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Kevin Wendt and Astrid Loch have finally said "I do!" The Bachelor in Paradise alums tied the knot on Friday, four years after they met on the reality dating show.
According to People, the couple exchanged vows at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida. Loch stunned in a custom Gaila Lahav gown, with Wendt opting for a traditional black tuxedo. Their nearly 1-year-old son, August, adorably matched dad, and was by his side during the ceremony, waiting patiently at the altar for his mom to make her grand entrance.
Loch walked down the aisle to John Legend’s "Conversations in the Dark," with her stepfather serving as the officiant. The couple decided against having a traditional wedding party, telling the outlet that they instead selected "special people" to help make their big day smoother.
Wendt and Loch aimed for their wedding to be "timeless" and "classy," telling People they wanted to "look back at pictures that would still look beautiful in 20 years."
They also hoped for an "unplugged," intimate affair for their 100 guests, which included fellow Bachelor Nation stars Rachel Lindsay, Blake Horstmann, Alexis Waters, Kristina Schulman and Whitney Fransway.
Loch shared a look at Friday's festivities on her Instagram Stories, writing, "Mr. and Mrs. Wendt," over a clip that showed off a stunning scene from their sunset reception.
"Yesterday was absolutely magical, and I can't wait to share more with you all," she added.
For his part, Wendt shared a look at he and his bride after the wedding's end. Zoomed in on his new wedding band, the pic saw an elated Loch in the background, smiling for the camera while wearing a white robe.
"Just married," he wrote on his Instagram Story.
Following their wedding Friday, the newlyweds will be jetting off to The Bahamas for their honeymoon.
Ahead of their nuptials, Wendt took to Instagram to answer a question he's often asked: "Hey, is that show you went on fake?"
By way of answering, Wendt shared a video featuring some of his and Loch's best moments together, along with a lengthy caption about everything they've done together since meeting on BiP.
"Thanks to all of you for following along our story," he wrote. "4ish +years - 50+ flights / adventures - 6 tv shows filmed - 1 country move - 2 covid postponed weddings - 2 rescued poodles - 3 houses/ renovations - 1 perfect baby boy - 2 embryos in the freezer - & - Way too many laughs to count."
"Let’s spend forever building this family and this life’s resume hun," he added. "Us against the world."
The couple met on season 5 of BiP in 2018. Though they ended their romance ahead of the finale, the pair got back together shortly thereafter. Loch, who first appeared on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor, eventually moved to Canada to be with Wendt.
The pair got engaged in 2019, with Wendt writing at the time, "You’ll never walk alone again. From here on out, we run together. Astrid you are my family, babe. Forever."
"@kevin.c.wendt you’ve taught me to love, learn and grow and I can’t believe you’ve chosen me to spend this crazy life with," Loch wrote in part on her own post. "Wonder if I’ll ever stop smiling? Probably not. In this together, forever."
Wendt and Loch originally planned to wed in Nov. 2020, but twice postponed their nuptials due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They welcomed their son in Nov. 2021.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Residents were allowed to return to a coastal island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian on Saturday with a warning from the governor that the disaster isn’t over.
Many of the homes still standing on Estero Island lack basic services, so portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, shower trailers and other essentials were trucked in for residents who want to stay, Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference. Debris still has to be removed before rebuilding can begin.
“There’s a lot more to do, and really some of the hardest stuff is still ahead of us,” DeSantis said.
While residents were initially allowed back on the island after the storm, officials shut down access to allow teams to finish searching the wreckage building by building for possible victims. Once the work was done, residents lined up and were allowed to return on buses.
Shana Dam went to see what was left of her parents’ house.
“It’s gone,” she told the Fort Myers News-Press. “It’s just gone.”
Just getting around the island, home to most of Fort Myers Beach, is difficult because of storm debris, but heavy equipment was used to clear roads.
With handmade signs all over the area warning that looters will be shot by homeowners, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said only nine such theft cases had been reported.
Ian, a high-end Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (249 kph) at landfall, was the third-deadliest storm to hit the mainland United States this century behind Hurricane Katrina, which left about 1,400 people dead, and Hurricane Sandy, which had a total death count of 233 despite weakening to a tropical storm just before it made U.S. landfall.
State officials have reported 94 storm-related deaths in Florida so far and most were in Lee County, which includes the Fort Myers area and nearby Gulf Coast islands including Estero. | 2022-10-09T13:13:43+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/ap-residents-allowed-to-return-to-florida-island-slammed-by-ian/ |
The Orlando Magic signed former Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze Monday ahead of their road win over the Chicago Bulls, shoring up their big-man depth after trading Mo Bamba last week.
Bitadze, the No. 18 pick in the 2019 draft, averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 11.5 minutes (170 games) in four seasons with the Pacers.
Indiana waived Bitadze Thursday to open up roster spots for their trade-deadline acquisitions.
The Magic traded Bamba to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a four-team deal with the Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets that netted Orlando Patrick Beverley, a 2024 second-round pick (via Denver) and cash.
Orlando waived Beverley and former franchise mainstay Terrence Ross Sunday, opening up two standard roster spots.
Bitadze fills one of those spots.
He played 21 games this season with the Pacers, averaging 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.6 minutes.
A native of Georgia, Bitadze, 23, has been playing professionally since he was 16. Before being drafted by the Pacers, he played in Georgia, Serbia and Montenegro.
Bitadze will wear No. 35.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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HONG KONG — Hong Kong said Friday that it would abolish mandatory quarantine for travelers, easing rigid pandemic rules that have isolated the once-thriving financial center, pummeled the economy and fueled an exodus of residents.
“We hope to reduce the inconvenience for arriving passengers. We don’t want to move backwards," Lee said in a news conference, emphasizing the need to balance health risks against the desire for economic revival.
The moves are designed to reinvigorate a formerly freewheeling international city that has lost some of its competitive edge under some of the world’s toughest coronavirus restrictions.
But the question many are asking is whether the measures are too little, too late. Hong Kong’s population dropped at its steepest rate on record over the past year and its labor force continued to shrink. Many of those leaving have cited the pandemic restrictions as well as China’s crackdown on the city’s freedoms. Meanwhile, countries such as Singapore that reopened sooner have lured businesses and tourists.
The relaxation comes ahead of a meeting of Chinese Communist Party leaders in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term amid discontent over his strict “zero covid” policy.
Hong Kong officials long hewed closely to China’s goal of stamping out outbreaks, though without the more-extreme measures seen in the mainland. But for a long time, arriving passengers were forced to spend as much as three weeks confined to a hotel room. Residents who tested positive for the coronavirus were routinely shipped off to spartan isolation rooms — with parents sometimes separated from their children. The city enforces mandatory mask-wearing and limits on gathering sizes.
Brian Leung, an American who works in health care, left Hong Kong in June after more than a decade in the city. He said he moved to Singapore because it relied “more on scientific decisions, rather than political” considerations to inform its approach to living with covid-19.
“Hong Kong was a great city, but with how it coped with the pandemic a lot of weaknesses came out,” Leung said, adding that some of the covid rules had been “inhumane.” “We were scarred by that.”
While some other places in East Asia have been slow to reopen, the severing of Hong Kong’s links with the world hit especially hard because of its role as a global financial capital. Uncertainty about when Hong Kong would end its isolation caused at least 45 airlines to stop flying to what was previously one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.
“A lot of airlines will be keeping an eye on Hong Kong, but will be reluctant to commit anything to the market until they see clear evidence that the restrictions are being removed and more importantly … will not be reintroduced,” Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, said in a media briefing this month.
Elsewhere in the region, Japan is set to remove entry limits on Oct. 11 and Taiwan plans to end quarantine next month.
To kick-start Hong Kong’s reopening, the city intends to host a financial forum and a rugby Sevens tournament in November.
Epidemiologists, business leaders and even pro-Beijing politicians who once hailed the importance of attaining “zero covid” had called for the government to relax the quarantine requirements, expressing worries about sacrificing the city’s competitiveness for a virus that has become far less of a threat with the advent of effective vaccines, improved treatments and increased immunity.
What’s more, the strict border rules didn’t stop the virus from leaking in. For a time, Hong Kong had the developed world’s highest death rate from covid-19 owing to its failure to adequately vaccinate its elderly population. The city has reported thousands of coronavirus cases a day for months.
The end of quarantine may do little to boost the economy in the short run, experts said.
Terence Chong Tai-leung, an economics professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said he did not expect a “huge immediate effect” because Hong Kong’s fortunes are closely tied to those of mainland China, which remains largely closed. Without mainland tourists, Hong Kong lost a massive chunk of its retail sales.
John Mullally, managing director at recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, said Friday’s news was a “really good first step,” but predicted it could take “three years for the city to take back its pre-pandemic caliber and the type of talent to trickle back in.” He estimated that about 15 to 17 percent of foreign and mainland Chinese finance workers have left Hong Kong.
Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, said entering Hong Kong will still involve inconveniences of mandatory testing and use of health codes, making Singapore a better option for foreign businesses looking to send talent to Asia in the near term.
David Crawshaw in Sydney contributed to this report. | 2022-09-23T09:00:09+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/23/hong-kong-hotel-quarantine-covid-rules/ |
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EPI-7386 in combination with enzalutamide was safe and well-tolerated at the doses tested with clinically relevant drug exposures and deep and durable prostate specific antigen ("PSA") reductions observed in five of six patients
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California and VANCOUVER, Canada, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA", or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer, today announced the presentation of updated clinical data from the first two cohorts of the Phase 1/2 study of ESSA's lead candidate EPI-7386 in combination with enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ("mCRPC"). Data will be presented in a poster format at the 2022 Prostate Cancer Foundation ("PCF") Scientific Retreat, taking place October 27-29, 2022 in Carlsbad, CA.
In the multicenter, open-label Phase 1/2 dose escalation study, seven mCRPC patients naïve to second generation antiandrogens were enrolled in the first two cohorts, with escalating doses of EPI-7386 and a fixed 120mg once a day (QD) dose of enzalutamide. The study permitted one prior line of chemotherapy. Pharmacokinetic results from these first two cohorts demonstrated that enzalutamide exposure was minimally impacted by EPI-7386 while exposures of EPI-7386 were reduced by coadministration with enzalutamide, but remained in the clinically relevant range as suggested by preclinical xenograft studies. The safety of the combination was favorable with a safety profile consistent with second-generation antiandrogens and no dose limiting toxicities observed. One of the patients in the first cohort discontinued after one cycle of dosing due to a strong CYP3A inducer concomitant medication which lowered exposures to both EPI-7386 and enzalutamide and was therefore not evaluable for efficacy. Anti-tumor activity in the remaining six patients enrolled demonstrated that four of six of these patients achieved a PSA90 by 12 weeks of dosing and five of six patients to date have achieved a PSA90.
"We are encouraged by the rapid and deep PSA responses observed in the dose escalation study of EPI-7386 in combination with enzalutamide," stated David Parkinson, M.D., President and CEO of ESSA. "The therapies continue to be safe and well-tolerated, and pharmacokinetic results demonstrate enzalutamide exposure was minimally impacted by EPI-7386 as expected. We are currently enrolling a third dose escalation cohort as we optimize the therapeutic dose of EPI-7386 in the combination study in preparation for Phase 2."
Two additional posters will be presented at the conference highlighting updated results from the first-in-human Phase 1a dose escalation study of EPI-7386 as a monotherapy in mCRPC patients failing current second-generation antiandrogens and preclinical data on ESSA's first-in-class N-terminal domain androgen receptor protein degrader ("ANITAC"™) program.
Presentation details are as follows:
Title: Oral EPI-7386 in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: Results from the First-in-Human Dose Escalation Phase 1a Study
Authors: Andrew Laccetti, et al.
Title: Phase 1/2 Study of EPI-7386 in Combination with Enzalutamide (Enz) Compared with Enz Alone in Subjects with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Preliminary Results from the Phase 1 (P1) Dose-optimization Component of the Study
Authors: Andrew Laccetti, et al.
Title: Advances in the Development of a Targeted N-Terminal Domain Androgen Receptor Degrader (ANITAC) for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Authors: Nan Hyung Hong, et al.
The three posters are available on the 2022 PCF Scientific Retreat website and on the "Publications" section of the Company's website at www.essapharma.com.
EPI-7386 is an investigational, highly-selective, oral, small molecule inhibitor of the N-terminal domain of the androgen receptor. EPI-7386 is currently being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT04421222) in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer ("CRPC") whose tumors have progressed on standard-of-care therapies. The U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track designation to EPI-7386 for the treatment of adult male patients with mCRPC resistant to standard-of-care treatment. ESSA is also conducting a Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT05075577) of EPI-7386 in combination with enzalutamide in metastatic CRPC patients who have not yet been treated with second-generation antiandrogen therapies. ESSA retains all rights to EPI-7386 worldwide.
ESSA is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel and proprietary therapies for the treatment of patients with prostate cancer. For more information, please visit www.essapharma.comand follow us on Twitter under @ESSAPharma.
This release contains certain information which, as presented, constitutes "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and/or applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information involves statements that relate to future events and often addresses expected future business and financial performance, containing words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", and "intend", statements that an action or event "may", "might", "could", "should", or "will" be taken or occur, or other similar expressions and includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding, presentations with respect to updated clinical data from the Phase 1/2 study of EPI-7386, the results of the initial clinical data, including the favorable pharmaceutical properties of EPI-7386, the expected commencement and timing of the Phase 1b study, the nature of the Phase 1/2 trial, the potential clinical benefit of EPI-7386 in combination with approved second-generation antiandrogens and other statements surrounding the Company's clinical evaluation of EPI-7386.
Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of ESSA to control or predict, and which may cause ESSA's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby. Such statements reflect ESSA's current views with respect to future events, are subject to risks and uncertainties and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by ESSA as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant medical, scientific, business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. In making forward looking statements, ESSA may make various material assumptions, including but not limited to (i) the accuracy of ESSA's financial projections; (ii) obtaining positive results of clinical trials; (iii) obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; and (iv) general business, market and economic conditions.
Forward-looking information is developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein and in ESSA's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated August 4, 2022 under the heading "Risk Factors", a copy of which is available on ESSA's profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com, and as otherwise disclosed from time to time on ESSA's EDGAR and SEDAR profiles. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and ESSA undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as may be required by applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.
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Lidar expert Yole Group highlights Hesai's record-breaking revenue and shipments
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI) has been named the top automotive lidar company for the second consecutive year by Yole Group, a global advisory and market analysis firm recognized for its expertise in the semiconductor, photonic, and electronic sectors. This achievement comes after another year of rapid growth and important milestones for Hesai, including record-breaking numbers of shipments, exceptional financial results, and strategic design wins.
Yole Intelligence, part of the international market research & strategy consulting company Yole Group, has just released its "LiDAR for Automotive 2023" report, which ranks different companies by several key indicators of success. The report shows the rapid expansion of the lidar industry and confirms Hesai's top position in the global lidar market.
Hesai Named No. 1 Global Automotive Lidar Supplier
Yole Intelligence valued the global lidar market for passenger cars and robotic cars, including robotaxis, at around $317M in 2022, which corresponds to a 95% YoY increase, largely driven by high demands from OEMs in the passenger car market.
The report names Hesai as the No. 1 global automotive lidar supplier with the biggest market share by revenue. With strong growth momentum in both passenger cars and robotaxis, Hesai secures close to half of the total global automotive lidar market.
Hesai Ranks No. 1 in the Global Robotic Cars Lidar Market
The report also shows Hesai continuing to lead the global robotic cars lidar market in 2022 with an impressive 67% market share of the $147M market. Hesai's success stems from its strong customer base, including almost every key robotaxi and robotruck player, including major industry names such as Zoox and Aurora.
Hesai Leads the Global Passenger Car Lidar Market
Yole Intelligence reports that the global passenger car lidar market, including ADAS applications for L2+ and L3, is increasing rapidly at an impressive rate of 285% YoY growth. Hesai is already at the forefront with 23% market share by revenue and 31% of the design wins in this market.
With the largest projected shipment of ADAS lidar units, Hesai has the greatest potential to lead this market in 2023. Among the 11 OEM customers that Hesai has secured, 6 will begin shipping by the end of 2023, giving it a strong advantage in a competitive landscape.
"We are thrilled to be recognized by Yole Intelligence as the leader in the global lidar market for the second year in a row," said Bob in den Bosch, Senior Vice President of Global Sales. "We've set high targets for growth, development, and strategic wins, and we are happy to see our efforts succeed in the market. Our strength in R&D, our ability to fulfill customer orders, and our capacity to produce lidar for both the ADAS and autonomous mobility markets have allowed us to break shipment records and make lidar ready for mass adoption. We are proud of our ongoing success, and we will continue to make roads safer for everyone."
"Hesai at the forefront in both the passenger car and robotaxi lidar markets," said Pierrick Boulay, Senior Analyst of Yole Intelligence. "Their success in both markets, combined with their strong financial performance, puts them in a position to lead the automotive lidar market this year, and likely for years to come."
2022 has seen the lidar markets at the crossroads as the passenger car lidar market surpassed the lidar market for robotaxis, driven by the accelerating adoption of lidar by OEMs. With the push towards the integration of lidar technologies in affordable vehicles, the lidar market will see even faster growth in a dynamic environment.
Note: The data in this article represents third party estimates and are not official operational figures of the company. Please refer to the company's financial report for specific information.
About Yole Group
Yole Group is an international company recognized for its expertise in the analysis of markets, technological developments, and supply chains, as well as the strategy of key players in the semiconductor, photonics, and electronics sectors. With Yole Intelligence, Yole SystemPlus, and Piséo, the group publishes market, technology, reverse engineering, and costing analyses and provides consulting services in strategic marketing and technology analysis. The Yole Group Finance division also offers due diligence assistance and supports companies with mergers and acquisitions. Yole Group benefits from an international sales network. The company now employs more than 180+ people. More information on www.yolegroup.com.
About Hesai
Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI) is the global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (lidar) solutions. The Company's lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications across passenger and commercial vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle fleets (autonomous mobility). Hesai's technology also empowers robotics applications such as last-mile delivery robots and logistics robots in restricted areas. As of December 31, 2022, Hesai has shipped over 100,000 lidar units in total. The Company's commercially validated solutions are backed by superior research and development capabilities across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. Hesai integrates lidar designs with an in-house manufacturing process, facilitating rapid product development while ensuring high performance and consistent quality. Hesai has established strong relationships with leading automotive OEMs, autonomous vehicle, and robotics companies worldwide, covering over 90 cities in 40 countries.
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(KRON) — 2021 marked the year of the Great Resignation when the nation’s “quit rate” reached a 20-year high last November, according to Pew Research Center. The majority of the workers who quit a job that year cited low pay and lack of opportunities for advancement as the top two reasons.
One young worker took a similar energy to TikTok, questioning why some managers are making workers take their jobs so seriously. She went on to say the job is not her life.
“This job is not my craft,” said TikToker Lynese who goes by the username @ssharkkbait. “This job just pays my bills. This job is not my life.
“I’m here. I do my job. I go the f— home. What more do you want?”
The video, posted six days ago, started to slowly buzz on TikTok. It’s since garnered over 146,000 views, 30,000 likes, 286 comments and 796 shares.
A number of those comments were in support of Lynese’s comments. One comment reads: “I refuse to be bald and outta shape bc of stress over a job that can’t even pay me enough or treat me equally.”
Another comment written in response to the post: “True but at the same time most of us want to claim the corporate ladder so we do the most to get [paid] the most.”
Lynese wrote in reply, “Not me, I don’t want to climb their ladder. I just want to pay my bills and work on what I actually want to do in life.”
Lynese, 21, could be part of the recent Gen Z trend of “quiet quitting.” It means to consciously decide to put less effort into your job. The hope is to avoid burnout and work just hard enough to not get fired.
NewsNation contributed to this report. | 2022-09-10T04:15:47+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/i-do-my-job-i-go-the-f-home-workers-tiktok-rant-goes-viral/ |
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Anthony Edwards issued an apology to his Twitter account Sunday afternoon after he posted a since-deleted video to his Instagram account in which the 21-year-old Timberwolves guard used a slur toward the gay community.
In the post, Edwards took a video of what appeared to be a group of men, called them a gay slur and added “look at what the world done came to.”
In his apology, Edwards said. “What I said was immature, hurtful and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!”
What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!
— Anthony Edwards (@theantedwards_) September 11, 2022
Edwards has established himself as a face of the Timberwolves’ franchise and growing fan favorite around the league not only with his play, but vibrant personality. The 21-year-old’s comments will bring that personality into question for many.
Now his apology must serve as a first step towards repairing the damage done, as he works to prove he indeed learned a lesson from this incident.
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Matt Eberflus promised that Chicago Bears coaches would evaluate every player — as well as their own performances — during the team’s mini-bye weekend.
The Bears have 10 days between games leading up to Monday night’s road game against the New England Patriots. The Bears have a late bye in Week 14 this season, so the extra time this week makes for a good opportunity to assess what’s working through six games, what’s not and what’s next.
The Tribune also is making those assessments, starting with the defense.
What’s working
Under Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams, the Bears have allowed 19.7 points per game, tied for 11th in the NFL, and the defense has been able to keep them in most games.
Coaches and players have shown an ability to make second-half adjustments, and the Bears have allowed just two touchdowns and seven field goals after halftime. The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders had winning fourth-quarter touchdown drives the last two games, but the Commanders drive was set up by Velus Jones Jr.’s muffed punt return and Washington’s recovery at the Bears 6-yard line.
“We do make adjustments, obviously in-game adjustments, in-game tactics, where you’re changing, adjusting, fixing an issue that you might have in a series,” Eberflus said last month. “But halftime for us is very organized. We have a lot of information given to the players from up top.
“It’s very good, and the players know exactly what’s going to come in the second half in terms of what we’re going to call and how we’re going to attack an offense. We’ve had that in place for quite a few years now.”
Opponents are passing for only 178.7 yards per game, which ranks fourth in the NFL. But as we’ll talk about in the next section, that number is in part a function of teams being able to run easily on the Bears. And it’s in part a function of the Bears facing several young or inconsistent quarterbacks in the first six games: Trey Lance, Davis Mills, Daniel Jones and Carson Wentz.
There have been a few strong individual performances, most notably from safety Eddie Jackson, who has three interceptions, two forced fumbles and 43 tackles.
Three Bears have two sacks apiece: rookie safety Jaquan Brisker, defensive tackle Justin Jones and defensive end Trevis Gipson. Brisker also has 35 tackles, including three for a loss. Jones has two passes defended and six tackles for a loss, and Gipson has two passes defended and three tackles for a loss.
What’s not
The run defense is where it all starts for the Bears, and they’ve given up 163 rushing yards per game, 29th in the NFL. They’ve faced some very good running backs, including the New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley and three others in the top 10 in rushing yards this season.
But it has been a consistent problem that needs to get better.
“A new defense, new guys, you chip away and you try to work on consistency and execution and not doing too much,” Williams said in Week 5. “With our guys, the problematic thing is everyone wants to make every play. Everyone wants to help out. And sometimes that can lead to, ‘Hey, I’m not in my gap because I’m going to help a guy over here.’ And that may lead to, ‘If I’m helping a guy over here, I may be out of my gap.’
“That can lead to some big plays or plays that should be a tackle for a loss or should be a 1-yard gain and it turns out to be a 5-yard gain. What we need to do is make sure that consistently guys are doing their job, consistently executing, consistently putting your eyes where they need to be. And when you make decisions to do those things, you’ll see the defense gets a little bit better, a little bit better, a little bit better each week.”
The inability to stop the run has played a part in the Bears notching just 11 sacks and 19 quarterback hits, though they have been successful at generating quarterback hurries. Most notably, defensive end Robert Quinn, who had 18½ sacks last year, has just one this year, as does free-agent addition Al-Quadin Muhammad.
Those stats play into another key number: The Bears defense is among the worst on third down with a 46.15% opponent conversion rate.
Eberflus’ defenses pride themselves on creating turnovers — it’s the “T” in H.I.T.S., after all — but the Bears could stand to do that more too. Their eight takeaways are tied for 12th in the league.
Reliable player
Jackson is the obvious answer as he has engineered a bounce-back season thus far. Playing with a promising rookie in Brisker, Jackson has produced more game-changing plays than anyone on the Bears defense and has looked more like he did in his first few years in the league than in the last two years.
Eberflus said Jackson set up such a season in training camp.
“Man, he worked,” Eberflus said. “He is in the best shape of his life. He really bought into it. He’s taking great angles. He’s tackling well. He’s obviously ball-hawking, understand the big part of the field there. He blitzed well the other day. He’s doing everything you ask a safety to do.”
Jackson has three of the Bears’ five interceptions, the others coming from Roquan Smith and Kindle Vildor. The Bears obviously would like to see more picks throughout the team, though the three-game absence of cornerback Jaylon Johnson because of a quadriceps injury didn’t help.
Second-half question: What development will we see from the Bears’ four 2022 defensive draft picks?
There’s so much talk about player development in this rebuilding season, most of it rightly about quarterback Justin Fields. But the Bears spent a lot of draft capital on some young defensive players whose growth will be worth watching: cornerback Kyler Gordon and Brisker (both second round), defensive end Dominique Robinson (fifth) and safety/special teamer Elijah Hicks (seventh).
The Bears have put a lot on Gordon’s plate asking him to play both outside cornerback and nickel. He has gone through some growing pains but also has made some nice plays while totaling three passes defended, one forced fumble and 37 tackles.
Eberflus singled out Gordon’s play against the Commanders as promising.
“It’s a learning process with a younger player, sure,” Eberflus said. “We know they are going to go through some ups and downs and some ins and outs as you go. For example, Kyler Gordon, you look at the way he played (against the Commanders), well, he played pretty good, didn’t he? So he’s had a couple ups and downs during the course, but he has stayed the course with his eyes and vision forward to improve. He made a lot of nice tackles, made a lot of nice plays on the ball.”
Also intriguing are Brisker and Robinson, the former college quarterback and wide receiver who has 1½ sacks and two tackles for a loss. Hicks has played solely on special teams in four games.
Bonus question: Will Roquan Smith play his way into a big contract?
The Bears defense will be better if Smith makes the type of game-changing plays that would help him seal the long-term deal he’s seeking, though it’s unknown if that would be with the Bears or elsewhere. He has had some good and bad while totaling a team-high 66 tackles, three tackles for a loss, 1½ sacks and an interception.
Most notably, he helped secure the win against the Houston Texans with 16 tackles, including two for a loss, and a fourth-quarter pick that set up the winning field goal.
“I always place emphasis (on not making mistakes), regardless of the year that I’m in, because essentially we all know it’s a one-year deal,” Smith said in Week 6. “But I’ll get to those things when I do. I’m just trying to control what I can right now, and I’m just trying to be the best linebacker in football every play.” | 2022-10-18T11:23:10+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-defense-20221018-z7ju4j77ovc3taq44coxzgp7l4-story.html |
Cardinals first. Brendan Donovan reaches on error to first base, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Ben Gamel. Alec Burleson doubles to deep left field. Brendan Donovan to third. Albert Pujols doubles. Alec Burleson scores. Brendan Donovan scores. Nolan Arenado flies out to deep center field to Bryan Reynolds. Albert Pujols to third. Yadier Molina out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Jack Suwinski. Albert Pujols scores. Corey Dickerson grounds out to shallow infield, Oneil Cruz to Ben Gamel.
3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Cardinals 3, Pirates 0.
Pirates second. Jack Suwinski walks. Rodolfo Castro called out on strikes. Cal Mitchell singles to left field. Jack Suwinski to second. Ben Gamel homers to right field. Cal Mitchell scores. Jack Suwinski scores. Tyler Heineman flies out to right field to Alec Burleson. Ji Hwan Bae called out on strikes.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 3, Cardinals 3.
Pirates third. Oneil Cruz singles to center field. Bryan Reynolds grounds out to second base, Tommy Edman to Albert Pujols. Oneil Cruz to third. Miguel Andujar out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Corey Dickerson. Oneil Cruz scores. Jack Suwinski walks. Rodolfo Castro strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 4, Cardinals 3.
Cardinals third. Alec Burleson grounds out to shallow right field to Ben Gamel. Albert Pujols homers to center field. Nolan Arenado walks. Yadier Molina pops out to first base to Ben Gamel. Corey Dickerson lines out to shortstop to Oneil Cruz.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 4, Cardinals 4.
Cardinals fourth. Dylan Carlson doubles. Paul DeJong doubles to deep left field. Dylan Carlson scores. Tommy Edman singles to right center field. Brendan Donovan grounds out to second base. Tommy Edman out at second. Paul DeJong to third. Alec Burleson grounds out to shallow infield, Ji Hwan Bae to Ben Gamel.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 5, Pirates 4.
Pirates fifth. Ji Hwan Bae singles to left field. Oneil Cruz doubles to deep right field. Ji Hwan Bae to third. Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging. Miguel Andujar grounds out to shallow infield, Adam Wainwright to Albert Pujols. Oneil Cruz to third. Ji Hwan Bae scores. Jack Suwinski singles to right center field. Oneil Cruz scores. Rodolfo Castro called out on strikes.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 6, Cardinals 5.
Pirates seventh. Ji Hwan Bae grounds out to second base, Tommy Edman to Juan Yepez. Oneil Cruz grounds out to second base, Brendan Donovan to Juan Yepez. Bryan Reynolds homers to center field. Miguel Andujar strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 7, Cardinals 5. | 2022-10-02T22:56:11+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Pittsburgh-St-Louis-Runs-17482058.php |
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The details: At least 28 people have died, officials said yesterday, and that number could grow. It was the area’s deadliest blizzard in at least 50 years.
The latest: Thousands still don’t have power. Rescuers were struggling to free people trapped in cars yesterday, and shelters and nursing homes were running out of food.
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Storm-related travel chaos isn’t over yet.
What to know: Nearly 70% of Southwest Airline’s flights — over 2,700 of them — were canceled yesterday. The airline said to expect more changes approaching New Year’s weekend.
The big picture: More than 5,500 flights had been canceled as of last night, with more than 17,300 flights delayed. Airlines are still trying to reset after the weekend storm.
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Ukraine said it wants talks to end the war next year.
The idea: A U.N.-backed peace summit by the end of February. But Ukraine won’t negotiate until Russia faces a war crimes tribunal, an official said yesterday.
Will it work? Peace remains a long way off. Russia has said Ukraine must agree to give up territory as part of any deal, a non-starter for Ukraine.
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The changes: Starting Jan. 8, the country will no longer require all visitors to quarantine upon arrival and end limits to the number of flights allowed into airports, it announced yesterday.
Why it matters: It’s the most significant move to reopen a border that has been all but closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Who? George Santos, a Long Island Republican who won a pivotal House race last month. His biography was questioned after the election.
What happened? Heacknowledged yesterday that he didn’t graduate from college or work for big Wall Street firms, as he had claimed, but answered few questions about his skyrocketing wealth.
Why it matters: Candidates must file financial reports to House record-keepers. If they knowingly file a false form, it could violate a number of laws.
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The Israeli Defense Forces unleashed airstrikes on tunnels and weapons manufacturing sites in the Gaza Strip early Friday morning, several hours after militants launched rockets at northern Israel from Lebanon.
Palestinian militants also fired rockets from the Gaza Strip on Friday morning, though they were intercepted by Israel's air defenses.
The latest volley comes amid rising tensions in the region, as the Jewish Passover began on Wednesday and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan continues.
IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said at a news briefing that Israel believes Palestinian militants launched 34 rockets from southern Lebanon earlier in the day. Five of them fell on Israeli territory, while 25 were intercepted by air defenses and four others had an unclear landing spot.
"It’s a Palestinian-oriented event," Lt. Hecht said, adding that Israel believes Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that controls much of southern Lebanon, was aware of the attack.
ISRAEL’S NETANYAHU AGREES TO HALT JUDICIAL REFORM FOR NOW AS MASS PROTESTS CONTINUE
The rocket fire came after Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City twice Wednesday. Muslims flock to the mosque, which resides on the foundations of the Jewish Temple Mount, during the holy month of Ramadan.
Many Muslim visitors have attempted to stay at the mosque overnight, prompting raids that have been widely condemned by Muslims worldwide.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his cabinet Thursday. His office tweeted that Israeli officials "have no intention of changing the status quo on the Temple Mount."
"We are calling for calming the situation and we will take strong action against extremists who use violence there," the prime minister's office tweeted.
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An 11-day war broke out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza last year after similar tensions during Ramadan and the Passover.
Addressing the rockets that were fired from Lebanon and Gaza this week, Netanyahu said that the "citizens of Israel stand united and unified" in support of the IDF.
"Israel's response, tonight and later, will exact a significant price from our enemies," Netanyahu tweeted.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-04-07T05:00:15+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/israel-launches-airstrikes-on-hamas-tunnels-and-weapon-sites-in-gaza-strip/article_7a044ff6-2c64-5727-afe4-f0408802183c.html |
ATLANTA (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting in Atlanta that left one woman dead and four others wounded has been charged with one count of murder and four counts of aggravated assault, Fulton County Jail records show.
Deion Patterson was awaiting his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday. Workers and others in a bustling commercial district took shelter for hours during the manhunt.
Authorities swarmed the city’s midtown neighborhood shortly after noon in search of the shooter. Patterson, 24, was captured in Cobb County, just northwest of Atlanta.
Jail records did not list an attorney for Patterson.
Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr. declined to discuss any details of the investigation or a possible motive, saying, “Why he did what he did, all of that is still under investigation.”
Patterson had an appointment at a Northside Medical building and opened fire shortly after arriving in an attack that lasted about two minutes, law enforcement officials said at a news conference Wednesday night.
Patterson then went to a Shell gas station and took a pickup truck that had been left running and unattended, authorities said.
A 39-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said.
The Fulton County medical examiner’s office identified her as Amy St. Pierre. St. Pierre worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency confirmed.
The CDC “is deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of a colleague killed today in the Midtown Atlanta shooting,” spokesperson Benjamin Haynes said in a statement. “Our hearts are with her family, friends, and colleagues as they remember her and grieve this tragic loss.”
St. Pierre has done research aimed at reducing pregnancy-related deaths, according to a 2021 research report she co-authored. That research involved a CDC program called “Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality.” A key aim of the initiative is to work toward “the elimination of preventable maternal mortality in the United States.”
Patterson used a semi-automatic handgun to shoot St. Pierre, according to arrest warrants released Thursday. He also shot Alesha Hollinger in the face, and fired multiple shots into the abdomen area of Jazzmin Daniel, the documents state. Another woman, Lisa Glynn, was shot in her abdomen area; and Georgette Whitow was shot in the arm, the records show.
The four wounded women — aged 25, 39, 56 and 71 — remained in critical but stable condition Wednesday night, according to Hampton, the deputy chief.
The shooting comes as cities around the U.S. have been wracked by gun violence and mass shootings in 2023.
Patterson’s mother, Minyone Patterson, who police said had accompanied her son to the medical office, told The Associated Press by phone that her son, a former Coast Guardsman, had “some mental instability going on” from medication that he began taking Friday.
She said her son had wanted Ativan to deal with anxiety and depression but the Veterans Affairs health system would not give it to him because they said it would be “too addicting.” She’s a nurse and said she told them he would only have taken the proper dosage.
“Those families, those families,” she said, starting to sob. “They’re hurting because they wouldn’t give my son his damn Ativan. Those families lost their loved ones because he had a mental break because they wouldn’t listen to me.”
She ended the call without saying what medication her son had been taking. | 2023-05-04T15:23:58+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/atlanta-shooting-suspect-has-been-charged-with-murder/ |
LAS VEGAS — Adele is ready to head to Las Vegas.
The Grammy-winning singer announced Monday her rescheduled dates for her residency.
"Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows," she said. "I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them."
Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows. I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them. pic.twitter.com/PQLiaPVYgO
— Adele (@Adele) July 25, 2022
In January, Adele postponed her residency at Caesars Palace, "Weekends with Adele," days before it began due to delivery delays and COVID-19.
"Half my crew and team are ill with COVID and still are, and it’s been impossible to finish the show," Adele said at the time.
The new shows begin on Nov. 18 and run to March 23.
"But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever!" Adele said on Twitter. "Now I know for some of you, it was a horrible decision on my part, and I will always be sorry for that."
But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever! Now I know for some of you it was a horrible decision on my part, and I will always be sorry for that,
— Adele (@Adele) July 25, 2022
Adele added that she had added eight new performances in addition to the 24 rescheduled shows. | 2022-07-25T22:22:44+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/entertainment/adele-announces-rescheduled-dates-for-her-las-vegas-residency |
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New Profiles and Features Aimed at Making it Easier and Faster to Create Friendships
NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meetup, the platform that connects people who meet over shared interests, announced today that it will officially launch Member+ on Sunday, July 30 to coincide with the United Nations' International Friendship Day. The longtime leader in community building is advancing its technology and design to make it easier and faster to forge meaningful friendships through its Member+ subscription and new profile pages. In anticipation, throughout July the company will present friend-themed events, content, and highlight its #FriendshipDayEveryDay stories of real friendships forged because of Meetup.
To increase the quality and quantity of touchpoints for connectivity and commonalities, Meetup is launching a more dynamic, visual, and social profile page. Designed to better represent the person, the profile page will showcase more of what makes them unique including 'why they joined' Meetup to their current 'life stage.' Member+, a new subscription service, will provide additional premium features designed to accelerate friendships in the best way possible:
- "Who Will be There" to determine an event's vibe
Sometimes it's not the event topic, but the people you meet there that sparks new friendships. This feature helps to increase the likelihood of attending events with people you'd like to meet. It aggregates a summary of that event's attendees including:
- Shared interests
See what interests are shared between you and those attending the same Meetup event. This also serves for great conversation starters when you meet in person.
- Easier to keep in touch after meeting
A forthcoming feature will allow Member+ subscribers to more easily stay in touch with people they've met at events. Chances are, if you had fun together at one Meetup event, you may want to ping that person to ask if they'll want to join you at another.
- An advertisement-free experience
In the weeks leading up to International Friendship Day and the launch of these fast-forward-to-friend features, Meetup's original content will include:
- July 4: "The Ultimate Guide to Making Friends as an Adult" article on the Community Matters blog
- July 13 at 3:00 pm ET on Meetup Live: "Member+: The Best Way to Spark New Friendships" is a walk-through of that new feature by the people who designed it
- July 27 at 3:00 pm ET on Meetup Live: "The Secret to Adult Friendships with Kat Vellos," is a workshop conducted by the author of "We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships" on how to make new friends and maintain existing ones
- Articles to be promoted throughout July, include:
"The UN initiated International Friendship Day is so important to Meetup because it proclaims that 'to confront the world's crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed by promoting and defending a shared spirit of human solidarity that takes many forms—the simplest of which is friendship' and we agree!'" said Meetup CEO, David Siegel. "Connecting people face-to-face who share a love for something brings people closer more immediately. I would guess that Meetup has been responsible for millions of friendships and we know of a few marriages too."
Meetup membership remains free, and to upgrade or join Member+ the fee will be under $10/month. All Meetup organizers receive the benefits of Member+ as part of their organizer subscription.
ABOUT MEETUP
Meetup is the social media platform for finding and building communities of people who meet about common interests. Established in 2002, the company remains true to its mission of helping people grow and achieve their personal or professional goals through authentic, human connections. Meetup has more than 60 million registered members across 330,000 groups active in 193 countries and 10,000 cities around the world.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Cash App founder Bob Lee begged for help after being stabbed outside of a luxury apartment building on Main Street near the Bay Bridge, according to reports. Lee screamed, “Help! Someone stabbed me,” into his phone as he called 911 for himself, surveillance footage and police records obtained by the San Francisco Standard reportedly showed.
San Francisco police said they found the beloved 43-year-old member of the local tech industry suffering from apparent stab wounds just after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. He later died from his injuries.
The video apparently shows Lee walking up Main Street away from the Bay Bridge after being stabbed and crossing the intersection of Harrison. He then apparently asks for help from someone in a Toyota Camry, shows his wound and collapses to the ground as the Camry drives away.
President of the San Francisco Police Association Tracy McCray appeared on Fox News and commented on the video showing Lee walking around asking for help after being stabbed.
“Unfortunately, no one helped him,” McCray said. “So far, it seems like it is a random act of violence.”
His death shocked the tech world and had many friends and associates calling into question San Francisco’s approach to public safety. Elon Musk called on San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to be tougher on violent criminals. Venture capitalist Matt Ocko said city officials who have enabled “a lawless SF for years, have Bob’s literal blood on their hands,” and urged officials to “take action.”
McCray added that DA Jenkins, who was appointed in July 2022 after the recall of Chesa Boudin and subsequently elected, vowed to take a hardline stance on violent crime in trying to keep violent criminals in jail, but added that the city still has a long way to go.
“Perception is reality in San Francisco, that you can commit a crime and basically go through a revolving door in our criminal justice system and be out,” McCray said.
Police said they do not have many details on the incident including any suspect information. No arrests have been made yet.
Lee was not only the founder of popular mobile payment service Cash App, but also served as chief technology officer for mobile payment service Square, chief product officer of cryptocurrency MobileCoin and had a hand in the development of Android. A longtime member of the Silicon Valley tech community, friends remembered him as “incredibly personable,” and a “force of nature.”
Police are investigating this incident as a homicide. If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the SFPD 24-hour tip line at 415-575-4444. You can also text a tip to TIP411 to begin messaging with SFPD. | 2023-04-06T22:59:10+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/cash-app-founder-bob-lee-begged-for-help-after-stabbing-that-led-to-his-death-reports/ |
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
IonQ claims to "develop quantum computers designed to solve the world's most complex problems." On or about September 30, 2021, IonQ became a public entity via a business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III ("DTG"), a special purpose acquisition company.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) that the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) that IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; and (4) that a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital released a research report alleging, among other things, that IonQ is a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." It further claimed that the Company' reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping."
On this news, the Company's stock fell 9% to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
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The shelter-in-place order at San Juan High School was lifted Tuesday afternoon after an investigation into reports of a possible explosive device on campus. “Our officers conducted extensive searches and nothing suspicious was located. School is resuming their education as scheduled,” Citric Heights police said on Twitter.According to the district, a shelter-in-place is different from a lockdown because during lockdowns all activities and instructions stop and students may have to take actions to conceal themselves. "A shelter in place is a lower level of response compared to a lockdown," San Juan Unified School District said.This comes a day after nearby Del Campo High School was put on lockdown as deputies responded to a report of a student with a gun. No gun was ever found. This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — The shelter-in-place order at San Juan High School was lifted Tuesday afternoon after an investigation into reports of a possible explosive device on campus.
“Our officers conducted extensive searches and nothing suspicious was located. School is resuming their education as scheduled,” Citric Heights police said on Twitter.
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According to the district, a shelter-in-place is different from a lockdown because during lockdowns all activities and instructions stop and students may have to take actions to conceal themselves.
"A shelter in place is a lower level of response compared to a lockdown," San Juan Unified School District said.
This comes a day after nearby Del Campo High School was put on lockdown as deputies responded to a report of a student with a gun. No gun was ever found.
This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest. | 2022-12-13T21:53:01+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/san-juan-high-school-shelter-in-place-police-explosive-citrus-heights/42232591 |
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden on Tuesday denied that it was providing any “financial assistance or military support” to Kurdish groups or entities in Syria — claims that Turkey’s using to back its opposition to Sweden’s and neighboring Finland’s historic bids to join NATO.
The denial came as delegations from Sweden and Finland were expected in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for talks with Turkish officials on Wednesday to try and overcome Turkey’s objections to their NATO bids.
Turkey is citing the Nordic countries’ perceived support for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and other groups Turkey labels as terrorists, as well as arms exports restrictions imposed against Ankara following its incursion into Syria in 2019.
“Sweden is a major humanitarian donor to the Syria crisis through global allocations to humanitarian actors,” Foreign Minister Ann Linde told the Aftonbladet newspaper.
“Cooperation in northeastern Syria is carried out primarily through the United Nations and international organizations,” she said. “Sweden does not provide targeted support to Syrian Kurds or to the political or military structures in northeastern Syria, but the population in these areas is, of course, taking part in these aid projects.”
Turkey has listed five “concrete assurances” it is demanding from Sweden, including what it said was “termination of political support for terrorism,” an “elimination of the source of terrorism financing,” and the “cessation of arms support” to the banned PKK and a Syrian Kurdish militia group affiliated with it. The demands also called for the lifting of arms sanctions against Turkey and global cooperation against terrorism.
Listed as a terror group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union — of which Sweden and Finland are members — the PKK has waged an insurgency against Turkey since 1984. Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict.
Turkey said in a tweet posted by the presidential communications directorate that it has been requesting the extradition of Kurdish militants and other suspects since 2017, but hasn’t received a positive response from Stockholm.
Among other things, Ankara claimed that Sweden had decided to provide $376 million to support the Kurdish militants in 2023 and that it had provided military equipment to them, including anti-tank weapons and drones.
On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would launch a new military operation in Syria to secure Turkey’s southern border.
The Swedish and Finnish delegations are scheduled to discuss Turkey’s objections with Ibrahim Kalin, the spokesman of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal on Wednesday. The Swedish delegation would be headed by state secretary Oscar Stenström while Jukka Salovaara, the foreign ministry undersecretary, would lead the Finnish delegation.
At the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said that “we understand that Turkey has some of their own security concerns vis-à-vis terrorism and so forth.”
“We think that we have good answers for those because we are also part of the fight against the terrorism. So, we think that this issue can be settled,” Haavisto said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said at Davos that NATO will do “what we always do” and “that is to sit down and address concerns when allies express concerns.”
He says he’s confident the military alliance will be able to “solve these issues and to agree and then to welcome Finland and Sweden as full-fledged members of our alliance.” All 30 current NATO countries must agree to open the door to new members.
Stoltenberg said he spoke to Erdogan, and the president raised the same issues as he had done publicly – “that’s about terrorism, it’s about concerns about the PKK, and also of course the need for Turkey to acquire the weapons they deem that they need.”
“Part of the solution is also to recognize that despite the fact that there are different views … among NATO allies on issues related to Turkey, we also have to recognize that Turkey is an important ally. Turkey is the ally that has suffered most terrorist attacks — far more than any other NATO allied country,” he said.
Sweden has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Middle East in recent decades, including ethnic Kurds from Syria, Iraq and Turkey.
After being firmly against NATO membership for decades, public opinion in both countries shifted following Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, with record levels of support for joining the alliance.
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Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Lorne Cook in Brussels and Courtney Bonnell at Davos contributed to this report. | 2022-05-25T07:01:04+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/international/sweden-says-its-not-providing-money-military-aid-to-kurds/ |
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- The first Pythian Games will be held in 2027, the Junior Pythian Games in 2025, and the Para Pythian Games in 2024.
- Beginning of a new era and opportunities for artists, players, tourists, and national economies – Bijender Goel.
NEW DELHI, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a historic day for the Modern Pythian Games when Royal Majesties, Ambassadors, entrepreneurs, cultural organizations, and artisans from more than 90 countries came together to form the International Pythian Council and join the revival of the Delphi idea of 'Modern Pythian Games' in front of the world's media today at the Hotel Le Meridian in New Delhi.
Mr. Bijender Goel, is the founder of Delphic India trust and International Pythian council that holds the intellectual property rights for the 'Modern Pythian Games'. He conceptualised the idea of Pythian games, addressed the press conference and briefed them on the concept of this game. He said that the Pythian Games had been part of the Pan Hellenic Games in ancient Greece since 582 B.C. and were ranked second in importance behind the Olympics before the discontinuation of all Pan Hellenic games in 394 A.D.
The Modern Pythian Games shall be held every four year and provide new hope with its multilevel structure, help national economies, promote tourism, and create jobs for artisans and stakeholders. These games will serve as a single global platform for the vibrant exchange of arts, culture, traditional, adventure, entertainment, games, e-sports, air sports, and martial arts. These games will be an important way to bring people from different countries together through cultural diplomacy. This will also be a big step toward making the 800-billion-euro creative industry a more organised sector.
"The sentiments for artisans are transforming into a global movement to support artisans" as quoted by Hon'ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi, in his recent speech 'MANN KI BAAT'.
Mr. Panos Kaltsis, President, IPC; Nadia Harihiri, France,HM Benny AHMED SAMU SAMU, Indonesia; MUDARASULAIL KARIM, Philippines; Ms. Zoie Lafis, USA; Lena Kyropoulus, Greece; Saia Tsaousidou, President, Association of European Journalists; Isilida Nunes , Portugal; MR Orhan Gajlus, Netherlands; and Mrs. Houda, Morocco; Mr. Ramchandru Tejavath; Mr. Sanjay Srivastava; Mr. B.H. Anilkumar; and Mr. Jose Charles Martin, Managing Director, M and C Group of Companies, Coimbatore also spoke of their support for the modern Pythian Games.
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Two days after a would-be assassin stabbed the author Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution, a defiant Gov. Kathy Hochul had a blunt message about the New Jersey man who was arrested for the attack.
"He failed," Hochul said Sunday to reporters and a group of more than 200 Chautauquans gathered at the institution's Hall of Philosophy. "He failed."
Andrew Wylie, Salman Rushdie's literary agent, confirmed Saturday evening that the author is no longer on a ventilator and was talking and joking.
Rushdie, 75, who was stabbed multiple times, is expected to lose an eye and has a severely damaged liver, his literary agent said, though he is able to speak. His interviewer, Ralph Henry Reese, 73, was also injured. The man accused of the attack, Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, N.J., has been charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
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Hochul flew to Chautauqua County on Sunday to speak with first responders and crew members who helped tackle and disarm Matar before he could assassinate the controversial author.
"They sprung into action. They saved a man’s life. And I can still see the trauma and pain in their faces, that they’re still trying to figure out how something like this could happen in a place known for its healing, its tranquility," the governor said.
Leaders of the idyllic retreat, founded in 1874, were shocked but said despite the stabbing, they remained committed to preserving Chautauqua as a place of free expression, ideas and debate.
"Chautauqua and institutions like ours simply can’t step back from our mission of striving to make the world a better place," said Institution President Michael E. Hill. "Chautauqua is committed to providing a home for the voices – the voices of artists, preachers and speakers who have had the ability to change the world for the better. That’s why we resumed our programming last night and that’s why we’ll complete the important conversations slated for our season."
Hochul put it in more direct terms: "I want it out there, that a man with a knife cannot silence a man with a pen."
While the summer lectures will go on – a speaker took to the podium for a scheduled event immediately following Hochul's speech – state troopers will "substantially increase" their presence on the campus, State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said.
"Some of it you will see – troopers with K-9s," Bruen said. "But a lot of it you won’t see," adding that investigators and risk assessment professionals in law enforcement will be in plainclothes this week at the institution.
Questions have been raised about whether Chautauqua leaders need to beef up security, especially when hosting controversial speakers. Rushdie had a $3 million bounty put on his head from the leaders of Iran after his 1988 book, "The Satanic Verses," which depicted Muhammad in ways the hardline leaders found offensive.
The New York Times and CNN, citing two sources who declined to be identified, reported that the institution's leadership had rejected recommendations for security measures like bag checks and metal detectors, fearing the measures would divide the speakers and the audience.
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Stephen Davies, a Brooklyn architect who frequently works in Buffalo, was sitting in the front row of the amphitheater Friday to see Rushdie and was surprised by the lack of uniformed police he saw.
"There was no visible police presence," Davies told The Buffalo News on Saturday. "They didn't have anyone visibly out in front of the stage, unless they weren't in uniform."
But the institution had a security plan in place in consultation with local police agencies, the state police and the FBI, said Emily F. Morris, Chautauqua Institution's senior vice president and chief brand officer.
Rushdie, who has been living under death threats from Iran for more three decades after the publication of his book "Satanic Verses," is hospitalized on a ventilator with critical injuries, said Andrew Wylie, his literary agent.
Still, leaders will assess how the attacker was able to inflict such harm on Rushdie before onlookers intervened, she said.
"There's nobody that's questioning that (plan) more than we are," Morris said.
Hochul made her remarks three months to the day of the racist shooting at Tops Markets in Buffalo that killed 10 Black people, but she rejected comparisons between the two attacks.
"Western New York is not becoming a target area," Hochul said. "It is not. These are two incidents and the motivations are clear, and the Buffalo attack just as easily could have been another place."
On Sunday, signs were posted around the amphitheater warning visitors that bags and purses would no longer be allowed inside the venue.
"A lot of people were saying, ‘The illusion has been shattered here,’ ” said Eve Palguta Thomas, 29, who was selling ceramics at a craft show on the institution when Rushdie was attacked.
Since then, people have been “coming together to reclaim this space, to honor Rushdie and to appreciate the arts,” she said.
Palguta Thomas said officials will have to find a balance between keeping visitors safe and preserving the feel of the grounds, which hearken to an earlier American era .
The idea of metal detectors and other security measures "definitely changes the feel of the place," she said.
Rushdie's books were still being sold at the institution's bookstore on Sunday. Hochul urged people to reject extremism and stand up for freedom of expression at places like Chautauqua.
"We’re proud to have an institution that fosters those ideals," she said. "So wisdom will always prevail over ignorance. Tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." | 2022-08-15T00:50:45+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/news/local/after-attack-on-salman-rushdie-hochul-says-the-pen-will-always-prevail-over-the-knife/article_343c4aa8-1c19-11ed-9ff3-ab316ce311d0.html |
Young teen wounded in Washington shooting
Published: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT|Updated: moments ago
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Police say a 14-year-old was shot Wednesday afternoon in Washington.
It happened around 4:20 p.m. in the area of North Market Street and West 9th Street.
Police say the teenager was taken to ECU Health Beaufort Hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information on this shooting should call the Washington Police Department at 252-946-1444 or the Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at 252-974-6400.
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Feds look into treatment of mentally ill adults in Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER
Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A civil rights investigation into the treatment of people with mental illnesses by the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City police was announced Thursday by the U.S. Justice Department.
“We will determine whether the state discriminates against mentally ill adults in Oklahoma County,” where Oklahoma City is located, in violation of federal law “by relying on institutional settings to serve adults when they could be served in the community,” assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said.
Clarke, with the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, said the investigation in Oklahoma comes amid similar investigations that include Minneapolis; Phoenix; Louisville, Kentucky; and the states of Kentucky, Missouri and South Carolina.
The investigations are part of efforts by the Civil Rights Division to more aggressively enforce a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court ruling aimed at ensuring people with disabilities are not needlessly isolated while receiving government help.
The agency launched the initiative under the Obama administration and the Justice Department, under Attorney General Merrick Garland, has vowed to prioritize civil rights cases to ensure there is equal access and justice under the law.
In addition to the sweeping investigations of police practices in several major cities, the department is examining jail conditions in several states and has been looking at conditions at mental health facilities.
Oklahoma “will fully cooperate with the Department of Justice’s investigation,” according to a statement from Kate Vesper, spokesperson for Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley, in a statement, said the department learned Thursday morning of the investigation into the department’s response to calls involving people with mental illness or behavioral issues.
“We intend to cooperate with the USDOJ and look forward to working with them toward the goal of providing the safest and most effective ways of responding to these types of calls,” Gourley said.
A spokesperson for the city of Oklahoma City said a statement would be issued later Thursday.
A senior Justice Department official, who is not authorized to comment publicly, said the investigation was prompted by complaints from a mental health advocacy organization but did not identify the organization.
Two of the largest mental health advocacy organizations in the state, the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Oklahoma and the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma, did not immediately return phone calls for comment.
The official said that the investigation does not target the troubled Oklahoma County jail or fatal police shootings in the city, but both could be involved if violations of the rights of people with mental illnesses are found.
“We will be looking at police encounters with people with mental health issues, if fatal police shootings are among those encounters, they will be investigated,” as will treatment of jail inmates with mental illnesses, the official said.
“The investigation will examine whether Oklahoma fails to provide community-based mental health services” that include treatment, housing and employment, Clarke said.
Investigators also will look into the city’s response to 911 calls regarding adults with mental disabilities and whether police comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to Clarke. | 2022-11-17T23:01:39+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/17/feds-look-into-treatment-of-mentally-ill-adults-in-oklahoma/ |
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and Drug Administration to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
Parents, politicians and anti-tobacco advocates wanted a ban on the devices that many blame for the rise in underage vaping. Supporters say they can help smokers cut back on regular cigarettes.
The FDA noted that Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping and its application didn’t have enough evidence to show that marketing its products “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”
The agency has granted some e-cigarette applications. Since last fall, the agency has given its OK to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes from R.J. Reynolds, Logic and other companies.
But industry players and anti-tobacco advocates have complained that those products account for just a tiny percent of the $6 billion vaping market in the U.S.
Regulators repeatedly delayed making decisions on devices from market leaders, including Juul, which remains the best-selling vaping brand although sales have dipped.
Last year, the agency rejected applications for more than a million other e-cigarettes and related products, mainly due to their potential appeal to underage teens.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their products benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use the products are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago with the promise of providing smokers a less harmful alternative. The devices heat a nicotine solution into a vapor that’s inhaled, bypassing many of the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco.
But studies have reached conflicting results about whether they truly help smokers quit. And efforts by the FDA to rule on vaping products and their claims were repeatedly slowed by industry lobbying and competing political interests.
The vaping market grew to include hundreds of companies selling an array of devices and nicotine solutions in various flavors and strengths.
The vaping issue took on new urgency in 2018 when Juul’s high-nicotine, fruity-flavored cartridges quickly became a nationwide craze among middle and high school students. The company faces a slew of federal and state investigations into its early marketing practices, which included distributing free Juul products at concerts and parties hosted by young influencers.
In 2019, the company was pressured into halting all advertising and eliminating its fruit and dessert flavors. The next year, the FDA limited flavors in small vaping devices to just tobacco and menthol. Separately, Congress raised the purchase age for all tobacco and vaping products to 21.
But the question of whether e-cigarettes should remain on the market at all remained.
The FDA has been working under a court order to render its decisions; anti-tobacco groups successfully sued the agency to speed up its review.
FDA regulators warned companies for years they would have to submit rigorous, long-term data showing a clear benefit for smokers who switch to vaping. But all but the largest e-cigarette manufacturers have resisted conducting that kind of expensive, time-consuming research.
While Juul remains a top seller, a recent federal survey shows that teen have been shifting away from the company. Last year's survey showed Juul was the fourth most popular e-cigarette among high schoolers who regularly vape. The most popular brand was a disposable e-cigarette called Puff Bar that comes in flavors like pink lemonade, strawberry and mango. That company's disposable e-cigarettes had been able to skirt regulation because they use synthetic nicotine, which until recently was outside the FDA's jurisdiction. Congress recently closed that loophole.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms.
The brainchild of two Stanford University students, Juul launched in 2015 and within two years rocketed to the top of the vaping market. Juul, which is partially owned by tobacco giant Altria, still accounts for nearly 50% of the U.S. e-cigarette market. It once controlled more than 75%.
On Tuesday, the FDA also laid out plans to establish a maximum nicotine level for certain tobacco products to reduce their addictiveness. In that announcement, the agency also noted that it has invested in a multimedia public education campaign aimed at warning young people about the potential risks of e-cigarette use.
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AP Health Writer Tom Murphy contributed to this report. | 2022-06-23T15:07:16+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/fda-bans-juul-e-cigarettes/507-3cdfe242-14b4-473d-9ebf-94d481c762a1 |
'Avengers' star Jeremy Renner hospitalized after snow-related accident
"Avengers" star Jeremy Renner is being treated for serious injuries that happened while he was plowing snow, the actor's representative said Sunday.
Renner, 51, is in critical condition although he is stable, the actor's representative said. No further details on the extent of Renner's injuries were available.
The actor has a home in Nevada, but it is unclear where he was hurt. Renner plays Hawkeye, a sharp-shooting member of the superhero Avengers squad in Marvel's sprawling movie and television universe.
He is a two-time acting Oscar nominee, scoring back-to-back nods for "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town." Renner's portrayal of a bomb disposal specialist in Iraq in 2008's "The Hurt Locker" helped turn him into a household name.
"The Avengers" in 2012 cemented him as part of Marvel's grand storytelling ambitions, with his character appearing in several sequels. | 2023-01-02T08:50:53+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/jeremy-renner-hospital-snow-accident/42376556 |
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
Two of the soldiers died at the crash near Healy, Alaska, and a third died on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks. A fourth soldier was being treated at a hospital for injuries, the Army said in a statement.
The names of those killed were being withheld until relatives could be notified, the Army said.
Each AH-64 Apache helicopter was carrying two people at the time of the crash, John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska, said earlier Thursday.
The helicopters were from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.
“This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division,” Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division, said in the Army statement. “Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and loved ones, and we are making the full resources of the Army available to support them.”
The Army said the cause of the crash was under investigation and more details would be released when they become available.
The crash is the second accident involving military helicopters in Alaska this year.
In February, two soldiers were injured when an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna. The aircraft was one of four traveling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright.
In March, nine soldiers were killed when two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during a routine nighttime training exercise about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Healy is located about 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) north of Denali National Park and Preserve, or about 250 miles (402 kilometers) north of Anchorage.
Healy is a community of about 1,000 people located on the Parks Highway in Alaska’s interior region. It is a popular place for people to spend the night while visiting the nearby park, which is home to Denali, the continent’s tallest mountain.
Healy is also famous for being the town closest to the former bus that had been abandoned in the backcountry and was popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and the movie of the same name. The bus was removed and taken to Fairbanks in 2020. | 2023-04-28T17:20:23+00:00 | denverpost.com | https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/28/2-us-army-helicopters-crash-in-alaska-killing-3-soldiers/ |
NCAA champ Zhang becomes 1st LPGA Tour winner in pro debut in 72 years, wins Mizuho in playoff
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang became the first player in 72 years to win on the LPGA Tour in her pro debut, capturing the Mizuho Americas Open with a par on the second playoff hole against Jennifer Kupcho on Sunday.
Zhang arrived on the LPGA with the most fanfare since Michelle Wie West in 2005, and she delivered in the shadow of the Big Apple. She went from NCAA champion to LPGA champion in a span of 13 days.
The last female player to win as a pro in her debut was Beverly Hanson, who edged Babe Zaharias to take the Eastern Open in 1951.
Zhang shot a 2-over 74 in the final round and squandered a chance to win in regulation when she missed an 8-foot par putt after making at least a half-dozen clutch saves in a gritty final round performance.
The much-heralded 20-year-old from Stanford made a nearly identical 8-footer on No. 18 at Liberty National on the first playoff hole. Kupcho, who won an NCAA title at Wake Forest in 2018 and had a final round 69, also made a par.
Both players hit the fairway on No. 18 on the second playoff hole, but Zhang hit her approach from the fairway within 10 feet. Kupcho was short on her approach, her first putt went just over the back edge of the green and her second putt just missed. That left Zhang with two putts for the win.
Zhang held her face in disbelief after the winning putt fell as players celebrated with her by giving her red roses, similar to when she won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Zhang, who was playing on a sponsor exemption, did not have a birdie in her final round and finished at 9-under 279.
South Korean rookie Hae Ran Ryu (70) was third at 8 under.
Aditi Ashok of India, Ayaka Furue of Japan and Eun-Hee Ji of South Korea were at 7 under. Ashkeigh Buhai of South Africa, Leona Maguire of Ireland and Yuka Saso of Japan finished at 6 under, three shot behind the leaders.
Zhang turned pro last week after the NCAAs and much was expected right away. She was the top-ranked women’s amateur for 141 weeks and won every big women’s amateur event — the U.S. Women’s Amateur, the U.S. Junior Girls, the NCAAs and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
The victory was worth $412,500 and it also earned Zhang and an automatic LPGA Tour membership.
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Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-05T02:12:22+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/06/05/ncaa-champ-zhang-becomes-1st-lpga-tour-winner-pro-debut-72-years-wins-mizuho-playoff/ |
A revival of the historic British marque Vanwall is underway, based in Germany and led by Colin Kolles, a former Formula 1 manager who currently runs the racing team ByKolles.
ByKolles is looking to enter the World Endurance Championship as Vanwall, in the premier Hypercar class with a new LMH race car.
The class is only open to manufacturers, which means ByKolles needs to offer a production car to be eligible. Enter the Vanwall Vandervell S, an electric hot hatch named after Vanwall founder Tony Vandervell.
Revealed on Monday, the Vandervell S is promised to start deliveries in Europe later in 2023. Only 500 examples are planned, with the starting price confirmed at 128,000 euros (approximately $138,000). Production is due to take place at ByKolles’ headquarters in Greding, Germany.
Two versions are promised: the standard Vandervell S with 320 hp and a spicier Vandervell S Plus with 580 hp. Both will offer all-wheel drive and a promised range of more than 250 miles. The 0-60 mph times are estimated at 4.9 seconds and 3.4 seconds, respectively.
The exterior styling draws heavily from 1980s-era rally icons like the Audi Sport Quattro and Lancia Delta S4, while the interior, which hasn’t been revealed yet, is said to be lined in leather and carbon fiber.
The exterior will also feature carbon-fiber elements, as well as 22-inch wheels.
ByKolles has also previously announced production plans for a road-going version of its proposed LMH race car. Referred to as the Vandervell 1000, a prototype was rolled out last September.
The original Vanwall was a British racing team that counted the likes of Stirling Moss and Lotus founder Colin Chapman among its drivers, and was the winner of the first F1 Constructors’ Championship in 1958. A previous effort to revive the marque was made a few years back with a plan to build a handful of continuation examples of Vanwall’s 1958 F1 car. It’s unclear if those cars were ever built.
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How to care for a blender
You likely don’t spend a great deal of time thinking about blenders. If you don’t own one, you still probably have a pretty good idea of how it works and why you might want it as a staple countertop appliance one day. If you do own one, then you use it regularly, so you understand precisely how it works.
Or do you?
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If you think the blades on a blender whirl about at high speeds, continually cutting food into smaller and smaller pieces until it becomes a liquid, you are only partially right. There is a great deal of fascinating mechanics that allow a blender to turn solids into liquids, and sharp, spinning blades are only the beginning.
If it’s not the blades, what makes a blender work?
When placing solid foods, such as fruits or vegetables, into a blender, the blades serve two primary functions: They cut the food into smaller pieces and release the water in that food. Releasing the water is vital because, in order to work properly, a blender needs liquid.
No matter how sharp the blades are or how fast they are spinning, eventually, it becomes impossible for them to cut the food any smaller. At this point, your smoothie is more wet and gritty, not a very palatable texture for drinking. Luckily, this is where science comes in.
As the blades whirl round and round, they create tiny little bubbles of space inside the liquid. The scientific term for this occurrence is cavitation. When these bubbles collapse, they release potent shockwaves — which are strong enough to shatter glass — that pulverize the remaining food particles into liquid. The biggest downside to cavitation is it can decrease the nutritional value of your beverage.
Ultimately, it is the blades’ ability to create a vortex within the fluid that is inside the blender that determines the smoothness of your result. The best blender blades are long and almost touch the edge of the blending container.
Caring for your blender
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A blender can last anywhere from one to seven or eight years depending on the model and how well you take care of it. If you’d like to get the longest life out of any blender, the first step is to thoroughly read the instruction manual to gain crucial knowledge such as what foods should not be placed in your blender, how small your food needs to be cut before placing it in your blender, and the maximum amount of time you can safely leave your blender running. Beyond that, your manual will also provide those all-important instructions on how to safely assemble, operate, and disassemble your particular model.
After that, the single most important task you can perform to keep your blender running smoothly for years to come is regular and immediate cleaning. As soon as you finish making your morning smoothie, pour a couple cups of water into your blending container, add a couple drops of dish soap, and blend for about 30 seconds. After that, dump, rinse, and dry; don’t just let it air dry — wipe it down. Air drying is often what makes your blending container cloudy.
If you need a deeper cleaning, you can use a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar and baking soda instead of dish soap. To get any cloudy film that has accumulated on the inside of your blending container, you’ll need to make a baking soda paste and scrub out the inside of your blender (while it is off, unplugged, and disassembled) using a soft toothbrush or a nonabrasive sponge.
Simple blender repairs
Although taking apart the base of your blender and working on the wiring is not something you should ever do, there are times when a quick (safe) fix might be all you need to get a few more years out of your favorite appliance.
The most common mishap with a blender is leaking. Usually, it just takes a little adjusting, readjusting, or tightening to fix this problem. If that doesn’t work, look for a worn gasket, a bent blade, or a crack in the blending container. If any of those is the cause, simply replace the part (gasket, blade, container) and you’ll be good to go.
The other common problem is a stuck blade. If for any reason, your blender blade unexpectedly stops whirling, immediately shut off and unplug your blender. If there is a piece of food that is causing the problem, you may be able to dislodge it with a little gentle shaking. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll have to dump the contents, maybe cut the food into smaller pieces, and try again. If the blade still doesn’t spin (even if all you have in the blender is water), it may be something more serious like a burnt-out motor. If this is the case, depending on the price of your blender, you will either need to take it to an appliance repair shop or replace it.
One final tip: If you ever notice the power cord is damaged in any way (frayed, loose, or melted), immediately stop using your blender. Again, the cost of your blender will help you determine if repair or replacement is the wiser option.
What is the difference between a blender, a juicer, and a food processor?
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Before we get into the science that actually makes a blender work, we’re going to compare and contrast a blender with two other kitchen appliances that seem rather similar: a juicer and a food processor.
At its core, the purpose of a blender is to break down solids and swirl ingredients together to create a consistent texture that is suitable for drinking. It really is that simple. You toss some fruits and veggies and maybe some ice into the blending container, whirl the blades and out comes a smoothie.
Juicers may seem to do the same thing, but they do it in a slightly different way. Whereas a blender takes whole foods and turns them into a drinkable slurry with no waste, a juicer separates the liquid from the pulp to create a nutrient-rich drink that can be more quickly absorbed and utilized by the body. On the downside, juicers are messy and create a lot of waste. That’s why a major selling point with these appliances, like Hamilton Beach’s Juicer, is ease of cleaning.
A food processor, on the other hand, is a versatile appliance that tends to focus on processing solid foods rather than making beverages. You can use a Ninja Food Chopper, for example, to mince, chop, grind and blend. Some models allow you to make dough, while others may even function moderately well as blenders, but that is not their main purpose.
Summary
Although a blender is somewhat similar to a juicer or a food processor, it is a unique kitchen appliance that uses whirling blades and cavitation to turn solid foods into liquids. If you follow the directions that come with your blender, clean it immediately after each use, and learn how to do some minor troubleshooting, your blender can last for years and years.
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HONG KONG (AP) — China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.
The National Health Commission said one death was reported each in the provinces of Shandong and Sichuan. No information was given about the ages of the victims or whether they had been fully vaccinated.
China, where the virus first was detected in late 2019 in the central city of Wuhan, is the last major country trying to stop transmission completely through quarantines, lockdowns and mass testing. Concerns over vaccination rates are believed to figure prominently in the ruling Communist Party’s determination to stick to its hard-line strategy.
While nine in 10 Chinese have been vaccinated, only 66% of people over 80 have gotten one shot while 40% have received a booster, according to the commission. It said 86% of people over 60 are vaccinated.
Given those figures and the fact that relatively few Chinese have been built up antibodies by being exposed to the virus, some fear millions could die if restrictions were lifted entirely.
Yet, an outpouring of public anger appears to have prompted authorities to lift some of the more onerous restrictions, even as they say the “zero-COVID” strategy — which aims to isolate every infected person — is still in place.
The demonstrations, the largest and most widely spread in decades, erupted Nov. 25 after a fire in an apartment building in the northwestern city of Urumqi killed at least 10 people. That set off angry questions online about whether firefighters or victims trying to escape were blocked by locked doors or other anti-virus controls. Authorities denied that, but the deaths became a focus of public frustration.
The country saw several days of protests across cities including Shanghai and Beijing, with protesters demanding an easing of COVID-19 curbs. Some demanded Chinese President Xi Jinping step down, an extraordinary show of public dissent in a society over which the ruling Communist Party exercises near total control.
Beijing and some other Chinese cities announced that riders can board buses and subways without a virus test for the first time in months. The requirement has led to complaints from some Beijing residents that even though the city has shut many testing stations, most public venues still require COVID-19 tests.
On Sunday, China announced another 35,775 cases from the past 24 hours, 31,607 of which were asymptomatic, bringing its total to 336,165 with 5,235 deaths.
While many have questioned the accuracy of the Chinese figures, they remain relatively low compared to the U.S. and other nations which are now relaxing controls and trying to live with the virus that has killed at least 6.6 million people worldwide and sickened almost 650 million.
China still imposes mandatory quarantine for incoming travelers even as its infection numbers are low compared to its 1.4 billion population. | 2022-12-04T20:00:55+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/health/ap-health/ap-china-reports-2-new-covid-deaths-as-some-restrictions-eased/ |
AURORA, Colo. – Police in Aurora need your help to find a woman who was last seen Sunday.
Hope left her home in the Moline Apartments on Sunday and has not returned, according to the Aurora Police Department.
The woman frequents the Colfax corridor, officials said.
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Hope was last wearing a red Nike shirt, black shots and red Nike shoes.
She has brown hair and is 4-feet, 6-inches tall, weighing approximately 235 pounds.
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Soki Wu’s food stall, tucked in a food court in a shopping mall in Singapore, is a crowd favorite for its fresh, juicy “chicken rice,” a national dish. But customers recently began complaining that his chicken didn’t taste quite as good as it used to.
Wu was forced to switch to frozen chicken after Malaysia banned exports last month of live broiler chickens that are more affordable and better tasting in a bid to offset rising local prices. For Singapore, which sources a third of its poultry from Malaysia, the impact was immediate.
“This is unavoidable. Using frozen chickens have affected the taste of the dish, but we have no choice,” Wu said.
As inflation surges around the world, politicians are scrambling for ways to keep food affordable as people increasingly protest the soaring cost of living. One knee-jerk response has been food export bans aimed at protecting domestic prices and supplies as a growing number of governments in developing nations try to show a nervous public that their needs will be met.
For business owners, the rising cost of cooking ingredients — from oil to chicken — has prompted them to raise prices, with people paying 10% to 20% more at Wu’s food stall. For consumers, it has meant paying more for the same or lesser-quality food or curbing certain habits altogether.
In Lebanon, where endemic corruption and political stalemate has crippled the economy, the U.N. World Food Program is increasingly providing people with cash assistance to buy food, particularly after a devastating 2020 port blast that destroyed massive grain silos. Constant power cuts and high fuel prices for generators limit what people can buy because they can’t rely on freezers and refrigerators to store perishables.
Tracy Saliba, a single mother of two and business owner in Beirut, says she used to spend around a quarter of her earnings on food. These days, half her income goes to feeding her family as the currency loses strength amid soaring prices.
“I’m not buying (groceries) like I used to,” Saliba said. “I’m just getting the necessary items and food, like day by day.”
Food prices have risen by nearly 14% this year in emerging markets and by over 7% in advanced economies, according to Capital Economics. In countries where people spend at least a third or more of their incomes on food, any sharp increase in prices can lead to crisis.
Capital Economics forecasts that households in developed markets will spend an extra $7 billion a month on food and beverages this year and much of next year due to inflation.
The pain is being felt unevenly, with 2.3 billion people going severely or moderately hungry last year, according to a global report by the World Food Program and four other U.N. agencies.
Food prices accounted for about 60% of last year’s increase in inflation in the Middle East and North Africa, with the exception of oil-producing Gulf countries. The situation is particularly dire for Sudan, where inflation is expected to hit 245% this year, and Iran, where prices spiked as much as 300% for chicken, eggs and milk in May, sparking panic and scattered protests.
In Somalia, where 2.7 million people cannot meet their daily food requirements and where children are dying of malnutrition, sugar is a source of energy. In May, a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of sugar cost about the equivalent of 72 cents in Mogadishu, the capital. A month later, it had shot up to $1.28 a kilogram.
“In my home, I serve tea (with sugar) three times a day, but from now on, I have to reduce it drastically to only making it when guests arrive,” said Asli Abdulkadir, a Somali housewife and mother of four.
People there are bracing for even higher costs after India announced it would cap sugar exports this year. Even if that doesn’t reduce India’s sugar exports compared with previous years, news of the restriction was enough to cause speculation among traders like Ahmed Farah in Mogadishu.
“The cost of sugar is expected to surge since Somalia counts heavily on the white sugar exported from India and a few brown sugars from Brazil,” he said.
Food export restrictions aimed at protecting domestic supplies and capping inflation is one reason for the rising cost of food.
Food prices had been steadily climbing worldwide because of drought, supply chain issues, and high energy and fertilizer costs. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says food commodity prices were up 23% last year.
Russia’s war in Ukraine further sent the price of wheat and cooking oils up, fueling a global food crisis. There was a breakthrough this week to create safe corridors for Black Sea shipments, but Ukrainian ports have been blocked from exporting these key goods for months and it will take time to get them moving again to vulnerable countries worldwide.
There’s concern that the impact of all these factors will lead more countries to resort to food export bans, which are felt globally. When Indonesia blocked the export of palm oil for a month in April, palm oil prices spiked by at least 200%.
Analysts say food export bans are shortsighted because they have a domino effect of driving up prices.
“I would say that roughly 80% of the bans we see are ill-advised — a kind-of, sort-of gut reaction by certain politicians,” said David Laborde, who is credited with creating a food trade policy tracker at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
“In the world where you will be the only one to do it, that can make sense,” he said. “But in a world where other countries can also do it, actually that’s far from being a good idea.”
Laborde said bans are “a very selfish policy … because you try to get better by making things worse for others.”
The list of food export restrictions Laborde has been tracking since the COVID-19 pandemic is long and changes constantly. Examples of their impact include Kazakhstan’s restrictions on grains and oil on prices in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan; Cameroon’s rice export restriction on Chad; and Tunisia’s fruit and vegetable restrictions on Libya.
In Singapore, 29-year-old Wu is hopeful he can keep the family business running as Singapore’s government signed off on Indonesia as a new chicken supplier.
“Things will get better,” he said. “(This) will only make us more resilient.”
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Batrawy reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ng from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Chehayeb from Beirut; and Faruk from Mogadishu, Somalia. | 2022-07-23T08:35:21+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/day-by-day-trade-bans-inflation-send-food-prices-soaring/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Women’s Soccer League championship.
Wilkinson issued a statement that said players had asked for her resignation and she complied. Wilkinson said she was investigated and cleared of wrongdoing by the NWSL and its players union after she self-reported that she and a player had developed feelings for one another but had never acted upon them. She said she and the player eventually “stopped all communication outside of work.”
“The investigative process and player and staff willingness to use human resources and league reporting is critically important,” Wilkinson said. “If the women’s game is to avoid further power imbalances and player abuses, these systems must be used and there must be trust in the process and its results. We must keep highlighting these processes.”
The investigation revealed no evidence of abuse of power or coercion.
“The Portland Thorns and Coach Wilkinson followed all League processes and policies and fully cooperated with this investigation,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. “The joint investigative team conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in a finding of no violation of League policies.”
Wilkinson’s resignation comes during a turbulent time for the team and the NWSL.
Team owner Merritt Paulson announced Thursday he is putting the Thorns up for sale, a move that came in the wake of an investigation commissioned by U.S. Soccer into abuse and misconduct in women’s soccer. A report on the investigation conducted by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates detailed systemic misconduct that impacted multiple teams, including the Thorns.
The investigation was launched last year after North Carolina coach Paul Riley, the former coach of the Thorns, was accused of sexually harassing and coercing players. Riley, who was fired by the Courage, denied the allegations. He was one of five coaches in the league who were dismissed or stepped down last year amid claims of misconduct.
The Yates report detailed how the Thorns mishandled complaints about Riley when he coached the team in 2014-15.
Paulson stepped down from a decision-making role with the team in October and two Thorns executives were fired. But calls had persisted for him to sell the Thorns.
The team doesn’t have a timeline for finding a buyer. A goal is to find an owner that will keep the team rooted in the Portland community.
Paulson has owned the Thorns since the creation of the NWSL in 2013. The club has won three NWSL titles, including this year’s championship when it beat the Kansas City Current in the final.
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AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report.
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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-03T04:29:37+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/ap-thorns-coach-resigns-after-players-ask-her-to-step-down/ |
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Over half of Mississippi’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future, according to the state’s leading public health official.
Dr. Daniel Edney, the state health officer, spoke to state senators at a hearing Monday about the financial pressure on Mississippi hospitals. Edney said 54% of the state’s rural hospitals — 38 — could close. The potential closures threaten to exacerbate poor health outcomes in one of the nation’s poorest states.
“That is a situation that is intolerable from an economic standpoint — to lose 54% of our hospitals in the state — much less from an access to care perspective,” Edney said.
Rural hospitals were under economic strain before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the problems have worsened as costs to provide care have increased. Mississippi’s high number of low-income uninsured people means hospitals are on the hook for more uncompensated care. At the same time, labor costs weigh on hospitals as they struggle to pay competitive wages to retain staff.
“The costs on an income statement for a hospital have skyrocketed,” said Scott Christensen, chair of the Mississippi Hospital Association Board of Governors. “The liabilities on the balance sheets of hospitals around the state have reached some unsustainable levels given what we face.”
The crux of the problem facing Mississippi’s hospitals is that revenues have not kept pace with rising costs, Christensen said.
The strain is most acute in Mississippi’s Delta region, an agricultural flatland where poverty remains entrenched. Greenwood Leflore Hospital has been cutting costs by reducing services and shrinking its workforce for months. But the medical facility hasn’t been able to stave off the risk of imminent closure. Hospital leaders say they will be out of business before the end of the year without a cash infusion.
At Greenwood Leflore and other hospitals across the state, maternity care units have been on the chopping block. Mississippi already has the nation’s highest fetal mortality rate, highest infant mortality rate and highest pre-term birth rate, and is among the worst states for maternal mortality.
About 60% of births in Mississippi in 2020 were financed by Medicaid, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
A rising number of health care deserts are emerging in the Delta, but financial pressures are bearing down on hospitals in more prosperous areas of the state, as well, experts at the hearing said. But hospitals in poor communities often treat patients who don’t have insurance and can’t afford to pay for care out of pocket. An expansion of Medicaid coverage would reduce costs that result from uncompensated care.
Gov. Tate Reeves and other Republican leaders have killed proposals to expand Medicaid, which primarily covers low-income workers whose jobs don’t provide private health insurance. Opponents of expansion say they don’t want to encourage reliance on government help for people who don’t need it.
As a near-term solution, the Mississippi Hospital Association has suggested the state’s Division of Medicaid work with federal officials to raise the Medicaid reimbursement rate cap to a higher level. The move would lower the cost of providing care for people who are already covered under the state’s current Medicaid plan.
Democratic Sen. Hob Bryan, who convened the hearing, said the financial outlook for Mississippi’s hospitals is a “market failure” that warrants full-time attention.
“What we need is somebody, somewhere in state government, who is charged with figuring what we want health care to look like now and five and 10 years down the road,” Bryan said. “Unless I’m terribly confused, there is nobody in your state government that has that charge.”
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This story has been corrected to show that the number of rural hospitals closing is 54% of all rural hospitals, not all hospitals.
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Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/mikergoldberg. | 2022-11-23T12:06:09+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-over-half-of-mississippis-rural-hospitals-risk-closing/ |
Taylor & Pond's 360° Digital Marketing Approach Enhances Fortress's Value Proposition and Expands its Capabilities as a Global Omnichannel Growth Platform
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Brand, a global omnichannel accelerator, achieves its third transformational transaction by joining forces with 360° digital marketing agency, Taylor & Pond. Based in San Diego, California, Taylor & Pond specializes in the beauty, health, and wellness industry by offering a full spectrum of digital marketing services, including social media marketing, content creation, influencer marketing, paid digital media, creative development, email marketing, and website development.
With this strategic partnership, Fortress Brand expands its capabilities and further deepens its beauty, health, and wellness expertise. Through its recent acquisitions and with a global team of over 250 employees spanning three time zones, Fortress Brand, along with creative agency, School House, international digital marketing agency, Finc3, and now Taylor & Pond, has the ability to support growing brands in the consumer product space at any stage of their life cycle across multiple services, including global marketplace management, demand generation, performance marketing, creative branding and strategy, and data analytics and reporting. The addition of Taylor & Pond enhances Fortress's relationships with existing brand partners by being able to offer them additional creative and digital demand generation capabilities through an integrated growth platform.
"Partnering with Taylor & Pond is a huge opportunity for Fortress. This gives both agencies the ability to unlock new client bases through combined service offerings to drive brand growth across multiple platforms while leveraging our combined data and technology. Today we bring together two great teams that share a passion for creating value for their clients across the digital landscape," says Matt Beer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fortress Brand.
President of Taylor & Pond, Siri Fomsgaard states, "I am beyond thrilled with our new partnership and being part of the powerful Fortress Group! This new digital alliance will strengthen our 360-digital marketing services and Taylor & Pond clients will benefit immediately. I am particularly excited about the industry-leading Amazon and data analytics capabilities that our top beauty and wellness brands can now utilize to increase online sales both here in the U.S. and in Europe."
Fortress is a technology-driven platform and its omnichannel acceleration services are supported by its own proprietary software that provides its brand partners with a real-time dashboard into their marketplace business and powerful market insights and research. Taylor & Pond enhances Fortress's proprietary technology platform by widening the data pool to include sources such as social, search, and webstore; providing its brand partners with a holistic view of data across all digital channels.
"After an incredible 27 years I found the perfect partner in Fortress Brand", says Cindy Pond, Founder and CEO of Taylor & Pond. "T&P is the leading 360-digital marketing agency for the beauty and wellness industry and in partnering with Fortress and their capabilities in Amazon, analytics, and performance marketing, we are poised to accelerate our clients' marketplace growth like never before."
Co-Founder and Co-CEO Alex Beer concludes, "We look forward to welcoming Taylor & Pond into Fortress Brand's collective of companies and are excited to continue on this path as a best-in-class partner to all existing and future clients."
Fortress Brand is a global digital marketplace accelerator that represents acclaimed brands across a multitude of industries, including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and consumer product goods. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Fortress, along with its family of companies, School House, Finc3 Marketing Group, and Taylor & Pond, offers its clients an integrated platform to accelerate digital growth at any stage in a brand's lifecycle including full-service marketplace management, brand strategy and creative services, 360-degree performance marketing, data analytics, and international strategy all under one roof. Fortress has been recognized as one of Inc.'s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2020 and 2021 and is also trusted by Amazon as a verified agency partner.
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ROCKFORD—The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) continues the search for a new music director by welcoming conductor Alastair Willis to the Coronado Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. May 14.
Willis will give a pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.
The concert program will include two Silk Road favorites in the first half. Special guest tabla player Sandeep Das is a member Yo-Yo Ma’s famous Silk Road Ensemble. A tabla is a pair of twin hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Das will be playing Dinuk Wijeratne’s Tabla Concerto that he describes as “...simply the best Western classical piece written for my instrument”. In the second half we will dance our way through Prokofiev’s timeless music inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. To review the entire program and hear excerpts, visit the RSO website www.rockfordsymphony.com.
Grammy nominated conductor Alastair Willis is currently the Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Symphonia Boca Raton. Alastair has guest conducted orchestras around the world, including the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchestra Berlin, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, China National Orchestra (Beijing), and Silk Road Ensemble (with Yo-Yo Ma) among others. Born in Acton, Massachusetts, Alastair lived with his family in Moscow for five years before settling in Surrey, England. He received his bachelor’s degree with honors from England’s Bristol University, an Education degree from Kingston University, and a Master of Music from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.
The public is invited to meet Willis at “SoundBites,” a free lunchtime event at noon on May 13 at The Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Road. This event will feature a conversational interview format with Willis along with a brief question and answer session. Food and drinks may be purchased. RSVP on our website or by calling the RSO offices.
Tickets are available for the live performance, as are digital tickets, which allow patrons to watch from home at a later date. In-person and digital tickets can be purchased at rockfordsymphony.com or by calling 815-965-0049 or visiting the RSO offices. | 2022-05-10T06:39:56+00:00 | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/rockford-symphony-welcomes-conductor-alastair-willis/article_61cd90ea-cfc4-11ec-8d98-f3a035f59063.html |
19th-century beer cave rediscovered in Iowa
The underground cooling chamber is near what was one of Iowa's first breweries. Historical records show it was in business by at least 1869.
The underground cooling chamber is near what was one of Iowa's first breweries. Historical records show it was in business by at least 1869.
The underground cooling chamber is near what was one of Iowa's first breweries. Historical records show it was in business by at least 1869.
Madison County may be known for its covered bridges, but a covered beer cave from the middle of the 19th century is generating the latest buzz.
The beer cave, which is an earthen cooler, is just east of Highway 169 on property that is now a farm equipment supplier.
It is close to what was Madison County's first brewery.
A local business directory from 1869 shows the brewery was already in operation, though the year of its founding is uncertain.
While some locals had known about the beer cave on the edge of town, its existence had been hidden for generations.
"We were boring in these power lines underground, and they just ran into some rock," said Chuck Johnson, the electric superintendent. "They started digging it up and figured they hit a rock shelf."
There was even some speculation that they had found part of the underground railroad. But a closer examination proved it was part of the brewery.
"When we poked our head in and saw the arched ceiling — there isn't a flaw in it," Johnson said. "It's just like it was brand new."
For now, the cave is full of water, and local officials are waiting until fall when the water resides to take a full digital scan.
After that, they will decide how best to preserve and mark the location.
"Any time you find something from the 1860s, it's really exciting," said Jared McDonald from the Madison County Historical Society. "We'll do something, either a marker or—I don't if we'll exhume it and have tours of it, but we'll definitely have a mark and a plaque for it." | 2022-07-16T23:57:37+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/iowa-19th-century-beer-cave-rediscovered/40631433 |
LAS VEGAS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming™ announced today that Oriana Branon has joined the company as Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs.
Reporting to CEO of Aristocrat Gaming Hector Fernandez, Branon will be a member of the executive leadership team. In this newly created role, she will oversee all external and internal communications for the Gaming division, and provide strategic guidance on the organization's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) as well as sustainability and ethical impact, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
"We are thrilled to welcome Oriana to the Aristocrat Gaming team, where she will support our mission to bring joy to life through the power of play," Fernandez said. "Oriana's extensive communications background across business and consumer markets, stellar track record of storytelling, and commitment to social impact demonstrate she will be an incredible asset to our company during a time of rapid growth."
Branon recently led corporate communications for financial tech giant Bill.com, where she drove the company's external visibility in the wake of their IPO. She was also the first PR hire for Alaska Airlines in California, helping the company to win the hearts and minds of consumers post-Virgin America acquisition.
"I am excited to join Aristocrat Gaming to build on the company's rich history of delivering award-winning and entertaining gaming experiences to players around the world," Branon said. "I look forward to working with the team to capture the tremendous opportunity ahead."
Branon has been recognized for her strong communications performance record, including PRWeek's "Women to Watch" and PRWeek's "40 Under 40," and featured as a Latina advocate in Latina Style and Forbes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She sits on various nonprofit boards dedicated to opening pathways for underserved communities and is passionate about mentoring women of color professionals.
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ABOUT ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,500 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company's mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company's website at www.aristocratgaming.com.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 27, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
251 PM CDT Sat Aug 27 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Dallam
County through 315 PM CDT...
At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northwest of Ware, or 21 miles east of Clayton, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Dallam
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3633 10292 3646 10276 3636 10251 3618 10273
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 306DEG 12KT 3634 10281
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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(KXNET) — While it’s important to make sure children are safe all the time, the first week of September is dedicated to really drive home the importance of doing so.
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week runs September 1st through the 7th, each year.
It’s meant to raise awareness for parents and caregivers on how to best keep children safe and prevent injuries.
According to the Safe Kids website, there are many things you can do, including making sure your child’s car seat is properly installed, securing furniture and TVs, and keeping smaller items like batteries out of reach.
“There’s over 8,000 deaths each year, that happen in that age group of 0 to 19. And those deaths are all preventable. So it’s really important that we, together as a community as well as parents and caregivers, get together and do what we can to prevent those injuries. A moment of safety precaution goes a long way, it can even save a life,” said Amber Emerson, the Safe Kids coordinator and injury prevention specialist at Trinity Health.
The Safe Kids website offers other tips to help keep your children safe! | 2022-09-05T22:11:54+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/keeping-kids-safe-now-and-always/ |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rebeka Mikulasikova scored 23 points and Cotie McMahon added 20 to lead No. 4 Ohio State past North Alabama 105-67 on Sunday.
The Buckeyes held a 59-37 lead at halftime and stretched it to as large as 39 with less than three minutes remaining.
“I think our pressure started to take a little bit of an effect,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “I thought we kind of sped them up and kind of took them out of what they were trying to do, and we were able to take some of the turnovers and missed shots and turn them into points on the other end.”
Greene finished with 15 points, Taylor Mikesell had 14 and Taylor Thierry had 13, plus five steals.
Ohio State shot above 60% in each of the first three quarters. Hevynne Bristow tied her career high with eight rebounds, helping the Buckeyes to a 37-28 advantage on the glass.
Skyler Gill led the Lions with 23 points and 12 rebounds. North Alabama shot 45.8% and turned the ball over 20 times.
“I was pleased with our composure,” North Alabama coach Missy Tiber said. “You don’t want to lose by 40, but I think with the exception of a couple little spurts they had, I thought we were competitive.”
MCMAHON MAKING AN IMPRESSION
Among three true freshmen on Ohio State’s roster, McMahon has started all six games this season.
A native of Centerville, Ohio, McMahon has averaged more than nine points per game so far. She shot 8-of-13 from the field and her 20 points marked a new career high.
“She was a little more locked in, so I thought it was a big step for her,” McGuff said. “Coming out of timeouts and stuff, just telling her little things, applying that to the game was a big step for her.”
PICKING THEIR POCKET
Ohio State forced 20 turnovers, which is its second-most takeaways made through the season’s first six games, and 13 steals.
Three Buckeyes swiped at least two steals while the team capitalized on 28 points following the turnovers.
“One thing we really talked about and scouted was how fast they get the ball out after a shot,” McMahon said. “That’s something that we had to adjust to coming into the game, and then first seeing it right away and then obviously coming out at halftime and actually really buckling down and having to adjust to it.”
BIG PICTURE
North Alabama: The Lions shot below 35.1% from 3-point range for the third game in a row. They went 2 of 11 from beyond the arc in the third quarter and 5 of 19 in the second half.
Ohio State: All-conference guard and Buckeyes third-leading scorer Jacy Sheldon missed her second straight game. Sheldon, who leads Ohio State with 27 steals, wore a boot on her right foot while sitting on the bench as her team collected 13 steals.
“Still day to day,” McGuff said. “Cautiously optimistic, but we’ll have to see how the week goes.”
UP NEXT
North Alabama: Hosts Fisk next Sunday.
Ohio State: Travels to No. 10 Louisville on Wednesday.
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NASA scientists are using a powerful tool aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to find and map out large contributors to methane emissions on Earth.
NASA's project has already found more than 50 methane "super-emitters" on Earth in just the first few months that the project has been in operation.
The space agency's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation instrument (EMIT) is finding itself extraordinarily useful in mapping out the chemical composition of dust in Earth's desert regions.
It was installed on the ISS in July to help researchers understand how dust affects climate, but has also found huge methane emissions as well.
Bill Nelson, NASA administrator, said, “The International Space Station and NASA’s more than two dozen satellites and instruments in space have long been invaluable in determining changes to the Earth’s climate,” Scientific American reported.
NASA’s EMIT Mission Media Reel from JPLraw on Vimeo.
The ability for the EMIT lens to find methane was considered somewhat of an amazing happenstance.
Robert Green, EMIT principal investigator with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), said, “It turns out that methane also has a spectral signature in the same wavelength range, and that’s what has allowed us to be sensitive to methane.”
Some of the large emitting locations found were a 3-mile-long plume of methane (or natural gas) above a landfill in Iran.
It is said to be pumping some 18,700 pounds of methane into the air each hour.
There are huge plumes of methane from 12 super-emitters in Turkmenistan that researchers spotted. Together researchers estimate they are pumping about 111,000 pounds of methane into Earth's atmosphere each hour. | 2022-10-28T01:55:49+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/nasa-project-maps-methane-super-emitters-on-earth |
BY JEFF NEIBURG
Feb. 3, 2023
Georgia safety Chris Smith brings football IQ at position of need for Bills
For a few years, the Bills have had arguably the steadiest (and best) safety tandem in the NFL.
Now, they enter the offseason with the safety position being one that could use a revamping. Jordan Poyer has earned a big contract, but it might not come in Buffalo. Micah Hyde is entering the last year of his deal. Damar Hamlin’s health status is uncertain.
So, start familiarizing yourself with safeties in this draft class.
And start with Chris Smith, the Georgia safety whose one big knock is his size: he's 5-foot-10 and 188 pounds. But what Smith lacks in size he makes up for with football IQ and leadership.
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HANOI (AP) — Vietnam’s state media have reported that the government banned distribution of the popular “Barbie” movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
The newspaper Vietnam Express and other media said posters advertising “Barbie” were removed from movie distributors’ websites after Monday’s decision. With Margot Robbie playing Barbie opposite Ryan Gosling’s Ken in Greta Gerwig’s comedic look at their “perfect” world, “Barbie” was supposed to open July 21 in Vietnamese theaters.
The reports cited Vi Kien Thanh, director general of the Vietnam Cinema Department, as saying the National Film Evaluation Council made the decision. It said a map in the film shows China’s “nine-dash line,” which extends Beijing’s territorial claims far into waters that fall within areas claimed by Vietnam and other countries.
The “nine-dash line” is an arcane but sensitive issue for China and its neighbors that depicts Beijing’s claims to sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, which Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines reject.
An international court ruled in 2016 that the “nine-dash line” has no basis in law and the Philippines was entitled to an exclusive economic zone in part of the area claimed by Beijing. China rejected the ruling.
China says the vast majority of the South China Sea lies within its “nine-dash line,” which it uses to demarcate what it considers its maritime border. That has brought it into tense standoffs with the ASEAN nations of Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, with Chinese fishing boats and military vessels becoming more aggressive in the disputed waters.
Companies whose advertising or other illustrations contradict Beijing’s claims are caught in the middle, potentially facing a severe backlash from Chinese customers and protests from the Chinese government.
Warner Bros. offices were closed Tuesday for the July 4 holiday.
In 2019, Vietnam ordered showings of “Abominable” canceled after moviegoers complained about a scene showing the “nine-dash line.” Politicians in the Philippines called for a boycott of all DreamWorks releases to protest the scene, and Malaysia ordered the scene to be cut from the movie. | 2023-07-04T06:19:06+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/vietnam-bans-barbie-movie-due-to-an-illustration-showing-chinas-territorial-claim/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
Which cozy gifts for skiers are best?
Among the best activities for the winter season is skiing and snowboarding. You get to feel like you’re flying as you race down the slopes, and when you’re riding the ski lift you practically are flying. But when the sun starts to set, it’s time to come back to earth and return to your cabin.
When you get there, you likely want to get as warm as possible, as fast as possible. There are several products that are perfect for this that also happen to make excellent gifts.
In this article: Octrot Heated Blanket, Dena Lives Men’s Slippers and Cosori Mug Warmer
Gifts to stay warm in the cabin
Everyone has a preferred way of warming their cold and tired bones after returning from the slopes, but some items everyone can appreciate.
- Ski jacket: You don’t need to warm back up at the cabin if you have a good ski jacket that keeps you warm.
- Heated blanket: Regular blankets can take too long to warm you up, especially if your body temperature is already low from the cold outside. Heated blankets can warm you up in a snap.
- Slippers: The head and the feet are two areas of the body where heat escapes most easily. A comfy pair of slippers negates that.
- Mug warmer: A cup of silky smooth hot chocolate warms the soul as much as the body, and a mug warmer will make every sip exactly as perfect as the first.
Best ski jackets
This jacket is waterproof but has plenty of ventilation to let sweat out, including zippered armpit zones. It also has four pockets on the front and comes in eight sizes and 33 colors.
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This jacket has all the warmth you need but is also tapered and has black accents to help make you look slimmer. It has zippered side vents and comes in eight sizes.
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This bulky jacket is perfect for people who love to stay on the slope from sun up to sun down. It has internal pockets to prevent accidental loss and comes in five sizes and five colors.
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This jacket has three layers that can all be worn individually to match your circumstances. There’s an insulating layer, a waterproof layer and a top coat. It comes in six sizes and 15 colors.
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This thick jacket has an earphone line fastener so you can safely listen to your music while you ski without fear of your phone tumbling out. It comes in six sizes and 34 colors.
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Best heated blankets
This blanket has five heat settings that stretch between 85 and 110 degrees, plus it can reach your selected temperature within 10 minutes. It comes in three sizes and five colors.
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This blanket has five heat settings that stretch between 86 and 112 degrees, and it has a four-hour auto-off feature to protect you if you fall asleep. It comes in two sizes and four colors.
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This blanket has 10 heat settings and is machine-washable. One side is sherpa while the other is flannel. It has a four-hour auto-off feature and measures 50 by 60 inches.
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This blanket has 10 heat settings that stretch between 86 and 113 degrees and an auto-off timer you can set for one to eight hours. It comes in two sizes: 50 or 84 by 62 inches.
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This blanket has six heat settings that stretch between 75 and 115 degrees and a one-to-three-hour auto-off feature. It comes in four sizes and four colors.
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Best slippers
The closed back of these slippers keeps your ankles just as warm as the rest of your foot. The lining has moisture-wicking properties to help with sweat. They come in five sizes and 22 designs.
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The unique pretzel-like top of these slippers shakes off the ennui most slippers inspire, plus it leaves your toes open so they can breathe. They come in five sizes and 13 designs.
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These slippers have an adjustable top strap so they can be as tight or as loose as you prefer. They also have an antiskid outsole. They come in four sizes and six designs.
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These moccasin-like slippers are a classic that’s been upgraded with a faux-fur lining, a sheepskin insole and an antislip and waterproof outsole. They come in 14 sizes and eight designs.
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These simple slippers are nonetheless perfectly warm and cozy, plus they have a waterproof and antislip rubber outsole. They come in five sizes and four knit-like designs.
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Best mug warmers
This mug warmer uses a gravity switch to automatically turn on when you put your mug down, and it can warm your drink up to 131 degrees. It comes in five colors.
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This mug set includes a cat-themed mug and warmer and comes in two powers. The 18-watt model comes in blue or pink and the 36-watt model only comes in pink.
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This mug warmer is one of the precious few that let you pick the temperature of your drink. As long as it’s between 77 and 194 degrees. For safety, it only warms when it detects weight.
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This mug warmer maintains a drink temperature of 120 to 140 degrees and automatically turns on and off as a mug is set down or removed. It comes in five colors.
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This small warmer is great for taking with you on the go and has a power switch to prevent anything from accidentally turning it on. Its long cord makes it easier to position where you want it.
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LOS ANGELES — The contest to replace former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes in Central California will present voters with a sharply defined choice: the candidates are a progressive Democrat who supports universal health care and a former Trump administration appointee.
With most of the vote tallied, Hubbard had just under 20%, with his closest competitor for the second runoff spot, Republican Matt Stoll, several percentage points back.
Nunes, one of former President Donald Trump’s most ardent loyalists in Congress, resigned the 22nd District seat earlier this year to lead Trump’s social media company.
The seat in the GOP-leaning district is expected to stay in Republican hands.
Because no candidate was able to claim a majority of the vote Tuesday and win outright, only the top two finishers advance to a runoff. The runoff will coincide with the statewide June 7 primary election.
The election for the vacant seat has been largely ignored nationally as Democrats and Republicans focus on midterm elections that will determine control of Congress in 2023.
Nunes’ unexpected departure in January created an unusual situation for his former constituents: The winner of the election will serve only months in Congress, and the district will vanish next year because of redrawn boundaries. | 2022-04-09T01:38:29+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/liberal-conservative-face-off-in-california-us-house-fight/2022/04/08/5e16cad4-b79b-11ec-8358-20aa16355fb4_story.html |
Dec. 17, 2022 -- Boise State 35, North Texas 32
Dec. 21, 2021 -- San Diego State 38, UTSA 24
Dec. 20, 2019 -- Kent State 51, Utah State 41
Dec. 19, 2018 -- Ohio 27, San Diego State 0
Dec. 20, 2017 -- Louisiana Tech 51, SMU 10
Dec. 17, 2022 -- Boise State 35, North Texas 32
Dec. 21, 2021 -- San Diego State 38, UTSA 24
Dec. 20, 2019 -- Kent State 51, Utah State 41
Dec. 19, 2018 -- Ohio 27, San Diego State 0
Dec. 20, 2017 -- Louisiana Tech 51, SMU 10 | 2022-12-18T06:45:23+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Frisco-Bowl-Winners-17661973.php |
- CRAFTSMAN debuts new products ranging from battery-powered brushless ride on mowers to lawn and garden tools
- V20* and BRUSHLESS RP™ lines expand to include a variety of new outdoor products
TOWSON, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker's (NYSE: SWK) iconic CRAFTSMAN® brand announces the launch of several new electric outdoor products designed to help doers tackle their lawn and garden chores with ease and efficiency. New products range from battery-powered mowers to cordless lawn and garden tools providing power and runtime to meet yard care needs.
"At CRAFTSMAN, we understand that innovation and electrification are key priorities for today's doers. That's why we are proud to further electrify and expand our cordless outdoor lineup to include everything from a battery-powered zero-turn mower to an electric pruning chainsaw that meet the needs of both experienced gardeners and first-time homeowners," said Christine Potter, President, Outdoor Business Unit for Stanley Black & Decker.
The Power of Battery – CRAFTSMAN® Riding Mowers Go Electric CRAFTSMAN introduces three new battery-powered brushless riding mowers to its outdoor lineup, including a compact riding mower, premium riding mower and zero-turn mower. Ranging from a 30-In. steel deck to 42-In., these mowers can mow between one to two acres of grass per charge∆. The new CRAFTSMAN battery-powered mowers include the following:
- 56V MAX* 30-in. Battery-Powered Brushless Compact Riding Mower (CMCRM233301)
- 56V MAX* 42-in. Battery-Powered Brushless Premium Riding Mower (CMCRM233303)
- 56V MAX* 42-in. Battery-Powered Brushless Zero-Turn Mower (CMCRM233401)
In addition, CRAFTSMAN launched a new 24 HP† 54-in. Gas Zero-Turn Riding Mower (CMGN231702) featuring a Kohler® Pro KT735 engine with Tuff Torq TZ 350 transmission.
CRAFTSMAN® V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ Line Extends into Outdoors Eighty one percent of homeowners say they have a true sense of accomplishment when they complete their lawn/yard work^. Recognizing the satisfaction that comes with a job well done, CRAFTSMAN expands its V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ line to include outdoor products that are designed to deliver the runtime and performance users demand. V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ outdoor products include:
- V20* 2x20V BRUSHLESS RP™ Push Mower (CMCMW220P2) and V20* 2x20V BRUSHLESS RP™ Self-Propelled Push Mower (CMCMWSP220P2) – These battery-powered push mowers each feature a powerful brushless motor and are equipped with two 5.0Ah batteries, allowing each mower to perform up to 50 minutes of runtime1.
- V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ String Trimmer (5.0Ah) (CMCST930P1) – The string trimmer's compact design and lightweight feature, up to 82% lighter than gas2, provides up to 75 minutes of runtime3.
- V20* 2x20V BRUSHLESS RP™ Pressure Washer (CMCPW1500N2) – The cold water pressure washer features powerful cleaning power with 1,500 MAX PSI4 and 1.2 GPM5 with up to 60 minutes of runtime6.
- V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ Blower Kit (CMCBL730P1) – The axial blower delivers a powerful performance with up to 66% more runtime7 and up to 37% more force8.
- V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ Combo Kit (CMCK497P1) – Kit features the BRUSHLESS RP™ Blower (CMCBL730) and BRUSHLESS RP™ String Trimmer (CMCST930).
Bring on the Lawn and Garden According to a Stanley Black & Decker survey, 71% of homeowners say they enjoy the time they spend caring for their yard^. To make yard work even more enjoyable, CRAFTSMAN has announced a range of new V20* cordless lawn and garden tools designed to help doers go wherever the work is without the limitations of cords or gas engines.
- V20* Multi-Use Garden Tool Kit (CMCA320C1) – The cordless multi-use garden tool provides power and performance for garden and flowerbed jobs by digging holes up to 3x faster than a manual planter9.
- V20* Pruning Chainsaw Kit (CMCCS320D1) – With a 6-In. bar and chain, the pruning saw has the cutting capacity of up to 4-In. and has optimal cutting power to make up to 85 cuts per charge10.
- V20* Tiller/Cultivator (Tool Only) (CMCTL320B) – The tiller/cultivator has an 8-In. tilling width and a 6.5-In. tilling depth for a variety of garden sizes.
CRAFTSMAN outdoor products are available in stores and online where CRAFTSMAN products are sold. More details on both kitted and bare units follow below. To learn more about these products and the entire line of CRAFTSMAN tools and solutions, visit www.CRAFTSMAN.com.
* 20V MAX battery: Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts; 56V MAX battery: Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 56 volts. Nominal voltage is 50.4 volts.
∆ Per Charge, minimal cutting load, using discharge cutting mode and highest cutting position at full speed with a CRAFTSMAN 56V MAX* 30Ah (model: CMCRM233301) or 60Ah battery (models: CMCRM233303 & CMCRM233401)
† HP disclaimer is industry standard: Engine power ratings are as certified by the engine manufacturer. Actual operating power may vary. Refer to the engine manufacturer's website for additional information.
^ According to Stanley Black & Decker's Eager to Electrify survey conducted in 2022
1 Per charge, mowing top one third of grass height, on height setting 5, using (2) CRAFTSMAN *V20 CMCB205 5.0Ah batteries
2 Weight with CMCB205 CRAFTSMAN V20* 5.0Ah battery vs. CMXGTAMDCS25 with full tank of gasoline
3 Per charge, no load runtime using a CRAFTSMAN V20* CMCB205 5.0Ah Battery on low speed and with 11" swath
4 When used with 15-degree nozzle on boost speed
5 When used with 15-degree nozzle on boost speed
6 Per charge using two CRAFTSMAN CMCB209 batteries on low speed with turbo nozzle
7 Per charge, No Load runtime using a CRAFTSMAN V20* CMCB205 5.0Ah Battery on low speed vs CMCBL700D1 using a CRAFTSMAN V20* CMCB202 2.0Ah Battery on low speed
8 Using CMCB205 CRAFTSMAN V20* 5.0Ah battery on Boost vs. Craftsman CMCBL700D1 using Craftsman V20* CMCB202 2Ah Battery on high speed
9 Using CMCB2015 CRAFTSMAN V20* 1.5Ah, 3" deep holes from surface to removal vs. 4" standard manual planter in existing untilled garden
10 Using a CRAFTSMAN V20* CMCB202 2.0Ah Battery on 2" Pine Dowels
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About CRAFTSMAN®
CRAFTSMAN® is an American icon that homeowners, home builders, auto enthusiasts and master mechanics have trusted since 1927 – and today's CRAFTSMAN® continues that legacy. With a focus on reliable, high-performance tools, storage and equipment, CRAFTSMAN® has revived its long-established pride in superior quality. Now it's easier than ever to get the tools trusted for generations at more places than ever. For more information visit www.craftsman.com or follow CRAFTSMAN® on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor operating manufacturing facilities worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again — this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company’s fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.
From Oct. 15 to Jan. 23, sellers will be hit with a fee of $0.35 per item sold using Amazon's fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, according to a notice the company sent to merchants Tuesday.
It’s the second fee hike imposed on merchants this year by the online retail behemoth. In April, the company added a 5% “fuel and inflation” surcharge to offset rising gas costs and inflation, which is running close to its highest level in four decades.
To use Amazon’s fulfillment services, merchants already have to pay a fee that varies based on an item’s size, weight or category.
In the notice sent Tuesday, Amazon noted the holiday season increases fulfillment and logistics costs due to the volume of shipments being transported. The company said it previously absorbed these cost increases. But seasonal expenses were now “reaching new heights," it said.
“Our selling partners are incredibly important to us, and this is not a decision we made lightly,” the company said.
CNBC first reported on the hike in fees.
Holiday pricing adjustments are not novel to Amazon. Last week, the U.S. Postal Service said it filed a notice to implement a temporary price hike to cover extra handling costs during the holiday season.
But at Amazon, seller fees — and their repeated increases — are a subject of contention since the company controls a vast share of the e-commerce market. Critics argue the company’s excessive fees could potentially lock out merchants from its marketplace.
“Corporations that have monopoly power tend to raise prices, and that’s what we’re seeing here,” said Stacy Mitchell, an Amazon critic and co-director for the anti-monopoly group Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “Amazon’s dominance of the online market means that small businesses have little choice but to pay up.”
Last month, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said during a media call that third-party sellers represented 57% of total units sold on Amazon during the three-month period that ended June 30, the highest in the company’s history.
The Seattle-based company’s second-quarter earnings report also showed total revenue Amazon collects third-party sellers had jumped 13% compared to the prior year, while revenue from its own retail business had declined by 4%. | 2022-08-16T20:57:16+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Amazon-to-raise-seller-fees-for-holidays-amid-17377752.php |
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Malpass is stepping down as president of the World Bank, nearly four years after former President Donald Trump nominated him to run the 189-nation agency.
The anti-poverty lender said Wednesday that Malpass would be leaving by June 30. His five-year term was due to expire in April 2024.
Malpass, an economist who earlier served as U.S. under secretary of the Treasury for international affairs, said in a statement that he had decided to pursue new challenges.
“With developing countries facing unprecedented crises, I’m proud that the Bank Group has responded with speed, scale, innovation, and impact,” he said. “The last four years have been some of the most meaningful of my career.”
When he got the job, Malpass had been a critic of the World Bank, arguing that it had focused too much on its own expansion and not enough on its core mission of fighting poverty.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen thanked Malpass for his service.
“The world has benefited from his strong support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion, his vital work to assist the Afghan people, and his commitment to helping low-income countries” reduce their debt burden. Yellen said in a statement. President Joe Biden can now nominate Malpass’ successor.
Clemence Landers, a policy fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, said Malpass focused considerable energy on helping developing countries’ deal with debts.
But under his leadership, she said, the bank “ceded a lot of space’’ to its sister agency, the International Monetary Fund, and to regional development agencies.
“There are just a lot of things that the World Bank slightly missed the boat on,’’ she said, noting criticism that it had not been aggressive enough in backing projects to fight climate change or to help poor countries get access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Malpass ran into criticism last year for seeming, in comments at a conference, to doubt the science that says the burning of fossil fuels causes global warming. He later apologized and said he had misspoken, noting that the bank routinely relies on climate science. | 2023-02-16T01:54:32+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-trump-pick-malpass-stepping-down-as-head-of-the-world-bank/ |
Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Thursday night, abruptly reversing course just days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.
The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the mandate, according to the Philadelphia health department, which released a statement that cited “decreasing hospitalizations and a leveling of case counts.”
The mandate went into effect Monday. Philadelphia had ended its earlier indoor mask mandate March 2.
The health department did not release data to back up its reversal on masking, saying more information would be provided Friday. But the acting health commissioner, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, told the Board of Health at a public meeting Thursday night that hospitalizations had unexpectedly gone down 25% in a matter of days.
“We’re in a situation that we really had not anticipated being in this soon but it is good news,” she said, according to a transcript of the meeting. “So I’m really very happy … to say it appears that we no longer need to mandate masks in Philadelphia and that we can actually move to simply a strong recommendation.”
Philadelphia had become the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate, but faced fierce blowback as well as a legal effort to get the mandate thrown out. Few masks were worn at the Philadelphia 76ers’ home playoff game on Monday, even though they were required under city rules.
City officials said the mandate would be lifted Friday morning.
When the city announced April 11 that mandatory masking was coming back, Bettigole said it was necessary to forestall a potential new wave driven by an omicron subvariant. She said Philadelphia had crossed the threshold of rising cases at which the city’s guidelines call for people to wear masks indoors.
“If we fail to act now, knowing that every previous wave of infections has been followed by a wave of hospitalizations, and then a wave of deaths, it will be too late for many of our residents,” Bettigole said at the time.
Cases and hospitalizations continued to rise at least through Monday, when the health department reported 82 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 — up nearly 80% from a week earlier — with confirmed cases up 58% over that same span to 224 per day. Those numbers were still a fraction of what the city endured during the wintertime omicron surge.
Bettigole told the Board of Health on Thursday night that hospitalizations had since drifted down to 65.
The restaurant industry had pushed back against the city’s reimposed mask mandate, saying workers would bear the brunt of customer anger over the new rules.
Several businesses and residents filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn the renewed mandate. The Board of Health’s vote to rescind the mandate came after board members met in private to discuss the lawsuit.
“We were very pleased to see Philadelphia make the correct decision to rescind the mask mandate,” said the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Thomas W King III, who was among those involved in last year’s successful legal challenge to the statewide mask mandate in schools.
Shortly before news broke that the mandate was ending, the issue came up during Thursday night’s debatebetween the three leading Democratic candidates seeking the party’s nomination for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat. Notably, two of them, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia, came out against the mandate.
“We have to move past COVID,” said Fetterman, adding that “we have to live with this virus, and I don’t believe going backwards with a mask mandate or with closures is appropriate.”
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb of suburban Pittsburgh said he hated wearing masks, but thought Philadelphia officials were “trying to do what’s best for everybody.”
Most states and cities dropped their masking requirements in February and early March following new guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that put less focus on case counts and more on hospital capacity and said most Americans could safely take off their masks.
The Justice Department, meanwhile, said it is appealing a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs. The CDC asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week. | 2022-04-22T06:09:30+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/philadelphia-to-end-mask-mandate-days-after-reinstating-it/ |
Jobs report to show whether hiring is slowing as Fed wants
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the government issues the November jobs report on Friday, it could provide clarity on whether hiring and pay growth are gradually cooling — a trend that the Federal Reserve sees as vital in its fight against high inflation.
In a closely watched speech Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell pointed to a robust job market as a key driver of higher prices, particularly in services industries, ranging from restaurants and health services to entertainment and pet care.
Powell said the Fed would like to see slower job growth and more modest wage gains in the coming months. The cost of such goods as used cars, furniture and appliances, Powell noted, are easing, and housing costs will likely slow next year. That leaves price acceleration in much of the economy’s vast service sector as the most likely source of persistent inflation pressures. Those price spikes, the Fed chair said, largely reflect rising pay.
“We want wages to go up strongly, but they’ve got to go up at a level that is consistent with 2% inflation over time,” he said.
Yet for now, paychecks are growing at about a 5% annual pace, among the fastest in decades, and about 1.5 percentage points higher than what the Fed would prefer. Wages still trail inflation, which was 7.7% in October, near a four-decade high.
Job growth has slowed this year, from a monthly average of 540,000 from January through March, to 289,000 in the three months that ended in October. But that pace is still strong — much more than the Fed would like. Powell noted in his speech Wednesday that the economy requires only about 100,000 added jobs a month to keep pace with population growth.
Any hiring above that level means that demand for workers is outpacing supply and that the job market is still running hot, said David Wilcox, a former Fed economist who is now at Bloomberg Economics and the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Economists surveyed by data provider FactSet have predicted that employers added 200,000 jobs last month. That would amount to the lowest total since December 2020 yet would still represent a solid gain. The unemployment rate is expected to stay at 3.7%, near a half-century low.
The U.S. economy continues to show signs of surprising resilience 18 months after inflation first rocketed toward its highest levels in 40 years as the economy roared out of the pandemic recession. In response, the Fed has raised interest rates relentlessly higher.
Last quarter, the economy expanded at a brisk 2.9% annual rate after having shrunk in the first six months of the year. Consumer spending picked up, and a spike in exports helped boost growth.
Americans kept increasing their spending in October — even after accounting for inflation — the government reported Thursday. Consumers stepped up their purchases of cars, restaurant meals and other services.
Although steady hiring and rising wages are fueling more spending, Americans are also turning increasingly to credit cards to keep up with higher prices. Many are also digging into savings, a trend that cannot continue indefinitely.
Other signs of weakness have sparked concerns about a likely recession next year, in part because many fear that the Fed’s surging rate hikes will end up derailing the economy. Particularly in the technology, media and retail industries, a rising number of companies have made high-profile layoff announcements.
In addition to job cuts from tech behemoths like Amazon, Meta and Twitter, smaller companies — including DoorDash, the real estate firm Redfin and the retailers Best Buy and the Gap — have said they will lay off workers.
And in November, a measure of factory activity dropped to a level that suggested that the manufacturing sector is contracting for the first time since May 2020.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-02T10:10:48+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2022/12/02/jobs-report-show-whether-hiring-is-slowing-fed-wants/ |
Leading Stretching Concept Kicks off Countdown to 200 Locations with Expansion in Severna Park and Potomac
POTOMAC, Md., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stretch Zone, the world's first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching franchise, announced today the addition of two new studios in Maryland: Potomac, located at 7901 Tuckerman Lane open on June 13, and Severna Park, situated at 550 Governor Ritchie Hwy., opening on June 20.
With three established locations currently in Maryland, the additional studios come at an impressive time for the brand. Occurring two weeks before its 200th studio opening, Stretch Zone's momentum is continuing to skyrocket. Each studio provides local residents with proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help enhance their quality of life.
"Our model is proven time and time again with the countless success stories of clients' lives being positively changed — it simply cannot be duplicated. Chiropractors and healthcare professionals alike swear by our patented methodology," said Tony Zaccario, CEO at Stretch Zone. "There's a reason why we offer our first stretch free for all clients — once they see the first-hand benefits of Stretch Zone, they are hooked."
Using principles of neuromuscular behavior, each 30-minute practitioner-assisted stretching session at Stretch Zone is designed to improve circulation and create a more ideal resting muscle tone. Whether someone is an athlete or looking to improve their mobility so they can spend quality time with their grandchildren, Stretch Zone is customized to meet everyone's personal needs and goals. Practitioners are nationally accredited through an internally developed training and qualification program to ensure a valuable experience to its clients.
Stretch Zone offers franchisees a full range of programs and accreditations. The Stretch Zone franchise opportunity differentiates itself with a simplistic, franchisee-first business model backed by a science-based, patented stretching system. In 2021, the brand partnered with Drew Brees, who sits on the Board of Directors, which strategically positions Stretch Zone to continue its stature as a leader in the industry.
For more information about the Stretch Zone studios in Severna Park and Potomac, visit www.stretchzone.com/locations/severna-park/ and www.stretchzone.com/locations/potomac/.
Stretch Zone is the leading franchised stretching concept that offers proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help clients achieve enhanced quality of life. It was founded by Jorden Gold in 2004 after seeing the first-hand benefits assisted stretching brought to his grandfather. With a steady cadence of location openings, Stretch Zone is on the Road to 200, a milestone they will hit in late June. The brand has set a goal to reach 300 locations within one year of hitting the 200-location mark. As a pioneer within the health and wellness space, Stretch Zone uses its patented Stretch Zone Stabilization System to aid in increased mobility and muscle function. The system enables clients to accomplish Flex-ability for Life® with processes to train muscles to move with a greater range of motion, allowing for an easier golf swing or comfortable night's rest. Clients are welcomed into Stretch Zone by nationally accredited practitioners, a relaxing atmosphere and secure equipment. For more information about Stretch Zone, visit www.stretchzone.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were back up this week, just as the latest government data shows inflation has not slowed, meaning the Federal Reserve is almost certain to raise its benchmark borrowing rate later this month.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate rose to 5.51% from 5.30% last week. One year ago the average 30-year rate was 2.88%.
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those refinancing their homes, rose to 4.67% from 4.45% last week. A year ago, the rate was 2.22%.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by a half-point in May and another three-quarters of a point last month, the biggest single hike since 1994. Fed policymakers have signaled that much higher interest rates could be needed to reign in persistent, four-decade high inflation. Most economists expect the Federal Reserve to jack up its borrowing rate another half-to-three-quarters of a point when it meets later this month.
Fed officials acknowledge that their rate hikes could weaken the economy, but suggested that such steps were necessary to slow price increases back to the Fed’s 2% annual target.
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its consumer price index soared 9.1% over the past year, the biggest yearly increase since 1981. On Thursday, Labor released data showing that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose by 11.3% in June compared with a year earlier.
The Fed’s benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, will now be pegged to a range of 1.5% to 1.75% — and Fed policymakers forecast a doubling of that range by year’s end.
Higher borrowing rates have discouraged house hunters and cooled what was a red-hot housing market, one of the most important sectors of the economy. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fourth consecutive month in May.
Home prices kept climbing in May, even as sales slowed. The national median home price jumped 14.8% in May from a year earlier to $407,600 — an all-time high according to NAR data going back to 1999.
Mortgage applications have declined 14% from last year and refinancings are down 80%, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week. Those numbers could retreat further with more Fed rate increases a near certainty.
Layoffs in the housing and lending sectors have already begun. On Tuesday, the online mortgage company loanDepot said it was cutting 2,000 jobs.
Last month, the online real estate broker Redfin said it was laying off 8% of its workers and Compass said it was letting go of 450 employees.
The nation’s largest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is laying off hundreds from its mortgage unit and has reassigned hundreds of others to jobs elsewhere in the firm. | 2022-07-15T12:17:06+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rates-bounce-back-up-to-5-51/ |
All major demographics see decline in 'functional unemployment' to kick off holiday season
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, American workers saw an increase in the number of living-wage jobs available for November, with functional unemployment dropping for all major demographics, according to the monthly True Rate of Unemployment (TRU) report by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP).
The TRU for the month of November dropped 0.7 percentage points from October to November, from 23.6% to 22.9%. TRU tracks the "functionally unemployed," defined by LISEP as the jobless, plus those seeking, but unable to find, full-time employment paying above the poverty line after adjusting for inflation.
The drop in TRU reverses the uptrend from September to October, when the rate jumped 1.3 percentage points with the conclusion of summer. The November TRU correlates with the trend toward increased employment reported by the official Bureau of Labor Statistics jobless report for November. However, the BLS pegs the unemployment rate at 3.7% – significantly lower than the TRU due to its designation of part-time and occasional gig workers, as well as those with earnings below the poverty line, as "employed."
"This is an encouraging TRU report, as it indicates that all demographics have improved their opportunity to earn a living wage, not just a select few," said LISEP Chairman Gene Ludwig. "If this trend continues it will be a good way to close out the year, and give us something to build on in 2023."
Black workers enjoyed the biggest improvement in TRU, dropping 1.4 percentage points. But with a TRU at 26.8%, Black workers are still at the highest rate of any demographic category. White workers improved by a full percentage point, dropping from 22.5% to 21.5%, with Hispanic workers dropping half of a percentage point, from 25.9% to 25.4%.
The gender gap improved a bit, with the female TRU dropping 1.3 percentage points and the male TRU remaining unchanged. But a significant gender gap still exists, with a male TRU of 19.1%, versus 27.2% for females.
"The numbers are moving in the right direction, but there are some notable areas of concern, and much, much room for improvement in the upcoming year," Ludwig said. "It is encouraging that in spite of inflationary trends, we are seeing wage earners hold their own and a decrease in functional unemployment. But meanwhile there remains a segment of the population who still faces substantial challenges, with more than one-in-four Black and Hispanic workers either unable to find a job, or are working in poverty."
"Policymakers should work to address these concerns in a targeted yet thoughtful way so that we have an economy that benefits all Americans."
LISEP issued the white paper "Measuring Better: Development of 'True Rate of Unemployment' Data as the Basis for Social and Economic Policy'' upon announcing the new statistical measure in October 2020. The paper and methodology can be viewed here. LISEP issues TRU one to two weeks following the release of the BLS unemployment report, which occurs on the first Friday of each month. The TRU rate and supporting data are available on the LISEP website at https://www.lisep.org/tru.
The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) was created in 2019 by Ludwig and his wife, Dr. Carol Ludwig. The mission of LISEP is to improve the economic well-being of middle- and lower-income Americans through research and education. LISEP's original economic research includes new indicators for unemployment, earnings, and cost of living. These metrics aim to provide policymakers and the public with a more transparent view of the economic situation of all Americans, particularly low- and middle-income households, compared with misleading headline statistics.
In addition to his role as LISEP chair, Gene Ludwig is a managing partner of Canapi LLC, a financial technology venture fund. He is the founder and CEO of Ludwig Advisors, which counsels financial firms on critical matters. Ludwig is also the founder of the Promontory family of companies. He is the former vice chairman and senior control officer of Bankers Trust New York Corp. and served as the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency from 1993 to 1998. He is also author of the book The Vanishing American Dream, which investigates the economic challenges facing low- and middle-income Americans. On Twitter: @geneludwig.
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- Hiring eligibility changes are intended to create more career opportunities for more people in Battle Creek
- High school diploma, GED no longer required for production roles; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply; pay increases effective since April
- DENSO is hosting a walk-in career fair for interested candidates on June 15th
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has updated hiring criteria and increased wages at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. Interested candidates can attend a career fair on June 15, 1-5 p.m. ET, at 1 DENSO Road in Battle Creek to learn how DENSO is creating more opportunities for more people. They also can apply online for positions today at the DENSO careers page.
The new hiring changes in Battle Creek include:
- High school diplomas or GEDs are no longer required for production roles. DENSO will continue to offer GED preparation training.
- Increased pay and placement for candidates with 4 years of experience. Experienced manufacturing candidates who have worked the last four years in manufacturing for no more than two employers are eligible to be hired at the Associate III level.
- High school to technical career program. Recent graduates can now apply to Associate I positions, or if they pass DENSO's mechanical assessment, to Lead Associate positions. This change creates new manufacturing career paths for young professionals.
- Career growth opportunities for bilingual skills. Bilingual candidates with Burmese, Spanish and French speaking skills are encouraged to apply for Lead Associate, Subleader and Team Leader positions.
- Pay Increases, effective since April, for the following roles:
o Production Employees: up to $25.75 per hour
o Advanced Machine Operators: up to $25.75 per hour
o Machine Maintenance Employees: up to $40.12 per hour
"We made these updates with a clear goal in mind: to create more opportunities for more people in Battle Creek to start and build their manufacturing careers," said April O'Neal, a director of North America Human Resources at DENSO and based in Battle Creek. "We want people to know that if they have work ethic and a desire to learn, we'll provide resources and support that will help them grow their skills and advance."
In addition to these changes, employees receive competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, and a matching 401(k) program. They also get top-notch training in safe and clean environments and have access to onsite amenities like technical training and health centers, a pharmacy, credit union, cafeteria and more. New hires will not just find jobs – they will have the opportunity to build careers.
Additional walk-in career fairs will be held every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. ET.
DENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification, powertrain and thermal systems, mobility electronics & advanced devices to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/.
In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across 51 sites in the U.S, Canada, and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,700+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, DENSO in North America generated $9.5 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings unique perspectives together, bolsters innovation, and pushes DENSO forward. Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career: densocareers.com. For more information, go to https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host two media briefings Monday, Sept. 26, in preparation for the fifth crew rotation mission with SpaceX as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
NASA and SpaceX continue to target 12:46 p.m. EDT, Monday, Oct. 3, for launch of the agency's Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The mission will carry NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, who will serve as mission commander and pilot, respectively, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, who will serve as mission specialists.
These crewmates will travel to the space station for a six-month science and technology research mission. Plans also continue to return NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts following a short handover on the space station with Crew-5.
The deadline has passed for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch. More information about media accreditation is available by emailing: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov.
All media participation in the following news conferences will be remote except where specifically listed below. All times are Eastern and subject to change based on concurrent operations.
Monday, Sept. 26
3:30 p.m. (approximately) – Crew arrival media event at Kennedy on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website with the following participants:
- Janet Petro, director, NASA Kennedy
- Dana Hutcherson, deputy manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy
- NASA astronaut Nicole Mann
- NASA astronaut Josh Cassada
- JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata
- Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina
The event is limited to in-person media only. Follow commercial crew and Kennedy Space Center for the latest arrival updates.
4:30 p.m. (approximately) – Flight Readiness Review media teleconference at Kennedy with the following participants:
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy
- Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station, NASA's Johnson Space Center
- Emily Nelson, chief flight director, Flight Operations Directorate, NASA Johnson
- William Gerstenmaier, vice president, Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceX
- Junichi Sakai, manager, International Space Station Program, JAXA
- Sergei Krikalev, executive director, Human Space Flight Programs, Roscosmos
Listen to audio of the teleconference streaming at:
Media may ask questions via phone only. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 3 p.m. on Sept. 26, at: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov.
Based on the duration of the readiness review, NASA may adjust the date of this briefing if not able to complete the telecon prior to 6 p.m. when the agency's DART mission coverage begins.
Learn more about the mission and NASA's Commercial Crew Program at:
https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew
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Which cropped sweatshirt is best?
Opting for a cropped sweatshirt is an excellent way to boost your casual wardrobe. The best ones are made from high-quality material that wicks moisture away from your body and keeps you warm. It should also be cropped at just the right length to show off your shape without leaving you overexposed while moving around.
The Champion Cropped Cut-Off Hoodie is a top pick, which has a relaxed fit that lands right at the navel, is made from heavyweight fleece and comes in 25 colors.
What to know before you buy a cropped sweatshirt
What is a cropped sweatshirt?
A sweatshirt is a long-sleeved pullover typically made from thick cotton or a polyester blend to keep you warm and dry during or after a workout.
Cropped sweatshirts are similar to regular sweatshirts, except they are shorter. A standard pullover usually rests 1-2 inches below your belt line, whereas a crop rests between your bra line and your navel.
Cropped sweatshirt styles
You should know which styles are available to ensure you get a sweatshirt that fits your needs. While cropped sweatshirts come in many silhouettes, here are five common ones to consider:
- Hoodie: This popular fit features a hood sewn onto the back of the sweatshirt’s neckline.
- Crewneck: This classic cut has a round neckline that lands high on your chest.
- V-neck: This universally flattering neckline lands at a V on your mid-chest.
- Zip-up: The front of this preferred fit has a center zipper that lets you easily slide it on and off your shoulders like a jacket.
- Half-zip: This versatile fit is a mix of a crewneck and a zip-up. However, the zipper stops at the middle of your chest.
Cropped sweatshirt knit
Since the perfect knit differs for everyone, here are three popular ones to consider as you shop for your cropped sweatshirt.
- French terry: This fabric is made with yarn loops on the back, which are moisture-wicking and breathable.
- Fleece-back: This fuzzy textile is made by brushing its back with sandpaper or a wire brush.
- Double-face: This material is made with two interlocking knits. As a result, the front and back of this knit have similar textures.
What to look for in a quality cropped sweatshirt
The right fit
Cropped sweatshirts come in a variety of fits. To get the one you want, consider these four options:
- Tight: Cotton or polyester fabrics are typically blended with spandex or other stretchy material to achieve this figure-hugging fit.
- Fitted: Typically made from cotton or polyester blends, this shape skims your body without hugging it.
- Classic: This shape is loose but tapered and constructed from a variety of textiles.
- Relaxed: Made from various stretch and non-stretch fabrics, this silhouette blouses over your body.
Colors
Scoring a cropped sweatshirt that comes in your favorite hues is a huge bonus. It means you can pick your favorite one to start. If you love it, you can build your collection from there.
If you do not know which color to begin with, consider light gray, dark gray, black, navy blue or white. You are apt to get more wear from these colors because they complement lots of other colors of clothing.
Breathable
While fleece cropped sweatshirts are incredibly soft, they are not typically ideal for workout gear. That is because their densely brushed fabric traps moisture.
If you want something you can sweat in, consider a french terry or jersey knit. They pull moisture away from your body to the fabric’s surface, where it quickly evaporates to keep you cool and dry.
How much you can expect to spend on a cropped sweatshirt
Depending on which fabric, brand and details you choose, these sweatshirts typically range between $25-$100.
Cropped sweatshirt FAQ
Can you layer your cropped sweatshirt over other tops for more coverage?
A. Absolutely. However, try pairing it with a fitted shirt or tank top to keep the benefits of your sweatshirt’s silhouette.
How can you get rid of pilling on your sweatshirt?
A. Consider refreshing your cropped sweatshirt with a fabric lint shaver. These clean up unwanted lint, fuzz and pilling to keep your garments looking fresh.
What’s the best cropped sweatshirt to buy?
Top cropped sweatshirt
Champion Cropped Cut-Off Hoodie
What you need to know: This heavyweight sweatshirt is durable and warm.
What you’ll love: This hoodie has a relaxed fit with thick material and comes in 25 colors. It features the on-trend Champion logo on the left sleeve and chest. It comes in sizes XS-2XL, and the bottom hem is cross-grain cut to reduce shrinkage in the wash.
What you should consider: Some might not like the relaxed fit on this hoodie.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Top cropped sweatshirt for the money
American Apparel Cropped Long-Sleeve Sweatshirt
What you need to know: This cozy sweatshirt is made of soft, lightweight fleece for everyday wear.
What you’ll love: This crewneck has a classic fit with a crop that lands at the navel. It is a cotton and polyester blend with a fleece interior for an ultra-soft feel. It also comes in six colors.
What you should consider: It only comes in sizes S-L, so if you need a smaller or larger size, you are out of luck.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Laslulu Half-Zipper Crop Sweatshirt
What you need to know: This chic pullover is lined with fleece and comes with stylish thumbholes.
What you’ll love: This relaxed-fit pullover comes with a hood, half-zip front and a kangaroo pocket to keep your hands warm. It is made from polyester blended with spandex for added stretch, it comes in eight colors and you can get it in sizes S-2XL.
What you should consider: It might be too lightweight for those looking for a heavier sweater.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Events
Boulder Public Library is hosting a pop-up used children’s book sale that will sell board books, picture books, early readers, intermediate level books and teen books for $1; runs through Monday at the main branch (library is closed for Juneteenth on Sunday); calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Longmont Book Club will discuss “The Blind Assassin” by Margaret Atwood at 10:30 a.m. June 18 at Barbed Wire Books; meetup.com/thelongmontbookclub.
Nina de Gramont will discuss “The Christie Affair” at 6:30 p.m. June 22 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
From Our Shelves fiction book club will discuss “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro at 7 p.m. June 22 in the Boulder Book Store; boulderbookstore.net.
Erika Krouse will discuss “Tell Me Everything” with Boulder Book Store’s Arsen Kashkashian and KGNU’s Maeve Conran in a KGNU Radio Bookclub live recording at 9 a.m. June 23 on the air; boulderbookstore.net.
CU Grad School Summer Book Club will discuss “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth at 3 p.m. June 23 at Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.
Nina Shope will discuss “Asylum” at 6:30 p.m. June 23 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Stacy Gold will discuss “Wild at Heart” at 6 p.m. June 24 at Read Queen Bookstore; thereadqueen.com.
Sue Wang will discuss “Messages from the Black Recliner” at 7 p.m. June 24 at Inkberry Books; inkberrybooks.com.
The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is a screening that features kid filmmakers telling the stories of Newbery-winning books in 90 seconds; 3 p.m. June 25 in the Canyon Theater at the main branch of Boulder Public Library; free; registration suggested; boulderlibrary.org.
The Seniors Book Club will discuss “The Devil’s Highway” by Luis Alberto Urrea at 1 p.m. June 28 at Louisville Recreation & Senior Center; 900 Via Appia Way, Louisville; louisvilleco.gov.
Zoe Hana Mikuta will discuss “Godslayers” at 6:30 p.m. June 28 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Longmont Book Club will discuss “Cold Comfort Farm” by Stella Gibbons at 10:30 a.m. July 2 at Barbed Wire Books; meetup.com/thelongmontbookclub.
First Thursdays Book Group will discuss “The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After” by Clemantine Wamariya at 2 p.m. July 7 at Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; bit.ly/3yntJIT.
Sarah V. Barnes will discuss “She Who Rides Horses” at 6:30 p.m. July 7 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Second Mondays Book Group will discuss “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood at 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the Longmont Library; bit.ly/3yntJIT.
Alan O’Hashi will discuss “Beyond Heart Mountain” at 6:30 p.m. July 13 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Mary Childs will discuss “The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All” at 6:30 p.m. July 14 at Boulder Book Store; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Virtual events
The Living Poets Society will discuss “Luxury” by Philip Schultz at 5 p.m. June 21 via Zoom; boulderbookstore.net.
Classics club, World’s Best Books Bookclub, will discuss “Ulysses” by James Joyce at 7 p.m.June 30 via Zoom; boulderbookstore.net.
Longmont librarians will discuss “The Bride Test: A Novel” by Helen Hoang on the Book Chatter Podcast on July 8; via podcast apps; bit.ly/3yntJIT.
The Living Poets Society will discuss “Constellation Route” by Matthew Olzmann at 5 p.m. July 12 via Zoom; boulderbookstore.net.
Blake Crouch will discuss “Upgrade,” in conversation with Amor Towles, at 6 p.m. July 12 via Zoom; $28-$40 includes a hardcover copy with a signed bookplate; boulderbookstore.net.
Public libraries
Boulder Public Library has four local branches: Main Branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.; Meadows Branch, 4800 Baseline Road; George Reynolds, 3595 Table Mesa Drive and NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway; 303-441-3100; boulderlibrary.org.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., Boulder; open by appointment only; localhistory.boulderlibrary.org.
National Science Digital Library, 3450 Mitchell Lane, Boulder; nsdl.oercommons.org.
Norlin Library, University of Colorado Boulder, 1720 Pleasant St., Boulder; colorado.edu/libraries.
Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov/library.
Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov/library.
Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; louisville-library.org.
Lyons Community Library, 405 Main St., Lyons; lyons.colibraries.org.
Nederland Community Library, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland; nederland.colibraries.org.
Book stores
Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont, barbedwirebooks.org, new and used titles
Barnes and Noble, 2999 Pearl St., Boulder, barnesandnoble.com, new titles
Beat Book Shop, 1200 Pearl St., Boulder, beatbookshop.com, used and antique titles
Blue Owl Books, 176 CO-119, Nederland, facebook.com/BlueOwlBooks, used titles
The Bookworm, 3175 28th St., Boulder, boulderbookworm.com, used titles
Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; boulderbookstore.net, new titles
Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Suite B-3, Niwot, inkberrybooks.com; new and used titles
Juniper Books, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Boulder, juniperbooks.com; hand-assembled new titles
Lighthouse Bookstore, 1201 Pearl St. Mall, Boulder, lighthousebookstoreofboulder.com; metaphysical titles
Little Horse Vintage, 820 Main St., Louisville, littlehorsevintage.com, rare and collectable books
The Read Queen Bookstore and Cafe, 129 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, thereadqueen.com, new and used titles
Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder, tridentcafe.com, new and used titles
Used Book Emporium, 346 Main St., Longmont, usedbookemporium.net, new and used titles
The Wandering Jellyfish, 198 2nd Ave., Niwot, twjbookshop.com, young adult and children’s new titles
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The AP Interview: Hutchinson says Trump worst choice for GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering running for president, on Tuesday called a third Donald Trump White House bid the “worst scenario” for Republicans and said his call for terminating parts of the Constitution hurts the country.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Hutchinson said he planned to make a decision early next year on whether to seek the Republican presidential nomination. Hutchinson, 72, leaves office in January after serving eight years as Arkansas’ governor.
He’s part of a growing cohort of Republicans eyeing a White House run at a challenging moment for the party, which fell short of its hopes for sweeping victories in last month’s midterm elections. Trump, who has already announced another run for the presidency, has faced blame from some Republicans for contributing to the GOP’s lackluster performance by elevating candidates and issues that didn’t resonate with voters during the general election.
Hutchinson has previously said he wouldn’t support Trump’s candidacy in 2024, but on Tuesday, he didn’t rule out backing Trump if he becomes the Republican nominee.
“That’s really the worst scenario,” Hutchinson said of another matchup between Trump and Biden. “That’s almost the scenario that Biden wishes for. And that’s probably how he got elected the first time. It became, you know, a binary choice for the American people between the challenges that we saw in the Trump presidency, particularly the closing days, versus Biden, who he made it that choice.”
Hutchinson also derided Trump’s recent statement calling for terminating parts of the Constitution to overturn the 2020 election as “so out of line and out of step with America that it almost does not deserve a response.”
“It hurts our country,” he said. “I mean, any leader, former president that says suspend the Constitution is tearing at the fabric of our democracy. And so we want to make sure that the people know that it’s Republicans that support the rule of law.”
Hutchinson said he’s measuring how much financial support he’d have for mounting a presidential bid, but said he’s also testing to see what kind of response his message is getting as he weighs a run. Hutchinson, who’s been a regular presence on Sunday news talk shows, said he’s been reaching out to other governors, members of Congress and evangelical leaders for advice on a possible run.
“The midterm elections made it clear to me that the GOP needs a bold agenda, but also new voices that’s articulating what our party stands for, the direction we want to take our country,” Hutchinson said.
Hutchinson said he didn’t view the midterms as a rejection of Republicans overall as much as of specific candidates.
“We’re very disappointed that because of poor candidates, poor messaging, looking back instead of looking forward, we didn’t do as well as we should have in the midterm election,” he said.
Hutchinson is among several Republican candidates who are weighing a presidential run. Others include former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Another Arkansan, Sen. Tom Cotton, announced he wasn’t seeking the Republican nomination.
Despite the potentially crowded field, Hutchinson said he doesn’t expect a repeat of 2016 when GOP rivals hoping to block Trump’s candidacy instead split the vote. Hutchinson said he thinks the early primary and caucus states will winnow the number of rivals to Trump very quickly.
“I think it will be much more methodical this cycle than what we’ve seen in previous years,” he said. “And I think that competition is good and it’s healthy.”
Though he’s offering himself up as a new voice, Hutchinson has been a fixture in Arkansas politics going back to the 1980s when the state was predominantly Democratic. Hutchinson is a former congressman who served in former President George W. Bush’s administration as the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration and an undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Hutchinson has ramped up his criticism of Trump in recent months, including a speech at the Reagan Library where he recounted his experience as a U.S. attorney who prosecuted white supremacists in Arkansas in the 1980s. Hutchinson contrasted that background with Trump having dinner with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and a rapper who has spewed antisemitic conspiracies.
Hutchinson said that contrast is one of the reasons he thinks his voice may be needed in the presidential race. Republicans need figures who speak the truth and are not worried “whether you’re satisfying somebody down in Mar-a-Lago or not,” he said.
Hutchinson earned the ire of Trump last year when the governor vetoed legislation that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. GOP lawmakers overrode Hutchinson’s veto and enacted the ban, which has been blocked by a federal judge.
Trump called Hutchinson a RINO — Republican in Name Only — for vetoing the ban. The governor’s successor, former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, has said she would have signed the ban into law.
Hutchinson, who has said he would have signed the measure if it was limited to gender-affirming surgery, called Arkansas’ legislation “one of the most extreme in the country.”
A vocal opponent of abortion who has signed other restrictions on transgender youth into law, Hutchinson said Republicans need to tread carefully on culture wars issues.
“The key thing is for Republicans and conservatives is to think about let’s not instinctively say, well, let’s use the power of government to accomplish our social agenda or our cultural agenda,” he said. “You know, our first response is a strength in the home, the strength and the families and the communities and our churches and synagogues strengthen those because that’s the greatest impact on our culture.”
Nearing the end of his eight years as governor, Hutchinson is touting his work on tax cuts and on expanding computer science courses as his top accomplishments. Hutchinson, who wrapped up his one-year term as National Governors Association chairman in July, is term limited and could not seek reelection. He said he thinks it’s important to have a governor running for the office.
“I’m known for having a steady hand in leadership, but also a bold agenda,” he said. “And I think that’s a good combination for a leader of the country.”
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The prisoners at the penal colony in St. Petersburg were expecting a visit by officials, thinking it would be some sort of inspection. Instead, men in uniform arrived and offered them amnesty — if they agreed to fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.
Over the following days, about a dozen or so left the prison, according to a woman whose boyfriend is serving a sentence there. Speaking on condition of anonymity because she feared reprisals, she said her boyfriend wasn't among the volunteers, although with years left on his sentence, he “couldn't not think about it.”
As Russia continues to suffer losses in its invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its sixth month, the Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization — a move that could be very unpopular for President Vladimir Putin. That has led instead to a covert recruitment effort that includes using prisoners to make up the manpower shortage.
This also is happening amid reports that hundreds of Russian soldiers are refusing to fight and trying to quit the military.
“We’re seeing a huge outflow of people who want to leave the war zone — those who have been serving for a long time and those who have signed a contract just recently,” said Alexei Tabalov, a lawyer who runs the Conscript’s School legal aid group.
The group has seen an influx of requests from men who want to terminate their contracts, “and I personally get the impression that everyone who can is ready to run away,” Tabalov said in an interview with The Associated Press. "And the Defense Ministry is digging deep to find those it can persuade to serve.”
Although the Defense Ministry denies that any "mobilization activities” are taking place, authorities seem to be pulling out all the stops to bolster enlistment. Billboards and public transit ads in various regions proclaim, “This is The Job,” urging men to join the professional army. Authorities have set up mobile recruiting centers in some cities, including one at the site of a half marathon in Siberia in May.
Regional administrations are forming “volunteer battalions” that are promoted on state television. The business daily Kommersant counted at least 40 such entities in 20 regions, with officials promising volunteers monthly salaries ranging from the equivalent of $2,150 to nearly $5,500, plus bonuses.
The AP saw thousands of openings on job search websites for various military specialists.
The British military said this week that Russia had formed a major new ground force called the 3rd Army Corps from “volunteer battalions,” seeking men up to age 50 and requiring only a middle-school education, while offering “lucrative cash bonuses” once they are deployed to Ukraine.
But complaints also are surfacing in the media that some aren’t getting their promised payments, although those reports can't be independently verified.
In early August, Tabalov said he began receiving multiple requests for legal help from reservists who have been ordered to take part in a two-month training in areas near the border with Ukraine.
The recruitment of prisoners has been going on in recent weeks in as many as seven regions, said Vladimir Osechkin, founder of the Gulagu.net prisoner rights group, citing inmates and their relatives that his group had contacted.
It's not the first time that authorities have used such a tactic, with the Soviet Union employing “prisoner battalions” during World War II.
Nor is Russia alone. Early in the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised amnesty to military veterans behind bars if they volunteered to fight, although it remains unclear if anything came out of it.
In the current circumstances, Osechkin said, it isn't the Defense Ministry that's recruiting prisoners — instead, it was Russia’s shadowy private military force, the Wagner Group.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, an entrepreneur known as "Putin’s chef” because of his catering contracts with the Kremlin and reportedly Wagner's manager and financier, brushed aside reports that he personally visited prisons to recruit convicts, in a written statement released by his representatives this month. Prigozhin, in fact, denies he has any ties to Wagner, which reportedly has sent military contractors to places like Syria and sub-Saharan Africa.
According to Osechkin, prisoners with military or law enforcement experience were initially offered to go to Ukraine, but that later was extended to inmates with varying backgrounds. He estimated that as of late July, about 1,500 might have applied, lured by promises of big salaries and eventual pardons.
Now, he added, many of those volunteers — or their families — are contacting him and seeking to get out of their commitments, telling him: "I really don’t want to go.”
According to the woman whose boyfriend is serving his sentence at the penal colony in St. Petersburg, the offers to leave the prison are "a glimmer of hope” for freedom. But she said he told her that of 11 volunteers, eight died in Ukraine. She added that one of the volunteers expressed regret for his decision and doesn’t believe he will return alive.
Her account couldn't be independently verified, but was in line with multiple reports by independent Russian media and human rights groups.
According to those groups and military lawyers, some soldiers and law enforcement officers have refused deployment to Ukraine or are trying to return home after a few weeks or months of fighting.
Media reports about some troops refusing to fight in Ukraine started surfacing in the spring, but rights groups and lawyers only began talking about the number of refusals reaching the hundreds last month.
In mid-July, the Free Buryatia Foundation reported that about 150 men were able to terminate their contracts with the Defense Ministry and returned from Ukraine to Buryatia, a region in eastern Siberia that borders Mongolia.
Some of the servicemen are facing repercussions. Tabalov, the legal aid lawyer, said about 80 other soldiers who sought to nullify their contracts were detained in the Russian-controlled town of Bryanka in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, according to their relatives. Last week, he said that the Bryanka detention center was shut down because of the media attention.
But the parent of one officer who was detained after trying to get out of his contract told the AP this week that some are still being detained elsewhere in the region. The parent asked not to be identified out of safety concerns.
Tabalov said a serviceman can terminate his contract for a compelling reason — normally not difficult — although the decision is usually up to his commander. But he added: “In the conditions of hostilities, not a single commander would acknowledge anything like that, because where would they find people to fight?”
Alexandra Garmazhapova, head of the Free Buryatia Foundation, told the AP that soldiers and their relatives complain of commanders tearing up termination notices and threatening “refuseniks” with prosecution. As of late July, the foundation said it had received hundreds of requests from soldiers seeking to end their contracts.
“I’m getting messages every day,” Garmazhapova said.
Tabalov said some soldiers complain that they were deceived about where they were going and didn’t expect to end up in a war zone, while others are exhausted from fighting and unable to continue.
Rarely, if at all, did they appear motivated by antiwar convictions, the lawyer said.
Russia will continue to face problems with soldiers refusing to fight, military analyst Michael Kofman said, but one shouldn't underestimate Russia's ability to “muddle through ... with half-measures.”
“They’re going to have a lot of people who are quitting or have people who basically don’t want to deploy," said Kofman, director of the Virginia-based Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, on a recent podcast. "And they’ve employed a lot of measures to try to keep people in line. But ultimately, there’s not that much that they can do.” | 2022-08-11T22:05:38+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/russian-troops-ukraine/507-cd72cb21-aa77-4f87-bdbe-79f72da880c3 |
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — After two days out of sight while vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, President Joe Biden ventured out Friday for a round of golf and dinner with his wife and grandchildren.
Biden and grandson Hunter, 16, played on the 18-hole course at the Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort in the town of Christiansted on St. Croix. The course features spectacular views of the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and the island’s coastline.
Later Friday, Biden and his wife, first lady Jill Biden, taped an interview that will air Saturday night on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” They also took Hunter and his sister, Natalie, out for dinner at one of the island’s top restaurants.
When reporters outside the restaurant asked Biden about the 2024 presidential election, he joked, “There’s an election coming up?” He went on to say that “2023 is going to be a good year.”
Biden has said his intention is to seek reelection in 2024.
After spending Christmas at the White House, Biden arrived in St. Croix late Tuesday to spend time with family between holidays and to celebrate a new year.
Besides his grandchildren and wife, the president was accompanied to the island by his daughter Ashley and her husband, Howard Krein. Biden is staying in a home owned by friends Bill and Connie Neville.
He was scheduled to return to the White House on Jan. 2. | 2022-12-31T11:59:48+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/ap-politics/ap-1st-golf-outing-for-biden-during-us-virgin-islands-vacation/ |
Top Player Prop Bets for Padres vs. Tigers on July 21, 2023
Published: Jul. 21, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
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Padres vs. Tigers Game Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
- How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
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MLB Props Today: San Diego Padres
Juan Soto Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -227)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -149)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +350)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +155)
Soto Stats
- Soto has collected 87 hits with 23 doubles, 17 home runs and 92 walks. He has driven in 54 runs with five stolen bases.
- He has a .262/.420/.485 slash line so far this year.
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- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +110)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +390)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +135)
Torkelson Stats
- Torkelson has 83 hits with 21 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs, 38 walks and 52 RBI. He's also stolen two bases.
- He has a .231/.306/.411 slash line on the season.
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- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -294)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +125)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +650)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +170)
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- Javier Baez has recorded 80 hits with 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 15 walks. He has driven in 46 runs with eight stolen bases.
- He's slashing .224/.261/.333 on the year.
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Walter Royal, chef who won on ‘Iron Chef America’ cooking with ostrich, dies at 67
(AP) - Walter Royal, the chef of a destination steakhouse in North Carolina who triumphed as a challenger on “Iron Chef America” by cooking mostly Southern dishes with ostrich meat, has died.
The Angus Barn in Raleigh, where Royal served as executive chef since the 1990s, announced his death on its website. The restaurant’s statement said Royal died Monday at the age of 67. The announcement did not provide a cause or say where the chef had died.
The grandson of farmers, Royal grew up in rural Alabama and worked as a social worker before honing his craft under acclaimed Southern chefs, The Raleigh News & Observer reported.
Royal was already well established as a chef in the Raleigh area when he cooked before a national audience in a 2006 episode of “Iron Chef America.” Judge Joel McHale said Royal used one of the world’s “ugliest birds” to create one of the best desserts. It was a chocolate soufflé made with an ostrich egg.
Royal led a team challenging celebrity chef Cat Cora in a kitchen stadium format where their “secret ingredient” turned out to be ostrich. The trick, he said, was not to overcook it.
Royal prepared a Southwestern-flavored ostrich burger with horseradish ketchup, Creole mustard and homemade potato chips, according to a 2007 News & Observer article. Other dishes included a soy-and-ginger ostrich satay rounded off with a peanut dipping sauce and spicy coleslaw, and a pot pie with ostrich cubes and an herbed puff pastry.
He enhanced the meat’s flavor with a rich whiskey-shallot-ostrich broth reduction, serving wilted watercress and mashed turnips and rutabagas on the side.
Regarding the soufflé, Royal told The Fayetteville Observer: “The yoke of the egg is almost like butter. It’s just incredible and the consistency of a wonderful custard.”
Royal was born in Eclectic, Alabama, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Montgomery, according to his biography on the website for The National Association of Chief Executive Officers.
In a 2017 interview with the North State Journal, Royal recalled a childhood of eating pecan pie, country cured ham with a glaze, fresh turkeys from his grandparents’ farm and apple cobblers that were “oh, divine.”
Royal knew he wanted to cook professionally since he was 14. But his parents dissuaded him, unsure of how successful he would be as a Black chef, according to the national chief executive biography. He got psychology degrees from LaGrange College in Georgia and Auburn University, where he did his graduate work.
He worked with children with mental disabilities for five years before heading off to Atlanta to study at Nathalie Dupree’s Cooking School.
“For me, it wasn’t just loving the cooking, it was the farming and growing of animals. It was one total package,” Royal told The North State Journal. “But my parents weren’t going to let me be a farmer without an education and you know what? They were a 1,000 percent right. The better prepared in your mind, the more successful you’re going to be.”
At the Angus Barn, an upscale steakhouse in Raleigh, Royal said his psychology background helped him work with a staff of more than 200 at a restaurant that served 600 guests a night and prepared about 11,000 pounds of meat a week, according to a 2000 interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
For his last meal, he told the newspaper: “I could probably draw that out for several years, but for one final meal, I’d like roast chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and green beans and a big, buttery chardonnay.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-23T19:18:47+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/05/23/walter-royal-chef-who-won-iron-chef-america-cooking-with-ostrich-dies-67/ |
Three new Classic plate designs, printed on silver sheeting.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Plates, the official vendor for specialty license plates in Texas has launched three new Classic license plate designs, all printed on reflective "silver" sheeting. These new designs are available in three colors, Classic Blue Silver, Classic Pink Silver and the ever popular Classic Black Silver.
Each of these new designs will be available to personalize up to 7 characters, or Texans can also choose the background only option.
"It's our very popular Classic Texas look, trimmed out in Silver" said Steve Farrar, CEO/President of My Plates.
Texans wishing to purchase any of these new designs may do so by visiting www.MyPlates.com starting from only $50 a year or as low as $35 a year when purchased for a five-year term. You do not have to wait until you receive your registration renewal notice; you can order at any time.
Since November 2009, Texans have purchased more than 600,000 My Plates, putting more than $125M in the general revenue fund, which helps pay for services for all Texans.
My Plates designs and markets new specialty license plates as a vendor for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. My Plates' goal is to create a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship designed to maximize revenues for the state through the sale of My Plates specialty plates. Learn more at www.MyPlates.com.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection and the success of motor vehicle-related industries. For every $1 the agency spends, it returns more than $10 in state revenue. These funds are primarily used to build and maintain the state's roads and bridges. Each year the agency registers approximately 25 million vehicles; regulates vehicle dealers; credentials buses and big trucks for intrastate and interstate commerce; issues oversize and overweight permits; and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.TxDMV.gov.
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This is a story about an unusually valued four-legged animal.
The Scribblers attended part of the annual RiverFest, which took place June 25-26. We picked up a centennial booklet called “Farthest East,” published in 1963. It described the burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville bridge in the summer of 1863. The bridge burning halted the progress of Confederate forces at the easternmost point they reached during the Gettysburg campaign.
At the end of the booklet is an anecdote taken from Confederate Gen. John B. Gordon's informative and entertaining “Reminiscences of the Civil War.” Gordon's brigade marched from York to Wrightsville. To stop Gordon's soldiers from crossing the Susquehanna River to Columbia, Union forces burned the bridge — an action partially reenacted Sunday night.
The anecdote, as printed in the booklet, is mostly correct but leaves out some interesting details. This column item is based on Gordon's original text.
Gordon's troops needed extra horses. They took a mare from a “Pennsylvania Dutchman.’’ The mare's owner protested directly to Gordon that “You be's got my mare.”
Gordon explained that Union troops were stealing Confederate horses and he was only trying to “balance accounts.” When the “Dutchman” insisted that he should be paid, Gordon offered Confederate money or an IOU, which were vociferously refused.
“He pounded me with expletives in so furious a style that, although I could not interpret them into English, there was no difficulty in comprehending their meaning,” Gordon said before reporting the few words he did understand.
Said the “Dutchman” to the general: “I've been married, sir, t'ree times, and I vood not geef dot mare for all dose voomans.”
Describing himself as an “admirer of woman (sic)” as well as a “great lover of fine horses,” Gordon yielded to the mare's owner's “genuine and acute plea” and returned the animal.
As many as 750,000 soldiers died of wounds or disease during the Civil War. Many more were maimed. Countless civilians suffered death and destruction of property.
But, once in a while, man's humanity to man overcame war's rude wreckage.
Another Columbia bridge
Walking through Philadelphia's Fairmount Park recently, the Scribbler found another Columbia Bridge. This one is on the Schuylkill River, not the Susquehanna.
The Columbia Railroad Bridge in Fairmount Park is the third crossing at that site. The first bridge was built by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad, which connected Philadelphia with Columbia in 1834.
(That was the same year that the Philadelphia & Columbia constructed a bridge across the Susquehanna at Columbia. Rail cars crossed the river on that bridge until it was burned to prevent General Gordon's soldiers from crossing it in 1863.)
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad bought the bridge over the Schuylkill in 1851. The railroad built a replacement bridge in 1886 to carry increasingly heavy freight traffic.
The current concrete arch bridge over the Schuylkill was constructed in 1920. It carries CSX Trenton Subdivision rail lines. Seven arches span the Schuylkill, which is a puny river compared with the Susquehanna.
The Columbia Bridge at Fairmount Park is not nearly so graceful as the concrete 28-arch bridge built across the Susquehanna in 1930. The local crossing is formally named Veterans Memorial Bridge, but most people refer to it as the Columbia Bridge.
If you want to see a bridge called “Columbia’’ that does not cross the Susquehanna, drive to Fairmount Park. The bridge is near the prominent statue of Philadelphian John B. Kelly Sr., the Olympic rowing champion and father of the Princess of Monaco.
Jack Brubaker, retired from the LNP staff, writes “The Scribbler” column every Sunday. He welcomes comments and contributions at scribblerlnp@gmail.com. | 2022-07-04T13:10:56+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/columnists/how-to-get-your-horse-back-from-a-confederate-general-the-scribbler/article_2439fb2a-fa39-11ec-b9d3-9306983cd8a8.html |
FREMONT, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced that it will release its 2022 second quarter financial results at the close of the market on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time).
About Socket Mobile:
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile's revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile's cordless barcode scanners and contactless reader/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on Facebook , Twitter @socketmobile and on our sockettalk blog.
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US stocks fall broadly ahead of key Fed decision on rates
Stocks fell broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday ahead of a key decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 index fell 1.3% as of 10:14 a.m. Eastern. More than 95% of stocks and every sector in the benchmark index lost ground as traders wait to see how far the Fed will raise interest rates at its meeting that ends Wednesday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 393 points, or 1.3%, to 30,629 and the Nasdaq fell 1%.
U.S. crude oil prices fell 2.5% and weighed down energy stocks. Hess fell 2.2%.
Bond yields edged higher. The yield on the 2-year Treasury, which tends to follow expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.97% from 3.95% late Monday and is hovering around its highest levels since 2007.
The 10-year yield, which influences mortgage rates, rose to 3.58% from 3.52% and is trading at its highest levels since 2011.
Stocks have been slumping and Treasury yields rising as the Fed raises the cost of borrowing money in hopes of slowing down the hottest inflation in four decades. The central bank’s aggressive rate hikes have been making markets jittery, especially as Fed officials assert their determination to keep raising rates until they are sure inflation is coming under control.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the rate hikes would “bring some pain.”
The Fed is expected to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third time at its meeting on Wednesday. That would lift its benchmark rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years, and up from zero at the start of the year.
Wall Street is worried that the rate hikes could go too far in slowing economic growth and push the economy into a recession. Those concerns have been heightened by data showing that the U.S. economy is already slowing and by companies warning about the impact of inflation and supply chain problems to their operations.
Ford fell 8.8% after slashing its third-quarter earnings forecast because a parts shortage will leave it with as many as 45,000 vehicles unfinished on its lots when the quarter ends Sept. 30. Last week, FedEx and General Electric warned investors about damage to their operations from inflation.
The U.S. isn’t alone in suffering from hot inflation or dealing with the impact of efforts to fight high prices.
Sweden’s central bank on Tuesday raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 1.75%, catching almost everyone off guard as it scrambles to bring down inflation that was measured at 9% in August.
Consumer inflation in Japan jumped in August to 3%, its highest level since November 1991 but well below the 8% plus readings in the U.S. and Europe. The Bank of Japan is set to have a two-day monetary policy meeting later this week, although analysts expect the central bank to stick to its easy monetary policy.
Min Joo Kang, senior economist, South Korea and Japan, at ING Economics noted inflation remained relatively low in Japan. Energy prices were rising, but not as much as in the U.S. or some parts of Europe. Housing prices haven’t risen and household income have remained stagnant.
Rate decisions from Norway, Switzerland and the Bank of England are next.
Markets in Europe were mostly lower, while markets in Asia gained ground.
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Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2022-09-20T15:01:06+00:00 | kob.com | https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/us-stocks-fall-broadly-ahead-of-key-fed-decision-on-rates/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — E-commerce billionaire Jack Ma will give up control of Ant Group, the leading Chinese financial technology provider he founded.
In a statement posted Friday, Ant Group said that after an ownership restructuring, “no shareholder, alone or with other parties” will have “control over Ant Group.” The company is an affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, which Ma also founded.
The move follows other efforts over the years by the Chinese government to rein in Ma and the country’s tech sector more broadly. Two years ago, the once high-profile Ma largely disappeared from view for 2 1/2 months after criticizing China’s regulators.
The government at the same time also forced Ant Group to call off a highly-anticipated IPO that would have raised over $3 billion, just days before it was to launch.
Yet Ma’s surrender of control comes after other signs the government was easing up on Chinese online firms. Late last year Beijing signaled at an economic work conference that it would support technology firms to boost economic growth and create more jobs.
And last month, the government said it would allow Ant Group to raise $1.5 billion in capital for its consumer finance unit. | 2023-01-07T19:21:09+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/chinas-ant-group-says-founder-jack-ma-will-give-up-control/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
CAIRO (AP) — Two days of tribal fighting in Sudan’s south killed at least 220 people, a senior health official said Sunday, marking one the deadliest bouts of tribal violence in recent years. The unrest added to the woes of an African nation mired in civil conflict and political chaos.
Fighting in Blue Nile province, which borders Ethiopia and South Sudan, reignited earlier this month over a land dispute. It pits the Hausa tribe, with origins across West Africa, against the Berta people.
The tensions escalated Wednesday and Thursday in the town of Wad el-Mahi on the border with Ethiopia, according to Fath Arrahman Bakheit, the director general of the Health Ministry in Blue Nile.
He told The Associated Press that officials counted at least 220 dead as of Saturday night, adding the tally could be much higher since medical teams were not able to reach the epicenter of the fighting.
Bakheit said the first humanitarian and medical convoy managed to reach Was el-Mahi late Saturday to try to assess the situation, including counting “this huge number of bodies,” and the dozens of injured.
“In such clashes, everyone loses,” he said. “We hope it ends soon and never happens again. But we need strong political, security and civil interventions to achieve that goal.”
Footage from the scene, which corresponded to the AP’s reporting, showed burned houses and charred bodies. Others showed women and children fleeing on foot.
Many houses were burned down in the fighting, which displaced some 7,000 people to the city of Rusyaris. Others fled to neighboring provinces, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Overall, about 211,000 people have been displaced by tribal violence and other attacks across the country this year, it said.
Authorities ordered a nighttime curfew in Wad el-Mahi and deployed troops to the area. They also established a fact-finding committee to investigate the clashes, according to the state-run SUNA news agency.
The fighting between the two groups first erupted in mid-July, killing at least 149 people as of earlier October. It triggered violent protests and stoked tensions between the two tribes in Blue Nile and other provinces.
The latest fighting comes at a critical time for Sudan, just a few days before the first anniversary of a military coup that further plunged the country into turmoil. The coup derailed the country’s short-lived transition to democracy after nearly three decades of the repressive rule of Omar al-Bashir, who was removed in April 2019 by a popular uprising.
In recent weeks the military and the pro-democracy movement have engaged in talks to find a way out of the ongoing situation. The generals agreed to allow civilians to appoint a prime minister to lead the country through elections within 24 months, the pro-democracy movement said last week.
However, the violence in Blue Nile is likely to slow down such efforts. Protest groups, who reject the deal with the ruling generals, have been preparing for mass anti-military demonstrations called for Tuesday, the anniversary of the coup. | 2022-10-23T12:01:17+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-sudan-official-deaths-from-southern-tribal-clashes-at-220/ |
Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever signed.
On June 23, 1972, then-President Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX of the Education Amendments, which stated:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
Since the legislation was signed, the landscape of sports changed forever with the opportunities it has given female athletes.
While there are have been millions of female athletes impacted over the past 50 years, on the anniversary of this legislation, here are nine legendary female athletes we are highlighting that you might never heard of if not for Title IX.
Billie Jean King
An advocate of Title IX’s legislation who went to Congress to testify on behalf of its passing, King is one of the greatest female tennis players ever, having won all four majors and 12 career Grand Slam singles titles. She also won 16 Grand Slam titles in doubles and 11 in mixed doubles.
Cheryl Miller
One of the greatest basketball players — male or female — to ever play, Miller helped bring women’s basketball to unforeseen heights in the ‘80s. She scored 105 points in a high school game, scored over 3,000 career points in college and won two national championships at Southern California. To top if off, she was a member of the U.S. women’s basketball team that won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Allyson Felix
At last summer’s Olympics in Tokyo, Felix became the most decorated track and field athlete ever — male or female — from the U.S. when she won her 11th overall medal. Felix has competed at the last five Summer Olympics.
Michelle Akers
Before the likes of Mia Hamm, Megan Rapinoe or Carli Lloyd got recognition as impactful female soccer players for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Akers was the original American female soccer star.
Akers was named FIFA Female Player of the Century in 2002 and was the best player at the first ever Women’s World Cup in 1991, scoring 10 goals during the event in China to lead the U.S. to the title.
Akers was a starter on the U.S. team that won the 1999 World Cup.
Serena Williams
Arguably the best female tennis player of all-time, Williams has 23 Grand Slam singles titles and has been ranked as the No. 1 player in the world 319 weeks.
She has also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.
Simone Biles
Widely regarded as the best gymnast of all-time, Biles won four Olympic gold medals, seven Olympic medals overall, and 19 gold medals at the World Championships in her storied career.
She won the all-around competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics and five times at the World Championships.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Regarded by some as the best female track and field star from the U.S., Joyner-Kersee won gold medals in the heptathlon at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics and won six Olympic medals overall.
She won medals at four different Olympics.
Nancy Lopez
The dominant female golfer of the 80s and 90s, Lopez won 48 LPGA events and three major championships.
She was LPGA Tour Player of the Year four times and won the money title on the tour three times. In 1987, she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Bonnie Blair
Arguably the greatest U.S. female speed skater ever, Blair won five gold medals and one bronze medal over the course of three Winter Olympics from 1988 to 1994.
She won the 500 meters at each of those three Olympics in Calgary, Albertville and Lillehammer. She also won gold medals at three different World Championships.
Is there another female athlete not on this list you want to highlight on Title IX’s 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments below. | 2022-06-23T14:27:27+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2022/06/23/9-female-athletes-you-might-never-have-heard-of-if-not-for-title-ix/ |
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four astronauts who launched on NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission, the second commercial crew rotation to the International Space Station, will be available for interviews at 4:30 p.m. CDT Monday, May 16, at Space Center Houston.
Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur of NASA, Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will be at the visitor center to share highlights from their mission with the public at 5:30 p.m.
Reporters must request an in-person interview no later than noon Monday, May 16, by emailing Dana Davis at dana.l.davis@nasa.gov. Requests for remote interviews cannot be supported.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission launched in April 2021 to the International Space Station and splashed down in November 2021. It was the second flight of a NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft flown as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program. The astronauts traveled 84,653,119 statute miles during their 199 days in orbit (198 of which were spent aboard the station). They completed 3,194 orbits around Earth, and conducted hundreds of experiments ranging from growing chile peppers and cotton to tracking microbes and studying tardigrades, tiny animals also called "water bears."
The crew also tested new technologies in robotics and augmented reality, and captured imagery of Earth to support research of our changing home planet. They also completed several spacewalks to upgrade the station's solar arrays and saw various crew and cargo spacecraft arrive and depart.
Stay current on space station activities by following @space_station and @ISS_Research on Twitter, as well as the station Facebook and Instagram accounts and the space station blog.
Learn more about the event and Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, the official visitor center for NASA's Johnbson Space Center in Houston, at:
https://spacecenter.org/event/astronaut-crew-debrief/
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A 62-year-old woman from Shelton was killed early Saturday morning when her car which was disabled on southbound Interstate 5 was rear-ended by another vehicle.
Her Toyota Prius was disabled in the right lane shortly after 3 a.m., “possibly with no lights on,” according to the Washington State Patrol report.
A Toyota Camry driven by a 48-year-old Auburn man slammed into the back of the Prius.
The woman died at the scene of the crash near the Boeing Access Road in Tukwila. Police did not release her identify pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the Camry was injured, taken to Valley Hospital and discharged a couple of hours later at 7 a.m.
The police report said no drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash, and the cause is under investigation. | 2022-06-19T00:38:49+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/woman-dies-in-i-5-car-crash-near-boeing-access-road/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Thomas O’Neil-White takes us back to the first Buffalo Juneteenth along with one of the festival’s founding members, Judson Price. A vocal and active member in the Buffalo African-American community, Mr. Price describes how the event came to be back in 1976. We also discuss the many changes that he’s seen throughout the event and the community’s history. Afterwards, Jay Moran sits down with Buffalo NAACP President Mark Blue and his wife and Branch Executive Committee member Angela Blue to discuss the upcoming 55th annual Medgar Evers Awards Dinner. | 2023-06-19T19:03:49+00:00 | wbfo.org | https://www.wbfo.org/wbfo-brief-season-4-2023/2023-06-19/buffalo-whats-next-the-birth-of-juneteenth-in-buffalo-and-the-naacp-medgar-evers-awards |
Near record low temps possible Tuesday morning; Warming trend ahead for the late week
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – We’re dealing with a very cold start to the work week and a chilly night is in store for the region. Overnight temperatures will fall into the low 20s and could challenge or even break record low temperatures in a few locations Tuesday morning. Sky conditions will be mostly clear with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph.
Following a chilly start to the day, conditions will remain cold throughout the day Tuesday. Afternoon highs will remain well below normal in the low 40s with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid-40s on Wednesday before climbing into the mid-50s on Thursday. Both days will feature pleasant sunshine and light winds.
Our warming trend continues into the late week and weekend as seasonal and even above-normal temperatures return to the region. Highs will be in the mid-60s Friday and Saturday with mostly sunny skies.
Warm conditions remain through Sunday with highs in the upper 60s before temperatures settle back into the mid-50s for the start of the new week.
Rain chances will continue to be absent from the forecast through the weekend, but isolated rain chances are possible next Monday.
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People who believe they are descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can now provide genetic material to help scientists when they begin trying to identify remains of possible victims.
“That’s what prompted this,” Hellwig said. “We didn’t expect the amount of support and willingness to help... people have jumped out of the woodwork” to offer their DNA for testing.
Black people who had ancestors in Tulsa in 1921 are sought, Hellwig said.
“What we need is to populate these databases with family lines” of direct descendants, making identifications of the remains possible within days, Hellwig said.
“If we’re only matched with very distant relatives it can take much longer,” with previous efforts to make such matches taking four years or more, he said.
The Salt Lake City nonprofit foundation is examining 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago and has said at least two of the remains contains enough usable DNA for testing for possible identification.
The remains have not been confirmed as victims of the 1921 massacre, a finding that officials say could be impossible because of the length of time since they died.
People can provide their information from genealogy sites such as ancestry.com or 23andme.com and upload that to www.tulsa1921dna.org, but it isn’t known when the process of trying to match the DNA will begin.
Hellwig said donor have the option to prohibit their information from being shared with other agencies, including law enforcement, and can remove their information at any time.
The 1921 massacre occurred when a white mob descended on Greenwood, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Tulsa. More than 1,000 homes were burned, hundreds were looted and the thriving business district known as Black Wall Street was destroyed.
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Investigators haven’t said when they’ll analyze additional sites where suspected mass graves are located, but potential search areas are planned, according to city officials in Tulsa.
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For AP coverage of the 100th Tulsa Race Massacre anniversary, go to https://apnews.com/hub/tulsa-race-massacre | 2022-07-13T19:36:19+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/descendants-of-possible-tulsa-massacre-victims-can-give-dna/2022/07/13/e09e8038-02db-11ed-8beb-2b4e481b1500_story.html |
Written by Laura Duerr
We put two Cricut machines through their paces to see which created craft perfection
Cricut machines have opened up new realms of DIY possibility since they first hit the market in 2005. From card-making to customizing T-shirts, Cricut machines let users create professional-looking craft projects thanks to intuitive controls and versatile materials. We asked our BestReviews testers to try out two popular Cricut machines: the Cricut EasyPress 2 and the Cricut Joy. Here’s what they discovered.
What is a Cricut machine?
Cricut machines perform a variety of crafty tasks. Most Cricut machines are electronic cutting machines that can quickly cut out intricate designs from a huge range of materials. Others, such as the Cricut EasyPress 2, are heat-transfer tools that can adhere your design to anything from tote bags to trays.
If you’re not feeling creative, Cricut machines can help with that, too. Cricut offers a vast asset library of artwork, letters, numbers and more that can be downloaded from your smartphone or computer.
Cricut EasyPress 2 review
If you’ve ever used an iron to transfer designs onto a T-shirt, you might have struggled with getting the design to adhere evenly. The Cricut EasyPress 2 offers the solution. Its large, square heating plate heats up evenly, allowing users to transfer designs without having to reposition the machine and risk budging their design.
Our tester was impressed by the EasyPress 2’s convenient size and how quickly it heated up. The EasyPress 2 is ready to use in less than one minute, and our tester could complete most of their projects without having to move the press. Even on larger projects, our tester found it easy to seamlessly reposition the EasyPress 2.
Due to its large, flat surface, the EasyPress 2 wouldn’t be a great choice for someone wanting to work with three-dimensional items such as hats. It also performs best with Cricut’s EasyPress Mat, which is sold separately.
Cricut Joy review
The Cricut Joy is one of the smaller, more affordable Cricut cutting machines. Our tester loved how easy it was to set up and how smoothly the design process went. The Cricut Joy guides users through all the design steps. Our tester was able to easily cut designs from iron-on vinyl, cardstock, window cling material and more.
The Cricut Joy is a compact machine, so it’s easy to store. Along with the Cricut online design library, users can upload their own patterns, but our tester found the process a little less user-friendly than designing with Cricut assets.
Our tester, who’s a regular Cricut user, wished the Cricut Joy came with more tools to help make craft projects easier. The Cricut Joy is also slower than other Cricut machines and can’t cut thicker materials. Despite these drawbacks, it’s a simple and solid machine for someone interested in getting started with Cricut.
Top Cricut machines
Available in two sizes, the EasyPress 2 lets users transfer designs onto almost any flat surface without having to lift and reposition the machine. It heats evenly and works quickly thanks to intuitive controls and a smart heating guide.
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This budget-friendly Cricut machine boasts impressively precise cuts and user-friendly operation. The compact machine can cut designs up to 4.25 inches by 12 inches from more than 50 materials.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 29, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
959 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN
AND CENTRAL TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN AND
CENTRAL TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron and Texas. In Texas...
Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...
Oldham...Potter...Carson...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong
and Palo Duro Canyon.
* 20 Foot Winds...For Monday, southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...For Monday, as low as 8 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...For Monday, 4 TO 6.
* Timing...12 PM CDT through 9 PM CDT Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN OKLAHOMA
PANHANDLE AND THE NORTHEAST TEXAS PANHANDLE...
Critical fire weather conditions have ended for the remainder of
tonight.
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With Hawaii coffee farms under attack by a wave of alien pest species, crop yields are off by as much as 50% this year. But farmers may soon be getting some help in the form of a tiny bio-control agent.
Agricultural officials are proposing the widespread release of a parasitic wasp species, originally from Africa, to suppress infestations of the coffee berry borer beetle across the state.
Public comment is being sought on a draft environmental assessment written by the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources in collaboration with
the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the state
Department of Agriculture.
The 30-day comment
period ends Jan. 9.
Phymastichus coffea is a small parasitic wasp whose larvae feed on adult coffee berry borer beetles in the native range in Africa, causing beetle death before it can penetrate the coffee berry and lay eggs.
According to the draft document, parasitic wasps have been used around the world to fight the coffee berry borer, considered the most devastating coffee pest in the world.
The small beetles bore into coffee cherries, where they lay their eggs. Larvae then feed on the bean, which hurts coffee quality and yield.
Hawaii agricultural officials imported the wasp species to the USDA quarantine containment facility in
Volcano, where they put it through a range of tests to determine whether it might attack nontarget species and therefore pose a risk to the environment.
The testing, they said, demonstrated that P. coffea is host specific to the Hypothenemus species — none of which are native to Hawaii — and does not
attack any native beetles in the same family as the coffee berry borer or any other beneficial beetles tested.
Scientists have concluded that the wasp is unlikely to cause any harm to Hawaii’s environment. The tiny insect is said to be half the size of a sesame seed and does not sting people.
In the islands, the coffee berry borer was first discovered on the Big Island in 2010. Since then it landed on Oahu in 2014, Maui in 2016 and Kauai in 2020.
Between 2011 and 2013 alone, damage from the insect cost the state more than $25.7 million in coffee sales, officials said.
Since 2020, coffee farmers have had to deal not only with the coffee berry borer but coffee leaf rust, a fungus considered an even greater threat to the $55 million Hawaii coffee industry.
Suzanne Shriner, president of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association, said most farmers are hoping the tiny wasp will help battle the coffee berry borer and cut down on the amount of pesticides they have to use.
Coffee yields were cut in half this year, she said, largely due to dry summer conditions that allowed the coffee rust fungus to help cripple the crop.
But it was also a bad year for the coffee berry borer, which ruined about 30% of the crop, Shriner said.
To deal with the pests, farmers are using a fungus spray to kill the coffee berry borer and a fungicide to attack the coffee rust.
“The problem is the two neutralize each other,” Shriner said, which is why most farmers will be welcoming the wasp.
Shriner, who helped write the draft DA’s cultural assessment, said that for coffee farmers, the wasp may end up being the difference between being profitable or not.
Shriner said she’s hoping that within a year the wasps will be released in select locations to see how they do.
“It’s been a hard year on the farm,” she said. “Most farmers think the wasp is the favorable option.” | 2022-12-15T11:15:56+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/12/15/hawaii-news/tiny-wasps-could-help-save-hawaiis-coffee-industry/ |
The Capital Appreciation Equity ETF, Growth ETF, International Equity ETF, Small-Mid Cap ETF, and Value ETF offer distinct investment strategies and begin trading today
BALTIMORE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), a global investment management firm, announced today the addition of five new active equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its active ETF roster:
- T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF (TCAF)
- T. Rowe Price Growth ETF (TGRT)
- T. Rowe Price International ETF (TOUS)
- T. Rowe Price Small-Mid Cap ETF (TMSL)
- T. Rowe Price Value ETF (TVAL)
All are available to the public beginning today on NYSE Arca, Inc. The five comprise the debut of fully transparent active equity ETFs from T. Rowe Price.
The new ETFs represent building-block strategies that focus on several major elements of the equity market. Each new ETF offers investment approaches that are separate and distinct from existing T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The ETFs leverage the firm's world-class fundamental global research platform and its long history of active management expertise.
- The Capital Appreciation Equity ETF is managed by David Giroux, CFA, head of Investment Strategy and chief investment officer for T. Rowe Price Investment Management (TRPIM) and who manages the U.S. Capital Appreciation Strategy.
- The additional four ETFs (Growth ETF, International Equity ETF, Small-Mid Cap ETF, and Value ETF) are team-managed with Jodi Love as the lead portfolio manager. Love is vice president and member of the Investment Advisory Committees of the Blue Chip Growth, Diversified Mid-Cap Growth, Global Consumer, Growth Stock, Large-Cap Growth, and Value funds.
T. Rowe Price launched its first active ETFs in August 2020, and the newest ETFs expand the firm's total offerings to 15 funds, which include five semi-transparent equity ETFs, five transparent fixed income ETFs, and the five new transparent equity ETFs. This collective lineup of active ETFs complements the firm's traditional mutual fund offerings and delivers key features associated with existing ETFs that some investors may prefer, including competitive pricing, tax efficiency, and the flexibility to buy and sell shares throughout the trading day.
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Tim Coyne, Global Head of Exchange-Traded Funds
"With the new addition of our first transparent active equity ETFs, we've expanded the ways we can give investors access to even more of T. Rowe Price's best strategic investing ideas in the ETF wrapper. Backed by our world-class fundamental research, the new ETFs are developed with the ETF investor in mind and based on feedback directly from investors and advisors, as we continue to grow our ETF roster and deliver products that help meet clients' range of investing needs."
T. ROWE PRICE NEW ACTIVE EQUITY ETFs
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF (TCAF)
- Seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of large U.S. companies of both growth and value styles. The ETF holds securities of companies displaying favorable traits, such as experienced and capable management, strong risk-adjusted return potential, leading or improving market position or proprietary advantages, and/or attractive relative market valuations.
- Managed by David Giroux, CFA, who has 24 years of investing experience, all at T. Rowe Price. Giroux is a six-time nominee and two-time winner of an annual Morningstar award for excellence in portfolio management.
- Net expense ratio is .31%
The four ETFs below are each team managed with Jodi Love as the lead portfolio manager. Love has 19 years of investment experience, including four at T. Rowe Price.
T. Rowe Price Growth ETF (TGRT)
- Seeks to provide long-term capital growth, by investing in primarily large-cap stocks with an above-average rate of earnings, cash flow growth, and a lucrative niche in the economy that gives them the ability to sustain earnings momentum even during times of slow economic growth.
- Net expense ratio is .38%
T. Rowe Price International Equity ETF (TOUS)
- Seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a broadly diversified equity portfolio of companies across the market cap spectrum, with a majority of its exposure from developed non-U.S. regions and countries; may select stocks with growth or value characteristics while remaining mindful of the global economic backdrop.
- Net expense ratio is .50%
T. Rowe Price Small-Mid Cap ETF (TMSL)
- Seeks to provide long-term capital growth through a broadly diversified portfolio of small- and mid-cap U.S. stocks; may select stocks with growth or value characteristics.
- Net expense ratio is .55%
T. Rowe Price Value ETF (TVAL)
- Seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of large-cap stocks that appear to be undervalued by various measures, and may be temporarily out of favor, but have good prospects for capital appreciation.
- Net expense ratio is .33%
ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE
Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TROW) helps people around the world achieve their long-term investment goals. As a large global asset management company known for investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm is built on a culture of integrity that puts client interests first. Investors rely on the award-winning firm for its retirement expertise and active management approach of equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset investment capabilities. T. Rowe Price manages USD $1.35 trillion in assets under management as of May 31, 2023, and serves millions of clients globally. News and other updates can be found on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and troweprice.com/newsroom.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information visit troweprice.com. Read it carefully.
ETFs are bought and sold at market prices, not NAV. Investors generally incur the cost of the spread between the prices at which shares are bought and sold. Buying and selling shares may result in brokerage commissions which will reduce returns.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-03811, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock during the Class Period, you have until August 29, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company that provides banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the U.S. and internationally.
In 2020, Wells Fargo expanded its so-called "Diverse Search Requirement", also referred to as a diverse slate hiring policy, requiring that at least 50% of interview candidates must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension (including race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ, veterans, and people with disabilities) for most posted roles in the U.S. with total direct compensation greater than $100,000 per year. In addition, at least one interviewer on the hiring panel must represent a historically underrepresented group with respect to at least one diversity dimension.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 19, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "At Wells Fargo, a Quest to Increase Diversity Leads to Fake Job Interviews". Citing discussions with "seven current and former Wells Fargo employees", including Joe Bruno, a former executive in the Company's wealth management division, the article reported, in relevant part, that "[f]or many open positions, employees would interview a 'diverse' candidate", but that "often, the so-called diverse candidate would be interviewed for a job that had already been promised to someone else." The article further reported that Mr. Bruno was fired after "complain[ing] to his bosses" about the practice.
On this news, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $0.44 per share, or 1.04%, over two trading sessions, closing at $41.67 per share on May 20, 2022.
On June 6, 2022, Reuters published an article entitled "Wells Fargo pauses diverse slate hiring policy after reports of fake job interviews." The article reported that "Wells Fargo . . . is pausing a hiring policy that requires recruiters to interview a diverse pool of candidates, after the New York Times reported such interviews were often fake and conducted even though the job had already been promised to someone else." The same article also reported that "[t]he bank also plans to conduct a review of its diverse slate guidelines, Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf told staff on Monday, according to a memo seen by Reuters."
Then, on June 9, 2022, the New York Times published an article entitled "Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry of Wells Fargo's Hiring Practices." The article reported that federal prosecutors are investigating whether Wells Fargo violated federal laws by conducting fake job interviews in order to meet the Company's Diverse Search Requirement. The article also revealed that, since the New York Times' May 19, 2022 article focusing on the bank's wealth management business, "another 10 current and former employees have shared stories about how they were subject to fake interviews, or conducted them, or saw paperwork documenting the practice", and that "sham interviews occurred across multiple business lines, including its mortgage servicing, home lending and retail banking operations."
That same day, Wells Fargo issued a press release entitled "Wells Fargo response to New York Times article", which confirmed that "[e]arlier this week, the [C]ompany temporarily paused the use of its diverse slate guidelines", and that, "[d]uring this pause, the [C]ompany is conducting a review so that hiring managers, senior leaders and recruiters fully understand how the guidelines should be implemented – and so we can have confidence that our guidelines live up to their promise."
Following these disclosures, Wells Fargo's common stock price fell $3.68 per share, or 8.62%, over the following two trading sessions, closing at $38.99 per share on June 13, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Growth equity firm focused exclusively on B2B life sciences technology companies
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biospring Partners, a growth equity firm exclusively focused on B2B life sciences technology companies, today announced the closing of its debut fund with north of $245 million1 in capital commitments from pension plans, fund of funds, endowments and foundations, and family offices. The firm aims to invest in companies with the potential to fundamentally shift how technology is utilized across the life sciences sector.
Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Michelle Dipp, M.D., Ph.D. and Jennifer Lum, believe that life sciences innovation is accelerating due to increasing access to sequencing, cloud computing, and machine learning technologies in addition to significant advancements in synthetic biology and gene editing. Biospring's investments are working to push the healthcare industry forward by enabling new forms of biopharma manufacturing, diagnostic testing, and software applications that are fundamentally changing how we research, diagnose, and treat disease.
"We focus on identifying long term themes within life sciences technology in order to identify biopharma services, tools and software companies at the growth stage. We aim to partner with management teams prior to investing in them to add value through our experience and network," Michelle Dipp said. A physician scientist by training, Dipp has invested as a General Partner for over 12 years. Prior to Biospring, Michelle Dipp was a Managing Director at General Atlantic where she launched and led their life sciences investment platform. Prior to that, Michelle was Co-Founder and General Partner of Longwood Fund.
Jennifer Lum, an experienced operator who's started, scaled, and sold multiple companies, added, "The accelerating convergence of tech and the life sciences is creating new and large investment opportunities. We're excited to be investing in transformational companies that are driving innovation across the ecosystem."
Joelle Kayden, Founder and Managing Director of Accolade Partners, a Biospring Limited Partner, said, "For over 20 years, Accolade has identified and backed first-time funds that have gone on to deliver industry-leading returns. Since our initial conversation, we believed that Biospring would join that list. Michelle and Jennifer combine impressive backgrounds and grit; qualities that are necessary ingredients for success. We were delighted to commit to their fund early in their fundraising process and congratulate them on the final close."
Biospring's current portfolio companies include PathAI, ixlayer, and Kiniciti, and Abzena. PathAI's Co-Founder and CEO, Andy Beck said, "Michelle and Jennifer have been outstanding partners with PathAI. Biospring brings a differentiated integration of business, strategy, technology, and bio-pharma experience, and it's been an honor to have the opportunity to work closely with them."
As a female-founded and led team with both investment and operations experience across life sciences and technology, Michelle and Jennifer, along with Biospring's Advisory Board, are bringing decades of experience and insight into a large and growing sector.
Biospring Partners is a growth equity firm that invests in life sciences technology. Founded in 2020, Biospring leverages its deep experience to support B2B software, tools, and biopharma services companies that are driving innovation across the life sciences industry and beyond. Biospring is well positioned to partner with life sciences technology companies that have the potential to fundamentally change how we research, diagnose and treat disease. For more information, please see www.biospring.com.
Contact: biospring@sunshinesachs.com
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Louisiana Department of State wins National award for “I Voted” sticker
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, the United States Election Assistance Commission announced that Louisiana’s 2022 I Voted sticker design, New Orleanian Becky Fos’ “Louisiana State of Mind,” won its annual Clearinghouse Award for creative and original “I Voted” sticker design.
“I’m proud and excited that Louisiana’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design has once again won national recognition,” Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said. “Louisiana voters are passionate about their ‘I Voted’ stickers, especially given how creative each of them have been. I wish to thank Becky Fos for her work and creativity in showcasing Louisiana’s beauty and uniqueness.”
Beck Fos’ design for the 2022 “I Voted” sticker is the second Louisiana sticker in a row to win the EAC’s Clearinghouse Award. Tony Bernard’s design, used in the 2019 elections, won previously. | 2023-05-23T22:37:45+00:00 | klax-tv.com | http://klax-tv.com/louisiana-department-of-state-wins-national-award-for-i-voted-sticker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louisiana-department-of-state-wins-national-award-for-i-voted-sticker |
Bicycle Boulevard construction begins with 17th Avenue island
The first phase of constructing a “bicycle boulevard” on Washington Street begins Monday -- in the middle of West 17th Avenue.
The road will be closed between Main and Adams streets while contractor PRADA Construction LLC of Valley Center builds a new island in the center of the street.
The work is scheduled through Friday, June 24.
The island's purpose, city officials previously explained, is to give bicyclists using Washington Street a safer way to cross busy 17th Avenue, allowing them to stop halfway across.
One result, however, is that motorists will no longer be able to continue on Washington; they will be forced to make a right turn.
Travelers on 17th Avenue will also no longer be able to make a left turn off of 17th onto Washington Street.
Following construction of the island, the contractor will move north, reconstructing part of the street and paving over the rest between 17th and 19th avenues, said Jeff Schenk, Engineering Construction Manager with the city.
Schenk said he didn’t have a schedule for that work yet, but it will take some time because the contractor will be replacing a collapsed storm sewer pipe between 18th and 19th avenues and installing a new “traffic circle” in the 18th Avenue intersection, eliminating stop signs there.
“One wall has collapsed,” Schenk said of the storm drain. “Once they replace that, they’ll level it with asphalt and do an asphalt overlay” on the two-block section.
From there, the project extends north to 27th Avenue, including another traffic circle at West 24th Avenue.
The city council awarded the $479,350 contract in October. | 2022-06-09T23:20:14+00:00 | hutchnews.com | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/2022/06/09/bicycle-boulevard-construction-begins-17th-avenue-island/7566226001/ |
October 31, 2022
Kim Berry died October 31 of natural causes. She is survived by her husband Mike, 3 children; Lisa, Ben and Jeremy Hovey, and several grandchildren. Also her mother, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. She was preceded in death by her father Vernon Little. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. | 2022-11-08T07:21:27+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/kim-berry/article_5a5a2943-386d-54e0-94a5-ae3ed4b8df39.html |
Justin Verlander is taking steps towards his highly anticipated Mets debut.
The 40-year-old starter threw 43 pitches on Sunday in three innings of live batting practice in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
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Manager Buck Showalter gave the update, per Mike Puma of the New York Post:
“He went out there and got after a couple of pitches toward the end — he felt good ... I have texted him back and forth multiple times and he is doing good, feeling good ... He is feeling good and anxious to get back.”
Hours before the Opening Day meeting with the Miami Marlins, the Mets announced that Verlander was being placed on the injured list due to a “low grade teres major strain.”
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According to Puma, Verlander will next pitch a minor league rehab game on Friday for Single-A St. Lucie.
The Mets signed Verlander to a two-year, $86.67 million contract in the offseason. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has spent his 17 year career in Detroit and Houston.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com | 2023-04-24T16:02:01+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/04/whats-next-for-mets-justin-verlander-update-on-injured-ace.html |
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers.
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ROME (AP) — The Vatican has centralized and overhauled its investment strategy after a botched deal lost tens of millions of euros, imposing a policy that prohibits investments in products such as pornography and weapons and prioritizes prudent investing in industries that promote the common good.
The new policy announced Tuesday by the Secretariat for the Economy bans speculative investments, short selling and investing in highly leveraged or complex financial products or in countries vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing.
Vatican offices have one year to come up with a divestment strategy if any of their investments fall under prohibited categories.
The policy follows a decade of efforts, first by Pope Benedict XVI and then Pope Francis, to try to clean up the Vatican’s murky finances and its reputation as an off-shore tax haven with little or no expertise, oversight or accountability guiding investment decisions.
The Vatican’s less-than-professional financial practices attracted a broader spotlight when Vatican prosecutors in 2019 launched an investigation into the secretariat of state’s 350 million-euro investment in a London property, which lost the Holy See tens of millions in fees and commissions to brokers and other losses.
Ten people, including a cardinal, Italian brokers and former Vatican officials, have been on trial for a year on a range of alleged financial crimes.
Evidence presented at the trial showed the secretariat of state's 600 million-euro sovereign wealth fund was essentially managed by one priest. Monsignor Alberto Perlasca recommended investments to his superior, who in turn trusted the advice, even though Perlasca had little or no outside expertise, oversight or criteria guiding his decisions.
He originally was a prime suspect in the investigation but flipped and became the prosecution’s star witness.
At one point, according to court documents and testimony, the Vatican considered investing 200 million euros in an Angola oil extraction deal. A decision was made against it and the money instead went toward converting a former warehouse of luxury department store Harrod's into a luxury residential property. At another point, the Vatican invested in a fund behind the Elton John biopic “Rocketman."
Even before the new policy was announced, Francis had stripped the secretariat of state of its ability to manage its own money and ordered the assets transferred to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See. APSA manages the Vatican's real estate and other patrimony and is now responsible for overseeing the investment strategy for the entire Holy See. | 2022-07-19T12:02:13+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Vatican-imposes-new-investment-policy-amid-17314076.php |
Home prices rose nationally for the first time in eight months in February amid continuing inventory challenges and relief in affordability leading to a rise in demand, according to data released Monday.
“In many areas of the country, that dynamic — low inventory and a modest rise in demand — led to an uptick in home prices. All in, 39 of the 50 largest U.S. markets saw prices increase in February — in sharp contrast to just three months earlier when 48 of those 50 were experiencing price declines,” Black Knight Vice President of Enterprise Research Andy Walden said in a statement.
Seasonally adjusted prices increased by 0.16 percent last month as the benchmark 30-year mortgage saw declines, data from Black Knight shows. This marks the strongest single-month gain since last May.
Although 78 percent of the nation’s 50 largest markets experienced rising prices last month, prices fell in several previously hot markets, including Austin, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Seattle.
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage declined again last week to 6.32 percent, according to Freddie Mac. Thirty-year mortgage rates sat at 4.67 percent the same time last year.
“Over the last several weeks, declining rates have brought borrowers back to the market but, as the spring homebuying season gets underway, low inventory remains a key challenge for prospective buyers,” Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater said in a statement at the time.
Black Knight data revealed that inventory fell for the fifth-consecutive month, reaching its lowest point since May 2022. And 90 percent of markets experienced decorating inventory levels.
“New listings – already trending well below pre-pandemic levels for months – ran 27% below those levels in February as potential home sellers continued to shy away from the market,” Walden said.
“All in, total active for-sale inventory is back to 47% below pre-pandemic levels after having recovered to within 38% of normal levels late last year. Without a significant shift in interest rates, home prices or household income, this is a self-fulfilling dynamic that is quite likely to continue for some time,” he added. | 2023-04-03T20:54:57+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/hill-politics/home-prices-soar-suddenly-after-several-months-of-declines/ |
Lafayette Jefferson proves to be too much for Marion 76-65
Lafayette Jefferson pushed past Marion for a 76-65 win on January 20 in Indiana boys high school basketball.
The first quarter gave Lafayette Jefferson a 28-27 lead over Marion.
A half tie at 31-31 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Lafayette Jefferson jumped in front of Marion 50-47 going into the fourth quarter.
The Broncos got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 26-18 edge.
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By REBECCA BOONE and GENE JOHNSON
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The DNA of the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene and cellphone data shows that in the months before the attack, he was in the area of the victims’ home multiple times, an investigator said in court documents unsealed Thursday.
The affidavit written by Brett Payne, a police corporal in Moscow, Idaho, was made public minutes before Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old criminal justice doctoral student at nearby Washington State University, was due to appear in court after being extradited Wednesday from Pennsylvania, where his parents live and where he was arrested.
He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary in the Nov. 13 attack, which befuddled investigators for weeks and struck fear into the small college town on the Idaho-Washington border.
According to the newly unsealed court documents, traces of DNA from a lone male later determined to be Kohberger were found on the button of a leather knife sheath found in the rental home where the victims were killed. A knife with a U.S. Marine Corps insignia on it was also found at the scene, though there’s no record of Kohberger having served in the military.
A woman who also lived at the house told police that she awoke to the sound of crying during the predawn attack and opened her bedroom door to find a masked man dressed in black, according to the court filing.
She said she stood in “frozen shock” as the man, whom she didn’t recognize, walked past her and toward a glass sliding door, the police investigator wrote. She then went back into her room and locked the door.
Surveillance footage captured near the home showed a white sedan — later identified as a Hyundai Elantra — drove by the home three times in the early morning hours of Nov. 13, returning a fourth time at about 4:04 a.m. The car was next spotted on surveillance cameras leaving King Road 16 minutes later “at a high rate of speed,” Payne wrote. The same car was later spotted on a different camera headed toward Pullman.
Meanwhile, location data from Kohberger’s cellphone showed he had traveled to the area of the victims’ residence at least a dozen times between late June and the night of the killings, authorities said. Investigators haven’t disclosed a possible motive or said whether they think Kohberger knew any of the victims — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ home in eastern Pennsylvania last week and agreed to be extradited to Idaho. His attorney in Pennsylvania, Monroe County chief public defender Jason LaBar, said Kohberger was eager to be exonerated and described him as “an ordinary guy.” He said Kohberger would be represented by the chief public defender in Idaho’s Kootenai County once in the state.
Police had released few details about the investigation and a magistrate judge has issued a sweeping gag order barring attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other officials from discussing the case.
The nighttime attack at the home near the University of Idaho campus spread fear in Moscow and the surrounding area, as authorities seemed stumped by the brutal stabbings. Investigators appeared to make a breakthrough, however, after searching for a white sedan that was seen around the time of the killings and analyzing DNA evidence collected from the crime scene.
Investigators have said they were still searching for a motive and the weapon used in the attack.
The bodies of Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Kernodle, 20, of Post Falls, Idaho; and Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington, were found Nov. 13 at the rental home where the women lived. Kernodle and Chapin were dating, and he had been visiting the house that night.
Latah County prosecutors have said they believe Kohberger broke into the victims’ home intending to commit murder.
Although Moscow police have been tightlipped about the investigation, authorities last month asked the public for help finding a white sedan that was seen near the scene of the crime — specifically, a 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra. Tips poured in and investigators soon announced they were sifting through a pool of around 20,000 potential vehicles.
Meanwhile, Kohberger apparently stayed in Pullman, Washington, through the end of the semester at WSU. Then he drove across country to his parents’ home in Pennsylvania, accompanied by his father. They were in a white Elantra.
While driving through Indiana, Kohberger was pulled over twice on the same day — first by a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy and a few minutes later by an Indiana state trooper.
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Associated Press writers Marc Levy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Manuel Valdes in Seattle contributed to this story.
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The 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback are updated versions (with new names) of the battery-electric SUV and “coupe SUV” the German luxury brand has sold since 2019 and 2020, respectively. Not only do they have revised front styling, but they also get a higher-capacity battery that provides a substantial range boost—including one version expected to clear the crucial 300-mile rating.
EV time moves fast, and Tesla has sold roughly half the 2 million or so all-electric vehicles now on U.S. roads. Audi was late to the EV party, first offering the E-Tron SUV for the 2019 model year, and many long-time owners bought their first long-range electric vehicle from Tesla when Audi had no EVs to sell. Tesla sales in the U.S. now outnumber those of Audi’s entire lineup.
I drove both Q8 E-Trons a total of about 175 miles through the forests and back roads of northern California, though I didn’t sample the more powerful SQ8 E-Tron powered by three motors rather than two. My goal was to answer the question: Is this updated pair of Audi E-Tron SUVs sufficiently better to lure drivers of Tesla Model X or Model Y crossover utilities?
The answer is a qualified “Maybe.” More on that later.
Audi Q8 E-Tron: Looks more like an ICE SUV
Audi’s updated naming convention for its SUVs (the “Q” ranges) and sedans (the “A” ranges) assign even numbers to EVs, while models with an internal combustion engine (ICE) get odd numbers. So, the range-topping electric SUV formerly known as “E-Tron” is now the Q8 E-Tron. There’s just one problem: an ICE Q8 is already in the lineup and it will coexist with the Q8 E-Tron in defiance of the new naming convention.
To blend the two different vehicles into a single lineup, the electric Q8 has an updated front end that echoes that of the gas version. That means it has a more defined grid pattern in deeper relief, in black or body color, that could pass for the grille of a combustion vehicle. The earlier E-Tron’s flat silver blanking panel suggested its electric powertrain, but it seems that’s no longer the goal.
The overall effect is subtle, but somehow makes the squarer SUV version of the Q8 E-Tron seem a bit sleeker, despite its substantial presence and bulk. The tall “coupe” tail of the Q8 E-Tron Sportback remains an acquired taste, but it’s more popular outside North America. Sales of the E-Tron Sportback were only 10-15% of the total in previous model years.
Other changes include new wheel designs (in 20-, 21-, and 22-inch sizes) and Q8 badging on the pillars between the doors, and on the tailgate—now in glossy black rather than the traditional chrome. The interior hasn’t changed much; it will be reassuringly familiar to Audi drivers and owners of the earlier E-Tron in particular.
Audi Q8 E-Tron: Performance evolved, not redefined
Audi had several goals in updating the drive software of its big EVs. Among them were better differentiation among drive modes (Efficiency, Comfort, Auto, Off-road, and All-road) and a sportier feel. Revised bushings and control arms, along with a quicker steering ratio (14.6:1 versus the old 15.8:1) make these heavy SUVs less numb and appliance-like than the previous versions.
As before, all models come with air suspension and adaptive dampers that combine to handle most road conditions well. My only complaint was a bit of head toss and body roll over imperfections in some of the two-lane forest roads on the drive. The Q8 E-Tron powers its rear wheels by default, with the front motor kicking in (faster, Audi says) when needed for traction or cornering performance. It’s all sufficiently seamless and I never detected the transitions.
Acceleration from the higher-capacity battery remains the same, at 5.6 seconds in the 60 mph run. Audi has stayed away from the explosive acceleration offered by Tesla. The front and rear motors combine to produce 355 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque, which ratchets up to 402 hp and 490 lb-ft in the shifter’s Sport mode.
The regenerative braking is largely done through the brake pedal; no setting exists for the “one-pedal driving” preferred by experienced EV drivers. That said, the “Auto” setting for regenerative braking (called “recuperation” by German makers) boosts the regen when following another vehicle or based on map data. It takes a bit of acclimatization, but it’s surprisingly useful in certain types of driving.
Overall, the electric Q8’s dynamics are an evolution of the E-Tron rather than a redefinition. For the record, both early-production Q8 E-Trons I drove were superbly screwed together.
Audi Q8 E-Tron: Still inefficient but less so
The Achilles’ heel of the E-Tron when it launched launch was its inefficiency, which produced a rated range of only 204 miles from its 95-kwh battery pack. This was especially pronounced at highway speeds. Over a month-long loan of a 2020 E-Tron SUV, I never observed efficiency of more than 1.9 to 2.0 miles per kwh at highway speeds—and my month-long efficiency number was just 2.1 mi/kwh.
That compared to roughly 3.0 mi/kwh for a Tesla Model X, also reflected in the competitors’ EPA-rated efficiencies: 74 MPGe for the 2019 Audi E-Tron SUV versus 96 MPGe for the Tesla Model X Long Range of the same year, which had an EPA-rated at 325 miles of range. (Miles Per Gallon Equivalent, or MPGe, is the distance an electric car can travel on the energy contained in 1 gallon of gasoline, or 33.7 kwh.)
For 2024, Audi has made multiple updates to boost the big SUVs’ efficiency, including active grille shutters and special attention to airflow around the wheels and under the vehicle. Overall, the drag coefficients have fallen by 0.02, to 0.29 for the SUV and 0.27 for the Sportback. Equally important, the new nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) cells in the bigger 114-kwh battery (106 kwh usable) deliver an estimated EPA range rating of 300 miles for at least one version.
Indeed, in my 175 miles of driving, I observed better efficiencies: 2.3 to 2.4 mi/kwh. But—and it’s a big but—the drive route contained less than 15 miles of freeway driving, meaning the bulk of the trip was done at speeds closer to 55 mph than the 75-80 mph that’s customary on California highways. In December, Green Car Reports recorded 2.5 mi/kwh in various Q8 E-Tron versions in a drive event on Lanzarote in the Canary Islands—at even lower average speeds.
Audi has raised the charging rate of the new Q8 E-Tron to keep charge times roughly the same, even with the higher-capacity battery pack. The onboard Level 2 charger is rated at 11 kw, though some plugs may not be able to provide that. We didn’t get a chance to fast-charge the test cars, but Audi says it has raised the peak DC charging rate of its 400-volt electrical architecture from 150 kw to 170 kw. As before the Q8 E-Trons can charge from 10-80% in as little as 31 minutes.
Chalk up a qualified improvement in efficiency, but with an asterisk. EPA efficiency ratings aren’t yet available. We’ll wait for the EPA numbers and a week-long test drive that includes highways before passing final judgment.
Can Audi beat Tesla?
With sales of 1,530 units in 2023, the big E-Tron SUV pair—now stickering from $76,000 including delivery—has become the pricier elder sibling of the higher-volume Q4 E-Tron range that starts at about $51,000.
Could the updated E-Trons lure away luxury buyers whose Model X SUVs are now several years old? Certainly the Audis are more traditionally luxurious, and they offer an established nationwide network of dealers to provide service where needed.
The problem is that Tesla drivers have become used to the ubiquitous, seamless, ultra-reliable Supercharger fast-charging network that may now be the single biggest advantage of owning a Tesla. The Audis—and every other non-Tesla EV—rely on a patchwork collection of competing DC fast-charging networks now engaged in a land grab that prioritizes new installations over keeping the stations actually running and capable of charging any EV that drives up.
When a pair of EV reporters asked Audi executives how it planned to compete with Tesla’s Supercharging advantage at the drive program, they pointed to the two years of unlimited free fast charging on the fast-expanding Electrify America network that comes with any Q8 E-Tron. Questioned in detail about that network’s rising unreliability, with more than one in five charging attempts unable to complete as measured by JD Power in a March 2023 report, the execs suggested Audi’s EV owners will do the bulk of their charging at home.
That’s true, but it misses the point. A Tesla SUV can do a long road trip without the driver having to worry that a scheduled charging stop will land them at chargers that are dead, damaged, under repair, or downrated. Audi EV owners do not presently have that confidence.
Audi’s response? “Our buyers have multiple vehicles, so they can always choose to use a gasoline model for those occasional long trips. They’ll enjoy an excellent electric car for daily use.” That’s discouraging for 2023, but it helps answer my original question: Tesla owners may be attracted to the Q8 E-Tron’s features, performance, and other factors, but many of them won’t switch until nationwide CCS fast-charging is as reliable and ubiquitous as Supercharging.
Today, that seems a long way away.
Audi provided airfare and lodging for Motor Authority to bring you this firsthand drive report.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s railway network ground to a crawl on Wednesday after 40,000 staff walked off the job in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions. Train companies said only about a fifth of services across the country were due to run.
The 24-hour strike by cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff comes a month after the country’s most disruptive rail walkout in three decades brought trains to a halt across the U.K at the start of the summer holiday season.
The dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s railways struggle to adapt to travel and commuting habits changed — perhaps forever — by the coronavirus pandemic. There were almost 1 billion train journeys in the U.K. in the year to March, compared to 1.7 billion in the 12 months before the pandemic, and rail companies are looking to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat.
Negotiations aimed at resolving the dispute are deadlocked. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers says employers’ latest pay offer falls short amid soaring inflation — currently at 9.4% — and the worst cost of living crisis in decades.
It accuses the Conservative government of preventing train companies from making a better offer. The government says it is not directly involved in the dispute pitting the union against privately owned train-operating companies and the government-operated Network Rail infrastructure firm.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the union “will continue to negotiate in good faith, but we will not be bullied or cajoled by anyone.”
“The government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us,” he said.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps accused union leaders of “trying to cause as much disruption as possible to the day-to-day lives of millions of hardworking people around the country.”
He said the strike had been “cynically timed” to disrupt a semi-final of the European women’s soccer tournament on Wednesday in Milton Keynes, north of London, and the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.
The union staged three one-day strikes last month that stopped services across much of the country.
More strikes are planned for Saturday, when train drivers are set to walk out, and on three days in August.
It’s turning out to be a summer of travel disruption, in Britain and around the world. Air travelers in many countries are facing delays and disruption as airports struggle to cope with staff shortages and skyrocketing demand for flights after two pandemic-hit years.
Truck drivers and Britons heading off on holiday by ferry faced hours-long waits at the port of Dover over the weekend amid delays caused by Brexit and a shortage of French border officials.
Britain’s Conservative government has put blame for the rail strikes squarely on the union, and has changed the law to make it easier for employers to recruit contract staff to do strikers’ jobs.
Polls suggest public opinion is split, with many people expressing sympathy for the rail workers.
“The workers have a right to strike,” said commuter Fabrice Kabamba at London’s Waterloo station. “As an employee myself, struggling to pay bills, I can sympathize with them.” | 2022-07-28T02:58:04+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/new-uk-rail-strike-brings-train-services-to-a-crawl/ |
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