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Review | The Smashing Pumpkins Craft Metal Magic at Santa Barbara Bowl
Alt Icons Hop Genres — and Albums — on Friday the 13th
There we were on Friday the 13th at the Santa Barbara Bowl, as the Smashing Pumpkins’ self-described “creepy vampire,” William Patrick Corgan, emerged onstage to Kubrickian flourishes. While founding guitarist James Iha crafted a running joke about the town’s “moderate temperatures” feeling too nice for rock ’n’ roll, there were some environmental cues that the devil’s music would reign alongside the “Cherub Rock” on this superstitious date. After all, a near-full moon — waxing gibbous at 92.2 percent — hovered over the outdoor amphitheater filled to the brim with SP merch.
Long before the mix and match of aesthetics like pastel goth or dark fairycore, there were the Smashing Pumpkins, who never shied away from blending the soft and the heavy into a seamless mish-mash. Yet, amid the band’s prismatic relationship to genre agnosticism, the, well, heaviest emphasis was on metal at the Bowl. Between a pre-show soundtrack spinning bands like Mercyful Fate and, later, Corgan’s cheeky direction to emulate Eddie Van Halen during “Ava Adore,” the shred was strong in “Riffland” on this night. Rumors of the front man’s voice being shot were given the metaphorical middle finger as his inimitably nasal snarl reverberated in pristine form.
In perhaps the most delightful moment amid this album-hopping set list, it takes a moment to clock that the menacing dirge in the mid-section is a cover of none other than Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime.” The alt titans ripped the guts out of the original’s composition and stitched back together a bloody rendering in its wake. Pinned to the back-and-forth of Corgan and Iha’s confrontational delivery, the pop masterwork was wholly transmogrified by the group’s menacing approach to angst — with enough self-awareness to pull it off with a wink.
That doesn’t mean the show didn’t have its softer moments. While faithful renditions of crowd-pleasing anthems dotted the set, the grandiose opus known as “Tonight, Tonight” shrank into an acoustic reinterpretation with just Corgan and Iha onstage, and it turned into an amphitheater-wide singalong. Meanwhile, “Disarm” compartmentalized its orchestral opulence into synth form. With three-quarters of the original lineup intact, the Pumpkins’ post-reunion showcase proved to be not so much a return to form as an update to it.
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Massage guns
Massage guns, also called percussive massagers, have risen in popularity the last few years. According to many consumers, they’re the preferred method to relieve muscle tension and soreness at home. But are they worth it?
It depends. Some people say they’re not worth the investment, since they’re expensive and may not deliver the relief you need. Others say massage guns end up being much cheaper than getting professional massages.
What you need to know about massage guns
How does a massage gun work?
Massage guns deliver relief with rapid pulses or vibrations that boost blood flow to muscles. After repeated impact, muscles warm up, relieving tension or soothing cramping.
Many massage guns come with attachment heads for targeted massage. A wedge head, for example, is used for scraping shoulder blades, while a ball head targets larger muscle groups.
How are massage guns powered?
Most massage guns are cordless and run on rechargeable batteries. Depending on the device, their batteries may offer up to four hours of mixed use. This is different from continuous runtime, in which most massage guns only run for about 20 minutes at a time.
Is it hard to use a massage gun?
Massage guns are appreciated for their user-friendly design. Some even have companion apps for in-depth guidance on massage techniques, as well as muscle targeting or attachment head use.
Massage gun pros
Cheaper than massages
In the long run, massage guns end up being more cost-effective than getting professional massages. The average professional massage costs $60-$150 for a 60-minute session. Massage guns cost $150-$500 to purchase and own. It only takes a handful of uses for a massage gun to emerge as a cheaper alternative.
Customized experience
Massage guns offer a controlled, customized experience. Many are equipped with a variety of speed and pulse settings. It’s also common for massage guns to come with up to six attachments for targeted massage of specific muscle groups or body parts.
Perks of portability
Massage guns are more portable than many other types of massagers, such as cushion massagers. Not only are they cordless, their compact designs make them travel-friendly. Many massage guns include carry cases as well.
Massage gun cons
Not the same as professional massages
Some people feel having to operate their massage guns detracts from the overall therapeutic experience. Instead, they prefer what professional massages offer in total relaxation and relief.
A professional massage also is more comprehensive. Massage guns are somewhat limited in their capabilities, while a licensed massage therapist may offer deeper, more dynamic massage.
Hard-to-reach areas
Massage guns are compact, so users need to stretch, bend or contort to cover hard-to-reach areas. It’s more difficult to use a massage gun on the back, so many people need to enlist the help of a partner to use the device in these areas.
High price
Since massage guns cost $150-$600, they’re not within everyone’s budget. If users don’t plan on using their massage gun on a regular basis, they may end up wasting money.
Are massage guns worth it?
Massage guns are a smart buy for people who expect to use them frequently to relieve muscle tension, soreness and cramps. While most often used by performance athletes and active individuals, they’re just as useful for other types of needs.
Best massage guns
This premium massage gun is feature-rich, with an ergonomic design, six foam attachments and an adjustable arm for hard-to-reach areas. Each pulse delivers up to 60 pounds of force.
Where to buy: Amazon
iReliev Percussion Massage Gun
The battery for this affordable massage gun offers four hours of runtime. It operates more quietly than comparable models and weighs less than 2 pounds.
Where to buy: iReliev
PlayMakar MVP Percussion Massager
With six speeds and six attachments, this massage gun delivers a customized therapeutic experience. It has a brushless motor for quiet operation at approximately 45 decibels.
Where to buy: PlayMakar
Hyperice Hypervolt Bluetooth Percussion Massager
A popular mid-range option, this Bluetooth massage gun is controlled through the Hyperice app. Users can adjust settings to target specific muscle groups or body parts.
Where to buy: Amazon
Theragun Mini (2nd Generation)
Appreciated for its travel-friendly design, this massage gun is great for relieving cramps and soreness on the go. It has three-speed settings and its rechargeable battery lasts up to 150 minutes.
Where to buy: Amazon
This dynamic massage gun has three arm angles to cover hard-to-reach areas, head to toe. It has five speed settings and comes with five attachments.
Where to buy: Amazon
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PHOENIX (AP) — The hardest task these days for the Boston Celtics might be staying humble.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the rolling Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night.
“You enjoy the moment, but you’ve got to understand why you did it,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said. “Then you’ve got to know that it’s a long year. This could happen to us. It might not, but we’re going to go through some type of obstacles throughout the year.”
For now, the Celtics are making it look easy.
Boston won for the eighth time in nine games, improving its NBA-best record to 21-5. The Suns — who came into the game with the best record in a crowded Western Conference race — lost for the third time in four games.
“We didn’t compete the way we needed to compete tonight,” Suns center Deandre Ayton said.
The expected showdown between two of the league’s top teams never materialized with the Celtics leading by 45 points. The Celtics took a 31-21 lead after one quarter over the cold-shooting Suns, who missed all eight of their 3-point attempts.
Boston continued to build its lead in the second, taking a 69-42 lead into the break. Brown led the Celtics with 17 points in the first half, while Tatum had 14. Grant Williams and Brogdon both added 12.
“Phoenix is a great team and I thought the way we played showed the respect we had for them,” Mazzulla said.
The second half was essentially an afterthought. Tatum hit a free throw with 7:01 left in the third to push Boston’s advantage to 40.
Phoenix’s night was summed up in the third quarter when Mikal Bridges, Chris Paul and Devin Booker all tried to grab a loose ball, only to collectively bobble it away into the hands of Boston’s Marcus Smart, who scored an easy layup.
The Suns welcomed back All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who missed the past 14 games with a sore right heel. That’s good news for the team’s long-term prognosis, but it didn’t help much on Wednesday.
Josh Okogie led the Suns with a career-high 28 points off the bench, while Booker added 17. Paul finished with four points, four rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes.
TIP-INS
Celtics: F Al Horford missed the game after entering the league’s health and safety protocol … Brogdon returned after missing one game because of a non-COVID illness. … Luke Kornet had 12 points on 6 of 6 shooting. Grant Williams also made all six of his shots and finished with 14 points.
Suns: F Torrey Craig (right groin) was back in the starting lineup after missing three games. … Hosted a sellout crowd for the 41st consecutive game. … Shot just 8 of 32 (25%) from 3-point range.
UP NEXT
Celtics: At Golden State on Saturday night.
Suns: At New Orleans on Friday night.
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Lyle Gennett is Charlevoix's new mayor
CHARLEVOIX — Lyle Gennett won the race for Charlevoix mayor against Dennis Halverson on Tuesday.
According to unofficial results from the city manager, the vote was 790 for Gennett and 525 for Halverson.
More:Charlevoix to elect a new mayor this fall
Former city council member Gennett, 71, said he was running for mayor because he likes working with the city and he has time to focus on the position.
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“I do not have an agenda,” said Gennett, when asked why he was running for office earlier in the year. “When I was on the council before I just tried to listen to the people and do what was best for the citizens of Charlevoix. That is still where I’m at."
Gennett advocated for housing as a priority during a candidate forum with Halverson in September.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231) 675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com | 2022-11-09T08:08:04+00:00 | petoskeynews.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/11/09/lyle-gennett-is-charlevoixs-new-mayor-in-the-mid-term-elections/69631663007/ |
The 2023 Barracuda Championship Odds & Preview: Sean Crocker
Following the first round of the Barracuda Championship, Sean Crocker is currently 21st with a score of -4.
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Sean Crocker Insights
- Crocker has finished better than par eight times and shot nine rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 15 rounds.
- He has recorded a top-five score once in his last 15 rounds.
- Over his last 15 rounds, Crocker has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on four occasions.
- Crocker has made the cut and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard twice in his past five tournaments.
- He has made the cut in four of his past five tournaments.
- In his past five events, Crocker has finished within five shots of the leader one time and with a better-than-average score three times.
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Barracuda Championship Insights and Stats
- In Crocker's previous two appearances at this tournament, he has finished in the top 20 once. His average finish has been 17th.
- Crocker made the cut in each of his two most recent entries to this event.
- The most recent time Crocker played this event was in 2023, and he finished 21st.
- At 7,480 yards, Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) is set up as a par-71 for this tournament. In the past year, tournaments on the Tour have been played on courses with a shorter average distance of 7,030 yards.
- The courses that Crocker has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,400 yards, while Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) will be 7,480 yards this week.
Crocker's Last Time Out
- Crocker was relatively mediocre over the 20 par-3 holes at the Genesis Scottish Open, averaging par to finish in the 52nd percentile of competitors.
- His 3.98-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at the Genesis Scottish Open was strong, putting him in the 73rd percentile of the field.
- Crocker was better than 63% of the golfers at the Genesis Scottish Open on the tournament's 12 par-5 holes, averaging 4.58 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.64.
- Crocker recorded a birdie or better on three of 20 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, better than the field average of 1.8.
- On the 20 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, Crocker recorded less bogeys or worse (two) than the field average (2.4).
- Crocker's seven birdies or better on the 40 par-4s at the Genesis Scottish Open were more than the tournament average (4.9).
- At that last outing, Crocker's par-4 showing (on 40 holes) included a bogey or worse five times (better than the field's average, 5.6).
- Crocker finished the Genesis Scottish Open with a birdie or better on six of the 12 par-5s, more than the tournament average of 3.6.
- On the 12 par-5s at the Genesis Scottish Open, Crocker had one bogey or worse, more than the field average of 0.6.
Barracuda Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: July 20-23, 2023
- Course: Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood)
- Location: Truckee, California
- Par: 71 / 7,480 yards
- Crocker Odds to Win: +5500 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The holidays are a time to come together, and the Eau Claire community is putting out the welcome mat on Thursday. Numerous places are offering Thanksgiving meals, some for free.
One option is Hope Gospel Mission's community Thanksgiving. Administrative assistant Evening Snow said volunteers have cooked 54 turkeys preparing to serve around 700 people.
She said after 20 years, that's the most people they've ever served. She added the volunteers are happy to help, whether financially or by prepping turkeys.
"Honestly it's a community effort," Snow said. "We've had a lot of amazing people to make this possible."
Another option is The Community Table. They're partnering with volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church to serve their annual Thanksgiving lunch.
Executive director TJ Atkins said she's not sure what to expect for their first in-person Thanksgiving since the pandemic.
"We prepared a little more turkeys than we did last year to make sure we have enough food for everybody," Atkins said.
Both meals will be served on Thanksgiving from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To partake in the free meals, you can just show up during the designated times. Hope Gospel Mission is located at 2650 Mercantile Drive. The Community Table is at 320 Putnam Street.
There are also a few area restaurants that will be open where you can buy a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday.
The Informalist at 205 S Barstow Street is serving a turkey dinner from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 715-318-7399 to make a reservation.
Altoona Family Restaurant at 2000 N Hillcrest Pkwy is serving their regular menu as well as a turkey dinner from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Billy's Grill and Catering at 1019 15th Avenue in Bloomer is offering a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must first call 715-568-1412 to reserve a spot. | 2022-11-23T21:11:18+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/news/chippewa-valley/thanksgiving-meals-options-in-the-chippewa-valley/article_dd5710ec-6b5a-11ed-b99c-6fad9bef9f03.html |
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An earthquake in the mountains of west Nepal rocked the Himalayan nation in early Wednesday, killing at least six people while they were asleep in their houses, a government administrator said.
The earthquake was felt as far away as the the Indian capital New Delhi, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) west of the epicenter.
Kalpana Shrestha, the chief officer of Doti district, said six people were killed when they were crushed in their houses in a remote, sparsely populated mountain village. Five more were injured.
The earthquake around 2:12 a.m. local time sent people in the mountain villages panicking out of their houses and many spent the entire night out in the open, Shrestha said.
She said security forces have been dispatched to the remote villages to help with the rescue effort. There were reports of houses damaged in many villages but no new reports of casualties.
Videos posted on social media showed villagers moving debris by hand to find the victims buried by the earthquake-damaged houses, shining mobile phone lights to move the piles of wood and stones that most of the mountain villages to build houses.
Most of the mountain villages are reached on foot and there are no roads to drive heavy equipment to help with the rescue.
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said in a statement he has ordered government officials to provide immediate help to the victims and their families and provide all necessary medical assistance to those wounded.
Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center gave a preliminary magnitude of 6.6. The U.S. Geological Survey provided measurements of a 5.7 magnitude with a depth of 18.1 kilometers (11.2 miles) and its epicenter 20 km (12 miles) east of Dipayal.
Earthquakes are common in mountainous Nepal, which is home to the tallest mountain. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 killed some 9,000 people and damaged around 1 million structures. | 2022-11-10T16:37:48+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-earthquake-rocks-west-nepal-felt-as-far-as-new-delhi/ |
In the two weeks since the injury and certainly in the three days since Xavier McClain’s death, Linden head football coach Al Chiola said he’d never had a more difficult time directing thoughts intelligibly past his lips.
“There’s just no words. There’s no words to say to the team to anybody. I don’t have any words,” Chiola said after his Linden squad had battled Perth Amboy at Tiger Stadium at Cooper Field in Linden.
The Tigers were playing with their emotions still raw and understandably scattered following the death Wednesday night of their 16-year-old teammate, who succumbed to apparent brain trauma at University Hospital in Newark. The sophomore was injured during the third quarter of Linden’s victory against Woodbridge Sept. 9.
“I come home, I see my children, I hug them a little longer; I hug these (players) guys longer; I hug our coaches longer,” Chiola said.
Those extra long, extra tight hugs presumably replace the syllables Chiola said he has been unable to formulate.
But Chiola did have the words, and the right ones at the right time to inspire his young players to endure practices the last two weeks with their minds wondering toward Xavier in a hospital room in Newark, and then with their friend and classmate gone from their lives forever. He had the words that sent them out onto the field Saturday with a clear mission in mind, and the appropriate ones to sum up Linden’s noble effort in the face of tragedy.
And just as their coach was actually able to summon words he thought he hadn’t annunciated, the Tigers found enough fuel and focus to deliver a 13-0 victory over Perth Amboy in memory of Xavier.
Junior quarterback Tequan Thomas rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, junior running back Alex Donic ran for 37 yards and a score, and Myles Hamilton, Kevin Taylor, Rochnel Saint Juste, Quadir Booker and Kerdel Moses spearheaded a defense that allowed only 42 cumulative yards en route to its second shutout this season. Linden and Perth Amboy both now stand at 2-2.
“We talked all week about trying to fight through this and just try to play the game the right way; play hard the way Xavier would have wanted us to. That’s the only way we could honor him right now,” Chiola said.
Chiola spoke graciously with the media at the conclusion of the game, though players were off limits for comments at the field by order of the school administration.
Other than Thomas’ crafty running off play-action fakes and several quality carries by Donic and Moses, Linden executed its offense like a team that had its timing badly disrupted in the last several weeks. The Tigers had rolled by Woodbridge on the evening Xavier was injured, but they lost a 28-25 game last week to Colonia, a program in which his two sons participate. Casey is a junior wide receiver/DB with the varsity.
“We were limited to reps this week. They mentally made some mistakes today; we have a young team to begin with,” Chiola said. “Coming off an emotional week, we kind of expected it. I thought the first half was going to be ugly for us.”
The Tigers charged onto the field with Xavier symbolically leading the way as fellow sophomores Tyrone Hinton and Jawon Lee held his No. 16 jersey aloft with the rest of the team in tow. They gently placed the jersey on the sideline bench, returned it to the locker room at halftime and repeated the solemn gesture.
At one point in the first half, a gust of wind sent the jersey flapping onto the turf. A Linden player retrieved it carefully returned it to the bench with a touching pat to the numbers as he turned and made his way back to his other teammates. Each player also took the field with an orange “16″ sticker on the back of each helmet. Numerous Tigers scrolled “X-16″ or some version of that on body tape and undershirts.
“Ugly,” coach? Nothing ugly at all about the way this team managed its affairs. Or how a young Perth Amboy team presented itself. Albin Castano, Shakir Price, Naiel McCalla and Jasiah Andrews were defensive standouts for the Panthers.
“They’ve been nothing but graceful. Coach (William) Clark called me up, ‘Anything you need? Anything we can do?’ He sent his condolences as so many coaches and families and communities in the state. The outpouring of support has been great for our program and these kids because they need it,” Chiola said.
This game was originally scheduled for Friday. There was little question that it would be played, though Linden felt one extra day of mourning and game preparation would be advisable.
“The kids wanted to play the game. But as coaches, as teachers, as administrators we’re always concerned mentally. We don’t want to see anybody not out here mentally ready for a football game,” Chiola said.
It was actually Linden that forced the game’s initial big error, and it was a costly one for Perth Amboy.
(Check back soon for more details)
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Mike Kinney can be reached at mkinney@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MikeKinneyHS. | 2022-09-24T23:00:29+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/09/grit-resolve-guide-lindens-way-as-it-honors-deceased-teammate-with-victory.html |
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks to open in Forest Park
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks offers unique takes on Philadelphia classics in Atlanta, including restaurants in downtown Atlanta and Doraville just outside the city, multiple units in the city’s famed Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and a food truck.
The restaurant serves mouth-watering, phenomenal flavors and tastes straight from founder Derrick Hayes’ hometown of Philly.
Crave-worthy menu items include the popular beef, chicken, and salmon Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and the “Dave’s Way” Cheesesteak, a fan-favorite modern take on the Philadelphia classic.
Generating lines around the block with visitors yearning for a taste of Philly, Big Dave’s has become one of the city’s most-loved eateries and an iconic mainstay of the greater Atlanta community.
Copyright 2023 WANF. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-09T18:55:11+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/01/09/big-daves-cheesesteaks-open-forest-park/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Bono’s next tour will be without U2 and without a new album to support.
He will instead be promoting his memoir “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,” which comes out Nov. 1.
Live Nation and Penguin Random House announced Monday that the 62-year-old superstar will visit 14 cities in November, starting at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Nov. 2 and ending Nov. 28 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid.
“I miss being on stage and the closeness of U2’s audience,” Bono said in a statement released Monday. “In these shows I’ve got some stories to sing, and some songs to tell… Plus I want to have some fun presenting my ME-moir, Surrender, is really more of a WE-moir if I think of all the people who helped me get from there to here.”
Other stops include the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the 3Olympia Theatre in Bono’s native Dublin. | 2022-10-04T19:24:35+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-bookish-bono-u2-singer-to-promote-memoir-with-14-city-tour/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials predicted two years ago that the Islamic State group would likely regain much of its former strength and global influence, particularly if American and other Western forces reduced their role in countering the extremist movement, according to a newly declassified report.
Analysts said many of the judgments in the 2020 report appear prescient today, particularly as the group is resurgent in Afghanistan following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of American forces last year.
The Islamic State group is no longer controlling huge swaths of territory or staging attacks in the United States as it did several years ago before a major U.S.-led offensive. But it is now slowly rebuilding some core capabilities in Iraq and Syria and increasingly fighting local governments in places including Afghanistan, where an affiliate of the IS group, also known by the acronym ISIS, is fighting the ruling Taliban following the U.S. withdrawal.
“If the United States and our partners pull back or withdraw further from areas where ISIS is active, the group’s trajectory will increasingly depend on local governments’ will and capability to fill the resulting security voids,” says the report, originally published in classified form in May 2020, months after then-President Donald Trump’s administration reached an agreement with the Taliban to pull out American troops.
Biden and top national security officials have cited the recent strike killing al-Qaida head Ayman al-Zawahri as evidence that America maintains an “over-the-horizon” counterterrorism capacity in Afghanistan after the withdrawal. U.S. special forces also killed the head of the Islamic State group in a February raid in northwest Syria.
“The fact of those operations are, I think, reflective how serious this threat environment remains,” said Christy Abizaid, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, on Thursday. But she added that analysts believe the terrorist threat to the U.S. homeland is “less acute than we’ve seen it” at any time since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Analysts have recently seen growth in IS group branches around the world, particularly in Africa, said Abizaid, who spoke at the Intelligence and National Security Summit outside Washington.
“Afghanistan is a really interesting story along those lines about where the ISIS affiliate is and how we continue to be concerned about it,” she said.
Some outside analysts say al-Zawahri’s apparent presence in downtown Kabul suggests that extremist groups are more comfortable operating in Afghanistan — and that it will be tougher to counter the Islamic State group as it grows across the country.
Bruce Hoffman, senior fellow for counterterrorism at the Washington-based Council on Foreign Relations, called the May 2020 report “very clear-eyed and forthright.”
“It’s very different operating against ISIS in the isolated mountain redoubts or deep valleys of Afghanistan,” he said. “The advantages that enabled us to so brilliantly take out al-Zawahri, I would guess, are absent outside of Kabul.”
While the White House last month released declassified points from an intelligence assessment saying al-Qaida had not reconstituted in Afghanistan, the points did not address the Islamic State in Khorasan, the local IS group affiliate. IS-K was responsible for killing 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport during the withdrawal and has continued to mount an insurgency against the Taliban now in control of the country.
The National Security Council said in a statement that the U.S. is working to deny “ISIS-K access to financing, disrupt and deter foreign terrorist fighters from reaching Afghanistan and the region, and counter ISIS-K’s violent extremism.”
The May 2020 report was declassified this August and published online last week by the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The ODNI periodically declassifies and releases older intelligence assessments. A spokesperson for the ODNI’s National Counterterrorism Center declined to answer questions about the assessment or address the intelligence community’s current view on the Islamic State group.
The report predicts that the Islamic State group’s global branches are likely to increase its “capability to conduct attacks in many regions of the world, including the West.” The U.S. would more likely face attacks from people inspired by the group’s ideology than plots directed or supported by the group, the report said.
Pressure by local governments where the IS group is active and their international partners “almost certainly will shape the scale of ISIS’ resurgence in Iraq and Syria and its expansion worldwide,” the report said.
Experts commonly agree with the report’s predictions, said Colin Clarke, an expert on counterterrorism who is director of research for The Soufan Group, an intelligence and security consultancy. But top intelligence analysts would have been involved in drafting and reviewing the assessment, formally known as a national intelligence estimate, he said.
Clarke noted several recent IS-linked attacks in Afghanistan, including an apparent suicide bombing outside the Russian embassy in Kabul that killed two diplomats, as well as ongoing fighting between militants and U.S.-backed forces at a sprawling camp in Syria.
“There are some things that have happened in the last few weeks,” he said, “that make you wonder if the situation is not more dire than is being presented.”
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the Islamic State group at https://apnews.com/hub/islamic-state-group. | 2022-09-16T05:58:03+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/ap-declassified-report-shows-us-predictions-of-is-group-threat/ |
(The Conversation) – Do you, or someone you know, often complain of having constantly cold hands and feet? In most cases, this is not a problem, and simply due to the body maintaining its temperature.
For our bodies, blood is a fantastic store of heat. By diverting blood to the skin, heat is transferred to the outside air, helping to cool us down. This is why we might look a bit “flushed” on a hot day.
On the other hand, when we are feeling cold, the blood vessels in our skin narrow so less blood is diverted there. Less blood means less warmth, and this becomes particularly noticeable in the hands and feet.
It’s a normal process, and shows that our body is doing its job of maintaining a normal internal temperature and protecting our organs.
Normally, the feeling is only temporary. But if someone always has cold hands and feet, even when their body is quite warm, it could be a sign that something else is contributing.
Could there be other causes?
Anything that induces a narrowing of blood vessels can impact how warm your extremities feel.
This could be from causes such as Raynaud’s phenomenon, in which some blood vessels going to the extremities temporarily narrow.
People with Raynaud’s typically present with very pale and cold fingers or toes.
In some cases, it is not clear why people exhibit symptoms of Raynaud’s. In other instances, it may be a result of more serious underlying causes, such as an immune deficiency or associated with high blood pressure.
But other factors could also be behind unusually cold hands. Anything that blocks blood getting through the vessels can result in colder extremities.
For example, people with uncontrolled diabetes have a higher chance of fatty deposits forming inside blood vessels, making them narrow and hard, and inhibiting blood flow.
Trauma or tissue damage could also result in inhibited blood flow to the area. If someone has undergone hand or arm surgery, or had a past injury, it may impact how warm their extremities feel.
Another possible cause is anaemia, which can impair the transport of oxygen-rich blood around the body and result in cold hands and feet.
Smoking can also be behind a case of icy fingers and toes; nicotine causes the blood vessels to narrow and reduces blood flow.
When is it a concern?
Under normal circumstances, cold hands and feet are not a worry.
But just keep in mind that it’s due to a reduced blood supply reaching the extremities. Over time, this can result in brittle nails, dry or cracked skin, discoloured skin, and a feeling of tingling or numbness in the areas.
These regions may also be less sensitive when cold; and it can even become quite painful to use your fingers or feet when they are ice cold.
A reduced blood supply might make the hands and feet slower to heal if injured, potentially allowing infections to persist and grow.
Over time, inhibited blood flow can also damage the nerves as well. The impact on the nerves, alongside increased risks of infection, can sometimes result in the requirement for amputations.
So if consistently cold hands and feet are a worry, it’s always worth mentioning this to your family doctor.
What should I do about my cold hands and feet?
If you do start to feel a temporary chill in your extremities, stick to the basics. You can:
- pop on a pair of thick socks; this is also beneficial for sleep, as research shows warming up the feet can help with sleep quality
- wear gloves or mittens
- wash your hands in warm water and immediately dry them afterwards
- avoid abrupt changes in temperature by wearing layers of warm clothing to maintain your core temperature
- steer clear of air-conditioned rooms where possible and find cozy spots in the sun during the day.
In the long term, improving your circulation is key. It helps warm your hands and feet, by ensuring the body efficiently pumps blood to where it needs to go.
This can be achieved with daily exercise, moving around at regular intervals during the day, and stretching your arms and legs. And of course, maintaining a healthy diet.
This way, even if you get a temporary chill, you’ll be back to warm in no time! | 2022-12-04T23:13:04+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/why-are-my-hands-and-feet-always-cold-and-when-should-i-be-worried/ |
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African Union to be included as a permanent member of the Group of 20 leading economies.
The representation would allow African countries to more effectively press the G-20 group to implement its pledge to help the continent to cope with climate change.
Ramaphosa made the call Tuesday at the G-20 summit in Indonesia. The G-20 meeting is taking place at the same time as the U.N. climate summit in Egypt.
“We call for continued G-20 support for the African Renewable Energy Initiative as a means of bringing clean power to the continent on African terms,” Ramaphosa said.
“This can be best achieved with the African Union joining the G-20 as a permanent member,” he told the gathering.
The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G-20 is composed of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies and represents more than 80% of the world’s gross domestic product.
Ramaphosa expressed concern at the “lack of progress in key issues” at the multilateral negotiations at the climate conference.
“Industrialized countries in the G-20 need to demonstrate more ambitious climate action and must honor their financial commitments to developing economies,” he said.
South Africa is currently the only African member of the G-20. | 2022-11-17T11:16:46+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/ap-south-african-president-calls-for-africa-to-be-member-of-g20/ |
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How to save money while gardening: Garden Guy
(FOX 9) - Gardening is one hobby that can actually save you money.
FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has tips for saving money while gardening, from your lawn to watering your plants.
To start, Dale encourages you to go to the garden store with a list so you don't buy things you don't need.
One of the most labor- and money-intensive things in your yard is the lawn itself. From mowing (gas money) to fertilizer and watering, the cost can add up for taking care of your lawn. Instead, think about using a lawn alternative/ground cover, especially in shaded areas where grass struggles to grow.
To save water, adding extra mulch to your garden is a great way to use less water. Watering kits and rain drip kits are also great options (and are relatively inexpensive to purchase) as they help get water exactly where it's needed and use a lot less water.
Vinegar, an inexpensive household staple, makes a great weed killer and is a fraction of the cost of any weed killer you may buy at a garden store. You can also use it to clean up pots and your windows.
Growing plants from seeds is really inexpensive and allows you to grow your own food. You can still plant seeds this time of year to grow food year-round, including peas and lettuce. Buying starter plants or smaller plants also helps your wallet when at the garden store - a general rule is the smaller the cell pack or container, the less expensive it is. The difference is usually just the age of the plant (and often the price), and Dale K says the smaller plants will often grow quicker and establish faster in your garden.
One of the easiest things to do is not pay for fertilizer. Instead, start composting. Dale K's simple dos and don'ts for composting are: compost fruit/veggie scraps, grass clippings and coffee grounds/tea bags. Don't compost dairy/meat, pet waste or diseased plants.
Attracting beneficial insects to your yard will also help reduce the cost of sprays to keep mites and flies out of your garden. | 2022-06-29T16:52:17+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/saving-money-while-gardening-minnesota |
WASHINGTON — The criminal prosecution of a Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer charged with lying to the FBI during the Trump-Russia investigation can move forward, a judge ruled Wednesday in denying a defense bid to dismiss the case.
Sussmann is charged with lying to the FBI during a September 2016 meeting in which he relayed concerns from cybersecurity researchers about a potential secret back channel of communications between servers of the Trump Organization and Russia-based Alfa Bank. The FBI investigated the matter but ultimately found no such suspicious links.
Prosecutors allege that Sussmann misled the FBI’s then-general counsel by saying that he was not attending the meeting on behalf of a particular client when he was actually presenting the information on behalf of the Clinton campaign and a technology executive with whom he had worked.
In order to prosecute someone for a false statement, the Justice Department must prove that the statement was not only fictitious but also “material” — that is, capable of influencing a government agency’s decision-making or functions.
In this case, Durham’s team says that had the FBI known Sussmann was representing the interests of the Clinton campaign at the meeting, it would have done more to examine his motives and the reliability of his information as it considered whether to open an investigation based on the tip he provided.
Sussmann’s lawyers have argued that his ties to the Clinton campaign were already well-known to the FBI and have rejected the idea that that relationship could have meaningfully influenced the FBI’s decision to investigate.
U.S. District Judge Christopher “Casey” Cooper said in a six-page ruling Wednesday that the dispute was ultimately up to a jury to decide.
“The battle lines thus are drawn, but the Court cannot resolve this standoff prior to trial,” Cooper wrote.
Durham, a former U.S. attorney in Connecticut, was appointed in 2019 by then-Attorney General William Barr to look for government misconduct during the investigation into Russian election interference in 2016 and possible ties to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Sussmann is one of three people charged so far. The other two are Kevin Clinesmith, a former FBI lawyer who pleaded guilty to altering an email and received probation, and Igor Danchenko, a Russian analyst and source of information for Steele who was charged in November with lying to the FBI during a 2017 interview.
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(The Hill) – The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates Wednesday by another 0.25 percentage points, brushing aside concerns about the financial sector and an expected recession later this year.
The Fed’s rate-setting committee voted Wednesday to boost its baseline interest rate to a range of 5 to 5.25 percent, the point where Fed officials expected in March to stop hiking rates, according projections from the Fed’s last meeting.
The latest rate hike is the tenth in a row since the Fed began its program of quantitative tightening in March of last year.
Over the past 14 months, the Fed has boosted borrowing costs and shrunk its balance sheet in a historically swift battle with inflation.
There is still some doubt about what the Fed will do at its next meeting in June as both the broader economy and inflation continue to slow. The collapse of First Republic Bank and deepening concerns about financial stability have also shaken confidence in the economy.
The Fed may pause on rate hikes and fulfill its March projections for the terminal rate. A rebound in inflation, however, could push Fed officials to keep boosting rates.
Inflation has been decreasing steadily since the middle of last year, with the annual inflation rate falling to 5 percent in March, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI).
The broader economy is also slowing under the weight of Fed rate hikes.
U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.1 percent in the first quarter, according to Commerce Department data, much slower than the 2.6 percent growth rate in the final three months of 2022.
While the unemployment rate has remained near 50-year lows, job gains have been slowing.
Economists expect this trend to continue with the Friday release of the April jobs report.
“The April jobs report should confirm that the labor market slowdown is well underway and that the economy is cooling,” EY economist Lydia Boussour wrote in a Tuesday analysis.
Boussour expects the U.S. to have added 175,000 jobs in April, “a result that would imply a marked downshift in the three-month moving average of job growth from 345,000 to a much cooler 246,000,” she wrote.
Job openings also dipped to 9.6 million in March, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday, the lowest number in nearly two years.
“JOLTS was a good case for signaling a pause in June,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed research director and founder of Sahm Consulting, in an interview with The Hill.
The failure of three major banks within two months and lingering concerns about the delayed impact of Fed rate hikes are also raising the stakes of future increases.
“Historical recessions related to financial market problems tend to be more severe and persistent than average recessions,” the Fed warned in the minutes of its March rate-setting committee meeting. | 2023-05-03T18:44:53+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/hill-politics/fed-hikes-rates-despite-recession-fears/ |
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Tyree Williams for 'disturbing pattern of violence'
MILWAUKEE - U.S. Marshals said there is a warrant out for the arrest of 29-year-old Tyree Williams. He is wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon.
Authorities said he knows about the warrant – but is choosing to ignore it.
"(He has) a very disturbing pattern of violence," explained the U.S. Marshal profiling his case. "He has a criminal history that reads like Grand Theft Auto game."
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Marshals said Williams is considered armed and dangerous. They say in February 2020, Milwaukee police were called to a shooting at a gas station near 76th and Villard. Surveillance video shows a shootout between two people. Police said no one was hurt, but when all was said and done, several items were left behind.
"On the scene, they recovered several shell casings as well as a baseball cap with a ‘Marvin the Martian’ logo on it," the marshal said.
Tyree Williams
Police sent the hat to the Wisconsin Crime Lab. Prosecutors said DNA identified Williams as one of the shooters.
Williams is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 150 pounds. The marshal said he has tattoos on his nick, wrist and arms.
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Marshals said Williams has a lengthy criminal history. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the U.S. Marshal tip line: 414-217-3707. You will remain anonymous. | 2023-06-03T03:31:49+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/wisconsins-most-wanted-tyree-williams |
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CLEVELAND (WJW) – Bond has been set for the man charged in connection to the shooting that killed four people and left a child in critical condition.
Martin Muniz, 41, faces multiple aggravated murder charges in the mass shooting that happened on January 13 around 7 p.m. on Mack Court in Cleveland.
Muniz’s bond was set to $5 million on Tuesday after he plead not guilty to the crime, according to the affidavit. According to his bond conditions, Muniz cannot have any contact with the surviving victim.
On Jan. 13, police responded to a home in Mack Court after Muniz approached officers and reportedly told them he shot five people.
According to a statement of facts filed in Cleveland Municipal Court, the victims were shot in the head in different rooms of the house.
Three of them died at the home, including Muniz’s half-sister Angelic Gonzalez, 34; her son, Jayden Baez, 16 and her father, Miguel Gonzalez, 69. Anthony Boothe, 48, Angelic’s husband, died at the hospital.
Her daughter, who is 8, was left in critical condition.
Muniz’s first pretrial is set for Jan. 31 at 9 a.m.
Muniz is ordered to submit to a DNA specimen collection procedure administered by the sheriff within 24 hours.
Muniz faces several aggravated murder, murder and felonious assault charges, as well as having weapons while under disability. | 2023-01-26T00:19:05+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/bond-set-at-5m-for-ohio-murder-suspect/ |
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(THE CONVERSATION) Images of the protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Zhina Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, in Iran and reports of the government’s brutal crackdown have circulated widely on social media. This flow of information comes despite efforts by the Iranian regime to throttle internet access and censor information leaving the country.
One effective method the protesters have hit on has been to use TikTok, the video-sharing app better known for young people posting clips of themselves singing and dancing. The way video clips are shared on the social media platform and the protesters’ clever use of labeling have helped activists circumvent the information blockade of Iran’s tech-savvy security services and reach a wide audience.
As a researcher who studies young people and participatory culture – art and information produced by nonspecialists, including fan fiction and citizen journalism – I believe that TikTok is proving to be an effective tool of political activism in the face of severe repression.
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Key to its effectiveness is how TikTok works. Each TikTok video recorded by the user is typically 60 seconds or shorter and loops when finished. Other users can edit or “stitch” someone else’s TikTok video into their own. Users can also create a split screen or “duet” TikTok video, with the original video on one side of the screen and their own on the other.
Stitching and duetting
To use TikTok, a protester in Iran typically uses multihop virtual private networks, meaning VPNs that send internet traffic through multiple servers, to route around government internet blackouts just long enough to post a video to TikTok. There, TikTok users who support the protester “like” the video thousands of times, stitch it into other videos, and duet it to then be liked, stitched and duetted again and again.
In the process, identifying information about the original poster is obscured. Within minutes the protester becomes anonymous even as the message spreads. Even if the video is flagged for violating TikTok’s community guidelines, its sharers like and incorporate its duets too quickly for TikTok to remove the original content from the platform completely.
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In one video that has received over 620,000 views, Iranian-American attorney Elica Le Bon urges viewers to share all Iranian content to make sure the world keeps paying attention. In another, TikTok user @gal_lynette directs her 35,000 followers to instantly duet videos made by Iranian women as a form of citizen journalism to “keep their reporting – their story … alive.”
Gaming the algorithms
Elsewhere, TikTok user @m0rr1gu tells her 44,000 followers how to share that content without triggering community guidelines violations. This advice includes using “algospeak,” or code, for bypassing community guidelines violations. For TikTokkers boosting Iranian content, this means altering the word “Iran” in captions, among other tactics.
Gaming TikTok’s algorithm helps ensure that the people most likely to share this content can find it. For example, Iranian-American TikTokker Yeganeh Mafaher tapped a recent celebrity scandal’s virality by titling a video “Adam Levine Also DMd Me,” only to announce “Okay, now that I have your attention, the internet is going to be cut off in Ir@n.”
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By removing the word “Iran” but leaving Levine’s name searchable, Yeganeh was gaming the algorithm to help her retain her viewers who were seeking Iranian content while also “hashbaiting” additional users who were following the celebrity scandal. Up to that point, Yeganeh’s most-viewed revolution-related video was a history of hijab laws that garnered nearly 341,000 views. The Levine video exceeded 1.6 million.
Yeganeh’s account had previously recorded her experiences as an Iranian-American citizen and attracted followers interested in Iranian culture. After Amini’s death, she credited her followers with boosting her account to the point that she was interviewed by cable news host Chris Cuomo on NewsNation to discuss the uprising.
Song of a movement
A key element of a TikTok video is its audio track or “sound,” often a song that provides a thematic thread across stitched and duetted videos. The sound of many of the videos depicting the events in Iran, with more than 11.7 million views, is the song “Baraye” by Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour.
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The song’s lyrics are derived from a string of Farsi tweets that detail Iranians’ reasons for revolution. Hajipour was detained because of the song but was later released. “Baraye” has since become a global protest ballad.
Worried for Hajipour’s safety, TikTokkers supporting the uprising united in an effort to shield him from backlash by posting thousands of videos directing users to nominate “Baraye” for the Grammy’s newest special merits award, best song for social change. In October, the song had received 83% of the 115,000 nominations, which has increased international attention on Hajipour and the song.
“Baraye” and related hashtags are shared resources that help make TikTok a platform for participatory politics. As the world watches Iran, TikTokkers game the platform’s algorithms to amplify Iranians’ videos beyond the reach of the Iranian government.
There are active TikTok campaigns for everything from Grammy nominations to scripting emails to local representatives and global leaders. Videos teach laypeople to discreetly host Iranian web traffic and direct users to local protests. They share petitions for G-7 leaders to expel Iran’s diplomats and the U.N. to hold the Iranian government accountable for its crimes against international law. As state executions of protesters have begun in Iran, the #StopExecutionsInIran campaign has clocked over 100 million views on TikTok.
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These interactive tools and the platform’s algorithm for promoting content are what transformed TikTok from teen dance app to powerful global platform for protest and political action. While much is uncertain as Iranians fight for change and their supporters worldwide flood an unlikely platform to boost their voices, one thing seems likely: The revolution may not be televised, but it will be liked, stitched and duetted.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/iranian-protesters-turn-to-tiktok-to-get-their-message-past-government-censors-192321. | 2022-12-13T15:21:52+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Iranian-protesters-turn-to-TikTok-to-get-their-17650444.php |
Yankees tenth. Andrew Benintendi reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Kyle Higashioka out at third. Aaron Judge strikes out swinging. Andrew Benintendi steals second. Josh Donaldson is intentionally walked. Anthony Rizzo hit by pitch. Josh Donaldson to second. Andrew Benintendi to third. Throwing error by Sean Murphy. Anthony Rizzo to third. Josh Donaldson scores. Andrew Benintendi scores. DJ LeMahieu walks. Gleyber Torres flies out to right field to Chad Pinder.
2 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Yankees 2, Athletics 0.
Athletics tenth. Vimael Machin grounds out to shortstop, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Anthony Rizzo. Chad Pinder to third. Stephen Vogt pinch-hitting for Jonah Bride. Stephen Vogt homers to center field. Chad Pinder scores. Cal Stevenson grounds out to first base, Anthony Rizzo to Ron Marinaccio. Nick Allen reaches on third strike. Tony Kemp singles to right field. Nick Allen to second. Shea Langeliers strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Yankees 2, Athletics 2.
Athletics eleventh. Sean Murphy walks. Seth Brown flies out to center field to Aaron Judge. Chad Pinder reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Sean Murphy out at second. Shea Langeliers scores. Throwing error by DJ LeMahieu.
1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Athletics 3, Yankees 2. | 2022-08-28T05:28:13+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/N-Y-Yankees-Oakland-Runs-17402988.php |
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — President Joe Biden promised Saturday that the United States would work with a strategically vital coalition of southeast Asian nations, telling leaders that “we’re going to build a better future that we all want to see” in the region where U.S. rival China is also working to expand its influence.
Citing the three Association of Southeast Asian Nations summits he’s participated in as president, Biden said the 10-country bloc is “at the heart of my administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy” and promised to collaborate to build a region that is “free and open, stable and prosperous, resilient and secure.”
“I look forward to continuing our work together with ASEAN and with each one of you to deepen peace and prosperity throughout the region to resolve challenges from the South China Sea to Myanmar and to find innovative solutions to shared challenges,” Biden said, citing climate and health security among areas of collaboration.
Biden’s efforts at this year’s ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — the first face-to-face encounter of Biden’s presidency with a leader whose nation the U.S. now considers its most potent economic and military rival.
Biden and Xi will meet on Monday at the Group of 20 summit that brings together leaders from the world’s largest economies, which is held this year in Indonesia on the island of Bali.
Traveling to Phnom Penh earlier Saturday, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden will raise issues such as freedom of navigation and illegal and unregulated fishing by China with the ASEAN leaders — aimed at demonstrating U.S. assertiveness against Beijing.
Freedom of navigation refers to a dispute involving the South China Sea, where the United States says it can sail and fly wherever international law allows and China believes such missions are destabilizing. Sullivan said the U.S. has a key role to play as a stabilizing force in the region and in prevention of any one nation from engaging in “sustained intimidation and coercion that would be fundamentally adverse to the nations of ASEAN and other countries.”
“There’s a real demand signal for that,” Sullivan told reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday. Referring to the People’s Republic of China, Sullivan continued: “I think the PRC may not love that fact, but they certainly acknowledge it and understand it.”
One new initiative related to those efforts that Biden will discuss Saturday focuses on maritime awareness, specifically using radio frequencies from commercial satellites to better track dark shipping and illegal fishing, Sullivan said.
Biden’s visit to Cambodia — the second ever by a U.S. president — continues his administration’s push to demonstrate its investments in the south Pacific, which was highlighted earlier this year when the White House hosted an ASEAN summit in Washington, the first of its kind. He also tapped one of his senior aides, Yohannes Abraham, as the official envoy to ASEAN, another way the White House has highlighted that commitment.
ASEAN this year is elevating the U.S. to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” status — a largely symbolic enhancement of their relationship but one that puts Washington on the same level as China, which was granted the distinction last year.
Biden opened Saturday in Phnom Penh by meeting with Hun Sen, the prime minister of Cambodia, the host for the regional summit. He also participated in the traditional family photo with southeast Asian leaders — one that required a re-do as the gregarious Biden was too busy shaking hands with other heads of state — and later, will attend a gala dinner hosted by a parallel summit in Cambodia focusing on east Asia.
Another topic Biden focused on is Myanmar, where the military junta overthrew the ruling government in February 2021 and arrested its democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. As he met with Hun Sen, Biden stressed that the U.S. was committed to the return of democracy in Myanmar, which had steadily headed toward a democratic form of governance before the coup.
Biden also raised human rights concerns in Cambodia. In a statement after the meeting with Hun Sen, the White House said Biden urged the prime minister — an authoritarian ruler in a nominally democratic nation — to “reopen civic and political space” before its 2023 elections.
Biden, according to the White House, also pushed Hun Sen to release activists including Theary Seng, a Cambodian-American lawyer who was convicted of treason as the prime minister’s long-running rule aimed to crack down on his opposition. The White House said Biden also raised concerns about activities at Ream Naval Base, whose expansion Cambodian officials have described as a collaborative effort between it and China.
At the U.S.-ASEAN summit, there was an empty chair where a representative from Myanmar would have sat had its leaders not been barred from participating in official ASEAN meetings.
In his brief remarks Saturday, Biden mistakenly identified host nation Cambodia as “Colombia,” a flub he also made on Thursday night as he was leaving the U.S.
Biden will participate in East Asia summit sessions on Sunday, including a three-way meeting with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, before leaving for the G-20 summit in Bali. | 2022-11-12T20:23:52+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-biden-working-on-ties-with-southeast-asia-in-shadow-of-china/ |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish central bank faces a key test Thursday on turning to more conventional economic policies to counter sky-high inflation after newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave mixed signals about an approach that many blame for worsening a cost-of-living crisis.
It is the bank's closely watched first interest rate-setting meeting since the longtime leader named internationally respected officials to head the bank and the finance ministry. While a sharp rate hike is expected, it's not clear if it will be enough to ease market concerns.
The appointments were seen as a sign that Turkey would change course and abandon Erdogan's unorthodox belief that lowering interest rates fights inflation. Traditional economic theory says just the opposite, and central banks around the world have been rapidly raising rates to combat spikes in consumer prices — including a likely rate hike Thursday by the Bank of England.
Erdogan — a self-declared "enemy" of high borrowing costs — has said he would "accept" his new finance minister's policies but also insisted that his views have not changed. That has led to questions about whether Turkey's central bank could act independently.
“We will take decisive steps in the fight against inflation," Erdogan said Wednesday. "We will increase our efforts to protect large sections of our people from the effects of inflation.”
Under pressure from Erdogan, the central bank cut its key interest rate from around 19% in 2021 to 8.5% earlier this year, despite soaring inflation that hit an eye-watering 85% last year. Inflation has eased to 39.5% last month, according to official figures, but independent research group ENAG says the true rate is 109%.
Economists say Erdogan's unconventional belief has exacerbated economic turmoil, leading to currency and cost-of-living crises that have brought hardship to many households struggling to afford food, housing and other necessities. Erdogan says his economic model prioritizes growth, exports and employment.
Experts also say the central bank has depleted its foreign currency reserves as it tried to prop up the Turkish lira ahead of elections last month. The currency has lost around 21% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year.
It was not clear just how substantial an expected hike in the bank's benchmark interest rate could be.
A huge increase in the rate from 8.5% to around 20% “wouldn’t necessarily satisfy the markets, but it would have to be read as a signaling toward more orthodox monetary policy going forward,” said Can Selcuki, director of the Turkiye Raporu polling agency and a former World Bank economist for Turkey.
Selcuki said a hike to around 30% to 35% "would mean that the central bank has decided to actively target inflation going forward."
Erdogan, who won a third term in a runoff election May 28, reappointed Mehmet Simsek to the helm of the economy. The former Merrill Lynch banker had previously served as Erdogan's finance minister and as a deputy prime minister until 2018.
Simsek said soon after his appointment that Turkey had no other option but to return to a “rational ground.”
In another sign of a move toward more pragmatic policies, Erdogan appointed Hafize Gaye Erkan this month as Turkey's first female central bank governor. A former co-chief executive of the now-failed San Francisco-based First Republic Bank, Erkan replaced Sahap Kavcioglu, who oversaw a series of rate cuts.
Erdogan had fired three central bank governors who resisted pressure to cut interest rates before appointing Kavcioglu in 2021. Naci Agbal, who proceeded Kavcioglu, was removed from his post days after he raised rates.
Selcuki said questions remain about whether the newly appointed officials would be able to “stick to their preferred policy” as the country heads to local elections in March 2024.
“What needs to be done right now is some form of tightening, and that is an undesired process for any incumbent before elections,” he said.
On Tuesday, the government increased the minimum wage by 34% — a move that critics say is designed to ease the impact of inflation on households in the runup to next year’s vote.
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Wieting reported from Istanbul. AP videojournalist Mehmet Guzel contributed from Istanbul.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) _ Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (BEP) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $122 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had net income of 3 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 9 cents per share.
The operator of hydroelectric and wind power generation facilities posted revenue of $1.27 billion in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $725.5 million.
Brookfield Renewable shares have risen 8.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen slightly more than 1% in the last 12 months.
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“The Last of Us,” which airs the seventh episode of its debut season on Sunday, Feb. 26, has become another colossal hit for HBO and the show everyone is talking about right now.
Since airing its first episode in January, the series has grown in viewership at an astonishing rate. Episode 4, entitled “Please Hold to my Hand,” drew 7.5 million viewers between HBO and its streaming platform, HBO Max, an increase of over 60% from the premiere.
With numbers like that, the series sits within arm’s reach of other mega-hits like “House of the Dragon” and “Yellowstone.”
“The Last of Us” is adapted from an acclaimed 2013 video game from Naughty Dog. It stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, both of whom previously appeared in the fellow HBO hit drama “Game of Thrones.”
Here’s everything you need to know to watch “The Last of Us,” whether you’re catching up or watching it as it airs.
How to watch ‘The Last of Us’ if you don’t have HBO
The cheapest way to watch “The Last of Us” in real-time or on demand is by signing up for HBO Max.
The streaming service costs $9.99 per month with ads or $15.99 without ads. HBO Max does not offer a free trial.
How to watch old episodes of ‘The Last of Us’
“The Last of Us” is only on its first season, so if you’re behind, it’s not too hard to catch up. Every episode of the season is currently available on-demand at HBO Max.
When is ‘The Last of Us’ on TV? What channel is it on?
“The Last of Us” airs on HBO every Sunday at 9 p.m. Episodes lengths vary but are generally about an hour long.
Season one premiered Jan. 15, and it runs for nine episodes, concluding March 12.
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Joseph Rejent covers TV, writing about live television, streaming services and cord-cutting. He can be reached at jrejent@njadvancemedia.com. | 2023-02-25T21:33:20+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/tv/2023/02/how-to-watch-the-last-of-us-the-hottest-show-on-tv-right-now.html |
The best and biggest concerts playing metro Phoenix in January 2023
Two of Motown's most iconic artists — the Temptations and the man who wrote their first chart-topping entry on the Hot 100, Smokey Robinson — will swing through metro Phoenix in a month whose other highlights range from Jazz Is Dead doing Grateful Dead covers to Carin Leon fresh from winning Best Regional Mexican Song at the Latin Grammys.
Our guide to January concerts also features shows by R&B star Ari Lennox, alternative hip-hop great Open Mike Eagle, jazz legend Terence Blanchard, an art-punk group whose name we can't reveal in full and a former member of the Grateful Dead, Bruce Hornsby.
Here are the best concerts in Phoenix in January 2023.
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Open Mike Eagle
The alternative hip-hop sensation is still going strong a decade down the road from the career-defining "Unapologetic Art Rap," as evidenced on this year's excellent "Component System with the Auto Reverse." Highlights range from Madlib-produced, Fonzie-referencing "Circuit City," where he sets the tone with "I'm a brand new man doing the same thing," to the introspective self-awareness of "I Retired Then I Changed My Mind."
Details: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $17. valleybarphx.com.
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The Iron Maidens
As the title of their debut album summed it up, they are "The World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden." And they do it well, covering classics from all eras of the British metal legends' career, encompassing their biggest hits and fan favorites, with a stage show that includes appearances by Maiden mascot Eddie, the Grim Reaper, the devil and more.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $25 and up. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.
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The Sound of Animals Fighting
Rich Balling of Rx Bandits launched this experimental art-punk supergroup in 2006, often keeping the individual musicians' identities concealed behind animal masks. This is one of 13 shows they'll play this month in support of an EP released last year. That EP was the first new music they'd released since 2008's art-damaged neo-prog masterstroke "The Ocean and the Sun."
Details: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $32.50. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.
The Temptations
The Temptations are among the biggest-selling singing groups in history. They topped the Hot 100 with four enduring Motown classics — “My Girl,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” — and placed 12 other singles in the Top 10. Founding member Otis Williams is the last Temptation standing from their '60s prime, although Ron Tyson has been their lead tenor since the early '80s.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. $50-$95. 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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Jazz Is Dead
This all-star ensemble is celebrating its 25th year of exploring the music of the Grateful Dead through instrumental covers of their songs while also honoring the 50th anniversary of the Dead album "Wake of the Flood," their first release after the death of Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. It's an underrated treasure of an album that always struck me as sounding a bit like the Kinks. And that can only be a good thing.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. $75. 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com.
Why Bonnie
These Brooklyn-by-way-of-Austin-Texas rockers are touring the States in support of "90 in November," a full-length debut written mostly during lockdown. Singer-guitarist Blair Howerton's introspective lyrics are delivered in a way that makes it feel like she's confiding in a friend while the songs arrive at an unlikely middle ground between Americana twang and the fuzz-laden haze of '90s shoegaze.
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $16. valleybarphx.com.
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
He may be best remembered in the mainstream for “The Way It is,” a triple-platinum debut whose title track topped Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1986, followed by hit singles “Mandolin Rain” and “The Valley Road.” But he's still challenging himself and listeners decades later, diving into bluegrass, jazz, classical and even electronica along the road to this year's "'Flicted," which features Hornsby rapping on a hip-hop reinvention of Chuck Berry's "Too Much Monkey Business."
Details: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. $75-$85. 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
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Tropical (Expletive) Storm
These Australian art-punk heroes whose full name cannot be printed on a family-friendly website are touring the States in support of "Deep States," a glorious racket of feedback-laden noise-guitar cacophony, the lyrics often slurred beyond the point of comprehension. It's a brilliant mess that's all but guaranteed to be much messier in person. On a good night.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $18. 602-296-7013, therebellounge.com.
Carin Leon
Carin Leon won Best Regional Mexican Song at the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards in late November 2022 for the Matisse collaboration "Como lo Hice Yo" and spent three weeks topping the Regional Mexican Songs chart earlier last year with a feature on the Banda MS track "Ojos Cerrados." He returns to Glendale on the En Concierto Tour.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. $39 and up. 623-772-3800, ticketmaster.com.
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Smokey Robinson
Bob Dylan once called him "America's greatest living poet." And Dylan would know. In addition to being Hitsville's greatest lyricist, Robinson did as much as anyone this side of Berry Gordy Jr. to establish Motown as the Sound of Young America, supplying classic early hits for the Temptations while running his own songs up the pop charts with the Miracles, from “Shop Around” to "Tears of a Clown," “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “The Tracks of My Tears.”
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. $65-$125. 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.
Terence Blanchard
This Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter launched his career in the '80s as a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and the Jazz Messengers, going on to earn two Oscar nominations for his scores two Spike Lee films. He's playing two shows at the MIM Music Theatre on a tour in support of "Absence," a masterful tribute to Wayne Shorter, in collaboration with the E-Collective and the Grammy-winning chamber group Turtle Island Quartet.
Details: 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. MIM Music Theater, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $44.50-$54.50. 480-478-6000, mim.org.
Aaron Lewis
After making a name for himself as the Vedderesque voice of such post-grunge rock-radio staples as "It's Been Awhile" and "Right Here," the Staind singer went country with some help from Charlie Daniels and George Jones on the platinum “Country Boy,” which charted higher on Billboard’s rock chart than its country chart. He's also known for his unwavering support of Donald Trump and wearing MAGA hats on stage.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Talking Stick Resort, Loop 101 and Pima Road, Salt River Reservation. Verified resale ticket prices vary. 480-850-7734, talkingstickresort.com.
Chris Cagle
This Nashville singer topped the country charts in 2002 with a breakup ballad titled "I Breathe In, I Breathe Out" from his debut album, "Play It Loud." He had a string of Top 10 entries on the country charts through 2007, including "Laredo," "What a Beautiful Day," "Chicks Dig It" and "What Kinda Gone." He retired from music in 2015, but apparently, that didn't stick.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Gila River Reservation. $25 and up. 800-946-4452, playatgila.com.
Yonder Mountain String Band
The hard-touring jamgrass sensations from Nederland, Colorado, are in the running for Best Bluegrass Album at Grammys thanks to "Get Yourself Outside," an album that grew from a series of online interactions between the members of the band during lockdown. After setting the tone with "Has the world turned upside down?," they move from strength to strength with ample space for jamming on primarily acoustic instruments.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. $30-$60. 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.
Dry Cleaning
Led by Florence Shaw's primarily spoken-word delivery, these British post-punks are touring the States in support of one 2022's most intriguing rock releases, "Stumpwork." It may be Shaw's dispassionate delivery that reaches out and grabs you by the collar, saying, "This is different, innit?", the end result is all the more compelling for the way her bandmates underscore the conversation, from the jagged edge of "Gary Ashby" to the jangle of a "Kwenchy Kups."
Details: 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $25; $22 in advance. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
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The Robert Cray Band
It’s been 35 years since “Strong Persuader” took this soulful blues guitarist to the mainstream, largely on the strength of “Smoking Gun,” a breakthrough single that remains his biggest hit. Cray may never top the double-platinum benchmark set by “Strong Persuader.” But "That's What I Heard," the album this tour is supporting, proves that Cray is as strong a persuader as ever.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. $35-$65. 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com.
Will Sheff
The leader of Okkervil River is taking his first solo album, "Nothing Special," on the road, promising to dust off some crowd-pleasing Okkervil staples while bringing his solo material to the stage at the helm of a full band. "Nothing Special" is anything but, playing to the strength that those indie darling matter in the first place while favoring a more measured approach in fully realized arrangements that often build to a majestic climax.
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $17. valleybarphx.com.
Ari Lennox
The first woman signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records is touring the States in support of a brilliant new album called "Age/Sex/Location," which features guest appearances by kindred spirits Chlöe, Lucky Daye and Summer Walker. It's the sort of record that should speak directly to an Erykah Badu fan. It spawned her biggest hit, the Shirley Brown-sampling hip-hop soul masterstroke "Pressure." And the rest of the album is just as inspired.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Verified resale ticket prices vary. 866-468-3399, thevanburenphx.com.
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley. | 2023-01-01T16:18:20+00:00 | azcentral.com | https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/01/01/concerts-in-phoenix-january-2023/69706908007/ |
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended membership invitations to 397 film artists from 54 different countries. Among those who've been invited, 15 are Oscar winners including Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (CODA) and original song winners Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell (No Time To Die).
Oscars are awarded based on votes from members of the Academy.
The Academy has been trying to diversify its membership in recent years. Among this year's pool of invitees, 44% identify as women, 37% are from what the group calls "underrepresented ethnic and racial communities," and 50% are from countries or territories outside of the U.S.
If all 397 accept their invitations, overall Academy membership would be 34% women and 19% from underrepresented groups.
According to the Academy, the "membership process is by sponsorship, not application. Candidates must be sponsored by two Academy members from the branch to which the candidate seeks admission."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-06-28T22:24:57+00:00 | kpcc.org | https://www.kpcc.org/npr-news/2022-06-28/troy-kotsur-billie-eilish-and-ariana-debose-are-invited-to-join-oscars-academy |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) Series 2022-R08, an approximately $626 million note offering that represents Fannie Mae's eighth CAS REMIC® transaction of the year. CAS is Fannie Mae's benchmark issuance program designed to share credit risk on its single-family conventional guaranty book of business.
The reference pool for CAS Series 2022-R08 consists of approximately 68,000 single-family mortgage loans with an outstanding unpaid principal balance of approximately $20.4 billion. The reference pool includes collateral with loan-to-value ratios of 60.01 percent to 80.00 percent, which were acquired between September 2021 and November 2021. The loans included in this transaction are fixed-rate, generally 30-year term, fully amortizing mortgages and were underwritten using rigorous credit standards and enhanced risk controls.
Fannie Mae will retain a portion of the 1M-1, 1M-2, and 1B-1 tranches, and initially will retain the full 1B-2H and 1B-3H first-loss tranches.
BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofA") is the lead structuring manager and joint bookrunner. StoneX Financial Inc. ("StoneX") is the co-lead manager and joint bookrunner. Co-managers are Barclays Capital Inc. ("Barclays"), Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC ("Credit Suisse"), Nomura Securities International Inc. ("Nomura"), and Morgan Stanley & Co, LLC ("Morgan Stanley"). Selling group members are Hispanic-owned Great Pacific Securities and Hispanic-owned Ramirez & Co., Inc.
With the completion of this transaction, Fannie Mae will have brought 52 CAS deals to market, issued over $58 billion in notes, and transferred a portion of the credit risk to private investors on over $1.9 trillion in single-family mortgage loans, measured at the time of the transaction.
To promote transparency and to help credit investors evaluate our securities and the CAS program, Fannie Mae provides ongoing, robust disclosure data, as well as access to news, resources, and analytics through its credit risk transfer webpages. This includes our innovative Data Dynamics® tool that enables market participants to interact with and analyze CAS deals that are currently outstanding in the market and Fannie Mae's historical loan dataset. In addition, our EU Resources and UK Resources webpages help European Union and UK institutional investors, as well as those managing funds subject to EU/UK regulations comply with EU/UK securitization regulations.
In addition to our flagship CAS program, Fannie Mae continues to transfer mortgage credit risk through its Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) reinsurance program.
CAS REMIC notes are issued by a bankruptcy-remote trust. The amount of periodic principal and ultimate principal paid by Fannie Mae is determined by the performance of a large and diverse reference pool. For more information on individual CAS transactions, visit our credit risk transfer webpage.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri.
Though it soon will become legal for adults to possess and ingest cannabis, it could take a couple more months before they can legally buy it.
Maryland residents will have to wait even longer — until the middle of next year — before a recreational marijuana measure approved this past week can take effect.
With the addition of Maryland and Missouri, 21 states have legalized recreational marijuana for adults over the past decade — even though it remains illegal under federal law.
Marijuana advocates are pressing forward with similar efforts elsewhere, undeterred by defeats last week in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Efforts to legalize psychedelic drugs for personal use also appear likely to spread, after supporters poured millions of dollars into a Colorado measure that won approval.
Here's a look at what's next in the effort to reshape state drug laws.
MISSOURI AND MARYLAND
Recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older will become legal in Missouri on Dec. 8. That’s the same day the state’s existing medical marijuana businesses can apply for licenses to grow, manufacture, transport and sell cannabis for recreational purposes.
But there won't be any immediate deals — at least not legally.
The newly approved constitutional amendment gives the state health department until Feb. 6 to consider applications. Though officials could act more quickly, the department doesn’t expect to approve recreational cannabis licenses until February, said the department's communications director, Lisa Cox.
In the meantime, people potentially could get free marijuana from those with medical cards or turn to the black market.
“No one needs to say how or where they acquired their cannabis in order for it to be legal,” said Dan Viets, Missouri coordinator for the drug policy group NORML.
Maryland’s new constitutional amendment legalizes the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 and older effective July 1, and directs the General Assembly to come up with laws regulating it.
In the meantime, a law set to be in place from Jan. 1 through June 30 makes the possession of a personal supply of marijuana — defined as up to 1.5 ounces — a civil offense with a fine of up to $100.
Both states also have provisions to gradually expunge some past marijuana offenses for people.
OKLAHOMA AND BEYOND
The next vote on legalizing recreational marijuana for adults will occur in Oklahoma. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt set a March election after a delay in counting initiative signatures and legal challenges prevented the measure from appearing on the November ballot.
Oklahoma already has one of the nation's most robust medical marijuana programs, with about 2,500 licensed dispensaries. About 380,000 people, nearly 10% of all residents, have state-issued medical cards allowing them to buy, grow and consume marijuana.
After Oklahoma, Ohio could vote next on cannabis legalization. A group that originally sought to get a measure on the November ballot reached a legal settlement with legislative leaders that could allow supporters to submit petition signatures for a 2023 vote.
After Democratic victories in last week's legislative and gubernatorial elections, Minnesota could be poised to legalize recreational marijuana next year without needing to go to voters. Legislative approval of recreational marijuana also could be pursued next year in Democratic-led Hawaii, said Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project, a nonprofit advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
New citizen-led ballot initiatives are possible in Florida, Idaho, Nebraska, Wyoming and the three states where ballot measures recently failed.
This year was "probably the worst election cycle for cannabis reform since the first ones passed in 2012, but there’s still a belief that we can go win more states in 2024,” said Schweich, who ran this year's campaign in South Dakota.
Marijuana legalization campaigns raised about $24 million in the five states where they were on the ballot, according to pre-election finance reports. The vast majority of that was in Arkansas and Missouri, where more than 85% of contributions came from donors associated with medical marijuana licensees, according to an Associated Press analysis.
In Arkansas, some marijuana advocates opposed the initiative because it benefitted the existing industry while lacking provisions for people to grow their own cannabis and expunge past marijuana convictions. But advocates hope to return to voters in two years with a revised plan.
“I think the people still truly want to see this," said Eddie Armstrong, chairman of the group that campaigned for the Arkansas initiative.
PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS
Voters in Colorado made it the second state, behind Oregon, to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for personal use by people 21 and older.
Though the hallucinogenic drug remains illegal under federal law and won't be sold in Colorado stores, it will be available for use under supervision at state-regulated “healing centers.” Residents also will be able to grow psychedelic mushrooms at home and use them without civil or criminal penalties.
The initiative won't take effect until 2024. By then, similar legalization efforts already may have spread to other states.
The Colorado measure is “at the forefront of a new trend,” said Mandy Zoch, who tracks ballot measures at the National Conference of State Legislatures. "I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more measures relating to things like psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs in the future.”
Legislatures in several states, including California and New Jersey, are likely to consider psychedelic drug measures in 2023, said Graham Boyd, executive director of the drug policy group New Approach.
After spending more than $4 million on the Colorado initiative, New Approach expects donors concerned about veterans and mental health issues to step forward with more money for future initiatives.
“I think that we are at the beginning of a very hopeful period of expanding options for dealing with mental health. That’s what this is all about,” Boyd said.
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Associated Press writers Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Ark., and Brian Witte in Annapolis, Md., contributed to this report.
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BOSTON (AP) — Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor over businessman Chris Doughty, who was considered the more moderate candidate in the race.
The victory for Diehl sets up a general election contest against Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, who would be the first openly gay person and the first woman elected governor of Massachusetts if she wins in November. The state’s current governor, Republican Charlie Baker, decided against seeking a third term.
Republican voters made Massachusetts the latest blue state this midterm season to nominate a Trump loyalist in a high-profile race, potentially dooming the party's chances of winning in November. Voters in Connecticut and Maryland, liberal states where centrist Republicans have found some success in previous elections, also selected far-right candidates to go up against a Democrat in the general election.
"We’re going to run a campaign that is focused specifically on ‘We the people’ — our freedoms, our rights and our prosperity,” Diehl told supporters Tuesday evening. “Massachusetts is no longer the place where people flock to in order for the protection of their freedoms and to build a better life for the families. Now it’s a place people are leaving.”
Healey, whose only rival for the nomination dropped out of the race but remained on the ballot, will be the heavy favorite in November against Diehl in one of the most liberal states in the nation.
At her victory party Tuesday night before the GOP race was called for Diehl, Healey told cheering supporters that regardless of which candidate emerged as her opponent, “We know he’ll be out of touch with the values we stand for.” Speaking of both candidates, she added, “They’ll bring Trumpism to Massachusetts.”
Diehl, the favorite among state Republican Party delegates, has ties to Trump stretching to 2016, when he served as co-chair for Trump's presidential campaign in Massachusetts. Diehl has also opposed COVID-19 protocols and hailed the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Doughty said he supported some of Trump's initiatives but wanted to focus on challenges facing Massachusetts, which he said is increasingly unaffordable.
During a telerally Monday night, Trump said Diehl would “rule your state with an iron fist.”
Diehl has come to embrace Trump's false claims that he won the 2020 election. Diehl said last year that he didn't think it was a "stolen election" but later said the election was rigged, despite dozens of courts, local officials and Trump's own attorney general saying the vote was legitimate. Doughty, meanwhile, has said he believes President Joe Biden was legitimately elected.
The challenge for Diehl in the general election is that support of Trump may play well among the party's conservative wing but could be a political albatross in a state where registered Republicans make up less than 10% of the electorate compared to about 31% for Democrats and about 57% for independents.
Diehl faced a similar struggle when he challenged Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018. He won a three-way Republican primary only to capture just over a third of the vote in the general election.
Massachusetts has a history of electing fiscally conservative, socially moderate Republican governors — including former Govs. William Weld and Mitt Romney — to provide a check on overwhelming Democratic legislative majorities. Baker, another Republican in that mold, has remained popular in the state.
Healey has said she would work to expand job training programs, make child care more affordable and modernize schools. Healey has also said she would protect “access to safe and legal abortion in Massachusetts” in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
But Healey does face an oddball hurdle in Massachusetts — the so-called curse of the attorney general. Since 1958, six former Massachusetts attorneys general have sought the governor’s office. All failed.
The state has previously had a female governor, though she was appointed to the position. Republican Jane Swift served as acting governor after Gov. Paul Cellucci stepped down in 2001 to become U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Tuesday's election also featured several statewide contested Democratic primaries, including for attorney general and secretary of the commonwealth.
Former Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell defeated workers' rights attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan in the Democratic primary for attorney general. A week before the election, a third candidate, former assistant attorney general Quentin Palfrey, announced he was suspending his campaign and endorsed Campbell; he remained on the ballot.
Campbell would be the first Black woman to hold the office in Massachusetts if elected in November. She will face Republican Jay McMahon, a trial attorney who previously ran against Healey and lost.
Liss-Riordan pumped millions of her own money into her campaign — including $6.3 million in August alone. Healey earned an annual salary of more than $185,000 as attorney general.
Incumbent Democratic Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, who is vying for an eighth term in office, defeated fellow Democrat Tanisha Sullivan, president of the Boston branch of the NAACP.
Galvin will face Republican Rayla Campbell in November. Campbell would be the first Black person to serve in the post if elected.
In the Democratic three-way race for lieutenant governor, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll defeated state Rep. Tami Gouveia of Acton and state Sen. Eric Lesser of Longmeadow.
In the Democratic primary for state auditor, state Sen. Diana DiZoglio defeated transportation advocate Chris Dempsey for the chance to succeed Suzanne Bump, a Democrat who opted not to seek reelection. DiZoglio will face Republican Anthony Amore in November.
There are also contested races in the Democratic primary for auditor and in the Republican races for lieutenant governor.
None of the state’s nine incumbent Democratic U.S. House members is facing primary challengers. There were two contested Republican primaries in the 8th and 9th congressional districts.
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Biden ‘unlikely’ missile that hit Poland fired from Russia
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that it was “unlikely” that a missile that killed two in NATO-ally Poland was fired from Russia, but pledged support for Poland’s investigation into what it had called a “Russian-made” missile.
Biden spoke after he convened an “emergency” meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders in Indonesia Wednesday morning for consultations the attack on that killed two people in the eastern part of Poland near the Ukraine border.
“There is preliminary information that contests that,” Biden told reporters when asked if the missile had been fired from Russia. “It is unlikely in the lines of the trajectory that it was fired from Russia, but we’ll see.”
The president, who was awakened overnight by staff with the news of the missile explosion while in Indonesia for the Group of 20 summit, called Polish President Andrzej Duda early Wednesday to express his “deep condolences” for the loss of life. Biden promised on Twitter “full U.S support for and assistance with Poland’s investigation,” and “reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to NATO.”
Biden said that he briefed the allies on his conversations with Duda and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and that there was “Total unanimity among the folks at the table” to support Poland’s investigation into the attack.
“I’m going to make sure we figure out exactly what happened,” Biden said. “Then we’re going to figure out our next step.”
Meeting at a large round table in a ballroom in his hotel, the U.S. president hosted the leaders of the G-7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Union, along with the president of the European Council and the prime ministers of NATO allies Spain and the Netherlands.
A statement from the Polish Foreign Ministry identified the missile as being made in Russia. But Poland’s president, Duda, was more cautious about its origin, saying that officials did not know for sure who fired it or where it was made. He said it was “most probably” Russian-made, but that is being still verified. If confirmed, it would be the first time since the invasion of Ukraine that a Russian weapon came down on a NATO country.
The foundation of the NATO alliance is the principle that an attack against one member is an attack on them all.
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SCRANTON, Pa., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Financial Services Corp. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PFIS), the bank holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, today reported unaudited financial results at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Peoples reported net income of $9.4 million, or $1.30 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a 10.2% increase when compared to $8.5 million, or $1.18 per share for the comparable period of 2021. The increase in earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is due to a $3.4 million increase to net interest income and $0.5 million increase in noninterest income when compared to the year ago period. Partially offsetting the increases were a $0.9 million increase in provision for loan losses due to $179.5 million in non-PPP loan growth in the current period, and higher noninterest expenses of $2.0 million due to higher salaries and benefits and occupancy and equipment costs in part due to our investment in our market expansion strategy and digital technology upgrade.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $19.0 million or $2.63 per diluted share, a 5.6% increase over $18.0 million or $2.49 per diluted share in the prior year's period. The increase in earnings in the six months ended June 30, 2022 is a result of increased net interest income of $5.3 million and an increase of $0.4 million in noninterest income. Partially offsetting the increases were a $1.7 million increase in provision for loan losses and an increase of $3.6 million to noninterest expense. Strong loan growth resulted in a provision for loan losses of $1.3 million in the current six month period, as compared to a credit to the loan loss provision of $0.4 million in the year ago period. Higher noninterest expenses were mainly due to higher salaries and benefits of $2.1 million and higher occupancy and equipment costs of $1.5 million in part due to our continued investment in our market expansion strategy and our recent digital technology upgrade which commenced during the final six months of 2021.
NOTABLES
- Record first half earnings of $19.0 million or $2.63 per diluted share.
- Dividends paid during the first six month of 2022 totaled $0.78 per share representing a 5.4% increase from the same period in 2021.
- Net loan growth for the six months ended June 30, 2022, excluding Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, was $278.3 million or 24.8% annualized.
- Return on average assets ("ROAA") was 1.12% and 1.14% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 1.14% and 1.23% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Return on average equity ("ROE") was 11.71% and 11.81% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 10.72% and 11.35% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Return on average tangible equity was 14.62% and 14.69% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 13.39% and 14.19% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure, increased $5.5 million or 13.1% to $47.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $41.8 million for the same period in 2021.
- Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and foreclosed assets at June 30, 2022 improved to 0.18% from 0.21% at December 31, 2021, and from 0.33% at June 30, 2021.
INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW
During the first half of 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") began increasing the federal funds rate in an attempt to curb inflation. Since March 2022, there have been 3 rate increases, totaling 150 basis points and additional rate hikes are anticipated. These increases directly impact our core source of income, net interest income through yields on investments and loans and the cost of funding via deposits and borrowings. Through June 30, 2022, we have realized higher rates on our existing adjustable rate loans and new originations. In addition, we have been able to hold our funding costs relatively stable despite the 150 basis point rate hike. However, our funding costs may increase in the future as a result of the FOMC rate adjustments and local competition for deposits.
Calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("FTE"), a non-GAAP measure[1], our net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was 3.06%, an increase of 9 basis points when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022, and an increase of 10 basis points when compared to 2.96% for the same three month period in 2021. The increase in net interest margin from the prior three month period was due to an increase in earning assets, redeployment of excess liquidity into higher yielding loans and investment securities and stable funding costs. The tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased 12 basis points to 3.34% during the three months ended June 30, 2022 from 3.22% during the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 2 basis points when compared to 3.32% for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Our cost of funds, which represents our average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, increased 4 basis points to 0.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 when compared to 0.35% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to a 3 basis point increase to the cost of deposits and the addition of higher-costing short-term borrowings to fund a portion of loan growth. Our cost of funds fell 11 basis points to 0.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 0.50% in the prior year period due primarily to an 11 basis points decrease to the cost of interest-bearing deposits, the result of our efforts to reduce deposit rates during 2021 and the first three months of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Results – Comparison to Prior-Year Quarter
Tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended June 30, increased $3.5 million or 17.0% to $24.2 million in 2022 from $20.7 million in 2021. The increase in tax equivalent net interest income was due to higher tax-equivalent interest income of $3.2 million coupled with lower interest expense of $0.3 million. The higher interest income was the result of an increase in average earning assets, which offset a negative rate variance. Average earning assets were $367.7 million higher in the three month period ended June 30, 2022 when compared to the year ago period. PPP loans averaged $34.1 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 with interest and net fees totaling approximately $0.4 million compared to average balances of $197.1 million with interest and net fees totaling $1.3 million in the year ago period. The tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio was stable at 3.83% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Excluding PPP loans, the tax-equivalent yield of the loan portfolio was 3.81% and 3.94% at June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Loans, net averaged $2.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and $2.2 billion for the comparable period in 2021. For the three months ended June 30, the tax-equivalent yield on total investments decreased to 1.67% in 2022 from 2.13% in 2021. Average investments totaled $664.2 million in 2022 and $343.0 million in 2021. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $264.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the corresponding period last year due to an increase in non-maturity and public fund deposits and short-term borrowings.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the provision for loan losses was $1.0 million, the result of $179.5 million of non-PPP net loan growth. For the year ago period, the provision for loan losses was $0.1 million due to loan growth, improved credit quality and the reversal of previous COVID-related asset quality qualitative adjustments.
Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $3.9 million, a $0.5 million increase from $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenue from commercial loan interest rate swap transactions was $0.4 million higher in the current period due to the higher credit value adjustment in the period. The increase in service charges, fees and commissions was due in part to higher service charges on consumer and commercial deposit accounts of $0.1 million. Mortgage banking revenue was $0.1 million lower in the current period due to lower volumes of mortgages sold into the secondary market.
Noninterest expense increased $2.0 million or 15.1% to $15.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $13.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Salaries and employee benefits increased $0.6 million or 8.3% due to annual merit increases and the addition of lending teams and credit support staff in our newest expansion markets of Piscataway, New Jersey and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that opened during the fourth quarter of 2021. Occupancy and equipment expenses were higher by $0.9 million in the current period due to information technology investments related to mobile/digital banking solutions implemented during the second half of 2021.
The provision for income tax expense increased $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the year ago period due to higher taxable income in the current period.
Six-Month Results – Comparison to Prior Year First Six Months
Our net interest margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 3.01%, a decrease of 4 basis points over the prior year's period of 3.05%. Excluding the impact of PPP loan interest and net fees, the net interest margin was relatively stable at 2.96% in the current period compared to 2.95% in the year ago period. Tax-equivalent net interest income non-GAAP measure for the six months ended June 30, increased $5.5 million or 13.1% to $47.2 million in 2022 from $41.8 million in 2021. The increase in net interest income was driven by an increase in loans and investments, partially offset by lower rates on new loans originated and investments purchased, and a lower cost of funds. In addition, the 2022 period included $1.5 million in SBA PPP interest and fees, a decrease of $2.3 million compared to the $3.8 million in the year ago period. Average loans increased $207.3 million and investments increased $311.4 million compared to June 30, 2021. The yield on earning assets was 3.28% for the first half of 2022 compared to 3.43% in 2021. The cost of interest bearing liabilities during the six month period fell 17 basis points to 0.37% from 0.54% as the cost of all deposit products fell while borrowing costs increased as we used short-term borrowings to fund loan growth.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the provision for loan losses was $1.3 million, the result of $278.3 million growth of non-PPP loans. For the year ago, the provision for loan losses was a credit of $0.4 million due to improved credit quality and reversal of COVID related asset quality adjustments made in the prior year's period.
Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $7.3 million, a $0.4 million increase from $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. During the period, service charges, fees and commissions increased $0.6 million due in part to the reversal of an accrual of a $0.3 million bank owned life insurance benefit in the year ago period, a $0.1 million increase in consumer and commercial deposit service charges and higher revenue related to debit card activity. Mortgage banking income decreased $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year on lower sales volumes.
Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $29.8 million, an increase of $3.6 million from $26.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was due primarily to $2.1 million in higher salaries and benefits expense due to annual merit increases, our investment into our newest expansion markets and lower deferred loan origination costs, which are recorded as a contra-salary expense, of $0.6 million due to the origination of PPP loans during the year ago period. Occupancy and equipment expenses were higher by $1.5 million in the current period due to information technology investments related to mobile/digital banking solutions implemented during the second half of 2021 and additional costs related to entrance into the Piscataway, New Jersey and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania markets. Other expenses including professional and consulting and loan account processing fees accounted for an increase of $0.6 million.
The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 decreased $0.4 million and the effective tax rate was 16.0% as compared to 18.9% in the prior period. The lower effective tax rate in 2022 was due to a $0.6 million deferred tax adjustment recorded in 2021 and higher levels of tax-exempt income in the current period.
BALANCE SHEET REVIEW
At June 30, 2022, total assets, loans and deposits were $3.4 billion, $2.6 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. Loan growth for the six months ended June 30, 2022, excluding SBA PPP loans, was $278.3 million or 24.8% annualized due to improved loan demand and organic growth in our newest markets. Commercial real estate loans made up the majority of the growth with tax-exempt loans and residential real estate loans also showing increases. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the SBA forgave PPP loans totaling $41.9 million. Gross SBA PPP loans remaining at June 30, 2022 total $27.0 million. Net deferred SBA PPP fees remaining at June 30, 2022 totaled $0.4 million and are expected to be earned throughout the remainder of 2022. Total investments were $608.5 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $588.7 million at December 31, 2021. The increase to the investment portfolio resulted from reinvesting a portion of our low-yielding federal funds balance into higher-yielding U.S. Treasury securities. At June 30, 2022, the available-for-sale investment portfolio had an unrealized loss of $53.1 million compared to an unrealized loss of $1.8 million at December 31, 2021, which was the result of the rapid increase in interest rates as the FOMC increased rates three times from March through June 2022 totaling 150 basis points. Our federal funds sold balance of $242.4 million at December 31, 2021 was used to fund our loan growth and investment purchases during the period. Total deposits decreased $52.1 million from December 31, 2021 as we experienced an outflow of public fund deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $9.8 million, or 1.3% and interest-bearing deposits decreased $61.9 million, or 2.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Short-term borrowings were used to fund a portion of our loan growth and offset the deposit outflows and at June 30, 2022 totaled $129.2 million.
Stockholders' equity equaled $311.9 million or $43.50 per share at June 30, 2022, and $340.1 million or $47.44 per share at December 31, 2021. The decrease in stockholders' equity from December 31, 2021 is primarily attributable to a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") resulting from an increase to the unrealized loss on investment securities and dividends paid to shareholders, partially offset by net income. Tangible stockholders' equity decreased to $34.62 per share at June 30, 2022, from $38.54 per share at December 31, 2021. Dividends declared for the six months ended June 30, 2022 amounted to $0.78 per share, a 5.4% increase from the 2021 period, representing a dividend payout ratio of 29.5%. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, 6,853 shares were purchased and retired under the Company's common stock repurchase plan.
ASSET QUALITY REVIEW
Nonperforming assets were $4.6 million or 0.18% of loans, net and foreclosed assets at June 30, 2022, compared to $5.0 million or 0.21% of loans, net and foreclosed assets at December 31, 2021. As a percentage of total assets, nonperforming assets improved to 0.13% at June 30, 2022 compared to 0.15% at December 31, 2021. The decrease in non-performing assets from the end of the year was primarily due to the sale in the current period of our foreclosed properties which totaled $0.5 million at December 31, 2021; at June 30, 2022 we have no foreclosed properties.
The Company's allowance for loan losses increased to $29.4 million as net charge-offs of $0.3 million were offset by a provision for loan losses of $1.3 million. The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 continued to reflect the provisions added during 2020 from our adjustment of qualitative factors in our allowance for loan losses methodology, due to economic decline and expectation of increased credit losses from COVID-19's adverse impact on economic and business operating conditions. The allowance for loan losses equaled $29.4 million or 1.14% of loans, net at June 30, 2022 compared to $28.4 million or 1.22% of loans, net, at December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans which do not carry an allowance for loan losses due to a 100% government guarantee, the ratio equaled 1.16% at June 30, 2022. Loans charged-off, net of recoveries, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, equaled $0.3 million or 0.02% of average loans, compared to $0.2 million or 0.02% of average loans for the comparable period last year.
About Peoples:
Peoples Financial Services Corp. is the parent company of Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, a community bank serving Allegheny, Bucks, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania, Middlesex County in New Jersey and Broome County in New York through 28 offices. Each office, interdependent with the community, offers a comprehensive array of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities. Peoples' business philosophy includes offering direct access to senior management and other officers and providing friendly, informed and courteous service, local and timely decision making, flexible and reasonable operating procedures and consistently applied credit policies.
In addition to evaluating its results of operations in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), Peoples routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as tangible stockholders' equity and core net income ratios. The reported results included in this release contain items, which Peoples considers non-core, namely the gain on the sale of the Visa Class B shares. Peoples believes the reported non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding its operating performance and trends. Where non-GAAP disclosures are used in this press release, a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measure is provided in the accompanying tables. The non-GAAP financial measures Peoples uses may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures of other financial institutions.
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Peoples cautions you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to: prevailing economic and political conditions, particularly in our market area; the COVID-19 crisis and the governmental responses to the crisis; the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; credit risk associated with our lending activities; changes in interest rates, loan demand, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines; changes in any applicable law, rule, regulation or practice with respect to tax or legal issues; our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting Peoples' operations, pricing, products and services and other factors that may be described in Peoples' Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
In addition to these risks, acquisitions and business combinations present risks other than those presented by the nature of the business acquired. Acquisitions and business combinations may be substantially more expensive to complete than originally anticipated, and the anticipated benefits may be significantly harder-or take longer-to achieve than expected. As regulated financial institutions, our pursuit of attractive acquisition and business combination opportunities could be negatively impacted by regulatory delays or other regulatory issues. Regulatory and/or legal issues related to the pre-acquisition operations of an acquired or combined business may cause reputational harm to Peoples following the acquisition or combination, and integration of the acquired or combined business with ours may result in additional future costs arising as a result of those issues.
The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, Peoples assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of FTE net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
The efficiency ratio is noninterest expenses, less amortization of intangible assets, as a percentage of FTE net interest income plus noninterest income. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of the efficiency ratio to GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
1 See reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures on p.13
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Fatal Shooting in Lowndes County -Suspect Still Not Caught
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting.
The gunfire happened at an apartment complex near the intersection of Highway 45 and Jess Lyons Road. The shooting happened just before 10 on Tuesday night.
Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the investigation is in the very early stages and deputies are looking for a shooter.
Coroner Greg Merchant confirms there was a male victim.
The person’s name is not being released at this time.
if you have any information about this deadly shooting call Golden Triangle crime stoppers. | 2022-12-14T07:44:21+00:00 | wcbi.com | https://www.wcbi.com/fatal-shooting-in-lowndes-county-suspect-still-not-caught/ |
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Round led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock will expand HawkEye 360's leadership delivering radio frequency geospatial intelligence to government customers
HERNDON, Va., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today it has closed $58 million in new funding. The funding will be used to develop new space systems and expand analytics that support high-value defense missions. This Series D-1 round was led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) with additional funding provided by Manhattan Venture Partners and existing investors including Insight Partners, NightDragon, Strategic Development Fund (SDF), Razor's Edge, Alumni Ventures, and Adage Capital.
"HawkEye 360 continues to make the world a safer place through advanced RF analytics – including addressing maritime, environmental, and national security needs," said HawkEye 360 CEO John Serafini. "We've learned much over the past four years delivering data to the most demanding customers in the world. We'll use this funding to drive our next steps in innovation. It speaks volumes that these leading investment firms are confident in the future of RF geospatial intelligence as a critical defense technology."
"We invest in first-class startups that have proven innovative technology, where we can come alongside to accelerate their growth," said Matt Singer, Managing Director, BlackRock. "Governments and commercial customers are asking for better intelligence and, with its full chain of control from orbit to analytics, Hawkeye 360 is leading the way for this new category of RF space-based data."
HawkEye 360 has 21 satellites in orbit and plans to move to a new Block 3 satellite architecture starting with Cluster 14 and beyond. The company is also investing further in artificial intelligence, data fusion, and multi-intelligence orchestration to better extract value from the large amount of RF data being collected. The goal is to simplify analysis for its customers.
"HawkEye 360 has disrupted what used to be a static defense intelligence domain," said Jared Carmel, Managing Partner and General Partner of Manhattan Venture Partners. "The company is the quintessential example of how a commercial operation could service the intelligence needs of the U.S. and our allies. They have built a growing market with government customers and are proof that private-sector innovation and leadership will help enable peace through strength, deter future conflict, and ensure global stability."
WilmerHale acted as legal counsel for HawkEye 360 in connection with the transaction.
Goodwin Proctor LLP acted as legal counsel for BlackRock in connection with the transaction.
For more information about HawkEye 360, please visit www.he360.com.
About HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is a defense technology leader providing global knowledge of human activity and trends derived from revolutionary radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence. The company's innovative space-based technology was developed to detect, characterize, and geolocate a broad range of RF signals. These RF data and analytics provide an information advantage allowing analysts to detect the first glimpse of suspicious behavior, trace the first sign of adversarial activity, and reveal the first sighting of ships attempting to vanish. HawkEye 360's RF intelligence presents a quicker grasp of critical events and patterns of life, providing early warnings to drive tip-and-cue efforts, and providing leaders the insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
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NEW BLOOMINGTON, OHIO — Just what role do farmers play when it comes to climate change?
Some Americans say they need to be held more accountable.
Others might argue farmers are transitioning on their own to cleaner energy quite well.
The debate over possible new environmental reporting regulations is heating up, however, with farmers worrying that Washington’s latest idea could possibly mean even more expensive food for you and me.
THE SEC AND FARMERS
Cy Prettyman is worried about the SEC — and no we aren't talking about the college football conference.
In government, the SEC stands for the Securities and Exchange Commission.
It is tasked with regulating wall street and publicly-traded companies.
They have proposed a rule to force publicly-traded companies to tell investors about their emissions, climate plans and risks.
So what does wall street have to do with Cy’s farm in Ohio?
"Farmers and ranchers have never been regulated by the SEC," Prettyman told our Joe St. George recently.
Prettyman says the concern is that farms often do business with publicly-traded companies, companies that under this proposed rule might demand farmers provide details on how much emissions are coming out of their tractors or other pieces of farm equipment.
Cy says the typical farmer doesn’t have the time or staff to track that data.
"We only got limited resources on our farm to do what they do," Prettyman said.
THE CASE FOR CHANGE
Of course, there is another side to this debate. Some believe the country needs to start holding all businesses accountable for their emissions— that includes the family farm.
"People have died from climate change," Steven Rothstein is with CERES, a nonprofit focused on making the economy more sustainable.
He says the heat of the past few weeks is reason enough to focus more on the climate and that having companies report their emissions makes sense.
The rule does not force any company or farm to change their ways—it’s just data.
"It's not saying companies have to do certain things, all it says is they have to disclose so then their investors, the market their owners can make decisions about whether it's good or not,” Rothstein said.
"One of the biggest risks companies face today are climate risks," Rothstein added.
Rothstein expects a final rule by the SEC by the end of the year.
He suspects there may be changes to make the smaller contributors to companies, like family farms, exempt from reporting rules.
As for Cy, who is with the Ohio Farm Bureau, he says farmers will be watching this closely.
Lawsuits will likely follow and a possible increase in food costs could occur to account for any new regulation. | 2022-08-15T09:16:56+00:00 | wsfltv.com | https://www.wsfltv.com/news/national-politics/farmers-worry-about-proposed-sec-climate-change-rule |
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities faced more public anger Thursday after a second child’s death was blamed on overzealous anti-virus enforcement, adding to frustration at controls that are confining millions of people to their homes and sparked fights with health workers.
The 4-month-old girl died after suffering vomiting and diarrhea while in quarantine at a hotel in the central city of Zhengzhou, according to news reports and social media posts. They said it took her father 11 hours to get help after emergency services balked at dealing with them and she finally was sent to a hospital 100 kilometers (60 miles) away.
The death came after the ruling Communist Party promised this month that people in quarantine wouldn’t be blocked from getting emergency help following an outcry over a 3-year-old boy’s death from carbon monoxide in the northwest. His father blamed health workers in the city of Lanzhou, who he said tried to stop him from taking his son to a hospital.
Internet users expressed anger at the ruling Communist Party’s “zero-COVID” strategy and demanded that officials in Zhengzhou be punished for failing to help the public.
“Once again, someone died because of excessive epidemic prevention measures,” one user wrote on the popular Sina Weibo platform. “They put their official post above everything else.”
The ruling party promised last week to ease quarantine and other restrictions under its “zero-COVID” strategy, which aims to isolate every infected person. But Chinese leaders are trying to dispel hopes the measures might end as other governments ease controls and try to live with the virus.
“Zero-COVID” has kept China’s infection numbers lower than those of the United States and other major countries but shuts down neighborhoods, schools and businesses for weeks at a time. Residents of some areas complain they are left without food and medicine.
A spike in infections over the past two weeks has led officials in areas across China to confine families to their cramped apartments or order people into quarantine if a single case is found in their workplace or neighborhood.
On Thursday, the government reported 23,276 new cases in areas throughout the country; 20,888 of them with no symptoms.
That included a total of 9,680 in this week’s biggest hot spot, the southern business center of Guangzhou, near Hong Kong.
Videos on social media this week that said they were shot Guangzhou showed angry residents knocking over barriers set up by white-garbed health workers. The 1.8 million residents of the city’s Haizhu district were confined to their homes last week but some restrictions were lifted Monday.
A total of 1,659 cases were reported in Henan province, another hot spot where Zhengzhou is located.
Access to a Zhengzhou industrial zone that is home to the world’s biggest iPhone factory was suspended this month following outbreaks. Apple Inc. said deliveries of its new iPhone 14 model would be delayed.
Last month, thousands of employees walked away from the factory operated by Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group after complaints that coworkers who fell ill received no treatment.
News reports say the ruling party has ordered “grassroots cadres” to take the place of missing workers and Foxconn is offering bonuses to others who stay. Foxconn has not responded to requests for confirmation or details.
The 4-month-old girl in Zhengzhou and her father were sent into quarantine Saturday, according to news reports and social media.
An account on social media that said it was written by the father, identified as Li Baoliang, said he started calling the emergency hotline at noon on Monday after she suffered vomiting and diarrhea. It said the hotline responded the girl wasn’t sick enough to need emergency care. The account said health workers at the quarantine site called an ambulance but the crew refused to deal with them because the father tested positive for the virus.
The girl finally arrived at a hospital at 11 p.m. but died despite efforts to revive her, the account said.
The account attributed to the father complained the emergency hotline acted improperly, nearby hospitals weren’t ready to help and the hospital where they ended up failed to provide “timely treatment” and gave him “seriously false” information.
“Epidemic prevention and control people, do you not have a heart?” said another posting on Sina Weibo.
The Zhengzhou city government said the incident was under investigation, according to news reports.
A report on the social media account of news outlet China News Weekly was reposted 11,000 times and received 45,000 “likes,” according to Sina Weibo.
In the capital, Beijing, access to elite Peking University was suspended Wednesday. People who visited a vegetable market in the city’s southeast where a case was found were ordered into quarantine in a hotel at their own expense. Some shopping malls and office buildings have been closed.
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AP news assistant Caroline Chen contributed. | 2022-11-18T00:53:19+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-chinese-leaders-face-anger-over-2nd-childs-quarantine-death/ |
How to Watch the Villanova vs. FGCU Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament Second Round
Published: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:12 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The No. 12 seed Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (33-3) head into their second round NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 4 seed Villanova Wildcats (29-6) on Monday at 7:00 PM. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 in the N/A Region bracket.
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Villanova vs. FGCU Scoring Comparison
- The Eagles' 77.9 points per game are 19.5 more points than the 58.4 the Wildcats allow.
- FGCU is 28-2 when it scores more than 58.4 points.
- Villanova's record is 25-5 when it allows fewer than 77.9 points.
- The 70.8 points per game the Wildcats put up are 14.8 more points than the Eagles allow (56.0).
- Villanova has a 25-3 record when scoring more than 56.0 points.
- When FGCU gives up fewer than 70.8 points, it is 27-0.
- The Wildcats are making 44.1% of their shots from the field, 2.3% lower than the Eagles concede to opponents (46.4%).
- The Eagles' 43.5 shooting percentage from the field is only 5.6 higher than the Wildcats have given up.
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In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to help address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced Wednesday it has raised $250 million to increase production of machines that can make clean hydrogen and displace fossil fuels.
Some climate experts say burning hydrogen can substitute for burning coal, oil or gas, for example in making steel or cement — without contributing to climate change. That’s been largely theoretical, but real world examples are now growing.
Just four or five years ago, a company working on clean hydrogen from water would not have been able to raise several hundred million dollars, said Daryl Wilson, executive director of the Hydrogen Council. But now there’s rapid growth and demand for it, and a broader recognition that it’s key to addressing climate change, he said.
Mark Viehman, a hydrogen and clean fuels expert at the consulting firm Capgemini, called $250 million a “very impressive” fundraise, and said its own recent research found that 64% of energy and utility companies plan to put money into low-carbon hydrogen efforts by 2030.
Ohmium’s role is to make electrolyzers, the devices that take water and split it into hydrogen and oxygen.
CEO Arne Ballantine said the company will use the $250 million to scale up its plant in Chikkaballapur, outside Bengaluru, India, continue research at the Fremont, California headquarters to reduce the cost of production, and add to its 400-person workforce. Private equity group TPG’s Rise climate fund is the lead investor.
Ballantine said he plans to make enough electrolyzers each year to supply 2 gigawatts’ worth of hydrogen — enough for a few steel or fertilizer plants or several refineries.
Countries and industries are setting ambitious targets to cut carbon dioxide from heavy manufacturing using hydrogen. There are also plans to use it in power generation and transport. The United States, European Union, Canada and India are offering tax credits and production incentives for clean, or green, hydrogen.
The International Energy Agency said in September that global hydrogen demand reached 94 million tons in 2021. Nearly 200 million tons will be needed by 2030 to get on track for net zero emissions by 2050, it said. There are about two dozen major electrolyzer manufacturers.
An electrolyzer produces clean hydrogen if it draws electricity from a grid that’s powered by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. Ballantine said Ohmium clients are completely focused on this method. This will be a major change, because less than 1% of hydrogen produced globally now comes from renewable energy, according to the IEA.
It will take a significant ramp-up in electrolyzer manufacturing and in zero-carbon electricity to meet the demand for low-emissions hydrogen, said Emily Kent, the U.S. director for zero-carbon fuels at the Clean Air Task Force. That’s because it requires massive amounts of electricity to run the electrolyzers.
Most hydrogen today is made from natural gas, which means greenhouse gases are released to get it out of the ground, and then more can leak as it travels through pipelines. Then to crack the hydrogen from natural gas, companies burn more fossil fuel to make steam, releasing more planet-warming greenhouse gases, unless carbon capture technology is used. This common method does not require an electrolyzer and the hydrogen then goes on to be used mainly in the refining and chemical sectors.
Some U.S. power plants plan to use Ohmium’s “Lotus” electrolyzer as a partial substitute for natural gas. Ohmium is also collaborating with Spanish energy company Cepsa and renewable energy developer Amp Energy India on green hydrogen projects. It announced an agreement last week to send an electrolyzer to a liquified natural gas import terminal in Andalusia, Spain.
Each electrolyzer can generate up to 50 tons of hydrogen per year, costs a few hundred thousand dollars and comes in a cabinet 8 feet high by 5 feet wide by 6 feet long, according to Ohmium. They’re interlocking and modular, in case more than one is needed.
Ballantine said it can be difficult to grasp exactly what hydrogen gas is and how it is useful in lessening climate change. But if he shows someone a piece of steel and says it was made releasing far less greenhouse gases, because we burned hydrogen made from water instead of burning coal to heat it up, then they get it, he said.
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TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that Japan faces the severest security environment in the region since the end of World War II and pledged to push a military buildup under a newly adopted security strategy over the next five years and beyond as well as tackle rapidly declining births so the country can sustain national strength.
Kishida’s government in December adopted key security and defense reforms, including a counterstrike capability that makes a break from the country’s exclusively self-defense-only postwar principle. Japan says the current deployment of missile interceptors is insufficient to defend it from rapid weapons advancement in China and North Korea.
In his policy speech opening this year’s parliamentary session, Kishida said active diplomacy should be prioritized, but it requires "defense power to back it up.” He said Japan's new security strategy is based on a realistic simulation “as we face the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II and a question if we can protect the people’s lives in an emergency.”
The strategy seeks to keep in check China’s increasingly assertive territorial ambitions, but it's also a sensitive issue for many countries in Asia that were victims of Japanese wartime aggression. Kishida said it's a “drastic turnaround” of Japan's security policy, but still remains within the limitations of its pacifist constitution and international law.
“I make it clear that there will not be even a slightest change from Japan's non-nuclear and self-defense-only principles and our footsteps as a peace-loving country," Kishida said.
This month, Kishida took a five-nation tour, including Washington, to explain Japan's new defense plan and further develop defense ties with its ally the United States.
Japan plans to nearly double its defense budget within five years to 43 trillion yen ($332 billion) and improve cyberspace and intelligence capabilities. While three-quarters of an annual defense budget increase can be squeezed out through spending and fiscal reforms, the remainder needs to come from a possible tax increase, and Kishida has already faced growing criticism from opposition lawmakers and even from his governing party.
Kishida also faces a critical question of population growth.
“We cannot waste any time on the policies for children and childrearing support,” he said. “We must establish a children-first economic society and turn around the birthrate.”
Japan’s population of more than 125 million has been declining for 14 years and is projected to fall to 86.7 million by 2060. A shrinking and aging population has huge implications for the economy and national security.
Kishida pledged to bolster financial support for families with children, including more scholarships, and said he would compile a plan by June.
Japan is the world’s third biggest economy but living costs are high and wage increases have been slow. The conservative government has lagged behind on making society more inclusive for children, women and minorities.
So far, efforts to encourage people to have more babies have had limited impact despite payments of subsidies for pregnancy, childbirth and child care. Some experts say government subsidies still tend to target parents who already have children rather than removing difficulties that are discouraging young people from having families. | 2023-01-23T06:29:54+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Kishida-prioritizes-arms-buildup-reversing-low-17735110.php |
MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (AP) — An 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a New York nursing facility and then taken to a funeral home, where she was found to be breathing, authorities said.
The woman was pronounced dead at Waters Edge Rehab and Nursing Center in Port Jefferson on Long Island at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Suffolk County police said.
The woman, whose name was not released, was brought to the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place at 1:30 p.m., police said in a news release. She was discovered breathing at 2:09 p.m., they said.
No update on the woman's condition was available Monday.
The incident was referred to the state attorney general's office for investigation, police said.
A message seeking comment was sent to the nursing home. | 2023-02-06T14:13:09+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/woman-found-breathing-after-nursing-home-17766275.php |
In a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the U.S. Black population had more than 1.63 million excess deaths when compared with the White population from 1999 to 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines excess deaths as "the difference between the observed numbers of deaths in specific time periods and expected numbers of deaths in the same time periods."
The disparities were greater for men compared to women.
The data indicated that the Black population lost more than 80 million excess years of life when compared with White Americans from 1999 to 2020.
“These are deaths that did not have to be except for the social determinants of our society,” said study author Harlan M. Krumholz of Yale School of Medicine. “Race is a social construct, and this harm is certainly mediated through social determinants, including structural racism.”
Although there was a period of progress in reducing disparities between Black and White Americans, the differences between the two races worsened in 2020, authors noted.
“Black people in (the) U.S. incur a staggering toll of excess deaths and years lost,” Krumholz wrote. “Recent progress was obliterated early in the pandemic, and it had stalled anyway. We need new thinking, new investments, new action.”
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From 1999 through about 2011, the disparity in excess deaths improved, according to the study. From 2012 through 2019, the data indicated that disparities leveled off before the loss of progress in 2020. The study noted that disparities in the toll COVID-19 took on Black Americans worsened the gap.
“The implications of these findings are important,” the authors wrote. "The Black population in the U.S., regardless of cause or the burden of risk factors, continue to die at much greater rates than the White population, with dramatic long-run consequences when accounting for the effect of premature mortality. These metrics, especially years of potential life lost, are suitable for public reporting and may inspire strategies directed toward more in-depth root-cause analysis and where qualified by evidence of efficacy, implementation of steps to improve these disparities.”
The researchers said heart disease among both men and women as well as cancer deaths among men were huge drivers for the disparities.
“This study should serve as a call to action — especially for policymakers — as we highlighted and contextualized the substantial toll of structural racism on life in the U.S.,” the authors wrote. “ Although the specific causes and drivers of differences in deaths and years of potential life lost are multifactorial and warrant further study, the sheer scale of the difference requires a revisiting of our national approach to combatting disparities."
Krumholz was joined by nearly a dozen co-authors representing major academic and research institutions including Northwestern, Harvard and UCLA.
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An annual CDC survey found from 2019 through 2021, Black Americans had higher rates of obesity and hypertension. The study found, however, that White Americans had higher cancer rates. One potential reason for this is that cancer most affects seniors. While just 2.2% of people ages 18-44 had cancer in 2021, 22.7% of Americans ages 65-74 had cancer. Cancer rates jumped to 30.9% for Americans over age 75.
The CDC lists the life expectancy for White Americans at 76.4 years, nearly six years higher than Black Americans.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-05-16T18:21:14+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/premature-deaths-climbing-among-black-americans |
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that company management will participate in the following conference and invited investors to participate by webcast.
- J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco
Presentation followed by Q&A on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. ET
The webcast can be accessed in the investor relations section of Exact Sciences' website at www.exactsciences.com.
About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences relentlessly pursues smarter solutions providing the clarity to take life-changing action, earlier. Building on the success of Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its product pipeline to support patients before and throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Exact Sciences unites visionary collaborators to help advance the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.exactsciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.
Contact:
Megan Jones
Exact Sciences Corp.
meganjones@exactsciences.com
608-535-8815
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PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Friday was opening day for passholders at Crystal Mountain as the resort opened for its 60th season.
The resort opened a week earlier than scheduled, which is the earliest they have opened in the past five years. The resort opens to the general public on Monday, Nov. 21.
Two siblings from Enumclaw, Bryce and Elyse Jones, skipped school and went up the mountains with their parents to take part in the big day that they have been waiting for since they started skiing last season.
"It’s really fun,” said Elyse Jones. “You can go on the harder stuff, you can ski with your family, it’s really fun, I wish I could come here every day, but I can't."
Even though last ski season at Crystal Mountain was extended until June, and this season started earlier, the wait was still too long for a lot of skiers.
"Freaking stoked,” said Seth Cartwright. “Summer makes me depressed, so I have been waiting for this since like, last season."
This early opening is due to early snow and some extra help from snow machines.
"In the last week we have made 8 million gallons of snow,” said Emma Brice, with Crystal Mountain Ski Resort.
They are expecting a lot of visitors to hit the slopes this season.
"On peak visitation days, we can see, you know, 2,000 to 3,000 visitors,” said Brice.
Not only do those thousands of people come up to the mountain, but they also go to nearby towns, helping the economy.
“We have local people running a shop in Greenwater, a small town 30 minutes down the road, and there's, you know, a restaurant down there,” said Brice. “So they definitely are benefiting from our early opening.”
According the 2020 report for the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, the state sees about 1.9 million visitors each year for skiing. This brings $365 million to the ski and snowboard industry in Washington and an additional $163 million to the state’s economy, thanks to the money those skiers are spending while they’re there.
To people up on Crystal Mountain, they say it is time and money well spent.
“It’s really exciting to start the 60th season with an early opening and bringing the stoke back,” said Brice. | 2022-11-19T04:27:47+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/outdoors/crystal-mountain-opens-early/281-7d2141c8-337e-4bab-80ce-7fff2441bcc6 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see a major increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) is added to Social Security payments.
The 8.7% raise is meant to help them with higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services. The average recipient will see an increase of more than $140 per month, according to government estimates.
You can read more about the cost-of-living adjustment here.
But what does the increase mean for the fund that helps pay Social Security benefits? And what should younger generations keep in mind? Here are some As to some Qs.
HOW DOES SOCIAL SECURITY WORK?
When you work, some of your taxes fund Social Security. The government uses those tax dollars to pay benefits to people who have already retired, people who are disabled, the survivors of workers who have died, and dependents of beneficiaries.
While the money is used to pay people currently getting benefits, any unused money goes to the Social Security trust fund. When you retire, the Social Security contributions of people in the workforce, together with the money in the fund, will pay monthly benefits to you and your family.
To determine the Social Security benefits you will receive, the government calculates a percentage of your highest wages in your top 35 years of earning, and factors in when you choose to start receiving benefits. This year, the maximum allowed benefit for someone who retired at full retirement age, which is 66 or 67 depending on the year you were born, is $3,345 monthly.
WHEN DID SOCIAL SECURITY BEGIN?
The Social Security Act was signed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in August of 1935. Taxes were collected for the first time in January 1937 and the first lump-sum payments were made that month. Regular ongoing monthly benefits began in January 1940.
The Social Security Act of 1935 was originally named the Economic Security Act, but the title was changed during Congressional consideration of the bill.
IS THE TRUST FUND RUNNING OUT OF MONEY?
Future problems with the fund have long been predicted, largely because of demographic shifts. As birthrates decline, fewer people become workers, resulting in fewer payments of payroll taxes. Meanwhile, more Baby Boomers are retiring and collecting Social Security.
According to the latest Social Security and Medicare trustees report, released in June, the fund will no longer be able to pay full benefits beginning in 2035.
When the Social Security trust fund is depleted, the government will still be able to pay 80% of scheduled benefits for an indefinite future, the report said, while Medicare will be able to pay closer to 90% of scheduled benefits. That means, if nothing changes, future generations can expect to see a 20% across the board reduction in payments, with a 10% reduction in Medicare coverage.
WILL A BIG COLA INCREASE AFFECT THE FUND’S FUTURE?
Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan but generally left-leaning think tank, said the COLA increase is “just not a game-changer for Social Security.”
“It’s not anything that should cause anyone any alarm,” she said. “A year or two years of inflation is not going to change the long-term picture.”
Romig noted that the predicted date when Social Security will no longer be able to pay full benefits has historically fluctuated between 2033 and 2035 from year to year, because of various factors.
William Arnone, CEO of the National Academy of Social Insurance, does caution that “the two economic enemies of the trust fund are high inflation and low employment, meaning not only high unemployment but low wages.”
“When they hit together, it’s a double whammy,” he said.
In that context, a high cost-of-living adjustment can be “bad for the trust fund but great for the beneficiaries.”
HOW DO YOUNGER PEOPLE THINK ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY?
Ben Storey, senior product manager on the retirement research and insights team at Bank of America, said that many people in their 20s and 30s have a misplaced lack of confidence in the future of Social Security.
“What I hear from a lot of the younger generation is, they really feel like it’s just not gonna be there,” he said. “They’re seeing headlines without reading the full story. Even if (the government makes) no changes, they’re still going to get roughly 75 percent of those benefits.”
Still, Storey said, it’s prudent for younger people to contribute to retirement and traditional savings vehicles, such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and Roth IRAs.
“Social Security is going to just be one piece of the puzzle,” he said.
Storey acknowledged that the same inflation prompting the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security makes saving more difficult for people in this age bracket, who also frequently contend with student loans, debt, and saving for an emergency fund or down-payment on a home.
WHAT'S BEING DONE TO GUARANTEE THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY?
Republicans and Democrats have proposed a variety of policy fixes.
Romig, of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said the last time legislation was passed to address Social Security's future was 1983.
“It was bipartisan, and it was a compromise,” she said. “Both benefit cuts and tax increases.”
Every solution, according to Romig, involves “paying more or getting less," or a combination. “You can't wish your way out of it.”
“Lawmakers have many policy options that would reduce or eliminate the long-term financing shortfalls in Social Security,” the trustees of the fund wrote in the latest June report. “Taking action sooner rather than later will allow consideration of a broader range of solutions and provide more time to phase in changes so that the public has adequate time to prepare.”
That said, Romig wishes younger people understood the system better — including the fact that Social Security isn't going anywhere.
“Almost everyone is touched by Social Security," she said. “They’re either paying into it or receiving benefits or they will one day.”
“I think young people have an extraordinarily important stake in the system,” she added.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister hosted his counterparts from Iran, Syria and Turkey on Tuesday for talks that were part of the Kremlin’s efforts to help broker a rapprochement between the Turkish and Syrian governments.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the talks focused on “practical steps to strengthen security in the Syrian Arab Republic and to normalize Syrian-Turkish relations.”
Moscow has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government to reclaim control over most of the country. Turkey has backed armed opposition to Assad throughout the 12-year Syrian civil war.
While the bulk of Russia’s armed forces have been busy fighting in Ukraine, Moscow has maintained its military presence in Syria and has also made persistent efforts to help Assad rebuild fractured ties with Turkey and other countries in the region following the civil war that has killed nearly 500,000 people and displaced half of the country’s prewar population.
In December, Moscow hosted a surprise meeting of the Turkish and Syrian defense ministers, the first such encounter since Syria’s uprising-turned-civil-war began in 2011. And earlier this month, senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran met in Moscow for two days of talks intended to set the stage for a meeting of the four countries’ foreign ministers.
The efforts toward a Turkish-Syrian reconciliation come as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is under intense pressure at home to send Syrian refugees back amid a steep economic downturn and an increasing anti-refugee sentiment. He faces presidential and parliamentary elections in May.
The Russian Defense Ministry said in its readout of Tuesday’s talks that the parties “reaffirmed their adherence to the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity and the need to step up efforts to allow a speedy return of Syrian refugees.”
The Turkish Defense Ministry issued a similarly worded statement, noting that the four ministers discussed the issue of strengthening security in Syria, the concrete steps that can be taken to normalize ties between Turkey and Syria, the fight against terrorist and extremist groups on the Syrian territory and efforts for the return of Syrian refugees.
The statement said the sides also emphasized the importance of the continuation of the four-party meetings “to ensure and maintain stability in Syria and the region as a whole.”
On Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also hosted Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his counterparts from Syria and Iran for separate bilateral talks.
Turkey has de facto control over large swathes of northwestern Syria, and Assad’s government has described the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syrian territory is a prerequisite for a normalization of ties.
Syria’s Defense Ministry said that Tuesday’s talks in Moscow focused on the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria as well as the reopening of the M4 highway. The west-east highway cuts through government-controlled coastal regions and passes through the rebel-held northwest all the way to Kurdish-controlled areas in the northeast.
Russian and Turkish troops have conducted joint patrols over the past years on the highway, which links the Mediterranean with the Iraqi border, but repeated protests in rebel-held areas have prevented the return of traffic to normal.
The vital highway has been partially closed since 2012. The decision to reopen it was part of a truce reached in March 2020 between Russia and Turkey that ended a monthslong Russian-backed government offensive on the rebel-held northeast.
But even as Turkey has supported Syrian opposition fighters in the north, Ankara and Damascus are equally dismayed over the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s northeast. Turkey-backed opposition fighters have clashed with the SDF in the past, accusing them of being an arm of Turkey’s outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK. The PKK has for decades waged an insurgency within Turkey.
Assad’s government has cast the SDF as a secessionist force that has been pilfering the country’s wealth while controlling Syria’s major oil fields.
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that during Tuesday’s talks “special attention was given to countering terror threats and fighting all groups of extremists on Syrian territory.”
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Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey and Bassem Mroue in Beirut contributed to this report. | 2023-04-25T19:13:56+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/business/ap-business/moscow-hosts-more-turkey-syria-rapprochement-talks/ |
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.
Griner acknowledged in court earlier this month that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested in February at a Moscow airport. But she contends she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
“We are not arguing that Brittney took it here as a medicine. We are still saying that she involuntarily brought it here because she was in a rush,” defense attorney Alexander Boykov said after the hearing.
Another member of Griner’s defense team previously submitted a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending the basketball player use medical cannabis to treat pain. During Tuesday’s court session, a Russian neuropsychologist testified about worldwide use of medicinal cannabis.
“The Russian public has to know, and the Russian court in the first place has to know, that it was not used for recreational purposes in the United States. It was prescribed by a doctor,” lawyer Boykov said.
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said last week that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. had no bearing on what happens in Russia.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, pleaded guilty to drug possession charges at the second hearing of her trial, which started July 1. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transporting drugs.. The medical testimony and Griner’s admission that she had the canisters were aimed at earning her a mild sentence.
“We have a lot of mitigating factors. So we do hope that the court will take it into consideration. And the courts in Russia, in fact, have very broad discretion with regard to the sentence,” said Maria Blagovolina, another of Griner’s lawyers.
Five court sessions have taken place so far, some lasting only about an hour. After Tuesday’s session of about 90 minutes, the case was adjourned until Wednesday afternoon.
It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20.
The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained,” a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires, attended Tuesday’s court session. Griner “confirms that she is doing OK and as well as can be expected under these circumstances,” Rood told reporters.
ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired a producer’s brief interview with Griner in which she wished her wife, Cherelle, “good luck on the bar exam.”
When asked whether she had any complaints, Griner replied: “No, no complaints. Just waiting patiently.” She displayed photos of her wife, friends and teammates.
Griner was arrested in February amid high U.S.-Moscow tensions ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. Some supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. American soccer notable Megan Rapinoe last week said “she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry last week lashed out at the U.S. contention that Griner was being wrongfully detained and said Russian laws should be respected.
“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
“If drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.
U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner.
Previous trial sessions have included character-witness testimony from the director and captain of the Russian team that Griner played for in the off-season, and written testimony such as the American doctor’s letter saying he had authorized her to use cannabis for pain treatment. | 2022-07-26T23:34:45+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/griners-drawn-out-drug-trial-in-russia-resumes/ |
Rays second. Ji-Man Choi walks. Harold Ramirez walks. Ji-Man Choi to second. Josh Lowe strikes out swinging. Isaac Paredes walks. Harold Ramirez to second. Ji-Man Choi to third. Francisco Mejia strikes out swinging. Vidal Brujan walks. Isaac Paredes to second. Harold Ramirez to third. Ji-Man Choi scores. Yandy Diaz lines out to deep right field to Cal Mitchell.
1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Rays 1, Pirates 0.
Pirates third. Yu Chang singles to left field. Cal Mitchell lines out to shortstop to Wander Franco. Tyler Heineman singles to shallow infield. Yu Chang to second. Ke'Bryan Hayes strikes out swinging. Bryan Reynolds singles to left center field. Tyler Heineman to third. Yu Chang scores. Michael Chavis called out on strikes.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Rays 1.
Rays seventh. Yandy Diaz doubles to deep right center field. Wander Franco grounds out to shallow infield, Yu Chang to Michael Chavis. Yandy Diaz to third. Randy Arozarena reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yandy Diaz out at home. Ji-Man Choi doubles to deep right center field. Randy Arozarena scores. Harold Ramirez is intentionally walked. Josh Lowe singles to center field. Harold Ramirez to second. Taylor Walls scores. Isaac Paredes singles to center field. Josh Lowe to second. Brett Phillips scores. Francisco Mejia grounds out to shallow infield, Austin Brice to Michael Chavis.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 4, Pirates 1.
Pirates eighth. Oneil Cruz pinch-hitting for Cal Mitchell. Oneil Cruz grounds out to first base to Isaac Paredes. Daniel Vogelbach pinch-hitting for Tyler Heineman. Daniel Vogelbach homers to right field. Ke'Bryan Hayes singles to center field. Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging. Michael Chavis grounds out to shortstop, Wander Franco to Isaac Paredes.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 4, Pirates 2. | 2022-06-26T22:27:20+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Pittsburgh-Tampa-Bay-Runs-17266915.php |
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A vehicle fire temporarily snarled traffic on Interstate 75 on Saturday afternoon, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
According to a news release, MCFR responded to the fire in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 346 around 2:46 p.m.
Rescue officials said the 911 caller stated that “He smelled gas, lost power and eased to the right shoulder of the road.”
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According to the release, crews were able to quickly bring the fire under control.
No injuries were reported to firefighters or the driver, officials said.
MCFR said traffic on Interstate 75 is “free of obstruction,” although they did not report how long traffic was delayed because of the fire.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:
- Today, the FDA issued the final guidance for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. FSVP is a regulation under the foundational FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, that makes importers accountable for verifying that foreign suppliers are producing food in a manner that meets U.S. safety standards.
- Today, the FDA published an article for FDA Voices: "FDA Approved Many New Drugs in 2022 That Will Improve the Lives of Patients and Consumers," by Patrizia Cavazzoni, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. In 2022, CDER approved 37 new drugs never before approved or marketed in the U.S., known as "novel" drugs. Also approved were drugs in new settings, such as for new uses and patient populations. The 2022 approvals target many different disease areas. For example, the agency approved treatments for a range of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, HIV, smallpox, influenza, and H. pylori infection (a bacterial infection in the stomach). Also approved were therapies for two severe and progressive neurological conditions, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy. The article links to the "New Drug Therapy Approvals 2022" report.
- Today, the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) issued a statement regarding two recently issued warning letters to a leading manufacturer of endoscopes, Olympus Medical Systems Corporation, and one of its subsidiaries, Aizu Olympus Co, Ltd. following facility inspections. These warning letters concern violations related to medical device reporting (MDR) requirements and quality system regulations for endoscopes and endoscope accessories, including surgical and gastrointestinal endoscopes and automated endoscope reprocessors. These endoscopes are subject to reprocessing, which involves both cleaning and high-level disinfection or sterilization so the devices can be reused. These warning letters are the most recent in the history of CDRH's compliance actions against Olympus related to MDR and quality system requirements. CDRH remains committed to ensuring the safety of reprocessed medical devices for U.S. patients and we have continued to work with multiple medical device manufacturers on this effort. You can read the full statement here.
- Today, the FDA announced that the sixth in the ongoing series of webinars exploring food safety culture will take place on Jan. 25, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET. The upcoming webinar Food Safety Culture Learning: It's more than checking the boxes, will focus on how food safety culture relates to training and education. The webinar series Collaborating on Culture in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety is in partnership with Stop Foodborne Illness, a non-profit health organization.
- Today, the FDA and Health Canada (HC) announced a joint pilot to test the use of a single eSTAR to both agencies. Applications for the pilot are now being accepted. The eSTAR is an interactive form that guides applicants through the process of preparing FDA medical device submissions. The pilot will test the use of a single eSTAR submitted for the following medical device submissions:
- Class III and Class IV
- 510(k)
- De Novo
- Premarket Approval (PMA)
In-Vitro Diagnostics, combination products, CBER-led devices, and FDA dual 510(k)/CLIA Waiver applications are not included within the scope of this pilot.
The feasibility of using eSTAR will be determined by the outcome of a pilot with nine participants using the non-In Vitro Diagnostic eSTAR, which follows the structure of the IMDRF Non-In Vitro Diagnostic Device Market Authorization Table of Contents (nIVD MA ToC). Additional details, including how to Request to Participate, are described on FDA's webpage.
- Today, the FDA's "The Real Cost" Youth Cigarette Prevention Campaign announced two new ads and, for the first time, will focus on the negative mental health effects of cigarette smoking and withdrawal in an ad. One ad – "Auctioneer" – highlights the fact that cigarette withdrawal can lead to anxiety, and the other ad – "Said Every Smoker Ever" – highlights the fact that 3 out of 4 teens will smoke into adulthood.
- On Monday, the FDA announced that it sent letters of acknowledgement to all manufacturers of infant formula that previously received letters of enforcement discretion for specific infant formula products and have expressed interest in taking steps to remain on the U.S. market. The agency has updated its web page on enforcement discretion to manufacturers to indicate the 11 companies that have expressed interest in taking these steps. To increase the diversity of and support a stable supply of infant formula in the U.S., the FDA is providing a pathway for manufacturers of certain infant formula products to continue marketing their products while they work toward meeting all applicable FDA requirements.
- On Monday, the FDA licensed (approved) Adacel (Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed [Tdap]) for immunization during the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants younger than two months of age. Additional information is available on the agency's web site.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Olaplex Holdings, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OLPX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency Tuesday after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the country’s north in what officials described as the nation’s most severe weather event in years.
A firefighter was missing and another was rescued with critical injuries after they were caught in a landslide overnight near the country’s largest city, Auckland, authorities said.
Auckland was swamped two weeks ago by a record-breaking storm that killed four people.
The national emergency declaration enables the government to support affected regions and provide additional resources, the government said. It is only the third national emergency ever declared.
The country was lashed by intense rainfall overnight that forced evacuations of 2,500 people and brought widespread flooding, road closures including the main route between Auckland and the capital Wellington, and left communities isolated and without telecommunications.
Weather conditions eased Tuesday as the weather system tracked southeast over ocean away from New Zealand, a nation of 5 million people.
But 225,000 homes and businesses remained without power and people were continuing to be evacuated, emergency services reported.
The power grid had not experienced such damage since 1988, when Cyclone Bola became one of the most destructive storms to ever hit New Zealand, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.
Hipkins could not yet say how the scale of the latest destruction compared to Cyclone Bola.
“Certainly, the reports that we’ve had is that it’s the most extreme weather event that we’ve experienced in a very long time,” Hipkins told reporters in Wellington. “In the fullness of time, we’ll know how it compares with Cyclone Bola.”
Hipkins said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had phoned offering his country’s support and assistance. The Australian government also said New Zealand’s near-neighbor was ready to provide support where and if needed, Hipkins said.
The national state of emergency includes six regions where local emergencies had already been declared. They are Auckland, as well as the regions of Northland, Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Hawke’s Bay.
A weather station in the Hawke’s Bay and Napier region recorded three times more rain overnight than usually falls for the entire month of February, MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said.
“It’s going to be wet, sodden devastation around there,” Ferris said. “We’ve seen the worst of the storm now. We’ve just got to get through today.”
Hipkins said the military was already on the ground on the hardest-hit northern reaches of the North Island helping with evacuations and keeping essential supplies moving.
“I want to acknowledge the situation New Zealanders have been waking up to this morning,” Hipkins told reporters. “A lot of families displaced. A lot of homes without power. Extensive damage done across the country.”
“It will take us a wee while to get a handle on exactly what’s happened and, in due course, helping with the clean-up when we get to that point,” Hipkins added.
Much of Auckland ground to a halt Monday as train services were canceled, libraries and most schools were closed, and authorities asked people to make only essential trips.
Air New Zealand canceled all domestic flights to and from Auckland through Tuesday morning, as well as many international flights.
International and domestic flights had resumed Tuesday afternoon at Auckland Airport, but disruptions and delays were expected for the next few days, Hipkins said.
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This story corrects the scope of New Zealand’s emergency declaration. It was nationwide, not just for North Island. | 2023-02-14T23:06:33+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-new-zealand-declares-emergency-as-cyclone-gabrielle-eases/ |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland has received its first shipment of U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers as part of a defense upgrade amid security concerns due to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and military officials attended an acquisition ceremony at a Warsaw air base on Monday.
Blaszczak said that combat in Ukraine had proven the value of the HIMARS and that NATO member Poland was seeking to procure additional launchers, with a goal of acquiring some 500 units.
“We are watching the developments in Ukraine, and we know that artillery has a key role in the war, in repelling the Russian invasion,” he said.
Under a 2019 contract, Poland is spending some $414 million (380 million euros) to buy 18 advanced combat HIMARS launchers and two HIMARS training launchers, with ammunition and related equipment. The deal includes logistics and training.
The launchers will go to the 1st Artillery Brigade in northeastern Poland, Blaszczak said.
“Their task will be to deter (an) aggressor and strengthen Poland’s armed forces on the nation’s and NATO eastern flank,” the minister said.
A HIMARS academy is to be launched in the city of Torun to provide logistics, servicing and training, including for troops from other NATO countries that have or plan to get the launchers.
Produced by American aerospace company Lockheed Martin, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System is a multiple rocket launcher with a range of up to some 300 kilometers (190 miles) developed in the late 1990s for the U.S. armed forces.
Poland is buying billions of dollars’ worth of weapons, chiefly from the U.S. and South Korea, including fighter jets, to modernize its armed forces.
Some of the equipment will replace weapons – including over a dozen Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters – that Poland agreed to give Ukraine for its defense against Russia.
Poland’s right-wing government, which will be seeking a third term in a fall parliamentary election, is giving the purchases wide publicity, seeking to reassure Poles amid a military conflict across their eastern border.
Last year, Poland received a number of U.S. Patriot missile systems, and deliveries of another battery are expected this year. The first deliveries of Abrams tanks have also arrived from the U.S., as well as deliveries of tanks and howitzers from South Korea. | 2023-05-15T15:46:25+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-header/tech-news/ap-technology/poland-gets-first-u-s-himars-launchers-amid-security-concerns-over-war-in-ukraine/ |
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar announces the delivery of the first International® eMV™ Series with ePower to Sysco, a leading global foodservice distribution company. The companies jointly will partner to accelerate sustainability efforts in the Class 6 all-electric refrigerated straight truck segment.
The International eMV Series was first introduced at ACT Expo in 2021. With the availability of the factory-installed ePower and electric power take-off (ePTO) electrical system options, fleets now have the ability to spec International eMV Series Class 6 and 7 battery electric trucks for additional market applications.
The ePower option pulls power directly from the electric vehicle's battery pack and is the foundation for electric transport refrigeration unit (eTRU) applications. The eTRU is an especially important solution to help customers meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
"We worked closely with transport refrigeration unit partner Thermo King and body builder Morgan Truck Body to ensure optimal integration of ePower," said Debbie Shust, VP, Medium-Duty Truck Business, Navistar. "It's a proud moment to be able to demonstrate this first eTRU in the market on an electric vehicle alongside Sysco."
This partnership supports both Navistar and Sysco's science-based climate goals. Sysco will meet its goal, in part, by electrifying 35% of the company's U.S. fleet by 2030, or the equivalent of adding 2,800 electric vehicles.
"As the global foodservice leader, Sysco is proud to partner with Navistar, Thermo King and Morgan Truck Body to pilot the first all-electric Class 6 refrigerated straight truck," said Marie Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Sysco. "Collaboration with like-minded OEMs is required to further advance fleet electrification in our industry and meet our goal of reducing operational emissions by 27.5% by 2030."
Through this partnership, Navistar and Sysco will pilot an International eMV Series with ePower which will be on display in Thermo King Booth 5484 during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. on May 1-4.
The International eMV Series will also be available to experience first-hand at the ACT Expo Ride and Drive.
About Navistar
Navistar, Inc. ("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't. Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts. With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco's 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.
About Thermo King
Thermo King – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers and railway cars since 1938. For more information, visit thermoking.com or tranetechnologies.com.
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‘We’re a team’: High school twins boast best 400-meter dash times in their state
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - Twin siblings in Iowa share impressive athletic abilities and claim the best times for the 400-meter dash in their state.
Sidney and Addison Swartzendruber have been going stride for stride from the day they were born.
Ever since they started turning heads at John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, they’ve elicited some confusion.
“Our parents are asked about it a lot. They’ve had people sitting behind them like ‘What? She’s running a race? She just finished the 400′,” Addison told KCRG.
Fortunately for the twins, their track and field coach Duane Wampole said he can tell the two apart.
He’s also lucky to have two of the best runners in the state.
The twins reportedly boast Iowa’s best times in the 400-meter dash, with Sidney running 56.33 and Addison clocking in at 57.18. The two said their biggest competition is each other.
“We’ve been competitive with each other all the time,” Sidney said. “She does something then I wanna do it, I do something then she wants to do it.”
The girls run neck and neck but their skill sets are a little different.
“They are individuals,” Wampole said. “Sidney is a little more on the aerobic end of the spectrum, and Addison more on the power strength end of it.”
Addison is a top sprinter, with a personal best of 25.99 in the 200-meter dash, which is second in the high school’s history.
Sidney has the top half-mile time in the state with a run of 2.15.03
Both of the girls will participate in the Drake Relays, one of the top outdoor track and field events and held in Des Moines.
“[Drake Stadium] is one of my favorite places ever, we’ve been going there since we started doing track,” Sidney said.
Addison said their father pulled them both out of school at the age of 9 to go watch the event.
“We’ve always grown up and watched other people compete there, so it’s really special to run there ourselves,” she said.
Despite the fierce competition on and off the track, the twins said one thing is for certain: They are a team.
“I love competing against Addison, but she’s a teammate,” Sidney said. “I think that’s the best part. When we were growing up, it was always me against her, but now we’re a team.”
Copyright 2023 KCRG via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-21T01:15:01+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/04/21/were-team-high-school-twins-boast-best-400-meter-dash-times-their-state/ |
Dozens of asylum seekers have arrived in Sanford in the past week seeking emergency shelter. But Sanford city officials say they’ve already run out of shelter space, and, alongside aid groups and local residents, are scrambling to support the new arrivals.
Maine Public’s refugee and immigration reporter Ari Snider was in Sanford on Monday and spoke with All Things Considered host Robbie Feinberg about the situation.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
Robbie Feinberg: So let’s start from the beginning. When did asylum seekers start arriving in Sanford?
Ari Snider: So aid groups like York County Community Action said they learned early last that a few families had arrived and were in need of shelter. Those first families were able to access General Assistance benefits and were placed in local motels. Families continued arriving last week and over the weekend and the central issue now is that city officials say they’ve maxed out currently available emergency shelter options.
Where are these new arrivals coming from, and why are they deciding to go to Sanford?
What I heard talking to asylum seeker families today is that it was entirely word of mouth. But this didn’t come out of nowhere, and it’s important to understand the context here. Thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in the greater Portland area over the last several years. Portland has opened new shelter space and recently converted the Expo into a temporary shelter for asylum seekers, but those spaces have reached capacity.
Many of the asylum seekers I spoke with in Sanford said they arrived first in Portland. But with the shelters full, many – including families with children – said they had to sleep on the street. Somehow, word got out that Sanford was one place where you could find shelter, and the news spread rapidly just through word of mouth. From I what I heard, it does not seem to be part of any coordinated effort, just people who are really desperate for shelter trying to find it wherever they can.
And what are city officials saying?
Well, in a word, they say they don’t have any room left to shelter people. City manager Steven Buck said the city is “overwhelmed” and “completely tapped out.” I spoke with Buck for just a couple of minutes outside his office, before he went into a coordinating meeting with a number of other groups responding to the situation. But he said trying to coordinate a response is challenging because he said there’s just not enough housing.
"The coordination meeting is to further assess what our available resources are," he said. "That doesn't mean that there's more housing available here. So that's the number one factor, housing. That's the number one factor for everybody."
And what do you hear from the people arriving in Sanford?
A number of different things. Many of these families are from Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other countries in Central Africa. Some told me they had reached the U.S. after making the dangerous journey overland across south and central America, only to find themselves sleeping on the street in Portland. Some of the families who have been placed in motel rooms said they are really grateful to have a roof over their head. One Angolan woman told me that she’s frustrated that she has to wait months to become eligible for a work permit under federal law, saying she would much rather be out working to support her family.
Others are still trying to get a roof over their head. At city hall I met a man named Simphor, from the central African country of Gabon. He told me he and his wife had arrived in Sanford the night before, after paying a local pastor in Portland to drive them there because, again, they heard through word of mouth they could get some assistance in Sanford.
But he said they ended up sleeping outside the Sanford city hall Sunday night, waiting for the morning.
Now, Simphor said he’s hoping to get help so he and his wife don’t have to sleep outdoors again tonight.
Sounds like a really intense situation. So what comes next?
It really is. Sanford has scheduled an emergency city council meeting for Tuesday night at 5pm, so we might learn more during that meeting. | 2023-05-08T22:31:31+00:00 | mainepublic.org | https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2023-05-08/dozens-of-asylum-seekers-arrive-in-sanford-hoping-to-find-emergency-housing |
N. Charleston man accused of sexually assaulting child
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A North Charleston man is in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a child over a three-year period.
Khalid Khareem Deas, 44, is charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct, first-degree.
The mother of the victim and the victim went to North Charleston City Hall on Aug. 8, 2022, to report past sexual abuse.
During a counseling session, the victim revealed she had been sexually assaulted by a man between the ages of five and eight years old, according to an incident report.
The report states the assaults happened from Aug. 8, 2011, to Aug. 8, 2013.
Deas was eventually arrested by the North Charleston Police Department and booked in the Al Cannon Detention Center.
Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-22T19:37:16+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/2022/12/22/n-charleston-man-accused-sexually-assaulting-child/ |
Milledgeville gathered points in bunches fueling an onslaught that downed Champaign St. Thomas More 46-6 for an Illinois high school football victory on October 22.
Milledgeville struck in front of Champaign St. Thomas More 16-0 to begin the second quarter.
Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the second quarter.
Champaign St. Thomas More fought back in the third quarter to make it 16-6.
The Missiles held on with a 30-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter.
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GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, said Monday she will not seek a new four-year term after the current one that has been overshadowed by criticism of her response to China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in western Xinjiang.
Bachelet made the comments in her opening address to the latest session of the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council, saying that her comments to the session “will be the last which I brief” the 47-member-state body. Rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani confirmed that meant that Bachelet, a former president of Chile, would not be seeking a second four-year term when the current one ends on Aug. 31.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who chooses the U.N. rights chief, recently affirmed his support for Bachelet after she faced criticism from the United States and others for allegedly not doing enough to act against alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang during her trip to China last month, when she spoke with President Xi Jinping and other top officials.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the lobby floor of the White House West Wing, and thinks it is “incredibly important” for the Secret Service to determine how it got there, officials said Wednesday.
U.S. Secret Service agents found the powder during a routine White House sweep on Sunday, in a small, clear plastic bag on the ground in a heavily trafficked area, according to three people, who were not authorized to speak about an ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
On Wednesday, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the White House had confidence in the Secret Service. “The president think it’s incredibly important to get to the bottom of this,” she said.
Biden was at Camp David with members of his family for the holiday weekend when the powder was discovered and the complex was briefly evacuated as a precaution. The fire department was called in to test the substance to determine it was not hazardous, and the initial test came back positive for cocaine. A secondary, more sensitive lab analysis confirmed the results.
Investigators have not yet identified who brought the drugs into the White House. The Secret Service, which is responsible for securing the White House, was combing through visitor logs and security footage.
The lobby where the drugs were found is where many official visitors and staffers enter. It is also open to staff-led tours of the West Wing, which are scheduled for nonworking hours on the weekends and evenings. Those tours are invitation-only and led by White House staff for friends, family and other guests. Most staffers who work on the complex can request an evening or weekend tour slot, but there is often a long wait list.
If a White House employee brought in the drugs, it would be easier to determine, because staff are fingerprinted and subjected to drug tests. A visitor would be harder to pin down; there were tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week.
The District of Columbia fire department was called in Sunday to test the substance to determine whether it was hazardous, though officials immediately suspected illicit drugs because of how it was packaged, two of the people said. It’s routine to follow up with a more sensitive lab tests later. That test was returned Wednesday.
The Secret Service said in a statement Tuesday that the White House was closed as a precaution as emergency crews investigated.
“The item was sent for further evaluation and an investigation into the cause and manner of how it entered the White House is pending,” the Secret Service said. | 2023-07-06T17:18:08+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-powder-found-in-white-houses-west-wing-lobby-tests-positive-for-cocaine/ |
Attempted child abduction caught on camera
CINCINNATI (WLWT) – A stranger approached a 6-year-old girl in her own front yard Wednesday and tried to take her, according to police in Ohio.
Surveillance video shows the girl screaming for her parents.
She was throwing out garbage in front of her home when a man walking down the sidewalk approached her.
“He sees her, touches her and then starts to walk away,” the girl’s mother said. “He goes back, grabs her wrist, starts to pull her and she screams, and he lets go.”
At first, the child’s parents who were just steps away inside their home didn’t know what happened.
Their daughter came inside and told her parents that a man tried to kidnap her. The girl’s dad decided to chase after the man with his car.
“He tried to dip in and out of alleys and through people’s yards to try to get away from me,” he said. “But the only thing that kept running through my mind is that I can’t let him do this to another kid.”
Surveillance video from Terry’s Automotive shows the man trying to hide in between cars at an automotive dealer.
“I went around the other side to see where he was, and I found him sitting inside an old Dodge caravan,” the girl’s dad said.
Hamilton police said they found the man identified as Deric McPherson, 33, and charged him with abduction and gross sexual imposition.
Copyright 2022 WLWT via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-26T21:23:51+00:00 | foxcarolina.com | https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/08/26/attempted-child-abduction-caught-camera/ |
LOS ANGELES – Joey Gallo blasted a go-ahead, three-run homer in the second inning, Max Muncy added a pair of solo shots and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Tuesday night.
The NL West leaders reduced their magic number to seven and improved to 11-4 against their rival this season. All of the game's runs came on homers.
Muncy, who came in hitting .186, went 3 for 4 and drove in three runs, satisfied at how the ball came off his bat.
“Home runs are obviously amazing and I'm happy I hit them, but just seeing the ball fly at the path is better,” he said. “I made a couple mechanical adjustments right before the game.”
Tyler Anderson (14-3) allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings. The left-hander struck out three and walked two. Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth to earn his 22nd save.
Muncy doubled leading off the second and Justin Turner walked before Gallo's 408-foot shot to the right-field pavilion off Jarlin García (1-4) put the Dodgers ahead, 3-1.
Gallo's bat had a small crack near the handle; he wasn't sure if it was already broken or broke on the swing.
Gallo was acquired a month ago after a disastrous stint with the New York Yankees. The two-time All-Star's homer was his fourth with the Dodgers and 16th overall. He made a nifty diving catch in left field that saved two potential runs and ended the second.
“I enjoy being here,” he said. “The lineup we have takes a lot of pressure off. I'm just kind of here. Anybody can take over a game.”
The Dodgers extended their lead to 5-1 on Muncy's two-out, two-run homer to the right-field pavilion on the first pitch from García in the third.
García gave up five runs and four hits in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out three and walked one.
Muncy went deep to the left-field pavilion against Dominic Leone leading off the sixth.
Lewis Brinson homered on the first pitch of the game and Brandon Crawford added a two-run shot in the sixth for the Giants, who had their four-game winning streak snapped a night after hitting five homers in a 7-4 victory.
Right-hander John Brebbia opened the bullpen game for the Giants, allowing one hit in one inning.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Giants: Reinstated C Joey Bart from seven-day concussion list for his start behind the plate.
Dodgers: RHP Tony Gonsolin (forearm) played catch again but has residual soreness. Manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic the 16-game winner can be “fully ramped up” in time for the postseason. ... INF-OF Gavin Lux (neck) won't be going on the IL, Roberts said.
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Dodgers left-hander Julio Urías says he’ll pitch for Mexico in next year’s World Baseball Classic.
He joins LA teammates Mookie Betts, Trea Turner and Will Smith who will represent the U.S. and Freddie Freeman, who’ll play for Canada, during the event in March.
Urías represented his country as a teenager, but the WBC will be the first time he does so as a professional. The Mexican left-hander hoped to pitch in the 2017 WBC, but the Dodgers wanted to limit their top prospect’s workload.
UP NEXT
Giants: RHP Alex Cobb (5-6, 3.58 ERA) is enjoying a strong second half. He struck out seven against the Phillies in his last start.
Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (7-3, 2.59) has a 1.99 ERA and 380 strikeouts in 55 career starts against the Giants.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-07T08:13:25+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/09/07/dodgers-outslug-giants-6-3-muncy-homers-twice/ |
1 dead, 8 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — False fears of a shooting at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, sent a crowd surging toward the exits, killing one person and injuring eight others, police said.
Police found “no evidence to support a shooting having occurred” inside the concert late Sunday featuring rappers GloRilla and Finesse2tymes at the Main Street Armory, Rochester police Lt. Nicholas Adams said in a statement. A 33-year-old woman died and two people were in critical condition, the department said.
Police officials were expected to brief the media on the stampede Monday morning.
Six additional people were dropped off by private vehicle at hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper reported.
Officers responded around 11 p.m. to initial reports of gunshots fired inside, Adams said, but later determined injuries weren’t consistent with gunshot wounds.
“The injuries appear to be as a result of a large crowd pushing towards the exits following accounts of individuals hearing what they believed to be gunshots,” Adams said.
GloRilla, a Memphis native whose 2022 song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” with Hitkidd was nominated for a Grammy for best rap performance, tweeted that she was “praying everybody is ok.”
Fatal crowd surges have been a recurring disaster at concerts and other large events in the U.S. and around the world, including a 2021 concert by rapper Travis Scott in which 10 people died.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-06T13:36:58+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/03/06/1-dead-8-injured-upstate-new-york-concert-stampede/ |
By MADISON HIRNEISEN
THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – California lawmakers could soon push a one-time California Tax Credit to low-income families, a measure supporters say would help families and children living in poverty.
Assembly Bill 2589, introduced by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, would utilize the state’s budget surplus to provide a one-time $2,000 California Child Tax Credit per child ages 17 and younger to families that earn $30,000 or less per year. Under this bill, a family with children ages 0-5 could receive $3,000 per child – $1,000 of which would come from the state’s existing Young Child Tax Credit.
Assemblymember Santiago told lawmakers in the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation Monday that the bill would be a “game changer” for the families of 1.7 million children who he says have “fallen into poverty” after Congress did not pass an extension of the expanded child tax credit. Under the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, the child tax credit was expanded from $2,000 per qualified dependent to $3,600.
“We’ve now had 1.7 million children fall back into poverty for those families who are $30,000 and below, and the inability of the federal government to step up has had devastating impacts on those families earning $30,000 and below,” Assemblymember Santiago told lawmakers on Monday.
“What’s at consequence is kids who are going to sleep hungry at night at $30,000 and below,” he later added.
In addition to an expanded child tax credit, Assemblymember Santiago’s bill would also increase the minimum California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) payment to at least $255 for those making $30,000 and under. In a bill analysis, Assemblymember Santiago estimated this would provide around 3 million California tax filers who do not have dependents with an “economic boost.”
The bill was heard in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday, though a vote will be taken later.
Supporters of the bill told lawmakers Monday that more than 100,000 California families with children and half of workers without children currently receive a CalEITC of less than $100. Anna Hasselblad, a public policy director at the United Ways of California, spoke on behalf of the CalEITC Coalition on Monday, telling lawmakers that increasing tax credits “are one of the most effective ways of defeating poverty.”
“AB 2589’s per-child tax credit payment is the most targeted and effective way to meet several goals, reduce poverty, help families dealing with inflation, boost local economies and improve lifelong results for children,” Ms. Hasselblad said. “Taken together with the CalEITC minimum, this is a rare opportunity to make a big down payment on future prosperity while meeting the pressing needs of children right now.”
There are currently no associations that have stated opposition to the proposal thus far, according to a bill analysis.
At the end of March, the authors of the bill made a budget request to appropriate $430 million annually and $3.8 billion to fund the provisions of the bill, an analysis from the committee states. An official fiscal estimate is still pending. | 2022-04-19T22:50:53+00:00 | newspress.com | https://newspress.com/california-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-send-one-time-child-tax-credit-payments/ |
The House approved a “red flag” bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people at extreme risk of harming themselves or others.
It’s the Democratic-controlled chamber’s latest response to U.S. mass shootings and likely stands little chance in the Senate.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia currently have such “red flag” laws. Under the House bill, a judge could issue an order to temporarily remove and store the firearms until a hearing can be held, up to two weeks later, to determine whether the firearms should be returned or kept for a specific period. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote of 224-202.
“We are painfully aware that we cannot do enough to save every life, and there is no one answer that will solve this problem,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “But we do know that taking guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger to themselves, or others, would save countless lives.”
The vote came after an emotional week that saw congressional testimony from victims of recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, and came ahead of a planned march Saturday in Washington by groups advocating stronger gun controls.
On Wednesday the House passed a wide-ranging gun control bill that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle and prohibit the sale of ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 15 rounds. It too, has virtually no chance in the Senate.
House Republicans criticized the “red flag” bill as giving the federal government the ability to take a law-abiding person’s guns without them having the ability to contest it beforehand.
“It would allows the courts to take guns away from people without notice and without even the right to appear in the hearing to defend themselves in court,” said Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.
The Congressional Budget Office projects that the bill would lead to roughly 10,000 emergency petitions being filed annually with the courts.
The bill would also create a grant program at the U.S. Department of Justice to encourage states to adopt “red flag” laws and support the 19 states that have already implemented them.
Five Republican lawmakers voted for the bill: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, Chris Jacobs of New York, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and Fred Upton of Michigan. Only Fitzpatrick is seeking reelection. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the only Democratic member to vote no.
The lead sponsors of the bill were Democratic Reps. Salud Carbajal of California and Lucy McBath of Georgia, whose son, Jordan Davis, was slain at a Jacksonville, Florida gas station in 2012 by a white man angry over the loud music the Black teenager and his friends had been playing in their car.
President Joe Biden strongly supports the bill. The White House said it would “make significant progress toward keeping guns out of dangerous hands.” However, the legislation is unlikely to advance in the Senate, where at least 10 Republican senators would be needed.
Instead, senators are focusing on incremental policy changes through a system that would send funds and other incentives to states to bolster security at school campuses, provide more mental health services to young people and possibly encourage states to pursue red-flag laws of their own.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who is leading negotiations on the Republican side, said one focus is on enhancing the background check system known as NICS, to include young buyers’ criminal records before they turned 18.
“Adding juvenile records to the NICS system is a common sense way to ensure we have a complete picture of the buyer’s history,” Cornyn said.
He voiced optimism that senators will be able to reach an agreement.
“Around here, if there’s a will, there is a way, and I believe we do have the will and we will find the way,” Cornyn said.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House stands ready to consider a gun bill from the Senate “if it’s life-saving and can make a difference.”
But she cautioned: “We cannot have subterfuge. We can’t have them say well, it’s about this and it’s about that. No, it’s about guns.” | 2022-06-10T18:39:55+00:00 | newson6.com | https://www.newson6.com/story/62a33b24c5336907101565e2/house-approves-red-flag-gun-bill-unlikely-to-pass-senate |
Las Vegas native aims to grow golf from leadership position
Growing up in Las Vegas, Don Rea hoped for a career in sports. His dream came true, but little did the teenager whose athletic career centered around baseball know he would end up as one of the most influential people in American golf.
Baseball was everything to Rea in the 1980s when he played at Bonanza High School, facing the likes of Greg Maddux and other future stars as the Bengals battled with Valley High for Southern Nevada supremacy.
But while Maddux was collecting Cy Young awards during a Hall of Fame career, Rea started working his way toward the major leagues down a different path as an umpire. And he nearly made it. But at the age of 32, calling Triple-A games and still several years away from reaching the dream, Rea walked away.
He took a job at Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, and began the climb up a new ladder. He worked his way through the process of becoming a PGA professional, eventually became the head pro at Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Valley, Arizona. His journey eventually took him back to Augusta Ranch in 2008, but this time as owner and operator of the executive course.
It’s from that position that Rea began working his way up the chain at the PGA of America — raising his hand, as he puts it — serving on the Southwest Section board, the District 4 board and eventually the national organization. He recently completed a two-year term as secretary and last month was elevated to vice president of the PGA. The next step will likely find him as president of the PGA of America later this decade.
It’s a position he doesn’t take lightly, and one that allows him to bring a different perspective than most of the leadership that comes from country clubs and high-profile courses. His perspective, he says, is one of working in the minor leagues of golf where the overwhelming majority of players are located.
“Golf is doing amazing things, and we need to tell that story,” Rea said.
His mission, he said, is to remind and focus on those that are playing the game and not the elite professionals making millions of dollars.
“Golf is not about swing and stance and score,” he said. “It’s about families and making memories.”
Rea sees that every day at Augusta Ranch, a course full of players there for the love of the game, camaraderie with friends and family, and juniors learning to play. It’s something the sport needs more of, he said.
“Let’s grow the game,” he said is his motto. Just 8 percent of the public plays, he noted, and if that number could get to 10 percent, millions of more people would benefit.
Rea hopes to spread the word of the proven mental health benefits of playing golf and of programs like PGA Hope and PGA Junior League that are improving lives and communities.
“Let’s not talk about what golf is, but what golf does,” he said.
Meanwhile, Rea’s leadership term comes at a time with the sport in flux at the professional level. The fights between the PGA Tour and upstart LIV Golf have drawn attention to fractures over millions of dollars. It’s not part of the job Rea enjoys, and he wishes things could have remained as they were. But he knows that’s wishful thinking.
“We’re in it,” he said, noting the PGA board will soon have to decide how to handle the LIV players’ eligibility for May’s PGA Championship and Ryder Cup. Decisions from officials at Augusta National (Masters), the USGA (U.S. Open) and R&A (British Open) will also be forthcoming.
“Our board will be watching,” he said. “I just hope we land in a place where the game wins.”
Greg Robertson covers golf for the Review-Journal. Reach him at grobertson@reviewjournal.com.
Pro schedule
Event: Hero World Challenge
When: Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (TGC); Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m. (TGC), 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 9-10 a.m. (TGC), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (NBC)
Where: Albany Golf Course, New Providence, Bahamas
Purse: $3.5 million
Defending champion: Viktor Hovland | 2022-11-30T01:55:55+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/golf/las-vegas-native-aims-to-grow-golf-from-leadership-position-2684851/ |
Watson maintains innocence, ‘grateful’ for settlement with NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement on Wednesday that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 regular season and fined $5 million for violations in the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
The announcement comes after Watson was accused of sexual misconduct and faced 24 civil lawsuits, 23 of which he settled.
“I have always stood on my innocence and am going to continue to stand on that, but at the same time I have to continue to push forward on my life and my career,” Watson said Thursday in a news conference. “And for us to be able to move forward, I have to be able to take steps and put pride to the side. I’m going to continue to stand on my innocence and keep pushing forward. I’ve always stood on not disrespecting or not sexually assaulting anyone.”
The first game Watson is eligible to return would be on the road against his former team, the Houston Texans, on Dec 4.
In addition to Watson's suspension and fine, he must commit to mandatory professional evaluation by behavioral experts, following a treatment plan, the NFL announced.
"Now that a decision on discipline has been reached, we understand this is a real opportunity to create meaningful change and we are committed to investing in programs in Northeast Ohio that will educate our youth regarding awareness, understanding, and most importantly, prevention of sexual misconduct and the many underlying causes of such behavior," the Browns' organization said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS Sports reported that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, when asked if he’d go back and sign Watson again, said “Absolutely.”
“People deserve second chances...does he get no chance to rehabilitate himself?” Haslam said. “We gave Kareem Hunt a second chance. That’s worked out pretty well."
It was announced in March 2021 that the first sexual assault lawsuit had been filed against Watson by the first of 24 massage therapists. In March 2022, a Texas grand jury declined to indict Watson on nine cases following a police investigation. A week later he was traded to the Browns and signed a record-breaking five-year, $230 million deal.
On March 24, a second Texas grand jury declined to charge Watson on a criminal complaint filed by one of the 22 accusers.
Days later, the NFL and NFLPA agreed to have former U.S. District Court Judge Sue L. Robinson serve as an impartial arbitrator to determine disciplinary action for Watson. Robinson, on Aug. 1, recommended a six-game suspension for Watson. The NFL appealed, with Roger Goodell designating Peter Harvey, a former attorney general of New Jersey who is on the NFL’s Diversity Advisory Committee, to decide Watson's suspension.
Since the suspension did not apply to preseason games, Watson started the Browns' preseason opener on Friday. Watson will not play for the remainder of the preseason.
"I'm grateful that the disciplinary process has ended and extremely appreciative of the tremendous support I have received throughout my short time with the Browns organization," Watson said in a statement prior to meeting with the media Thursday. "I apologize once again for any pain this situation has caused. I take accountability for the decisions I made. My focus going forward is working to become the best version of myself on and off the field and supporting my teammates however possible while I'm away from the team. I'm excited about what the future holds for me in Cleveland." | 2022-08-18T22:37:00+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/deshaun-watson-maintains-innocence-after-11-game-suspension-settlement-with-nfl/2918384/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize.
The new estimated jackpot will be the nation’s fourth-largest lottery prize.
The jackpot has grown so large because no one has matched the game’s six selected numbers since April 15. That’s 29 consecutive drawings without a big winner.
Tuesday’s numbers were: 07-29-60-63-66, Mega Ball: 15.
The $1.02 billion prize is for winners who choose the annuity option, paid annually over 30 years. Most winners opt for the cash option, which for the next drawing Friday night is an estimated $602.5 million.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.5 million.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is coordinated by state lotteries. | 2022-07-27T13:55:57+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/drawing-nears-for-estimated-830m-mega-millions-prize/ |
UPS employees accused of trafficking cocaine in packages
MCALLEN, Texas (Gray News) - Two UPS employees are accused of transporting cocaine inside packages.
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49, and Fidencio Salinas Jr., 51, have been arrested in Texas on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Authorities said three others have also been taken into custody related to the case: Javier Enrique Mendoza, 48, Jose Felipe Lozano, 58, and Enrique Bernardo Gamez, 45.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, UPS employees, Almanza and Salinas, knowingly transported packages of cocaine that were being provided.
Authorities said Mendoza gave packages of cocaine to the workers while Lozano provided fraudulent labels for the packages and Gamez stored the cocaine at his residence prior to transport.
In 2022, the five of them conspired to transport cocaine through UPS packages multiple times from March to October, the indictment stated.
Authorities said they seized about 60 kilograms of cocaine the group trafficked.
If convicted, the men face up to life in prison and a possible $10 million fine, according to authorities.
The Drug Enforcement Administration, Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the FBI assisted in the investigation.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-01T04:35:31+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/03/01/ups-employees-accused-trafficking-cocaine-packages/ |
Notre Dame vs. Mississippi State Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - NCAA Tournament Second Round
Published: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:40 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Sunday's contest at Purcell Pavilion has the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (26-5) going head to head against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-10) at 3:30 PM ET (on March 19). Our computer prediction projects a lopsided 72-61 win as our model heavily favors Notre Dame.
The Fighting Irish head into this game following an 82-56 win over Southern Utah on Friday.
Notre Dame vs. Mississippi State Game Info
- When: Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
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Notre Dame vs. Mississippi State Score Prediction
- Prediction: Notre Dame 72, Mississippi State 61
Notre Dame Schedule Analysis
- On December 18, the Fighting Irish picked up their best win of the season, a 63-52 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies, who rank No. 4 in the AP's Top 25.
- When facing Quadrant 1 opponents, the Fighting Irish are 8-5 (.615%) -- tied for the 14th-most wins.
- Notre Dame has tied for the 21st-most Quadrant 2 wins in the nation (six).
- Against Quadrant 3 opponents, the Fighting Irish are 8-0 (1.000%) -- tied for the 27th-most wins.
Notre Dame 2022-23 Best Wins
- 63-52 on the road over Virginia Tech (No. 4/AP Poll) on December 18
- 74-60 at home over UConn (No. 6/AP Poll) on December 4
- 68-65 on the road over Louisville (No. 22) on February 26
- 78-76 at home over Louisville (No. 22) on February 16
- 66-60 over NC State (No. 27) on March 3
Mississippi State Schedule Analysis
- On February 6, the Bulldogs captured their signature win of the season, a 91-90 victory over the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, who rank No. 24 in the AP's Top 25.
- When facing Quadrant 1 teams, the Bulldogs are 2-9 (.182%) -- tied for the 49th-most wins, but also tied for the 35th-most defeats.
- Mississippi State has seven wins against Quadrant 2 teams, tied for the 16th-most in the nation.
- Based on the RPI, the Fighting Irish have eight wins against Quadrant 3 teams, tied for the 27th-most in Division 1.
Mississippi State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 91-90 at home over Tennessee (No. 24/AP Poll) on February 6
- 81-66 over Creighton (No. 16) on March 17
- 60-45 at home over Alabama (No. 42) on February 19
- 87-73 at home over Arkansas (No. 47) on February 23
- 70-56 over Illinois (No. 54) on March 15
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Notre Dame Performance Insights
- The Fighting Irish outscore opponents by 16.3 points per game (scoring 75 points per game to rank 34th in college basketball while allowing 58.7 per outing to rank 48th in college basketball) and have a +506 scoring differential overall.
- Offensively, Notre Dame is averaging 70.1 points per game this season in conference action. As a comparison, its season average (75 points per game) is 4.9 PPG higher.
- The Fighting Irish are scoring 79.3 points per game in home games. On the road, they are averaging 68.8 points per contest.
- Notre Dame allows 56.8 points per game when playing at home this season, compared to 57.9 away from home.
- The Fighting Irish have been putting up 68.5 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that's slightly lower than the 75 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Mississippi State Performance Insights
- The Bulldogs put up 71.8 points per game (58th in college basketball) while giving up 59.2 per contest (51st in college basketball). They have a +402 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 12.6 points per game.
- In SEC action, Mississippi State has averaged 6.2 fewer points (65.6) than overall (71.8) in 2022-23.
- The Bulldogs are putting up more points at home (76.1 per game) than on the road (61.6).
- At home, Mississippi State gives up 56.8 points per game. On the road, it concedes 64.
- In their previous 10 games, the Bulldogs are scoring 72.5 points per contest, 0.7 more than their season average (71.8).
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-18T08:42:55+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/sports/betting/2023/03/19/notre-dame-mississippi-state-womens-college-basketball-picks-predictions-ncaa-tournament-second-round/ |
Fever Ray – ‘Radical Romantics’
THE GOOD: Singer/songwriter/producer, and one half of electronic duo the Knife, Karin Dreijer (stage name Fever Ray) releases her third solo set (first in six years).
THE BAD: Just like the other Ray records, “Romantics” is strange in spots. Not “bad,” but be aware.
THE NITTY GRITTY: I’ve always thought of Fever Ray as “Bjork lite.” The music goes out there, but not necessarily way out there. Ray usually gets weirder when working with her brother, Olaf on Knife records. Essentially, we’re still dealing with electronic pop songs. Many may be extremely ethereal and moody, but Ray also knows the power of a great melody. So maybe she’s the perfect cross between Bjork and Zola Jesus?
“Romantics” contains moments both infectious (“Shiver” and “Kandy”) and hypnotic (droning undulating closer “Bottom of the Ocean”). Yet, it feels darker and more exploratory than past albums. Guest producers such as Vessel, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross further enhance matters by bringing in their outside influences. Ray’s sinister playmates? Oh yeah.
BUY IT?: Sure.
Frankie Rose – ‘Love As Projection’THE GOOD: Singer/songwriter Frankie Rose continues to explore synth-heavy new wave on her sixth.
THE BAD: Be aware. “Projection” seems more about the overall groove and less about individual songs.
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THE NITTY GRITTY: Fifteen years ago, Rose was all over the place as a member of Vivian Girls and Dum Dum Girls; her solo career launching in 2010. She definitely was Brooklyn indie rock royalty. But what about today? Even if the new stuff mostly harkens back to the old stuff, the music remains highly engaging. “Projection” is far less guitar-oriented than past works, but Rose’s solo catalog has been moving in this direction for a while.
Tracks like “Anything” and “Come Back” show off the woman’s ability to blend swirling synths, kicking rhythms and pop hooks seamlessly. Moodier bits such as “Feel Light” and “Song for a Horse” are built on multi-layered harmonies and dreamy vocal dynamics; Rose almost morphing into the D.I.Y. version of Enya. Both extremes work and keep the track listing from becoming stagnant.
BUY IT?: Why not?
Hannah Jadagu – ‘Aperture’THE GOOD: After teasing us with a fine EP in 2021, indie singer/songwriter and bedroom pop musician Hannah Jadagu offers up her full-length debut.
THE BAD: Barely 20, Jadagu is still finding her own voice and style. Some of “Aperture” isn’t all that distinct. Give her time though.
THE NITTY GRITTY: After graduating high school in Texas, Jadagu headed to New York City for college and a new outlook. That clearly inspired her songwriting. The collection gives an impression of a young woman wise beyond her years; a voice slightly more mature than it should be.
Musically, it’s a mix of indie pop and underground R&B. Jadagu also makes sure certain songs possess enough crunch to satisfy any rocks fans stumbling upon this tight playlist. Building slowly (“Explanation”), peaking somewhere around the middle (“Lose” and “Scratch the Surface”) and calming down at its conclusion (“Your Thoughts Are Ur Biggest Obstacle”). “Aperture” is a myriad of varying emotions and intense mood swings. Pretty much like anyone’s early 20’s.
BUY IT?: Your choice. | 2023-07-05T04:42:29+00:00 | thetimes-tribune.com | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/blogs/sounds/female-voices-experiment-in-latest-albums-with-voice-and-stye/article_65a57f01-160b-5627-a390-fc3939260712.html |
Brighterly updates its curriculum: мath сlasses are open for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Parents interested in raising math geniuses can now heave a collective sigh of relief.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last decade, the world has witnessed a surge in the number of edtech programs and tools. Brighterly.com, a startup designed for math learning, seems to be leading the pack. However, despite being the new kid on the block, Brighterly has hit the ground running by expanding its program to include a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math course. Previously, Brighterly's curriculum only covered PK-5 grades. Now, more young learners can access fun, engaging, and high-quality education.
This expansion was borne out of a need to make education more accessible to kids of all ages. According to Eugene Kashuk, Brighterly's founder and CEO, Brighterly aims to "be a torch in every kid's math journey." Thus, this edtech startup not only aims to offer math education to the youngest students but also to reach older kids who may need math help as well.
To achieve its goal, Brighterly utilizes a game-based approach to learning. Over the last decade, there has been numerous research on the benefits of game-based learning. Studies have found that games can positively impact kids' motivation, engagement, and knowledge acquisition.
Brighterly seeks to achieve positive results by using interactive videos, games, and worksheets to teach its students. It also offers an adaptive curriculum where each lesson is tailored to meet students' individual learning needs and goals. Whether your child takes a 6th grade math course or a 7th grade math course, the lesson will align with their needs.
With over 700+ curated lessons and 250+ experts ready to provide hands-on education, parents can rest assured that their kids are in safe hands. Parents who currently use Brighterly are highly appreciative of how the platform helps to provide a positive perspective on their child's screen time and education. And now, even more parents can join this category thanks to the new turn of events!
About Brighterly
Brighterly is an edtech startup designed to help children in pre-K, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8 love math by making studying fun. This platform combines fun lessons and worksheets with cutting-edge tech tools and expert knowledge to help nurture math geniuses.
Contact - Brighterly Communication Team; info@brighterly.com, +1 (662) 793-2350
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SOURCE Brighterly | 2022-10-25T18:32:52+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/25/brighterly-expands-its-program-make-math-courses-accessible-middle-school-students/ |
Denver Firm Serves Exclusively Nonprofit and Government Clients
DENVER, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lasso Digital is excited to announce the appointment of Taylor Rosty as Chief Executive Officer. Most recently Rosty served as the Managing Director for the firm.
Under Rosty's leadership Lasso Digital has:
- Grown the agency's team from 2 to 10 employees, despite a challenging hiring market
- Led a successful rebrand of the agency
- Helped the firm bounce back successfully from the pandemic, doubling revenues from 2020 to 2021
- Launched a new line of business, fundraising consulting for nonprofits
- Modernized and streamlined the company, including adding project management infrastructure and software that allow the agency to serve its clients more effectively
- Been instrumental in landing several large clients including Parker Arts, Connect for Health Colorado, and the Wyoming Department of Education.
Rosty, originally from Casper, Wyoming, has nearly a decade of experience in marketing for the social impact sector. Before joining Lasso, Rosty held positions at The Blue Bench, a Denver-based nonprofit, and Black Fox Philanthropy, a Boulder-based fundraising consultancy serving global NGOs. She currently serves on the board of Project Safeguard, a Denver-based nonprofit providing legal support to survivors of domestic violence. Rosty holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with an emphasis in Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
"I'm excited and proud to name Taylor CEO of Lasso Digital," said Erich Kirshner, the agency's founder and owner. "Taylor has done so much to allow our firm to recover from pandemic and to thrive since those difficult early months of 2020. I'm perhaps most proud of the healthy culture she has fostered at our agency. It's a culture that allows our employees to deliver the best results to our clients and to be happy doing this work."
Taylor said about her appointment: "I am incredibly proud of the work Erich and I, as well as our team, have done to bring Lasso Digital into an exciting phase of growth. Lasso has an exceptional team and incredible clients, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve both through my role as CEO. I am eager to work with our team to find new ways to serve our clients so that they can focus on what matters most: their missions."
Lasso Digital, formerly The Evolution Agency, is a Denver marketing and fundraising firm that specializes in meeting the communications needs of nonprofit and government clients. The agency, originally founded in 2013, has significant experience in the public health, social services, and arts arenas. Information available at lassodigital.co.
Contact:
Erich Kirshner, Lasso Digital
303.921.6733 or erich@lassodigital.co
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SOURCE Lasso Digital, LLC | 2022-10-07T14:47:06+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/10/07/taylor-rosty-named-ceo-denver-marketingfundraising-agency-lasso-digital/ |
NEW YORK — Elon Musk said Sunday that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an “X” from the bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.
In a series of posts on his Twitter account starting just after 12 a.m. ET, Twitter's owner said that he's looking to make the change worldwide as soon as Monday.
“And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,” Musk wrote on his account.
Earlier this month, the billionaire Tesla CEO put new curfews on his digital town square, a move that met with sharp criticism that it could drive away more advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.
The higher tweet-viewing threshold is part of an $8-per-month subscription service that Musk rolled out earlier this year in an attempt to boost Twitter revenue. Revenue has dropped sharply since Musk took over the company and laid off roughly three-fourths of the workforce to slash costs and avoid bankruptcy.
In May, Musk hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO.
Luring advertisers is essential for Musk and Twitter after many fled in the early months after his takeover of the social media platform, fearing damage to their brands in the enveloping chaos. Advertisers have cut back on spending partly because of changes Musk has made that have allowed for more hateful content to flourish and that has offended a wider part of the platform's audience.
Musk said in late April that advertisers had returned, but provided no specifics.
Musk's move to change Twitter's logo to an “X” also comes as Twitter faces new competition from Meta's new app, Threads, launched earlier this month. It has been seen as an alternative for those who have been souring on Twitter.
Threads is being billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram that the company has said offers “a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations.”
In the first five days of its launch, 100 million people had signed up for Threads, according to a post on Threads by Instagram head Adam Mosseri. | 2023-07-23T13:55:28+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/elon-musk-twitter-logo-change/507-8f50aa86-2e8e-4980-b98f-cd2a113bbd61 |
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Banking Subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation Receives Recognition One Year After Opening
Regional Headquarters in Uptown Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced it has been named a Top Workplace by The Charlotte Observer, which recognizes Charlotte-area companies that are committed to making their organizations great places to work.
The Charlotte Top Workplaces recognition resonates with FNB's ongoing growth in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. In 2021, the Company celebrated the grand opening of FNB Tower-Charlotte, its prominent regional headquarters, as a significant milestone in its regional expansion since first entering the Charlotte market in 2017.
"FNB's success in Charlotte can be attributed to strong local leadership and our Company's proven approach to growth," said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank. "Our Company focuses on providing a modern workspace, flexibility for our employees and a collaborative team environment. The result is an inclusive culture that attracts experienced, dynamic professionals who share our values."
The Top Workplaces awards are determined solely by employee feedback and are compiled by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.
According to Brad Jones, FNB's Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking for the Carolinas and Charlotte Regional President, "FNB makes sure our local bankers have the authority, deep product set and support they need to serve local businesses and consumers. As a result, we have assembled an outstanding team who has made it possible for us to build an impactful presence and stand out in a very competitive market."
FNB operates nearly 100 branches and more than 300 ATMs in North Carolina, with nearly 15 branches and more than 80 ATMs in its Charlotte Region. The latest recognition by The Charlotte Observer reinforces FNB's commitment to provide an exceptional culture and adds to more than 40 workplace awards the Company has received in markets throughout its footprint.
For more information about the extensive recognition FNB has earned for its differentiated culture, which focuses on doing what is right for all of its stakeholders, visit the Company's Awards and Recognition webpage at fnb-online.com.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas, including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of nearly $43 billion and approximately 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network, which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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These unique gifts are sure to please anyone dedicated to that pumpkin spice life
For many people, fall officially begins once the pumpkin spice latte returns to the Starbucks menu. In the few months it’s available, pumpkin spice devotees go out of their way to get as much of the iconic PSL as they can.
If you have a loved one who just can’t get enough of the PSL or other pumpkin spice-related goodies, there are plenty of other products that celebrate this warm, cozy fall flavor and scent.
What is pumpkin spice and the PSL?
If you haven’t gotten on the PSL bandwagon, you probably aren’t sure what all the fuss is about. Despite its name, pumpkin spice doesn’t actually contain pumpkin. Instead, it refers to the blend of spices traditionally used to flavor pumpkin pie and other pumpkin-based recipes.
These spices include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. You can buy pumpkin spice pre-blended, though, so you don’t have to do any mixing yourself.
The PSL has been a seasonal addition to the Starbucks menu for 19 years. The beverage contains Starbucks’ signature espresso and milk steamed with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. It’s then topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice. You can get the PSL hot, iced or blended.
Unusual pumpkin spice gifts
Food and beverage gifts
The Republic of Tea Pumpkin Spice Tea
This tea is perfect for PSL lovers who also appreciate a good cup of tea. It features premium black tea blended with pumpkin flavor and warm pumpkin spices. Each box contains 50 tea bags, which can also be used to make a pumpkin spice tea latte.
Sold by Amazon
Torani Puremade Pumpkin Pie Sauce
This versatile flavored sauce features cinnamon, nutmeg and other warm pumpkin spices. It makes it easy to prepare pumpkin spice coffee and lattes at home, but it’s also delicious over ice cream, pie or other desserts.
Sold by Amazon
Montana Bounty Foods Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix
This set of pumpkin spice quick bread mix contains three bags, each making one large loaf or three small loaves. Unlike traditional pumpkin bread, this mix contains a rich sourdough blend with pumpkin spices to give it that warm fall flavor. The mixes are handmade.
Sold by Amazon
This kit makes it easy for the PSL lover in your life to make their own lattes at home. It contains flavored sugar cubes that can be dropped in any hot beverage to add a hint of pumpkin spice. The set includes six pumpkin spice cubes and six white chocolate cocoa cubes, which can be used individually or together for a unique flavor combination.
Sold by Uncommon Goods
Franzese Pumpkin Spice Authentic Italian Gelato Mix Gift Set
With this easy-to-use mix, pumpkin spice fans can make rich, delicious pumpkin spice gelato in any ice maker. Each set contains two boxes of mix, made of 100% authentic Italian ingredients. You’ll get three pints of gelato from each box, too.
Sold by Macy’s
Beauty gifts
Too Faced Pumpkin Spice Second Slice Sweet & Spicy Eyeshadow Palette
With a color scheme inspired by pumpkin pie spice, this eyeshadow palette is perfect for fall. It contains 18 warm shades in matte, metallic and shimmer finishes to create a wide array of looks. The shadows are paraben-free and cruelty-free.
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm
This moisturizing lip balm doesn’t just protect and soothe the lips; it tastes great, too. It contains 100% natural ingredients and locks moisture in place to prevent damage from environmental exposure. It can also help relieve the pain and itching of cold sores.
Sold by Amazon
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer
This powerful mask helps exfoliate the skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. It contains pumpkin enzymes to aid in exfoliation, as well as alpha hydroxy acids for chemical exfoliation and aluminum oxide crystals for manual exfoliation. It also has a pumpkin scent that PSL fans will love.
Sold by Sephora and Ulta Beauty
Good Earth Beauty Pumpkin Pie Natural Body Wash
This all-natural body wash has a delicious pumpkin spice-inspired scent perfect for fall. It has a moisturizing formula and can even double as a shampoo.
Sold by Amazon
Aromatherapy gifts
Root Candles Votive Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Set
This set of three votive candles is scented with clove, ginger and pumpkin puree, but it also contains notes of brown sugar, vanilla and musk. The candles are made of all-natural beeswax and have 100% natural fiber, hand braided wicks.
Sold by Macy’s
Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Signature Large Tumbler Candle
This large glass jar candle contains notes of pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar, so the room smells like a delicious pie in the oven. It also has multiple cotton wicks and is made of a soy wax blend that burns cleanly for up to 60 hours.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte Home Diffuser
Help your PSL-loving friend get their home ready for fall with this diffuser. It contains a fragrant oil with notes of pumpkin, vanilla marshmallow, coconut cream and cinnamon spice. The rattan reeds help disperse the scent without overwhelming the room. The fragrance lasts for up to six months.
Sold by Sephora
Aromatique Pumpkin Spice Aerosol Spray
This delicious spray can enhance the mood in any room. It contains notes of maple, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove that provide a warm, inviting fragrance.
Miscellaneous
Design Imports Pumpkin Spice Ruffle Apron
Anyone who enjoys cooking and baking will appreciate this adorable pumpkin spice apron. It has an extra-long adjustable strap to wrap about the neck and waist, so one size fits most. It also has a well-sized front pocket and a fun ruffle trim.
Sweet Water Decor Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mug
Your loved one can enjoy their favorite coffee or tea in this large galvanized steel mug. It can hold up to 18 ounces and is hand-lettered with the phrase “pumpkin spice” on both sides.
Sold by Amazon
InterestPrint Pumpkin Leaf Faux Leather Purse
This faux leather purse is decorated with a fun apple, pumpkin pie and PSL latte pattern. It can make an excellent addition to your loved one’s fall wardrobe. It has double handles and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap for versatility. It also offers a large main compartment, an inner zippered pocket and two slots for cards and a phone.
Sold by Amazon
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Collaboration will help identify new metabolomic biomarkers and track biological changes to better understand Parkinson's disease pathogenesis
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabolon, Inc., the global leader in providing metabolomics solutions that advance a wide variety of research, diagnostic, therapeutic development, and precision medicine applications, today announced a new collaboration with Tracking Parkinson's, or the PRoBaND study, a UK-based longitudinal study of Parkinson's disease funded entirely by Parkinson's UK, to identify new metabolomic biomarkers and track biological changes over time to better understand Parkinson's disease pathogenesis.
There is a wide variation of symptoms and features of Parkinson's disease driven by both genetic and external factors. Based at the Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, Tracking Parkinson's is the world's largest long-term observational and multi-center study that aims to define these variations by analyzing the clinical expression of Parkinson's in relation to genotypic variation. Since 2012, Tracking Parkinson's has collected clinical data and biosamples from more than 2,500 participants, recruited into three categories including recent onset, early onset, and participant siblings. The study tracks participants for seven years and is one of the most clinically phenotyped cohorts globally.
This collaboration will allow Metabolon and Tracking Parkinson's to map metabolic changes in serum to clinical changes and genetic variants related to Parkinson's disease, allowing for the identification of novel biomarkers of disease progression. In addition, self-reported data such as sleep patterns and smell loss will provide the opportunity for Metabolon and Tracking Parkinson's to link metabolic changes to patient symptoms and overall quality of life.
Professor Donald Grosset, chief investigator of Tracking Parkinson's said: "Tracking Parkinson's is world-leading in its scope and scale and one of our key ambitions, when the study was designed over a decade ago, was to share an expansive dataset and biosample repository with scientists all over the world to better understand the disease and its origins, and to develop better, targeted treatments. It is extremely rewarding after so many years of data collection to realize that ambition through collaborations with teams like Metabolon. The Tracking team is very grateful to all of our participants and their families, to our research nurses around the UK, and to our funder Parkinson's UK for working with us all these years. We are very much looking forward to sharing the results from this exciting partnership."
"We are extremely enthusiastic about partnering with Tracking Parkinson's to further the understanding of the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease, said Karl Bradshaw, Vice President of Corporate Development at Metabolon. "Exploring small molecules drives our understanding of the biochemistry that leads to the definitive representation of the phenotype when tracking neurological diseases like Parkinson's. Metabolomics is also an essential element of the multi-omics approach to help transform healthcare and improve patient care by understanding disease progression."
To learn more about how Metabolon deciphers thousands of discrete chemical signals from genetic and non-genetic factors to discover biomarkers and reveal biological pathways, visit https://www.metabolon.com/.
About Metabolon
Metabolon, Inc. is the global leader in metabolomics, with a mission to deliver biochemical data and insights that expand and accelerate the impact of life sciences research. Over 20 years, 10,000+ projects, 2,800+ publications, and ISO 9001:2015 and CLIA certifications, Metabolon has developed industry-leading scientific, technology, and bioinformatics techniques. Metabolon's Global Discovery Panel is enabled by the world's largest proprietary metabolomics reference library. Metabolon's industry-leading data and translational science expertise help customers and partners address some of the most challenging and pressing questions in the life sciences, accelerating research and enhancing development success. The company offers scalable, customizable metabolomics and lipidomics solutions supporting customer needs from discovery through clinical trials and product life-cycle management. For more information, please visit www.metabolon.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Metabolomics
Metabolomics, the large-scale study of all small molecules in a biological system, is the only 'omics technology that provides a complete current-state functional readout of a biological system. Metabolomics helps researchers see beyond the genetic variation of individuals, capturing the combined impact of genetic as well as external factors such as the effect of drugs, diet, lifestyle, and the microbiome on human health. By measuring thousands of discrete chemical signals that form biological pathways in the body, metabolomics can reveal important biomarkers enabling a better understanding of a drug's mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, and safety profile, as well as individual responses to therapy.
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INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD detectives are investigating a shooting on the southeast side the left a man dead late Saturday night.
Just before midnight, police were called to the area of Virginia and Woodlawn avenues to investigate a shooting.
They found a man in a vehicle who appeared to be shot. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead, according to IMPD. Authorities have not shared his identity.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or named a possible suspect in the case.
Detectives believe the shooting occurred near East Raymond and Shelby streets.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Douglas Morning at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or e-mail him at Douglas.Morning@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS).
Check back for updates. | 2023-05-07T14:17:38+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/impd-investigates-deadly-shooting-southeast-side-raymond/531-8572c49a-43a3-4f4d-87ef-dd27496dbfdf |
A new J.D. Power study shows a decline in Tesla owner satisfaction, but an increase for other EVs.
The annual J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study measures customer satisfaction for the first 90 days of ownership, based on a survey covering 37 vehicle attributes. With a score of 878 out of 1,000 points, Tesla remains one of the highest-ranked brands, and outperformed other brands in some attributes, but that score is down nine points from a year ago, when Tesla was first included in the study.
The overall picture for EVs was more positive. Excluding Tesla, the score for EVs was 840 points, which is a two-point increase year-over-year, even as the industry as a whole saw a consecutive year-over-year decline in owner satisfaction for the first time in the 28-year history of the APEAL study. The industry-wide satisfaction score was 845—two points lower than 2022 and three points lower than 2021.
EVs are also closing the gap with gasoline cars. The average score for gasoline cars was 843 points, just three points higher than EVs and tied with plug-in hybrids. Among individual models, the BMW i4 was also runner-up in the Compact Premium Car category, behind the Lexus IS.
Some EV models appear to have lost some ground to gas models in the rankings, however. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and Kia EV6 topped gasoline vehicles in their respective categories in the 2022 APEAL study, but didn’t repeat that this year. The i4 was the only EV in the top three of any model category.
This study also doesn’t cover the service experience. Another J.D. Power study published earlier this year found EV owners were less satisfied with dealership service than owners of gasoline cars.
As J.D. Power has emphasized before, most first-time EV owners are very satisfied with the EV ownership experience, and those who buy an EV are likely to get an EV again, even if their satisfaction diminishes from that first impression. The studies suggest those Tesla owners might be less giddy about the experience, but they sure aren’t looking back.
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- GM pauses EV production at Canadian plant as it promises to build more | 2023-07-22T00:04:39+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/automotive/internet-brands/study-owner-satisfaction-is-down-for-tesla-up-for-other-evs/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans and their anti-abortion allies, who suffered a series of defeats in ballot questions in states across the political spectrum last year, are changing tactics as new legislative sessions and the new election season start.
In states where citizens have direct access to the ballot, Republicans are considering ways to prevent another loss in an abortion-rights referendum.
In some states, Republicans are considering exemptions to sweeping bans or looking at ways to prevent abortions besides trying to roll back the number of weeks during which an abortion is allowed.
To be sure, abortion restrictions have seen some success in a few Republican-controlled states.
West Virginia and Indiana passed laws to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning a nationwide constitutional protection for the procedure.
South Carolina and Montana lawmakers are also trying to ban abortion — or more heavily restrict it — despite a court-ordered right to privacy that currently protects a right to abortion in those states.
But in a number of states, the battle over abortion rights is fluid and influenced by what voters had to say last year, when Kentucky, Montana and Kansas rejected anti-abortion measures on ballots and Michigan, California and Vermont approved abortion rights amendments.
In politically divided Pennsylvania, Republican lawmakers have stalled their push for a constitutional amendment that would declare there is no constitutional right to an abortion or for taxpayer support for an abortion.
The wording is nearly identical to a measure that failed in Kentucky, and the experience in Kansas last August told abortion opponents that it would be very difficult to win a statewide referendum, said Michael McMonagle, president of the Pro-Life Coalition of Pennsylvania.
“We realized that if the referendum turns on the left’s arguments that ‘these pro-lifers are trying to outlaw abortion,’ we’re going to get slaughtered,” McMonagle said. “It will be the mushy middle people who will vote against the pro-life referendum.”
Rather, abortion opponents in Pennsylvania decided to wait to see the outcome of a pending court case where abortion clinics are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a law that bans taxpayer funding for abortions.
A court decision that overturns the law — and allows the state to use public money for abortions — would give abortion opponents a stronger message and a more persuasive case with voters to help them succeed in a referendum, McMonagle said.
Elizabeth Nash, of the New York-based Guttmacher Institute, which supports abortion rights, sees Republicans changing their approach in some states by trying to put up barriers to abortion pills, fund pregnancy programs or soften strict abortion bans.
As an example, Nash pointed to Tennessee, where a growing number of Republican lawmakers say the state’s abortion ban went too far. A bill to allow an abortion if necessary to save the mother’s life passed a Senate subcommittee in February but faces uncertain prospects in the GOP-controlled Legislature, and with Republican Gov. Bill Lee should it reach his desk.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton, a Republican, said polling data and discussions with Republican women persuaded him that the law should, at least, include an exception for the life of the mother.
“It’s a very delicate issue,” Sexton said, “but what you see is Republican women wanting exceptions.”
In Kansas, meanwhile, anti-abortion lawmakers recovering from their referendum defeat last August have dropped the idea of trying to ban abortion earlier in pregnancy. Kansas is one of the more permissive states, barring most abortions after the 22nd week.
For the moment, Kansas Republican legislators are aiming to provide financial help to centers that discourage abortion by offering free pregnancy and post-pregnancy services.
Elsewhere, officials at Planned Parenthood say several Republican-controlled states are taking steps to head off potential ballot questions that ask voters to enshrine abortion rights into state constitutions.
That dynamic is playing out in conservative Missouri.
It is one of 13 states where abortion is banned — largely by “trigger” laws that took effect after the high court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade decision — and one of 22 where citizens have direct ballot access.
There, Republican state lawmakers are considering a handful of alternatives, including making it more difficult to amend the constitution by raising the threshold for voter approval from 50% to 60% in a referendum.
Republicans also floated their own proposal to amend the constitution to say that no provision in the constitution “shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion.”
In Republican-controlled Ohio, abortion opponents are gearing up to try to defeat what is expected to be the nation’s next referendum to protect access to abortion.
Abortion remains legal in Ohio through 20 weeks, but courts may allow a near-complete ban on abortion approved by lawmakers in 2019.
To fight the referendum, a Republican state lawmaker is sponsoring a resolution to make it more difficult for voters to amend the constitution.
In a memo to colleagues, Rep. Brian Stewart wrote, “after decades of Republicans’ work to make Ohio a pro-life state, the Left intends to write abortion on demand into Ohio’s Constitution.”
Stewart’s measure drew support from Ohio Right to Life, whose leaders met with their philosophical allies in Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan to research why the movement had suffered losses in referendums in those states.
Mike Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, said he is raising money, hiring campaign staff and intending to get out their message early in the state that just elected a slate of anti-abortion politicians to statewide offices in November.
“What we’re doing now is we’re creating a campaign operation to oppose what Planned Parenthood wants to do,” Gonidakis said. “And we’re going to hire campaign manager, media firms — we’re running this as if it’s a traditional campaign. You have to. They’re going to raise, by their own admission, probably $40 million. We’ve got to match them dollar for dollar. And we’ll do that.”
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Associated Press writers Kimberlee Kruesi in Nashville, Tennessee; Amy Beth Hanson in Helena, Montana; Julie Carr Smyth in Columbus, Ohio; and John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, contributed to this report. | 2023-03-01T22:03:39+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-anti-abortion-allies-change-tactics-after-post-roe-defeats/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity and threatened additional powerful steps over upcoming military drills between the United States and South Korea.
The United States responded by flying long-range supersonic bombers in a show of force later Sunday for separate joint exercises with South Korean and Japanese warplanes.
Saturday’s ICBM test, the North’s first missile test since Jan. 1, signals its leader Kim Jong Un is using his rivals’ drills as a chance to expand his country’s nuclear arsenal to get the upper hand in future dealings with the United States. An expert says North Korea may seek to hold regular operational exercises involving its ICBMs.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized “suddenly” without prior notice at Kim’s direct order.
KCNA said the launch was designed to verify the weapon’s reliability and the combat readiness of the country’s nuclear force. It said the missile was fired at a high angle and reached a maximum altitude of about 5,770 kilometers (3,585 miles), flying a distance of about 990 kilometers (615 miles) for 67 minutes before accurately hitting a pre-set area in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
The steep-angle launch was apparently to avoid neighboring countries. The flight details reported by North Korea, which roughly matched the launch information previously assessed by its neighbors, show the weapon is theoretically capable of reaching the mainland U.S. if fired at a standard trajectory.
The Hwasong-15 launch demonstrated the North’s “powerful physical nuclear deterrent” and its efforts to “turn its capacity of fatal nuclear counterattack on the hostile forces” into an extremely strong one that cannot be countered, KCNA said.
Whether North Korea has a functioning nuclear-tipped ICBM is still a source of outside debate, as some experts say the North hasn’t mastered a way to protect warheads from the severe conditions of atmospheric reentry. The North says it has acquired such a technology.
The Hwasong-15 is one of North Korea’s three existing ICBMs, all of which use liquid propellants that require pre-launch injections and cannot remain fueled for extended periods. The North is pushing to build a solid-fueled ICBM, which would be more mobile and harder to detect before its launch.
“Kim Jong Un has likely determined that the technical reliability of the country’s liquid propellant ICBM force has been sufficiently tested and evaluated to now allow for regular operational exercises of this kind,” said Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Chang Young-keun, a missile expert at Korea Aerospace University in South Korea, said that North Korea appeared to have launched an upgraded version of the Hwasong-15 ICBM. Chang said the information provided by North Korea showed the missile will likely have a longer potential range than the standard Hwasong-15.
Later Sunday, U.S. B-1B bombers and other aircraft separately trained with South Korean and Japanese fighter jets over and near the Korean Peninsula. A South Korean military statement said Sunday’s training reaffirmed Washington’s “iron-clad” security commitment to South Korea.
North Korea is sensitive to the deployment of U.S. B-1B bombers, which are capable of carrying a huge payload of conventional weapons.
The North’s launch came a day after it vowed an “unprecedentedly” strong response over a series of military drills that Seoul and Washington plan in coming weeks.
In a statement Sunday, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of Kim Jong Un, accused South Korea and the U.S. of “openly showing their dangerous greed and attempt to gain the military upper hand and predominant position in the Korean Peninsula.”
“I warn that we will watch every movement of the enemy and take corresponding and very powerful and overwhelming counteraction against its every move hostile to us,” she said.
North Korea has steadfastly slammed regular South Korea-U.S. military drills as an invasion rehearsal though the allies say their exercises are defensive in nature.
“By now, we know that any action taken by the U.S. and South Korea — however justified from the vantage point of defense and deterrence against (North Korea’s) reckless behavior — will be construed and protested as an act of hostility by North Korea,” said Soo Kim, a security analyst at the California-based RAND Corporation. “There will always be fodder for (Kim Jong Un’s) weapons provocations.”
“With nuclear weapons in tow and having mastered the art of coercion and bullying, Kim does not need ‘self-defense.’ But pitting the U.S. and South Korea as the aggressors allows Kim to justify his weapons development,” Soo Kim said.
U.S. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the U.S. will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the American homeland and South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s presidential National Security Council said it will seek to strengthen its “overwhelming response capacity” against potential North Korean aggression based on the military alliance with the United States.
The South Korean and U.S. militaries plan to hold a table-top exercise this week to hone a joint response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea. The allies are also to conduct another joint computer simulated exercise and field training in March.
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan, meeting on the sidelines of a security conference in Germany on Saturday, agreed to boost a trilateral cooperation involving the United States and exchanged in-depth views on the issue of Japan’s colonial-era mobilization of forced Korean laborers — a key sticking point in efforts to improve their ties, according to Seoul’s Foreign Ministry.
South Korea and Japan are both key U.S. allies but often spat over issues stemming from Tokyo’s 1910-45 colonial occupation of the Korean Peninsula. But North Korea’s recent missile testing spree is pushing the two countries to explore how to reinforce their security cooperation.
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Associated Press writer Yuri Kageyama in Tokyo contributed to this report. | 2023-02-19T21:47:31+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-north-korea-confirms-icbm-test-warns-of-more-powerful-steps/ |
It started out as a joke about staging a protest during her daily Red Line commute, but then Nicole Merullo came to her senses: There’s nothing funny about putting up with a dysfunctional MBTA.
So last week, the 25-year-old clinical research coordinator began wearing a handmade cardboard sign slung around her neck with red yarn that reads: “We deserve a better T.”
Many of us feel that way, and even more so this summer with the MBTA operating on a reduced schedule for the foreseeable future on the Red, Blue, and Orange lines because of a dispatcher shortage. The recent change has resulted in longer wait times, crowded trains, and legions of people running late.
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Stepping into a standing-room-only train at Harvard Square on a recent morning, Merullo received curious looks from fellow riders glancing up from their phones. She vows to bring the sign on her daily 45-minute commute until regular service is restored.
Merullo, who works at Tufts Medical Center, is frustrated by what feels like a daily deluge of bad news about our transit system, from derailments to mechanical problems to vandalism. The morning I was on the Red Line with her there were multiple text alerts about delays, including the dreaded “20+ min” wait time message on the platform display.
More worrisome has been the safety concerns raised by the federal authorities investigating T operations following a series of accidents, including a rider who was dragged to death in April after getting trapped in the door of a Red Line car.
“I’ve always felt comfortable on it, and I still do, but these safety issues, they make me nervous and upset,” said Merullo.
She’s hoping to inspire other irked riders to make signs, so a one-woman demonstration can become a movement that gets Beacon Hill to finally fix the T.
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Transit user Justin Brown likes Merullo’s strategy and thinks her message is spot on. The 24-year-old data analyst takes the T two or three times a week to get to his job in Boston. With the reduced service, his commute can take twice as long, or close to an hour just going from Davis Square to Downtown Crossing. With the amount of taxes everyone pays, Brown believes service should be faster.
“We do deserve a better T,” he said.
Another Red Line rider, Shubham Tapadiya, wants change, too. The 24-year-old software engineer catches the Red Line from Central Square to South Station, and then switches to the Silver Line bus to his job in the Seaport District. During the morning rush hour, the Silver Line is so full he often has to wait for two buses to swing by before he can get on.
These days, a commute that normally takes an hour can stretch into an hour and 20 minutes. Tapadiya said his sign would read: “We need more frequency.”
But some MBTA riders are resigned to the woeful status quo. Among them is Lorna Davies, one of Merullo’s coworkers. Davies has taken the commuter rail and subway for more than three decades. She said she has filled out countless surveys from the MBTA and given feedback on how to improve service.
“I have been very blunt and brutally frank,” said Davies, an administrative coordinator at Tufts Medical Center. “Nothing has been done.”
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Davies, who lives in Salem, said she can tolerate the delays during summer and fall, but when winter sets in, she knows the commute will be tough. At 71, she wants to keep working because she likes to stay busy, but now she’s rethinking that plan.
“When it’s not a mechanical issue, it’s a signal issue. Some bridge needs to be repaired. There is always a reason,” Davies said of delays. “I am actually thinking of retiring because of the MBTA.”
Merullo, who grew up in Belmont and Watertown, has been a T rider since she was about 13 years old. She has fond memories.
“It was my first foray into independence,” she explained. “The first thing I can do without my parents.”
When she went away to college in Washington, D.C., she missed her hometown transit system. She remembers the Metro as plodding, with 15-minute waits for trains in the middle of the day.
“I remember being like, ‘The T, it’s so much better than this,’ ” she said. “The Metro is so horrible.”
At the moment, Merullo has no plans to ditch the T. She considers her cardboard sign as much an act of protest as it is a desire to see the system succeed.
“I’ve always loved it,” she said.
As public transit users, we don’t ask for much. With every swipe of a CharlieCard, we shouldn’t have to worry and wonder if our train will show up, and whether we can get to where we need to go on time.
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We deserve better.
Shirley Leung is a Business columnist. She can be reached at shirley.leung@globe.com. | 2022-07-04T21:39:44+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/04/business/we-deserve-better-t-red-line-rider-launches-quiet-protest/ |
TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Monday, April 17, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Southeast Texas
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
TXZ211-181500-
Austin-
Including the cities of Sealy and Bellville
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy and much cooler with lows in
the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ237-181500-
Inland Brazoria-
Including the cities of Pearland, Alvin, and Angleton
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ196-181500-
Brazos-
Including the cities of College Station and Bryan
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ195-181500-
Burleson-
Including the cities of Caldwell and Somerville
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the upper
40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ214-181500-
Chambers-
Including the cities of Winnie, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Stowell,
and Old River-Winfree
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ210-181500-
Colorado-
Including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy and much cooler with lows in
the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ227-181500-
Fort Bend-
Including the cities of Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land,
Rosenberg, First Colony, and Pecan Grove
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around
5 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ238-181500-
Inland Galveston-
Including the cities of League City and Friendswood
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ198-181500-
Grimes-
Including the city of Navasota
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the lower
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ213-181500-
Inland Harris-
Including the city of Houston
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ163-181500-
Houston-
Including the city of Crockett
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ235-181500-
Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Edna and Ganado
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ200-181500-
Northern Liberty-
Including the cities of Liberty, Cleveland, and Dayton
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ176-181500-
Madison-
Including the city of Madisonville
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ236-181500-
Inland Matagorda-
Including the city of Bay City
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ199-181500-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the mid
60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ179-181500-
Polk-
Including the cities of Livingston and Corrigan
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ178-181500-
San Jacinto-
Including the cities of Shepherd and Coldspring
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ164-181500-
Trinity-
Including the cities of Trinity and Groveton
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ177-181500-
Walker-
Including the city of Huntsville
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ212-181500-
Waller-
Including the cities of Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire,
and Waller
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Much cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ197-181500-
Washington-
Including the city of Brenham
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the lower
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ226-181500-
Wharton-
Including the cities of El Campo and Wharton
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ300-181500-
Southern Liberty-
Including the city of Devers
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ313-181500-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Pasadena and Baytown
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ338-181500-
Coastal Galveston-
Including the cities of Texas City, Dickinson, and La Marque
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the upper
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ337-181500-
Coastal Brazoria-
Including the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Clute
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ336-181500-
Coastal Matagorda-
Including the city of Palacios
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms this morning. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ335-181500-
Coastal Jackson-
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ436-181500-
Matagorda Islands-
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid
70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the
upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Brazoria Islands-
Including the city of Surfside Beach
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower
70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ438-181500-
Galveston Island-
Including the city of Galveston
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower
70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows around 60. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ439-181500-
Bolivar Peninsula-
258 AM CDT Tue Apr 18 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower
70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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RAYTOWN, Mo., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- sComm, the engineer and manufacturer of the UbiDuo, the flagship device that facilitates face-to-face communication between those who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and hearing, announces the release of moozumo, the first patented real time text call app to be made available on iPhone and Android platforms worldwide.
moozumo represents the next generation of cellular text communication on smartphones. For many years, users have enjoyed the benefits of audio-based telephone calls, followed by video-based communication via Facetime or Google Duo. With the advent of moozumo, users can make text-based phone calls that work just like a regular phone call.
The unique split-screen interface of moozumo allows each party in the conversation to read and type simultaneously. As each character is typed, it is instantly displayed on the screen of each party's device, resulting in a highly interactive conversation that eliminates the need to take turns talking or wait for a response. This breakthrough form of text communication flows much faster than instant messaging (IM) or SMS text.
"moozumo establishes new standards of texting and experience never available or offered before on cell phones worldwide," says Jason Curry, CEO of sComm. "When you call someone on moozumo, their cell phone rings just like a regular phone call, and you have the option of accepting or rejecting the incoming text call. Audible, visual, and vibration alerts are also available."
Prasad Pillai, chief product officer for moozumo, said that "moozumo frees users from the limitations of traditional voice or video calls and gives them new options to engage in a more natural conversation in places where using one's voice might be unacceptable." Settings where the ability to carry on a noiseless conversation might be beneficial include public places, on public transit, in libraries or movie theaters, and in offices.
moozumo is available for use on mobile devices that use the cellular networks of all major carriers in the United States - including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. Product information is available at www.moozumo.com.
About sComm
sComm, a privately-held company in Raytown, MO, was founded in 2002 to design its first product, the UbiDuo 1, the only communication device that facilitates real time face-to-face text-based communication in businesses, government agencies, medical and social settings. More information is available at www.sComm.com.
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660-287-6470
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ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacPherson's, the largest provider of fine art supplies and creative materials in North America, announced today that they will partner with PeaceLove Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to making talking about mental health easier, to be the foundation's preferred art supplies provider.
"When we were approached by the founders of the PeaceLove Foundation, we were very excited to support their vision and passion," said Dave Schofield, president and CEO, MacPherson's. "Using Art as a tool to assist with mental wellness is quite amazing, and something we at MacPherson's decided we needed to support. Having people of all ages using creativity to express their feelings and emotions is at the core what our company is all about. Partnering with PeaceLove was a natural extension of our own vision, bringing creativity to everyone around the world."
PeaceLove began when cousins Matt Kaplan and Jeff Sparr wanted to change the way they saw people approaching mental health. They wanted to create a space that encouraged creativity, self-expression, and storytelling.
"We couldn't be more excited for MacPherson's to join our Family as PeaceLove Foundation's Art Supply Partner," said Matt Kaplan, CEO and co-founder, PeaceLove Foundation. "Providing our CREATORS with diverse, high quality, creative materials is essential to delivering our programming and creating meaningful impacts in the communities we serve."
PeaceLove designs expressive arts programming that makes addressing mental health challenges easier, tapping into the cathartic benefits of creativity. Opportunities to be creative and spaces where people can safely express their emotions are challenging. Yet both of these things are crucial to the promotion of mental wellness.
"We're so grateful to have MacPherson's take on this crucial role," said Jeffrey Sparr, co-founder and artist, PeaceLove Foundation. "With their supplies we're able to put life-changing tools for mental wellness into the hands of so many."
MacPherson's and PeaceLove have a shared belief in the power of creative outlets and realize providing life-changing access to art & creative materials so that each of us can express thoughts, feelings, and emotions, is crucial to wellness. That's why MacPherson's is excited to join PeaceLove Foundation as their art supply partner, providing quality supplies for communities to create peace of mind.
Please join MacPherson's in supporting such a beautiful organization and be part of the conversation! You can donate directly to PeaceLove Foundation by following this link
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Replete with spellbinding multiverses, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” topped the 95th Academy Awards nominations with 11 nods. Elsewhere, stories of friendship and family permeated 2022 cinema and the nominations this year, as did big-budget blockbusters.
Some of the nominated films are still in theaters but many are also available online to stream now. Here’s where you can find many of the the movies vying for Oscar glory on March 12:
“EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE”
11 nominations. Digital purchase.
The A24-produced indie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” has been a critical success and crowd-pleaser since it came out last spring. The film is nominated for best picture and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis received nods for their performances. Yeoh, Quan and Hsu carry a mind-bending multiverse story about a Chinese American family’s disconnection and how they find each other again through the existence of other versions of themselves. The film is available for streaming on Paramount+ with a Showtime add-on.
“THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN”
Nine nominations. HBO Max.
Securing a best picture nomination and nods for Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Kerry Condon, “The Banshees of Inisherin” tells a tale of the ebbs and flows of the friendship between Farrell’s Pádraic and Gleeson’s Colm while highlighting haunting Irish landscapes. It can be streamed on HBO Max and rented on YouTube and Amazon.
“ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT”
Nine nominations. Netflix.
“All Quiet on the Western Front,” an unflinching German-language adaptation of a classic antiwar novel about life and death in the World War I trenches, is nominated for best picture and a slew of other Oscars. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
“ELVIS”
Eight nominations. HBO Max.
In “Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s vision transforms the relatively unknown former child actor Austin Butler into the King. The unconventional biopic tells the life of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his former manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. Butler snagged a best actor nomination and the film received a nod for best picture and director. The film is available to stream on HBO Max.
“THE FABELMANS”
Eight nominations. Digital rental.
Steven Spielberg’s most personal film yet documents the joys and ultimate perils that fragment the Fabelman family forever. In a love letter to film and his family, Spielberg allows viewers to see behind his passion for film and his search for the meaning of family and life. Spielberg is nominated for best director and his film is nominated for best picture, while Michelle Williams up for best actress. The film is available to rent and purchase on Apple TV, Youtube and Amazon.
“TÁR”
Seven nominations. Peacock.
Cate Blanchett plays a renowned conductor, Lydia Tár. As the titular character, she is cunning, talented and on too high of a pedestal to fall — but she does. “Tár,” which is nominated for best picture and best actress, deals with the dichotomy between power and art and takes on the culture wars dominating politics and popular discourse. It is available for rent and purchase on Amazon and Apple TV and is streaming exclusively on Peacock.
“TOP GUN: MAVERICK”
Six nominations. Paramount+.
Thirty-six years after the original “Top Gun,” “Top Gun: Maverick” is nominated for best picture. Tom Cruise reprises his role as “Maverick,” taking on a leadership and mentor role for supporting cast members Miles Teller and Glen Powell. “Top Gun: Maverick” is available on Paramount+ and Amazon.
“AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER”
Four nominations. Still in theaters.
After a 13-year wait, “Avatar: The Way of Water” delves into the journey of original “Avatar” main character Jake Sully’s family through adversity and loss. Director James Cameron builds a spiritual and visually compelling world in this sequel that stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña. Nominated for best picture, the film is still in theaters and is not yet available for streaming.
“TRIANGLE OF SADNESS”
Four nominations. Hulu.
Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund has created a prickly social satire examining race, wealth, social class and inequality and secured a best director nomination in the process. It stars the late Charlbi Dean and Harris Dickinson as a model/influencer couple who end up on a sponsored yacht trip with other wealthy guests. Chaos ensues when the yacht gets stuck in the middle of a storm and the guests end up on a deserted island. The film later focuses on maid-turned-ringleader Abigail, played by Dolly De Leon. The film is nominated for best picture and is available to rent on YouTube, Apple TV and Amazon.
“THE WHALE”
Three nominations. Digital purchase.
Brendan Fraser receives a best actor nod for his portrayal of Charlie, the 600-pound central character of “The Whale.” Charlie is a father, an English teacher and has terminal health issues that give him a life expectancy of a week. In that week, he attempts to bond with his estranged daughter. The film is based on and adapted from the off-Broadway play by Samuel D. Hunter and also earned a best supporting actress nod for Hong Chau. The film is available for purchase on Youtube and Amazon.
“BABYLON”
Three nominations. Paramount+.
From “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle comes a journey into 1920s Hollywood hedonism and a drug-fueled fever dream of the bygone cinematic era. The film stars Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and newcomer Diego Calva in a three-hour story about filmmaking at a crucial time for American cinema. Earning only three below-the-line nominations, the film is available to stream on Paramount+.
“WOMEN TALKING”
Two nominations. Digital purchase.
Director Sarah Polley weaves the story of pervasive sexual assault plaguing the women in a Mennonite community. “Women Talking” is an adaptation of a 2018 book by Miriam Toews. It stars Claire Foy, Rooney Mara and Frances McDormand. The best picture nominee is available for digital purchase on Youtube.
“BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER”
Best supporting actress nominee. Disney+.
Angela Bassett has been nominated for best supporting actress in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a superhero movie made in the wake of the death of Chadwick Boseman. She becomes the first actor nominated for a Marvel role. Director Ryan Coogler’s film allows the audience to grieve the character T’Challa and Boseman. The film is also still in theaters and available to stream on Disney+.
“CAUSEWAY”
Best supporting actor nominee. Apple TV+.
Brian Tyree Henry snags a best supporting actor nod in “Causeway,” an Apple TV+ drama starring Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence. The film homes in on the relationship between a military engineer (Lawrence) recovering from the effects of a severe brain injury and an auto repair shop mechanic (Henry) living with the guilt and the physical aftereffects of a car accident. The film is available to stream on Apple TV+.
“BLONDE”
Best actress nominee. Netflix.
Ana de Armas receives her first nod for best actress for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the adaption of Joyce Carol Oates’ novel, “Blonde.” The film is not quite a biopic of the late movie star’s life; it is more of a bruising narrative told from the perspective of director Andrew Dominik. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
“GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY”
Best adapted screenplay nominee. Netflix.
The sequel to director Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” features the return of Daniel Craig’s southern twang-heavy detective Benoit Blanc. The twisty whodunit does what the original did best: allow problematic and murderous rich people to measure their egos and decipher which one is a killer. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
“AFTERSUN”
Best actor nominee. Digital rental.
Writer-director Charlotte Wells illustrates the bond between a father/daughter duo portrayed by first-time Oscar nominee Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio. “Aftersun” touches on the pivotal moments in an adolescent life when the world feels so big but childlike wonder starts to fade when the reality of life peeks through the cracks. “Aftersun” is a dreamy, heartwrenching debut from Wells. The film is available for rent on Amazon and YouTube.
“GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO”
Best animated film nominee. Netflix.
The decades-old child’s tale “Pinocchio” gets retold through the lens of Guillermo Del Toro’s dark mind. This is not the Disney version of “Pinocchio” — in Del Toro’s still musical version, themes of fascism are explored. The cast includes Christoph Waltz, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton and Ewan McGregor and it is nominated for best animated film. The film is available to stream on Netflix.
“EO”
Best international feature nominee. Digital rental.
“EO” is the story of a circus donkey who is taken from his owner and begins a long, spiritual journey through the modern Polish and Italian countrysides, encountering humans both kind and cruel. It is a love letter to animals, directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. “EO” is available to rent on Apple TV and Vudu.
“ARGENTINA, 1985”
Best international feature nominee. Amazon Prime Video.
“Argentina, 1985” establishes the 1985 Trial of the Juntas, a historic moment for Argentina that helped launch the country’s democratic future after seven years of military dictatorship. Director Santiago Mitre shaped the classic political thriller into a story about preserving history and the years it takes to receive justice. The film is available to stream on Amazon.
“ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED”
Best documentary feature nominee. Still only in limited theaters.
American photographer Nan Goldin’s life’s work is told throughout “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” and it’s not just about photography. Directed by Laura Poitras, this documentary dives into Goldin’s political activism and how the sticky web of the Sackler family’s philanthropic interests in the art world intersected with their pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma, which has faced a barrage of lawsuits alleging that it helped spark an opioid addiction and overdose crisis. The film is nominated for best documentary feature. It is still in limited theaters and is not yet available for streaming.
“MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON”
Best animated film nominee. Digital purchase.
“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On,” is a feature-length, stop-motion animation film based on the YouTube shorts made by Jenny Slate, who voices Marcel in a high-pitched octave, and director Dean Fleischer Camp. The experience of being small, cute and unassuming is the heart of the film about a mollusk. The film is available to purchase on Amazon,Apple TV and Youtube and is available to stream on Paramount+ and Hulu for those who have a Showtime subscription.
“TURNING RED”
Best animated film nominee. Disney+.
“Turning Red” is the first Pixar movie directed solely by a woman. Helmed by Domee Shi, who also made the Oscar-winning short “Bao,” the animated film is a coming-of-age tale about a Chinese Canadian eighth-grader who turns into a big, fluffy red panda — a walking metaphor for growing young womanhood. The film is nominated for best animated film. “Turning Red” is available to stream on Disney+.
“RRR”
Best original song. Netflix.
S.S. Rajamouli’s three-hour maximalist action epic “RRR” is one of India’s most expensive — and top-grossing — films of all time. It pairs two of Tollywood’s biggest stars, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, as revolutionaries fighting against the British colonialists in 1920. The film, nominated for best song, topped Netflix’s streaming charts over the summer and is still available to watch there.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games.
It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.
To combat that time crunch, at least four teams — the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers — have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season. Others, like the Miami Marlins and New York Mets, still have seventh-inning cutoffs, but haven't ruled out changes.
“Totally makes sense to me,” said Tom Lienhardt, who was sipping on a beer Tuesday night before the Brewers-Diamondbacks game at Chase Field. “Since the games are shorter, you’ve got to adjust.”
Teams have historically stopped selling alcohol after the seventh.
At least one team, the Baltimore Orioles, already sold alcohol through the eighth inning, or until 3 1/2 hours after first pitch, whichever came first.
MLB games have been considerably shorter this season, largely thanks to a series of rule changes, particularly the new pitch clock. Through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season, the average game time was down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984.
The minor leagues played with the pitch clock last season. At least one minor league general manager — Kevin Mahoney of the Class A Brooklyn Cyclones — said there was no dropoff in concession sales even with shorter games.
Still, some big league teams have felt the need to make adjustments.
The Rangers allowed some alcohol sales in the eighth inning last season, but have made that option more widely available in 2023. The team said the move to offer in-seat service to everyone — fans can order on their phones — was done partly in reaction to the pitch clock and the potential of shorter game times so fans would not have to miss extended action waiting in lines at concession stands.
Brewers President of business operations Rick Schlesinger confirmed to MLB.com that their team's move to extend alcohol sales through the eighth was an experiment.
“If it turns out that this is causing an issue or we feel that it might cause an issue, then we’ll revert to what we have done previously,” Schlesinger said.
MLB says it does not regulate when teams sell alcohol. Most franchises have used the seventh inning as a cutoff, at least partly to avoid overserving customers who could then get in their cars and drive home.
But in reality, most teams already had areas around the ballpark where fans could get alcohol after the seventh, even if the concession stands stopped serving. Many parks are connected to restaurants or have VIP areas where the booze still flows.
“If it cuts off sales in the seventh inning, the eighth inning or the ninth inning, that really doesn’t affect our stance because regardless, we just don’t want people to drink alcohol and then drive home from the game,” said Erin Payton, Regional Executive Director for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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AP Baseball Writers Ronald Blum, Noah Trister and Stephen Hawkins, and AP Sports Writers Dave Campbell, Alanis Thames and Ryan Kryska contributed to this report.
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Which clothes are best for a Disneyland trip?
There’s something magical about Disneyland for people of all ages. For the youngsters, it’s a chance to feel like they’re in their favorite worlds. For the older crowd, it’s the chance to feel like that kid again. But if you’re going to Disneyland, you’ve got to dress the part. This means wearing clothes you can feel comfortable walking around in all day, preferably with some kind of Disney-related design.
In this article: Disney Vacation Mickey T-shirt, Disney Disney World 50th Anniversary T-shirt and Disney Sketched Mickey T-shirt
What to wear and not wear
Disney itself offers specific guidelines for what to wear to one of their parks, including Disneyland. It says to dress comfortably and make sure to wear good walking shoes. What you shouldn’t wear are clothes with lots of dangling bits as there’s a risk those bits can get caught in a ride, so a park attendant may prevent you from riding some or all of the rides. You must also wear “family-friendly” clothing, meaning nothing with foul language or images and nothing that shows too much skin. If you do, a park attendant can ask you to purchase something from a gift shop to cover up or ask you to leave the park outright.
Best Disney tops for men
Disneyland can be as stressful as it is fun, with moments of frustration sprinkled in among the joy. This Mad Mickey shirt captures those feelings. It comes in 12 sizes and 11 colors.
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Disney Vacation Mickey T-shirt
Even the top of the Mouse House sometimes needs to take it easy. If you’re on vacation, you may as well wear vacation-based designs. It comes in 24 sizes and six colors.
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Disney Disney World 50th Anniversary T-shirt
If you’re celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary, you may as well celebrate one of its park’s anniversaries too. It comes in 24 sizes and eight colors.
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This shirt uses a throwback design to really help hit home that feeling of nostalgia that you can have in a Disney park. It comes in 24 sizes and three colors.
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Everyone knows that the larger the crowd, the lower the collective level of intelligence. Disneyland is, unfortunately, nothing but crowded. It comes in 21 sizes and six colors.
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Best Disney tops for boys
Disney Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey and Friends T-shirt
This fun shirt celebrates both the 50th anniversary of Disney World’s founding and the lovable characters that made Disney so famous. It comes in 24 sizes and eight colors.
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Disney Mickey With Headphones T-shirt
If your boy is at that age where he prefers to hide away inside his music, videos and video games, grab him this shirt. Maybe he’ll like it, maybe he’ll hate it, but that’s what happens at that age anyway. It comes in 10 sizes and four colors.
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Disney Big Mickey Mouse T-shirt
This image of Mickey is among the more popular ones, and the yellow circle background helps Mickey stand out and helps draw everyone’s eye to you. It comes in five sizes.
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Disney Mickey Mouse Americana T-shirt
“As American as” is the start of a phrase that applies to many things, such as baseball and apple pie. Mickey Mouse is among them, too. It comes in 10 sizes and five colors.
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It’s a bit of a cliche that boys like cars, but still, boys can really like cars. Both the vehicle and the Disney movie. It comes in seven sizes and five designs.
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Best Disney tops for women
Disney Sleeping Beauty T-shirt
After a long day of having too much fun, you’re going to need your beauty sleep. You’ll probably need more than a few naps, too. It comes in 24 sizes and seven colors.
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Some people have more affinity for Disney villains. It’s not uncommon, not when Disney villains tend to be so good. It comes in 21 sizes and five colors.
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There is a never-ending range of ways to artistically portray the king or queen of Disney, and these dots are among the more playful ways to do it. It comes in 24 sizes and eight colors.
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Disney Sketched Mickey T-shirt
Before Disney was Disney, it all came down to a man named Walt, his dreams and his artistic talents. This celebrates the brand’s humble beginnings. It comes in 24 sizes and two colors.
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Disney Daisy And Minnie T-shirt
There’s nothing more fun than a girls’ trip. If that’s what you’re taking, make sure your outfits match it. It comes in 24 sizes and five colors.
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Best Disney tops for girls
Disney Mickey And Minnie ’80s Style T-shirt
Throwback T-shirts are always a fun time, even if your girl isn’t old enough to remember that time. She can learn. It comes in 24 sizes and seven colors.
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Tye-dye shirts have been in style for as long as they’ve been around simply because they’re fun. Who doesn’t like a little color? It comes in 24 sizes and 10 colors.
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Disney Princess T-shirts Three-Pack
Disneyland trips rarely last just one day because it’s too expensive to make the trip just to go home so soon, and you can’t wear the same clothes each day. These come in six sizes and Ariel, Belle and Cinderella are represented.
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Disney Princess T-shirts Five-Pack
If your trip is going to last for up to a week or more, you’ll need more than just three shirts. So get five. These come in 10 sizes and two sets, each set representing different princesses.
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Leopard prints are a huge corner of the clothing market, and Disney isn’t going to miss out on a market of that size. It comes in 24 sizes and five colors.
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BROUSSARD, La. , Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SafeSource Direct, LLC, the maker of high-quality, American-made personal protective equipment (PPE), delivered 1.5 million shoe covers ahead of schedule to the Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
"We're proud to showcase our production capabilities through the early fulfillment of American-made PPE for IHS," said Justin Hollingsworth, CEO, SafeSource Direct. "We launched less than two years ago amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a solution to supply chain shortages. Now we're producing thousands upon thousands of gloves, masks, and other PPE every day."
SafeSource Direct provided the shoe covers for MedPlus Supply, LLC, the PPE vendor for JTM Enterprises, LLC, a leading American Indian owned prime contractor for IHS.
"Partnering with SafeSource Direct allowed us to provide high-quality shoe covers at light speed. It's a testament to our commitment to meeting the needs of our clients and to the American competitive advantage over foreign suppliers," said Chris Pretorius, Director of MedPlus Supply, LLC.
The American owned and operated supplier delivered 1.25 million shoe covers in the first tranche, representing over 80 percent of the order when only 50 percent was required. Just before the end of the year, SafeSource Direct delivered the remainder of the order, a month ahead of schedule.
In addition to shoe covers, SafeSource Direct produces chemo-rated nitrile exam gloves with FDA 510(k) clearance, Level 1 and 3 surgical ear loop and surgical tie masks and standard three-ply procedure masks. It will soon be making cup respirators, fishtail respirators, hair bouffant head covers, and isolation gowns.
SafeSource Direct stands out through its partnership with the Gulf South's largest health system, Ochsner Health, making it the only PPE manufacturer that is U.S. provider-owned with U.S. provider-owned quality control.
"One hundred percent American owned, American operated, and on American soil– we're uniquely positioned to help solve America's PPE supply challenges," Hollingsworth said.
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TUCSON, Arizona — Pima men's basketball head coach Brian Peabody won his 200th game with the school thanks to a 97-62 home victory over Chandler-Gilbert.
"It just means I'm getting old," joked Peabody. "I'm gray."
Peabody also amassed 443 wins as a high school coach before he became Pima head coach ten seasons ago.
"In high school, you get a lot of parents that are involved in their career and the whole situation," said Peabody. "At Pima College, you are just dealing with the student-athlete. I enjoy that more."
There are numerous former players who have gone on to great success, like longtime NBA assistant coach Jesse Mermeys. Current freshman Dillan Baker is the most recent winner of the Dick McConnell Award, which goes to the top high school player in southern Arizona.
"He just wants me to succeed," said Baker.
"They call you years later, 'Coach, I didn't know what you were talking about, but thank you for everything you've done,'" said Peabody.
Peabody and longtime assistant coach Mike Morgan show no signs of slowing down. In fact, this year's Aztec team leads the nation in assists.
"We're really sharing the ball," said Peabody. "It's just a close-knit team. I'm really, really enjoying this year. I hope it doesn't end soon." | 2023-02-23T06:23:32+00:00 | kgun9.com | https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/brian-peabody-wins-his-200th-game-as-head-coach-of-pima-mens-basketball |
State-of-the-Art Fiber Network to Reach up to 24,000 Potential Customers by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will build portions of its planned fiber optics network in Illinois and Michigan, bringing faster, more reliable internet and Wi-Fi to residential and business locations across its operating territory in each state.
In Illinois, Brightspeed will deliver, by end of 2023, up to 14,000 new fiber passings in Knox County during the first phase of network construction. The company plans to add 31,000 fiber passings in the state in subsequent years of the build, for a total of up to 45,000 fiber-enabled locations.
In Michigan, Brightspeed will achieve, by end of 2023, over 10,000 new fiber passings in markets within Chippewa, Monroe, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, and Tuscola counties. The company plans to add 14,000 passings in future years of the build, for a total of over 24,000 fiber-enabled locations.
"As our economy, education systems, healthcare platforms, and entertainment options increasingly move online, there is greater urgency for the broadband infrastructure to keep pace, especially in rural and suburban communities," said Sherry Hessenthaler, operations strategy lead for Brightspeed. "We are eager to begin our ambitious fiber deployment in Illinois and Michigan. We believe customers will welcome a new competitive choice for internet and Wi-Fi. We can't wait to introduce our high-quality products and customer experience to the cities, towns, and neighborhoods we are privileged to serve."
Brightspeed has outlined many of its state-specific build plans over the last several months and is well underway with network design and construction groundwork across its multistate territory as it continues preparations for day one operations. In total, Brightspeed intends to invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been deployed.
The company will initially be comprised of incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The company has secured FCC approval and all necessary regulatory approvals in the 20 states in its operating footprint, and plans to close the transaction early in the fourth quarter.
Brightspeed will leverage technology innovations and a unique distributed FTTP architecture designed for faster implementation and market availability of XGSPON-based internet services with symmetrical speeds that exceed 1Gbps.
"Beyond our investment in Illinois and Michigan, we will evaluate areas for consideration for state and federal broadband grant programs as they arise," added Hessenthaler. "We are excited for the potential to expand fiber-based internet to even more communities in our serving area and look forward to working with key policymakers and stakeholders including the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office."
Brightspeed plans to announce further state-specific fiber build plans in the coming weeks.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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SOURCE Brightspeed | 2022-08-25T15:41:46+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/08/25/brightspeed-announces-initial-fiber-build-markets-illinois-michigan/ |
HILLSDALE, Mich. (AP) — Hillsdale College in Michigan has ended its partnership with a Florida charter school whose principal was forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture.
A Hillsdale College spokesperson said Tallahassee Classical School no longer is affiliated with the small, Christian classical liberal arts college in southern Michigan, MLive.com reported Thursday.
“This drama around teaching Michelangelo’s ‘David’ sculpture, one of the most important works of art in existence, has become a distraction from, and a parody of, the actual aims of classical education,” spokesperson Emily Stack Davis wrote in a statement. “Of course, Hillsdale’s K-12 art curriculum includes Michelangelo’s ‘David’ and other works of art that depict the human form.”
Tallahassee Classical School was licensed to use Hillsdale’s classical education curriculum, but its license was “revoked and will expire at the end of the school year,” Davis said.
Hillsdale provides K-12 curriculum in partnership with dozens of charter schools across the country.
The Florida school’s principal Hope Carrasquilla resigned last week following an ultimatum from the school board’s chairman.
Carrasquilla told the Tallahassee Democrat one parent complained the material was pornographic and two other parents said they wanted to be notified of the lesson before it was given to their children. The instruction also included Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” painting and Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus.”
Tallahassee Classical School did not immediately respond to phone messages left Thursday seeking comment.
The “David” statue’s nudity has been part of a centuries-old debate about art pushing boundaries and the rules of censorship. In the 1500s, metal fig leaves covered the genitals of statues like “David” when the Roman Catholic Church deemed nudity as immodest and obscene. | 2023-03-30T20:13:31+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/michigan-news/hillsdale-college-ends-partnership-with-florida-school-over-david-sculpture-issue/ |
Mainly dry Monday, additional storms return Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – After a busy Sunday night, a brief break in the action occurs today. Additional storm chances move in Tuesday.
MONDAY: After Sunday night’s storms, a weak front will bring slightly less hot/humid air to the northern half of the state. This will mean limited to no rain chances during the day as highs stay in the lower to middle 80s.
TUE/WED: With a stalled front and increased mid/upper-level winds, waves of storms appear likely in this time frame. Some storms will likely grow severe with large hail and damaging wind the primary concerns, though a brief tornado is also possible. Stay tuned for updates on specific timing of these threats, as this pattern is quite active and timing confidence remains low overall.
THU/FRI: The weather looks to briefly quiet down for the end of the week, though a few storms could stick around Thursday. Friday looks mostly dry at this point, but temperatures will be on the rebound.
WEEKEND: Another round of scattered storms is possible as the mid-June heat & humidity stick around. | 2023-06-12T14:48:31+00:00 | wcbi.com | https://www.wcbi.com/mainly-dry-monday-additional-storms-return-tuesday/ |
Diverse Voices and BIPOC Spirits Entrepreneurs Will Come Together in Tennessee for a Two-Day Immersive Learning Experience from April 17 to 18
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. and LYNCHBURG, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative (NJAI), the first-of-its-kind incubator for diversifying the current and future leaders in the whiskey industry, announces its first-ever 'Spirits on the Rise' Summit. The two day event, taking place on April 17 and 18, 2023, aims to combat the imbalance set upon BIPOC businessmen and businesswomen in spirits and will bring together spirits industry entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented communities as they work to advance their businesses.
Throughout the summit, attendees will have unprecedented access to industry experts from NJAI founders Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, as well as leaders from companies like Hyatt Hotels, Breakthru Beverage, ReserveBar, and Republic National Distributing Company to learn more about investment and finance, distribution, route to market, networking, and community. The event will allow the NJAI to expand its impact beyond its existing programs – the Leadership Acceleration Program, the Business Incubation Program, and the Nearest Green School of Distilling – to further assist founders as they enter and progress in the spirits industry.
"When we launched the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative in 2020, our goal was to advance diversity within the American whiskey industry and we're thrilled to see the first group of graduates come through the program," said Jamie Butler, Jack Daniel's Global Brand Director. "The 'Spirits on the Rise' Summit expands upon the key tenants of this initiative and gives us the opportunity to increase the amount of BIPOC entrepreneurs we are able to support and educate in a multitude of areas."
The NJAI is inspired by the historic and storied relationship between two pioneers of Tennessee Whiskey, Nearest Green and Jack Daniel, and sees to it that the future of the spirits industry is diverse and dynamic. Since its founding, the NJAI has presented professional opportunities to BIPOC-owned spirits ventures by committing millions of dollars towards providing access to the education and resources needed to be successful in a predominantly white-owned and led spirits industry.
"Over the past three years, the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative has worked on three tenets: helping to support up and coming BIPOC-owned brands, ensuring that we see more visible leaders of colors in every sector of our industry, and ensuring that we have attainable education around distillation and the spirits business," said Katharine Jerkens, Chief Business Officer of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. "The 'Spirits on the Rise' Summit is an opportunity to bring together entrepreneurs and key leaders in the industry to network and educate so that we can continue our mission of building a more diverse and inclusive industry."
The impact of the initiative's work can be seen through the first three graduates of their incubator programming: Du Nord Social Spirits, the inaugural graduate of the Business Incubation Program, along with Tracie Franklin and Byron Copeland, the first two individuals to complete the Leadership Acceleration Program.
"This event is a testament to how far we've come in a short amount of time, and I couldn't be more excited to see the new faces of our industry at the Summit," said Chris Montana, Founder of Du Nord Social Spirits. "Du Nord's involvement in the NJAI has allowed us to improve our business model, grow significantly, and compete nationally. I cannot overstate how critical this program has been to us as a business and to me personally."
The current schedule of programming for the 'Spirits on the Rise' Summit includes:
- Monday, April 17, 2023, at Nearest Green Distillery
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Jack Daniel Distillery
To RSVP and for more information on the summit, please visit nearestjack.rsvp360.co
About Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative
Launched in 2020, the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative (NJAI) is inspired by the legacy and the relationship of Tennessee Whiskey pioneers Nearest Green and Jack Daniel with the goal of advancing diversity within the American whiskey industry. The first-of-its-kind incubator started with an initial combined $5 million pledge by Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey to create the Nearest Green School of Distilling, a STEM based and employable skills focused program at Motlow State College, the Leadership Acceleration Program to accelerate the development of future BIPOC master distillers, distillery managers and other senior management positions within the American whiskey industry, and the Business Incubation Program, focused on providing expertise and resources to African Americans entering the spirits industry as entrepreneurs. The joint initiative is guided by an advisory board with members from both organizations.
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(AP) – An Afghan couple who arrived in the U.S. as refugees are suing a U.S. Marine and his wife in federal court for allegedly abducting their baby girl.
The baby had been pulled from the rubble two years earlier after her parents and five siblings were killed during a U.S. military raid. After months of treatment in a U.S. military hospital in Afghanistan, she had gone to live with a newlywed Afghan couple, identified by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Afghan authorities as her relatives.
But unbeknownst to the couple, court records say, a U.S. Marine Corps attorney on temporary assignment in Afghanistan learned of the baby while she was still in the hospital. With his wife back home in Virginia, he felt compelled to adopt the Afghan baby and praised it as an act of Christian faith.
This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases. The ordeal has drawn in the U.S. departments of Defense, Justice and State, which have previously argued that the attempt to spirit away a citizen of another country could significantly harm military and foreign relations. The U.S. Marines and federal officials did not comment on the record.
The Afghan family has asked the court to shield their identity out of concerns for their family back in Afghanistan, and they agreed to communicate with the AP on condition of anonymity.
While authorities were looking for her Afghan relatives, attorney Joshua Mast, represented by his brother Richard Mast, told a Virginia state circuit court judge that the baby was a “stateless war orphan,” records show: They assured the judge that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani himself was planning to sign a waiver of jurisdiction within days. The state judge agreed, and granted Joshua and his wife Stephanie Mast custody, naming them as guardians on a birth certificate.
That waiver never arrived, and Ghani’s aide told AP earlier this month that there was no record of any discussion about this. Further, he said such a request would have to go through the courts, which did not happen. Finally, Islamic law prohibits non-Muslims from adopting Afghan babies.
Nonetheless, with documents naming them as her guardians, the Masts turned to a federal judge in Virginia to stop the U.S. government from handing over the baby, court records show. Justice Department attorneys stepped in and said the state adoption was “invalid.” The judge refused to intervene and the baby was given to her relatives.
The Afghan couple — who say they had no idea what had been happening in U.S. courts — wept with joy when they met the 7-month-old baby.
“We didn’t think she would come back to her family alive,” said the young Afghan man. “It was the best day of our lives.”
Over the next two years, the Afghan couple say, they settled in as a family and raised the baby in the Muslim faith. The woman, who speaks three languages including English, was continuing her studies. The man was working in a medical office. They remember those early years fondly.
“She loved showing off her new clothes, and loved getting henna on her hands every week. Whenever I did makeup or brushed my hair, she wanted to do it for me,” said the woman.
Though the baby remained in Afghanistan, Joshua and Stephanie Mast had given the growing toddler a Western name in a U.S. state court, according to court records. They finalized the adoption, enrolled her in the Defense Department’s health care system, and even scheduled an appointment with a pediatrician.
Mast — through an interlocutor — kept in touch with the Afghan couple, offering to bring their child to the U.S. for medical care, court records say. But the couple say they told Mast that journey was too arduous.
Everything changed last summer when the U.S. began its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Amid erupting violence and instability, Mast offered to get the couple, and their little girl, evacuated to the U.S., records show. They took him up on his offer.
When the exhausted Afghans arrived at the airport in Washington D.C., they allege in court filings that Mast pulled them out of the international arrivals line and led them to an inspecting officer. They were surprised when Mast presented an Afghan passport for the child, the couple said. But it was the last name printed on the document that stopped them cold: Mast.
They didn’t know it, but they would soon lose their baby. Just a few days later as the Afghan couple began their resettlement process at Fort Pickett Army National Guard base, they allege Mast confronted them, took the little girl — then 2 ½ years old — and drove off.
The Masts insist in court documents that they are her legal parents and “acted admirably” to protect her. They’ve asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming the Afghan couple are “not her lawful parents.” Mast’s attorney cast doubt on whether the Afghans were even related to the baby.
The Afghan couple is not giving up.
“After they took her, our tears never stop,” the woman told The Associated Press. “Right now, we are just dead bodies. Our hearts are broken. We have no plans for a future without her. Food has no taste and sleep gives us no rest.” | 2022-10-21T01:09:45+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/afghan-couple-say-us-marine-abducted-their-baby-girl/ |
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