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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unity Software Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of U during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: March 5, 2021 to May 10, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/unity-software-u-lawsuit-form/?id=31088&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of U during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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‘God had bigger plans for me’: Teen pitcher recovering after being struck in the head by batted ball
OZARK, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A 16-year-old in Missouri is recovering after he suffered a severe injury to his head from a batted ball.
On July 10 at U.S. Ballpark in Ozark, Kellar Davis was pitching a game for the Midwest Mavericks summer league team when he was struck in the right temple by a batted ball.
“It knocked me down, but I got back up, and I thought I had the ball,” Davis told KY3. “So I reached into my glove and didn’t feel it there. Then, my vision went black. I was still conscious, but that was when I started to get scared, and I heard people coming out there.”
The people who came out to help included Davis’ parents, Jason and Tracy Davis, as well as spectators with medical backgrounds who provided aid until the ambulance arrived.
Kellar Davis was taken to the hospital and slowly regained his sight. His parents were told by hospital officials he’d be under concussion protocol for the next 24 hours.
Then they were given more bad news.
“A neurosurgeon walked in and told us it was getting bad quick,” Jason Davis said. “They were prepping the OR, and they needed to go now.”
Tracy Davis said the doctors told them their son had bleeding between his skull and the lining of his brain.
“They did a craniectomy where they take a piece of skull out, drain the blood and cauterize the bleeding,” Kellar Davis said. “Then they put (the piece) back on with four little metal plates in there.”
Kellar Davis’s mom said the next 24 hours were rough for him.
“He was sick all night,” she said.
While she waited during a CT scan performed by doctors, Tracy Davis said she started reading a Bible her son had brought from home.
She said she read a few passages he had highlighted, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” After reading, Tracy Davis said her son’s CT scan came back “perfect,” and he improved and started walking that evening.
“It was a God thing,” she said.
Jason Davis said all of the specialists that came in the room said his son’s recovery was “amazing.”
Doctors said they expected Kellar Davis to be in intensive care for 72 hours and in the hospital for at least another week, but he was released within those 72 hours. He said he attributes his quick recovery to his faith and a commitment he made two weeks before his injury.
“I got called into the ministry, and I knew he was going to do something in my life pretty crazy to give me a good testimony for people,” Kellar Davis said. “But I never expected it to be something like this. My great-grandpa told me that Satan took a shot at me, but God had bigger plans for me.”
There was also a tremendous outreach of support from the Licking, Missouri, community and beyond.
“It’s been very overwhelming and humbling,” Tracy Davis said. “We’ve heard from people we know, people we don’t know, even people from other countries.”
While he was able to watch one game since the accident, Kellar Davis said he is determined to return to the field soon. He also said he has had no lingering effects.
“The only thing I had to get was a shaved head for it, so that’s pretty good,” he said.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-31T00:59:01+00:00 | kttc.com | https://www.kttc.com/2022/08/31/god-had-bigger-plans-me-teen-pitcher-recovering-after-being-struck-head-by-batted-ball/ |
NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HR leaders are optimistic about hiring and retaining workers over the next few months. And that confidence comes despite expectations of a recession in 2023 and news of layoffs.
Indeed, three-quarters of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) expect hiring to stay steady or even ramp up over the next six months. That's according to The Conference Board CHRO Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2023.
The survey also found that while nearly half (45 percent) of CHROs expect more employees to stay at their current companies, many are concerned about workers jumping ship. Indeed, 19 percent are expecting more workers to leave. To attract and keep workers, CHROs say they are prioritizing the strengthening of culture and the development of the workforce this year.
Overall, CHRO confidence in Q1 stands at 57 (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses). The index tracks CHROs' sentiment surrounding workforce growth, stability, and stress by focusing on hiring, retention, and engagement.
This marks the first quarterly measure of CHRO Confidence from The Conference Board. A total of 172 CHROs participated in the survey, which was fielded from January 16 through February 10. Key findings include:
Despite recent news of layoffs in some sectors, 3 in 4 CHROs expect hiring to remain unchanged or increase.
- 76 percent of CHROs expect hiring to remain unchanged or increase within the next six months.
The Great Resignation hasn't ended: 1 in 5 CHROs expect a decrease in retention.
- 19 percent of CHROs expect retention to decrease in the next 6 months.
- 45 percent expect employee retention to increase, and 36 percent expect no change.
Nearly half of CHROs say employee engagement is increasing.
- 45 percent of CHROs report that employee engagement has increased in the last 6 months.
- 14 percent report a decrease.
- In a September 2022 survey of 1,600 employees, 27 percent reported an increase in employee engagement and 30 percent reported a decrease.
CHRO Confidence vs. CEO Confidence
The following section draws comparisons between the Q1 CHRO Confidence Index and the Q1 Measure of CEO Confidence™. The latter is a quarterly survey of US CEOs by The Conference Board in collaboration with The Business Council.
CHROs are more optimistic about hiring than CEOs.
- 42 percent of CHROs expect hiring to increase.
- Only 37 percent of CEOs expect to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, down from 44 percent in Q4 2022.
- 57 percent of CEOs report some problems attracting qualified workers, down from 68 percent in Q4 2022.
CHROs are prioritizing the development of leaders at more than two times the rate of CEOs.
- 47 percent of CHROs plan to focus on strengthening the leadership pipeline in 2023—the top response. That's compared to 20 percent of CEOs.
While CHROs and CEOs agree on the importance of culture and leadership to retain talent, CHROs are placing a higher priority on these efforts.
- 34 percent of CHROs plan to strengthen organizational culture to retain talent, compared to 18 percent of CEOs.
- 30 percent of CHROs plan to prioritize the development of workforce capabilities, compared to 19 percent of CEOs.
CEOs prioritize innovation, agility, and resilience more than CHROs.
- 16 percent of CEOs prioritize building a more innovative culture, compared to only 4 percent of CHROs.
- 15 percent of CEOs prioritize building agile teams, compared to only 4 percent of CHROs.
- 19 percent of CEO prioritize building a resilient workforce to prepare for future challenges, compared to 15 percent of CHROs.
"While both CEOs and CHROs are concerned about the ability to hire workers, CHROs are acutely aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the workforce, and the challenges of finding and retaining talent," said Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board. "Indeed, CHROs know the greater time and effort that is now necessary to successfully hire someone. They are also concerned that critical talent, if not developed internally, may be difficult to find in the current labor market. It follows that they would place a greater emphasis on improving culture and developing the workforce, especially if nearly 20 percent expect retention to decrease in the next six months. CEOs are focused on navigating their organizations through a sea of uncertainty and change. If economic volatility and gray swan events continue to be the norm, organizational agility, resilience, and innovation will be key to a thriving business."
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1-year-old suffers severe burns from father pouring boiling water on her, investigators say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) – A 1-year-old girl is at USA’s Children’s and Women’s hospital in Alabama suffering from severe burns that investigators allege were caused by her father.
Royalty’s mother told WALA that 19% of her head is burned.
“My baby is in the hospital fighting for her life,” Niktoria Lett said.
Lett left Royalty alone with her father, Eugene Sneed, on Sunday when she went to an event. She said she couldn’t even recognize her daughter when she got home.
“I couldn’t even stand to look at her. I couldn’t even keep calm,” Lett said. “So, we rushed her to the hospital and from there, her injuries just started worsening.”
Court documents state Sneed is accused of pouring boiling water down Royalty’s throat, causing critical internal injuries and burns to the toddler’s face.
“Who would do something like this to an innocent baby? It’s not right,” Royalty’s aunt, Kiara Lett said. “That baby thought she was in a safe home with her father. It wasn’t right what he did to our baby… She was just an innocent child.”
According to court documents, Sneed is charged with aggravated child abuse.
Copyright 2022 WALA via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-07T16:10:53+00:00 | wnem.com | https://www.wnem.com/2022/10/07/1-year-old-suffers-severe-burns-father-pouring-boiling-water-her-investigators-say/ |
Ginni Thomas emails urged new 2020 electors in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas contacted at least two Wisconsin state lawmakers, including the chair of the Senate elections committee, urging them to overturn President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win in the tightly contested state, emails obtained Thursday by The Associated Press show.
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, a conservative activist, also had sent messages to more than two dozen lawmakers in Arizona.
In her communications with lawmakers in both states, Thomas urged Republicans to choose their own slate of electors after the election, arguing that results giving Biden a victory in the states were marred by fraud. Despite numerous reviews, lawsuits and recounts, no widespread fraud calling into question the results has been discovered in either state.
The emails received at the exact same time on Nov. 9, 2020, by Wisconsin state Sen. Kathy Bernier and state Rep. Gary Tauchen were first reported Thursday by The Washington Post. The AP obtained the email from Bernier, and the watchdog group Documented posted the email Tauchen received.
The emails were sent at almost the exact same time as the ones Thomas sent to lawmakers in Arizona.
Bernier, in a telephone interview with the AP, said she did not recall receiving the email from Thomas, which was one of thousands her office and other Wisconsin lawmakers received around that time. The message was sent over the FreeRoots platform that allows for mass mailing of prewritten emails. Bernier said she had no contact with Thomas aside from receiving the email.
“Please stand strong in the face of political and media pressure,” Thomas wrote in the emails received by the Wisconsin lawmakers. “Please reflect on the awesome authority granted to you by our Constitution. And then please take action to ensure that a clean slate of Electors is chosen for our state.”
Bernier said Thursday that she didn’t fault Thomas for sending the message, which she doesn’t recall reading at the time.
“Ginni is not a constituent, so therefore not top priority to respond to,” Bernier said. “And so I am sure we did not respond to her.”
Bernier, who has been outspoken in saying there was no widespread voter fraud in Wisconsin’s election that Biden fairly won, said she had no issue with Thomas contacting her about the election.
“I don’t believe this is hair-raising crazy stuff that everybody’s making it out to be,” she said of the Thomas email. “There were a lot of Republicans at the time that thought there was massive voter fraud. ... I’m sure she would have preferred taking it back, especially after all of the evidence.”
Tauchen declined comment through a spokesperson.
Clarence Thomas was the only member of the Supreme Court who voted against the court’s order allowing the U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to obtain Trump records that were held by the National Archives and Records Administration. The court voted in January to allow the committee to get the documents.
Ginni Thomas’s role in the plot to overturn the 2020 election won by Biden is being looked at by members of the House committee investigating the riot. The committee asked her in June to sit for an interview.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-01T18:23:16+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/2022/09/01/ginni-thomas-emails-urged-new-2020-electors-wisconsin/ |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Ralph Kiser, the Virginia farmer who finished in eighth place on the 22nd season of “Survivor,” has died, the show confirmed on Twitter.
“The Survivor family extends our deepest condolences to the family of Ralph Kiser,” host Jeff Probst wrote on the show’s Twitter account. “His huge smile, his positive attitude and of course his infectious rooster crow made him one of the most likable to ever play Survivor.”
People reports Kiser died on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was 56.
According to the magazine, Kiser applied for the show several times before finally appearing on its “Redemption Island” season in 2010, when he was 44.
“I’ve wanted to be on the show for years and knew one day I’d get my chance,” his official CBS biography at the time said. “I want to be a hometown hero for the folks back home!”
Kiser lived in Lebanon, Virginia.
“I’m a mountain man,” he said. “I know plants, trees and what most of their uses are. I can also build anything; start a fire anywhere and make people believe anything I say[.] I will be the king at camp because I can build shelter, cook, find food and be the leader.”
He became a fan favorite and ended the game in eighth place.
“It was the time of my life,” he told People after the competition. “I’d do it again over and over.”
According to his obituary, Kiser is survived by his two daughters, girlfriend, ex-wife, mother, sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sarah. | 2022-04-22T21:32:58+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/entertainment/survivor-fan-favorite-ralph-kiser-dies-at-56-report/ |
Fresh wave of federal funds available to address critical threats
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea level rise, water quality and habitat protection are among the issues addressed in the 2022 San Francisco Estuary Blueprint released by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, mapping how San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta will be managed over the next five years.
"The Estuary faces immense challenges, but we have remedies in the Blueprint and a serendipitous confluence of funding that can begin to implement solutions," said Caitlin Sweeney, Director of the Partnership, a collaboration of local, state, and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, academia and business leaders working to protect and restore the San Francisco Estuary. "We are at an exciting juncture where we can really make a difference in the health of the Estuary moving forward. It's a very exciting time for the region."
Release of the Blueprint coincides with unprecedented federal funding approved over the past year to support the San Francisco Estuary. This includes $24 million from the omnibus spending bill signed into law in March plus a total of $29 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in November 2021, including $5 million allocated directly to the Estuary Partnership over the next five years to begin implementing the Blueprint. Additionally, the Bay Area's 2016 voter-approved Measure AA dedicates $25 million annually to fund multi-benefit shoreline projects that protect and restore San Francisco Bay.
The Blueprint emphasizes the connection between the lower and upper Estuary, recognizing that nature does not see the Bay and Delta as distinct entities, but rather as a holistic, integrated system forming a single estuary. The report also underscores the need for equity in work on the Estuary — the largest in western North America — while addressing resilience at the nexus of the social and ecological sciences. Among the regional takeaways in the Blueprint:
- South Bay: Millions of tons of sediment will be needed in the coming years to restore and retain tidal marshes at the edge of the Bay. Tidal marshes can soak up the effects of sea level rise to protect the billions of dollars of business infrastructure in the South Bay.
- East Bay: The East Bay's tributary streams form essential pathways for wildlife, sediment, and freshwater flows to reach the Bay. The Blueprint focuses on restoring the connections between creeks — such as Walnut Creek — and the shoreline, as well as rejuvenating channelized creek corridors — such as San Leandro Creek — to provide recreation and green space in neighborhoods that need amenities.
- San Francisco: As drought has taken hold, the Blueprint supports strategies that will stretch water supplies further, including maximizing the use of recycled water when available, while ensuring fresh water continues to flow in streams and rivers for fish and wildlife habitat and cultural uses.
- North Bay: The Blueprint looks at the regulatory and administrative hurdles facing complex multi-benefit shoreline adaptation projects like Highway 37 with tasks to advance climate adaptation. These include the creation of a technical assistance "help desk" network for cities, counties, and others as well as the alignment of FEMA hazard planning with climate adaptation planning.
To bring full health back to the Estuary, the Blueprint proposes an ambitious combination of solutions, including moving sediment, restoring creeks, recycling water, removing invasive species, monitoring conditions, among other steps. The full plan and its recommended actions can be viewed at: https://www.sfestuary.org/estuary-blueprint/. A Blueprint video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgp6r2F4CW8.
Hosted by the Association of Bay Area Governments, the San Francisco Estuary Partnership was established in 1988 by the State of California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act's National Estuary Program and is required to develop a management plan.
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A Clarion man pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse Tuesday.
According to court records, 29-year-old Erik Eduardo Estrada is facing up to 10 years in prison after being charged with third-degree sexual abuse May 10.
The affidavit states that around 3 a.m. Feb. 4 Estrada forced himself on a woman at a residence in Goldfield. The alleged victim was on the couch and attempted to stop Estrada. DNA evidence matching Estrada's was collected at the scene.
A jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 22.
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NEW YORK – A 35-year-old New York man is facing trespassing and stalking charges after authorities said he entered two New York City residences linked to the famed singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Police say the suspect, who was arrested Friday, entered one of the residential buildings, located in the city's Tribeca neighborhood, on March 26. He walked “through an unlocked door and remained unlawfully" before fleeing on foot when security told him to leave, investigators said.
On June 12, the same man entered another residential building linked to Swift, located on the same street, and “made threats through the intercom toward a 32 year-old female,” according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers. In 2018, police said a man broke into her Tribeca townhouse and took a nap. That same year, a Colorado man was arrested outside a Beverly Hills home owned by Swift with a knife, a rope and ammunition. | 2022-07-02T22:10:18+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/entertainment/2022/07/02/man-found-at-taylor-swift-properties-faces-stalking-charges/ |
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New Hampshire health officials report 5 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 over past week
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New Hampshire health officials reported five new deaths related to COVID-19 over the past seven days in their weekly report. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has reported 3,009 deaths since the start of the pandemic.There were 679 active cases reported Thursday, down from 782 last Thursday. Health officials reported 538 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, down from 664 reported last week. The New Hampshire Hospital Association is reporting 47 people in hospitals who have tested positive for COVID-19, down from 51 Wednesday. Of those 47 people, there are 14 people specifically being treated for COVID-19, down from 19 Wednesday. ** Town-by-town: COVID-19 case data **
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The New Hampshire Hospital Association is reporting 47 people in hospitals who have tested positive for COVID-19, down from 51 Wednesday. Of those 47 people, there are 14 people specifically being treated for COVID-19, down from 19 Wednesday.
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The Federal Reserve has finally started to get real. It increased the policy rate target Wednesday by 50 basis points. More rate hikes are expected as the Fed tries to bring down inflation. But will this be enough? Technically, the Fed is still in accommodative mode; rates are so low they’re helping make inflation worse. But if the Fed increases rates too much and too fast it risks a recession. Though it may need to create a recession to bring inflation back down. There are no easy choices.
In the second part of my conversation with Dartmouth economics professor and former Fed economist Andrew Levin, we discuss what the Fed is facing in the next few years, and what it needs to do to bring inflation back down. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Allison Schrager: Do you think the Fed did the right thing by increasing the interest rate by 50 basis points?
Andrew Levin: Unfortunately, the Fed is still not following the basic principles of sound monetary policy that it has laid out on its own website.
What really matters to the economy is the inflation-adjusted interest rate, which is the rate minus inflation. At this stage getting to a neutral rate, where it is no longer pushing inflation even higher, is the top priority. The monetary policy stance is neutral when the federal funds rate is just a bit higher than the underlying trend of inflation.
Right now the underlying level of inflation is running at about 5% once you take out transitory factors, so the inflation-adjusted interest rate is deeply negative (about -4%). Getting to neutral, as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said himself Wednesday, is still a long way off. He appeared to take the possibility of a 75-basis-point increase off the table, preferring to stick with smaller hikes in coming months. And that means the Fed could still be adding fuel to the inflationary inferno, even by the end of this year.
And as we talked about in our previous chat, it’s very plausible that inflation will be headed higher this year, not downwards. So it’s clear the Fed has a long way to go. If it’s going to start following the principles of sound monetary policy, then that may well call for a federal funds rate in the range of 5% to 8%.
Schrager: Suppose the Fed does increase interest rates to 5% or 6% in the next year or two, would that cause a recession?
Levin: Not necessarily. If inflation is running at around 5% and the Fed raises the funds rate to around 6%, that’s not a restrictive policy, it’s simply the rate that avoids adding any further monetary accommodation and helps keep inflation from rising even higher.
But it’s crucial for the Fed to be crystal clear in explaining its strategy to the public, to Congress and to markets. In principle, the Fed could even raise rates one percentage point per meeting as long as they’re conveying their plan clearly to the markets, along with their reasoning.
Schrager: Okay, so raising rates to 5% or 6% will simply be moving to a neutral policy stance. But if the Fed wants to bring inflation back down to their 2% target, how would they do that?
Levin: There are two plausible options:
One we’ll call the Volcker option, where the Fed takes action to bring down inflation quickly. But that could be associated with a pretty substantial recession and with severe consequences for workers and families. This happened in the early 1980s, when the Fed under Chairman Paul Volcker raised the federal funds target to almost 20% for a brief period, so what we would call the inflation-adjusted interest rate was extremely high. And inflation did come down very quickly.
But that caused the economy to contract very sharply and we had a very severe recession — the worst recession in the post-World War II era. And then the Federal Reserve was able to ease off the brakes and we actually had a strong recovery in 1983 and 1984 and, in fact, by 1984 people were singing “happy days are here again” because the economy was growing and inflation was much lower again.
The other we can call the Greenspan option, which the Fed followed under Alan Greenspan in the early 1990s. Inflation was around 4% to 5% then and Greenspan wanted it to come down close to 2%. So he pursued a policy he called “opportunistic disinflation,” which meant, “We’re not going to slam on the brakes.” But if the economy naturally slows or if there are factors like productivity that bring inflation down, then we will allow that to happen.
The opportunistic disinflation was actually successful because of a combination of a number of different events during the first half of the 1990s and into the second half of the decade, including accelerating productivity growth. Inflation did come down to around 2% and then from that point onward the Fed basically just tried to keep it close to 2%.
That approach takes more patience, because you don’t know when the opportunity might come for natural disinflation.
Schrager: Would the Greenspan option be sufficient to break the wage-price spiral we spoke of last time?
Levin: I think that the challenge here is that an opportunistic disinflation seemed quite reasonable when inflation was running at 4% and the Fed just wanted to bring it down to 2%. Whereas the Volcker option in the early 1980s seemed imperative at the time because inflation was starting to head into double digits, and there was very broad public support for bringing inflation under control.
Inflation being entrenched at 6% or 8% or 10% over the next couple of years is a very different situation than if inflation settles at 3% or 4%. The options really depend on how it evolves and what consequences are required to bring inflation down.
Schrager: So you’d suggest we spend the next year getting to a neutral stance, with rates at around 5% or 6%. And then we’ll see where we are and see whether or not we can get away with the Greenspan option or if we have to go with the Volcker option.
Levin: Yes. We have to be attentive to risks, and there are many. We are in unchartered territory coming out of the pandemic. There are geopolitical risks at work right now. If those geopolitical risks materialize we could be facing a very different situation in the second half of the year. Or perhaps the U.S. economy will continue humming along. Last week’s report on domestic demand of private consumers and businesses was very strong; it’s actually accelerating. Either way, the Fed needs to have a clear strategy and it needs to engage in scenario analysis and contingency planning.
Of course, if the Fed takes too long to move to neutral, then the inflation situation could continue to deteriorate. And that will make it that much harder because inflation gets baked into wages. And then the Volcker option becomes necessary because it’s not acceptable to the general public to end up with an inflation rate close to double digits. It’s not good for prosperity and growth and equity. One way or another, we need to bring inflation back down to 2%.
Schrager: If we do get short-term rates to 5% or 6%, what does that mean for the average person? Mortgage rates have already risen above 5%; will they go up more?
Levin: What really matters is interest rates after inflation. If inflation is 10%, you get a 10% raise at work and mortgage rates are 5% or 6%, then that’s not so bad.
Negative inflation-adjusted rates make it appealing for people to borrow and for businesses to ramp up their investment. But if inflation is at 10%, and the Fed raises interest rates to 15% and car loans are up to 15%, then families will have conversations like, “Sorry, we just can’t buy a car right now, we have to wait until the economy settles down and interest rates get back to normal levels.”
Schrager: This creates a lot of uncertainty for the consumer. If interest rates are at 2% it’s a no brainer that you’re getting a fixed-rate mortgage. But if rates are at 5% or 6% and you think they might one day go back down to 2%, except you think they could jump to 15% before they fall, it’s hard to know what to do.
Levin: That’s why knowing what to expect from the Fed is so important, and why the Feed needs to stick with its principles. If rates go up with inflation then there is some stability with real interest rates. Longer-term rates are likely to go up quite a bit over the coming year, though probably not as much as short-term rates. So depending on what kind of time horizon someone has, maybe they should hurry and get the mortgage right now, when rates are still pretty low. Or maybe they should hold off if it’s not urgent. But it could be a few years before inflation goes back to 2% if the Fed does what it needs to do.
Schrager: Would 5% or 6% rates also mean stock prices would probably keep going down, too?
Levin: The general approach of financial analysts and economists is that what matters to stock prices is also the inflation-adjusted interest rate. And that rate has been negative for a while. That’s a good thing for the stock market, especially for high-tech stocks.
But as we’re getting back to our normal times we should expect to see a significant stock market adjustment because real interest rates are going to go back above zero. I think the Fed unfortunately has waited too long to explain to the markets clearly that the party’s over and we need to stabilize inflation.
More From Other Writers at Bloomberg Opinion:
• Why the Fed Keeps Underestimating Inflation: Allison Schrager
• Dismal GDP Report Raises Odds of a 2022 Recession: Gary Shilling
• Which Comes First, Inflation or Instability?: Stephen Mihm
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Allison Schrager is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. She is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk.”
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LISHUI, China, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FAMI), an agricultural products supplier in China, announced today a new sales order that will be exporting to Guam. The follow-up order for dried Shiitake mushrooms is from one of the Company's long-term customers.
Ms. Yefang Zhang, Farmmi's Chairwoman and CEO, commented "It is no surprise Farmmi continues to grow in Guam. The island is beautiful and nature oriented, with friendly, health conscientious people. Mushrooms – dense in nutrients to support human health – are a perfect fit. We are able to leverage the distribution network and local presence of our long-term customer to increase sales, which is the same strategy we are applying to the other markets we serve worldwide."
About Farmmi, Inc.
Established in 1998, Farmmi Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, processor and retailer of edible mushrooms like Shiitake and Mu Er, as well as other agricultural products. In addition to its offline sales, Farmmi sells its products direct-to-consumer. For further information about the Company, please visit website.
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U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill. He chairs the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, and tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that the committee plans to hold a Missouri field hearing in the future. It’s unclear where that hearing will take place. Congressman Smith also blasted the “defund the police” movement, saying that the number of police officers shot in the line of duty has increased by 57 percent since 2020. Congressman Smith notes Bonne Terre officer Lane Burns was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. Congressman Smith also tells listeners he hopes to get U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) to Columbia or Jefferson City: | 2023-06-14T15:52:49+00:00 | kwos.com | https://kwos.com/2023/06/audio-u-s-rep-jason-smith-r-salem-appears-on-wake-up-mid-missouri/ |
Kia revealed images of the 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric crossover SUV on Tuesday, setting the stage for a new flagship that mirrors the concept that debuted two years ago at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The tall, boxy crossover SUV takes the handsome look of the Kia Telluride into the future. The vertical ends defy aerodynamics with a new take on the brand’s dogbone grille. Daytime running lights step from the bumper into the fender like a lightning bolt. The LED headlights are new, with two stacks of small cubes, like an ice tray of light. The stepped pattern repeats itself out back with taillights that climb up the tailgate to the integrated rear roof spoiler. Kia skips the light bars bracing the front and back of many other EVs, especially in the luxury segment.
Boxy wheel arches house large wheels with a decidedly square design. It’s a dissonant yet alluring look, but Kia did not reveal wheel sizes, standard features, or any other specs. The squat greenhouse wears the roof like a cap, and a kink at the quarter window cuts a sharp line up to the roof spoiler. It looks simultaneously athletic and trucklike, suggesting some off-road prowess.
The automaker confirmed in the past that the EV9 will have a range of up to 300 miles.
The interior reaches even further forward than any other Kia vehicle, and most other production EVs. There’s some familiarity to the cockpit, with twin 12.3-inch screens split by a 5.0-inch display under a single pane of glass. The blocky dash stretches horizontally, like the exterior, but under the vents Kia places some key climate control buttons instead of the haptic panel on current Kia models. A hidden panel that looks like part of the dash trim holds other climate functions, similar to that of the 2023 Nissan Ariya. A shift lever attaches to the steering column, yet the open top half of the steering wheel looks like that the Kia EV6, but different as well.
From the dashboard back is where the 2024 Kia EV9 compels the most, in six- or seven-seat configurations. A floating center console leaves the floor open, but appears to have several storage areas. The front and second-row seats recline so occupants can “relax and rest when the EV is charging,” Kia said.
True to the concept, the second-row seats can swivel 180 degrees to face the third row seats for a game of Euchre, or for tweens to complain about whose knees should get what space. The second-row captain’s chairs can also rotate 90 degrees for easier ingress and egress, as well as better access to the third row. The Kia Carnival minivan debuted reclining second-row seats with built-in ottomans, but they were only practical for smaller passengers with no passengers behind them.
The EV9 will be the largest vehicle yet to be designed and built on the E-GMP dedicated electric-vehicle platform shared by Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, although the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7 could rival it.
In 2022, Kia said that the EV9 “will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large electric SUV segment.” It appears like the EV9 could take Kia into the luxury realm.
For now, there are only a few three-row electric SUVs headlining the luxury class and commanding luxury prices. The Tesla Model X arrived first in the three-row electric class, and it just got a price cut of $10,000 to lower the starting price to $101,380 for five seats; an extra row costs $3,500 more. That’s a tad cheaper than the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV that costs at least $105,000 and tops out above $130,000. The 2023 Rivian R1S starts at about $80,000.
Technical specs of the 2024 Kia EV9 are expected at the end of March, and pricing will follow closer to the on-sale date later this year.
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Companies can no longer silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance
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If your company lays you off, your employer might offer you severance pay — but only if you agree to adhere to a number of restrictions.
Staying quiet is often one of them.
But the National Labor Relations Board this week put employers on notice that they can no longer silence laid-off employees in two very specific ways that the board says violates employees' rights under sections 7 and 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act.
Employers can no longer include a broadly written confidentiality clause that requires you to keep mum about the terms of your severance agreement. And they can no longer include a broadly written non-disparagement clause that prohibits you from discussing the terms and conditions of your employment with third parties.
"A severance agreement is unlawful if it precludes an employee from assisting coworkers with workplace issues concerning their employer, and from communicating with others, including a union, and the Board, about his employment," the board wrote in its decision Tuesday.
The ruling is a reversal of what the Trump-era NLRB members had decided in a prior case were lawful restrictions on employees as a condition of receiving severance.
With the exception of railroads and airlines, U.S. business employers are subject to the NLRB's authority.
While the labor board's ruling this week could be appealed, the ruling is effective immediately. That means employers must review — and, if necessary, revise — their severance agreements to ensure they don't include overly broad language that would restrict workers' rights in the two ways the board ruling indicates.
The board's decision will give back a bit of power to employees, but how it plays out remains to be seen.
"Companies are definitely incentivized to silence their departing employees...[because it helps them keep] all the skeletons in the closet," employment attorney Alex Granovsky told CNN via email.
"This decision opens the door. While on the one hand sunlight is the best medicine, and greater exposure should lead to better companies, this decision could also change the dynamics of a severance negotiation."
CNN's Chris Isidore contributed to this report. | 2023-02-23T06:20:55+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/laid-off-employees-companies-can-no-longer-silence-in-exchange-for-severance/43034192 |
The World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday was briefly interrupted when a protestor ran across the field with a rainbow flag.
The Associated Press captured an image of the man, later identified as Mario Ferri, carrying the flag while wearing a T-shirt with a Superman emblem with messages supporting Ukraine and Iranian women on it.
According to the news outlet, the incident occurred during the match's second half when Ferri ran onto the field. He was chased down by security officials before dropping the flag and was escorted away.
On Tuesday, the World Cup organizing committee announced Ferri was banned from attending any more World Cup games in Qatar, the news outlet reported.
“As a consequence of his actions, and as is standard practice, his (entry permit) has been canceled and he has been banned from attending future matches at this tournament,” the committee said in a statement per the Associated Press.
According to a social media post, Ferri said he was prompted to protest after “One Love” armbands were prohibited from being worn by the captains of seven European teams, the AP reported. | 2022-11-29T22:55:04+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/world/protester-who-ran-across-field-with-rainbow-flag-banned-from-world-cup-matches |
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Four times as many Kansans changed their gender on birth certificates and driver’s licenses this year ahead of a new state law that prevents residents from identifying themselves differently than the sex assigned them at birth.
The legislation is part of a raft of measures lawmakers across the U.S. have passed to roll back transgender rights. It has provisions meant to restrict transgender people’s use of restrooms, locker rooms and other facilities and applies to a person’s identity listed on state documents.
The Kansas law takes effect Saturday, but it’s not yet clear how it will play out in the daily lives of transgender people. The new legislation conflicts with a 2019 federal court order directing the state to allow transgender people to change their birth certificates.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who vetoed the law but was overridden by the Republican-controlled Legislature, hasn’t said whether she will have state agencies continue to allow changes. She has said that she disagrees with the legal opinion of conservative state Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach, who has stated that the law supersedes the judge’s order. Kobach also has asked a judge to formally rescind the order.
The attorney general even indicated that the flurry of last-minute changes by transgender people has been for naught: He says the law requires the state to undo any changes that have been made to official documents.
At a Statehouse news conference this week, Kobach said the governor “has a legal and indeed a constitutional obligation to comply with the law.”
Asked whether he would sue Kelly if she doesn’t, he replied, “If that were necessary, then absolutely.”
With the legal climate uncertain, the nonprofit legal aid group Kansas Legal Services and LGBTQ+ rights advocates have run seminars for transgender people on how to change their documents. Both birth certificates and driver’s licenses list “sex,” which the new state law defines as a person’s “biological reproductive system” at birth.
“There was a big push … to try and help people get their gender marker changed before July 1,” said Taryn Jones, vice chair and lobbyist for the LGBTQ+ rights group Equality Kansas.
An average of 58 Kansas residents a month have changed their birth certificates so far this year, compared to an average of 13 from July 2019 through 2022, according to state health department figures released this week.
The state motor vehicle department reported this week that 161 people have changed their gender identity on their driver’s licenses so far this year, an average of 27 a month. That’s compared to an average of 5 1/2 per month from July 2019 through 2022.
According to the state’s data, nearly 80% of the changes in gender on driver’s licenses came in May and June, after lawmakers overrode Kelly’s veto.
Some birth certificates have been changed by health care providers who incorrectly recorded the sex assigned a baby at birth. Others were for babies born with intersex conditions, such as ambiguous genitals, who were not initially assigned a sex at birth but had their parents later choose one for them.
Jenna Bellemere, a transgender University of Kansas student, said she changed her birth certificate and driver’s license last year, believing “this anti-trans stuff” was building.
“I didn’t really want to go throughout my life carrying around a document that really was inaccurate and an ID with a name that no one calls me anymore,” she said.
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Reflecting the determination of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's commitment to apprehend those they consider to be the most dangerous to society, the FBI has increased the reward given to citizens for providing effective tips that lead to the arrest and capture of the current top ten.
The FBI announced in a press release that the reward amount for information leading directly to the arrest of a fugitive on the Ten Most Wanted list has gone from up to $100,000 to up to $250,000. In some instances, the reward could be even more.
Of the 500+ fugitives that have been found since the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was established in March 1950, over 150 captures were a direct result of tips from the public.
“The FBI recognizes the crucial role that public assistance has played in tracking fugitives throughout the years,” said Assistant Director Luis Quesada of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division. “Raising the rewards for the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives will ideally garner additional public tips resulting in the capture of these dangerous criminals."
To see the current Top Ten list, you can visit the FBI website. You can also download a free app, FBI Wanted, to your smartphone.
If you have information to share about a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact your local FBI office. If you are outside of the United States, you can contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. | 2023-05-25T22:30:13+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/fbis-ten-most-wanted-list-reward-increases-for-tips-that-lead-to-arrest-and-capture |
CHENGDU, China and FREMONT, Calif. , March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd (SZSE: 300502), a leading provider of optical transceiver solutions and services, today announces that it will be showcasing its latest products at OFC 2023. Among the products to be demonstrated are industry-leading 1.6Tbps and 800Gbps modules that offer 200Gbps per lambda.
The next step in the evolution of Intensity Modulated-Direct Detect (IM-DD) Optics is the increase of data rate from 100Gbps to 200Gbps per wavelength. The benefits are lower cost per bit, lower power consumption and higher capacity. Eoptolink will be demonstrating 200Gbps per lambda modules based on EMLs, and Silicon Photonics modulators as well as Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) modulators.
Eoptolink 1.6T module, based on a 4x FR2 in OSFP-XD form factor with a 4x SN connector interface, uses an electrical interface of 16x 100Gbps signals and an optical side with 4x 400G FR2s. Each 400G FR2 interface uses two 200G wavelengths of 1291nm and 1311nm, requiring fewer modulators and lasers and resulting in lower power consumption. These modules can support a transmission distance of up to 2km and can be used for 1.6T point-to-point connectivity or 2x800G or 4x400G breakout applications.
The 800G DR4, FR4 and 2xFR2 modules use 8x 100Gbps signals on the electrical interface and four 200G wavelengths on the optical interface.
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GRUNDY, Va. _ When the lights go down, like Semisonic sang in 1998, ‘you don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here.’
When a light blew at Nelson Memorial Field, the Bulldogs stepped into high gear to take a victory back across Shortt Gap into Tazewell County.
Behind 314 yards through the air and three touchdowns from the big arm of Carter Creasy, Tazewell prevailed over Grundy 28-14 in Friday night’s slobber knocker in Buchanan County.
“We came out in the second half and the offensive line played a lot better. Carter is back to being Carter and he made some big plays throwing the football,” said Tazewell head coach J’me Harris. “Defense played well. We just held a team that scored 124 points the last two weeks to 14 points on their home field. We gotta be pretty happy about that.”
Harris’s signal-caller knew in the rainy conditions that his team would have to battle adversity.
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“We struggled at first with the rain. We knew it was going to be tough. We are a passing team and that it was going to be tough to throw it,” said Creasy, the Bulldogs quarterback. “We really settled in in the second half and made it happen.”
The first half of Friday’s contest in Buchanan County provided entertainment that was good as advertised in the week leading up to the battle between former Southwest District foes.
The visiting Bulldogs decided to light up the scoreboard first on Friday on its second play from scrimmage.
With 6:46 remaining in the first quarter, Tazewell sophomore quarterback, Creasy, found tailback Kaizon Taylor on a screen pass and watched Taylor do the rest. Taylor, the six-foot-211-pound bruiser broke several tackles and carried numerous Golden Wave defenders 29 yards to pay dirt to put Tazewell up 7-0 after the Zephyr Dagout extra point.
While those clad in Kelly Green and White who made the 52-mile journey up 460 West celebrated after Taylor’s brutish score, the Golden Wave put a strategy in place for Ian.
Not Hurricane Ian either.
With 5:35 left in the first quarter, Golden Wave tailback Ian Scammell placed his stamp on his own senior night as he galloped 39 yards to the end zone for a Grundy touchdown. After Scammell plunged in for a successful two-point conversion, Grundy took an 8-7 lead.
While the remainder of the first quarter and the majority of the second quarter saw Grundy’s rushing attack go blow for blow with Tazewell’s aerial attack, neither team seemed to be able to muster toward the end zone.
However, with less than a minute to go in the first half, Creasy found his talented received Cassius Harris on a 33-yard dart getting the Bulldogs down to the Grundy 2-yard-line.
It appeared that the Tazewell offense would push the Bulldogs back in front for the first time in 18 minutes when the Grundy defense made a play that put Nelson Memorial Field on its feet.
As time expired on the first half, a host of Grundy defenders gobbled up Creasy, Tazewell’s signal caller to preserve Grundy’s lead at the half at 8-7.
In the third quarter, it was the passing attack of Tazewell that held strong and helped Tazewell regain the lead.
With 7:55 remaining in the third frame, Creasy tossed his second touchdown strike of the night on a 19-yard connection with Bulldogs wide receiver Cassius Harris to put the Bulldogs in front at 13-7.
Craig Plymal’s squad did not exit the opening period of the second half without making some noise of their own.
With 2:04 remaining in the third quarter, Scammell made his second house call of the night. This time the Golden Wave’s senior captain pushed into the end zone from three yards out. After the Golden Wave’s two-point conversion rush failed, Grundy took back the lead at 14-13.
As the rain fell harder on Golden Wave Drive, the crowd did not leave their seats in the fourth quarter.
With 9:07 left in the contest, Tazewell lined up on a fourth down and one from the Grundy three yard line. Once again it was Taylor, Tazewell’s bruising tailback that pushed for the first down to set Tazewell up with four fresh downs from the Golden Wave two.
That was when a light burst at Nelson Memorial Field with 8:55 left in the contest to stop play momentarily.
However, the very next play after the stoppage, Taylor found his way into the end zone for the second time on the evening. This time the junior found paydirt on a two-yard plunge. The Bulldogs two-point conversion pass from Creasy to Logan McDonald pushed Tazewell back in front of Grundy, 21-14.
“Kaizon’s a grown man when he is running the football like he was tonight,” Harris said. “That opens up a lot of things for us.”
On the ensuing kickoff, the biggest blunder of the evening occurred for the hosts from Buchanan County.
With 8:44 remaining in the contest, Grundy fumbled the kickoff which the Bulldogs recovered in Golden Wave territory to all but cement a Bulldog win.
“There was one turnover in the game,” Grundy head coach Craig Plymal noted. “It was the costly one. That’s football.”
With 7:07 left in the game, Creasy threw his third touchdown of the evening to his third different receiver. The sophomore hit McDonald on a 38-yard pass to extend the Bulldog lead to 28-14, which would be the final score as weather from Hurricane Ian moved into the area.
Creasy was thankful postgame for his many weapons on the Tazewell offense.
“When you got three different guys that can make it happen—they cannot cover everybody,” Creasy noted. “There is going to be a one-on-one matchup somewhere. When I have my guys, when we are dealing, I think we can do really well.”
Logan McDonald placed the exclamation point on Tazewell’s victory Friday. However, the six-foot-three sophomore was not one to reminisce on Friday’s triumph.
“We gotta go to the next week and win the game. We cannot stay in the past,” McDonald stated. “We gotta go into the next week and act like we did not even win a game today.”
As for Grundy, even with a run heavy offense late in the fourth quarter, Plymal never counted his team out of the contest.
“We knew we had enough time to get back in it. We were down and we were doing well with our two-point conversions. We were not panicking. We thought we could drive the field We thought we could get in the end zone and win it,” Plymal said. “We won the first half and that is your goal. We knew they had playmakers in [Harris], [McDonald] and [Creasy]—those three are kids that made plays. They made big plays and they did not turn the ball over. It was a game of momentum changes. We just have to regroup. We have George Wythe coming in here next week and we cannot hang heads now.”
Tazewell;7;0;6;15;—;28
Grundy;8;0;6;0;—;14
Scoring Summary:
T—Taylor 29 yard pass from Creasy (Dagout kick)
G—Scammell 39 yard run (Scammell run)
T—Harris 19 yard pass from Creasy (Kick no good)
G—Scammell 3 yard run (run failed)
T—Taylor 2 yard run (pass good)
T—McDonald 38 yard pass from Creasy (Dagout kick)
Team Stats
First Downs: T 15, G 15; Rushes-Yards: T 24-73, G 46-260; Passing Yards: T 314, G 0; Comp.-Att.-Int: T 19-30-0, G 1-7-0; Fumbles-Lost: T 0-0, G 1-1; Penalties-Yards: T 10-55, G 7-75; Punts-Average: T 0-0, G 2-29. | 2022-10-01T05:21:30+00:00 | heraldcourier.com | https://heraldcourier.com/sports/bulldogs-ride-creasys-arm-past-golden-wave/article_a194dc66-4133-11ed-a983-6314c4415d33.html |
Wildlife officials released a group of endangered baby loggerhead turtles into the wild in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday (4/10). The officials said they underwent an “epic egg rescue” after excavating 130 eggs from a beach on March 29 after temperatures plunged. They were incubated at the Taronga Zoo’s Wildlife hospital.
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Missing 16-year-old possibly abducted from party, authorities say
TRUCKEE, Calif. (KCRA) - The case of a missing 16-year-old girl from California is being investigated as a possible abduction after she didn’t come home from a party.
Kiely Rodni, 16, was reported missing Saturday morning after she didn’t come home from a party at a campground in Truckee. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday night that her disappearance is now being treated as a possible abduction case.
“I asked her to wake me up when she got home, like she always does, and she said, ‘OK’ and ‘Thanks, Mom. I love you,’” said Rodni’s mother, Lindsey Rodni-Nieman. “And that’s the last I ever heard from her.”
An anonymous tip line has been established, and a $50,000 reward is being offered to help find the 16-year-old.
Sami Smith, one of Rodni’s good friends, says she and Rodni were at a party Friday night along with hundreds of other high school and college kids from the Bay Area all the way to Nevada. The party took place at an open area near the Prosser Family Campground that is known to local young people as “the Sanctuary.” It’s a common place for parties.
Rodni was last seen about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Her phone has been out of service since the party.
“My head is all over the place. I’m terrified. Bad thoughts are very strong and hard to keep at bay. But I’m trying to hold out hope that we’ll find her, that she’ll come home,” Rodni’s mother said.
Smith and Rodni’s family want to know how no one saw her leave in her 2013 silver Honda CRV, which is still missing. It has a California license plate number of 8YUR127.
“I can’t believe it. There has to have been one person. There were people sitting in cars. There were people everywhere around this place,” Smith said.
Smith organized crews of community members, who were looking for the teen across the Tahoe Region.
Rodni is described as being about 5 feet, 7 inches and 115 pounds with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing green pants and a black tank top. She also has numerous piercings and a tattoo of the number 17 on her ribs.
Detectives are asking people who were at the party to come forward. Anyone with information about Rodni’s whereabouts is asked to call the tipline 530-581-6320, option 7.
The teen’s friends and family have also set up a website, findkiely.com, and an email address, findkiely@gmail.com.
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WELLINGTON, Fla., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it has purchased the core assets of the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida ("IPC"). The USPA has acquired 161 acres from WEP Polo LLC and WEP Polo Operations LLC, including Fields 1 through 5, the IPC grandstand, the Pavilion, the Mallet Grille, the Seventh Chukker, the USPA Clubhouse shop, the Outback Field, the Outback facility, and the IPC social club and its facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and tennis courts.
The IPC property will be called "The USPA National Polo Center – Wellington" ("NPC").
The purchase brings to life the USPA Board of Governors' vision of a USPA-owned "Sunday Field" that will serve as the permanent center of polo in America and set the standard for excellence in polo. That vision was first articulated by USPA Chairman Stewart Armstrong in an essay called The Sunday Field that appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of Hurlingham Polo Magazine.
Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners ("WEP"), and Wellington's largest private landowner, commented, "The sale of IPC to the USPA is part of our 'Wellington 3.0' strategy which is focused on strengthening both the equestrian venues and the core lifestyle elements that are critical for Wellington's long-term success. We chose the USPA over competing offers and real estate development strategies to ensure that this fundamental pillar of the Wellington equestrian domain will be here for the next 100 years. I was inspired by Stewart Armstrong's vision and believe the USPA has the commitment and resources to take this venue and the sport of polo to the next level which is a win for all involved."
The USPA will continue to host the Gauntlet of Polo® at NPC, but it will also use the facility to support polo played at the medium- and low-goal levels. The USPA intends to keep substantially all the current IPC staff in place. Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse and three-time winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, will serve as Chairman of the Board of a newly formed USPA subsidiary created to revitalize the social club and hospitality facilities.
With its ownership of the National Polo Center, the USPA has secured a perpetual home for polo in America that will serve the same function as the AAP-controlled Palermo fields and AAP-owned Pilar fields do in Argentina. In short, the facility will enable the USPA to showcase its tournaments, develop American players, and sustain an environment that will retain and attract new players and sponsors at every level. It will also secure the future of winter and spring polo in South Florida, which many of the sport's key participants from throughout the country rely on as a major source of the annual income that allows them to participate in polo at their summer and fall club locations.
Through its use of NPC, the USPA aims to promote excellence as the goal for all who play polo in America. The USPA is confident that continuing to strive for excellence will lead to even greater demand for polo. Excellence means many things – among them are first-rate facilities to present the sport in the best light, intelligent rules, fair handicapping, quality umpiring, and a level playing field for all. It inspires both amateurs and professionals to be their best and play with the best and it results in an engaging experience for players and spectators. Excellence requires commitment – it doesn't happen on its own.
The USPA will continue to invest in the sport of polo at its member clubs across the United States. All its current programs will continue to be funded and operated on their pre-purchase trajectories. These include the Arena Tournament Initiative, Bridge to High Goal (B2HG), Interscholastic/Intercollegiate (I/I), Legacy Polo Series, National Arena Amateur Cup, Military Incentive Program, National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS), Polo Development Initiative (PDI), Prize Money Matching (PMMP), Tournament Support Program (TSP), Trophy Reimbursement, the Professional and Certified Umpires programs, USPA Livestreaming, and the Women's Tournament Incentive Program.
Beginning this year with the FIP World Championship, which will be hosted by the USPA at Valiente Polo Farm and NPC from October 26 through November 6, 2022, the USPA plans to open the annual Wellington polo season in October. This expansion of play dates will allow USPA member clubs in and beyond Florida to play their tournament semifinals and finals at the National Polo Center when it is not being used for the Gauntlet®.
"The investment in a high-profile Sunday Field will enable the sport and brand to control our destiny for future generations," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "With a global footprint across 190 countries, we view the Sunday Field as a unique opportunity to highlight U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport and build additional global brand awareness. Additionally, this opportunity will create an epicenter of polo to promote not only high-goal events such as the Gauntlet of Polo®, but also other best-in-class opportunities at all levels supporting key polo competitions and demographics, such as international, low-goal, medium-goal, women's, intercollegiate, interscholastic, youth and many others."
Wellington Village Manager Jim Barnes is enthusiastic about the USPA expanding its footprint in the Village. "Wellington welcomes the USPA's purchase of the former IPC facility and the establishment of the National Polo Center, which will ensure polo's permanent and important presence in the Village for the mutual benefit of the polo community and Village residents."
Widely regarded as the winter hub of world-class equestrian competition, Wellington has played a critical role in the development of the sport of polo in the United States and abroad since the 1970s. Every January through April, the Florida high-goal season attracts the world's top polo organizations, highest-rated professionals, and top horses. South Florida is the home of the USPA and USPA Global Licensing, as well as the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame and the Polo Training Foundation.
The United States Polo Association® ("USPA") is organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered player members; arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions, and games; and providing rules, handicaps and tournament conditions for those events. Its overarching goals are improving the sport and promoting the safety and welfare of its human and equine participants. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the largest voluntary sports organization in North America for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently made up of more than 200 member clubs and approximately 5,000 registered player members. It annually awards and oversees roughly 50 national tournaments hosted by its member clubs. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in 190 countries worldwide. Ranked the fifth largest sports licensor in License Global magazine's 2020 list of "Top 150 Global Licensors," U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.
Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC ("WEP") is a Wellington based partnership whose primary mission is to enhance and preserve Wellington's equestrian economy. Until recently, WEP owned more than 1,000 acres in Wellington and has been the key driver of Wellington's emergence as the premiere equestrian lifestyle destination in the world. WEP owned both the venues and the operating companies of the three primary pillars of the Wellington Equestrian scene: show jumping, dressage, and polo, which represented over 90% of the Wellington equestrian economy. Wellington's equestrian festivals host over ten thousand participants and 250,000 spectators from 50 states and 43 countries. Its events contribute close to $200 million of annual economic impact for Palm Beach County. Mark Bellissimo is the managing partner and WEP's largest shareholder.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Shoe Carnival Inc. (SCVL) on Wednesday reported net income of $16.5 million in its fiscal first quarter.
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AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
The charges against Santos, filed in the Eastern District of New York, remain under seal.
The people could not publicly discuss specific details of the case while it remains under seal and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity.
Reached on Tuesday, Santos said, “This is news to me.”
“You’re the first to call me about this,” he said in a brief phone interview.
The charges were first reported by CNN.
The New York Republican has admitted to lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street background, college degrees and a history as a star volleyball player. Serious questions about his finances also surfaced — including the source of what he claimed was a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands of dollars in back rent.
Santos has resisted calls to resign and recently announced he was running for reelection. He said his lies about his life story, which included telling people he had jobs at several global financial firms and a lavish real estate portfolio, were harmless embellishments of his resume.
Pressure on him to quit, though, has been intense. Reporters and members of the public hounded him. He was mocked on social media and late-night television. Fellow New York Republicans demanded he resign, saying he had betrayed voters and his own party with his lies.
Nassau County prosecutors and the New York attorney general’s office had previously said they were looking into possible violations of the law.
Besides questions about his life story, Santos’ campaign spending stoked scrutiny because of unusual payments for travel, lodging and other items.
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center lodged a complaint with the Federal Election Commission and urged regulators to investigate Santos. The “mountain of lies” Santos propagated during the campaign about his life story and qualifications, the center said, should prompt the commission to “thoroughly investigate what appear to be equally brazen lies about how his campaign raised and spent money.”
In his filings with the FEC, Santos initially said he loaned his campaign and related political action committees more than $750,000 — money he claimed came from a family company.
Yet, the wealth necessary to make those loans seems to have emerged from nowhere. In a financial disclosure statement filed with the clerk of the U.S. House in 2020, Santos said he had no assets and an annual income of $55,000.
His company, the Devolder Organization, wasn’t incorporated until spring 2021. Yet last September, Santos filed another financial disclosure form reporting that this new company, incorporated in Florida, had paid him a $750,000 salary in each of the last two years, plus another $1 million to $5 million in dividends. In one interview, Santos described the Devolder Organization as a business that helped rich people buy things like yachts and aircraft.
Court records indicate Santos was the subject of three eviction proceedings in Queens between 2014 and 2017 because of unpaid rent.
Some Republicans, including those in his district, have sharply castigated Santos for his dishonesty. The Nassau County Republican Committee, which had supported his candidacy, said it would not support Santos for reelection.
Santos lost his first race for Congress in 2020 but ran again in 2022 and won in a district that is in the suburbs of Long Island and a sliver of Queens.
A local newspaper, the North Shore Leader, had raised issues about Santos’ background before the election but it was not until a few weeks after the election that the depth of his duplicity became public.
The New York Times reported that companies where Santos claimed to have worked, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, had no record of him having been an employee. Baruch College, where Santos claimed to have gotten a degree in finance and economics, said he hadn’t been a student.
Beyond his resume, Santos invented a life story that has also come under question, including claims that his grandparents “fled Jewish persecution in Ukraine, settled in Belgium, and again fled persecution during WWII.”
During his campaign, he referred to himself as “a proud American Jew.”
Confronted with questions about that story, Santos, a Roman Catholic, said he never intended to claim Jewish heritage.
The Times also uncovered records in Brazil that show Santos, when he was 19, was the subject of a criminal investigation there in 2008 over allegations he used stolen checks to buy items at a clothing shop in the city of Niteroi, which is near Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian authorities said they have reopened the case.
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Associated Press writers Michael R. Sisak in New York and Lindsay Whitehurst in Washington contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-09T23:02:44+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2023/05/09/ap-sources-us-rep-george-santos-facing-federal-charges/ |
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a suspect in an overnight shooting that left four people dead at a home in suburban Denver.
Dan Oates, Aurora’s interim police chief, said three men and one woman were killed in the attack just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Two “very young” children and a woman who is the suspect’s domestic partner were unharmed.
A restraining order had been issued earlier in the week barring the suspect, 21-year-old Joseph Mario Castorena, from coming to the home or contacting his domestic partner, who lived there. Police searched Castorena’s home a few blocks away from the site of the slayings but did not find him.
“He’s certainly considered armed, and he’s obviously dangerous,” Oates said.
“This was an accumulation of events here that led to this,” Oates said.
Police used drones to search for Castorena at sunrise and were looking for him in the immediate neighborhood Sunday. | 2022-10-30T17:45:07+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/4-people-killed-in-shooting-at-home-near-denver/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
The Planet Money team looks into the recent financial troubles at First Republic Bank and examines what has helped it stay afloat.
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If you’ve spent any time in the Historic Third Ward, you’ve experienced the wash of culture that makes the high-end arts district stand out amongst the city’s neighborhoods. Now it is time to let the rest of the country learn about what makes the Third Ward special, as it has been nominated by USA Today in consideration for “Best Arts District” in their 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is open now and runs through Monday, July 4 at 11 a.m.
It will be no easy task for Milwaukee, as 20 arts districts around the country have been selected to make the final vote. That includes entrants from thriving art scenes in major cities like New York and San Francisco, as well as emerging cultural hotbeds like Denver and Memphis. Milwaukee is not the lone district from the Midwest, either; the Wabash Arts Corridor in Chicago as well as the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minnesota are also in the running. A strong vote from readers can help push them past the competition, though, to emerge among the 10 best districts in the nation.
The arts are certainly a core tenant of the Historic Third Ward, anchored by the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Skylight Music Theater, and the relatively new addition of the MARN Art + Culture hub on Broadway. Numerous galleries are interspersed amongst retail in the neighborhood, and there’s likely at least one artist amongst the residents at many of the lofts above the ground level of most buildings as well. When you factor in events like Gallery Night MKE, as well as the annual Third Ward Art Fair, and proximity to the Milwaukee Art Museum, many of the components are in place for the Historic Third Ward to be considered as a leader nationwide.
To help the Historic Third Ward receive their national acclaim as the top arts district in the nation, you can vote once per day on the USA Today’s 10Best website. The winning district will be announced on Friday, July 15. | 2022-06-30T01:02:44+00:00 | shepherdexpress.com | https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/happening-now/historic-third-ward-nominated-for-national-arts-district-rec/ |
New California gun control law mimics Texas abortion measure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California punched back Friday against two recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will sign a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.
His action comes one month after conservative justices overturned women’s constitutional right to abortions and undermined gun control laws in states including California.
Newsom stitched the two hot-button topics together in approving a law allowing people to sue anyone who distributes illegal assault weapons, parts that can be used to build weapons, guns without serial numbers or .50 caliber rifles. They would be awarded at least $10,000 in civil damages for each weapon, plus attorneys fees.
“While the Supreme Court rolls back reasonable gun safety measures, California continues adding new ways to protect the lives of our kids,” Newsom said in a statement released before he signed the bill. “California will use every tool at its disposal to save lives, especially in the face of an increasingly extreme Supreme Court.”
Lawmakers patterned the bill, at Newsom’s request, after a Texas law allowing citizens to sue anyone who provides or assists in providing an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court gave preliminary approval to the Texas law, but California’s law will automatically be invalidated if the Texas law is eventually ruled unconstitutional.
“It’s a crappy decision, but the reality is that as long as it is the law let’s make benefit of it by virtue of saving lives, trying to save lives, in California,” the bill’s author, Democratic state Sen. Robert Hertzberg, said in an interview. “It’s all about these two big issues that are facing us. And you can’t have a double standard. You can’t have one standard for guns and another standard for women’s reproductive health. It’s not right.”
Opponents, including an unusual combination of gun owners’ advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union, have criticized creating what they said amounts to a bounty system to encourage such lawsuits. The ACLU called California’s law “an attack on the constitution” for deliberately trying to sidestep judicial review by empowering enforcement by citizens and not governments, and for undermining due process rights.
But the gun control advocacy organizations Moms Demand Action and affiliated Students Demand Action backed the bill’s potential to combat untraceable “ghost guns.”
Newsom planned to sign the bill while visiting a memorial at Santa Monica College to five victims killed in 2013 by a gunman using such a gun — a homemade assault-style rifle without a serial number.
The new law “will make it easier for victims of ghost gun violence, like me, to help enforce our gun laws,” said Mia Tretta, who was shot in Santa Clarita during a 2019 attack at Saugus High School and is now a volunteer with Students Demand Action.
Aside from the merits of the bill, opponents say it is written to discourage any legal challenges to California’s myriad gun regulations by requiring plaintiffs or lawyers to pay attorneys’ fees if they lose the lawsuit.
That portion of the law “is intended to make it impossible to file a Second Amendment challenge to an unconstitutional gun control law. That is itself unconstitutional,” said Chuck Michel, president of the California Rifle and Pistol Association.
Newsom acted a day after he signed eight other gun laws among numerous measures adding to California’s already strict regulations.
They include measures requiring schools to periodically inform parents about the safe storage of firearms and barring anyone from making more than three guns a year or making any guns with a 3D printer without obtaining a state-issued license.
Others bar gun sales on state property, boost inspections of gun dealers, limit dealer fees, and add child and elder abuse to the list of crimes that block gun ownership.
The governor recently signed another bill patterned after a New York law that empowers anyone who suffered harm to sue gun makers or dealers who fail to follow precautions under a “firearm industry standard of conduct.”
Newsom, a Democrat, has become increasingly combative as he seeks reelection to a final four-year term.
“To members of the United States Supreme Court, to right-wing Republicans all across this country: do you have no common decency?” he asked in a video message after he signed two earlier gun bills into law, one also addressing ghost guns and the other barring marketing firearms to minors.
Yet California finds itself among states fighting rear-guard actions against the Supreme Court’s conservative wing.
Voters in November will be asked to guarantee the right to an abortion in the California state constitution, while lawmakers in New York and Vermont advanced similar steps.
California and New York also are scrambling to update their laws regulating the concealed carrying of firearms after the nation’s high court ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called lawmakers there back into a special session to approve changes that take effect Sept. 1, including requiring gun owners to allow an examination of their social media accounts. California legislators expect to act in August on concealed carry restrictions.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-22T16:45:54+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/2022/07/22/new-california-gun-control-law-mimics-texas-abortion-measure/ |
The Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare is a $10,000 prize awarded jointly by the Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to immigrant healthcare professionals
NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation and The Arnold P. Gold Foundation have announced they will bestow the 2023 Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare on Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) meeting in Seattle on November 4, 2023.
The Vilcek-Gold Award is a shared initiative of the Vilcek Foundation and the Gold Foundation that embodies the missions of both organizations. The award recognizes an outstanding immigrant healthcare professional in the United States and honors the positive impact that accessible and humanistic care has on public health. Honorees receive an unrestricted cash prize of $10,000 and a commemorative trophy and are invited to present a lecture as part of the AAMC's Voices of Medicine and Society series at the AAMC meeting.
Bottazzi receives the Vilcek-Gold Award for her leadership in the development of a patent-free open-source vaccine for COVID-19, and for her career-long work to support healthcare education and access in vulnerable populations globally. Bottazzi is the senior associate dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, and a professor in the department of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at the Baylor College of Medicine. Born in Italy and raised in Honduras, she was inspired by her family's entrepreneurial and diplomatic spirit, which she credits as having a profound impact on her character and career.
"When an outstanding scientist or physician also has an empathetic understanding of the human condition, they have the potential to change medicine and impact the world for the better," said Jan Vilcek, chairman and CEO of the Vilcek Foundation. "Dr. Bottazzi's integration of biomedical science and public health policy and management exemplifies this. Her leadership in global health and vaccine accessibility has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of people."
Said Dr. Richard I. Levin, president and CEO of the Gold Foundation, "Dr. Bottazzi is a wonderful example of the impact that is possible when compassion and science are joined. We congratulate Dr. Bottazzi on her 2023 Vilcek-Gold Award, and we thank her for her great leadership in humanism in healthcare."
Bottazzi studied microbiology and clinical chemistry at the National Autonomous University of Honduras before immigrating to the United States to earn her PhD in molecular immunology and experimental pathology at the University of Florida. She completed postdoctoral work at the University of Miami and the University of Pennsylvania before joining the faculty of the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC and later as faculty at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. At George Washington and Baylor College of Medicine, Bottazzi honed and expanded her specialization in tropical and emerging diseases, working on the development of vaccine programs and treatment protocols and initiatives with a focus on impoverished communities around the globe.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Bottazzi worked with her team at Texas Children's Hospital's Center for Vaccine Development to develop and advance a patent-free and open-source conventional vaccine technology for SARS-CoV-2. Ensuring a patent-free, open-source vaccine would allow global manufacturers to adopt the technology to produce and distribute doses, while providing a source of income and empowerment for regional businesses and governments. The Center's vaccine was adopted in India and Indonesia. In India and in Indonesia. These vaccines—distributed as CORBEVAX and INDOVAC, respectively—achieved emergency authorization in record time, and to date more than 100 million doses have been delivered.
Bottazzi was nominated for the Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare by her colleague, Dr. Huda Zoghbi, Director of The Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital, a Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, with whom she has worked on global public health initiatives and pediatric health initiatives at the Baylor College of Medicine and at Texas Children's Hospital. An immigrant from Lebanon, Zoghbi received a Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science in 2009. "Dr. Bottazzi's professional and personal philosophy is the epitome of humanism," said Zoghbi. "She is a true pioneer—leading a new paradigm in biotechnology and vaccine development through open science and patent-free technology transfer models. Her leadership builds scientific capacity in resource-poor communities in the U.S. and in low-and middle-income countries to reduce health inequalities and disparities."
"Being an immigrant is my superpower," Bottazzi says. "I apply my cultural intelligence to relate better, to be more cognizant, to work more effectively, and to cross multiple boundaries—it's the secret sauce of becoming a successful biomedical scientist and global health advocate."
Read more about Bottazzi and the Vilcek-Gold Award for Humanism in Healthcare at the Vilcek Foundation: Global Health Advocate Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi Wins Vilcek-Gold Award
The Vilcek Foundation
The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by the couple's respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $7 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $6 million in grants.
The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3). To learn more, please visit vilcek.org.
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Biden administration to strengthen Obamacare contraceptive mandate
(CNN) – The Biden administration wants to make it easier for more women to get free birth control.
A new rule has been proposed by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury.
The rule removes a Trump-era exemption to the Affordable Care Act that allows employers to opt out for moral convictions.
Employers would still be allowed to opt out for religious reasons, but a new independent pathway for those policy holders would be created for women to access contraception at no cost. Students at religious colleges would also have access to that avenue.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it expects the proposed rule would impact more than 100 employers and 125,000 workers.
It now enters a public comment period and will not become finalized for several months.
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Trae Young NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Hawks vs. Celtics - April 15
The Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young included, take on the Boston Celtics at 3:30 PM ET on Saturday in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
In this article, we dig into Young's available prop bets, providing stats to help you figure out the best wagers to make.
Trae Young Prop Bets vs. the Celtics
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Trae Young Insights vs. the Celtics
- Young is responsible for taking 18.4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 19 per game.
- Young is averaging 6.3 three-point field goal attempts per game this season, which is 18.4% of his team's shots from beyond the arc.
- Young's opponents, the Celtics, have a middling offensive tempo, ranking 16th in the NBA with 101.9 possessions per game, while his Hawks rank 10th in possessions per game with 102.9.
- Defensively, the Celtics are ranked fourth in the league, allowing 111.4 points per game.
- The Celtics are the 18th-ranked squad in the league, giving up 44 rebounds per game.
- Looking at assists, the Celtics are second in the league, allowing 23.1 per game.
- The Celtics are the fifth-ranked squad in the NBA at allowing threes, conceding 11.6 made 3-pointers per game.
Trae Young vs. the Celtics
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Growing up as a violinist, Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto ranked among my top 10 Holy Grail pieces. As I got older, I moved on to his Octet and Piano Trio in D minor, which became two of my favorite chamber works. There's almost nothing comparable to playing Mendelssohn's Octet with seven great string players. It's absolutely thrilling, energetic, virtuosic, youthful, fun and challenging. And to think that Mendelssohn wrote it when he was just 16.
Only a year later, at the ripe age of 17, he wrote his Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, completely capturing the magic and frivolity in the ethereal world Shakespeare created. Mendelssohn first performed the overture in a version for two pianos, with his sister Fanny, and then orchestrated it for a public performance the following year.
Mendelssohn was probably the greatest child prodigy since Mozart. He began taking piano lessons from his mother when he was 6 and made his first public concert appearance at the age of 9. As a child he was also a prolific composer, with five short operas and 11 symphonies to his credit by his early teens.
It would be another 16 years before he returned to the overture to use it as the DNA for the complete incidental music he composed to accompany an actual performance of the play. And how perfectly Mendelssohn captures the spirit and essence of Shakespeare.
Mendelssohn's overture is in the key of E major and he begins it with four magical, suspenseful and transforming chords. For me, these opening chords capture the essence, even the moral of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play about unexpected turns in love and life. ("The course of true love never did run smooth.")
Following those chords is the first theme, a scurrying, busy motif in the parallel relative minor (E minor) representing the dancing fairies. A fanfare-like transition (the royal music of the court of Athens) leads to a second, lyrical theme for the lovers. A final group of themes, suggesting the craftsmen and hunting calls, closes the exposition. The fairies dominate as the next section develops, and ultimately have the final word in the coda, just as in Shakespeare's play. But of course there couldn't be Midsummer music without a reference to Bottom, who gets turned into a donkey and is depicted with a braying "hee-haw" in the strings.
Mendelssohn brilliantly incorporated the overture into his incidental music as the first of its 14 numbers and the inspiration for the entire score.
The famous "Wedding March," which we still hear accompanying brides down aisles, was adopted by Princess Victoria in 1858 for her wedding to Prince William of Prussia. The bride's mother, Queen Victoria, loved Mendelssohn's music. I'm sure she never imagined the tradition she started by having it played at her daughter's wedding.
Along with music, Mendelssohn loved language and was extremely well-read. Within his deft grasp of the Shakespeare, he also includes several vocal numbers in the incidental music, representing the actual voices of the fairies.
Songs such as "Over hill, over dale," "The Spells," and "What hempen homespuns" enhance Shakespeare's text and mimic Shakespeare's ingeniously devised play within a play.
Act 1 is played without music. The Scherzo, with its whimsical interplay between strings and woodwinds, acts as an intermezzo between Acts 1 and 2. It leads directly into the first melodrama with text spoken over music. Oberon's arrival is accompanied by a fairy march, scored with triangle and cymbals, a gesture to his unique role as a god.
The vocal piece "Ye spotted snakes" opens the second scene of Act 2. The second intermezzo comes at the end of that act, while Act 3 includes a quaint march for the entrance of the mechanicals, the cast for the play within the play. Mendelssohn quotes music from the overture to accompany the action. The Nocturne, featuring one of the loveliest horn solos ever written, accompanies the sleeping lovers between Acts 3 and 4. There is only one melodrama in Act 4 and it closes with a reprise of the Nocturne to accompany the mortal lovers' sleep.
We first hear the Wedding March between Acts 4 and 5, the latter containing more music than any other act, especially to accompany the wedding feast. There is a brief fanfare for trumpets and timpani, a parody of a funeral march, and a peasant dance that uses Bottom's braying from the overture as its main thematic material.
The play has three short epilogues. The first is introduced with a reprise of the theme of the Wedding March and the fairy music of the overture. After Puck's speech, the final musical number is heard — "Through the house give glimmering light," scored for soprano, mezzo-soprano and women's chorus. Puck's famous valedictory speech "If we shadows have offended" is accompanied, as day breaks, by the four chords first heard at the very beginning of the overture, bringing the work full circle.
A Midsummer Night's Dream contains one of my favorite lines of all time: "Lord what fools these mortals be!" But when I hear Mendelssohn's music all I can think is: Lord how brilliant can one man be?
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LUTZ, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InVista, a division of PAR, Inc., recently announced its first offering from their pre-hire solutions product line. The InVista Select: Personality Candidate Report is designed to help hiring managers select the best-fitting candidates for open roles. Reports are customized for each candidate based on their responses to the InVista Select: Personality Assessment.
Based on the gold-standard NEO personality test, the assessment measures how candidates will likely behave, perform, and interact with others in a work setting. Results focus on five aspects of the candidate's personality: agreeableness, conscientiousness, even-temperedness, extraversion, and openness. Research has shown that matching candidates to roles using these five areas of personality is linked to greater success in hiring and retaining high performing employees.
Available in both web-based and downloadable formats, the report provides an immediate hiring recommendation and a snapshot of candidates' overall scores on the five NEO factors, along with personality facet summaries and customized management considerations. Hiring managers can use this information to screen candidates quickly and efficiently, compare candidates' strengths and weaknesses, and make valid, science-based hiring decisions. In addition, the report provides actionable guidance regarding what managers can expect from the employee in the workplace and suggestions for how best to manage them.
Using standardized assessments for hiring is beneficial because it allows for a more consistent, fair process and more reliable results, even across different hiring managers and different roles. In addition, the digital format supports consistent selection processes within remote or hybrid work environments.
"This report is a very exciting evolution to the InVista offerings," said Kristin Greco, CEO of PAR and InVista. "It's user-friendly and succinct, allowing business leaders to quickly get the information they need to not only hire the right employees but also help them succeed once they're on board."
Supplemental materials offered along with the report include a comprehensive structured interview guide and guidance on best practices for interviewing. The InVista Select product line will continue to expand, eventually offering several solutions to support different hiring needs.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes planned to rally Monday with union members as part of a final push to get out Democratic voters, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continued to blanket the state on the last day of campaigning before Election Day.
Polls show both races to be about even. Each carries massive consequences in the battleground state leading into the 2024 presidential election.
An Evers win would put him in position to continue to block the Republican-controlled Legislature, unless the GOP achieves supermajorities that could overturn Evers' vetoes. Michels, who is backed by former President Donald Trump, has promised to sign more than 120 bills Evers vetoed, including a package that would make it more difficult to vote absentee.
A Johnson win would help Republicans as they seek to take over majority control of the Senate. Barnes, the current lieutenant governor, is seeking to become the first Black senator from Wisconsin.
Other notable races on the ballot include Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul against Republican Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney and Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette versus Republican Amy Loudenbeck.
Republicans have tried to focus on inflation, the economy and crime while Democrats have tried to make the election a referendum on abortion.
Michels was continuing a statewide tour Monday with stops taking him from the Green Bay area west to around Wausau, then to Eau Claire and La Crosse in western Wisconsin before finishing in Kenosha, in southeast Wisconsin. Michels has made Evers' response to the sometimes violent riots in Kenosha in 2020 a major part of his argument for defeating Evers.
Evers was focusing on the Democratic strongholds of Milwaukee and Madison on the final day. He needs strong turnout there to blunt Republican voters in the suburbs and more rural parts of the state. Barnes planned stops in the Milwaukee suburb of Glendale and Green Bay before ending the day in the Madison area.
Evers, along with Barnes and other Democratic candidates, planned to hold a “Wisconsin Workers' Rights” rally Monday afternoon at the state Capitol with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien planned to be there, one of many surrogates who have been blanketing the state in recent days.
Johnson was campaigning with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday, as he made stops in Stevens Point, Janesville, Waukesha and Milwaukee before ending the day in his hometown of Oshkosh.
Other surrogates who have been through the state include former President Barack Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Neither President Joe Biden nor Trump campaigned in Wisconsin in the general election. Polls have shown both Biden and Trump to be unpopular with voters. Biden won Wisconsin in 2020 by just over half a percentage point, while Trump carried it in 2016 by a similar margin.
The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. | 2022-11-07T17:10:08+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Wisconsin-candidates-make-final-push-ahead-of-17564331.php |
Actress Jaci Calderon has a photo shoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
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Actress Jaci Calderon has a photoshoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
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Actress Jaci Calderon has a photoshoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
TWIN FALLS — One of the most recognizable and long-running television franchises is kicking off the 2022-23 season with a three-episode, three-hour extravaganza.
To add to the excitement, a Magic Valley actor will be appearing in the show in her first national role.
Twin Falls’ own Jaci Calderon wowed audiences in Twin Falls with performances such as 2019’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at the College of Southern Idaho, where she played the starring role of Elle Woods.
The Law & Order franchise kicks off the new season by combining the familiar faces from each series into one three-episode, three-hour event.
First up is the original Law & Order in its 22nd season, followed by the season premiere for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, now in its 24th season. Finishing things off is Law & Order: Organized Crime, now in its 4th season.
The main characters are familiar, comforting, nostalgic. Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Det. Eliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), and Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) will all be there.
Calderon portrays a young woman who witnesses a terrible crime and must decide between continuing along the path she’s been following or heeding the advice of Capt. Benson to turn in a new direction.
“This is the most exciting thing I’ve ever done, and I can’t wait for people to get to see it,” Calderon said.
Calderon got her start in acting at Canyon Ridge High School, where, as a freshman, she learned that she loved performing on stage.
“It was what I spent all my time doing, ...high school theater,” Calderon said.
After graduating from Canyon Ridge in 2019, Calderon enrolled at the CSI to pursue more theater training and appeared in a number of starring roles with Magic Valley Repertory Theater, the Dilletantes, and at CSI.
What happens when an actress is cast as the lead in "Legally Blonde" but isn't blond? She has to change.
Other leading roles Calderon made her own include the part of Esmeralda in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame: The Musical,” and as Princess Winnifred in “Once Upon a Mattress.”
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Calderon found herself without an outlet as college classes were suspended and performances were scrapped. It was around this time that she signed with a talent agency to draw in more auditions for roles outside of southern Idaho.
Now the 21-year-old is in the series premiere of Law and Order.
Calderon said she has been a long-time viewer of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and has been watching Mariska Hargaty as Capt. Olivia Benson for years.
“I’ve been a huge fan of it since I was young,” she said. “Honestly, it’s full circle because it’s literally my No. 1 favorite show, and when I got the audition for it I fully didn’t believe I was going to get it.”
“I worked with Marishka Hargitay very closely — all of my scenes were with Marishka and that alone was the greatest experience ever,” Calderon said. “And I don’t think it will until I see all of the episodes when they come out on Sept. 22.”
Calderon stayed in Brooklyn for a month while filming the episodes across several locations, including Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.
She said the adjustment to acting for TV and film was a bit different from the stage performances she had done before.
“I didn’t think there would be much of a difference from theater acting from what I’ve done,” Calderon said. “It’s much more intimidating, and film acting is very intimate.”
But she said that the directors and film crew, and especially the experienced actor Hargitay all helped her tuner her performance for filming.
After filming the episodes wrapped, Calderon took a vacation while her agency continues to seek roles for her. So far she’s keeping her lips sealed about where she might be appearing next.
“I can’t wait to see what’s next for me,” Calderon said.
Calderon credits some of the many people in Twin Falls she’s worked with who have helped shape her talents, like Jared Johnsen and Larry Johnsen at the Orpheum Theater, who produce most of Magic Valley Repertory Theater.
“They have been really amazing people who have helped me in my career,” she said.
Another person who she credits with influencing her is Canyon Ridge theater teacher Seve Isaacs.
“He’s been a constant support for me and pretty much sparked my passion for acting in the first place,” she said.
Isaacs said Calderon called him when she found out she got the Law & Order role.
“I was just floored,” Isaacs said. “She called me to let me know as soon as she was offered the role.
“It was really cool to get that call. I think as theater teachers we’re always hopeful to hear about our students who are going out and continuing to do it, and do it in a big way. So it’s really exciting to see Jaci having that success.”
PHOTOS: Magic Valley talent lands on Law and Order
A 150-by-78 foot American Flag looks alive as it gracefully glides through the wind during Tuesday evening's sunset near the I.B. Perrine Memorial Bridge.
Actress Jaci Calderon has a photo shoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
Actress Jaci Calderon has a photoshoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
Actress Jaci Calderon has a photoshoot done Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Canyon Ridge High School in Twin Falls. Calderon found her acting chops during her time at the school. She graduated in 2019.
Jaci Calderon poses for a portrait as Elle Woods for 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at the Times-News photo studio in Twin Falls. Calderon dyed her hair blonde in preparation for the role. | 2022-09-21T14:25:56+00:00 | magicvalley.com | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/magic-valley-actor-gets-big-break-in-law-order-premiere-event/article_2cfb533a-3864-11ed-a064-d337bc270140.html |
Flu activity still high but continued to decline before Christmas, CDC data shows
Video above: Get vaccinated to stay healthy this holiday season, doctors say
Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States but continued to decline in most areas last week, leading up to Christmas, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers do not include flu activity from after the holiday.
The CDC estimates that as of last week, there have been at least 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths from flu this season.
Among visits to a health care provider last week, 6.1% were for respiratory illness.
The cumulative hospitalization rate was more than four times higher than it has been at this point in the season in more than a decade.
The number of hospital admissions for flu decreased nationally for the third week in a row. Nearly 19,000 patients were admitted to hospitals with influenza last week, down from a season high of more than 26,000 new admissions in the week after Thanksgiving.
Video below: Doctor warns of new COVID-19 variants amid New Year's parties
Among children, 14 deaths were reported last week, for a total of 61 this season.
"An annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against flu. Vaccination helps prevent infection and can also prevent serious outcomes in people who get vaccinated but still get sick with flu," CDC researchers wrote in their weekly flu report Friday.
"CDC continues to recommend that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine as long as flu activity continues."
Respiratory virus activity remains "high" or "very high" in most states, and public health experts warn that activity may increase again following New Year's Eve.
Among the states with the highest level of activity is New Mexico, where the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent a team from the National Disaster Medical System to the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital on Friday, "providing much needed support to an overwhelmed emergency department."
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter to U.S. governors in early December outlining the federal resources that were available amid a surge of respiratory illnesses.
The 14-person team deployed to the hospital "consists of medical professionals from across the country who are activated as intermittent federal employees, including: a team leader, an administrative specialist, a medical officer, a nurse practitioner, four registered nurses, four paramedics and two respiratory therapists. The team will directly help UNM Hospital's staffing challenges, allowing existing staff some much needed relief and filling gaps in pediatric patient care," HHS said in a statement.
Dr. Anna Duran, the hospital's associate chief medical officer, said in the statement that "The arrival of the NDMS team couldn't come at a better time. Our staff have been working very hard to provide the highest level of care to the sickest children in our state. But our staff are tired, many of them missed the holidays with their families, and they desperately need this help."
Video below: At-home test detects flu, RSV and COVID-19
Flu surged after Thanksgiving, with more than a third of all flu hospitalizations and deaths at the time this season being reported in the first full week of data post-Thanksgiving, and cases jumped nearly as much.
As health officials brace for a possible surge in respiratory viruses in the coming weeks, it might not be just flu, COVID-19 and RSV that sicken people, said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.
"We're focusing on those three, but there are others out there: the common cold and others," Benjamin told CNN this week.
Overall, "we should expect more respiratory diseases," he said. "The best way to reduce your risk is of course to get fully vaccinated for those that which we have a vaccine, so influenza and Covid, with the new bivalent version, are the two most important right now."
Benjamin added that it also remains important to wash your hands often, wear a mask during holiday travels and stay home when sick. | 2022-12-31T14:29:44+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/flu-activity-still-high-continued-to-decline-before-christmas-cdc-data-shows/42372464 |
Lex Machina's expanded coverage provides unparalleled insights into an entirely new US Court system,
adding over 115,000 proceedings filed since 2009 under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina and LexisNexis announced today that it has officially released its new Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module, which provides Legal Analytics for over 115,000 Chapter 11 proceedings. The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module includes the entire docket in any bankruptcy proceeding filed after 2009 in a United States Bankruptcy Court under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. It is an important area of law in which transparency and understanding provide a crucial edge. The new Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module gives practitioners essential insights on judges, courts, debtors, creditors, creditor committees, and trustees involved in Chapter 11 proceedings over the last 13 years.
"With Lex Machina's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module, lawyers can discover how much experience a particular Bankruptcy Court judge has presiding over Chapter 11 bankruptcies with over 5 million dollars in assets, or how long it takes to reach plan confirmation in a specific district," said Carla Rydholm, Lex Machina's Senior Director of Product Management. "Bankruptcy analytics aid businesses and legal practitioners in making more informed decisions about venue, timing, budget, and strategy."
The Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module incorporates notable features such as filters for cases involving business debtors, voluntary petitions, and confirmed plans. It also incorporates an extensive collection of practice area-specific document tags to filter for specific aspects of the bankruptcy docket including the petition, Chapter 11 plan, schedules, and confirmation orders. The inclusion of these unique parameters enables users to find the most relevant information and analytics quickly and easily.
Our current set of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module cases, documents, and filters can help answer questions such as:
- Who are the most active creditors?
- Which law firms have the most experience representing creditor committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcies?
- What are the most active districts by number of Chapter 11 bankruptcies filed?
- How many times has my judge presided over a Chapter 11 bankruptcy that resulted in a confirmed plan?
- How much experience does my judge have presiding over Chapter 11 bankruptcies that involve small business debtors?
- What is the median time to plan confirmation for Chapter 11 bankruptcies filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York?
- How many Chapter 11 proceedings were filed over the last five years with at least $5 million in assets?
As the only Legal Analytics platform that combines an exclusive natural language processing technology with attorney review to analyze the 2.7 million court documents included in the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Module, Lex Machina does the difficult work of creating accurate analytics that are cleaned, corrected, and enhanced. This exclusive process allows Lex Machina to provide comprehensive data-driven insights about courts, judges, law firms, lawyers, and parties.
The United States Bankruptcy Courts joins the other courts already available on Lex Machina. We are proud of this key achievement.
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PARIS — A French court on Tuesday convicted eight people charged in connection with a truck attack more than six years ago by an Islamic State sympathizer that killed 86 people celebrating Bastille Day in the French Riviera city of Nice.
The judge's verdict followed 3 1/2 months of sometimes heart-wrenching testimony from survivors of the 2016 attack, who during the trial described the horrors and carnage they witnessed that Thursday summer night and the impact on their lives since.
The driver of the truck that plowed into crowds watching fireworks, Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, was killed by police the night of the attack.
The eight defendants, seven men and one woman, were convicted of helping him orchestrate a terrorist attack. The judge gave them prison sentences ranging from two to 18 years. Prosecutors had acknowledged not all of them had a clear connection to terrorism or knew what Lahouaiej-Bouhlel planned.
The pair most closely associated with Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, Mohamed Ghraeib and Chokri Chafroud, were convicted of terror charges and handed the longest sentences of 18 years.
The prosecution said both had had "an intense relationship" with Lahouaiej-Bouhlel. Ghraieb had known the attacker for 15 years, attended the same gym and haf 1,278 telephone communications with him in one year.
Ghraieb's lawyer, Vincent Brengarth, said his client would appeal.
Attack survivors reacted positively to the judge's verdict.
"I am satisfied to see that the two main defendants have been sentenced to 18 years in prison, even if it is nothing compared to what we have experienced," said survivor Laurence Bray. "This verdict is a relief. Now, there will be a big void."
"It won't bring my family back, my mom, my son, but it's a small victory that feels good," Caroline Villani, another survivor, said.
Others defendants who were convicted on Tuesday were said to know the perpetrator's plans more vaguely, such as Ramzi Arefa. He was convicted of selling the attacker a weapon while allegedly not knowing his terrorist intentions. Arefa received a 12-year prison sentence.
The trial was painful for survivors and victims' families. Some were able to come to Paris for the proceedings, but many watched on a secured online site or at a special viewing center set up near the Nice beachfront.
Among the victims, 33 were foreign citizens and 15 were children. More than 2,400 people are civil parties to the trial.
On July 14, 2016, thousands of people had packed Nice's famed boardwalk on the Mediterranean coast to celebrate France's national holiday. In 4 minutes and 17 seconds, Lahouaiej-Bouhlel rammed his 19-ton truck at full speed into a crowd of families, tourists and others on the picturesque Promenade des Anglais, killing 86 and leaving 450 others injured.
While investigators found Lahouaiej-Bouhlel had vocalized support for the Islamic State group, they found no clear proof of his links to IS operatives. The group was active in Syria and Iraq at the time.
The truck massacre followed deadly attacks in Paris at the Bataclan theater and other sites in France and Belgium orchestrated by the extremist group.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-12-13T19:40:25+00:00 | mtpr.org | https://www.mtpr.org/2022-12-13/8-in-france-are-convicted-of-their-roles-in-a-bastille-day-truck-attack-that-killed-86 |
WINTERBORO — Talladega High’s 15th win of the season was something extra special.
The THS girls played some terminator-style defense, which led the Tigers to the large schools championship over Sylacauga High 38-23 in the Talladega County girls basketball tournament Friday.
The play by either team was seldom pretty. A puny four points was scored in the first eight minutes of the championship contest.
Talladega High had an unnerving lead of 4-0 after one quarter of play. It would eventually get better for the Tigers in the second quarter.
The THS girls eased their lead to 9-2 in the second period. Tigers sophomore guard Zae Cunningham kept on trying, exhaling and shooting.
She finally got a shot to drop as she buried a 3-pointer at the 3:47 mark of the second quarter. Talladega High had their 9-2 advantage. The Tigers also got a putback from sophomore forward Makayla White for an 11-6 lead with 2:18 left in the first half.
And Cunningham responded with a four-foot hoop with 42.7 seconds remaining in the second period for a 13-7 Talladega High advantage. In time, THS would take a 15-10 lead to the locker room at halftime.
The Tigers' county basketball crown was just two quarters away.
“We moved the ball and moved our feet. We put the work in. We played defense, and we knew what we had to do,” said Cunningham, the energetic guard for Talladega High.
The Tigers also inflated their lead to 23-12 in the third stanza. Makayla White, Cunningham and junior guard Trinity Webb were making waves and buckets for the Tigers.
Talladega High also got some hoops and effort from senior guard Houston Goins in the second half. Goins scored eight points for the game.
The Tigers also got some finishing hoops from Webb, who scored 11 points, and Cunningham, who seized the moment with 10 points.
“We played hungry," Goins said. "We made some shots (sooner or later), and we played aggressive defense."
Talladega High girls basketball coach Baron Sandlin was right there with his players, celebrating the county basketball tournament championship.
“We’re keeping the tradition going (at Talladega High). We want to win. We play our game, and we play it with defense,” Sandlin said.
The Sylacauga High girls had to settle for second place in the large schools county tournament. They still played with a purpose, but the Aggies still fell short despite getting nine points from Journey Smith, five points from Hadyn Owens and eight points from sophomore guard Destinee Ealy.
“We played hard, but we missed shots. We put too much pressure on ourselves,” said Aggies coach Victor Smith, whose team is now 10-16. | 2023-01-21T07:36:29+00:00 | annistonstar.com | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_sports/talladega-county-tournament-talladega-girls-grab-large-schools-title-over-sylacauga/article_a491297c-9950-11ed-bcc7-3f8bdf7ecae4.html |
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Red Deer 5 Edmonton 2
Calgary 2 Swift Current 1
Moose Jaw 5 Regina 4
Saskatoon 5 Prince Albert 2
Portland 3 Kamloops 0
Prince George 5 Tri-City 1
Spokane 7 Victoria 5
Seattle 4 Vancouver 3 (SO)
Saturday's results
Winnipeg 4 Brandon 3 (OT)
Saskatoon 2 Prince Albert 1 (OT)
Red Deer 5 Edmonton 3
Tri-City 8 Prince George 3
Regina 6 Moose Jaw 3
Medicine Hat 9 Lethbridge 1
Swift Current 3 Calgary 2 (SO)
Spokane 5 Victoria 4
Everett 4 Vancouver 1
Portland 6 Kelowna 5 (OT)
Wednesday's games
Winnipeg at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Thursday's games
Regina at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Winnipeg at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Victoria at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Prince George, 6 p.m.
Edmonton at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Portland, 6 p.m.
Winnipeg at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Kamloops at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. | 2022-09-27T07:06:24+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17469028.php |
A Pennsylvania man was charged with abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property and other charges after police say he allegedly tried to buy stolen human remains from an Arkansas woman for possible resale on Facebook.
A spokeswoman for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock confirmed that the remains were to be donated to UAMS's facility. UAMS spokeswoman Leslie Taylor said they were instead stolen from Arkansas Central Mortuary Services in Little Rock by a female mortuary employee and sold, adding that there is an open federal investigation.
“We are very respectful of those who donate their bodies, and we are appalled that such a thing could happen,” Taylor said.
A representative of the mortuary hung up on a reporter who reached out for comment Thursday.
FBI Little Rock spokesman Conor Hagan said the office was aware of the Pennsylvania incident “but will not comment on ongoing investigations.” No charges had been filed as of Thursday against the Arkansas woman.
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East Pennsboro Township Police in Pennsylvania announced the arrest of and charges against 40-year-old Jeremy Lee Pauley, of Enola, Pennsylvania. Pauley had been arrested on July 22 and had an initial court appearance Thursday.
Calls to an attorney representing Pauley were not returned late Thursday. Pauley was released on $50,000 bond, according to court records.
“I think I’ve seen it all, and then something like this comes around,” said Sean McCormack, district attorney for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where Pauley was charged. “The question we had to answer was, Is the sale of body parts or bones and remains illegal ... or legal? Some of it, to our surprise, was legal. And as the investigation went on, it became clear there was illegal activity going on as well.”
Pauley, who described himself as a collector of what he called “oddities," including human body parts, said the remains were acquired legally when first contacted by police, according to a police affidavit. Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained.
However, after a second tip about newer remains in Pauley's home, investigators returned to the house to find more recent purchases. Police found three five-gallon buckets containing assorted body parts— including of children— and federal and state law enforcement agents intercepted packages addressed to Pauley from the Arkansas woman that contained body parts.
Pauley told investigators that he intended to resell the body parts, according to the affidavit. Investigators allege that Pauley arranged to pay the Arkansas woman $4,000 for the body parts through Facebook Messenger.
A message to a Facebook spokesman was not returned late Thursday.
Associated Press writer Kantele Franko of Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report. | 2022-08-19T00:07:16+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/news/science/police-pennsylvania-man-tried-to-buy-stolen-human-remains/article_2523d45b-efa7-5c3f-b8b1-d934e78f1304.html |
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Twitter reacts to Auburn football firing Bryan Harsin: pure joy and jokes from AU fans
Bryan Harsin has coached his last game for Auburn football, being fired as new athletics director John Cohen is being brought into the program, although his hire is not yet official.
Harsin went 9-12 (4-9 in SEC play) in less than two full seasons on the Plains. He lost his only Iron Bowl and twice fell to Georgia. Auburn is 3-5, 1-4 in the SEC this season, the only conference win being in overtime vs. Missouri. His final game was a 41-27 home loss to Arkansas.
Auburn will travel to take on Mississippi State at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday. An interim coach has not been announced.
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Many Auburn fans have been waiting for this and many came ready on Twitter with reaction, stretching from pure joy to wishing Harsin well. There were some appropriately-timed Halloween jokes as well.
Here is some of the best reactions we could round up: | 2022-10-31T20:06:48+00:00 | montgomeryadvertiser.com | https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburn/2022/10/31/auburn-football-fires-bryan-harsin-twitter-reactions/69606758007/ |
- Aims to Deploy USD 250 Million Equity Plus Related Performance Guarantees
- Strengthens BrightNight's Development of Multi-GW Hybrid Renewables Portfolio in India's Fast-growing Market
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and GURUGRAM, India, March 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next generation and global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, today announced that it has formed a partnership with ACEN Corporation, through ACEN Renewables International Pte. Ltd. and ACEN International, Inc. (collectively, "ACEN"), to accelerate the development, construction, and operation of BrightNight's initial 1.2 GW, multi-technology renewable power portfolio in India. The newly formed partnership aims to deploy USD 250 million equity plus related performance guarantees.
BrightNight and ACEN will partner to develop and build differentiated hybrid wind-solar projects, with a calibrated use of energy storage, that operate around the clock, with a focus to serve the specific demand from high credit rated central and state utility as well as commercial and industrial offtakers.
BrightNight brings its advanced India portfolio, experienced local team led by Sajay KV and Naveen Khandelwal, and differentiated capabilities to develop and optimize large scale, multi-technology hybrid renewable power plants.
Across the Asia Pacific, ACEN has established a significant presence in its core market, the Philippines, and Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India with ~4,000 MW of attributable renewable capacity. ACEN aspires to be the largest listed renewables platform in Southeast Asia, with a goal of reaching 20 GW in renewables capacity by 2030. ACEN's investment will provide for an accelerated buildout of BrightNight's existing development pipeline of 1.2 GW hybrid and around the clock projects in India.
"ACEN is one of the largest and most respected renewables investors in Asia Pacific, and we are honored they have chosen to work with us," BrightNight CEO Martin Hermann said. "They have demonstrated success in scaling and operating large fleets of renewable assets through strategic partnerships across the region., and we have a shared vision on delivering what the India market requires: dispatchable, reliable, and affordable clean power."
ACEN's investment provides BrightNight with the additional resources to fund its India build-out and long-term growth in a fast-growing market. In addition, ACEN has a deep network of suppliers and industry relationships across the renewables value chain in Asia.
Patrice Clausse, ACEN International CEO, said: "With this partnership, we are significantly strengthening our foothold in India's fast-growing market as we shift from pure solar play to multi-technology renewables. We look forward to working with BrightNight's highly experienced local team as our combined expertise will help India progress towards their energy transition goal and spur the global transition towards a Net Zero economy."
BrightNight and Its India Presence
BrightNight is developing a global portfolio of 23 GW across the U.S. and Asia Pacific, including India, Australia, the Philippines, and Bangladesh, and is backed by some of the most respected investors in the global energy sector. BrightNight works with its customers globally to design, develop, and operate safe, reliable, large-scale renewable power projects optimized to better manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy.
In India, the BrightNight team is led by industry veterans Sajay KV and Naveen Khandelwal, and they are currently developing a 1.2 GW differentiated wind-solar hybrid portfolio. In February 2023, BrightNight announced its first 100 MW co-located, wind-solar hybrid renewable power project in Maharashtra that will deliver clean, high-capacity factor power to C&I customers in this State with a target commissioning date in 1Q 2024 (link).
"With ACEN's partnership, we have the resources to significantly accelerate our India development program," BrightNight's Managing Director of Asia Jerome Ortiz said. "We have an already strong presence in country, a differentiated portfolio, and an experienced team, so we are positioned to scale-up and contribute to delivering hybrid and around the clock renewable solutions to India. I am confident that the combination of ACEN and BrightNight will be a winning player in India's next phase of energy transition."
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HSBC acted as financial advisor for this transaction; King & Spalding LLP and Clifford Chance LLP acted as international legal advisors; Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Khaitan & Co LLP as Indian legal advisors; and EY and GT acted as global tax advisors.
ABOUT BRIGHTNIGHT
BrightNight is the first global renewable integrated power company designed to provide utility and commercial and industrial customers with clean, dispatchable renewable power solutions. BrightNight works with customers across the U.S. and Asia Pacific to design, develop, and operate safe, reliable, large-scale renewable power projects optimized to better manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy. Its deep customer engagement process, team of proven power experts, and industry-leading solutions enable customers to overcome challenging energy sustainability standards, rapidly changing grid dynamics, and the transition away from fossil fuel generation. To learn more, visit: www.brightnightpower.com
ABOUT ACEN
ACEN (PSE:ACEN) is the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group. The company has ~4,000 MW of attributable capacity from owned facilities in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Australia, with a renewable share of 98%, which is among the highest in the region. ACEN's aspiration is to be the largest listed renewables platform in Southeast Asia, with a goal of reaching 20 GW of renewables capacity by 2030. ACEN is committed to transition the company's generation portfolio to 100% renewable energy by 2025 and to become a Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions company by 2050.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Energy Transfer LP.
Shareholders who purchased shares of ET during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia on Monday said she was able to visit the Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained more than two weeks ago on charges of espionage.
Ambassador Lynne Tracy said that she visited Evan Gershkovich in Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison, notorious for harsh conditions, and “he is in good health and remains strong.”
It was “the first time we’ve been permitted access to him since his wrongful detention more than two weeks ago,” she said on Twitter. “We reiterate our call for his immediate release.”
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. wants to have “regular, routine” consular access to the jailed journalist.
Gershkovich, 31, his employer and the U.S. government all deny he was involved in spying.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said last week that a possible prisoner exchange for Gershkovich could take place, but only after his trial is completed. No date has been set for that.
It’s not clear how long the investigation could last, but other espionage cases have lasted for a year or more.
In December, American basketball star Brittney Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.
Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.
Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Russia’s Federal Security Service arrested Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-largest city, on March 29. He is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia for alleged spying.
The service accuses Gershkovich of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.
Speaking on behalf of dozens of countries at the United Nations in New York on Monday, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that “we protest Russian efforts to limit and intimidate the media.” | 2023-04-18T12:52:40+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/business/us-ambassador-visits-reporter-accused-by-russia-of-spying/ |
PARIS — Barbora Krejcikova, last year’s French Open champion in singles and doubles, says she has tested positive for COVID-19 and will withdraw from the tournament.
“Last night I started to feel bad and this morning I woke up with fever. I decided to get tested for Covid and it came back positive,” Krejcikova wrote. “I am extremely sad that I won’t be able to defend my title in doubles here, but on the positive side, I am glad I am injury free and can’t wait to get healthy and back to training.”
The 26-year-old from Czech Republic is the second player to announce she tested positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus since the year’s second Grand Slam tournament began on Sunday.
Another Czech player, Marie Bouzkova, pulled out of the clay-court event before her second-round singles match.
After two years of pandemic-related restrictions at the French Open, including COVID-19 testing for players and limits on the numbers of spectators allowed, there has been a return to normalcy around the tournament, with full-capacity stands at matches and no mask requirement.
Krejcikova was seeded No. 2 in singles at Roland Garros but in her first match since February because an injured right elbow, she lost 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to Diane Parry, a 19-year-old from France who is ranked 97th.
A year ago in Paris, Krejcikova was unseeded in singles but wound up with the championship, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final.
Then she teamed with Siniakova to add the doubles trophy, too, becoming the first woman since Mary Pierce in 2000 to win both the singles and doubles titles at the French Open in the same year.
Bouzkova was supposed to face No. 31-seed Elise Mertens, who advanced to the third round.
Bouzkova wrote on Twitter that she hopes she “will start to feel better soon and get back on court.”
Bouzkova is a 23-year-old who has never made it past the second round of a Grand Slam tournament in 13 appearances, including 10 losses in the first round.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Three juveniles were taken into custody after a person was shot at and a spike strip was used in a police chase on Saturday, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, WSPD Patrol officers were called to the 200 block of Peace Haven Road after getting a report from a person who saw four people breaking into cars.
The person reported that they were following the suspects who left in a Dodge pickup truck. Police say that the suspects then shot at them.
Investigators say they found the Dodge pickup truck on US 421 southbound near Silas Creek Parkway and attempted to pull it over. The pickup truck continued to drive away and a chase began.
The chase continued southbound on US 421 where officers say they successfully deployed a spike trip near the Cherry Street intersection. Despite hitting the spike strip the pickup truck continued to drive away.
Police say the pickup truck continued onto northbound Martin Luther King Jr Drive, then eastbound onto East Fifth Street. Once near the Cameron Avenue intersection, the four people inside the pickup truck got out and ran away while leaving it in drive. The pickup truck rolled off of the road and came to a stop in a wooded area.
Officers say they chased the suspects on foot and took three of the four suspects into custody. Those three were all identified as juveniles and are being processed in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes.
Investigators say that the Dodge pickup truck involved in the chase had been reported stolen from Winston-Salem on Friday. A 9mm handgun which was reported as stolen from Winston-Salem on March 25 was found as well.
The person who was shot at was not struck by the gunfire and no injuries occurred as a result of the chase and corresponding events.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700, Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800, or En Espanol (336) 728-3904. You can also view “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County” on Facebook.
A Crime Stoppers Tip Form can also be located online. Information provided to Crime Stoppers may be provided anonymously.
The Text-A-Tip Program can be reached at (336) 276-1717 and allows you to text tips, photos, and videos to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Please note that such text tips may not be made anonymously. | 2023-04-01T16:48:05+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/spike-strip-used-in-winston-salem-police-chase-with-juveniles-in-stolen-pickup-truck-1-person-shot-at-police-say/ |
Deandrea Rahming was eager to go back to work when her youngest child started school, but after more than a decade of being out of the workforce, she wasn't certain employers would want her.
"I was very apprehensive," Rahming says. "With a woman, it's always, 'Do you have kids? Do you have daycare? Are you reliable?'"
When Rahming began looking for jobs in the wake of the pandemic, though, she found desperate employers who were eager to hire.
The extra income from the jobs she landed as a claims adjuster, and later an administrative assistant, were a welcome boost for her family's budget. But Rahming says the satisfaction that came from working was bigger than just a paycheck.
"I come from a very long line of modern women," Rahming says. "So going back and working and being able to fulfill that accomplishment, like, 'OK, Yeah. I can do this. I still can run with the best of them.'"
Women like Rahming are helping to keep the economy running, as well. With employers adding hundreds of thousands of jobs each month, and unemployment near a half-century low, the U.S. needs more people to come off the sidelines to keep the economy growing.
"Where are the workers going to come from?" asks Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan. "What we're seeing is they are showing up month after month to take the jobs, and in particular, it's women showing up to take the jobs."
A major boost to the economy
In May, the share of working-age women between 25 and 54 who are working or looking for work hit 77.6% — an all-time high. Among African American women in that age range, more than 80% are in the workforce.
That's a big turnaround from the early days of the pandemic, when millions of women lost jobs as restaurants and other in-person businesses were shuttered, and many more dropped out of the job market to look after children or ailing family members.
Some worried the ranks of working women would be depressed for years. But women's participation in the workforce has actually rebounded from the pandemic more quickly than men's has.
Stevenson sees that as evidence that women are increasingly determined to play a major role in the economy. Just before the pandemic, women briefly outnumbered men on U.S. payrolls.
"This generation of women didn't just have a foot in the door. They had their whole body through," Stevenson says. "And even when they got pushed out, it's that long work experience, the long resumes, that helped them quickly return."
"Take a chance on more moms"
Stevenson remembers hearing from one working mom, who reluctantly quit working early in the pandemic, but took comfort in something Stevenson said on the radio.
"She didn't want to quit her job, but her kids didn't have in-person school. She couldn't think of any other solution, and she was driving home from having given her notice, bawling her eyes out, thinking I can't believe I've done this," Stevenson says. "And she said, 'you were on the radio, and you said when the pandemic's over, they'll go back to work.' And she said, 'I clung to those words for the whole year.'"
Stevenson's forecast has now come true.
Sudarshana Sharma spent the first year of the pandemic shepherding two young sons through at-home schooling — a process she describes as "suffocating."
She was eager to return to work but worried her skills as a software engineer were rusty after six years as a stay-at-home mom. Luckily, she landed a six-month trial position as an engineer at Grubhub, which turned into a permanent job.
Sharma, whose sons are eight and five, says working moms have a lot to offer.
"I think you should take a chance on more moms," Sharma says with a chuckle. "We have time-management skills. And multi-tasking."
Why employers are being more flexible
Sharma, who lives in California, is grateful that she's still able to work remotely. That allows her to be home in the afternoon when her older son, who has special needs, leaves school.
For working parents, there's nothing new about that kind of juggling act. But COVID made it more visible.
"The silver lining of the pandemic is that everyone started to understand the ways that caregiving and career intersect," says Christine Winston, who heads an organization called Path Forward that helps women return to the workforce. "Because everybody was at home with their five-year-old and their eight-year-old, doing school on Zoom."
That experience, coupled with today's super tight job market, may have left employers more willing to accommodate workers who need extra flexibility. Winston says she used to have to persuade employers to give women who'd been out of the workforce a chance. Now, employers come to her, searching for untapped labor.
"A lot more employers became aware that there was this huge pool of talent on the sidelines," Winston says.
Nonetheless, challenges remain
Of course, many of the the problems that sidelined women before the pandemic have not gone away. There are fewer child care workers today than there were before COVID-19 struck. And that shortage could grow worse when temporary federal subsidies expire this fall. Paid parental leave is also less common in the U.S. than in many other industrialized countries.
Still, economist Stevenson says employers have learned that offering workers more flexibility is not as costly as they might have thought.
"Workers have had a lot of bargaining power, not just for higher wages but to say, 'You know, I can't come in five days a week.' Or 'I've got to be able to pick my kids up from school and get them home, and then I can go back to working remotely," she says. "People learned to work around the child-care demands in the last few years. And that's actually been really helpful.
That could change if the job market softens and bosses become less willing to make allowances. But so long as the economy keeps adding jobs, employers will be on the lookout for more working women to help fill them.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-07-05T10:07:10+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-07-05/women-are-returning-to-the-job-market-in-droves-just-when-the-u-s-needs-them-most |
76-Year-Old Man Found Dead on Santa Barbara’s East Beach Wednesday
Santa Barbara Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found on East Beach Wednesday afternoon.
The body of the 76-year-old man — whose identity has not yet been released — washed up April 19 at 3:12 p.m., according to Sergeant Ethan Ragsdale, police spokesperson. The bystander who found the remains flagged down an AMR paramedic, who attempted to resuscitate the man, to no avail.
The man’s body has since been moved to the coroner’s office, where his cause of death is being determined, though no foul play is suspected. | 2023-04-22T00:51:39+00:00 | independent.com | https://www.independent.com/2023/04/21/76-year-old-man-found-dead-on-santa-barbaras-east-beach-wednesday/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarterly cash dividend payment for 2022 of US$0.15 per common share.
The third quarterly cash dividend for 2022 of US$0.15 will be paid to holders of record of Wheaton common shares as of the close of business on August 26, 2022 and will be distributed on or about September 8, 2022. The ex-dividend trading date is August 25th, 2022.
Under the Company's revised dividend policy, for the 2022 calendar year, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal the greater of 30% of the average cash generated by operating activities in the previous four quarters divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares, all rounded to the nearest cent and the dividend declared in the prior quarter. To minimize volatility in quarterly dividends, the Company has set a minimum quarterly dividend for the duration of 2022 equal to the dividend per common share declared in the prior quarter.
The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.
The Company has previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"). Participation in the DRIP is optional. For the purposes of this quarterly dividend, the Company has elected to issue common shares under the DRIP through treasury at a 1% discount to the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP. However, the Company may, from time to time, in its discretion, change or eliminate the discount applicable to Treasury Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, or direct that such common shares be purchased in Market Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, at the prevailing market price, any of which would be publicly announced.
The DRIP and enrollment forms, including direct deposit, are available for download on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com, in the 'investors' section under the 'dividends' tab.
Registered shareholders may also enroll in the DRIP online through the plan agent's self-service web portal at: https://tsxtrust.com/DRIP
Beneficial shareholders should contact their financial intermediary to arrange enrollment. All shareholders considering enrollment in the DRIP should carefully review the terms of the DRIP and consult with their advisors as to the implications of enrollment in the DRIP.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer of securities. A registration statement relating to the DRIP has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and may be obtained under the Company's profile on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov. A written copy of the prospectus included in the registration statement may be obtained by contacting the Corporate Secretary of the Company at 1021 West Hastings Street, Suite 3500, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 0C3.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future dividends. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Form 6-K filed March 31, 2022 both on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation) that there will be no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that the mining operations from which Wheaton purchases precious metals will continue to operate, that each party will satisfy their obligations in accordance with the precious metals purchase agreements, that neither Wheaton nor the Mining Operations will suffer significant impacts as a result of an epidemic (including the COVID-19 virus pandemic) and that Wheaton's application of the CRA Settlement for years subsequent to 2010 is accurate (including the Company's assessment that there will be no material change in the Company's facts or change in law or jurisprudence for years subsequent to 2010) and possible domestic audits for taxation years subsequent to 2016 and international audits.
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HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Federal authorities arrested a Donna man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child earlier this month at the Hidalgo International Bridge.
Inocencio Hernandez, 60, a Mexican national and lawful permanent resident of Donna, Texas, was apprehended Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
CBP said when Hernandez arrived from Mexico at the international bridge a CBP officer immediately secured him after discovering he was a possible match to an arrest warrant. Biometric Verification confirmed Hernandez’s identity along with the active arrest warrant from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, federal officials said.
Hernandez had been wanted since May 2013, CBP stated.
He was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony in Texas.
“CBP is committed to bringing those wanted individuals in to face their day in court, especially those wanted for heinous crimes such as sexual offenses against children,” Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Port of Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas said of the arrest.
Hernandez was turned over to local authorities. | 2022-12-08T15:33:06+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/donna-man-wanted-for-sexual-assault-of-child-arrested-at-international-bridge/ |
Examining the state of sports betting in Delaware
The Super Bowl is the single biggest sports betting event each year – and with the Eagles in it this year, plenty of people locally may be interested in putting their money where their mouth is.
But even though Delaware had sports betting before most other states, placing wagers here isn’t as easy as it is elsewhere, including neighboring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.
ESPN writer David Purdum joins us to look at sports betting in the First State and offer some advice on betting on football’s biggest game of the year.
Delaware settles for a split decision in lawsuit over the state’s judicial balance provisions
The long-running legal battle over how Delaware picks judges for some of its courts appears to be over.
After five years and two separate cases, the tussle over the state’s judicial balance provisions involving Wilmington lawyer James Adams and Gov. John Carney ends with a consent decree where the Carney Administration concedes part of Delaware’s rules for filling seats on its top-three courts is unconstitutional.
Widener University Delaware Law School professor Alan Garfield examines why the Carney Administration moved to settle the dispute now and what it means for how the state appoints judges going forward.
Why Black history is American history
Since the mid-1970s, February has been recognized federally as Black History Month.
Educators take this time to focus on the Month’s theme and highlight the lives of icons such as Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks. But critics say Black History is American History and should be integrated throughout the school year, not relegated to a single month.
Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with Delaware State University professor Donna Patterson – Chair of DSU’s Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy, and Africana Studies Program Director – to learn more about how Black history is so entwined in the larger arc of our country that it cannot be separated.
Arts Playlist: Delaware Shakespeare’s ‘Love Poem’ poetry workshop
William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Maya Angelou are just a few of the great poets who each masterfully wielded words and showcased poetry's uncanny ability to calm, console, and connect us to the minds and feelings of others.
Chances are, you’ve read or written poetry in some form. But whether you have or not, you now have an opportunity through Delaware Shakespeare’s ‘Create Your Own Love Poem’ Workshop.
In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, our Kyle McKinnon spoke with Rachel O'Hanlon-Rodriguez – poet, actor, teaching artist, and instructor of Delaware Shakespeare’s poetry workshop – about the workshop and all things poetry. | 2023-02-03T13:59:39+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/show/the-green/2023-02-03/the-green-february-3-2023 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia: Ukraine’s history of rampant corruption and shaky governance.
As it presses ahead with providing tens of billions of dollars in military, economic and direct financial support aid to Ukraine and encourages its allies to do the same, the Biden administration is now once again grappling with longstanding worries about Ukraine’s suitability as a recipient of massive infusions of American aid.
Those issues, which date back decades and were not an insignificant part of former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, had been largely pushed to the back burner in the immediate run-up to Russia’s invasion and during the first months of the conflict as the U.S. and its partners rallied to Ukraine’s defense.
But Zelenskyy’s weekend firings of his top prosecutor, intelligence chief and other senior officials have resurfaced those concerns and may have inadvertently given fresh attention to allegations of high-level corruption in Kyiv made by one outspoken U.S. lawmaker.
It’s a delicate issue for the Biden administration. With billions in aid flowing to Ukraine, the White House continues to make the case for supporting Zelenskyy’s government to an American public increasingly focused on domestic issues like high gas prices and inflation. High-profile supporters of Ukraine in both parties also want to avoid a backlash that could make it more difficult to pass future aid packages.
U.S. officials are quick to say that Zelenskyy is well within his right to appoint whomever he wants to senior positions, including the prosecutor general, and remove anyone who he sees as collaborating with Russia.
Yet even as Russian troops were massing near the Ukrainian border last fall, the Biden administration was pushing Zelenskyy to do more to act on corruption — a perennial U.S. demand going back to Ukraine’s early days of independence.
“In all of our relationships, and including in this relationship, we invest not in personalities; we invest in institutions, and, of course, President Zelenskyy has spoken to his rationale for making these personnel shifts,” State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Monday.
Price declined to comment further on Zelenskyy’s reasoning for the dismissals or address the specifics but said there was no question that Russia has been trying to interfere in Ukraine.
“Moscow has long sought to subvert, to destabilize the Ukrainian government,” Price said. “Ever since Ukraine chose the path of democracy and a Western orientation this has been something that Moscow has sought to subvert.”
Still, in October and then again in December 2021, as the U.S. and others were warning of the increasing potential for a Russian invasion, the Biden administration was calling out Zelenskyy’s government for inaction on corruption that had little or nothing to do with Russia.
“The EU and the US are greatly disappointed by unexplained and unjustifiable delays in the selection of the Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Office, a crucial body in the fight against high-level corruption,” the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said on Oct. 9.
“We urge the selection commission to resume its work without further delays. Failure to move forward in the selection process undermines the work of anti-corruption agencies, established by Ukraine and its international partners,” it said. That special prosecutor was finally chosen in late December but was never actually appointed to the position. Although there are indications the appointment will happen soon, the dismissal of the prosecutor general could complicate the matter.
The administration and high-profile lawmakers have avoided public criticism of Ukraine since Russia invaded in February. The U.S. has ramped up the weapons and intelligence it’s providing to Ukraine despite early concerns about Russia’s penetration of the Ukrainian government and existing concerns about corruption.
A Ukrainian-born congresswoman who came to prominence early in the war recently broke that unofficial silence.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, a first-term Republican from Indiana, has made half a dozen visits to Ukraine since the war began. And she was invited to the White House in May and received a pen used by President Joe Biden to sign an aid package for Ukraine even after she angrily criticized Biden for not doing more to help.
But in recent weeks, Spartz has accused Zelenskyy of “playing politics” and alleged his top aide Andriy Yermak had sabotaged Ukraine’s defense against Russia.
She’s also repeatedly called on Ukraine to name the anti-corruption prosecutor, blaming Yermak for the delay.
Ukrainian officials have hit back. A statement from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry accused Spartz of spreading “Russian propaganda” and warned her to “stop trying to earn extra political capital on baseless speculation.”
U.S. officials gave Spartz a two-hour classified briefing on Friday in hopes of addressing her concerns and encouraging her to limit her public criticism. She declined to discuss the briefing afterward but told The Associated Press that “healthy dialogue and deliberation is good for Congress.”
“We’re not here to please people,” she said. “It’s good to deliberate.”
Hours later, Spartz gave a Ukrainian-language interview broadcast on YouTube in which she called again for the appointment of an independent prosecutor.
“This issue should be resolved as soon as possible,” she said in the interview. “This is a huge problem for the West, so I think your president should address this issue soon.”
Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat who sits on the House Armed Services and Intelligence committees, said he had seen no evidence to support allegations that Zelenskyy’s inner circle was trying to help Russia. But as the war continues, part of the long-term American strategy in Ukraine will have to include addressing waste and mismanagement of resources, he said.
“There is no war in the history of the world that is immune from corruption and people trying to take advantage of it,” Crow said. “If there are concerns raised, we will address them.”
Igor Novikov, a Kyiv-based former adviser to Zelenskyy, called many of Spartz’s claims a mix of “hearsay and urban legends and myths.” Allegations against Yermak in particular have circulated for years going back to his interactions with Trump allies who sought derogatory information against Biden’s son Hunter.
“Given that we’re in a state of war, we need to give President Zelenskyy and his team the benefit of the doubt,” Novikov said. “Until we win this war, we have to trust the president who stayed and fought with the people.” | 2022-07-20T11:38:24+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/ukraine-graft-concerns-resurface-as-russia-war-goes-on/ |
The innovative company continues to expand its services while supporting its customers through uncertain economic conditions by offering even lower rates
SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sendle, the Certified B Corp shipping solution that offers 100% carbon neutral shipping for small businesses – has announced a new service called Sendle Saver – a whole new way for small businesses to tap into even lower rates via a low-cost shipping option – with extra savings up to 60%. Sendle Saver is a new shipping service available to all Sendle customers, and promises delivery within two to eight days.
As small business owners continue to be crunched by adverse economic conditions, most recently due to raised inflation rates, Sendle – which is specifically designed to level the playing field between large and small business operators – aims to save small businesses money and mitigate the stresses of peak holiday season amidst a recession backdrop.
"Small business operators can't seem to catch a break with one adversity after the other and many continue to search for ways to stay afloat," said James Chin Moody, CEO and Co-Founder of Sendle. "Now, with holiday peak season forthcoming – a make or break time for many businesses – and a looming recession, it's at our core to do everything we can to open up cost-saving opportunities for our customers. Sendle Saver aims to do just that."
Since its establishment in the U.S. in 2019, Sendle has strived to provide American small business operators a break from the high-cost barriers of entry to obtain savings that big companies with bulk shipping needs are typically afforded. With Sendle Saver, Sendle makes their already affordable shipping options even more cost effective. Packages are delivered in 2-8 days, making Sendle Saver a great low-cost option for deliveries that can afford to take a few extra days in transit.
Customers can save 60% when shipping 20 pounds from Seattle to Portland, save 36% when shipping 10 pounds from Los Angeles to New York, and save 30% when shipping .75 pounds from San Francisco to Denver. Sendle Saver is available to all customers, and will now automatically show up as a shipping option when booking deliveries from the Sendle Dashboard.
Sendle is the first carrier in the United States specifically designed to serve the needs of small businesses in the eCommerce space. Sendle levels the playing field for small businesses by offering affordable, flat-rate shipping across the US, with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or warehousing required. Merchants simply purchase a label and schedule a pickup from Sendle, and their package can be dropped off or picked up from their front door. Sendle is the first 100% carbon neutral shipping carrier in the U.S. and is a Certified B Corporation. The company was founded in Australia in 2014 by CEO James Chin Moody, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and Seattle, Washington.
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WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced that post-hoc analyses from its Phase 3 T3MPO trials will be presented in two posters at the 2022 American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting (ACG 2022) taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 21-26, 2022 and virtually.
"The Phase 3 studies we conducted in support of IBSRELA's approval are robust and provide extensive data, and at ACG, we are presenting new post-hoc analyses that elucidate additional benefits observed for patients treated with IBSRELA versus placebo," said Laura Williams, chief medical officer of Ardelyx. "In adult patients with IBS-C, IBSRELA was found to improve abdominal symptom scores, which included symptoms such as abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, fullness and cramping, over the 26-week treatment period. Additionally, IBSRELA treatment significantly improved the complete spontaneous bowel movement durable response. These data add to the potential impact IBSRELA can have for people living with IBS-C."
Ardelyx Poster Presentations:
- Poster # C0268, entitled "Efficacy of Tenapanor in Improving IBS-C Abdominal Symptoms: A Post Hoc Analysis of Multi-item Abdominal Score From the 26-Week Phase 3 T3MPO-2 Study," to be presented on October 24, 2022, from 3:00pm-5:00pm EDT
- Poster # E0264, entitled "Potential of Tenapanor as a Treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A Post Hoc Analysis from the Phase 3 T3MPO-1 and T3MPO-2 Studies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation in Adults," to be presented on October 25, 2022, from 3:00pm-5:00pm EDT
In addition to the poster presentations during ACG, Ardelyx is sponsoring a Product Theater titled: An Innovative Approach to the Treatment of Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 2:45pm-3:15pm ET. During this Product Theater, Dr. Susan Lucak, MD, will review the multifactorial pathophysiology of IBS-C, the novel mechanism of action of IBSRELA, and safety and efficacy data for IBSRELA from the Phase 3 clinical development program.
Product Theater speaker: Susan L. Lucak, MD, affiliated assistant professor of clinical medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine; special lecturer, Columbia University Medical Center; attending physician, Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious dehydration.
- IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Risk of Serious Dehydration in Pediatric Patients
- IBSRELA is contraindicated in patients below 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of IBSRELA in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. In young juvenile rats (less than 1 week old; approximate human age equivalent of less than 2 years of age), decreased body weight and deaths occurred, presumed to be due to dehydration, following oral administration of tenapanor. There are no data available in older juvenile rats (human age equivalent 2 years to less than 12 years).
- Avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age. Although there are no data in older juvenile rats, given the deaths in younger rats and the lack of clinical safety and efficacy data in pediatric patients, avoid the use of IBSRELA in patients 6 years to less than 12 years of age.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea was the most common adverse reaction in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of IBS-C. Severe diarrhea was reported in 2.5% of IBSRELA-treated patients. If severe diarrhea occurs, suspend dosing and rehydrate patient.
MOST COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions in IBSRELA-treated patients (incidence ≥2% and greater than placebo) were: diarrhea (16% vs 4% placebo), abdominal distension (3% vs <1%), flatulence (3% vs 1%) and dizziness (2% vs <1%).
INDICATION
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is indicated for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adults.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional risk information.
About Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by both abdominal pain and altered bowel movements, estimated to affect 11 million people in the US. IBS-C is associated with significantly impaired quality of life, reduced productivity, and substantial economic burden.
About IBSRELA for IBS-C
IBSRELA (tenapanor) is a locally acting inhibitor of the sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3), an antiporter expressed on the apical surface of the small intestine and colon primarily responsible for the absorption of dietary sodium. By inhibiting NHE3 on the apical surface of the enterocytes, tenapanor reduces absorption of sodium from the small intestine and colon, thus retaining luminal water content, which accelerates intestinal transit time and results in a softer stool consistency. IBSRELA has also been shown to reduce abdominal pain by decreasing visceral hypersensitivity and by decreasing intestinal permeability in animal models. In a rat model of colonic hypersensitivity, tenapanor reduced visceral hyperalgesia and normalized colonic sensory neuronal excitability.
About Ardelyx, Inc.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx's first approved product, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) is available in the United States and Canada. Ardelyx is developing XPHOZAH® (tenapanor), a novel product candidate to control serum phosphorus in adult patients with CKD on dialysis, which has completed three successful Phase 3 trials. Ardelyx has a Phase 2 potassium lowering compound, RDX013, for the potential treatment of elevated serum potassium, or hyperkalemia, a problem among certain patients with kidney and/or heart disease and an early-stage program in metabolic acidosis, a serious electrolyte disorder in patients with CKD. Ardelyx has established agreements with Kyowa Kirin in Japan, Fosun Pharma in China and Knight Therapeutics in Canada for the development and commercialization of tenapanor in their respective territories.
Forward Looking Statements
To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Ardelyx, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, including the potential for IBSRELA to treat patients with CIC. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Ardelyx's future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties associated with the drug development process and the regulatory approval process. Ardelyx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Ardelyx's business in general, please refer to Ardelyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 2022, and its future current and periodic reports to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Evolved company positioning and identity reflect agency's 20-year heritage of marketing expertise and supporting the B2B industry
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiview, the leader in digital publishing and marketing solutions for associations and industry suppliers, today announced a brand evolution campaign that reinforces its longtime support of the B2B industry. The new effort aims to elevate awareness of the 400-employee Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) company and its pivotal role within America's vital association community. It also comes with a new company tagline: "Your Aspiration is Our Inspiration."
The tagline and related positioning work will extend across the company's website, sales collateral, an internal and external video, as well as print and social assets. The omnichannel communications program reinforces Multiview's foundational values around client transparency, professional growth, empowerment, and an employee-first culture. It also emphasizes the value the company delivers to partners as the number one digital publisher for associations and provider of world-class B2B digital advertising opportunities, all grounded in a collaborative and transparent relationship approach that is motivated by partner success.
"We are problem solvers, and we push ourselves to be better on behalf of our partners, employees and community," said Multiview CEO, Andy Keith. "This campaign showcases the strength of our network through Multiview's B2B marketplace and our unmatched ability to connect industry buyers and sellers with their exact audience."
Creating one of the first 'buy one give one' business models, Multiview helps associations fund critical programs with the sale of advertisements. By accessing specialized audience segments and high-quality digital media on association websites and industry publications, B2B advertisers and agencies support their respective industry. As a result, Multiview provides nearly a million dollars each month in supplemental revenue streams to associations.
"The non-dues revenue contributes substantially to our budget, making up at least one-third of our advertising sales each year," said Karen Garrett, CAE, Chief of Communications, Marketing and Membership of ASPA.
Today, Multiview partners with over 1,200 associations to deliver digital marketing services and communications that help them engage and grow their membership. The company is also a preeminent B2B marketing partner for small businesses, agencies and publishers trying to reach highly specific audience segments across more than 30 industries.
Multiview partnered with sister Stagwell company MMI Agency to develop the strategy for the campaign, as well as creative concepting, brand identity and web design, copywriting and communications and social engagement counsel.
About Multiview
Multiview connects brands to their target audiences through digital media. As a leading digital publisher and marketing company for more than 20 years, Multiview helps over 1,200 associations and 14,000 companies find and connect with millions of professionals every day. By leveraging our first party data on over 10 million B2B professionals across 30 industries, we deliver targeted advertisements to unique market segments thereby helping brands to maximize their advertising budgets and achieve their growth goals. For more information on Multiview, its association partnerships or our products please visit www.multiview.com.
About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.
Contact: Sarah Arvizo, pr@stagwellglobal.com
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- Cantourage introduces second Clever Leaves medical cannabis product to the German market
- IQANNA No 10, a high-THC dried flower product based on the Wappa cultivar, produced at Clever Leaves' Portugal facility, is available in German pharmacies
- Caroline Kliess, Managing Director of Clever Leaves Germany, comments: "We are excited to intensify our partnership with Cantourage and launch our next medical cannabis flower product under the IQANNA brand"
BERLIN, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- European medical cannabis leader Cantourage GmbH ("Cantourage") and Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) ("Clever Leaves") a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, have continued to intensify their strategic partnership for the distribution of medical cannabis flowers throughout Germany.
Following the successful introduction of Clever Leaves' IQANNA No 7 medical cannabis flowers to the German pharmaceutical market, Cantourage and Clever Leaves launched the 'IQANNA No 10'-branded Wappa cultivar. The dried flower product is cultivated in Clever Leaves' facility in Portugal, where the company operates approximately 25,000 m2 of actively producing GACP-certified greenhouses.
Cantourage processes the Wappa-based IQANNA No 10 cannabis flowers, transforming them to medical cannabis products with one of the highest THC levels available in German pharmacies. Cantourage's and Clever Leaves' expanded partnership further increases the range of international, high-quality medical cannabis products that Cantourage has been making available to the EU market.
Cantourage manufactures and distributes medical cannabis products sourced from around the world and makes them available to patients in Germany and Europe. IQANNA No 10 is the second Clever Leaves product made available to patients in Germany, with further products under the IQANNA brand to be introduced in Germany in the coming weeks.
Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage, commented: "Today's launch of the IQANNA No 10 medical cannabis flowers is an important step in our intensified partnership with Clever Leaves and further improves the already growing range of medical cannabis products available to German pharmacies and patients. Clever Leaves is a large-scale and experienced multinational operator with sustainable operations and excellent quality products from countries with exceptional natural growing conditions. We very much look forward to further deepening our partnership and making further Clever Leaves products available to German patients, among whom we know that demand levels are very high".
Caroline Kliess, Managing Director of Clever Leaves Germany GmbH, added: "We are excited to extend our partnership with Cantourage and launch our next medical cannabis flower product under the IQANNA brand.
Andres Fajardo, CEO of Clever Leaves, stated: "Broadening distribution is an important goal, and we are delighted that the successful strategic partnership with Cantourage has allowed us to take this next step in bringing our high-quality products and brands into the European market. We are excited about the opportunity to play a role in meeting the needs of the quickly growing key markets of Germany and Europe".
About Cantourage GmbH
Cantourage GmbH is a leading European medical cannabis company. The Berlin-based company was founded in 2019 by industry pioneers Dr Florian Holzapfel, Norman Ruchholtz and Patrick Hoffmann.
With its unique Fast Track Access platform, Cantourage enables producers from across the world to become part of the rapidly growing European medical cannabis market. Cantourage focuses on long-term collaborations and strategic partnerships: each partner along the value chain can focus on what they do best – from growers to logistics, manufacturers to pharmacies and wholesalers. All with one clear goal in mind: to provide patients in Europe with an unprecedented selection of the highest quality cannabis medicines at affordable prices. Cantourage offers products in all relevant market segments: dried flowers, extracts, Dronabinol and pharma-grade Cannabidiol.
About Clever Leaves Holdings Inc.
Clever Leaves is a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids. Its operations in Colombia and Portugal produce cannabinoid active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished products in flower and extract form to a growing base of B2B customers around the globe. Clever Leaves aims to disrupt the traditional cannabis production industry by leveraging environmentally sustainable, ESG-friendly, industrial-scale and low-cost production methods, with the world's most stringent pharmaceutical quality certifications. For more information, please visit https://cleverleaves.com/en/home/ and follow Clever Leaves on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The Ford Foundation will commit $80 million over the next five years to work that strengthens nonprofits fighting against authoritarian regimes.
Such groups are struggling in the face of governments that are restricting the right to protest, hobbling nonprofit organizations with an avalanche of bureaucratic requirements meant to stymie their effectiveness, and threatening the safety of people who work for such groups, Helena Hofbauer Balmori, director of Ford’s international civic engagement and government work and director of the new grant-making effort, announced Tuesday.
“There is a rise in authoritarian tendencies or authoritarian governments,” she said. “The conditions under which social movements and civil-society organizations operate are becoming harder.”
The Ford commitment, called Weaving Resilience, will not provide grants to individual nonprofits. Instead, it will support virtual “hubs” in 12 countries: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, where civil-society groups can receive help to make their organizations stronger.
The hubs will provide consulting for groups in their regions that need a guide to navigate labyrinthine regulatory and tax systems, draw up plans and publicize their work, and protect against physical and online threats to workers and their families.
The idea behind the grants is that supporting single nonprofits has no lasting impact and does little to help a broad array of organizations. Through Weaving Resilience, Ford wants to strengthen the civil-society “ecosystem” and foster the development of hundreds of vital organizations.
“There is never a shortfall of interventions on the side of foundations doing institutional strengthening efforts but that all of them ultimately always fall short,” she said. “They never have a comprehensive vision, and they only focus on very specific issues as if those issues were enough to create resilience for the organization. The piecemeal approach to institutional strengthening has not been effective.”
Hofbauer Balori hopes other foundations will join in. Weaving Resilience’s Mexico hub, which will offer services to organizations in Central America and Mexico, has attracted $11.6 million in support including the Ford commitment and planned grants from seven other foundations including the Foundation for a Just Society and the Kellogg, Open Society, and Packard foundations.
The grants come as democracy and free expression seem to be faltering across the globe. Basic liberties declined in 2021 for the 16th straight year, according to the Freedom in the World report from Freedom House, a group that works to promote democracy worldwide.
The report found that 38% of the world’s population lives in countries that are “not free,” a designation made based on a range of criteria, including government corruption, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, and a functioning electoral process.
“The trajectory has been discernibly negative,” says Christopher Walker, vice president of studies and analysis at the National Endowment for Democracy.
Walker, who spoke before the Ford commitment was announced, said philanthropy could play a critical role in reversing the tide.
“Philanthropy may be positioned to stimulate innovation in ways that other resources might not be able to, he said, “especially when the challenges and the threats are growing and changing at such a fast pace.”
Each hub will design its own strategy. Two organizations, Compartamos con Colombia, connects nonprofits to a network of lawyers, consultants, and bankers, and Dejusticia, a legal and civil-rights group, will manage the effort in the Colombia region. During its first year, the hub will offer its services to Colombian nonprofits and then expand to Peru and Venezuela. Over the next several years, the two organizations together hope to provide services to about 200 groups in the region.
During decades of internal conflict, Colombian nonprofits were stigmatized as being related to leftist guerilla groups, says Vivian Newman Pont, executive director of Dejusticia. Following the country’s 2016 peace accord, and the election in June of Gustavo Petro, the country’s first leftist leader, nonprofits got some breathing room, Newman Pont said.
But despite the changed politics, nonprofits in Colombia have a lot of needs, she says. Many are in poor financial straits after years of struggling. Many have lost leaders who have joined the new administration. The Petro administration is not immune from sliding back into authoritarianism, Newman Pont said, and environmental and Indigenous leaders remain under the threat of assassination.
The government has given nonprofits “space,” but Newman Pont worries social-justice and democracy organizations will lose some of their independence because they don’t want to be seen contradicting the new government.
“It is a new space, and we have to take advantage of it,” she said. “We feel stronger; we feel more heard. And we have to use it because now it is the moment for hope.”
A big problem with foundation support from U.S. grantmakers, Newman Pont said, is that such giving is usually earmarked for specific purposes. When new needs arise, civil-society groups often feel constrained to spend their grants as they were designed so they can keep a relationship with a grant maker, rather than use funds to respond to new challenges.
The Ford commitment, Hofbauer Balmori said, looks to break that cycle. The groups that will decide how the money is best used are from the region and have a better sense of emerging needs than a New York grant maker, she said.
“They are grounded in the political context of these countries and understand the trends that are manifesting themselves.”
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This article was provided to The Associated Press by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Alex Daniels is a senior reporter at the Chronicle. Email: alex.daniels@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/philanthropy. | 2022-10-06T01:18:33+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/business/ap-business/ap-ford-offers-80-million-to-fight-global-authoritarianism/ |
By ISABEL DEBRE
Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers reported Tuesday, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s celebrated cinema industry.
Jafar Panahi, one of Iran’s best-known dissident filmmakers, had gone to the prosecutor’s office in Tehran on Monday evening to check on the cases of his two colleagues detained last week, when security forces scooped him up as well, the reports said.
A colleague of Panahi, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of reprisals, told The Associated Press that authorities sent Panahi to Iran’s notorious Evin Prison to serve out a prison term dating back years ago.
In 2011, Panahi received a six-year prison sentence on charges of creating anti-government propaganda and was banned from filmmaking for 20 years. He was also barred from leaving the country.
However, the sentence was never really enforced and Panahi continued to make underground films — without government script approval or permits — which were released abroad to great acclaim.
Panahi has won multiple festival awards, including the 2015 Berlin Golden Bear for “Taxi,” a wide-ranging meditation on poverty, sexism and censorship in Iran, and the Venice Golden Lion in 2000 for “The Circle,” a deep dive into women’s lives in Iran’s patriarchal society.
The Berlin International Film Festival said it was “dismayed and outraged” to hear of Panahi’s arrest.
“The arrest of Jafar Panahi is another violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the arts,” the festival directors said.
His arrest came after the arrest of two other Iranian filmmakers, Mohamad Rasoulof and Mostafa al-Ahmad.
Authorities accused Rasoulof and al-Ahmad of undermining the nation’s security by voicing opposition on social media to the government’s violent crackdown on unrest in the country’s southwest.
Following the catastrophic collapse of the Metropol Building that killed at least 41 people in May, protests erupted over allegations of government negligence and deeply rooted corruption. Police responded with a heavy hand, clubbing protesters and firing tear gas, according to footage widely circulating online.
Rasoulof won the Berlin Film Festival’s top prize in 2020 for his film “There Is No Evil” that explores four stories loosely connected to the themes of the death penalty in Iran and personal freedoms under tyranny. In 2011, Rasoulof’s film “Goodbye” won a prize at Cannes but he was not allowed to travel to France to accept it.
The Cannes Film Festival sharply condemned the arrests of the three filmmakers “as well as the wave of repression obviously in progress in Iran against its artists.”
The increased pressure on filmmakers follows a wave of arrests in recent months as tensions escalate between Iran’s hard-line government and the West. Security forces have arrested severalforeigners as talks to revive Tehran’s nuclear accord with world powers have hit a deadlock.
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Associated Press writer Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a man accused of exploiting the East Palestine train derailment disaster with a sham charity he used to collect more than $100,000.
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, accuses Michael "Mike" Peppel of operating an "unlawful charity using a high-profile disaster to divert donations away from the intended recipients."
Fast Facts
A Norfolk Southerntrain carrying toxic chemicals derailed on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, located in Northeast Ohio's Columbiana County.
The derailment released over a million gallons of hazardous materials from at least 39 railcars, with substances running into nearby Sulfur Run as well as other waterways. Since the derailment, East Palestine residents have reported feeling ill.
SEE MORE: Norfolk Southern overhauls exec payouts after Scripps News Probe
Red Flags
Second Harvest Food Bank in Northeast Ohio started getting flooded with calls and emails after the explosive train derailment. But the messages raised red flags for executive director Michael Iberis.
"This particular website was tugging at their hearts and saying, 'Look, we got this problem down here, and we have created this entity to be able to help those people on the ground with water and other things — and we are partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley,'" Iberis told Scripps News reporter Morgan Trau.
But that partnership wasn’t real.
People from around the country asked Iberis and his team if they were affiliated with the Ohio Clean Water Fund. After enough calls, he published on their website that they were not with the fund.
"This is where it started to unravel," the charity director said.
Peppel, upon seeing the posts from Second Harvest denying their relationship, reached out to Iberis.
"He was indicating to me that 'maybe there's some kind of a misunderstanding here' and 'I have $10,000 for you,'" Iberis said.
Peppel did deliver the $10,000, and after he did, that was when Iberis said he knew this was a scam.
"It was definitely something that had to be taken to a higher level," the director said. "That's when we referred it to the attorney general."
SEE MORE: CDC investigators sick after studying East Palestine derailment
Lawsuit
In the scathing lawsuit, Yost alleged that Peppel and others had pocketed at least $131,000 of the more than $141,000 raised from more than 3,200 donors.
“The idea that somebody would so brazenly exploit a disaster situation and the good hearts of people who want to help is unconscionable,” Yost said. “I’m mad as hell about this, and we’re going to make sure this sham charity gets shut down.”
Peppel used more than $90,000 of the funds on "administration fees," according to the lawsuit.
The suspect said he needed that much money because "utilizing a texting service to raise money is costly," Youngstown news station WFMJ-TV reported.
Financial expert Michael Goldberg said that doesn't make sense.
"A typical charity spends 75% of its budget on programs, according to Charity Navigator," Goldberg said. "So in the case of the gentleman who is raising money and he's saying that 75% of the money is going towards data and other fees, is completely out of whack with what the standards are — and frankly, it's a red flag."
Yost also cited the discrepancies in his filing as a charity. The Ohio Clean Water Fund was formed as a limited liability company in March 2023 by Peppel, but the IRS has not recognized them as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
"Peppel is profiting illegally from this well-publicized tragedy with his unlawful charity, Ohio Clean Water, and rampant deceptive and fraudulent practices," Yost said.
Yost sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop Peppel from engaging in more "charitable" solicitations.
"He just took advantage of the people of East Palestine, who suffered enough by being victimized not only by Norfolk Southern but now from this person who lives in the same county that they do," Iberis said. "And then he victimized all the people that sent money, the 3,000 people that actually sent money because they cared."
Peppel and his legal team did not respond to requests.
"Have you seen any other parts of that money since this report came out?" Trau asked Iberis.
"We have not," he responded.
SEE MORE: Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment
Aftermath
As of right now, the case will be heard in the Columbiana County Court of Common Pleas.
On Tuesday, Judge Scott Washam granted Yost's temporary restraining order, saying there is "good cause" to believe that defendants Peppel and/or Ohio Clean Water have "unlawfully solicited funds" and that their order would be "in the public interest."
This means that Peppel must cease all types of solicitations. He is also not allowed to transfer property or funds. The order remains in effect for 13 more days.
"They should be put in jail, as far as I'm concerned," Iberis said about people who commit this type of fraudulent behavior. "That's where they belong."
Iberis and his team plan to attend all hearings.
"Obviously, he's a total scoundrel; there's no question about it," the director added.
The first hearing is scheduled for April 20.
“Here’s a message for anybody else who might hope to profit from the situation in East Palestine: Don’t even think about it,” Yost said.
Who is Peppel?
Working around Capitol Square in Columbus, Peppel is a well-known name. He stopped working as Republican state Sen. Michael Rulli's legislative aide on Feb. 3, the day of the derailment. Rulli represents Salem, and his district encompasses East Palestine. He also worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, also in the same area.
Rulli did not respond to comment, and a Senate spokesperson declined to comment on the pending litigation. Johnson's team did not respond.
Peppel's bio has been removed from places he has previously worked and from a company he was supposed to work at. McKinley Strategies, run by TimkenSteel CEO Ward Timken, Jr., told the Columbus Dispatch that the company "decided not to bring him on when allegations about the charity fund came to light."
The fact that Peppel was working in government should worry everyone, Iberis added.
"I think that we seriously need to talk to our elected officials about... doing more to shore up the process for identifying scammers," he said.
As a society, he said, people should be worried when scammers are working in the government.
SEE MORE: Mistrust stirs on East Palestine crisis as Ohio sues Norfolk Southern
How to help East Palestine
Second Harvest is still collecting funds to help the town, but only from their website or location.
For those wanting to make a charitable contribution, Yost encouraged donors to research charities.
Anyone can visit the attorney general’s Good Giving Guidelines and Research Charities webpage to check whether charities have complied with registration requirements.
This article was written by Morgan Trau for Scripps News Cleveland and Cincinnati. | 2023-04-13T13:22:54+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/ohio-statehouse-staffer-accused-of-running-east-palestine-sham-charity |
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, the global leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, announced that four of its green energy solutions have received CES 2023 Innovation Awards honors, with Jackery's LightTent-AIR, a PV-powered tent equipped with thin and flexible gallium arsenide (GaAs) solar cells that offers a total power output of up to 1200W, being named one of CES Best of Innovation Honorees.
One of the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) most anticipated annual competitions, the CES Innovation Awards program evaluates the submissions across 28 product categories based on the review given by an elite panel of industry expert judges. The announcement, which was made ahead of the CES 2023 that is slated to take place from Jan 5 through 8 in Las Vegas, recognizes products at the forefront of innovation and engineering in consumer electronics, and the entries with the highest rating across each category receive the "Best of Innovation" distinction.
The honors received by Jackey's products, which include its flagship solar power generator SG Explorer 2000 Pro, the portable wind-power generator Air-W, and the wheeled outdoor energy storage solution LightCycle-S1, underscore Jackery's ability to develop portable clean energy solutions with groundbreaking innovation, top-on-the-line quality and versatile functionality that empower global customers for green living.
Jackery LightTent-AIR, the winner of the CES Best of Innovation Award, reshapes the future of camping by combining the company's expertise in solar technology with a futuristic outdoor living solution to create a one-of-the-kind portable inflatable tent that offers 24/7 access to green energy and all-around safety. The tent is made from waterproof and flame-retardant PVC-coated fabric which has excellent heat-insulating properties and is easily maintained for cleanliness.
The flexible GaAs solar panels fitted on the adjustable canopy offer 1200W of power and charge the built-in electricity storage modules that provide a reliable power supply at night. The tent sports a minimalistic appearance and is designed with a focus on simplicity to streamline the setup procedure so the users can spend more time having fun and less time getting ready. The self-supporting inflatable structure means that no struts are needed while ensuring great sturdiness, providing a comfortable and safe shelter for off-road enthusiasts.
Jackery SG Explorer 2000 Pro is created to be a perfect green power companion for campers and van-lifers who are seeking a versatile one-stop product that fits all their energy needs. Durable and powerful, SG Explorer 2000 Pro features a 2160Wh battery equipped with a 94V-0 grade fireproof plastic enclosure that enables it to withstand the harsh outdoor environment. Under the hood is a dual-chip security system, paired with 4 sensors to prevent overheating issues and prolong service life. The foldable solar panels take seconds to set up, coupled with the super-fast charging capability that can fully juice up the battery in 2.5 hours.
Jackery has made another stride in bringing green energy to people's everyday life by launching the Air-W, a portable wind power generation accessory that can produce 200W of power. The mini wind turbine, with its minimal structure design and lightweight body, is easy to assemble and carry around, capable of generating stable electricity even in wild-wind conditions thanks to its dual-motor design and double-bearing fan rotor, making it a great substitute when sunlight or other energy sources are not available.
Jackery LightCycle-S1 is a marriage of green energy and mobility. The wheeled battery can store up to 3500Wh of electricity and offer 3500W of power. It can be towed by a vehicle and convert the kinetic energy into electricity that charges the built-in battery pack. The LightCycle-S1 can get fully charged after traveling for 200km, and its robust and shock-resistant design gives the user peace of mind for long-haul journeys.
To explore more innovative portable renewable energy solutions, please visit Jackery's CES booth at #8943, LVCC, North Hall, Las Vegas.
About Jackery
Jackery, the world's leading innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solution provider founded in California in 2012, is a global top-selling solar generator brand born with a vision to offer green energy to everyone, everywhere. Jackery launched the world's first outdoor portable power stations in 2016 and developed the world's first portable solar panels in 2018. Having introduced solar generators to the great outdoors, Jackery fulfills the power needs of every nature-lover, inspiring them to explore further and seek more extraordinary experiences.
Expanding its footprint from the US to Europe, Japan, and China, Jackery has sold more than 2 million units globally since 2018, with its products consistently selected as Best Sellers on Amazon. The brand has so far received 40 prestigious international design awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award and Competition, the Best of IFA Award and more.
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In the future, drones could potentially deliver defibrillators to cardiac arrest calls before first responders arrive.
“We had drones, we had defibrillators, there are ambulances, there are dispatch centers, we had all of those components. But we had to get all of that together,” said Andreas Claesson, a registered nurse and professor at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
Sweden is one of the first places to develop an AED drone delivery program. Claesson has been a part of the program and subsequent studies since it started in 2014.
Over a span of four months a couple years ago, they did 11 deliveries and published the results in a study.
“That was the first study to show that it's feasible,” he said.
“We are still in the project, we have seven drones now,” he said. “In cardiac arrest in Sweden, we dispatch two ambulances and one fire truck and, as a compliment, a drone.”
When dispatch gets a call for a possible cardiac arrest, the drone gets an automated alert. The drone then boots up and the pilot is notified. The delivery is mostly autonomous, based on the coordinates received by the dispatch center.
“The drone is airborne at the same time as the ambulance leaves the garage,” Claesson said.
The drone flies to the site, drops to 30 meters and lowers the AED.
“Early defibrillation is known to increase survival heavily. If we are able to deliver an AED and use it within three to five minutes of a cardiac arrest, 50% could survive,” he said.
Studies show out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates in adults sit at about 10%.
“Survival is pretty poor and has changed somewhat, but not a lot in the past 30 years,” said Doctor Monique Starks, a cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine.
Starks is in the beginning stages of working on a similar program in North Carolina.
“We determined that we could move the arrival times from about 8 to 10 minutes down to about 5 minutes,” she said, comparing how fast a drone could potentially deliver an AED compared to first responders.
They plan on starting testing in the next one to two months after they analyzed optimal drone placement based on historic cardiac arrest data in North Carolina.
She said the biggest hurdle right now is current drone regulations put in place by the Federal Aviation Administration. Right now, drone operators have to keep the drone in a visual line of sight. Starks expects this rule could change over the next few years.
Another hurdle, Claesson said, is public education on AEDs, because not everyone knows how to use them. When the device arrives, someone on-site needs to know how to use it if a first responder has not arrived yet.
Still, drones provide a lot of opportunities, especially for minority groups.
“African Americans and Hispanic groups are far more likely to have cardiac arrest, and are far less likely to survive,” Starks said. “Drones are likely to be very equitable for these minority subgroups.”
Starks said she is working on a study looking at areas where minorities are more likely to have cardiac arrests, and how drones are likely to get to these areas sooner.
Claesson is working on a study this year or next year to evaluate real clinical endpoints for drone AED deliveries.
The application of drones doesn’t stop at cardiac arrest.
“The innovation of using drones for early delivery of something could be applied to other conditions as well,” Claesson said. | 2023-02-01T00:07:09+00:00 | denver7.com | https://www.denver7.com/news/national/drones-are-being-tested-to-deliver-aeds-to-cardiac-arrest-emergencies |
When the bubonic plague arrived in London in 1348, the disease devastated the city. So many people died, so quickly, that the city's cemeteries filled up.
"So the king [Edward III], at the time, bought this piece of land and started digging it," says geneticist Luis Barreiro at the University of Chicago. This cemetery, called East Smithfield, became a mass grave, where more than 700 people were buried together. "There's basically layers and layers of bodies one on top of each other," he says. The city shut down the cemetery when the outbreak ended.
In the end, this bubonic plague, known as the Black Death, likely killed 30 to 50% of people in parts of Europe and the United Kingdom. That's a mortality rate that's at least 200 times higher than the one estimated for COVID, Barreiro points out.
"We all think that COVID-19 was insane and completely changed the world and our societies," Barreiro says. "COVID has a mortality rate of about 0.05% – something like that. Now try to project – if it's even possible – a scenario where 30 to 50% of the population dies."
Now a new study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, shows that the Black Death altered more than society: It also likely altered the evolution of the European people's genome.
In the study, Barreiro and his colleagues found that Black Death survivors in London and Denmark had an edge in their genes – mutations that helped protect against the plague pathogen, Yersinia pestis. Survivors passed those mutations onto their descendants, and many Europeans still carry those mutations today.
But that edge comes at a cost: It increases a person's risk of autoimmune diseases. "The exact same genetic variant that we find to be protective against Yersinia pestis is associated with an increased risk for Crohn's disease today," Barreiro says.
The study demonstrates how past pandemics could prepare the human immune system to survive future pandemics.
"The evolution is faster and stronger than anything we've seen before in the human genome," says evolutionary biologist David Enard at the University of Arizona, who wasn't involved in the study. "It's really a big deal. It shows what's possible [for humans], in terms of adaptation in response to many different pathogens."
In the study, Barreiro and his team set out to answer a simple question: Did the Londoners, who survived the Black Death, carry a mutation – or even mutations – in their genome that protected them from the disease?
But to answer that question, they had to do something that almost sounds like wizardry: They had to extract DNA from people who died of the plague 700 years ago.
That's where the East Smithfield cemetery becomes so important. Because London officials used this cemetery only during the Black Death, from about 1348 to 1349, scientists know the age of the bodies buried there with extreme precision. And Barreiro and his team could analyze DNA from people who died during three specific time points: before the Black Death, during it and afterwards.
Then they looked specifically at genes involved with the immune system to see if any mutations correlated with survival during the plague. The team also ran a similar experiment with DNA extracted from people buried in Denmark.
When they combined the two experiments, the researchers hit the jackpot.
They found not one, but four mutations that likely gave Londoners an advantage during the Black Death. And the advantage was quite substantial. One mutation, which occurred in a gene called ERAP2, gave people a 40% advantage of survival against the plague.
That's the biggest evolutionary advantage ever recorded in humans, Enard says. And the advantage arose lightning fast, he says, over the course of a few decades.
Before this study, the strongest example of natural selection in humans was the rise of lactose tolerance in Europeans, Enard says. That evolved over the course of thousands of years and still offered only a few percentage points of advantage in terms of survival.
The ERAP2 gene helps to launch a major arm of the immune response earlier on in an infection. People who carry a mutation in the ERAP2 can likely kill invading pathogens more quickly than those without this mutation, Barreiro and his team found. The mutation likely enhances an inflammatory process that helps clear out an infection.
But too much inflammation can become problematic, says paleogeneticist Maria Avila Arcos at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. "If your immune system is super strong, then that can lead to autoimmune diseases. That's kind of the balance."
Indeed, several mutations that protect against the Black Death, including ERAP2, also increase the risk of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, today.
Avila Arcos says the new study has a big limitation: It focuses only on a very narrow population, essentially Londoners and people who lived in Denmark at the time. But the Black Death struck many different groups across Europe, Asia and North Africa. "There might be way more cellular mechanisms people used to cope with this devastating outbreak," she says. "But we're just seeing the mechanisms shared across the English and Danish."
By limiting the scope of research to only one small population, the study's findings could also be misinterpreted by the popular media to confirm racist misconceptions about European immunity, says medical historian Monica H. Green, who's studied the Black Death for 15 years.
"There's a general idea, found in a lot of these popularizing essays, books and so forth, that Europeans are immunologically superior to every other population on the planet precisely because Europe has had this long history of exposure to all these diseases, like the Black Death," she explains. "Basically, if Europeans survived, that automatically means that they're the superior race."
She's concerned the findings of this new study will reinforce this idea because there's no data on other populations, such as people in Asia or northern Africa.
"If there's not comparable genetic work on these populations," she says, "then the racists are going to come along and interpret these new findings in any way that they want."
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Magdalena Frech 2023 Viking Open Nottingham Odds
The Viking Open Nottingham field is shrinking in Nottingham, United Kingdom, as Magdalena Frech plays in a quarterfinal against Jodie Anna Burrage. Frech's odds are +1100 to win this tournament at Nottingham Tennis Centre.
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- In the Round of 16 on Wednesday, Frech beat No. 39-ranked Zhu, 6-2, 6-4.
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- Frech has played 20.8 games per match in her 51 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces.
- On grass, Frech has played eight matches over the past 12 months, and she has totaled 21.4 games per match while winning 53.8% of games.
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If people tell you they’re in economic distress, believe them. Americans keep saying they are concerned about the economy and think it’s in bad shape; in one recent poll 83% of Americans think the economy is fair or poor, and 72% expect it to get worse. But depending on how you look at it, the data tells a different story — that things have never been better. Unemployment has not been this low in nearly 55 years, nominal wages are going up, and people are still spending.
The latest new survey on economic well-being from the Federal Reserve Bank may reconcile the disconnect. It reveals something that should be pretty obvious: A high-inflation environment is terrible for households. Even though people are spending and getting wage increases, they can still be suffering.
It should not need saying, but inflation is really bad. And yet we are regularly subjected to politicians and journalists insisting that everything is great, and that people just don’t understand how good they really have it.
To be fair, there are a lot of confusing signals out there. In the latest Fed survey, 74% of households say they are doing fine financially, the same rate as it was in 2017 (not a bad time for the economy). But if you dig a little deeper in the survey there are some cracks that suggest fine does not mean great, either. There has been a big jump in the share of people who say they are worse off, 35% compared with 20% in 2021. Only 19% of households think they are better off, though, again, that’s similar to the heady days of 2017 and 2018 when inflation was something only old people worried about. Today, inflation is the biggest worry for households across all income levels.
Inflation is often described as a tax on households because it makes everything more expensive. While the survey reveals many people — about 33% — got raises in 2022, the pay increases are not keeping up with inflation, which means most households have been getting poorer the last two years.
Consumer spending may still look healthy, but we are all getting less for our money. Any American consumer can attest that everything is expensive and generally feels terrible. According to the survey, 66% of households stopped using a product or used less of it because of inflation, and 64% switched to a cheaper alternative. Even if inflation-adjusted consumption is still increasing, it doesn’t fully capture the switch to some lower-quality goods and services or just that things that used to be high quality aren’t that great anymore. For example, hotel stays are a worse experience because of the labor shortage, but they still cost more. The result is many households are getting less even if they are spending more. Only 49% of households are spending less than they make (down from 55% last year).
Inflation makes you poorer not only by eroding your spending power; the risk and uncertainty it poses is another cost. An asset that has a riskier return is considered less valuable than a comparatively safer asset. By the same logic, if prices are less predictable, the value of your wages goes down. It’s hard to plan a budget when you don’t know what the price of eggs will be. Uncertainty means more stress, and it eats into your leisure because you have to spend more time comparison shopping for the few deals you can find.
It’s hard to understate how good we had it during the decades of low and predictable inflation. Perhaps we can credit good central bank policy for those years, or just luck from more trade and technology. But the survey reveals that those days might not be coming back for a while.
The survey also shows we shouldn’t take much comfort in strong sales numbers and a strong labor market. Households will probably keep spending as long as they have jobs and credit, but inflation is eating into people’s savings. This makes them more vulnerable to financial hardship if they lose their jobs when the labor market goes south. At that stage, they’ll have little choice but to cut back on spending. This may actually help cool inflation, but there’s no guarantee it will be enough to bring it down to pre-pandemic levels.
So households will be in even worse shape. Americans would have less money, but still have to spend more to get less. That seems like a good enough reason to me to be dissatisfied with this economy.
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Allison Schrager is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering economics. A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, she is author of “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to Understand Risk.”
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(NEXSTAR) — As Rihanna takes the halftime stage for Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII, it’s the perfect time to take a deep dive into her nearly 20-year discography. (Her first album was released in 2005.) As you come across the superstar’s 2016 single “This Is What You Came For,” with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, you may be surprised to learn one of pop music’s other biggest superstar women helped pen the song.
But she wasn’t originally listed on the credits for the dance track.
Instead, Harris and someone named “Nils Sjöberg” were credited as the songwriters. The mystery writer went unnoticed for a short while before reports surfaced that Sjöberg was none other than Harris’ former girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
Both Harris and Swift later confirmed it.
Swift, now 33, discussed her reasoning at the time, and then again in a November 2020 conversation with music legend Paul McCartney for Rolling Stone. As Swift explained, she hadn’t wanted her relationship with Harris to overshadow the song.
“I wrote under the name Nils Sjöberg because those are two of the most popular names of Swedish males,” Swift told McCartney. “And nobody knew for a while. I remembered always hearing that when Prince wrote ‘Manic Monday,’ they didn’t reveal it for a couple of months.”
But the story doesn’t stop there. (Warning: Relationship drama ahead.)
By the time “This Is What You Came For” hit radio, both Swift and Harris had broken up after about a year of dating, as timelined by Cosmopolitan and confirmed in 2016 by both stars via Twitter. In a tweet, Harris addressed the split, saying “the only truth is that a relationship came to an end and what remains is a huge amount of love and respect.” Swift retweeted the message.
But several months of tension between the pair would follow, especially after Swift soon began dating actor Tom Hiddleston.
It was widely speculated — though never publicly discussed by any involved — that the Swift-Harris relationship may have ended due to the Swift-Hiddleston relationship.
Long story made short: Harris and Swift scrubbed photos and mentions of each other from social media and unfollowed each other. Then, when news of the Swift’s “This Is What You Came For” penmanship surfaced, Harris seemingly downplayed Swift’s involvement in the song, tweeting: “I wrote the music, produced the song, arranged it and cut the vocals though.”
As Vanity Fair explains, after Harris’ assumed slight, a Swift representative responded with a seeming implication that Swift alone was responsible for the hit, saying: “Taylor Swift wrote ‘This Is What You Came For’ under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg.”
In yet another (now deleted) tweet, Harris responded to the statement by saying, “I figure if you’re happy in your new relationship, you should focus on that instead of trying to tear your ex bf down for something to do.”
While both Harris and Swift would follow up the social media barbs with songs that appearing to take jabs at each other (Swift’s 2017 album “Reputation” is believed to contain many references), the drama over “This Is What You Came For” appeared to die here.
Coincidentally, “Nils Sjöberg” was killed off in the video for Swift’s 2017 single “Look What You Made Me Do.” Shortly after, Harris addressed the song’s aftermath, telling British GQ the online drama was “completely the wrong instinct. I was protecting what I see as my one talent in the world being belittled. … Now I see that Twitter thing as a result of me succumbing to pressure. It took me a minute to realize that none of that matters.”
Ultimately, “This Is What You Came For” reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, though it was No. 1 on two other Billboard dance charts. It reached Nno. 1 chart status in 12 other countries, including Harris’ native Scotland.
Official credits for the song have since been updated with Swift’s real name.
Though it just missed the top spot in the U.S., the song nevertheless helped continue Rihanna’s long stretch of chart smashes. Altogether, Rihanna has won nine Grammy Awards and dozens of other industry accolades. Come March 12, she could earn her first Academy Award, with her song “Lift Me Up” from 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” nominated for Best Original Song at the 95th annual ceremony.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against MINISO Group Holding Limited ("MINISO" or the "Company") (NYSE: MNSO).
Class Period: October 2020 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 17, 2022
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The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) Defendants, including the Company and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with PRC authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Conference call to discuss financial and operational results scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced financial results and a business update for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Volition management will host a conference call tomorrow, November 15 at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Conference call details can be found below.
"I am delighted with the progress we have made across many of our Nu.Q® pillars as we move forward from purely a research and development company to a commercial company with a wide range of innovative products. This quarter, and subsequent to quarter end, I am proud we have executed yet another global supply agreement with a market leader in pet healthcare," commented Cameron Reynolds, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Volition.
"Our Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test is now available in the U.S., and soon to be available in Europe, through Heska Corporation's veterinary diagnostic laboratories. This is a significant step forward in achieving our goal of making affordable canine cancer screening accessible worldwide, and we expect to see more companies launching our product soon. We also continued to make strong progress with Nu.Q® NETs in terms of data publication, commencement of clinical studies, extending our KOL network and commencing commercial discussions with potential licensing targets. We believe that there is enormous potential for Nu.Q® NETs to support clinical decision-making, enabling physicians to act quickly, and improve patient outcomes."
Company Highlights
Financial
- Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2022, totaled approximately $16.4 million compared with $16.7 million at the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
- Received approximately $6.4 million net of underwriter's fees and expenses in cash through an underwritten public offering of its common stock.
- Secured a further $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding from Namur Invest Capital Risk in Belgium to fund an early access program for Volition's Nu.Q® product portfolio at key sites across the EU, UK, and U.S.
- Continued to manage expenditures carefully with net cash used in operating activities averaging approximately $2.3 million per month in the quarter.
Nu.Q® Vet
- Subsequent to quarter end, announced the signing of a global supply agreement with a market leader in pet healthcare. Through this supply agreement Volition will provide the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test through the counterparty's extensive global reference laboratory network for cancer indications in animal health.
- Subsequent to the quarter end, announced the launch of our Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test across the U.S. and the forthcoming launch in Europe by Heska Corporation, also one of the leading global providers of advanced veterinary diagnostics, through Heska's veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Launching via Heska's reference laboratory network is an important achievement in the parties' transformative work together as Volition moves towards the launch of Heska's flagship point of care solution anticipated in early 2023.
- Subsequent to quarter end, announced a clinical research study with Oncovet, a renowned veterinary referral clinic, specializing in medical and radiation oncology led by Dr. Jérôme Benoit.
- Volition anticipates launching with at least one other company before the end of 2022, which would bring the total to five global and in-country company licensees running Volition's test.
Nu.Q® NETs
- Appointed DXOCRO to undertake development and clinical validation studies for Volition's Nu.Q® product portfolio in the United States.
- Announced a sponsored research agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to evaluate the role of NETs in human cancer patients with sepsis.
- In collaboration with researchers at the University of Namur and QUALIblood in Belgium, published:
- Subsequent to the quarter end, presented data at the International Symposium on Infections in the Critically Ill Patient and International Sepsis Forum.
- Sponsored a GenomeWeb webinar titled 'The Promise of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) as Biomarkers in Inflammatory Disease'. To watch on demand, visit the GenomeWeb website.
- Commenced a Market Access Program with European Key Opinion Leaders and early adopters.
Nu.Q® Cancer
- Announced Volition's participation in a government-backed prospective study to evaluate the performance of blood biomarkers in the early detection of lung cancer with Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL), France's second largest university hospital.
Upcoming Priorities
- Drive near term revenue in the following key areas:
- sales of key components of point of care test with Heska.
- sales of kits from non-exclusive agreements for the use of Nu.Q® Vet via central reference labs.
- Continue to progress the research program for the use of Nu.Q® NETs in monitoring disease progression of sepsis and potentially other diseases and as a possible companion diagnostic for the treatment of sepsis.
- Continue to advance Volition's previously announced large-scale blood, lung, and colorectal cancer trials in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Publish several abstracts and peer-reviewed scientific papers with clinical results showing the robustness and utility of Volition's Nu.Q® platform.
- Advance the development of Nu.Q® Capture.
- Continue to file patents to expand and extend Volition's intellectual property portfolio.
Event: VolitionRx Limited Third Quarter 2022 Earnings and Business Update Conference Call
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Time: 08:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
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Toll/International: 1-201-493-6779
Conference ID: 13734304
Cameron Reynolds, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Volition, will host the call along with Terig Hughes, Group Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Tom Butera, Chief Executive Officer of Volition Veterinary Diagnostics Development LLC, and Scott Powell, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations. The call will provide an update on important events which have taken place in the third quarter of 2022 and upcoming milestones.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition's corporate website at http://ir.volition.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until November 29, 2022. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13734304.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential not only to prolong the life of patients but also to improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
For more information about Volition's Nu.Q® technology go to: www.volition.com.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Capital Corporation, a leading provider of working capital solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Small to the Porter Capital sales team.
"At Porter Capital, we are welcoming a record number of new clients in Q4 and plan to start 2023 focused and strong. We are adding experienced sales team members who understand our business and can anticipate the financial needs of potential clients. Karen brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the team, having been a founding partner in a similar business. She has great contacts in the Northeast and upper Midwest and will help us continue expanding our national footprint and achieving our goal of serving more clients," said Marc Porter, CEO of Porter Capital.
Karen Small, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer, Porter Capital Corporation: Small has over 30 years of experience in financial services, with 18 of those years exclusively focused on business funding. Small is a great communicator and passionate about helping businesses that may not qualify for bank financing. Clients are impressed by her industry knowledge and her drive to find nontraditional financial solutions to meet their needs. Small resides in Michigan and will represent Porter Capital in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States.
Porter Capital Corporation offers commercial financial services nationwide, in a variety of industries, and has been in business for over 30 years. During this time, Porter Capital has grown to be one of the largest privately owned financial companies in the Southeast, providing billions of dollars in working capital solutions to businesses across the United States. From startups to multimillion dollar firms, Porter Capital can help companies expand, acquire other companies, or simply manage unexpected cash flow issues.
"Our office is filled with positive energy, as we anticipate record growth in 2023. The new additions to our sales team will be key to this advancement and each team member's experience and knowledge will be instrumental in helping us reach our goals. We have known Karen for several years and are very excited to add her to the Porter team. Her years of experience and drive to serve clients will have an immediate impact on our business," said John Cox Miller, Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager.
Porter Capital Corporation was founded in 1991 by brothers Marc and Donald Porter in Birmingham, AL. Porter offers working-capital solutions to businesses all over the country in a variety of industries. As a direct lender and factoring company, Porter Capital has provided over $8 billion in funding since its inception. Porter Capital offers Invoice Factoring and Asset Based Credit Lines up to $25 million. Since founding the company, Porter Capital has expanded to include a special transportation division known as Porter Freight Funding. The Porter businesses continue to grow by providing working-capital solutions, emphasizing personalized, dedicated customer service without sacrificing speed and efficiency.
To know more about Porter Capital Corporation and how it can be a working capital solution provider for businesses, call 1-888-866-PORT or visit its official website.
CONTACT: Michelle Milhoan, Vice President of Marketing, mmilhoan@portercap.net
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NEEDLES, Calif. (AP) — The suspect of an apparent triple homicide in Southern California was pronounced dead Friday, authorities confirmed.
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department killed the suspect linked to three individuals found dead after a house fire in Riverside, California, said department spokeswoman Gloria Huerta.
The suspect was killed in Needles, California, and officials are investigating across agencies to find out more details, Huerta said. Riverside is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Friday morning, Riverside police received a call for a welfare check regarding a man and woman involved in a disturbance near a car, said Riverside Police Officer Ryan Railsback. Dispatchers were later alerted of smoke and a possible fire where the disturbance may have begun. Investigators didn't think the blaze killed the victims. | 2022-11-26T22:06:28+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Southern-California-triple-homicide-suspect-17612525.php |
TOKYO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brave group Inc., a virtual IP business company based in Tokyo, Japan, announced on April 27 that one of its members, RIOT MUSIC, organized an online/offline hybrid live event titled "Re:Volt 2022" on March 25, 2022, attracting more than 32,000 online unique viewers. The event featured popular virtual artists from RIOT MUSIC.
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- Online/offline hybrid live event completely free of charge, drawing 32,000 unique viewers
The event was held at Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, the largest venue in the history of RIOT MUSIC. Also, it was held as a free event, excluding premium ticket users, following last year's online/offline one.
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In the first part of the event, RIOT MUSIC producer TAKEDA made various big announcements as part of the "RIOT MUSIC SPECIAL PRESENTATION 2022." In the second part, 6 virtual artists from RIOT MUSIC, "Cocoa Domyoji," "Saki Ashizawa," "Iori Matsunaga," "Yuka Nagase," "Suzuna Nagihara" and "Miona Sumeragi (first appearance)," sang in soul-stirring emotional voices with a backing band. The 3-hour event attracted many fans, including a record number of 32,000 unique viewers via online streaming.
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"RIOT OF EMOTIONS" - Creating Emotions that Change Lives
RIOT MUSIC is a music agency that produces "songs that move your emotions." It wants to shake viewers' souls and evoke unknown emotions with its artists' emotional songs. When viewers' emotions change, their actions will change, and when people's actions change, their lives change. RIOT MUSIC's philosophy is "to create life-changing emotions." It wants to deliver songs that transcend generations and national borders, that can be an ally to all people, and to make the world a better place with the emotions that arise. The philosophy "RIOT OF EMOTIONS" expresses this desire. The word "RIOT" also means unrestrained, diverse, and exciting. RIOT MUSIC will create innovative "RIOT" songs that break down the barriers of viewers' minds, unleashing a wide variety of exciting emotions.
RIOT MUSIC links:
Official website: https://riot-music.com/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/RIOTMUSIC_info
About Brave group Inc.
Founded in October 2017, Brave group Inc. develops and operates virtual IP businesses such as RIOT MUSIC and other virtual artists, and also provides solutions for Virtual Transformation (VX). Brave group's content has been viewed by users in more than 150 countries and regions, with a total of more than 1 million followers on social networking sites, and a total of more than 100 million views on YouTube. To date, Brave group has raised more than US$13 million (JPY 1.5 billion) in funding from investors, including (but not limited to) REALITY, Inc., engaged in metaverse development, and other companies. (All figures are as of the end of January 2022.)
Official website: https://bravegroup.co.jp/
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WARREN, Mich., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) announced that Tim Phillips, Universal's Chief Executive Officer, and Jude Beres, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference.
The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, and will be broadcast live via webcast at http://www.universallogistics.com. To access the event, click on "Investor Relations" and follow the link to the webcast. A link to the replay will be available following the event.
About Universal
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. ("Universal") is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada and Colombia. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal's consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. In this press release, the terms "us," "we," "our," or the "Company" refer to Universal and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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‘I really had tears in my eyes’: Ukrainians react to Zelensky’s historic visit to Washington DC
By Jack Guy, Svitlana Vlasova and Olga Voitovych, CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s speech at the US Capitol on Wednesday, where he expressed gratitude for US support, was a historic moment, and one which resonated with people in his home country.
CNN spoke to members of the public in Ukraine to gauge their reaction to Zelensky’s visit and the way he was received by US lawmakers, with one woman saying the moment brought “tears” to her eyes.
The transatlantic visit was Zelensky’s first trip outside Ukraine since Russia invaded in February. He took the opportunity to thank the key Western ally for the country’s support, and ask for further assistance.
“Against all odds, and doom and gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn’t fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking,” Zelensky said.
His trip drew ire from the Kremlin, with a spokesperson saying neither US President Joe Biden nor Zelensky were showing a “potential willingness to listen to Russia’s concerns.” Moscow warned that the US supplying Patriot missile systems to Ukraine would prolong people’s “suffering,” and Russia’s foreign ministry said Kyiv and its Western allies are “set for a long confrontation with Russia.”
Yet within Ukraine itself, people were touched by their leader’s speech.
‘He spoke the truth’
Mariya Hrachova, a marketing director in Kyiv, told CNN that she is always moved by Zelensky’s speeches, and Wednesday was no different.
“When he spoke to the House of Representatives, the way he looked, he didn’t wear a suit, he was himself,” she said. “He spoke the truth, he said what he wanted, what he had to say, I admire that.”
His reception was “very touching,” said Hrachova, who underlined the effectiveness of the visit in “bringing back weapons and hundreds of millions of dollars in aid,” even if more will be needed in future.
“We understand that will need to increase,” said Hrachova. “I know that there are various views in the American establishment about the situation in Ukraine and US support for Ukraine, but we hope that the majority in the government and in the Congress will support us.”
‘I really had tears in my eyes’
Tetyana Vasylivna, a fruit seller in Kyiv, also hailed Zelensky’s visit to Washington.
“It seems to me that this visit will bring the end of the war closer,” said Vasylivna, who is originally from Kherson. “I think this trip will help us to get victory.”
“I really had tears in my eyes when I see in such a good way he (Zelensky) was welcomed,” she said. “He is doing a great job as a president, really great, I have no other words to describe him.”
World institutions ‘ineffective’
Oleksandr Kuzmenko, who works in computer graphics in Kyiv, said it was important that US lawmakers heard about the situation on the ground directly from the Ukrainian president, rather than from a third party.
“I’d say he put it across very well, both in terms of messaging and choreography,” Kuzmenko said. “It was a good way to emphasize all the points and ask for weapons.”
Kuzmenko said that he supports Zelensky’s key messages, and believes the Russian invasion has shown the shortcomings of existing world institutions.
“The current world security architecture is ineffective, and we are the reason it needs to be rebuilt, because of our sacrifice,” he said.
“If we let it pass, it won’t be us having to sort … out this mess, it will be for our children and grandchildren,” added Kuzmenko.
Visit indicates US ‘commitment’
Oleksandr Solonko, a Ukrainian serviceman currently based near Bakhmut, said he didn’t manage to watch Zelensky’s speech in Washington, but he believes that the visit was a positive.
“Such visits do not happen by chance. For us, this is an indicator of the commitment of the United States and that we will continue to be supported,” he said.
“We, the military, are doing our job and expect our government to make progress towards obtaining the necessary weapons and other means to help us drive the occupiers from our land.”
It is also part of “the symbolic war,” said Solonko.
“What will happen behind the scenes of the visit, apart from military cooperation and economic support, is also interesting,” he said. “There are probably many more issues that need to be discussed between the representatives of our countries.”
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BILLINGS — Another mild day right around average but a high pressure system is moving into the region bringing warm and dry conditions.
Temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees warmer tomorrow and we will hold onto above average temperatures for much of the week.
Next weekend, cooler air and moisture will move into the area. Still a bit of ways out so make sure you are staying up to date with your weather forecasts.
Billings Forecast:
Tonight... Clear skies with a low near 38°F
Tomorrow... Sunny with a high with near 70°F
Tomorrow night... Clear overnight skies with a low near 40°F | 2022-10-16T23:23:40+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/weather/todays-forecast/q2-billings-area-weather-a-beauty-of-a-week-ahead-check-it-out |
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin voters were asked Sunday to decide on a proposal that would force the city government to drastically ramp up the German capital's climate goals.
The referendum calls for Berlin to become climate neutral by 2030. The target means that in less than eight years, the city would no longer be allowed to contribute further to global warming.
An existing law sets the deadline for achieving that goal at 2045, which is also Germany's national target.
The center-right Christian Democratic Union, which won a recent local election in the capital and is likely to lead its new government, opposes the earlier target but would be bound to implement it if the referendum passes.
While surveys showed Berliners narrowly in favor of the proposal, enthusiasm was muted on Saturday. A rally and concert at the city’s iconic Brandenburg Gate drew far fewer than the 35,000 people organizers had hoped for.
The referendum requires the support of at least 25% of the city’s 2.4 million eligible voters to pass — something that could be harder to achieve on a day when no other voting is taking place.
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NY New York NY Zone Forecast for Monday, December 19, 2022
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
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New York (Manhattan)-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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Bronx-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy and not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts up to 20 mph this morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy and not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the upper 30s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. Wind chill values
as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20. Wind chill values
as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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Southern Nassau-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy and not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Much cooler with lows
around 20.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and brisk. Much colder with highs in the
mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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Northwest Suffolk-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the mid 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
around 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows 10 to 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
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NYZ080-201600-
Southwest Suffolk-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the mid 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Windy and much cooler with lows around 20.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny and brisk. Much colder with highs in the
upper 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. Wind chill values
as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.
Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
$$
NYZ079-201600-
Northeast Suffolk-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy and not as cool with lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain. Very windy with highs in the upper 50s.
Temperature falling into the upper 40s in the afternoon. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Windy and much cooler with lows in the lower 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny and brisk. Much colder with highs in the
upper 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 14 to 22. Wind chill values
as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.
Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
$$
NYZ081-201600-
Southeast Suffolk-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, windy and not as cool with lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain. Very windy with highs in the upper 50s.
Temperature falling into the upper 40s in the afternoon. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and very windy. Much cooler with
lows in the lower 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny and windy. Much colder with highs in the
upper 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and brisk. Lows 14 to 22. Wind
chill values as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s.
Wind chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
$$
NYZ071-201600-
Southern Westchester-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Much cooler with lows
15 to 20. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15. Wind chill values
as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 30.
$$
NYZ070-201600-
Northern Westchester-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 15.
Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the lower
20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Wind chill values as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
$$
NYZ069-201600-
Rockland-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph in the morning, becoming light and variable.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds,
becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Temperature
falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 15.
Wind chill values as low as 5 below.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the lower
20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Wind chill values as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
$$
NYZ068-201600-
Putnam-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 17. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts
up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain, breezy and not as cool with lows in the
upper 30s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, windy with highs in the mid 50s. Temperature
falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Blustery and much cooler with lows 10 to 15. Wind
chill values as low as 5 below.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the lower
20s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Wind chill values as low as zero.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 15.
.MONDAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 20s.
$$
NYZ067-201600-
Orange-
314 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 16. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 20. Light and variable winds.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of snow and sleet in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow
accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts
up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain, breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Temperature
falling into the upper 30s in the afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 10 above. Wind chill
values as low as 5 below.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much colder with highs in the lower
20s. Wind chill values as low as zero.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 10 above.
Wind chill values as low as 5 below.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the lower 20s.
Wind chill values as low as 5 below in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 10 above.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Cold with highs in the upper 20s. Wind
chill values as low as zero in the morning.
$$
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U.S. employers added more than half a million jobs in July: more than twice as many as forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate fell to just 3.5%, matching the level before the COVID pandemic.
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U.S. employers added more than half a million jobs in July: more than twice as many as forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate fell to just 3.5%, matching the level before the COVID pandemic.
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More than 2 billion people worldwide use WhatsApp for video and voice calls, text messages and more. This Internet-based app is especially popular for international calling because it allows for free communication no matter what device you’re using or where you’re located, with more features than regular text messaging apps — including cross-functionality between iOS and Android systems.
But is WhatsApp safe for everyone to use?
Is WhatsApp Safe?
The app uses end-to-end encryption, preventing third parties from accessing data while it’s transferred from the sender to the recipient. Because of this, WhatsApp is generally considered safe for messaging.
“Any messages sent between any users are fully encrypted, so the only people able to decode them are the sender and recipient — not even WhatsApp,” Kristen Bolig, CEO at SecurityNerd, told Business Insider. “So even if hackers intercept a message, they aren’t able to decode it.”
But technology is constantly evolving, and the “bad guys” are always finding new ways to get what they want. And programs can have bugs or weaknesses that give would-be hackers a foothold.
For instance, WhatsApp developers found a flaw earlier this year that made the app vulnerable to malware. Attackers could potentially install malicious software onto WhatsApp users’ phones remotely during video calls.
Fortunately, they issued an update with a patch for this and another bug they found. However, this might cause you to wonder, is WhatsApp safe?
By learning about features, risks and other factors, you can determine if it is. Understanding the dangers you may encounter using the app and using tips to secure your information can help you use the app without worrying.
Using Safety And Privacy Features
The end-to-end encryption provided by WhatsApp only protects your chats and voice calls within the app. If your phone backs up app data and stores it on the cloud, such as iCloud or Google Drive, it will no longer be encrypted and could be vulnerable to hacking.
WhatsApp provides a solution for this. You can enable encryption for your WhatsApp backups. Here’s how.
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings. On an iPhone, tap Settings on the lower right of your screen. On Android, select the three-dot menu in the upper-right and then choose Settings.
- Select Chats and then choose Chat backup.
- Next, tap End-to-end encrypted backup and then select Turn on.
- Follow the prompts to create a password or key.
- Select Create and wait for the process to complete. Connect your device to a power source if prompted.
By default, WhatsApp privacy settings allow users to see your read receipts, About section and profile photo or add you to groups. They also allow your contacts to view your status updates. You can easily change these settings if you want more privacy.
On an iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy. On an Android device, go to More Options (the three-dot menu) > Settings > Privacy.
In this menu, you can change permissions for the following:
- Your last seen and online
- Your profile photo
- Your about information
- Your status updates
- Read receipts
- Who can add you to groups
Note that some of these changes will also affect what you can see. For instance, if you turn off read receipts, you won’t be able to see them from other users.
You can also use two-step verification in WhatsApp to create a unique PIN that will be required to access your account. To enable this, go to WhatsApp Settings, select Account, tap Two-step verification, choose Enable and enter a six-digit PIN of your choice.
Another way to improve the security of your WhatsApp application is to ensure you are using the most recent version. Developers deliver fixes within app updates. Most phones install updates automatically, but you can always check to be certain.
On an iPhone, go to the App Store, choose Updates and tap the Update button next to WhatsApp.
On an Android phone, go to the Play Store and tap your profile image in the upper-right corner. Then, choose Manage apps & device > Manage > Updates available to see if an update is available for WhatsApp.
If no updates are available, you have the most recent version and security features installed.
It’s also important to note that WhatsApp is owned by Meta, the same company that owns Facebook, Instagram and many other products and services. Like those social media platforms, WhatsApp does collect information about users. Reading the app’s Privacy Policy can help you decide if you are comfortable with how that data is used.
Advanced Security Tips
As with any app, there are steps you can take to enhance your privacy and safety. For example, be selective about what you share and with whom using WhatsApp, as well as where you are when you use it.
If your recipient is not trustworthy and you share sensitive information, they could take a screenshot of your messages and share them with others. In addition, if you use the app in public, onlookers might be able to read the messages on your phone’s screen. You should also be aware of who has physical access to your phone.
Delivered messages are stored on your phone indefinitely. You can delete a message in WhatsApp by pressing and holding the message, tapping Delete and then choosing Delete for me or Delete for everyone.
You can also turn on disappearing messages for all new individual chats by default. Go to WhatsApp Settings, choose Privacy, tap Default message timer and select 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days.
Finally, be sure to watch out for WhatsApp scams. Never share your WhatsApp password or verification code with anyone. Find an alternative way to verify who you are speaking with if you receive a call or message saying a friend or loved one needs help. Don’t give out your personal information, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
So, is WhatsApp safe to use? It can be when you use it wisely and take precautions to protect your privacy and security.
By Tricia Goss, for Newsy.
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How "wash trading" is perpetuating crypto fraud By Paddy Hirsch, Wailin Wong Published September 23, 2022 at 4:59 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:36 The enormous number of fake Bitcoin trades may be traced to an age-old practice used to manipulate markets. It's called "wash trading." Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-09-23T10:22:02+00:00 | nepm.org | https://www.nepm.org/2022-09-23/how-wash-trading-is-perpetuating-crypto-fraud |
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Travis Chaney with the Siloam Springs Parks and Recreation Department joined KNWA Today to talk about the changes coming to Siloam’s Kayak Park and what you can expect during your next visit.
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Hazmat Team responds to Colorado Springs middle school, students released early
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Fire Department Hazmat Team responded to a local middle school on reports of nearly a dozen students not feeling well.
According to the CSFD, crews responded to North Middle School to investigate a report of 11 students "mildly not feeling well."
CSFD said the students reported a "smell" in the classroom over two class periods. Those students were moved to the cafeteria and an investigation is underway.
At 10:43 a.m., CSFD said the Hazmat Team wasn't finding any obvious source of danger or substance.
At 11:32, District 11 announced the middle school was releasing students early while the fire department evacuated the cause of the strange smell.
According to CSFD, the Hazmat Team confirmed an elevated level of CO2 in one of the classrooms. The fire department wrote, "levels were within safe time waited average for 8 hours."
D11 said students and staff were safe and cleared by medical personnel.
This is a developing story. | 2022-12-15T19:55:22+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/2022/12/15/hazmat-team-responds-to-colorado-springs-middle-school-students-released-early/ |
Milwaukee shooting near 107th and Donna; man shot after argument
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man, 21, was shot and wounded near 107th and Donna Thursday morning, Jan. 5.
Police said the shooting happened around 9 a.m. as the result of an argument. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal wounds.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips. | 2023-01-05T22:32:56+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-shooting-107th-donna-man-shot-after-argument |
LONDON (AP) — There is no bigger cheerleader of awards season than Richard E. Grant.
He brings joy to the red carpet, snapping selfies with stars and posting congratulations to nominees on social media.
Now this enthusiasm has been tapped to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards on February 19 at the Royal Festival Hall.
“I’m an unabashed fan of movies and of talent and always have been. I’ve never been disingenuous or, you know, blase about that,” he says.
“I probably have to restrain myself from permanently taking selfies with every nominee and winner coming up on the stage.”
“From that point of view, I am the right fit for the job, hopefully,” he says.
Grant also knows how it feels to participate in awards season and sit, nervously, waiting for that career changing envelope to be opened. He was nominated as supporting actor at both the BAFTAs and Oscars in 2019 for “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”
And he’s aware that, as a working actor, hosting has its challenges.
“Traditionally if you’re a comedian, your role is very clear to roast the audience. Whereas I’m an actor and, you know, even though I’m the vast vintage that I am now, I still want to work and collaborate with directors and actors and writers for the remainder of my breathing days. So roasting them is not really an option and not something that I want to do.”
When asked if there will be any humor in the ceremony — Grant has jokes.
“No, It’s going to be very, very serious. There’ll be no jokes and it will be … it’ll be brutally earnest,” he says, laughing.
Rebel Wilson got mixed reviews for her joke heavy turn as the BAFTA ceremony emcee last March, which at one point involved a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch’s face.
This year, “All Quiet on the Western Front” leads the nominees with 14. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” both have 10 nominations.
As you’d expect, Grant knows quite a few of the nominees, having worked with EE Rising Star nominees Naomi Ackie and Daryl McCormack, plus Bill Nighy, Cate Blanchett and most of the “Banshees” cast.
But there will be big changes at the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony this year.
After six years of walking up the red carpeted steps into the Royal Albert Hall, nominees will be attending an event held beside the River Thames on London’s Southbank at the Royal Festival Hall.
Also, for the first time, the last 30 minutes of the show will be broadcast live on BBC One, as BAFTA moves towards the idea of a fully live ceremony.
“In an age where everything can be paused or fast forwarded or, you know, watched on at a later time, the thing of it being live gives it a kind of frisson and excitement and also the possibility that something can go fantastically well or really badly. And that’s always a good thing,” Grant says.
British rapper Lil Simz will be performing at the ceremony and both the prince and princess of Wales will be in the audience, as he is president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Grant, currently working with script writers on what he’ll be saying on stage, claims he’s more excited than nervous, adding he’ll probably be “levitating” on the big day.
“It is absolutely genuine,” he says of his boundless enthusiasm, “and it’s to the annoyance of some people.”
“Just surviving in show-business because it is, you know — for what it looks like from the outside — it is a profession that is has an enormous amount of rejection in built into it. So when people are recognized or succeed at what they’re doing and do it so brilliantly — I’m a great champion of that.” | 2023-02-13T13:06:07+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-richard-e-grant-brings-enthusiasm-as-bafta-film-awards-host/ |
Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
Associated Press
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A human rights advocacy group says it found allegations of dozens of labor and environmental abuses by Chinese-invested companies involved in mining or processing minerals used in renewable energy. The report released Thursday by the Business and Human Rights Resource Center found cases of alleged abuses in all phases of using such minerals: from initial explorations and licensing to mining and processing. It studied supply chains for nine minerals — cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel, zinc, aluminum, chromium and the so-called rare earth elements. Indonesia, with 27 cases, had the highest, followed by Peru with 16 and the Democratic Republic of Congo with 12, Myanmar with 11, and Zimbabwe with 7. | 2023-07-06T10:55:53+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/07/06/rights-group-reports-allegations-of-dozens-of-abuses-in-critical-minerals-supply-chains/ |
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So lifelong confirmed bachelor Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who doesn’t have a girlfriend, doesn’t have a daughter, has never been married and isn’t a medical doctor, somehow believes he is the one to dictate the terms of reproductive health care to millions of American women. I find it odd that a man who has shown so little interest in the fairer sex would be so interested in dictating what they can do with their bodies.
Greg, Lockport
There are several reasons a woman chooses to have an abortion. I dealt with women on a personal basis who chose to have an abortion. Some was because of drugs and being financially unable to support a child. Also, women who said no and were taken advantage of by men they were involved with. The bottom line is this is a decision that should be made by the woman and her beliefs. You don’t hear anyone saying stop making the blue pill for men. Yet you hear the possibility of doing away with birth control pills for women.
BJ, Hazel Crest
The fact that the Downers Grove Library was going to have a Drag Queen Bingo for young adults is further evidence that the inmates are running the asylum. The library director, Julie Milavec, should be shown the door. In my many years of experience, these drag queens have never been known to be a positive role model for anyone. They are the laughing stock, and I would certainly not want any teenagers that I care about to attend.
Joni, Palos Heights
Dan, those others you say are paying for it are all of us, including students who are working to also pay of their loans. Are you also resentful of those of us who receive Social Security, Medicare and veterans benefits, because all pay as part of our taxes for them too?
Paul, Tinley Park
All that I ever hear is for the rich to pay their fair share. How about all of the rest doing their fair share. Why should the honest hard working taxpayers be saddled with those individuals that are totally irresponsible?
Jim, South Holland
Went to Culver’s in Frankfort on a Friday night, but sign said closed due to rowdy patrons after football games. I’m 86, and if this happened back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the police would come, remove the troublemakers, put you in jail, call your parents to come and get you. Punishment would be dealt with at home. No business should have let rowdys control the hours. Most of this behavior was caused by parents who don’t teach their children how to act.
Don, Chicago Heights
Four years ago almost to the day I heard then President Donald Trump say Germany and the European Union is making a terrible mistake trusting all their energy needs to Russia and that pipeline. And now what happens? Germany and the EU are actually going to burn more coal and chop down more forest than they have in the last 10 years so they don’t freeze this winter. Good freeze liberals. They get what they ask for.
Tom, Burbank
According to the Heritage Foundation think tank, Florida is paying out $2 billion state dollars per year to provide federally required health care and education to nearly 800,000 illegal aliens living there. Last year, New York paid out $2.1 billion to fund unemployment and stimulus benefits to illegals. I hope Ted Slowik remembers these taxpayer burdens of failed Democratic border policies.
J.I. Oak Lawn
Whispering President Biden boasts the price of gas has come down more than $1 this summer. No mention that it is still more than $1 higher than it was when he took office or that it has come down because he is depleting the strategic oil reserves just before an election. I wonder why they call them strategic?
David, Tinley Park
Twenty-one years have passed since 9/11 and those responsible for the attack have not been brought to justice. In the meantime, our leaders use our Justice Department to concentrate on another witch hunt of false accusations against Donald Trump.
Daily Southtown
Bill, Plainfield
Every comment in the Sept. 12 was about hating immigrants. Did your grandparents come to America legally or were they illegal? Remember he who lives in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones or, even better, you should practice what you preach. Plus, you are all so perfect that Donald Trump has done nothing wrong and is so perfect but doesn’t believe in the rule of law or the Constitution and doesn’t even believe in America. Some of you seem to believe that Khrushchev is right. Just ask Putin’s buddy and pal Trump, who wants to be king or dictator.
Geri, Tinley Park
Migrants continue to arrive in Chicago, thanks to Gov. Abbott of Texas. Guess where the majority are from? They are trying to escape once great countries like Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, now overrun with poverty and corruption because of communism and socialism, the same as Democrats, like Biden, Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez, want for the U.S. History proves socialism and communism fail to provide for the needs of the people, despite what our flawed government officials think.
Jack, Oak Forest
I was watching the news and saw Joe Biden speak about 9/11 that we will never forget. Well, I guess he doesn’t know what he’s talking about because he forgot all about Afghanistan when he left all those weapons and people. Yeah, Joe, never forget. You remember your name?
Jimbo, Chicago Heights | 2022-09-16T15:24:36+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-speak-out-st-0918-20220916-vlygh65murevfgsznsg7u7bgya-story.html |
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Eureka;Partly cloudy;57;N;1;91%
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Fresno;Mostly cloudy;80;NW;4;41%
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Hanford;Mostly cloudy;81;NW;7;48%
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Watsonville;Mostly clear;57;WNW;2;92%
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There are plenty of alligators in Alabama. But how many enjoy a day at the beach?
One such unlikely critter was spotted riding the waves recently on Dauphin Island, bobbing calmly near the human beachgoers sunbathing and wading.
Matt Harvill, a 27-year-old Mobile resident, came across the lengthy gator on May 7 while at the beach taking pregnancy announcement photos with his girlfriend.
He said the reptile seemed to be enjoying the sun and gently breaking waves, attracting several beachgoers to get a closer look — but not too close.
“It didn’t hiss, charge or open its mouth at all,” Harvill said. “It seemed like it was kind of spectating and seeing what was going on.”
Harvill snapped photos and videos of the gator to show family and friends. His post on Facebook garnered 3,000 shares.
“The things you never think you’ll see,” he wrote in the caption. “First time seeing a gator on Dauphin Island. Heading towards the west end be careful y’all.”
Alligators are found throughout Alabama in saltwater bayous and estuaries, said Marianne Gauldin, outreach coordinator for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
“It is not unusual to see them in the Gulf of Mexico as they can tolerate a variety of salinity levels,” she said in an email. “They are aquatic and cover long distances as they forage for prey items.”
Harvill said he’s seen things like jellyfish or a dark fin slicing through the Gulf waters, but never an alligator.
“I didn’t want to step foot in the water after that!” he said. | 2023-05-17T22:15:33+00:00 | kagstv.com | https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/nation-world/surfing-gator-seen-relaxing-at-alabama-beach-amid-the-waves/507-278e3b21-bea9-4653-8ba8-6d227b260804 |
Trump Organization tax case wraps up with closing arguments
Video above: Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty
Donald Trump's company "cultivated a culture of fraud and deception" by lavishing luxe perks on executives and falsifying records to hide the compensation, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday during closing arguments at the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial.
Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Joshua Steinglass' fiery summation followed defense arguments that sought to focus blame for the fraud on longtime company finance chief Allen Weisselberg, who has admitted scheming to avoid paying personal income taxes on a company-paid apartment, luxury cars and other goodies.
"Weisselberg did it for Weisselberg," Trump Organization lawyer Michael Van der Veen said, punctuating his closing argument with the defense team's mantra during the monthlong trial.
Steinglass pushed back when it was his turn, telling jurors: "Both halves of that sentence are wrong. It wasn't just Weisselberg doing it and it wasn't just Weisselberg who benefited."
The Trump Organization, the entity through which the former president manages his real estate holdings and other ventures, is accused of helping Weisselberg and other executives avoid paying income taxes on company-paid perks.
Video below: Trump Organization, CFO's tax fraud trial set
Steinglass told jurors that the Trump Organization — through its subsidiaries Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. — is liable because Weisselberg and an underling he worked with on the scheme, controller Jeffrey McConney, were "high managerial" agents entrusted to act on behalf of the company and its various entities.
Steinglass will finish his closing argument on Friday.
If convicted, the Trump Organization could be fined more than $1 million. It could also face some difficulty making future deals.
But company lawyers argued that Weisselberg was only intending to benefit himself with his tax dodge scheme, not the Trump Organization and that the company shouldn't be blamed for his transgressions.
"We are here today for one reason and one reason only: the greed of Allen Weisselberg," Trump Organization lawyer Susan Necheles said, her remarks accompanied at one point by the wail of a siren from an emergency vehicle outside.
The tax fraud case is the only trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney's three-year investigation of Trump and his business practices. Thursday's closing arguments were the last chance for prosecutors and defense lawyers to sway jurors before they deliberate next week.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg watched from the courtroom gallery as Steinglass spoke.
Weisselberg pleaded guilty in August to dodging taxes on $1.7 million in extras and testified against the Trump Organization in exchange for a promised sentence of five months in jail.
Weisselberg, now a senior adviser, has worked for Trump's family for nearly 50 years, starting as an accountant for his real estate-developer father Fred Trump in 1973 before joined Donald Trump's company in 1986.
"Along the way, he messed up. He got greedy. Once he got started, it was difficult for him to stop," Necheles said.
Necheles argued that the case against the company is tenuous and that the 1965 state law underlying some of the charges requires prosecutors to show Weisselberg intended to benefit the company, not just himself.
Weisselberg testified that he conspired to hide his perks with McConney by adjusting payroll records to deduct their cost from his salary.
The arrangement reduced Weisselberg's tax liability, while also saving the company money because it didn't have to give him a hefty raise to cover the cost of the perks and additional income taxes he would have incurred.
"I knew in my mind that there was a benefit to the company," Weisselberg testified.
But Necheles argued that any benefit to the company was ancillary, minimal and unintentional.
"He is atoning for his sins, but as part of the plea deal the prosecution forced him to testify against the company he helped built," Necheles told jurors. "Now the prosecution's case rests on one thing: convincing you, the jurors, that Mr. Weisselberg's actions were done in behalf of the company."
"You are going to see there was no such intent," Necheles added. "The purpose of Mr. Weisselberg's crimes was to benefit Mr. Weisselberg."
The arguments got off to a rocky start as Necheles was caught showing jurors portions of witness testimony that had previously been stricken from the official court record.
Judge Juan Manuel Merchan admonished Necheles after prosecutors objected to the display — the latest dust-up involving Trump Organization lawyers. He halted arguments so she could remove any other precluded testimony from her slideshow.
Necheles said the error wasn't intentional and apologized to the jury when she resumed her argument after a half-hour break. | 2022-12-01T22:45:39+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/trump-organization-tax-case-wraps-up-closing-arguments/42126341 |
The Cache Valley Gardener’s Market has something to offer everyone — much like the valley’s various local authors.
From live music to educational opportunities — to homegrown produce, fine arts and handmade crafts — the summer market not only provides a source of revenue for local farmers and artisans but has become a gathering place for the community.
On Saturday, the Gardener’s Market hosted “Author’s Day,” showcasing the work of local writers in the community. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., individuals had the opportunity to engage with the authors, learn about their books and support their creative endeavors.
Haley Allbee, an intern for the market, said the organization was excited to feature a few of the community’s authors. The Gardener’s Market, she said, is known for its themed days and community-focused events.
“We like to do different themed days where we showcase things happening locally,” Allbee said. “We like to get involved with the community and have people come in to show what they got.”
The event attracted a variety of authors — who came with their unique literary contributions.
One of the writers, Joseph Lofthouse, showcased his book “Landrace Gardening: Food Security Through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination.” The book, which was written to promote regenerative horticulture methods, focuses on communities and local varieties of crops and animals, Lofthouse said.
Lofthouse, who grew up farming in Paradise, said he wrote the book during covid after years of figuring out how to help his crops thrive in the valley. The book has already sold 6,000 copies.
“I found out that if I save my own seed and I allow varieties to cross pollinate, that they can thrive here in the valley because they figured out for themselves how to be adapted to local conditions,” Lofthouse said. “And so, I wrote a book about it.”
The book offers detailed suggestions for developing a reliable food system using local crop varieties, enabling self-reliance and sustainable food security, Lofthouse said.
“All these things that we think only the big corporations can do, we can do them ourselves,” Lofthouse said. “And they’re simple and easy and inexpensive.”
Margaret Pettis, a local author and illustrator, showcased her work at the market. Pettis, who is an author of both fiction and nonfiction, has had her work featured in Western American Literature, Utah: A Guide to the State, Utah Wilderness Association Review, The Salt Lake Tribune, Beehive History, Catalyst Magazine and more.
The primary book Pettis showcased, “Backroads of Utah,” dives into Utah’s hidden treasures and urges readers to explore the beautiful places that may otherwise go unnoticed. Every place showcased in the book was illustrated by Pettis with ink or pencil.
“So many times we travel from place to place and we’re just in a hurry,” Pettis said. “And we never go off the main road. This is a celebration of all those beautiful places that are just down the road aways all over the state.”
Pettis has also published three collections of poetry, including “In the Temple of Stars,” “Phalarope” and “Searching for Circe.” In these collections, Pettis said readers can travel down a river in a kayak and disappear in the world of herons, cranes and kingfishers.
Pettis is an author of a five-book series of novels that follow characters through the mountains. The series, starting with the novel “The Turquoise Bear,” follows protagonist Marti Bruhn through wild, remote country as she encounters villains “you’ll love to fear,” according to Pettis.
Recently, Pettis illustrated the updated version of “Cache Trails” written by David Wallace. She said she not only wants to inspire people to get out and see the beauty of Utah, but also to try sketching themselves.
“Why not?” Pettis said. “It’s really exciting to finally put together all the things you’ve had sitting in notebooks and boxes and take the time to put your work together inside a book. Then you can turn your back and carry on and not be haunted by it.”
Wallace, the writer behind “Cache Trails” was also at the event. The book, according to him, was written to provide hikers with an invaluable guide to the trails of Cache Valley. The revised edition includes new illustrations, maps, trail data and detailed descriptions for each of the 53 hikes, he said.
“I love sharing trail information and about the outdoors,” Wallace said. “Every chance I get I like to try and talk to people about this. I really like to promote hiking.”
Darren Parry, the former chairman and councilman for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation and author of “The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History” was featured at the event.
The book sheds light on a significant event in Cache Valley history — told from the perspective of the Shoshone people. The book doesn’t just discuss the massacre that occurred but tells the history of the people who lived in the valley thousands of years before the pioneers, Perry said.
Perry said he wrote the book after noticing the other history books written about the valley are written from one perspective. He said he wanted to make sure the perspective of the Shoshone people was heard.
“It gives a perspective from people that you’ve never heard from before, and I think the more information you have on history, the better able you are to come to a decision on what is factual and what is not,” Perry said. “But until you include all perspectives, we really don’t know the whole story.”
Another author at the event was David Taylor, the writer behind “Bring-to Life Book of Mormon Stories: A Reference Guide for Speakers, Teachers, Students, and Parents.”
Taylor’s book serves as a comprehensive reference guide, offering outlines of Book of Mormon stories, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints gospel principles demonstrated by characters and events and indexes for easy navigation, he said.
The aim of the book is to provide a resource to assist members of the church in sharing stories effectively during talks, classes and personal study, Taylor said. According to him, the book took seven years to put together.
“You can really use it in a lot of different ways,” Taylor said.
Brandon Greer, an author from Logan who writes young adult and middle grade fiction, showcased his work at Saturday’s event. Greer’s first novel, “The Clandestine Queen,” follows a young girl discovering her witch heritage. According to him, the book will be part of a trilogy.
His middle-grade book “Liam Lewis and the Summer Camp Curse,” “takes readers on a magical middle-grade adventure as 13-year-old Liam battles ancient evil,” Greer said. In “The Forgotten Scroll,” a young boy’s life transforms when he enters a forbidden world full of magic. This is a great book of his to start with, he said, because you can access it free online.
“Find out if you like my writing and go from there,” Greer said.
Lastly, Greer’s “The Will of the Parthenon” follows an 18-year-old girl’s quest to defeat an immortal enemy amidst a zombie-infested world, he said. | 2023-07-11T21:08:29+00:00 | hjnews.com | https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/cache-valley-gardeners-market-celebrates-local-writers-with-authors-day/article_52e196f0-1f6c-11ee-8a9d-4339a05a475c.html |
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shea Theodore scored in the fourth round of a shootout to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.
Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist, and Jack Eichel also scored for Western Conference-leading Vegas, which won for the eighth time in 11 games (8-1-2). Adin Hill had a career-high 46 saves.
Dawson Mercer, Jesper Bratt and Miles Wood scored goals for New Jersey, which is 9-2-2 in its last 13 games. Akira Schmid had 25 saves.
After an overtime period in which New Jersey outshot Vegas 8-0, the first seven shooters in the tiebreaker were stopped before Theodore beat Schmid for the win.
Wood tied the score 3-3 with 7:07 left in the third as he converted the rebound of his own shot in front after a centering pass from Jesper Boqvist.
Eichel had given the Golden Knights the lead 3:47 into the third as beat Schmid through the five-hole after a pass from Marchessault on a 2-on-1 rush.
Marchessault got Vegas on the scoreboard first 7:48 into the game as he got his 400th career point (178 goals, 222 assists).
Bratt tied it 1-1 on a power play as he got his 25th of the season with 4:44 left in the first and Mercer put the Devils ahead with 28 seconds left in the opening period as he scored for the eighth straight game.
Marchessault tied it 2-2 with his 19th of the season with 7:10 remaining in the second.
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Devils: At Arizona on Sunday to finish a two-game trip.
Golden Knights: At Florida on Tuesday night to open a five-game trip. | 2023-03-04T06:50:49+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/theodore-scores-in-so-golden-knights-beat-devils-17819500.php |
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