3.18 goals-against average and .901 save percentage.
He last appeared for Florida on Feb. 18, and said he was enjoying being back on the ice.
"There's things I'm working on here, whether it's your positioning or your skating, (that) I always say you can't really replicate in environments where there's not a structure or intensity," Knight said. "So, this is one step. ... It's fun to just get back in the swing of things."
The NHL and NHLPA started the player assistance program in 1996, giving players access to a confidential phone line and counselors in each city in the league. The jointly funded group assists players and their families with mental health, substance abuse and other matters | 2023-07-12T19:53:16+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/38001179/panthers-spencer-knight-moving-return-nhl-pap |
Nerivio is the First Migraine Treatment Device Offered to Costco Prescription Program Members
NETANYA, Israel and MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theranica, a prescribed digital therapeutics company developing advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other pain conditions, today announced that the Costco Members Prescription Program (CMPP) is now offering Theranica's FDA-cleared flagship product Nerivio® at an exclusive rate to Costco Members, marking the first time a migraine treatment device is offered to CMPP members.
Nerivio is an FDA-cleared, prescribed, smartphone-controlled, drug-free wearable device for the treatment of episodic and chronic migraine in individuals aged 12 and older. Worn on the upper arm at the onset of a migraine attack, Nerivio alleviates migraine headache and associated symptoms by utilizing remote electrical neuromodulation to trigger an endogenous analgesic mechanism, known as conditioned pain modulation. Clinical studies have shown Nerivio to be as effective as standard of care pharmacological options and can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with existing treatments.
"This collaboration with Costco is a major step in helping us bring effective drug-free migraine relief to the millions of teens and adults in need," said Alon Ironi, CEO of Theranica. "With its outstanding direct-to-customer policy, Costco is giving millions of under-insured and non-insured people affordable access to top quality prescription therapies, offering Nerivio as a first-line therapy. Moreover, the CMPP website helps members quickly receive a Nerivio prescription online, via a telemedicine consultation with a trained provider."
The CMPP is a drug discount program that provides Costco members and their dependents the ability to obtain lower prices on prescription medications at participating pharmacies. All Costco members now gain access to Nerivio at an exclusive price, following a prescription from their health care provider or via a telemedicine consultation, and fulfilled by Miller's Pharmacy online. Controlled by a smartphone app, Nerivio allows patients to treat their migraine attacks and monitor their results through a built-in migraine diary that is easily shared with healthcare providers for improved disease management.
"Tens of millions of Americans suffer from migraine and offering Nerivio to CMPP members supports our mission of providing safe, effective and clinically-validated relief to as many people as possible," said Jen Stanton, Executive Director of Market Access at Theranica. "We are hopeful this will serve as a source of inspiration for other large retailers to bridge the gap between their customers and the effective migraine treatment they need."
About Theranica
Theranica is a prescribed digital therapeutics company dedicated to creating effective, safe, affordable, low-side effect therapies for idiopathic pain conditions. The company's award-winning flagship product, Nerivio®, is the first FDA-cleared smartphone-controlled prescribed wearable device for acute treatment of migraine, and already serves over 30,000 people with migraine in the USA, including adolescents and veterans. Theranica is expanding its proprietary technology to develop solutions for additional idiopathic pain conditions. Nerivio has received FDA authorization and CE mark for use in acute treatment of episodic and chronic migraine in adult and adolescent patients.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a video appeal and supporting letter Spencer Patton, Founder + President of Route Consultant, urged FedEx Ground to provide substantial financial remedies to its base of 6,000+ Contracted Service Providers (CSPs) by November 25, 2022.
The FedEx Ground pickup & delivery (P&D) and linehaul networks are serviced by contracted logistics companies, and FedEx Ground relies entirely on the service success of these companies for its day-to-day operations. Mr. Patton notes in his letter that the current CSP financial model is collapsing due to substantial increases in the cost of fuel, labor, and vehicles over the past 12 months:
"Written from the desk of one of the largest contractors in the United States, believe me when I write that the situation is far more dire than the general public currently understands. Not a single day passes without my phone ringing with the story of yet another contractor who is financially collapsing under the weight of these dramatic cost changes that have gone entirely unaddressed by FedEx Ground in 2022."
Mr. Patton points to declining service levels, an increase in under-serviced or unserviced territories across the United States, and a soaring level of CSP default rates as evidence of the current financial stress within the network.
The video and letter make two clear requests of FedEx Ground: first, an increase in stop pay for P&D CSPs of $0.50 per stop and an increase of $0.20 per mile for linehaul CSPs; secondly, the letter asks for FedEx Ground to reevaluate its commitment to Sunday deliveries. Of Sunday deliveries, Mr. Patton says, "By our estimates, Sunday deliveries are costing FedEx Ground upwards of $500 million in earnings drag. That $500 million figure is getting worse, not better. Likewise, Sunday deliveries erased more than one-third of CSP profit margins in less than one year's time. In parallel fashion, that margin erosion is worsening, not improving."
Mr. Patton closes his letter noting that the CSP base will meet for their annual Expo in Las Vegas this year, on August 20 and 21, and will elect a committee of 10 CSPs to speak as a unified voice to FedEx Ground.
Route Consultant is the leader in education for owners of FedEx Ground and Amazon DSP logistics operations. The Route Consultant team also facilitates the greatest share of transactions in the space.
Rooted in experience, the Route Consultant leadership team runs an active contracting organization (Patton Logistics, Inc.)—including a fleet of 275 trucks and 225 employees across the United States—and is the largest service provider to FedEx Ground.
Route Consultant offers consulting services to new and experienced professionals in the logistics community. These services include acquisition strategy, business valuations, operations efficiency, post-close support, compliance review, and more. Finally, Route Consultant maintains an exclusive portfolio of routes and runs for sale across the United States.
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) _ Arlo Technologies Inc. (ARLO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $11.6 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Carlsbad, California-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 1 cent per share.
The maker of smart connected devices posted revenue of $119 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in October, Arlo Technologies expects its results to range from a loss of 17 cents per share to a loss of 10 cents per share.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $125 million to $135 million for the fiscal third quarter.
Arlo Technologies shares have dropped 32% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $7.18, a rise of 18% in the last 12 months.
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(The Hill) – The Senate has passed a massive climate, tax and health bill that is a big win for Democrats, who have been trying to get some version of the measure completed for much of President Biden’s term in office.
There are clear political winners and losers throughout the legislation, which makes changes to the tax code and provides large investments for efforts to fight climate change.
Here’s a look at some of them.
WINNERS
Charles Schumer
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) emerged as perhaps the biggest winner in his second year as Senate majority leader, keeping his caucus unified when it counted most to deliver major climate and prescription drug reform legislation, two top priorities that have eluded Democrats for years.
Schumer took a victory lap Sunday afternoon when he told reporters gathered in the Capitol that Democrats had passed the bill.
The senior New York senator had promised fellow Democrats big and bold legislative accomplishments for months and he delivered several of them in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Senate Democrats said they would have liked to pass even more expansive proposals to curb global-warming emissions, lower drug prices and reform the tax code.
But the overwhelming majority of them feel elated they managed to pass a bill that will reduce climate-changing emissions by 40 percent over 10 years and give the federal government new power to negotiate with the pharmaceutical industry.
— Alexander Bolton
Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) maximized his political leverage as a conservative Democrat representing a state that former President Trump won by huge margins in 2016 and 2020 to reshape the Democratic agenda.
Manchin did so by opposing most of President Biden’s ambitious social spending agenda, an extension of the expanded child tax credit, expanded access to child care, a national paid family leave program and long-term home care for the elderly and disabled.
Manchin argued that hundreds of billions of dollars in new social spending programs would become embedded into future federal budgets and change the social fabric of the country into one too dependent on government largesse.
He instead pushed through a plan to pay down nearly $300 billion in federal debt over the next decade by agreeing to a new 15 percent corporate minimum tax, Medicare authority to negotiate lower drug prices, a new excise tax on corporate buybacks and more funding for the IRS to enforce tax compliance.
Manchin secured significant concessions to the fossil fuel industry, such as requirements for the federal government to auction more land for oil drilling and tax credits for carbon capture technology to help coal-fired power plants stay competitive and language to speed construction of a gas pipeline through his state.
— Alexander Bolton
Kyrsten Sinema
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) followed Manchin’s strategy of using her reputation as a centrist to become a principal in the negotiations over the final shape of the bill.
Sinema knocked out proposals to raise the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 25 percent and raise the top marginal income tax rate on the nation’s wealthiest individuals and families.
She played a central role in negotiating the prescription drug reform piece of the Inflation Reduction Act, narrowing the scope of Medicare’s negotiating authority to only 10 drugs starting in 2026 and then later 20 pharmaceuticals by 2029.
Sinema used her leverage right up until final passage of the bill by insisting that Schumer drop a proposal favored by Manchin to close the so-called carried interest tax loophole, which lets asset managers pay lower tax rates on income earned from profitable investments than many middle-class Americans do on regular income.
She paved the way for the one Republican amendment sponsored by Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) to be adopted to the bill, a proposal to exempt subsidiaries owned by private equity groups from the 15 percent minimum tax.
—Alexander Bolton
Private equity
The final bill received two last-minute concessions to Wall Street’s private equity sector with the help of Sinema.
The original Manchin-Schumer agreement included a measure to close the so-called carried interest loophole that allows hedge fund and private equity managers to pay a 23.8 percent tax rate, well below the top tax rate of 37 percent.
In a lobbying blitz directed primarily at Sinema, whose top campaign donors include several private equity firms, the industry argued that increased taxes would hurt private investment in small businesses.
In a statement on Thursday, Sinema said that she would work to pass carried interest reforms in a future bill, but GOP opposition would likely block that effort unless Democrats maintain control of Congress after November’s midterms.
Sinema and several other Democrats also voted on Sunday afternoon for an amendment proposed by Thune that featured a carveout for businesses owned by private equity firms, exempting them from the bill’s central revenue-raising provision of a 15-percent minimum tax on large corporations.
— Karl Evers-Hillstrom and Tobias Burns
Retailers
Big box stores successfully pushed for a minimum corporate tax while also opposing Democrats’ initial plan to raise the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 25 percent.
Retailers typically pay at or near the full corporate tax rate because they often don’t qualify for a slew of tax breaks offered to manufacturers and foreign firms. While General Motors and Chevron paid next to nothing in federal taxes last year, Walmart and Target paid 25 percent and 22 percent, respectively.
“The agreement struck accomplishes all the objectives retailers have set out to achieve throughout the debate on corporate taxes: permanent lower rates, fairness to ensure all are contributing, and better enforcement to collect what is legally owed,” the Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents Target, Best Buy and others, said in a statement on the Inflation Reduction Act.
— Karl Evers-Hillstrom
Climate change efforts
The planet itself is expected to be a winner of the reconciliation bill, which is expected to help the U.S. make strides in the fight against climate change.
The bill includes provisions such as tax credits to encourage clean energy deployment, which could help shift the U.S. away from fossil fuels, as well as other programs aimed at combating climate change.
A preliminary report from the REPEAT Project found that the legislation is expected to cut U.S. emissions by 42 percent by 2030 when compared to 2005 levels. That’s significantly more than the 27 percent reduction estimated from current policy. Think tank Energy Innovation projected emissions would be reduced by 37 percent to 41 percent, and called the legislation “the most significant federal climate and clean energy legislation in U.S. history.”
The U.S. is the second-largest global emitter, so cutting back its climate contribution is expected to be a big deal for the whole world.
Other measures expected to cut emissions include a program that puts a fee on excess methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, incentives for efficiency and capturing carbon emissions from the industrial sector and tax credits and rebates for electrification and efficiency upgrades for buildings.
The package isn’t all good for climate change efforts. It also requires the Interior Department to open up new oil and gas drilling as a requirement to open up new acreage for solar and wind energy. A separate side deal that helped secure Manchin’s support could also help advance a contested natural gas pipeline that runs through West Virginia and is backed by the senator.
— Rachel Frazin
LOSERS
Senate GOP
Unlike Schumer, who held a press conference Sunday afternoon to celebrate the legislative victory, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) kept a lower profile and didn’t take questions from reporters after the final vote.
Less than a month ago, Republicans thought they had successfully defeated Democrats’ efforts to raise taxes and spend hundreds of billions on transitioning the U.S. economy to green technologies.
Feeling confident that Democrats would have to settle on a narrow reconciliation package focused on prescription drug reform and health insurance subsidies, Republicans helped Schumer pass a $280 billion bill to help the domestic semiconductor industry and invest in scientific research.
When Schumer and Manchin surprised their colleagues by announcing a sweeping deal to raise corporate taxes and subsidize electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines, Republicans felt betrayed.
Now vulnerable Democrats have an impressive list of accomplishments to tout on the campaign trail.
The silver lining for Republicans is they also now have a much larger stockpile of political ammo to use against incumbents such as Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) after forcing them to vote on proposals to repeal a 16.4 cent a gallon tax on foreign oil imports and a ban on the IRS targeting individuals and small business owners who make under $400,000 a year with audits.
— Alexander Bolton
Some large multinational companies
The bill’s 15 percent minimum corporate tax deals a rare blow to corporate giants that have been paying lower federal taxes than the average small business for years.
The proposal only applies to companies with average annual earnings surpassing $1 billion, or $100 million earned in the U.S. for foreign-owned firms. As such, just 150 companies would be subject to the minimum tax each year, according to an estimate from the Joint Committee on Taxation.
Those include Amazon, which paid just 6 percent in federal taxes on its record $35 billion in profits last year. AT&T raked in nearly $30 billion but actually received $1.2 billion more in rebates from the federal government than it paid in taxes.
Companies that don’t benefit as much from accelerated depreciation — a lucrative deduction for capital investments that Sinema insisted should be excluded from the minimum tax following manufacturing industry lobbying — are likely the biggest losers.
For example, Bank of America paid a 3 percent federal tax rate from 2018 to 2019, but only 6 percent of its tax breaks stemmed from accelerated depreciation, according to an analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. But the deduction accounted for 100 percent of FedEx’s tax breaks as the company enjoyed a negative tax rate over the same period.
The bill’s 1 percent tax on buybacks, meanwhile, will force some of the biggest multinational companies to think twice before they approve share repurchases to boost their stock price and reward investors. Apple planned to buy back up to $90 billion this year, while Morgan Stanley and Nike announced $20 billion and $18 billion buyback programs, respectively.
— Karl Evers-Hillstrom | 2022-08-08T01:40:16+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/winners-and-losers-from-the-democratic-tax-health-care-and-climate-change-bill/ |
DENVER (KDVR) — Scattered storms will push south Monday evening with dry weather returning to the Front Range on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday’s high temperatures will hit the mid-80s in Denver with partly cloudy skies and dry conditions. There will be a few isolated storms in the foothills and mountains, but the lower elevations are expected to stay dry.
Wednesday will be another dry day with temperatures in the upper 80s.
A 10% chance for storms will return on Thursday with a high temperature of around 88 degrees.
Storm chances will be highest on Friday with scattered storms possible through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay in the 80s through Saturday with 90 degrees possible on Sunday. | 2022-08-23T01:45:52+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/weather/weather-forecast/dry-weather-returns-to-denver-tuesday-wednesday/ |
WASHINGTON — Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.
Bonnar, who was inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame in 2013, died Thursday from “presumed heart complications while at work,” according to a statement from UFC on Saturday. No further details were released.
Bonnar, who originally was from Indiana, hadn’t fought in the UFC since 2014, and he went just 8-6 during seven years with the promotion.
He was a contestant in 2005 on the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the UFC’s long-running reality competition show. He reached the competition’s finale, where he had a spectacular, bloody brawl with Forrest Griffin.
Griffin won the decision, but the viral attention gained by the highly entertaining bout is widely credited with exposing the little-known sport to a larger worldwide audience online and on Spike TV, which broadcast it.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” UFC president Dana White said in the statement. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.” | 2022-12-25T20:38:19+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/stephan-bonnar-ufc-hall-of-famer-dead/507-e56afa48-d411-442b-b7f6-90e418c96e5d |
Brock Harding was once again the man for Moline boys basketball scoring 28 points to help win their first 4A State Title over Benet Academy, 59-43.
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Breakthrough PreSense product fuels contact centers with real-time data for unmatched customer experiences, faster resolutions, and heightened satisfaction. Customers enjoy improved interactions, while consumer brands benefit from swift conversations and increased revenue.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invoca, a recognized leader in conversation intelligence AI, broadens its innovative PreSense product for modern contact centers to connect with Five9, NICE inContact, Genesys, Salesforce, Amazon Connect, and others. PreSense surfaces real-time insights from customers' digital journeys to contact centers so they can offer efficient, personalized, and proactive support right from the start. With PreSense, contact centers receive pre-call digital journey data, such as search keywords, support articles viewed, and online ads clicked for consumers that call after visiting the company's website. By surfacing caller insights in a screen pop, agents can provide tailored and efficient service that reduces time-to-resolution and boosts conversion rates. PreSense also optimizes call routing, ensuring that customers are connected to the most appropriate agent based on their specific intent, leading to shorter calls, fewer transfers, and improved customer satisfaction. Armed with real-time intent data, brands can save millions in operational expenses — a crucial advantage amid a challenging economic climate.
Contact center experiences are riddled with inefficiencies and customer frustration
Consumer expectations have evolved with a strong preference for digital transactions and self-directed online account management and support. Consumers are already frustrated when they reach out to a contact center because they were unable to accomplish their task independently online. When they escalate to the contact center, they find themselves trapped in endless loops of automated menus, long hold times, and agents who repeatedly ask for the same information. This broken experience leads to abandoned calls, disenchanted customers, and ultimately, lost revenue. According to Invoca's Buyer's Experience Benchmark Report, 76% of consumers said they would stop doing business with a company after just one bad experience. McKinsey's "Next in Personalization" report adds that 71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions, and 76% get frustrated when this doesn't happen. The need for a transformative solution to mend this fractured customer experience has never been more pressing.
PreSense addresses long-standing issues in contact centers by bridging the gap between digital and voice interactions
Contact centers have long relied on CRM data to personalize their customer experiences. But CRM data often comes up short because it's out of date or unavailable for new buyers who are doing business with a company for the first time. With PreSense, contact centers elevate personalization by applying real-time digital intent data to new and existing customers alike.
PreSense sets a new customer standard by:
- Enabling agents to get right to the point: With PreSense, agents receive a screen pop in their contact center desktop with key intent data, like the webpage the consumer last viewed or what products they added to their shopping cart. With this real-time context an agent can start conversations with: "Are you calling about problems with your router?" or "Are you interested in adding a smartwatch plan to your account?" eliminating lengthy exchanges that irritate customers, take up valuable agent time, and drive up costs.
- Routing callers to the right place, right away: Using pre-call data, contact centers can automatically route calls to the most appropriate agent based on the consumer's demonstrated need. For instance, a caller who's started configuring an earthquake insurance quote online can be routed to an agent qualified to handle these specialized policies. By getting callers to the right agent faster, businesses reduce call transfers and abandonment, and drive higher call conversion rates.
- Improving proactivity of AI-powered virtual agents: By integrating pre-call data into their AI-powered virtual agents, contact centers can more quickly resolve common customer support issues in a self-service fashion while freeing up agents to handle higher-priority calls. For instance, a consumer calling from a password reset page can be immediately prompted with "Are you calling to reset your password?"
"In today's digital-first world, consumers often dread the contact center because they expect a bad experience," said Nathan Ziv, senior vice president of product at Invoca. "The moment has come for a radical shift in CX — to use real-time data to proactively help customers and exceed their expectations. PreSense revolutionizes contact center operations, greatly enhancing and extending their ability to offer personalized and tailored interactions. This not only benefits consumers, but it also boosts operational efficiencies, slashes costs, and sparks new revenue growth."
DIRECTV drives revenue growth with real-time data
DIRECTV improved their contact center close rates by 110% by arming their sales agents with an enhanced screen pop inside Salesforce that features specific elements of their callers' real-time digital journeys. "The second a rep picks up the phone, we know what's in their cart, we know what features they're interested in, we know what pages they've been on…" said Mark Loovis, senior director of marketing technology at DIRECTV during an interview at last year's Invoca Summit event. "When the rep has that information, it's incredible what they can do."
Join Invoca and DIRECTV's Customer Contact Week (CCW) webinar on July 26, 2023: "Omnichannel Excellence: How DIRECTV Transformed Its Caller Experiences By Capturing the Right Digital Data," to uncover how Invoca enhances buying experiences, pinpoints buyer journey issues impacting conversions, and boosts digital transformation with pertinent customer data.
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Invoca enhanced its partnership with Five9 in March and introduced PreSense to Five9 customers. With Invoca's APIs and open architecture, today's announcement expands PreSense functionality across several other major contact center solutions and CRMs, including NICE inContact, Genesys, Salesforce, Amazon Connect, and more. PreSense is available today in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
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Invoca is the recognized leader in conversation intelligence AI that enables marketing, e-commerce, and contact center teams to drive efficient and profitable revenue growth by unlocking actionable insights from customer conversations. Through deep integrations with leading technology platforms, teams can turn conversation data into automated action to enhance every digital touchpoint and human interaction, leading to better experiences, more conversions, and higher revenue. With Invoca, top consumer brands, including AutoNation, DIRECTV, Mayo Clinic, Mutual of Omaha, and Verizon, experience unbelievable results powered by undeniable data. Invoca has raised $184M from leading venture capitalists, including Upfront Ventures, Accel, Silver Lake Waterman, H.I.G. Growth Partners, and Salesforce Ventures. For more information, visit www.invoca.com.
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Growing up during much of his youth in Gurnee, Ashfaq Mohiuddin began spending time in his 20s praying at the Islamic Cultural Center in Waukegan and getting to know the community.
Recognizing a need to educate adults still seeking a high school diploma, Mohiuddin started the Urban Muslim Minority Alliance (UMMA) in 2004 in Waukegan, helping people finish their education and develop skills to find work paying a living wage.
Now a community center, UMMA still helps educate people. It added workforce development, feeding those needing assistance, providing affordable housing and helping refugees to its services earning Mohiuddin, 46, a trip to the White House.
Mohiuddin was one of approximately 150 people welcomed by President Joe Biden to celebrate Eid al-Fitr — the end of Ramadan — on May 1 at the White House for his efforts in the not for profit world through the founding of UMMA.
Along with Muslim members of Congress and other public officials, Mohiuddin said a White House nominating committee seeks people from both the business and not for profit sectors who give back to attend. It was his first time there, or being with a president.
“Feeling the White House in itself was an experience,” Mohiuddin said. “You get to see the different living rooms, and the library. It was magical to see a lot of this in a small intimate setting. I’ve seen it many times on television.”
Since his only experience with Biden was through a television screen, seeing a presidential event firsthand was an experience Mohiuddin will always remember. He was impressed by all the people surrounding the president, like members of the Secret Service.
“It was definitely a different and exciting experience,” he said. “He really knows how to connect with people. He was very welcoming, and had a lot of energy. His speech was heartfelt. He’s Catholic and compared Ramadan to Lent. It’s about giving back to people who need help.”
Just entering the White House was unlike anything Mohiuddin said he has ever experienced going to an event. He had to take a COVID test, and go through a background check.
Though Eid al-Fitr was April 21, Mohiuddin said the White House celebration was held later because the actual day is a time to be with family.
Robert Montgomery, UMMA’s executive director, said Mohiuddin is very active in the not for profit world, as well as being an executive in the technology industry. He felt the invitation to the White House was well-deserved.
“It’s awesome,” Montgomery said. “It’s great he was able to be there for the celebration at the White House. He believes education is the way to fight poverty.”
Growing up in Gurnee and Glendale Heights, Mohiuddin said he has been a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for the past six years. He continues to spend significant time in the Chicago area, is on UMMA’s board and remains very involved.
Though UMMA is an acronym for Urban Muslin Minority Alliance, Mohiuddin said the Arabic word “umma” roughly translates as “community.” As he spent time at the mosque in Waukegan 20 years ago, he began to learn about the community around him and its needs.
“I immersed myself in the community,” Mohiuddin said. “It was a Black and Latino community. It opened up my understanding of Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion. I learned people were struggling to get a high school diploma.”
Working with a few volunteers, Mohiuddin said they began teaching classes to help people pass their high school equivalency exams and earn the diploma. It opened his eyes to some of the issues people faced when he was helping them write essays.
From those classes which continue, along with others teaching skills to help people earn a living wage, Montgomery said UMMA grew into a place where people can learn the skills to move into the workforce, where more than 500 families get food for a week, affordable housing is provided and money is raised to help refugees. | 2023-05-19T14:27:49+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-white-house-honor-st-0520-20230519-3yuj7girljhudngaudiekgp2ba-story.html |
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China was once a women’s soccer superpower. This year’s World Cup is a first step in reclaiming that status
By Simone McCarthy, Andrew McNicol, and Candice Zhu CNN
Hong Kong (CNN) — With a tied score and two minutes left to play after a stunning second-half comeback, China’s women’s soccer team finally scored the goal that had eluded them for 16 years.
That winning goal, which earned the team their first AFC Asian Cup since 2006, reverberated across the country. Fans who’d long been left hungry for glory from a mens or womens national team scrawled exuberant posts on social media, and at least one prominent sportscaster admitting to crying tears of joy.
Eighteen months later, that win also landed the team at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where the team and its coach Shui Qingxia have a chance to show that was just the opening shot in China’s rise to reclaim its place as a dominant force in the women’s sport.
“We will fight game by game,” vowed head coach Shui, who is a veteran of the golden era of Chinese women’s soccer – a period that saw the team take silver in the 1996 Olympics and lose the 1999 World Cup by a single penalty kick against long time rivals the United States.
Much has changed in the women’s sport since that time. The rapid development of women’s soccer programs across Europe and the Americas has fielded a new generation of powerful teams-to-beat. And China is now fighting from behind.
The team, known as the Steel Roses for their perseverance, has already lost what was considered a key match against Denmark on Saturday in Australia.
They will face off against World Cup debutantes Haiti on Friday. Even if they take that match, they will need to get past world number four-ranked England to advance from the group stage.
Despite the steep competition, expectations going into the tournament were high.
Many Chinese have come to see the women’s team as a point of national pride and a symbol of women’s ability. In addition to their Asian Cup title, the team stands at 14th in the world and have played in all World Cups since the start of the tournament but one.
Their record cuts a contrast to China’s men, who have yet to qualify for a tournament in two decades, despite being on the receiving end of a mass influx of capital and talent in recent years spurred on by Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambition to make the country of 1.4 billion a soccer superpower.
This disparity, which is by no means unique to China, has led to calls for more financial support and recognition for the women’s team, which resonate in the country, where gender equality in the workplace remains deeply skewed and feminism more broadly has been constrained by social controls and repeated, official crackdowns.
But the Chinese government, too, has clearly noticed the promise of women’s soccer and its ability to inspire younger generations of female athletes.
Last year on the heels of the Asian Cup win, it laid out a new ambitious plan – this time focused on developing the women’s sport and vaulting the national team to its upper echelon by 2030 – starting with this year’s World Cup as a foundation.
‘A huge gap’
Despite lofty official ambitions, Coach Shui appears well-aware of the challenges ahead for her team, cautioning fans to manage their expectations in the lead-up to the 32-country tournament.
“There is a huge gap between us and our rivals. I hope through these matches, we can form a clearer picture of the current position of Chinese women’s soccer,” she told state media earlier this month.
In the months before the contest, Shui had targeted making it to the final eight, according to state media – an aim she said would push the team to strive to surpass their 2019 World Cup performance in France.
More than half of the current 23-woman squad are making their World Cup debut. Veterans this year include star attacker Wang Shuang, 28, a former player for Paris Saint-Germain, while Zhang Linyan, 22, who joined Swiss-based Grasshopper Club this past season, features as a prominent up-and-comer.
But even as a growing number of Chinese players are gaining experience playing with clubs around the world, the national team is still playing catch up with many of their counterparts.
Part of that is down to the strong legacy of men’s football and larger fan interest in the sport elsewhere in the world, according to Chan Yuen Ting, a former Hong Kong football star and the current head coach of Chinese Women’s Super League side Jiangsu L.F.C.
“In Europe they have the football culture and the hardware … once they tried to start to develop women’s football, (the teams) came up very quickly … that’s why Asian teams are dropping compared with the Europeans,” she told CNN.
For example, women’s league games in China may only draw a few hundred fans to the stadium, compared with thousands or tens of thousands in Europe, Chan, who currently serves as a technical adviser for the 2023 World Cup added. That’s even as more than thirty years ago, when China hosted the first ever-women’s World Cup in its southeastern Guangdong province.
Meanwhile, opportunities for Chinese domestic teams to face off against international ones has been constrained by the country’s strict Covid-19 controls, which were only lifted half a year ago.
But despite coming away with a loss last week against Denmark, China’s Steel Roses did hold their own for the match’s first 88 minutes – only losing after Denmark’s Amalie Vangsgaard scored a goal at the last minute.
Speaking after the game, midfielder Zhang told Chinese media iQiyi Sports said the game showed the team’s progress, especially as it had been a long time since they’d faced a European opponent.
Soccer superpower?
Experts say it will be a tough task for China to close the gap and regain the kind of dominance they experienced decades ago in a much less crowded field.
Beijing-based sports consultant William Bi said that as more countries build out their own women’s programs, there’s a risk that instead of rising, the China’s women’s team faces a fate more similar to the men’s, who rank low amid a highly competitive and developed global sport.
Under Chinese leader and self-professed soccer fan Xi, China has advanced a series of government plans for development of the sport, including sweeping reforms released in 2015 and 2016 that mapped out the government’s vision for Chinese men to become a top world team by 2050.
Once matched by voracious investment, that vision has stalled as financial decisions and alleged high-level corruption coupled with a three-year pandemic have left the sport in tatters.
The development program released by the government last year focused on women includes some similar hallmarks. It calls for expanding the women’s professional league, doubling the number of soccer training bases and becoming a strong medal contender for the 2031 World Cup and 2032 Olympics.
“It’s a positive thing for football development,” said Chan. “But whether (the specific goals) come true or not depend on how they execute it … if this is coming with a lot of new policies or a lot of execution it will draw a lot of sponsors, if the sponsors and the money come then the development of women’s football will change a lot.”
“But it’s not only about money,” she added, pointing to other areas like youth training, talent scouting and coach training that need development.
However, there are some positive signs – including a broader interest and access to the sport among Chinese girls, national team players and experts say.
Qi Peng, a senior lecturer in Sport Management and Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, said this was partially due to a cultural shift in China.
“Girls playing sports used to be ill-considered in China for not being feminine and particularly (that it was) too tough for girls to expose themselves to the sun, rain, bad weather etc.” she said.
But as norms change, seeing China’s women’s team competing on the world stage at events like the World Cup would also “inspire girls” to play, Peng added.
The Chinese players in Australia also have this future on their minds.
In her interview with Chinese media following the team’s loss against Denmark, Zhang, the midfielder, sent a message to that next generation.
“Keep going, and play what you love to the fullest,” she said.
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Woman accused of killing, dismembering her parents
ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KYW) - A Pennsylvania woman is facing murder charges after police say she fatally shot her parents then began dismembering their remains.
Montgomery County prosecutors announced Wednesday that first-degree and third-degree murder charges have been filed against 49-year-old Verity Beck. She is accused of shooting her mother and father, 72-year-old Miriam and 73-year-old Reid Beck, inside their home in Abington Township.
It’s alleged Verity Beck first fatally shot her parents then attempted to conceal the crime by dismembering their remains with a chainsaw.
“This is somebody that is dismembering her mother and father and putting body parts in trash cans. So, clearly, she’s trying to get rid of the evidence,” said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.
The couple’s son called police and asked them to check on his parents. Officers arrived at the home just after midnight and noticed an odor inside.
Two .38 caliber handguns with spent shell casings were also located in the home.
Relatives last spoke to the couple Jan. 7, and it’s believed they may have been killed on that date. Investigators say newspapers had been piling up at the door of the home.
Investigators are still looking for the motive in the double homicide.
Verity Beck is not eligible for bail. She is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville.
The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He is expected to join the Jaguars for offseason workouts beginning April 17.
“Today’s reinstatement by the NFL brings an end to a challenging chapter of my professional career, one that was self-inflicted and began with an isolated lapse in judgement,” Ridley said in a statement. “I have always owned my mistakes, and this is no different.
“I have great respect for the game and am excited for the opportunity to restart my career in Jacksonville. I look forward to showing my new coaches, teammates and the entire Jaguars organization exactly who I am and what I represent as a player and person.”
The Jaguars gave up a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a conditional fourth-rounder in 2024 to get Ridley from Atlanta at the trading deadline in November. He was suspended after the league determined he bet on NFL games in 2021 while away from the Falcons to address mental health concerns.
The NFL’s investigation uncovered no evidence inside information was used or that any game was compromised by Ridley’s betting.
Ridley petitioned the league for reinstatement last month, the first day he was eligible.
Now, the Jaguars are adding a potential game-changing receiver to an offense that was ranked fifth in the league in total yards in 2022. He will join fellow receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones and tight end Evan Engram as top targets for quarterback Trevor Lawrence in 2023.
“We look forward to building a relationship with Calvin as both an individual and as a player,” The Jaguars said in a statement. “Calvin is a proven playmaker, and we are excited to see him compete among and with his new teammates, first during our Offseason Program in April and ultimately into the 2023 season, as we collectively pursue a championship for Jacksonville.”
Ridley had 90 catches for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns in 2020. He had 31 receptions for 281 yards and two scores before sitting out the final two months of the 2021 season.
Although no Jaguars officials could have any contact with Ridley, general manager Trent Baalke said he was “confident in the due diligence that we did.”
It helped that Jacksonville had Steve Sabo on staff. Sabo spent the previous 12 seasons in Atlanta’s scouting department, including the previous two as the team’s director of player personnel. He was Atlanta’s director of college scouting when the Falcons drafted Ridley with the 26th overall pick in 2018.
Ridley also had developed a close relationship with Kirk and was college teammates with current Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson. Both raved about Ridley’s character and leadership in conversations with Baalke and coaches.
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Gryphon Investors-backed Heritage Distribution continues expansion of HVAC/R platform
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Distribution Holdings ("Heritage Distribution" or "HDH"), an Atlanta-based wholesale distributor of HVAC/R equipment, parts, and supplies, backed by leading middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), today, announced it has acquired Coastal Supply Company Inc. ("Coastal" or "the Company"), an HVAC/R distributor servicing the East Tennessee market.
Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, Coastal is a 40-year-old, family-owned distributor with six branch locations in and around Knoxville and Johnson City, TN. The Company will continue to be led by General Manager David Kennedy and operate under the Ed's Supply division of HDH.
Tucker Byram, President of Ed's Supply, said, "Coastal has grown steadily since its founding to become the leading distributor in the East Tennessee market, thanks to the management team's commitment to people, products, and service. The Company's focus on service combined with its broad product portfolio makes it a perfect fit for HDH, and I look forward to working with the Coastal team to continue to grow our business."
Alex Averitt, CEO of Heritage Distribution, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Coastal to the HDH family and expand the platform's reach into adjacent areas. As HDH continues to grow through strategic acquisitions, we are adding new customers and enabling more people to live healthier and more comfortable lives."
Mr. Kennedy noted, "We are excited to become part of the Heritage Distribution Holdings platform. Being part of a larger organization and the additional resources that come with it will ensure Coastal continues to grow and provide the superior customer experience for which it is known."
Coastal marks the fifth acquisition completed by HDH during Gryphon's ownership. HDH's growing number of brands of HVAC/R distributors operating across the Midwest and Southeast includes Benoist Brothers Supply, Ed's Supply, Nu Comfort Supply, and Wittichen Supply.
About Heritage Distribution Holdings
Heritage Distribution Holdings is the fastest-growing HVAC/R distributor in the US. With a focus on being the market leader in each local geography, HDH is expanding its footprint by partnering with businesses that share a tenacious commitment to customers, employees, and suppliers. From after-hours emergency service, to stocking our customer's warehouses, the HDH family is fully invested in being the critical link in the supply chain that enables people to live healthier and more comfortable lives.
About Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors (www.gryphoninvestors.com) is a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management. As of December 31, 2021, the firm has over $9 billion of assets under management. Gryphon prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form strong partnerships with owners and executives to build leading companies, utilizing Gryphon's capital, specialized professional resources, and operational expertise.
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At the entrance to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a sign reads “We welcome our new Pastor, Father Hernan Cuevas on the weekend of July 2 & 3rd, 2022.” One day later, Cuevas found himself leading dozens of parishioners through those same doors and away from the town’s Fourth of July parade after a gunman opened fire.
On Sunday, services at the church began with prayers, a reading from Deuteronomy and a recollection of what transpired just blocks away from the church’s doors.
“I was so much looking forward to this Fourth of July parade, as your new parish priest,” Cuevas said. “This was our day. This was our day for all of us as a community to let our community at large know that we were a new united parish community of Immaculate Conception and St. James and ready to be a positive presence in our neighborhoods.”
Across Highland Park on Sunday — at religious services and at memorials on the newly reopened Central Avenue — residents gathered and reflected on the senseless loss of life that took place on July 4. Robert Crimo III was charged with seven counts of murder in the mass shooting.
Those killed include Jacquelyn “Jacki” Sundheim, 63, of Highland Park; Steve Straus, 88, of Highland Park; Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park; Irina McCarthy, 35, and her husband Kevin McCarthy, 37, who also lived in Highland Park and left behind a 2-year-old son; Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, of Waukegan; and Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78, who was visiting family from Morelos, Mexico. More than 30 others were wounded in the massacre, including an 8-year-old boy who was critically injured.
Funerals and visitations for Sundheim, Straus, Toledo-Zaragoza, and Uvaldo were held on Friday and Saturday.
On the Fourth, Immaculate Conception parishioners rode on a float decorated with symbols of spirituality and patriotism: American flags and images of Mary and St. James, with a wooden cross at the float’s helm. It was “amazing and colorful,” Cuevas said.
He recounted hearing something that sounded like fireworks as the float approached Laurel Street, and then a wave of people running toward the float and away from the gunfire, before drawing connections between the shooting and a gospel shared earlier in the morning.
“Today’s gospel of the story of the good Samaritan, for me, and for all of us, came alive on the Fourth of July … Think about this question from today’s gospel — who is my neighbor in the midst of tragedy? In the midst of this tragedy, we didn’t see color, race, religious background, rich or poor, sexual orientation, or political agenda. We didn’t see that in this tragedy, in fact, we only saw another human being, another child of God, running away from the shooting for survival.”
Clara Tortorici, a lifelong Highland Park resident who was riding on the float, recalls being one block from the shooting and the abrupt transition from “having a good time” to running to the church to shelter in place while the shooter remained loose.
Despite this experience, Tortorici said she will not be deterred from participating in community and church activities.
“I’m a strong person, I want it to remain that way. I don’t want one individual to destroy my feelings, my strength, and all that,” she said.
According to Miguel Sanchez, a Deerfield resident who attended Mass at Immaculate Conception on Sunday, religion has sustained his and others’ healing in the past week: “Faith is a community, so it’s helped us find a place to be where we’re not alone. It’s allowed us an opportunity to heal with our faith.”
Sanchez expressed relief that despite last week’s violence, the community gathered at Immaculate Conception for a full turnout.
“It actually feels comforting just knowing that just down the block something terrible happened, and we still feel safe here with our community,” he said. “It feels good that we still feel safe because our community has come together, and we know that we’re all going to take care of each other.”
Sunday services at Trinity Episcopal Church in Highland Park began with parishioners visiting each other in the pews, greeting one another with hugs and kisses. The chapel invited the Rev. Chilton Knudsen, assistant bishop of Chicago, to share a sermon with the parish. She called herself a “big sister” to the parish.
“Whatever it is that’s on your heart, just let it be. Don’t try to talk yourself into or out of any feeling that isn’t there, but also be tender with each other and with yourselves. I promise you something, and I believe I can make this promise with strength. I promise you that it will get better, that you will come through this, that sometime from now, you’ll look back on a terrible memory, but it won’t be so fresh,” she said.
While many Highland Park residents spent their Sunday mornings at religious services, others gathered in Port Clinton Square where memorials have sprung up at the site of the shooting.
There, people of all ages embraced one another, shaking their heads at the loss of life memorialized with flowers, cards, balloons, and images of the seven victims. Many could be heard sharing with one another where they were when the shooting took place. Drawings of each of the victims set against backdrops of the American flag decorated the perimeter of the memorial, along with a balloon of the number seven and a sign that read, “A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness.”
When gunfire broke out during the parade last week, several paradegoers ran into a nearby Walker Brothers restaurant to hide, including Jeff Korman, a Deerfield resident, Nicole Polarek, a Highland Park resident, and Kim Goldsmith, who was visiting her sister.
During the shooting, Goldsmith’s sister was injured after a bullet grazed her hand.
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When Central Avenue reopened on Sunday, the three survivors unexpectedly found one another once again at the site of the Port Clinton Square memorial.
While walking around the memorial, Korman expressed his wish that instead of buying flowers and decorating memorials — which he called “fulfilling” and “sweet” — people would instead donate to gun control efforts.
“I kind of had my anger moment a while ago that I wished people wouldn’t … buy flowers. Every dollar could go to gun control,” he said. “[This] isn’t a world to live in, that any sane person would live in. That’s not a political statement — that’s a statement as a father and a grandfather and a human being. I can still now say I’ve never fired a gun in my life, but I now can say … I’ve been shot at.”
Polarek, who was with her husband and three children during the shooting, walked away thinking of communities who face the fear of gun violence on a daily basis.
“I think that what has hit me the most is that some people live in traumatic experiences, feeling unsafe … like this all the time,” she said. “It just made me understand in a very small way — in a very small way — what they have felt every day.”
Since the shooting, Polarek, Korman, and Goldsmith have exchanged phone numbers, met each other’s family members and found a string of commonalities between one another. They described having a connection that Polarek says she expects to last forever.
“We have a bond. It’s a club you don’t want to be a member of, but I’m honored — as sick or as weird as this may sound — I’m honored to have been able to be with them. I’m gifted to have been able to share with them and [their] family and the others that I was with,” Korman said. “There’s an unwritten fiber that’s created a thread to connect us.” | 2022-07-11T00:34:39+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-highland-park-shooting-memorials-20220710-q7qvoae4pvbylp2qg6bpic5wru-story.html |
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Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX spreads outward.
In a Monday filing for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, where it is based, BlockFi claimed more than 100,000 creditors, with BlockFi's liabilities ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion.
“Chapter 11 is a transparent process and we will continue to communicate with our clients to ensure they hear directly from us," BlockFi said in a tweet.
Cryptocurrencies were in retreat Monday in what has already been a disastrous year. Bitcoin, among the most widely traded cryptocurrencies, has plunged almost 70% in 2022 to below $16,000 apiece.
BlockFi Inc., which was founded in 2017, said bankruptcy protection will allow it to stabilize the company and restructure. That restructuring will include an attempt to recover all obligations that it is owed by its counterparties, including FTX and associated corporate entities. BlockFi, which was bailed out by Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX early last summer, said it anticipates recoveries from FTX will be delayed.
FTX filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month. At the time, BlockFi announced on Twitter that it wasn't able to do business as usual and was pausing client withdrawals as a result of FTX’s implosion.
“With the collapse of FTX, the BlockFi management team and board of directors immediately took action to protect clients and the company,” Mark Renzi of Berkeley Research Group, BlockFi’s financial advisor, said in a prepared statement Monday.
The implosion of FTX is still being sorted out and it is unknown how much collateral damage it could inflict.
There are already comparisons to the collapse of the storied Wall Street bank Lehman Brothers in 2008. The bank trafficked heavily in subprime mortgages that lost almost all of their recognized worth and shook the U.S. and global economy.
BlockFi has $256.9 million in cash on hand, which it expects will provide enough cushion to support some operations during the restructuring. | 2022-11-28T18:22:06+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/BlockFi-files-for-Chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-17615725.php |
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Pins are crashing. Bowling balls are rolling. Funkytown is playing on the stereo.
It's a typical Saturday afternoon in November at "D'Amanda's," a candlepin bowling alley and arcade in Ellsworth, Maine. The atmosphere at D'Amanda's may sound like regular bowling, but with one look, it's obvious this is not classic 10-pin big ball bowling.
Eleven-year-old Lola Stratton holds a candlepin ball. It's small, about the size of a grapefruit. She stares down the pins, which are narrow, like big toothpicks. Even though candlepin allows three rolls and the small ball makes it appear easy, it's difficult to knock down all 10 pins.
"Doesn't really matter what I do personally because I always lose. But I'm OK with that," Lola says.
Lola takes her first roll, and it's a gutter ball. Her second roll goes more on target and she knocks three pins down. The downed pins are called "deadwood" and stay in the lane for the last throw.
Roll No. 3 glides down the center of the lane and knocks down three more pins.
"Oh!" Lola says. She's happy. It's one of her best frames yet.
Candlepin bowling is not well-known in most of the United States.
According to the International Candlepin Bowling Association, it began in Worcester, Mass., in 1880. From there it spread throughout New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Today, this region continues to be candlepin country.
Lola is bowling with a group of friends. Earlier in the game, the balls stopped returning in their lane. So they grab the boss, Autumn Mowery.
Mowery is 20 years old and knows how to fix most lane problems on the spot. She started working here in 2019 and grew to love the sport and building relationships with customers. In 2020, her mom bought the business and Mowery began running the day-to-day operations.
Mowery and a friend who's volunteering remove a cover from the ball chute and find a jam in the ball return. While she sorts the jam out, Mowery explains that since the equipment is old, each lane has its own quirks.
"I love these lanes. They are definitely a pain in the butt. But they're still running for me — some of them," she says.
The pinsetters are prototypes from 1949. So Mowery can't order new parts. In the meantime, she uses Lane 5 as a scrap yard. Over the years, previous owners have jerry-rigged a lot of fixes.
"It's all duct tape and bubblegum back there," she says.
When customers arrive, Mowery apologizes in advance of breakdowns.
Soon enough, Lane 1 is down. Mowery zips out back.
Behind the lanes is a symphony of whirring and clanging among the jungle of motors, chains and conveyors. Mowery inspects the problem: the sweeper bar isn't collecting the pins.
"It's too cold," she says. "These are not moving the way they should be."
Mowery resets a few switches and gets the lane back on track. She expects to have this problem all day since the weather has turned cold and she's still waiting on her heating oil to arrive.
This is just one of many stressors Mowery deals with daily. She lives above the alley and often makes repairs until 1 or 2 am. She's the only employee. The roof leaks. Heating and cooling the huge building is expensive. She even dropped this semester of college to catch up on sleep.
Mowery's determined — against all odds — to keep the candlepin alley going. She says the tradition is disappearing because many owners can't keep up with the maintenance, and it's too expensive to get new candlepin parts. Many alleys are closing or converting to classic 10-pin.
Regulars appreciate the effort to save the tradition.
"I do like to see that she's trying her hardest to keep the original parts. And hats off to her because I know that's definitely not an easy task to keep up with," says Sam Sawyer, a woman in her mid-20s who grew up coming here and whose family has been coming to this alley for generations.
"I have such distinct and fond memories of just like, me and my cousins going out, like getting Pizza Hut and then coming here. It was the most happenin' place," she says.
Today, Sawyer is here for her niece's birthday. Family traveled from hours away to meet at D'Amanda's.
"It means a lot to so many people around here, that it's really like another home for us. So I think it's a matter of keeping it alive for generations to come," she says.
Mowery knows how much candlepin means to her community and she wants more towns across the nation to have it too. She has hopes to expand in Maine and then spread the sport outside of New England.
She started a TikTok account, @EllsworthCandlepinAlley, to get the word out. For now, she's bringing people together in Ellsworth, Maine, one candlepin at a time.
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Domonik Henderson is surrounded by loved ones after signing a letter of intent to play college basketball at Columbus State University Thursday morning at Monroe. Left to right are Cathy Williams, Candida Peagler, Domonik Henderson, Jaiden Roberson and Willie Williams.
ALBANY — Monroe graduate and star basketball player Domonik Henderson signed a national letter of intent Thursday morning to play college basketball at Columbus State University in Columbus.
The signing ends the high school career of the 6-foot-4 guard, who has been a starter at Monroe since he walked onto the campus as a freshman four years ago. He intends to study electrical engineering at Columbus State.
"This just seemed like the best option for me," Henderson said Thursday afternoon. "When I went on the visit to Columbus, the coaches and the team really pushed me and made me feel like part of a family."
At Monroe, he led the Golden Tornadoes to a 24-4 record this year and to the Elite Eight of the Class AAAA basketball tournament. In 2021, he and the Tornadoes finished 18-5 and also made it to the Elite Eight. In his high school career, Henderson averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, five steals and four assists.
Henderson was also a state champion for Monroe's track and field team, winning the high jump as junior and the triple jump as a senior, in addition to tying for the state high jump title as a senior. He was also on the 800-meter relay team that took first place in the state track meet and second place in the 1,600-meter relay race. Henderson has decided not to compete in track and field at Columbus State.
"Domonik's character, talent, work ethic and discipline will truly be missed," said Monroe head coach Michael Hoffpauir. "He was one of our leaders and a focal point for our team for the last three years. I'm so proud of his achievement to play on the next level and look for the same success he had as a Tornado to carry over to Columbus State University."
The Columbus State Cougars play in the Peach Belt Conference in NCAA Division II. They compiled a 20-11 record this past season with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars also made an appearance in Albany last season and beat the Golden Rams 78-75.
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As of March 12, SM Entertainment – a groundbreaking K-pop company – is being sold to Kakao, a popular Korean internet company.
SM Entertainment is part of K-pop’s “Big Three,” companies that have revolutionized the K-pop industry and introduced it into the mainstream, Western media. The corporations gained fame for their experimental music tracks turned hits, like “I Got a Boy” by SNSD.
With its long-standing role in the K-pop industry, SM Entertainment has struggled to launch new groups and establish themselves in recent years. Though their more popular contemporary groups, like NCT and Aespa, have experienced more success, they have failed to stand up against industry giants like BTS, BLACKPINK and TWICE.
SM Entertainment has become irrelevant in the entertainment industry. As an organization that relies heavily on commercial success, they inch closer and closer to filing for bankruptcy.
Within the last month, Lee Soo Man, SM Entertainment’s former CEO, announced he was stepping down from his position. Additionally, a portion of the company’s shares were sold.
The K-pop community was shocked to learn that SM Entertainment was not sold to Kakao as originally believed. Hybe Entertainment, a K-pop company with acquisitions such as BTS, Seventeen and NewJeans, will now also own SM Entertainment.
In recent years, Hybe Entertainment has purchased numerous music companies in South Korea and become a modern leader of the industry. They now own Big Hit Music, the subsidiary that started BTS, Pledis and Ador. Still, the purchase of SM Entertainment could spark them towards a monopoly on the K-pop industry.
This possibility led to fears from fans about the future of the artists and K-pop in general.
“I’m wondering what’s going to happen to the style of NCT, how they continue to add subunits, how that will change with this issue and also if there’s going to be any changes to SM’s style in general,” Katherine Stewart, a freshman majoring in management, said.
When Hybe Entertainment announced that they would purchase SM Entertainment, they also announced the end of NCT’s infinite expansions. This aspect of the popular boy group means continually adding new members and sub groups to it. Stewart’s opinion seems to echo that fear.
It’s a fear that led to a lot of backlash from the K-pop fans and led to people voicing their concerns against the hostile takeover. It didn’t help that Lee Sung Soo, brother of Lee Soo Man, released a video voicing these same opinions and heightening the hysteria around this issue.
Others don’t exactly feel the same.
“I think they’re going to prioritize whoever makes the most money,” first-year media scoring and production major Jaeyoung Lee said.
Hybe Entertainment has managed to have success with their companies and make money despite their growing number of subsidiaries. However, the current fears against Hybe Entertainment have not lessened and it has led them to sell the shares they previously bought to Kakao as originally planned and they will halt the acquisition process.
Only time will tell if this decision to sell to Kakao will end well. Kakao has had a couple of popular K-pop groups like Ive, STAYC and The Boyz. They’ve gained more traction in the last couple of years, so if this doesn’t end well, SM Entertainment could become a victim of time and money as it loses relevance. | 2023-03-19T08:17:03+00:00 | themiamihurricane.com | https://www.themiamihurricane.com/2023/03/18/whats-the-drama-a-breakdown-of-the-sm-takeover/ |
Edtech company partnering with customers to allow for personalized migration pathways
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the maker of Canvas, announced today that after collecting feedback from its diverse customer base, the company is more committed than ever to transparency and using client feedback and needs to drive intentional innovation. As part of this shift they are announcing an updated strategy for rolling out its New Quizzes product, part of the Canvas Learning Management System. New Quizzes, which is used by educators to create online quizzes and surveys, is now the company's top development priority.
Instructure will seek to facilitate a seamless transition from Classic to New Quizzes for its diverse global customer base. By conducting an extensive listening tour with customers of all sizes, the Instructure product team heard that both Higher Ed and K-12 customers need time to assess readiness and create the right plan to transition to New Quizzes. To alleviate the pressure to move to New Quizzes before customers are ready, Instructure is removing the deadline for migration to New Quizzes.
"Getting New Quizzes ready for each institution's transition as well as continuing to drive innovation is now our top priority," said Shiren Vijiasingam, chief product officer at Instructure. "As individual institutions choose their own timeline for transition, we're doubling our efforts to ensure critical features, as well as new innovative additions, are available as quickly as possible. More resources than ever are now focused on the development of the features which will help our customers be ready to and more importantly want to migrate."
Instructure has not set an end-of-life date for Classic Quizzes, the predecessor to New Quizzes and will look to adoption to guide that decision. The company will continue to fix bugs and maintain the Classic Quizzes until our customers can transition to New Quizzes but `New features will only be available on New Quizzes.
"We want our customers to use New Quizzes because it is the best solution available for achieving positive assessment outcomes, not because of arbitrary deadlines," said Melissa Loble, chief customer experience officer at Instructure. "This gives each customer the ability to consider what they need to be ready to make the most successful transition."
In addition to continuing limited support for Classic Quizzes, Instructure created a New Quizzes Hub, where customers can find everything they need to transition to the new product smoothly. In the hub, they'll find release notes, up-to-date roadmaps, and more resources to help aid in their migration. Instructure will continue to partner with institutions as they migrate to New Quizzes to support them and ensure the product meets their needs.
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U.S. to let Afghan evacuees renew temporary legal status
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The Biden administration is planning to allow tens of thousands of Afghans brought to the U.S. after the Taliban takeover of their homeland to apply to stay and work in the country legally for at least another two years, as efforts in Congress to legalize them have stalled, three people familiar with the plan told CBS News.
The decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will give Afghan evacuees an opportunity to renew their temporary work permits and protections from deportation under a humanitarian immigration policy known as parole, which was used on a massive scale in 2021 and 2022 to resettle them.
Eligible Afghans will be allowed to submit an online application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to request a renewal of their parole classification, the sources said, requesting anonymity to discuss the policy decision before its public announcement. The agency, one of the sources said, is planning to start accepting renewal requests in June.
USCIS will also set up at least five support centers across the U.S. to connect Afghans with lawyers in the coming months so they can help evacuees apply for parole renewals and immigration benefits that grant them permanent legal status, such as asylum, the sources added.
Angelo Fernández Hernández, a Homeland Security spokesperson, said the department was working to “provide guidance” to Afghans paroled into the country “as soon as possible.”
“DHS remains committed to supporting Afghan nationals paroled under Operation Allies Welcome, and we continue to explore opportunities to provide avenues for humanitarian relief,” Fernández Hernández added.
The Biden administration’s move will serve as a much-awaited reprieve to tens of thousands of Afghans who were bracing for the prospect of losing their ability to work and live in the U.S. legally this summer. The first group of evacuees brought to the U.S. in 2021 were set to lose their parole status in July.
During the chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the U.S. evacuated tens of thousands of Afghans, alongside American citizens, U.S. residents and third country nationals. The Biden administration then used the parole authority to admit 77,000 evacuees after vetting them at military bases overseas.
While the use of parole allowed the U.S. to admit Afghans without having to go through the years-long refugee or visa processes, it also meant that evacuees would face an uncertain legal future, absent intervention from Congress.
Unlike immigrants who arrive in the U.S. with refugee status or certain visas, those brought to the U.S. via parole don’t have a direct path to permanent residency and are only given permission to stay in the country on a temporary basis — two years in the case of the Afghans.
The White House and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have pushed Congress to give evacuated Afghans a chance to become permanent residents. But efforts to pass the proposal, known as the Afghan Adjustment Act, have floundered without sufficient support from congressional Republicans, some of whom have said the Biden administration did not properly vet the evacuees.
President Biden’s administration has used parole at an unprecedented scale, most recently as part of a program designed to discourage Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans from crossing the southern border illegally by letting them fly to the U.S. legally if they have American sponsors. The administration has also relied on the authority to accept tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees since the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Since the 1950s, Congress has moved to legalize different groups brought to the U.S. under the parole authority, such as Cuban exiles, Hungarians fleeing Soviet rule and refugees escaping war-torn Southeast Asia following the fall of Saigon. But the prospect of lawmakers passing the bill to legalize Afghan evacuees is less certain amid the intensifying partisan stalemate in Congress over immigration issues.
The decision to allow Afghans to apply for parole renewals comes just weeks after the Biden administration announced similar relief for more than 20,000 Ukrainians processed along the southern border last year whose permission to stay in the U.S. was set to expire this spring.
While many Afghan evacuees are eligible for permanent status through special visas for those who assisted U.S. military forces or a fast-track asylum proceeding, only a small number had been granted these benefits as of earlier this year, according to government data first reported by CBS News. | 2023-05-01T17:03:21+00:00 | wsgw.com | https://www.wsgw.com/u-s-to-let-afghan-evacuees-renew-temporary-legal-status/ |
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