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SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Heavy rains and flooding that swamped Nigeria, Niger, Chad and the surrounding region between June and October this year was made 80 times more likely because of climate change, a rapid analysis by international climate attribution experts found.
Analysis released late Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution group used peer-reviewed methods and found that climate change was overwhelmingly behind the heavy rains that left over 800 people dead, with worse to come as global average temperatures continue to rise.
“We will see very intense rains in the region in the coming years,” warned climatologist Friederike Otto of Imperial College London, who led the study.
The devastating floods, some of the worst seen in recent decades, also displaced 1.5 million people across the region, left thousands injured and damaged huge areas of both urban and rural land, prompting calls for better preparation ahead of future events.
“The lessons we learn from the floods calls for more concrete policies to consider future developments,” said Cheikh Kane of Red Cross Climate Center, calling on authorities in the region “to enhance their level of preparedness.”
The scientists ran comparisons of climate data from past and present weather information focusing on Lake Chad and the lower Niger River basins to determine the impact warming temperatures had on the flooding. They found that the region’s rainy season was 20% wetter than normal because of climate change and that an event of this intensity now has a one in ten chance of happening each year.
Researchers also analyzed the impact of climate change on droughts in 2021 that reduced crop production in the central Sahel and contributed to an ongoing food crisis, but were unable to reach any conclusions due a lack of reliable weather station data.
The scientists called for greater investment in weather stations in the region to inform their work in future and help communities prepare for extreme weather events.
“Resources are needed for Africa to create early warning systems and to build climate-resilient infrastructure and cities,” philanthropist Mo Ibrahim told The Associated Press.
In Sharm el-Sheikh, where the U.N.’s two-week climate conference known as COP27 is underway, activists from the Niger Delta called for an end to fossil fuels that are responsible for climate change.
“Oil exploration contributes immensely to the climate crises, among them being the heavy flooding in Nigeria in October,” said Nigerian activist Lucky Abeng. “That’s why we have come to the COP, to amplify our voices, for the entire global south on fossil fuels emitters.”
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Known as a rapper, super producer and music mogul, Jermaine Dupri is astonished that 30 years have passed since he founded his label, So So Def. That milestone comes as Dupri leads a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop on Saturday at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
Missy Elliott, the first woman in hip-hop to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will headline the night inside the Superdome, but Dupri is curating a center stage segment that lets everyone know “The South Got Something To Say.”
“Atlanta’s dominance in rap is an unheard of force,” Dupri said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And I think we have to recognize that.”
Dupri, for the first time, brings together a group of artists — Big Boi, T.I., Ludacris, Gucci Mane and Lil Jon — all on one stage.
“I’m just trying to represent my city the best way that I feel I can,” Dupri said when asked what festival fans can expect. “It’s about the unity, having this much power on stage together at one time, man! We all have had shows together but not as one unit. This is almost like the super friends coming together. Be excited. We have like an hour of nonstop hits coming.”
Dupri notes that the festival usually skewed its concert series talent toward an older hip-hop demographic through artists whose shows were considered “clean.”
“I remember performing there a few years back and we were told we cursed too much on the show, that we had too much profanity for the audience. That was the last time Frankie Beverly and Maze performed so you can imagine the audience was in the 40- to 70-year-old demographic,” he said. “This is the first time Essence is showcasing hip-hop at this level. I asked them if they are prepared for us to do a real, uncensored show and they said they’re ready. I hope you all are too.”
Dupri said he plans to reflect the genre’s lifestyle as well as the music during this one-night-only experience.
“I’ve asked Karl Kani to dress me for this event so I can feel as nostalgic as possible. I want to make sure I have all the elements or at least try to capture all of them, including the fashion, the dances, the emcees, the DJs and be a true B-Boy,” he said.
Dupri said he understands why people are still questioning whether hip-hop is here to stay.
“I think people have always felt that hip-hop was lesser than the music that came before, like R&B and rock. I think a lot of times when hip hop artists don’t take the performance aspect as serious as they should I can see why. That’s what creates that conversation. That’s why I’m taking this show as serious as possible,” he said. “Hip-hop comes with so many different layers. You’ve got Pharrell as men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton, Future as creative director for Lanvin. That’s indicative of what hip hop does and how it infects the human race and the places we live in. It’s hard to think it would ever go away. It’s a lifestyle that will continue to keep growing.
“Once I was infected with this as a kid, you realize it’s not going anywhere. I started in 1984, an era of music that was addictive as I could ever imagine crack was.”
Dupri described the longevity of his career as “amazing.”
“It’s almost unbelievable,” he said. “I remember thinking back then whether I would even last a year. When Kris Kross came out, I asked myself how long would this group be around. When So So Def celebrated 25 years, it felt like we were celebrating 100. To get past that, that 25th, is just amazing.”
Dupri said he’s proud of the work he’s done and the artists he’s been able to find and mentor along the way, including Da Brat and Bow Wow and more recently, Latto and J.I The Prince — products of his talent competition show, “The Rap Game.”
“When I see how far these artists are and those that came from my show, I wonder do people realize how far ahead of the game I am,” he said. “This is a very competitive space we live in. True statement. The world met this girl (Latto) on a TV show and we chose her as the first winner. Does that mean JD knew or saw something way before the rest of the world? Yes. Now, we have nothing to do with her success to date, but she’s still a branch from the JD tree, from me keeping my ear to the streets and being able to spot talent.”
“The majority of artists I find, usually are someone no one wants to sign at the time. This was not something I wanted to do at first,” he added. “But God put me here to work with younger talent and artists and create a space to see them win. All it does when I see their success is it feels like a graduation to me. I’m proud to see that.” | 2023-07-01T01:56:42+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/entertainment-news/ap-jermaine-dupri-commemorates-50-years-of-hip-hop-at-essence-festival-of-culture/ |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, threatening to renew tensions between Beijing and Washington after a similar recent visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi angered China.
Pelosi was the highest-level member of the U.S. government to visit Taiwan in 25 years, and her trip prompted nearly two weeks of threatening military exercises by China, which claims the island as its own. In those drills, Beijing fired missiles over the island and into the Taiwan Strait and sent warplanes and navy ships across the waterway’s midline, which has long been a buffer between the sides that split amid civil war in 1949.
The latest trip began Sunday with little notice ahead of time. The delegation was due to leave late Monday.
China accuses the U.S. of encouraging the island’s independence through the sale of weapons and engagement between U.S. politicians and the island’s government. Washington says it does not support independence, has no formal diplomatic ties with the island and maintains that the two sides should settle their dispute peacefully — but it is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itself against any attack.
“China will take resolute and strong measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing Monday, after Beijing announced new drills in the seas and skies surrounding Taiwan. “A handful of U.S. politicians, in collusion with the separatist forces of Taiwan independence, are trying to challenge the one-China principle, which is out of their depth and doomed to failure.”
The new exercises were intended to be “resolute response and solemn deterrent against collusion and provocation between the U.S. and Taiwan,” the Defense Ministry said earlier.
It was not clear if the new drills had already started since the ministry gave no details about where and when they would be conducted, in contrast to previous rounds.
The U.S. lawmakers, led by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, met with President Tsai Ing-wen, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and legislators, according to the American Institute in Taiwan, Washington’s de facto embassy on the island.
At their meeting, Tsai said her administration was working with allies to ensure stability in the Taiwan Strait and maintain the status quo — a reference to the island’s self-governance, separate from Beijing.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year has shown the threat that authoritarian nations pose to the global order,” Tsai said.
Markey responded by saying Washington and Taipei had a “moral obligation to do everything we can to prevent an unnecessary conflict and Taiwan has demonstrated incredible restraint and discretion during challenging times.”
The senator also highlighted legislation intended to boost political and economic ties with Taiwan, especially in the critical semiconductor industry. Taiwan is a crucial provider of computer chips for the global economy, including China’s high-tech sectors, and beyond the geopolitical risks of rising tensions in the region, an extended crisis in the Taiwan Strait could have major implications for international supply chains at a time when the world is already facing disruptions and uncertainty.
Markey is one of the few members of Congress still serving who voted for the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act that ensured continued relations with the island following the switch of U.S. diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. The other members of the delegation are Republican Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, a delegate from American Samoa, and Democrats John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal from California and Don Beyer from Virginia.
China says it wants to use peaceful means to bring Taiwan under its control, but its recent saber rattling has emphasized its threat to take the island by military force. The earlier drills appeared to be a rehearsal of a blockade or attack on Taiwan that would force the cancellation of commercial flights and disrupt shipping to Taiwan’s main ports as well as cargo passing through the Taiwan Strait, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
The exercises prompted Taiwan to put its military on alert, but were met largely with defiance or apathy among the public used to living in China’s shadow.
The American “visit at this time is of great significance, because the Chinese military exercise is (intended) to deter U.S. congressmen from visiting Taiwan,” Lo Chih-cheng, the chair of the Taiwan legislature’s Foreign and National Defense Committee, said after meeting with the U.S. lawmakers.
“Their visit this time proves that China cannot stop politicians from any country to visit Taiwan, and it also conveys an important message that the American people stand with the Taiwanese people,” Lo said.
A senior White House official on Asia policy said last week that China had used Pelosi’s visit as a pretext to launch an intensified pressure campaign against Taiwan, jeopardizing peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the broader region.
“China has overreacted, and its actions continue to be provocative, destabilizing, and unprecedented,” Kurt Campbell, a deputy assistant to U.S. President Joe Biden, said on a call with reporters on Friday.
Campbell said the U.S. would send warships and planes through the Taiwan Strait in the next few weeks and is developing a roadmap for trade talks with Taiwan that he said the U.S. intends to announce in the coming days. | 2022-08-15T13:24:55+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-political/us-congress-members-meet-taiwan-leader-amid-china-anger/ |
Buzz Aldrin's moon-flown Apollo 11 jacket sells for record $2.8M
The Apollo 11 spaceflight jacket worn by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon in 1969 with Neil Armstrong, exceeded expectations when it sold for an astonishing $2.8 million on Tuesday.
The $2,772,500 paid for the Apollo 11 Inflight Coverall Jacket is the most valuable American space-flown artifact and the most expensive jack ever sold at auction, according to Sotheby's, the New York auction house that handled the sale.
Sotheby’s presented "Buzz Aldrin: American Icon," as the highlight of Sotheby's Geek Week on July 26. The auction house previously estimated the historic jacket could sell for $2 million.
Sotheby's shared that the bidding continued for almost 10 minutes for the highly coveted item until an unidentified bidder won.
Apollo 11 - NASA, 1969. Apollo 11 space mission US astronaut Buzz Aldrin back aboard the lunar module "Eagle" after spending more than 2.5 hours on the lunar surface, wearing his flown in-flight coverall jacket. Artist NASA. (Photo by Heritage Space/
The jacket features Aldrin’s name tag "E. Aldrin" printed on the left breast above the Apollo 11 mission emblem, and the American flag on the left shoulder. On the right lapel, the famous NASA "meatball logo" is displayed. It is made of Beta cloth, a fire-resistant material that was incorporated after a fire killed three astronauts aboard Apollo 1 in 1967.
"This collection is a summation of my career as an astronaut, from my studies at West Point, to my first EVA during Gemini XII, to humankind’s first lunar landing on Apollo 11 where we planted the American flag and a bit beyond," 92-year-old Aldrin said in a statement. "After deep consideration, the time felt right to share these items with the world, which for many are symbols of a historical moment, but for me have always remained personal mementos of a life dedicated to science and exploration. From the jacket that I wore on my trip to the Moon and back, to the famous broken circuit breaker switch that nearly ended our lives, and the pen that saved us, to various artifacts we used to complete the mission, I hope that this collection offers some insight into what it has been like to be Buzz Aldrin."
Aldrin's jacket is the only one from the Apollo 11 mission available for private ownership because the Smithsonian owns the jackets worn by crew mates Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins.
Before Tuesday, the record for the most valuable American space-flown artifact ever sold at auction belonged to an Apollo 11 lunar dust bag that sold for $1.8 million in 2017.
Among the other items sold were flight plans from Apollo 11, including a complete summary of the mission, which sold for $819,000, over five times its high estimate, as well as a summary of the touchdown of the lunar module Eagle, which sold for $327,600, over six times its estimate.
Buzz Aldrin and the U.S. Flag on the Moon, 1969. (Photo by Heritage Space/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
The collection also included the fire extinguisher flown aboard the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle, several medals of service including a Congressional Gold Medal presented to Aldrin in 2011, and a famed MTV Video Music Award "moonman" statue based on Aldrin.
Sotheby's called the list of items "among the most significant and valuable space exploration artifacts ever offered at auction." | 2022-07-27T15:04:52+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/buzz-aldrins-moon-flown-apollo-11-jacket-sells-for-record-2-8m |
Two years after the first COVID-19 patients raised alarms that symptoms could last for months, it’s clear the phenomenon is common — but medical experts still don’t know much about what causes it or how to treat it.
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looking at 353,000 COVID-19 survivors found that about one in four who are 65 or older and one in five adults younger than 65 developed a new health condition that could be related to their bout with the virus.
There’s not much data about why some people are stuck with symptoms months after most COVID-19 patients have recovered, or when they might expect to feel better, though.
Diagnosing what’s become known as long COVID is mostly a process of ruling out everything else that could be causing a patient’s symptoms, said Dr. Thomas Campbell, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and chief clinical research officer at UCHealth.
The most common reasons that patients seek care at UCHealth’s long COVID clinic are fatigue and respiratory symptoms like persistent coughing or shortness of breath — all symptoms that can have many causes, he said.
“It’s not black and white at all,” Campbell said.
It’s not unexpected for people who were sick enough to be treated in an intensive-care unit to have lingering symptoms both from the medical condition itself and from the measures needed to save their lives, such as spending time on a ventilator. Other viruses can also cause prolonged symptoms in people who were mildly ill, but the phenomenon is more common with COVID-19. It’s also unusual to see so many different symptoms.
It still appears women are more likely to have long COVID, but it’s possible that could reflect differences in who seeks care, Campbell said. Data from the United Kingdom found the same gender difference, though the American and British studies disagree on whether risk rises with age, or peaks between 50 and 69. The British data didn’t include people living in nursing homes, which may have caused it to underestimate how many people over 70 were affected.
For now, treatment still focuses on addressing specific symptoms, like giving patients medicine to reduce coughing, and gradually building up their strength and endurance through physical therapy, Campbell said. Most patients start feeling better in three or four months, but people who were less healthy before getting the virus or became severely ill from the virus can take longer, he said.
There’s still a process of trial and error for medications, but evidence seems to be growing for a process of increasing people’s activity levels extremely slowly, said Dr. Tod Olin, director of the Exercise and Performance Breathing Center at National Jewish Health in Denver. It’s annoying for people who are accustomed to more strenuous exercise, but overdoing it seems to wipe out much of the progress patients have made, he said.
The National Institutes of Health recently started a study, called RECOVER, to understand why some people develop long COVID symptoms and others don’t, Campbell said. People who had COVID-19 and want to participate can email recover@ucdenver.edu.
“To effectively treat long COVID, we have to understand it,” he said. “Otherwise, it’s just making guesses.”
One cause or several?
Olin said he and his colleagues have observed three general types of long COVID patients: people with excessive fatigue and shortness of breath; those whose heart rates spike erratically, causing them to get lightheaded from even slight activity; and those who have “brain fog.”
There are many other post-COVID symptoms, but those tend to be the ones that drive people to seek care, he said.
It’s too early to know if those are three presentations of one disorder, or distinct syndromes with different underlying causes, Olin said.
The CDC researchers looked at 26 conditions affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels, digestive system, brain and muscular system. While the risk for almost all of the conditions was higher in people who’d had COVID-19, the odds of developing a new respiratory condition were especially high.
The study didn’t prove the virus caused all of those conditions, since it’s possible doctors were looking more closely for other problems in patients who’d had COVID-19, or that some people had a condition before they got the virus and were only diagnosed after.
Some researchers think long COVID could be caused by an immune response gone awry, while others think fragments of the virus could be lurking somewhere in the body, keeping it in a chronic state of inflammation. Some think both could be correct, and that some patients could be dealing with still another underlying problem.
Researchers at National Jewish also found that in patients reporting excessive fatigue, cells didn’t seem to be using the available energy well. It’s an intriguing finding, since they typically only see that pattern in people with certain rare diseases, but it’s far too early to say that’s what is causing long COVID, Olin said.
“It’s a really preliminary signal,” he said.
Vaccines help — but how much?
A study looking at people treated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that those who had been vaccinated and experienced a breakthrough infection were still at an increased risk of multiple health conditions, compared to those who didn’t have COVID-19.
They were better off than people who weren’t vaccinated before they got sick, with about a 15% lower risk of post-COVID symptoms — less protection than earlier studies had suggested vaccinated people might expect.
Like the CDC effort, the VA study was conducted before omicron took over and before booster shots were widespread, which may affect the results.
Dr. Zizad Al-Aly, chief of research and development at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, said it’s not entirely surprising that vaccinated people weren’t completely protected, because the shots were developed to prevent severe illness and death. Asking the vaccines to prevent a different syndrome is like expecting someone who trained for years as a sprinter to excel in a marathon, he said.
“They were never designed to protect us from long COVID,” he said.
The benefits were more significant for some conditions. Vaccinated people were about half as likely to develop blood clotting disorders as those who were unvaccinated, and their odds of severe lung problems also were significantly lower, Al-Aly said. It’s not completely clear why the level of protection is different, but it might reflect that vaccinated people are less likely to develop severe COVID-19, which involves lung damage and abnormal clotting, he said.
“It may be a carry-through effect,” he said.
Not everyone is convinced the benefits are so modest. Other studies have found that vaccination provides more protection against long COVID, with estimates ranging from a 50% to 60% reduction in risk, Campbell said. People who are receiving their care through VA clinics are not the same as the general population, he noted.
“The VA is one patient population that’s predominantly male, and not necessarily representative,” he said.
There isn’t enough data yet to know if reinfections carry the same long COVID risk as an initial bout with the virus, but Al-Aly said he suspects any protection from a previous infection would turn out to be modest, if it exists at all. If that’s correct, it would present a major problem, since almost everyone will get infected eventually, he said, and some will get the virus multiple times.
Other than getting vaccinated, the only way to prevent long COVID at this point is not to get the virus in the first place. That isn’t going to be a viable plan for most people, since the virus is going to be with us for the foreseeable future, Al-Aly said.
The country needs a strategy to prevent long COVID, whether that’s vaccines specifically designed to prevent those symptoms or treatments that can meaningfully reduce the odds, he said.
“It’s very hard to keep dodging,” he said.
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SANTA FE – New Mexico’s homeless population has surged by 48% over the last year, a trend complicated by a steep decline in affordable rental housing statewide since 2020.
While state lawmakers appropriated $84 million this year for housing and homeless programs, a report presented Tuesday to a key legislative panel found some market-driven forces could be difficult to reverse.
For instance, rent costs in New Mexico have increased by 70% since 2017, while average wage levels during the same time period grew by just 15%, according to the Legislative Finance Committee report.
“We do not have enough affordable housing to systematically move people out of homelessness,” LFC program evaluator Kathleen Gygi said during a hearing Tuesday at the state Capitol.
The findings were released on the same day Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order creating a new housing council that will be led by former House Speaker Brian Egolf of Santa Fe.
The governor said the council, which includes legislators, homebuilders and nonprofit leaders, will be tasked with coming up with recommendations on how to spend the appropriated housing funds and other initiatives that could be proposed during next year’s 30-day legislative session.
“I think this could be the most important work we do in the next couple of years,” Lujan Grisham said while signing the order Tuesday, adding some staffers in the Governor’s Office have searched for years for affordable housing in Santa Fe.
But she acknowledged the issues are complex, due to the layering of involved state, federal and local agencies in housing issues.
Amy Whitfield, the governor’s housing and homelessness adviser, said New Mexico’s current lack of affordable housing compromises economic development efforts in the state and forces some state residents to commute long distances to work.
She also said the administration’s efforts would focus on home ownership — not rentals — and be targeted at housing stability for state residents.
“For the people who really need help, New Mexico needs to be that family for them,” Whitfield said during the legislative hearing.
In response to questions from lawmakers, Whitfield said the idea of rent control would likely not be part of the housing council’s plan, after a bill that would have limited how much landlords can raise rents stalled during this year’s session.
“I’m not going to say it’s off the table,” Whitfield said. “It’s on the table, but hasn’t been looked at.”
Several lawmakers spoke in opposition to rent control, with Sen. George Muñoz, D-Gallup, the LFC’s chairman, saying it would lead to big jumps in insurance costs and other expenses.
Homelessness surges
The report presented Tuesday is a follow-up to a January report that found New Mexico’s emergency homeless shelter capacity had more than doubled since 2016, especially in the Albuquerque area, even as the supply of affordable housing across the state dropped.
The previous report also indicated the state’s homeless population had declined over the last decade.
But the new report said that decline abruptly ended last year, and might have been partially misleading since some people avoided homeless shelters during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In any case, a count conducted in January indicated a 48% increase — from about 2,600 people to nearly 4,000 people — driven primarily by an uptick in unsheltered individuals in the Albuquerque area.
While New Mexico has enough emergency shelter beds to accommodate the state’s homeless population on a temporary basis, according to the report, at least some of those shelters are difficult to access, such as the Westside shelter in Albuquerque that is roughly 18 miles from downtown.
In addition, the report found the state lacks enough transitional and permanent housing to help people exit homelessness, as the legislative report cited the need for an estimated 859 additional housing units for the state’s homeless population.
That would cost an estimated $11.4 million annually to accomplish.
Meanwhile, the state stands to lose an estimated 5% of its roughly 29,000 publicly assisted rental units over the next five years due to expiring affordability commitments or deterioration, according to the report.
Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, D-Silver City, asked if the proliferation of vacation rentals in some New Mexico cities and towns is contributing to the affordable housing shortage.
“As soon as a house comes on the market, someone from California will come and buy it and convert it into a vacation rental,” she said.
In response, state housing officials said the issue does appear to be contributing to the state’s housing problem, but is not the sole factor.
State takes larger role
The creation of the governor’s new housing council represents the latest sign of New Mexico’s state government taking a more active role in an issue long governed by local and federal governments.
Egolf, an attorney who did not seek reelection to the state House last year, said he believes local governments should have a lesser say on permitting for new housing developments, after several proposed projects in Santa Fe were recently stymied amid neighborhood opposition.
But he also said a greater state involvement in housing issues, perhaps by issuing loans or other incentives to developers, could bolster New Mexico’s affordable housing supply.
“I think there are opportunities to shift some of that risk off the private sector onto the government,” Egolf said.
At least some lawmakers appeared to agree, with Rep. Jack Chatfield, R-Mosquero, saying the large number of federal, state and local agencies involved with administering housing programs makes it difficult to effectively provide services.
“I think as a state we need to take better control of coordination of these resources to make sure we’re getting them out there,” Chatfield said.
Rep. Tara Lujan, D-Santa Fe, cited the issue of gentrification in the state’s expensive capital city, which prompted legislation in 2000 aimed at minimizing annual property tax increases for homeowners.
“I can’t afford to buy a house in my own district in Santa Fe,” Lujan said during Tuesday’s hearing. | 2023-05-24T03:39:25+00:00 | abqjournal.com | https://www.abqjournal.com/2601214/homeless-surge-new-mexico-affordable-housing-tough-to-find.html |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weinberg, executive producer for the hit TV show “Scrubs,” was denied bail on Tuesday after pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting five women whom prosecutors said he lured to photo shoots.
Weinberg was arrested earlier this month after being charged with 18 felony counts including rape, oral copulation, forcible sexual penetration, sexual battery by restraint, false imprisonment by use of violence, assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, and attempted forcible penetration with a foreign object, according to the district attorney’s office.
Weinberg entered not guilty pleas during the arraignment Tuesday and his lawyers argued for his release pending the next court appearance.
Prosecutors called Weinberg a potential danger to society. Superior Court Judge Victoria B. Wilson agreed and denied bail while ordering Weinberg held in custody until he returns to court Nov. 15.
Weinberg, 62, has been charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators said they believe there may be other victims of assaults dating back to the 1990s, District Attorney George Gascón said at an Oct. 6 news conference. He has urged those victims to come forward.
LAPD Detective Ryan Lamar said this month that investigators were looking into information received from a tip line regarding other possible assaults by Weinberg.
Weinberg was co-executive producer on nearly 100 episodes of the NBC hospital dramedy “Scrubs” between 2000 and 2006 and also wrote nearly a dozen episodes, according to the IMDB website.
He also was co-executive producer for “Californication” in 2007 and had producing and writing credits on other shows, including “Anger Management,” “Men at Work,” “Veronica’s Closet” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.”
In 2020, documents filed in Weinberg’s divorce and child custody proceedings included allegations by three women that he sexually assaulted them during photo shoots, the Los Angeles Times reported.
One woman alleged that she met Weinberg at a North Hollywood coffee shop in 2014 when she was 22 and he convinced her to come to a photo shoot at his home where she stripped to her underwear. The woman alleged that while taking photos, Weinberg grabbed her, forced to perform oral sex, choked her and then raped her, according to documents cited by the Times. | 2022-10-26T11:42:28+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-scrubs-producer-eric-weinberg-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/ |
Lawsuit: Governor threatened retaliation for records request
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A former state senator says he was threatened by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham through an emissary with “escalating consequences” if he did not withdraw a request by his law firm for public records concerning the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
Attorney and former legislator Jacob Candelaria of Albuquerque filed the complaint with a state District Court in Albuquerque, renewing a 2020 request for email correspondence among advisors to the governor, Lujan’s travel records and more under provisions of the state Inspection of Public Records Act.
The lawsuit alleges that Democratic Senate majority leader Peter Wirth of Santa Fe visited Candelaria’s office in Dec. 10, 2020, and told Candelaria that Lujan Grisham said there would be escalating consequences if the public records request was not rescinded.
Maddy Hayden, communications director at the governor’s office, called the allegations “wholly baseless and without merit,” in an email. Wirth declined to comment on the matter.
Contacted Friday, Candelaria said he rescinded the public records request in 2020 out of concern that possible retaliation might disrupt his work in the Legislature on behalf of political constituents or even affect his husband’s employment at a state-run hospital.
The 35-year-old former lawmaker said the lawsuit aims to ensure the governor can’t sidestep any eligible requests for public documents or inquiries into her administration’s response to the pandemic.
“Where she crossed the line is in saying, ‘Withdraw this or else,’” Candelaria said.
Candelaria teamed up with Republican lawmakers to successfully challenge the governor and defend the Legislature’s authority over spending priorities for more than $1 billion in federal pandemic aid, arguing the case before the state Supreme Court in 2021.
Candelaria ended his affiliation with the Democratic Party a year ago and stepped down from his Senate seat in October, roughly halfway through a four-year term in office, to devote more time to starting a family. | 2022-12-12T14:30:32+00:00 | kob.com | https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/lawsuit-governor-threatened-retaliation-for-records-request/ |
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said Wednesday he will seek reelection to a fourth term in 2024, a boost to Democrats’ hopes of maintaining a seat in the Republican-leaning state as they try to hang on to their narrow Senate majority.
Tester, 66, said he was seeking reelection to continue standing up for veterans and to “lower costs,” which his campaign said referred to rising expenses for housing, health care, child care and other needs.
“I know that people in Washington don’t understand what a hard day’s work looks like or the challenges working families are facing in Montana,” the Democrat said Wednesday in a statement obtained by The Associated Press. “Montanans need a fighter holding Washington accountable.”
As a third-generation farmer and former music teacher, Tester has leaned on a folksy speaking style and populist-themed messages to overcome his Republican opponents in each of the last three elections. He narrowly prevailed each time by drawing independents and centrist Republicans while distancing himself from party leaders in Washington.
The state’s political landscape has shifted sharply since Tester was first elected in 2006, and he has been the sole Democrat holding statewide office for the past two years.
The race could draw a fierce GOP primary contest between U.S. Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale. Zinke, who served as interior secretary in the Trump administration, said he will consider a Senate campaign, while Rosendale has declined to say if he will run.
Rosendale, a hard-right conservative, tried and failed to unseat Tester in 2018, with then-President Donald Trump making repeated appearances in Montana on the Republican’s behalf. Trump won Montana by 20 percentage points in the 2016 presidential election and 16 percentage points in the 2020 election, but Tester defeated Rosendale by 3.5 percentage points.
In his past elections, Tester stressed a handful of issues — agriculture, health care, reproductive choice and support for veterans. He avoided direct confrontations with national Republican figures such as Trump, who bore a grudge against Tester for derailing his Veterans Affairs nominee, then-White House doctor Ronny Jackson, with revelations of misconduct.
In 2018, Tester was the only Democratic senator from a Republican-leaning state to win his reelection bid after voting against Trump’s Supreme Court picks.
Tester, who chairs the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, sponsored legislation that expanded health care services for millions of service members exposed to toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases.
He’s advocated for campaign finance reform but has sometimes ranked as the top congressional recipient of campaign donations from lobbyists, including in 2012 and 2018, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. His campaign has raised more than $4 million in cash since his 2018 reelection and had almost $3 million remaining as of Jan. 1, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
Before running for the Senate, Tester, who still works on his family farm, taught music at an elementary school in the small town of Big Sandy in central Montana and was later elected to the town’s school board. He served in the state Senate from 1999 to 2007, spending the last two years as the chamber’s president. | 2023-02-22T16:15:46+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-democratic-sen-jon-tester-to-run-for-4th-term-in-montana/ |
This new CELLSEARCH Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) test is now available as a Research Use Only (RUO) lab service in North America and Europe. It is currently intended for basic and pharmaceutical research and it is the latest example of how Menarini Silicon Biosystems continues its development of customized liquid biopsy-based assays enabling Biopharma companies to support the assessment of treatment response to new drug candidates targeting specific biomarkers in clinical trials.
BOLOGNA, Italy and HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB), a pioneer in liquid biopsy and single cell technologies, announced today the availability of its new CELLSEARCH CTC lab service to detect expression of the Delta-Like Ligand 3 (DLL3) protein in tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream. This biomarker is mainly expressed in difficult-to-treat cancers. The new MSB lab service opens the door to the development of further minimally invasive tests that leverage the prognostic and predictive value of biomarkers in medical settings with high unmet needs.
According to Ralf Schoenbrunner, Chief Global R&D Officer of Menarini Silicon Biosystems, "We have the capability to develop such tests very quickly. This is important because new biomarkers are helping clinical researchers to determine treatment response in oncology trials, as well as guide physicians in their selection of therapies to improve outcomes in cancer patients. Making new biomarker assays quickly available is key to enable this progress."
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide with over 2.2 million cases in 2020. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) represents about 15%[1] of these cancers and is more aggressive than the more prevalent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and often diagnosed in the late stage of the disease. DLL3 is an inhibitory ligand of the Notch receptor whose overexpression on the surface of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) is associated with the formation of high-grade neuroendocrine tumor types such as SCLC. The DLL3 biomarker is of great interest because it is highly expressed in the tumor tissue of patients with SCLC and other NENs but minimally in normal tissue. For this reason, scientists worldwide are increasingly investigating DLL3 proteins as they could represent clinically actionable targets.
CTCs in the bloodstream represent a premetastatic population involved in tumor dissemination. The fact that DLL3 positivity may be associated with more aggressive disease, strongly supports the clinical relevance of enumeration and characterization of CTCs that express this protein.
In addition, the new CELLSEARCH CTC test that detects this biomarker has the great advantage of being minimally invasive, standardized and allows for the dynamic real-time quantification of CTCs. It is based on the CELLSEARCH CTC platform, first and only clinically validated, FDA-cleared system for identification, isolation, and enumeration of CTCs in patients with metastatic breast, castration-resistant prostate or colorectal cancer. This is the first time that the CELLSEARCH platform is being made available for biopharma companies, who are focusing on developing treatments for lung cancer and other NENs.
According to Fabio Piazzalunga, President and CEO of Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB), "Our unique CELLSEARCH technology allows us to utilize any type of tumor protein marker to characterize CTCs. This broadens the portfolio of Menarini Silicon Biosystems' commercially available assays and demonstrates this technology's ability to accommodate other targets in which pharma companies may be interested."
CTC phenotypic characterization has the potential to not only support biopharma companies in their clinical development programs but in the future will also allow for decision making on personalized therapeutic strategies in an increasingly larger range of tumor types. This will help to avoid delays in needed therapies, minimize patient exposure to unnecessary medical strategies and reduce the high costs of inappropriate care.
About Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB)
MSB offers unique rare cell technologies and solutions that provide clinical researchers with access to unparalleled resolution in the study of cells and their molecular characterization.
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, based in Bologna, Italy, and Huntingdon Valley, Pa., U.S., is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group, a multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics company headquartered in Florence, Italy, with more than 17,000 employees in 140 countries.
[1] Owen DH, Giffin MJ, Bailis JM, Smit MD, Carbone DP, He K. DLL3: an emerging target in small cell lung cancer. J Hematol Oncol. 2019 Jun 18;12(1):61.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — “Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.”
A new video game experience featuring the legends of baseball’s Negro Leagues is coming to MLB The Show 23.
“I think it means a lot for our youth of the city, for the city as a whole,” museum patron Sharon Alexander said. “So they know our history, our heritage of the Negro Leagues Museum.”
The new feature will be the result of a partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.
Sony and the Show made the announcement in a Twitter video Monday morning starring Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, highlighting the stories of stars who helped break the color barrier in the 1940s.
“I think it’s going to be a lot of fun for kids and big kids who still play a lot of these video games, and they’re going to learn a lot about the history of the Negro Leagues in doing so,” Kendrick said.
“We are thrilled to partner with MLB the Show to take you on a journey back to the Negro Leagues and introduce you to the baddest brothers and sisters to ever play the game,” Kendrick says in the video.
Here’s the full roster for the first season of MLB The Show 23’s Storylines mode.
- John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil (who was also one of the founders of the NLBM)
- Hank Thompson
- Hilton Smith
- Jackie Robinson
- John Donaldson
- Leroy “Satchel” Paige
- Martin Dihigo
- Andrew “Rube” Foster
“The story of the Negro Leagues is not an African American story, it is an All-American story,” Kendrick said.
“You see, it’s the kind of story that we as Americans have typically embraced. Because it’s a story about pride, passion, perseverance, determination, the refusal to accept the notion that you’re unfit to do anything.”
Kendrick said this is just the beginning of about a four-year partnership.
“And so for those who may not have seen one of the Negro League stars that they had thought, just hang tight,” Kendrick said. “You don’t want to come out with all your big stars at one time. You know, you want to weave them in.”
The Negro Leagues were first established in Kansas City on Feb. 13, 1920, when Foster led a contention of eight independent team owners to a meeting held at The Paseo YMCA. Out of that meeting came the Negro National League.
MLB The Show 23 launches on March 28 and is available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. | 2023-02-07T17:10:13+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/hidden-history/black-history-month/mlb-the-show-23-game-introduces-negro-league-storylines/ |
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DENVER, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Balanced Health Botanicals™, parent-company of top-selling cannabinoid brand CBDistillery™, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the results from a Pathfinder Mission that analyzed the impact of CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture on mild or temporary anxiety. This Pathfinder Mission was conducted in collaboration with MoreBetter (dba Releaf App™) and comes at a time when consumers suffering with anxiety is at an all-time high, impacting nearly 40 million adults in the U.S.
This Pathfinder Mission conducted by CBDistillery™ used MoreBetter's tech stack (the highest-rated application for individuals to track and improve their use of cannabis and CBD) found industry disruptive results showing that participants reported a significant reduction of mild or temporary anxiety when they started using CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture.
Additional insights include:
- 83% of participants reported that CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture had some level of improvement on their quality of life.
- 9-out-of-10 participants reported that they will recommend CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture to others dealing with mild or temporary anxiety.
- Participants reported experiencing the following positive effects when using the CBDistillery Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture: relaxation, reduced tension, increased focus, mental clarity, increased appetite, and other positive effects.
- Participants reported that CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture was significantly more efficacious at managing mild or temporary anxiety than other activities.
- Majority of participants reported that mild or temporary anxiety had less of an impact on their overall quality of life while using CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture.
- Participants reported that CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture was slightly– to-significantly more effective than other forms of treatments they tried in the past year.
- Majority of participants reported that they would continue using the CBDistillery Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture after the Pathfinder Mission ended.
"As a company, we've long understood that cannabinoids have incredible wellness potential, which is why we believe these study findings are paramount for the industry," says Chase Terwilliger, CEO of Balanced Health Botanicals. "Knowing that anxiety affects nearly 20% of U.S. adults, we wanted to further understand the benefits that CBG and CBD can have on that population, to provide those with mild conditions a solution. In an industry with little to no data, our goal is to be at the forefront of research and develop innovative products that consumers trust and chose for their consistent efficacy."
The CBG and CBD Pathfinder Mission is among an ongoing series of topics that analyze CBD's wellness potential, with past topics focusing on CBN (Cannabinol) and CBD's role in achieving better sleep, as well as other relevant consumer needs.
"The results reported on CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy CBG + CBD tincture are important because it's one of the first real world datasets on the use and performance of CBG," says Tyler Dautrich, COO at MoreBetter (Releaf App). "With the increasing availability of new minor cannabinoid products comes very little information regarding their use and performance. This data helps consumers cut through the marketing fluff and get real insights, positioning brands like CBDistillery, who take a data first approach, to win in the long run by informing consumer purchasing decisions and gaining consumer trust."
CBDistillery's Daytime Synergy 500mg CBG + 500mg CBD tincture can be purchased online at CBDistillery.com and in independent retailers nationwide. To learn more about the Cannabigerol (CBG) and CBD Anxiety Relief Pathfinder Mission conducted by CBDistillery™ using MoreBetter's tech stack and future Pathfinder Missions, please visit cbdistillery.com/cbg-study or cbdistillery.com/industry-studies/
Balanced Health Botanicals™ is a family of hemp-derived CBD brands that includes flag-ship brand CBDistillery™. CBDistillery™ was founded in Denver in 2016 to pursue a rapidly growing and predominantly untapped market. It has since evolved into one of the largest CBD brands, sold in retailers nationwide, solidifying CBDistillery™ as the leaders behind the #CBDMOVEMENT. CBDistillery's mission is to be the premier CBD education resource and to provide the masses with easy access to hemp-derived CBD products, the latest industry research and verified customer testimonials. Distilling, the process of extracting plant compounds and vital nutrients to improve life naturally, is at the core of everything CBDistillery™ does. CBDistillery™ has made significant investments in its infrastructure, from rigorous product testing to pure and potent products, so that consumers have the power in their hands to live life distilled. Balanced Health Botanicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF)
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KIRTLAND, Ohio — Get ready to wine and dine this weekend.
The Vintage Ohio Wine Festival is back for its 27th year at the Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland.
Organizers call the all-day excursion a one-stop for a true wine experience.
“I think the festival is the so the crown jewel of all that we do,” said Donniella Winchill, Executive Director of Ohio Wine Producers Association. “People are discovering what we're doing…it's making wine accessible, it's making wine fun, it's making wine interesting, and it's being replicated all of Ohio.”
In addition to three Ohio breweries, food trucks and wine classes, we’re told 18 wineries will be at this year’s festival from all over the state, including Klingshirn Winery in Avon Lake. Its owner, Lee Klingshirn, says it’s a family business.
“We have been going to the Vintage Ohio wine festival for 28 years now,” he said. “My grandfather, Albert began it. My father, Alan, ran it until the mid to late eighties, and that's when I took over.”
Klingshirn says the festival has kept his winery full of customers.
“It has been instrumental in bringing people, new customers to this location," he said. "We can go out and serve wine everywhere, but we get people to come here that is when we make our biggest gains.”
Klingshirn says it takes a lot to prepare for the festival.
“We've done extra bottling, upwards of another additional 100 cases,” he said. “Getting new posters, new price list, making everything look fresh and clean.”
But with the celebration of history at its core, the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival serves as a platform for the next generation of winemakers.
“Six of the 18 wineries are first timers here and another five or six have just come one or two years," Winchill said. "So, Vintage is an opportunity, sort of a journey of discovery of what is new and coming in the future for the Ohio industry.”
Gates open from noon to 9 p.m. on August 5 and 6. Tickets are $40 at the gate. Tickets come with a wine glass and a tasting booklet. | 2022-08-05T12:41:17+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/lets-go-neo/vintage-ohio-wine-festival-returns-to-lake-metroparks-farmpark-for-27th-year |
Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez and Paige Metayer each scored to give the Washington Spirit a 3-1 win against the San Diego Wave on Saturday afternoon.
All four goals came in the second half in front of 12,232 fans at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
The Spirit outshot the Wave 9-1 in the first half, but San Diego goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan made seven saves to keep it scoreless.
Rodman found the opening goal in the 56th minute, running onto a through ball that a Wave defender slid and missed. The Spirit forward slotted her one-touch shot around Sheridan.
Sanchez doubled the lead in the 70th minute with a left-footed shot at the top of the box. Rodman assisted the goal and now has three goals and two assists this season.
Metayer’s header on a corner kick made it 3-0 in the 80th minute. It was the first National Women’s Soccer League goal for the rookie midfielder, who signed with the Spirit after going undrafted.
San Diego forward Alex Morgan scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute, pouncing on a rebound for her fourth goal this season.
Washington remains undefeated with a 3-0-3 record. This was the second loss in a row for the Wave, who fell to 3-3-0.
COURAGE 3, THORNS 3
The Portland Thorns came from behind three times to earn a draw on the road against the North Carolina Courage.
Crystal Dunn scored twice and Olivia Moultrie got Portland’s third goal in Cary, North Carolina, and the Thorns (3-0-3) remained undefeated.
The Courage (2-3-1) opened the scoring in the 1st minute when Ryan Williams’ cross was deflected and snuck into the near-post corner.
Dunn leveled the score in the 22nd minute, finishing a Sophia Smith assist with one touch.
Kerolin scored four minutes later with a driven shot from distance, putting the home team up 2-1.
Dunn evened the score again in the 53rd minute. After some crisp passing by the Thorns, Meghan Klingenberg found herself with the ball in the box. She sent a pass to her right for Dunn, who slid and poked the ball into the goal.
In the 71st minute, rookie Olivia Wingate beat her defender and slipped a ball to Victoria Pickett, who scored with her first touch.
Moultrie leveled the score for the third time in the 83rd minute, shooting with her left foot from distance.
REIGN 2, DASH 0
OL Reign moved to the top of the NWSL table with a victory over the Houston Dash at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Veronica Latsko and Jordyn Huitema scored for the Reign (4-1-1).
The first goal came in the 53rd minute when Latsko flicked Megan Rapinoe’s cross behind her and out of the reach of goalkeeper Jane Campbell.
Huitema’s diving header went off the post in the 60th minute, but the forward got her goal eight minutes later when she rose up on the back post to head in a Latsko cross.
The Reign became just the second club to reach 100 NWSL wins, after Portland.
With the loss, Houston moved to 1-2-3 on the season.
PRIDE 1, LOUISVILLE 0
Messiah Bright scored the lone goal in the Orlando Pride’s home win against Racing Louisville.
After starting the season with four losses, Orlando (2-4-0) now has back-to-back victories.
Bright got her head on Kylie Strom’s cross in the 21st minute and her shot slipped out of the hands of goalkeeper Katie Lund. Bright nearly had a second in the 30th minute, but a Louisville defender blocked her first shot and it went off the post and Lund saved her second on the rebound.
Racing Louisville (0-2-4) finished with 17 shots, but Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made seven saves to earn a clean sheet.
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The Mental Health Center Received a $19.2 Million State-Funded Grant that will expand the capacity of treatment facilities that serve teen Californians as part of Los Angeles County's Behavioral and Mental Health Infrastructure
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement to award $480.5 million in grants for 54 projects to improve California's behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth, Los Angeles-based Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center announced that it will receive $19.2 million of the grant funding to expand behavioral and mental health services for adolescents at its facilities at its Echo Park hospital campus. The expansion and grant are part of the Los Angeles County-based projects that support behavioral health infrastructure to address gaps in care and create sustainable improvements that better serve county residents. The expansion will also make Gateways Hospital the largest provider of acute adolescent (ages 13-18) mental health and substance use disorder in Los Angeles County.
"The investment in behavioral and mental health services tailored to youth comes at a pivotal time," said Gateways Hospital CEO Dr. Phil Wong. "The past several years have been especially difficult for adolescents and there is a dire need to provide support for our youth facing mental health crises. We commend Governor Newsom and Los Angeles County for prioritizing the funds to focus on youth mental health by expanding infrastructure capacity to help shift the tide. Our team is eager to break ground on our expansion so that we can start serving the youth who are in need."
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in three high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. One in six adolescents reported making a suicide plan, an increase of 44% since 2009. In California, suicide is among the top three leading causes of death among young adults between the ages of 14-19. The fears, social distancing protocols, and widespread adoption of remote learning implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically compounded the need for mental health support.
The planned expansion will focus on adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral problems or experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency, most of whom have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experiences and/or involvement with child welfare services. Support specialties will focus on adolescents who identify as transgender, intersex, and nonbinary, those who are facing crises due to issues surrounding substance abuse and eating disorders, and 18-24 Transition Age Youth (TAY) who face increased pressure and placement issues as they transition to adulthood.
"Gateways Hospital has been dedicated to providing mental health services to Angelenos in need for the last 60 years, especially those patients who have chronic mental health emergencies," said Barry Steinhardt, Gateways Hospital Board President. "With this grant, the expansion will be able to help hundreds of youths by providing specialized treatment and counseling they sorely need, in a safe and supportive environment."
The 13,000-square-foot expansion project will add 37 new adolescent beds to the existing 27 and increase the total number of adolescent patients served from 300 to 445 per year at the main Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center campus. The planned facility is unique because it will offer patients multi-faceted treatment modalities – including drug and alcohol counseling, group counseling and peer support, medical monitoring, and support from dieticians for patients with eating disorders – alongside traditional mental health care.
The awards are delivered through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth grants.
Since 1953, Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a non-profit organization has been a stronghold in providing comprehensive mental health services and programs administered by a team of qualified healthcare professionals at 9 campuses throughout Southern California. As one of only 31 freestanding psychiatric acute care hospitals in California, Gateways currently provides crucial services to highly vulnerable adolescents. Tucked into the Echo Park community, the main hospital building currently houses 55 beds specializing in mental and behavioral health services to the most disadvantaged populations, including homeless patients, regardless of their ability to pay. At present, the Hospital serves an average of 1,700 individuals each year, including a total of more than 525 adult and adolescent inpatients. For more information, visit gatewayshospital.org.
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth grants support California All, Governor Newsom's Master Plan for Kids' Mental Health.
This is the fourth of six rounds of the $2.2 billion BHCIP funding provided by the Legislature and the Governor, which was authorized in the fiscal year 2021-22 budget to construct, acquire, and expand behavioral health facilities and community-based care options as well as invest in mobile crisis infrastructure. Funds can only be used for facility capacity expansion. BHCIP is part of a broader commitment by the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) to improve the state's behavioral health and long-term care continuum infrastructure.
These investments will ensure care can be provided in the least restrictive settings by creating a wide range of options, including outpatient alternatives, urgent care, peer respite, wellness centers, and social rehabilitation models. They will allow alternatives to incarceration, hospitalization, homelessness, and institutionalization by better meeting the needs of vulnerable populations who face the greatest barriers to access. A variety of care placement options can provide a vital off-ramp from intensive behavioral health service settings, helping transition individuals, including the most vulnerable, to community living.
Recipients of BHCIP Round 4: Children and Youth grants include cities, counties, Tribal entities, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations statewide that serve target populations. Additional information on BHCIP Round 4: Children and Youth awardees is available at BHCIP Grant Award Information.
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MoneyGram and MDP have received all but one regulatory approval and expect to close the transaction in early Q1 2023
DALLAS, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) (the "Company"), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today provided an update on its previously announced agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("MDP"), which was approved with over 99% of shareholder votes cast in favor of the merger in May of this year. Over the past few months, the Company and MDP have made significant progress toward completing the closing conditions to the merger and expect to complete the transaction early in the first quarter of 2023.
To date, money transmission regulators in all applicable U.S. states and territories have provided their approval or non-objection of the transaction. In addition, the parties have obtained all but one approval from international money transmission regulators and have received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom and the National Bank of Belgium where MoneyGram holds its European license. As previously disclosed, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired. The parties previously received all required international antitrust and foreign direct investment approvals.
Once the final international money transmission regulatory approval is obtained, the parties will engage in a financing marketing period. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the marketing period will commence no sooner than January 3, 2023, and may last for as long as fifteen consecutive business days.
"We remain focused on achieving our shared goal to finalize this transaction as soon as possible," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "As we plan for a first quarter closing, we're very appreciative of all the parties who have helped us reach the key milestones throughout this process. We're eager to officially partner with MDP and continue to execute our strategic plan as a private company."
"As we approach the close of our transaction with MoneyGram, the MDP team remains excited about the opportunities ahead," said Brendan Barrett, a Managing Director on MDP's Financial and Transaction Services team. "We look forward to working alongside the strong and experienced team at MoneyGram to further transform the Company into an industry leader in cross-border payments delivering innovative financial solutions that connect the world's communities."
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, delivers innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve over 150 million people in the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's top brands to serve consumers through its direct-to-consumer digital channel, global retail network, and embedded finance business for enterprise customers. MoneyGram is also a leader in pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com, follow @MoneyGram on social media, and explore the website and mobile app through moneygram.com.
Forward Looking Statements
The information included herein contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect the Company's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events and speak only as of the date they are made. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "could," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "project," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "pursuant," "target," "forecast," "outlook," "continue," "currently," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this communication that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Specific forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the expected timetable for completing the proposed transaction with MDP, benefits of the proposed transaction, financing of the proposed transaction, costs and other anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; the satisfaction of the conditions to closing of the proposed transaction or the debt financing may not be satisfied or that the closing of the proposed transaction otherwise does not occur; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required to consummate the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or conditions that MDP is not obligated to accept; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; expectations regarding regulatory approval of the transaction; actions by third parties, including governmental agencies; global economic conditions; adverse industry conditions; adverse credit and equity market conditions; the loss of, or reduction in business with, key customers; legal proceedings; the ability to effectively identify and enter new markets; governmental regulation; the ability to retain management and other personnel; and other economic, business, or competitive factors.
Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company's SEC filings may be obtained by contacting the Company, through the Company's web site at ir.moneygram.com or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
214-979-1400
InvestorRelations@moneygram.com
Media Relations:
Sydney Schoolfield
media@moneygram.com
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NEW YORK , Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raistone today announced it has entered a new supply chain finance partnership with Quartix to provide out-of-the-box digital cash flow opportunities to mid-market companies that have long been deprived adequate innovative funding solutions from banks and legacy financial institutions.
Quartix and Raistone have partnered to combine cutting-edge financial technology and efficient capital to offer new financial tools to mid-market manufacturing and distribution clients, enabling them to access cash and support their supply chain amid a turbulent economic environment. By leveraging supply chain finance programs made possible through Raistone and its network of investors, clients using the Quartix trade-finance platform have unparalleled access to non-debt capital solutions that were previously only available to Fortune 1000 giants.
Supply chain finance enables companies to retain cash on hand for longer periods of time by extending payment terms with vendors without adverse effect on their supply chain. By using this established solution, companies are able to lower their cash conversion cycle and unlock cash from their supply chain to improve their financial position so they can hire new personnel, buy more product, expand their business, make acquisitions, and much more.
"With inflation skyrocketing and interest rates following in lockstep, it's more important than ever for businesses to improve efficiency and reduce waste, including on their balance sheet," said Dave Skirzenski, CEO of Raistone. "We at Raistone are proud to align with Quartix to help mid-market companies unlock the potential of their payables, at a time when those businesses need it most."
"The great majority of US financial institutions cannot offer supply chain finance to their mid-market clients due to the need for specialized technology and operational capabilities", said Dror Polak, CEO of Quartix. "By partnering with Raistone we can help unlock the benefits of supply chain finance to more and more mid-market manufacturers and distributors with credit facilities that we expect to reach $20 million and beyond."
For more information, please visit raistone.com/quartix/
Raistone was born with the vision of equalizing access to working capital and meeting the demand for financing on a global scale. A world-leading fintech collaboratively owned by a full-service broker dealer, $30 billion family office, a $900 billion wealth manager, and an international bank, Raistone enables the financing of billions of dollars in transactions every year. Its best-in-class technology coupled with unparalleled access to institutional capital extends financing to companies of all sizes, fully integrated with the same software platforms they already use. Raistone works to ensure that all businesses have access to their money, on their terms. For further information, visit raistone.com.
Founded in 2017 and based in Charlotte, NC with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, Quartix's (www.GoQuartix.com) allows financial institutions to offer innovative digital specialty finance products to their mid-market clients, without investing in technology or operational headcount. Financial institutions that use Quartix increase wallet share vis-à-vis their commercial clients, capture higher than average risk-adjusted returns and offer a differentiated suite of trade-finance products to their commercial clients.
Contact:
Neil Hughes
Raistone
646-357-3572
nhughes@raistone.com
Noam Mani
Quartix
718-218-5816
noam.mani@goquartix.com
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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Ivan Rossomakhin returned home from the war in Ukraine three months ago, his neighbors in the village east of Moscow were terrified.
Three years ago, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to a long prison term but was freed after volunteering to fight with the Wagner private military contractor.
Back in Novy Burets, Rossomakhin drunkenly wandered the streets of the hamlet 800 kilometers (about 500 miles) east of Moscow, carrying a pitchfork and threatening to kill everyone, residents said.
Despite police promises to keep an eye on the 28-year-old former inmate, he was arrested in a nearby town on charges of stabbing to death an elderly woman from whom he once rented a room. He reportedly confessed to committing the crime, less than 10 days after his return.
Rossomakhin’s case is not isolated. The Associated Press found at least seven other instances in recent months in which Wagner-recruited convicts were identified as being involved in violent crimes, either by Russian media reports or in interviews with relatives of victims in locations from Kaliningrad in the west to Siberia in the east.
Russia has gone to extraordinary lengths to replenish its troops in Ukraine, including deploying Wagner’s mercenaries there. That has had far-reaching consequences, as was evident this weekend when the group’s leader sent his private army to march on Moscow in a short-lived rebellion. Another has been the use of convicts in battle.
The British Defense Ministry warned of the fallout in March, saying “the sudden influx of often violent offenders with recent and often traumatic combat experience will likely present a significant challenge for Russia’s wartime society” as their service ends.
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said he had recruited 50,000 convicts for Ukraine, an estimate also made by Olga Romanova, director of the prisoner rights group Russia Behind Bars. Western military officials say convicts formed the bulk of Wagner’s force there.
About 32,000 have returned from Ukraine, Prigozhin said last week, before his abortive rebellion against the Defense Ministry. Romanova estimated it to be about 15,000 as of early June.
Those prisoners agreeing to join Wagner were promised freedom after their service, and President Vladimir Putin recently confirmed that he was “signing pardon decrees” for convicts fighting in Ukraine. Those decrees have not been made public.
Putin recently said recidivism rates among those freed from prison through serving in Ukraine are much lower than those on average in Russia. But rights advocates say fears about those rates rising as more convicts return from war are not necessarily unfounded.
“People form a complete absence of a link between crime and punishment, an act and its consequences,” Romanova said. “And not just convicts see it. Free people see it, too -– that you can do something terrible, sign up for the war and come out as a hero.”
Rossomakhin wasn’t seen as valorous when he returned from fighting in Ukraine but rather as an “extremely restless, problematic person,” police said at a meeting with fearful Novy Burets residents that was filmed by a local broadcaster before 85-year-old Yulia Buyskikh was slain. At one point, he even was arrested for breaking into a car and held for five days before police released him March 27.
Two days later, Buyskikh was killed.
“She knew him and opened the door, when he came to kill her,” her granddaughter, Anna Pekareva, wrote on Facebook. “Every family in Russia must be afraid of such visitors.”
Other incidents included the robbery of a shop in which a man held a saleswoman at knifepoint; a car theft by three former convicts in which the owner of the vehicle was beaten and forced to sign it over to them; the sexual assault of two schoolgirls; and two other killings besides the one in Novy Burets.
In Kaliningrad, a man was arrested in the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl after taking her from her mother, according to a local media report and one of the girl’s relatives.
The man had approached the mother and bragged about his prison time and his Wagner service in Ukraine, according to the relative, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity out of safety concerns. The relative asked: “How many more of them will return soon?”
In its recruiting, Wagner usually offered convicts six-month contracts, according to media reports and rights groups. Then they can return home, unlike regular soldiers, who can’t terminate their contracts and leave service as long as Putin’s mobilization decree remains in effect. It wasn’t immediately clear, however, whether these terms will be honored after Prigozhin’s unsuccessful mutiny.
Prigozhin, himself a former convict, recently acknowledged that some repeat offenders were Wagner fighters -– including Rossomakhin in Novy Burets and a man arrested in Novosibirsk for sexually assaulting two girls.
Putin recently said the recidivism rate “is 10 times lower” among the convicts that went to Ukraine than for those in general. ”The negative consequences are minimal,” he added.
There isn’t enough data yet to assess the consequences, according to a Russian criminology expert who spoke on condition of anonymity out of safety concerns.
Incidents this year “fit the pattern of recidivist behavior,” and there’s a chance that those convicts would have committed crimes again upon release, even if they hadn’t been recruited by Wagner, the expert said. But there’s no reason to expect an explosive spike in crime because a significant number of the ex-convicts probably can refrain from breaking the law for some time, especially if they were well-paid by Wagner, the expert said.
He expects crime rates to rise after the war, but not necessarily due to the use of convicts. It’s something that usually happens following conflicts, he said.
The Soviet Union sent 1.2 million convicts to fight in World War II, according to a 2020 research paper by Russia’s state penitentiary service. It did not say how many returned, but the criminology expert told AP a “significant number” ended up behind bars again after committing new crimes for years afterward.
Romanova from Russia Behind Bars says there have been many troubling episodes involving convicts returning to civilian life after a stint in Ukraine.
Law enforcement and justice officials who spent time and resources to prosecute these criminals can feel humiliated by seeing many of them walk free without serving their sentences, she said.
“They see that their work is not needed,” Romanova added.
Some convicts who are caught committing crimes after returning home sometimes try to turn the tables on police by accusing them of discrediting those who fought in Ukraine — now a serious crime in Russia, she said.
Asked if that deters those in law enforcement, Romanova said: “You bet. A prosecutor doesn’t want to go to prison for 15 years.”
Yana Gelmel, lawyer and rights advocate who also works with convicts, said in an interview that those returning from Ukraine often act with bravado and bluster, demanding special treatment for having “defended the motherland.”
She paints a grim life in Russia’s prisons, with rampant and incessant violence, extreme isolation, constant submission to guards and a strict hierarchy among inmates. For prisoners in those conditions, “what would his mental state be?” Gelmel asked.
Add in the trauma of being thrown into battle — especially in places like Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the longest and bloodiest of the conflict, where Wagner forces died by the thousands,
“Imagine -– he went to war. If he survived … he witnessed so much there. In what state will he return?” she added.
Meanwhile, prison recruiting for duty in Ukraine apparently continues — just not by Wagner, rights groups say. The Defense Ministry is now seeking volunteers there instead and offering them contracts.
Romanova said the ministry had recruited nearly 15,000 convicts as of June, although officials there did not respond to a request for comment.
Unlike Wagner, the Defense Ministry soon will have legal grounds -– laws allowing for enlisting convicts into contractual service have been swiftly approved by the parliament and signed by Putin last week.
And unlike Wagner, the ministry is offering 18-month contracts, but many recruits haven’t been given anything to sign, ending up in a precarious position, Romanova said.
Enthusiasm among inmates to serve hasn’t waned, she said, even after thousands were killed on the battlefield.
“Russian roulette is our favorite game,” Romanova said, grimly. “National entertainment.”
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Follow AP coverage of the Ukraine war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine-war | 2023-06-27T10:04:00+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/an-ex-convict-returned-from-war-and-a-russian-village-lived-in-fear-then-police-say-he-killed-again/ |
Elementary recognized for achievements in machine vision and industrial quality inspections
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights today named Elementary to its annual AI 100 ranking, showcasing the 100 most promising private artificial intelligence companies in the world.
"This is the sixth year that CB Insights has recognized the most promising private artificial intelligence companies with the AI 100. This year's cohort spans 13 industries, working on everything from recycling plastic waste to improving hearing aids," said Brian Lee, Senior Vice President of CB Insights' Intelligence Unit. "Last year's AI 100 companies had a remarkable run, raising more than $6 billion, including 20 mega-rounds worth more than $100 million each. We're excited to watch the companies on this year's list continue to grow and create products and services that meaningfully impact the world around them."
"Manufacturing and supply chain are being forced through the largest transformation we've seen in decades. The global supply chain shock, coupled with increased demand and a difficult labor market, make it imperative that manufacturers find autonomous solutions to automate processes, improve digital intelligence, and increase yield and volume," said Arye Barnehama, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Elementary. "At Elementary, we champion closed-loop quality. Our platform uses edge machine learning to inspect goods and protect production lines from defects. Using cloud technology, inspection data is analyzed for defects and root causes. These AI-driven, real-time insights are then pushed to the factory floor, closing the loop and avoiding defects through operational improvements."
Utilizing the CB Insights platform, the research team picked 100 private market vendors from a pool of over 7,000 companies, including applicants and nominees. They were chosen based on factors including R&D activity, proprietary Mosaic scores, market potential, business relationships, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, competitive landscape, team strength, and tech novelty. The research team also reviewed thousands of Analyst Briefings submitted by applicants.
Quick facts about the 2022 AI 100:
- Equity funding and deals: Since 2017, the 2022 AI 100 cohort has raised $12 billion+ from 650 investors, across 300+ equity deals.
- Unicorns: There are 16 companies with $1 billion+ valuations on the list.
- Geographic distributions: 73 of the selected companies are headquartered in the U.S. Eight of the winners are based in the UK, followed by five in Canada. Other countries represented in this year's list include India, Sweden, China, and Germany.
About Elementary
Elementary delivers an easily scalable, flexible, securly connected machine vision platform that leverages the power of machine learning to open new use cases, provide insights, and close the loop on the manufacturing process. With Elementary Quality as a Service (QaaS), we deploy the inspection hardware, train the machine learning models, integrate with your automation equipment, and provide data analytics. From cameras, lighting and mounting to software and support, we are the single-source product experts, providing everything you need to increase detections, reduce defects and improve productivity.
For more information, please visit: https://www.elementaryml.com/.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State regulators said Wednesday they would consider additional arguments about whether Dominion Energy Virginia's plans to build a massive offshore wind farm should include a ratepayer protection that the utility has said will kill the project.
The State Corporation Commission issued an order granting reconsideration in the offshore wind case and temporarily suspending an order issued earlier this month approving the wind farm. The Aug. 5 order contained a provision called a performance guarantee, aimed at ensuring Dominion's customers don't have to pay for replacement energy if the project doesn't generate electricity at the level expected.
Dominion petitioned the commission on Monday to reconsider the performance guarantee, calling it “untenable” and warning that as initially outlined, it would force the company to “terminate all development and construction activities.”
A range of groups, from the Sierra Club to Walmart, have participated in the regulatory proceedings. Wednesday's commission order directs all participants who object to Dominion's petition to file a response by Sept. 13. Dominion must then respond to those arguments by Sept. 22, the order said.
The 176-turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project is planned for off the coast of Virginia Beach and is expected to be completed in 2026, with an estimated capital cost of $9.8 billion. Dominion says it would be the country's largest.
Dominion spokesperson Jeremy Slayton said the company looks forward to completing the wind farm “as a regulated project to build on our long record of affordability and reliability.” | 2022-08-24T22:37:52+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/SCC-to-hear-more-arguments-on-wind-farm-ratepayer-17396039.php |
TX Fort Worth TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, August 18, 2022
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.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ103-192145-
Denton-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville,
and Flower Mound
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures falling into the
lower 80s in the afternoon. South winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall
possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ093-192145-
Grayson-
Including the cities of Sherman and Denison
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Temperatures
falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ092-192145-
Cooke-
Including the city of Gainesville
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Not as warm. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Temperatures
falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. South winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ091-192145-
Montague-
Including the cities of Bowie and Nocona
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Not as warm. Humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Temperatures falling into the upper
70s in the afternoon. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall
possible after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally
heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ102-192145-
Wise-
Including the cities of Decatur and Bridgeport
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Temperatures falling into the
lower 80s in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ101-192145-
Jack-
Including the city of Jacksboro
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable
winds, becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Not as warm with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall
possible after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally
heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ100-192145-
Young-
Including the cities of Graham and Olney
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds,
becoming northeast around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures falling into the lower 80s
in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ115-192145-
Stephens-
Including the city of Breckenridge
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds,
becoming northeast around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs around 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ116-192145-
Palo Pinto-
Including the city of Mineral Wells
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs around 90. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ117-192145-
Parker-
Including the cities of Weatherford and Briar
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures falling into the
lower 80s in the afternoon. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around
80. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ131-192145-
Hood-
Including the cities of Granbury and Oak Trail Shores
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
in the lower 90s. Temperatures falling into the mid 80s in the
afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall
possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ132-192145-
Somervell-
Including the city of Glen Rose
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
90s. Temperatures falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ130-192145-
Erath-
Including the cities of Stephenville and Dublin
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ129-192145-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds,
becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as
warm with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ141-192145-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Comanche and De Leon
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and
variable winds, becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ142-192145-
Mills-
Including the city of Goldthwaite
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ156-192145-
Lampasas-
Including the city of Lampasas
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ157-192145-
Coryell-
Including the cities of Copperas Cove and Gatesville
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Locally heavy
rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ143-192145-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Hico
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds around
5 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ144-192145-
Bosque-
Including the cities of Clifton, Meridian, and Valley Mills
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Temperatures falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ133-192145-
Johnson-
Including the cities of Cleburne and Burleson
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
in the lower 90s. Temperatures falling into the mid 80s in the
afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ134-192145-
Ellis-
Including the cities of Waxahachie, Ennis, and Midlothian
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Temperatures falling into the
mid 80s in the afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Thunderstorms
likely in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ145-192145-
Hill-
Including the city of Hillsboro
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. Temperatures falling into the upper 80s in the afternoon.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ146-192145-
Navarro-
Including the city of Corsicana
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Thunderstorms
likely in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ161-192145-
Limestone-
Including the cities of Mexia and Groesbeck
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ160-192145-
Falls-
Including the city of Marlin
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ174-192145-
Milam-
Including the cities of Cameron and Rockdale
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ175-192145-
Robertson-
Including the cities of Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ162-192145-
Leon-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee,
and Oakwood
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ147-192145-
Freestone-
Including the cities of Teague, Fairfield, and Wortham
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ148-192145-
Anderson-
Including the city of Palestine
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid
with highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ135-192145-
Henderson-
Including the cities of Athens and Gun Barrel City
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds,
becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid
with highs around 90. Temperatures falling into the mid 80s in
the afternoon. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Thunderstorms
likely in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ122-192145-
Van Zandt-
Including the cities of Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
and Edgewood
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs around 90. Temperatures falling into the mid 80s
in the afternoon. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ121-192145-
Kaufman-
Including the cities of Terrell, Kaufman, and Forney
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs
around 90. Temperatures falling into the mid 80s in the
afternoon. South winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ120-192145-
Rockwall-
Including the cities of Rockwall and Heath
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures falling into the
lower 80s in the afternoon. South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ105-192145-
Hunt-
Including the cities of Greenville and Commerce
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
...OZONE ACTION DAY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures falling into the
lower 80s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ123-192145-
Rains-
Including the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni, and Point
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures
falling into the lower 80s in the afternoon. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ107-192145-
Hopkins-
Including the city of Sulphur Springs
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly
cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Temperatures
falling into the lower 80s in the afternoon. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ106-192145-
Delta-
Including the city of Cooper
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ095-192145-
Lamar-
Including the city of Paris
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 90. East winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ094-192145-
Fannin-
Including the city of Bonham
300 AM CDT Fri Aug 19 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-08-19T08:23:30+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/TX-Fort-Worth-TX-Zone-Forecast-17383778.php |
(NEXSTAR) – Residents of the northeastern U.S. saw firsthand this summer the devastation flooding can cause in a community. Unfortunately, scientists predict flooding will only become more common as the years go on.
A map created by Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists focused on studying the impacts of climate change, shows what the future may hold for coastal communities as sea level rises.
In the first map (below), we set the projections to include sea level rise and typical annual flooding (weather that can be expected every year). We set the map to include what would happen with “unchecked pollution” between now and 2050. That setting most closely matches the current path we’re on, Climate Central said.
For luck, we set the bar to “medium,” which reflects the middle range of possibilities predicted by scientists.
While Manhattan is largely spared under these moderate conditions, there’s a substantial sea level rise in nearby Hudson and Bergen counties in New Jersey.
Explore the interactive map below to zoom in on impacts around the country. You can search your city in the top toolbar. You can also tap or click the gear icon near the top right to adjust the projection type, from best-case scenarios to worst-case scenarios.
What if we don’t get so lucky? The map below includes a worst-case scenario of sorts: unchecked pollution, bad luck, plus a historically bad flood year.
This scenario puts Newark Airport, Flushing Meadows and a Brooklyn IKEA store underwater.
The map above shows where water would rise under major flood conditions, such as the disastrous recent flooding in the Northeast.
While touring damage, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Vermont has endured two storms that would be called “once-in-a-century” events in the span of just 12 years.
“We can’t go into the future requiring communities to put everything back exactly the way it was if a 100-year flood is about to become an annual event,” he said.
As the climate continues to warm, scientists predict flooding will become more common around the world. That’s because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, which results in storms dumping more precipitation that can have deadly outcomes.
For every 1 degree Celsius the atmosphere warms, it holds approximately 7% more moisture. According to NASA, the average global temperature has increased by at least 1.1 degrees Celsius since 1880.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-07-20T16:18:59+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/weather/interactive-map-which-us-cities-will-be-underwater-in-2050/ |
Instructors and administrators from Francis Tuttle Technology Center gathered around an electric vehicle (EV) battery that had been set on fire at a training area for the Edmond Fire Department. On a warm August morning, smoke billowed out of the sides, cells popped intermittently, and flames rose to about two feet high at their apex.
More electric vehicles on the road means more questions about how emergency responders should adapt to the new technology at car crash scenes.
The demonstration is to prepare Francis Tuttle for a new program it’s launching this fall that aims to train first responders on how to prepare for and manage alternative energy vehicle fires. The program is run by Onward OKC, a collaboration of five technology center districts in Central Oklahoma.
According to Jesse Benne, Edmond Fire Department Captain of Prevention, one of the main challenges with EVs is there’s little standardization across car makes — from where the battery is located to the chemical makeup of the lithium inside.
“I think if we just know what we’re looking at and know what we’re dealing with and educate ourselves, I think we can mitigate it,” Benne said.
Benne said with internal combustion engine vehicles, responders generally know what to expect when working car crashes — most cars place fuel tanks in the back and motors in the front. When responders see a car that’s been hit from the rear, he said they know to expect fuel leakage. But EVs are different.
“They can put the battery under the seat, they can put it under the car, across the entire floorboard,” Benne said. “They can put it in the trunk. They can put it in the front. They could literally put it wherever they want. And there’s been no standard or manuals so far that says for this vehicle, this is what you got.”
While the National Fire Protection Association published an alternative vehicle fuel guide for first responders in 2018, Benne said it’s due for updates.
Monte Doan, a program developer and trainer at Francis Tuttle, said the field experiment was a fact-finding mission to see how long it took for the battery to catch fire. Ultimately, it took about three minutes.
“With one of these [electric vehicle batteries], the reaction is slow,” Doan said. “You start getting a little puff of smoke, as we saw. And lo and behold, in a little while, we got some small flames; it just gradually started to burn. Well, this answered a lot of questions for us.”
Doan said besides learning how much time responders have before an EV catches fire, the group is also learning the best methods for containing a fire while teaching at the technology center. He used a fire suppression system made specifically for EV fires at the demonstration, three of which he said are placed strategically around the lab.
Because EVs can reignite hours or even days after being seemingly extinguished, the suppression system is intended to get the fire under control so firefighters can flood the battery with large amounts of water for longer durations. Doan also has a fire suppression blanket that smothers the fire until firefighters arrive.
While EV battery fires burn much hotter than gas-powered vehicle fires — 4,900 degrees Fahrenheit compared to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit — EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine vehicles. Research indicates that EVs have a .0012% of catching fire, while gas-powered vehicles have a .1% chance of catching fire.
Though those percentages differ based on the agency doing the research, there is a consensus that gas-powered vehicles are about 50-80 times more likely to catch fire. But by far, hybrid vehicles — which have a high voltage battery and an internal combustion engine — are much more likely to catch fire than either EVs or gas vehicles. According to one research group, hybrids are over 138 times more likely to ignite than all-electric vehicles.
Just getting to the lithium battery during a car wreck could present serious issues for first responders. Doan’s class will be practicing on a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. While they don’t plan to set the car on fire, they want to use the car to orient responders on finding the battery’s tricky location. In the Mustang, the battery is under the hood, beneath a plastic panel he said is “not well identified.”
“And the only way to get the hood open is to get it from inside the vehicle,” Doan said. “And the only way to get inside the vehicle when it’s in a wreck, if you can’t get the door open — which you may not be able to do — is break the window. Then, you get to the manual door release. … And the hood release on the Mustang, you have to pull it two times. And… the cables [could be broken] in the wreck.”
Doan said electrocution is another worry for responding to EV wrecks. While studies found a low risk of electrocution from wrecked EVs, the high voltage level — 400 volts as compared to 12 volts in a gas-powered vehicle battery — is significantly more dangerous.
“All of the high voltage wiring is color-coded orange,” Doan said. “And one thing first responders do when they get to a vehicle, they’ve been trained to use their bolt cutters and cut the 12 volt battery cables. Well, they get into one of these [EVs], and they’re in a hurry, and they take their bolt cutters and cut an orange wire. Now they’re looking at high voltage.”
Capt. Benne said it’s important to keep in mind EVs aren’t necessarily riskier than gas-powered vehicles, but the technology is new, and there’s a lot to learn.
“I wouldn’t say that [EVs] are any more dangerous than an internal combustion motor with a 35-gallon tank of gasoline underneath it,” Benne said. “Anything can happen. And that could be just as dangerous, if not moreso.”
The first responder training course kicks off in November at Francis Tuttle with approximately three classes a month, ranging from a single day to a week long. While this class is currently only open to first responders, training for municipality technicians is in the works. To register, email Walter.Miller@FrancisTuttle.edu.
StateImpact Oklahoma is a partnership of Oklahoma’s public radio stations which relies on contributions from readers and listeners to fulfill its mission of public service to Oklahoma and beyond. Donate online. | 2022-09-27T10:04:25+00:00 | kgou.org | https://www.kgou.org/science-technology-and-environment/2022-09-27/how-an-oklahoma-city-technology-center-is-helping-first-responders-fight-electric-vehicle-fires |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The election contests of 2022 may have been held and decided, but Ohio’s political maps remain far from settled.
It was supposed to be a once-per-decade process for redrawing the state’s U.S. House and Statehouse districts, in order to reflect updated population figures from the 2020 Census. Now it promises to extend into 2023, and probably longer.
While most U.S. states managed to eventually settle their map disputes, Ohio’s protracted ordeal has trapped it in a uniquely confounding legal stalemate.
Here’s a look at how Ohio got here, and what may (or may not) come next:
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HOW DID THE NEW MAPMAKING PROCESS WORK?
This was the first time Ohio tried out new ways of drawing congressional and legislative maps.
In 2015, Ohio voters were looking to avoid partisan gerrymandering, and voted overwhelmingly to empower a new, bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission to draw Statehouse maps. Those are the districts of the state senators and representatives whom voters send to Columbus.
Under the new rules, if both political parties said yes to the new boundaries, the maps would be in place for a full decade. Single-party support would result in a four-year map.
In 2018, another successful constitutional amendment was also wildly popular with voters. It set up a new system for drawing the state’s U.S. House districts — that is, the districts of the representatives that voters send to Washington.
The state Legislature would get the first crack at drawing the lines. If they failed, the commission would be next. If it failed, then the Legislature could try a final time. A three-fifths majority of the minority party — in this case, Democrats — would need to agree to the new map for it to be in place for 10 years. Barring that, again, it would last only four years.
As it turned out, the seeming incentives for bipartisan compromise failed and Democrats didn’t cast a single vote for any of the final maps, which were all Republican-drawn.
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WHAT POWER DID THE NEW SYSTEM GIVE THE STATE’S HIGH COURT?
Voters gave the Ohio Supreme Court “exclusive, original jurisdiction” to decide legal challenges, which included three lawsuits against the legislative mapsand two lawsuits against the congressional map.
In a series of 4-3 votes, the court struck down every map they were sent. The court said the maps unduly benefited one party: Republicans. Those maps included two separate congressional maps — one approved by lawmakers in November 2021 and a second that cleared the redistricting commission in March 2022 — and five sets of Statehouse maps.
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YET OHIO’S ELECTIONS HAPPENED ANYWAY?
That’s right. Amid the legal clashes of the past year, courts allowed Ohio to go forward with May and August primaries under unconstitutional maps.
This fall, Republicans won 10 of Ohio’s 15 congressional seats under the disputed U.S. House map (although Democrats netted several notable wins ). The disputed Statehouse maps yielded even larger Republican supermajorities.
But the maps aren’t valid beyond this election cycle. They will need to be redrawn.
OK, SO THE MAPS DIDN’T FLY. WERE THERE CONSEQUENCES?
That’s the conundrum. Even as they missed deadlines and flouted court instructions, Republicans argued that they were doing all they could to understand and interpret a fledgling process. The court’s orders were unreasonable and conflicting, they said.
The voting-rights and Democratic groups that won seven consecutive rounds in court argued for lawmakers or commissioners to be held in contempt of court.
Ultimately, the justices balked. Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor told The Associated Press in a year-end interview that she feared taking such action would create a constitutional crisis.
Importantly, the Ohio Supreme Court had no other enforcement options available to it. The new system neither allowed the court to impose a particular map — say, one favored by the suing parties or developed by experts — nor to draw their own.
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WHERE DO THOSE CASES STAND NOW?
Ohio’s congressional map dispute is now awaiting action in the U.S. Supreme Court, where Republican legislative leaders have appealed for a review of their loss in state court.
The case could be considered in conjunction with the closely watched Moore v. Harper case, whose oral arguments were held in December. That case seeks to resolve whether the U.S. Constitution’s provision giving state legislatures the power to make the rules about the “times, places and manner” of congressional elections means state courts can be cut out of the process.
If Ohio’s appeal is denied, Republican Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp has said lawmakers will then have 30 days to pass a new congressional map. But the high court’s decision isn’t expected for months.
Meanwhile, Ohio’s legislative maps expired with the November 2022 election — on orders of a federal court. The Ohio Redistricting Commission will have to come back together and make new, constitutionally compliant maps in time for 2024 elections. The state constitution says that process can’t begin before July 1 of this year. Lawsuits challenging Statehouse maps, which ended in a draw this summer, remain open.
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HAVE OHIO’S POLITICAL DYNAMICS CHANGED?
Yes and no. The Ohio Redistricting Commission — made up of the governor, secretary of state, auditor and four lawmakers — remained 5-2 in Republicans’ favor after the November elections.
Cupp, a key player in the redistricting saga, is retiring, but his successor will also be Republican.
But the Ohio Supreme Court’s political leaning may have changed.
O’Connor, a Republican who was a key swing vote on the court, retired Saturday because of age limits. The ascension of her successor, GOP Justice Sharon Kennedy, left a court vacancy to which Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Republican Joe Deters, the longtime Hamilton County prosecutor.
Time will tell whether Deters sides with the 7-member court’s other three Republican justices — unlike O’Connor — altering earlier case outcomes.
For her part, O’Connor has announced plans to pursue redistricting reforms in the Ohio Constitution, likely the type of independent commission she wrote about in one of her decisions. Many others are collaborating on similar efforts. The timing of any ballot campaign hasn’t been determined. | 2023-01-02T15:02:38+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/election/ap-explainer-whats-ahead-for-ohios-unsettled-political-maps/ |
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police in the college town of Moscow said Wednesday they have not identified a suspect or found a weapon in the weekend slayings of four University of Idaho students in a rental house near campus.
Authorities continue to believe the attack was targeted but walked back a previous statement that there was no threat to the public.
“Investigators are working to follow up on all the leads and identify a person of interest,” Moscow Police Chief James Fry said at a news conference. “We do not have a suspect at this time, and that individual is still out there. We cannot say that there is no threat to the community.”
“We need to be aware of our surroundings,” Fry said.
All four victims were stabbed with a knife, the chief reported. There was no sign of forced entry, and a door was found open by the first police officers to arrive. Two other people were found alive and unhurt in the large home.
“I’m not going to go into what they shared,” Fry said.
“We’re focusing on everyone,” he added. “We’re still following up with everyone that could have been in that area.”
Some of the victims’ family members have been urging tight-lipped police to release more information about the killings and to reveal why they said there was no ongoing danger.
Fry defended those statements, saying, “We take the totality of the things we see … and make the best decision we can. I’m not going to expand on that.”
The victims — three women and one man, all close friends — were found dead Sunday afternoon by police responding to a report of an unconscious person at the home. Officials said they were likely killed several hours earlier.
Fry would not say who it was that called 911.
The victims were identified as Madison Mogan, 21, from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Kaylee Goncalves, 21, from Rathdrum, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, from Avondale, Arizona; and Ethan Chapin, 20, from Conway, Washington.
Autopsies were performed Wednesday in nearby Spokane, Washington, and Idaho State Police and the FBI were also working the case, Fry said
The family of Goncalves issued a warning to whoever was behind the killings.
“To whomever is responsible, we will find you. We will never stop. The pain you caused has fueled our hatred and sealed your fate,” the family said in a tweeted statement. “Justice will be served.”
Moscow is a town of about 25,000 in the Idaho Panhandle, some 80 miles south of Spokane.
News of the slayings prompted many of the 11,000 students to leave the Idaho campus early for Thanksgiving break.
University of Idaho president Scott Green also spoke at the news conference and said the school will remain open the rest of the week because some students found comfort in being on campus with faculty and classmates. But the school was also giving excused absences to anyone who feels more comfortable leaving early.
“We will support each other as we grieve,” Green said, his voice breaking as he read out the four names. “We just want justice for these victims.”
Aubrie Goncalves, Kaylee’s sister, posted a message on Instagram urging students to leave.
“Your grades are severely less important than your lives. I wish all the students of U of I safety and peace,” she wrote a few hours before the police news conference. “You guys are not safe until this sicko is found. If the person who did this is capable of killing four innocent people, they are capable of killing more.”
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Geranios reported from Spokane, Washington. | 2022-11-17T19:16:40+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-news-conference-set-in-slaying-of-4-idaho-college-students/ |
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The girls at New Hampshire’s youth detention center called their dormitory leader “Peepin’ Dave” because they say he leered at them through a bathroom window. But David Ball, later promoted to chief of operations, also is accused of much worse.
Of nearly 1,000 people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at the Sununu Youth Services Center, 20 have accused Ball, who retired in 2014 but continued advising the state on juvenile justice matters until 2021. The allegations against Ball, made in lawsuits against the state, point to a scandal that is not only widening, but also spiraling up the hierarchy.
One woman, who was 14 when she was incarcerated in 1993, said Ball raped her dozens of times — sometimes while she was in a straitjacket — and repeatedly choked her to the point of unconsciousness.
“I really thought at some point there, I was going to die,” she told The Associated Press in an interview.
Ball, now 76, is among roughly 150 former staffers who are implicated by former residents in more than 700 lawsuits naming the state as the defendant rather than individual workers.
Ball said he didn’t know until a reporter called him last week that 20 lawsuits filed between October 2021 and January of this year accuse him of physically or sexually assaulting 18 girls and two boys between 1981 and 1999.
“I don’t believe that’s true. I know it isn’t true,” Ball told the AP, saying he never hit or otherwise abused any of the children and that he has not been questioned by police.
The attorney general's office declined to comment on whether Ball is part of the criminal investigation launched in 2019. Eleven former workers have been charged with either sexually assaulting or acting as accomplices to the assault of more than a dozen teenagers from 1994 to 2007.
Lawyers for the victims have argued Ball and other supervisors fostered a culture of violence and in some cases were abusers themselves.
“Mr. Ball, and employees like him, were allowed to sexually, physically and emotionally abuse kids for decades without fear of reprisal because child abuse by state employees was not only tolerated, it was condoned,” attorney Rus Rilee said after learning from the AP about Ball’s high-ranking job and post-retirement appointment to a state advisory group.
State employment records show Ball began working at the youth center in 1974 as a dormitory assistant and became a dorm leader in 1983. He was head of the girls dormitory in 2000 when he told a reporter for the New Hampshire Union Leader that most of the residents there came from abusive homes.
“A lot of the girls say this is the safest place they’ve been,” he told the newspaper at the time. “They don’t like it here. It’s very confining. But they don’t have to worry that someone is going to molest them at night.”
A resume obtained by the AP lists Ball's title as chief of operations from 2001 to 2009 and describes him as responsible for overseeing all staff “including motivation and discipline” and “creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for both staff and residents.” He then spent five years as a field administrator overseeing juvenile probation and parole offices before retiring in 2014.
Within months, Ball joined the federally mandated State Advisory Group for Juvenile Justice. Republican Gov. Chris Sununu abruptly disbanded the group in July 2021 and replaced it with a Juvenile Justice Reform Commission, with nearly all new members. At that point, Ball had not been identified in any lawsuits, but at least one of his accusers had given his name to state police investigators.
Sununu's spokesperson, Ben Vihstadt, said the governor wasn't aware of the allegations against Ball when he disbanded the group to bring in fresh perspectives and ensure compliance with rules for receiving federal grants.
“He finds the allegations surrounding David Ball, who was appointed by then-Gov. Maggie Hassan, incredibly concerning, and hopes these allegations are fully investigated,” Vihstadt said.
Hassan, a Democrat now in the U.S. Senate, appointed Ball on the recommendation of the state health commissioner. Her office declined to comment.
Four of the lawsuits accuse Ball of sexual assault, including a woman whose lawsuit says he came into her room at night to molest her and forced her and her roommate to sexually abuse each other. Three accusers said he choked them until they passed out; two said he punched them in the face.
One woman claimed Ball slammed her against a wall the night she arrived at the center and told her he was going to “break her” because she looked at him wrong. Another described him as a “particularly vicious supervisor who taught and directed others to emulate him." Several said he often watched girls in the restrooms.
The woman whose lawsuit accuses him of putting her in a straitjacket said she once tried to escape during an off-campus medical appointment and told a police officer who found her hiding in a parking lot dumpster about the abuse. Ball dismissed her claims and took her back to the youth center, where she said Ball’s abuse intensified.
“He told me that he had already warned us that nothing was to be said, that people were going to be punished if stuff got out and that I made it worse for the other girls by taking off,” she said.
The AP does not typically identify people who say they have been victims of sexual assault unless they consent to being named.
Another woman suing the state told the AP she tried to speak about the abuse in 1992 after a girl complained during a group counseling session that Ball had groped her, but that she was quickly hushed by the female counselor.
“I started to say, ‘I don’t appreciate Mr. Ball ...’ but she just told me to quiet down and that the best thing to do is just basically go with the flow,” she said. “All hope was shot down.”
The woman, who was 17 at the time, said Ball backed off when she started gaining weight.
“So then I just ate a lot, but that didn’t deter anything because then other things happened with other people,” she said.
Ball suggested his accusers are motivated by money they could get via the lawsuits or the state's $100 million settlement fund for those who decide not to take their claims to court. He acknowledged being “strict” with youths and said that as a supervisor he had the final say regarding discipline or decisions about weekend furloughs and other privileges.
“So I often had to wear the hat as the guy who said no to them,” he said. “I thought, overall, I had a good relationship with most of the kids and their families.”
The youth center, which is expected to close next year, is named for Sununu’s father, former Gov. John H. Sununu. It once housed upward of 100 children but now typically serves about 10.
Cody Belanger, 28, said he didn't cross paths with Ball when he was incarcerated in 2008, but he served with him for several years on the state advisory panel. Belanger, a former state lawmaker who now leads the new juvenile justice commission, called the allegations against Ball difficult to hear.
“As someone who has faced abuse at the center myself, it disheartens me to believe that somebody I have trusted would have done that, when these students are the most vulnerable youth of an already vulnerable population,” he said. “It just goes to show that the abuse that these kids went through, it just continues to grow.”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Wright threw three touchdown passes and Vanderbilt upset Florida 31-24 on Saturday afternoon for its second straight Southeastern Conference victory.
Vanderbilt (5-6, 2-5) took a 7-3 lead and never looked back against Florida (6-5, 3-5). The loss ended a two-game win streak for the Gators, who had won their last eight games against Vanderbilt.
Florida opened the scoring with a 26-yard field goal by Adam Mihalek and managed nothing but a 44-yard Mihalek field goal the rest of the half.
Vanderbilt took a 7-3 lead in the second quarter when Mike Wright connected with Jayden McGowan for a 10-yard touchdown.
The Commodores weren't finished.
With 3:22 left in the first half, Florida’s Jason Marshall Jr. fumbled a punt from Vanderbilt’s Matthew Hayball at the Gators' 5-yard line. The ball rolled into the end zone where it was recovered by Wesley Schelling for the touchdown and a 14-6 Vanderbilt lead at the half.
Florida struck on its first possession of the third quarter. Anthony Richardson found running back Montrell Johnson Jr. on the right side for a 3-yard scoring pass to get the Gators within 14-12. A two-point conversion pass failed.
Wright connected with flanker Gavin Schoenwald for a 7-yard touchdown with 3:22 left in the third and Vanderbilt led 21-12.
Jaylen Mahoney picked off a Richardson pass and the Commodores took over at the Florida 28-yard line. Wright fired a scoring strike to tight end Ben Bresnahan on first down and the Commodores took a 28-12 lead into the final quarter.
Richardson connected with Daejon Reynolds for a 74-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but Florida trailed 28-18 after the two-point conversion pass failed again.
Joseph Bulovas kicked a 27-yard field goal with 4:38 left to play to extend Vanderbilt's lead to 31-18.
Richardson passed to Reynolds for a 16-yard score with 3:13 remaining to cap the scoring for Florida.
THE TAKEAWAYS
Florida: The Gators defense extended its shutout streak to seven quarters in a row holding the Commodores to 94 yards in the first quarter including zero yards on the Commodores' first drive.
The streak ended in the second quarter when Vanderbilt took a 7-3 lead. The Gators gave the 81-yard drive by Vanderbilt a huge assist with a pair of 15-yard penalties for unnecessary roughness and a facemask. The Gators were penalized seven times for 80 yards in the game.
Vanderbilt: With the wins at Kentucky and at home against Florida, the Commodores have won two SEC games in a row for the first time since 2018 when they beat Ole Miss and Tennessee. At 5-6 they are one win away from being bowl eligible.
A knack for recovering fumbles continued to be a plus for the Commodores. They entered the game with 10 fumble recoveries tying for second in the SEC and 13th nationally.
UP NEXT
Florida: The Gators are on the road at No. 20 Florida State for the final regular-season game.
Vanderbilt: The Commodores host fifth-ranked Tennessee in the regular-season finale.
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CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
2-8-1-8
(two, eight, one, eight)
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
2-8-1-8
(two, eight, one, eight) | 2022-04-29T00:58:12+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/winning-numbers-drawn-in-pick-4-evening-game/CNS6NRMJNZE6LAI3KND5SFJEMI/ |
(WXIN) — A chocolate cake sold at IKEA is being recalled after a metal object was found inside one batch.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the recall involves 14.1 oz Almondy Chocolate cake with Daim sold at IKEA stores. While no one was injured, Almondy is recalling the cakes as a precautionary measure.
At Almondy the quality and safety of our products is our number one priority. We take the incident very seriously and as a precautionary measure we are therefore recalling products with the batch code stated above. We have identified what measures to take to prevent this from happening again
Margareta Johannesson, Quality Director at Almondy
It’s unclear how many cakes are impacted by this recall.
The recalled cakes have batch code L2140 and a best before date of November 18, 2023. Anyone with the recalled chocolate cake should either return it for a full refund or contact Almondy. | 2023-01-26T23:04:46+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/chocolate-cake-sold-at-ikea-recalled-after-metal-object-found-inside-some/ |
Going against Aaronette Vonleh for just one rep in practice is enough for Colorado’s Quay Miller.
“It’s hard going against Netty,” Miller said.
Miller and the Buffs want to see that out of Vonleh more consistently, however.
CU (10-3, 0-1 Pac-12) will return to conference play at Washington (9-2, 1-0) on Friday afternoon (3 p.m. MT, Pac-12 Network) and the duo of Miller and Vonleh will be crucial to the Buffs’ success during the next few months.
“I think we have really great balance this year and I think everyone that’s playing is really important. I don’t think we’re as good without any of them,” Buffs head coach JR Payne said. “They all have different roles, but each role for everyone who’s playing is really significant. … But those two definitely set the tone inside.”
The Buffs have a deep backcourt led by Jaylyn Sherrod, Frida Formann and Kindyll Wetta, but they’re developing a fairly dynamic duo in the paint with Miller and Vonleh.
Miller, a 6-foot-3 senior, leads the Buffs in scoring (14.2 points per game) and rebounding (7.6 per game). She’s also second in the conference in 3-point percentage (.500) and has been remarkably consistent all season.
“I just feel like it’s natural,” she said of stepping into a leadership role this year. “I haven’t done too much thinking on it. I shoot the ball when I’m open. I try to make my layups. I think maybe because I’m playing well, I’m loving it so much. … I’m just trying to dominate and execute.”
Vonleh is a physically imposing 6-3 who Payne said is nearly impossible to move when she’s got good position. After playing sparingly at Arizona last year, she transferred to CU and has posted 10.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
“I definitely say it’s been like a process,” Vonleh said of gaining her comfort on the court. “At first, I was kind of unsure about myself and kind of holding back. But I feel like as the season’s been going on, I’ve kind of built more confidence and been wanting myself to do more, because I keep hearing everybody like, ‘Oh, you’re capable of this, you have the potential to do this,’ but I never really believed in myself.”
Those practice battles have confirmed to Miller, however, that Vonleh is capable of dominating. When Vonleh isn’t playing to her potential, Miller said, “I just give her that look.”
“It’s easy for her to take criticism, and it’s easy for her to apply it,” Miller said. “I know when Netty’s in her head. I can tell on her body language, facial expressions. In practice, it’s like, ‘Netty, let’s go,’ and she snaps out of it.”
Those moments are becoming less common as the season goes along. After scoring just two points in 22 minutes against Air Force on Nov. 19 – her fourth single-digit game in the first five games – Vonleh has reached double figures in scoring the last eight games, including a 16-point, six-rebound effort against Marquette on Dec. 21.
“I think it’s been really good so far,” Vonleh said of playing with and learning from Miller. “She has the experience, so I’m able to learn from her and kind of get that big sister, mentor type thing. So that just gives me confidence. And, then I’m just trying to, I guess, be like her in a way. Be a good player, be impactful to the team.”
CU lost a pair of talented forwards and leaders (Mya Hollingshed and Peanut Tuitele) after last season, but Payne has enjoyed seeing the Miller/Vonleh duo grow.
“It’s really fun to watch because it wasn’t there initially,” Payne said. “Now it’s gotten to a place where it’s all pretty solidified as far as who needs to talk, who needs to coach, who needs to respond, who needs to do all of those things. I think they’re playing really, really well together. I think their chemistry is great. They can coach each other, but they also can tease each other and it’s been good.”
With the Buffs starting the meat of the Pac-12 schedule, Miller is eager to get rolling personally, but also to see Vonleh’s game go to a new level.
“I’ve seen spurts of Netty, like, going beast mode,” Miller said. “I’m ready for Netty to really just understand that nobody can stop her because once she has that mindset it’s over for the other teams.”
CU Buffs women’s basketball at Washington Huskies
TIPOFF: Friday, 3 p.m. MT, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle.
TV/RADIO: TV — Pac-12 Network. Radio — KHOW 630 AM
RECORDS: Colorado 10-3, 0-1 Pac-12; Washington 9-2, 1-0
COACHES: Colorado — JR Payne, 7th season (104-88; 205-200 career); Washington — Tina Langley, 2nd season (16-18; 142-79 career).
KEY PLAYERS: Colorado — G Frida Formann, 5-11, Jr. (11.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.6 apg); G Tayanna Jones, 6-1, Sr. (8.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg); C Quay Miller, 6-3, Sr. (14.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2.0 spg); G Jaylyn Sherrod, 5-7, Sr. (9.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.4 spg); C Aaronette Vonleh, 6-3, So. (10.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg); G Kindyll Wetta, 5-9, So. (5.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.8 spg). Washington — F Dalayah Daniels, 6-4, So. (11.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.5 bpg); G Jayda Noble, 5-11, So. (7.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 2.2 spg); F Lauren Schwartz, 5-11, Jr. (6.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg); G Hannah Stines, 5-11, Fr. (7.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.0 apg); F Haley Van Dyke, 6-1, Sr. (9.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.8 spg)
NOTES: CU resumes Pac-12 play after a pair of wins to wrap up non-conference play. … The Buffs lost the conference opener 85-58 at Utah on Dec.14. … CU’s weekend road trip concludes Sunday at Washington State at 5 p.m. MT. … Washington leads the all-time series with CU, 16-14. The Buffs, however, have won four of the last five matchups, including 2-0 last year. … Since joining the Pac-12, CU is 2-7 on the road against the Huskies, but won its last game in Seattle on Feb. 21, 2021. … The Buffs are third in the Pac-12 in 3-point shooting (.382) and second in 3-point defense (.259). … Washington is last in the Pac-12 in 3-point shooting (.229) and 11th in 3-point defense (.352). … CU is second in the Pac-12 in scoring defense (allowing 54.9 points per game), but Washington is third (55.9). … The Huskies are last in the conference in scoring (67.0). … Washington is the second-best rebounding team in the conference with a plus-13.36 margin. CU is sixth (plus-7.46). … Sherrod is the Pac-12’s active career leader in assists (368). … Van Dyke is nine points away from 1,000 for her career. She is also the Pac-12’s active career leader in steals (177). … Daniels transferred to UW from California this year. … Washington has already surpassed its win total from each of the previous two seasons (7-16 last year, 7-14 in 2020-21). … The Huskies were last in the Pac-12 a year ago. They were projected by media and coaches for a 10th-place finish this year.
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Douglass's Alexander named Boys Team Coach of Year at OKC Metro High School Sports Awards
Frederick A. Douglass boys basketball coach Steven Alexander was named the Boys Team Coach of the Year during the 2023 OKC Metro High School Sports Awards, presented by BancFirst. The show was held June 8 at the OKC Convention Center. Featured speaker was Oklahoma City native and former Heisman trophy winner Sam Bradford.
Santa Fe South boys soccer coach Wes Furley and Washington baseball coach Jeff Kulbeth were the other two finalists for the award. Both Furley and Kulbeth guided their respective teams to repeating as state champions.
But what Alexander did this year at Douglass stood out over the rest.
Throughout the season, Class 4A boys basketball was known for its parity and high level of competition. Alexander skillfully navigated the loaded field, leading Douglass to the state tournament and winning it all to put a once-perennial contender back on the map. In the regular season, Douglass was the only boys basketball team to defeat two eventual state champions: Class 5A Del City and Class 3A Millwood. The Trojans ended the season on a 24-game win streak and had a 26-1 record, also winning Newcastle’s Sweet Pea Invitational with a 79-76 victory against the host school.
In all, more than 250 student athletes were honored during the show, which celebrates athletes from the Oklahoma City area. Thirty-two winners were honored as the best in their individual sports, as well as nine premier awards, s, including Boys Athlete of the Year, Girls Athlete of the Year, Boys Team of the Year, Girls Team of the Year, Boys Coach Team of the Year, Girls Coach Team of the Year, the Courage Award, and the School Spirit Award.
The OKC Metro High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. | 2023-06-13T15:05:05+00:00 | oklahoman.com | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2023/06/13/okc-metro-sports-awards-alexander-named-boys-team-coach-of-year/70314036007/ |
Bam Adebayo NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Heat vs. Knicks - May 8
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This week, we did something a little different for Indy’s Best Classic Fair Food.
Normally, we only have one winner for each topic. But since there are so many great classic fair foods, and they can all be found within the confines of the Indiana State Fairgrounds…we are going with a top three!
3. Corn dogs (#1 in Sherman’s heart)
Coming in at number three, one of the most glorious foods you can eat on a stick: the corn dog.
We visited King’s Food Service stand to sample their corn dogs.
“It’s a fair staple,” said Krista King, who said they make thousands of corn dogs at the state fair every year.
She explained the process to us.
“First you poke your dog on the stick. Then we use a cornmeal batter. Ours is a little sweet, a little savory,” King explained. “You just dip it fresh every time, and then you stick it right in the fryer.”
If you visit’s King’s stand, make sure you like ketchup and/or mustard! They like to “paint” the condiment on their corn dogs, a tradition started by King’s father-in-law.
2. Elephant ears
Our viewers went with something a little sweeter for the #2 classic fair food: the elephant ear!
The giant cinnamon and sugar dusted fried dough concoction is a must for many people at the fair.
We headed straight to Red Barn Elephant Ears, owned by Coffman Concessions out of Wabash.
Kara Ravenscroft was on elephant ear duty this morning, and she was nice enough to explain the difference between elephant ears and funnel cakes.
“Elephant ears are made out of a bread dough, and funnel cakes are made out of a pancake batter.”
Her advice on eating an elephant ear?
“One bite at a time.”
Corn on the cob
And in first place, corn on the cob!
Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties so Sherman was not able to go live from the corn on the cob stand with the folks from Wilson’s Roasted Sweet Corn.
But we don’t need live television to know corn on the cob is delicious! | 2022-08-05T15:47:56+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/morning-news/indys-best/indys-best-your-top-3-classic-fair-foods-revealed/ |
LONDON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. It’s in a region once synonymous with the Soviet gulag.
Griner was convicted Aug. 4 after customs agents said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and two-time Olympic gold medalist said she had been prescribed cannabis for pain and had no criminal intent.
After a Russian court rejected her appeal last month, her lawyers said she was taken to the IK-2 colony in Mordovia, a region 350 kilometers (210 miles) southeast of Moscow.
Here is a look at what life looks like at Russian penal colonies, and at Griner’s prospects of being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.
WHAT IS A PENAL COLONY?
Penal colony is a term used to describe the most common type of prison in Russia, where inmates are housed in barracks and engage in menial labor for symbolic pay.
Under Josef Stalin, forced-labor camps in farflung locations dotted the entire USSR; some well-known ones were in Mordovia.
“In Russia, Mordovia is known as ‘the land of prisoners.’ Its colonies descend directly from the Stalin-era camps, and have a reputation for being particularly strict,” said Zoya Svetova, a Russian journalist and human rights defender who previously worked with the Public Monitoring Commision, a state-backed prison watchdog.
The gulag system and its czarist predecessor, which saw criminals and dissidents dispatched to remote regions of Siberia, provided prisoner labor to develop industries such as mining and logging, and to build highways and railroads. While conditions vary among modern-day penal colonies, Russian law still allows for inmates to be put to work, with most sewing uniforms for the Russian army and law enforcement.
Mordovia is home to over 15 similar colonies, including the IK-17 facility where American Paul Whelan, a retired U.S. Marine detained in 2018, is serving a 16-year sentence. Whelan was convicted on spying charges, which he and Washington deny.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT IK-2?
The IK-2 is an all-female facility for first-time offenders, according to Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service. Its over 800 inmates are housed in barracks.
But Svetova said IK-2 holds mostly women convicted of murder and assault, as well as a rising number of those incarcerated for drug crimes. She told The Associated Press in an interview that she and her colleagues received multiple reports of women being brutalized by their fellow inmates, “cruel” wardens and inadequate medical facilities.
“The women’s colonies are all served by one hospital, which we were previously notified lacked basic medicines,” she said.
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of the protest music group Pussy Riot, who was imprisoned in another female colony in Mordovia for protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Moscow cathedral, said in an open letter in September 2013 that she was going on a hunger strike to bring attention to the brutal conditions.
She alleged that inmates at the IK-14 colony were “collapsing under the strain of slavery-like conditions,” forced to work up to 17 hours a day and succumbing to hunger and frostbites.
“I demand that the Mordovia camp function in accordance with the law. I demand that we are being treated like human beings, not slaves,” her letter said.
Tolokonnikova was released in December that year under an amnesty from the Russian Parliament.
Ulyana Khmeleva, a Russian entrepreneur who spent 11 years in Mordovia’s penal colonies on drug charges that she says were trumped-up, described the facilities as “a moral hell” in a 2019 essay in the Russian independent news outlet Mediazona.
She and fellow inmates were forced to work punishing hours in freezing temperatures, she said, and witnessed the deaths of multiple fellow prisoners.
WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS FOR AN EXCHANGE?
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in July that Washington had made a “substantial proposal” to Moscow to get Griner home.
While Blinken didn’t elaborate, the AP and other news organizations have reported that the Biden administration has offered to exchange Griner and Whelan for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. Bout once earned the nickname “the merchant of death.”
This week, a senior Russian diplomat confirmed that back-channel talks are ongoing between Moscow and Washington.
“I would like to hope that the prospect of (exchanging Bout) is not only preserved, it is being strengthened, and the moment will come when we get a concrete agreement,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Friday.
Ryabkov said that while the two countries “have not yet agreed on a common denominator,” it was “undeniable” that a swap was being discussed.
“We certainly count on a positive result,” he said.
The Biden administration has classified Griner and Whelan as wrongfully detained. Analysts have pointed out that Moscow may be using the jailed Americans as bargaining chips amid soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. | 2022-11-18T22:43:32+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-explainer-what-griner-may-endure-in-russian-penal-system/ |
Police: Truck driver killed after another semi’s tires fall off, strike vehicle
LAKE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A driver is dead after a set of tires struck a semi truck on an Ohio highway Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. near Lake Township.
Troopers said the tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-280 when it lost a set of dual tires from one of its axles.
The tires went through the median and struck another semi truck traveling northbound on the same highway and killing the driver.
The highway patrol said the first semi truck did not stop after the accident took place.
Officials have not publicly identified the driver who was killed but said they were from Michigan.
Anyone who has any information on the incident or the driver of the first semi truck is asked to call the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 419-352-2481.
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Positive economic news keeps rolling in, but despite finally moderating in July, high inflation continued offsetting wage gains and making things tough on consumers and companies.
There is a curious mix of conflicting economic indicators, most prominently the juxtaposition of declines in real gross domestic product with a strong labor market and low unemployment. Amid that, economic experts and business leaders are hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic-disrupted economy remains on the mend, but worry about the risk of a recession that could cost people jobs and create even more pain than high prices.
“There’s a little light at the end of the tunnel we’re seeing from time to time. We’re seeing some lead times come down, we’re seeing some pricing come down,” said Chuck Dryer, territory manager for Industrial Tube and Steel Corp. in West Chester Twp.
“I think its still going to be a slow crawl for a while.”
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Credit: EASTERLING STUDIOS
The Dayton Daily News interviewed 15 local, state and national economic experts and business leaders, and analyzed 20 government economic datasets and reports to make sense of what is happening in the economy now and what people can expect going forward.
Robust jobs numbers, declining gas prices, low unemployment and increases in wages, industrial production, corporate profits and consumer sentiment are all trending in a positive direction.
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Credit: Alexis Larsen
But interest rates are up as the Federal Reserve tries to put the brakes on price growth. And fears of a looming recession are fueled by signs of the economy slowing, with housing starts dropping 9.6% in July, nonfarm business sector productivity declining 4.6% in the second quarter and two consecutive quarterly declines in the real GDP, government data show.
“I see cracks in the economy,” said Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance at Ohio State University. “I don’t see earthquakes happening like we saw back in 2008. It doesn’t mean that the average consumer isn’t feeling the pain every single day.”
The experts didn’t agree on everything. But none ruled out the possibility that the Fed’s federal funds rate increases and tightened monetary policies would bring the much-desired “soft landing” — slowing the economy enough to tame inflation without causing a recession.
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“We are in a strong economy,” said Bill LaFayette, owner of the Columbus-based firm, Regionomics, which studies community-level economies around the state.
“The demand for labor is very strong, which suggests that employers are not only needing people to work, it also means they are willing to stick their necks out to a certain extent to hire people rather than retrench because they worry that the economy is going to slow.”
Mixed signals
The global economic slowdown, massive job loss and health crisis started by the pandemic in the spring of 2020 was unprecedented, with economic effects still being felt in tangled supply chains, high prices and companies struggling to fill jobs.
“It’s crazy because everything kind of funnels through the employment issue. Supply chain issues come back to employment issues,” Dryer said. “At our mills right now their lead times are going out to next year and one of the big reasons is they don’t have the people to get the product done. So they’re always playing catch-up or always behind.”
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Credit: Nick Graham
Add in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which sent oil prices skyrocketing, and the Fed’s tightening of monetary policies and it’s not surprising that economic indicators are sending mixed signals 29 months into the pandemic.
Here are some of the key data points:
- The Consumer Price Index, which measures average prices on a “basket” of consumer goods, increased 8.5 percent nationally in July compared to July 2021. That is down from June’s 9.1% annual increase, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- There was no monthly CPI increase in July after a full year of monthly increases, three of which totaled more than 1%. In the Midwest region, which includes Ohio, the CPI declined 0.2% compared to June.
- The Producer Price Index for final demand, which measures prices received by domestic producers of food, services and construction, increased 9.8% year over year in July, but declined 0.5% compared to June.
- Real gross domestic product, which is the value of all goods and services produced in the U.S., decreased 0.9 percent in the second quarter, a preliminary number that will be updated, and 1.6 percent in first quarter, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Total nonfarm employment in the U.S. reached the pre-pandemic level for the first time in July, totaling 152.5 million jobs. The number of jobs increased by 528,000, led by leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and healthcare.
- Employment in Ohio and the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had not recovered to pre-pandemic levels by June, with jobs totaling nearly 5.5 million and 384,200, respectively.
- The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in July, the lowest since the pandemic started, and matched the 50-year record low of February 2020.
- The Ohio unemployment rate in July was 3.9%, unchanged from June. In the Dayton metro area the rate was 4.2% in June, up from 3.2% in May, according to the BLS.
“This inflation is definitely harming people. It’s harming low- and moderate-income people who are struggling to pay for basic needs,” said Michael Shields, researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, a Columbus-based liberal-leaning think tank.
But he said a recession would be far worse because inflation simply redistributes income, while a recession is an actual reduction in economic output.
“And for people that means unemployment,” Shields said. “But it is also fewer goods and services being produced. A recession makes us poorer overall.”
He argues that companies are fueling inflation by keeping too much revenue as profit and that the government should battle inflation by adopting more progressive tax policies and giving workers more bargaining power.
Some of those interviewed contend the Fed was too slow to tighten monetary policies they believe contributed to inflation and that the federal government put too much money into the economy with three COVID-19 relief packages.
“Now the Federal Reserve and the Treasury and the Biden Administration are going to be out of bullets‚ because if they want to keep inflation under control they can’t go out and spend a whole bunch of money,” said Kevin Willardsen, associate professor of economics at Wright State University.
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Others say the federal efforts helped people survive, saved jobs and fueled an economic recovery that went more quickly than anyone expected. Consumer spending soared, but the supply chain couldn’t meet demand, and prices began heading up last year.
Consumers are reacting to high prices by becoming more careful shoppers, Sheridan said.
“We are starting to see consumers trade down,” he said. “They’re being more flexible with brands. They’re willing to go to store brands. We’re seeing an increase in shoppers at Dollar Stores.”
Gas prices decline
Once prices go up, they rarely go back down, except during recessions or in the case of volatile commodities like oil and anomalies, such as used car prices that shot up as the semiconductor shortage cut production of new cars.
A 7.7% decline in gas prices and 4.6% reduction in overall energy costs drove improvements in both the consumer and producer price indexes in July, said Kurt Rankin, senior economist at PNC Financial Services Group.
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Credit: Alexis Larsen
“If that (energy) number continues to fall into August that’s going to continue to be a pressure release valve for inflation because as energy prices go that then flows through the rest of the supply chain, manufacturing processes, transportation and just feeds inflation down the line from there,” Rankin said. “So easing energy prices, easing oil prices will help inflation to slow throughout the rest of the year as well.”
In Ohio the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline reached a high of $5.065 on June 9, according to AAA. By Friday that gallon cost $3.685.
The price drop has people more willing to travel by car or airplane, despite some sticker shock over plane fares, said Kara Hitchens, public affairs manager Miami Valley AAA.
“I would say it’s going well. They are seeing some tight inventory in hotels and car rentals,” Hitchens said. “And people are making their budgets work, whether that means that they are cutting back somewhere else.”
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If monthly inflation continues to moderate, Rankin expects the topline annual rate will be at about 7.9% in December.
“I don’t think regular Americans here in the Dayton region are going to feel great relief,” said Jeff Haymond, dean of Cedarville University’s School of Business Administration.
Even so, Rankin said, moderation in the monthly rate “would be a track record that the Fed had achieved its goal of slowing demand. And then supply chains slowly righting themselves will carry inflation the rest of the way toward 3.5% by mid-2023.”
PNC, which has its regional headquarters in Dayton, projects the Federal Reserve will an additional 100 basis points this year and approve an additional increase in early 2023, said Gus Faucher, PNC chief economist. The Fed’s goal is a 2% average inflation rate.
“Quite frankly, its pretty challenging. Even if (inflation) is turning slightly, it’s going to take quite awhile to trickle down to small- and mid-size manufacturing companies,” said Jim Bowman, owner, president and CEO of Noble Tool of Dayton.
“I think fear of recession has a lot of our customers in the industrial sectors kind of pulling things in. They’re not investing in capital projects (and) if they can do the work in house they are not outsourcing manufacturing services.”
Housing sales decline but prices are up
People are also cutting back on home-buying after seeing mortgage rates rise to 6% in June. Rates are now hovering around 5%, said Billie Duncan-Hart, president of Dayton Realtors and associate partner at Coldwell Banker Heritage.
“It’s not a bad interest rate,” she said. “We’ve just been spoiled the last few years.”
In July home sales declined nationally by 20.2% and by 9.35% in the Dayton region compared to July 2021, according the the national and Dayton realtor associations.
But prices continued going up. In the Dayton region the median price increased by 17.6% to $223,500. Nationally it was $403,800, a 10.8% increase year-over-year.
Duncan-Hart doubts home prices will go down substantially. In her 30 years of selling real estate in the area, the only time she has seen housing prices drop is when something negative is going on in a neighborhood, like the foreclosures that decimated some neighborhoods in the Great Recession.
But Duncan-Hart expects that Dayton region buyers will have more choices and be less prone to pay more than asking price in the months ahead.
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“When the pandemic hit, things went haywire. Houses were going for over asking (price),” Duncan-Hart said. “June was kind of a transitional month where we started seeing things linger on the market a little longer, not seeing as many offers on one house and competing offers and over asking.”
Housing costs make up about 43% of CPI, so higher prices for rent and homes has a powerful impact on inflation and the economy.
“It means you are spending more and more of your income on housing, which means you have less to spend on other things. That’s got negative impacts on consumer spending, and it also has negative impacts on the ability to attract workforce,” LaFayette said. “And so population growth slows. Economic growth slows.”
He and others blamed high prices on lack of enough housing, a problem that pre-dated the pandemic, and say slowing construction activity will aggravate that.
“Lack of supply will prolong the path to house price equilibrium,” Rankin said.
Consumer spending
Rankin said savings rates are declining and credit card balances are rising, both signs that despite their complaints about things costing too much, consumers are continuing to spend, and not just on necessities.
“And until that slows, until spending gives in, we’re still going to have some inflationary pressure and consumer prices just go up,” Rankin said.
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He said moderating spending means less money will be chasing a limited supply of goods, giving supply chains a chance to recover and reducing businesses’ pricing power.
“That soft landing possibility is there, but it is fully dependent on consumers taking their cues from the current environment and not just continuing the habits, the lifestyle and spending habits that they have become accustomed to,” Rankin said. “Our baseline forecast is achieving that soft landing, and it will be very soft.”
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Credit: Alexis Larsen
One of the biggest problems for businesses is that there are simply fewer people in the labor market to fill job openings. The labor force participation rate, which measures the number of people working or looking for work, is 62.1%, still below the pre-pandemic rate of 63.4%.
“I’m not surprised at, even during the slowdown, the number of jobs being added. We’re short of workers from where we were 2020,” said Rea Hederman Jr., vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank in Columbus. “It’s not like a typical economy that is entering into a slowdown. It’s an economy that is still short-staffed.”
It’s not fully clear where those people went, but experts say it is a combination of factors, including retirements, discouraged job seekers, women unable to return to the workforce due to child care challenges, lingering fear of catching COVID in the workplace, and working-age people who were among the more than 1 million who died of COVID in the U.S.
Many companies are holding on to the employees they have, said Michael Hart, leader of management advisory services at Schneider Downs, a Pittsburgh-based consulting firm.
“One thing that I’ve seen is that because it is difficult to find and retain talent some of these (company) presidents are so busy working in the business that they don’t have time to work on the business,” Hart said, noting that he advises company leaders to make sure they take time for strategic planning so they will be ready if a recession comes.
LaFayette said it will be a continuing challenge for the economy to avoid recession.
“Near term things will slow. They have slowed. We’re not going to see 6% GDP growth again any time soon,” LaFayette said. “We may go into a recession, probably not a bad recession. But over the long term we will come out of it and we will start growing again. And inflation will be beaten.”
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Let’s Talk New Mexico 3/30 8am: Acequias were created and maintained by Native Americans before the Spanish settlers arrived. These man-made channels were so successful at moving the water that sustained people that they were expanded upon by Europeans to reach more of the arid lands we now call home. Centuries later, acequias remain a common conveyance for water all around our state in the face of an unpredictable climate and constant water rights battles.
In a new documentary film Acequias: the Legacy Lives On, director Aracely Chapa brings attention to the canals through the eyes of farmers, advocates, scholars, lawmakers, journalists and members of the community, highlighting the past, present, and future of acequias and how important they are to farming and local and regional economies.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll highlight a new film showing how climate change is impacting the health of our acequias and agriculture, and, we'll check in with acequia users and legal experts. Should we be doing more to protect acequias? Do you live near an acequia or count on one for water? Would your community be able to sustain your way of life if they were to go dry? Email LetsTalk@kunm.org or call in live, Thursday morning at 8 on KUNM.
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- Don Bustos, Santa Cruz Farm and Greenhouses
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two court-appointed prosecutors declined Wednesday to charge a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy in the 2016 fatal shooting of a man sleeping in a park, saying they didn't believe they could defeat a self-defense argument.
The decision echoes a district attorney’s finding years ago that Joseph Mensah had acted in self-defense when he shot Jay Anderson Jr., one of three people he fatally shot over a five-year span.
Mensah was a Wauwatosa police officer at the time but has since become a Waukesha County deputy.
The special prosecutors, Milwaukee attorney Scott Hansen and La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke, spent months reviewing the case, consulting judges and attorneys and even conducting a mock trial with a jury and repeatedly found they couldn't overcome the self-defense argument. Ethical considerations prevent prosecutors from charging cases they know they can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt, Hansen said.
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“We're sorry there's nothing we can do to help heal those wounds, but there isn't and that's our conclusion,” Hansen told Judge Glenn Yamahiro as Anderson's family looked on from the courtroom's gallery.
Mensah came upon Anderson, who was 25, sleeping in a car after hours in a Wauwatosa park in June 2016. Mensah said he fired after Anderson reached for a gun on the passenger seat, and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm declined to charge Mensah later that year. Chisholm also chose not to charge Mensah in the deaths of either of the other two people he killed.
Anderson’s family disputed that Anderson had reached for the gun. Their attorney, Kimberly Motley, used a obscure legal maneuver similar to a grand jury inquiry to persuade Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro that there was enough probable cause to support charging Mensah. I n December, he appointed Hansen and Gruenke as special prosecutors to review the case and file charges if they saw fit.
Motley argued Wednesday that Gruenke and Hansen were required by law to file charges since Yamahiro ruled enough probable cause existed to support a complaint.
“This law was put on the books... so that the courts could maintain this power to charge people... and protect people who are victims if the executive branch refuses and doesn't do its basic job to protect victims,” Motley said.
Yamahiro said he believes the statutes required him only to find probable cause and launch a review. He said that self-defense is difficult to overcome and Hansen was right when he said prosecutors can't ethically charge cases they know they can't prove.
He sympathized with Anderson's family but said he never thought a case against Mensah was a “a slam dunk.”
“I understand people are disappointed,” the judge said. “I am sorry from that perspective this is not a more satisfying outcome for them.”
Mensah joined the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2015. That year, he fatally shot Antonio Gonzales, who prosecutors said had refused to drop a sword. Mensah killed Anderson the following year. In 2020, he shot and killed 17-year-old Alvin Cole as Cole fled from police following a disturbance at a mall. Mensah said he fired because Cole pointed a gun at him. That shooting sparked months of protests.
In explaining his rationale for not charging Mensah in Cole’s death, Chisholm said evidence showed, among other things, that Cole fled from police carrying a stolen handgun, fired a shot while fleeing and refused police commands to drop the weapon.
Mensah is Black, as were Anderson and Cole. Gonzales identified as Native American.
Mensah resigned under pressure from the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2020 and joined the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund have agreed on a $15.6 billion loan package aimed at shoring up government finances severely strained by Russia’s invasion and leveraging even more support by reassuring allies that Ukraine is pursuing strong economic policies and fighting corruption.
Ukraine’s finance ministry said Wednesday that the program will “help to mobilize financing from Ukraine’s international partners, as well as to maintain macrofinancial stability and ensure the path to post-war reconstruction after Ukrainian victory in the war against the aggressor.”
The loan program will run for four years, with the first 12 to 18 months focusing on helping Ukraine close its massive budget deficit and easing the pressure to print money to use for spending, the IMF said in a statement Tuesday. Printing money to fund people’s pensions, state salaries and basic services can make things worse by fueling inflation and destabilizing the currency.
The remainder of the program will focus on supporting Ukraine’s bid for European Union membership and post-war reconstruction.
The IMF deal is expected to leverage even more money for Ukraine because it provides evidence to potential donor governments, including in the Group of Seven major democracies and the European Union, that Ukraine’s government is following sound economic policies.
The agreement, which still needs approval from the IMF’s executive board, “is expected to help mobilize large-scale concessional financing from Ukraine’s international donors and partners over the duration of the program,” Gavin Gray, the IMF’s mission chief for Ukraine, said in a statement.
The Washington-based IMF said Ukrainian authorities demonstrated their commitment to healthy economic policy and met all agreed-upon goals during a preliminary consultation. The loan program goes beyond previous IMF practice by lending to a country at war, under new rules that allowed assistance due to circumstances of “exceptionally high uncertainty.”
Ukraine massively increased military spending while the economy shrank by around 30% in 2022, hitting tax revenue.
The result was a huge budget deficit that has been covered by outside financing from the U.S., the EU and other allies. The aid has helped the country end its excessive reliance on money printed by the central bank and loaned to the government, an emergency step considered necessary early in the war but that could fuel inflation and send the currency plunging if prolonged.
Before the war, Ukraine had made progress in reforming its banking system and making government contracts more transparent. But it still ranked 122 out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s corruption perceptions index.
Its pre-war economy was characterized by political involvement from wealthy individuals known as oligarchs and by slow progress on improving the legal system perceived as too open to political influence.
The IMF, however, said that after the preliminary consultations, the government has “made progress in reforms to strengthen governance, anti-corruption and rule of law, and lay the foundations for post-war growth, although the agenda of reforms in these areas remains significant.”
Several senior officials, including deputy ministers and governors of front-line regions, were fired in January after allegations of corruption, some related to military spending, embarassed the government. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected in 2019 on an anti-establishment, anti-corruption platform.
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A previous version of this story was corrected to show that the the IMF said “exceptionally high uncertainty,” not “extremely high uncertainty.” | 2023-03-22T17:27:19+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ukraine-imf-agree-on-15-6-billion-loan-package/ |
Which Pokemon toys are best?
Kids love Pokemon, the mashup word that means pocket monsters. The first Pokemon games were video games developed for the original Nintendo Game Boy handheld game system. Players try to capture as many creatures as possible using a Poke ball. The more monsters you capture, the higher the level you achieve. You can play the game and collect the cards, action figures, building sets and toys.
Pokemon toys are static and battle action figures of the more than 800 characters across the eight Pokemon generations. If you are looking for a Pokemon toy that lights up, moves and talks, take a look at the Pokemon Electronic Interactive My Partner Pikachu. Kids 4 and up can play with Pikachu like never before because this Pokemon companion reacts to their touch.
What to know before you buy a Pokemon toy
Pokemon toys
Pokemon toys are figures of the hundreds of fictional species of collectible Pokemon monsters. Pokemon figures are used for decoration, display and play, but are not posable.
Pokemon action figures
Pokemon action figures are battle action figures with special attack capabilities and projectile mechanisms, like water cannons and the ability to shoot fire. Each of these tiny pocket monsters has unique designs, skills and powers. Choose from hundreds of action figures with movable hands and arms to fight battles with monsters.
Designs
Designs are inspired by plants, animals and mythological creatures. Some Pokemon creatures are capable of evolving into more powerful specimens, while others can undergo other types of changes. Pokemon creatures are commonly categorized by one of eight generations. They are also organized numerically in the in-game electronic encyclopedia called the National Pokedex. You can start with Pokemon #001, Bulbasaur and go all the way to #807, Zeraora.
Building sets
Lego and Nanoblock make building sets for older kids who want to create their own Pokemon worlds by using their own imaginations and their own hands.
Plush toys
Little kids love to cuddle up with soft plush Pokemon characters. Plush Pokemon figures come in soft fabrics and in limited-edition shiny silver stuffed animals.
What to look for in a quality Pokemon toy
Characters in the Pokemon world
- Starter Pokemon are the first creatures a player is able to obtain in the main series games.
- Fossil Pokemon are the ancient characters that are obtained only by resurrecting fossils and the characters that evolve from them.
- Baby Pokemon are the infant characters that are obtained by breeding their evolved forms.
- Legendary Pokemon are the powerful Pokemon characters that are associated with the lore and legends of the Pokemon world.
- Mythical Pokemon are obtainable only through special distribution events.
- Ultra Beasts are Pokemon from another dimension.
Playsets
Pokemon players take their locations with them in colorful playsets with battle areas, hidden caves, volcanoes, rock walls and streams. Look for playsets that fold up easily into a backpack so that kids can take their fun with them anywhere.
Collectible cards
These Pokemon toys help kids level up in their games, so they want to collect as many as they can. Cards are sold in sets just like baseball trading cards. Sets are mixed and include rares, ultra rares, uncommons, holos and folios. You can buy cards in packs of eight or 300 or anywhere in between.
Pikachu
No Pokemon toy collection would be complete without Pikachu, the most popular Pokemon character of all time. Pikachu has been in the Pokemon world since the very start and has experienced more battles and had to deal with more hurdles than anyone else. Pikachu is able to evolve into one character after another. Pikachu is known as the mascot of the Pokemon world.
How much you can expect to spend on a Pokemon toy
Individual Pokemon figures start at $10 and the prices increase with the rarity of the Pokemon. Pokemon battle figure multipack collections cost from $30-$60. Pokemon playsets cost between $30-$50.
Pokemon toy FAQ
With so many Pokemon toys to choose from, where do I start?
A. One way is by buying some version of Pikachu, the most iconic of all the Pokemon creatures. Another good way to start is with a collection of a dozen or more Pokemon battle figures.
What are Pokemon plush toys made of?
A. The commonly used term is poly fiberfill. It is a soft polyester fabric that has been shredded so it feels like soft, fluffy cotton.
What are the best Pokemon toys to buy?
Top Pokemon toy
Pokemon Electronic and Interactive My Partner Pikachu
What you need to know: Kids 4 and up can play with Pikachu like never before. This 10-inch ultra-soft plush Pokemon companion toy moves and talks.
What you’ll love: Touch any of the three sensors and Pikachu’s cheeks and tail light up with super-bright LED lights. His arms and ears move and he speaks 20 different expressions and responses, like “Pika! Pika!” The most iconic of all the Pokemons comes to life with more than 100 different interactions.
What you should consider: The three LR44 batteries are included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Pokemon toy for the money
Pokemon Official Squirtle Clip N Go
What you need to know: This Pokemon toy comes with a squirtable action figure and Poké ball.
What you’ll love: Have battles anywhere you go with this ball that is made to clip onto any kid’s belt. This squirt ball comes with your choice of Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Eevee and Pikachu characters. All of them are battle-ready.
What you should consider: These are very small toys.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mega Construx Pokemon Blastoise
What you need to know: Kids have a blast putting together this 284-piece action figure that stands on its own.
What you’ll love: The two cannon blasters actually work. The arms, legs, neck and mouth of this 12-inch swamp creature are highly articulated and capable of dozens of poses. This Pokemon toy comes with its own Dive Ball accessory. The buildable environment doubles as a display stand.
What you should consider: The simplicity of this build appeals to younger children who favor quick results over a more challenging assembly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When an accident at school landed 12-year-old Meiah Tafoya in the emergency room, her family claims she had to wait 10 hours before getting surgery.
The family is filing a lawsuit against the Albuquerque, New Mexico, hospital, claiming she should have been helped sooner.
Stephanie Sedillo said it started on Oct. 14, 2022 when her daughter, Meiah, fell and hurt her leg at school. “I get a call from the school, saying there was an incident, and rescue was on the way, and that’s all they told me, so I rushed to the school,” said Sedillo.
Meiah Tafoya was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
“I was freaking out like a lot because I couldn’t really like move my leg, and I was scared that it was broken, which it was,” said Meiah.
Sedillo said her daughter was triaged and had an X-ray on her left leg, but then waited 10 hours before being seen again. Sedillo said she repeatedly told medical staff Meiah’s leg was getting cold but was told to wait.
“The guy finally said that, he started panicking because he realized that her leg was cold, and she was screaming so crazy that, he’s like, ‘We gotta get her transported to UNM,'” recalled Sedillo.
A pediatric surgeon at University of New Mexico Hospital determined Meiah’s left leg would have to be amputated. Meiah had to get more than four surgeries and spend more than three months in the hospital, her family said.
“It’s been hell; it’s been hard,” said Sedillo.
Sedillo believes Meiah wouldn’t have had to have her leg amputated had she been seen at Presbyterian sooner. The family is now suing Presbyterian Hospital, alleging medical malpractice, saying they acted “unreasonably” and did not give “timely” treatment.
“We’re gonna find out exactly why this happened and hopefully prevent something like this from happening to anyone else ever again,” said Attorney Todd Bullion, who represents the Sedillo family, along with Attorney Jason Bowles.
Nexstar’s KRQE reached out to Presbyterian Hospital for comment, but did not hear back by publication time.
According to court documents, the hospital said it does not have enough information about the allegations. It states “all allegations of the complaint” are “not expressly admitted or denied.”
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the medical expenses. Despite the incident, Meiah said she tries to focus on the positives in her life. “It’s a little easy, a little hard. I’m going to get through it though,” she said. | 2023-01-16T22:58:27+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/family-of-12-yr-old-amputee-files-lawsuit-against-hospital/ |
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Hampus Lindholm sent a pass to Pastrnak for the backhand winner.
The Presidents’ Trophy goes to the NHL regular-season points leader. Boston broke a tie with the 1970-71 team for the franchise victory mark and moved four away from tying the NHL record of 62 set by Detroit in 1995-96 and matched by Tampa Bay in 2018-19.
“It’s been a magical season so far,” Bruins’ first-year coach Jim Montgomery said. “We know the hardest part is ahead of us and we’re looking forward to that grind.”
Tyler Bertuzzi had a tying power-play goal in the second period and Linus Ullmark made 25 saves to help the Bruins win for the eighth time in nine games.
“It’s been great and obviously the guys are awesome,” said Bertuzzi, picked up at the trade deadline. “Winning is fun. We come to the rink everyday and we have one goal in mind and we keep pushing towards it.”
Jack Roslovic scored for Columbus and Michael Hutchinson stopped 29 shots. The Blue Jackets have lost six of eight.
“Of course you’re proud,” Boston captain Patrice Bergeron said. “A lot of games and a lot of hard work. I’m proud of the way we’ve done it, sticking to our process and growing as a team.”
Boston tied it when Bertuzzi redirected Pavel Zacha’s pass between Hutchinson’s pads.
Roslovic tipped Liam Foudy’s pass just past Ullmark’s outstretched left skate at 8:08 of the first.
“That was a battle, obviously a tight game. A good team there and we battled right to the end,” Columbus center Boone Jenner said. “It’s too bad we we didn’t get rewarded with the other (point), but loved the compete and the fight in us tonight.”
ONE PUNCH
Boston’s Trent Frederic sent Columbus’ Lane Pederson to the ice on the first punch when the pair squared off midway into the second.
NOTES: Bruins F Jakub Lauko returned to the lineup after missing the last game with an upper-body injury. He also had his first career fight, squaring off against defenseman Billy Sweezey. … Lane Pederson was given a major for high-sticking Bergeron, but it was reduced to a minor following a review. … Roslovic lost his balance and went into the boards at nearly full speed, appearing to hit his head before he got up and skated slowly to the bench. … Columbus killed a double minor for high-sticking by Kirill Marchenko in the second.
UP NEXT
Blue Jackets: Host Florida on Saturday night.
Bruins: At Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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Instagram Handle:@the.urban.canvas
Followers:24,700
Who’s behind the account: Kyle Barron, 42, a Ravenswood marketing consultant
What it is: Barron posts street art he sees on his travels. Two of his most recent: a folk art portrait from Mexico City and a Morton Salt–inspired mural from Rogers Park.
Why he does it: Tracking down street art is a good way to explore places, he says: “It’s usually located outside the city centers.”
Why it works here: Street painters love brick walls. “They’re looking for industrial buildings and warehouses. That’s kind of our bread and butter in Chicago.”
Favorite post: On Logan Square’s Concord Music Hall is a Robin Williams mural created by Jerkface and Owen Dippie. Barron photographed it after a rainstorm, titling it Double Genie. | 2022-10-08T09:55:42+00:00 | chicagomag.com | https://www.chicagomag.com/uncategorized/october-2022/where-its-at-the-urban-canvas/ |
(NEXSTAR) – If concerns over COVID-19 variants were top of mind earlier in the pandemic, in 2022 inflation was foremost when it came to the topics worrying most Americans, according to multiple polls.
On Tuesday, new government data showed that consumer price increases are cooling but are still 7.1% higher this November than they were a year ago. Despite the overall increase, the new data are giving experts hope that inflation is steadily slowing.
“Inflation was terrible in 2022, but the outlook for 2023 is much better,” said Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank. “Supply chains are working better, business inventories are higher, ending most of the shortages that fueled inflation in 2020.”
But what about individual grocery items and other purchases? Below we’ll check in on five staples that made headlines earlier this year for their head-spinning price increases.
Gas
Let’s start with the good news – the cost of filling up a vehicle is actually less expensive than it was last year, despite the national average climbing well above $4.50 over the summer. Gas prices plunged in the last week, AAA experts said last week, with the national average touching $3.26 – 6 cents less than a year ago.
“The seasonal pattern of less driving due to shorter days and crummy weather, combined with a lower oil cost, is driving gas prices lower,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “If this trend continues, many states could see their average prices fall below $3 a gallon by early next year.”
The top five largest weekly decreases happened in Montana (−26 cents), California (−25 cents), Alaska (−24 cents), Nevada (−21 cents) and Oregon (−21 cents).
When it comes to the 10 least expensive states, Texas leads the nation ($2.69), followed by Oklahoma ($2.70), Arkansas ($2.79), Missouri ($2.81), Louisiana ($2.84), Mississippi ($2.84), Tennessee ($2.84), Wisconsin ($2.85), Georgia ($2.87) and Kansas ($2.89).
Eggs
Multiple forces combined to drive up prices of this beloved breakfast food during 2022.
Experts blamed the steep increase in prices on a nationwide bird flu outbreak, supply chain challenges and high feed costs.
The grocery staple has been causing pain at the register for much of the last year, with the average price for a dozen eggs surpassing $3 for only the second time in history.
So where do we stand as we prepare to close out 2022?
The news is not good, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The most recent available consumer data show that a dozen eggs in November 2022 cost, on average, a whopping 49% higher than at this time last year.
If you’re thinking about forgoing eggs for another breakfast option, you may want to go with fresh fruit (bananas are up 3.8% over last year) instead of cereal (13%).
Airfare
Another burden on bank accounts in 2022 was the cost of domestic travel.
The average price of a domestic airfare ticket reached $397.16 in the second quarter of 2022, according to the most recent available data Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. A year earlier that number was about 32% less, or $299.79 on average.
The low point for domestic airline tickets came in the third quarter of 2020, according to the BTS, when the average fare sank to $244.71.
As we prepare for the new year, however, there may be reason for some optimism.
BLS statistics from the last few months show growth slowing on a seasonally adjusted basis by 1.1% in October and 3% in November.
New Cars
While airfare trends were stubbornly expensive in 2022, there has been some good news in other areas of the transportation industry.
One sign of progress in November’s figures was that prices for new cars didn’t budge from October. On average, new cars are still 7.2% costlier than they were a year ago. But that’s down from a 13.2% year-over-year jump in April, which was the highest on record dating to 1953.
The decline in new car prices helps illustrate how supply chain snarls, which have unwound for most goods, are also easing for semiconductors and other key automotive parts. Economists say this should enable automakers to boost production and give buyers an expanded supply of vehicles.
It also suggests that the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes, which have made it more expensive to borrow for homes, cars and on credit cards, have begun to slow demand and limit the ability of auto dealers to charge more.
Rent
On Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that rent, along with the cost of homeownership, make up one of the three main areas he’s monitoring when it comes to price trends, with the other two being goods and services.
Housing costs, which make up nearly a third of the consumer price index, are still rising.
BLS data show that U.S. average rents were 7.9% higher in November 2022 than they were the year before.
But real-time measures of apartment rents and home prices are starting to drop after having posted sizzling price acceleration at the height of the pandemic. Powell said those declines will likely emerge in government data next year and should help reduce overall inflation.
When it comes to high rent prices and limited supply, not all U.S. renters are facing the same challenges. A recent study from RentCafe found that Miami-Dade County in Florida was the most competitive market in 2022.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-12-19T16:04:04+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/prices-for-these-5-staples-soared-earlier-in-2022-see-where-they-are-now/ |
Chicago couple ‘bombarded’ with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
By LAUREN VICTORY
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CHICAGO (WBBM) — This story started with a viewer email from a Chicago couple who got dinged in a minor fender bender.
Then they got hit again, this time on the phone, bombarded by unsolicited calls and tests from law firms. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory went on the hunt for answers.
JoAnne Berens showed us a popped-out bumper and two barely-there scratches.
No one was hurt in the minor crash that happened on 94th Street and Ewing Avenue. Her husband and the other person were able to drive away.
“Well about four hours after we filed the police report, my husband’s phone just started getting bombarded,” Berens said.
He was bombarded with calls and texts on behalf of personal injury attorneys.
“The lawyer said if he went to the hospital immediately, that the lawyer could guarantee him $12,000 to $15,000 in compensation,” she said.
That bothered Berens. She wondered who would make a fake claim like that and where did these law firms get their contact information?
“The reason we called CBS News was that we wanted to find out how this was happening?” she said.
Our first thought: check if car accidents are publicly tracked through the City of Chicago data portal.
Sure enough, right on the homepage is a link to “traffic crash” records.
From there, you can open up a data set with al sorts of information about a crash, from date to weather conditions, to injury status, and, important to this story, street address.
Victory showed Berens how someone can input accident date and location using that public data, then pay $6 for victim information.
“That’s my husband’s name and that’s his phone number,” she said.
Trisha Rich, a legal ethics attorney for Holland and Knight, was also immediately contacted by a law firm representative after her accident in a Chicago taxi.
“I was absolutely stunned actually,” Rich said. “I said, ‘Why you think that this isn’t a conversation that’s prohibited by Rule 7.3?”
As a legal ethics expert, Rich knows Illinois Supreme Court Rule 7.3 prohibits the solicitation of clients, including crash victims over the phone.
“He got very upset,” Rich said. “He ended up hanging up on me.”
Personal injury attorney Tim Tomasik does not cold call.
“It is so professionally disturbing to hear about his practice,” Tomasik said.
He’s also the president of the Chicago Bar Association and explained the solicitation ban is to protect the vulnerable.
“People who have been injured, whether it’s in a crash, or say, in a hospital, they’re overwhelmed,” Tomasik said.
Rich said, “Other kinds of communication are OK. A lawyer can send you a letter in the mail.”
Attorneys are also allowed to solicit via text if their message is labeled “advertising material,” which Berens’ was not.
In the meantime, CBS 2 found accident data usually isn’t posted for at least a half a day. It was only five hours post-crash when the cold calls and texts began for Berens’ husband.
Victory: “It still doesn’t solve the mystery of how they were able to get your information so quickly.”
Berens: “Yes. It doesn’t.”
Whatever happened, Berens hopes the soliciting lawyers are dinged for not following the rules.
Anyone bombarded by lawyer cold calls can file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Berens recently reported the numbers that illegally contacted her. CBS 2 also reached out to all of the cold callers. Two of them hung up on Victory. None copped to how they got the personal information.
Other legal sources said sometimes a doctor or police officer will pass the information on to law firms.
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Rain spreads across valley, mountain peaks could get 2 feet of snow
Updated March 15, 2023 - 3:59 pm
Rain was spreading across the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday afternoon while a winter weather advisory remained in effect for the Spring Mountains until 11 p.m.
Harry Reid International Airport received a gust of 31 mph and rain began to call about 3:15 p.m. The temperature reached 67 just before 2 p.m. before dropping 10 degrees by 3:40 p.m.
There remains a 20 percent to 50 percent chance of showers Wednesday. Skies should be clear on Thursday, with a predicted high of 65.
In the mountains, 4 to 8 inches of snow was expected between 8,000 and 9,000 feet with up to 2 feet possible at the peaks. Snow levels were expected to lower to around 7,000 feet, the National Weather Service said.
Winds in the Spring Mountains were expected to gust up to 50 mph. Red Rock Canyon had gusts aorund 30 mph on Wednesday afternoon.
Earlier, roads and attractions in Southern Nevada got off to a rough start Wednesday because of wet weather.
The opening of the scenic Drive at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area was delayed Wednesday morning due to flash flooding at Oak Creek, causing unsafe driving conditions on the road, the agency posted on Twitter.
Meanwhile, the Nevada Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning that state Route 159 was closed in both directions from West Calico Basin Road to state Route 160. By mid-afternoon the road was open.
The rains have cause some highway flooding as well- this was earlier this morning across Hwy 159 near the campground turnoff. Always remember to avoid floodwaters and #turnarounddontdrown! pic.twitter.com/dQed0Uq27H
— Red Rock Canyon LV (@RedRockCynLV) March 15, 2023
Red Rock Canyon has had an eventful March when it comes to weather. Almost two weeks ago, the opening of its scenic drive was delayed due to ice on the road.
Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on Twitter. Review-Journal digital producer Marvin Clemons contributed to this report. | 2023-03-15T23:01:48+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/weather/rain-spreads-across-valley-mountain-peaks-could-get-2-feet-of-snow-2744369/ |
Findings presented at ACC.23 show XARELTO® plus aspirin provides a 33 percent reduction in acute limb ischemia following LER, with consistent benefit demonstrated at 30 days, 90 days and up to three years
Patients who undergo LER are four times more likely to experience acute limb ischemia, which can lead to amputation or death if left untreated1
XARELTO® is the first and only anticoagulant approved in combination with aspirin for reducing the risk of major thrombotic vascular events* in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
TITUSVILLE, N.J., March 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced data from a new prespecified analysis from the Phase 3 VOYAGER PAD clinical trial reinforcing the benefits of the XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) vascular dose (2.5 mg twice daily plus aspirin 100 mg once daily) over standard of care (aspirin alone), demonstrating consistent benefit at 30 days, 90 days and up to three years following LER in patients with PAD. Lower extremity revascularization, also called peripheral revascularization, is a procedure that restores blood flow in blocked arteries or veins. This analysis of the VOYAGER PAD study showed XARELTO® plus aspirin resulted in a 33 percent reduction in acute limb ischemia and a 15 percent reduction in major adverse limb and cardiovascular events, with or without dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). These latest XARELTO® data were presented at the American College of Cardiology's 72nd Annual Scientific Session (ACC.23), hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4-6, 2023.
"These data demonstrate an evolution in the medical therapy of patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization for symptomatic peripheral artery disease, where the addition of low dose rivaroxaban to antiplatelet therapy results in a 33 percent reduction in major adverse limb events both early and late and with a consistently favorable benefit risk," said Marc P. Bonaca**, M.D., Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado. "We hope these data assist clinicians in understanding how to implement antithrombotic therapy in practice and overall support initiation of rivaroxaban in the first days after revascularization regardless of whether or not DAPT is utilized."
Following LER, patients with PAD are four times more likely to experience acute limb ischemia, or a rapid decrease in lower limb blood flow, which is often associated with long hospitalizations and high incidences of amputation, disability, and death unless appropriate treatment is given.1 Those treated with XARELTO® plus aspirin after LER saw a 33 percent reduction in acute limb ischemia, with a trend toward greater benefit observed early (≤30 days HR=0.45; 95% CI, 0.24–0.85) versus late (>90 days HR=0.75; 95% CI 0.60-0.95). XARELTO® plus aspirin was more effective than antiplatelet therapy alone in preventing acute limb ischemia after LER (Kaplan-Meier estimate from 0 to 90 days 1.02% vs. 2.10%, respectively, and 4.3% and 5.7% from 91 days to three years). The hazard ratio for the rate of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) major bleeding at 0 to 90 days was HR 2.01 (range 0.9-4.47) and from days 91 up to three years was HR 1.28 (range 0.82-1.99), neither of which were statistically significant.
"These findings provide additional insights on the proven clinical utility of XARELTO® for people living with PAD, particularly those who have undergone lower extremity revascularization," said Avery Ince, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. "At Janssen, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advance science that can transform cardiovascular care for all."
In August 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expanded PAD indication for the XARELTO® vascular dose (2.5 mg twice daily plus aspirin 100 mg once daily) to include patients following a recent LER due to symptomatic PAD. The XARELTO® vascular dose is the first and only approved anticoagulant for PAD. XARELTO® acts on a dual pathway inhibition (DPI) approach to target both clotting mechanisms, thrombin and platelet activation.
About VOYAGER PAD
The Phase 3 VOYAGER PAD study included 6,564 patients from 542 sites across 34 countries worldwide. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio and received either the XARELTO® vascular dose (2.5 mg twice daily plus aspirin 100 mg once daily) (n=3,286) or aspirin alone (100 mg once daily) (n=3,278). Patients were stratified by revascularization procedure type (endovascular vs. surgical) and use of clopidogrel, which was administered at the treating physician's discretion. Patients were followed for a median of 28 months.
The VOYAGER PAD study met its primary efficacy and principal safety endpoints, demonstrating the XARELTO® vascular dose was superior to aspirin alone in reducing the risk of major adverse limb and cardiovascular events (composite outcome of acute limb ischemia, major amputation for vascular causes, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, or cardiovascular death) by 15 percent in patients with symptomatic PAD after lower-extremity revascularization. The benefit of adding XARELTO® to aspirin was apparent early, was consistent among major subgroups and continued to accrue over time. There was no significant increase in thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) major bleeding observed in patients treated with the XARELTO® vascular dose compared to aspirin alone (Kaplan-Meier estimate at three years 2.65% vs. 1.87%, respectively).
About XARELTO® (rivaroxaban)
XARELTO® is a prescription medicine used to:
- reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in adults who have a medical condition called atrial fibrillation that is not caused by a heart valve problem. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to the formation of blood clots, which can travel to the brain, causing a stroke, or to other parts of the body
- treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE)
- reduce the risk of blood clots from happening again in adults who continue to be at risk for DVT or PE after receiving treatment for blood clots for at least 6 months
- help prevent a blood clot in the legs and lungs of adults who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery
- help prevent blood clots in certain adults hospitalized for an acute illness and after discharge, who are at risk of getting blood clots because of the loss of or decreased ability to move around (mobility) and other risks for getting blood clots, and who do not have a high risk of bleeding
XARELTO® is used with low dose aspirin to:
- reduce the risk of serious heart problems, heart attack and stroke in adults with coronary artery disease (a condition where the blood supply to the heart is reduced or blocked)
- reduce the risk of a sudden decrease in blood flow to the legs, major amputation, serious heart problems or stroke in adults with peripheral artery disease (a condition where the blood flow to the legs is reduced) and includes adults who have recently had a procedure to improve blood flow to the legs
XARELTO® is used in children to:
- treat blood clots or reduce the risk of blood clots from happening again in children from birth to less than 18 years, after receiving at least 5 days of treatment with injectable or intravenous medicines used to treat blood clots
- help prevent blood clots in children 2 years and older with congenital heart disease after the Fontan procedure
XARELTO® was not studied and is not recommended in children less than 6 months of age who:
- were less than 37 weeks of growth (gestation) at birth
- had less than 10 days of oral feeding, or
- had a body weight of less than 5.7 pounds (2.6 kg)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT XARELTO®?
XARELTO® may cause serious side effects, including:
- Increased risk of blood clots if you stop taking XARELTO®. People with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart beat) that is not caused by a heart valve problem (nonvalvular) are at an increased risk of forming a blood clot in the heart, which can travel to the brain, causing a stroke, or to other parts of the body. XARELTO® lowers your chance of having a stroke by helping to prevent clots from forming. If you stop taking XARELTO®, you may have increased risk of forming a clot in your blood.
Do not stop taking XARELTO® without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. Stopping XARELTO® increases your risk of having a stroke. If you have to stop taking XARELTO®, your doctor may prescribe another blood thinner medicine to prevent a blood clot from forming.
- Increased risk of bleeding. XARELTO® can cause bleeding which can be serious and may lead to death. This is because XARELTO® is a blood thinner medicine (anticoagulant) that lowers blood clotting. During treatment with XARELTO® you are likely to bruise more easily, and it may take longer for bleeding to stop. You may be at higher risk of bleeding if you take XARELTO® and have certain other medical problems.
You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take XARELTO® and take other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, including:
Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is one listed above.
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you or your child develop any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding:
- Nosebleeds that happen often
- Unusual bleeding from gums
- Menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal, or vaginal bleeding
- Spinal or epidural blood clots (hematoma). People who take a blood thinner medicine (anticoagulant) like XARELTO®, and have medicine injected into their spinal and epidural area, or have a spinal puncture, have a risk of forming a blood clot that can cause long-term or permanent loss of the ability to move (paralysis). Your risk of developing a spinal or epidural blood clot is higher if:
If you take XARELTO® and receive spinal anesthesia or have a spinal puncture, your doctor should watch you closely for symptoms of spinal or epidural blood clots.
Tell your doctor right away if you have:
- back pain
- tingling
- numbness
- muscle weakness (especially in your legs and feet)
- or loss of control of the bowels or bladder (incontinence)
XARELTO® is not for use in people with artificial heart valves.
XARELTO® is not for use in people with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), especially with positive triple antibody testing.
Do not take XARELTO® if you or your child:
- Currently have certain types of abnormal bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking XARELTO® if you currently have unusual bleeding.
- Are allergic to rivaroxaban or any of the ingredients of XARELTO®.
Before taking XARELTO®, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you or your child:
- Have ever had bleeding problems
- Have liver or kidney problems
- Have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XARELTO® will harm your unborn baby.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. XARELTO® may pass into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with XARELTO®.
Tell all of your doctors and dentists that you or your child are taking XARELTO®. They should talk to the doctor who prescribed XARELTO® for you before you have any surgery, medical or dental procedure.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you or your child take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Some of your other medicines may affect the way XARELTO® works, causing side effects. Certain medicines may increase your risk of bleeding. See "What is the most important information I should know about XARELTO®?"
HOW SHOULD I TAKE XARELTO®?
- Take XARELTO® exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not change your dose or stop taking XARELTO® unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
- Your doctor will decide how long you should take XARELTO®.
- XARELTO® may need to be stopped for one or more days before any surgery or medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when to stop taking XARELTO® and when to start taking XARELTO® again after your surgery or procedure.
- If you need to stop taking XARELTO® for any reason, talk to the doctor who prescribed XARELTO® to you to find out when you should stop taking it. Do not stop taking XARELTO® without first talking to the doctor who prescribes it to you.
- If you have difficulty swallowing XARELTO® tablets whole, talk to your doctor about other ways to take XARELTO®.
- Do not run out of XARELTO®. Refill your prescription of XARELTO® before you run out. When leaving the hospital following a hip or knee replacement, be sure that you will have XARELTO® available to avoid missing any doses.
- If you take too much XARELTO®, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call your doctor right away.
If you take XARELTO® for:
- Take XARELTO® 1 time a day with your evening meal.
- If you miss a dose of XARELTO®, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take XARELTO® 1 or 2 times a day as prescribed by your doctor.
- For the 10-mg dose, XARELTO® may be taken with or without food.
- For the 15-mg and 20-mg doses, take XARELTO® with food at the same time each day.
- If you miss a dose:
- If you take the 15-mg dose of XARELTO® 2 times a day (a total of 30 mg of XARELTO® in 1 day): Take XARELTO® as soon as you remember on the same day. You may take 2 doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- If you take XARELTO® 1 time a day: Take XARELTO® as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take XARELTO® 1 time a day with or without food.
- If you miss a dose of XARELTO®, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take XARELTO® 1 time a day, with or without food, while you are in the hospital and after you are discharged as prescribed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of XARELTO®, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take XARELTO® 2.5 mg 2 times a day with or without food.
- If you miss a dose of XARELTO®, take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take aspirin 75 to 100 mg once daily as instructed by your doctor.
- Take XARELTO® 2.5 mg 2 times a day with or without food.
- If you miss a dose of XARELTO®, take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
- Take aspirin 75 to 100 mg once daily as instructed by your doctor.
For children who take XARELTO®:
- right after or within 30 minutes of taking the oral suspension, give a new full dose.
- more than 30 minutes after taking the oral suspension, do not give the dose again. Give the next dose at the regularly scheduled time.
- if vomiting or spitting up persists, contact your child's doctor right away.
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* Reduction of a composite of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, acute limb ischemia and major amputation of a vascular etiology.
** Dr. Marc Bonaca is the lead study author of the VOYAGER PAD analysis entitled "Consistent Benefit of Rivaroxaban Early and Late after Lower Extremity Revascularization" and was provided payment for his participation in the study; he has not been compensated for contributing to this press release.
1 Bonaca MP, Bauersachs RM, et. al. Rivaroxaban in Peripheral Artery Disease after Revascularization. N Engl J Med. 2020 May 21;382(21):1994-2004. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2000052. Epub 2020 Mar 28. PMID: 32222135.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma on Monday ruled the state’s three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional, paving the way for the state to request execution dates for more than two dozen death row inmates who were plaintiffs in the case.
Judge Stephen Friot’s ruling followed a six-day federal trial earlier this year in which attorneys for 28 death row inmates argued the first of the three drugs, the sedative midazolam, is not adequate to render an inmate unable to feel pain and creates a risk of severe pain and suffering that violates the U.S. Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment.
“The prerequisites of a successful lethal injection challenge under the Eighth Amendment have been made clear by the Supreme Court,” Friot wrote, citing three earlier rulings on the death penalty.
He continued: “The plaintiff inmates have fallen well short of clearing the bar set by the Supreme Court.”
Jennifer Moreno, one of the attorneys for the death row inmates, said they are still assessing their options for an appeal to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.
“The district court’s decision ignores the overwhelming evidence presented at trial that Oklahoma’s execution protocol, both as written and as implemented, creates an unacceptable risk that prisoners will experience severe pain and suffering,” Moreno said in a statement.
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor said in a statement that the state effectively proved that both the lethal injection drugs and the state’s execution protocols are constitutional.
“The Court’s ruling is definitive: The plaintiffs in this case ‘have fallen well short’ of making their case, and midazolam, as the State has repeatedly shown, ‘can be relied upon … to render the inmate insensate to pain,’” O’Connor said. “My team is reviewing the U.S. District Court’s order further and will make a decision regarding when to request execution dates from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.”
During the trial, each side presented experts in anesthesiology and pharmacology who offered differing opinions on the effectiveness of midazolam in rendering an inmate unable to feel pain.
James Stronski, an attorney for the inmates, told Friot that if inmates aren’t properly anesthetized, they would be paralyzed and unable to move or speak after the second drug is administered and then feel excruciating pain as the final drug, potassium chloride is injected to stop the heart.
“If this is allowed to continue … this is a 21st century burning at the stake,” Stronski told the judge.
Attorneys for the state rejected that argument and maintained that a 500-milligram dose of the sedative was more than enough to ensure that inmates are unable to feel pain.
The state has carried out four lethal injections since October that Oklahoma’s former Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani said during closing arguments “are definitive proof that the protocol works as intended.”
Oklahoma resumed lethal injections in October with the execution of John Grant, who convulsed on the gurney and vomited before being declared dead. Since then, three more executions were carried out without noticeable complications.
Oklahoma had one of the nation’s busiest death chambers until problems in 2014 and 2015 led to a de facto moratorium. Richard Glossip was just hours away from being executed in September 2015 when prison officials realized they received the wrong lethal drug. It was later learned the same wrong drug had been used to execute an inmate in January 2015.
The drug mix-ups followed a botched execution in April 2014 in which inmate Clayton Lockett struggled on a gurney before dying 43 minutes into his lethal injection — and after the state’s prisons chief ordered executioners to stop. | 2022-06-06T23:11:50+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/federal-judge-oks-oklahomas-lethal-injection-method/ |
CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on the company's common shares. The dividend will be payable December 23, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 9, 2022.
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $33 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,400 exclusive agents and 4,700 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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It’s an age-old problem without any easy solutions. Yet, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is seems to have gotten worse.
Homelessness.
Although it’s difficult to quantify, the number of people without a consistent roof over their heads seems to be rising, both in larger cities like Denver and here in Cheyenne.
More people locally have been found living under overpasses, in parks, and in nooks and crannies around businesses, churches and other public places. While no one seems to have put exact numbers to it, there are several reasons for the increase, including:
- The need for social distancing early in the pandemic reduced the number of beds available at homeless shelters nationwide. According to a March 2020 report by the Homelessness Research Institute, part of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the unsheltered population had already risen by more than 22% in the previous five years, and COVID-19 was about to cause that to increase even more. Wyoming ranked 27th in the country in 2020 with 10.6 unhoused people per 10,000 residents. We can only guess how much higher it is today.
- A shortage of mental health professionals, as well as low-cost or free counseling and substance abuse programs, has kept homeless people with these problems on the street.
- Economic pressure caused by inflation and the rising cost of housing has forced people who were on the brink of homelessness out of their dwellings. Despite several state and federal programs designed to prevent evictions and foreclosures, some people have found themselves out on the street.
- Due to the economic factors listed above, the number of older people who are homeless was projected to rise sharply, even before the pandemic started.
The result has been an increase in several types of crime in the Capital City, especially break-ins, trespassing, theft, drug offenses and public intoxication. The Cheyenne Police Department and Laramie County Sheriff’s Office report that 21.5% of arrests between January and May this year were of “transient” individuals, or those who don’t have a permanent home. Many were repeat offenders.
The good news is that these arrests were very rarely for violent crimes. And local law enforcement is working hard to keep these folks out of jail. Both CPD and LCSO participate in a program calls Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, which began here around the same time the pandemic started.
The goal of LEAD is to provide lasting treatment, rather than perpetuate the cycle of trips to jail or the hospital, according to spokespeople from both agencies. If homeless individuals meet certain criteria, the charges are “basically deferred,” said LCSO Capt. Kevin James, and they are assigned a case manager, who helps connect them with drug treatment or mental health care.
Those services often are provided by Volunteers of America, the former Peak Wellness. However, it can be difficult to follow up with those people who are referred to the LEAD program, since they move around a lot and often lack a reliable phone number.
Another problem is people who are either denied or refuse shelter services, which can be for a variety of reasons. Robin Bocanegra, executive director at COMEA House and Resource Center, the local nonprofit homeless shelter, said the main problem is intoxication, which is why they’re working hard to open a new low-barrier shelter at the former Stage Coach Motel. The hope is this will help reduce arrests.
But this isn’t just about getting people off the street. It’s also about getting them the help they need to better their lives. Which is why, even as we applaud law enforcement officers for working hard to keep low-level offenders out of jail, we believe more needs to be done to provide the resources homeless individuals need to change their lives for the better.
That begins with attention to housing affordability, adequate and affordable mental health services, and programs to help people end their dependence on drugs or alcohol. And to do that properly, we need state leaders to address these problems, not wait for local communities like Cheyenne to do so.
Because as great as it is that Cheyenne has a shelter like COMEA and programs like Volunteers of America and HealthWorks, there’s only so much capacity here. That means rather than pushing the problem to the capital, communities across the state need to be able to handle them on their own.
The good news in all of this is that nonprofits that serve the homeless population seem to be working together better than ever before. But they can’t do this important work without all of us. So, please, if you find yourself with some extra funds during this time of high inflation, consider a donation to one or more of them.
And, in this election year, put “addressing homelessness” on your list of topics to discuss with local candidates. Because while we all need to treat homeless people with more grace, rather than grabbing the phone to call law enforcement, the long-term answer requires much more effort.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to come up with a more comfortable and practical way to wear a mask during Covid-19" said inventor from Garland, TX "THE GENESIS KOMET is a newly designed face mask combined with the electronics that could allow wearers to more easily communicate."
This patent pending invention could provide enhanced safety and peace of mind while allowing individuals to communicate more easily while being protected from COVID-19. This design would allow the mask to be easily and quickly positioned with less discomfort caused by conventional ear loops. Invention comes in different sizes and colors to suit different wears need and style. While this improved mask could be of use for everyone; particular appeal to essential workers such as police, retail workers, oil field, anyone who must communicate in noisy environments.
The original design was submitted to the headquarters sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-TLP-208, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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SAINT-LAURENT-DE-LA-PLAINE, France — The wooden structure supporting the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral was so vast, it was known as "the forest." It burned like a forest too. After the April 2019 fire that badly damaged the Paris landmark, nothing was left of the intricate maze of medieval beams but charred black timbers that pierced the nave and transept as they fell to the cathedral floor, leaving a gaping, smoking hole.
Now that charpente, as the framework supporting the roof is called, is being rebuilt as part of the effort to restore and reopen one of the world's most famous churches by the end of 2024.
At Ateliers Perrault, a 250-year-old carpentry company in France's Loire Valley — one of the two chosen to restore the roof — you don't hear the whirring of electric saws. It's the chopping of axes that resounds as craftsmen transform oak trees into long, rectangular beams by hand.
Carpenter Joseph Canuel explains.
"We made cathedral roofs well before saws and sawmills existed, and this is how it worked," he says. "You got the wood in the nearby forest like we're doing. And sure, we could easily cut these logs into two boards, but keeping the wood fibers the whole length of the beam gives it more resistance."
This company devotes itself to France's historical buildings — some 48,000 of them — so its carpenters are used to working with traditional methods.
Still, Notre Dame is special, says CEO Jean-Baptiste Bonhoure.
"We've never done something like this before," he says. "The roof frame is dating from medieval times — the 12th century — and there's just such a huge volume of wood."
Bonhoure says some 1,400 oak trees are needed for the charpente of the nave, the aisle that leads to the altar, and choir, the part of the cathedral that provides seating for the clergy and choir.
Peter Henrikson is a carpenter from Minnesota who heard about an opportunity to work on Notre Dame through the organization Charpentiers sans Frontières (Carpenters without Borders), a group for those who share a love of traditional methods. He says these hand-hewn trusses are special.
"Taken from the round tree to a square timber all by hand, all with axes," he says, describing what's known as boxed heart timber, where logs aren't split down the middle but the edges are cut, leaving the center.
Once it's installed to hold up the roof, Notre Dame's charpente won't be seen by anyone, says Henrikson.
They could have used faster, modern techniques relying on electric saws, drills, clamps, screws and nails. But he says there is a love of the traditional way of doing things in France, and Notre Dame's 21st century rebuilders wanted to preserve that.
"Redoing the roof as it was also keeps these skills alive," he says.
Rémi Fromont is the head architect in charge of rebuilding the cathedral's charpente. In 2012, he was an architectural student and spent a year on a project to survey the charpente. He and a classmate were the first to take precise measurements and make a detailed plan of "the forest."
"Working inside the massive wooden structure was extremely impressive," he says. "You're in the sky but completely in the dark, so you discovered 'the forest' with flashlight and headlamps, never entirely seeing the whole thing. But you could hear and feel everything going on in the cathedral below — the priests celebrating Mass, the smell of incense. And we were near the belfry, so all of a sudden the bells would ring and resound very strongly. It was as if the cathedral was alive under your feet."
It is thanks to those plans that today's builders know exactly how to reconstruct the charpente, says Fromont. And there are several reasons to rebuild the Gothic masterpiece exactly as it was.
"A cathedral is a structural ensemble that's very complex, and as soon as you change one little thing, one parameter, it impacts everywhere else in the cathedral," he says. "So reconstructing it exactly the same way is also a precaution. It worked very well for 800 years. So we know if we build it back the same way we won't risk damaging the cathedral by trying something new."
Edouard Cortes, another carpenter, removes parchment-thin layers of wood with his ax, which he says was hand-forged out of iron and steel in the traditional way to resemble what Notre Dame's original carpenters would have used nine centuries ago.
Martin Claudel is the expert who made 60 of these axes at the forge, each stamped with an image of the cathedral. Longer-handled axes are for chopping big pieces of wood and taking off the bark, Claudel explains, while others help carpenters hone the wood with precision and give it a smoother, beautiful surface.
"These axes leave a magnificent mark on these beams," Cortes says. "The same medieval mark found on the beams from Notre Dame. For me it is a passion to work with such old tools. You work with your hand, your hatchet, your heart and your head."
A crane lifts one of the giant triangular frames and aligns it next to the others — a dry run before the final installation atop Notre Dame in the coming months. Then, the removable metal pins connecting the trusses will be replaced by permanent wooden mortise and tenon joints. There won't be a single nail, screw or piece of metal in Notre Dame's new medieval roof frame.
Retired Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin is in charge of the entire project of rebuilding Notre Dame. He says it's important to be faithful to the cathedral's medieval artisans. That spirit is imbuing all the restoration work.
"You have people everywhere in France working to restore the stain[ed glass] windows, working to find the stones, working for the organ, working to restore the masterpiece paintings in the cathedral and here to build the framework, the spire and so on," he says.
To meet the five-year-deadline, Georgelin says they're combining these old methods with the most advanced computer design technology.
"We're restoring a medieval cathedral," he says, but "Notre Dame will also be a cathedral for the 21st century."
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Hudson Catholic 3, North Bergen 2 (OT)
Gianfanco Ponce scored three goals, the last coming off a corner kick in double overtime as 11th-seeded Hudson Catholic defeated sixth-seeded North Bergen in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament at Bruins Stadium in North Bergen.
Ponce, a junior, now has nine goals this season for Hudson Catholic (4-5), winners of three games in a row. Craig Chowanec made eight saves in the win.
Hudson Catholic plays third-seeded St. Peter’s Prep in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 8.
North Bergen falls to 4-5.
Ferris 1, Secaucus 0 (OT)
German Garcia’s overtime goal was the lone score of the game as seventh-seeded Ferris defeated 10th-seeded Secaucus, 1-0, in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament in Jersey City.
Anthony Ferullo assisted on the goal and Hadi Abbara made four saves to earn the shutout for Ferris (6-3).
Ferris plays second-seeded Union City in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Secaucus falls to 3-6.
Memorial 2, Dickinson 0
Eidan Cortes made six saves to earn the shutout as fifth-seeded Memorial defeated 12th-seeded Dickinson, 2-0, in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament at Coviello Field in West New York.
Jesus Garcia and Eliezer Cortez each scored a goal for Memorial (10-0), which led 1-0 at halftime.
Memorial plays fourth-seeded Harrison in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Dickinson falls to 3-9.
Hoboken at Bayonne, PPD to Monday, 10/3
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The jurors who will decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is sentenced to death or life without parole are expected to begin their deliberations Wednesday, concluding a three-month trial.
Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty last year to the murders of 14 students and three staff members at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. The trial has only been to determine his sentence.
Cruz’s massacre is the deadliest mass shooting that has ever gone to trial in the U.S. Nine other people in the U.S. who fatally shot at least 17 people died during or immediately after their attacks by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 massacre of 23 at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart is awaiting trial.
The jurors will be sequestered during their deliberations, which could take hours or days — no one knows. They have been told to pack for at least two nights.
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Here is a look at the case, how the seven-man, five-woman jury will come to their decision and what will happen after that.
WHAT DID CRUZ DO?
Cruz, by his own admission, began thinking about committing a school shooting while in middle school, about five years before he carried it out. He purchased his AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle almost exactly a year before the shooting and his planning became serious about seven months in advance. He researched previous mass shooters, saying he tried to learn from their experience. He bought ammunition, a vest to carry it and a bag to hide it. He picked Valentine's Day to make sure it would never be celebrated at the school again.
He took an Uber to the school, arriving about 20 minutes before dismissal. He went inside a three-story classroom building, shooting down the halls and into classrooms for about seven minutes. He returned to some wounded to kill them with a second volley. He then tried to shoot at fleeing students from a third-floor window, but the thick hurricane glass thwarted him. He put down his gun and fled, but was captured about an hour later.
WHAT HAPPENED AT THE TRIAL?
Lead prosecutor Mike Satz kept his case simple. He played security videos of the shooting and showed gruesome crime scene and autopsy photos. Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He took the jury to the fenced-off building, which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements.
Cruz’s lead attorney Melisa McNeill and her team never questioned the horror he inflicted, but focused on their belief that his birth mother’s heavy drinking during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Their experts said his bizarre, troubling and sometimes violent behavior starting at age 2 was misdiagnosed as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, meaning he never got the proper treatment. That left his widowed adoptive mother overwhelmed, they said.
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR CRUZ TO GET A DEATH SENTENCE?
The jurors will be voting 17 times — once for each victim. For the jurors to recommend a death sentence for a specific victim, they first must unanimously agree that the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the killing involved at least one aggravating circumstance as proscribed under Florida law.
This part should not be difficult — the listed aggravating circumstances include knowingly creating a great risk of death to numerous people, committing murders that were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel” or committed in a “cold, calculated, and premeditated manner.” They then must unanimously agree that the aggravating factors warrant consideration of the death penalty.
They then must determine whether the aggravating circumstances “outweigh” the mitigating factors that the defense argued such as his birth mother's drinking, his adoptive mother's alleged failure to get him proper psychiatric care and his admission of guilt.
If they do, the jurors can then recommend a death sentence — but that's not required. A juror can ignore the weighing exercise and vote for life out of mercy for Cruz.
A death sentence recommendation requires a unanimous vote on at least one victim. If one or more jurors vote for life on all victims, that will be his sentence.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE JURY RECOMMENDS A DEATH SENTENCE?
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will schedule a sentencing hearing, likely months from now. Cruz's attorneys will have an opportunity to persuade her to override the jury and impose a life sentence, but that rarely succeeds. If sentenced to death, he will be sent to Florida's Death Row while his case goes through appeals. It will be years before he is executed, assuming the death sentence isn't overturned and a retrial required.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE JURY IMPOSES A LIFE SENTENCE?
If the jury cannot unanimously agree that Cruz should be executed for at least one victim, he will be sentenced to life without parole — Scherer cannot overrule the jury. She could sentence him immediately or schedule a future hearing.
After he is sentenced, the Florida Department of Corrections would assign him to a maximum security prison where he would be part of the general population. McNeill, in her closing argument, alluded that could be an exceedingly dangerous place for someone like Cruz. | 2022-10-12T04:43:30+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/EXPLAINER-What-next-in-the-Florida-school-17503218.php |
More than 100 children worked in dangerous conditions at slaughterhouse cleaning firm, US Labor Department finds
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN
A major US food sanitation company illegally employed at least 102 children between the ages of 13 and 17 in jobs that had them using caustic chemicals to clean razor-sharp saws.
Packers Sanitation Services paid $1.5 million in civil penalties for employing minors in hazardous occupations and having them working overnight shifts at 13 meat processing facilities in eight states, a US Department of Labor investigation found.
The Kieler, Wisconsin, based company employed the children to clean meat processing equipment including back saws, brisket saws and head splitters. At least three children were injured, investigators said.
The company was fined the maximum civil penalty allowed by federal law — $15,138 for each minor-aged employee “who was employed in violation of the law.”
“These children should never have been employed in meat packing plants and this can only happen when employers do not take responsibility to prevent child labor violations from occurring in the first place,” said Jessica Looman, principal deputy administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
Packers Sanitation Services could not be reached immediately for comment.
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VIENNA (AP) — Five former Austrian officials went on trial in Vienna on Friday accused of granting asylum to a suspected Syrian war criminal in Austria at the request of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.
The five are accused of abusing their positions by bringing Khaled Halabi, a former Syrian general, to Austria in 2015 and arranging asylum for him. Four are former intelligence officials and one is a former asylum agency official.
Halabi led the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate in Raqqa from 2009-2013. When rebel forces captured Raqqa in 2013, Halabi fled to France, initially applying for asylum there.
International human rights groups have documented torture in Syrian facilities under Syrian President Bashar Assad, and allege that Halabi bears some responsibility.
Austrian authorities have also initiated criminal proceedings against Halabi but haven’t indicted him. Halabi’s lawyer, Timo Gerersdorfer, told The Associated Press that Halabi is cooperating fully with Austrian authorities, and that his client is not guilty.
“He fled Syria with the help of the Free Syrian Army. If he had agreed with the Assad regime, he would have stayed in Syria,” he said.
According to an investigation by Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine and Austrian daily newspaper Der Standard, the Mossad recruited Halabi, a member of the Druze minority in Syria, as an informant. The Israeli prime minister’s office declined to comment.
Prosecutors accuse the former intelligence officials of breaching their duties to provide information about Halabi’s whereabouts and identity, particularly after a 2016 meeting at the Austrian Justice Ministry. At that meeting, representatives of the Commission for International Justice and Accountability presented evidence that Halabi was suspected of implication in potential war crimes in Syria and said France had initiated an investigation against him for possible “systematic torture.”
Prosecutor Ursula Schmudermayer told the Vienna state court that Austrian intelligence officials had travelled to Tel Aviv in March 2015 to meet Mossad agents. She said the Israeli agents informed the Austrians that the Syrian general was in France but that “cooperation with France is not working as they had envisioned,” so they wanted Austria “to step in.”
The Mossad intended to continue questioning Halabi in Austria, the prosecutor said, and paid 5,000 euros ($5,500) per month to help harbor him in Austria.
The indictment states that Martin W., who was a senior agent in Austria’s domestic intelligence agency, the BVT, at the time, concluded a “cooperation agreement with a foreign partner intelligence service” on May 6, 2015. The agreement contained details on how to bring Halabi from France to Austria and support him in applying for asylum, according to the indictment.
Martin W. was absent as the trial opened Friday due to health issues but the others were present. They answered short procedural questions but didn’t testify.
Their lawyers argued that the defendants acted correctly because all details about the cooperation agreement with the Mossad were labelled as “strictly confidential,” meaning that the agents were not allowed to disclose the operation to other state bodies.
They also argued that the cooperation agreement with Israeli intelligence helped Austria gain information that would not have been possible to receive in any other way. At the time, Europe faced the arrival of large numbers of refugees from the Syrian civil war and an increased terrorist threat.
Prosecutors accused the former asylum official, Gerald W., of manipulating the asylum procedure to enable Halabi’s asylum application in Austria though Halabi had already applied for asylum in France. His lawyer told the court that Gerald W. acted in good faith, trusting information given to him that Halabi was in danger in France.
The trial is scheduled to run through next Friday. It was not immediately clear when the court might issue verdicts.
The defendants can only be partially identified under Austrian rules. | 2023-04-15T14:07:26+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/world/austrians-tried-for-allegedly-helping-mossad-shield-syrian/ |
WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 19, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1120 PM CDT Thu Aug 18 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following
county, Menard.
* WHEN...Until 115 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain of between
1 and 3 inches has fallen due to thunderstorms. This will
cause small stream flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Mckavett and Camp Sol Mayer.
- This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
Toe Nail crossing San Saba River, Dunagan crossing San Saba
River and Ranch Road 2291 crossing Las Moras Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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Plane fails to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight
Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to a report by commercial aviation news site Aviation Herald.
The incident took place on board an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, the report said, "when the pilots fell asleep" and "the aircraft continued past the top of descent."
Data obtained by the website indicates that the aircraft was cruising at 37,000 feet on autopilot when it failed to descend at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, its scheduled destination, on Aug. 15.
Air traffic control were apparently unable to reach the crew despite making several attempts at contact. However, an alarm was triggered when the plane overshot the runway and continued along the route.
The aircraft subsequently began to descend, landing safely around 25 minutes later.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data shows the aircraft overflying the runway, before beginning its descent and maneuvering for another approach.
"We have received a report which indicates Ethiopian flight number ET343 en route from Khartoum to Addis Ababa temporarily lost communication with Addis Ababa Air Traffic Control on 15 August 2022," reads a statement issued by Ethiopian Airlines on Friday.
"The flight later landed safely after communication was restored. The concerned crew have been removed from operation pending further investigation.
"Appropriate corrective action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation. Safety has always been and will continue to be our first priority," the statement said.
'Deeply concerning'
Aviation analyst Alex Macheras has since taken to Twitter to express his shock at the "deeply concerning incident," which he suggests may have been the result of pilot exhaustion.
"Pilot fatigue is nothing new, and continues to pose one of the most significant threats to air safety — internationally," he tweeted on Thursday.
The report comes just months after pilots at Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines warned airline executives that pilot exhaustion was on the rise and urged them to treat fatigue and the resulting mistakes as a safety risk.
"Fatigue, both acute and cumulative, has become Southwest Airlines' number-one safety threat," the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, or SWAPA, told airline executives in a letter back in April.
According to the letter, the rising demand for air travel as the industry begins to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, and cancellation chaos brought about by severe weather were among the reasons for the increase in pilot exhaustion.
Back in May, Italian newspaper Repubblica reported that an ITA pilot had been fired after "falling asleep" during a flight between New York and Rome.
The co-pilot was said to be taking an "authorized rest" at the time, leading to the Airbus A330 losing communication with air traffic control for ten minutes, according to the report. | 2022-08-20T12:37:40+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/plane-fails-to-descend-as-pilots-reportedly-fell-asleep-during-flight/40943187 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wind Surge broke their season high for runs after they defeated the Tulsa Drillers 17-4 tonight behind a career best ten strikeouts from starting pitcher, Simeon Woods Richardson.
Simeon Woods Richardson recorded the win for the Wind Surge after tying the season high from a Wind Surge pitcher this season for strikeouts. The Wind Surge pitching staff recorded the franchise high 20 strikeouts, the most by a team in the Texas League this season.
Andy Pages’ two out double in the first inning set up Justin Yurchak for an RBI single to give the Drillers an early 1-0 lead.
Yunior Severino recorded his first Wind Surge home run in the bottom of the second inning to give the Surge a 3-1 lead. Severino finished the night two for six with three RBIs.
The Wind Surge’s recent additions both recorded RBI’s tonight in the fourth inning with Will Holland’s double that scored DaShawn Keirsey, Jr. and Aaron Sabato’s RBI single that scored Holland. The Surge led 6-1 after the fourth.
The Surge set a season high for runs in an inning after ten runs in the sixth, led by Will Holland hitting his first Wind Surge grand slam. The Wind Surge also recorded six straight walks which led to three straight runs. The Wind Surge led the game 17-2 through six.
A late home run from Brandon Lewis brought in two runs for the Drillers but was not enough for the comeback. | 2022-08-17T05:31:44+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/sports/local-sports/wichita-wind-surge-slam-tulsa-drillers-17-4/ |
Hot flashes can be avoided?
According to Dr. Diana Bitner— yes!
They're a response to our ever-changing hormone levels, but FOX 17's expert on women's health says paying attention to what triggers hot flashes and help prevent or control the changes in your internal thermostat that cause them.
When estrogen drops during our cycle, your body gets very sensitive to everything— small changes in temperature, dehydration, stress, sleep deprivation, and even carrying around excess weight. It's important to carefully regulate the amount of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol consumed as we age, too.
Dr. Bitner advises if keeping a handle on those eternal elements isn't enough, it could be time to talk to your doctor about other options like seeing an specialist or starting Hormone Replacement Therapy. HRT is used for medically treating hot flashes, and has helped many women feel normal if started early in the menopause process.
FOX 17 Women's Health Tip of the Week:
80 oz of water daily can help your body regulate its temperature and goes a long way towards fighting hot flash triggers like dehydration, stress and weight gain.
Bonus Tip:
Make a note of your symptoms— including possible triggers. Track them for at least a month to see where you can take action, what's working, and what's not. This way, you'll have a comprehensive guidebook to show your doctor should you need advice on your care. | 2022-09-28T14:17:35+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/avoid-hot-flashes-with-advice-from-dr-bitner |
KILLER AT THE DOOR | Cop who counseled domestic violence victim killed his wife
Part three of ‘Shielded,’ which reports that sometimes police officers sent to domestic calls have similar experiences at home.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Megan Montgomery had been shot with her husband’s service weapon before.
In February 2019, the 31-year-old wife had pulled her husband’s police handgun to protect herself from him, Montgomery told police. She was shot in her right arm in a struggle over the gun, according to state investigators.
Jason McIntosh told fellow officers he thought he was struggling with his wife over a cell phone, not a weapon, when he heard the gunshot.
Are police officers given special treatment when they are suspects in family violence incidents? After months of research, investigations and interviews, “Shielded” is a four-part series by Atlanta News First Chief Investigative Reporter Brendan Keefe that uncovers cases where an officer in an alleged domestic dispute was treated much differently than similar suspects. When cops are arrested for domestic violence, data shows they rarely get convicted. Many keep their jobs. About half keep their law enforcement certifications – and their guns. We also look at two cases in which officers who were given their guns back killed their wives with those same guns. This series provides resources and other help for not only police and their families, but anyone who might be experiencing domestic violence.
The Hoover, Alabama, Police Department put McIntosh on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation. He resigned in March of that year.
A judge issued a mutual protection order against the couple to keep them apart. It didn’t work. They both continued seeing each other over the coming months.
>>>SCROLL DOWN FOR RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
State investigators determined Montgomery was the primary aggressor because she pulled the gun. Prosecutors declined to file charges against anyone, so McIntosh repeatedly asked for his gun back. It was his duty weapon, but he had purchased the handgun himself.
In May 2019, Hoover police were called to the couple’s home again on another domestic call. This time, McIntosh was arrested on domestic violence charges, according to the Hoover Police incident report obtained by Atlanta News First Investigates.
LOST EVIDENCE | SHIELDED, parts one and two
Body camera recordings deleted. Warrants difficult to find. The only vacated family violence arrest by the city’s chief judge in a decade. All of that and more happened after Union City officers were called to the home of one of their own lieutenants. Atlanta News First Investigates fought for seven months to uncover and access public records in a case resolved under mysterious circumstances.
Montgomery filed for divorce, got counseling, rented her own apartment and was on her way to rebuilding her life, dedicated to helping other survivors of domestic violence.
McIntosh kept asking state investigators for his gun, even while awaiting trial. An Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigator met McIntosh in the agency’s parking lot in November 2019, and handed the gun over to the former officer.
In response to a question from Atlanta News First Investigates about the parking lot gun exchange, ALEA said, “The gun was Mr. McIntosh’s personal property, the investigation was closed, and ALEA had no legal justification for keeping his private property. If the gun had been a department issued service weapon, ALEA would have returned it to the department.”
Alabama law prohibits gun possession by anyone subject to an order of protection from abuse, even though the order in this case did not explicitly ban firearms.
Two weeks later, McIntosh shot Montgomery with that same gun and dumped her body in a parking lot.
Days later, a letter arrived in the mail scheduling a date for Montgomery’s testimony in the earlier domestic case. Instead, her estranged husband was in custody for her murder.
Originally charged with capital murder because of the existing protection order, McIntosh pleaded guilty in 2021 to a reduced charge of murder and is serving a 30-year prison sentence, according to court records.
Megan Montgomery’s mother and stepfather started a non-profit organization in her name. The Megan Montgomery Foundation to Prevent Domestic Violence raises awareness by providing grants to high schools and universities to educate young men and women on the warning signs of unhealthy relationships.
STILL ARMED | SHIELDED, part four
Amanda Perrault never had a chance. Six days after reporting a case of domestic abuse involving her police officer husband, she was killed by a single gunshot to the head. Officer Michael Seth Perrault said his wife had shot herself, but his story didn’t add up. Here’s why officers accused of domestic violence often keep their guns and their badges.
Just a few blocks away from the home where the domestic incidents had occurred, Lola Garcia noticed a familiar sounding name watching news reports of Montgomery’s murder and her husband’s arrest: Jason McIntosh, the same police officer who had responded to her home on a domestic call before his own marriage ended in murder.
In November 2018, McIntosh was the lead officer responding to a domestic call from Garcia, who called police regarding her ex-boyfriend. According to the incident report, Garcia’s ex-boyfriend “began choking the victim.” McIntosh reported he “observed scrapes on the victim’s elbow.”
McIntosh wrote he reviewed a video Garcia had recorded. “You could not really see the incident, but you can hear the victim screaming,” he wrote. “The two-year-old child the two share was present and witnessed the incident and was upset.”
“My daughter was standing behind me just screaming,” Garcia told Atlanta News First Investigates. “I’m going to die and she’s going to see it.”
“I got a feeling of empathy and just a feeling that [McIntosh] cared,” Garcia said. “He explained the procedure to me that was never fully explained to me by any other officer: this is what happens next, the options for filing for a protection from abuse and all those sorts of things that I didn’t know existed. I didn’t know those resources were there. He taught me all of it.”
McIntosh’s incident report was written less than three months before he and his own wife would struggle over a gun a few blocks away, resulting in Montgomery’s shattered right arm.
Garcia recalls McIntosh was blunt in his response: “Basically he said that if I don’t follow through with the charges and do what I need to do to keep him away, that [my ex-boyfriend] was going to kill me.”
Garcia’s ex-boyfriend was arrested, according to the incident report, and he later pressed charges against Garcia for an earlier domestic incident. Both saw their charges dismissed after they completed a diversion program.
Atlanta News First Investigates has reached out to Garcia’s ex-boyfriend with no response.
“It was absolutely terrifying to think that he was the one person that had given me the courage to speak up against my abuser and to actually follow through and press charges,” Garcia said. “So to know the reasoning behind how he knew that I would end up dead if I didn’t follow through [is] chilling.”
“Shielded” is a four-part series by Brendan Keefe, Atlanta News First Chief Investigator, on how police officers are often given special treatment when they are suspects in family violence investigations. This series also provides resources for not only police and their families, but everyone who might be experiencing these terrible experiences on their own.
If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe to look into, email him directly at brendan.keefe@wanf.com
MORE IN-DEPTH COVERAGE FROM ATLANTA NEWS FIRST INVESTIGATES
Copyright 2023 WANF. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-12T20:38:43+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2023/06/12/killer-door-cop-who-counseled-domestic-violence-victim-killed-his-wife/ |
NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) between May 31, 2022 and May 10, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 24, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Canopy Growth securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Canopy Growth class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16092 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 24, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were material weaknesses in Canopy Growth's internal controls over accounting and financial reporting; (2) as a result, Canopy Growth improperly booked sales of its BioSteel business unit; (3) as a result, Canopy Growth's revenue was overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Canopy Growth's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Canopy Growth class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16092 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Ten retired NFL players are accusing the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class-action lawsuit filed Thursday in Baltimore.
The men said they left the game with lingering physical or cognitive injuries that make their daily lives difficult if not excruciating. They also said they are not alone.
“They’re a small fraction of the players who have been wronged by the NFL’s disability plan,” said lawyer Chris Seeger, who separately has been class counsel in the $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims. “These former players deserve far more from an organization worth billions of dollars than a sham process in which there’s no chance of success.”
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Baltimore and names as defendants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL’s Disability Board. The suit comes as league officials gather in Phoenix for the Super Bowl on Sunday.
The NFL did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the NFL Players Association.
Willis McGahee, a first-round pick in 2003 who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, said he has had more than a dozen surgeries for football injuries and often needs help getting out of bed. He is 41.
And Eric Smith, who spent seven seasons with the New York Jets, said he struggles to play with his young sons — and fears the dark moods.
“There were times I would blackout and wake up … and I’m bleeding, there are holes in the wall. My wife and kids are crying,” Smith, 39, said on a videoconference call that included McGahee and lawyers. “I went down a dark path. If I ever hurt one of them, in one of these cases, that’s probably the end. Like, I’m done.”
The lawsuit also alleges that the doctors who examine players for the league’s disability plan have a financial interest in denying the claims, as it makes them more likely to get future referrals from the program. One neuropsychologist who was paid more than $800,000 from the program examined a group of 29 former players and found none of them was disabled, according to the lawyers.
Seeger, who has worked closely with NFL lawyers on the concussion case for a decade, said the latest suit seeks to have the disability plan “fulfill its overdue legal responsibilities to players rather than continue to try to dodge accountability every step of the way.”
A successful claim can lead to payments between $65,000 to $265,000, but only 30 of the thousands filed to date have led to top awards, according to Samuel L. Katz, one of several lawyers working with Seeger on the case.
The disability program grew out of the 2011 collective-bargaining agreement between the players and the union, and was hailed a way to help ailing former players. During the pandemic, players complained of delays in having their cases reviewed.
“I had a great run,” said Smith, who noted he had twice been knocked out during televised games. “My name has been out there. But I feel like it’s time to step up (for other players). We deserve to be taken care of at the end of the day.”
The other former players who signed on to the lawsuit are Jason Alford, Daniel Loper, Michael McKenzie, Jamize Olaware, Alex Parsons, Charles Smis, Joey Thomas and Lance Zeno. | 2023-02-09T21:40:40+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-nfl-disability-lawsuit-20230209-hzerf3ty2zfrfehjix7kqasek4-story.html |
Arianna Barrett pitched to contact, and pitched a gem, only surrendering three hits to power Immaculate Heart - No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20 - to a 3-1 victory over No. 18 Livingston in Westwood.
Gabriella Shadek, Noelle Urbaniak, and Chelsea Lapp all drove in runs for the Blue Eagles, who ran their record up to 20-2 on the season with the victory. IHA appears to be safely headed for a top two seed in the upcoming NJSIAA North A playoffs.
Maddie Rothfeld scored the lone run in the fifth for Livingston, which fell to 15-5.
The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. To add your name, click here. | 2023-05-17T03:17:36+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/05/barretts-gem-powers-no-6-iha-over-no-18-livingston-softball-recap.html |
CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, today reported the tax treatment of its 2022 distributions.
This release is based on the preliminary results of work on the Company's tax filings and may be subject to correction or adjustment when the filings are completed. However, no material change in the information reported is expected. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment.
The table below summarizes the income tax treatment of the Company's 2022 common stock distributions.
About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 68.4 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2022. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events, such as the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) and changes in interest rates; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; our competitive environment; changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and in our other public filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.
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MILWAUKEE - For many parents, back-to-school season means fall sports are back in full swing! No matter the sport, preparing your for your kid's game might take just as much effort as them participating.
Meijer shares ideas on how to prepare your family's game day experience.
Preparing for fall sports season
Meijer shares ideas on how to prepare your family's game day experience.
Oconomowoc High School alumni reunited in August for a special, encore performance. Students from decades-worth of graduating classes took part.
Heavy rain saturated all of southeast Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 11 and into Monday, Sept. 12 – and the National Weather Service has been collecting data on rainfall totals. | 2022-09-12T18:31:32+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/real-milwaukee/preparing-for-fall-sports-season-meijer |
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Amid all the injuries and shuffling up front along Michigan’s offensive line, one player has been at the center of it all.
Senior Karsen Barnhart, billed as the Wolverines’ ‘sixth starter’ ahead of the 2022 season, has served in a utility role of sorts through seven games. He has a start at left tackle. He started last week’s win over Penn State at right tackle.
Barnhart’s even missed games due to injury.
“I started last year at guard,” Barnhart even pointed out this week. “I just feel like I’ve been able to play every position, and play my game.”
The 6-foot-5, 308-pound lineman has turned into the jack-of-all-trades piece needed to help sustain Michigan’s dominance up front, a group that helped pave the way for a Big Ten title last year.
When starting left tackle Ryan Hayes missed the season opener due to injury, Barnhart stepped in. When right tackle Trente Jones went down last week against Indiana with a high-ankle sprain, Barnhart was the first player called upon.
More: U-M football enters bye week with rival Spartans on the mind
“Having a guy like Karsen is just like another starter to us,” offensive line coach and co-coordinator Sherrone Moore said recently. “Putting him in is no hair off our back. We’re just excited that we have him on the team.”
True to his utility role, Barnhart said he practices like one, too. On any given week, the Paw Paw, Mich., native can be found filling in at any one of the four non-center positions along the line.
It’s a role he’s come to enjoy, having come to Michigan as a tight end out of high school. He was quickly converted to tackle, flirted with guard during the 2021 season, starting two games on the left side, and has since become the Wolverines’ de-facto fill in whenever needed.
“I’ve played every position throughout the camp,” Barnhart said. “There would be days where I’d go left tackle and the next day I’d be at right guard. Just being able to do that on and off throughout camp has helped me prepare for the season.”
Barnhart was slowed by a high-ankle sprain in the season opener, a frustrating injury for a football player, who can sometimes take weeks to recover. It took him five to return and get back into game shape.
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And when Jones, who started the first six games of the season at right tackle, suffered his own high-ankle sprain in the win at Indiana, Barnhart was ready roll.
“It’s not difficult because I’ve prepared myself,” Barnhart said. “It’s more feel and being able to feel the game at every position, having the time on task and all the reps that I do at every position. It makes it easier for me.”
Head coach Jim Harbaugh has praised Barnhart for being “tougher than a $2 steak,” a compliment the lineman believes illustrates his approach to football.
“I think what he sees from me is someone who’s a hard worker and shows grit. Somebody who doesn’t complain,” Barnhart said. “When I have an issue, I don’t just sit there and sob about it. I don’t talk down to the team or anything. I just do my 1/11 to keep grinding and help the team.
“I take my role to the best ability I can. Whatever the team needs me to do, that’s what I’m here to do.”
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Michigan ticks up in college football rankings after Penn State win | 2022-10-18T17:18:15+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/10/karsen-barnhart-is-michigans-all-important-utility-man-up-front.html |
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Len Dawson:
“With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers. He loved Kansas City and no matter where his travels took him, he could not wait to return home.” — Dawson family statement.
“My family and I are heartbroken. Len Dawson is synonymous with the Kansas City Chiefs. Len embraced and came to embody Kansas City and the people that call it home. You would be hard-pressed to find a player who had a bigger impact in shaping the organization as we know it today than Len Dawson did. I admired Len my entire life — first as a Hall of Fame player on the field, and later as he transitioned into a successful broadcasting career. Throughout his remarkable career, Len made it a priority to give back to the community that he loved. The franchise has lost a true legend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Linda and his family.” — Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.
“RIP to the legend Len Dawson. The legacy and impact you made on Kansas City will live on forever. Prayers to his family.” — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
“Len grew up only a few miles from where the Pro Football Hall of Fame later was built, and fans in the area have always taken a special pride in seeing one of the greats from this region enshrined in Canton. Fans connected with Len’s story of perseverance, appreciating how he gave the game one more try after five nondescript seasons when many others would have quit. The American Football League, and Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram, gave Len a true opportunity, and he made the most of it, building the Chiefs into a Super Bowl contender, and eventually a world champion. Our thoughts and prayers extend to his wife, Linda, and to all of Len’s family and friends in Kansas City and in Alliance, Ohio. The flag at the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be flown at half-staff in his honor.” — Hall of Fame president Jim Porter.
“Len Dawson is an American legend, a Super Bowl champion, a world class broadcaster, and will forever be among the most important and beloved figures in our city’s history. The Royals send sympathy and support to the Chiefs and the Dawson family.” — Statement from the Kansas City Royals, whose stadium sits adjacent to Arrowhead Stadium.
“Rest in peace, Len Dawson. One of Kansas City’s greatest on the field, in broadcasting and in our community. My thoughts are with his wife, Linda, his family, and the many friends he made over a tremendous lifetime.” — Kansas City, Missouri mayor Quinton Lucas.
“My thoughts & prayers go out to the family and loved ones of legendary QB Len Dawson. Everyone that has ever been a part of Chiefs Kingdom knows his impact on the field and in the community. I’m thankful for the great memories I had with him during my time in KC. He’ll be missed.” — Former Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel.
“We lost a true legend and wonderful human being Chiefs nation with the passing of Len Dawson. HOF QB, broadcaster and all-around great guy. RIP brother!” — Former NFL quarterback and TV analyst Rich Gannon.
“So sad to hear of the passing of Len Dawson. Lenny was a fantastic QB! Also had a tremendous career as a broadcaster. Was a class act. Rest In Peace my friend.” — Former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Ron Jaworski.
“Kansas City lost a legend in Len Dawson. Whether it was on the football field, in broadcasting or in our communities, his impact on our city will be remembered forever. My prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.” — U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver.
“RIP Len Dawson. An amazing person who also was a HOF quarterback and a HOF broadcaster. Love and prayers to his family and friends.” — Former Chiefs quarterback and CBS analyst Trent Green.
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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-08-24T21:02:01+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/ap-reaction-to-the-death-of-hall-of-fame-qb-len-dawson/ |
MARSEILLE (AP) — Three bodies were found Monday in the rubble following an explosion that collapsed a building in the southern French city of Marseille, bringing the confirmed death toll to five as rescuers continued searching for three more people who are unaccounted-for.
Two other bodies had previously been found overnight. The judicial authority will proceed to identify the victims, firefighters said in a statement.
“The hope to find survivors is still there,” Minister for Cities and Housing Olivier Klein told reporters earlier Monday, after he met with rescuers on site. More than 100 firefighters were mobilized for the searches.
Rescuers were using a crane to move heavy blocks of concrete and rubble with great caution so as not to hurt people who could still be trapped underneath, and then continuing the investigation with their hands.
Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan tweeted Monday that “the pain and sorrow are great.” He expressed his thoughts for the families of the victims and “those who are suffering.”
“Rescue and search operations are continuing, without respite,” he said.
An investigation has been opened for involuntary injury, at least initially sidestepping possible criminal intentions. A gas explosion was among the avenues of investigation, prosecutor Dominique Laurens said Sunday evening.
The collapse occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, in an old quarter in the center of Marseille, France’s second-largest city, less than a kilometer (a half-mile) from its iconic old port. About 200 people have been evacuated from their homes in the area.
In 2018, two buildings in the center of Marseille collapsed, killing eight people. Those buildings were poorly maintained — not the case with the one that collapsed Sunday, the interior minister said. | 2023-04-11T08:54:17+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/france-2-bodies-found-after-marseille-building-collapse/ |
Navy commissions destroyer named for late Michigan Sen. Carl Levin in Baltimore
The USS Carl M. Levin was placed into active service during a Navy ceremony in Baltimore on Saturday morning, with the late Michigan's senator's family and the destroyer's future crew on hand.
USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) is a 510-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class vessel, the 70th in the class, that weighed 7,500 tons when it launched in May 2021 from Bath Iron Works in Maine. It completed sea trials in December and was delivered to the U.S. Navy in late January. Its motto is "Tenacious in the Fight."
“This ship in front of you will sail the high seas, the United States of America, for the next four decades,” Adm. Michael Gilday, chief of naval operations, said during Saturday's ceremony.
“Today, we carry on a Navy tradition that extends back to 1775 as we hoist the commissioning pennant and announce to the world that this mighty warship and its splendid crew are ready to carry out their mission.”
During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kelly Craft ordered the hoisting of the commissioning pennant at the masthead, making the ship an official member of the Navy fleet. The commission pennant will fly continuously until the ship is decommissioned. Kelly also read the orders appointing him to command the ship and ordered his executive officer to set the first watch.
Levin's three daughters are the ship's sponsors — Kate Levin Markel, Laura Levin and Erica Levin. Laura spoke to the crowd from the ship's platform, thanking and congratulating the crew, "who protect us and also unite us."
Together, the sisters gave the traditional order: "Officers and crew of the USS Carl M. Levin, man our ship and bring her to life!"
"Aye-aye, ma'ams!" the crew responded.
Crew members and officers in white uniforms then trotted to the ship and climbed aboard to man the rails as the ship's systems were brought on line and a Navy band played.
Levin, who died nearly two years ago at age 87, was Michigan's longest-serving senator. He served on the Senate Armed Services Committee for all 36 of hisyears in office, including 10 years as its chairman.
"Of all of Senator Levin's great qualities, (his integrity) stood out to me because along with accountability and initiative and toughness, integrity is one of our core Navy values," Gilday said.
"Integrity is what keeps us internally and externally consistent so that we tell the truth, and then our conduct is always upright and honorable. Integrity strengthens our resolve to act consistently with our professional values. ... It is the very foundation of our warfighting effectiveness. Senator Levin lived a life of service with integrity, and his example inspires us as we commission this ship and this crew today."
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro also delivered remarks Saturday, hailing Levin's devotion to military families.
"Senator Levin understood our nation's national and economic security requirements as a maritime nation to feel the capable lethal fleet, backed by well-trained sailors and Marines throughout his decades of service, both as a member and as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee," Del Toro said.
"Senator Levin was a staunch advocate not just for the people of Michigan, for our service members, as well as their families."
Levin's older brother, retired U.S. Rep. Sandy Levin, and widow, Barbara, also attend Saturday's ceremony in the front row.
The destroyer's homeport will be Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
mburke@detroitnews.com | 2023-06-24T17:23:13+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/24/navy-commissions-destroyer-named-for-late-michigan-sen-carl-levin/70353268007/ |
Grand jury subpoenas issued last month to two Arizona state lawmakers show the breadth of the criminal investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington into efforts by supporters of Donald Trump to use “false electors” to try to undo Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.
The subpoenas issued to Karen Fann, president of the Arizona Senate, and Sen. Kelly Townsend also seek communications “relating to any effort, plan, or attempt to serve as an Elector” in favor of the then-president and then-vice president.
A subpoena is not an accusation but rather a demand for information that investigators believe may help them solve a crime. The documents released Monday cast a wide net for any communications that Fann and Townsend may have had with any member of the executive or legislative branch of the federal government; any representative or agent of Trump or his campaign; or Trump boosters Jenna Ellis, Bernard Kerik, Rudy Giuliani, Boris Epshteyn, James Troupis, Joe DiGenova, John Eastman, Joshua Findlay, Justin Clark, Kenneth Chesebro, Mike Roman or Victoria Toensing.
The subpoenas are just one part of a significant escalation and expansion of the Justice Department’s criminal probe of the events of and leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters seeking to overturn the election results. Around the same time in mid-June, federal agents fanned out in multiple states to serve subpoenas, execute search warrants and interview potential witnesses as part of the investigation into the electors scheme.
Separately, a grand jury in Washington examining Jan. 6 heard testimony Friday from Marc Short, the former chief of staff to Pence, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation. Short’s grand jury appearance was first reported by ABC News. He testified on the same day that a jury in the federal courthouse convicted longtime Trump confidant Stephen K. Bannon of contempt of Congress for refusing to provide information to the U.S. House committee investigating Jan. 6.
In the weeks after the 2020 election, Fann huddled with Arizona state lawmakers and Maricopa County officials to try to broker a deal to conduct a joint audit by an accredited firm of the county’s election results.
On Dec. 1, 2020, she attended a meeting with Giuliani and Ellis, both of whom worked as attorneys for Trump, as well as Kerik, state Republican lawmakers and retired Col. Phil Waldron. Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R) also attended the meeting and later said Giuliani made various claims about election fraud that the former New York mayor could not back up.
“My recollection, he said, ‘We’ve got lots of theories, we just don’t have the evidence,’ ” Bowers told the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
In the end, the GOP Senate that Fann presided over launched its own review of 2.1 million ballots cast in Maricopa County for the presidential and U.S. Senate race, using a Florida-based firm with no experience in auditing elections. The review affirmed Biden’s win.
In late 2020, Townsend, as a state representative, sought to prevent the certification of Arizona’s electoral votes. On Dec. 31, she wrote a letter to Pence asking the vice president “to refrain from accepting the Biden electors” until state lawmakers could adequately investigate claims of voter fraud. It is unclear if Pence received the letter.
“We believe it is impossible to conclusively declare a winner in Arizona and pray that you would refrain from counting the electoral votes from our state, and consider the alternate slate should we be able to establish validity to the various claims of election fraud on such a scale that would change the outcome,” said the letter, obtained by the watchdog group American Oversight.
The subpoenas to Fann and Townsend seek all communications or documents exchanged with those who served as Arizona’s alternate electors, as well as communications with state Rep. Mark Finchem, a vocal “Stop the Steal” proponent now vying for the Republican nomination for secretary of state.
Finchem helped organize a Nov. 30, 2020, meeting in downtown Phoenix attended by Giuliani, Ellis, GOP congressmen, state lawmakers and others, where speakers claimed widespread fraud in the election. Finchem was in Washington on Jan. 6. The House committee probing the events of that day issued a subpoena to him in February seeking information about his activities after the election, including comments he made about delivering “an evidence book and letter to Vice President Pence showing key evidence of fraud” in the election “and asking him to consider postponing the award of electors.”
The subpoenas to Fann and Townsend also seek any communications they had with a host of Arizona GOP figures who either helped assemble a list of Trump-backing electors or were on a list of such electors.
Townsend has previously said that as chair of the elections committee, she tried to conduct an investigation because legislators “have plenary authority and responsibility to send the correct slate, and because it was in question, we wanted to have an alternate slate in case fraud was discovered and found.”
On Monday, she said she had one or two phone calls with Giuliani in December 2020 but no longer has the phone on which those calls were made. She said she has described the nature of the calls to the FBI.
“They asked me not to talk about it because of the investigation,” Townsend told The Washington Post in an interview. She said it was her impression that FBI agents were seeking information about one of Trump’s attorneys.
The subpoenas also seek a list of all email accounts, social media accounts and telephone numbers used by Fann and Townsend between October 2020 and now.
The subpoenas are signed by Thomas Windom, a federal prosecutor who has been tasked with investigating the false-electors scheme.
A spokesperson for Fann, who is not seeking reelection when her term expires in January, has said she is cooperating with the investigation. The spokesperson said they do not expect Fann to have to testify in person to the grand jury, which is located in Washington.
Some within Trump’s orbit, particularly Eastman, a law professor, had advocated offering new slates of “Trump electors” to challenge the electors in key states, such as Arizona, that Trump won in 2016 but lost in 2020. The scheme failed in part because even GOP-controlled state legislatures did not endorse the effort.
Rosalind S. Helderman contributed to this report. | 2022-07-26T00:01:55+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/07/25/fann-townsend-subpoenas-arizona-trump/ |
KOCHVILLE TWP, MI—Students at Saginaw Valley State University will be sprucing up some nearby green areas.
Cardinal Volunteers, an SVSU volunteer program run through the Center for Community Engagement & Experiential Learning, looks to support students who are dedicated to volunteering and making a positive impact in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
According to the university’s website, students with various SVSU community service programs contribute over 6,500 hours of volunteer work locally and nationally each year.
The Cardinals in the Community spring cleaning program kicking off this spring will be aimed at cleaning up areas around Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties that students and residents alike can take advantage of to get outdoors and relax.
This year, students will be joining in on programs run by the areas they’re looking to aid, including the United Way of Bay County’s Day of Caring, held at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21 at Bay City’s Veteran’s Memorial Park; As well as the Saginaw Community Cleanup, held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13 on Ojibway Island.
A partnership with Midland Blooms has also been scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, May 20, but a location has yet to be solidified.
Anyone interested in joining the cleanup efforts can RSVP through at the Cardinals in the Community Spring Cleaning web form.
For more information or questions on the individual site cleanups, contact Dylan Hellus at dehellus@svsu.edu.
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Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy to host medieval-themed Dragon’s À Faire fundraiser gala | 2023-04-04T16:16:48+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2023/04/svsu-launches-into-spring-with-cardinals-in-the-community.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office reported Wednesday that economic and job growth so far this year has been stronger than forecast in February, but an updated outlook sees parts of the economy as weakening through 2024.
The latest 10-year budget and economic outlook from the nonpartisan office shows how difficult it is to figure out where the United States is going in the wake of the pandemic. Many economists and investors were caught off guard as Federal Reserve interest rate increases, intended to combat high inflation, have not led to mass layoffs and a recession. Rather, growth and hiring have stayed relatively solid.
The CBO said it expects rates to continue to rise, as well as slower growth in the gross domestic product for the rest of this year and unemployment reaching 4.7% by the end of 2024.
In February, the agency projected that the unemployment rate would jump to 5.1%. It currently stands at 3.6%. The CBO now estimates that rate will end the year at roughly 4.1%.
Consumer spending is expected to flag later this year and labor force participation to decline as employers need fewer workers.
In a bright spot, inflation is expected to decline due to actions by the Fed to tame price increases, which rose at the highest annual pace in four decades in June of last year. The central bank has tried to reduce inflation by raising its benchmark interest rates. The Fed on Wednesday raised its key rate for the 11th time in 17 months, from roughly 5.1% to 5.3%, its highest level since 2001.
The CBO issues projections that are generally more pessimistic than those of other forecasters such as the Fed. The latest report acknowledges that uncertainty, saying “projections are highly uncertain, and many factors could lead to different outcomes.” | 2023-07-27T16:45:12+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/business/ap-business/ap-congressional-budget-office-predicts-slower-economic-growth-and-4-7-unemployment-into-2024/ |
Beyonce’s 2023 World Tour kicks off on May 10, 2023, in Stockholm and ends in New Orleans on September 27, 2023. Queen Bey fans still having problems scoring tickets, can get tickets from Stubhub and Vivid Seats. Both outlets still have available tickets.
Beyoncé concert tickets for Ford Field in Detroit are available at Stubhub and Vivid Seats. Get tickets to see Beyoncé, during her “Renaissance” world tour in Detroit, Chicago and Toronto. Concert tickets for Ford Field in Detroit are available at Stubhub and Vivid Seats. Tickets are still available for the Chicago and Toronto tour stops as well.
Beyoncé fans across the world have reportedly had difficulty scoring tickets for her upcoming “Renaissance” world tour with stops in the U.S.
If you’re still having a hard time finding tickets for Beyoncé in Detroit, Chicago and Toronto check out spots like Stubhub and Vivid Seats, both websites show they have tickets available.
Detroit -- Wednesday July 26 at Ford Field
Chicago - Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23 at Soldier Field
Toronto - Sunday, July 8 and 9, 2023 at the Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Fans can also try Ticketmaster Verified fan tickets.
Beyoncé is the most-awarded artist in the history of the Grammys, recently Queen Bey broke the Record for Most Grammy Wins of All Times which includes the award for best dance electronic album “Renaissance.”
Beyoncé also recently received her 25th NAACP Image Award.
Other accomplishments include: Outstanding female artist and outstanding albums including the soundtrack for “Dreamgirls”, “Lemonade”, Homecoming: The Live Album and more.
Beyoncé “Renaissance” world tour North American dates:
July 8, 9 - Toronto - Rogers Center
July 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
July 15 - Nashville - Nissan Stadium
July 17 - Louisville, KY - Cardinal Stadium
July 20 - Minneapolis - Huntington Bank Stadium
July 22 - Chicago - Soldier Field
July 26 - Detroit - Ford Field
July 29 - New York City - MetLife Stadium
Aug. 1 - Boston - Gillette Stadium
Aug. 3 - Pittsburgh - Heinz Field
Aug. 5 - Washington, D.C. - FEDEX Field
Aug. 9 - Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium
Aug. 11 - Atlanta - Mercedes Benz Stadium
Aug. 16 - Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium
Aug. 18 - Miami, FL - Hard Rock Stadium
Aug. 21 - St. Louis - Dome at America’s Center
Aug. 24 - Phoenix - State Farm Stadium
Aug. 26 - Las Vegas - Allegiant Stadium
Aug. 30 - San Francisco - Levi’s Stadium
Sept. 9 - SoFI Stadium
Sept. 11 - Vancouver - BC Place
Sept. 13 - Seattle - Lumen Field
Sept. 18 - Kansas City, KS - Arrowhead Stadium
Sept. 21 - Dallas - AT&T Stadium
Sept. 23 - Houston - NRG Stadium
Sept. 27 - New Orleans - Caesars Superdome | 2023-03-15T15:51:23+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/business/2023/03/beyonce-find-concert-tickets-for-under-120-to-shows-in-detroit-chicago-and-toronto.html |
KENTWOOD, Mich. — Authorities say shots were fired on Thursday evening at a graduation ceremony being held at East Kentwood High School.
A teacher who was there at the time confirmed shots were fired.
According to two people at the scene, one car pulled up and began shooting at another car. Since then, police have been investigating a few cars.
Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young says two people got shot during the exchange.
She says one is a 40-year-old woman from Grand Rapids who was shot in the wrist. The other is a 16-year-old boy from Texas who was shot in the abdomen.
Sheriff LaJoye-Young says both victims were taken to the hospital and as of 9:45 p.m. Thursday, both of them were in stable condition.
"I'm certainly concerned about the surge in violence and, again, I'll go back to communities, keeping communities safe. We have to work together to bring these cases to resolution. We have to know that it's up to each person in this community to keep each other safe," said Sheriff LaJoye-Young.
BREAKING | Here’s a look at East Kentwood High School where police are investigating a shooting, which injured one person.
— Marisa Oberle (@marisa_oberleTV) May 20, 2022
Crime tape blocked off much of the parking lot by the stadium, but police kicked us, and other media, off campus within minutes. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/GGHxl8pWyK
By Thursday night, most of the high school's parking lot near the stadium had been taped off.
Kentwood Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Polston released a statement saying the shooting happened after the Crossroads Alternative High School graduation ceremony.
Sheriff LaJoye-Young added, "A celebration like this is something that brings family together, makes us feel closer as a community with pride of our young people and what they're accomplishing.
"This is very difficult to have happen in this community at this moment of celebration."
The sheriff says her office knows of at least two shooters and, as of 10 p.m. Thursday, those suspects are still on the loose.
"I want the community to be alert to these potential suspects tonight. We have no reason to believe they're coming back into the area or that they have a specific target back in this area.
"This scene is secure now, but of course, until we bring this case to resolution, I can't be certain on what their intent is," said Sheriff LaJoye-Young.
This story was originally published by Megan Viecelli of WXMI in West Michigan. | 2022-05-20T03:35:50+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/multiple-people-shot-after-graduation-in-michigan-police-search-for-suspects |
OAK GLEN, Calif. (AP) — Rescuers searched Wednesday for a person missing in a mudslide that swept boulders down fire-scarred slopes and damaged or destroyed 30 homes in the Southern California mountains as firefighters in the northern part of the state tried to contain an explosive week-old blaze.
Dogs aided the hunt for a person missing in a heavily damaged area of the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles where thunderstorms unleashed rocks, trees and earth that washed away cars, buried homes and affected 3,000 residents in two remote communities.
The force of mud barreling down the mountain late Monday drove a dumpster through the walls of the Oak Glen Steakhouse and Saloon. A massive tree lodged in the dining room, muck was waist-deep in the kitchen and wine bottles were slathered in mud.
“We have trees in there … 30 feet long that came straight through our building,” said Brandon Gallegos, whose family owns the restaurant. “It’s crushing.”
As the search, cleanup and damage assessment continued, firefighters in Northern California tried to tamp down a fire that flared up Tuesday, jumped a fork of the American River and forced evacuations of more than 11,000 people and threatened nearly 6,000 structures.
The muddy damage in Oak Glen and Forest Falls served as a powerful warning to areas burning or facing high fire danger of the damage wildfires can cause months or years after flames are doused.
Before the slides, nearly 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain fell on slopes burned in the deadly El Dorado Fire that was sparked two years ago by a couple using a smoke device to reveal their baby’s gender. The couple was charged with involuntary manslaughte r in the death of a firefighter.
“The mud and debris flow came down through the high steep terrain,” said Jim Topeleski, a San Bernardino County fire chief. “This entire area is blanketed with up to 6 feet (1.83 meters) of mud, debris, large boulders.”
An intense amount of rain even over a short period of time can have catastrophic effects on hillsides where fire has stripped vegetation that once held the ground intact.
In January 2018, mudslides thundered down a steep mountainside that burned a month earlier and killed more than 20 people in the tony beachside town of Montecito near Santa Barbara. The worst of the rain fell in a 15-minute span with Montecito getting little more than a half-inch (1.25 centimeter) in five minutes.
Topelski said mudslides had been a concern in the area since the El Dorado Fire as they prepared for possible damage.
Gallegos said officials warned them of the potential for a slide after the fire, so they were dismayed but not surprised.
“We were just hoping and praying that it wouldn’t happen, but it did happen,” he said.
Evacuation orders remained in two areas over possible mudslides as well as to help workers clear roads buried in muck and restore water and power.
The burst of rain followed a rare tropical storm that ended a lengthy heat wave across the state last week. While the relief was welcome in the drought-stricken West, flash floods marooned cars in Death Valley and wreaked havoc in other places.
A stranded truck driver and two people in a van had to be rescued in a desert area outside Las Vegas after thunderstorms dumped more than 2 inches (5.1 centimeters) of rain within three hours early Wednesday and washed basketball-sized rocks onto roads in Valley of Fire State Park.
It was a different story in Northern California, where the Mosquito Fire burned more buildings Tuesday afternoon, just hours after officials reported making “great strides.”
Stronger winds pushed out a smoke inversion layer Tuesday that had been stifling the blaze and gave fresh oxygen to the flames, McLean said. The area is full of extremely dry vegetation that was rapidly igniting, challenging both firefighters on the ground and air.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in its history.
Crews were able to keep flames from entering the town of Foresthill, fire spokesperson Scott McLean said Wednesday. He said some buildings burned, but the exact number won’t be known until damage assessment teams were able to canvas the area.
The blaze 110 miles (177 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco was one of three large fires in the state and had grown to nearly 91 square miles (nearly 236 square kilometers), with 20% containment Wednesday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. More than 45 homes and other buildings have been destroyed.
The Fairview Fire was burning about 75 miles (121 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles. The 44-square-mile (114-square-kilometer) blaze was 69% contained by Wednesday morning. Two people died fleeing the fire, which destroyed at least 35 homes and other structures in Riverside County.
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Melley reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Christopher Weber and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles and Ken Ritter in Las Vegas contributed to this report.
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For more AP coverage of the climate and environment: https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment. | 2022-09-14T21:24:45+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-california-cleans-up-from-mudslides-as-fire-gains-strength/ |
FINDLAY, Ohio, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPLX of $1.5 billion - Generated $1.5 billion in net cash provided by operating activities
- Returned over $750 million of capital to unitholders through distributions and unit repurchases
- Announces incremental $1 billion repurchase authorization for units held by public
- Renewed transportation services agreements with MPC for 10 years
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) today reported second-quarter 2022 net income attributable to MPLX of $875 million, compared with $706 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) attributable to MPLX was $1,457 million, compared with $1,374 million in the second quarter of 2021.
The Logistics and Storage (L&S) segment income from operations was $811 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $787 million for the second quarter of 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $966 million, compared with $947 million for the second quarter of 2021.
The Gathering and Processing (G&P) segment income from operations was $306 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $144 million for the second quarter of 2021. Segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $491 million, compared with $427 million for the second quarter of 2021.
During the quarter, MPLX generated $1,487 million in net cash provided by operating activities, $1,237 million of distributable cash flow, and free cash flow after distributions of $614 million. MPLX announced a second-quarter 2022 distribution of $0.7050 per common unit, resulting in a coverage ratio of 1.69x for the quarter. The leverage ratio was 3.5x at the end of the quarter.
"In the second quarter, we returned over $750 million of capital to unitholders through both distributions and unit repurchases, renewed certain of our transportation service contracts with MPC through 2032, and advanced several expansions and de-bottlenecking projects supporting the growth of MPLX," said Michael J. Hennigan, MPLX chairman, president, and chief executive officer. "Since the inception of our repurchase program, we have repurchased approximately $800 million of units. And today, as part of our long-term commitment to return capital, we announced an incremental $1 billion unit repurchase authorization."
L&S segment income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $24 million compared to the same period in 2021, while segment adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $19 million compared to the same period in 2021.
Total pipeline throughputs were 5.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in the second quarter, 6% higher than the same quarter of 2021. The average tariff rate was $0.82 per barrel for the quarter, a decrease of 7% versus the same quarter of 2021. Terminal throughput was 3.1 million bpd for the quarter, an increase of 4% versus the same quarter of 2021.
G&P segment income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $162 million compared to the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $64 million compared to the same period in 2021, primarily as a result of higher natural gas liquids prices and increased volumes.
In the second quarter of 2022:
- Gathered volumes averaged 5.6 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d), an 11% increase from the second quarter of 2021.
- Processed volumes averaged 8.5 bcf/d, a 1% increase versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Fractionated volumes averaged 536 thousand bpd, a 2% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
In the Marcellus:
- Gathered volumes averaged 1.3 bcf/d in the second quarter, a 1% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Processed volumes averaged 5.4 bcf/d in the second quarter, a 3% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
- Fractionated volumes averaged 471 thousand bpd in the second quarter, a 1% decrease versus the second quarter of 2021.
MPLX continues to advance several projects focused on expansions and de-bottlenecking of existing assets.
In the L&S segment, MPLX continues to expand natural gas long-haul and crude gathering pipelines supporting the Permian and Bakken regions. Specifically in the Permian, working with our partners, MPLX continues to progress its natural gas strategy with the expansion of the Whistler pipeline from 2.0 bcf/d to 2.5 bcf/d, as well as the laterals into the Midland basin and Corpus Christi domestic and export markets.
In the G&P segment, MPLX remains focused on the Permian and Marcellus basins in response to producer demand. In the Permian, construction advanced on the 200 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) Torñado ll processing plant, which is expected to come online in the second half of 2022. MPLX is also planning to build its sixth 200 mmcf/d processing plant in the basin, Preakness ll, which is expected online in the first half of 2024. In the Marcellus, the 68,000 bpd Smithburg de-ethanizer continues to progress and is expected to come online in the third quarter to meet incremental in-basin demand. MPLX is also planning to build Harmon Creek ll, a 200 mmcf/d processing plant expected online in the first half of 2024.
MPLX's growth capital spending outlook for 2022 remains at $700 million.
Financial Position and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2022, MPLX had $298 million in cash, $3.5 billion available on its bank revolving credit facility, and $1.5 billion available through its intercompany loan agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC). MPLX's leverage ratio was 3.5x.
Effective July 7, 2022, MPLX entered into a new five-year credit facility to replace the previously existing credit facility. The new credit facility has a capacity of $2 billion and the term was extended to July 2027.
The partnership repurchased $35 million of common units held by the public in the second quarter of 2022. As of June 30, 2022, MPLX had approximately $202 million remaining available under the initial $1 billion unit repurchase authorization.
Today we announced that the board of directors of MPLX's general partner has authorized a unit repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of the outstanding publicly traded common units. MPLX may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, which could include open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, tender offers, accelerated unit repurchases, or open market solicitations for units, some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The timing and amount of repurchases, if any, will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, and repurchases may be initiated, suspended, or discontinued at any time. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date.
At 9:30 a.m. ET today, MPLX will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and provide an update on operations. Interested parties may listen by visiting MPLX's website at www.mplx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPLX's website for two weeks. Financial information, including this earnings release and other investor-related materials, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.mplx.com.
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.MPLX.com.
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In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), management utilizes additional non-GAAP measures to facilitate comparisons of past performance and future periods. This press release and supporting schedules include the non-GAAP measures adjusted EBITDA; consolidated debt to last twelve months adjusted EBITDA, which we refer to as our leverage ratio; distributable cash flow (DCF); distribution coverage ratio; and free cash flow (FCF) and free cash flow after distributions. The amount of adjusted EBITDA and DCF generated is considered by the board of directors of our general partner in approving the Partnership's cash distribution. Adjusted EBITDA and DCF should not be considered separately from or as a substitute for net income, income from operations, or cash flow as reflected in our financial statements. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA and DCF are net income and net cash provided by operating activities. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) provision/benefit for income taxes; (iii) interest and other financial costs; (iv) impairment expense; (v) income/loss from equity method investments; (vi) distributions and adjustments related to equity method investments; (vii) noncontrolling interests and (xiii) other adjustments as deemed necessary. In general, we define DCF as adjusted EBITDA adjusted for (i) deferred revenue impacts; (ii) sales-type lease payments, net of income; (iii) net interest and other financial costs; (iv) net maintenance capital expenditures; (v) equity method investment capital expenditures paid out; and (vi) other adjustments as deemed necessary.
The Partnership makes a distinction between realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives. During the period when a derivative contract is outstanding, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When a derivative contract matures or is settled, the previously recorded unrealized gain or loss is reversed and the realized gain or loss of the contract is recorded.
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial performance measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders, and rating agencies to assess the financial performance and operating results of our ongoing business operations. Additionally, we believe adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors for trending, analyzing and benchmarking our operating results from period to period as compared to other companies that may have different financing and capital structures.
DCF is a financial performance measure used by management as a key component in the determination of cash distributions paid to unitholders. We believe DCF is an important financial measure for unitholders as an indicator of cash return on investment and to evaluate whether the partnership is generating sufficient cash flow to support quarterly distributions. In addition, DCF is commonly used by the investment community because the market value of publicly traded partnerships is based, in part, on DCF and cash distributions paid to unitholders.
FCF and free cash flow after distributions are financial performance measures used by management in the allocation of capital and to assess financial performance. We believe that unitholders may use this metric to analyze our ability to manage leverage and return capital. We define FCF as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for (i) net cash used in investing activities; (ii) cash contributions from MPC; (iii) cash contributions from noncontrolling interests and (iv) cash distributions to noncontrolling interests. We define free cash flow after distributions as FCF less base distributions to common and preferred unitholders.
Distribution coverage ratio is a financial performance measure used by management to reflect the relationship between the partnership's financial operating performance and cash distribution capability. We define the distribution coverage ratio as the ratio of DCF attributable to GP and LP unitholders to total GP and LP distributions declared.
Leverage ratio is a liquidity measure used by management, industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies to analyze our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding MPLX LP (MPLX). These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, MPLX's expectations, estimates and projections concerning its business and operations, financial priorities, including with respect to positive free cash flow and distribution coverage, strategic plans, capital return plans, operating cost reduction objectives, and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") goals and targets, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions, diversity and inclusion and ESG reporting. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "commitment," "could," "design," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "may," "objective," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "policy," "position," "potential," "predict," "priority," "project," "prospective," "pursue," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "will," "would" or other similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. MPLX cautions that these statements are based on management's current knowledge and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of MPLX, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein. Factors that could cause MPLX's actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and related sanctions and market disruptions; general economic, political or regulatory developments, including inflation, changes in governmental policies relating to refined petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas or NGLs, or taxation; the magnitude, duration and extent of future resurgences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity, including the availability of sufficient free cash flow from operations to pay distributions and to fund future unit repurchases; the ability to access debt markets on commercially reasonable terms or at all; the timing and extent of changes in commodity prices and demand for crude oil, refined products, feedstocks or other hydrocarbon-based products; changes to the expected construction costs and timing of projects and planned investments, the availability of desirable strategic initiatives to optimize portfolio assets and the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals with respect thereto; our ability to successfully implement our sustainable energy strategy and principles, achieve our ESG goals and targets and realize the expected benefits thereof; accidents or other unscheduled shutdowns affecting our machinery, pipelines, processing, fractionation and treating facilities or equipment, means of transportation, or those of our suppliers or customers; the suspension, reduction or termination of MPC's obligations under MPLX's commercial agreements; other risk factors inherent to MPLX's industry; the impact of adverse market conditions or other similar risks to those identified herein affecting MPC; and the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in MPLX's and MPC's Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and in other filings with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the applicable communication and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except to the extent required by applicable law.
Copies of MPLX's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPLX's website at http://ir.mplx.com or by contacting MPLX's Investor Relations office. Copies of MPC's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings are available on the SEC's website, MPC's website at https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/Investors/ or by contacting MPC's Investor Relations office.
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SHARM el-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — A day before UN climate talks were supposed to wrap up, negotiators appeared to be far apart on all the major issues being discussed.
Will countries get behind a proposal to phase down all fossil fuels? Will the demands of developing nations that rich countries compensate them for climate impacts be part of a final deal? What about calls to lower interest rates and overhaul how world financing works so that developing nations can invest in green energies?
The resounding answer to all of these questions appeared to be “no” for most of Thursday, at least if one carefully parses rhetoric and readouts from closed-door meetings. That was not to say that a significant deal couldn’t be reached, however. There would be another round of talks on Friday with extensions into the weekend a possibility.
A look at where thing stand late Thursday.
LOSS AND DAMAGE
From the start of the climate conference, the dominating issue, both from many leaders and protesters, has been the question of whether rich nations should provide compensation to developing nations. Rich, high-carbon producing countries like the United States have historically done most to create global warming while developing nations have contributed little but are often most impacted by extreme weather events. While the idea has been around for years, until this year it was mostly on the fringes. For the first time, it made the official agenda.
Negotiators from countries that support the idea, called “loss and damage” in climate negotiations, have said some industrialized nations are blocking efforts at a deal.
But late Thursday, the European Union surprised everyone by proposing a pot of money for poorer nations more vulnerable to climate change. The EU executive vice president also put forward an extra push to cut down carbon dioxide emissions by all countries.
The move was welcomed by many developing countries, but its prospects were unclear.
Earlier on Thursday, Lia Nicholson of the delegation of Antigua and Barbuda, speaking on behalf of the Association of Small Island States, said the issue of loss and damage wasn’t getting serious consideration. She said there was no text on it that delegates could haggle over.
“Mr. President, where is the text?” she said to Shoukry, Egypt’s foreign minister the president of COP27. Shoukry, presiding over the session, told Nicholson she was mistaken and that there were informal discussions about the issue.
Despite the setbacks, leaders of many developing nations say they won’t give up, threatening to refuse to sign any document that doesn’t include progress on the issue.
BLAME GAME
Amid many happenings in the world — the war in Ukraine, recent U.S. elections, the Group of 20 summit in Bali, among other things — trying to build consensus between so many nations was always going to be tough. That said, many long-time observers of the annual climate conference said negotiations shouldn’t have been in such a poor state at this juncture.
Longtime negotiations analyst Alden Meyer of E3G told The Associated Press that unlike in previous years, the president of the conference, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, delayed putting together special teams of ministers to push through solutions on big issues, except loss and damage, and that’s putting everything behind. Several other analysts and negotiators laid blame at the feet of the COP27 presidency.
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, arriving in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from the G20 meeting in Bali, issued a statement calling for calm and a willingness to work together to confront climate change.
“This is no time for finger pointing,” said the statement. “The blame game is a recipe for mutually assured destruction.”
CONFUSING RELEASE
Adding to a feeling of confusion and chaos among negotiators was an Egyptian draft that had ideas which hadn’t been discussed during the summit, which began Nov. 6.
The lengthy document released early Thursday included a call for developed countries to achieve “net-negative carbon emissions by 2030.” That target goes further than any major nation has so far committed to and which would be very hard to achieve. The EU and U.S., for example, have said they aim to reach net zero emissions by 2050, China by 2060.
Negotiators were quick to make clear it was just a draft, both criticizing it and making clear it wasn’t their guide.
The head of the European Parliament at the U.N. climate conference, Bas Eirkhout, described it as “a bit of wish list” with “all the topics” thrown in.
It was “too broad, too many topics, too vague language and too many items, which I don’t think have to be in a cover decision,” said Eirkhout.
EXTERNAL BOOSTS
Up to this point, arguably the two most important developments to limiting climate change have come from outside developments. First, the victory of Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in last month’s election gave hope that his administration would crack down on illegal deforestation in the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest. Da Silva, president between 2003 and 2010, has promised as much. On Tuesday and Wednesday, da Silva got rockstar treatment as he met with Indigenous groups, climate activists and several ministers, including U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry.
Speaking of Kerry, he began talks with his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua during the conference. Relations between the U.S. and China have been tense because of several things, most recently the visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. As such, talks between Xie and Kerry had broken down.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the G20 meetings in Bali on Monday. They both said they were committed to having high-level officials from their administrations resume talks on several issues, including climate change.
China and the U.S. are the world’s No. 1 and 2 climate polluters. Climate experts say cooperation between the two nations is critical if major cuts to global emissions can happen.
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Peter Prengaman is The Associated Press’ global climate and environment editor. Follow him on Twitter: twitter.com/peterprengaman
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West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has resigned a day after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving in the latest incident in a Hall of Fame career that imploded quickly.
The university announced the resignation Saturday night. It came a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
The 69-year-old Huggins leaves as the third-winningest coach all-time in Division I with 935 career victories, behind only Mike Krzyzewski of Duke (1,202) and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse (998), both of whom are retired. Unlike the others, Huggins had no national titles, taking Cincinnati to the Final Four in 1992 and West Virginia in 2010.
Huggins had 16-year stints each with the Bearcats and Mountaineers. Both ended in the aftermath of arrests for drinking and driving.
Huggins was charged with driving under the influence on Friday night after his SUV had stopped in the middle of traffic in Pittsburgh with a shredded tire and the driver’s side door was open at about 8:30 p.m. According to a criminal complaint, a breath test determined Huggins’ blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.
Huggins was charged with driving under the influence, released from custody and will appear at a later date for a preliminary hearing, according to a police report.
In a statement to the West Virginia community on Saturday night, Huggins said: “Today, I have submitted a letter to President Gordon Gee and Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker informing them of my resignation and intention to retire as head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University effective immediately.”
In a separate statement Saturday night, West Virginia’s athletic department said it accepted the resignation “in light of recent events.
“We support his decision so that he can focus on his health and family. On behalf of West Virginia University, we share our appreciation for his service to our University, our community and our state.”
No replacement was immediately named for Huggins. The athletic department statement said that “in the days ahead, we will focus on supporting the student-athletes in our men’s basketball program and solidifying leadership for our program.”
Huggins said his recent actions do not represent the university’s values or the leadership expected in his role as coach.
“While I have always tried to represent our University with honor, I have let all of you — and myself — down,” he said. “I am solely responsible for my conduct and sincerely apologize to the University community — particularly to the student-athletes, coaches and staff in our program. I must do better, and I plan to spend the next few months focused on my health and my family so that I can be the person they deserve.”
Huggins added that it was “the honor of my professional career” to lead the team at his alma mater. Born in Morgantown, he said it “will always be my home, and I will always be a Mountaineer. Thank you to everyone who has supported our program over the years. It has meant more to me and my family than you could ever know.”
Friday night, officers directed Huggins to move off the road so they could help with the tire, then activated their lights when they observed Huggins having trouble maneuvering the SUV to allow vehicles to pass. Upon questioning, officers suspected he was intoxicated and asked him to exit the vehicle. The report said he failed standard field sobriety tests, was taken into custody without incident and transported for further testing.
It was Huggins’ second such arrest. The other occurred in 2004, when he was the head coach at Cincinnati.
In June 2004, Huggins pleaded no contest to driving under the influence in a suburb of Cincinnati and was ordered to attend a three-day intervention program. The University of Cincinnati suspended him indefinitely with pay and told Huggins to rehabilitate himself.
Huggins was allowed to return to work two months later, saying that “I made a terrible mistake, and what bothers me most is I hurt other people. All I can do is work like crazy to be a better person, a better coach, be better at everything I do and make those people proud of me.”
By 2005, Huggins’ Cincinnati career was over; he was fired amid a power struggle with the school’s president as well as the aftermath of the 2004 arrest.
After spending one season at Kansas State, Huggins took his dream job at West Virginia, his alma mater, in 2007.
Last month, Huggins agreed to a three-game suspension, a $1 million salary reduction and sensitivity training for using the slur during an interview with Cincinnati radio station WLW. Huggins was asked about the transfer portal and whether he had a chance of landing a player at West Virginia from Xavier, a Jesuit school.
“Catholics don’t do that,” Huggins said. “I tell you what, any school that can throw rubber penises on the floor and then say they didn’t do it, by God they can get away with anything.
“It was the Crosstown Shootout. What it was, was all those (expletive), those Catholic (expletive), I think.”
In a joint statement later that week, Gee and Baker said the university “made it explicitly clear to Coach Huggins that any incidents of similar derogatory and offensive language will result in immediate termination.”
Huggins’ salary of $4.15 million had been reduced by $1 million after the slur. That reduction was to be used to directly support WVU’s LGBTQ+ Center, as well as a mental health center at the university and other groups that support marginalized communities. At the time, he was suspended for the first three games of the 2023-24 season. In addition, his contract was amended from a multiyear agreement to a year-by-year agreement that began on May 10.
Huggins entered the Basketball Hall of Fame last September. In 41 seasons, his teams have gone to 25 NCAA Tournaments, finished ranked in the top 10 of The Associated Press poll seven times and finished under .500 five times. The Mountaineers have 11 NCAA Tournament appearances under Huggins.
Huggins had assembled a solid group from the transfer portal for next season, including Syracuse center Jesse Edwards, Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, Manhattan guards Jose Perez and Omar Silverio, and Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle.
“Man.. I knew the dude 3 months but felt like forever,” Kriisa said Saturday night on Twitter. “So thankful for really believing in me and taking me as part of your family forever. Love u coach.”
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Omron announces the winner of the Distributor of the Year award for fiscal year 2021. This prestigious distinction recognizes Omron's top distributor for excellence in revenue growth, local engagement, expertise, and solution selling.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has announced Airline Hydraulics Corporation as the winner of Distributor of the Year for fiscal year 2021. On July 13th, Omron Vice President of Sales Peter Brouwer presented the award to the Airline executive management team, which includes CEO Mark Steffens and Director of Sales Keith Elphick.
"On behalf of Omron Automation Americas, I am very pleased to recognize Airline Hydraulics as our 2021 Distributor of the Year," says Brouwer. "Airline's investment in innovation and commitment to our technology secured this award. As a highly respected partner in the Americas market, they have supported the growth of our brand and delivered superior support to customers. We look forward to many years of continuing to make our partnership stronger."
Steffens also expressed great confidence in the Omron-Airline partnership. "After 30+ years of partnering with Omron, we are flattered to accept this great honor," he says. "Omron's core values and growth objectives perfectly align with ours. We appreciate the Omron experts who have supported our business with advanced automation solutions and technologies over the past seven years to lay the groundwork for this success together. We look forward to continuously build upon this success with Omron."
Airline Hydraulics Corporation is a value-added distributor of automation, machine safeguarding products and fluid power products founded in 1949 in Philadelphia, PA. It provides quality components and custom-engineered technology solutions, offering system engineering, manufacturing, service, repair, and installation. Through organic growth and multiple acquisitions over the years, Airline is now based in Bensalem, PA and operates multiple locations throughout the NE US and down the east coast.
Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron's 36,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn more at automation.omron.com.
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ROCKFORD, Mich., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrne's clever new accessory is perfectly positioned to elevate any space with easily-accessible power from both the front and back.
In the world of power, like the natural world itself, there's beauty in simplicity.
When things are easy to find, easy to use – it can provide a sense of gratification that's almost…magical.
For West Michigan-based manufacturer, Byrne, their team understood the growing need for an innovative, hardworking accessory that could provide this ease of use. A simply elegant solution built to both power and empower any user.
So, they built one. And named it Finch™.
In nature, the Finch is truly a thing to behold and it's no surprise that Byrne's own is just as lovely. Driven by the company's Powerful Design philosophy that products can – and should – be as beautiful as they are functional, Finch is at once smart and sophisticated. With smooth lines, and a gently curved anodized aluminum extrusion, it's offered in a warm, natural palette of color-saturated new metallics. Stylishly at home in any working space, it was even recognized by Interior Design Magazine as a 2022 BOY Award finalist in the office accessories category.
But pretty is as pretty does.
And that's what makes this little Finch a big game changer.
Like its feathered namesake, this Finch perches happily on the edge of any desktop or just below the surface. Compact, but undeniably mighty, power comes standard in a 5- port or 3-port option. And for a bit of that Byrne magic – the 5-port allows users to plug in from both sides.
"Parsing out workplace power based on how it's used has always been tricky," says Parker Genau, Industrial Designer. "Phones and laptops require easy charging above the worksurface, while things like lighting and CPUs don't. That often means juggling different accessories, multiple cords, multiple outlets, and a whole lot of clutter."
But with power access available from both sides, Finch is built to fly solo. Front and back, Byrne's 5-port delivers three 110 outlets, two USB-A and three USB-C ports. Its clever two-sided arrangement delivers quick access from the front with plenty of power in back for items that stay plugged in. All with a single cord. A single outlet. And no electrician required. It's the perfect solution for any user looking for two-tier functionality who isn't quite ready to make the leap to a full power system.
"Finch's design – the profile, functionality, cool metallic palette – it all feels like something really new for Byrne," says Kristen Hummel, Brand Marketing Manager. "It's a next level power approach for us and it's driving new design thinking for other accessories too."
According to American folklore, a Finch reminds us to seek out the paths in life that fill us with a sense of freedom and happiness. The Byrne team agrees that they couldn't write a better mission statement for the company's newest addition if they tried.
For more information on Byrne's latest Finch power solution, please contact Byrne at 800.999.3567 or check out https://www.byrne.com/finch-desk-charging.
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DURHAM, N.C., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InsightFinder, the leading predictive observability platform provider, rounded out a successful 2022 with a $10M Series A fundraising round and numerous product innovations for 2022. The fundraising round was led by Silicon Valley venture capital, and also included support from Yu Galaxy, Acadia Woods Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, Eastlink Capital, Fellows Fund, IDEA Fund Partners, and Triangle Tweener Fund.
InsightFinder obtained SOC2 compliant certification, taking a large step towards entertaining large brands at scale on the platform. In addition, InsightFinder has recently been listed on Datadog's marketplace and as an Amazon certified partner. Both partnerships represent the highest standards of SaaS customer solutions, illustrating the critical value-add of InsightFinder's incident prediction capabilities. The company has achieved over 200% subscription renewal from all of its customers for its award-winning incident prediction solution.
InsightFinder focused on several areas of innovation in 2022 including federated learning, cloud cost efficiency for Azure, AWS, GCP, predictive capacity planning and more. These advancements will enable customers to optimize their cloud application performance while reducing costs in ways previously unavailable or difficult to determine. .
InsightFinder is committed to delivering superior customer experience through its innovative products. With the newly raised funds and its upcoming product releases, InsightFinder is well positioned to continue its growth trajectory in 2023.
About InsightFinder:
DevSecOps, IT operations, and site reliability engineering (SRE) teams rely on InsightFinder to predict and prevent outages in complex distributed architectures. Powered by unique patented capabilities for incident prediction, unsupervised active learning and auto-remediation, the InsightFinder platform continuously learns from machine data to identify and fix problems before they impact web or application performance. Customers including Credit Suisse, Dell and Visa gain value quickly starting with an InsightFinders free trial and the company's pre-built integrations with Datadog, New Relic, PagerDuty and other popular DevSecOps partners. Learn more at insightfinder.com
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“The moment of truth
is here for everyone. …
We need to change fundamentally how we manage and use water.”
Christopher Kuzdas, Environmental Defense Fund
A formerly sunken boat rests on a now-dry section of lakebed at drought-stricken Lake Mead on May 10. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life. DRIED UP is a series of stories examining the dire effects of the drought on the states most affected — as well as the solutions Americans are embracing.
Nowhere is the Southwest’s worst drought since the year 800 more evident than Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the pair of artificial Colorado River reservoirs whose plunging levels threaten major water and power sources for tens of millions of people.
Already, the region is being forced to adapt to the sweeping effects of climate change, and the lakes and their surrounding area are nearing an environmental point of no return.
The retreating waters have revealed everything from World War II-era boats to multiple sets of human remains, including one in a barrel, a morbid reminder of Las Vegas’s history of organized crime.
Lake Mead is projected to get down to 22 percent of its full capacity by year’s end, while Lake Powell is expected to drop to 27 percent, according to estimations from the federal Bureau of Reclamation. Both now sit at record lows.
In Lake Mead alone, the net water loss has worked out to more than 6 trillion gallons, according to data from the National Park Service.
Hoover Dam is already seeing reduced electricity production from Lake Mead’s shrinking size, and the reservoir is projected to fall to approximately 150 feet above “dead pool” status, or the point at which the levels are too low to flow downstream, endangering both power and drinking water.
“The moment of truth is here for everyone,” said Christopher Kuzdas, a senior water program manager with the Environmental Defense Fund. The issues, he added, are an “unmistakable signal that people — we need to change fundamentally how we manage and use water.”
The Colorado River’s vital importance to the West
The Colorado River Basin is in a unique position when it comes to drought: The river’s waters are governed by a century-old agreement among seven states, which allocates more water than actually exists in the river because it was based on data from one of the wettest decades in U.S. history.
The river, America’s sixth-longest, winds through Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, and its basin covers about 8 percent of the continental U.S. Approximately 80 percent of its waters eventually go to agriculture, but it also provides drinking water for 25 million people, and its hydroelectric dams produce an average of 8,478 gigawatt hours a year in power-generating capacity.
“Failure isn’t an option, because there is so much at stake here.”
— Christopher Kuzdas, Environmental Defense Fund
Under the interstate usage compact, a new round of water cuts will kick in automatically on Jan. 1 for Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and possibly California if water levels have not increased by year’s end.
For Lake Powell, specifically, the seven states reached an agreement in April to forfeit their water from the reservoir so that it can keep producing power. The federal government, meanwhile, plans to move about 162 billion gallons from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir into Lake Powell.
And if the states involved in the Colorado River compact can’t agree on a plan to reduce water use by 2 million to 4 million acre-feet by Monday, the federal government will step in to determine the cuts.
“Failure isn’t an option, because there is so much at stake here,” Kuzdas said.
Much of the water policy in the U.S., particularly in the West, was developed so long ago that the era’s different values and priorities made an eventual reckoning inevitable, Kuzdas said.
“We were already trending on this trajectory, but climate change is happening maybe 20 or 30 years sooner than it otherwise would have,” he said.
For residents, difficult choices may lie ahead
The western U.S. in general has already had to make numerous overhauls to how it manages water over the centuries and decades, said Jay Lund, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California at Davis.
“We’re going to have to continue to make those changes for these macroeconomic reasons. But we’re also going to have to make these changes because of this sort of macro climatic change that we’re seeing with the climate warming,” Lund said. That’s going to mean less water, but it’s also going to mean changes in local ecosystems as hotter temperatures become a new normal, he added.
“We’re going to have some very difficult philosophical, political, practical, economic decisions on how we want to manage these changing conditions,” he said.
Meanwhile, the West, like much of the U.S., is baking under more and more record-shattering, climate change-fueled heat waves. Between 2000 and 2021, the West saw average temperatures about 1.64 degrees Fahrenheit above the average through the second half of the 20th century.
A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change indicates the drought, which could persist until 2030, has been made approximately 40 percent worse by the effects of the warming planet.
Robert Glennon, a law and public policy professor at the University of Arizona, emphasized the importance of local solutions.
“We have tools in our toolkit capable of changing the direction that we’ve been moving,” Glennon said.
Active conservation measures, he told The Hill, “remain the fruit that’s easiest to pick.” He pointed to water conservation steps already taken by major western and southwestern cities including Phoenix, San Diego and Los Angeles. Those cities, he said, have managed to get their water use below that of the 1980s despite major population growth.
To some extent, however, Glennon said, meaningful conservation will also require a “cultural shift” around how Americans, those in the West particularly, think about water needs.
“I think we can back up and ask ourselves … why on Earth are we watering our lawns in the desert?” he said.
“I often get the question, ‘Can we fix it?’ … and the answer is, absolutely yes,” said Jonathan Deason, director of the Environmental and Energy Management Program at George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. “We caused it and so humans can fix it. We will fix it. But how much pain will we go through before we do?”
State and local policymakers have pressed for active changes to address the drought as well. In a June hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, John J. Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, called on Congress to make “massive investments in agricultural efficiencies.” And Maurice Hall, vice president of climate resilient water systems for the Environmental Defense Fund, said the Bureau of Reclamation should have wide latitude to develop groundwater policies with states.
Beyond the Colorado River: Water crises lurk beneath the surface
Some of the challenges facing Lakes Mead and Powell are specific to the Colorado River basin due to the interstate agreement. But as unprecedented heat slams broad swathes of the country, the basin may be a preview of what it looks like for America to pivot to an adaptational approach to heat and drought.
“The Colorado River is getting the most attention recently, but the Central Valley in California has hideously overpumped its groundwater,” Glennon said. “The ground levels there have dropped by 30 to 40 feet — the whole surface of the Earth has dropped in response to excessive groundwater [depletion].”
Separately, he noted, the Ogallala Aquifer, which underlies much of the Great Plains states and parts of Texas, is projected to be 70 percent depleted over the next few decades, and the Supreme Court last year had to intervene in a water dispute between the states of Florida and Georgia, ruling against the Sunshine State’s claim that water overconsumption by Georgia is depleting Florida’s oyster fisheries.
The Lake Mead and Lake Powell crises are also coming at a major moment for federal climate policy — the White House, after nearly two years, appears poised to secure major climate legislation, which has cleared the Senate and is set for a vote in the Democratic-controlled House on Friday.
But if, as expected, Democrats lose their majority in one or both chambers in November’s midterm elections, much of the further work on climate reform will likely be limited to the state level.
But Glennon says in many ways, that’s already the case.
“Even if you had a vast, grand [climate change] mitigation policy at the federal level, you would still have to have tremendous amounts of state and federal activities in terms of climate change adaptation, because there’s just very little likelihood that mitigation alone get rid of the need for local adaptation,” he said. | 2022-08-11T19:06:31+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/dried-up-lakes-mead-and-powell-at-epicenter-of-biggest-western-drought-in-history/ |
By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK
Associated Press
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The White House said President Joe Biden would try to limit physical contact during his Middle East trip because of concern about rising COVID-19 cases — but the president swiftly reverted to his old-school, back-slapping ways after landing in Israel on Wednesday.
He doled out a few fist bumps after stepping off the plane but then threw an arm around Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and shook hands with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The issue of contact is arising amid intense speculation about Biden’s upcoming meeting with leaders in Saudi Arabia and whether he will shake hands with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials said probably sanctioned the killing of a critic.
It remained to be seen how Biden would greet other Israeli, Palestinian and Arab leaders during his trip, which includes a summit in Saudi Arabia of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
A new omicron variant, which is able to more easily evade immunity from vaccinations and previous infections, has revived concerns about the threat of the pandemic.
“We’re trying to minimize contact as much as possible where we can,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters traveling aboard Air Force One with the president.
But such precautions did not appear to be in place on Tuesday before Biden left for the Middle East, when he mingled and shook hands with members of Congress at a White House picnic.
Biden is set to meet with Saudi King Salman and the crown prince when he flies to the kingdom on Friday. The highly anticipated meeting is being closely scrutinized as the White House looks to reset the U.S.-Saudi relationship after a rocky start in the Biden presidency.
As a candidate, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” nation for its human rights record. The president last year also angered the Saudis by publicly releasing a U.S. intelligence report that determined that the crown prince, who is often referred to by his initials MBS, likely approved the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a fierce critic of the kingdom’s leadership.
The Democratic president’s plan to meet MBS has been criticized by human rights activists who accuse Biden of backsliding on a vow to make human rights a central pillar of his foreign policy.
Israeli media reported this week that the White House had told Lapid’s office that Biden would refrain from shaking hands during the visit due to the surge in COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and Israel.
Jean-Pierre did not say whether such a message was conveyed to the Israelis.
Before Biden travels abroad, White House officials work with host nations to coordinate COVID-19 protocols, including testing for anyone expected to come in close contact with Biden. It’s not a perfect system, as Biden often decides to greet people in large crowds that may not have been universally tested. Separately, everyone traveling in the presidential entourage is required to be tested at least once daily, in addition to any host country protocols.
The no-handshake guidance comes as the White House has emphasized that COVID-19 should not disrupt daily life due to the availability of tests and therapeutics. Biden’s prior overseas trips — including a visit to Europe last fall during the surge in cases caused by the delta variant — did not include attempts to curtail Biden’s handshakes.
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Madhani reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press writers Zeke Miller and Chris Megerian in Washington to this report.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, former Biden White House advisors Thomas Isen and Alex Yudelson announced the launch of Second Floor Advisors, a full-service impact engagement and strategic communications firm.
Founded by trusted political advisors with years of West Wing, private sector, and local government experience, Second Floor Advisors will help companies and individuals navigate today's fraught political landscape and leverage their platforms to create positive change with an emphasis on consensus building.
Second Floor Advisors has a unique understanding of the interconnectedness of government, social impact, and business and offers a wide range of services including crisis management, platform building, communications strategy, and thought leadership.
More than ever, businesses and individuals are being counted on to speak out at the right time and in the right way. The majority of Americans want to see their favorite brands and individuals have a well-defined authentic social impact platform as well as speak out on current social & political issues. Companies and individuals increasingly feel pressure from stakeholders to respond internally and externally to these potentially divisive topics.
"Knowing when (and when not) to respond to societal issues, what verticals to utilize, who to speak to, and what tone to strike will be questions companies face more and more in our polarized world," said Thomas Isen, co-Founder of Second Floor Advisors. "Companies will have to make fast decisions whether to respond to the real world within which they are operating, with little room for error."
Americans expect companies and individuals to have a mission and core values that they support. Eighty-one percent of Americans believe CEOs should be personally visible when discussing public policy with external stakeholders or work their company has done to benefit society. And over half of employees say they would consider resigning if the company's values don't align with their own, even in difficult economic times.
"Gone are the days of performative activism," said Alex Yudelson, co-Founder of Second Floor Advisors. "Stakeholders have wised up. Social impact and a core set of values must permeate every aspect of a business. We are uniquely positioned to help companies identify issues that will resonate with their stakeholders, build real and nuanced platforms around these issues, and communicate them clearly to effect positive change."
Second Floor Advisors takes pride in fostering strong relationships with its clients, working collaboratively to understand their unique challenges and goals. By delivering tailored strategies, the firm aims to create sustainable brand equity for organizations and individuals across various sectors.
For more information about Second Floor Advisors and its services, please visit SecondFloorAdvisors.com.
Bios
- Thomas Isen is the co-Founder of Second Floor Advisors. Most recently Thomas served in the Biden-Harris White House as Senior Advisor to the Cabinet Secretary, the primary liaison between the President and his Cabinet. Prior to that he served as Chief of Staff to a Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris Transition overseeing Intergovernmental Affairs, Fundraising, and the Office of the President-Elect. Before venturing into public service, Thomas held a variety of communications, marketing, and business development roles in the fashion, beauty, and retail space at companies including Charlotte Tilbury and Dr. Barbara Sturm.
- Alex Yudelson is the co-Founder of Second Floor Advisors. Most recently, Alex served in the Biden-Harris White House as Executive Secretary of the Domestic Policy Council, where he worked on a wide array of key policy issues. Prior to that he served as President Obama's liaison to sports teams, leagues, and athletes in the White House from 2014-2016. He also served as Chief of Staff of the City of Rochester (NY), helping oversee its over $500 million budget and 3,000 employees, managing intergovernmental affairs, and coordinating a wide variety of political and policy matters.
Contacts
- Thomas Isen – Thomas@secondflooradvisors.com
- Alex Yudelson – Alex@secondflooradvisors.com
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Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
The Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.
Behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history and first in more than two decades by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the final Sunday night.
It’s the first title for this core group led by MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar and it follows years of playoff disappointment. The Avalanche lost in the second round each of the past three seasons after getting knocked out in the first round in 2018.
With a mix of speed, high-end talent and the experiences gained from those defeats, Colorado broke through this time — earning every bit of the championship by knocking off the team that hoisted the Cup the past two years. Like the Avalanche fully expected, it wasn’t easy.
After an early turnover by Makar leading to Steven Stamkos' goal that put them in a hole and several more bumps and bruises, the Avalanche tied it when MacKinnon beat 2021 playoff MVP Andrei Vasilevskiy with a near-perfect shot and went ahead on another big goal by trade deadline acquisition Artturi Lehkonen. They locked things down by holding on to the puck and not letting Tampa Bay even shoot the puck on Darcy Kuemper in the third period.
When they did, he was there. Brought in from Arizona in a trade last summer to shore up the sport's most important position, Kuemper was solid again and made his most important save with under seven minutes left when he slid over to deny skilled winger Nikita Kucherov.
Much like the Lightning went all in multiple times by trading high draft picks and prospects to load up for the best chance to win the Cup, Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic was not afraid to ante up in March to acquire Lehkonen, defenseman Josh Manson and veteran forward Andrew Cogliano. They became the perfect complement to Colorado’s core that had showed plenty of playoff promise and until now hadn’t produced a championship.
Sakic, who captained Colorado’s first two title-winning teams in 1996 and 2001, used a familiar recipe to get his team over the hump. Much like Pierre Lacroix, the architect of those Avalanche teams that had so much success after the organization moved to Denver, Sakic prioritized skill, speed and versatility.
That speed overwhelmed every opponent along the way, from an opening sweep of Nashville through a hard-fought, six-game series against St. Louis, another sweep of Edmonton and then Tampa Bay, which staved off elimination once but ended up two victories short of becoming the NHL’s first three-peat champions since the early 1980s New York Islanders dynasty.
“They’re a team that’s looking to become a dynasty,” Makar said. “We’re a team that’s looking to start a legacy.”
That legacy finally involves a championship, thanks in large part to steady coach Jared Bednar, who in his sixth season found a way to focus his team on the mission at hand from the start of training camp. That mentality helped the Avalanche get over the hump, and Bednar became the first coach to win the Stanley Cup, American Hockey League's Calder Cup and ECHL's Kelly Cup.
Bednar won the chess match with Jon Cooper, also a Stanley and Calder Cup champion who is considered one of the best tacticians in the NHL. But things began to stack up against the Lightning facing their stiffest competition since their run of success began in 2020.
Injuries that sidelined top center Brayden Point and limited other key contributors proved too much against a stacked opponent built to withstand just about anything. Depth allowed the Avalanche to overcome losing defenseman Samuel Girard to a broken sternum and finish off the Lightning without Cup Final Game 1 overtime Andre Burakovsky sidelined by injury and with standout winger Valeri Nichushkin hobbling around on an injured right foot and center Nazem playing through a broken right thumb.
The Avalanche beat the Lightning before attrition could take too much of a toll and before the scary possibility of facing elimination in Game 7. Instead, they'll return to Denver to celebrate with the Stanley Cup.
While not as emotional as the past two years when Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the trophy to Stamkos, Colorado's series-ending victory marks another completion of an NHL season during a pandemic — the first back to 82 games with a normal playoff format since 2019. It was not without its stumbles, including postponing dozens of games and pulling out of the Olympics.
The Avalanche and Lightning dealt with at-times rough ice conditions playing late into June, something that should not happen moving forward as the league gets back to its regular schedule. When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender.
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AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report. | 2022-06-27T03:32:30+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/avalanche-dethrone-lightning-to-win-stanley-cup-3rd-time/40427414 |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of TGTX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/tg-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31093&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of TGTX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 16, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When you're a hybrid, you get the best of both worlds. Whether you're talking about an inspiring, versatile person or an innovative, fuel-efficient car, hybrids encourage us to explore the world and reach our full potential.
To celebrate hybrids in all their forms, this year, Toyota and SiriusXM are teaming up with electrical engineer, and the first Mexican-born woman to travel into outer space, Katya Echazarreta, to launch "We Are ALL Hybrids."
"When I think of a hybrid, I think of the many people I've met across this country who embody a combination of traits to create a powerful uniqueness of their own" said Echazarreta. "Whether it's the men and women I work with every day, or the young students who I hope to inspire, the hybrid spirit is inside each and every one of them, and that's why I'm so excited to work with Toyota and SiriusXM to celebrate the hybrid spirit in all of us through We Are ALL Hybrids."
The digital marketing campaign features the latest Toyota Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid, both of which include a three-month subscription to the SiriusXM Platinum Plan. The SiriusXM Platinum Plan delivers SiriusXM's full lineup of exclusive and curated content, plus access to SiriusXM outside the vehicle on the SXM App and on connected devices and speakers.
Beginning February 22, Echazarreta will bring the campaign to life by sharing her inspiring story through a series of digital and social ads that celebrate the hybrid in all of us. The campaign will also launch a fun, interactive social media filter that demonstrates that we are all hybrids in one form or another.
"At Toyota, we are passionate about giving people the freedom to explore the world around them to reach their full potential," said Michael Tripp, Vice President of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, Toyota Motor North America. "And just like our line of hybrid vehicles, we believe that being a hybrid means challenging conventional thinking and creating new possibilities. Whether you are a firefighter and podcaster or a science teacher and ballet dancer, our hybrid vehicles are an expression of this versatile spirit."
Inspired by their work with Echazarreta, SiriusXM is proud to join Girls Who Code in their mission to close the gender gap in technology and support the next generation of engineers who identify as girls or nonbinary. An organization that Echazarreta is very passionate about, Girls Who Code encourages and champions young girls from all walks of life who take an interest in STEM education. SiriusXM's support, including a new gift funded by the company's charitable arm, SiriusXM Cares, will enable Girls Who Code to help even more students develop the computer skills they need to pursue 21st century opportunities.
"At SiriusXM, we are a company of innovators, driving forward the future of audio with literal space-age technology," said Nicole Hughey, Senior Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SiriusXM. "We are thrilled to support Girls Who Code in their work to break-down institutional barriers, and to do our part in making the industry a more inclusive and equitable space for young, multi-talented, and multi-dimensional girls who have been historically underrepresented in the computer science field."
At Girls Who Code, our mission is to equip our girls with the resources they need to succeed within our programs, the workforce, their communities, and beyond," said Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "We are overjoyed that SiriusXM shares our desire to level the playing field in tech for our most marginalized students and are excited by the opportunity to continue providing them with the tools and confidence they need to make a difference."
Fans can learn more about the "We Are ALL Hybrids" campaign, Echazerreta's inspiring story, and the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid by visiting www.Toyota.com/WeAreAllHybrids. To access the campaign's social media filter, fans can log onto either their Instagram or TikTok profile to use the Toyota/SiriusXM filter which will guide users through a series of questions that will help them identify whether they have a Toyota Camry Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid personality.
ABOUT TOYOTA CAMRY & RAV4 HYBRID VEHICLES
Camry Hybrid
Powerful, efficient, and head turning style, that's Camry Hybrid. Offering the best of both worlds, the stylish Camry Hybrid combines 208 total system hp and impressive fuel efficiency with an up-to EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined rating. Add in advanced tech and a drive that makes you want to keep on going, there is a Camry Hybrid for everyone including the new SE Hybrid Nightshade with accents made for a second look.
RAV4 Hybrid
Discover the potential in every day with the RAV4 Hybrid. Equipped with standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD), a 219-hp hybrid powertrain and with up to an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined rating, RAV4 Hybrid can easily handle your everyday commute. And when adventure comes calling, the new RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition's offroad-tuned suspension is ready at a moment's notice.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 33 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 20 electrified options, with more in showrooms later this year.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the ad-supported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions. Reaching a combined monthly audience of approximately 150 million listeners, SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
About Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, and leading the movement to inspire, educate, and equip students who identify as girls or nonbinary with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities. Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 500,000 students through our in-person and virtual programming, and 115,000 of our alumni are college or career-aged.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV) between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enservco securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs"); (3) accordingly, Enservco would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (4) Enservco downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, Enservco could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Big Ten football players have had conversations with league commissioner Kevin Warren this week about giving athletes a bigger voice in the future and about improving a variety of benefits for players. Warren also spoke with the leader of a nascent players association about the possibility of having an independent group represent the players in conversations with the league.
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford said the conversations with Warren this week have been a positive, collaborative start to giving players a seat at the table in future decisions with the league. He said he and the other players he has spoken with have no intention of creating a union or entering a contentious negotiation with the league at this point.
A spokesperson for the Big Ten confirmed the commissioner spoke with players and separately with Jason Stahl, the founder and executive director of the College Football Players Association (CFBPA). Clifford and Stahl met this summer and formed a plan to organize players in the Big Ten to ask the league for improvements in medical care and a share of future revenue.
Clifford said thus far his conversations with Warren have focused on standardized medical care for players after their college careers have come to an end. He said Warren and leaders at Penn State have been receptive to the initial conversations about how to make a variety of improvements for players and former players.
"It's been a collective group coming together," Clifford told ESPN on Friday. "Everyone wants players to have more of a voice."
Stahl spoke to Warren earlier this week about a trio of initial topics the CFBPA wants to negotiate with the Big Ten:
• A representative on each campus who can advocate for players during medical situations or other disputes. The representative would be hired by the CFBPA and serve an on-site role similar to the player representatives in professional sports unions;
• Funds from the conference to purchase medical insurance policies for former players that would cover the treatment of injuries from their college football careers;
• A to-be-determined percentage of media rights revenue for players.
A representative from the Big Ten confirmed that Warren spoke to Stahl, but said to characterize their conversation as the beginning of any type of collective bargaining discussion is not accurate.
"The Big Ten Conference consistently communicates and collaborates with our student-athletes," Warren said in a statement to ESPN. "We are in the process of formalizing a student-athlete advisory committee to seek input from our student-athletes about the changing landscape of college athletics. We continue to work with our member institutions to ensure our student-athletes have an outstanding and well-rounded experience, while promoting and safeguarding the mission of higher education, and prioritizing excellence and integrity in both academics and athletics."
Clifford said he wasn't yet ready to have a conversation about what players would do if the Big Ten is unwilling to make significant change because so far their conversations have been positive.
"We want to have a conversation we've never had before," Clifford said. "Those three things are just the base of what we'd like to do. In reality, we think there is more that could happen. I could see a lot of changes being made moving forward. Realistically, the work force should have a voice at this point."
Clifford first met Stahl, a former history professor at the University of Minnesota, in June. Stahl met with the Penn State football team on campus two weeks ago and said more than half the team has signed up to be dues-paying members of the budding players' association. He said he hopes Penn State's players will serve as the first chapter of a nationwide association, although the bargaining efforts are for now focused on the Big Ten.
Stahl said if the Big Ten does not make significant progress on doing more for players, he believes the organization's next step is to register as a 501(c)5 labor organization and potentially begin the process of becoming a union.
Warren and the Big Ten are reportedly on the cusp of an unprecedented financial windfall thanks to an upcoming media rights deal that experts believe could be worth more than $1 billion for the conference. Those figures are likely helped by the recent announcement that USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten by 2024.
Clifford started meeting with Stahl before the two Los Angeles-based schools announced their plans, but he said their decision should help strengthen the players' case to be treated as a workforce.
To register as a 501(c)(5) labor organization, members would have to vote to form a union and have their request confirmed by the National Labor Relations Board -- a process that could take many months to complete. A previous attempt by Northwestern football players to unionize in 2014 was ultimately unsuccessful after the NLRB declined to rule on the case. The CFBPA would need to successfully argue that the Big Ten is a private business that serves as an employer of the players.
The NLRB is evaluating a pair of complaints filed earlier this year that argue that the NCAA should be treated as an employer of college athletes. The NLRB general counsel published a memo last year that challenged the NCAA's stance that athletes are not employees. The NCAA is also a defendant in a lawsuit attempting to argue that players should be viewed as employees of their school.
Clifford said he spent the past month trying to learn as much as possible about Northwestern's attempt to unionize. He said he believes the college sports landscape and public perception have changed enough in the past eight years to lead to a different outcome.
"I think this has been kind of looming for a while now," Clifford said. "It isn't as crazy a concept as it was in 2014. Players have rights in the way of name, image and likeness. Now it's about having a seat at the table with the billion-dollar deals and saying, 'Hey, we would like to talk about what we can do here.'"
On Friday, Clifford emphasized that his conversations with Big Ten leadership thus far have left him optimistic that he can be part of a group of players that creates significant change by working with Warren and the conference. | 2022-07-22T22:14:05+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34262479/penn-state-qb-sean-clifford-big-ten-commissioner-kevin-warren-discuss-improving-benefits |
TORONTO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX: XLY) ("Auxly" or the "Company"), a leading consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, announced today that the Company has closed the sale of its Auxly Annapolis Inc. indoor cultivation facility located in Kentville, Nova Scotia to a private purchaser for total proceeds to the Company of $6 million. As previously announced by the Company, Auxly ceased operations at the cultivation facility in February 2022. The Company intends to apply the proceeds from the sale to support Auxly's ongoing operations.
"We are pleased with the sale of our Annapolis indoor facility," said Hugo Alves, CEO. "Being able to monetize this non-core asset to strengthen our cash position in a non-dilutive way is fantastic for the company and provides us with additional capital to support Auxly's strategic objectives."
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"Hugo Alves" CEO
Auxly is a leading Canadian consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company's focus is on developing, manufacturing and distributing branded cannabis products that delight wellness and recreational consumers and deliver on its consumer promise of quality, safety and efficacy.
Learn more at www.auxly.com and stay up to date at Twitter: @AuxlyGroup; Instagram: @auxlygroup; Facebook: @auxlygroup; LinkedIn: company/auxlygroup/.
This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. This information is only a prediction. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking information throughout this news release. Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to: the proposed use of any proceeds of the sale; the Company's execution of its product development, commercialization strategy and expansion plans; the relevance of the Company's current and proposed products; the expectation and timing of future revenues; consumer preferences; political change, future legislative and regulatory developments involving cannabis and cannabis products; and competition and other risks affecting the Company in particular and the cannabis industry generally.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from a conclusion, forecast or projection contained in the forward-looking information in this release including, but not limited to, whether: the Company's subsidiaries are able to maintain the necessary regulatory authorizations to conduct business; there is acceptance and demand for current and future Company products by consumers and provincial purchasers; and general economic, financial market, regulatory and political conditions in which the Company operates will remain the same. Additional risk factors are disclosed in the annual information form of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 dated March 30, 2022.
The forward-looking information in this release is based on information currently available and what management believes are reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking information speaks only to such assumptions as of the date of this release. In addition, this release may contain forward-looking information attributed to third party industry sources, the accuracy of which has not been verified by Auxly. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this release. The forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements and is made as of the date of this release. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.
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MILAN (AP) — Fashion designer Giorgio Armani and dozens of others were forced to flee from their vacation villas overnight as firefighters worked to extinguish the remnants of two wildfires on the Sicilian island of Pantelleria on Thursday.
A photo shows flames that appear to encroach on Armani’s villa, but his press office said they stopped short of the property. Armani and guests evacuated to a boat in the harbor overnight.
The head of the region’s civil protection agency, Salvatore Cocina, said arson is suspected in two wildfires that forced around 30 people to seek refuge in boats or on safer parts of the island. Firefighters used Canadair planes to douse the flames, along with ground teams to protect homes. Authorities said no structures appeared to have been lost.
The island’s mayor, Vincenzo Campo, told the ANSA news agency two Canadairs were working on putting out the last flames on difficult terrain and that the wind had dropped off.
"After the great fear of last evening and the night spent at work, Pantelleria is returning to normal," Campo said. “It seems the worst is over.”
Local officials appealed for any information that would help identify the cause of the blaze, which started in two points 400 meters (a quarter-mile) apart.
Pantelleria, located between Sicily and the Tunisia, is a popular beach and trekking destination that includes ancient archaeological sites and natural geographic formations. | 2022-08-18T09:35:45+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Armani-others-flee-wildfire-on-Sicilian-island-17381368.php |
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Latch, Inc. ("Latch" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: LTCH) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 13, 2021 and August 25, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before October 31, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Latch engaged in unreported sales arrangements for its hardware devices. Based on these arrangements, the Company improperly recognized revenue in fiscal year 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. The Company failed to maintain sufficient controls over financial reporting. Based on these facts, the Company's public statement were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Latch, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
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BEIJING, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
The consensus of the people of China and the US is that the two countries cannot have conflict, confrontation or war, said Lin Songtian, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Lin, who recently concluded his visit to the US, said he felt during the visit that the bright prospect of people-to-people exchanges between China and the US. Working together toward better future is the only choice, he added.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Lin said the BRI has become the most important public product of international cooperation in the world today. CPAFFC will give full play to its strength in people-to-people exchange and enable the BRI to benefit the people, enhance friendship, and build consensus.
In this year's two sessions, he will make proposals about modernizing the friendship associations' governance system and governance capacity and better telling of China stories.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski expressed relief that two of his defensive players were not physically harmed while being robbed at gunpoint by six masked men outside a downtown nightclub.
According to Cleveland Police, the players had jewelry and a truck taken during the early morning stickup.
Police redacted the names of the players in a field case report. However, a person familiar with the situation identified the players as cornerback Greg Newsome II and tackle Perrion Winfrey. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.
The Browns opened mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. After the workout, Stefanski said he has spoken to Chief Wayne Drummond.
“I’m glad our guys are OK,” he said. “I want all of our community to be safe. The Cleveland Police have been outstanding. We want everybody to be safe and we want to get violent people off of our streets.”
Stefanski did not reveal the players’ names.
According to the report, one of the players was returning to his truck in a parking lot at 3:30 a.m. Monday when the masked suspects jumped out of a car and robbed him of jewelry before fleeing in his vehicle. The player told police he was not injured.
Newsome, a starting cornerback drafted by the Browns in the first round in 2021 from Northwestern, posted Monday night, “It’s a cruel world we live in” on Twitter.
All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett said he spoke to both Newsome and Winfrey, offering his support.
“I’m just glad to see they’re all right,” he said. “Just making sure they’re in the right head space, they feel like they’re surrounded by family and letting them know that anything that they need, we’re the perfect resource for them and we have their back with whatever happens.
“We’re just going to try to make sure that none of our guys are ever in that situation again and how we can help, we’re going to do that. But I’m just glad to see them safe and sound with us and still walking around. Still blessed to this day no matter what happens, still able to wake up in the morning and just glad to that we still have them here.”
Newsome was on the field as the Browns opened their three-day minicamp, while there was no sign of Winfrey, a former Oklahoma defensive tackle arrested in April on a misdemeanor assault charge in Texas.
In a separate incident, Browns running back Demetric Felton had his vehicle stolen from a downtown parking garage on Sunday.
Garrett has been outspoken about his fondness for Cleveland and said the incidents have not changed his feelings about the city.
“It shows that me, my team, all of us here at the Browns have more work to do in the community,” he said. “There’s more that we can do here. There’s still more lessons that we need to give each other, because it’s not just one side or another side. Things like this happen because of so many different actions that led up to that.”
NOTES: WR Amari Cooper understands why QB Deshaun Watson was campaigning for the Browns to sign free agent DeAndre Hopkins, recently released by Arizona. Watson and Hopkins were together for three seasons in Houston. “Who wouldn’t?” Cooper said. “DeAndre has been a very great player in this league. Obviously, they have a lot of great chemistry. If I was him, I’d want the same thing.” Cooper knows if the Browns sign Hopkins, his production will be impacted. “As long as it’s helping us win, I wouldn’t have a problem with it,” Cooper said. … Stefanski said WR Anthony Schwartz is dealing with an unspecified injury. … Watson made several nice throws in the red zone for touchdowns during 7-on-7 drills. … Garrett said legendary running back Jim Brown’s recent death has impacted many of the players. ”Jim Brown was everything here,” Garrett said. “He’s been the blueprint. He’s been the role model for a lot of us players and as men. We look up to him.”
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2023-06-07T12:47:32+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/browns-defensive-players-robbed-of-jewelry-vehicle-by-masked-men-in-downtown-stickup/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harvey Weinstein could see the long prison term he is already serving nearly doubled at his California sentencing, bringing the onetime movie magnate and lord of the Oscars to a new low after convictions for rape and sexual assault.
Unless she grants a defense motion for a new trial, Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench is scheduled to sentence the 70-year-old Weinstein in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday. She could give him up to 18 years in prison. He has more than 20 years left on his sentence in New York after a 2020 conviction there.
Jurors in December convicted Weinstein of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against an Italian model and actor during a 2013 film festival in the run-up to that year’s Academy Awards. The jury sparedWeinstein an even longer sentence when they acquitted him of the sexual battery of a massage therapist and failed to reach verdicts on counts involving two other women.
The victim whose dramatic testimony led to the guilty counts may make a statement on the toll the attack has taken on her.
Last week, Lench rejected a request from Gloria Allred, an attorney for some of the women who testified at trial, to allow others to make similar statements in court about the man who has for five years been a magnet for the #MeToo movement.
“I’m not going to make this an open forum on Mr. Weinstein’s conduct,” Lench said.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually assaulted.
The judge will first hear arguments over a defense motion that Weinstein should be given a new trial or have his verdict reduced. Weinstein’s lawyers say Lench’s rejection of evidence they wanted to use at trial proved prejudicial to him.
The defense attorneys argue that they ought to have been allowed to introduce private Facebook messages that showed there was a sexual relationship between the Italian woman and Pascal Vicedomini, director of the Los Angeles Italia Film Festival, which she was attending when she said the attack occurred.
The motion says the messages would have shown that both were lying under oath when they testified that they were merely friends and colleagues. The court filing also says that such a relationship would have made it unlikely that Vicedomini would give Weinstein the number of her hotel room, where according to her testimony Weinstein appeared uninvited. And it says the messages would have bolstered the lawyers’ contention the woman was spending the night with Vicedomini at another hotel on that night.
The defense argued in their closing that the two had a sexual relationship, but Lench allowed jurors to see only the messages between them that established her timing and location.
The law gives Lench “the singular responsibility of setting right those prejudicial errors which often become apparent only with the benefit of hindsight,” the lawyers wrote in the motion.
Lench has said she will move forward with the sentencing immediately if she rejects the defense motion.
But legal uncertainties will remain on both coasts for Weinstein.
New York’s highest court has agreed to hear his appeal in his rape and sexual assault convictions there. And prosecutors in Los Angeles have yet to say whether they will retry Weinstein on counts they were unable to reach a verdict on.
It is not yet clear where he will serve his time while these issues are decided.
His New York sentence would be served before a California prison term, though a retrial or other issues could keep him from being sent back there soon.
Weinstein is eligible for parole in New York in 2039.
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For more on the Harvey Weinstein trial, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/harvey-weinstein | 2023-02-23T19:25:19+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-weinstein-faces-a-2nd-long-sentence-in-la-rape-conviction/ |
DANA POINT, Calif., January 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Point Festival of Whales presents Concerts on the Cliff, a special Ladies Night event featuring artists Sheena Easton and Taylor Dayne. The concert will take place at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in conjunction with Bobby Dee Presents.
Sheena Easton is a six-time Grammy nominee and a two-time Grammy Award winner, winning Best New Artist in 1982 and Best Mexican-American Performance in 1985, for her duet with Luis Miguel on the song "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres". She has received five US Gold albums and one US Platinum album. She has recorded 15 studio albums, released 45 singles total worldwide, and had 20 consecutive US singles, including 15 US Top 40 singles, seven US Top Tens, and one US #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1981 and 1991. She had 25 top 40 hits internationally.
Taylor Dayne is an American pop icon. With a career spanning three decades, Taylor's
groundbreaking debut single "Tell It To My Heart" turned her into an overnight international star. She followed the smash hit with seventeen Top 20 singles over the course of her
three-decade career, including Number Ones "Love Will Lead You Back" "Prove Your Love" and "I'll Always Love You." Taylor has sold over 75 million albums and singles worldwide, earned three GRAMMY nominations, an American Music Award, multiple New York Music Awards, received New York Music Hall of Fame honors and ranked as the Number 18 Female Dance artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
Early bird general admission tickets start at $49. VIP tickets start at $100, which include reserved parking, express entry, access to the VIP lounge, and a laminated credential. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3, 2023, at 10 am PT.
Join the conversation by following us @concertsonthecliff and using the hashtag #ConcertsOnTheCliff.
About the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
Set high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the AAA Four Diamond Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa makes the most of its ocean view location, overlooking the California Coastline and Dana Point Harbor, offering 2,500 yacht slips. The picturesque red-roofed Victorian-style resort appeals to both business and leisure travelers who enjoy commanding views of vast white beaches, glorious sunsets and the area's quaint seaport village. Featuring 378 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 17 deluxe suites; the pristine accommodations at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa comfortably blend coastal elegance and a sunny décor that reflects the spirit of Dana Point. Guests visiting for leisure can enjoy the two heated swimming pools with ocean views along with the 14,000-square-foot Spa at Laguna Cliffs that embraces the relaxed essence of Orange County with specialty massages, facials and body treatments in its beautifully appointed ten treatment rooms. While on business, guests can sneak in a round of golf at one of five local courses in between meetings in the more than 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space.
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