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Q: Ira, this version of the Heat has no identity. They play with no urgency, lethargic. It’s time to blow it up, now or in the offseason? – Juan.
A: Well those certainly are decidedly different approaches, with it far simpler to achieve such a goal in the offseason, when Tyler Herro is trade eligible and Kyle Lowry is on an expiring contract. Heat identity typically has been about the will, drive and desire to overcome talent shortcomings. That has not been apparent not only on a regular basis this season, but on a possession-by-possession basis. The team that often talks about Hunger Games practices has not put together all that many actual hunger games, or even hunger sequences. And that is uncharacteristic, very uncharacteristic.
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Q: Rest and lose. The Heat got what they wished for. They might as well rest Jimmy Butler for the rest of the season. That way he is healthy to attend and watch the games. – Cesar.
A: I do wish there was greater clarity about Jimmy Butler’s absence Tuesday night, whether it was injury related. Because while I could understand a prearranged approach going into the back-to-back set against the Grizzlies and Pistons of sitting Jimmy one of the two nights, I would have thought the loss in Memphis should have changed that thinking. Similarly, it looked as if the Heat also were going to sit Kyle Lowry on Tuesday, until Gabe Vincent was declared out.
Q: Without significant contributions (hopefully down the road) from Victor Oladipo and Omer Yurtseven, this Heat team is not one that can claim to have good depth. – Ray, Deerfield Beach.
Q: Correct. There are a bunch of nice players off the bench. But now that Tyler Herro has been shifted into the starting lineup, there is not anyone who necessarily moves the needle in the second unit. This is where being vigilant with the luxury tax can create issues. Even removing Caleb Martin’s second-team energy from the equation, with his current starting role, has changed the Heat bench calculus. | 2022-12-07T11:36:02+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/heat-blog/fl-sp-miami-heat-ask-ira-bad-losses-20221207-mcjm2rqsszhdvmszq52c3qacvu-story.html |
WFO SEATTLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 6, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
303 PM PDT Sat Aug 6 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to mid
90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Southwest Interior, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area,
Lower Chehalis Valley Area, East Puget Sound Lowlands,
Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and
Vicinity.
* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses
for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures will be inland,
away from the water and over the interior south of Tacoma.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY
BELOW 2000 FEET...
illness below 2000 feet.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes
North Central Cascades and Passes and West Slopes South
Central Cascades and Passes.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-08-06T22:38:58+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-SEATTLE-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17356765.php |
NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Playstudios, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MYPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Playstudios, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until June 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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SOURCE Levi & Korsinsky, LLP | 2022-05-12T11:03:35+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/05/12/myps-lawsuit-alert-levi-amp-korsinsky-notifies-playstudios-inc-investors-class-action-lawsuit-upcoming-deadline/ |
Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure.
Senators rejected the amendment 86-9 as they are debating a separate repeal of two authorizations of military force in Iraq. There is broad bipartisan support to withdraw that congressional approval granted in 1991 and 2002 for military strikes against Saddam Hussein’s regime.
While those two authorizations are rarely used and focused on just one country, Iraq, the 2001 measure gave President George W. Bush broad authority for the invasion of Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism, approving force “against those nations, organizations, or persons” that planned or aided the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Passed in September 2001, it is still used to this day to justify U.S. military action against terror groups — including al-Qaida and its affiliates, such as ISIS and al-Shabab — that are deemed to be a threat against America.
The 2002 measure that launched the invasion of Iraq 20 years ago this week has been used much less frequently, and supporters of repealing it say it is vulnerable to abuse. President Joe Biden has said he supports that repeal.
Senators in both parties said they might be open to eventually replacing the 2001 authorization for the war on terror and narrowing its authority, but they argued that it should not be fully repealed. “We have not yet had that substantive discussion,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J., ahead of the amendment vote.
Video below: U.S. Secretary of Defense remarks on meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister
Paul said that by repealing only the Iraq authorizations, Congress is “missing the point” since Hussein’s regime no longer exists. By leaving the 2001 measure in place, Congress is keeping the authorization that approves “war everywhere, all the time,” he said.
The Senate is expected to vote next week to repeal the two Iraq measures. In a test vote this week, 19 Republicans voted with Democrats to move forward on the legislation.
It’s unclear whether leaders in the Republican-controlled House will bring the bill up for a vote, even if it passes the Senate. Forty-nine House Republicans supported the legislation repealing the Iraq authorities when then-majority Democrats held a vote two years ago, but current House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., opposed it then.
McCarthy signaled this week that he is open to supporting the measure, but it’s unclear whether House Republicans will move the Senate bill without any changes. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said he is interested in replacing the two Iraq authorizations instead of just repealing them, a move that is unlikely to have support in the Senate.
McCaul met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Wednesday on the authorizations of military force and other issues.
“I’m going to be for replacement,” he said coming out of that meeting. “I’ll see what the leadership does.”
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, the lead Democratic author of the Senate bill to repeal the Iraq authorizations, said he believes bipartisan support in the House could move votes. Noting McCarthy’s new openness, he said he views the House as “getting better and better every day” on the issue.
Kaine and Indiana Sen. Todd Young, the Indiana Republican who is also leading the push, have argued that repeal will help the United States’ strategic partnership with Iraq.
“That relationship I think is not lost on some of the members who were now willing to vote for repeal,” Kaine said.
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Associated Press writers Lisa Mascaro, Ellen Knickmeyer and Lolita Baldor contributed to this report. | 2023-03-23T13:27:41+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/senate-votes-to-keep-2001-authorization-for-war-on-terror/43397383 |
AEA Federal Credit Union gives back to Yuma veterans
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - AEA Federal Credit Union presented a check for $3,430 to Right Turn for Yuma Veterans.
The donated funds were raised through the Employee Jean's Giver Program where AEA Federal Credit Union employees participate all year long.
Employees can either donate $5 or $10 from their paychecks to wear jeans.
For each quarter, funds raised are given to a charity chosen by employees.
According to the press release, the program began in 2016 and has raised over $82,000 for local non-profit organizations.
This quarter in 2023, AEA Federal Credit Union chose to give to Right Turn for Yuma Veterans.
“Right Turn for Yuma Veterans takes care of those who have served our country when they need it most,” said Adele Sandberg, AEA President and CEO. “Their approach to helping veterans is very familial and that resonates with the AEA Team.”
Right Turn for Yuma Veterans offers long-term, transitional housing in a group home setting for up to six veterans that are homeless or are at risk of being homeless.
The organization also gives veterans a support system necessary to live independently within the community.
They provide mental health counseling, case coordination, transportation, and life coaching in the areas of healthy living and financial planning, and job-seeking skills.
To learn more about Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, visit www.rightturnyumavets.com. | 2023-05-12T02:21:53+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/the-good-stuff/2023/05/11/aea-federal-credit-union-gives-back-to-yuma-veterans/ |
A deadly heat wave is blanketing the South and spreading east
(AP) – An oppressive heat wave blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and one in Louisiana blanketed the South on Thursday, as authorities warned of dangerous, triple-digit temperatures.
Forecasters said temperatures could rocket up to 20 degrees above average in parts of the region as a heat dome that has taxed the Texas power grid spread eastward. Officials urged people to stay hydrated, shelter in air-conditioned rooms and check on each other as humidity combined with high temperatures to make conditions even more dangerous.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee for Thursday and Friday. The heat index, which indicates how hot it feels outdoors based on the temperature and relative humidity, was expected to reach 115 degrees (46 Celsius) in several cities. The heat dome was expected to be center over the mid-South by the weekend.
The heat added to weather-related woes for some Tennessee residents cities who still had no power after strong storms Sunday knocked down trees and power lines.
To get some relief, John Manger, 74, and his wife were sitting in shady spots outside their sweltering home in the Memphis suburb of Bartlett and taking cold showers.
“I just suck it up, with a washcloth, towel, whatever. I just sit in my chair by the window, and maybe get a breeze,” said Manger, who is retired.
Their house was among more than 20,000 homes and business in Shelby County that were without electricity as of Thursday morning. Local utility Memphis Light, Gas and Water said dozens of crews were working to restore power.
Louisiana already has been plagued by hot weather over the past month. Between May 12 and May 24, more than 680 went to the hospital for heat-related illness, based on the most recent figures from the state Department of Health. These illnesses can range in severity from mild, such as heat rash and heat cramps, to severe, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
A 49-year-old man died Sunday in Shreveport after he was found lying on a sidewalk.
“This is very real and we need people, to not only take care of themselves, but also to look after their neighbors — especially those who are older,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday afternoon.
In Florida, National Weather Service offices forecast heat index levels of up to 112 degrees (44 Celsius) over the next several days. Forecasters in Jacksonville said the extreme heat would persist through the Independence Day holiday.
Temperatures in St. Louis were expected to reach around 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) on Thursday and Friday, and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) on Saturday before a slight cool-down Sunday. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has combined with the heat and humidity to worsen air quality.
Gentry Trotter, who runs Cooldownstlouis.org, said volunteers were taking donated window air conditioners to the elderly and needy.
Trotter recently went into the home of an 83-year-old woman, measured the indoor temperature and found it was 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.6 degrees Celsius). Still, she refused to accept an air conditioner.
“Somebody needs to convince her that if she doesn’t have a blasting air conditioner, she’s going to die,” Trotter said.
Eleven of the Texas heat-related deaths occurred in Webb County, which includes Laredo. The dead ranged in age from 60 to 80 years old, and many had other health conditions, according to the county medical examiner, Dr. Corinne Stern. Also, two Florida residents died while hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park.
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Sainz reported from Memphis, Tennessee; Goldberg from Jackson, Mississippi; Salter from St. Louis, Missouri. Associated Press reporter Curt Anderson contributed from Miami, Florida; Sara Cline from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-29T19:25:39+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/06/29/deadly-heat-wave-is-blanketing-south-spreading-east/ |
ALBUQUERQUE — Time to call the seamstress, an update is in order.
The giant banners that hang from the walls of Perez-Shelley Memorial Gymnasium will need a long-over due addition after the St. Michael’s boys basketball team ended an 11-year title drought by winning Saturday’s Class 3A State Tournament championship game in The Pit.
It’s the school’s 12th overall title, which ties Albuquerque High and Cliff for third-most in state history. It’s also an opportunity to get out the ladder and finally add the year’s digits to that championship banner, one that immortalizes past Horsemen teams.
Guards Sabi Rios and Adam Montoya combined to score 25 points in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, paving the way for a 66-49 win over District 2-3A rival Robertson. It comes a year after the Cardinals ended their own championship drought by knocking off the Horsemen in the finals.
Normally stoic and often reserved, St. Michael’s coach Gerard Garcia showed a rarely seen emotional side afterward. He jumped and waved his arms after the final buzzer, then started his postgame news conference by emphasizing his celebratory message by extolling his team’s virtues through a crackled, emotional voice.
“You know, I — we — felt disrespected all year,” he said, glancing around at his players.
He said every player on his roster could start on any team in the state, that their dedication and talent is what got the Horsemen to the top of the winner’s podium.
Garcia lauded his players’ ability to remain coachable despite a rollercoaster ride that began with last season’s disastrous 0-10 start. It led, in part, to a mid-season coaching change in which Garcia slid over from his role as a lifelong assistant into the big chair of head coach. All the Horsemen have done since then is win.
They’ve won 40 of 47 games since he took over, including a 7-1 mark in the playoffs. The only 3A team to beat them in that span is Robertson, which won three times late last season by single digits.
It gave birth to the team’s slogan in January: 4/22.
The four represented the number of times the Horsemen would need to beat the Cardinals in 2022-23; twice in the regular season, once in the District 2-3A Tournament and again at state.
The 22 represents the team’s current winning streak. Since losing to Pecos in the first round of the Stu Clark Tournament in December, no one as knocked them off.
When Saturday’s game was over, Garcia pointed with both index fingers into the chair-back section behind the team’s bench. It was a nod to former Horsemen coach Ron Geyer who, with Garcia as his assistant, led St. Michael’s to 3A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2012.
This year’s Horsemen looked like an updated version of Geyer’s defensive-minded teams. Never was that more on display than the second quarter when Robertson, after erupting for 19 points in the opening period, was held scoreless until Mateo Contreras got to the line and sank a free throw four seconds before the half. That was the Cardinals’ only point of the quarter and served as a harbinger of what was to come.
The Horsemen erased a 19-8 deficit to take a 21-20 lead at the midway point. The game was tied, 35-all, after three quarters but became a Horsemen track meet in the last eight minutes. St. Michael’s outscored the Cardinals 31-14 in the final period, going on a 19-6 run to close things out.
Robertson coach James Branch pointed to the first half for his team’s downfall. With 22 seconds left in the first quarter, Montoya picked up his second foul after missing his first five shots and missing a pair of 3-pointers. He sat on the bench for the remainder of the half and didn’t return until the third quarter.
“Missed opportunity, that’s what that was,” Branch said.
The Horsemen actually seemed to get better with their best player watching from the sidelines.
“I saw his eyes in the locker room at halftime. He was ready to come out with a vengeance in the third quarter — and he did,” Garcia said.
As good as Montoya was down the stretch, it was the effort of others who saved the day. That includes players like big men Taven Lozada and Donevan Ricker, and guard Josh Sanchez.
Lozada said he came out calm and composed, a message that filtered down to him through the coaching staff. Once the game started, though, the emotions percolated to the surface on a few physical plays in the low post.
In the first half, he blocked a shot out of bounds and glanced in the direction of the Cardinals player while shaking his head as if to say, “not today.”
Both he and Ricker jawed with Robertson’s post players on more than one occasion. That proved to be a theme the entire game.
“Yeah there was, but it’s part of the game, love for the game,” Rios said when asked if the trash talk was dialed up a notch because it was Robertson standing in their way.
Cardinals guard Jesse James Gonzales said Saturday’s loss merely ignites a flame heading into next season. Branch took it a step further by saying the Cardinals-Horsemen rivalry is stronger than ever.
“We don’t like them, they don’t like us,” Branch said. “Yeah, the rivalry’s alive and it will continue to be. This is only going to make it more on our end now, you know what I mean?”
Gonzales had 17 points to lead Robertson. Taunted continuously by the St. Michael’s cheering section, he was one of two Cardinals in double figures alongside 12 points from Kenneth Montoya. Center Bodie Schlinger had eight points and 16 rebounds.
Lozada finished with nine points and 14 rebounds.
Montoya had 20 points and Rios 15. Those two scored five backbreaking points less than a minute apart to help the Horsemen pull away in the fourth quarter; Rios on a 3-pointer after finding himself unguarded at the top of the key with 3:50 remaining, then Montoya on an acrobatic layup converted on a twisting shot as he dribbled around Schlinger in the lane. Those two buckets opened a 52-43 lead and, for all intents and purposes, ended it.
“We wore them down,” Garcia said. “That’s our goal. Every single team we can wear down in the third or fourth quarters, and they got tired. You could see it in their eyes, you could see it in their faces; they got extremely exhausted.”
NOTES
The 12 state titles for the Horsemen trail only Hobbs (17) and Hope Christian (16). St. Michael’s now owns the state record for championship finals appearances with 23. The program ranks second to Hobbs in most state tournament appearances (62) and semifinal appearances (35). … The Horsemen had four turnovers in the first quarter but only five the rest of the way. … St. Michael’s did have one part of its game not do so well: free throws. As a team, the Horsemen made just 17 of 32 tries. … The Horsemen outscored the Cardinals 20-5 on fast-break opportunities. | 2023-03-12T07:45:13+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/sports/horsemen-defense-smothers-robertson-66-49-to-win-state-title/article_2219ac14-c063-11ed-a4e2-7f303951b21c.html |
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) condemned white nationalist figure Nick Fuentes after former President Trump dined with Fuentes and rapper Ye at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last week.
But McCarthy did not place blame on Trump.
“I don’t think anybody should be spending any time with Nick Fuentes,” McCarthy told reporters outside the White House on Tuesday after a meeting with other top congressional leaders and President Biden. “He has no place in this Republican Party.”
“I think President Trump came out four times and condemned him and didn’t know who he was,” McCarthy said.
A reporter noted Trump did not condemn Fuentes’s ideology.
“Well, I condemn his ideology. It has no place in society — at all,” McCarthy said.
Pressed on Trump attending the dinner with Ye, formerly Kanye West, who has also made antisemitic remarks, McCarthy said: “So he knew who Kanye West is, he didn’t know who Fuentes is.”
Trump said in a statement after the dinner that he did not know who Fuentes was and that he was trying to help West, who he described as a “seriously troubled man.”
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) — the outgoing congresswoman who was removed as House Republican Conference chair last year over her continued criticism of Trump — had earlier on Tuesday pressed McCarthy to condemn Trump for the dinner.
“Hey @GOPLeader — where is your condemnation of Donald Trump for meeting with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes, the pro-Putin leader of the America First Political Action Conference? I know you want to be Speaker, but are you willing to be completely amoral?” Cheney tweeted Tuesday.
McCarthy was also asked about connections that those in the House Republican Conference have to Fuentes, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who spoke at one of his conferences earlier this year.
“She denounced him,” McCarthy said.
Greene said after speaking at the conference that she did not have an “alignment” with Fuentes’s views, but that her speech “was to talk about getting everyone together to save our country.”
Many GOP officials have condemned Fuentes in light of the dinner, but Republicans have placed varying degrees of blame — or not — on Trump.
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who is likely to be chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee next year, said Sunday that Trump “needs better judgment in who he dines with.” | 2022-11-29T19:13:34+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-condemns-nick-fuentes-but-says-trump-didnt-know-who-he-was/ |
How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
BOSTON (AP) — When child welfare workers and police knocked on Sarah Perkins’ and Joshua Sabey’s front door well past midnight one weekend last summer, the parents were shocked to learn the state of Massachusetts had come to take their two young sons.
It’s the kind of harrowing scene that plays out daily across the country as social workers motivated by a desire to protect children run up against confused and concerned parents.
What followed was emotional anguish, a bureaucratic battle, vindication for the parents and a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a legal advocacy group. The couple hopes for a favorable ruling that will increase oversight of child removals nationwide.
The children were taken in Massachusetts because of a child abuse report stemming from a hospital visit. On July 13, 2022, Perkins whisked their 3-month-old son Cal to an emergency room. He had a 103-degree fever.
An X-ray checking for pneumonia found a rib fracture the couple hadn’t noticed. After speaking with the boy’s grandmother, they learned the injury may have happened weeks earlier as she removed Cal from a car seat. He slipped, and she caught him with one arm.
Citing the fracture, hospital officials reported potential abuse to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
“It was such a roller coaster — this total terror that we’re going to lose this child at the hospital and then complete relief after we’re allowed to go home with a safety plan,” Perkins said.
They returned to their Waltham, Massachusetts, home. DCF social workers made a surprise visit and found no evidence of abuse, according to the lawsuit.
Days later, around 1 a.m. on July 16, DCF workers and police officers knocked at their door to take both sons away. They didn’t have a warrant or a court order, neither of which are required to remove a child in Massachusetts and other states.
“It was intense. We see that these police officers are armed. We’re asking for paperwork and there’s none to be had,” Perkins said. “Eventually we were told that either we hand over the kids or they’re going to break down our door and take them by force.”
Within 24 hours, Sabey’s parents were allowed to act as foster parents. Four weeks later DCF let Sabey and Perkins take their children home, and after another three months and eventually about $50,000 in private attorney fees, the government restored full parental custody. A short time later the couple moved to Idaho.
The couple’s lawsuit alleges constitutional violations including the unreasonable search of their house, the unreasonable seizure of their children and the deprivation of parental rights without due process.
“What’s really frightening is that it happens a lot. What was unique was our ability to hire an attorney,” Sabey said.
The couple are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit focused on parental rights and other issues. It asks for compensatory and punitive damages.
It’s also part of a legal strategy to set precedent nationwide “confirming the importance of parental rights and clarifying the need to include a neutral judge in child removal decisions unless there is an emergency situation involving a risk of imminent harm to a child,” said Glenn Roper, a lawyer for the foundation.
The lawsuit names individual social workers, police officers and the City of Waltham, not the DCF. That’s in part because state agencies effectively can’t be sued in federal court for damages, according to Joshua Thompson, Pacific’s director of legal operations.
Perkins and Joshua Sabey say they feel responsible to pursue the lawsuit because many other parents can’t pay private attorney fees.
Joyce McMillan wasn’t so fortunate.
She relied on a public defender 23 years ago when her two children were removed after a drug test turned up positive for what the New York resident described as an illicit substance. McMillan said she had a job, a home, and was providing for her children.
“A drug test is not a parenting test,” she said.
McMillan said she fell into a depression and became homeless before getting her children back more than two years later. She’s currently executive director of the nonprofit JMACforFamilies. The group advocates for dismantling the child welfare system, which it calls “the family policing system.”
Welfare agencies should be required to advise families that they have a right to an attorney and typically don’t have to let them speak to their children or enter their home without a court order, McMillan said.
If she had deeper pockets at the time, “absolutely there would have been a different outcome,” she said.
A representative from the City of Waltham had no comment on the Massachusetts case.
The DCF also declined to comment. DCF policy allows the removal of a child without a court order when needed to avoid “a substantial risk of death, serious emotional or physical injury or sexual abuse” and when there’s “inadequate time to seek” one, but it must immediately file an affidavit.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat, declined to comment on the lawsuit. She said her administration “is committed to making sure we do everything we can for the health and well-being of children and families.”
There are efforts to restrict the authority of child welfare agencies.
A bill before Massachusetts lawmakers would require child welfare workers get judicial approval within four hours of removing a child, according to bill sponsor Democratic state Rep. Joan Meschino. It would also make it easier for workers to contact judges outside of regular court hours, including overnight and on weekends.
An estimated 3 million children came under the scrutiny of child welfare agencies in the 2021 fiscal year. Nearly 600,000 were victims of mistreatment, according to a report by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.
An estimated 1,820 children died from mistreatment during that same period.
The report found that 76% were victims of neglect while 16% were physically abused, and 10% were sexually abused.
The child welfare system can be particularly risky for Black and indigenous families, according to Dorothy Roberts, professor of Africana studies, law and sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.
“The main reason why families get investigated is accusations of child neglect, which is basically defined as not meeting the needs of children like sufficient clothing or housing or child care,” she said. “It’s basically a definition of poverty.”
Instead of removing children, the government could help parents meet their needs, she argued.
Roberts pointed to a 2017 study that estimates more than one-third of all U.S. children will be the subject of a child abuse or neglect report before they turn 18, an estimate that jumps to more than half for Black children.
But social workers aren’t out to get children; they’re trying to protect them, said Yvonne Chase, president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers.
When a hospital, school, neighbor or older child reports mistreatment, social workers apply a risk assessment to determine how agencies should respond, she said.
“The child protective agency doesn’t create the reports of harm. Somebody calls us,” said Chase, a former head of child protective agencies in Alaska and Washington. “If a child is being seriously abused, they may be very happy to see that some relief is coming.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is scheduled to return to New York for a deposition Thursday in a business fraud lawsuit filed against him and his company by the state’s attorney general, according to a person familiar with the matter.
It will be the former president’s first trip to New York City since his arraignment last week on felony charges in a separate criminal case involving hush-money payments made during the 2016 campaign to bury claims of extramarital sexual encounters that Trump says never happened.
Trump is expected to face questioning at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office in lower Manhattan, according to the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and did so on condition of anonymity.
Trump previously sat for a deposition at James’ office last August, just weeks before she filed the lawsuit. That time, Trump declined to answer questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times.
Trump said he did so because he believed the investigation was part of a “politically motivated Witch Hunt.”
Messages seeking comment were left with Trump’s lawyers and the state attorney general’s office. A Trump spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions Monday evening about his plans.
James’ lawsuit alleges Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, misled banks and others, in part by providing them with annual financial statements that misstated the value of prized assets, including golf courses and hotels bearing his name.
James, a Democrat, is seeking $250 million and a ban on Trump, a Republican, doing business in the state.
The judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, remains committed to a Oct. 2 trial date, but agreed recently to move some pretrial deadlines to allow lawyers more time to review evidence, interview witnesses and file motions. Trump’s deposition is part of that process.
Engoron has scheduled a hearing for April 21 to resolve a dispute over the scheduling of a deposition for Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen.
“This case is complex, but it is not complicated. Essentially, it all boils down to whether (Trump’s) statements of financial interest are true or false,” Engoron said at a March 21 hearing.
This week’s deposition and the ongoing civil and criminal cases aren’t the only legal troubles Trump is facing in New York.
A federal judge on Monday issued an order asking if Trump plans to attend a trial this month in a civil lawsuit resulting from columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claims that he raped her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. The trial is scheduled to start April 25 in Manhattan federal court.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Nevada’s protracted ballot count ground through a fourth day Friday as election officials tallied thousands of votes ahead of a Saturday deadline to accept late-arriving mail-ins.
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was running barely behind Republican Adam Laxalt, but with the remaining tens of thousands of uncounted ballots mainly coming from the state’s urban cores, her campaign expressed optimism she could overtake her challenger. Laxalt, meanwhile, has steadily predicted he’ll stay in the lead as the count drags on.
“We are doing everything in our power to move ballots forward just as quickly as we can,” Joe Gloria, the registrar in Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, said at a press conference Friday.
Gloria’s office posted tabulations Friday evening for more than 27,000 ballots that put Cortez Masto within a few hundred votes of Laxalt, with an estimated 23,000 more votes in heavily Democratic Clark County yet to be tallied.
With the Senate evenly divided, Nevada is one of two undetermined races that will determine which party controls the chamber, after Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection in Arizona late Friday.
If Democrats win Nevada, they will have control even before a December runoff in Georgia between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to break a tie. If Republicans win Nevada, control of the Senate will be decided in Georgia.
In another key race, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak lost his reelection bid to his Republican challenger, sheriff Joe Lombardo, on Friday night.
Nevada’s count has taken several days partly because of the mail voting system created by the state Legislature in 2020 that requires counties to accept ballots postmarked by Election Day if they arrive up to four days later. Even after the counts are finished this weekend, voters have until the end of the day Monday to “cure” — or fix clerical problems with — their mail ballots, enabling those to be added into the final tally. Gloria said there are 9,600 ballots in the “cure” stage in Clark County, home to three-quarters of the state’s population.
Nevada, a closely divided swing state, is one of the most racially diverse in the nation, a working class state whose residents have been especially hard hit by inflation and other economic turmoil
Roughly three-fourths of Nevada voters said the country is headed in the wrong direction, and about 5 in 10 called the economy the most important issue facing the country, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of 2,100 of the state’s voters.
Voters viewed the economy negatively, with VoteCast finding nearly 8 in 10 saying economic conditions are either not so good or poor. Only about 2 in 10 called the economy excellent or good. And about a third of voters said their families are falling behind financially.
But that didn’t necessarily translate into anger at President Joe Biden or his party. About half considered inflation the most important issue facing the U.S., but they were evenly split over whether they think higher prices are due to Biden’s policies or factors outside his control.
Nevada is also a famously live-and-let-live state, and Cortez Masto and other Democrats made preserving abortion rights a centerpiece of their campaigns. According to VoteCast, 7 in 10 wanted the procedure kept legal in all or most cases.
Republicans, however, relentlessly hammered the economic argument, contending it was time for a leadership change. They also sought to capitalize on lingering frustrations about pandemic shutdowns that devastated Las Vegas’ tourist-centric economy in 2020.
On Thursday morning, The Associated Press declared Republican Stavros Anthony the winner in the lieutenant governor race, while Republican Andy Mathews was elected state controller.
The state’s lone Republican congressman, Mark Amodei, easily won reelection in his mostly rural district in northern Nevada. The state’s three Las Vegas-area Democratic members of the House were also reelected.
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Associated Press writer Scott Sonner in Las Vegas contributed to this report.
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Boeing said Wednesday it lost $663 million in the fourth quarter as higher production costs and supply-chain problems offset rising revenue.
It was another disappointing quarter for the aerospace giant, which has yet to recover from deadly crashes involving two of its 737 Max jets and a pandemic that depressed airline demand for new planes until recently.
The shares were down more than 2% in premarket trading.
The loss amounted to $1.06 per share. Excluding pension adjustments, the “core" loss was $1.75 per share. Revenue increased 35% from a year earlier, to $19.98 billion.
Analysts were expecting the company to earn 20 cents per share on revenue of $20.32 billion, according to a FactSet survey.
The loss, however, was much smaller than the $4.16 billion setback Boeing suffered in the fourth quarter of 2021, when it took a huge write-down for its airliner business. For a change, there were no major new charges or write-downs in the latest quarter.
Cash flow, a measure that excludes many forms of non-cash spending, topped $3 billion, allowing Boeing to report its first full year of positive cash flow since 2018.
Boeing said it is stabilizing production of new 737s at 31 per month and plans to speed that up to about 50 per month by 2025 or 2026, and will also boost production of 787s.
In a note to employees, CEO David Calhoun said the company is “making important strides” to improve performance. He expressed confidence “despite the hurdles in front of us.”
Boeing, based in Arlington, Virginia, has seen deliveries rise since regulators approved the 737 Max to fly again in late 2021 and after the company satisfied regulators that it fixed production problems on another plane, the larger 787 Dreamliner. Deliveries are an important source of company cash.
Sales have also picked up as airlines grow confident that demand for air travel is recovering from the worst of the pandemic.
Boeing's defense and space business returned to a narrow profit in the fourth quarter after losing $2.85 billion in the previous quarter on huge charges related to several programs including finishing two new Air Force One presidential jets.
Jeff Windau, an analyst for Edward Jones, said in a recent note that deliveries of airline jets should continue rising, and recent defense-contract wins should also bring in revenue. He said, however, that risks include continued concern around safety of the Max and trade tensions that could hurt international orders.
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This story has been corrected to show that analysts in a FactSet survey expected revenue of $20.32 billion. | 2023-01-25T14:44:51+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/business/2023/01/25/boeing-loses-663-million-in-4q-despite-higher-revenue/ |
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. A year later, the costs and benefits remain as difficult to untangle as the Games were to pull off.
In his speech at the closing ceremony, IOC President Thomas Bach said a major accomplishment of the Games was simply reaching the end.
“We did it,” Bach said. “We did it together,” he repeated, crediting the athletes, Japanese government officials, and deep-pocketed broadcasters for refashioning the Games despite no fans, disappointed sponsors, and no buzz around the city.
Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The pandemic erased that.
Japan’s goal after the postponement was to get through it, mindful that Beijing was holding the Winter Olympics in China just six months after Tokyo’s close. For the International Olympic Committee, it was a priority to get the Games on television and keep big sponsors — the sources of 90% of IOC income — happy.
“I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation,” David Leheny, a political scientist at Japan’s Waseda University, told The Associated Press. “There were no public health disasters associated with it. I do think officials would like to have run a victory lap — if the public had been more enthusiastic about it.”
“If Japan had cancelled,” Leheny added, “there would have been a lot of discussion, particularly in the conservative media, about what it meant that we couldn’t pull it off.”
As a final act before legally dissolving the organizing committee on June 30, President Seiko Hashimoto and CEO Toshiro Muto said the price tag for the Tokyo Games was $13 billion — almost 60% public money. This was twice the estimated cost when the IOC awarded Tokyo the Games, but less than the $25 billion some predicted.
How to judge? Legacy or costly hangover? Is there success to celebrate, or is it simply rejoicing over not having failed?
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, on the hook for $5.4 billion in Games expenses, has campaigned to persuade the public that a half-dozen new venues have post-Games uses. Typical is a reopening ceremony next week at the canoe-slalom venue, featuring a paddling parade for elementary-school students.
A center dedicated to the LGBTQ community was championed during the Games, and the Paralympics pushed Tokyo to improve accessibility around town.
The city government is holding a 1-year anniversary event Saturday at the $1.4 billion National Stadium to mark the date of the opening ceremony. Athletes, high school and junior high school marching bands, and cheerleaders are to appear.
Tokyo was initially billed as the “Recovery Olympics,” but this got little play after the delay. Government officials promised before the postponement that the Games would focus attention on an area of northeastern Japan devastated in 2011 by an earthquake, tsunami, and the meltdown of three nuclear reactors.
Japan’s Kyodo news agency published a survey of 4,000 people, compiled by a government agency, that showed only 29.8% said they were grateful for government reconstruction support. Many in the region believe the Olympics sapped resources from recovery efforts.
“I almost get the impression that the Olympics have come to that very quiet period where people don’t want to talk about it or even think about it,” Aki Tonami, a political economist at Japan’s University of Tsukuba, told AP. “Any analysis of what the Olympics meant is still in the symbolic phase. We don’t really have the capacity or the bandwidth to really dig down for a more long-lasting meaning.”
Kyodo has also reported this week that an executive board member of the organizing committee received $326,000 from a Games sponsor. As a quasi-civil servant, Kyodo said he was not allowed to receive such payments.
The board member, Haruyuki Takahashi, is a former director at Japanese advertising agency Dentsu, Inc, which helped land $3 billion in local sponsorship for the Tokyo Games.
Amid uncertainty, there is one clear legacy. Despite scandals, bloated costs, and lukewarm public support, Japan is pursuing the 2030 Winter Olympics for Sapporo. And it’s trying to use the Tokyo Games to drive the bid.
Sapporo places the price tag at $2.6 billion, likely an underestimate since Tokyo expenses were at least twice the initial estimate. And it’s impossible to estimate accurately eight years in advance.
“We’re already working toward that,” Seiko Hashimoto, the head of the Tokyo Games, said last month. “The significance of the Tokyo Games should be communicated thoroughly, otherwise the people in Sapporo and Hokkaido will not support this initiative.”
Sapporo is believed to be the front-running candidate competing with Vancouver and Salt Lake City. Salt Lake officials have suggested they may focus on 2034. The IOC is expected to name the host in May 2023 and IOC President Bach, in an interview with Kyodo, seemed to rule out awarding 2030 and 2034 at the same time.
Neither of the three cities requires citizens to approve the bid in a public referendum, which have consistently been rejected when tied to funding the Olympics.
“Previously, there was no question about whether it was the right thing to do to bring the Olympics to Japan,” Tonami said. “But I think what’s different now is that people are starting to ask if it’s really the right thing to do.”
Barbara Holthus, the deputy director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo, worked as a volunteer during the Olympics and got a feel for the street.
“People were so upset that (IOC president) Thomas Bach pushed the Olympics down everybody’s throat without consideration for Japanese sentiments,” she said. “And now they want to it again without asking the people of Sapporo, which they would have to do in Germany.”
Holthus, who grew up in Hamburg, Germany, pointed out that in 2015, local voters there turned down a referendum to hold the 2024 Olympics in the northern German city. Like Holthus, IOC President Bach is also a German.
Working as an Olympic volunteer, Holthus said she saw other volunteers decline to wear their uniforms on public transportation as they traveled to the venue during the pandemic. She said volunteers were told to wear the uniforms because there was no provision for storing street clothing at venues, but some didn’t want to be identified with Games.
She said it was different recently when volunteers gathered to clean some Tokyo beaches.
“My colleagues last year, lots of them didn’t want to be seen in their neighborhood with the uniform on. People were thinking, maybe you’ll bring the virus back to the office or into the neighborhood. But at the recent event we were asked to wear our uniform. Of course, not everybody did, but some did — and they were really proud now to wear it. So I think this bad taste of the uniform now is kind of gone.”
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Army sergeant guilty in fatal Texas shooting of protester
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Army sergeant was convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed protester in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice, a Texas jury ruled Friday.
Sgt. Daniel Perry was working for a ride-sharing company in July 2020 when he turned onto a street and into a large crowd of demonstrators in downtown Austin. In video that was streamed live on Facebook, a car can be heard honking before several shots ring out and protesters begin screaming and scattering.
The 28-year-old protester, Garrett Foster, was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Perry, who faces life in prison, now awaits sentencing.
“We’re happy with the verdict. We’re very sorry for his family as well. There’s no winners in this,” Stephen Foster, the victim’s father, told reporters Friday.
The jury deliberated for two days. During closing arguments, Perry’s attorneys said he had no choice but to shoot Foster as he approached Perry’s car with an AK-47 rifle, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Prosecutors said Perry could have driven away before firing his revolver.
Witnesses testified that Foster never raised his rifle at Perry, according to the newspaper. Perry, who did not testify, told police that Foster did.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, then-Police Chief Brian Manley said officers heard “two separate volleys of gunfire.” Officers made their way to the crowd, where they found Foster with multiple gunshot wounds.
Manley said the driver, who was not named at the time, called 911 and reported the shooting, and that the second round of shots was fired by protesters who witnessed the shooting.
Perry was stationed at Fort Hood, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) north of Austin. The trial comes after attempts from Perry’s team to throw out the case over the past year.
When Foster was killed, demonstrators in Austin and beyond had been marching in the streets for weeks following the police killing of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25, 2020, after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against the Black man’s neck for more than nine minutes. Floyd, who was handcuffed, repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe.
Floyd’s killing was recorded on video by a bystander and sparked worldwide protests as part of a broader reckoning over racial injustice.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the country continues to navigate through the pandemic organizations have to reimagine how they provide resources and engage their constituency. Every year Seeds of Fortune Inc. host their Seeds To Bloom Awards, an induction ceremony for newest HS members and a celebration of their graduating HS seniors' collegiate scholarship awards at $30 Million to date as they matriculate into University. During the event Seeds of Fortune Inc. recognizes extraordinary women in the community who inspire the next generation of women of color across industries. This year's celebration took place on June 5th at the Rubin Museum of Art.
2022 Seed to Bloom honorees were:
- Brooklyn White-Grier, Gen Z Editor, ESSENCE, Corporate Community Award
- Barbara Peng, President, Insider Inc., Corporate Entrepreneur Award
- Christina Boyle, Managing Director, Internet & Digital Media Sector Head, BMO Capital Market, HerWall Street Award
- Lurie Daniel-Favors, Executive Director, The Center for Law and Social Justice Medgar Evers College, Educator Community Award
- Miguelina Camilo, Bronx Chapter President,100 Hispanic Women National, Inc., Woman of the Year Award
- Natalie Guzman, CMO Savage X Fenty: Lingerie by Rihanna, Corporate Community Award
- Tolulope Omokaiye, Founder & CEO, EVOLVE Mentoring, Inc., Business Community Award
The organization expanded their awards and combined it with their inaugural "Women of Color Creating Wealth" Summit, which took place at Nasdaq in the heart of Times Square. The summit is a financial empowerment day dedicated to helping Gen Z: Ages 15-24 learn how to manage their personal finances and prepare for their financial futures. Participants focused on learning Budgeting and Savings sponsored by Fidelity and Black Girl Freedom Fund of GrantMakers for Girls of Color: centered on investing and securing earned income.
"I am proud that we are able to continue to serve young women of color, as the college process can be intimidating, especially the financial aspect. This summit is the first step to reinforcing their financial education. We are also proud to be this year's recipient of the Black Women Impact Grant from Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women to continue our work. With the philanthropic investment, we will have access to unrestricted, multi-year funding to grow our efforts to serve an additional 2,500 Black female HS students who have identified difficulties in affording college. This investment helps educate households of color to make strategic monetary decisions in sending their daughters to college." Nitiya Walker Founder & Executive Director
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Police officer who died was beaten in training, mother claims
Updated: 11:18 AM MDT Jun 26, 2022
A Los Angeles police officer who died of neck injuries suffered during training had been beaten by fellow officers in an exercise meant to “simulate a mob,” according to a wrongful-death claim filed against the city by his mother.Houston Tipping, 32, was hurt May 26 at the police academy and died three days later. His funeral Wednesday was attended by police Chief Michel Moore and Mayor Eric Garcetti.Tipping’s mother, Shirley Huffman, filed her notice of claim against the city Friday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations, the Los Angeles Times reported. Such claims are often a precursor to lawsuits.Huffman alleges her son was “repeatedly struck in the head severely enough that he bled” and that he suffered multiple breaks in his neck, which caused his death.The claim also alleges the training exercise “had already been questioned” before Tipping was hurt because of injuries suffered by other officers, according to the Times.Capt. Kelly Muniz, a police spokesperson, told the newspaper that the department could not comment on the claim. The department has launched its own investigation into the incident, in part to determine whether “there are any changes that need to be made,” Muniz said.Tipping, a five-year department veteran, had worked as a patrol officer in the San Fernando Valley.
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles police officer who died of neck injuries suffered during training had been beaten by fellow officers in an exercise meant to “simulate a mob,” according to a wrongful-death claim filed against the city by his mother.
Houston Tipping, 32, was hurt May 26 at the police academy and died three days later. His funeral Wednesday was attended by police Chief Michel Moore and Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Tipping’s mother, Shirley Huffman, filed her notice of claim against the city Friday, alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations, the Los Angeles Times reported. Such claims are often a precursor to lawsuits.
Huffman alleges her son was “repeatedly struck in the head severely enough that he bled” and that he suffered multiple breaks in his neck, which caused his death.
The claim also alleges the training exercise “had already been questioned” before Tipping was hurt because of injuries suffered by other officers, according to the Times.
Capt. Kelly Muniz, a police spokesperson, told the newspaper that the department could not comment on the claim. The department has launched its own investigation into the incident, in part to determine whether “there are any changes that need to be made,” Muniz said.
Tipping, a five-year department veteran, had worked as a patrol officer in the San Fernando Valley. | 2022-06-26T19:56:38+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/police-officer-who-died-was-beaten-in-training-mother-claims/40424596 |
Birmingham community gathers to commemorate Juneteenth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham community came together Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day”.
This national holiday pays tribute to the moment when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom. On June 19th, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln, Union soldiers marched onto plantations and made the long-awaited announcement.
An estimated 250,000 Black individuals, who had just learned of their newfound freedom, named the day “Juneteenth.” This significant date serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the African American community.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration filled with fellowship, food, and fun for the entire family. The event aimed to create a sacred and celebratory space where members of the community, both in Birmingham and throughout the state, could come together to reflect on this historical milestone.
DeJuana Thompson, CEO of BCRI, emphasized the importance of such a gathering, stating, “It is absolutely imperative that we create a sacred, celebratory space here at the Institute to make sure that every member from our community, for every member around our state has a place to come and reflect on that history, but also continue liberation, and continue equality, continue justice, and we have black communities and marginalized communities as well.”
The recognition of Juneteenth has gained increased prominence and popularity in recent years. In 2021, President Biden officially declared it a federal holiday, marking a significant step in acknowledging and honoring the legacy of Juneteenth across the nation.
As celebrations like the one at BCRI continue to bring communities together, Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the progress made in the journey towards racial equality while acknowledging the ongoing work needed to achieve true liberation and justice for all.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warned Tuesday that economic pressures such as persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, rising unemployment and slowing growth would sink the country into deeper debt.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that a surplus of 4.2 billion Australian dollars ($2.8 billion) was forecast for the fiscal year ending June 30. He also released details of his government’s economic blueprint for next year that aims to ease financial hardships of the most needy without stoking stubbornly high inflation.
High prices for commodities including iron ore, coal and gas, plus income tax revenue buoyed by an extraordinarily low jobless rate of 3.5%, helped deliver the first surplus since the global financial crisis tipped the Australian economy into the red in 2008.
Chalmers said the next two years were expected to be the weakest for global growth in more than two decades, apart from the global financial crisis and the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In this environment, inflation remains our primary economic challenge — it drives rates rises, it erodes real wages,” Chalmers told Parliament. “Which is why the budget is carefully calibrated to alleviate inflationary pressures, not add to them.”
The debt outlook has improved since the government released its interim forecasts in October, when a deficit of AU$36.9 billion ($25 billion) was expected this fiscal year.
Gross debt as a percentage of GDP is now forecast to peak at 36.5%, or AU$1 trillion ($680 billion), in 2025-26 — five years earlier and 10.4 percentage points lower than predicted in October.
But the economy is forecast to return to a AU$13.9 billion ($9.4 billion) deficit next year. That debt would more than double to AU$35.1 billion ($23.8 billion) in 2024-25.
Growth is expected to drop from 3.25% this year to a sluggish 1.5% next year under the weight of high interest rates and weak global economic conditions while unemployment was predicted to creep up to 4.25% from the current near-50-year low of 3.5%.
Independent economist Chris Richardson, who once worked for the Treasury Department, said the surplus was the result of the Russia-Ukraine War and its inflationary impacts, particularly on energy prices. He said he would not be surprised by a second surplus next year.
“This is not happening because of any decision of any government, but war and inflation — they’re terrible, but they turn out to be great for the budget,” Richardson told Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Opposition treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor agreed that the surplus was the result of a commodity price windfall in recent months rather than the government’s economic management. Policy changes announced on Tuesday would not deliver balanced budgets in the future and some of the new spending would cause inflation, Taylor said.
Among the new costs on government is the so-called AUKUS agreement with the United States and Britain that will deliver Australia a fleet of eight submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology.
When the fleet was announced in March, it was forecast to cost Australia between AU$268 billion ($182 billion) and AU$368 billion ($249 billion) by the mid-2050s.
But the budget Tuesday expected an Australian outlay of only AU$9 billion ($6 billion) over the next four years to cover preliminary work, including support for 4,000 university places to provide skills needed by the submarine program.
Costs are expected to rapidly escalate to between AU$50 billion ($34 billion) and AU$58 million ($39 billion) over a decade, according to government documents.
“The total costs associated with the program will not be known until design and production processes are settled and commercial and other arrangements are finalized between governments and delivery partners,” budget documents said.
With International concerns mounting over China’s growing influence in Australia’s region, the budget includes AU$1.9 billion ($1.3 billion) to be spent over five years on what the government describes as expanding Australia’s engagement with Pacific island countries.
Australia’s military will provide island neighbors with security infrastructure and maritime security capabilities as part of that engagement, documents say.
The budget contains AU$14.6 billion ($9.9 billion) in cost-of-living measures to help low- and middle-income earners cope with inflation that slowed to 7% in the year through March from a 7.8% peak in December.
The measures include help with power bills, reducing patient health costs and rent assistance.
The government also plans to spend AU$11.3 billion ($7.7 billion) on providing more than 250,000 low-paid aged care workers with a 15% pay raise.
Unemployment and single-parent benefits would also be made more generous.
Australia’s central bank says inflation remains too high and increased its benchmark interest rate May 2 by a quarter percentage point to 3.85%. It was the 11th hike since May 2022, when the cash rate was a record-low 0.1%.
The budget forecasts inflation will fall to 3.25% next year and to 2.75% in 2024-25, which is within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2%-3% target range.
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Find more of AP’s Asia-Pacific coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/asia-pacific | 2023-05-09T16:07:07+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/australia-forecasts-first-annual-budget-surplus-in-15-years/ |
The sports themed programming, available exclusively on FanDuel TV, will launch today, April 4.
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
- Spotify, the world's most popular streaming audio platform, and FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, continue their partnership through a multi-year agreement with the Ringer now producing content for FanDuel TV.
- As part of the expanded partnership, The Ringer will license select video podcasts to FanDuel TV, including existing shows adapted for FanDuel TV and a slate of new shows.
- The Ringer programming on FanDuel TV will launch today, Tuesday, April 4. The launch kicks off The Ringer's programming block, which is on from 9-10am ET.
- The Ringer on FanDuel TV will celebrate the biggest moments in sports and equip the audience with what they need to know for the smartest wagers. The Ringer's slate consists of new shows like Beyond the Arc, an NBA-focused show with Kevin O'Connor, and Through The Ringer, a wide-lens look at the biggest stories in sports gambling with Tate Frazier and The Ringer's experts. The programming block will also present a few successful podcasts, like Fairway Rollin', a golf show, for the TV format.
- "We're thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership to include creating content for FanDuel TV. It's exciting to bring The Ringer's signature blend of enthusiasm and expertise to this new audience," said Geoff Chow, Managing Director of The Ringer.
- "We are extremely excited for this partnership and further strengthening our relationship with The Ringer. They are home to one of the strongest podcast networks in the world and FanDuel TV can help define a new medium for distributing its content," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel. "FanDuel TV is the perfect platform to showcase The Ringer's top personalities, broaden their audiences and become flagship programming for the network."
- The Spring slate of Ringer shows on FanDuel TV includes:
- Kevin presents his pressing NBA observations, uses film to explain why a given team may be succeeding or in crisis, looks ahead to the draft, and much more
- Hosted byTate Frazier, Through The Ringer presents conversations with The Ringer's deep bench of experts to discuss the top sports stories of the day
- The 'East Coast Bias' crew, John Jastremski, Raheem Palmer and Joe House, talk all things sports betting and share the other major events that they're following and betting on.
- Joe House and Nathan Hubbard break down the latest golf headlines, preview and review the most important tournaments, and delve into the world of golf gambling.
- Additional programming will be announced in line with the ever-evolving sports seasons.
- FanDuel TV is broadly distributed on linear television through leading cable and satellite distributors including Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon FIOS, DirectTV, DISH, Cox Communications, YouTubeTV, and Hulu.
The first two weeks of programming include:
- Tuesday, April 4th - Fairway Rollin' (Masters Preview Special)
- Wednesday, April 5th - East Coast Bias
- Thursday, April 6th - Through The Ringer
- Monday, April 10th - Fairway Rollin' (Masters Recap Special)
- Tuesday, April 11th - The Ringer: Beyond The Arc (30 mins); Thru The Ringer (30 mins)
- Wednesday, April 12th - East Coast Bias
- Thursday, April 13th - Thru The Ringer
About FanDuel TV
FanDuel Group launched FanDuel TV in September 2022 as a broadly distributed linear cable network. FanDuel TV has quickly established itself as a destination for live sports and complementary sports programming including award-winning horse-racing coverage, professional basketball and exclusive shows including "Up and Adams" hosted by Kay Adams, "More Ways to Win" hosted by Lisa Kerney and "Run it Back" co-hosted by Michelle Beadle, Shams Charania, Chandler Parsons and Eddie Gonzalez and syndicated content from Bill Simmons' The Ringer network. FanDuel TV is the first linear/digital networks dedicated to sports wagering content and delivering more live sports programming than any other network in America. Follow FanDuel TV on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About The Ringer
The Ringer, launched by Bill Simmons in 2016 and acquired by Spotify in 2020, is a website, podcast network and video production house creating an innovative blend of sports, pop culture, politics and tech content. The Ringer Podcast Network includes over 50 popular podcasts, featuring chart-topping shows such as The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Rewatchablesand The Ryen Russillo Podcast, among many others. Ringer Films, launched in 2018, produces long and short-form non-scripted programming, including critically acclaimed HBO documentaries André the Giant, Showbiz Kids, and Music Box, a collection of documentary films that explore pivotal moments in the music world.
About Spotify
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 80 million tracks, including more than 4 million podcast titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with 433m users, including 188m subscribers, across 183 markets.
Media Contact:
FanDuel Group / press@fanduel.com
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"Motive Power and Energy Storage" Bring Huge New Market & Drive Sustainable Technology Innovations for Electrochemical Power Sources
TIANJIN, China, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Preface
China International Battery Fair (CIBF) is an international event of battery industry sponsored by China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), which is held every two years in China. CIAPS is scheduled to hold CIBF2023 from May 16 to 18, 2023. The "International Conference on the Frontier Technology of Advanced Batteries", will be held on May 15-17, 2023, at the same site one day in advance.
CIBF2023 International Conference on the Frontier Technology of Advanced Batteries
The Conference will set 8 sessions:
Session 1: Comprehensive session: market/application and government incentives;
Session 2: New energy vehicle batteries session: battery technology and fuel cell technology applied to PHEV and EV, HEV, FCV, low-voltage 12-48V start-stop and micro-hybrid vehicles;
Session 3: Energy storage battery session: battery technology applied in microgrid and power system scale energy storage;
Session 4: New generation battery materials session: positive and negative electrode materials, electrolyte and seperator materials and other technologies;
Session 5: Hydrogen and fuel cell session: hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, fuel cell and system application;
Session 6: New battery systems session: next-generation lithium-ion battery system, sodium-ion battery system, and beyond the lithium-ion battery system;
Session 7: Battery system integration and system life reliability and safety evaluation session: lithium ion battery safety and life evaluation, lithium ion battery system simulation design and evaluation, and new standards for battery, module and system evaluation, etc.;
Session 8: Lithium-ion battery material recycling technology session: mining and extraction of lithium battery materials, battery recovery, cascade utilization and recycling technology.
We warmly welcome and encourage the experts, scholars, active researchers as well as the graduate students in this field domestic & abroad to prepare the paper abstracts based on your latest research achievements and submit them for the pre-screening and categorizing.
The requirement for paper pre-screening: Topic and "one page" abstract;
Official language for the paper: English
Deadline of paper title & abstract submission: No later than March 15, 2023.
For the submission and participation details, please visit the conference website: www.cibf.org.cn, and contact:
CIBF2023 Office:
Cheng Liwen
E-mail: chengliwen@ciaps.org.cn
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SOURCE China Industrial Association of Power Sources | 2023-02-22T09:46:20+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2023/02/22/cibf2023-international-conference-frontier-technology-advanced-batteries-may-15-17-2023-call-papers/ |
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Finland’s leader says it must give more weapons and support to Ukraine to ensure it wins its war against Russia.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin made the comments Wednesday in Auckland on the first-ever visit by a Finnish prime minister to New Zealand and Australia. Among the aims of the visit are improving diplomatic relations and trade ties.
“We need hard power when it comes to Ukraine,” Marin told reporters when asked what soft-power influence smaller countries like Finland and New Zealand could exert.
“They need weapons, they need financial support, they need humanitarian support, and we need to also make sure that all the refugees fleeing from Ukraine are welcomed to Europe,” Marin said.
Since the war began, both Finland and Sweden have abandoned their longstanding policies of military nonalignment and applied to join NATO. Both countries are still seeking endorsement from Turkey.
Marin said the war felt very concrete for Finland due to the 1,300-kilometer (800-mile) border it shares with Russia. She said Finland had already given 10 shipments of weapons to Ukraine.
“We have to make sure that they will win,” Marin said.
She said Western countries also needed to ensure sanctions were “harder and harder against Russia” because the war was affecting everyone, not only the innocent civilians dying in Ukraine but also people worldwide with higher energy prices.
Marin met with her New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern before the two leaders held a joint news conference.
Asked about their roles as women leaders, Ardern said she and Marin felt a responsibility to use their voices on behalf of repressed women, like those in Iran.
“The focus of our conversation is what more we could do together in support of other women in other countries who are facing dire circumstances, where we see the most basic of human rights being repressed and violated,” Ardern said.
Marin, meanwhile, tried to brush off criticism of her as a partying prime minister, after a video leaked this year showing her dancing and singing with friends at a private party.
She said she had more important issues to focus on, including the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Europe, the energy crisis and a looming economic crisis.
“So I had a couple of free days during the summer,” Marin said. “And if the media wants to focus on it, I don’t have anything to say. You are free to discuss and write what you want, but I’m focusing on the issues that are in our program.” | 2022-11-30T10:45:59+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-finland-says-it-must-ensure-ukraine-wins-war-against-russia/ |
Monkeypox outbreak declared public health emergency: What you need to know
Since the first U.S. monkeypox case was identified in mid-May, more than 6,600 probable or confirmed cases have been detected in the United States.
Since the first U.S. monkeypox case was identified in mid-May, more than 6,600 probable or confirmed cases have been detected in the United States.
Since the first U.S. monkeypox case was identified in mid-May, more than 6,600 probable or confirmed cases have been detected in the United States.
As cases continue to rise, monkeypox is now declared as a public health emergency by the Biden administration.
Experts said the disease has been around for decades and originated from Africa.
What is monkeypox?
According to Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease and critical care physician, monkeypox has been known to science since the 1950s.
"It's related to smallpox, it's in the same viral family. It usually has been confined to about a half dozen countries in Africa," Adalja said. "It comes from some animal source, not monkeys, some rodent or squirrel that infects individuals."
Adalja said in the outbreak we're currently experiencing, they're noticing individuals who have had no contact with Africa are carrying the virus.
Symptoms of monkeypox.
The Allegheny County Health Department reports the following can be symptoms of the monkeypox virus:
- Rash
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
Adalja said the virus can cause fever and "a very characteristic rash" but is rarely deadly.
"It's usually not deadly, but it can be very painful, the skin lesions, and it is something that we are really aggressively trying to keep from establishing itself outside of the countries that it's always been established in," Adalja said.
What is a public health emergency?
The World Health Organization defines a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, as "an extraordinary event" that constitutes a "public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease" and "to potentially require a coordinated international response."
Adalja said the declaration allows the government to move faster when it comes to allocating and directing resources where they're needed, to help stop the spread.
"The declaration was triggered by the fact that there are a lot of cases and that there's a scarcity of resources, that there has been a lot of logistical problems. We're seeing regulations, red tape, making it very difficult to actually take the actions necessary to control this outbreak," Adalja told Pittsburgh's Action News 4. "So the declaration will hopefully remove a lot of those obstacles and allow the government to act more quickly along with the fact that there is now a white house coordinator."
Is monkeypox similar to COVID-19?
The short answer is no. The way monkeypox is transmitted is much different than COVID-19, according to medical experts.
"You have to remember that each pathogen that's on this planet has different ways of transmitting, has different strengths and weaknesses," Adalja said.
Adalja said COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that is "very contagious" and spreads when some individuals have no symptoms at all. COVID-19 can spread through talking, laughing, coughing and sneezing.
However, monkeypox requires very close contact to transmit and is not a respiratory virus. Adalja added that it's not contagious until you have symptoms.
"In terms of its ability to spread, it's very constraint compared to COVID-19," Adalja said.
How does one transmit monkeypox?
Right now, experts said most of the cases they're seeing involve direct skin-to-skin contact for a certain period of time.
The Allegheny County Health Department reports a person could get the virus by coming into contact with sores, scabs, or body fluids of an infected person.
"Infections occur through close, intimate situations, such as cuddling, kissing and sexual contact and by touching contaminated materials, such as clothing, bedding and other linens used by an infected person." - According to the county website.
Is there a particular group of people doctors are treating for monkeypox?
Adalja called this outbreak "unique" compared to others due to the outbreaks being "heavily concentrated" on people in the LGBTQ community, specifically men.
"It's been an outbreak that's been going on for some time in parts of Africa, like Nigeria. At some point, a traveler that got infected happened to bring it into a sexual social network, where the virus has been able to spread," he said. "It's been amplified by raves, parties and many of these individuals may have multiple sexual partners or monogamous sexual partners, which has made it more easy for the virus to spread wider and farther than in the past."
Though medical experts also said the virus can infect anybody.
How many cases are in Allegheny County right now?
As of Thursday evening, the county has reported 30 cases.
"The fact that there are 30 cases in Allegheny County is not surprising to me. There's likely to be more cases as we get our hands around this outbreak," Adalja told Pittsburgh's Action News 4.
Medical experts said people should not be alarmed about the virus due to its inability to spread easily. However, doctors also added that the virus should not be ignored.
"I think it is something that requires aggressive action by our health department at the local level, at the state level and at the federal level in order to get a true vaccine into the arms of individuals in the high-risk group," Adalja said.
Who is eligible for a monkeypox vaccine?
High-risk individuals are eligible to receive a vaccine, and anyone who has experienced a high-risk exposure within the past two weeks or been diagnosed with monkeypox, according to health experts.
The Allegheny County Health Department said the vaccine may prevent disease if given within four days of exposure to the virus. Their vaccine eligibility is on a case-by-case basis.
Adalja said due to the outbreak being amongst men, specifically within the LGBTQ community, experts will likely target those individuals for a vaccine.
"This is not a vaccine that every person needs to get. It's really something where the benefit is in that risk group where we're seeing cases occur," Adalja said.
Where can I get a vaccine?
Here are the listed community clinics from the Allegheny County Health Department.
- Central Outreach Wellness Center, 127 Anderson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Allies for Health + Wellbeing, 5913 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Metro Community Health Center, 1789 S Braddock Ave. #410, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
- AHN Positive Health Clinic, 1307 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (only vaccinating current patients) | 2022-08-05T03:34:05+00:00 | wtae.com | https://www.wtae.com/article/monkeypox-outbreak-public-health-emergency/40812389 |
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election, usually a shoo-in for the Democratic candidate, has turned into a nail-biter with the Republican’s bid possibly buoyed by a third contender.
Three women, all former legislators, are the top candidates in the race to become the next governor of the state, which hasn’t elected a Republican to the office in 40 years.
Democrat Tina Kotek, formerly the longest serving Oregon House speaker, is being challenged by Christine Drazan, a former leader of the Republican minority in the House. Several opinion polls showed the two statistically tied, which prompted President Joe Biden to come to Portland to boost Kotek’s chances.
The presence of Betsy Johnson, who was in the statehouse for 20 years and quit the Democratic Party in 2021 to run as an unaffiliated candidate, presents a wild card in the race. Johnson is hoping to woo centrist Republican and Democratic voters, as well as the 1 million unaffiliated voters who slightly outnumber registered Democrats and are 40% greater than registered Republicans.
Johnson said she would be the first unaffiliated woman to be elected governor of a state if she wins. The last and only time an unaffiliated candidate won a gubernatorial race in Oregon was in 1930, when Julius Meier was elected to one term.
In a recent interview, Johnson noted that political pundits switched from considering the race as safely Democratic to being a toss-up.
“What’s interesting about this is that you’ve got three viable candidates,” she said. ”It’s historic.”
Democrats worry that Johnson, who has been trailing Kotek and Drazan in polls, could attract enough voters on the left to boost Drazan’s odds. If elected, Drazan would be governing alongside a Legislature that has been dominated by Democrats.
Her veto power could stymie progressive legislation, and Democrats warn that a Drazan victory could threaten abortion rights, environmental protections and democratically run elections in the state.
An Do, executive director of Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon, said a vote for Johnson would only help Drazan — “an anti-choice Republican” — win.
Drazan, for her part, blames Democrats for homelessness, crime and inflation, saying picking Kotek would be like reelecting Gov. Kate Brown, who was barred by term limits from running again.
“Tina Kotek will be four more years of the same,” Drazan told Sean Hannity on Fox News last week. | 2022-11-08T16:37:16+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/oregon-governors-race-a-nail-biter-with-3rd-candidate/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
The Florida Panthers face the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series on Monday, April 17, 2023 (4/17/23) at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Fans can watch the game for free via a trial to fuboTV or via a subscription to Sling, which is offering 50% off your first month.
Check local listings for local broadcast here.
Here is what you need to know:
What: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Who: Bruins vs. Panthers
When: Monday, April 17, 2023
Where: TD Garden
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN, check local listings for local broadcast here
Channel finder: Verizon Fios, DirectTV Stream, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Hulu, fuboTV, Sling.
Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), SlingTV
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NHL playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch (story via AP):
The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006, but that doesn’t mean the chase for the Stanley Cup isn’t packed with star power.
Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are trying to go back to back. Connor McDavid is hell-bent on winning his first championship with the Edmonton Oilers.
And there are a handful of players in the postseason as professionals for the first time. New Jersey’s Jack Hughes and Vegas’ Jack Eichel are ready to make an impact at the time hockey matters the most.
Here are the top players to watch:
CONNOR MCDAVID
The league leader in goals and points and a shoo-in for the Hart Trophy as MVP, McDavid has done just about everything a player can in the regular season and repeatedly said he doesn’t care about individual honors.
“Connor McDavid definitively is better than anybody in the league,” former goaltender and current ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes said.
McDavid carried Edmonton to the Western Conference final last year, a sweep at the hands of the Avalanche, and now the Oilers can defend and go into the playoffs having won 14 of their last 15. Much like MacKinnon hulked out to get the Avalanche over the hump in 2022, McDavid could have that kind of beast mode in store this spring.
NATHAN MACKINNON
Welcome back, Nate. Cale Makar was the playoff MVP on Colorado’s Cup run, but MacKinnon is the heart, soul and engine for the Avalanche, who again won the Central Division for home ice through two rounds.
MacKinnon is coming off his first career 100-point regular season, and with captain Gabriel Landeskog out for the entire playoffs with a knee injury, his teammates will need similar production to get through the West. Avalanche players won’t get complacent after winning last year if they take one look at MacKinnon.
DAVID PASTRNAK
The only other 60-goal scorer this season beyond McDavid, Pastrnak had 46 more points than the next closest Boston teammate. If the Bruins are going to go on a run, they’ll be counting on Pastrnak to keep filling the net.
Every indication is he’ll do just that, starting against Alex Lyon and the Panthers in the first round. Unlike many of Boston’s other, older players, Pastrnak hasn’t yet turned 27 and might just be getting started.
JACK HUGHES
As brother and teammate Luke Hughes said, Jack and the Devils have been waiting years for the chance to play in the postseason. Hughes put up 99 points in leading New Jersey to a franchise-record 52 wins.
Retired defenseman Ken Daneyko, whose No. 3 is retired by the Devils, is impressed by what he has seen in Hughes — “He’s become a star in the league” — and also expects this to be a learning curve.
“He wants to be the go-to guy, and that’s easier said than done when you’re a young, 21-year-old kid,” said Daneyko, who’s an NHL Network analyst. “This is going to be new. This is going to be an experience and a lesson during the playoffs.”
JACK EICHEL
In the playoffs for the first time in his first full season with the Golden Knights, it’s Eichel’s time to show what he can do. The 2015 No. 2 pick behind McDavid is 17 months removed from artificial disk replacement surgery and is one of the biggest reasons Vegas won the Pacific Division and clinched home-ice advantage through the Western Conference playoffs.
“He’s gone through so much,” retired forward and TNT analyst Anson Carter said. “He looks like he’s healthy again. This is the chance for him to play on the big stage.”
JAKE OETTINGER
The Dallas Stars are no underdog this time, unlike last year when Oettinger stopped 272 of 285 shots in a first-round loss to Calgary that went the distance, including 64 saves in a Game 7 overtime loss.
“It is the best hockey I’ve ever played,” Oettinger said about that series. “Playoffs, obviously everyone’s watching it like it’s a great opportunity to step up big time for the team.”
Dallas doesn’t need to lean only on Oettinger, not with top scorer Jason Robertson leading the way offensively and Miro Heiskanen being a rock on defense. But Oettinger has the potential to put the Stars on his back with saves high in quality and volume.
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BEIJING, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the globally authoritative independent third-party photovoltaic (PV) testing lab PVEL (PV Evolution Labs), the leading independent test lab for the downstream solar industry, released the "2023 PV Module Reliability Scorecard". Thanks to its high-quality PV module products, JA Solar has been awarded the "Top Performer" module supplier for the eighth time.
In the "Top Performer" module evaluation, based on the "Photovoltaic Module Qualification Program (PQP)" in the past 18 months, PVEL conducted rigorous tests higher than the IEC certification standard through six rigorous reliability tests, including a thermal cycling test (TC600), damp heat test (DH2000), mechanical stress test sequence (MSS), light-induced degradation (LID)+ light and elevated temperature induced degradation (LeTID), and PAN Performance, in order to comprehensively evaluate the reliability and power generation performance of PV modules. Compared to basic tests, the PQP test is more rigorous in terms of testing conditions and sequences. Each test has significant reference for the reliability of modules in practical applications. Its professional, fair, and public test results not only provide strong references for financiers and developers when choosing high-quality modules but also offer an important reference basis for operators to ensure the long-term reliability of modules.
JA Solar continues to focus on innovation and R&D of PV product technology. With excellent product performance and reliable product quality, it is highly favored by global users. For many years, it has been recognized as a Top Brand PV by EUPD Research in multiple regions and countries, such as Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. This time, it was once again awarded the "Top Performer" module supplier, which further demonstrates the technical and quality advantages of its products and confirms the excellent long-term reliable performance and power generation performance of its modules.
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SOURCE JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. | 2023-06-07T05:06:16+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/06/07/ja-solar-is-named-top-performer-module-supplier-by-pvel-eighth-time/ |
- Top rappers will perform at 'OKX Stage' during Rolling Loud Thailand
- Festival goers offered 'OKXclusive Pass,' a special NFT pass that allows Rolling Loud Thailand ticket holders to unlock benefits
PATTAYA, Thailand, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced its sponsorship of Rolling Loud, the world's premier rap festival, featuring headliners Travis Scott, Cardi B, Chris Brown and dozens of other artists to Rolling Loud Thailand, the Asia debut of the iconic musical and cultural event.
Under the sponsorship, Rolling Loud Thailand's Main Stage will become the 'OKX Stage,' a venue where tens of thousands of attendees will witness the world's premier rappers perform.
The sponsorship takes the OKX brand to new heights alongside the star-studded lineup, which also includes Korea's Jay Park, Jessi, Japanese rap group Teriyaki Boyz, superstars Rae Sremmurd, A$AP Ferg, Offset, and Ski Mask The Slump God, veterans like Rick Ross, Waka Flocka Flame, Soulja Boy, and Fat Joe, and rising stars Central Cee, Ken Car$on, Destroy Lonely, and Bktherula.
OKX and Rolling Loud have also launched the 'OKXclusive Pass,' a special NFT pass that allows festival attendees to upgrade their standard or VIP passes and unlock special benefits, including:
- Access to the OKX Lounge, an exclusive lounge for NFT ticket holders with bar, merchandise, chill-out area, photo ops and entertainment
- Fast Pass: skip-the-line access to Rolling Loud
- Free high-speed WiFi in the OKX Lounge
- Free drinks
- Free shuttle bus from Renaissance Pattaya to venue
- Exclusive OKX parking slots (up to 500 available)
- An opportunity to meet the biggest stars
- The chance to win two tickets for RL Miami, including round-trip flights
- An opportunity to win one of 500 free tickets to RL Miami
Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to download the OKXclusive Pass.
Haider Rafique, Chief Marketing Officer at OKX, said: "At OKX, we love making history. It will be a truly iconic moment when Travis Scott and other headliners light up the OKX Stage at Rolling Loud's first festival in Asia. When the bright lights come on and the crowd roars, OKX will be front and center. Through the OKXclusive Pass, we'll also be behind the scenes, unlocking the best experiences for fans who want a supercharged festival experience."
How to claim your NFT ticket
Simplified overview:
To get the RL OKXclusive Pass; simply download the OKX App, toggle to wallet, create a wallet, back up your seed phrase. Next, jump to the NFT Market tab in the wallet and claim your RLTH OKXclusive Pass (please refer to detailed steps below).
Detailed step by step:
- Download the OKX App
- Open the OKX App > Click Wallet from the top toggle
- Click I don't have a wallet —> Seed Phrase —> Enable now
- Click Back up your wallet —> To iCloud –-> Enter your password —> Confirm to back up
- Click the NFT Market tab in OKX Wallet —> Launchpad > RLTH OKXclusive Pass
- Click Claim —> Fill in your personal info and submit
- RL OKXclusive Pass will appear in your wallet in a minute
- Go back to home — > Click My assets —> NFTs to view your OKXclusive Pass;
- Users who have already downloaded OKX App, please scan the QR code to directly access the OKXclusive Pass landing page
About OKX
OKX is the second biggest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 50 million global users, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app for investors and professional traders everywhere.
As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into web3.
Beyond OKX's exchange, the OKX Wallet is the platform's latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.
To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com
About Rolling Loud
Founded by 6-time Billboard Hip-Hop Power Players Matt Zingler & Tariq Cherif as a one-day Miami show, Rolling Loud has grown into a global phenomenon, hosting festivals on both US coasts and in multiple international locations. Rolling Loud is the premier festival brand in hip-hop, known for its expert curation of wide-ranging lineups that reflect the state of the genre.
2022 was Rolling Loud's biggest year yet. The festival returned to their home base of Miami for their largest event to date, headlined by Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, and Future, and the inaugural Rolling Loud Portugal, which brought an international array of all-stars to the beaches of Portimåo, Portugal. The festival's busy 2022 continued with the first ever Rolling Loud Toronto, headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, and the third annual Rolling Loud New York, headlined by Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & Future.
In 2023, Rolling Loud expands its empire even further, returning to Los Angeles for Rolling Loud California, debuting Rolling Loud Thailand, its first-ever Asian festival, and staging three European shows including Rolling Loud Portugal, and the inaugural editions of Rolling Loud Rotterdam (NL) and Rolling Loud Germany.
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(NewsNation) — As concerns over monkeypox soar, one woman claims she was taken off a Spirit Airlines flight and questioned about her skin condition.
In a TikTok video posted on Aug. 4, Jacqueline Nguyen, or username jacqueline.ngu, said the airline had her “get off the plane in front of everyone along with my wife to interrogate me about the eczema I’ve had my whole life.”
According to Nguyen, Spirit asked her to show them medical documentation proving she had eczema.
“They asked me to provide medical documents and told my wife to watch her attitude. I’ve never been so humiliated in my life,” read the text over a video of Nguyen breaking down in tears.
The video quickly gained traction, garnering thousands of views and reactions from others with skin conditions.
In a follow-up to her initial video, Nguyen explained that she was able to board the flight again after presenting a tube of prescribed eczema cream.
“I’m very lucky I happened to bring my eczema cream that day, but we shouldn’t have to tote around evidence,” she posted, adding, “This has happened to other people who were not so lucky to have anything with them as ‘proof.'”
Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson called the situation tricky.
“The airlines have a right to express concerns about a possibly contagious condition and to ask patients for medical certification if there’s reason to believe that they are sick,” Nelson said. “The question here is really whether Spirit behaved reasonably and whether it was possible to mistake the passenger’s eczema, in this case, for monkeypox.”
Nelson said Spirit could be in a legal jam whether they ignore the questions or ask them.
“I think it was the right question. I think they just got the wrong answer,” he explained.
Nelson said his heart goes out to everyone with a longstanding skin condition and explained that while it’s an inconvenience, it might not be a bad idea to carry documentation when traveling.
“While it’s not fair that they should have to carry such documentation, it wouldn’t be the worst idea to have something to explain if you’re going to have to travel or if you’re going to find yourself in a situation where these kinds of mistakes might be made,” Nelson said.
Still, Nelson fully expects to see a lawsuit against Spirit stemming from this situation.
NewsNation reached out to Spirit Airlines for comment regarding Jacqueline’s story. We have not heard back yet.
News of the incident comes as the U.S. declared monkeypox a public health emergency in an effort to make federal funding and resources available to fight the infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines monkeypox as a “rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox.”
While researchers are still looking into ways the virus spreads, officials say it can be passed on through close skin to skin contact or sharing items like bedding, towels and clothes.
Experts say monkeypox can infect anyone, and they have urged healthcare providers to be alert for patients who have rash illnesses consistent with monkeypox.
According to the latest data from the CDC, there are a total of 7,510 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S. On a global scale, the World Health Organization reports monkeypox cases in more than 70 countries. | 2022-08-09T20:24:57+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/tiktoker-claims-to-be-taken-off-spirit-flight-due-to-eczema/ |
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Some people used downtime in the pandemic to master the baking of banana bread or learn TikTok dances.
Samson McCune wrote a novel.
The Albemarle High School senior self-published “Annihilated” in September 2021. He started working on the science fiction/fantasy novel about two years ago and then finished it in early 2021 after three months of work.
“I think that the pandemic definitely influenced me, mostly because I became very bored during this time period,” he said.
He said he wanted to read a specific type of book, which he couldn’t find.
“So I decided that I should write it,” he said.
“Annihilated” is set on the fictional world of Hakiro and follows the adventures of two characters: a prince and hunter. McCune has been spent a lot of time thinking about and building the fictional universe of his book. He even created his own language to help better understand his characters.
McCune’s not sure how long he’s wanted to be a writer. He remembers an attempt to write a book in third grade that didn’t go well.
“I’ve always thought the idea of having written a book would be cool,” he said.
He thinks that even without the pandemic, he would’ve become a writer. The pandemic just sped up the process.
“If I hadn’t been as bored, I wouldn’t have been quite so motivated to do something,” he said.
When he starts writing a book, McCune says he comes up with a title, writes a prologue or the first chapter and design the cover.
“It helps me really fall into the world,” he said. “I think visual arts are very, very helpful.”
After finishing the first book, McCune kept writing and has already finished a sequel and a prequel. He finds the process of writing is fulfilling.
McCune said he wanted to publish the book because his mom is an advocate for monetizing one’s skills.
“I didn’t think at the beginning that my books would end up becoming anything worth publishing,” he said.
But his family and friends encouraged him to publish.
“It’s helped me a lot with my confidence,” he said.
He published the book through Amazon’s Kindle Direct program, which he said was simple. Amazon handles the printing, sales and distribution.
He’s sold more than 70 copies of the book so far, which is a lot more than McCune expected.
“My family is not that big,” he joked, adding that he expected to sell about 20 copies.
He’s even had people he doesn’t know reach out via social media to talk about the book and ask about the sequel.
“That stuff is really surreal because I don’t expect there to be anyone reading my book that isn’t somebody I know directly.”
Once he had a copy of the book, he made a point to take it to school. Telling his friends he wrote a novel and hearing their reactions was validating, he said.
McCune will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall, where he plans to study business. He didn’t want to focus on creative writing because he worried he would lose his passion for it.
“I don’t really do it a lot for the sales,” he said. “I do it more for myself.” | 2022-05-14T13:49:14+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Virginia-high-school-senior-pens-and-publishes-17172912.php |
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2022. There are 38 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Nov. 23, 1971, the People’s Republic of China was seated in the U.N. Security Council.
On this date:
In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon. (The coin-operated device consisted of four listening tubes attached to an Edison phonograph.)
In 1903, Enrico Caruso made his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, appearing in “Rigoletto.”
In 1936, Life, the photojournalism magazine created by Henry R. Luce (loos), was first published.
In 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
In 1980, some 2,600 people were killed by a series of earthquakes that devastated southern Italy.
In 1996, a commandeered Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 crashed into the water off the Comoros Islands, killing 125 of the 175 people on board, including all three hijackers.
In 2000, in a setback for Al Gore, the Florida Supreme Court refused to order Miami-Dade County officials to resume hand-counting its election-day ballots. Meanwhile, Gore’s lawyers argued in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court that the high court should stay out of the Florida election controversy.
In 2003, five U.S. soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Eduard Shevardnadze (sheh-vahrd-NAHD’-zeh) resigned as president of Georgia in the face of protests.
In 2006, former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko (leet-vee-NYEN’-koh) died in London from radiation poisoning after making a deathbed statement blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In 2008, the government unveiled a bold plan to rescue Citigroup, injecting a fresh $20 billion into the troubled firm as well as guaranteeing hundreds of billions of dollars in risky assets.
In 2011, Yemen’s authoritarian President Ali Abdullah Saleh (AH’-lee ahb-DUH’-luh sah-LEH’) agreed to step down amid a fierce uprising to oust him after 33 years in power.
In 2020, the federal government recognized Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power; President Donald Trump still refused to concede and vowed to continue a court fight after General Services Administrator Emily Murphy gave the green light for Biden to coordinate with federal agencies ahead of his inauguration. Michigan certified Biden’s win in the battleground state.
Ten years ago: Supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed in the streets of Cairo and other major cities in the worst violence since Morsi took office nearly five months earlier. Actor Larry Hagman, best known for playing the scheming oil baron J.R. Ewing on TV’s “Dallas,” died in Dallas at the age of 81.
Five years ago: The holiday shopping season kicked off with some major retailers opening on Thanksgiving afternoon or evening, hoping for a lift from a better economy.
One year ago: A jury in Virginia ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay more than $26 million in damages over the violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in 2017. A federal jury in Cleveland found that CVS, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies recklessly distributed massive amounts of pain pills in two Ohio counties. (A judge awarded $650 million in damages.) NASA launched a spacecraft on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course. (NASA said the mission was a success.) President Joe Biden ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve, aiming to bring down gasoline and other costs. The only person convicted in the 2007 murder in Italy of British student Meredith Kercher, Rudy Guede, was freed after serving most of his 16-year prison sentence. Multi-genre performer Jon Batiste scored the most Grammy nominations with 11.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor Franco Nero is 81. Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (ES’-tur-hahs) is 78. Actor-comedy writer Bruce Vilanch is 75. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is 72. Singer Bruce Hornsby is 68. Former Sen. Mary Landrieu (LAN’-droo), D-La., is 67. Actor Maxwell Caulfield is 63. Actor John Henton is 62. TV personality Robin Roberts (“Good Morning America”) is 62. Rock singer-musician Ken Block (Sister Hazel) is 56. Actor Salli Richardson-Whitfield is 55. Actor Oded Fehr (OH’-dehd fayr) is 52. Rapper-actor Kurupt (Tha Dogg Pound) is 50. Actor Page Kennedy is 46. Actor Kelly Brook is 43. Actor Lucas Grabeel (GRAY’-beel) is 38. TV personality Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is 35. Actor-singer Miley Cyrus is 30. Actor Olivia Keville (TV: “Splitting Up Together”) is 20. | 2022-11-23T06:13:16+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Today-in-History-November-23-the-UN-seats-China-17582723.php |
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico oilfield and air quality regulators on Thursday announced unprecedented state fines against a Texas-based oil and natural gas producer on accusations that the company flouted local pollution reporting and control requirements by burning off vast amounts of natural gas in a prolific energy-production zone in the southeast of the state.
The New Mexico Environment Department announced a $40.3 million penalty against Austin, Texas-based Ameredev, alleging the burning caused excessive emissions in 2019 and 2020 at five facilities in New Mexico’s Lea County near the town of Jal. Regulators raised concerns about the excess release of several pollutants linked to climate warming or known to cause serious health issues, including sulfur dioxide.
The agency alleged that Ameredev mined oil and natural gas without any means of transporting the gas away via pipeline, as required by state law. The company instead is accused of burning off the natural gas in excess of limits or without authorization in 2019 and 2020 — with excess emissions equivalent to pollution that would come from heating 16,640 homes for a year, the agency said in a statement.
The open-air burning, or “flaring,” of natural gas is often used as a control measure to avoid direct emissions into the atmosphere, with permit requirements to estimate burning.
“They simply were not following what they had represented in their permits. … They represented that they would capture 100% of their gas, send it to the sales pipeline,” said Cindy Hollman, section chief for air quality compliance at the New Mexico Environment Department.
Representatives for Ameredev and a parent company could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday by phone or email.
Separately, state oilfield regulators issued a violation notice and proposed a $2.4 million penalty against Ameredev for a series of regulatory infractions at one of the company’s wells. It accused Ameredev of failing to file required production and natural gas waste reports.
“Such reports are critical for operators to demonstrate compliance with (New Mexico) waste rules, which themselves are a key component of New Mexico’s climate change policy,” the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said in a statement. “Other required reports were submitted but were unacceptably late.”
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst said her agency was pursuing the maximum penalty available.
The sanctions can be disputed administratively, and eventually appealed in court.
The Environment Department has ordered the company to cease all excess emissions and seek permits that accurately reflect its operations, with verification from an independent auditor.
Hollman said that the sanctions stem from anonymous calls from concerned citizens about open-air flares from the burning of natural gas. She said that led to on-site inspections in late December 2019 at installations of tanks that receive crude oil from the wells.
“None of the facilities had permitted a flare and yet every facility was flaring,” Hollman said in an interview. “Every site was different than what they had represented.”
Advanced oil-drilling techniques have unlocked massive amounts of natural gas from New Mexico’s portion of the Permian Basin, which extends into Texas. But existing pipelines don’t always have enough capacity to gather and transport the gas.
State oil and gas regulators recently updated regulations to limit venting and flaring at petroleum production sites to reduce methane pollution, with some allowances for emergencies and mandatory reporting.
Recent changes by the state Environment Department focus on oilfield equipment that emits smog-causing pollution, specifically volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. | 2023-06-30T18:07:22+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-new-mexico-regulators-fine-oil-producer-40-million-for-burning-off-vast-amounts-of-natural-gas/ |
Senior executives from Bayer AG, Archer Daniel Midland, and ADM say that worldwide crop supplies are tight, according to the Wall Street Journal, causing many to rethink agriculture methodologies
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that Doug Heldoorn, CEO, and Shannon Illingworth, the inventor of GrowPods, recently appeared on the popular podcast, Gamechangers LIVE – discussing the future of farming in America and the world. ACTX is the exclusive U.S. distributor of GrowPods - self-contained, hydroponic "micro-farms."
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, the global food supply is in critical condition.
Senior executives from Bayer AG, Archer Daniel Midland, and ADM said worldwide crop supplies remain tight, and persistent drought conditions in the U.S. and South America, along with uneven crop production in Ukraine, are making the situation worse, the Journal reported.
High temperatures this summer exacerbated drought conditions in the U.S. Intense heat in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma set in right when plants require the most water. Some crops were also planted late after a wet spring, causing yield loss, according to agriculture analysts.
According to The Guardian, the world's population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, and will require a 70% increase in global food production. "But with agricultural land in short supply thanks to climate crisis and urbanization, it's clear today's food systems are not ready."
But according to many, the answer to some of these problems can be in hydroponic or vertical farming, "and investors clearly agree," the Guardian stated.
"Indoor farming raised over $1bn in 2021, exceeding the combined funding generated in 2018 and 2019, and the industry is expected to grow to $9.7bn worldwide by 2026," according to the publication.
Fast Company reported controlled environment farms are "100 times more productive than traditional agriculture."
The publication wrote, "technology can secure the future of food...you can grow almost anything hydroponically—it's just a matter of determining which crops make sense, financially and otherwise."
Heldoorn, CEO of ACTX, said one reason GrowPods are becoming more popular is that people want a healthier lifestyle and they care about the environment.
"One GrowPod will grow about an acre of food with a third of the water compared to traditional farming," he stated. "With an automated and controlled environment, GrowPods can reduce or even eliminate most chemicals, pesticides, contaminants, and disease – so the food is ultra-clean and even better than organic."
"GrowPods can give traditional farmers a niche to grow high-quality produce year-round," Illingworth added. "Because GrowPods can be located virtually anywhere, food can quickly go from farm to the table, dramatically reducing transportation time, so food stays fresh, healthy, and nutritious."
Learn more by viewing the full interview on Gamechangers Live.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfront, the tech-driven insurance brokerage based in San Francisco, has brought PJ Jacquelin on deck as a P&C Producer and Vice President on the Marine team. PJ brings nearly 20 years of Ocean Marine experience with time spent as a commercial mariner, USCG marine inspector, and marine insurance professional.
"Our renowned marine team is now even more impressive with PJ's expertise," said Newfront President Brian Hetherington. "PJ has a demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and navigating the latest marine industry innovations, making him a perfect fit for what we're building at Newfront."
PJ is based in Costa Mesa, CA and will serve clients across the country.
"The addition of PJ to our already-strong marine group, based in the Pacific Northwest, signifies the importance of this industry to Newfront and our goal to expand this and other verticals in the Pacific Northwest territory even further," said Garth Hamilton, Executive Vice President & Regional Managing Director – Northwest. "We're thrilled to welcome him to the company."
"I have spent my entire career working in the marine industry, inside and outside of insurance, and I am very excited to bring that experience to clients at Newfront," PJ said. "The company's experienced and robust marine team will provide an even better experience for my clients."
About Newfront
Newfront is transforming the delivery of risk management, employee experience, insurance, and retirement solutions by building the modern insurance platform. Transparent data delivered real-time translates into a lower total cost of risk and greater insights. Newfront makes insurance work for you.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Newfront has offices throughout the country and is home to more than 750 employees who serve clients across the United States and globally.
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New research from Bain & Company shows medtech leaders are adapting sales strategies to serve a more fragmented, virtual landscape
NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Bain & Company, explores how the movement of procedure volumes from large, traditional acute care settings to smaller, highly fragmented ambulatory care settings is gaining momentum and impacting medtech sales models. Outpatient visits in some specialties, like orthopedics, have rapidly ramped up. For other procedures, like medical imaging and endovascular, the shift has started slowly.
While the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this growing trend, the shift has also been propelled forward by lower operating costs, favorable reimbursement changes, a streamlined patient experience, improved clinical outcomes through technological innovation, and physicians' increasing desire for autonomy.
"Medtech companies are finding that the one-size-fits-all sales model they've perfected for large hospital systems is no longer fit for purpose," said Mayuri Shah, a partner in Bain's Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. "Ambulatory care sites require a much more nuanced and targeted approach. As a result, medtech companies will have to entirely evolve not only how, but eventually what, they sell."
Why one-size-fits-all no longer works: Ambulatory care lends itself to a starkly different selling environment. With more than 25,000 sites in the US, the market has five times the number of call points than that of acute care. Additionally, it supports much lower procedure volumes and higher geographic distribution relative to an integrated delivery network or hospital system.
Building a flexible, fit-for-purpose model: Bain's research shows that physicians, administrators, and other ambulatory care buyers are increasingly open to virtual engagement with sales reps. Bain's data shows 50% of physicians now say they prefer all or mostly virtual engagement, compared with just 20% pre-pandemic; 80% of administrators say the same, up from 33% before Covid-19.
Editor's Note: For more information or interview requests please contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8107.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AXSM 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: December 30, 2019 to April 22, 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) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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LONDON (AP) — The message to asylum-seekers from British Home Secretary Suella Braverman was stark: “If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed.”
The government hopes that decisive — and divisive — measure will stop tens of thousands of migrants reaching Britain in boats across the English Channel.
Behind the tough talk, however, lie a host of legal, practical and ethical questions. Condemned by rights groups and queried by legal experts, the Illegal Migration Bill is the latest in a long line of British government efforts to control unauthorized migration.
IS THIS A NEW PROBLEM?
The issue is neither new nor unique to the U.K. War, famine, poverty and political repression have put millions on the move around the globe. Britain receives fewer asylum-seekers than European nations including Italy, Germany and France.
But for decades, thousands of migrants have traveled to northern France each year in hopes of reaching the U.K. Many are drawn by family ties, the English language or the belief it’s easy to find work in the U.K.
After the Eurotunnel connecting France and England under the Channel opened in 1994, refugees and migrants congregated near the French end in hopes of stowing away on vehicles. They gathered in crowded makeshift camps, including a sprawling, violent settlement dubbed “The Jungle.”
Neither repeated sweeps to shut down the camps nor increased security patrols stopped the flow of people.
WHY ARE PEOPLE NOW CROSSING BY BOAT?
When the COVID-19 pandemic all but halted rail, air and ship travel and disrupted freight transport in 2020, people-smugglers began to put migrants into inflatable dinghies and other small boats.
In 2018, only 300 people reached Britain that way. The number rose to 8,500 in 2020, 28,000 in 2021 and 45,000 in 2022.
Dozens have died in the frigid channel, including 27 people in a single sinking in November 2021.
Groups of migrants arrive almost daily on beaches or in lifeboats along England’s southern coast, sending the asylum issue up the news and political agenda.
WHO IS IN THE BOATS?
The British government says many of those making the journey are economic migrants rather than refugees, and points to an upswing last year in arrivals from Albania, a European country that the U.K. considers safe.
The other main countries of origin last year were Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Of those whose applications have been processed, a large majority were granted asylum in the U.K.
HOW HAS THE U.K. GOVERNMENT RESPONDED?
Britain’s Conservative Party, in power since 2010, has brought in a series of measures aimed at deterring the channel crossings.
The U.K. has struck a series of deals with France to increase patrols of beaches and share intelligence in an attempt to disrupt smuggling gangs — all of which have had only a limited impact.
Last year Britain announced a deal with Rwanda to send migrants arriving by boat on a one-way trip to the East African country, where their asylum claims would be heard and, if successful, they would stay. The policy was condemned by human rights groups an is mired in legal challenges. No one has yet been sent to Rwanda.
The 2022 Nationality and Borders Act barred people from claiming asylum in Britain if they had passed through a safe country such as France. But in practice, people fleeing war and persecution can’t be sent home, and no countries — other than Rwanda and Albania — have agreed to take deportees.
This week Britain unveiled the Illegal Migration Bill, its toughest measure yet, which calls for people arriving by unauthorized routes to be detained, deported to their homeland or “a safe third country” and banned from ever reentering the U.K.
WILL IT WORK?
The United Nations refugee agency says the bill amounts to an “asylum ban” and is a clear breach of the U.N. refugee convention. The U.K. government acknowledges the bill may break Britain’s international human rights commitments, and says it expects legal challenges.
Sunder Katwala, head of the identity and immigration think-tank British Future, said in a blog post that “the pledge to detain and remove all people who cross the Channel has no prospect of being honored in the next two years.”
The British government says the country’s asylum system has been “overwhelmed” by the small-boat arrivals. Braverman, who has called the arrivals an “invasion,” said Tuesday that “the law-abiding patriotic majority have said: Enough is enough.”
Her words have been criticized as inflammatory. BBC soccer pundit Gary Lineker drew a mix of praise and criticism for saying some of the government’s language was “not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the ’30s.”
Critics say the asylum system is creaking because cumbersome bureaucracy, exacerbated by the pandemic, has created a big backlog in applications.
WHAT DOES THE BRITISH PUBLIC THINK?
The government has vowed to push the bill into law, saying the British public wants to see tough action. “Stopping the boats is not just my priority, it is the people’s priority,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday.
Evidence suggests the public’s view is mixed. A desire to control immigration was a huge factor behind the U.K.’s 2016 vote to pull out of the European Union. But overall immigration rose, rather than fell, after Brexit, hitting a record high of more than 500,000 in the year to June 2022. Britain also took in a record number of refugees last year, including 160,000 from Ukraine and 150,000 from Hong Kong.
At the same time, polls suggest immigration is no longer a top issue for many voters. Jonathan Portes, senior fellow at the think-tank U.K. in a Changing Europe, said there has been a “sustained shift towards more positive attitudes towards migration” since Brexit.
As for asylum-seekers, he said Britons want the country to be “relatively generous towards genuine refugees. But how that is defined is highly contested.” ___
Follow AP’s coverage of global migration at https://apnews.com/hub/migration | 2023-03-09T12:32:56+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-international/why-are-migrants-in-small-boats-a-heated-issue-in-the-uk/ |
(The Hill) – Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that Linda Yaccarino, a former head of advertising for NBCUniversal, will take over his role at the social media platform after six months of Musk being in charge.
Musk first indicated that he hired someone to replace him in a tweet on Thursday, months after a majority in a Twitter poll (which he himself posted) voted for him to step down as CEO. He said the new CEO would start in about six weeks, and he would transition to a role as executive chair and chief technology officer of the company.
Musk announced that Yaccarino will focus mostly on business operations, while he concentrates on product design and new technology.
Yaccarino worked for NBCUniversal Media for more than 10 years, most recently serving as the chair of the company’s global advertising and partnerships for more than two and a half years, according to her LinkedIn profile.
The company announced in a release on Friday that Yaccarino was leaving NBCUniversal, effective immediately.
“It has been an absolute honor to be part of Comcast NBCUniversal and lead the most incredible team. We’ve transformed our company and the entire industry — and I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and grateful to my colleagues and mentors, especially Brian Roberts, Mike Cavanagh and the entire NBCU leadership team,” she said in the release.
Earlier in her career, Yaccarino held management positions for several media sales outlets. She then served in multiple roles at Turner Broadcasting System for nearly 20 years, including executive vice president and chief operating officer, according to her LinkedIn.
Yaccarino began working for NBCUniversal in 2011 as Comcast was completing a merger with NBC, starting as president of cable entertainment and digital ad sales. She oversaw the integration of the companies’ ad sales platforms.
Yaccarino then served as the chair of advertising and client partnerships for eight years, in which she was in charge of market strategy and advertising revenue for the company’s entire portfolio of broadcast, cable and digital assets.
During her career, she has pushed for the advertising industry to implement changes, like relying less heavily on the Nielsen audience measurement ratings. She also introduced One Platform, a digital platform designed to make ad buying practices across different media easier to compete with social media and traditional media companies.
Yaccarino graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in telecommunications in 1985. She lives in Sea Cliff, N.Y. with her husband and two children.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-05-13T15:44:06+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/what-to-know-about-linda-yaccarino-musks-replacement-as-twitter-ceo/ |
Today in History
Today is Monday, June 6, the 157th day of 2022. There are 208 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 6, 1944, during World War II, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on “D-Day” as they began the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.
On this date:
In 1844, the Young Men’s Christian Association was founded in London.
In 1912, Novarupta, a volcano on the Alaska peninsula, began a three-day eruption, sending ash as high as 100,000 feet; it was the most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century and ranks among the largest in recorded history.
In 1934, the Securities and Exchange Commission was established.
In 1939, the first Little League game was played as Lundy Lumber defeated Lycoming Dairy 23-8 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
In 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, 25 1/2 hours after he was shot by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.
In 1977, a sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law imposing an automatic death sentence on defendants convicted of the first-degree murder of a police officer.
In 1982, Israeli forces invaded Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country. (The Israelis withdrew in June 1985.)
In 1989, burial services were held for Iran’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Washington state Democrat Tom Foley succeeded Jim Wright as House speaker.
In 2001, Democrats formally assumed control of the U.S. Senate after the decision of Vermont Republican James Jeffords to become an independent.
In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that people who smoked marijuana because their doctors recommended it to ease pain could be prosecuted for violating federal drug laws.
In 2006, soul musician Billy Preston died in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 59.
In 2020, tens of thousands rallied in cities from Australia to Europe to honor George Floyd and voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Massive, peaceful protests took place nationwide to demand police reform, as services for George Floyd were held in North Carolina, near his birthplace.
Ten years ago: Business social network LinkedIn reported that some of its users’ passwords had been stolen and leaked onto the Internet. New Yorkers lined the West Side waterfront to welcome the space shuttle Enterprise as it sailed up the Hudson River to its new home aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Five years ago: Bill Cosby’s chief accuser, Andrea Constand, took the stand at his sexual assault trial to tell her story publicly for the first time, saying the comedian groped her after giving her three blue pills that left her paralyzed and helpless. (The jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial, but Cosby was convicted in a second trial; Pennsylvania’s highest court would toss out that conviction.) George and Amal Clooney welcomed twins Ella and Alexander. Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, 81, once one of the world’s richest men, who was implicated in the Iran-Contra affair, died in London.
One year ago: Several ceremonies were held in France to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day, though for the second year in a row, commemorations were marked by virus travel restrictions that prevented many veterans and families of fallen soldiers from attending. Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open, a day after a four-set third-round victory, in order to rest before Wimbledon.
Today’s Birthdays: Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 83. Country singer Joe Stampley is 79. Jazz musician Monty Alexander is 78. Actor Robert Englund is 75. Folk singer Holly Near is 73. Singer Dwight Twilley is 71. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is 70. Playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein (FY’-ur-steen) is 70. Comedian Sandra Bernhard is 67. International Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg is 66. Actor Amanda Pays is 63. Comedian Colin Quinn is 63. Record producer Jimmy Jam is 63. Rock musician Steve Vai is 62. Rock singer-musician Tom Araya (Slayer) is 61. Actor Jason Isaacs is 59. Actor Anthony Starke is 59. Rock musician Sean Yseult (White Zombie) is 56. Actor Max Casella is 55. Actor Paul Giamatti is 55. R&B singer Damion Hall (Guy) is 54. Rock musician James “Munky” Shaffer (Korn) is 52. TV correspondent Natalie Morales is 50. Country singer Lisa Brokop is 49. Rapper-rocker Uncle Kracker is 48. Actor Sonya Walger is 48. Actor Staci Keanan is 47. Jazz singer Somi is 46. Actor Amber Borycki is 39. Actor Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is 15. | 2022-06-06T04:48:53+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Today-in-History-June-6-D-Day-in-Normandy-17207795.php |
Dog day in court: Jack Daniels sues pet company over squeaky toy
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Jack Daniels is suing the makers of a dog toy, accusing them of putting their paws all over their brand.
This ‘spirited’ case made it all the way to the Supreme Court - and now the dog toy company is over a barrel.
If you think the lawsuit sounds frivolous well, you don’t know Jack.
“It can seem like sour grapes that Jack Daniels just can’t take a joke, but there’s a little more to it,” said trademark lawyer Michael Kondoudis
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Some believe the Jack Daniel’s case can be *distilled* into a pretty clear argument.
“The defendant is essentially selling products that are mimicking their name. And the bottle shape, both of which are trademarks. And so that equals consumer confusion, which is a classic form of trademark infringement,” said Kondoudis.
But the defense argues the toy is an obvious parody - something that is usually protected by free speech.
What doesn’t make that argument fool *proof* is the fact that they’re turning a profit on the toys.
“When you move beyond just parody and you move on to commercialization, where you actually making a line of products and selling them for profit,” said Kondoudos. “The line gets blurry as to what is commentary and protected versus what is just ordinary commercial activity, which is subject to trademark protection.”
This isn’t the first time there’s been a legal dog-fight over a chew toy.
Back in 2007, a court of appeals in Richmond, Virgina sided with a pet company over their “Chewy Vuitton” toy.
A judge in that case, Paul Niemeyer wrote, “The dog toy irreverently presents haute couture as an object for casual canine destruction. The satire is unmistakable.”
If the high court rules the same way, it’ll be harder to leash toys like this in the future.
“It’s going to be harder for companies to protect their trademarks. And it’s going to excuse a little bit of consumer confusion,” said Kondoudis.
Oral arguments will be heard on the case Wednesday - so this isn’t the end of this tail.
Copyright 2023 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-21T20:41:08+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/21/dog-day-court-jack-daniels-sues-pet-company-over-squeaky-toy/ |
Full construction begins on Ishikari Offshore Wind with first installation of an 8 MW offshore wind turbine in Japan
ISHIKARI, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) and its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), announced it has completed financing and begun full construction of its 112 megawatt (MW) Ishikari Offshore Wind project, located approximately three kilometers from the shore of the Ishikari Bay in Hokkaido, Japan. Ishikari Wind will feature a battery storage component with 100 MW x 180 MWh of capacity.
The financing facility was jointly arranged by MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Development Bank of Japan Inc., Societe Generale, and Shinsei Bank, Limited.
"This historic project is Japan's largest combined offshore wind and power storage facility and the first installation of an 8 MW offshore wind turbine in the country," said Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern Energy. "Together with GPI, we have built an in-house team of leading experts in onshore and offshore wind and the Ishikari project is the culmination of more than 15 years of planning. The group of leading financial institutions that is backing this project demonstrates the strong demand for innovative clean power solutions. We look forward to successfully completing construction of this project and bringing a new source of clean and renewable energy to Japan, powered by the strong winds of Ishikari Bay."
"We would like to thank Ishikari city and all the people concerned for their great cooperation in promoting this project," said Mitsuru Sakaki, Director and President of GPI. "We will proceed with construction work while being considerate of the environment, safety, and local communities. It is an honor to promote the creation of clean energy in a manner that protects the cultural values of the region and enhances critical infrastructure of the country."
The Ishikari Offshore Wind project, and accompanying battery storage component, is expected to reach commercial operation in December of 2023. The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement with Hokkaido Electric Power Network, Inc. for 100% of the power output.
Ishikari Offshore Wind will utilize 14 Siemens Gamesa 8.0 MW wind turbines, which are built specifically for offshore use. The SG 8.0-167 DD offshore turbine is designed to meet local codes and standards regarding typhoons, seismic activities, 50 Hertz operation, as well as operation in high and low ambient temperatures. The turbines and its supporting structure (pile foundation, jacket and tower) received ClassNK certification, confirming it meets the stringent technical standards required by the Japanese government to approve construction.
"We look forward to working with Pattern Energy on this excellent opportunity to bring more clean, renewable power into Japan's energy mix," says Marc Becker, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit. "Together with Pattern Energy and GPI, we look forward to providing the numerous economic-, social-, and environmental benefits of offshore wind power to everyone involved with the project."
With the addition of Ishikari Offshore Wind, Pattern Energy has eight renewable energy facilities in Japan either operating or under construction, including three onshore wind power facilities and two solar power facilities in operation, and three wind power facilities under construction.
Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) is a Japanese developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets. The founder of GPI, Toshio Hori, was one of the earliest pioneers in renewable energy, having built some of the first large scale wind power projects in Japan, the United States and Europe. GPI is headquartered in Tokyo and has a team of more than 150 professionals covering all areas of expertise necessary to operate and manage a full-scale renewable energy business. GPI's development portfolio totals more than 4 gigawatts of wind capacity, including approximately 1.4 GW MW of wind projects that have FiT certifications. Pattern Energy holds a majority interest in GPI.
Pattern Energy is one of the world's largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects. Its operational portfolio includes 35 renewable energy facilities that use proven, best-in-class technology with an operating capacity of nearly 6,000 MW in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. Pattern Energy is guided by a long-term commitment to serve customers, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. For more information, visit patternenergy.com.
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Matt Dallas
Pattern Energy
917-363-1333
matt.dallas@patternenergy.com
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SOURCE Pattern Energy Group LP | 2022-09-09T11:01:25+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/09/09/pattern-energy-closes-financing-japans-largest-offshore-wind-power-storage-project/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday paused a new and controversial board’s work on disinformation and accepted the resignation of its leader, capping weeks of concerns about impinging on free speech rights and frenzied conspiracy theories about the board itself.
Former Disinformation Governance Board director Nina Jankowicz told The Associated Press hours after resigning Wednesday that the wave of attacks and violent threats she’s fielded since the board’s launch will not stop her from speaking out about disinformation campaigns pulsing through the social media feeds of Americans.
“We need to have a grownup conversation about how to deal with threats to our national security and that’s not what happened here,” Jankowicz said. “I’m not going to be silenced.”
What remains to be seen is how the board’s disastrous rollout and ensuing criticism around it will damage ongoing U.S. efforts to counter disinformation used as a weapon by Russia and other adversaries. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas acknowledged the board’s controversy had become a distraction to the department’s other work, which includes safeguarding U.S. elections, two officials familiar with his decision said.
While the board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a DHS advisory council that’s expected to make recommendations in 75 days. The Washington Post first reported the board’s pause.
Federal and state agencies treat disinformation as a national security threat. In a statement announcing its launch, DHS said the new initiative would coordinate efforts around threats of Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at the U.S. and false claims that encourage migrants to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The new board was hampered from the start by questions about its purpose, funding and work that Mayorkas struggled to answer even as he appeared in front of lawmakers on Capitol Hill earlier this month.
Mayorkas made the decision to pause the board after the negative reaction and growing concerns that it was hindering DHS’ other work on disinformation, according to two department officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
“The Board has been grossly and intentionally mischaracterized: it was never about censorship or policing speech in any manner,” the department said in a statement. “It was designed to ensure we fulfill our mission to protect the homeland, while protecting core Constitutional rights.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre noted the board had never met and neither the department nor Jankowicz had any power to censor or remove content labeled as disinformation.
DHS officials had tried to quell concerns about how the board would impact issues of free speech and online privacy by describing it as an internal working group intended to study definitions of disinformation across the department.
But opponents remained unconvinced about the board’s work and purpose.
The top Republicans on the House intelligence and homeland security committees issued a joint statement Wednesday calling the board “a political tool to be wielded by the party in control.”
“This board was only successful in reinforcing that the Department of Homeland Security’s priorities are severely misplaced,” wrote Reps. Mike Turner of Ohio and John Katko of New York, who previously said DHS had not disclosed information to them about the program.
Sen. Mitt Romney, a Utah Republican, told Mayorkas the board was a “terrible idea” that “communicates to the world that we’re going to be spreading propaganda in our own country.”
Twenty Republican attorneys general, led by Jason Miyares of Virginia, threatened Mayorkas with legal action over the board “unless you turn back now and disband this Orwellian Disinformation Governance Board immediately,” Miyares said in a statement.
Reception online and across conservative television shows to the board was even worse.
The phrase “Ministry of Truth” — a reference to George Orwell’s “1984” — trended on Twitter in discussions about the board. Conservative pundits and social media users pushed conspiracy theories and falsehoods around its purpose, with some falsely claiming the board was quickly developed by DHS in response to billionaire Elon Musk’s quest to buy Twitter. Others put out false claims that Jankowicz planned to edit the tweets of everyday Twitter users.
“It’s been really mischaracterized from the beginning,” said Cindy Otis, a disinformation researcher and former CIA analyst.
Experts on disinformation warned the controversy around the board could hurt existing efforts to identify and stop the spread of false narratives about elections and hot-button issues in American society.
Russia has tried to influence the last two presidential elections by boosting false stories and using social media to inflame divisions in American society on issues like race and the coronavirus pandemic. It has continued to spread false and misleading narratives about its invasion of Ukraine. U.S. intelligence officials have also accused China and Iran of peddling disinformation to Americans. DHS has several ongoing programs to counter disinformation, including the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s efforts to debunk claims of election fraud.
But, Otis warned, “It would be really unfortunate if they just decided that disinformation is too publicly sensitive of an issue.”
Jankowicz, too, became the center of sexist and antisemitic attacks, and even death threats online. A Fox News personality recently questioned whether Jankowicz should have agreed to lead the board while pregnant.
Jankowicz said Wednesday that she was reporting violent threats that came in daily through phone calls, emails or Twitter messages. Some included rape or death threats. Others encouraged her to kill herself.
“It was horrible. It was constant,” she said. “That’s obviously really scary and really unpleasant. I was trying to do important work to protect Americans from a real threat.”
The department, she said, failed to address concerns about privacy and free speech issues around the board’s work.
Other critics suggested Jankowicz was too partisan for the job, pointing to statements she made that questioned the provenance of a laptop said to belong to Hunter Biden, the president’s eldest son, and replaying a TikTok video she taped about disinformation to the tune of a song from “Mary Poppins.”
Supporters of Jankowicz have accused the department of not doing enough to protect her from trolls and online attacks.
“It is deeply disappointing that mischaracterizations of the board became a distraction from the Department’s vital work, and indeed, along with recent events globally and nationally, embodies why it is necessary,” Jankowicz wrote in her resignation letter. | 2022-05-19T06:53:38+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/politics/dhs-pauses-disinformation-board-director-will-resign/ |
Ellen Pompeo reunited with Patrick Dempsey Friday to kickoff D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the Grey's Anatomy star was thrilled to finally see him in person, and his new hairdo!
After the 52-year-old actress lent her hand and signature to commemorate her Disney Legend status, Pompeo spoke to ET's Will Marfuggi and opened up about scaling back her role as the iconic Meredith Grey on the hit ABC show.
Pompeo's set to appear in only eight episodes for the upcoming 19th season of the medical drama, as she'll split time between that show while starring in and executive producing an eight-episode limited series, Untitled Orphan Project, for Hulu. But, Grey fans need not worry. Pomepo says Grey's spirit will be as palpable as ever.
"It's still Grey's, she's still there in spirit and that's the house that Grey built, so she's always there," Pomeo said. "She just has to step away for a little bit to do a Hulu show. It's a great company to work for and I'm really, really lucky that they've given me the opportunity to do both, and so I had to take it."
Pompeo, Dempsey, Blackish stars Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson as well as the late Chadwick Boseman were among the list of people also honored as Disney Legends, a notion Pompeo admits she didn't know existed but is nevertheless honored.
"I didn't imagine anything like this but I'm really glad it happened," she said. "I didn't know Disney Legends existed but I feel a little bit like a Disney princess. Life started out a little rocky and here I am in a big ballgown."
While ET spoke with Pompeo on the red carpet, Dempsey was onstage lending his hand and signature for the big honor. At that point, the former Grey's Anatomy co-stars hadn't quite yet caught up.
"We didn't and and the truth is when you're up there onstage it's so dark you can't see anything and there's lights in your face," she said. "So, no I didn't get to see him. I can't wait for Enchanted 2 but yeah no, you cant really see who is in the audience. I mean, I knew he was coming, obviously."
Pompeo said she and Dempsey, who played the charming Derek Shepherd on Grey's, keep in touch but it had been a while since they last saw each other in person.
"We text often-ish, you know, every couple times a year we check in," she said. "But we did the show last season or two seasons ago but this is the first time we've seen each other in person."
Ditto for Dempsey. But, according to Variety, Pompeo and Dempsey did eventually catch up on the red carpet, and cameras caught them chatting and laughing it up.
Dempsey, who alongside Amy Adams and Idina Menzel star in the Disenchanted sequel streaming Nov. 24 on Disney+, explained the white hair. Yes, it's for an upcoming movie role that combines his best loves: acting and fast cars.
"I'm currently doing a movie in Rome right now that Michael Mann is directing," he explained. "Adam Driver is starring in it. It's about Ferrari's life in the 1950s and I play [Piero] Taruffi, who is the racer who wins the Mile Miglia in 1957. So, it's been a dream job with a great director. It's fantastic. So, it's a combination of all the things I love."
As for his family and whether they loved the white hair, Dempsey said reviews were mixed.
"My kids freaked out and my son actually likes it," he said, "and one son doesn't and my wife liked it too so it's fine. It's nice to have a little bit of a transition."
Adams and Dempsey return for the sequel, which will see Giselle (Adams) now living in Monroeville, married to Robert Philip (Dempsey). James Marsden plays the dashing but daft Prince Edward from Andalasia; Menzel plays Nancy Tremaine, the former dress maker now married to Prince Edward; and Maya Rudolph stars as Malvina, Giselle’s new adversary in Monroeville.
Kolton Stewart, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays and Oscar Nunez also star, while newcomer Gabriella Baldacchino, a 20-year-old from Glen Rock, New Jersey, will make her feature film debut in Disenchanted as Robert's now-grown daughter, Morgan.
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BATON ROUGE (AP) — With access to abortion flickering in Louisiana, the legal battle over the statewide ban continues with a court hearing scheduled to begin Monday morning.
State District Judge Donald Johnson issued a temporary order last week blocking enforcement pending the hearing in a lawsuit that claims the state law is unconstitutionally vague.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office will argue that the state ban is constitutional and should no longer be blocked. Attorneys for a north Louisiana abortion clinic and other supporters of legal abortion want Johnson to keep blocking enforcement as their lawsuit plays out.
“The courts are an extremely important avenue for this fight,” Joanna Wright, an attorney for the north Louisiana clinic that is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, said last week. “I think that this is a national moment and a national dialogue and the courts are one way that we are having that dialogue.”
Johnson’s order last week freed Louisiana’s three abortion clinics, in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, to resume operations. One, Hope Medical Group for Women clinic in Shreveport, said it would continue abortion procedures. A spokeswoman for the two others said the clinics are open but would not schedule new patients until after Monday’s hearing.
The statewide abortion ban, which does not have exceptions for victims of rape and incest, has taken effect twice and been blocked twice since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its historic Roe v. Wade ruling on June 24. Louisiana’s law includes “trigger language” designed to make it effective when the Supreme Court reversed abortion rights.
In the suit, which originated in New Orleans, plaintiffs don’t deny that the state can now ban abortion. But they contend that Louisiana now has multiple, conflicting trigger mechanisms in the law. They also argue that the state law is unclear on whether it bans an abortion prior to a fertilized egg implanting in the uterus.
And while the law provides an exception for “medically futile” pregnancies in cases of fetuses with fatal abnormalities, the plaintiffs note it gives no definition of the term and that state health officials haven’t yet provided a list of conditions that would qualify.
Landry, in a filing last week, argued that the law “needs only to delineate what is illegal — not define what is legal.”
“The rule of law must be followed, and I will not rest until it is,” Landry recently tweeted.
A New Orleans judge issued a temporary order blocking enforcement of the ban on June 27, but nearly two weeks later a second New Orleans judge sent the case to Baton Rouge, saying state law required that it be heard in the capital.
Johnson issued a second temporary restraining order on July 11. | 2022-07-18T05:17:09+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/louisiana-abortion-ban-case-heard-before-judge/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Hot and humid to finish off the weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Hot hot hot! Yes, it is going to be hot today and it is a return of that more brutal heat that we have had a short break from after the rain last week. High temperatures are expected to reach the upper-90s today with heat index values exceeding the 100-degree mark. Not much else will be happening, please be careful with the heat if you are spending any significant time outside. Isolated showers or storms are possible but unlikely. Lows will drop to the mid-70s tonight.
Tomorrow will be more of the same, if not slightly hotter. Highs in the upper-90s and low triple digits are expected and rain chances are even lower.
The extended forecast shows rain chances moving in Wednesday and Thursday due to a cold front, very similar to last week. We may see some relief from the heat on Thursday. That relief will not be much since we’re only expecting it to drop into the upper-80s. The rain will be much appreciated, but will likely not help much with the dry conditions.
Copyright 2022 KSLA. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-14T13:40:58+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/2022/08/14/hot-humid-finish-off-weekend/ |
Sangamon County's COVID cases up 56.4%; Illinois cases surge 30.3%
New coronavirus cases leaped in Illinois in the week ending Sunday, rising 30.3% as 14,049 cases were reported. The previous week had 10,786 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Illinois ranked 11th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States decreased 10% from the week before, with 225,931 cases reported. With 3.81% of the country's population, Illinois had 6.22% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 31 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.
Sangamon County reported 147 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 94 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 55,028 cases and 386 deaths.
Logan County reported 31 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 32 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 9,531 cases and 87 deaths.
Menard County reported five cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported one case and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 3,501 cases and 20 deaths.
Macoupin County reported 13 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 24 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 12,784 cases and 142 deaths.
Christian County reported 15 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 33 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 10,236 cases and 111 deaths.
Montgomery County reported 17 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 21 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 9,810 cases and 105 deaths.
Within Illinois, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Champaign County with 458 cases per 100,000 per week; Piatt County with 263; and McLean County with 215. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.
Adding the most new cases overall were Cook County, with 6,831 cases; DuPage County, with 1,433 cases; and Champaign County, with 961. Weekly case counts rose in 58 counties from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Cook, Champaign and DuPage counties.
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Illinois ranked 21st among states in the share of people receiving at least one shot, with 76.5% of its residents at least partially vaccinated. The national rate is 77.3%, a USA TODAY analysis of CDC data shows. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are the most used in the United States, require two doses administered a few weeks apart.
In the week ending Sunday, Illinois reported administering another 140,576 vaccine doses, including 6,358 first doses. In the previous week, the state-administered 139,776 vaccine doses, including 8,547 first doses. In all, Illinois reported it has administered 22,388,781 total doses.
Across Illinois, cases fell in 35 counties, with the best declines in Morgan County, with 6 cases from 39 a week earlier; in Ogle County, with 20 cases from 47; and in Christian County, with 15 cases from 33.
In Illinois, 45 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 71 people were reported dead.
A total of 3,094,485 people in Illinois have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 35,943 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 80,632,301 people have tested positive and 988,618 people have died.
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Illinois's COVID-19 hospital admissions staying flat
USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, April 17.
Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:
- Last week: 2,249
- The week before that: 2,286
- Four weeks ago: 2,245
Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:
- Last week: 38,545
- The week before that: 37,371
- Four weeks ago: 41,914
Hospitals in 22 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 15 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 32 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.
The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control. If you have questions about the data or the story, contact Mike Stucka at mstucka@gannett.com. | 2022-04-18T19:12:11+00:00 | sj-r.com | https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2022/04/18/gda-covid-19-state-2022-04-18-il-nsjr/65350499007/ |
High school roundup: York High boys' basketball outlasts Dallastown
York High boys' basketball escaped with a York-Adams League Division I victory Tuesday night, beating Dallastown 69-66 at home in both teams' division openers.
The Bearcats (2-1, 1-0 D-I) led 20-12 after one quarter and 30-20 at halftime, but the visiting Wildcats (1-1, 0-1) closed the gap to 41-40 through three periods. York High, however, was able to hold on down the stretch.
Daveyon Lydner scored 21 points, including a 7-7 night from the charity stripe, to lead the Bearcats. Three of his teammates scored in double figures — David Warde had 15 points, Omarion Newson added 13 and Jacere Vaga knocked in 12.
For the Wildcats, Connor Barto scored a team-high 21 points, including three from behind the arc. Kenny Johnson knocked in 17 points, DJ Smith tallied 12 and Will Scott scored 10.
With the win, York High improves to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the division, while Dallastown falls to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the division.
MORE BOYS' BASKETBALL
Central York 61, Red Lion 58: At Central York, the Panthers (2-1, 1-0) led for most of the night and withstood a late charge from the Lions (2-3, 0-1) to secure the victory. Ben Natal scored 17, while Greg Guidinger and Ethan Dodson each had 16 for the hosts. Joe Sedora led Red Lion with 22 points.
Spring Grove 62, South Western 60: At Spring Grove, Avin Myers hit a go-ahead basket in the final minute to lift the Rockets to the home win over the Mustangs.
Northeastern 65, New Oxford 58 (OT): At New Oxford, Chase Kloster scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Bobcats (3-3) to the non-divisional overtime victory. Teammates Larry Williams and Sam Walter knocked in 12 and 10 points, respectively. Brody Holmes knocked in 15 points and Nick Calvo-Perez scored 14 for the Colonials (1-4).
Susquehannock 58, Kennard-Dale 55: At Fawn Grove, Josh Franklin scored 27 points and the Warriors narrowly beat the Rams for the second time in four days. Chase Robert added 10 points for Susquehannock (4-0, 1-0). Koy Swanson scored 16 points and Zach Orwig knocked in 12 for Kennard-Dale (1-2, 0-1).
Eastern York 73, Dover 49: At Dover, the Golden Knights used a 17-2 run to end the first quarter and never looked back. Austin Bausman led Eastern York (4-0, 1-0) with 19 points. Teammate Simon Lipsius knocked in 18 points and Carter Wamsley scored 12. Dover falls to 0-5 (0-1).
West York 54, York Suburban 40: At West York, three Bulldogs scored in double figures as the team captured the Division II home victory. David McGladrie led West York (2-2, 1-0) with 13 points, Blake Nalls hit four 3-pointers to finish with 12 points and Chase Doll scored 11. Steven Agapis scored a game-high 16 points, including four 3s, for the Trojans (0-3, 0-1).
York Catholic 79, Fairfield 23: At Fairfield, Jake Dallas scored 21 points to lead the Irish to the easy Division III road victory. Ryan Oathout knocked in 15 points, LeVan McFadden scored 11 and Quinn Brennan had 10 for York Catholic (2-1, 1-0). Fairfield falls to 1-1 (0-1).
York Tech 61, Bermudian Springs 52: At York Springs, the Spartans held a 37-36 led at the end of three quarters and pulled away in the fourth. Jordan Overton led York Tech (1-2, 1-0) with 13 points, while Anthony Torres knocked in 12 and Mike Gladney scored 11. Tyson Carpenter scored a game-high 20 points, including three 3-pointers, for the Eagles (0-6, 0-1).
Littlestown 58, Hanover 43: At Hanover, the Thunderbolts overcame an early deficit to grab the road win. Jake Bosley and Christopher Meakin each scored 19 points, while Zyan Herr added 18 for Littlestown.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Dallastown 39, York High 29: At Dallastown, the Wildcats held a 23-22 lead at the end of three quarters and pulled away for the Division I home victory. Haley Jamison scored a game-high 16 points, including three from behind the arc, to lead the Wildcats (3-2, 1-0). Zykira McGee had 12 points and Cierra Gibbs knocked in 11 for the Bearcats (3-1, 0-1).
Spring Grove 37, South Western 30: At Hanover, the Rockets led 30-23 at the end of three quarters and held on for the Division I victory. Leah Kale led the Rockets (1-3, 1-0) with 17 points and went 7-of-10 from the charity stripe; teammate Kacie Boyer knocked in 12 points. For the Mustangs (2-2, 0-1), Olivia Sell scored a team-high 10 points.
York Suburban 38, West York 35: At York Suburban, the Trojans led 32-20 at the end of the third quarter and hung on for the Division II victory. Janay Rissmiller made 9 of 11 free throws and led the Suburban (3-0, 1-0) with a game-high 13 points. Faith Walker and Reagan Doll each scored nine points apiece for the Bulldogs (1-4, 0-1).
Eastern York 64, Dover 32: At Wrightsville, Arianna Seitz scored 26 points to lead the Golden Knights (3-0, 1-0) to the Division II victory. Mackenzie Gamber had 19 points for the Eagles (2-3, 0-1).
Susquehannock 44, Kennard-Dale 35: At Glen Rock, Evelyn Weldon scored a game high 15 points, including four from behind the arch, to help clinch the Division II victory for the Warriors (4-0, 1-0). Teammate Dylan Elliott knocked in 13 points, including a 7-of-9 night from the charity stripe. Kylie Pietrowski knocked in 11 points for the Rams (1-2, 0-1).
York Catholic 48, Fairfield 11: At York Catholic, the Irish led 26-3 at the end of the first quarter and went on to capture the easy Division III victory. Meredith Smith and Mariah Shue each scored a game-high 10 points apiece. With the win, York Catholic improves to 2-0 (1-0), while Fairfield falls to 2-1 (0-1).
Bermudian Springs 74, York Tech 52: At Spry, Victoria Bross scored a team high 22 points to lead the Eagles (3-3) to the non-league victory. Teammates Hannah Metzger and Lily Carlson each scored 18 points apiece. For the Spartans (1-3), Rhlyn Rouse knocked in a game high 29 points.
Delone Catholic 64, Biglerville 26: At McSherrystown, Megan Jacoby led the Squirettes with a game high 19 points, including four from behind the arch to lead them to the easy Division III victory. With the win, Delone Catholic improves to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the division, while Biglerville falls to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the division.
Christian School of York 46, Lititz Christian 18: At Christian School of York, Linda Brown led the Defenders to the CCAC home victory by scoring a game-high 19 points. Teammate Rylie Bell scored 17 points and grabbed eight steals. With the win, Christian School of York improves to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the league.
Central York 43, Red Lion 42
Hanover 51, Littlestown 25
Northeastern 51, New Oxford 30
BOYS' SWIMMING
Dover 110, Spring Grove 66: At Dover, the Eagles (1-0) were led individually by John Bubb capturing first place in the 200 and 500 free, Mason Hockenberry winning the 100 back and 100 fly and Ethan Downey winning the 50 free and 100 breast. Spring Grove falls to 0-1.
Dallastown 73, York Suburban 20
GIRLS' SWIMMING
Dover 98, Spring Grove 86: At Dover, MaryAlice Craig led the Eagles to the non-divisional home victory by capturing first place in the 100 breast and 200 IM. For the Rockets, Madison Bortner won the 200 free and 100 fly, while teammate Sarah Czapp won the 50 and 100 free. Dover improved to 1-0, while Spring Grove fell to 0-1.
York Suburban 51, Dallastown 43
BOWLING
Spring Grove 3, Kennard-Dale 0 (Spring Grove wins 2,948-2,638 overall)
WRESTLING
South Western 36, Conrad Weiser 33 | 2022-12-14T05:26:03+00:00 | yorkdispatch.com | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2022/12/14/high-school-roundup-york-high-boys-basketball-outlasts-dallastown/69726642007/ |
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ATLANTA — After more than two years behind bars, Ernesto Antonio Ramirez Garcia thought he was dreaming when he was told he was being released. Except, that release was not what he expected.
Instead, he was being released and flown to the United States, instead of being able to go back home to his wife and 13-year-old son.
"When they told me we were going to be free, I couldn’t believe it," Ramirez Garcia said in an interview that has since been translated from Spanish to English. "I got down on my knees and I cried. Then I found out we were being flown outside of Nicaragua. That was difficult because they’re forcing you out of your country… the one you’ve been trying to save. I didn’t even get a chance to say bye to my family."
He is one of the 222 political prisoners released by the Nicaraguan government earlier this year. With the release, they were also stripped from their citizenship.
Ramirez Garcia showed 11Alive the scabs and burn marks along his ankles from the ankle cuffs that he says squeezed his ankles during his time in prison. He said he was sticking up for human rights violations that he did not agree with, when government officials decided to put him behind bar.
“I weighed 210 pounds when I went to prison. When I left two and a half years later, I weighed 130 pounds," he explained.
He says during that time, he was heavily tortured.
"They would keep me naked, wouldn’t let me sleep. They’d throw water on me, would beat me up, would insult me and pull me by hair I used to have. Many inhumane things," he added.
The U.S. Department of State explains they had been imprisoned for exercising fundamental freedoms, and include journalists, students, and political and business leaders.
Ramirez Garcia worked for a newspaper, but today works at Mi Linda Managua restaurant in Norcross.
He, and four others whom he now calls brothers, were freed together and now work there together as they make Atlanta their new home.
They also go to a psychologist assigned to them once a week, but Francisco Javier Pineda Guatemala explains they’ll never un-see what they went through.
“I thought when they told us we’d go free, I’d get to see my five children grow old," he said. "But I didn’t want to leave Nicaragua because I wanted to fight until I could see my country free. There have been too many human rights violations.”
They were granted humanitarian parole for two years, giving them time to apply for asylum in the U.S.
Pineda Guatemala said Nicaraguan military officials entered his home while he was at his construction job, destroyed his home, found guns, and accused him of manufacturing guns.
When they couldn't find him, he said they put his wife in jail, instead. That's when he decided to turn himself in to let his family be free.
“They accused us of crimes we never committed. I had hot coffee thrown on my back. I was beaten by many of them," he said. "Days before our release, they put us out in the sun so that we’d get some color back and people would assume everything was okay with us."
He explained everything was far from OK with them. While they get time to be at a "forced" home away from home, they are grateful for people who are helping them get adjusted to normalcy. | 2023-05-18T00:27:48+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nicaraguan-political-prisoners-find-refuge-atlanta-arrested-tortured-released/85-51c9d27c-e68e-4b10-ac8b-4e11592e727a |
NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") (Nasdaq: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $110.7 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended June 30, 2023. Approximately 99% of the new middle-market investment commitments were one stop loans and 1% were senior secured loans. Equity and other securities represented an amount less than 1%. Of the new middle-market investment commitments, $105.9 million funded at close.
Total investments at fair value are estimated to have increased by approximately 0.7%, or $38.6 million, during the three months ended June 30, 2023 after factoring in debt repayments, sales of securities, net fundings on revolvers and net change in unrealized gains (losses).
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. GBDC invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans to middle market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. GBDC's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital LLC group of companies ("Golub Capital").
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL
Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced credit asset manager. The firm specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Golub Capital's sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.
As of April 1, 2023, Golub Capital had over 800 employees and over $60 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has lending offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — In a recent story, we learned about the remarkable recovery of Sarah Thilenius, (READ HERE) after she fell several hundred feet while hiking Mount Yale last November. Among the many injuries Sarah suffered was severe frostbite on both feet. A key part of her recovery was time spent in a hyperbaric chamber at UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Spings.
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Dr. Robert Price is the medical director of hyperbaric medicine, who explains that a hyperbaric chamber is “an acrylic tube that we pressurize with 100% pure oxygen. The patient is in there for a total of 90 minutes (per session) and breathes in 100% oxygen.”
The result of being in a pressurized environment breathing 100% pure oxygen has significant effects on the body's healing process. Dr. Price explains: “The increased pressure compresses everything and gives the tissue what we call supernatural levels of oxygen. That stimulates growth factors and also helps with oxygen delivery to that tissue that’s healing. It’s was key in helping the multiple skin grafts that Sarah got over the past three months to heal. Breathing in 100% oxygen instead of the 21% we do normally allows us to achieve very high levels of tissue oxygenation that not only helps with healing but also in stimulating those growth factors, and it’s key, especially in active tissue for serious tissue healing. The tissue becomes metabolically active, it has increased demands for oxygen and nutrients, and those skin grafts that were applied (in Sarah’s case) need those nutrients of oxygen along with nutritional things she eats to heal. ”
While it takes some time for the body to slowly adjust to the varying pressure that is applied in a hyperbaric chamber, it actually doesn’t take a large amount of pressure to trigger the healing process while in the chamber. It’s similar to being between anywhere from 33 to 50 feet underwater. One atmosphere below the surface of the water is defined as 33 feet. Dr. Price says, “In this chamber behind me, we take patients to 2 to 2.5 times that pressure, so we call it 2 or 2.5 atmospheres of pressure.”
Besides helping skin grafts heal - as in Sarah’s case, Dr. Price says there are many other medical conditions treated with hyperbaric medicine. “Most of our patients day-to-day are either diabetic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, or patients that have radiation injury. For example, if someone has cancer and then they get radiation treatment, sometimes that makes tissue damaged from the radiation not heal. Occasionally, we'll treat compromised skin flaps or skin grafts after plastic surgery, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Occasionally we also treat what’s called decompression sickness, or the bends.”
I was actually surprised to learn that decompression sickness was a condition that someone could have and make it back to Southern Colorado with.
I asked Dr. Price, “You see divers here in Colorado?” He told me Colorado has a lot of certified divers, adding that “occasionally divers travel back to Colorado with the bends and we can treat that here. We also have military divers and flyers from the Air Force and Army we have treated as well.”
UCHealth is a proud sponsor of Your Healthy Family | 2023-06-27T22:18:20+00:00 | koaa.com | https://www.koaa.com/community/your-healthy-family/your-healthy-family-hyperbaric-medicine-can-help-with-many-medical-conditions |
Oklahoma State’s football team leads Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49-7 at halftime at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater on Saturday night.
The Cowboys got the ball to start the game and took just two plays to score.
After a pass interference penalty, Spencer Sander passed to Brennan Presley for a gain of 36.
Then it was Sanders lobbing one up to Braydon Johnson, who made a bobbling catch for a 24-yard touchdown and it was 7-0 OSU with just 38 seconds expired in the game.
The Cowboys forced a punt from Pine Bluff on their first possession, and Trace Ford blocked it and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown to make it 14-0 with 12:24 to play in the first quarter.
After three straight punts, OSU marched 87 yards in 10 plays, with Sanders passing to John Paul Richardson for a 10-yard touchdown to make it 21-0 with 1:50 left in the first quarter.
Oklahoma State forced a Pine Bluff punt after three downs, then scored on the first snap of the possession, with Sanders going deep to Braydon Johnson for a 42-yard touchdown to make it 28-0 with 1:10 to play in the first quarter.
On the ensuing kickoff, OSU kicker Tanner Brown squib-kicked it, and it deflected off a Golden Lions player and was recovered by Lamont Bishop at the Pine Bluff 38-yard line.
Sanders passed to John Paul Richardson for a gain of 27, then found Presle for a 23-yard touchdown to give OSU a 35-0 lead with 14:18 to play in the second quarter.
After forcing another Lions punt, OSU turned the ball over, with Dominic Richardson getting stripped of the ball and Rylan Woods recovering for Pine Bluff at the OSU 22-yard line.
Pine Bluff had to settle for a 39-yard field goal attempt by Christofer Thompson, but Kody Walterscheid blocked it, and Korie Black scooped it up and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown to give OSU a 42-0 lead with 10:50 left in the first half.
After another Lions punt, Gunnar Gundy had a pass intercepted when Braylin Presley couldn’t make the catch and it deflected to Maurice Lloyd, who returned it 6 yards to the OSU 23-yard line.
It took Pine Bluff three plays to convert the turnover into points, as Skyler Perry passed to Raequan Prince for a 15-yard touchdown to make it 42-7 Cowboys with 5:24 left in the second quarter.
OSU responded with an 11-play, 70-yard drive, with Gunnar Gundy passing to Talyn Shettron for a 16-yard touchdown to make it 49-7 Cowboys with 1:23 to play in the first half.
This is the first meeting between the two teams.
OSU has won 10 straight home games. | 2022-09-18T01:24:25+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/sports/cowboys-lead-arkansas-pine-bluff-after-one-quarter/ |
FARMLAND, Ind. — One person is dead and three others injured after a high-speed crash sent a Honda Civic flipping end over end, ejecting two passengers as the Civic tumbled, flipped and rolled.
According to Randolph County Sheriff Art Moystner, the single-car crash occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Sunday at the intersection of County Road 100 North and State Road 32 near Farmland.
The sheriff said the 2010 Honda Civic, driven by 19-year-old Wesley Burkhart of Muncie, disregarded the stop sign at the intersection and hit the hump in the road at a high rate of speed.
The Civic was driving so fast, according to the sheriff, that the car went airborne after hitting the hump in the road. Once the tires touched back down on the pavement, Burkhart lost control of the Civic and the car went into the ditch north of 100 N.
Crash investigators believe the Civic went rolling into the ditch and then struck another embankment on S. Plum Street causing the car to go airborne for a second time and flip end over end.
The sheriff said the Civic continued tumbling and rolling until at last coming to a rest in a pasture several feet east of a creek on the north side of 100 N.
While the car was tumbling, two backseat passengers were ejected from the Civic. Both were identified as being from Anderson, one a 19-year-old and the other a 16-year-old.
The sheriff said an 18-year-old from Avon was in the front seat of the Civic. The front seat passenger was transported by air to an Indianapolis hospital.
Both backseat passengers were taken by ambulance to a hospital in Muncie.
Burkhart was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sheriff Moystner said none of the occupants inside the Honda Civic were wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation. | 2023-06-05T23:10:37+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/19-year-old-dead-3-injured-after-farmland-crash-sends-car-rolling/ |
LONDON (AP) — Elton John is scheduled to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in June, in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain.
The festival announced Friday that the star will play the 2023 festival’s final night on June 25.
The festival tweeted: “We are incredibly excited to announce that the one and only @EltonOfficial will headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night at Glastonbury 2023, for what will be the final U.K. show of his last ever tour.”
Glastonbury draws upwards of 200,000 people to Worthy Farm in southwest Engand to see dozens of the world’s biggest stars. Last year’s lineup included Billie Eilish, Ziggy Marley, Foals, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo and Paul McCartney — at 80 the festival’s oldest-ever headliner.
John will be 76 when he plays Glastonbury.
John ended the North American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour last month with a show at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium — the site of two career-highlight gigs in 1975 — that featured guests including Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile.
The valedictory tour began in September 2018 in Pennsylvania with the first of 300-plus dates scheduled worldwide. It was suspended in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in 2021 in New Orleans.
The final leg of the tour will include dates in Australia, New Zealand and Europe next year. It is set to conclude in Stockholm, Sweden in July. | 2022-12-02T23:08:49+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/entertainment-news/ap-elton-john-to-play-glastonbury-as-epic-tour-draws-to-close/ |
HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AGM Mobile introduces the AGM G2 Guardian, the most ambitious premium rugged smartphone in the market. Guardian is the first smartphone in the world that is able to integrate a long range thermal camera that can detect heat signatures from hundreds of meters away, a crucial innovation within an industry that focuses its efforts in providing reliable phones for harsh or outdoor environments.
AGM flagship device brings unparalleled utility to a wide variety of professional and demanding users thanks to an innovative thermal camera that is a game changer for diverse applications like surveillance, search and rescue, hunting or maintenance amongst others.
G2 Guardian is also packed with plenty of high quality components and key features to provide an effortless user experience, it relies on QCM6490 an industrial grade octacore chipset by Qualcomm combined with 8/12 GB RAM to empower its performance and offer 5G/WiFi 6 connectivity. It's also worth noticing the generous 6.58 inches FHD+ display that runs 120 Hz and it's protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
It's a device engineered to become an apex predator within its market segment thanks to its cutting edge technology, without compromising AGM well known attention to detail and quality standards. Guardian like other AGM devices is battle tested and forged to survive drops, liquids or dust.
"We are really excited to introduce G2 Guardian, we feel like nowadays all companies within our market segment go for the safe path introducing new models that are actually quite similar, but that's something that we refuse to do at AGM. Our goal is to innovate and bring reliable high-tech to our community, with Guardian we feel like we nailed it" said Daniel Perez, Product Manager at AGM Mobile.
The AGM Guardian is the latest addition to AGM's portfolio of rugged mobile devices that have been designed and manufactured for outdoor enthusiasts and practitioners. AGM has been keeping a focus on developing rugged mobile devices that encourage outdoor enthusiasts and professionals to conquer their daily challenges.
In summary, the AGM G2 Guardian is a groundbreaking device that combines ruggedness and innovation. With its cutting-edge technology is sure to become a top choice for those who demand the best in reliability and functionality from their mobile devices.
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SOURCE AGM Mobile Limited | 2023-02-27T12:11:27+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/02/27/500-meters-thermal-sight-agm-g2-guardian-release/ |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
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Parents can save with online tutoring
CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Parents, the kids have only been back in school for a few short weeks, but you may already be noticing them struggling in certain areas. There are many options to get them back on track, and some can be costly. But there’s a free option in Caddo Parish.
Shreve Memorial Library branches offer free services like online tutoring through its Homework Louisiana program.
“With Homework Louisiana, if your child is struggling in any area, we’ve got live tutors with Homework Louisiana and basically they cover like all of the major courses. They will be with that child until they understand what they need to understand,” said Public Relations Executive Ivy Woodard-Latin.
Whether your child is in kindergarten, middle school, or high school, Homework Louisiana offers unlimited tutoring options for core classes every day from 2 p.m. to midnight.
Even adults can use the free tutoring options if they’re thinking of going back to school themselves. Again, it’s free.
All you need to make it happen is a Shreve Memorial Library card. Every Caddo Parish student has a virtual library card that can be accessed using their student ID number; they can pick up a physical card by going to any of the 20 Shreve Memorial branches. Adults can also get a free library card if they live or work in Caddo Parish.
To find out what other services are available through Shreve Memorial Library, click here.
Copyright 2022 KSLA. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-19T17:22:49+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/2022/08/19/parents-can-save-with-online-tutoring/ |
Turning kids into business owners at the Acton Children’s Business Fair!
Acton Academy is hosting its inaugural Children’s Business Fair tomorrow Saturday, May 20. The fair gives learners of Acton Academy the opportunity to become an entrepreneur for a day.
Featured on today’s show is 1 of the 75 entrepreneurs that will be participating in the event tomorrow. Scarlett Ciano, a 12-year-old Action Academy learner, created a small business called “Paw-Some Products”. The products she will be selling include handcrafted doggie bandanas, upcycled dog toys, and peanut butter treats.
Ciano says, “I do think if you are willing to put in the hard work then it will end up as a very fun thing!”
Customers attending the event will be able to learn about small businesses and how the learners created them and prepared for the event.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the College Park Ministry Center at 3600 W. 96th Street in Indianapolis. The fair is free to attend and open to the public. Stop by to see the wide variety of products available for sale! | 2023-05-19T17:36:00+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/lifestylelive/turning-kids-into-business-owners-at-the-acton-childrens-business-fair/ |
Position reinforces company's success in delivering innovative solutions that meet the protection, sustainability, and wellness needs of today's mobile and connected businesses and consumers
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Targus®, a global leader in laptop cases and mobile computing accessories, today announced that it remains the number-one selling laptop case brand in the U.S. and Canada, according to The NPD Group1.
"We are proud to hold our ranking as the number-one-selling laptop case brand in the U.S. and Canada," says David Dorantes, director of product marketing for Targus. "These findings validate our company's continued success in bringing innovative, high-quality laptop cases to the market that address the evolving needs of today's mobile and agile workforce."
The results also show that backpacks are the top-selling case silhouette in the industry, which includes U.S. retail and B2B reseller channels. In addition, Targus is the number-one brand in the U.S. B2B reseller channel for backpacks, briefcases, sleeves, and slipcases.
Targus continues to lead the laptop cases category since pioneering the first laptop case more than 35 years ago. Its innovative solutions meet the protection, sustainability, and wellness needs of today's mobile professionals, including its patented DPS™ (Dome Protection System), DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Collection of laptop and tablet cases, EcoSmart® laptop bags made out of recycled PET polyester derived from plastic water bottles, and patented checkpoint-friendly bags.
For more than 35 years, Targus has been revolutionizing mobile computing accessories for large enterprises and consumers alike – connecting people and technology in meaningful ways. From laptop bags to tablet cases to peripherals and universal docking stations, we persistently conceive, design, and produce innovative, productivity-boosting solutions that make the complex, simple; and seamlessly integrate into the lifestyles of mobile professionals wherever they work – at home, in the office, or wherever they go. We cross categories, regions, industries, and lifestyles with a breadth and depth of products that provide you with the solutions you need to live, dream, and do.
Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Targus has global operations in more than 24 offices and distribution in more than 100 countries. Learn more about us at Targus.com, like or follow us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service (U.S. and Canada): combined Q1 2022 sales for Sleeves/Slipcases; Reseller Tracking (U.S.): combined sales for Laptop Cases and Other Notebook Accessories; based on unit sales, 12ME March 2022 combined.
*Targus, Dome Protection System, DefenseGuard, and EcoSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Targus International LLC in the U.S. and in certain other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Ukraine wants longer range missiles as Russia learns from its mistakes
By Tim Lister and Fred Pleitgen, CNN
Ukrainian officials say the Russians are learning from their battlefield mistakes and making it harder for Ukraine’s missiles to hit their ammunition depots and logistics hubs. That’s why, they say, Ukraine needs longer range missiles that can reach inside Russia.
They also believe the appointment of Gen. Valery Gerasimov as the commander of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine is a last throw of the dice by the Kremlin after multiple reshuffles of its military hierarchy.
The deputy chief of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, Vadym Skibitsky, told CNN Monday that the Russians have begun dispersing military supplies “across the entire territory of the Russian Federation.”
In particular, he said, “everything is moved to the southern regions through the Crimean peninsula” from logistical hubs in the Russian region of Rostov.
“If you ask what’s critical for the Russian Federation, the centers of gravity are these very hubs, and they need to be struck in order to disrupt the supply systems of all kinds,” Skibitsky said.
And this requires strikes against facilities not only in Russian-occupied Crimea, “but also in the Russian Federation,” Skibitsky said.
He described Russia’s logistics systems as lying 80 to 120 kilometers (50-75 miles) from the front line, which means Ukraine needs longer-range strike systems to target them.
Another reason for long-range artillery: multiple Ukrainian officials have told CNN that Ukraine wants to launch a counteroffensive before Russian reinforcements are equipped and ready to move. But to do that, Kyiv needs to be able to reach further.
“In order to prepare a counteroffensive or offensive operation you need to destroy many installations, not only on the front line, but also deep behind, 100-150 kilometers behind the enemy lines,” Skibitsky said.
“Especially now, to form strong strike groupings we require tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, heavy weapons that would enable quick counteroffensive operations against the enemy.”
Last summer, US-made HIMARS were highly effective in taking out such hubs in occupied parts of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region. But they would not have the range to hit Russian territory.
The Biden administration has so far been careful not to provide Ukraine with systems that can reach Russia.
Preparing for spring
Ukraine is now bracing for a brutal spring, expecting a Russian offensive aimed at completing the seizure of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions — the goal set by President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s “special military operation.”
“The Russian Federation will continue to pursue offensive action because it has failed in its primary goal: the full occupation of Donetsk and Luhansk regions,” Skibitsky said, “and it is in these territories that we foresee to be the focus of the main offensive efforts of the Russian Federation.”
He also sees a regrouping of Russian forces. “We can see that the troops that were undergoing training in Belarus are already here, in Luhansk,” he said. “So they were preparing, they created reserves, and these reserves include units of the Airborne Forces.”
The Ukrainian military’s most senior officer, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhniy, said in December that Ukraine expected a Russian offensive any time between the end of January and March.
The question remains whether the most recent reshuffle of the Russian command might delay such an offensive.
Skibitsky said that “giving all responsibility to Gerasimov is probably [Putin’s] last chance to rectify the situation and to at least partially achieve the goals” set at the beginning of the invasion.
“Right now all the resources, all the armed forces, the entire logistics system, the entire weapons manufacturing, supply and maintenance system available for the troops are in his hands,” he said.
But the Ukrainians believe Russia’s military machine is still deficient on several fronts, and expect further changes to come in its hierarchy.
“According to our assessment, this is not the final change,” Skibitsky said. “[Putin] really does have problems with the command, both at the top level, the generals, and at the bottom level of platoon or company commander.”
Rationing weapons and Wagner’s role
Skibitsky and other Ukrainian officials who have spoken with CNN say the Russians are also struggling to produce weapons in sufficient quantities, especially tanks, fighting vehicles and artillery systems. “We see very little in terms of new weaponry,” he said.
US and Ukrainian officials told CNN earlier this month that Russia’s artillery fire is down dramatically from its wartime high, in some places by as much as 75%.
They said Russia might be rationing artillery rounds due to low supplies, or it could be part of a broader reassessment of tactics in the face of successful Ukrainian counteroffensives.
The Ukrainians also appear to believe that Wagner private military contractors, which have been prominent in the assault on the eastern town of Soledar, may have peaked.
“Everything related to any success on the Donetsk and Luhansk axis is going to be attributed to the armed forces of the Russian Federation and Gerasimov,” Skibitsky said, adding that oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mercenary group was likely to play a diminished part due to internal Russian power struggles.
“The leadership of the Russian armed forces are going to try to belittle Prigozhin’s role and place however they can, so he cannot strengthen his position in the Kremlin hierarchy,” he said.
After weeks in which attention has been focused on the eastern city of Bakhmut and the Wagner presence on the battlefront, Ukrainian officials also expect the next stage of the conflict to play out over a much broader canvas.
“Wagner is no longer acting alone,” Skibitsky said. “Other reserves have been brought there, like those Airborne Troops, and other fighting brigades of the Russian Federation, therefore we can no longer talk about Wagner acting there.”
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By JAKE BLEIBERG and REBECCA BOONE
Associated Press
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded seven others – three critically – in a shooting at a Dallas-area mall before being fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be nearby, authorities said Saturday.
Authorities did not immediately provide details about the victims, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some said they also saw what appeared to be a police officer and a mall security guard unconscious on the ground.
The shooting was the latest episode of gun violence to strike the country. It sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic.
Dashcam video that circulated online showed a gunman step out of a vehicle outside the mall and immediately start shooting at people on the sidewalk. More than three dozen shots could be heard as the vehicle recording the video drove off.
Maxwell Gum, a 16-year-old shift leader at Wetzel’s Pretzels, was on his lunch break when a family with limited English ran into the back of his store, urgently telling him, “Gun! Shoot!” as the sound of gunfire could be heard in the background.
He brought the family into the long delivery corridor that runs behind the mall’s stores, hoping it would be a safe place to hide. They found chaos.
“There were probably like 300 people pouring in from all the different doors,” Gum said. “People are freaking out, we’re hearing screaming.”
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said seven people including the shooter died at the scene. Nine victims were taken to area hospitals, but two of them died.
Three of the victims were in critical condition Saturday evening, Boyd said, and four were in stable condition.
An Allen Police officer was in the area on an unrelated call when he heard shots at 3:36 p.m., the police department wrote on Facebook.
“The officer engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat. He then called for emergency personnel,” the agency wrote in the Facebook post.
Mass killings are happening with staggering frequency in the United States this year: an average of about one a week, according to an analysis of The AP/USA Today data.
The White House said President Biden had been briefed on the shooting and that the administration had offered support to local officials. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has signed laws easing firearms restrictions following past mass shootings, called it an “unspeakable tragedy.”
Fontayne Payton, 35, was at H&M when he heard the sound of gunshots through the headphones he was wearing.
“It was so loud, it sounded like it was right outside,” Payton said.
People in the store scattered before employees ushered the group into the fitting rooms and then a lockable back room, he said. When they were given the all-clear to leave, Payton saw the store had broken windows and a trail of blood to the door. Discarded sandals and bloodied clothes were laying nearby.
Once outside, Payton saw bodies.
“I pray it wasn’t kids, but it looked like kids,” he said. The bodies were covered in white towels, slumped over bags on the ground, he said.
“It broke me when I walked out to see that,” he said.
Further away, he saw the body of a heavyset man wearing all black. He assumed it was the shooter, Payton said, because unlike the other bodies it had not been covered up.
Tarakram Nunna, 25, and Ramakrishna Mullapudi, 26, said they saw what appeared to be three people lying motionless on the ground, including one who appeared to be a police officer and another who appeared to be a mall security guard.
Another shopper, Sharkie Mouli, 24, said he hid in a Banana Republic store during the shooting. As he left, he saw what appeared to be an unconscious police officer lying next to another unconscious person outside the outlet store.
“I have seen his gun lying right next to him and a guy who is like passing out right next to him,” Mouli said.
Stan and Mary Ann Greene were browsing in the Columbia sportswear store when the shooting started.
“We had just gotten in, just a couple minutes earlier, and we just heard a lot of loud popping,” Mary Ann Greene told The Associated Press.
Employees immediately rolled down the security gate and brought everyone to the rear of the store until police arrived and escorted them out, the Greenes said.
Eber Romero was at the Under Armour store when a cashier mentioned that there was a shooting.
As he left the store, Romero said, the mall appeared empty, and all the shops had their security gates down. That is when he started seeing broken glass and people who had been shot on the floor.
Video shared on social media showed people running through a parking lot while gunfire could be heard.
More than 30 police cruisers with lights flashing were blocking an entrance to the mall, with multiple ambulances on the scene.
A live aerial broadcast from the news station showed armored trucks and other law enforcement vehicles stationed outside the sprawling outdoor mall.
Ambulances from several neighboring cities responded to the scene.
The Dallas office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded.
Allen, a suburb about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of downtown Dallas, has roughly 105,000 residents.
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Associated Press writers Gene Johnson in Seattle and Adam Kealoha Causey in Dallas contributed to this report. | 2023-05-07T03:47:11+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/national/2023/05/06/police-8-killed-in-texas-mall-shooting-gunman-also-dead/ |
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A message in a bottle was found on a beach in Bradenton, Florida, on Friday.
Brent Coleman of Georgia was on vacation when his son, 13-year-old Garrison, and his friend, 13-year-old Lane McCall, stumbled upon the bottle while walking along Bradenton Beach’s shoreline. Coleman told WFLA that the boys found the bottle on Anna Maria Island.
One of the items in the bottle was a handwritten note by a man named Howard Brown. The note told of how he dreamed of living a life in Florida with his wife of 57 years.
Brown went on to say how “cancer had other plans,” and by the time the note would have been found, he would have passed. “I am now gone,” it read.
The contents of the bottle were posted on a local Facebook page in hopes of reuniting the bottle with the owner’s family members.
Coleman was able to get in contact with Brown’s immediate family members and shipped the contents to them the same day.
“I wanted to make sure Mr. Brown’s wishes were honored,” Coleman told WFLA.
When Coleman found the bottle, it was unsealed and had a small crack due to the moisture. The bottom half of the note faded due to sun exposure, and the remaining line of the note is unintelligible.
Brown’s daughter said the bottle was buried on Anna Maria Island in 2021. She requested the bottle be resealed, left on the island, taken to another beach or placed in the water.
The Brown family is originally from Louisville. His daughter said Brown wanted to live in Florida after his cancer surgery.
Coleman told WFLA Brown’s family was “extremely grateful” for the discovery. | 2023-07-10T15:56:27+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/message-in-a-bottle-washes-ashore-in-florida-cancer-had-other-plans/ |
Panel votes to add COVID shots to recommended vaccinations
NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 shots should be added to the lists of recommended vaccinations for kids and adults, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts said Thursday.
The panel’s unanimous decision has no immediate effect — COVID-19 shots already are recommended for virtually all Americans. Rather, it would put the shots on the annually updated, formal lists of what vaccinations doctors should be routinely offering to their patients, alongside shots for polio, measles and hepatitis.
The expert panel’s decisions are almost always adopted by the CDC director and then sent to doctors as part of the government’s advice on how to prevent disease.
State and local officials often look to the lists in making decisions about vaccination requirements for school attendance, but local officials don’t always adopt every recommendation. Flu and HPV shots, for example, aren’t required by many schools.
Usually, vaccines placed on the schedules are fully licensed, but that has not yet happened for every COVID-19 vaccine product in every age group.
COVID-19 shots initially were approved under emergency authorization measures starting in late 2020. Over time, the government has licensed many of the shots, but full approval has not yet happened for booster doses or for shots for kids younger than 12. Because the shots have already been recommended under emergency authorization for Americans older than 6 months, however, the decision makes no real difference, federal officials say.
Earlier this week, the same expert panel voted unanimously to add COVID-19 shots to a program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated. This is in preparation for the day in the future when the federal government transitions out of paying for all COVID-19 shots, as it has been doing.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-20T21:18:16+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/2022/10/20/panel-votes-add-covid-shots-recommended-vaccinations/ |
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Of all the things to go wrong midair in the cockpit of a plane, finding a poisonous snake under the pilot's seat must surely be one of the worst scenarios.
So spare a thought for South African pilot Rudolf Erasmus.
"I felt this little cold sensation underneath my shirt where my hip is situated — but basically where you've got your little love handles," he tells NPR.
When he looked down, the pilot was surprised to see a highly venomous Cape cobra under his seat.
Erasmus felt the slithering stowaway as he was piloting a private flight from South Africa's Western Cape to the northeastern town of Nelspruit on Monday.
"As I turned to my left and looked down, I could see the head of the snake receding back underneath my seat," he says. "At which point there was a moment of stunned silence, to be brutally honest."
Erasmus decided to turn the light aircraft around and make an emergency landing at the closest airport of Welkom.
"I then informed my passengers of what was going on... but everybody remained calm," he recounted.
A Cape cobra bite can kill someone in as little as an hour. Erasmus says his first thoughts were for his passengers.
"I was more afraid of what the snake might do. Luckily it didn't strike anyone, otherwise that would have changed or complicated the whole situation," he says.
The incident has drawn comparisons to the cult 2006 film Snakes on a Plane, in which an FBI agent played by Samuel L. Jackson lets loose an expletive-laden tirade when he discovers the plane he's on is full of venomous snakes.
Erasmus says he'd seen the movie some time ago and the tirade was playing out inside his own head. "That's how I felt at some point," he says, laughing.
Erasmus has been praised by South African civil aviation commissioner Poppy Khosa, who called him "a hero" and said he "saved all lives on board."
Since landing, however, the snake has not been found. It seems to have boarded (and disembarked, everyone hopes) on its own.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-04-05T20:20:18+00:00 | kosu.org | https://www.kosu.org/world-news/world-news/2023-04-05/he-felt-the-slither-of-a-venomous-snake-in-the-cockpit-then-turned-the-plane-around |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma State Election Board has published the 2023 post-election audit results.
According to Board Secretary, Paul Ziriax, the audits include election results in all 77 counties for the State Question 820 held on March 7, 2023.
Officials say the post-election tabulation audits for the February 14, March 7 and April 4 elections were held by county election board secretaries from May 22 through May 25. The audits for the June 13 elections were held from June 21 through June 23.
Audits were open to the public and contained Election Day, mail absentee and “early voting” ballots, according to the Board.
The Oklahoma State Election Board says each audit confirmed the accuracy of the certified election results.
Ziriax added that two candidate-requested hand recounts were included in the April 4 audit report and gave even more verification of the consistency and accuracy of Oklahoma’s voting process.
“It is unfortunate that we continue to hear some outlandish claims that Oklahoma elections are being determined by computer algorithms, ‘phantom’ voters, and other such nonsense,” Ziriax said. “But the facts tell a different story: Oklahoma has one of the most accurate voting systems in the entire nation.”
The 2023 post-election audit reports and archived post-election audit reports are available on the State Election Board’s website.
For more information regarding the state’s voting devices and election security, visit oklahoma.gov/elections. | 2023-06-28T20:51:24+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/your-local-election-hq/ok-state-election-board-audit-confirms-2023-election-results/ |
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BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, announced today that Bruker Arxspan, a leading provider of a cloud-based, enterprise informatics suite, has joined the Tetra Partner Network (TPN) so that customers can utilize Tetra Data to create new workflows easily and extract maximum value from their scientific data.
"We are delighted to partner with Arxspan, whose informatics Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software centralizes and tracks data and experimental processes in one system," said Alan Millar, Ph.D., Vice President, TPN. "Through our partnership, we can accelerate customer outcomes using Tetra Data to create data liquidity in laboratory workflows and improve scientific insights in chemical and biological experiments."
Arxspan provides modules for ELN, Chemical and Biological Registration, Inventory, and Assay Data Management, with system-wide search and reporting functionality. In addition to increasing productivity, Arxspan is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and is designed to support secure data sharing between customers and their Contract Research Organizations (CROs). By utilizing Tetra Data, which is compliant, actionable, and engineered to include raw and primary scientific data, Arxspan customers can dramatically increase the scope and outcomes of their research and outsourced partnerships.
"Arxspan is known in the industry as an 'Instant ELN' because it can be deployed so quickly," said Peter Rosati, Vice President at Bruker BioSpin Arxspan Software Systems. "Our customers rely on us for secure, centralized data. We are pleased to partner with TetraScience to bring even more productivity, collaboration, and speed to their research."
"The Tetra Scientific Data Cloud™ is a one-of-a-kind, purpose-built industry data cloud optimized to accelerate and improve scientific outcomes. We're closely collaborating with the world's most innovative biopharma companies, scientific vendors, and leading technology companies to fundamentally transform customer outcomes," said Patrick Grady, TetraScience Chairman and CEO. "By joining the Tetra Partner Network, Arxspan helps the life sciences industry accelerate discoveries that can help improve lives."
TetraScience is the Scientific Data Cloud company with a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve and extend human life. The Tetra Scientific Data Cloud™ is the only open, cloud-native platform purpose-built for science that connects lab instruments, informatics software, and data apps across the biopharma value chain and delivers the foundation of harmonized, actionable scientific data necessary to transform raw data into accelerated and improved scientific outcomes. Through the Tetra Partner Network, market-leading vendors access the power of our cloud to help customers maximize the value of their data. For more information, please visit tetrascience.com.
Arxspan LLC was founded in 2011 to deliver cloud-based scientific informatics tools to customers around the globe. That same year, Arxspan's multi-tenant cloud Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) was released to customers in the academia and biotech market place. The ELN was launched with an enterprise-level feature set designed to support small biotech start-ups as well as global pharma. Arxspan released the integrated Registration module in 2013 in collaboration with multiple customers. In 2017, Arxspan released the Workflow module to enable close coordination of compound/biologic request and fulfillment between companies and their external collaborators.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NYSE: NCV), announced today that it has declared a $0.3515625 per share cash distribution payable on December 30, 2022 to Series A cumulative preferred shareholders of record on December 12, 2022.
The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NCV PR A, are rated "A" by Fitch Ratings and have an annual dividend rate of $1.40625 per share. The 4,000,000 Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares were issued September 20, 2018 at $25.00 per share and pay distributions quarterly. This distribution represents the accrual period from October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares will be callable at any time at the liquidation value of $25.00 per share plus accrued dividends from and after the expiration of a five-year non-call period on September 20, 2023.
About the Fund
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund has an investment objective to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the fund and Voya Investment Management is its subadviser.
For more information on this fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section on the web at virtus.com.
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An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the fund's annual report. A copy of the fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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First-of-its-kind technology designed to improve outcomes for women with dense breast tissue
DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, the world-renowned, Detroit-based National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the first to receive the SoftVue™ 3D Whole Breast Ultrasound Tomography System (SoftVue™), following its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Developed by Novi-based Delphinus Medical Technologies, the new and advanced technology was designed to be the screening solution for women with dense breast tissue.
Dense breast tissue is common, affecting 40 percent of women and making them four times more likely to develop breast cancer. Compounding the increased risk, dense breast tissue typically appears as a solid white area on a mammogram, making it difficult to distinguish from masses and other serious abnormalities, missing roughly half of new cancer cases.
When paired with a screening mammogram, SoftVue™ has been shown to identify up to 20 percent more cancers, while also reducing false positives and decreasing unnecessary call-backs and biopsies.
"As a leading cancer center, we are committed to providing our patients with superior diagnostic and screening technology. The development of SoftVue™, in partnership with Delphinus Medical Technologies, will further strengthen our fight against breast cancer that accounts for one in three new cancer diagnoses in women each year," said Brian Gamble, president of the Karmanos Cancer Hospital. "The key to breast cancer survival is early detection and this new screening device will be lifesaving for so many women in our community. Our clinical team worked hard for many years to develop this transformational technology, and we are proud to be the first in the world to offer SoftVue™ to our patients."
Dedicated to the mission of leading in transformative cancer care, research and education, in 2009, Karmanos launched Delphinus Medical Technologies. The two organizations have since worked on various prototypes and conducted dozens of clinical trials to develop the state-of-the-art technology, demonstrating its ability to detect the presence of malignant and benign masses in women with dense breasts safely and more accurately.
SoftVue™, used as an adjunct to mammography, allows women with dense breast tissue to have both cancer screenings during a single appointment. Taking approximately eight to 10 minutes, a SoftVue™ mammogram uses warm water and ultrasound technology to create a 3D image of the whole breast to detect the presence of cancer in its earliest stages — including masses in dense breast tissue often missed by mammography alone — while avoiding radiation exposure and compression, allowing the radiologist to make a more accurate diagnosis.
"The team at Karmanos has contributed deeply to the creation of our breakthrough SoftVue™ ultrasound tomography system, and we are thrilled to announce that they placed the first order and will be the first in the world to offer SoftVue™," said Mark Forchette, president & CEO of Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc. "We are excited about our next steps together to provide a new solution for the unmet needs and challenges of dense breast screening, and to share our proven clinical benefits with their patients."
The SoftVue™ System will be available to patients at Karmanos Cancer Institute before the end of the year. To learn more about the technology, its benefits and request an appointment, visit karmanos.org/softvue.
About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Karmanos Cancer Institute is a leader in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment and compassion. The Karmanos vision is a world free of cancer. As part of McLaren Health Care, Karmanos is the largest provider of cancer care and research in Michigan. For more than 75 years, the administrative and research headquarters, along with the premier specialty cancer hospital, have been located in downtown Detroit. With 16 network sites, Karmanos delivers world-renowned care and access to clinical trials throughout Michigan and northern Ohio. The National Cancer Institute recognizes Karmanos as one of the best cancer centers in the nation with a comprehensive cancer center designation. Its academic partnership with the Wayne State University School of Medicine provides the framework for cancer research and education – defining new standards of care and improving survivorship. For more information, call 1-800-KARMANOS (800-527-6266) or visit www.karmanos.org. Follow Karmanos on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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The combination of tenant screening and rental credit reporting services provide a powerful way for Property Managers to rent to quality residents and ensure timely payments.
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACUTRAQ and CredHub are combining their tenant screening and credit reporting services to help Property Managers and Landlords improve quality of tenants and reduce payment delinquency when they need it most. The two best-of-breed service providers now provide a full service "pre" and "post" move-in NOI improvement option for the industry.
Tens of thousands of operators rely on ACUTRAQ to ensure the most qualified applicants occupy your rental property. ACUTRAQ has improved thousands of businesses and property management companies by providing accurate, easy to read background screening reports for almost 25 years. Their proven methods are here to help you make the right decision.
Once you have screened and rented your property to qualified tenants, CredHub helps keep them that way by providing payment priority with credit reporting to all three major credit bureaus.
Increasing on-time rent payments is the single biggest reason that property owners and managers are interested in resident credit reporting. Credit reporting creates an incentive for residents to pay rent on-time. And the results prove that this incentive system works. CredHub's clients see an average of 50% reduction in delinquency once fully implemented.
The nation's most innovative providers have turned to CredHub for complete credit reporting, both paid and unpaid balances. They depend on CredHub to navigate the complex and diverse compliance landscape, reward quality tenants who pay on time, and provide leverage to collect from those who don't.
ACUTRAQ and CredHub provide an innovative, full-service solution for new challenges in multifamily payment performance and profitability. To learn more visit https://credhub.com/acutraq/.
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GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization’s latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday.
The U.N. health agency reported that there were just under 4.2 million new infections last week and about 13,700 deaths – a 5% drop.
“This is very encouraging, but there is no guarantee these trends will persist,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press briefing. “The most dangerous thing is to assume (that) they will,” he said. He added that even though the number of weekly reported deaths have plummeted more than 80% since February, one person still dies with COVID-19 every 44 seconds and that most of those deaths are avoidable.
In its pandemic report, WHO said COVID-19 deaths dropped in Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East, but increased in Africa, the Americas and the Western Pacific.
Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19, noted that the virus has not yet settled into a seasonal pattern and that its continued evolution will require constant surveillance and possible tweaks to diagnostics, treatments and vaccines.
Scientists warn the coronavirus will linger far into the future, partly because it is getting better and better at getting around immunity from vaccination and past infection. Experts point to emerging research that suggests the latest omicron variant gaining ground in the U.S. — BA.4.6, which was responsible for around 8% of new U.S. infections last week — appears to be even better at evading the immune system than the dominant BA.5.
In China, authorities this week locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.
Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people, according to a tally published late Sunday by the Chinese business magazine Caixin.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man with a criminal history was charged Tuesday with assaulting a former Olympic volleyball player last week in downtown Los Angeles, prosecutors said.
Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said she suffered multiple facial bone fractures when someone hurled a metal object — possibly a pipe — at her last Friday.
Bystanders restrained the man — identified by police as Semeon Tesfamariam — until officers arrived to take him into custody. He was held without bail.
Tesfamariam, 51, faces a felony count of assault with a deadly weapon that includes allegations of being previously convicted of a violent felony, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Glass been leaving a lunch when she saw a man run up with something in his hand and throw it at her head, the athlete said in videos posted to social media.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” she said in videos posted to Instagram. “It happened so fast, he literally flung it from the street, he was not even close to me at all.”
Glass, a Los Angeles native, posted videos showing her injuries to her eye, nose and cheek. She said she believes her vision will be OK and thanked a doctor for giving her stitches near one of her eyebrows.
The district attorney's office did not immediately respond to an email asking if Tesfamariam has an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Tesfamariam had arrests for felony assaults in 2018 and in 2019, the district attorney’s office said. He was initially sentenced to a probationary sentence and later received a state prison term and was on parole at the time of this latest alleged offense, the statement said.
His arraignment had been scheduled for Tuesday, but doubts were raised in court regarding Tesfamariam's competency to stand trial, the district attorney's statement said. He was scheduled to appear at an Aug. 17 court hearing. | 2022-07-13T01:56:55+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Suspect-charged-in-LA-assault-of-Olympic-17301112.php |
ROSELAND, N.J., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP (NASDAQ: ADP), a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, is scheduled to release its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2022 before the opening of the Nasdaq on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
ADP will also be hosting a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on July 27, 2022 to discuss these results. Carlos Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, Don McGuire, Chief Financial Officer, Maria Black, President and Danyal Hussain, Vice President of Investor Relations, will be participating on the call.
Please note that ADP no longer publishes its financial results over a news wire service. Instead, the results will be posted on the Investor Relations section of adp.com. The company will issue an alert over a news wire to indicate the earnings materials are publicly available, including a link to those documents.
Investors and interested participants are invited to listen to the conference call and view the accompanying slide presentation via live webcast. The conference call will be webcast live on ADP's website at investors.adp.com and will be available for replay following the call. The slide presentation will be available shortly before the webcast.
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CLEMSON — Clemson's defensive "Avengers" have yet to assemble.
The fifth-ranked Tigers were touted among the country's strongest defenses during the offseason, and the defensive front even gave themselves that hokey movie moniker. But so far, Clemson (4-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) hasn't looked anything like the powerhouse defense it's been the previous 10 seasons.
That must change in a hurry with Clemson facing No. 10 North Carolina State (4-0) in a top-10 showdown for control of the ACC Atlantic Division on Saturday night.
The Tigers' slippage was evident last week in a drama-filled, 51-45 overtime win at No. 22 Wake Forest where the Tigers surrendered 447 yards total and six TD passes to Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman.
Clemson's front failed to consistently apply pressure and its young cornerbacks — Nate Wiggins and Toriano Pride Jr. — were continually flagged for pass interference. At one point, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he considered coming in to play cornerback.
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"In totality, we didn't play as well as we can," Swinney said.
And it followed troubling performances against FCS Furman (384 yards allowed) and Louisiana Tech of Conference USA (317 given up).
That's not something heard very often about the Tigers' D. It spent much of the past 10 seasons among college football's best, only twice in that span finishing a season outside the top 10 in total defense.
That was under Brent Venables, part of two national championships as Clemson's coordinator who left to become Oklahoma's head coach last December.
Swinney stayed in house, promoting defensive analyst Wes Goodwin to succeed Venables. The unit has yet to fully click in Goodwin's short tenure.
"I always say it's never as good, never as bad as it seems," Goodwin said.
While the pass interference calls and Wake's big plays — the Deacons had four TD passes of 19 yards or more — were what stood out, "our guys did a lot of good things," Goodwin said.
"As bad as that third quarter was, those rose to the occasion and went out and won the game," he continued. "And that was really cool to see."
Wake Forest's showing likely cemented North Carolina State's game plan to go long often. The Wolfpack feature one of the ACC's top passers in Devin Leary, who has thrown 10 TD passes in four games.
"Their offense is one of the best in the country," Swinney said. "Devin Leary is special. He's a pro."
So, according to NFL projections, are many of Clemson's defensive starters, like tackle Bryan Bresee, ends K.J. Henry and Myles Murphy, and linebacker Trenton Simpson.
Goodwin acknowledged that some of his calls didn't work at Wake Forest. "But I think the biggest thing is I didn't panic," he said. "Looking guys in the eyes on the sideline (and) they see you're not panicking and you've got confidence in what you're doing."
Goodwin said he remained calm and connected, and so did his players. "And we ended up winning it at the end," he said.
Both Swinney and Goodwin said any problems will be fixed in short order. Some issues involve players' health. Starting defensive end Xavier Thomas hasn't played all season due to a broken foot suffered in fall camp.
Starting safeties Andrew Mukuba and Sheridan Jones, along with Malcolm Greene were all missing last week and Swinney isn't sure if they'll be ready for the Wolfpack.
North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren said Clemson's played a lot of people in the secondary this season and may not be as multiple there as in past seasons. But he said the Tigers' defensive backs are playing hard.
Doeren said Clemson's secondary coach Mike Reed is a skilled teacher and despite what happened last week, "I know he'll have his guys ready."
Clemson's Wiggins, flagged three times for pass interference against Wake Forest, also knocked away Hartman's final pass to the end zone to seal the win. He vowed the defense would improve going forward.
"I know what I can do," Wiggins said. "I'm never going to have another game like that." | 2022-09-28T00:03:49+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/sports/clemson-defense-awol-after-hyped-offseason/article_dad7f8a3-4f07-5fa9-8748-c1b0465376bc.html |
Right-hander Mitch White will make his debut for Toronto on Saturday night when the Blue Jays face the American League Central-leading Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.
The 27-year-old White (1-2, 3.70 ERA) was picked up on Tuesday’s trade deadline from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with infield prospect Alex De Jesus for minor league pitchers Nick Frasso and Moises Brito to help strengthen the back end of Toronto’s rotation, which has seen Yusei Kikuchi struggle in the fifth spot.
White also could help manage the workload of All-Star Alek Manoah.
A second-round pick in 2016, White has drawn comparisons to another Blue Jays starter, Ross Stripling, who also was acquired from the Dodgers two seasons ago to fill a swingman roll but has since replaced injured left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (left-elbow surgery) in the rotation.
“I think that’s a fair assessment,” Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said. “You see it more and more in the game today. It really comes down to the ability to start that is so attractive, someone that can go five or six innings, throw 100 pitches, had the ability to get right-handers and left-handers out.
“The arsenal to do that and the athleticism to hold up and the durability are all things that aren’t easy to acquire.”
White, who has never faced the Twins, gained his lone win this season in relief in a 7-6 victory over Arizona on May 17 and moved into the Dodgers’ starting rotation after that. He averaged 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 10 starts and five relief appearances for Los Angeles this season.
He posted a no-decision in his last start on July 26 against Washington when he allowed two runs on nine hits over six innings while striking out four.
Minnesota will counter on Saturday with veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy (6-5, 5.04), who dropped his last start on Sunday at San Diego, 3-2. He allowed three runs on four hits over five innings while striking out three. Bundy is 5-5 with a 3.76 ERA in 17 career appearances (13 starts) against Toronto.
The Twins, who gave up six runs in the eighth inning of a 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the series opener on Thursday, bounced back to win 6-5 in 10 innings on Friday despite blowing a 5-0 lead.
Nick Gordon, who began the 10th as the designated runner at second, scored the winning run on Tim Beckham’s fielder’s-choice grounder to third as Minnesota took advantage of a pair of defensive miscues by the Blue Jays.
Gordon, who finished 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and double and scored twice, had advanced to third on a strikeout by Jake Cave. Cave reached first when catcher Danny Jansen blocked Jordan Romano’s third-strike slider up the first-base line and then threw wildly to first trying to complete the strikeout.
Beckham then hit a grounder to Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman in a drawn-in infield, but Chapman’s throw bounced in front of the plate, and Jansen couldn’t control it as he tried to tag Gordon sliding over home plate on his stomach.
“We fought today and we found a way to win,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.
The Blue Jays, who got a two-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and solo shots by Chapman and Santiago Espinal, had rallied to tie it in the ninth with three singles against Twins closer Jorge Lopez, including a two-out RBI blooper to center by Raimel Tapia that drove in Bo Bichette.
“I love the way we’re playing, and I think it’s one game kind of in a vacuum,” Toronto interim manager John Schneider said. “You try to squash it and move on.”
It was just the fourth loss in 13 games since the All-Star break for Toronto.
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COLUMBIA, Md. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy discovered that Orion's Veil—an expanding shell consisting of dust and gas in front of the massive star cluster in the Orion Nebula—might be breaking.
Within the Orion Nebula is a massive set of stars known as the Trapezium stars. The winds from the Trapezium stars blow a bubble of dust and gas in the area in front of them, called Orion's Veil. The majority of Orion's Veil is sparse, with most of its gas lying in the bubble's wall. The wall, or Orion's Veil shell, is about a light-year thick and expanding toward us – and recent observations by the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) German REceiver for Astronomy at Terahertz Frequencies (GREAT) have identified some unexpected features in it.
"The bubble – with a diameter of approximately seven light-years – should be an almost sphere-like structure, but we found a protrusion in its northwestern part," said Ümit Kavak, a postdoctoral researcher at SOFIA, based out of NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, who is the lead author on a recent paper in Astronomy & Astrophysics describing the studies.
The SOFIA observations show ionized carbon emission in this protrusion, which Kavak used to determine its size, structure, and how it is expanding, in hopes of uncovering its origins and future.
Shaped like a "U" lying on its side, the protrusion extends well beyond Orion's Veil shell. It is a likely spot for the shell to pierce, and the protrusion's chimney-like top seems to imply it already has.
"When you breach the Veil shell, you effectively start stirring a cosmic soup of gas and dust by adding turbulence," Kavak said.
"This isn't the most appetizing soup, but it's one of the ways to form new stars or limit future star formation," added Alexander Tielens, a researcher at Leiden University and a co-author on the paper.
This turbulence affects the density, temperature, and chemistry of its surrounding region, which may ultimately lead to the creation or destruction of star formation sites.
The group also identified a second, weaker protrusion, which they plan to investigate further in a future publication. Together, these protrusions affect the entire morphology of the Orion Nebula.
SOFIA is a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. DLR provides the telescope, scheduled aircraft maintenance, and other support for the mission. NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley manages the SOFIA program, science, and mission operations in cooperation with the Universities Space Research Association, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and the German SOFIA Institute at the University of Stuttgart. The aircraft is maintained and operated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703, in Palmdale, California. SOFIA achieved full operational capability in 2014, and the mission will conclude no later than Sept. 30, 2022. SOFIA will continue its regular operations until then, including science flights and a deployment to New Zealand this summer.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up midsentence during a press conference on Wednesday. And now his office is trying to tamp down speculation that he might not fill out his term as leader because of his health.
In a statement, his office said McConnell appreciates the continued support of his colleagues and “plans to serve his full term in the job they overwhelmingly elected him to do.”
The statement, first reported by Politico, comes after McConnell, 81, has suffered health problems in recent months. At his weekly press conference this week, he froze and stared vacantly for about 20 seconds before his GOP colleagues standing behind him grabbed his elbows and asked if he wanted to go back to his office. He later returned to the news conference and answered questions as if nothing had happened.
When asked about the episode, he said he was “fine,” a statement he repeated in a hallway to reporters later that day. Neither McConnell nor his office would answer questions about whether he got medical help afterward.
Even as McConnell tried to brush off the concerns, the episode raised new questions among his colleagues about his health and also whether McConnell, who was first elected to the Senate in 1984 and has served as Republican leader since 2007, might soon step aside from his leadership post.
He was elected to a two-year term as leader in January by a large majority of his conference, despite an insurgent challenge from Florida Sen. Rick Scott. He would be up for re-election as leader again after the 2024 elections.
By then, he will have to decide also if he wants to run again for another Senate term. He is up for re-election in 2026.
In March, McConnell suffered a concussion and a broken rib after falling and hitting his head after a dinner event at a hotel. He didn’t return to the Senate for almost six weeks. He has been using a wheelchair in the airport while commuting back and forth to Kentucky. And his speech has recently sounded more halting.
But McConnell, famously reticent and often private about his personal life and health, has said very little about what is going on.
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said after Wednesday’s episode that McConnell’s job as leader calls for more transparency than it would for others.
“We should find out, you know, fairly soon what happened and how serious it is,” Cramer said. “But I don’t have to tell you, Mitch is also, as an individual, a pretty private guy. So we’ll see.”
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he talked to McConnell on Wednesday night and he seemed “strong and alert.” But he said what happened at the news conference on Wednesday was disturbing to watch.
“Mitch is strong, he’s stubborn as a mule,” Cruz said. “My prayers are with them. I hope that — we’re going into the August recess — I hope he has time to fully recuperate.”
GOP senators who are seen as potential successors have been cautious in their reaction.
“He’s fine, he’s back to work,” said South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican and one of the senators standing behind McConnell when he froze up.
“I support Senator McConnell as long as he wants to serve as leader,” said Texas Sen. John Cornyn, another potential replacement.
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the No. 3 Senate Republican and a former orthopedic surgeon, guided McConnell back to his office to rest during the news conference. Afterwards, he told reporters that he has been concerned since McConnell was injured earlier this year, “and I continue to be concerned.”
Barrasso then added: “I said I was concerned when he fell and hit his head a number of months ago and was hospitalized. And I think he’s made a remarkable recovery, he’s doing a great job leading our conference and was able to answer every question the press asked him today.”
Several other GOP senators projected confidence in the Republican leader.
“I do have confidence in his leadership,” said Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis. “At lunch yesterday, he spoke. He was completely on his game using numbers that were pulled out of his head and he was completely with it. So I don’t know what precipitated the freeze, but he’ll be careful to evaluate his own capabilities.”
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall said he was “a little concerned” after the news conference.
“He said that he got a little overheated, a little dehydrated,” said Marshall, who is also a doctor. “That’s what it looks like to me. I can tell you, he’s got a strong, strong voice in our conference. He’s providing steady leadership. And I think he’s doing a great job as leader.”
McConnell had polio in his early childhood and he has long acknowledged some difficulty as an adult in climbing stairs. In addition to his fall in March, he also tripped and fell four years ago at his home in Kentucky, causing a shoulder fracture that required surgery.
The Republican leader carried on with his full schedule after the episode on Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he spoke with his Republican counterpart at an event Wednesday evening for Major League Baseball owners.
“I said I’m so glad you’re here,” Schumer said. “And he made a very good speech.”
The Republican leader is one of several senators who have been absent due to health issues this year. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, 90, was out of the Senate for more than two months as she recovered from a bout of shingles. And Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., 53, took leave for several weeks to get treatment for clinical depression.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) _ Neenah, Inc. (NP) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $5.7 million.
The Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had profit of 34 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and non-recurring costs, were 63 cents per share.
The paper producer posted revenue of $284.8 million in the period.
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TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 U.S. per common share of the Company. The regular quarterly cash dividend will be paid on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2022. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with a long-term objective of increasing the amount of the dividend.
Shareholders of Waste Connections whose common shares are held by a bank or broker that participates in U.S. depositary DTC will receive payment of their dividends in U.S. dollars. Shareholders of Waste Connections whose common shares are held by a bank or broker that participates in Canadian depositary CDS will receive payment of their dividends in Canadian dollars, calculated based on the Bank of Canada's daily average exchange rate on August 18, 2022. Shareholders of Waste Connections who hold their shares in direct registration with Computershare, the Company's transfer agent, will receive payment of their dividends in Canadian dollars if they are residents of Canada, as reflected in Waste Connections' shareholders register, and will receive their dividend payments in U.S. dollars if they are not residents of Canada, including if they are residents of the U.S.
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. The Company serves more than eight million residential, commercial and industrial customers in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across 43 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. Waste Connections also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S., as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit Waste Connections at www.wasteconnections.com.
Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA"), including "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance and reflect Waste Connections' current beliefs and expectations regarding future events and operating performance. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "intends," "may," "might," "will," "could," "should" or "anticipates," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. All of the forward-looking statements included in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the PSLRA and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about the timing and amount of cash dividends. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Waste Connections undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
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Eddy Nunez pitched six innings and yielded two unearned runs on three hits and a walk with two strikeouts as Woodbridge downed Colonia, 7-2, in Colonia.
Shawn Kish, Xavier Diaz, and Tyler Weber had multi-hit games for the Barrons, who tallied 11 hits as a team.
Colonia scored first in the second before Woodbridge plated three runs in the fourth and tacked on another three in the fifth to jump ahead 6-2.
Diaz drove in two runs and Ty Kobylakiewicz tripled, had an RBI, and scored two times as well.
Eduardo Tapia singled and scored both runs for Colonia.
The game marked the season opener for both teams.
A year ago, Woodbridge went 25-7 and made the North 2, Group 4 final and has plenty of talent back. It appears to have picked up where it left off.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Aeglea Biotherapeutics Inc. (AGLE) on Thursday reported a loss of $18.2 million in its third quarter.
The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 24 cents per share.
The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $174,000 in the period.
The company's shares closed at $1.22. A year ago, they were trading at $7.49.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results and operational highlights on Monday, August 8, 2022, following the close of U.S. financial markets. Details of the event and replay are as follows:
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S., EC and the WHO. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Saturday, January 7, 2023
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National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
TXZ180-082230-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around
60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
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TXZ201-082230-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
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TXZ215-082230-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms likely with a chance of
showers this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Cooler
with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler with lows in the mid
40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
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TXZ216-082230-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this
morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in
the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the mid 60s.
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TXZ259-082230-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around
60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
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TXZ260-082230-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around
60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs around 60.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
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TXZ261-082230-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs
in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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TXZ262-082230-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
400 AM CST Sun Jan 8 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this
morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Cooler with highs in
the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around
5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
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HOUSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has signed a contract with Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) Ltd to supply proprietary equipment for the first modular plant for its leading advanced plastics recycling technology Hydro-PRT®. The plant will be installed at LG Chem's Chronos Project in Dangjin, South Korea.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will supply its proprietary modular solution to HEC for a 20,000 tonnes per annum plastics recycling unit planned for the Chronos project. This award follows LG Chem's licensing of KBR's Hydro-PRT technology last year.
"We are honored that LG Chem has selected our modular solution for the Hydro-PRT unit at Dangjin," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "Our proprietary modularization solutions deliver inherent cost, scalability, schedule, and safety advantages and we look forward to a successful implementation to help LG Chem accelerate attainment of its ESG objectives."
KBR and Mura's Hydro-PRT process converts waste plastics into raw materials for new plastics, achieving total circularity. A recent report published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows this proprietary technology to be the best performing for resource use across mechanical, chemical and energy recovery processes and produced the highest yield of hydrocarbon products to displace virgin fossil equivalent. As the global economy transitions away from traditional fossil fuels, Hydro-PRT delivers significant environmental benefits and enables our clients to achieve full plastics circularity.
KBR has been a leader in innovative, sustainable process technology development, commercialization, and plant design solutions for over 50 years.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 30,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that 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 ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related impacts on our business as we wind down our business operations in Russia; the potential adverse economic and market conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, including as a result of pandemics such as COVID-19; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; the possibility of cyber and malware attacks; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.
The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop “this spiral of violence and death,” and decried the risk of a nuclear war.
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The forecast is showing a hot day in Waterloo. It should reach a balmy 88 degrees. Expect a drastic drop in temperatures though, with a low re…
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ATLANTA, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Autoliv of Japan paid $56 million to settle the Andrews v. Autoliv case which resulted in a $127 million bench verdict on January 3, 2022.1 The case was tried before Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia in October 2021. The payments were made on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Plaintiff was represented at trial by Tedra Cannella of Cannella Snyder LLC,
Jim Butler of Butler Prather, LLP; and Rory Weeks of Weeks Law LLC (all three were at the Butler firm at the time of trial). The Plaintiff's trial Team included paralegals Cathy Huff and Beth Telgenhoff and Beth Glen of Butler Prather.
Defendant Autoliv was represented at trial by Doug Scribner, Jay Repko, and Jenny Hergenrother of Alston & Bird.
Of the $56 million, $42 million was paid to Plaintiff Jamie Andrews, whose husband Micah was killed by Autoliv's defective seatbelt, and $14 million was paid to the State of Georgia, which post-trial made a claim to get part of the $100 million punitive damages award, ostensibly pursuant to the escheat provision of O.C.G.A. 51-12.5.1 (e)(2). Under that statute, adopted as part of the 'tort reform' bill in 1987, punitive damages in a products liability case are unlimited, but 75% of any judgment for punitive damages that are actually collected go to the State. In Andrews, as in other prior cases where the State asserted an interest, there was vigorous disagreement between Plaintiff Andrews' legal team and the Georgia Attorney General's office about whether the State had any interest at all in damages not yet collected. The State was wholly uninvolved in the case until it filed a motion to intervene in the appeal by Autoliv to the Eleventh Circuit.
The case arose from a wreck on April 12, 2013, when Micah Andrews was driving home on I-575 from his job at the Atlanta Aquarium. He swerved to avoid something in the road and ran off a steep shoulder into a group of small trees, hitting them head on. The airbag on his 2005 Mazda 3 failed to function because the electronic front sensor, which was meant to actuate the airbag, failed to send a signal and the airbag failed to deploy. The airbag is, by designation, a "supplemental restraint system." The primary restraint system, the driver's seatbelt, also failed. It spooled out 20 inches - so much that his face hit the steering wheel hub hard enough to fracture his skull. Mr. Andrews died at the scene.
At the time of his death, Micah Andrews was 39 years old. The lawsuit was brought by Mr. Andrews' wife, Jamie Lee Andrews, as surviving spouse and administrator of the Estate, on behalf of herself and their minor daughter.
The case was settled during Autoliv's appeal to the Eleventh Circuit. Autoliv filed its appeal from Judge Jones' Judgment on November 1, 2022. On appeal, the Plaintiff's legal team was joined by Mike Terry and Frank Lowrey of Bondurant Mixson & Elmore, LLP and Autoliv's legal team was joined by Keith Blackwell of Alston & Bird.
"We are pleased for Micah Andrews' family to have finally won justice for Micah," said Butler. "It took too long, but this is a great result for the Andrews family."
"The verdict in this case and today's resolution represents an enormous team effort," Cannella said. "Like Ms. Andrews, every person who worked on Ms. Andrews' case believed deeply that putting a stop to this dangerous design would save lives. Autoliv is the world's largest manufacturer of automotive airbags and seatbelts. It is now indisputably on notice that Autoliv must not sell safety products that are unsafe."
The verdict and judgment is believed to be the largest verdict ever obtained for a defective seatbelt against a component manufacturer.
Mazda was responsible for the airbag. Autoliv was responsible for the seatbelt. Mazda settled in 2016 on confidential terms. Autoliv persisted in the litigation, never offering more than $200,000 to settle before the verdict.
Plaintiff contended that the seatbelt was designed with excessive and unsafe "spool out" that prevented it from properly restraining occupants of the vehicle. At trial, when called for cross examination by Mr. Butler, Autoliv's designated corporate representative David Prentkowski admitted that so much spool out was foreseeable to Autoliv and was actually foreseen in crash tests, that the spool out was avoidable, that it was foreseeable the consequences of so much spool out could be catastrophic, and that failing to prevent what was foreseeable and avoidable and could cause catastrophic results was no different than intentional misconduct. Autoliv's lawyers put Prentkowski back on the stand three days later, and on cross examination by Mr. Butler he was forced to admit the same things a second time.
The Court's Final Order and Judgment took note: Autoliv's corporate representative "twice admitted that refusing to avoid the foreseeable when opportunities exist to do so is, as a practical matter, the equivalent of intentional misconduct." Order at 83.
Judge Jones' Final Order and Judgment was 96 pages long and detailed the bases for his decision. The Judgment granted compensatory damages for the full value of Micah Andrews' life in the amount of $25 million, granted compensatory damages for pain and suffering in the amount of $2 million, and imposed punitive damages against Autoliv in the amount of $100 million. The Court's Final Order and Judgment found that Plaintiff proved with clear and convincing evidence that Autoliv's conduct "showed that entire want of care which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences."
The settlement leaves in place the Court's Order finding the Autoliv seatbelt defective and finding Autoliv's conduct demonstrated a conscious indifference to consequences.
As the Court held, public filings by Autoliv Inc. report annual sales for seatbelts of over $2.5 billion every year since 2013, and over $45 billion in seatbelt sales since 2003. At the end of 2020 Autoliv Inc. reported $8.1 billion in assets. Order at 90.
Judge Jones "apportioned" 50% of the compensatory damages to Mazda, under O.C.G.A. §51-12-33. Plaintiff Andrews filed a cross-appeal to Autoliv's appeal to the Eleventh Circuit, in which cross appeal Plaintiff sought to reverse that apportionment, based upon the Georgia Court of Appeals' decision in Georgia CVS Pharmacy, LLC v. Carmichael, 362 Ga. App. 59 (2021).
The Georgia Supreme Court recently declined to reverse Carmichael. Plaintiff was confident the Eleventh Circuit was bound to reverse the apportionment to Mazda based on Carmichael.
With the apportionment to Mazda, the total judgment against Autoliv for Ms. Andrews was $113,509,671.70. Because Autoliv turned down an offer to resolve the case for $9.5 million in 2015, prejudgment interest of $4,734,349.55 was added to the judgment.
The case was originally filed in Fulton County State Court in 2014. Ms. Andrews approached lawyers Greg Feagle and Bill Ballard about a potential case. They brought in the Butler firm because of its extensive success in product liability and other high-stakes litigation. The defendants removed the case to federal court.
"Jamie Andrews and her legal team are very happy this long ordeal is finally over and pleased with the results," said Tedra Cannella.
Cannella added, "the public relies on auto component manufacturers to make safe products. This case is scary because the very thing that was supposed to keep Mr. Andrews safe was the thing that caused his death – a useless seatbelt."
When Autoliv and Mazda removed the case to federal court the case was first assigned to former Judge William Duffey. After Mazda and Bosch settled, Duffey granted summary judgment to Autoliv. That decision was reversed on appeal by the Eleventh Circuit – just five days after oral argument. "I told Tedra her argument on appeal was so good the Court of Appeals reversed before she could get back to the office," Butler said. Judge Duffey then retired and did not take senior status, and the case was reassigned to Judge Jones.
Because Ms. Andrews did not accept Autoliv's offer of settlement under O.C.G.A. §9-11-68(a-d), Autoliv filed a motion to make the widow Jamie Andrews pay Autoliv's attorneys' fees. That motion was granted by Judge Duffey, but vacated after the Eleventh Circuit reversed the grant of summary judgment to Autoliv.
O.C.G.A. §51-5-12.1 was passed in 1987, as part of a "tort reform" bill. "The escheat provision giving the State 75% of any collected punitive damages judgment is a real impediment to deterring wrongful conduct," Butler said. "That was its purpose to begin with – to discourage plaintiffs from taking such cases to verdict. Ask the State how many times in the past 36 years the State has collected anything based on that statute."
Another feature of the 1987 'tort reform' bill that resulted in O.C.G.A. 51-12.5.1 is what is called the "one-bite rule." In a products liability case, once one judgment for punitive damages is collected in Georgia for a particular product then the manufacturer is immune from any further punitive damages verdicts for that same product. The jury is not told that its verdict will be the only punitive judgment for the manufacturer's acts. "That deal was made by one of the GTLA members then fighting the 'tort reform' bill - without permission or knowledge by the rest of our team," Butler said. "Without authority from anyone he agreed to exchange those provisions for the cap on punitive damages in all non-products cases. We tried to get that taken out of the bill, but by then the die was cast, and legislative leaders would not change the result."
The result is a windfall to the State in exchange for immunity to a manufacturer for a product that has been found to be defective, and which is still endangering Georgia citizens.
1 The actual named defendant at trial was Autoliv Japan, LTD, but as the Court found that entity was a subsidiary of the multinational corporation Autoliv, Inc. and that "Autoliv has ignored formal divisions among corporate Autoliv entities." Final Order and Judgment at 91. In fact, the defendant's own corporate representative at trial was not an employee of "Autoliv Japan LTD" but of another Autoliv, Inc. subsidiary. Order at 94. The design for the seatbelt component at issue in the case came from yet another Autoliv Inc. subsidiary. Order at 92.
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Internova Travel Group reminds consumers why it's better to book a vacation through a real human being
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many choices about where to go, where to stay and what to do, figuring out all the details that go into a vacation can be overwhelming. That's why National Plan for Vacation Day is the perfect time to learn about the advantages of using a travel advisor.
National Plan for Vacation Day — Jan. 31 this year — is celebrated on the last Tuesday in January and organized by the U.S. Travel Association. It's designed to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start of the year.
"We know that many Americans often don't take all of the vacation time that they get," said J.D. O'Hara, CEO, Internova Travel Group, one of the industry's largest travel services companies representing more than 100,000 travel advisors worldwide. "Countless studies have shown that taking time off has tremendous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. Vacations give us a chance to explore new places, reduce stress and strengthen bonds with family and friends. And if you really want a low-stress experience, let a travel advisor do all the work."
When it comes to booking a vacation, nearly 80 percent of Americans prefer working with a human being over an online travel agency, according to an Internova survey. And younger travelers are increasingly using the services of a travel professional, especially in light of disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Travel advisors have developed a deep relationship with supplier partners in all facets of a trip. They have exclusive access to discounts, perks and booking options that benefit their clients.
For example, Internova's SELECT Hotels & Resorts is a carefully curated collection of more than 1,600 of the world's most distinguished premium properties where clients receive special amenities. Internova SELECT In-Country Partners is a carefully vetted international portfolio of more than 150 destination management companies and specialty tour operators.
Travel advisors have years of experience in planning a variety of trips and they're passionate travelers themselves, with firsthand knowledge of the most popular destinations both domestically and abroad. They do the research, saving time and providing clients with the best options for their needs and budget.
Most importantly, travel advisors provide peace of mind. Their clients can be confident that if any questions or problems arise during their trip, they can contact a real human being who knows them.
Travel Weekly's 34th annual Travel Industry Survey, conducted by Phocuswright and sponsored by Internova, asked travel advisors to select the top benefits they provide that their clients would not be able to get on their own. Their top responses included full support and travel advice from an expert, advocacy for clients, including making sure they get a refund or credit if their travel plans change, creating personalized, curated travel itineraries and exclusive access to travel experiences.
While the market for artificial intelligence is growing rapidly, it's clear that for some transactions, consumers prefer working with a human being and they prefer the personal service that only a travel advisor can provide.
A survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Internova found that consumers appreciate the benefits of connecting with a real human being versus using an automated website when making a purchase, including booking a trip.
Seven in 10 respondents said they feel they get better service when speaking with a person and 63 percent feel more confident that issues will be resolved when they work with a person, versus doing things digitally. They get more detailed information about their options, have the ability to ask follow-up questions and receive responses that are tailored to their situation.
Internova Travel Group includes the world's most experienced and well-traveled leisure, luxury and corporate travel advisors. To find an Internova advisor, go to internova.com/advisors.
About Internova Travel Group
Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Gaerlan
egaerlan@internova.com
212-944-1125
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Citizens Holding Co. (CIZN) on Monday reported net income of $1.1 million in its first quarter.
The bank, based in Philadelphia, said it had earnings of 20 cents per share.
The bank posted revenue of $13.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $10 million, beating Street forecasts.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGAE Technologies, LLC ("AGAE"), a leading Oregon-based specialty chemical and biotech company, is pleased to announce its technology breakthroughs in production of the natural biosurfactant HAA – 3-(3-hydroxyalkanoyloxy)alkanoate, a precursor of rhamnolipids (RL). AGAE achieved record-high yields (>100 g/L) for HAA production in a batch fermentation by modification of rhamnolipid production conditions. Fermentation production of HAA is accompanied by co-production of hydroxy steric acid (HSA) and hydroxy oleic acid (HOA). AGAE's technologies enable switching of the fermentation production from rhamnolipids to either HAA plus HSA and HOA or RL plus HAA.
"Production of record-high yields of HAA plus HSA and HOA by fermentation is a serendipitous discovery at AGAE. The added advantage and benefit for this finding is that the same fermentation facilities can be dually employed to produce different, desirable, and significant foam-generating biosurfactants including RL, RL+HAA, HAA+HSA+HOA. This example supports the widespread applicability of AGAE's advanced foam control technologies in other foam-generating fermentations."
-- Xihou Yin, AGAE Founder and Principal Scientist --
HSA and HOA are well known and popular surfactants for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Industrial scale production of HAA can facilitate new commercial applications. HAA has been reported to serve as a starting reaction substrate for bio-recycling of plastic waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to produce bio-PU, resulting in value-added medical applications. In addition, like RL, HAA has been found to be equally effective, but via an independent mechanism, in triggering the innate immune defense system within plants, indicating applications to crop protection. Due to the high-yield production of HAA, this biosurfactant will provide a more economical option, alone or when combined with RL, for applications in personal care, household and industrial cleaning, agricultural production, bioremediation, enhanced oil recovery and offshore oil-based drilling formulations, etc.
AGAE is primarily dedicated to manufacturing and supplying its worldwide customers with the best rhamnolipid products available as well as affordable HAA. Promotion of utilization of rhamnolipids is supported by 75 years of solid science. Application of the biosurfactant HAA in diverse industries is on the horizon with improved availability. Rhamnolipids are the most extensively characterized and widely applicable biosurfactant. Yin and his team at AGAE firmly believe that rhamnolipids plus HAA will lead a shifting wave from the use of conventional chemical surfactants to natural green biosurfactants.
To learn more about AGAE and its technologies, products, and business development plans, please contact inquiries@agaetech.com.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)Brandin Podziemski scored 20 points and Santa Clara defeated winless California 71-62 on Sunday.
Podziemski hit four 3-pointers and added seven rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Broncos (11-3). Parker Braun scored 17 on 8-of-9 shooting with seven boards and Keshawn Justice scored 13 with five assists.
Joel Brown had 13 points and six assists for the Golden Bears (0-12), who have lost 15 straight dating to last season. Lars Thiemann had 10 points and six rebounds.
Podziemski had 13 points and Braun scored 10 to send Santa Clara into halftime with a 34-25 lead.
Twice Brown had layups in the second half to get Cal with four points and two free throws by Sam Alajiki pulled the Bears within 65-60 with 1:20 left to play. Justice answered with a 3-pointer to send the Broncos to their seventh win in their last eight games.
Santa Clara shot 47% from the floor and made 8 of 19 from 3-point range. The Broncos scored 16 points off 17 Cal turnovers.
The Bears shot 45% overall and made 6 of 19 from beyond the arc. Cal forced 18 turnovers but scored only seven points off of them.
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OKLAHOMA (KFOR) – Oklahoma’s top doctors are warning people as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in the state. They say it is mostly because of three new subvariants with a so-called “Delta mutation.”
It appears more people are testing positive because of the subvariant’s very high contagiousness. At the same time doctors are saying even if you tested positive for Omicron during the wave that we saw late last year and into this year, that natural protection doesn’t work as well with the new subvariants.
“We’ve seen about a 50 percent increase in cases of COVID in Oklahoma over the past two weeks,” said Dr. Dale Bratzler, OU’s chief COVID officer.
It appears that those three new subvariants are responsible for that rise in cases.
“Our region of the country, 75 percent of the new cases are due to one of those three subvariants,” Bratzler said.
Bratzler said a mutation from the Delta variant that we saw in the summer of 2021 is now a part of the Omicron subvariant. Right now, studies are showing it to be 25 to 27 percent more contagious than the original Omicron variant. It’s also spreading quickly with some resistance to natural immunity.
“They picked up mutations from the Delta variant, and that’s made them partially resistant, at least, to the natural immunity you got if you had Omicron in December and January,” Bratzler said.
Overall, the seven-day rolling average of new cases sits at about 484. That’s up about 149 cases since around May 24. The state’s top health officials also said Oklahoma’s mortality rate from COVID hasn’t gone down.
“Oklahoma is among the top 10 states with the highest mortality rate from COVID,” said epidemiologist Aaron Wendelboe during Tuesday’s Healthier Oklahoma Coalition press conference. “So, it doesn’t matter where you live. Your community has been affected by COVID.”
Doctors also made another plea with the virus not entirely gone.
“There is something to be said about moving on,” Wendelboe said. “But at the same time, if we completely ignore it, if we don’t pay attention, then it’s when you forget about public health.”
“We looked at our health system and evaluated vaccination versus natural infection and saw that vaccination is definitely much more effective than natural infection, preventing hospitalization and death,” said Dr. George Diaz, Division Chief of Medicine at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, Wash., who treated the first U.S. COVID patient.
Bratzler said while hospitalizations have risen a little in the state, the good news is they’re not seeing the subvariants send very many people to the hospital. He also said we’re not close to a surge like we’ve seen in the past. | 2022-06-08T11:34:15+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/coronavirus/doctors-warn-of-new-covid-19-subvariants-sweeping-across-the-region-and-oklahoma/ |
American model Gigi Hadid and friend don’t let marijuana arrest spoil Cayman Islands vacation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — American model Gigi Hadid and a friend went ahead with a vacation in the Cayman Islands after local authorities arrested the pair for marijuana possession and later released them.
Hadid, who arrived on a private aircraft from the U.S., was arrested after Customs and Border Control agents searched her luggage and found a small amount of cannabis, the agency said in a statement Tuesday.
Officials identified her as Jelena Noura Hadid, which is the 28-year-old model’s legal name.
Hadid and her friend arrived in the Cayman Islands on July 10 and pleaded guilty on July 12 to importing a controlled drug and a drug utensil. They were fined more than $1,200, with no conviction recorded, authorities said.
“All’s well that ends well,” Hadid posted Tuesday on Instagram, along with a photo of her and a friend at the beach.
A representative told The Associated Press that Hadid had bought the marijuana legally in New York City with a medical license, and that her record remains clear.
The Cayman Islands legalized medical marijuana in May 2017, but recreational use remains illegal. Local laws dictate a prison sentence of up to a year and/or a fine for possession of up to 12 grams of marijuana for a first offense.
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FIRST ON FOX: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer is threatening to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against the FBI if the bureau does not comply by next week with a subpoena related to a possible criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Biden.
Comer, R-Ky., has subpoenaed the FBI for a document that allegedly describes a criminal scheme involving Biden and a foreign national and relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions. The document is an FBI-generated FD-1023 form.
In a letter sent Wednesday to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Comer said the FBI has "failed to produce the FD-1023 form or offer any reasonable accommodation that would allow the Committee to review the document."
Comer's letter gave the FBI until May 30 to comply with the subpoena for the document, and warned that without compliance, the House Oversight Committee will "initiate contempt of Congress proceedings."
FBI DOESN'T SHARE DOCUMENT GOP SUBPOENAED ALLEGING 'CRIMINAL SCHEME' INVOLVING BIDEN
The document is being sought after a whistleblower approached Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, alleging that the FBI and the Justice Department were in possession of it, and that it would reveal "a precise description of how the alleged criminal scheme was employed as well as its purpose."
Instead of complying with the subpoena, the FBI instead told Comer on May 10 that it needs to protect the bureau’s confidential human source program. Since then, House Oversight and Accountability Committee counsel has attended two meetings at FBI headquarters with FBI staff this month.
"Similar to the May 15 meeting, FBI staff was not authorized to even acknowledge the existence of the FD-1023 form," Comer wrote, detailing the committee’s second meeting at FBI headquarters on Monday. "There was only one substantive comment regarding the subpoena."
Comer explained that FBI staff indicated that the "search terms were broad" in the committee’s initial subpoena, and told counsel that "there were many responsive documents containing the term ‘Biden’ in its CHS database for that month."
"While that new information was alarming, committee counsel offered to limit the subpoena to be even more precise," Comer wrote Wednesday to Wray. He added that FBI staff "responded that such a limitation as unnecessary because they knew which document was responsive to the subpoena, yet simultaneously would not acknowledge that document’s existence."
WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGES FBI, DOJ HAVE DOCUMENT REVEALING CRIMINAL SCHEME INVOLVING BIDEN, FOREIGN NATIONAL
"The FBI’s gamesmanship in holding a meeting about general CHS confidentiality issues — instead of addressing the specific FD-1023 form the Committee subpoenaed — is unacceptable," Comer wrote, adding that the bureau’s "refusal" to produce "this single document is obstructionist."
Comer told Wray that to "narrow the breadth of the subpoena" in response to FBI staff criticisms, the committee determined "additional terms based on unclassified legally protected whistleblower disclosures that may be referenced in the FD-1023 form."
The terms included "June 30, 2020" and "five million."
"These terms relate to the date of the FD-1023 form and its reference to the amount of money the foreign national allegedly paid to receive the desired policy outcome," Comer explained. "Given the large number of FD-1023 forms with the word ‘Biden’ in June 2020, these terms should assist the FBI in identifying the specific FD-1023 form at issue."
Comer again slammed the FBI’s "delay" as "unreasonable," but notified Wray that he would give the bureau "six more days to produce the FD-1023 form."
"To the extent there are numerous documents referencing ‘Biden’ and five million’ dollar payments, please let us know promptly," Comer wrote.
"The FBI has continued to tie itself in knots to ignore a legitimate subpoena from Congress, which has a constitutional duty of oversight," Grassley told Fox News Digital. "The Bureau’s developed a serious reputation problem through its spate of failures and overreach, and leadership is doing it no favors by attempting to stiff-arm Congress."
HUNTER BIDEN INVESTIGATION BEING MISHANDLED, ‘CLEAR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST’: IRS WHISTLEBLOWER
Grassley said the FBI "knows exactly what document Chairman Comer and I are seeking, and if they know us at all, they know we will get it, one way or another."
"If FBI leadership truly cares about protecting the agency’s reputation, they’d cooperate," Grassley said. "These needless delays only harm the Bureau."
The FBI did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The back-and-forth came after Comer and Grassley notified Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland this month about the "legally protected and highly credible unclassified whistleblower disclosures."
Comer and Grassley said that based on "the alleged specificity within the document, it would appear that the DOJ and the FBI have enough information to determine the truth and accuracy of the information contained within it."
The White House has maintained that the president never spoke to his son about his business dealings and has continued to say that the president was never involved in them. Officials also say the president has never discussed investigations into members of his family with the Justice Department. | 2023-05-24T23:12:17+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/comer-threatens-to-hold-fbi-in-contempt-of-congress-if-it-fails-to-release-key/article_17658afd-a948-5b8d-af31-8704699608ca.html |
LONDON (AP) — Energy giant Shell reported record first-quarter earnings after a surge in oil prices, fueling calls for the British government to impose a tax on energy companies’ windfall earnings to help consumers struggling with the soaring cost of living.
London-based Shell said adjusted earnings — which exclude one-time items and fluctuations in the value of inventories — rose to $9.1 billion from $3.2 billion in the same period last year. That beat analyst expectations of $8.2 billion.
High oil and gas prices, partly due to uncertainty about supplies from Russia, are boosting the profits of major energy companies and feeding inflation around the world. In Britain, where households face the biggest drop in living standards on record, that has triggered demands for a special tax on energy company earnings to help consumers.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected calls for a windfall profits tax, saying it would reduce investment in Britain just as the country is trying to diversify its energy industry and increase production from renewable sources. But opposition parties stepped up pressure after Shell’s earnings report.
The government’s “refusal to tax the super-profits of energy companies is completely unforgivable when people are too terrified to heat their homes,” said Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats. “This one-off levy would raise billions of pounds that could help vulnerable families with their energy bills now. It is a no-brainer.”
Brent crude, a benchmark for global oil prices, averaged $102.23 a barrel during the first quarter, 67% higher than during the same period last year.
The British media is filled with stories about people forced to skip meals or go into debt as they struggle to heat their homes after a 54% increase in household energy prices took effect April 1. Even before those increases, inflation accelerated to a 30-year high of 7% in March.
Shell rival BP on Tuesday reported its highest quarterly profit in more than a decade. The London-based company said adjusted earnings rose to $6.2 billion in the first quarter, from $2.6 billion in the same period last year.
Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, criticized politicians for “grandstanding” with calls for a windfall profits tax, pointing out that Shell last month announced plans to invest 25 billion pounds ($31 billion) in renewable energy in the U.K. BP made a commitment to invest 18 billion pounds in U.K. energy this week.
“That’s a lot more than a windfall tax would raise and would probably be better spent,” Hewson said.
Shell said Thursday that it would take a $3.9 billion charge to cover the cost of exiting investments in Russia, which it pledged to do after the invasion of Ukraine.
First-quarter net income, which includes such one-time items, rose to $7.3 billion from $5.8 billion in the same period last year.
“The war in Ukraine is first and foremost a human tragedy, but it has also caused significant disruption to global energy markets and has shown that secure, reliable and affordable energy simply cannot be taken for granted,” CEO Ben van Beurden said in a statement. “We have been engaging with governments, our customers and suppliers to work through the challenging implications and provide support and solutions where we can.” | 2022-05-05T13:29:34+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/shell-reports-record-1st-quarter-earnings-as-oil-prices-soar/ |
New Zealand vs. Philippines: Women’s World Cup Group A Odds, Stats and Live Stream - July 25
New Zealand will play the Philippines in the 2023 Women's World Cup group stage, on July 25 at 1:30 AM ET. In their Group A openers, New Zealand defeated Norway and the Philippines lost to Switzerland.
In terms of the odds, New Zealand is -304, the draw is +381, and the Philippines is +858. The over/under for this game is 2.5 goals.
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New Zealand vs. Philippines Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
- Time: 1:30 AM ET
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Venue: Westpac Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- New Zealand Moneyline: -304
- Philippines Moneyline: +858
New Zealand vs. Philippines World Cup Betting Insights
- These two teams average a combined one goal per game, 1.5 fewer than this match's total.
- Opponents of these two teams combine to score two goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game's over/under.
- New Zealand has not played as a moneyline favorite yet this tournament.
- New Zealand has never played a game this tournament with moneyline odds of -304 or shorter.
- The Philippines lost the only game it has played as an underdog this tournament.
- The Philippines has played as an underdog of +858 or more once this tournament and lost that game.
New Zealand World Cup Stats
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New Zealand vs. Philippines Recent Performance
- In 2022, New Zealand was 1-1-6 versus teams that qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -12. This year its record against fellow World Cup squads is 2-0-6 (-17 goal differential).
- New Zealand earned a win in its last matchup 1-0 over Norway on July 20. The sides both took eight shots in the contest.
- Wilkinson scored the only goal for her side in the match against .
- In 2022, the Philippines was 0-1-5 against teams that qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -9. This year its record against fellow World Cup squads is 1-0-1 (-1 goal differential).
- The Philippines lost to Switzerland 2-0 on July 21 in its last game. Switzerland outshot the Philippines 20 to two.
- Sofia Harrison had a team-leading one shot in the team's scoreless effort.
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Company expands musculoskeletal oncology portfolio with device to treat pediatric bone cancer
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onkos Surgical, Inc., a rapidly growing, leading innovator of solutions for musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopaedic conditions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stryker to acquire the Juvenile Tumour System (JTS). The system enables limb stabilization and growth in pediatric patients affected by bone cancers, severe arthropathy, severe trauma, revisions, oncology and malignant diseases.
Onkos is a specialty MedTech company that is focused on developing solutions for surgeons who specialize in musculoskeletal oncology and other complex orthopaedic conditions.
The JTS is a device that allows for non-invasive lengthening of the implant post-surgery over time in a clinical setting. The design eliminates the need for multiple lengthening surgeries, anesthesia, or sedation, and therefore helps reduce the risk of complications and cost associated with limb reconstruction surgery.
"This is a significant day for Onkos Surgical and the musculoskeletal oncology community," said Patrick Treacy, Co-Founder and CEO. "Our 'Why' has always driven us to specifically address the many clinical challenges this community of surgeons and patients face on a daily basis. Pediatric cancer surgery and limb lengthening are complex and challenging procedures, and the JTS extendible prosthesis is a solution in service of this mission. We are committed to being good stewards of the technology. We are proud to collaborate with this dedicated surgeon community and excited to create a bright future for the technology as we continue this meaningful work for pediatric musculoskeletal cancer patients."
About Onkos Surgical
Onkos Surgical is a leader in innovative solutions for musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopaedic conditions. With our Precision Orthopaedics solutions, surgeons are better informed about patient-specific clinical challenges and are able to plan and implement a more precise reconstruction. Our personalized approach supports improved patient outcomes and experiences using the latest innovations in virtual surgical planning, 3D anatomic modeling and printing, implant design, and workflow optimization. More than 350 of the leading academic medical institutions in the US choose Onkos Surgical Precision Orthopaedics. For more information on Onkos Surgical and its products and services, please visit www.onkossurgical.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "future," "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "potential," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates" or "plans" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.
Forward-looking statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions and current expectations but are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, market trends and demand, supply chain interruptions and other potential effects of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results. The forward-looking statements included are made only as the date of this release. The company assumes no obligation to update any information or forward-looking statement contained herein, save for any information required to be disclosed by law.
Media Contacts:
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SVP, Commercial Operations
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
scurry@onkossurgical.com
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Apple Inc. will make its iPhone 14 in India, the company said on Monday, as manufacturers shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions that have disrupted supply chains for many industries.
“The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” Apple said in a statement.
Apple unveiled its latest line-up of iPhones earlier this month. They will have improved cameras, faster processors and longer lasting batteries at the same prices as last year’s models.
India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market after China but Apple iPhone sales have struggled to capture a large share of the market against cheaper smartphones from competitors.
The announcement from the Cupertino, California-based company dovetails with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for local manufacturing, which has been a key goal for his government ever since he took office in 2014.
The tech company has bet big on India, where it first began manufacturing its iPhone SE in 2017 and has since continued to assemble a number of iPhone models there. Apple opened its online store for India two years ago, but the pandemic has delayed plans for a flagship store in India, according to local media reports.
The latest model will be shipped out by Foxconn, a major iPhone assembler, whose facilities are on the outskirts of Chennai, a city in southern India.
Apple is likely to shift about 5% of its iPhone 14 production to India from later this year, raising it to 25% by 2025, according to a JP Morgan report quoted by the Press Trust of India news agency.
The analysts expect that nearly a quarter of all Apple products to be manufactured outside China by 2025, compared to about 5% now. Supply chain risks like the stringent COVID-19 lockdowns seen in China are likely the trigger for such relocation efforts that will continue over the next two or three years, the report said.
“Apple has been trying to diversify its supply chain for a while, but these efforts have grown in the last two years over trade sanctions between the U.S. and China,” said Sanyam Chaurasia, an analyst at Canalys.
Last year, the tech giant manufactured around 7 million iPhones in India. This news is likely to significantly increase India-made Apple smartphones, he added.
He said the plan to make more iPhones in India may also lead Apple to drop its prices for the Indian market, making it more competitive. “You can adopt a more aggressive pricing strategy if you manufacture locally,” Chaurasia said.
Most of Apple Inc.’s smartphones and tablets are assembled by contractors with factories in China, but the company started asking them in 2020 to look at the possibility of moving some production to Southeast Asia or other places after repeated shutdowns to fight COVID-19 disrupted its global flow of products.
Apple hasn’t released details, but news reports say the company planned to set up assembly of tablet computers and wireless earphones in Vietnam.
Other companies are keeping or expanding manufacturing in China to serve the domestic market while shifting export-oriented work to other countries due to rising wages and other costs, as well as the difficulty for foreign executives to visit China due to anti-COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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AP Business Writer Joe McDonald in Beijing contributed. | 2022-09-26T11:46:50+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-apple-inc-will-manufacture-latest-iphone-14-in-india/ |
Police find 9-week-old puppy valued at nearly $5,000 that was stolen from Petland store
Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A puppy that was stolen from a Petland store in Ohio on Friday was found safe Monday and returned to the store, police said.
According to the Parma Police Department, the 9-week-old female Yorkshire terrier is valued at $4,899.
Police said Arthur Gaston, 25, is charged with theft.
According to police, Gaston came into the pet store Friday afternoon, spent time with the puppy in the meet-and-greet room, and then tucked the puppy under his arm and ran out of the store.
Gaston is scheduled to be arraigned in Parma Municipal Court on June 29.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. on Monday criticized new Israeli plans to build thousands of new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, but gave no indication it would take any action against its close Middle Eastern ally.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced the plans late Sunday, saying they were in response to recent deadly Palestinian violence.
It said Israel would legalize nine settlement outposts that were built without authorization and convene a special planning committee in the coming days to approve additional settlement construction.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a hard-line settler whose responsibilities also include authority over settlement construction, said some 10,000 housing units were set to be approved. Netanyahu's new government is dominated by Israeli ultranationalists who support settlement construction and oppose Palestinian independence.
The United States opposes settlement construction on occupied territories claimed by the Palestinians. Over 700,000 Jewish Israelis now live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem — territories captured in the 1967 Mideast war and sought by the Palestinians for their future state.
In Washington, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. was "deeply troubled" by the Israeli decision. "We strongly oppose such unilateral measures, which exacerbate tensions and undermind the prospects for a negotiated two-state solution."
But Blinken gave no indication that the Biden administration is prepared to take action. Israel has shrugged off similar statements of concern in the past. | 2023-02-14T00:41:05+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/news/world/us-criticizes-israeli-settlement-plans-but-offers-no-action |
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