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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Speaking in the aftermath of a brawl at a middle school basketball game that ended with the death of one of the participants, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Tuesday says there is too much anger in contemporary society and he called for a return to civility.
The civility challenges are not unique to Vermont and they have been building over the last several years, but Scott, a Republican, placed the Jan. 31 brawl in the Canadian border town of Alburgh on the same spectrum of anger that at its extreme end led to the Jan. 6, 2021, attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
“We’re constantly being divided into camps, whether it’s politics, religion, race, or social issues where everything has turned into us versus them,” Scott said.
“All of us have an obligation to tone down the rhetoric, recognize the humanity in everyone, including those we disagree with, and just be better role models for our kids,” Scott said. “The idea that a brawl would break out among adults in front of their kids and a middle school basketball game is just plain sad.”
During his six years in office Scott, a Republican in state where Democrats control the Legislature, has continually called for a toning down of divisive rhetoric, be it over debates about the best way to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, statehouse politics or a middle school boys basketball game.
“I don’t care what the situation was,” Scott said. “There’s no justification for a brawl breaking out among adults in front of their seventh and eighth grade kids who are playing basketball.”
The Vermont State Police are continuing to investigate the melee involving spectators during a seventh- and eighth-grade boys basketball game between Alburgh and St. Albans at the Alburgh Community Education Center. The fight ended before police arrived.
As one of the participants, Russell Giroux, 60, of Alburgh, drove home, he sought medical attention. He was taken by ambulance to the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been released.
In the aftermath of the melee the school district banned spectators from home basketball games for the rest of the season.
The day after the event last week, Jay Nichols, The Vermont Principals’ Association, said that middle and high school sports are educational and are for the benefit of the student-athletes. Spectators who cannot behave appropriately can be barred from events and they can face criminal charges. | 2023-02-07T22:18:17+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/after-school-fight-vermont-governor-presses-for-17769819.php |
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Benjamin, Grady Memorial Hospital's trauma medical director in Atlanta, Ga., about gun violence and its devastating impact on public health.
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Announcements
The American Legion Post 386 will have an installation of officers on July 5. The post is celebrating its 75th year and April Barnes will become the post’s first female commander.
Jim Zajc, District 14 commander of the American Legion, Department of North Carolina, is scheduled to officiate in the installation.
The post invites all veterans to attend, regardless of when they served.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and the post is at 1206 American Legion St. in Greensboro.
For information, call 336-375-3265.
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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Piedmont Triad Chapter 211 combination picnic and celebration of the chapter’s 70th anniversary is set for 11:45 a.m. July 14 at the Bur-Mil Park, Lake Room, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road in Greensboro.
It will feature a catered lunch consisting of grilled boneless chicken breast, choice of herb-grilled, Italian, rosemary mustard or barbecue marinades, potatoes au gratin, rolls and butter, and dessert. The event will also feature door prizes, music, games and a few surprises.
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The cost is $10 and will benefit Alzheimer’s research.
To attend, call 336-674-6036 by June 30 and leave a message. Participants are welcome to bring a door prize or two.
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NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Music Rights, Inc. (OTC: NUVG), one of the world's largest music licensing companies, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022 with its quarterly report which can be found at EDGAR
Assets increased to $432,579,903 for the 2nd Quarter of 2022 from $323,562,671 reported EOY 2021, an increase of $109,017,232 in total assets Q to Q bringing book value to $0.12 per share, bringing immediate value to shareholders of at least 128.8% in overall asset and book value, as of the closing price of the Company's common stock at $0.053 on August 22.
Pro Music Rights currently generates revenue by licensing the musical works in its repertory.
Pro Music Rights granted earlier in the Quarter the well-known video service TikTok a license that will allow its users to create videos which include music from Pro Music Rights' extensive repertoire. The agreement will enable TikTok to offer PMR's more than 2,500,000 works to its users.
Pro Music Rights the 5th public performance rights organization (PRO) ever formed in the United States. Its licensees include notable companies like TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and hundreds of others. Pro Music Rights controls an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, representing over 2,500,000 works that feature notable artists such as A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty, MoneyBaggYo, Larry June, Trae Pound, Sause Walka, Trae Tha Truth, Sosamann, Soulja Boy, Lex Luger, Lud Foe, SlowBucks, Gunplay, OG Maco, Rich The Kid, Fat Trel, Young Scooter, Nipsey Hussle, Famous Dex, Boosie Badazz, Shy Glizzy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Trinidad James, Fall Out Boy, and countless others. For more information, please visit promusicrights.com.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Pro Music Rights, Inc. to accomplish its stated plan of business. Pro Music Rights, Inc. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Pro Music Rights, Inc. or any other person.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)Keshawn Justice scored 18 points as Santa Clara beat New Mexico State 66-65 on Wednesday.
Justice was 6 of 12 shooting, including 4 for 9 from distance, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Broncos (8-2). Brandin Podziemski scored 16 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from distance, and 3 for 3 from the line, and added seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Carlos Stewart recorded 16 points and shot 6 for 11 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line.
The Aggies (4-3) were led in scoring by Deshawndre Washington, who finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Xavier Pinson added 14 points, seven assists and three steals for New Mexico State. In addition, DaJuan Gordon finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
Stewart scored 11 points in the first half and Santa Clara went into the break trailing 36-33. Santa Clara outscored New Mexico State by four points in the second half. Justice led the way with 10 second-half points.
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Top Warriors vs. Kings Players to Watch - NBA Playoffs Game 2
The Golden State Warriors (44-38) take on the Sacramento Kings (48-34) at 10:00 PM ET on Monday at Golden 1 Center. Jordan Poole of the Warriors and Domantas Sabonis of the Kings are two players to watch in this game.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to keep your eye on in this matchup, which you can watch on NBC Sports Networks with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!
How to Watch Warriors vs. Kings
- Game Day: Monday, April 17
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Warriors' Last Game
The Kings defeated the Warriors, 126-123, on Saturday. De'Aaron Fox poured in a team-high 38 points for the Kings, and Curry had 30 for the Warriors.
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Kings' Last Game
Warriors Players to Watch
- Curry posts 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest, shooting 49.3% from the floor and 42.7% from downtown (seventh in league) with 4.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Poole leads his team in points per contest (20.4), and also posts 2.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Klay Thompson averages 21.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Draymond Green posts a team-leading 6.8 assists per contest. He is also averaging 8.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, shooting 52.7% from the floor.
- Kevon Looney is tops on his team in rebounds per game (9.3), and also posts 7 points and 2.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
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Kings Players to Watch
- Sabonis leads the Kings in rebounding (12.3 per game) and assists (7.3), and averages 19.1 points. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Fox tops the Kings in scoring (25 points per game), and averages 4.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Harrison Barnes gives the Kings 15 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Kevin Huerter is averaging 15.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, making 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 40.2% from 3-point range, with 2.7 treys per game.
- Malik Monk is averaging 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, making 44.8% of his shots from the field and 35.9% from 3-point range, with 1.9 treys per contest.
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Michigan man charged with murder and other crimes in case involving ex-girlfriend and her toddler
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and kidnapping and killing her 2-year-old daughter has been charged with murder by Michigan’s attorney general.
Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Rashad Trice, 26, on Friday with 20 counts, including one count each of first-degree premeditated murder and felony murder in Wynter Cole Smith’s strangulation death. Both charges carry a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
The Lansing man faces 18 other state charges, including kidnapping, in connection with the crimes committed on July 2 and July 3, when he allegedly stabbed and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend in Lansing, stole her car and drove away with Smith. The child was later found strangled to death with a cellphone cord.
Trice is charged with numerous state counts accusing him of fleeing police who spotted his car in a Detroit suburb on July 3, crashing it into a police vehicle and trying to disarm an officer before he was taken into custody.
Smith, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, wasn’t in the stolen vehicle. Her body was found on July 5 in a Detroit alley nearly 100 miles (161 kilometers) from Lansing.
“We have alleged today, and our many charges reflect, a horrific and brutal crime spree from Lansing to Detroit to St. Clair Shores,” Nessel said Friday in a statement announcing the charges.
The charges include the first state murder charges filed against Trice in Smith’s death. He also faces federal charges of kidnapping and kidnapping causing death.
Trice, who is being held at the Newaygo County jail, initially faced charges in multiple different counties. But Nessel reached an agreement with county prosecutors last week to consolidate the cases in Lansing.
The single prosecution will streamline the process and make it easier for family, law enforcement and witnesses to participate in the proceedings, The Detroit News reported.
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Mitchell Smith has been tasked to do a lot of things for West Hancock's football team this season. | 2022-10-07T10:45:55+00:00 | globegazette.com | https://globegazette.com/ash/article_bc6203ff-0864-500e-acf3-e49795d8009f.html |
Help your garden bloom this season with these flower seeds
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- Outsidepride Marigold Flower Seed Mix
- Seed Needs Red Poppy Seeds
- Outsidepride Zinnia Elegans Flower Seed Mix
Warm weather, longer days, bright sunshine. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to spring. Having a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers tops many people’s lists.
You can purchase seedlings or fully grown plants to add to your garden, but they can be pricey if you’re filling a garden. If growing flowers and other plants from seeds intimidate you, though, it’s time to reconsider. Choosing flower seeds that thrive in spring conditions makes it much easier than you’d expect to have the garden of your dreams.
Want to fill your yard with fragrant blooms? We’ve collected some of the best flower seeds to plant around your home this spring, so you can add color to your garden and develop your green thumb.
Best spring flower seeds 2023
Outsidepride Marigold Flower Seed Mix
This seed mix makes it easy to grow classic marigolds in your garden, raised bed or container. They bloom quickly, attract bees and butterflies to your yard and can even help other plants in your garden by serving as a natural pest deterrent. The seeds are also non-GMO and germinate easily when kept moist and in full sun.
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Poppies are a classic spring flower, and these seeds grow large red flowers with a dark center. The blooms grow to 12 to 30 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter. The non-GMO seeds can be grown as an annual flowering plant and known to establish themselves within a single cycle.
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This seed mix allows you to grow colorful zinnias that add plenty of personality to your yard. The flowers bloom in shades of orange, pink, red, purple, pink, salmon and white and establish themselves quickly, blooming all summer long. If you’re a fan of wildlife, these zinnias can also attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
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NatureZ Edge Sunflower Seeds Variety Pack
Sunflowers add height and drama to your garden, and this seed pack allows you to grow Dwarf Sungold, Autumn Beauty, Grey Stripe, Lemon Queen, Velvet Queen and Mexican Sunflower varieties. The flowers can grow to heights of 18 to 84 inches tall and bloom all summer long.
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Sow Right Seeds Snapdragon Flower Seeds
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MOLN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Molecular Partners investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MOLN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Molecular Partners during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert saw his head coach Brandon Staley’s decision to go for it on fourth-down-and-1 from his own 45-yard line as a sign of belief.
“I think it says a lot that he believes in us,” Herbert said following the Chargers 30-28 win over the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday. “Just like I believe in our offensive line, our receivers and our running backs. I knew that we would go out there and convert. It did not go our way unfortunately, but we were riding with that play. The defense came with that big stop when we were down.” | 2022-10-09T23:00:51+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2022/10/browns-defenders-call-brandon-staleys-late-fourth-down-decision-disrespectful.html |
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is unveiling her first state budget proposal Wednesday, a spending plan that could offer insight into the Democrat's priorities during her first year as the state's chief executive.
One of those priorities is Healey's campaign promise to cover the cost of community college for all Massachusetts residents aged 25 years old and older who have not yet earned a college degree or industry credential.
“We have an incredible opportunity before us to train the next generation of workers and increase opportunities for all,” said Healey, who outlined the program Wednesday morning during a stop at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston.
The program would offer students financial support to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies as well as provide funding for career and support services, according to Healey.
The $20 million proposal, which Healey dubbed MassReconnect during her campaign last year, would also include investments in other education and workforce development programs and apprenticeship initiatives.
Democratic Senate President Karen Spilka has called for the state to make community college free for all students.
Healey said her proposal would give more than 1.8 million Massachusetts residents who have a high school diploma or equivalency the financial flexibility to further their education without worrying about crushing debt.
As of July 2020, nearly 696,000 Massachusetts residents had some college credit but no degree, most of them over 25, according to the administration.
Healey is expected to detail the rest of her budget plan Wednesday afternoon.
The release of Healey's full budget proposal kicks off the long process of crafting a final state budget for the 2024 fiscal year that begins July 1 — a process that includes the House and Senate crafting their own budget plans before settling on a compromise to send back to Healey for her signature.
On Monday, Healey unveiled a $742 million tax relief proposal that she said would provide savings for families, renters, seniors and others. That separate proposal includes changes Healey said would make Massachusetts a more attractive place to live and work. It will also be filed with lawmakers Wednesday.
Also Wednesday, House lawmakers planned to debate Healey's $282 million supplemental spending plan that includes $85 million for the state’s emergency assistance program and other services for eligible families in need of shelter. The House is expected to add to the bill. | 2023-03-01T16:07:35+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/massachusetts-governor-budgets-for-free-community-17813201.php |
How to Watch Men's French Open Today : Live Stream and More - June 4
Published: Jun. 4, 2023 at 1:45 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Today in Paris, France, Lorenzo Musetti (No. 18 in world) will meet Carlos Alcaraz (No. 1), the highlight of a four-match schedule in the French Open round of 16. If you're looking for how to watch, Tennis Channel has the live stream.
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French Open Information
- Tournament: The French Open
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: June 4
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
- Venue: Stade Roland Garros
- Location: Paris, France
- Court Surface: Clay
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Today's Best Match Insights: Alcaraz vs. Musetti
- Alcaraz has won four tournaments this year, with an overall match record of 30-3.
- Musetti, who owns a 13-11 record in 12 tournaments this year, has yet to claim a tournament win.
- In his 33 matches so far this year across all court surfaces, Alcaraz has played an average of 21.1 games.
- Alcaraz has played 22 matches on clay this year, and 22 games per match.
- In terms of serve/return winning percentages this year, Alcaraz has won 84.4% of his games on serve, and 37.9% on return.
- So far this year, Musetti has played 24 total matches (across all court surfaces), with a 54.0% game winning percentage. He averages 22.3 games per match and 9.4 games per set.
- On clay courts, Musetti has played 21 matches (averaging 21.1 games per match and 9.3 games per set).
- Musetti has a 75.2% service game winning percentage and a 33.1% return game winning percentage on all surfaces (200 service games won out of 266, and 89 return games won out of 269).
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Readers Jan and Rebecca reached out to VERIFY to ask if an “affordable connectivity program” claimed to be run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was legitimate or a scam.
There are countless ads on social media offering a $30 discount on internet services through the program.
THE QUESTION
Can people really get discounted internet through the “Affordable Connectivity Program?”
THE SOURCES
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Universal Service Administrative Co., the FCC-funded nonprofit that runs the Affordable Connectivity Program
- AARP
- Biden Administration
- Internet service providers Comcast, Cox Communications, AT&T and Verizon
THE ANSWER
Yes, people can really get discounted internet through the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program. The program offers a $30-per-month discount on internet services, but only low-income households qualify.
WHAT WE FOUND
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an initiative run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that provides discounts for broadband internet and devices to people with low incomes.
The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households, and up to $75 per month for households on tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet.
Qualified households include those with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, as well as households with individuals participating in another benefit or assistance program. This includes students receiving federal Pell grants, people participating in SNAP, people on Medicaid, families with students receiving free or reduced lunch, families meeting eligibility requirements for their provider’s existing low-income internet program and households participating in a tribal assistance program.
The AARP says that 200% of the federal poverty line, which is currently based on 2021 income, is $27,180 for an individual and $55,500 for a household of four.
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The Biden Administration says it has commitments from 20 internet providers, including Comcast, Cox Communications, AT&T and Verizon, to offer ACP-eligible households with an internet service plan that costs no more than $30 a month. When combined with the $30 discount offered through the Affordable Connectivity Program, the administration says, these homes can receive free internet service. The White House adds these plans must offer a minimum of 100 Mbps download speed.
According to AARP and Common Sense, a nonprofit that shares technology recommendations for families and schools, over 100 million people qualify for the program; that's nearly 40% of U.S. homes.
According to the Universal Service Administrative Co., the FCC-funded nonprofit that is running the program, 13.3 million households were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program as of Aug. 22.
Interested people can check their eligibility and apply for the program anytime on a Universal Service Administrative Co. website dedicated to the Affordable Connectivity Program. | 2022-08-24T16:07:19+00:00 | ktvb.com | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/verify/money-verify/fcc-affordable-connectivity-program-30-dollar-internet-discount-real/536-c1de0bfb-4545-43bc-9bd8-4219d6b9f040 |
Advancing Arsenal's Automation Solutions Strategy
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies, today announced that it has expanded its team with the addition of Jim Rock. Mr. Rock will work as an Operating Partner within the firm's industrial growth team and will focus on investment themes relating to industrial technologies, including automation.
Mr. Rock was most recently CEO and President of Seegrid Corporation ("Seegrid"), an autonomous mobile robot business focused on material handling automation in warehouse and manufacturing settings. He helped build the business from an early stage in 2014 into the market leader it is today. Prior to Seegrid, Mr. Rock was President of Vocollect Healthcare, a hardware and software business focused on workflow automation, that was ultimately acquired by Honeywell International Inc. He also founded and led Akustica, Inc., a semiconductor company focused on consumer electronics that was acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH. Mr. Rock graduated with a B.S. in industrial and management systems engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.
Robert Sorrel, a Principal of Arsenal, stated, "We are incredibly excited to welcome Jim to our team. Jim's expertise in the deployment of automation solutions and the use of technology to improve real-world customer outcomes adds a highly relevant perspective to our industrial technology investment focus."
Joe Rooney, an Investment Partner of Arsenal, added, "Jim's leadership experience, deep automation market knowledge, and technology-focused solution development will support Arsenal's advancement and execution of ambitious strategies. We see a tremendous opportunity to invest in performance-driven, data-rich solutions businesses in markets that we know well."
Jim Rock stated, "With the rapid innovation happening in industrial technology and automation to support increasing growth, quality, safety, and efficiency expectations, it is an exciting time to build companies. I look forward to supporting Arsenal's commitment to developing strategically important businesses that accelerate innovation."
About Arsenal Capital Partners
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion, completed more than 250 platform and add-on acquisitions, and achieved more than 30 realizations. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. For additional information, please visit www.arsenalcapital.com.
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Theme park experts: Rise in ticket prices are to cover costs, control crowds
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Walt Disney Company announced they will be raising ticket prices at Walt Disney World for the first time in three years. Tickets for one day at one park can range anywhere from $109 to $189 dollars. Experts say this rise wasn’t unexpected and is affecting the entire industry.
Over at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, the world’s latest and greatest theme park rides were on display. Many will end up in Florida theme parks, but will people pay the rising admission prices to ride them?
"Everyone is looking at it. Everyone is trying to hold back as much as they can," said Founder and CEO of International Theme Park Services Dennis Speigel.
The constant battle over ticket pricing is not one theme parks take lightly.
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"Keeping pricing friendly for the families is what we want to do, but on the other hand, in these inflationary times we have to cover our costs," said Speigel.
Disney’s price hike came as a shock to visitors with whom we spoke. Although, there are deals to be found.
"We searched, ‘Googled’ and found the deals," said Andy Roberts. "We managed to get what was a great deal."
Roberts and his wife said they purchased 14 days at Disney for the same price as the new day rates. They also bought well in advance. Speigel confirms that the best deals come when you stay longer.
"If you take the length of stay that family is at a theme park and divide by the cost per ticket it’s much cheaper than a concert. It’s much cheaper than a sporting event. It’s cheaper than the movies," said Speigel.
Even though prices everywhere are up, Speigel said the demand has not slowed. Instead, the new upped pricing is helping to control crowds.
"There’s always a group of people willing to pay a little bit more and when that happens that flatens out the attendance curve," said Speigel.
Speigel says inflation is impacting how much people spend at the parks but not how many attend. He believes Florida will hit record high theme park attendance numbers over the holiday season. | 2022-11-17T01:41:01+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/theme-park-experts-says-rise-in-tickets-are-to-cover-costs-and-control-crowds |
MIAMI (WSVN) - A spinal injury could have forced a young aspiring athlete to abandon her love for gymnastics. Now, she’s back on the beam, thanks to a South Florida doctor.
Fourteen-year-old Ella Chase has been taking gymnastics classes since she was 7 years old, but after she started feeling some back pain, the Orlando native received news that would change her life.
“I had a pars stress fracture at the L5-S1, and that was kinda like, hard to hear a little bit,” said Chase.
Chase had a stress fracture in her spine. Doctors said the injury would never heal properly, and the competitive gymnast would have to leave the sport.
“Kind of really devastating to hear, because gymnastics has been such a big part of my life, and like, to think that I wouldn’t be able to do it, I wasn’t ready to give it up,” said Chase.
That’s when her parents found Dr. Allan Levi, the chief of neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
“When we met with him, he was able to find a solution in less than five minutes,” said Chase.
“We did propose to her and her family an operation that was minimally invasive to ultimately fuse the lower spine,” said Levi.
The family traveled to South Florida for Chase’s surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She spent the next seven months recovering and working with physical therapists and coaches to get back on the beam.
“Once we got X-rays and CT scans to make sure everything healed, you know, she remarked on her journey,” said Levi.
“I’m back to vaulting, and tumbling and doing bars and beams, not necessarily full as I was before injury, but it’s getting there,” said Chase.
She’s one step closer to accomplishing her dreams of competing at the collegiate level and eventually going to the Olympics.
“What could have been a road block was just merely a speed bump because of the people here at this hospital, and her dreams are not on hold at the moment, they are actually continuing,” said Chase’s father, Paul.
Chase’s parents said they hope her story will help other young gymnasts with the same injury.
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ROCHESTER, Minn.- A movement for multiracial democracy was launched on Sunday in southern Minnesota.
Members of the "We Choose Us" campaign gathered in Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park to spread the word about their campaign. The movement fights for voter rights, voter access, and empowering small dollar donors.
Seventeen partner organizations are part of the coalition including Clean Elections Minnesota, Interface Power and Light, and Jewish Community Action.
Campaign manager Lilly Sasse shares why the campaign's launch is critical in southern Minnesota.
"We have seen particularly over the last three decades a rise in trying to supress the vote. Trying to suppress access to our democracy and keep people out of our decsion making. We have seen the rise here in Minnesota across the state to keep and maintain a status quote that's just simply not working for us. We seem to not be able to take action on majority of issues that the majority of Minnesotans care about it. We think it's absolutely essential that every voice is at the table, every person is there making decisions, and everyone has access to the ballot," says Sasse.
There will a democracy summitt next Sunday at MLK Park. "We Choose Us" will be there to speak more about the threat to democracy. | 2022-08-08T08:19:12+00:00 | kimt.com | https://www.kimt.com/news/we-choose-us-launches-campaign-in-rochester/article_79b41b54-16d0-11ed-8984-072c7d19b2cb.html |
Aflac study reveals enduring stress and anxiety are affecting U.S. workforce mental health and productivity
COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, a sluggish economy and the fear of a potential recession, there is a critical need for mental health care and resources to support employees, according to the nationally representative 12th annual Aflac WorkForces Report. The study — released by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance and products in the U.S. — captures trends and attitudes about the state of workplace benefits.
According to the newly released report, more than half (59%) of American workers are experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout, a notable increase over 2021 (52%) and on par with the levels reported in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 2022-2023 Aflac WorkForces Report.
Mental health and well-being rise to the top
The study uncovers the enduring effect of stress and uncertainty on Americans, making mental health care a big priority for employers. Stress is not only impacting American workers' home lives, but also their work lives and, consequently, productivity. The survey found that employees are asking for mental health care in higher numbers than ever before, and employers are searching for new ways to provide it. Key statistics:
- Mental health negatively affected job performances of nearly half (46%) of the U.S. workforce in the past year — a significant increase over 2021 (34%).
- More than half (51%) of employers recognize that employee mental health issues have affected their businesses over the past year.
- Nearly 80% of employees state that mental health coverage is critical, yet only 61% have access to mental health care as part of their benefits package.
Burnout has a detrimental impact on U.S. workforce
Survey responses show that burnout is associated with job satisfaction and loyalty. Employees who suffer from high levels of burnout report lower job satisfaction (55%), lower confidence that their employers care about them (47%), negative perceptions of work-life balance (55%) and a higher likelihood of seeking another job in the next year (56%). According to the report:
- The most financially concerned populations — Gen Z (71%), those working multiple jobs (66%), Hispanics (65%), those working multiple jobs (66%), millennials (65%) and women (62%) — are seriously affected by burnout.
- Yet 45% of employers are no more likely this year than last (43%) to view burnout as a problem for their organization.
- Over half (56%) of employees believe that their organizations care about their well-being at least a moderate amount. This sentiment is strongest among those with a hybrid working arrangement (70%).
"A major concern of employee burnout is the impact on their well-being and how it affects engagement and retention," said Matthew Owenby, chief human resources officer, Aflac Incorporated. "Employers are looking for new ways to offer benefits that help improve their employees' mental health balance. At Aflac, we help support our customers with access to mental health benefits, which is available through our individual short–term disability and group critical illness products."2
Employees and employers have differing views on financial stability
According to the survey, many American workers are struggling financially, and even more are vulnerable to unexpected medical costs not covered by health insurance. While employers have always lagged in understanding the financial instability facing the workforce, this year, the gap is wider than ever.
- More than half (58%) of Americans say they could not pay $1,000 in out-of-pocket costs. This is most concerning for Gen Z (78%), African Americans (72%) and Hispanics (65%).
- About 3 out of 5 (57%) workers report suffering high levels of anxiety about health care costs exceeding what their insurance covers. This is most prevalent among Hispanics (69%), including both Gen Z and millennials (65%).
- Three-quarters (76%) of employers think their employees understand their health care costs well, while just 52% of employees agree.
- About 57% of employees are confident they will be very well covered in the event of a serious illness, and only 1 in 5 believe they will be covered extremely well.
- Hispanic (46%) — including both Gen Z and millennial (44%) — workers are the most impacted by inflation with nearly half indicating that rising costs have affected their ability to afford a medical treatment or prescription.
"Soaring health care costs, lack of understanding of benefits on health insurance policies and the economic downturn have contributed to employees' anxiety about their insurance coverage," said Owenby. "Hispanics and younger workers have been hard-hit by inflation with nearly half indicating that rising costs have driven them to choose between paying medical or other bills."
Supplemental insurance can help provide an additional layer of financial protection
- About half (48%) of American employees view supplemental benefits as a core component of a comprehensive benefits program.
- Nine out of 10 employees believe the need for supplemental insurance like dental, life and vision is increasing.
- Nearly 77% of employers who offer supplemental insurance believe these benefits help with recruitment, and 80% say they help with retention.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sweeping changes to the workplace, the workforce, and benefits enrollment and management, while also spurring a period of innovation in the benefits space. However, even with advancements in key areas such a telemedicine and other online resources, employees made it clear in 2022 that they value the human side of their benefits packages just as much. Offering robust mental health resources, flexible work schedules, and one-on-one support rise to the top this year as ways for employers to attract and retain top talent in today's competitive work environment.
To learn more, read the 2022-2023 Aflac WorkForces Report at AflacWorkForcesReport.com.
About the 2022-2023 Aflac WorkForces Report
The 2022-2023 Aflac WorkForces Report, conducted by Kantar on behalf of Aflac, is the 12th annual study examining benefits trends, attitudes and use of employee benefits in the U.S. workforce in various industries and business sizes. The employer survey took place online between Aug. 31, 2022, and Sept. 20, 2022, and captured responses from 1,200 employers. The online employee survey captured responses from 2,001 employees between Aug. 31, 2022, and Sept. 20, 2022. Throughout this report, some percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding of some responses.
About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, the insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year, Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
Media contact – Jon A. Sullivan, 706.763.4813 or JSullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – David A. Young, 706.596.3264, 800.235.2667 or DYoung@aflac.com
1 LIMRA 2021 US Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report
2 Mental health benefits may not be available in all states, including but not limited to ID, NJ, NM, NY, or VA. Individual short–term disability policies: In Idaho, Policy A57600IDR. In Oklahoma, Policies A57600OK & A57600LBOK. In Virginia, Policies A57600VA & A57600LBVA. Refer to the exact plans and riders for benefit details, definitions, limitations and exclusions. Plans and riders may also contain a waiting period. For availability and costs, please contact your local Aflac agent/producer. Individual coverage is underwritten by Aflac. In New York, individual coverage is underwritten by Aflac New York. Group coverage is underwritten by Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC), wholly-owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated. CAIC is not licensed to solicit business in New York, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands. For groups sitused in California, coverage is underwritten by Continental American Life Insurance Company. For groups sitused in New York, group coverage is underwritten by Aflac New York. Continental American Insurance Company | Columbia, SC.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Army identified on Saturday the three soldiers who were killed when two helicopters collided in Alaska while returning from a training mission.
The helicopters were headed to Fort Wainwright from a mission in the Donnelly Training Area when they crashed at 1:39 p.m. Thursday, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Healy.
The U.S. Army announced Friday that it has grounded aviation units for training after 12 soldiers died within the last month in helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky.
“The move grounds all Army aviators, except those participating in critical missions, until they complete the required training,” the Army said in a statement.
Killed in Thursday’s crash were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39, of Oneonta, New York; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, 32, of North Logan, Utah.
A fourth soldier was injured and was taken to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and was listed in stable condition. He was not identified Saturday.
“The battalion is devastated and mourning the loss of three of our best,” said Lt. Col. Matthew C. Carlsen, the 1-25th AB commander. Their loss can’t be compared to the suffering felt by the soldiers’ families, he said.
“The entire team has come together to focus our thoughts, prayers, and actions to provide and sustain them with whatever comfort and support they need at this time, and I promise that this will continue long into the future,” he said.
A Safety Investigation Team from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, based at Fort Novosel, Alabama, is leading the safety investigation, officials said in an email.
Department of Defense instructions and Army regulations prohibit the investigators from releasing any information to the public concerning the causes, analysis or internal recommendations, the statement said.
“The loss of these Soldiers is devastating and is being felt by family, friends and military communities across Alaska,” said Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division. “The families of Fort Wainwright and 1-25 are as strong a team as I’ve ever seen. Our hearts are heavy, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and loved ones of the fallen.” | 2023-04-30T01:34:02+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/army-identifies-3-soldiers-killed-in-alaska-helicopter-crash/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
President Biden on Monday approved an emergency declaration for New York and ordered federal assistance to help respond to the severe winter storm in the western part of the state.
His action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to supplement state and local response efforts in place since the snowstorm hit over the weekend.
The federal government can now coordinate disaster relief in 11 New York counties, including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) thanked Biden for approving the emergency declaration and for working with the state.
“Our emergency declaration for counties impacted by this weekend’s historic winter storm has been approved! Thank you @POTUS for immediately granting our request & for our ongoing strong partnership. We’ll keep working around the clock to help communities rebuild & recover,” she said in a statement.
The massive storm dumped more than six feet of snow in some areas and set a record for the most snowfall in a 24-hour period in New York. The Buffalo Bills moved their Sunday night football game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit after the heavy snowfall, which began in the Buffalo area late on Thursday evening. | 2022-11-21T17:01:14+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/biden-sending-federal-aid-to-western-new-york-after-massive-storm/ |
‘Emotional experience’: Critically endangered Amur leopard cubs born at San Diego Zoo
(CNN) — The tiny population of critically endangered Amur leopards has increased by two with the birth of twins at the San Diego Zoo.
The San Diego Zoo announced the birth of the still-unnamed cubs in a March 28 news release. Estimates place the Amur leopard population at fewer than 300 cats, with fewer than 100 left in the wild, according to the release.
“Witnessing the birth of Amur leopards is always an emotional experience,” Gaylene Thomas, wildlife care manager at the zoo, said in the release. “There are so few of them left in their native habitat that every birth carries so much weight — and every living individual promises a glimmer of hope.”
Though the petite felines were born to mother Satka several weeks ago, according to the zoo, they’ve only just emerged from their birthing den, allowing zoo guests to catch a glimpse of the new residents.
Staff at the zoo “have been closely monitoring the cubs through a remote camera system, analyzing their behaviors and documenting their development,” according to the news release.
“We are absolutely thrilled with the progress made by the cubs,” Thomas said in the news release. “They have grown so much, and have already started showcasing their unique personalities. The cubs will get their first full veterinary exam soon, and we will know more, including their sex.”
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature categorizes Amur leopards as critically endangered. The big cats are found across temperate forests in Russia and China, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
The leopards’ population has been decimated due to a combination of illegal poaching and habitat loss, according to the WWF. Hunters target the cats for their thick, spotted coats, and habitat loss has caused the leopards’ prey populations to decline dramatically.
According to the zoo, the cubs were born based on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Amur Leopard Species Survival Plan, which works to cultivate a healthy population of the endangered felines.
The newest cubs are the third Amur leopard litter born at the San Diego Zoo, according to the news release. All three litters were fathered by a male Amur leopard named Oskar. | 2023-04-09T01:48:31+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/emotional-experience-critically-endangered-amur-leopard-cubs-born-at-san-diego-zoo/ |
The Billings woman killed last week in a crash on Grand Avenue has been identified.
Emily Catherine Clingman, 52, died May 3 of blunt force injuries, Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner Valerie Juhl told the Gazette on Tuesday.
Clingman was driving alone in an SUV late at night when she struck a tree between Third and Fourth Street West. Emergency crews pronounced her dead at the scene, Juhl said. The impact totaled the vehicle.
Investigators with the Billings Police Department shut down a block of Grand Avenue for several hours following the wreck. The department has investigated three fatalities so far this year, including the death of a pedestrian struck on Main Street and a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a minivan in downtown Billings.
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Detectives are still investigating this most recent crash, but BPD Lt. Matt Lennick said in an email it appears she was wearing a seat belt. Investigators also suspect alcohol to be a factor and are reviewing allegations from witnesses that speed was also a factor.
Last year ended with BPD investigating 11 fatalities within the city, Lennick previously told the Gazette. One of those deaths resulted in Yellowstone County prosecutors filing criminal charges in March 2023. Sean Allen Rafferty, 52, is facing counts of negligent homicide and criminal endangerment in connection to a crash at the roundabout near the Billings Logan International Airport in August 2022. He has since pleaded not guilty to the accusations.
Over the weekend, three people died in crashes across the state, according to data from Montana Highway Patrol. Two of those deaths, a 31-year-old man and a 52-year-old man, occurred on roads in rural Big Horn County and on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, respectively.
At least 40 people have died in wrecks on Montana’s roads this year, per the state’s Department of Transportation. About half of those deaths have been attributed to impaired driving, whether it be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. | 2023-05-09T22:53:42+00:00 | billingsgazette.com | https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/billings-woman-killed-in-deadly-wreck-on-grand-avenue-identified/article_761f141c-ee8e-11ed-9779-c7da2f5df8a0.html |
21,000 Wagner mercenaries killed in Ukraine and ‘world wants to kill’ Putin, Zelensky says
By Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko and Heather Chen, CNN
(CNN) — At least 21,000 Wagner mercenaries have been killed fighting in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Ukrainian leader said the private military company had suffered “enormous losses,” particularly in eastern Ukraine where its “most powerful group” was fighting.
“Our troops killed 21,000 Wagnerites in eastern Ukraine alone,” Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv on Saturday, adding that another 80,000 Wagner fighters had been wounded.
“These were enormous losses for the Wagner PMC,” said Zelensky, who characterized its fighters as a “motivated staff of the Russian army” and mostly convicts who “had nothing to lose.”
CNN could not independently verify the claim by Zelensky, made during a press conference with Spanish media to coincide with a visit to Kyiv by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
The trip by Sanchez is his third visit to Ukraine. It comes as Spain takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union and follows news that CIA Director William Burns also recently traveled to Ukraine to meet with Zelensky and Ukrainian intelligence officials.
Zelensky’s claims about Wagner’s losses comes just a week after the private military company’s boss Yevgeny Prigozhin led his men in an abortive rebellion against Moscow.
Wagner troops had marched toward the Russian capital, taking control of military facilities in two Russian cities in what Prigozhin said was a response to a Russian military attack on a Wagner camp, before a deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko defused the crisis.
The future of the Wagner Group is now unclear, with the deal brokered by Lukashenko requiring Prigozhin to move to Belarus and his fighters given the option of either signing up to the Russian military or enforcement agencies, returning to their families and friends, or also going to Belarus.
In his speech Saturday, Zelensky said Prigozhin’s rebellion had “greatly affected Russian power on the battlefield” and could be beneficial to Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
“We need to take advantage of this situation to push the enemy out of our land,” Zelensky said.
“They are losing the war. They have no more victories on the battlefield in Ukraine, and so they are starting to look for someone to blame,” he said.
However, he said the counteroffensive would not be rushed because he valued human lives and needed to be strategic in where he sent troops.
“Every meter, every kilometer costs lives. You can do something really fast, but the field is mined to the ground,” he said. “People are our treasure. That’s why we are very careful.”
Also during Saturday’s conference, Zelensky expressed fears of losing bipartisan support from the United States, following “dangerous messages coming from some Republicans.”
“Mike Pence has visited us and he supports Ukraine – first of all, as an American and then as a Republican,” Zelensky said.
“We have bipartisan support however there are different messages in their circles regarding support for Ukraine. There are messages coming from some Republicans, sometimes dangerous messages, that there may be less support.”
“The most important thing for Ukraine is not to lose bipartisan support,” he added.
When asked by a reporter if he was in danger and feared for his life, Zelensky responded: “It is more dangerous for Putin than for me, honestly. Because it’s only in Russia that they want to kill me, whereas the entire world wants to kill him.”
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoxoday, the leading provider of rewards and incentive solutions, is stoked to announce the expansion of its global reward catalog, providing businesses with an even broader array of options to grow their business and engage their employees and customers. The enhanced reward catalog has 1000+ new Gift cards, 5000+ Experiences, and 20,000+ perks and benefits, which are now available to Xoxoday's clients, allowing them to unlock a world of possibilities for rewarding and recognizing their employees and customers.
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TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Sunday, June 26, 2022
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793 FPUS54 KOUN 270621
ZFPOUN
Zone Forecast Product for Oklahoma
National Weather Service Norman OK
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
TXZ086-280900-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ083-280900-
Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the
mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ084-280900-
Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ087-280900-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ085-280900-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the
mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ088-280900-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ089-280900-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
TXZ090-280900-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
121 AM CDT Mon Jun 27 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny.
$$
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TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast for Saturday, May 7, 2022
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452 FPUS54 KBRO 080858
ZFPBRO
Zone Forecast Product for Texas
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
TXZ253-082100-
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission,
and Weslaco
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Heat index values up to 109 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Humid with
highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index
values up to 110 in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ255-082100-
Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Humid with
highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index
values up to 106.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ355-082100-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Port Isabel and Laguna Vista
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 90. Southeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ455-082100-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Near steady temperature around
80. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Humid. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Humid. Near steady temperature
around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Humid. Near steady temperature around
80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 80s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ252-082100-
Starr-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City and Roma
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Heat index values up to 115 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 111 early in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 116 in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 109 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Heat index values up to 110 in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ254-082100-
Inland Willacy-
Including the city of Raymondville
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Heat index values up to 106.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Humid with
highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ354-082100-
Coastal Willacy-
Including the city of Port Mansfield
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ248-082100-
Zapata-
Including the city of Zapata
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 114 this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat
index values up to 112 early in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 115 in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up
to 112 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 109 in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to
110 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ249-082100-
Jim Hogg-
Including the city of Hebbronville
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 110 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat
index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 111 in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to 106 in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ250-082100-
Brooks-
Including the city of Falfurrias
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to
109 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat
index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 110 in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight. Heat
index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ353-082100-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the city of San Manuel
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Heat index values up to 109 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the
evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 111 in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight. Heat
index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows around 70.
$$
TXZ251-082100-
Inland Kenedy-
Including the city of Sarita
357 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values up to
109 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index
values up to 109.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
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mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
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sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
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WOOD RIVER, Neb. (AP) — One worker died and four others were injured in an explosion at an ethanol plant in eastern Nebraska.
The explosion was reported Monday afternoon at a Green Plains ethanol plant in Wood River, which is about 160 miles west of Omaha. The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency said firefighters found a liquid holding tank that had been damaged in the explosion at the plant, which makes the highly flammable fuel additive. There was no fire when they arrived.
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One worker was in critical condition Tuesday at an Omaha hospital. Three others were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.
The State Fire Marshal’s office the explosion was an accident caused by the work that was being conducted at the time. It is not believed to be linked to a separate fire at the plant that happened last Friday.
A Green Plains spokeswoman said the explosion happened during routine maintenance and repairs on the tank. The plant wasn’t operating at the time.
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The company spokeswoman said Green Plains officials were “deeply saddened” about the death.
The names and ages of the person who died and the injured workers were not immediately released. An autopsy is planned. | 2023-04-18T22:52:30+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/worker-killed-4-injured-in-nebraska-ethanol-17904950.php |
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 29, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Wells Fargo's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The agriculture real estate market entered a period of de-escalation beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Farmers National Company. The market experienced a reduction in both sales volume and value growth since that time, as interest rates increased, and inflation pressures became more apparent.
That trend has continued into the first half of 2023 with fewer properties being offered for sale and market values that, while still strong, are dramatically off the pace seen in the first half of 2022.
Results from the Federal Reserve District Surveys reflect this trend between the third and fourth quarter of 2022 and now continuing into the first half of 2023. Value growth is still positive across the Midwest, but increases are now in the single digits instead of the double digits seen in 2021 and 2022.
Farm operators remain the largest group of buyers through Farmers National Company, accounting for nearly 80 percent of all land sale transactions.
"These operators have enjoyed a period of high liquidity over the past five years but are now moving into a period of increasing debt service and borrowing. This will most likely result in less available cash reserve to deploy for capital expenditures and land purchases," said Paul Schadegg, senior vice president of real estate operations for Farmers National Company. "While investors have not always been the successful buyer of properties offered for sale, they certainly are part of the equation, helping set a floor on land values and creating a competitive market. If farm operators step back from aggressive bidding for land, investors will most likely step in to take advantage of purchasing options."
There continues to be a strong appetite for agriculture properties from individuals considering farm expansion and investment opportunities due to positive attributes of the ag economy. That overall bullish outlook for the ag economy will continue to drive the demand for high quality cropland, Schadegg noted.
Commodity markets will remain the primary driver in land sale activity and value moving forward.
"But with that being said, profitability is what will determine what the land market will bear. So, we must consider rising interest rates, inflation and supply chain into the overall picture," Schadegg said. "Landowners continue to look for opportunity in the agriculture land market, deciding if this is the best time to sell at historic values or retain ownership of what continues to be a very valuable asset."
The sales volume at Farmers National Company through the first half of 2023 continues to exceed the five-year average but is slightly off the "exceptional" pace set in 2021 and 2022. Motivated buyers continued to drive bidding at late spring sales, resulting in stable and strong values across all classes of land, Schadegg said.
"Looking ahead to the second half of 2023, we anticipate strong competition for high quality land offered for sale. The overall U.S. agriculture economy is healthy with Midwestern banks reporting increased operational lending but strong loan performance and projections for a profitable 2023 growing season. Our pipeline for scheduled fall sales is beginning to fill at a typical pace with buyers and sellers of farmland requesting information on upcoming sales," Schadegg said.
"We remain confident that the strong demand for quality agriculture land will continue through the year. That opinion, coupled with the stable ag economy and a supply/demand scenario favoring the land owner, will maintain the current and long-term value of farmland across the U.S," he added.
Click here to access our online newsroom where you'll find both color and black and white land value graphs, as well as a company fact sheet, this release and the regional report.
Employee-owned Farmers National Company is the nation's leading landowner services provider. Farmers National Company manages more than 5,000 farms and ranches in 30 states comprising more than 2 million acres. Over the last five years, Farmers National Company has sold 4,796 properties (1,740 at auction) and more than $6.03 billion of real estate during the last 10 years. Additional services provided by the company include energy management, appraisals, insurance, Hunting Lease Network, forest management, FNC Ag Stock, consultations, and collateral inspections. For more information on our company and the services provided, visit www.FarmersNational.com.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – As the end of Title 42 approaches, the Biden administration says an influx of migrants at the border is expected and plans to send troops to the border.
The administration says it will deploy 1,500 troops, who are expected to arrive at the southern border in one week.
“For 90 days, these 1,500 military personnel, who will be sourced from the active-duty component, will fill critical capability gaps,” said Pentagon Press Secretary Gen. Patrick Ryder.
The Pentagon says the active-duty troops heading to the border are only expected to be there to help deal with the end of Title 42.
“These personnel will be performing administrative tasks, like data entry and warehouse support. They will not be performing law enforcement actions or interacting with immigrants,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Those additional troops on administrative duty will free up U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for border enforcement purposes as an increase in migrants is expected due to the end of Title 42.
“DHS has asked us for this support, so the ability to rapidly supply support from our active-duty forces is really the key here,” Gen. Ryder said.
It’s possible the active-duty troops could be replaced with reserves or contractors down the line, but the Biden administration says the use of troops isn’t unusual. Officials also say the situation at the border isn’t just tied to the end of Title 42 and that it’s a reflection of the nation’s broken immigration system.
“DOD personnel have been supporting CBP at the border for almost two decades now,” Jean-Pierre said. “This would not be necessary if Congress would act.”
While Republicans and Democrats agree that comprehensive immigration reform is necessary, for decades now, members of Congress have been unable to agree on how to accomplish reform. | 2023-05-03T20:03:34+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/washington-dc/biden-admin-sending-troops-to-southern-border-as-title-42-ends/ |
CAESAREA, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Further to that set forth in Section 1.29.1 of the Company's 2021 annual report[1], regarding the Company executing a memorandum of understanding with a local partner in Portugal to establish a joint venture with the objective of establishing and managing a Max Stock (TASE: MAXO) chain of stores in Portugal and Spain (the "Portugal Transaction"), the Company is pleased to make the following announcement:
On August 15, 2022, the Company's board of directors approved for the Company to enter into the Portugal Transaction with the local partner, Fortera Properties, LDA ("Fortera")[2] to establish a Max Stock chain of stores in Portugal and Spain, inter alia, in accordance with the principles detailed below in this report.
Purpose of the Transaction
The establishment of a common company in Portugal (the "Common Company"), which shall be jointly held by the Company (75%) and Fortera (25%), for the purpose of establishing and managing the Max Stock chain of stores in Portugal and Spain. According to the business plan, the chain of stores will first operate in Portugal and may also subsequently expand to Spain, as decided upon by the parties and the board of directors of the Common Company.
The Portuguese Market
The discount stores in Portugal are estimated to constitute 15%-18% of the total retail market (both food and non-food), a relatively low rate for Europe, which presents an opportunity for growth. The non-food segments in which the Company operate are estimated to be about Euro 12 billion. Most purchases in Portugal are made offline.
Portugal has a population of approximately 10 million residents. Spain, the neighboring country, presents another significant potential for expansion based on the same supply-chain, with a population of approximately 47 million residents, and with more than 100 million tourists annually.
To the best of the Company's knowledge, as of the date of the report, Europe's largest discount players have not yet entered into the Portuguese market, and the supply of discount stores in Spain is currently primarily controlled by private, non-chain, various size street stores, along with large grocery chains which also sell non-food products.
The Company is of the opinion that the untapped market potential, together with Portugal's relatively low GDP and minimum wage, creates a potential for significant demand in the discount retail market, along with relatively low employee wage costs.
The Company has assessed that the Company's significant experience, both with importing and supply-chain management, as well as with managing discount retail stores, together with the data about Portugal's untapped market, creates a real commercial opportunity for the Company to develop another operating segment outside of Israel, on the basis of its advantages and strengths, and in accordance with the Company's strategy and targets, as set forth in Section 1.29 of the Company's 2021 annual report.
The information regarding the growth potential of the Spanish and Portuguese markets and the demand in the discount retail market, as well as regarding the opportunity for the Company with the transaction, constitutes forward-looking information, as defined in the Israel Securities Law, 1968. This information is not certain and is based upon assessments made by the Company's management, its commercial experience in its operating segments and the information held by the Company as of the publication date of this report. Accordingly, the information presented above, may actualize, in whole or in part, in a materially different manner than what has been forecasted, as a result of factors not within the Company's control, or due to the manifestation of one or more of the Company's risk factors as described in Section 1.31 of Chapter A of the 2021 annual report.
Presented below are the principal terms of the agreement between the Company and the local partner:
1. Financing the transaction - according to the business plan, the initial financing required for the establishment, maintenance, development and operation of the Common Company, including the purchase of the initial inventory and establishment of stores, is for a total amount of up to EUR 5 million (the "Initial Financing"). The Initial Financing shall be provided by the Company (87.5%) and Fortera (12.5%), subject to milestones established in the business plan. The Company shall also provide Fortera with a loan for Fortera's share in the Initial Financing, which is immaterial, for the provision of the Initial Financing to the Common Company.
After utilization of all of the Initial Financing, and if required based on the commercial progress made by the Common Company, the Common Company shall turn to external sources for additional financing (beyond the Initial Financing). In the event that the Common Company fails to obtain additional financing, then the additional financing shall be provided by the parties, pursuant to their rate of holdings in the Common Company.
2. Management of the Common Company
The Common Company shall be controlled by the Company, which shall have the right to appoint the majority of its directors. The Company shall also have the right to appoint the general manager of the Common Company (provided that it holds at least 50% of the Common Company). Fortera shall have veto rights over special resolutions stipulated in the transaction, including the issuance of shares, interested party transactions and particular changes to the business plan.
Fortera shall provide the Common Company with managerial support, including negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of the Common Company, legal and regulatory aspects, strategy, tax and accounting services.
3. Shareholder rights; distribution - restrictions have been established in the transaction on the transfer of shares, including a lock-up period, the Company having a right of first refusal, Fortera having a tag-along right and the Company having a bring-along right. The transaction also stipulates a policy for the distribution of profits of the Common Company, and an initial period (of two years or until full repayment of the Initial Financing, the later of the two) in which no dividends shall be distributed.
4. Non-competition - the transaction includes an undertaking made by Fortera for an agreed-upon period and subject to a particular holding rate and the right to appoint directors, whereby Fortera shall not compete or be an interested party in a company competing against the commercial activities of the Common Company in Portugal, Israel, Spain and any other territory in which the Common Company shall operate, subject to Fortera's existing activities as of the execution date of the agreement.
This is an English translation of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on August 16, 2022 (Ref. No: 2022-01-083901) (hereinafter: the "Hebrew Version"). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. Whilst reasonable care and skill have been exercised in the preparation hereof, no translation can ever perfectly reflect the Hebrew Version. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.
Company Contacts:
Talia Sessler,
Chief Corporate Development and IR Officer
talia@maxstock.co.il
[1] As published on March 23, 2022 (Ref. No: 2022-01-028347).
[2] A private company incorporated in Portugal, owned by Messrs. Elad Dror and Nir Shalom.
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After the Sandy Hook shooting, gifts poured into the community — from art to teddy bears. Officials shared what they could, and now the rest has become part of the town's memorial to victims.
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After the Sandy Hook shooting, gifts poured into the community — from art to teddy bears. Officials shared what they could, and now the rest has become part of the town's memorial to victims.
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MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interval International, a leading worldwide provider of vacation services, and Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality, an innovator in travel, convention and entertainment destinations and subsidiary of Grupo Autofin Mexico, have announced the long-term affiliation of Club Imperial and three iconic properties in Acapulco to Interval's global resort network.
"Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality has become an important player in Mexico's tourism sector," said Marcos Agostini, Interval's senior vice president of global business development. "This is an exciting time for their business, and we look forward to increasing their value proposition and supporting their success. Club Imperial is an excellent addition to the Interval network, giving our members the chance to discover Acapulco with all of the memorable experiences available at their resorts."
Club Imperial encompasses three premier travel, convention, and entertainment destinations − Palacio Mundo Imperial, Princess Mundo Imperial, and Pierre Mundo Imperial. The oceanfront properties offer elegant design, modern luxury, and superior service in addition to a multitude of top amenities − including fully equipped fitness centers, world-class spa, two 18-hole golf courses, numerous pools, and tennis courts.
In addition to upgrading its Acapulco properties, Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality has introduced several world-class amenities. These include Expo Mundo Imperial Entertainment, an exhibit and convention complex; XTESEA - a 5,900 feet-long "above ocean" zip-line; the new Scala Beach Club; Forum Mundo Imperial Theater & Concert Hall, which seats up to 4,500 fans; and Arena GNP Seguros, a multi-use complex that hosts major concerts and sporting events such as the Mexico Tennis Open.
Club Imperial purchasers will become Interval members and enjoy a host of exciting benefits as well as access to thousands of resorts in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Benefits include Interval Options®, the ability to use points toward a hotel stay, cruise, or experiential travel; ShortStay Exchange® for long weekends and midweek resort vacations; savings on Getaway vacation rentals; and special deals on select hotel bookings.
Long considered one of Mexico's top tourist destinations, Acapulco attracts tourists for its sandy beaches, water sports, vivid nightlife, exceptional dining, and a number of other attractions. These include the spectacular La Quebrada Cliff Divers, one of Acapulco's best-known traditions; Tres Palos Lagoon, Revolcadero and Barra Vieja beaches; an endless array of entertainment for all ages and music preferences; and cultural attractions such as La Casa de los Vientos and Diego Rivera's home.
About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval's exchange network comprises nearly 3,200 resorts in more than 90 countries and territories. Through offices in 12 countries, Interval offers world-class products and benefits to resort clients and nearly 1.7-million-member families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating business of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. Visit Interval International on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
About Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality
A division of Mexican finance company Autofin, Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality is a renowned tourism entertainment, and meetings and conventions operator in Mexico. The group oversees more than 2,000 rooms in Acapulco and the Yucatan Peninsula. The company is committed to furthering education, health, and environmental initiatives, and has been recognized as a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility. For more information, visit MundoImperial.com.
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TURKANA, Kenya (AP) — A top United Nations humanitarian official has raised concern about people going hungry in a remote part of northern Kenya, joining calls for the international community to commit more resources to address the wider region's drought crisis.
Martin Griffiths, the U.N. under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said he saw families in Kenya’s Turkana region that have nothing left after their animals starved to death. Turkana is an epicenter of the drought affecting parts of the East African country.
“The world's attention is elsewhere, and we know that,” Griffiths said during a visit to the region Thursday. “And the world's misery has not left Turkana, and the world's rains have not come to Turkana, and we've seen four successive failures of the rains.”
Griffiths and other humanitarian representatives visited a pastoralist community in Turkana’s Lomuputh area as part of efforts to draw attention to the humanitarian challenge stemming from the drought.
“Lomoputh deserves our attention," Griffiths said, noting that children scavenging for fruit to eat need help “to have the slightest possibility to survive to the next day.”
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta declared the drought conditions a national disaster in September 2021.
Some residents of Lomoputh spoke to The Associated Press of their desperate need for food aid.
“I have not received any help, and this child has not eaten anything since yesterday," Jecinta Maluk, a mother of five children, said. “This is the main problem.”
The extreme drought in Kenya, where 3.5 million people are affected by severe food insecurity and acute malnutrition, has excacerbated the factors causing people to go hungry.
The U.N. warned earlier this year that an estimated 13 million people are facing severe hunger in the wider Horn of Africa region as a result of persistent drought conditions. Malnutrition rates are high in the region, and drought conditions are affecting pastoral and farming communities.
Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya face the driest conditions recorded since 1981, the U.N. World Food Program reported in February.
Somalia is seen as particularly vulnerable. About 250,000 people there died from hunger in 2011, when the U.N. declared a famine in some parts of the country. Half of them were children. | 2022-05-13T14:11:44+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/UN-humanitarian-official-urges-attention-to-17170497.php |
Oklahoma's Jazz in June festival celebrates 40 years of free summertime music
NORMAN — For four decades, a free jazz festival founded by an internationally renowned opera singer has been making midsummer musical in the city of Norman.
"I'm not sure how many people know the story of Thomas Carey, but Thomas Carey and his wife, Carol, were world-famous opera singers recruited to the University of Oklahoma in 1969. Both Black opera singers that were spending most of their time singing in big European opera houses, they were recruited here and said yes," said Shari Jackson, Norman Music Alliance executive director.
"I don't know why they said yes to leaving all of that to come to a former sundown town, but they did."
At a time when Norman was not yet racially integrated, the Careys established Cimarron Opera Company to provide a platform for Black artists to participate in the art form that had earned them acclaim, and Thomas Carey founded a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at OU before there was an official Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
"One of the things that he helped spearhead was Jazz in June, when Norman was really opening up and leading into being a community that celebrated all of its people," said Jackson, formerly the director of Cimarron Opera.
Jazz in June is celebrating its 40th anniversary June 15-17 with free, family-friendly performances by superstar jazz bassist Christian McBride, Grammy-nominated trombonist Steve Wiest, Tulsa-based blues guitarist Seth Lee Jones and more in Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St.
"We believe in the mission: We believe in educating people about this unique American art form. And we believe very much in our community and giving back to it," said Norman Hammon, executive director for Jazz in June, the nonprofit volunteer organization that produces the annual festival.
When and where is Norman's 40th annual Jazz in June?
For about 30 years, Jazz in June performances were split between two venues — Brookhaven Village and Andrews Park — but last year, the festival consolidated all its concerts in Andrews Park, the event's original home.
"When we were only doing a one-day festival, it was at Andrews Park for a number of years. Then we got the opportunity to broaden it ... but when you tear down a festival and move it across town — even if it is only three miles — that can be expensive," said Hammon, who has been with Jazz in June for 38 of its 40 years.
Jazz in June will bring live music to the park with sets at 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. June 15-16 and at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. June 17.
Continuing its partnership with the Pioneer Library System, Jazz in June is offering clinics featuring festival artists from 2 to 3 p.m. June 15-17 at Norman Central Library, 103 W Acres St. The library is just across the street from Andrews Park.
A children's clinic where youngsters can learn about music through sight, sound and touch also is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 17 at Norman Central Library.
Who is performing at this year's Jazz in June in Norman?
Per tradition, Jazz in June will open with a case of the blues, with the Tulsa-based Seth Lee Jones Band playing at 7:30 p.m. and Grammy winner and Chicago native Isaiah Sharkey taking the stage at 9:15 p.m. June 15.
"Particularly this year, the lineup is amazing. Jazz is a spectacular art form and a truly American art form," said Jackson at the Norman Music Alliance, the volunteer-run nonprofit that organizes the Norman Music Festival.
The June 16 lineup will showcase Steve Wiest, a three-time Grammy nominee who used to tour with Doc Severinsen and the Old Tonight Show Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m. and Mike Mitchell, the Grammy-nominated Texas drummer known as Blaque Dynamite, at 9:15 p.m.
A modern jazz luminary, Christian McBride is this year's Jazz in June headliner, and the eight-time Grammy winner will play the festival's final set at 9:15 p.m. June 17 with his New Jawn quartet.
The closing night lineup also will include at 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma's own Joe Barger Quartet, and at 7:30 p.m. the debut of the Summer Jazz Collective, an ensemble of top jazz students from across the state featuring Wiest and saxophonist Chad LB.
With Oklahoma's stalwart jazz and blues scene, the event's lineup typically mixes Sooner State talents with national acts.
"When Thomas Carey, along with Rachel Jacquemain, who was then executive director of the Norman Arts Council, came up with the idea for Jazz in June, it was because there wasn't that much jazz programming. So, I guess we've been something of a success in stimulating that — and we're not alone by any stretch of the imagination," Hammon said.
How is Jazz in June 'part of the fabric that holds the community together?'
Jazz in June annually attracts an estimated 35,000 to 50,000 attendees during its three-day run. Hammon said the free, family-friendlly event typically draws about 70% of its audience from Norman and 30% from out-of-town visitors.
"It's an incredible variety of people who are there. ... Some people may not know much about jazz, but they love the tradition of Jazz in June. They love to come out with their picnics," Hammon said.
"You see all these people who, in their normal day-to-day lives, might not be sitting next to each other out in the audience who are sitting there, getting along. All of us doing festivals in Norman like to think that we're part of the fabric that holds the community together."
The 40-year-old Jazz in June is just one of the big, long-running free festivals organized annually in Norman: The Medieval Fair jousted through its 46th edition in April, and the Norman Music Festival has been rocking for 15 years.
"We love to call ourselves the city of festivals because this town loves to throw a big free party that's welcoming to everybody. And that's exactly what Jazz in June is," Jackson said.
40TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN JUNE
- When: 7:30 p.m. June 15-16 and 6:30 p.m. June 17.
- Where: Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., Norman.
- Artist clinics: 2 p.m. June 15-17, Norman Central Library, 103 W Acres St.
- Children's clinic: 10:30 a.m. June 17, Norman Central Library.
- Admission: Free.
- Information: https://www.jazzinjune.org. | 2023-06-11T12:47:25+00:00 | oklahoman.com | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2023/06/11/normans-free-festival-jazz-in-june-celebrating-40th-anniversary/70296091007/ |
All-new Contour reservoirs designed to fit most backpacks
OAKLAND, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Going back to where it all started, HydraPak has updated their wide-range of reservoirs that are purposefully designed for different users. The all-new Contour™ reservoirs lead the way for backpackers and bikers with several outstanding performance features.
"When it came to reinventing our flagship product line, we leveraged technology that's evolved for over seven years," said HydraPak President Matt Lyon."The Contour is not only beautifully designed, but it has the features and tech consumers have come to expect. Importantly, it's lightweight and fits more packs than ever before."
The innovative Contour reservoirs are packed with several smart features that perform on the trail and make filling, cleaning and storage more user-friendly. The reservoirs are built to be lightweight and low profile, offering excellent fit and function in the widest variety packs.
The Contour 2L and 3L are the first reservoirs to feature a 3D welded bottom and side tube exit port. In addition, the fixed Shape-Loc™ baffles ensure the reservoirs maintain a low profile when filled and help increase water stabilization during high-impact activities. And a new, soft and flexible handle simplifies filling and carrying.
Several of HydraPak's trademark features also received meaningful upgrades. The Slide-Seal™ top was updated to include a Universal Hanger designed to work with clips, hooks, and loops in a wide variety of packs including Osprey, CamelBak, Gregory, Dakine, and EVOC. The new Comet Bite Valve self-seals after each sip and can be opened and locked with one hand to prevent leaks when not in use. It also features a tube magnet clip that attaches to the reservoir hose and can be paired with your pack of choice for easy access and hose management.
HydraPak's all-new Contour reservoirs are available now at HydraPak.com and a variety of quality retailers.
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Nevada Democrats want solid plan after Title 42
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -
A Trump-era public health order is causing division on Capitol Hill. The Biden administration announced it wants to rollback Title 42 by May 23, which allowed for the expulsion of migrants because of COVID-19. Nevada lawmakers say the administration needs a plan to deal with an inevitable influx of migrants to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was on Capitol Hill this week pitching that plan.
“We expect migrant levels to increase,” said Mayorkas during a hearing.
The administration and progressive Democrats argue it is time for the Trump-era Center for Disease Control policy to end, saying it is no longer necessary for COVID reasons and is being used simply to stop immigration.
As for what comes after Title 42 is lifted, the administration released a six pillar plan to devote more resources to the border, enforce existing laws, speed up processing, and more. But for a permanent fix to the immigration situation, Mayorkas argues that needs to come from Capitol Hill.
“We inherited a broken and dismantled system that is already under strain...only Congress can fix this,” said Mayorkas.
Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) and a growing number of Democrats say this policy should not be lifted until a strong plan is in place. She says she is glad the administration put one forward, but she still has questions.
“How do we keep our border secure and safe, and how do we make sure there’s a good asylum process? We still have COVID, and there’s many other issues,’ said Rosen.
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) says Title 42 should not be lifted. He argues there are still health concerns that Title 42 helps alleviate.
“It’s had a big impact in Nevada over the past two years, and we need not to ignore any potential health issues that we can avoid through reasonable precaution,” said Amodei.
A number of state attorneys general are moving to block lifting the order. A federal judge in Louisiana is expected to file a restraining order, and if it comes, the Biden administration says it will comply.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | 2022-04-28T21:45:53+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2022/04/28/nevada-democrats-want-solid-plan-after-title-42/ |
CLEVELAND -- On my daily walks at the Cleveland Metroparks’ Euclid Beach Park with my dog, KC, I watch as families gather for meals, music and time together. The beach is raked and ready. The Metroparks do a wonderful job. People have set their blankets and beach umbrellas, enjoying this wonderful “North Coast.”
At the most eastern end of Euclid Beach, an area has been set aside as the official swimming area and lifeguards are on duty. A flag system is used to alert swimmers to the condition of Lake Erie: green (safe); yellow (poor water quality) and red (no swimming). These flags are at each access point to the beach.
These are not suggestions. Red means “No.” Red means “Danger.” Red means “Stay out.”
Earlier this summer, the local news warned beachgoers to stay out of the water because of waves and wind. The lake was churning, throwing surf 12 feet in the air over the breakwater rocks. Trying to look like the ocean, Lake Erie was kicking up a show of might. Riptides were everywhere.
You know where this is going. Youth is fearless. We’ve all been there: Enjoy the moment. What could be the harm?
The two teens were playing in the waves. The wind picked up. One girl was able to make it to dry land. The other girl could not. Moment by moment, she was pulled away until she was beyond the breakwater rocks. She was not struggling. She was keeping her head above water. And then she could not be seen.
In my life, I have been a lifeguard, a water safety instructor and the head guard at a camp. I know what trouble looks like. I put a call into the park police. I screamed but only one person heard my message over the roar of the wind. The man who heard me scream tried to do a rescue, but had to get out. Within minutes, help began to arrive. The Metroparks police, Cleveland police and Cleveland Fire and Rescue soon were on scene. A Park Rescue Swimmer put his wetsuit on. I told him I thought this was going to be a recovery, not a rescue.
But the gods were smiling this day. A hand appeared above the rocks. The Park Rescue Swimmer reached the breakwater. Fighting the crashing waves, he secured and protected the girl from the pounding water and brought her safely to shore. Well done, sir.
Last year, on a beautiful beach day, a young boy lost his life to the lake. He came to the beach for a celebration. The lake was like glass that day.
Parents -- from the water’s edge -- watch your kids (big and little). Learn what “trouble” looks like. Please.
Linda Warner is a longtime resident of Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood who enjoys her daily beach walks with four-footed KC.
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(KXNET) — The FDA has now approved Naloxone Narcan, the lifesaving overdose reversal drug, to be sold without a prescription.
This is the first opioid treatment drug to ever be sold over the counter.
Narcan nasal spray in 4 milligrams, will be available in stores by the end of this summer.
This is in response to combat the overdose crisis in our country, as drug overdoses are at an all-time high, causing more than 100,000 deaths in a year.
Narcan has already been distributed to police, and first responders, and has been available without a prescription in some states — but approving Narcan over-the-counter makes it more accessible nationwide.
This is especially useful for places without pharmacies, who may need to find the drug at convenience stores, supermarkets, and online retailers.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has not announced a store price yet. It’s not clear if insurers will continue to cover it as a prescription drug if it’s available over the counter. | 2023-03-30T00:16:38+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/the-overdose-antidote-narcans-otc-revolution/ |
FLINT, MI – The self-proclaimed greatest female boxer of all time just added another title to her already impressive list of accomplishments.
Claressa Shields, the Flint native boxer who is coming off of a dominant title defense in her home state, recently became the first woman to win the “Best Boxer” ESPY award.
ESPY Awards, short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award, are given out yearly by ABC and ESPN to recognize excellence in individual and team sports.
Awards are handed out during the 2023 ESPYs broadcast, airing at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, on ABC.
Shields was interviewed during a pre-show event in Los Angeles where she learned that she would be receiving the award.
“AAAAHHHHHH, you are lying – you are lying,” Shields screamed. Here is her reaction to the announcement.
Shields went live on Facebook to recap and celebrate the award. She thanked everyone who voted in her favor.
“This is huge,” Shields said. “... An ESPY is like getting a gold medal in sport. It’s one of the highest achievements you can get as an athlete.”
Shields was nominated alongside three male boxers – Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson.
She has yet to schedule her next fight after handily beating Maricela Cornejo at Little Caesers Arena last month. She’s won two Olympic gold medals and has held titles in three different weight classes.
Several honorees have already been announced: the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will be given the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage; Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks will be honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance as a cancer survivor and the Buffalo Bills training staff will be awarded with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
The public can vote for several of the awards each year, but the voting period for the 2023 ESPYs has already ended.
The ESPYs raise awareness and funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a charity ESPN founded to honor former basketball coach Jim Valvano.
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Partnership with Canary Islands university to help Mott Community College grow study abroad program | 2023-07-12T18:52:24+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/07/claressa-shields-becomes-first-woman-to-win-best-boxer-espys-title.html |
Hawks sign Ryder Rolston to 3-year, entry-level contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Blackhawks added to their pipeline on Monday by signing Ryder Rolston to a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2025-26 season. His cap hit is $895,000.
Rolston, 21, will report to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. He's a 6-foot-2, 190-pound forward who can play wing or center and is known to be a great skater.
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Rolston recently completed his junior season at Notre Dame, where he was the team's leading scorer with 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) before undergoing season-ending surgery on his collarbone. He had 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 38 games during his sophomore campaign.
Rolston's rights were acquired by Chicago — along with forward Josh Dickinson, who is the brother of current Blackhawks forward Jason — on April 12, 2021, in a trade that sent Carl Soderberg to Colorado. He was originally a fifth-round pick (No. 139 overall) by the Avalanche in 2020.
Click here to subscribe to the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for free. | 2023-03-13T22:54:11+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/blackhawks-sign-ryder-rolston-to-3-year-entry-level-contract/3094072/ |
The Buffalo Bisons scored in five of the first six innings Friday night in Sahlen Field to breeze past the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 12-2.
Three big hits accounted for eight of the runs as the Bisons improved to 15-9 in the second half of the International League schedule. The Herd has the best record in the IL East and pulled even for the overall lead with Iowa, which played later Friday at Memphis.
Left fielder Davis Schneider gave Buffalo a 2-0 lead in the first with a booming two-run double to center field. Designated hitter Spencer Horwitz, the reigning IL Player of the Week, clubbed a three-run double in the fourth to put the Herd up, 9-2, and catcher Tyler Heineman lofted a three-run homer to left in the sixth to account for the game’s final three runs.
Schneider went 3 for 3 and reached base in all five of his at-bats. Buffalo had 11 hits in the game and drew 10 walks.
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The Bisons are 3-1 in the series and the teams meet again Saturday night at 6:05 and Sunday at 1:05. There were 12,381 tickets sold for Friday’s game, pushing the total for the first four games of the series against the Yankees’ affiliate to 37,955.
Roster notesThe parent Toronto Blue Jays released slumping infielder LJ Talley from the Bisons’ roster prior to the game in a move likely in preparation for the arrival of infielder Mason McCoy, who was acquired in a trade from Seattle on Thursday. Talley (.219-4-27 in 60 games) had a six-hit game April 30 at Gwinnett and a six-RBI game May 27 at Lehigh Valley, but finished 5 for his last 56 with the Herd.
Casey Lawrence, the Bisons’ 2022 pitcher of the year who opted out of his contract earlier this month, has signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and is pitching in Memphis. He allowed one run in four innings and got a no-decision in his debut Wednesday, a 10-7 loss to Iowa. | 2023-07-29T04:06:23+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/sports/baseball/bisons-erupt-with-early-offense-to-crush-railriders-push-near-top-of-il-standings/article_6ab82970-2d8a-11ee-9807-5b1faa89bdb8.html |
Lifetime Movie Network is premiering another thriller for those who love watching movies on the edge of their seat. “The Shoplifting Pact” will premier Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. For those who have cut the traditional cable cords, you can still stream the movie live on Philo (free trial).
Starring Alicia Leigh Willis, Jhey Castles and Houston Rhines, “The Shoplifting Pact” follows the story of Sky, who is trying to acclimate herself back into high school life after being home-schooled. But she soon learns falling into the wrong crowd may have difficult consequences.
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You can watch it on Philo, an entertainment streaming service that offers 60+ channels and a free trial.
About the Movie
After being home-schooled, Sky can’t wait to get back into the high school experience and make some friends. But, when her new gang seems to prefer shoplifting to hanging out, Sky wonders whether she’s fallen in with the wrong crowd.
Philo
Philo’s live TV subscription costs $25 per month and includes MTV and over 50 other classic TV, lifestyle and news channels. Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year. | 2022-10-14T15:26:46+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/10/how-to-watch-the-shoplifting-pact-lmn-movie-premiere-stream-for-free-101422.html |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
1-4-7-5, SB: 6
(one, four, seven, five; SB: six)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
1-4-7-5, SB: 6
(one, four, seven, five; SB: six) | 2022-10-12T04:32:54+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Four-Evening-game-17503158.php |
BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcanza Clinical Research, a mission-focused investigator site network, announces the acquisition of Charlottesville Medical Research (CMR), a community-based research facility based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Since its inception in 1991, CMR specializes in Phase II-IV studies across a host of therapeutic areas.
"The addition of CMR to the Alcanza network is part of our strategy to expand research into geographic areas outside of metropolitan hubs to reach patient populations who are not traditionally presented with research participation opportunities," said Carlos Orantes, CEO of Alcanza. "CMR's reputation for rapid enrollment and providing exceptional patient experiences in chronic diseases and vaccine studies are a perfect complement for Alcanza's growth portfolio."
"CMR is extremely excited about the opportunity to join the Alcanza network," said Dr. James Clark, CEO of CMR. "We value the way Alcanza is pushing the traditional research boundaries forward through their emphasis on diversity and community-based sites to create better medicines and sustainable health equity. Together, we will forge new approaches to clinical trial access that continue to make us a great partner to our customers."
CMR will continue to operate as an independent site within the Alcanza network and retain its name. Dr. James Clark will retain the role of medical director and remain as a leader and principal investigator of the site.
Alcanza Clinical Research is an integrated network of research facilities focused on bringing clinical trial opportunities involving life-changing treatments and vaccines to all patients, especially those from under-represented communities. With locations in Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Virginia, we specialize in a range of conditions across psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease therapeutic areas.
The Alcanza network includes five multi-specialty organizations in eight locations.
ActivMed Practices and Research and Allcutis Research conduct Phase I-IV research across multiple locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Boston Clinical Trials serves the Boston, MA metro area with Phase II-IV studies.
Charlottesville Medical Research serves central Virginia patients with Phase II-IV studies.
Coastal Carolina Research Center offers Phase I-IV studies from the largest multi-therapeutic research site in the southeast United States.
Quest Research Institute provides Phase I-IV studies to southeastern Michigan patients and healthy volunteers.
Contact:
Alcanza Public Relations
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is back for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence with a partially dislocated left shoulder, rejoining the starting lineup as the defending champions hosted the Phoenix Suns.
While Curry didn’t have a strict minutes restriction Tuesday night, coach Steve Kerr noted “he’s not going to be play a heavy load.”
Golden State had its regular starting five again, as Klay Thompson also returned after he had been a late scratch Saturday in a loss to Orlando because of soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. Andrew Wiggins returned Saturday from missing 15 games for both a strained muscle in his right upper leg and a non-COVID illness.
Reigning NBA Finals MVP Curry had been sidelined since he injured the shoulder trying to strip the ball from Pacers forward Jalen Smith with 2:04 remaining in the third quarter of a 125-119 loss at Indiana on Dec. 14. The Warriors went 6-5 without him, but had lost two straight at home for the first time all season.
The 34-year-old career 3-point leader entered the game averaging 30.0 points, 6.8 assists and 6.6 rebounds in his 14th NBA season.
In an on-court ceremony before the game, Curry was set to present brother-in-law Damion Lee — now with the Suns following four years on the Warriors — his championship ring from last season’s title run.
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More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-01-11T15:45:59+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/ap-stephen-curry-returns-for-warriors-after-missing-11-games/ |
Ex-‘Cheer’ star Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex
Posted/updated on: July 7, 2022 at 11:22 amCHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah also ordered Wednesday that the sentence be followed by eight years of court-supervised release. Shah told the 22-year-old Naperville man to consider the sentence an “expression of the seriousness of your crimes, tempered with some hope that all is not lost for you or for your victims.” Harris pleaded guilty earlier this year. | 2022-07-07T16:38:08+00:00 | ktbb.com | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1141993 |
The cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider was named the No. 8 fastest-growing company in Ingram's 2022 Corporate Report 100.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BARR Advisory has been named the No. 8 fastest-growing business in Kansas City in Ingram's 2022 Corporate Report 100.
Published this week, the 37th annual report from Ingram's—Kansas City's premier business magazine—recognizes the 100 fastest-growing companies headquartered in the greater Kansas City region that achieved significant growth over a three-year period from 2018 to 2021.
BARR Advisory is featured in Ingram's annual Corporate Report 100 for the first time this year, an achievement eclipsed only by the company's placement among the top 10.
"This recognition is a testament not only to the hard work and dedication of our team, but also to the growing interest among business leaders worldwide in prioritizing data security and achieving lasting cyber resilience," said BARR Advisory founder and president Brad Thies.
A look at past reports shows competition for the prestigious recognition has grown substantially over the last several years. In 2021, less than half of the companies spotlighted by Ingram's saw growth of more than 100%. Just a year later, Ingram's latest Corporate Report 100 reveals a full 60 companies saw triple-digit growth.
For its part, BARR Advisory experienced growth of more than 438% from 2018 to 2021—an average annual growth rate of just over 146%.
"We're proud that our commitment to simplifying cybersecurity and compliance has placed us among some of the fastest-growing and most competitive businesses in Kansas City," said Thies.
Learn more about BARR Advisory: barradvisory.com
BARR Advisory is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity consulting and compliance for companies with high-value information in cloud environments like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. A trusted advisor to some of the fastest-growing cloud-based organizations around the globe, BARR simplifies compliance across multiple regulatory and customer requirements in highly regulated industries including technology, financial services, healthcare, and government.
BARR Advisory services include:
- Compliance Program Assistance
- SOC 1 Examinations
- SOC 2 and 3 Examinations
- SOC for Cybersecurity
- PCI DSS Assessment Services
- ISO 27001 Assessments
- FedRAMP Security Assessments
- HIPAA/HITECH Services
- HITRUST Services
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
- Virtual CISO Services
- People and Culture Services
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Euclid Transactional, LLC ("Euclid Transactional"), a leading managing general agent focused on transactional insurance underwriting and claims handling, today announced 30 promotions, including nine senior promotions to Managing Director. The promotions underscore the strength and depth of Euclid Transactional's team and the firm's commitment to offering best in class service across its seven offices in North America and Europe.
"Euclid Transactional views the growth and development of our team as key to our work with clients and brokers," said Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal of Euclid Transactional. "These promotions build upon our key strengths at Euclid Transactional and reflect the depth of talent our firm is able to offer clients every day."
"The M&A landscape has seen major changes in the past year, and we've worked to grow and build our team in the areas with the most potential impact for clients," Kit Westropp, Managing Principal, EMEA added. "We are proud to have a team of talented, experienced industry professionals who work incredibly hard to provide best-in-class service for our clients."
Since its founding in 2016, Euclid Transactional has underwritten more than 4,950 policies, for deals with a combined value of over $3.95 trillion. Insureds have received claims payments of over $500 million from policies issued by Euclid Transactional.
The nine new Managing Directors include the following individuals who have made significant contributions to Euclid Transactional and bring years of extensive industry experience to our clients:
- Underwriting
- Claims
The additional newly announced promotions span Euclid Transactional's global claims, underwriting, counsel, and analyst teams and include individuals in the following roles:
- North America:
- Nicole Daniell – Claims Associate to Claims Senior Associate
- Abigail Kennedy – Claims Analyst to Claims Senior Analyst
- Emily Luong – Claims Analyst to Claims Senior Analyst
- Denise Veliky – Assistant Vice President, Claims to Vice President, Claims
- Lila Ammeen – Paralegal to Senior Paralegal
- Kendal Longmore – Counsel to Senior Counsel
- Tziporah Pill – Counsel to Senior Counsel
- Jeremy Feinberg – Assistant Vice President to Vice President
- Andrew Kim – Assistant Vice President to Vice President
- Victoria Riley – Vice President to Senior Vice President
- Diana Calautti – Associate to Senior Associate
- Vikash Dodani – Associate to Senior Associate
- Emilie Kilfoil – Analyst to Senior Analyst
- Jake Liebler – Senior Analyst to Associate
- Sydney Lodge – Senior Analyst to Associate
- Camille Pham – Senior Analyst to Associate
- Artha Zhang – Senior Analyst to Associate
- EMEA:
- Edward Chow – Associate to Assistant Vice President, Underwriter
- Freddie Sargent – Associate to Assistant Vice President, Underwriter
- Luke Williams – Associate to Assistant Vice President, Underwriter
- Vikita Devchand – Analyst to Associate
About Euclid Transactional
Euclid Transactional, LLC is a managing general agency specializing in the underwriting of representations & warranties, tax liability, contingent liability and other transactional insurance coverages. Operated by one of the industry's largest teams of experienced underwriters and claims executives, Euclid Transactional provides the size and security of a large insurer with the customer service of a boutique. The firm has offices in New York, London, Chicago, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Toronto, and offers full-service underwriting for deals across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Euclid Transactional is an affiliate of Euclid Insurance Services, a program administrator that provides its partners with advisory, accounting, information technology and human resource services. Euclid Transactional's insurance capacity is provided by premier insurers, all of which are rated AM Best A (Excellent) or better.
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OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Solink®, a leading physical security company for businesses, today announced it has closed $60 million (USD) in a Series C investment round. The round was led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) with participation from the company's existing investors, OMERS Ventures and BDC IT Ventures. The investment from Goldman Sachs comes from its recently launched $5.2B growth equity fund, dedicated to investing in high-growth businesses with strong market positioning and durable business models.
Solink's platform provides secure and real-time access to security cameras and business intelligence, helping organizations identify risk and transform the way they operate. Solink's Video Management System (VMS) uses customers' existing security cameras to make them searchable and accessible in the cloud. The market for cloud-managed video surveillance, also known as Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), is expected to grow at 80%1 per year, according to market analyst firm Novaira Insights.
Solink has become the leading cloud provider with more than 18,000 customer locations worldwide, serving customers like Tim Hortons, The Container Store, PGA TOUR Superstore and other leading retailers, restaurants, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics, property management and education among others. Solink's platform meets the unique needs of different industries by offering a solution for forensic security and real-time active security monitoring. Customers can manage after-hour alarm systems with video verification and dispatch with over 40% apprehensions, monitor unauthorized access-control into any building, or manage the speed of service for patrons. The opportunity to centralize data and decision making is available through a web or mobile app.
Physical security is at a turning point where many legacy solutions haven't innovated to keep up with the needs of customers. Businesses, on average, are seeing a 26.5% increase in crime, retailers are shutting-down unprofitable brick and mortar locations due to shrink, and the rise in violent crime is stalling the post-pandemic economic recovery. Solink helps customers manage their security footprint by pairing data from over 200 different systems with security cameras to identify suspicious activities and create a safer environment for customers and employees. On average, customers see an ROI on the Solink system in less than 30 days.
"This investment will accelerate our plans to expand our global coverage and allow us to invest in the future of physical security through new AI-native products. We want to partner with businesses to be their co-pilot, bubbling-up the most pressing risk and helping them action it", said Michael Matta, CEO, Solink. "What won't change, is our relentless focus on helping customers protect their People, Patrons and Profits."
"Physical security is essential to managing the operations and profitability of most enterprises and small businesses globally. After conducting a deep dive in the physical security and VSaaS space, our team identified Solink as the up-and-coming leader in a market undergoing a rapid transition to the cloud and modernized solutions. Goldman Sachs is excited to partner with Mike Matta and the Solink team as they continue to gain market share due to their deep commitment to innovation, unwavering focus on customers, and a product that is a step ahead," said Mike Reilly, a Vice President in the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Solink is the leader in video security for businesses of all sizes. Solink's hardware and software is purpose-built for business owners, IT and security teams. Solink integrates with over 200 solutions to help give visibility into business. With over 18,000 customer locations in 15 countries, Solink helps provide customers of all sizes with peace of mind for their security and operations. Solink has built a reputation as a trusted partner that solves real business problems for many of the world's most respected brands. For more information, visit www.solink.com. If you'd like to try Solink, click here.
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2.7 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of July 19, 2023. Driven by a passion for our clients' performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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SOURCE Solink | 2023-07-25T12:36:42+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2023/07/25/solink-closes-60-million-usd-series-c-investment-led-by-goldman-sachs-asset-management/ |
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Iris Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: IREN): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents issued in connection with the Company's 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO" or "Offering"); and/or (ii) between November 17, 2021 and November 1, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 13, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Iris Energy securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Iris Energy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10232 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 13, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO offering documents and defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) certain of Iris's Bitcoin miners, owned through its Non-Recourse SPVs, were unlikely to produce sufficient cash flow to service their respective debt financing obligations; (2) accordingly, Iris's use of equipment financing agreements to procure Bitcoin miners was not as sustainable as defendants had represented; (3) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's business, operations, and financial condition; and (4) as a result, the IPO offering documents and defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Iris Energy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10232 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Gift will foster academic success for student veterans; Gift made possible by Harvard University's decision to appoint AVG as co-manager on recent bond issue
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Veterans Group (AVG), a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation, has provided a donation to Harvard Undergraduate Veteran Organization (HUVO). HUVO will use AVG's gift to foster academic success among military veterans who are studying as undergraduate student veterans at Harvard College.
The gift to HUVO is a result of Harvard University's decision to appoint AVG as co-manager on its recent $500 million, President and Fellows Harvard College taxable bond issue.
AVG is a rapidly growing investment banking firm that dedicates 25% of its earnings to support veteran causes. The firm directs its philanthropic giving to communities where it and its clients do business.
"At AVG, we make it a priority to support veterans who choose to further their education by studying at colleges and universities after their military service," said Ben Biles, co-founder and CEO of American Veterans Group. "One way we furthered that mission is by directing our investment banking expertise to support bond transactions initiated by institutions of higher learning. Harvard's decision to engage our services points to the success we've had developing expertise managing higher ed bond issues. The related support for HUVO furthers the student organization's worthy mission and aligns perfectly with our commitment to deliver broader social impact for clients such as Harvard University."
HUVO guides military veterans through the process of applying to attend Harvard, fosters their academic success during their years on campus and prepares them for the next steps in their professional or academic careers.
"AVG's generosity will go a long way toward helping student veterans thrive at Harvard," said Hudson Miller, president of Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Organization. "We truly appreciate AVG's support and admire its commitment as a public benefit corporation to improve the lives of veterans and their families nationwide through its philanthropy."
American Veterans Group, PBC, is a military veteran-owned, social impact-focused broker-dealer that delivers value to institutional clients while providing meaningful philanthropic support to the military veteran community. The company reinvests 25% of its earnings in national and local military veteran non-profit organizations that provide worthy services and support to one of America's most vulnerable, at-risk populations. As Wall Street's only public benefit corporation, American Veterans Group empowers institutional clients to partner in its social mission while enabling them to remain focused on key business objectives and goals. To learn more about American Veterans Group, visit their website at www.americanvetsgroup.com.
Since being established in 2018, HUVO has grown from eight to 49 members. Every undergraduate student veteran who is accepted into Harvard is referred to HUVO. HUVO provides veterans access to information about on-campus events and resources; networking opportunities with other veteran and non-veteran students; transportation to medical appointments and the VA; and assistance for veterans who rely on public transportation to get to campus. HUVO fosters a community of service through its annual Veterans Day Challenge fundraiser, which benefits non-profit organizations in the Boston area that support local veterans. HUVO also arranges mentorships for Harvard ROTC students, matching them with veteran students to share their military experiences with future military leaders.
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SOURCE American Veterans Group | 2022-07-12T14:11:10+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/american-veterans-group-provides-donation-harvard-undergraduate-veteran-organization/ |
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon will construct a $122 million terminal at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport to be operated by a leading Irish airport company when it’s completed in four years, officials said Monday.
Lebanon’s only international airport had a major facelift after the country’s 1975-90 civil war and has been working at full capacity for years. The airport has not undergone an expansion since 1998.
Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamie said Terminal 2 will bring in private sector investments worth $122 million and will handle 3.5 million passengers annually when operations begin in 2027. It will add six docking stands as well as remote ones, he said in a ceremony at government headquarters to announce the launch of the new terminal.
Terminal 2 will be built where the airport’s old cargo building used to stand, according to Hamie.
The project comes as Lebanon is in the throes of its worst economic and financial crisis in its modern history, rooted in decades of corruption and mismanagement by the country’s political class.
“The project opens more horizons for air aviation between Lebanon and the world,” caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said. He added that it will help in solving several problems, including crowding at the current terminal.
The project will create 500 direct jobs and 2,000 related jobs, Hamie said, adding that Terminal 2 will be for chartered and low-cost flights.
Hamie said once Terminal 2 is ready it will be operated by leading European company daa International, an airport company in Ireland.
Ireland’s Minister of State James Browne attended Monday’s ceremony in Beirut and was quoted in a statement released by the Lebanese prime minister’s office as saying that the contract signed will deepen business relations between the two countries.
The airport currently handles 8 million passengers a year, and the plans are to reach 20 million in 2030, according to the website of national carrier Middle East Airlines.
Lebanon’s economic crisis that began in October 2019 has left three quarters of the country’s 6 million people, including 1 million Syrian refugees, in poverty. The Lebanese pound has lost more than 95% of its value. | 2023-03-20T19:19:42+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/business/lebanon-to-construct-new-terminal-at-beirut-airport/ |
The online free resource consolidates how to grow weed for beginners.
KYIV, Ukraine, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AskGrowers, a website that educates U.S. cannabis consumers and provides brands and dispensaries the ability to sell and showcase products online, has launched Cannabis Growing 101. AskGrowers worked with top industry professionals to consolidate how to grow legal cannabis by exploring the different methods, how to seed, and the correct time to harvest cannabis.
"As a new grower, you may not know where you should start. That is why AskGrowers created Cannabis Growing 101. It provides information to our readers on how they can start growing their own cannabis at home," said Igor Dunaevsky, Managing Partner at AskGrowers.
"The story goes that if you want something done correctly, do it yourself. And if you want to enjoy the best weed? Grow it yourself! With such an impressive variety of cultivation methods, enjoying homebred marijuana at less cost and little effort is easier than you think," Irene Stepanenko, CEO at AskGrowers.
The guide starts with an interactive map that shows you which states cannabis homegrowing is legal and how much you can grow in your state. Next, you will learn in layman's terms about the anatomy of cannabis, the variety of strains, and the different growing methods, whether indoor or outdoor. The online resource also includes information on the following:
❖ Weed germination
❖ Transplanting
❖ Growing temperatures
❖ Light exposure
❖ Aeration and ventilation
❖ Irrigation
❖ Supplies (tents, fertilizer, etc.)
❖ Growing stages
❖ Harvesting
To learn more about Cannabis Growing 101, click here.
AskGrowers.com is a cannabis resource portal specializing in the gathering and providing of detailed brand and product information from legal cannabis businesses across the United States. Operating entirely online, AskGrowers offers in-depth product reviews and brand profiles designed to keep consumers well-informed and confident of their online cannabis purchases. Founded in New York in 2019, AskGrowers operates offices in New York and Ukraine, and focuses on states with either legal, recreational or medical programs.
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NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, New York’s leaders boasted that its strict limits on handgun ownership made it one of America’s safest places, a claim backed by statistics showing the state — and its biggest city — consistently have among the nation’s lowest firearm death rates.
Now, in the aftermath of a Supreme Court decision striking down key portions of the state’s gun-licensing law, lawmakers will try to preserve as many restrictions as they can on who can carry a pistol and where they can bring it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, vowed Thursday to call the Democrat-led Legislature back for a special session to pass new rules, including a law specifying “sensitive locations” where people cannot carry concealed weapons, like school zones, bars or hospitals.
Other options could include adding new conditions to get a handgun permit, like requiring weapons training.
“Our new laws are going to be looking at restrictions on sensitive locations, changing the permitting process,” Hochul said after the court’s ruling. “We’re going to have training requirements. We’re going to make sure that people who have concealed weapons have specified training. We have a whole lot of ideas.”
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams planned to schedule a vote asking state lawmakers to ban people from carrying handguns in any place containing more than 10,000 people per square mile, or anywhere within 1,000 feet of mass transit systems, hospitals, parks, government buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, banks, theaters bars, libraries, homeless shelters and courts — effectively the whole metropolis.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former police officer and gun owner, said prohibiting guns in densely populated areas will save lives.
“We will work together to mitigate the risks this decision will create once it is implemented, as we cannot allow New York to become the Wild West,” Adams said.
Tom King, president of the plaintiff New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, said gun owners in his state and across the nation “are not the problem.”
“The problem is the criminals and the wrongdoers in the state. And the politicians have to learn that, and they have to get off their butts to do something to solve the crime problem in New York state,” King said.
Lawful New York gun owners, he said, will no longer “be persecuted by laws that have nothing to do with the safety of the people and will do nothing to make the people safer.”
New York state’s law, in place since 1913, said that to carry a handgun outside the home, a person applying for a license has to demonstrate “proper cause,” an actual need to carry the weapon.
A similar standard is in place in only a handful of other states, including California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland and Hawaii.
The law did not define what proper cause meant, and it gave local officials — often a police department — discretion on whether to issue a license. In practice, that meant most applicants had to show a need that went beyond routine public safety concerns, like being in a profession that put them at special risk.
In New York City, few people beyond retired law enforcement officers and armed guards could get a license to carry a handgun.
The legal challenge was brought by two New York men denied permits to carry handguns outside their homes, after failing to prove to authorities that they had a compelling reason to do so.
In its ruling Thursday written by Justice Clarence Thomas, a majority of Supreme Court judges said the New York rules prevented “law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms in public.”
In a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh noted that the court’s decision didn’t bar states from imposing licensing requirements to carry a handgun, like requiring that someone get fingerprinted, undergo a mental health records check or undergo firearms training, or from barring people from carrying guns in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings.
The decision, he said, would put New York on relatively the same ground as 43 other states: If an ordinary person applies for a license to carry a handgun, and meets eligibility standards, they can’t be turned down at the discretion of the licensing officer, or because they can’t show a compelling need to defend themselves.
Brooklyn Law School professor Bill Araiza said the court “poured cold water” on the idea of expansive gun-free zones.
“The court seemed to suggest that it’s certainly OK for governments to restrict carrying guns in sensitive places, but that sensitive places can’t be defined so broadly as to encompass, as the court said, the entire island of Manhattan,” Araiza said.
New York City officials insisted that nothing would change immediately, noting that the high court sent the case back to a lower court for further proceedings that could iron out implementation details.
But the decision instantly raised fears among supporters of New York’s handgun limits, saying that loosening the rules could create a marketplace for handguns that now barely exists in the state.
More gun shops could open. Sales could soar. And that could inevitably lead to more pistols getting into the hands of prohibited buyers like teenagers or felons.
In many states, it is easy for banned buyers to get a handgun simply by having a friend walk into a gun shop and buy one for them. That’s not possible in New York. As a result, most guns used in crime were purchased in or stolen from another state with looser rules.
Gun-control advocates have argued that this is one of the reasons New York has among the nation’s lowest rates of firearm deaths, including from suicides: 3.9 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019 and 5.3 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.
Manhattan, a symbol of urban America, had the lowest rate of gun deaths in the state with 1.7 deaths per 100,000 in 2019, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
Adams, a Democrat, raised the specter of everyday disputes turning into shootouts in New York’s crowded streets and subways. He suggested that police officers would face greater danger, as well as a greater burden of distinguishing between legal and illegal guns in public places.
Columbia Law School professor Jeffrey Fagan, an expert on gun laws, said research indicates that the firearms homicide rate immediately rises in places where restrictions are lifted.
Creating lists of gun-free zones would have the support of some business groups.
Andrew Rigie, the executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, said he suspects the vast majority of restaurants, bars and nightclubs don’t want patrons carrying handguns.
“We would certainly want to have policies enacted that allowed small businesses to determine what is or is not permitted within their establishments,” he said.
The court’s ruling comes not long after New York tightened gun regulations following a May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, where a white gunman killed 10 Black people in a racist attack.
The state, for the first time, required a license to buy a semi-automatic rifle, and barred anyone under age 21 from applying. People under that age can still own shotguns and other types of rifles. New York had already required someone to be 21 to own a handgun.
The court’s ruling didn’t address age limits.
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Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Michael Hill and Jennifer Peltz contributed to this report. | 2022-06-23T21:35:43+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/ny-leaders-vow-new-gun-limits-after-supreme-court-ruling/ |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A lawsuit filed Tuesday in state supreme court alleges that Buffalo Public Schools had advance knowledge of threats of violence on the day of the McKinley High School attack last February, but failed to take actions to prevent it.
In fact, the suit claims, administrators at McKinley had a meeting with the victim’s cousin about the threats less than an hour before the attack.
On Feb. 9, a 14-year-old student was stabbed 10 times and a security guard was shot in the leg during an altercation shortly after dismissal, police said. Two 17-year-olds were later charged with attempted murder. The school did not fully return to in-person learning until March.
The lawsuit, filed by the mother of the 14-year-old victim, named both Buffalo Public Schools and former Superintendent Kriner Cash as defendants. It alleged the district had a “pattern of inadequately addressing the potential for violence” at McKinley, which came to a head on Feb. 9.
The suit alleges the district “had an opportunity to review text messages and social media messages threatening acts of violence” on the day of the attack. It claims both acting principal Karen Kibler and vice principal Solomon Jackson were aware threats had been made against the victim’s cousin and met with him that afternoon.
“This meeting occurred around 3:19 PM on February 9, 2022. All students were allowed to return to their classes, and were dismissed from school without any security measures offered to them for their safe transportation home,” the lawsuit claims.
The suit further alleges that BPS and Cash were negligent in numerous ways: by failing to notify police and the parents of the victims that there was potential for violence; by failing to provide a safety plan or safe transportation home from school for the students; and by failing to prevent the attacker from having a knife on school grounds.
A spokesperson for BPS has not yet responded to a request for comment.
The attorney for the family, John Elmore, will be live on News 4 at 5:30 to discuss the lawsuit. | 2022-08-30T22:49:22+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/state-news/lawsuit-claims-bps-knew-of-threats-on-day-of-mckinley-attack-but-failed-to-act/ |
The annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) made one thing especially clear this week: This is former President Trump’s convention.
“I’m not at CPAC. I’m at TPAC,” said John Fredericks, a conservative radio show host who served as the chairman in Virginia for Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns.
“CPAC is long gone. The Trump forces, the America First movement and the populist movement, of which I’m a key member of and a protectionist, has hijacked CPAC. We own this convention.”
CPAC has long been a major event for conservatives of all stripes to gather and mingle with some of the most popular figures in the Republican Party. But this year’s event has underscored two realities: One, that the annual conference is drawing thinner crowds than it has in the past, as the auditorium where the major speeches were held were often half-full; and two, that most in attendance weren’t particularly interested in seeing party luminaries besides the 45th president.
Over the past few days, visitors and speakers alike have made clear their support for the former president, whether it was in the trademark cherry red “Make America Great Again” hats and other pro-Trump attire seen among the crowds, or in the overwhelming presence of some of the former president’s biggest allies.
“[Trump] has a special magic, an energy, a coalition that excites people and welcomes people in,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told The Hill in a brief interview regarding his support for Trump’s 2024 presidency.
Of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), Gaetz said he thought “very highly of him,” but that “selfishly, I want him to stay my governor for the full eight years that Floridians elected him for.”
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), among the most vocal supporters of the former president in Congress, were also at CPAC, as was Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon.
“Don’t fall for the primary stuff. You have good and decent people: Gov. DeSantis, Mike Pompeo, [Sen] Tim Scott, you have Nikki Haley. That’s all fine,” Bannon told a raucous audience during his speech on Friday. “It’s not relevant. We don’t have time for on-the-job training for a man that gave us four years — four years of peace and prosperity.”
Bannon also used his speech to assail Fox News and the Murdochs, accusing them of avoiding coverage of Trump, which drew applause from the crowd.
Trump and DeSantis cutouts were on display at one booth in CPAC’s expo center on Thursday. When asked whether the group supported DeSantis, one of the attendees standing behind the booth said they would likely have to take down the DeSantis cutout if he announces a presidential bid.
Though some attendees expressed openness or a preference for other options for a GOP presidential pick, some of the speakers, including Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, received a lukewarm reception during their speeches. At one point, Haley was heckled by Trump supporters while taking photos with CPAC attendees.
“Trump’s a proven entity,” said Walt Davis, who serves as an at-large member of the Ohio State Board of Education. “We watched him over four years accomplish so many things. It’s a record that exists. He doesn’t have to promise anything.”
The event’s timing offered a split screen with the conservative group Club for Growth’s donor retreat in Florida, highlighting the divisions within the Republican Party.
DeSantis, who declined to take part in CPAC this year, attended the donor gathering in Florida. Former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott (R), South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) are also expected to attend. Haley is participating in both events, while Pompeo was unable to attend the donor retreat.
Some have attributed the absence of potential high-profile presidential candidates to the sexual assault allegations against CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp, who was accused of groping a male staffer who worked on Herschel Walker’s Georgia Senate campaign. The embattled chairman was seen by media row on Thursday and did not answer questions from a reporter about the allegations.
Some Republicans have pushed back on the notion that CPAC and Club for Growth are dueling events.
“There’s a bunch of donors down there, I think that’s great,” said former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer. “I wish we could all be here and split that so they can have their event and we can be here.”
“I hope next year we’re able to bifurcate these events,” he added.
Spicer said that while the former president is the “800-pound gorilla in the Republican Party,” the gathering at CPAC is not all about him.
“There’s no question he is the frontrunner, but this is not a Trump event,” Spicer said.
Other Republicans in attendance, including Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo, who was not endorsed by Trump in her election, maintained her neutrality as a state party chair while emphasizing the importance of the former president’s role.
“I think he definitely has a strong influence. He was a fearless leader in the conservative movement, did a lot of great things for the country,” Karamo said. “The Make America Great Again movement, the America First movement is just a massive movement.”
Trump’s hold on the conservative summit will be tested in the straw poll taken on Saturday. Though many attendees and speakers have their eyes on Trump, some Republicans don’t see the former president as a shoo-in in the straw poll.
“MAGA, ultra MAGA, and America First often get used interchangeably, but they really are distinct constituencies. I’m not sure Donald Trump wins a majority in the straw poll. I think that’s the real question,” said GOP strategist Dennis Lennox, who has attended CPAC since 2007, said. “He probably wins the straw poll, but does he get a plurality? Does he get a majority? And then how big is the majority.” | 2023-03-04T13:13:55+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/hill-politics/trump-reigns-supreme-at-a-diminished-cpac/ |
Almost every cat featured in viral TikTok posted by animal shelter adopted
Most animal shelters admit it's easier to get dogs adopted than cats.
Wayside Waifs in Kansas City did something this week that not only got international attention but also found several felines a forever home.
Sometimes you really have to think outside of the box to get animals adopted or, in this case, take to social media.
Wayside Waifs posted a lighthearted video on TikTok with the simple intention of showing off some of their cats up for adoption.
The simple video got more than one million views. Thanks to that video, all but two of the cats were adopted.
"It was actually something that one of our feline care technicians thought of. What kind of animal likes people? What kind of animal would wanna snuggle with the other kittens?” Casey Waugh with Wayside Waifs said.
The goal was to get these shelter cats some attention. They had no idea just how much response they’d get.
"The dogs are sometimes easier, you know, to make TikToks about things like that, but we’ve got lots of different personalities,” Humane Educator Amy Putman said.
Those personalities are now a worldwide hit.
"We have comments from Brazil and the Philippines and the UK, all these amazing places," Waugh said.
Wayside Waifs said they still have plenty of animals to adopt. They’ll be looking to come up with more fun ways to get that done in their next video. | 2023-03-23T21:12:09+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/viral-tik-tok-cat-adoption-kansas-city-shelter/43402460 |
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers are the unsung heroes of communities big and small. Sunday, a local group proved their value by mobilizing to help a family in need accomplish a mighty task.
“I don’t know how we would have done this, I don’t know how,” explained Beverly Hoover who recently moved to Edwardsville.
Furniture, boxes, and personal items were carried out of John and Beverly Hoover’s Kingston home. But the men and women doing the legwork aren’t part of a moving company, they’re volunteers.
“My dad used to be the one to do it all, and now that he’s in a wheelchair and he can’t drive, so it’s hard. This works out perfect,” stated Jennifer Lyons, the Owner’s daughter.
Lyons turned to the Luzerne County Citizens Blight Committee for Assistance, moving her parents to their new home in Edwardsville. Six volunteers spent their Sunday packing up two truckloads full of the Hoovers’ belongings.
“Thank god for these people that are helping, it’s a godsend. Because I don’t know what else we’d do,” Hoover added.
The committee is comprised of 70 local volunteers who spend each weekend in the community doing good deeds for free.
“We work very closely with our county government and Wilkes-Barre City Council. We know the government’s stretched thin, and so we just want to be part of the solution,” stated Gregory Griffin, Volunteer, Luzerne County Citizens Blight Committee.
These volunteers can conquer just about any task from helping people move to street sweeping, to insulating basements.
“I think it’s very important, any volunteer work is given to the community,” said Rachele Brennan a volunteer for Luzerne County Citizens Blight Committee.
“It might be one of us one day that needs a helping hand, you know. And as you get older, your circles get smaller, people move away, people pass away, stuff like that. So, if you’re capable, it’s just so good to show up and help out.”
Help that Hoover couldn’t do without.
“You’re angels, and I thank you with all my heart,” Hoover said.
Luzerne County Citizens Blight Committee is always looking for extra hands. | 2022-08-01T04:58:39+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/volunteers-providing-a-much-needed-lift/ |
What are the 12 best Xbox Series X games?
The first half of the year is typically a bit slow for video game releases, but things start to heat up as soon as the summer gets into full swing. This year is no different, with a plethora of blockbusters coming out at the same time.
But it doesn’t matter what type of games you’re into, as there is something for everyone. If you have an Xbox Series X, you can choose among sports, racing, fast-paced shooters and role-playing games. Just make sure that you have enough space on your console’s external hard drive.
New releases
One of the most anticipated titles this year was Elden Ring. Created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, who is responsible for the brutally difficult Dark Souls series, and fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin (“A Game of Thrones”), players go on an epic journey to ultimately become the Elden Lord.
It won’t be easy, though, as players are dropped into the open world with free rein to explore as they wish. There is a danger in that, as you’ll never know which enemies or their strengths lie ahead.
If open-world escapades aren’t for you, then you have probably waited five years for the sequel to Sniper Elite 4. Moving the World War II action to 1944 France, Sniper Elite 5 tasks protagonist Karl Fairburne to uncover the Nazi’s Project Kraken.
The gruesome Kill Cam has been given an update, and some of the physics have been tweaked to improve the overall experience. Again developed by Rebellion, its real-world locations have been re-created for the game by using photogrammetry images.
Best Xbox Series X games
Fantasy role-playing gamers have been waiting a long time for Elden Ring, which was created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin. Borrowing many elements from previous titles, you must fight your way through numerous monsters, unbeatable knights and devious traps to reach the end.
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Lego “Star Wars”: The Skywalker Saga – Standard Edition
Don’t think for a second that a Lego game is going to be easy. The latest edition to the ever-growing franchise lets you play through the nine “Star Wars” film sagas. Additionally, for the first time, it lets you fly through the galaxy to wherever you want.
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Ash Williams just can’t get a break. Taking inspiration from the films and TV series, you can play through the “Evil Dead” universe by fighting against or for evil. Many of the characters are voiced by their on-screen actors, including Bruce Campbell as Ash.
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In the fifth iteration of the hugely popular franchise, you’re once again going to need a steady hand and true aim to take on the Nazis in France during WWII. Many real-world locations have been faithfully re-created, and the physics have been given a stiff upgrade too.
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Get ready to rumble with this year’s version of the popular WWE game franchise. Take control of real wrestlers, such as The Rock, Sasha Banks, Goldberg and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, to lift the WrestleMania championship belt.
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Next Level Edition
Tiny Tina is an adorable character with a potty mouth from the Borderlands franchise, and this is her first stand-alone title. She serves as your guide through a chaotic world full of outlandish monsters and treasure-packed dungeons.
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Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Standard
The Dying Light series is scary enough to make you afraid of darkness forever. In the expansive world, you must fight your way through hordes of nightmarish creatures to rebuild your city. It has a full day and night cycle, and friends can join in.
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Baseball fans can get a taste of the big leagues and swing their way to lifting the World Series trophy. Pick any of the MLB teams, customize your roster and train your pitchers to come out on top.
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
The Vampire: The Masquerade role-playing series has been going on for a few decades, and in Swansong, you take control of three vampires with intertwining plots. But you can’t do as you please, as your actions will have consequences — on the plot and others.
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Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour – Deluxe Edition
Most people use a bus or train to commute around a city, but few get a chance to be in the driver’s seat. The latest iteration of the train simulator franchise puts you in control of a rush-hour train, ferrying passengers in Boston, London and Germany’s Dresden.
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Do you think you can handle mud and snow while hauling several tons of building supplies through a marsh? Well, that’s exactly what SnowRunner expects of you. In this sequel to MudRunner, you can face extreme weather conditions on your own or with up to three friends. The game features 40 real-life trucks you can customize based on the terrain and environment.
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If you’d rather get mud on your two-wheeler, then jump on your motocross bike and hit the gas to cross the finish line as the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross official champion. But it won’t be an easy ride, as you start the championship at the bottom and must claw your way to the podium.
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Twitter limits that snarled National Weather Service storm-tracking this week dramatized the extent to which government agencies tasked with protecting public safety have come to rely on that platform for scanning and sending crisis communications amid perils that can threaten the lives of the people they serve.
Severe storms holding hail, heavy rain, and possibly tornadoes, were sweeping toward Colorado’s Front Range cities. Hundreds of thousands of people were gathering outside for July Fourth celebrations. NWS meteorologists and their dispersed network of trained volunteer storm spotters were using Twitter to send and receive information as they monitored threats.
But the new temporary Twitter limits on usage – which kicked in Saturday without advance notice — shut down their flow. This was the latest of the adjustments since Twitter owner Elon Musk bought the company last year for $44 billion and began work to shore it up financially.
NWS supervisors swiftly issued a bulletin, over Twitter, warning that meteorologists couldn’t see storm information “due to issues with Twitter rate limits” and directing storm spotters and others to rely on email and telephone alternatives. When storm spotters sent large numbers of reports, fees would apply, NWS officials later said, warning that “once we reach that limit ….. we are unable to see any tweets.”
A deluge of social media chatter ensued. Twitter operators — about 15 hours later the next morning — posted a note advising the weather service to apply for a “Twitter API” (application programming interface) account because the NWS and other agencies would qualify for a free “public utility” exemption. Public service-oriented agencies can receive a gray checkmark by their Twitter account names and scan Twitter postings and send messages without limits, unlike ordinary “unverified” users.
We’re sorry you have been experiencing these issues. We suggest that you use the Twitter API since you qualify for our public utility use case. Please feel free to DM us for further information.
— Twitter Dev (@TwitterDev) July 5, 2023
But the weather service incident still is reverberating, shaking the confidence of some users and spurring social media analysts to rethink societal reliance on this private company, which launched its information-delivery platform in 2006. Twitter’s imposition of limits also has spurred government agencies tasked with emergency management to review alternative ways of finding out what is happening and communicating essential information during disasters and crises, such as severe storms that could hurt millions of people.
“Twitter emerged as a private entity, and even though it didn’t have the expectation of being a public service-minded institution, it became that,” said University of Denver media, film and journalism studies professor Lynn Clark, who has served as president of the Association of Internet Researchers, an international group that looks at internet policy and practice.
“We were all reminded on Saturday that Twitter is, first and foremost, a profit-focused business. Twitter made the decision to go with the ‘rate limits’ because company officials wanted to have more ways to monetize the platform,” Clark said.
“Elon Musk has been trying to find ways to make money out of the vast data Twitter holds. They’re looking ahead to artificial intelligence,” she said.
“But we have the phone call system, radio, and broadcast. Those are all still reliable systems. They are still operating. … Twitter inadvertently silenced people from participating in the crowd-sourcing of information about weather emergencies. The takeaway may be that we need to invest in public infrastructure that will support our information needs.”
At the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration headquarters on Thursday, National Weather Service spokesperson Maureen O’Leary said agency officials have applied for gray checkmark status to be exempt from limits — but that the weather service hasn’t been approved. O’Leary did not say when the agency applied. “We are waiting to hear back from Twitter… We have definitely applied for the gray checkmark,” she said.
In an email response to Denver Post follow-up queries, NWS officials issued the following statement. “We continue to work with Twitter support to have all of our accounts verified with the gray check mark,” the statement said.
“Twitter’s new post-viewing limits serve as a reminder for people to have multiple ways of receiving weather information. Communication via social media is a supplemental service provided by NWS to extend the reach of NWS information. Twitter feeds and tweets do not always reflect the most current information for forecasts, watches, and warnings and the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.”
Colorado government officials in the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management have applied for and received gray checkmark status, spokesperson Micki Trost said. “Every government agency can do that,” she said.
But even with the ability to view unlimited Twitter postings, and to send and receive unlimited information using Twitter, state emergency managers interpreted the weather service incident as evidence of a need for backup communication systems during crises, such as email, news organizations, and county-level telephone text alerts.
“I absolutely rely on Twitter … I absolutely think Twitter helps us get our information out. But people should not rely on one platform,” Trost said.
Beyond government, individuals should have multiple ways of staying informed, relying on more than one social media platform and receiving news from local news organizations, she said. The NWS incident “reinforces the idea that you have to have a diverse information gathering system, even as a community member. … ”
“Twitter is a tool that I want to see continue on. It helps us connect directly with people in Colorado and it allows me to answer their questions directly. But we have lots of ways to reach people. If they take (Twitter) away, we will adapt.”
At the Denver Police Department, communications officials said gray checkmark status has been granted, exempting police from the temporary limits, and that “we do not expect this to impact our usage.”
At the Denver Office of Emergency Management, spokeswoman Mikayla Ortega said city officials “still don’t have clarity on whether the rate limits will impact government agencies.” The emergency management office has secured a gray checkmark status for its account, she said, but leaders nevertheless are rethinking their use of Twitter.
“We don’t rely only on Twitter. While Twitter has, historically, been the fastest, it is not the only platform,” she said. “We haven’t, thankfully, had an incident this week where we really needed to utilize our monitoring tools. … As far as Twitter goes, we are continuing to monitor it – and figure out which direction we should go.”
The limits that Twitter imposed Saturday initially appeared to cap use by requiring users to log into Twitter and allowing “verified” users, or those with a blue checkmark, to read 6,000 posts per day. Unverified current users were limited to viewing 600 posts, and new users 300 posts. Above these limits, users receive messages that say “rate limit exceeded”. Musk has said, via Twitter, that limits soon will be raised. Twitter officials could not be reached by phone.
The company issued a statement casting the caps as necessary to enable a crackdown on unauthorized collection of the data Twitter has amassed.
“To ensure the authenticity of our user base we must take extreme measures to remove spam and bots from our platform. That’s why we temporarily limited usage so we could detect and eliminate bots and other bad actors that are harming the platform,” Twitter’s statement said. “Any advance notice on these actions would have allowed bad actors to alter their behavior to evade detection.”
Twitter officials in the statement elaborated that they are working to prevent the bots and bad actors from “scraping people’s public Twitter data to build AI models” and “manipulating people and conversation on the platform in various ways.” They added: “While this work will never be done, we’re all deeply committed to making Twitter a better place for everyone. At times, even for a brief moment, you must slow down to speed up.”
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Stocks post
losing week
NEW YORK — Another drop for stocks helped drag Wall Street to its first losing week in the last six. The S&P 500 closed 0.8% lower Friday, pulling back further from last week when it reached its highest level in more than a year. The Dow dropped 219 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 1%. Stock markets abroad also fell after a preliminary report indicated Europe’s economy appears to be weaker than expected. The disappointing data added to this week’s hesitance in markets following more increases in interest rates by central banks around the world. Treasury yields sank as investors sought safer places for their money.
Powell hints
at rate hikes
WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market. Speaking to the Senate Banking Committee, Powell noted that “inflation has moderated somewhat since the middle of last year.” Still, the Fed chair stressed, “inflation pressures continue to run high.″ In May, consumer prices were up 4% in May compared with 12 months earlier, down from a year-over-year peak of 9.1% in June 2022, but still double the Fed’s 2% target.
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OTTAWA, Ontario — A Canadian bill that will require Google and Meta to pay media outlets for news content that they share or otherwise repurpose on their platforms is set to become law. The Senate passed the bill Thursday amid a standoff between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government and Silicon Valley tech giants. Ottawa has said the law creates a level playing field between online advertising giants and the shrinking news industry. Meta confirmed Thursday that it plans to comply with the bill by ending news availability on Facebook and Instagram for its Canadian users, as it had previously suggested. Meta would not offer details about the timeline for that move.
NASA opposes
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RENO, Nev. — The latest challenge to lithium mining in Nevada in the push for cleaner energy comes from a place where no opposition has arisen before: space. At NASA's request, U.S. land managers have withdrawn about 36 square miles of federal land from potential mineral exploration and mining at a desert site 250 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The U.S. space agency says the unusually flat desert tract above the lithium deposit must be left undisturbed because the unique topography is used to calibrate razor-sharp measurements for hundreds of satellites orbiting overhead. A Nevada congressman has introduced legislation opposing the removal of the tract as a potential lithium mining site.
Buttigieg warns
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month. Buttigieg told an airline trade group Friday that planes won't be allowed to land in poor visibility if they lack equipment to avoid radio interference from 5G. On July 1, AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their 5G signals. Some aviation experts believe the signals could interfere with equipment that measures the height of planes above the ground. But the Federal Communications Commission, which grants the 5G licenses to the wireless companies, says there's no risk of interference. | 2023-06-24T00:07:18+00:00 | billingsgazette.com | https://billingsgazette.com/business-digest/article_ac147958-120c-11ee-a1a1-c364b2989f9f.html |
Wayne Stephen Fairchild
Wayne Stephen Fairchild, 77, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023. He was surrounded by loving family and the caring staff at Benedictine Health Safe Harbor after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. Wayne was born October 17, 1945 in Crookston, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Helen Fairchild of Hibbing, MN. He is survived by his Loving Wife Julie of 46 years and his Children Mark (Tessa), Rebecca Estabrook (Todd), Joan Fairchild Paulucci, and Amy Felmlee. Grandchildren Alex VanEck (Christine), Emily Sinnott (Sam), Alissa and Autumn Felmlee and Great Grandson Rhett. His Brothers and Sisters, Mary Banal (Ted), James (Sharon), John (JoAnne Mike), Gary (Leila), Vickie Krampotich, Dale (ColIeen), and Lisa Taylor (Larry) and his many Nephews and Nieces. Wayne graduated from Hibbing High School. Then graduated from the University of Minnesota and began his teaching career. He went on to receive 2 Masters degrees. He loved developing programs and set up the Marine O/B Repair at Central High School. He also taught Forestry and Land mgt. until his retirement. Wayne loved his family and friends, was always joking around. His passions were fishing, golfing and working on boat motors. You could always find him in the garage, on the lake or golf course. We would like to extend our thanks to the loving and caring staff at Safe Harbor. (His family away from home.) Per Wayne’s request there will be no funeral service. | 2023-01-20T18:13:54+00:00 | duluthnewstribune.com | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/obituaries/obits/wayne-stephen-fairchild-5d0135ff67a60618cb3bf3a9-63cacd985427ec33eee328fd |
Two retro R&B acts – Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan – will share the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 27.
Tickets are priced from $51 to $34 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Etix or by phone at 800-514-3849.
Boyz II Men stood as one of the biggest groups of the ’90s. They broke out in 1991 with the singles “Motownphilly” and “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” They scored a worldwide hit with 1992’s “End of the Road,” which held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts for a record 13 weeks. They then topped that with “I’ll Make Love to You” (14 weeks) and their Mariah Carey duet “One Sweet Day” (16 weeks).
By the end of the ’90s, Boyz II Men’s chart success had come to an end, but they’ve continued to tour and release new music.
Chicago native Chaka Khan rose to fame in the ’70s as the lead singer of the funk band Rufus. The group’s hits include “Tell Me Something Good,” “You Got the Love,” “Once You Get Started” and “Sweet Thing.”
She kicked off her solo career with 1978’s “I’m Every Woman” and landed her biggest hit with 1984’s “I Feel for You.” Prince wrote the song, which features Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Stevie Wonder on harmonica. In 1998, she worked with Prince on her album “Come 2 My House” and later toured with him. In 2016, Khan joined Wonder in headlining a Prince tribute concert at Xcel Energy Center. | 2023-03-28T20:03:38+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2023/03/28/boyz-ii-men-chaka-khan-concert-minnesota-state-fair-grandstand/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing Olympic and college female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida that is experiencing staffing shortages.
The attack happened Sunday at United States Penitentiary Coleman, and Nassar was in stable condition on Monday, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
One of the people said Nassar had been stabbed in the back and in the chest. The two officers guarding the unit where Nassar was held were working mandated overtime shifts because of staffing shortages, one of the people said.
The people were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the attack or the ongoing investigation and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.
Nassar is serving decades in prison for convictions in state and federal courts. He admitted sexually assaulting athletes when he worked at Michigan State University and at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians. Nassar also pleaded guilty in a separate case to possessing images of child sexual abuse.
The federal Bureau of Prisons has experienced significant staffing shortages in the last few years, an issue thrust into the spotlight in 2019 when the convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life at a federal jail in New York.
An Associated Press investigation in 2021 revealed nearly one third of federal correctional officer positions were vacant nationwide, forcing prisons to use cooks, teachers, nurses and other workers to guard inmates. The staffing shortages have hampered the response to emergencies at other prisons, including suicides.
Other AP investigations have revealed sexual abuse and criminal conduct, among other problems, at the Bureau of Prisons — the Justice Department’s largest agency, with more than 30,000 employees, 158,000 inmates and an annual budget of about $8 billion.
The bureau’s new leader, Colette Peters, was brought in last year to reform the crisis-plagued agency. She has vowed to reform archaic hiring practices and bring new transparency. But problems have persisted, as shown by the the recent suicide of Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,″ at a federal lockup in North Carolina.
On Sunday, one of the officers in Nassar’s unit was working a third straight day of overtime, each of them a 16-hour shift, one of the people familiar with the matter said. The other officer was on a second straight day of mandated overtime, the person said.
Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse Nassar, tweeted Monday that none of the women she spoke with are rejoicing that Nassar was attacked. “We’re grieving the reality that protecting others from him came with the near-certainty we would wake up to this someday.”
Another victim, Sarah Klein, said the stabbing forces her and others to relive their abuse and trauma “at the hands of Nassar and the institutions, including law enforcement, that protected him and allowed him to prey on children.”
“I want him to face the severe prison sentence he received because of the voices of survivors. I absolutely do not support violence because it’s morally wrong and death would be an easy out for Nassar,” Klein said an emailed statement.
More than 150 women and girls testified during the 2018 sentencing of Nassar, who molested athletes under the guise of medical treatment. Some of them testified that — over the course of more than two decades of sexual abuse — they had told adults, including coaches and athletic trainers, what was happening but that it went unreported.
More than 100 women, including Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, collectively are seeking more than $1 billion from the federal government for the FBI’s failure to stop Nassar after agents became aware of allegations against him in 2015. He was arrested by Michigan State University police in 2016, more than a year later.
The Justice Department’s inspector general said in July 2021 that the FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating the sexual abuse allegations against Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness.” More athletes said they were molested before the the FBI swung into action.
USA Gymnastics had conducted its own internal investigation, and the organization’s then-president, Stephen Penny, reported the allegations to the FBI’s field office in Indianapolis. But it took months before the bureau opened a formal investigation.
The FBI acknowledged conduct that was “inexcusable and a discredit” to America’s premier law enforcement agency.
Michigan State, which was accused of missing chances over many years to stop Nassar, agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who were assaulted by him. USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee made a $380 million settlement.
In June 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court rejected a final appeal from Nassar. Attorneys for Nassar said he was treated unfairly in 2018 and deserved a new hearing, based on vengeful remarks by Ingham County Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who called him a “monster” who would “wither” in prison like the wicked witch in “The Wizard of Oz.”
The state Supreme Court said that Nassar’s appeal was a “close question” and that it had “concerns” over the judge’s conduct. But the court also noted that Aquilina, despite her provocative comments, stuck to the sentencing agreement worked out by lawyers in the case.
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Sisak reported from New York.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania Department of Transportation employee accused by authorities of charging immigrants up to $350 to help pass the knowledge test and ultimately obtain driver's licenses said Wednesday he was seeking to help them.
Angelo Carrion, 66, charged immigrants to furnish them with correct answers to get learner’s permits and ultimately secure their licenses, according to an affidavit. He also submitted incomplete applications or applications that were not verified for immigration or citizenship status, the charging documents state.
Carrion was charged with 17 felony counts of bribery in official matters, one felony count each of theft by deception and criminal use of a communication facility, and 17 felony counts plus 35 misdemeanor counts of tampering with public records or information, Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday.
Carrion also allegedly would give out his personal cell phone number to Spanish-speaking PennDOT customers so that they could set up appointments, check on their license status or for referrals, according to the affidavit.
Police said everyone in the investigation was in the country legally and eligible to receive licenses.
Reached by phone Wednesday, Carrion said that he plans to plead no contest, though “I felt that 90% of those charges were unfounded, without merit,” he said.
He said that he assisted “certain individuals” who did not speak the type of Spanish that appeared on the test.
“That was my motive, to help them,” he said.
Carrion said he did not currently have an attorney, and was waiting to see if he would qualify for a public defender.
Carrion was employed at two driver’s license centers in Lancaster County where he worked as a driver’s license examiner assistant starting in 2019; he resigned in April after an internal investigation found irregularities with 268 license or identification cards that Carrion allegedly handled between October 2021 and March 2022, according to the affidavit.
Police interviewed 35 of the applicants where it was suspected that Carrion had tampered with tests or failed to verify their immigration status, the affidavit said. In interviews with the customers, mostly identified as Spanish-speaking in the affidavit, some allegedly failed the knowledge test as many as 13 times before Carrion was the one to administer the test.
Police said that many of Carrion’s customers were required to test again and many did not pass the re-testing process.
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Brooke Schultz is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | 2023-01-05T00:50:56+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Man-accused-of-helping-immigrants-on-driver-s-17695197.php |
NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: SGLY).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Singularity between February 12, 2021 and November 17, 2022.
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According to a filed complaint, Singularity Future Technology Ltd. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company had misrepresented the true educational background of its former CEO, Yang Jie; 2) Yang Jie had an outstanding arrest warrant in China, had committed forgery, and was the largest shareholder and VP of Finance for a Nasdaq-listed lending company, China Commercial Credit ("CCC"), which failed after reporting massive losses; (3) there existed material related party transactions with SOS Information Technology New York Inc. (where Jie's wife was Vice President) and Rich Trading, whose CEO was defendant Lei Nie, the husband of Singularity CFO Tuo Pan; (4) Singularity director John Levy had been a director at CCC from January 2013 through December 2016 as CCC failed amidst detailed allegations that Jie, when he was an executive and shareholder in CCC, misappropriated assets; (5) the Company lacked adequate internal controls, and as a result had a heightened risk of scrutiny and was ultimately subject to a United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and SEC investigation and action as well as a potential delisting by NASDAQ; and (6) as a result, the Company's statements during the class period about the historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia's parliament on Tuesday approved Sept. 30 as the date for an early election in the country.
Ninety-two lawmakers in the 150-seat National Council — two more than needed — voted in favor of the move that came a week after lawmakers amended the country’s constitution to make it possible to hold early elections.
The Slovak Constitution previously didn't allow for an early election.
After the coalition government led by Prime Minister Eduard Heger lost a no-confidence vote in parliament in December, President Zuzana Caputova gave lawmakers a Jan. 31 deadline to make the needed constitutional changes and approve a date for the snap vote.
The opposition called the no-confidence vote following months of political crisis. Caputova asked Heger’s Cabinet to stay in office with reduced powers as a caretaker government.
The president had said she would select a new prime minister and swear in her government if lawmakers didn't meet the Jan. 31 deadline.
The Sept. 30 date was supported by the parties that formed the outgoing coalition government. The opposition wanted the election to be earlier — in June or May.
The opposition would stand a good chance to win an early ballot, according to recent polls.
The outgoing government has been donating arms to the Ukrainian armed forces while opening its border to refugees fleeing the war with Russia.
Some current opposition leaders, including former populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, oppose military support for Ukraine and European Union sanctions against Russia.
Slovakia’s next regularly scheduled parliamentary election wasn't due to be held until February 2024. | 2023-01-31T18:27:28+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/slovakia-s-parliament-sets-early-election-for-17754092.php |
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy facilities Tuesday with its biggest barrage of missiles yet, striking targets across the country and causing widespread blackouts, and a U.S. official said missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, where two people were killed.
A defiant Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy shook his fist and declared: “We will survive everything.”
Polish government spokesman Piotr Mueller did not immediately confirm the information from a senior U.S. intelligence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation. But Mueller said top leaders were holding an emergency meeting due to a “crisis situation.”
Polish media reported that two people died Tuesday afternoon after a projectile struck an area where grain was drying in Przewodów, a Polish village near the border with Ukraine.
Neighboring Moldova was also affected. It reported massive power outages after the strikes knocked out a key power line that supplies the small nation, an official said.
Zelenskyy said Russia fired at least 85 missiles, “most of them at our energy infrastructure,” and shut down power in many cities.
“We’re working, will restore everything. We will survive everything,” the president vowed. His energy minister said the attack was “the most massive” bombardment of power facilities in the nearly 9-month-old Russian invasion, striking both power generation and transmission systems.
The minister, Herman Haluschenko, described the missile strikes as “another attempt at terrorist revenge” after military and diplomatic setbacks for the Kremlin. He accused Russia of “trying to cause maximum damage to our energy system on the eve of winter.”
The aerial assault, which resulted in at least one death in a residential building in the capital, Kyiv, followed days of euphoria in Ukraine sparked by one of its biggest military successes — the retaking last week of the southern city of Kherson.
The power grid was already battered by previous attacks that destroyed an estimated 40% of the country’s energy infrastructure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not commented on the retreat from Kherson since his troops pulled out in the face of a Ukrainian offensive. But the stunning scale of Tuesday’s strikes spoke volumes and hinted at anger in the Kremlin.
By striking targets in the late afternoon, not long before dusk began to fall, the Russian military forced rescue workers to labor in the dark and gave repair crews scant time to assess the damage by daylight.
More than a dozen regions — among them Lviv in the west, Kharkiv in the northeast and others in between — reported strikes or efforts by their air defenses to shoot missiles down. At least a dozen regions reported power outages, affecting cities that together have millions of people. Almost half of the Kyiv region lost power, authorities said. Ukrainian Railways announced nationwide train delays.
Zelenskyy warned that more strikes were possible and urged people to stay safe and seek shelter.
“Most of the hits were recorded in the center and in the north of the country. In the capital, the situation is very difficult,” said a senior official, Kyrylo Tymoshenko.
He said a total of 15 energy targets were damaged and claimed that 70 missiles were shot down. A Ukrainian Air Force spokesman said Russia used X-101 and X-555 cruise missiles.
As city after city reported attacks, Tymoshenko urged Ukrainians to “hang in there.”
With its battlefield losses mounting, Russia has increasingly resorted to targeting Ukraine’s power grid, seemingly hoping to turn the approach of winter into a weapon by leaving people in the cold and dark.
In Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said authorities found a body in one of three residential buildings that were struck in the capital, where emergency blackouts were also announced by power provider DTEK.
Video published by a presidential aide showed a five-story, apparently residential building in Kyiv on fire, with flames licking through apartments. Klitschko said air defense units also shot down some missiles.
Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra took to a bomb shelter in Kyiv after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart and, from his place of safety, described the bombardment as “an enormous motivation to keep standing shoulder-to-shoulder” with Ukraine.
“There can be only one answer, and that is: Keep going. Keep supporting Ukraine, keep delivering weapons, keep working on accountability, keep working on humanitarian aid,” he said.
Ukraine had seen a period of comparative calm since previous waves of drone and missile attacks several weeks ago.
The strikes came as authorities were already working furiously to get Kherson back on its feet and beginning to investigate alleged Russian abuses there and in the surrounding area.
The southern city is without power and water, and the head of the U.N. human rights office’s monitoring mission in Ukraine, Matilda Bogner, on Tuesday decried a “dire humanitarian situation” there.
Speaking from Kyiv, Bogner said her teams are looking to travel to Kherson to try to verify allegations of nearly 80 cases of forced disappearances and arbitrary detention.
The head of the National Police of Ukraine, Igor Klymenko, said authorities are to start investigating reports from Kherson residents that Russian forces set up at least three alleged torture sites in now-liberated parts of the wider Kherson region and that “our people may have been detained and tortured there.”
The retaking of Kherson dealt another stinging blow to the Kremlin. Zelenskyy likened the recapture to the Allied landings in France on D-Day in World War II, saying both were watershed events on the road to eventual victory.
But large parts of eastern and southern Ukraine remain under Russian control, and fighting continues.
Zelenskyy warned of possible more grim news ahead.
“Everywhere, when we liberate our land, we see one thing — Russia leaves behind torture chambers and mass burials. … How many mass graves are there in the territory that still remains under the control of Russia?” Zelenskyy asked. | 2022-11-15T21:13:49+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/us-official-russian-missiles-crossed-into-poland-killing-2/ |
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The high number of applicants for hero pay in Minnesota could translate into smaller checks.
More than 900,000 Minnesota residents have applied for bonus pay the state is doling out to people who came to work during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday.
While not everyone will meet eligibility requirements, state officials originally estimated a final pool of 667,000 qualified workers, or payments of about $750 apiece. There's two weeks left to apply for the program.
“We advocated to put more into this to make a difference,” the governor said, adding that Democrats pushed for $1 billion in payments and eventually compromised with Republicans for $500 million, the Star Tribune reported.
The Frontline Worker Pay bill covers people employed at least 120 hours in one frontline sector or more outside their households between March 15, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
Eligible workers include those in the long-term care and home care industries, health care, the courts, child care, public schools, retail, food service, public transit and manufacturing.
“We’ve got tons of people out there that consider themselves to be an essential worker,” said Democratic Rep. Cedrick Frazier, one of the bill sponsors. “Now we will let the process work through and we’re going to see where folks are, at the end of it.” | 2022-07-07T00:22:15+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/High-number-of-applicants-could-shrink-17288723.php |
F1 team: Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz, the co-founder of energy drink company Red Bull and founder and owner of the Red Bull Formula One racing team, has died. He was 78.
Officials with the Red Bull racing team at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, announced Mateschitz’s death Saturday. There was no immediate word where he died, or a cause of death.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of motor sports governing body FIA, said Mateschitz was “a towering figure in motor sport.”
“The thoughts of all the FIA family are with his loved ones at this time and he will be greatly missed.”
Mateschitz gained fame as the public face of Red Bull, an Austrian-Thai conglomerate that says it sold nearly 10 billion cans of its caffeine and taurine-based drink in 172 countries worldwide last year.
Mateschitz not only helped the energy drink become popular around the world, but also built up a sports, media, real estate and gastronomy empire around the brand.
With the growing success of Red Bull, he significantly expanded his investments in sports, specifically motorsports and extreme sports, and Red Bull now operates football clubs, ice hockey teams and F1 racing teams. Red Bull also has contracts with hundreds of athletes in various sports and a deep driver development program to get racers to the top level.
“It’s been hard news for everyone — what he has meant for Red Bull, and of course the sport, and especially for me,” said Max Verstappen, who wrapped up his second consecutive F1 title two weeks ago.
Verstappen on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas will try to tie Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel with an F1-record 13 victories in a season, and he’ll also attempt to clinch the constructors championship for Red Bull.
“What he has done for me, my career so far, and in general my life, it’s really tough, it’s a really tough day,” Verstappen said. “There’s still a race ahead and we’re going to try to make him proud tomorrow.”
Mateschitz and Thai investor Chaleo Yoovidhya founded the company in 1984 after Mateschitz recognized the potential in marketing Krating Daeng – another energy drink created by Chaleo – for a western audience. Red Bull says Mateschitz worked on the formula for three years before the modified drink was launched under its new name in his native Austria in 1987.
Under Mateschitz’ stewardship, Red Bull quickly increased its market share, first in Europe, then in the United States, helped by marketing campaigns promoting the drink’s claimed stimulating properties and extensive sponsorship agreements in motorsports, soccer, extreme sports and the music industry.
The Red Bull Racing team has enjoyed success in Formula 1, winning the constructors’ championship in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, while German driver Vettel won four drivers’ championships in row while signed to the team.
Verstappen started in Red Bull’s driver development program and became the youngest driver in F1 history to start a grand prix when he started with the junior Toro Rosso team at age 17 in 2015. The Dutchman is now the most dominant driver in the sport.
“So many of us have to be so grateful to him for the opportunities he’s provided and the vision he had, the strength of character, and never being afraid to follow dreams, and chase dreams. That’s what he did here in F1, proving that you can make a difference,” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told Sky Sports F1.
“We’re just incredibly grateful for him, everything that he’s done, everything that he’s supported us with over the years,” Horner added. “So many drivers, so many team members, so many people in this pit lane owe him so much. He was incredibly proud of the team, incredibly proud of everything we’ve done and have been achieving, and he’s been a passionate supporter and the backbone of everything that we do.”
Red Bull operates soccer teams in top divisions across Austria, Germany, Brazil and the United States. The company started by buying Austrian club SV Austria Salzburg in 2005 and rebranding it in the company colors under the name Red Bull Salzburg.
It repeated the move in Germany, where it bought fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt in 2009, rebranded it as RasenBallsport Leipzig, and financed its steady progress through the league system till it was promoted to the Bundesliga in 2016. German league regulations prevented the company from naming the team Red Bull Leipzig – its name in German, RasenBallsport, means “grass ball sport Leipzig” but the club just refers to itself as RB Leipzig.
Mateschitz also made headlines for his populist views. He previously criticized German chancellor Angela Merkel for her handling of the refugee crisis over 2015-16. The Austrian Servus TV station, owned by Red Bull Media House GmbH, is known for promoting right-wing provocative views.
Mateschitz bought the Jaguar Racing team from previous owner Ford at the end of 2004 and rebranded it as Red Bull for the 2005 season. Later that year, he then also bought Minardi and renamed it Toro Rosso, astutely using it as a feeder team for Red Bull.
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Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer and AP’s Brian Church in London contributed to this report.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile powered by solid propellants, a development that if confirmed could possibly provide the country with a harder-to-detect weapon targeting the continental United States.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency issued the report a day after its neighbors detected the launch from an area near its capital of Pyongyang, which added to a spate of testing that so far involved more than 100 missiles fired into sea since the start of 2022.
KCNA said the test was supervised on site by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who described the missile — named Hwasong-18 — as the most powerful weapon of his nuclear forces that would enhance counterattack abilities in the face of external threats created by the military activities of the United States and its regional allies.
Kim pledged to further expand his nuclear arsenal so that his rivals “suffer from extreme anxiety and fear while facing an insurmountable threat, and be plunged into regrets and despair over their decisions.”
North Korea has justified its weapons demonstrations as a response to the expanding military exercises between the United States and South Korea, which the North condemns as invasion rehearsals while using them as a pretext to push further its own weapons development.
“Respected comrade Kim Jong Un said speeding up the development of evolving and more advanced and powerful weapons systems is our party and government’s consistent policy to respond to military threats and worsening security situation on the Korean Peninsula,” KCNA said.
It cited Kim as saying that the Hwasong-18 would rapidly advance North Korea’s nuclear response posture and further support an aggressive military strategy that vows to maintain “nuke for nuke and an all-out confrontation for an all-out confrontation” against its rivals.
“The Hwasong-18 weapons system to be run by the country’s strategic forces would play its mission and role to defend (North Korea), deter invasions and preserve the country’s safety as its most powerful method,” KCNA said.
North Korea has tested various intercontinental ballistic missiles since 2017 that demonstrated potential range to reach the U.S. mainland, but its previous missiles were powered by liquid-fuel engines that need to be fueled relatively shortly before launch, as they cannot remain fueled for prolonged periods.
An ICBM with built-in solid propellants would be easier to move and hide and could be fired more quickly, reducing the opportunities for opponents to detect and counter the launch. But it wasn’t immediately clear from Friday’s report how close the North has come to acquiring a functional solid-fuel ICBM that would be capable of reaching and striking the U.S. mainland.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry maintains that North Korea hasn’t acquired a reentry vehicle technology needed to protect warheads for ICBMs from the harsh conditions of atmospheric reentry. Last month, South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-Sup also told lawmakers that North Korea hasn’t likely yet mastered the technology to place nuclear warheads on its most advanced short-range missiles targeting South Korea, though he acknowledged the country was making considerable progress on it.
“This is a significant breakthrough for the North Koreans, but not an unexpected one,” Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said.
“The primary significance of solid-fuel ICBMs is in terms of what they’ll do for the survivability of North Korea’s overall ICBM force,” he said.
“Because these missiles are fueled at the time of manufacture and are thus ready to use as needed, they will be much more rapidly useable in a crisis or conflict, depriving South Korea and the United States of valuable time that could be useful to preemptively hunt and destroy such missiles.”
KCNA described the Hwasong-18 as a three-stage missile but it wasn’t immediately clear whether the third stage was activated during the test. During the test, the missile’s first stage was set to a mode that would support a standard ballistic trajectory but the second and third stages were programmed to fly on higher angles after separations to avoid the territories of neighbors, KCNA said.
The agency said the test didn’t threaten the security of other countries as the first and second stages fell into waters off the country’s eastern coast but it provided no details about how the test affected the third stage.
Solid-fuel ICBMs highlighted an extensive wish list Kim announced under a five-year arms development plan in 2021, which also included tactical nuclear weapons, hypersonic missiles, nuclear-powered submarines and spy satellites.
The North has fired around 30 missiles this year alone over 12 different launch events as both the pace of its weapons development and the U.S.-South Korean military exercises increase in a cycle of tit-for-tat.
The U.S. and South Korean militaries conducted their biggest field exercises in years last month and separately held joint naval and air force drills involving a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group and nuclear-capable U.S. bombers.
North Korea claimed the drills simulated an all-out war against North Korea and communicated threats to occupy Pyongyang and decapitate its leadership. The United States and South Korea have described their exercises as defensive in nature and said that the expansion of those drills is necessary to cope with the North’s evolving threats.
Experts say Kim’s nuclear push is aimed at eventually forcing the United States to accept the idea of the North as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength.
Nuclear negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang have stalled since 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of crippling U.S.-led sanctions against the North and the North’s steps to wind down its nuclear and missile program. | 2023-04-14T00:49:00+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/n-korea-says-it-tested-new-solid-fuel-long-range-missile/ |
Watch: Man surprises girlfriend by proposing at Taylor Swift concert
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been a great experience for many concertgoers, and it became a special moment for one couple.
During the Grammy winner’s concert in Philadelphia on May 13, a man wanted to use the occasion to propose to his girlfriend.
Christian Walston got down on one knee during the song "Lover" and popped the question to his girlfriend.
RELATED: Taylor Swift interrupts Philadelphia show to defend fan against security guard
After getting tickets for the popular tour, Watson knew it was an ideal time to propose.
Walston told the social news platform Storyful that he and his significant other have been dating for three years, and their fans of Swift.
He told Storyful that Swift’s song "has a special meaning" to his girlfriend Jenna, and she told him she wanted the tune to be their "first dance" at their wedding.
While in the hotel room, Walston shared with Storyful that he wrote a note to people attending the concert who would be seated around them.
"In the note, I asked to be recorded during Lover as I planned to propose," Walston explained to Storyful.
The touching moment was captured on video by another person at the concert, who Walston said agreed to film it after getting a note from him.
This story was reported from Washington, D.C. | 2023-05-20T00:29:41+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-girlfriend-proposal-taylor-swift-concert |
- LG Energy Solution posts the quarterly revenue of KRW 7.648 trillion and operating profit of KRW 522 billion in 3Q, 2022
- Strong quarterly performance made possible by enhanced profitability across all product line-ups and favorable exchange rate
- The company to secure global leadership and enhance profitability through its business strategies targeting the North American market
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (LGES; KRX: 373220) today announced its third quarter financial results, marking a record-high quarterly revenue and enhanced operating profits. The company also announced specific business strategies for the North American market, which is deemed most important for LGES's continued growth in revenues and profitability.
LGES reported its third quarter financial results of KRW 7.648 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 522 billion in operating profit. The third quarter revenue of 2022, the highest quarterly record ever, increased by 50.8 percent and the operating profit by 166.8 percent from the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, the revenue increased by 89.9 percent and the operating profit marked a turnaround. The third quarter also marked the highest operating profit, excluding the second quarter of 2021, which included one-off factors such as provisions related to recalls and a lump-sum payment of license fee from another industry player.
"We have increased the shipment of EV batteries thanks to improved demand in EU and North America, which eventually led to the boost in revenue," said Chang Sil Lee, CFO of LG Energy Solution at the conference call. "Increased sales of energy storage systems (ESS) for power grids in the North American market, and batteries for newly launched IT devices also contributed to the strong quarterly performance."
Profitability increased across all product line-ups due to economies of scale led by top-line growth, reflection of cost increase including raw material prices into ASP, general improvements in productivity, and favorable exchange rates.
- Business Strategy for the North American Market
LGES also announced its specific business strategies targeting the North American market based on the company's mid- to long-term corporate strategy it revealed earlier this year aiming at tripling the revenue and achieving double-digit operating profit margin in five years.
The company's objective to increase its presence in North America mainly comes from the positive market forecast, as the region's EV market is expected to expand by 33% (compound annual growth rate, CAGR) by 2030. Such growth rate is significant when compared to the European and Chinese markets, in which 26% and 17% growth rate is expected during the same period, respectively.
The U.S. government's new policies toward clean energy, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and tightened fuel efficiency regulation (Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards), are also driving LGES's strategy geared toward the North American market. These new policies are reshaping the global battery industry by: 1) increasing the OEM's production proportion for EVs, 2) heightening the importance of securing EV and EV battery manufacturing facilities in U.S., and 3) expediting the establishment of local supply chains for battery raw materials.
Responding to these market transitions underway, LGES first aims to expand its production capacity in North America, thereby expediting its efforts to secure the global market leadership. The company has now secured 250-260GWh of production capacity in North America by 2025, including the joint venture (JV) plants with prominent OEMs, such as General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Honda. The order backlog as of September 2022 stands at KRW 370 trillion, 70% of which is from North America.
The company also plans to diversify customer portfolio and expand product line-up in North America with pouch-type EV batteries, energy storage systems (ESS), and cylindrical batteries. These initiatives will be further backed by smart factories established through the digitalization of the entire manufacturing processes.
LGES's another core strategy is to strengthen its local supply chain for key battery raw materials through strategic partnerships with major suppliers, as well as to secure metals and metal refineries in North America and from FTA countries with U.S. The company will also increase direct sourcing of metals through equity investments and long-term supply agreements. With these measures in place, LGES plans to localize 72% of critical minerals sourcing (major cathode materials including lithium) within five years. This objective will be further reinforced by establishing a closed-loop system of used battery collection and recycling.
"We are poised to reinforce our global leadership with continued growth in revenues and profitability," said Youngsoo Kwon, CEO of LG Energy Solution. "We will continue to focus on improving operational capability and productivity through smart factories, as well as establishing strategic partnerships with key automakers."
About LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 25,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers such as General Motors, Stellantis N.V., Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. At the forefront of green business and sustainability, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution's ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Donna Kelce brought cookies to Super Bowl opening night.
The mother of All-Pros Travis and Jason Kelce surprised her sons during an interview with NFL Network’s Michael Irvin with two batches of cookies — one for each.
“It’s just been amazing that they’ve both been able to get to this point in their careers and both enjoy the Super Bowl together,” Donna Kelce said. “It’s just so amazing.”
The Kelces are the first brothers to face each other in the Super Bowl, Travis as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jason as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Donna and her husband, Ed, have mostly kept private over the years, but she’s become a minor celebrity as she crisscrosses the country to watch her boys — often in a jersey with Travis’ front stitched to Jason’s back.
More than 150,000 fans signed a petition for the NFL to have her do the Super Bowl coin toss, but she said in a social media post that the NFL already had someone in place.
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2023-02-07T06:42:09+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/sports/ap-donna-kelce-brings-cookies-for-sons-at-super-bowl-opener/ |
PHOENIX (AP) — The nation’s last undecided race for governor got even closer Sunday as Democrat Katie Hobbs’ lead shrank against Republican Kari Lake in the race to lead Arizona, but it was too early to call.
Hobbs led by 26,000 votes, a 1 point margin, down about 10,000 votes from a day earlier.
Lake has never led in the race but insists that she’ll take the lead as early ballots dropped off at polling places are added to the tally. She won a majority of the 99,000 votes reported in Maricopa County on Sunday, but it’s not clear if she’ll be able to narrow the gap with the roughly 160,000 remaining to be counted statewide.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race because there are still too many votes left to count to conclude Hobbs’ lead is insurmountable.
Democrats won the races for U.S. Senate and secretary of state in Arizona, but Lake is doing better than the Republicans in those races. A former television anchor, Lake is well known in much of the state and drew a fervent following among supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Lake is one of the most prominent election deniers running for office this year. Her supporters have been highly critical of the protracted vote count in Arizona, but it is nothing new in a state where the overwhelming majority of people vote on ballots they receive in the mail. Maricopa County officials reported that a record number of early ballots were dropped off at the polling place on Election Day, delaying the count while officials verify they’re legitimate.
Republican Rep. David Schweikert took the lead for the first time but was less than 900 votes ahead of Democrat Jevin Hodge in a suburban Phoenix House district that Democrats have hoped could help them defy expectations and win a majority in the House.
In southern Arizona, Republican Juan Ciscomani maintained his narrow lead over Democrat Kirsten Engel for an open House seat.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company," "Dorian LPG," "we," "us," and "our"), a leading owner and operator of modern very large gas carriers ("VLGCs"), today reported its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and announced that its Board of Directors has declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share of the Company's common stock, returning over $40.1 million of capital to shareholders. The dividend is payable on or about September 2, 2022 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2022.
Key Recent Developments
- Declared an irregular cash dividend totaling over $40 million.
- Entered into a $260.0 million debt financing facility (the "2022 Debt Facility") to refinance indebtedness under the 2015 AR Facility and the Concorde Japanese Financing (upon its repurchase in September 2022) and to releverage Corvette following its repurchase on July 21, 2022.
Highlights for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023
- Revenues of $76.8 million.
- Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE")(1) rate per operating day for our fleet of $39,608.
- Net income of $24.8 million, or $0.62 earnings per diluted share ("EPS"), and adjusted net income(1) of $22.4 million, or $0.56 adjusted earnings per diluted share ("adjusted EPS").(1)
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $46.9 million.
- Declared an irregular cash dividend totaling $100.3 million.
- Completed the refinancing of Cougar resulting in cash proceeds, net of $20.0 million to prepay a portion of the 2015 AR Facility, of $29.9 million.
- Voluntarily prepaid $25.0 million of the 2015 AR Facility.
- Provided three-month notice in connection with the exercise of our repurchase option of Concorde for $41.2 million in cash and application of the of $14.0 million deposit.
John C. Hadjipateras, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "The first quarter results reflected a good chartering market, which generated strong operating cash flow. We believe that our new seven year facility affords us additional flexibility for capital allocation and are pleased that our board of directors authorized another irregular dividend. I am grateful to our sea and shore personnel who make this possible with their commitment to serving our charterers and to conducting our business with a relentless focus on safety and efficiency."
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results Summary
Net income amounted to $24.8 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $5.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Adjusted net income amounted to $22.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to adjusted net income of $5.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is calculated by adjusting net income for the same period to exclude an unrealized gain on derivative instruments of $2.5 million. Please refer to the reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, which appears later in this press release.
The $17.0 million increase in adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, is primarily attributable to an increase of $13.8 million in revenues, decreases of $3.2 million in vessel operating expenses and $1.3 million in depreciation and amortization, a $2.5 million favorable change in other gain/(loss), net, and a $0.8 million favorable change in realized loss on derivatives, partially offset by increases of $2.4 million in interest and finance costs, $1.9 million in charter hire expenses, and $1.4 million in general and administrative expenses.
The TCE rate for our fleet was $39,608 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a 25.5% increase from a TCE rate of $31,571 for the same period in the prior year, driven by higher spot rates despite increased bunker prices. Please see footnote 7 to the table in "Financial Information" below for information related to how we calculate TCE. Total fleet utilization (including the utilization of our vessels deployed in the Helios Pool) decreased slightly from 96.1% during the three months ended June 30, 2021 to 95.9% during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Vessel operating expenses per day decreased to $9,378 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $10,131 in the same period in the prior year. Please see "Vessel Operating Expenses" below for more information.
Revenues
Revenues, which represent net pool revenues—related party, time charters and other revenues, net, were $76.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $13.8 million, or 22.0%, from $63.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to an increase in average TCE rates, despite a slight decrease in fleet utilization. Average TCE rates increased by $8,037 from $31,571 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $39,608 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to higher spot rates despite higher bunker prices. The Baltic Exchange Liquid Petroleum Gas Index, an index published daily by the Baltic Exchange for the spot market rate for the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba route (expressed as U.S. dollars per metric ton), averaged $76.175 during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to an average of $52.790 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The average price of very low sulfur fuel oil (expressed as U.S. dollars per metric ton), from Singapore and Fujairah increased from $508 during the three months ended June 30, 2021, to $955 during the three months ended June 30, 2022. Our fleet utilization decreased from 96.1% during the three months ended June 30, 2021 to 95.9% during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Charter Hire Expenses
Charter hire expenses for the vessels chartered in from third parties were $5.4 million and $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase of $1.9 million, or 54.0%, was mainly caused by an increase in the number of chartered-in days from 139 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to 182 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses were $17.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022, or $9,378 per vessel per calendar day, which is calculated by dividing vessel operating expenses by calendar days for the relevant time-period for the technically-managed vessels that were in our fleet. The decrease of $3.2 million, or 15.8% from $20.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was due to a reduction of calendar days for our fleet from 2,002 during the three months ended June 30, 2021 to 1,820 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, driven by the sales of Captain Markos NL and Captain Nicholas ML, prior to the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease of $753 per vessel per calendar day, from $10,131 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $9,378 per vessel per calendar day for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was partly the result of a $0.9 million, or $426 per vessel per calendar day, decrease in non-capitalizable operating expenses related to the drydocking of vessels. Adjusting for the non-capitalizable drydocking costs, vessel operating expenses per vessel per calendar day decreased $326 during the three months ended June 30, 2022, mainly due to lower crew wages and related costs.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $9.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $1.4 million, or 17.1%, from $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was driven by an increase of $1.6 million, representing the cash bonuses for the Company's named executive officers that were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and expensed and paid during the three months ended June 30, 2022, whereas the cash bonuses for the named executive officers of the Company in respect of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and expensed and paid during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and not during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Interest and Finance Costs
Interest and finance costs amounted to $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $2.4 million, or 40.9%, from $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $2.4 million during this period was mainly due to increases of $2.0 million in interest incurred on our long-term debt and $0.3 million in loan expenses driven by an increase in interest rates and average indebtedness, excluding deferred financing fees, from $600.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $687.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Average interest rates increased on our long-term debt from 3.7% to 4.1% due to rising LIBOR and SOFR on our floating-rate long-term debt. The increase in average indebtedness is due to the refinancings of the VLGCs Constellation, Commander, Cratis, Copernicus, Chaparral and Caravelle during the year ended March 31, 2022, as well as the refinancing of the VLGC Cougar during the three months ended June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, the outstanding balance of our long-term debt, net of deferred financing fees of $6.6 million, was $657.0 million.
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives
Unrealized gain on derivatives amounted to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The favorable $2.1 million difference is primarily attributable to an increase in favorable fair value changes to our interest rate swaps resulting from changes in forward LIBOR yield curves.
Realized Loss on Derivatives
Realized loss on derivatives amounted to $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The favorable $0.8 million difference is due to an increase in floating LIBOR resulting in the reduction of realized losses on our interest rate swaps.
Fleet
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our fleet as of July 29, 2022.
Market Outlook & Update
After a slight upturn in average propane and butane prices relative to crude prices in April 2022, propane and butane prices declined during the second calendar quarter of 2022. Propane prices in North-Western Europe fell from an average of 61% of Brent in April 2022 to 46% of Brent in June 2022. In the Far East region, propane prices reached an average of 48% of Brent by the end of the quarter from 66% on average for April 2022.
Additional supply was observed in the market with U.S. exports in the second calendar quarter of 2022 totalling 13.7 million metric tons, 1.7 million metric tons higher than U.S. exports in the previous quarter. Saudi Arabian exports in the second calendar quarter of 2022 were also higher than they were in the first calendar quarter of 2022, averaging approximately 0.6 million metric tons per month during the quarter.
Due to the decrease in propane prices in the East and the continued strength of propane-naphtha's advantage as a feedstock for the production of ethylene via steam crackers and margins for naphtha crackers (according to consultant, Next-Generation Logistic Ship's, proprietary model) were predominately negative for the period ended June 2022, with the propane margin averaging approximately $142 per metric ton of ethylene in the second calendar quarter of 2022, a significant improvement from the levels seen in the first calendar quarter of 2022. Despite this, many petrochemical operators were seen to lower operating rates over during the period.
In North-Western Europe, propane continued to provide the largest margin for the production of ethylene via steam crackers until June 2022 when high aromatic prices increased naphtha's advantage, despite negative propane-naphtha spreads. Since then, margins for naphtha have subsided with propane's advantage once again returning. Overall, margins for utilising propane as the feedstock in North-Western Europe steam crackers increased from an average of $490 per metric ton in the first calendar quarter of 2022 to over $670 per metric ton on average in the second calendar quarter of 2022. Unlike in the East, margins for European petrochemical players have turned positive for naphtha from the end of the first calendar quarter of 2022 to the beginning of the second calendar quarter of 2022.
For propane dehydrogenation (PDH) operators, margins have remained under pressure during the second calendar quarter of 2022 with some plants lowering operating rates. Furthermore, additional COVID-19 restrictions in China during the second calendar quarter of 2022 has limited the growth in Chinese demand for LPG. Imports into China remained at 6.1 million metric tons in the second calendar quarter of 2022, similar to the levels seen in the fourth calendar quarter of 2021 and the first calendar quarter of 2022.
A key factor of the market going forward will be downstream demand, particularly olefins and polyolefin growth in the East. Overall oil and gas prices will also continue to heavily influence the market particularly with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The Baltic VLGC index on average increased in the second calendar quarter of 2022 to approximately $76 per metric ton from approximately $57 per metric ton in the second calendar quarter of 2022. Healthy VLGC supply/demand balance and strong bunker prices have contributed to the increased rates observed.
One VLGC was added to the fleet during the second calendar quarter of 2022, with a further 11 vessels expected to be added before the end of 2022.
Currently the VLGC orderbook stands at approximately 20% of the current global fleet. An additional 67 VLGCs equivalent to roughly 6.0 million cbm of carrying capacity are expected to be added to the global fleet by calendar year 2024. The average age of the global fleet is now approximately 10.6 years old.
The above market outlook update is based on information, data and estimates derived from industry sources, and there can be no assurances that such trends will continue or that anticipated developments in freight rates, export volumes, the VLGC orderbook or other market indicators will materialize. This information, data and estimates involve a number of assumptions and limitations, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors. You are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information, data and estimates. While we believe the market and industry information included in this release to be generally reliable, we have not independently verified any third-party information or verified that more recent information is not available.
Seasonality
Liquefied gases are primarily used for industrial and domestic heating, as a chemical and refinery feedstock, as a transportation fuel and in agriculture. The LPG shipping market historically has been stronger in the spring and summer months in anticipation of increased consumption of propane and butane for heating during the winter months. In addition, unpredictable weather patterns in these months tend to disrupt vessel scheduling and the supply of certain commodities. Demand for our vessels therefore may be stronger in the quarters ending June 30 and September 30 and relatively weaker during the quarters ending December 31 and March 31, although 12-month time charter rates tend to smooth these short-term fluctuations and recent LPG shipping market activity has not yielded the expected seasonal results. To the extent any of our time charters expire during the typically weaker fiscal quarters ending December 31 and March 31, it may not be possible to re-charter our vessels at similar rates. As a result, we may have to accept lower rates or experience off-hire time for our vessels, which may adversely impact our business, financial condition, and operating results.
Financial Information
The following table presents our selected financial data and other information for the periods presented:
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited) for the periods presented:
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of revenues to TCE rate (unaudited) for the periods presented:
In addition to the results of operations presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we provide adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. We believe that adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are useful to investors in understanding our underlying performance and business trends. Adjusted net income and adjusted EPS are not a measurement of financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP; therefore, these non-U.S. GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative or substitute for U.S. GAAP. The following table reconciles net income and EPS to adjusted net income and adjusted EPS, respectively, for the periods presented:
The following table presents our unaudited balance sheets as of the dates presented:
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the results will be held today, August 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-855-327-6837, or for international callers, 1-631-891-4304, and requesting to be joined into the Dorian LPG call. A replay will be available at 1:00 p.m. ET the same day and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 10019922. The replay will be available until August 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
A live webcast of the conference call will also be available under the investor relations section at www.dorianlpg.com. The information on our website does not form a part of and is not incorporated by reference into this release.
About Dorian LPG Ltd.
Dorian LPG is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company and a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG's fleet currently consists of twenty-two modern VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.
Forward-Looking and Other Cautionary Statements
The cash dividend referenced in this release is an irregular dividend. All declarations of dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of our Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the Company's results of operations, financial condition, level of indebtedness, anticipated capital requirements, contractual restrictions, restrictions in its debt agreements, restrictions under applicable law, its business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Under the common share repurchase authority referenced in this release, (the "2022 Common Share Repurchase Authority"), purchases may be made at the Company's discretion in the form of open market repurchase programs, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase programs or a combination of these methods. The actual amount and timing of share repurchases are subject to capital availability, our determination that share repurchases are in the best interest of the Company's shareholders, and market conditions. The Company is not obligated to make any common share repurchases under the 2022 Common Share Repurchase Authority and may suspend or discontinue the 2022 Common Share Repurchase Authority at any time.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's current expectations and observations regarding future results, many of which, by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Where the Company expresses an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, the Company's forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including changes in the Company's financial resources and operational capabilities and as a result of certain other factors listed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with Dorian LPG's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of Dorian LPG's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
Contact Information
Ted Young; Chief Financial Officer: Tel.: +1 (203) 674-9900 or IR@dorianlpg.com
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MILWAUKEE — Now that we have candy hearts and chocolates out of the way from Valentine's Day, we can now turn our attention to pączki.
Lori Fredrich, senior food writer and dining editor for OnMilwaukee, joined us on Milwaukee Tonight to tell us where we can snag one ahead of Fat Tuesday!
Numerous bakeries in the Milwaukee area take pre-orders. Here's where you can find them!
Brown Deer:
Kurt Schulz Deli
Order by phone by Saturday: 414-354-1004
Flavors: Cheese, raspberry, lemon, prune, and cinnamon raisin.
Greenfield:
Old World Polish Deli
Preorder by phone: 414-855-0470
Flavors: Prune, raspberry, rosehip
Milwaukee
Grebe's Bakery
Pre-order online by Saturday
Flavors: cinnamon sugar-coated apple, chocolate-iced buttercream, chocolate-iced custard, white-iced raspberry, sugar-coated raspberry, glazed blueberry, glazed sweet cheese, powdered sugar lemon, and glazed prune.
Lakeside Bakery
Pre-orders by phone: 414-486-7747
Flavors: Raspberry, lemon, apple, prune, custard, and blueberry.
St. Francis:
Stephen's Breads
Pre-order online
Pick up Monday at MobCraft
Flavors: Raspberry preserves, chocolate ganache, and vanilla pastry cream.
Wauwatosa:
Cranky Al's
Order online by Sunday
Flavors: Raspberry, prune, Bavarian cream, apricot, and blueberry lemon.
Whitefish Bay
Donut Monster
Pre-order and pick up at their location only: 5169 N. Elkhart Ave., Whitefish Bay
Flavors: Strawberry, blueberry, and chocolate cream.
Watch our full conversation with Fredrich in the video at the top of this article.
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 24, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (NYSE: DDL), if they purchased or acquired the Company's American Depository Shares ("ADS") pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Dingdong investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nyse-ddl/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
Dingdong and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company was disregarding food safety responsibilities, failing to deliver on its stated commitment to provide "fresh" groceries to customers; (ii) the Company's quality control measures were inadequate, exposing it to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement; and (iii) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's Registration Statement was materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The case is Mccormack v. Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd., et al, No. 22-cv-7273.
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ZUG, Switzerland, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost exactly five years after the first block was mined, the Quantum Resistant Ledger, the world's first enterprise-grade blockchain and post-quantum secure cryptocurrency, is now available to blockchain enthusiasts.
The Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) on MEXC is the first offering of a post-quantum secure cryptocurrency that is backed by recommended NIST/NSA post-quantum cryptography.
MEXC is a secure, reliable digital asset exchange founded in 2018. The QRL is now available on MEXC, which serves more than 10 million users, both new traders and seasoned investors, in over 170 countries and regions.
As awareness grows of the quantum computing threat, demand for quantum-resistant blockchains will soar. As a pioneer in this highly technical and specialized space, QRL is at the forefront of all research where blockchain technology and cryptography intersect – and is positioned to capture that demand.
The QRL's signature scheme, XMSS, is protected from the fundamental and functionally unfixable security flaws of traditional coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
"There are known attacks that can cause traditional coins to go to zero, and this will happen just as soon as a quantum computer of sufficient size is brought online, approximately three to five years from today," says Mike Zeiger of the Quantum Resistance Corporation, which works to support the QRL community of builders and raise awareness of the quantum computing threat. "The QRL does not face that existential threat as it is the world's only innate and permanent post-quantum secure cryptocurrency and store of value."
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BOISE, Idaho —
This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Everyone knows Napoleon Dynamite was filmed in Idaho, but other than that, the list of big movies filmed in the Gem State is short and filled with films from the 20th century. The most famous recent movie filmed in Boise just might be 2013’s The To Do List, a raunchy coming-of-age story starring Aubrey Plaza.
However, the city of Boise has been working on an ordinance that would require film permits, due to what a city memo called “growing interest and use of public spaces” in Boise to film projects, and concern over the impacts of a lack of regulation.
The stated goal of the ordinance is to govern increasing film activity, according to a staff presentation at Tuesday’s Boise City Council meeting. Staff also said the proposed permit and application fees were designed to incentivize the film industry to film in Boise.
“We’ve heard that people want to do film production in Boise but they won’t do it here because there’s no laid-out structure to do that,” Council President Pro Tem Holli Woodings said. “We want to see something that gives people certainty.”
City staff invited stakeholders including local media, public television, independent Idaho filmmakers and local production companies to participate in the process. Staff also sent out a survey, according to the meeting.
Boise determined film permits are needed in certain situations, according to a presentation at the meeting. If filming was done on city property and required entry after business hours, required a reservation or would be disruptive to normal functions of city business, a permit would be needed.
A permit would also be required for filming on private property when one or more elements of impact would have to exist. The elements of impact include late hours with a certain-size crew, dangerous stunts or animals, pyrotechnics or explosives, sexual encounters or real or fake weapons.
Low-impact films are defined as projects filmed on city property and have one of the three elements (reservation, after-hour use or disrupts operation). In this case, there is an annual low-impact permit people who want to film can apply for. There would be no fees.
Creating medium-impact films, which include disrupting pedestrian traffic, brandishing weapons or nudity and sexual encounters, would require a permit. There would be no permit or application fee but a $25 per-day fee.
High-impact films, which include vehicle chases, excessive noises, and potential disruption of normal traffic and street closures, would require permits and require additional agencies, according to the presentation. These will take more time. There would be a $250 permit/application fee and a $25 per-day fee.
Exemptions include personal films, still photography, projects filmed at studio locations, charitable projects, student and contest films, investigations, and news media.
The proposed application process includes a review for permits in three to five business days.
The violation penalty is a misdemeanor, which staff said was to ensure compliance because an infraction would only come with a $100 fine.
A couple of news media representatives testified against the ordinance because of its definition of news media.
The definition of media said “filming conducted for reporting on current or breaking stories by newspaper, television or other outlets that are dedicated solely to information about current events.”
“I do find it to be pretty limiting as it’s currently talked about with only current events being those that are considered news because certainly I think the news media oftentimes does features that include backstory,” Council President Elaine Clegg said. “We might need to look at that a little more.”
Don Day, the owner of the news website BoiseDev, said the city might not intend to limit media to only current or breaking news but future councils could use the language in the definition. He added that journalists shouldn’t have to tell the government what they plan to do in advance.
“It violates the First Amendment of the Constitution and extensive case law,” Day said. “Further, by changing this to a misdemeanor penalty, a journalist could be jailed or fined if the city decides their work isn’t current or breaking.”
Others complained about the misdemeanor penalty and one woman said the commercial automobile insurance requirement in the ordinance is higher than what her clients require. One independent filmmaker said more time would be beneficial to fully work out the details.
Idaho is more known as the vacation spot for Hollywood actors than as the place where filmmakers conduct their business.
Chelsea Smith, the director of Treefort’s film festival Filmfort, said the lack of infrastructure is a barrier, including the lack of a film office, a permitting process, and a lack of directories of film professionals or financial incentives.
“I’m really a proponent of this permitting process because it is creating a dialogue with the city,” Smith said. “But I do think a little bit more time to help educate the stakeholders in the community and create some more buy-in could help with the onboarding of the film community.”
The council took no action, since it was just a hearing, but Woodings said she would ideally like to see “another round of stakeholder outreach.”
“I really think that this needs and deserves a little bit more than that,” Woodings said. “(I’m) very excited for what the future of this can be.”
Disclosure: Idaho Press reporter Betsy Russell testified against the ordinance in her capacity as Idaho Press Club president. She also spoke for Idaho Public Television.
Carolyn Komatsoulis covers Boise, Meridian and Ada County. Contact her at 208-465-8107 and follow her on Twitter @CKomatsoulis.
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BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a deputy has been involved in a shooting that killed someone on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The shooting took place on Falling Springs Road in Decatur, the sheriff's office said. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave.
Arkansas State Police will be investigating the death.
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LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronnie C. Wright, former award-winning writer for the Bleacher Report, announced today a launch of a new sports podcast network, THE BOAT (Best Of All Time). The network will include a host of world-class sports-talk podcasts that will be co-produced by Wright and Amblacks Media (www.amblacks.com).
Wright who studied at Florida, Harvard & Stanford and, authored 28 books said, "Today is the right time to shine in the world of sports with relevant content. Podcasts takes the game to another level."
The BOAT Sports Podcast Network will "sail" September 1 with seven: podcasts: "The Ronnie C. Wright Podcast" – "NFL Intro," "The Lunch Bunch," "Platemate Club" "The Really," "Brand New Bag" and "7AJoe."(www.theboat.network ).
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Amid contentious recent debates in Santa Fe surrounding issues such as development, housing and cultural dynamics, 11 candidates vying for four City Council seats up for election in November — including two incumbents — describe differing visions for the city’s future.
Some point out their distinct differences from the administration of Mayor Alan Webber, who is in his second term. Some are less critical of the mayor, but few are quick to show they are directly aligned with his policies.
Katherine Rivera, one of four candidates running in District 1 for a seat being vacated by Councilor Renee Villarreal, said she attended Webber’s State of the City address in March. Her reaction?
“Some of us see a different city than he does,” she said.
Rivera noted the city’s two years of long-delayed financial audit reports, frequent water main breaks and ongoing problems with effluent at the aging south-side wastewater treatment plant. She would bring her experience in business operations and project management to the council, she said.
“I’m new to running for public office,” Rivera said. She might not bring all the same insights as a seasoned politician, she added, “but I have a lot of questions.”
Some are harsher critics of the mayor, such as District 2 Councilor Michael Garcia, who hopes to retain his seat in November. He has been a frequent, vocal challenger of Webber’s policies during public meetings and often raises questions about the city’s late audits.
“Unfortunately, any time I bring up those issues, it’s somewhat brushed off by the administration,” he said in an interview. “I will continue to advocate for those and whatever issues our residents and community need.”
Garcia and Villarreal recently proposed a measure that would have nixed a fee developers can pay rather than offer a percentage of housing units at affordable rates at the 64-acre midtown campus on St. Michael’s Drive. They said their goal, ahead of a massive redevelopment at the site, was to ensure developments include a certain number of affordable homes, a priority for the property’s overhaul.
The proposal was opposed by groups, including two nonprofit affordable housing advocates — the Santa Fe Housing Action Coalition and Homewise Inc. — and was hotly debated among councilors. It failed by a vote of 4-5, with Webber voting in opposition.
“I ultimately have yet to hear from one resident in the community — not developers, but constituents — who opposed our fee-in-lieu proposal,” Garcia said. “We heard tremendous feedback after it was voted down, about how disappointed the community was that we did not pass that resolution.”
Garcia faces at least one challenger for his seat: Planning Commissioner Phil Lucero.
Lucero said in a statement Thursday that “like any elected official,” Webber “has shined in some areas and fallen short in others.”
“I’m not going to grade elected leaders — it’s a tough job filled with nuance, and they are sacrificing a lot, like any public official, to take on that public role,” he said.
At least one other candidate for a council seat expressed disappointment in the failure of Garcia’s and Villarreal’s proposal to ban the fee option for developers at midtown.
Restaurant owner Alma Castro, running for Villarreal’s seat in District 1, said she would have voted for the measure.
“I think we do need a change. As much as I do support some of the work that some of the folks on the City Council are doing,” Castro said, “it’s difficult to say we are going in the right direction.”
Castro said the city could do more to improve health outcomes by addressing poverty while accounting for concerns over water availability and infrastructure.
“Working families need a place in this city, and more and more I feel like that space is shrinking,” she said, adding she hopes the makeup of the City Council after the coming election includes representation for working families.
Also running also for the open District 1 seat are attorney Geno Zamora and former city planning commissioner Brian Gutierrez.
Zamora, who served twice as city attorney under former mayor David Coss and Webber, is one of several candidates who was born and raised in Santa Fe.
Recent, contentious land-use cases centered on housing developments in the city represent a “double-edged sword,” Zamora said.
“The good news is we’re trying to build housing for our residents,” he said. “The bad news is that it’s going to force discussions that are difficult to have.”
Zamora argued the city needs more incentives for developers to build housing at lower price points and to examine where and when “increased density is appropriate.”
Asked whether he believes the city is on the right track, Zamora said, “I’ll hold the city accountable in the way I hold myself accountable. We can always work to do better; what I’m really hoping to do is just to be at the table to contribute and make each of our big policy initiatives better for our community.”
Zamora said city staff should be given more resources and be paid sufficiently “so they can be superstars of basic services and more.”
“We’re asking for accountability at the same time we’re tying employees’ hands behind their backs, so let’s give them a fair shake and give them a real chance for success by adequately funding, training and employing city workers,” he said.
Rivera also spoke about conflicts surrounding land use.
“We’re on a balance beam of how do we get housing and do we value open space,” Rivera said. “Those are the natural conflicts we’re going to run into as we move forward and run out of land.”
She is “a fan of the view corridors in Santa Fe,” Rivera said, and losing them would be hard to swallow.
Santa Fe should be a national leader in historic preservation, she said, adding she has noticed gaps in the preservation code. “As much protection as you think we have, I would argue that we really don’t and that we’re losing it.”
She suggested the mayor was in part accountable. “I don’t understand the vision the mayor has,” Rivera said. “It feels like the look and feel of Santa Fe is getting lost in the process.”
District 4 candidates incumbent Jamie Cassutt and challenger Joel Nava could not be reached for comment.
Running in the District 3 race are former police officer Louis Carlos and Earth Care co-founder Miguel Acosta, who each have their differences with the current city administration.
Acosta believes some friction stems from the “problematic” strong mayor setup that gives the mayor a vote and a role in the legislative process, as opposed to the mayor’s duties being confined to the executive branch.
As for housing, Acosta said the problem is felt heavily in his district, where many families are housing together, sometimes with two or three families to a mobile home.
“The City Council and mayor talk about a housing crisis, but the city doesn’t have an actual plan,” Acosta said. “They talk about it as a priority, but there hasn’t been a declaration and implementation of a plan.”
Carlos said he disagrees with Webber on a variety of issues.
“I’m not a yes man,” he said. “I want to bring different perspectives. I just want to emphasize the need for a different approach, having conversations. I’m not saying I’m gonna fight the mayor on everything, but I’m saying we need to sit down and talk.” | 2023-06-16T06:36:12+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/city-council-candidates-outline-plans-for-santa-fe/article_d14bc5d4-ffe5-11ed-a651-337d572f655d.html |
BARCELONA, Spain — Dani Alves is leaving Barcelona for a second time, five months after the veteran Brazil right back returned to the Spanish club he helped lead to 23 titles.
Alves scored one goal in 17 appearances last season, which Barcelona ended without a title. He finished his Barcelona career with 408 appearances in total, the second most for a non-Spaniard behind Lionel Messi.
“I would like to thank all the coaching staff for the opportunity they gave me to give something back to this club and wear this marvelous shirt again,” Alves wrote on Instagram. “I hope you don’t miss my craziness and daily dose of happiness too much.”
Alves has also played for Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Sevilla. He did not say what his future plans are. He has said he hopes to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
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Which swinging camping chair is best?
Swinging camping chairs are perfect for if you want to go camping but still have some comforts of home available. There are a number of different price points, materials and features to look for in swinging camping chairs. The DEERFAMY Swinging Camping Chair is a stellar swinging camping chair — it’s easily portable and can hold up to 350 pounds.
What to know before you buy a swinging camping chair
Benefits of camping chairs
Some of the top benefits of camping chairs include versatility, warmth and comfort. Swinging camping chairs work well for sporting events, music festivals and tailgates, and these camping chairs can keep you warm on cold nights, since they raise you off the ground. They also provide a more comfortable alternative to sitting on the ground.
Chair weight
Some swinging camping chairs are heavier than others. Look for lightweight swinging camping chairs that are about 2 pounds if you have weak arm muscles, poor balance or limited mobility, or if you’re hiking a long distance to your camping space or taking a chair to a music festival. Heavier swinging camping chairs are acceptable if you just want to use the chair for tailgating or camping in spaces that you can drive up to.
Weight limit
All swinging camping chairs come with a maximum weight limit. The weight limit differs from one chair to another, but it’s typically somewhere from 200-300 pounds. There are some swinging camping chairs with larger weight limits, but they’re more difficult to find.
Material
Camping chairs are made with different materials. Most of these chairs have nylon seats with aluminum or steel frames. Some swinging camping chairs have foam padding inside the chair. Make sure the foam isn’t closed-cell foam, since this kind of foam doesn’t absorb any water and will get soaked through if you’re stuck in the rain.
What to look for in a quality swinging camping chair
Comfort
Well-padded swinging camping chairs allow you to lounge for several hours, but there are some chairs out there with little to no padding, which isn’t very comfortable for long periods of time. Keep in mind that comfortable chairs tend to be heavier, so you need to think about what matters more to you: comfort or portability. Lighter swinging camping chairs tend to be more portable, while padded chairs are comfortable but heavy.
Chair height
Some swinging camping chairs are taller than others. Lower chairs work well for campfires, while taller chairs work best for sitting at a table, so think about how you plan on using your chair. If you plan on purchasing swinging camping chairs for your entire family, you should buy each and every person chairs that are the same height.
Color
Swinging camping chairs come in a diverse array of different patterns and colors. You certainly shouldn’t compromise on quality to find the color of a swinging camping chair, but if you locate a high-quality camping chair with a print or color you like, it can make it more enjoyable to use.
If you buy a swinging camping chair that has a distinctive look, it will be much easier to recall which chair is yours and less likely that someone else will accidentally take your chair.
How much you can expect to spend on a swinging camping chair
Swinging camping chairs vary in price from about $10-$150. The most inexpensive swinging camping chairs cost about $10-$20, while midrange chairs vary in price from about $20-$60. High-end swinging camping chairs go for $60-$150.
Swinging camping chair FAQ
How should you care for a swinging camping chair to ensure it lasts a long time?
A. Swinging camping chairs don’t require much maintenance or care, but you should make sure that the chairs are always dry and clean before packing and storing them away. The chair could have problems with mildew or mold if you don’t clean and dry them before storing them.
Are there child-sized camping chairs?
A. Yes, there are a wide range of small camping chairs that are created specifically for kids. These smaller camping chairs are a better size for kids, and they’re able to get in and out of them safely without help. Many kid-sized camping chairs come in fun prints and designs that appeal to kids of all ages. These chairs also take up less room in your car and are simpler to transport during hikes.
What’s the best swinging camping chair to buy?
Top swinging camping chair
DEERFAMY Swinging Camping Chair
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from DEERFAMY can hold up to 350 pounds and comes with a stand included.
What you’ll love: This chair features a carrying bag for easily transporting the chair for road trips, car camping, campsites and the backyard. The chair comes with durable curved back support, multilayer protection and multilayer stitching.
What you should consider: This swinging camping chair doesn’t have much of a swing and doesn’t come with a headrest.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top swinging camping chair for the money
Rio Foldable Hammock Chair Lounger
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from Rio is meant to provide hammock-style seating.
What you’ll love: This inexpensive chair includes a sturdy steel frame that’s simple to fold, rust-resistant and powder coated. The chair is portable and lightweight for easy transportation, weighing only 11 pounds.
What you should consider: Some of the stitching on this chair breaks fairly easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Alpha Camp Hammock Camping Chair
What you need to know: This swinging camping chair from Alpha Camp comes with a cupholder.
What you’ll love: This camping chair offers a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds and is meant to provide hammock-style seating. The chair uses unique lifting technology and a sturdy iron structure.
What you should consider: This chair leans way back, which isn’t ideal for some customers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blattner Tech, leaders in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, announced today the acquisition of Jigsaw Security Enterprise, a provider of threat intelligence capabilities. With this acquisition, Blattner Tech aims to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and expand into the machine learning security (ML Sec) space.
Jigsaw Security Enterprise is a renowned provider of cyber threat intelligence services, offering a range of solutions to help organizations stay protected from cyber threats. Their Security Operations Center (SOC) provides continuous, near real-time cyber security indicators, enabling organizations to detect and respond to threats quickly and efficiently.
As a leading provider of Predictive Transformation services and tools in the Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning industry, Blattner Tech will now be able to help organizations better detect malware in encrypted traffic, identify insider threats, and protect data in the cloud by identifying suspicious user behavior.
"Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, and we are excited to be able to offer our clients the best-in-class threat intelligence capabilities of Jigsaw Security Enterprise," said Russ Blattner, CEO of Blattner Technologies. "Their expertise in security will be a valuable addition to our current BOSS AI and Superwise products, and we look forward to working together to help our clients stay ahead of potential threats."
The acquisition is poised to have an immediate effect as Kevin Wetzel, CEO of Jigsaw Security Enterprise, is joining Blattner Tech as their new Chief Information Security Officer. The customers of both firms can look forward to an enriched range of services that prioritize cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and machine learning security. Wetzel stated, "We are looking to revolutionize the way businesses approach cybersecurity as organizations are relying more and more on AI/ML."
Blattner Tech's acquisition of Jigsaw Security Enterprise is one of many recent acquisitions strengthening their position as leaders in Predictive Transformation. The combined expertise of both companies will ensure businesses can move from hindsight to foresight while staying protected from ever-increasing cyber threats.
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Welcomes SoftBank Group to its member ranks
TOKYO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SODA Foundation, which hosts the SODA Open Data Framework (ODF) for data mobility from edge to core to cloud, today announced two new open source projects: Kahu and Como. Kahu streamlines data protection for Kubernetes and its application data, and Como is a virtual data lake project to enable seamless access to data stored in different clouds. The SODA Foundation also welcomes SoftBank Group as an end-user supporter and key collaboration partner on the Como project.
According to the 2021 SODA Data and Storage Trends Report, two of the top challenges in managing data in containers and cloud-native environments are availability (46%) and management tools (38%). In direct response to the report findings, the SODA Foundation community collaborated to introduce new tooling options through the Kahu project to improve backup and restore practices critical to data availability. Furthermore, as enterprises become more data-driven and data growth for some enterprises can exceed 10PB per year, object data management offered by the Como Project will play an important role in performance and scalability requirements for cloud-native environments.
"Data collection, management, and consumption is becoming the new competitive battlefield in IT", said Steven Tan, chairman, SODA Foundation. "We're excited to announce Kahu and Como as the latest advances in open source data management and storage. Our 28 members are also excited to welcome the engineers and open source community within SoftBank Group to the Foundation."
"Data is the fuel of our global digital economy and harnessing its power requires collaboration on a massive scale", said Kuniyoshi Suzuki, Senior Director, Cloud Engineering , SoftBank Group. "Softbank is excited to be joining a community of open source software developers focused on enabling improvements toward data storage, recovery, and retention in cloud environments. We look forward to collaborating with the SODA Foundation and its members, while contributing to the future of this important community."
In addition to the announcement of Kahu and Como projects, the SODA Foundation also announced the:
- Release of SODA Framework Madagascar v1.7.0: Formerly Open Data Framework (ODF), SODA Framework comprises independent projects initiated by the community to solve common data and storage problems faced by end users. It includes:
- Expansion of its Eco Project Initiative with the introduction of more open source projects:
DAOS: a software-defined object store designed from the ground up for massively distributed Non Volatile Memory (NVM), providing features such as transactional non-blocking I/O, advanced data protection with self-healing on top of commodity hardware, end-to-end data integrity, fine-grained data control and elastic storage.
YIG: extends Minio backend storage aggregating multiple Ceph clusters to form a massive storage resource pool that can easily scale up to exabyte (EB) levels with minimal performance disruption.
CubeFS: a cloud-native storage platform used as the underlying storage infrastructure for online applications, database or data processing services and machine learning jobs orchestrated by Kubernetes.
Karmada: a Kubernetes management system that enables organizations to run cloud-native applications across multiple Kubernetes clusters and clouds, with no changes to your applications.
SBK: an open source software framework for the performance benchmarking of any storage system.
- SODACODE: this week, developers from around the world will participate in SODACODE 2022 - the Data & Storage Hackathon on May 25 - 26. The first-of-its-kind coding event organized by SODA Foundation is open to developers from all levels ranging from beginner to advanced. The hackathon will conclude with project demonstrations, presentation sessions, panel discussions and an award ceremony for the hackathon winners.
- Trend Survey: The SODA Foundation will release its second-annual Data and Storage Trends Survey on June 30, 2022.
- SODACON: a technical conference held by SODA Foundation, will be held this year in Yokohama, Japan on December 7, 2022. The conference will bring together industry leaders, developers and end users to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges and solutions in the field of Data and Storage Management in the era of cloud-native, IoT, big data, machine learning, and more.
Additional Resources
- Join the SODA Foundation
- Attend SODACODE 2022 - The Data & Storage Hackathon
- Read the 2021 Data and Storage Trends Report
About the SODA Foundation
Previously OpenSDS, the SODA Foundation is part of the Linux Foundation and includes both open source software and standards to support the increasing need for data autonomy. SODA Foundation Premiere members include China Unicom, Fujitsu, Huawei, NTT Communications and Toyota Motor Corporation. Other members include China Construction Bank Fintech, Click2Cloud, GMO Pepabo, IIJ, MayaData, LinBit, Scality, Sony, Wipro and Yahoo Japan.
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP)Spencer Jones and Michael Jones each scored 18 points and Stanford broke through at the defensive end to earn its first Pac-12 Conference win, knocking off Oregon State, 67-46 on Thursday night.
The Cardinal built a 31-22 lead by intermission but the Beavers battled back to start the second half behind 3-pointers from Tyler Bilodeau and Glenn Taylor Jr. and a layup from Dexter Akanno to get within one less than three minutes into the period. Harrison Ingram and Maxime Raynaud each got to the basket for layups and Spencer Jones knocked down a 3. When Raynaud dunked with 13:21 left the Cardinal was back in front by double digits and they cruised home.
Stanford (6-12, 1-7 Pac-12) had lost seven straight games to start the conference season and the win snapped a five-game loss string.
Spencer Jones hit 4 of 8 from distance and Michael Jones hit 4 of 6. Ingram finished with eight rebounds and six assists and Raynaud added 12 points with six boards. Stanford hit 26 of 58 from, the field (44.8 percent) and checked the Beavers on 14 of 41 shooting (34.1%), including 7 of 21 from distance.
Stanford plays host to Oregon Saturday, Oregon State plays at Cal on Sunday.
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Ranunculus flowers are having a moment, and it’s easy to see why. These beauties unfurl like peonies and roses and do well in artistic-like arrangements, alone or mixed with other types of flowers. Another reason why they are popular is that they are affordable blooms with staying power, so you can get a good bang for your budget-friendly buck.
The good news is that most people can grow ranunculus at home — no green thumb required. Follow the steps below to learn how to help the flowers blossom, and the best way to arrange them after cutting.
How To Grow Ranunculus
Ranunculus flowers flourish in full sunlight and well-draining soil. While you can find them at your local flower store or sometimes at Trader Joe’s, you can plant your own cutting garden at home. Simply pick up corms, which are similar to bulbs, online or at your local home and garden store. You’ll see the largest variety available locally in the fall, but some may also be sold in the spring. After purchasing, be sure to bag them and keep them in a cool, dry place that maintains a steady 50 to 55 degrees, such as a basement.
Soaking the corms before planting, even for as little as one hour, helps them sprout quicker. To avoid forgetting about them, set a timer on your phone or put them where you’re sure to see them. They can last overnight in water but anything longer is not recommended. If they become too waterlogged, they’ll rot.
Some people prefer to plant unsoaked tubers inside in potting soil before hardening them off and planting them outside in the ground. This process takes a couple of weeks. In general, it’s best to keep this flower away from clay soil, which can contribute to root rot.
However, ranunculus grow just fine in cold-hardy USDA zones 8 to 11, and do well when outdoor temps average in the mid to high 50s. For colder zones, they can be grown as annuals. It’s best to pick the sunniest spot you have available and plant the corms about two to three inches deep, and four to six inches down in well-drained soil. Make sure the legs are side down.
Ranunculus can survive in part-shade, but they won’t grow up to shine in all their glory there. The result will be fewer blooms and flimsier stems.
Expect it to take between 12 and 16 weeks to see the first bloom. When planted in the fall, you can expect blooms to occur in early spring when they might last for up to five weeks. In warmer climates, plant them in the spring once your neighborhood has experienced its last frost. We know this can be a little hard to determine some years, so if an unexpected frost does occur, cover the planted area with a frost cloth for added protection.
Soil should be slightly moist, however if the few inches feel dry be sure to water.
Types Of Ranunculus
Like most flowers, the ranunculus genus offers a wide range of varieties and colors galore. From light coral hues, to white and deep reds, part of their appeal is that each ranunculus can yield several blooms at a time, ranging from two to five inches wide.
Most grow between 8 to 18 inches tall and 6 to 12 inches wide. Garden stores like to sell them in a mix, but single-color varieties are easy to find online.
Helping Ranunculus Thrive
To keep plants blooming, keep them trimmed. Be sure to prune old growth and seed heads to promote re-flowering. They’re known to get leggy when temperatures warm up, as this is when their flowering slows down.
When grown in a container, keep the soil moist but not overly saturated. Keep watering until flowers bloom, but once the flowers begin to yellow, spread out your watering routine.
There’s no need to fertilize ranunculus, but do keep an eye out for aphids. Other than that, making sure you don’t cause any root rot is probably your only other major concern.
Corms that are treated properly can provide plants for several years, however, they can’t withstand freezing temperatures. This is why many people grow them as annuals and start with a fresh batch of corms each year.
Arranging Your Bouquet
If you’re cutting them yourself, do it when the buds are soft and unopened, snipping the plant at the base of the stem. However, whether you bring home a fresh bouquet from the farmer’s market or cut them straight from your garden, knowing how to arrange them is key. First, trim the bottom of the stems at a 45-degree angle to increase their surface area with the water.
Their curvy stems make them esthetically pleasing in glass bottles in small three- to five-stem assortments, but large arrangements are just as stunning. Strip off any damaged foliage and trim stems to various lengths. A mix of open flowers and tighter buds will add texture and visual appeal to the arrangement.
While these chic flowers like to grow in full sun, after cutting it’s a different story. Place them in indirect light to prolong their freshness. Don’t forget to replace old water every few days with a fresh pour. Cut ranunculus can last for more than 10 days when cared for properly.
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HAVANA (AP) — When everything seemed to be going wrong, Cuban multimedia artist Alejandro Pablo García Alarcón found a solution in what some might consider an unusual place: NFTs.
Artists like him have been dealt multiple blows in recent years: The pandemic wreaked havoc on Cuba’s tourism sector, sending art sales plummeting. American sanctions, while not explicitly applying to art, made it harder for Cubans to sell their works. And for artists whose work can veer into political commentary, like García Alarcón’s, it can be hard to get featured in Cuban galleries.
NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, are digital images registered on a blockchain and generally purchased with cryptocurrencies. They offer artists such as García Alarcón a rare loophole because they can profit from their art on an international stage with few speech restrictions due to the medium’s decentralized nature.
“The first thing that drew me to it was the freedom,” said García Alarcón, known best by his artist name, Paolo De. “You can commercialize your work without intermediaries, without having to pass through a filter.”
But this year, doors have begun to close for artists from Cuba and other countries facing U.S. sanctions because key NFT trading sites have gradually blocked them from doing business on their platforms, often with little or no explanation.
García Alarcón is among at least 30 Cuban artists whose profiles have been delisted from at least two American-owned NFT trading sites sites, including the largest one, OpenSea, and KnownOrigin, according to Cuban NFT artist collectives.
Neither site responded to an Associated Press email seeking comment.
The delistings have extended to some of the biggest names in the Cuban digital art scene, including Havana’s most popular interactive art space, Fábrica de Arte Cubano, and photographer Gabriel Guerra Bianchini, the first Cuba resident to auction off a piece as an NFT.
In March 2021, his work “Hotel Habana 3/10,” which features a mix of photos of Havana’s old, classic buildings stacked on top of each other, made a splash in the local art scene. His OpenSea page now reads “404. This page is lost.”
On its website, OpenSea boasts that it is “building an open digital economy” and that users can “trade their items freely.”
García Alarcón began trading NFTs on OpenSea in April 2021, using his first work as a political commentary on the controversial detention of protesting Cuban artists in January of that year. He earned $200 from it and proceeded to sell around 20 more NFTs through the website.
At one point, OpenSea promoted García Alarcón as an artist to watch. But last March, he was suddenly locked out of his account without explanation.
“They sell you the idea of freedom, that you can show your work, that there’s no censorship,” García Alarcón said. “You use the platform to show what you can’t show in your own country, and then this happens.”
When an artist is taken off of a platform, the art they sold is also removed from the site. Although the NFT continues to exist on the blockchain and is available to view on other NFT trading sites, artists say it’s often viewed as a loss by collectors who are confused or want to display the art on more popular platforms.
Although OpenSea’s hasn’t said why it removed the work of the Cuban artists, it likely has to do with the perceived risks of running afoul of U.S. sanctions. Amid criticism for delisting Iranian artists earlier this year, OpenSea told the crytocurrency news site Decrypt in March: “We have a zero tolerance policy for the use of our services by sanctioned individuals or entities and people located in sanctioned countries.”
The costs of violating the sanctions can be steep, as the U.S. Treasury Department fined the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex $24 million in October for allowing traders to evade American sanctions in places such as Cuba, Syria, Iran and Sudan.
Although the U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on Cuba for more than six decades, including bans on commercial products such as cigars and rum, those sanctions don’t apply to a lot of Cuban art. But in some cases, NFTs have come to be considered more as an investment vehicle, selling for tens of millions of dollars during the 2021 boom.
For Gianni D’Alerta, a Cuban American who has lived in Miami his entire life and has never visited the island, the medium was “an opportunity to engage with my culture” and bridge a longstanding divide between Cubans on the island and in Miami.
He’s the organizer of NFTcuba.ART, a collective of around 100 Cuban artists around the world. Last week he received an email from OpenSea saying the NFTcuba.ART account was blocked “due to activity that goes against our Terms of Service.”
Artists say they’ve never been told explicitly why their accounts were taken down, and when D’Alerta asked for more details, OpenSea responded that it was “unable to disclose additional details,” emails shared with the AP show.
Some artists theorize that the trading platforms could be doing it out of an overabundance of caution, though others speculate that people who don’t like what certain artists have to say about Cuba could have created accounts to flag those artists’ profiles.
D’Alerta and other collective leaders told the AP that the bans have even extended to personal accounts of Cuban artists who don’t live on the island.
Meanwhile, leaders in the Cuban NFT space worry that the deplatforming could have a long-term chilling effect on Cuban digital artists.
Buying NFTs can already be viewed as risky due to recent instability in the cryptocurrency market, as evidence by the recent collapse of the popular cryptocurrency trading platform FTX and the criminal charges against its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
It could be viewed as even more of a risk for those buying from Cuban artists, said D’Alerta, because the art could later disappear from the big platforms.
“It’s heart-wrenching and it’s unfortunate,” he said. “It’s another letdown, you know. Another realization that they’re not part of the world’s community. You can’t participate,’ is basically what (NTF platforms) are saying.”
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Follow Megan Janetsky on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganjanetsky | 2022-12-20T19:54:12+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-cuban-artists-blocked-from-once-promising-nft-trading-sites/ |
Why Bellinger could be Cubs' most important signing in 2023 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Cody Bellinger sounded like he was attracted to what he heard about playing at Wrigley Field, and said he appreciated the chance to now play for two iconic franchises.
But at the end of the day his one-year decision to play for the Cubs is a $17.5 million business decision.
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And at the end of next year how that decision gets measured might have more to say about the Cubs’ 2023 season — if not the direction their latest rebuild goes from here — than even the bigger free agent signings of Dansby Swanson and Jameson Taillon ($245 million combined).
“It’s definitely important. I’m not going to say it’s not,” Bellinger, a 2019 MVP, said of the decision to seek a one-year deal as a means to re-establish value after he was released by the Dodgers following two underachieving seasons, despite receiving multiyear offers, according to his agent.
“But where I’m at right now and how I feel mentally and physically, I’m in a pretty good spot,” he said. “It’s definitely a big year, but I feel really good, and I’m excited for it.”
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It’s hard to overstate how much of a wild-card-factor Bellinger represents for the Cubs in a 2023 season that’s supposed to be the inflection point toward competitiveness after they tanked to rebuild for the second time in a decade.
Back-to-back losing seasons left the Cubs with 2022 attendance lower than any season since 1997 (excluding pandemic-related restrictions), sagging TV viewership and a gutted roster with vastly more question marks than answers.
Swanson’s seven-year deal and Taillon’s four-year deal represent longer, known-quantity building blocks in team president Jed Hoyer’s vision for his Next Great Cubs Team.
Bellinger represents the potential for sudden impact, for the spectacular, for the kind of power from the left side and athletic ability in centerfield to lift the Cubs’ lineup toward playoff-caliber levels.
Or none of the above.
The range of possibilities are at least as wide as the range of his results during six years in the big leagues.
The first three years included 111 home runs, a .920 OPS, a Rookie of the Year award, Gold Glove, MVP and two All-Star selections.
The last three included a shoulder injury that might have hurt his hitting mechanics even after he recovered, offensive production that lagged behind Jason Heyward’s and enough doubt going forward that the mega-payroll Dodgers non-tendered him in November rather than pay him through one more winter of arbitration eligibility.
What comes next?
Who knows?
But it could be the closest thing to must-watch viewing since the team launched their subpar TV network in 2020.
That’s the thing.
And that’s the business deal both he and the Cubs struck, each betting on the bounce-back that likely would send Bellinger back into free agency seeking the mega contract that looked all but assured about the time he turned 24.
“I think my favorite thing that I’ve learned is that you can’t change the past, but you can learn from it,” said Bellinger, who at 27 is still firmly in a ballplayer’s traditional prime years.
Bellinger’s career took a sharp downward turn after suffering a dislocated shoulder celebrating a homer slamming forearms with a teammate during the 2020 playoffs. It required surgery, and even after he returned supposedly healthy in 2021, he hit just .193 with a .611 OPS the past two seasons.
He said as he returned his “body was just moving different” and that “there were things in the past that I thought weren’t working anymore.”
Some of that might have involved hitting mechanics, he suggested. But more than that, he said has custom tailored more recent workouts for his body type and the nature of its balance and movements.
“I’m doing more body-specific workouts,” he said. “Overall, I’m feeling really good and really strong and allowing my body to kind of be free and do what makes me good and to be able to tap into that.”
His agent, Scott Boras, said leading up to his signing that Bellinger was feeling as healthy as he had since the injury and suggested all he needed was a place to play that could commit the at-bats — and one-year, prove-it contract — to get the elite, bounce-back results.
If he stays healthy, the ban on infield shifts alone should favor a comeback for the pull hitter when they go into effect in 2023. “Definitely exciting,” he said.
And the change-of-scenery can’t hurt.
“Oftentimes, it’s just that one new voice, that one new idea that can really click something for you,” Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins said.
“A player like that, obviously, who’s had so much success in his early career, that talent is still there.”
How much will show in 2023? From the start? Eventually? Or somewhere else afterward?
Those are the questions framing the $17.5 million bet that both sides are making (with $5.5 million of that tied up in a mutual option that makes the Cubs’ 2023 actual cost $12 million).
The payoff both seek has the potential to be dramatic enough to reset an All-Star career back onto a lucrative long-term track.
For the Cubs, it could have an even more dramatic impact on the expectations and direction of the club after an even uglier, more bitter tank job than the first one under Theo Epstein.
Or he could wind up just another flip guy at the trade deadline?
That’s how big Bellinger’s bat played before the injury and decline -- and how big the decline that followed the injury.
That’s how big this bet, and how big-business this could be for both.
Now he just has to do it. To prove he’s still that All-Star player.
“It’s tough. I’m not gonna lie,” Bellinger said of going through the last two years mentally. “But I think at the end of it all I’m going to look back and be appreciative that it happened and going to be able to learn from it — I have learned from it. I think it’s going to be better for the longevity of my career.
“Looking forward where I’m at right now, I’m feeling really good and confident and strong.”
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BEREA, Ohio — Browns second-year receiver Anthony Schwartz has bounced back from his rough preseason, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Thursday.
“We know he can (maintain his confidence),” Van Pelt said. “Even in the last 10 days of practice, he’s turned it around. He hasn’t put a ball on the ground. He’s caught the ball extremely well with confidence. Sometimes you go through little slumps in your career. We have to find a way to get him out of it, and I think he’s found a way to get himself out of it, as well.” | 2022-09-09T03:20:51+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2022/09/browns-wr-anthony-schwartz-has-turned-it-around-in-the-last-10-days-oc-alex-van-pelt-says.html |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — John Cena is being recognized for making over 600 Make-A-Wish wishes come true.
The WWE tweeted out earlier today congratulating Cena for the accomplishment.
The wrestling company wrote, "@JohnCena has granted more wishes via @MakeAWish than any other celebrity in history. #CenaMonth."
Former WWE wrestler turned television personality John "Bradshaw" Field tweeted out his support to Cena as well.
He wrote, "Few people in history have meant as much to @wwe as @JohnCena, the best representative one could ask for, and a terrific human being. So proud of John and all he continues to do. This is amazing."
Cena went viral earlier this month for meeting a non-verbal teenager with Down Syndrome named Misha Rohozyhn. Rohozyhn fled war-torn Ukraine after his mother told him they were leaving to meet John Cena.
To the surprise of Misha's mother, Liana Rohozyhn, Cena saw their story and spent the day with Misha and the family.
Cena granted his first wish in 2004 and has now become the most requested celebrity by kids.
In an interview from earlier this year, Cena spoke about his work with Make-A-Wish. "The reason I love Make-A-Wish so much is because those are those families’ wishes. You can do anything you want, and Make-A-Wish’s list is enormous, they literally will do anything you want. ‘I want to kick it with John Cena and go see him wrestle.’ That is the coolest thing I have ever heard in my life," he said.
Cena also tweeted out kindness today, saying, "Kindness is not easy when life becomes stressful. Nowadays with all the information at are disposal, stress is almost all day for many people. I know it’s hard, and I’m far from perfect, but when you can, take a breath… summon kindness." | 2022-06-22T13:24:26+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/life/heartwarming/john-cena-make-a-wish-wwe/521-12fe453e-20ec-4793-99ae-6ae09a4369b8 |
BEIJING (AP) — China has announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat in retaliation for Ottawa’s ordering a Chinese consular official to leave over alleged threats he made against a Canadian lawmaker and his family.
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said China was deploying a “reciprocal countermeasure to Canada’s unscrupulous move,” which it said it “firmly opposes.”
It said the Canadian diplomat based in the business hub of Shanghai has been asked to leave by May 13 and that China “reserves the right to take further actions in response.”
Canada earlier on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong.
A senior government official said Toronto-based diplomat Zhao Wei has five days to leave the country. | 2023-05-09T06:28:41+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/china-expels-canadian-diplomat-in-tit-for-tat-response/PFZFXIXTJNGU7GR55B4I47ACC4/ |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A student shot and killed another student early Wednesday outside a school in Pittsburgh, authorities said. The alleged shooter was soon captured after a foot chase.
The ages of the students involved were not immediately clear. According to the city school district’s website, Oliver Citywide Academy is a full-time special education center serving grades 3-12.
It wasn’t immediately clear what spurred the shooting, which The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said happened around 7:25 a.m. on the steps outside of the school. No other injuries were reported, and police said they found a gun at the scene.
The names of the victim and the shooter have not been released, but police said both attended the school and were under the age of 18. Authorities said the wounded student was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
“We believe, based on the information that we have and the video we’ve been able to see, that we have the actor in custody and there’s no potential threat to the other schools,” Pittsburgh Major Crimes Commander Richard Ford said during a news conference at the school. He said the victim was killed as he was walking into the school.
It wasn’t immediately clear how many students and staff witnessed the shooting. Maria Montano, a city spokeswoman, said most students were still on their way to the school when the shooting happened, and buses were rerouted to another school building.
Students who were already in the school were kept in the building. Classes there were canceled for the day following the shooting.
The shooting came a little more than a year after another student was gunned down at the school. Fifteen-year-old Marquis Campbell was killed in January 2022 as he sat in a school van waiting to go home. The alleged shooters — two brothers who Campbell knew from another school — were charged earlier this year with murder and conspiracy. | 2023-05-24T23:42:58+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-police-student-fatally-shot-by-another-student-outside-pittsburgh-school/ |
The Mets got a much-needed 5-1 victory over the Pirates Wednesday afternoon after waking up tied with the Braves in the NL East standings.
Chris Bassitt delivered exactly the start Buck Showalter’s club had to have on the same day Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list with irritation of the left oblique. Bassitt recorded 10 strikeouts, five hits and only allowed one run in seven innings of work in the opener of a day-night doubleheader in Pittsburgh.
Reliever Seth Lugo pitched the final two innings for the Mets, allowing no runs on two hits in an easy outing against the rebuilding Pirates.
Tyler Naquin and Eduardo Escobar led the way for the offense, hitting back-to-back homers off of Bryse Wilson in the fourth inning. Naquin, who hit the three-run homer off a belt-high fastball to center, took advantage of his opportunity after replacing the injured Starling Marte in the lineup.
Escobar’s 2-for-4 day at the plate extends his hitting streak to five games. Pete Alonso also went 2-4 amidst his recent hitting slump.
The win puts an end to a three-game losing streak and avoids a four-game skid — which has yet to happen this season. The win puts the Mets a half-game ahead of the Braves, who are scheduled to play the A’s in Oakland later Wednesday. The Mets had been alone atop the NL East since April 12.
Now Showalter hands the ball to ace Jacob deGrom to try and sweep both ends of this twinbill.
Last time out, deGrom pitched seven innings against the Dodgers on Aug. 31 in an Amazin’ 2-1 win at Citi Field. The only run he allowed was a a homer to Mookie Betts.
Pirates righty Johan Oviedo will face the Mets in the second game. The former Cardinal will make his third start and holds a 2.86 ERA with 28.1 IP.
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