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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
7-4-9
(seven, four, nine)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
7-4-9
(seven, four, nine)
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2023-01-08T05:20:22+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Evening-game-17702392.php
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The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com.
Michael Cianchette is a Navy reservist who served in Afghanistan. He is in-house counsel to a number of businesses in southern Maine and was a chief counsel to former Gov. Paul LePage.
Some things are intensely personal, yet universal. Like the loss of a loved one.
Pretty much everyone has been there. At a high level, you know what it feels like. But fewer know how any particular loss feels. The stories, the relationships, the individual impact made by the person who passed.
My family is going through it. Last week, we lost my grandfather. No matter who you are, 98 years is a phenomenal run.
Kenneth Lyle Cianchette was a remarkable man. Several stories have already been shared; the time will come to share more.
He loved poetry. Even late into his 90s, you could find him in the evenings reciting “Gunga Din” and “Sam McGee” from memory. He surprised me when he was 97, belting out a tune I had never heard before: “Huggin’ and Chalkin’.”
He was a character.
I learned lessons about government from him as well. He served in countless local and statewide offices, always focused on making things better. The wisdom he earned was imparted indirectly through storytelling. Two particular ones stand out.
The first took place here in Maine. My grandfather was appointed by Gov. Jim Longley to serve as one of the earliest commissioners of the Land Use Regulatory Commission, or LURC.
Shortly after taking his seat, he was approached by an older gentleman. This man was an immigrant to the United States who had spent his life as a barber in Portland. He had saved up a little bit of money, sold his Portland-area home and built himself a small camp on Unity Pond.
This was pretty much everything the retiree had. It was the culmination of his life’s work. He planted a windbreak of trees on the north side of the camp. His goal was to spend the rest of his life there. A simple plan.
He was visited by someone from Augusta. They told him that the camp was illegal and ordered him to rip down the retirement home he had just built. They left him an official-looking document giving him a deadline to restore the property to its natural state. Worse still? They told him to cut down all the pine trees.
The barber was particularly distraught over that final demand. After all, he had planted spruce, not pine.
The way the story went, Ken Cianchette went down to Augusta to get to the bottom of things. It sounded like bureaucracy run amok. It turns out the camp had violated one single rule; he didn’t apply for a permit. Everything else about it was perfectly fine. Making him rip it down was foolish.
That gentleman was able to keep his camp. And he didn’t need to cut down the spruce trees.
The second story was down in Florida. The Florida Keys are a remarkable place. My grandparents made Key Colony Beach their winter home in the 1980s. He enjoyed birds, and there was an endangered species of burrowing owl native to the area. My grandfather would build habitats for them as a hobby.
He liked building things. Meanwhile, there were also several nesting birds faced with habitat loss in the area. He wanted to put large platforms up on top of poles to provide a place for them as well. The local government told him he could not do so; ordinances prohibited it.
He thought that was a foolish answer. So he built them anyway. When they came to scold him and order them taken down, he ran an Italian flag up the pole. He told them it was an Italian flagpole design and the ordinances permitted flagpoles. Nothing in the ordinance forbade a flagpole from having a 16 square foot platform as the finial.
Technically, he was right. The bird nests that appeared thereafter were just a happy accident.
The wisdom you gain in 98 years is immense. That is particularly true when you live a life as full as Kenneth Cianchette. He taught me that government rules can be shortsighted or foolish and deserve to be dealt with accordingly. It is a good lesson to keep in mind.
Rest in peace, Papa. And thank you.
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2023-02-17T14:18:43+00:00
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bangordailynews.com
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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/17/opinion/cherished-life-lessons-from-my-grandfather-kenneth-cianchette/
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RED OAK, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASD.ai LLC, parent company of Rootines is pleased to announce the preview of their NICU follow-up solution at this year's National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) conference.
According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 10 babies in the US is born prematurely before 37 weeks. Premature birth can put baby at risk for long term health problems such as intellectual disabilities, hearing loss, cerebral palsy and more. Tracking an infant and parents after discharge from the NICU enables early intervention and expands the practice of family centered care.
Rootines supports the NICU follow-up clinic via a robust platform with an easy to use app for the parent to input information on feeding, weight, oxygen therapy, and medication. Importantly, parental stress is also monitored so that support can be provided when the need is identified. Rootines is a leap forward in discharge planning and developmental tracking for the NICU population. By integrating with the hospital EMR and alerting clinicians of changes via the Rootines Clinical Dashboard, Rootines enhances both the care and patient experience for each individual child.
Please visit us this September at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) conference booth 219 for a walk through of the platform and see how Rootines can add value to your efforts to support healthy babies and their parents.
Want an early preview? You can schedule a demonstration of the solution today by emailing sales@asd.ai
Rootines is HIPAA compliant with medical grade security. Rootines is focused on solutions for pediatric complex chronic conditions. NICU follow-up solution joins current offerings supporting Autism and Mental Health with GI monitoring in development. If you are a hospital, therapy center or other clinical professional and would like pricing or to schedule a demo, please contact us today at sales@asd.ai.
Download the app today on iOS or Android. More information on Rootines and its parent company ASD.ai LLC can be found at www.rootines.app.
Contact: Tamera Jackson
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860.759.5753
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/08/16/rootines-announces-nicu-follow-up-solution/
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CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crain's Chicago Business has chosen HAVI as one of its Coolest Offices for 2023. The company's newly constructed global headquarters is located in the Fulton Market district at 345 North Morgan. This recognition highlights HAVI's commitment to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and people-focused environment and culture.
The company vision was to bring together the distinct business units of HAVI (Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley) and the global headquarters under one cohesive and welcoming roof. Collaborating with Partners by Design as well as HAVI's own internal creative team, the company focused on essential elements that shaped the design of its top four floors. Their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) responsibility guidelines were embraced, allowing employees to contribute to the theming of the floors. This personalized touch created an engaging experience throughout the office, featuring installations such as an interactive mural and a massive mechanical flip board in the common areas.
Drawing inspiration from the rich industrial heritage of the Fulton Market neighborhood, HAVI departed from the expected vintage aesthetic and instead adopted a more modern approach, reflecting craftsmanship and deconstruction. The result is a visually stunning and contemporary space that fosters creativity and innovation.
Recognizing the importance of community and accommodating a hybrid workforce, HAVI's offices were thoughtfully designed to bring people together. The signature town hall space, featuring a lounge area, fireplace, and 15-foot arched windows, provides inviting views of the surrounding neighborhoods. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, each room ensures that remote employees feel fully included in the collaborative environment.
To further enhance collaboration and encourage new ideas, HAVI incorporated specialty rooms such as the innovation and focus group labs. These dedicated spaces facilitate teamwork, enabling employees to develop creative solutions and expand the services offered by the company. However, the coolest office feature according to Crain's, is having access to an outdoor deck. HAVI understands the importance of outdoor spaces for employee well-being and each floor boasts its own deck area, allowing for rejuvenating breaks and informal gatherings. The company's exclusive rooftop area offers a picturesque retreat where employees can recharge and find inspiration amid the city skyline.
"We are honored to be named one of Crain's Chicago Coolest Offices," said HAVI CEO Frank Ravndal. "Our new global headquarters reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and employee well-being. This recognition inspires us to continue to be a great place to work for our current employees as well as the next generation of talent."
This recognition is a testament to the company's dedication to creating a workspace that nurtures its people, promotes innovation, and embraces the changing dynamics of the workplace.
About HAVI
HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries, and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing, or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI's business units include Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotional services, and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com, and stanley1913.com.
Stephen Jones
stephen.jones@havi.com
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2023-06-06T14:29:45+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/06/06/havi-named-one-crains-coolest-offices-chicago-2023/
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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:
7-0-0-1
(seven, zero, zero, one)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
7-0-0-1
(seven, zero, zero, one)
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2022-05-13T04:14:22+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Evening-game-17169788.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats desperately needed the vote of Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia to get their signature legislative priority across the finish. So they did what Washington does best: They cut a deal.
To help land his support for a bill hailed by advocacy groups as the biggest investment ever in curbing climate change, Manchin said he secured a commitment from President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders to move a permitting reform package for energy projects through Congress before Sept. 30, the end of the current fiscal year.
Now the climate bill is law, and Manchin is ready to collect. But key Democratic constituency groups are lining up against the proposal, calling it bad for the country and the climate. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and dozens of House members agree.
The fissure could complicate the party’s efforts to keep the focus on this summer’s major legislative victories going into the November midterm elections, which will determine which party controls the House and the Senate. More immediately, the divide is testing the ability of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to keep enough Democrats in line to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Schumer is pushing ahead. He said this week that he would attach Manchin’s preferred measure to must-pass legislation that would keep the federal government running into mid-December.
To win over skeptics, some Democrats are stressing that Manchin’s proposal to streamline environmental reviews for energy infrastructure projects would be good for renewable energy, too.
A summary of the proposed legislation has been circulating among Senate Democrats in recent days and was obtained by The Associated Press. It states that the package being developed is key to meeting climate goals by developing interstate transmission lines that will transport electricity from Midwestern wind farms, for example, to major East Coast cities.
“Unfortunately, today these higher voltage, longer lines across multiple jurisdictions are not getting built,” the summary said.
The summary states that about 20 large transmission projects are ready to move forward with some federal support.
“Reforms to address permitting, siting and cost allocation concerns are key to building these projects,” the document says.
In interviews, key Democratic senators stressed a similar message, calling the energy proposal complementary to the massive climate package that passed last month.
“Right now, there’s just too much delay in solar and wind and geothermal, so I want at every possible opportunity to speed up permitting for renewables,” said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said the permitting effort is about making sure bedrock environmental laws are followed in a more timely manner, such as concurrent reviews by government agencies rather than one agency beginning its work after another has finished.
Schatz said the “old environmental movement” was built around stopping inappropriate projects. But the “new environmental movement” is built around building an unprecedented amount of clean energy.
“In order to do that, we’re going to run into the same regulations that have stopped bad projects for a number of years,” Schatz said. “If we’re going to actually meet our clean energy goals, we’re going to need to build big planet-saving projects, and that means the federal regulations that slow them down have to be looked at very carefully.”
Legislative text incorporating Manchin’s priorities has not yet been released, but among the goals he has set out is establishing a maximum timeline for permitting reviews, including two years for major projects and one year for lower-impact projects. Manchin also wants a statute of limitations for filing court challenges and language that would enhance the federal government’s authority over interstate electric transmission projects determined by the Secretary of Energy to be in the national interest.
Finally, he wants to require all relevant agencies to take the steps necessary to permit the construction and operation of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a 303-mile (487-kilometer) pipeline, which is mostly finished and would transport natural gas across West Virginia and Virginia.
The proposed route crosses more than 1,100 streams and will disturb 6,951 acres (2,813 hectares) of land, including 4,168 acres (1,687 hectares) that have the potential for severe water erosion. When fully complete, the pipeline will deliver up to 2 billion cubic feet (56 million cubic meters) of natural gas per day to markets in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Legal battles have delayed completion by nearly four years and doubled the pipeline’s cost, now estimated at $6.6 billion. Manchin also wants to give the federal appeals court in Washington jurisdiction over any further litigation regarding the project.
More than 70 House Democrats signed onto a letter Friday calling on Pelosi to keep the permitting provisions out of the spending bill, or any other must-pass legislation this year.
“We remain deeply concerned that these serious and detrimental permitting provisions will significantly and disproportionately impact low-income communities, indigenous communities, and communities of color,” the lawmakers wrote.
Sanders directed his ire mostly at efforts to open the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Speaking on the Senate floor, he cited the litany of climate disasters taking place around the globe — from record-breaking droughts in the West and in China, to massive flooding in Pakistan, to the melting of glaciers that he said could place major U.S. cites underwater in coming decades.
“At a time when climate change is threatening the very existence of the planet, why would anybody be talking about substantially increasing carbon emissions and expanding fossil fuel production in the United Sates?” Sanders said. “What kind of message does this send to the people of our own country and to suffering people all over the world?”
Schatz called the Mountain Valley Pipeline a “different animal” that he normally would not accept, but “we’ve made a deal with Joe Manchin.” He said that deal, which led to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last month, has put the U.S. on a path to achieving the most emission reductions in the nation’s history.
That bill uses changes in the tax code to move the U.S. to cleaner sources of energy. It gives tax breaks to consumers who buy electric vehicles, solar panels and more energy-efficient appliances, and it also provides financial incentives for the manufacturers of such products. Plus the bill spends billions of dollars on such things as transitioning the fleet of the U.S. Postal Service to electric vehicles.
Advocates project the bill puts the U.S. on track to cut emissions 40% below 2005 levels by 2030.
“In the net, this is not a close call,” Schatz said. “… I don’t like this pipeline, but it’s not the main environmental problem on the planet. The main environmental problem is that we’re not doing enough wind and solar. And now we’re about to see wind and solar energy take off like a rocket ship.”
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This story has been corrected to show the pipeline will deliver 2 billion cubic feet, not 2 cubic feet, of natural gas per day.
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2022-09-10T14:27:32+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-manchins-big-energy-deal-draws-pushback-from-many-dems/
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Which New Year’s outfit is best?
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, so it’s time to start party planning. As one of the biggest nights of the year, it’s a great opportunity to get dressed up and ring in the new year in style. It’s a great time to start looking for that perfect New Year’s Eve outfit.
When it comes to cute New Year’s outfits, there’s a lot of great choices to pick from. For a look that’s both classy and sassy, check out the Verdusa Jumpsuit.
What to know before you buy a New Year’s outfit
Fabric
When thinking about New Year’s outfit ideas, you’ll want to consider the material that you will be wearing. The holiday lends itself to flashy fabric with sequins and sparkles. Sheer selections and velvet varieties are also common options when it comes to picking out the perfect ensemble.
No matter what design you decide on, you’ll want to find a fabric that will keep you warm if your event is outdoors. You’ll also want to ensure that any extra adornments won’t cause any scratching or chafing when wearing it.
Length
A New Year’s outfit can be any length, ranging from a short cocktail dress to a long pantsuit. However, before you decide on the right length for your look, you’ll want to consider a few things.
If the venue is outdoors, you’ll likely want something on the longer side to keep your legs warm in case it’s a chilly evening. If there are going to be an ample amount of heaters, you can always go with something shorter and bring a coordinating cape or jacket to compliment your outfit. If you’re not sure, it’s always best to err on the side of caution to make sure that you’re comfortable.
On the other hand, if you’re attending an indoor event, you have more options. Since staying warm is probably not as much of a concern, you could go for a mini skirt or short dress to spice things up.
Style
New Year’s Eve is a great time to express your own personal style. If you like to go all out, there are plenty of gorgeous outfits designed to turn heads. There’s no better time to get glammed up with glitter and shine bright like a diamond.
If you typically like to shy away from the spotlight, this is a great time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Subtle sparkly accents or attention-grabbing accessories can take an average outfit to the next level.
What to look for in a quality New Year’s outfit
Simplicity
Even if your outfit is anything but simple, you’ll want to make sure that it is easy to get in and out of. When you are trying on your potential party picks, look to see if there are any hidden hook-and-eye closures, as well as hidden buttons. Make sure that you can reach all of the zippers and can pull them up and down by yourself. You want to select an outfit that you can manage when you need to use the restroom.
Unique
Pick something that will set you apart from the crowd. Although you can never go wrong with black, New Year’s Eve is a great time to shake things up. An outfit that has a slight sheen to it or possesses iridescent qualities can bring that little bit of extra pop. Find a look that you haven’t seen before or that offers something just slightly different from the typical top-selling trends.
Easy to move in
Usually, there is a lot of dancing and mingling involved during New Year’s Eve gatherings. Therefore, your outfit should allow you to walk around freely and not feel restricted. Something breathable that has some stretch will be your best bet to keep you moving and grooving all night long.
How much you can expect to spend on a New Year’s outfit
The price can vary depending on the fabric and detailing, but on average, expect to spend $38-$47.
New Year’s outfit FAQ
Is it acceptable to wear pants to a New Year’s Eve party?
A. The most important thing is to feel comfortable in what you’re wearing. If you decide on a dress just because other people are wearing one, you might feel awkward all night long. There are a lot of sexy pantsuits to choose from, as well as two-piece sets that can look just as festive as a party dress.
What color is best for a New Year’s Eve outfit?
A. It really comes down to personal preference when it comes to the color of your outfit. While black is always a great go-to, you can always mix it up and stand out with a bright red or even a funky pattern. If you’re looking to match a partner, you might base your color choice on a collaborative effort rather than an individual choice. Pick the shade that suits you best, and you can’t go wrong.
What’s the best New Year’s outfit to buy?
Top New Year’s outfit
What you need to know: This elegant off-the-shoulder jumpsuit is a showstopper with its flattering fit and flouncy top.
What you’ll love: It has a convenient side zipper and is the perfect length to pair with heels.
What you should consider: This outfit was designed to fit snugly, so make sure you measure carefully before you buy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top New Year’s outfit for the money
What you need to know: This glittery, metallic dress has a deep V-neck and an asymmetrical hemline, making it a sexy stand-out.
What you’ll love: It has long sleeves to keep your arms warm and is constructed out of stretchy material, making it a breeze to work the room.
What you should consider: It is on the short side, so make sure the length doesn’t expose more leg than what you’re comfortable showing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This velvet off-the-shoulder midi dress is available in a variety of colors and is very soft to the touch.
What you’ll love: The fabric is breathable, and you can hand-wash it after wearing it.
What you should consider: It is designed to hug the body, so consider sizing up if you don’t want a skintight fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-12-12T22:37:39+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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Is it 1972 or 2023? 'The Inferior Sex' at Trinity Rep tackles timeless gender politics
Playwright Jacqueline Lawton was born in the 1980s, so she doesn’t remember what women faced in the workplace a decade earlier, but she wanted to write about it anyway.
The result — “The Inferior Sex,” about an all-female staff at a fashion magazine in the early days of the feminist movement — debuts at Providence's Trinity Repertory Company this week, marking several firsts for the bubbly, prolific North Carolina-based playwright.
“I had a grant to write three plays and ended up writing four,” she laughs in a Zoom interview.
Lawton, an associate professor of playwriting at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, had never written a play with an all-female cast, nor one with as many characters as this one (eight).
“I like to tell stories about women of color, non-binary people whose experiences are often overlooked. And, I believe in intersectionality, where everything comes together,” Lawton says. “With this, I was interested in where intersectionality could have happened but didn’t. We didn’t even have the term then.”
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Her research drew heavily on the politics of the time, 1972. Title IX, and the Roe v. Wade ruling the following year, made history, and the current rollbacks and challenges of those milestones should draw audiences of all ages to the show, Lawton says.
“We’re having the same fights as 50 years ago,” she says.
What is 'The Inferior Sex' about?
Imagine, she says, a wealthy young woman who, with her father’s help, opens a fashion magazine in 1972 and hires all women who would not be hired or accepted at other publications. Then imagine they hire an edgy female political reporter. An edgy, Black female political reporter. Add Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and a presidential candidate in 1972, and you have “The Inferior Sex.”
“Some characters had been waiting their whole lives for this moment, and others are just not sure,” Lawton says. “The play blends realism with magical realism. There are interstitial scenes where you see Shirley on the campaign trail, with women seeing her against the new world they’re in, trying to break the mold of the '40s and '50s.”
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While the premise may seem heavy — with the added political tensions over the Vietnam War, the push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and the eruption of the Watergate scandal — the playwright says she infused comedic moments throughout.
“If you can laugh, you drop your guard down. I hope people can turn to someone who thinks differently and feel that it’s OK," Lawton says. "I feel laughter can get us there.”
One of the freedoms of playwriting, she adds, is including lines by Chisholm that refer to this country’s problems with race and gender.
“She was talking boldly about this in a way candidates today would not be able to, because it alienates people,” Lawton says.
“The Inferior Sex,” she hopes, will inspire women and people of color to continue working toward social change.
“I want to empower people, especially young people,” she says. “I want them to know it’s OK to fail when you’re making big, bold changes.”
If you go ...
What: "The Inferior Sex"
Where: Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence
When: Through April 16
Tickets: $25-$77
Info: trinityrep.com, (401) 351-4242
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2023-03-17T12:05:59+00:00
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providencejournal.com
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https://www.providencejournal.com/story/entertainment/arts/2023/03/17/trinity-repertory-company-play-the-inferior-sex-jacqueline-lawton-tackles-timeless-gender-politics/70008959007/
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DUBAI – In nearly every corner of the globe, people are spending more on food and fuel, rent and transportation.
But inflation isn't affecting people equally. For migrants with relatives relying on money they send back, higher prices are pinching families twice: at home and abroad.
Migrant workers who send cash to loved ones overseas are often saving less because they’re forced to spend more as prices rise. For some, the only option is hustling harder, working weekends and nights, taking on second jobs. For others, it means cutting back on once-basic things like meat and fruit so they can send what’s left of their savings to family back home, some of whom are struggling with hunger or conflict.
“I used to save something, about $200 weekly. Now, I can barely save $100 per week. I live by the day,” said Carlos Huerta, a 45-year-old from Mexico working as a driver in New York City.
Across the Atlantic, Lissa Jataas, 49, sends about 200 euros ($195) from her desk job in Cyprus to family in the Philippines each month. To save money, she looks for cheaper food at the grocery store and buys clothes from a charity shop.
“It’s about being resilient,” she said.
Economies reeling from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and effects of climate change were hit again by Russia's war in Ukraine, which sent food and energy prices soaring.
Those costs plunged 71 million more people worldwide into poverty in the weeks following the February invasion, which cut off critical grain shipments from the Black Sea region, according to the United Nations Development Program.
When food and fuel prices shoot up, the money people can send to relatives doesn't go as far as it once did. The International Monetary Fund estimates that global inflation will peak at 9.5% this year, but in developing countries, it's much higher.
“Poorer people are spending far more of their income on food and energy,” said Max Lawson, head of inequality policy at anti-poverty organization Oxfam.
He said inflation is “pouring fire” on inequality: “It’s almost like poor people are kind of like a sponge that are meant to absorb the economic shock.”
Mahdi Warsama, 52, came to the U.S. from Somalia as a teenager. An American citizen who works for the nonprofit Somali Parents Autism Network, he sends anywhere from $3,000 to $300 a month to relatives in Somalia, sometimes borrowing money to send what relatives need for medical bills and other emergencies.
Warsama, who splits his time between Columbus, Ohio, and Minneapolis, estimates he sent $1,500 last month to help his relatives pay for necessities like food and water for themselves and their livestock.
Thousands of people have died in a drought gripping Somalia, with the U.N. saying half a million children are at risk of death due to malnutrition or near famine.
“Just as we have inflation in the United States, in Somalia, it's even worse," he said, adding that sacks of rice, sugar and flour that once cost $50 are now $70.
He's changed his spending habits, is looking for ways to earn more and monitors interest rate hikes and inflation — something he never did before this year.
“I am more determined to work harder and make more money,” Warsama said. “I have to be more mindful, the fact that I have to help my relatives back home."
In New York, Huerta has been living apart from his wife and kids for nearly 20 years, picking up jobs from washing dishes to driving executives — whatever it takes to earn enough.
He said he sends about $200 a week to his wife and mother in Puebla, Mexico. Huerta also learned to paint houses, so if there's no demand for a chauffeur, he can still earn around $150 a day.
With earnings of about $3,600 a month and rent for his Queens apartment going up, Huerta said he's switched out steak for chicken, eats less fruit as prices skyrocketed and canceled his cable.
For Jaatas, who has lived in Cyprus for almost two decades, the six relatives she supports in the Philippines are not only facing rising costs but are reeling from the aftermath of a typhoon that knocked out water and electricity.
“We really like to help our family back home regardless of whatever disaster or shortcomings,” she said.
Analysis by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace says the Philippines is the most food-insecure country in emerging Asia due to its reliance on imported food.
Ester Beatty, who heads a chapter of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora in Cyprus, said it's common for Filipinos to work Sundays in the Mediterranean island nation as they seek extra income to support relatives back home struggling to afford staples like rice and sugar.
In developing countries, it's estimated that lower-income families spend over 40% of their household earnings on food even with government subsidies, said Peter Ceretti, an analyst tracking food security at risk advisory firm Eurasia Group.
Ali el-Sayyed Mohammed, 26, came to the United Arab Emirates in February after several years searching for work in Egypt.
“Life is expensive and wages don’t cover enough so I took the step of leaving,” he said. “It was a hard decision at first, but the situation left me with no choice.”
With his father deceased, Mohammed is the family’s breadwinner, supporting three sisters and his mother. He hails from Beheira, a Nile Delta province that has seen many of its young men leave, sometimes embarking on deadly voyages across the Mediterranean Sea in search of work in Europe.
With around $1,000 saved up, Mohammed came to Dubai and crashed with friends until he landed a job at one of the city's most popular Egyptian restaurants, Hadoota Masreya.
The rising cost of living in Egypt, though, has made his goals of saving enough to help his sister get married next year or secure his own future even harder. Egypt's inflation has climbed to about 16% as the currency's value has dropped, making life for millions of Egyptians living in poverty even more difficult.
“I have a lot of staff whose families rely on the income they make from the restaurant and a big portion of their incomes are sent back home so people there can live," said Mohamed Younis, manager at Hadoota Masreya.
The restaurant recently increased wages to keep up with the rising cost of living, he said.
Younis said growing numbers of Egyptian men are reaching out in search of work. Younis manages a YouTube channel called “Restaurant Clinic” that gives advice in Arabic on succeeding in the restaurant industry. He warns that moving to the UAE comes with risks because finding a job takes time and money.
Back in Minnesota, 36-year-old school bus driver Mohamed Aden says he moonlights as an Uber driver to support his wife, children and siblings who fled Somalia for Kenya due to violence in his homeland.
With no work authorization in Kenya, his family relies on the money he sends — nearly half of his $2,000 in monthly earnings.
But he's paying more for gas, and food prices are higher in Kenya, so the money doesn't go as far.
Aden tries to visit Kenya each December during the cold Minnesota winter.
“This year, I can’t because of inflation,” he said. “I’m the only one here, feeding the family … but I will go back when I get the money."
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Ahmed reported from Minneapolis, Torrens from New York and Hadjicostis from Nicosia, Cyprus.
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2022-10-24T10:29:43+00:00
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wsls.com
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https://www.wsls.com/business/2022/10/24/migrants-feel-inflations-squeeze-twice-at-home-and-abroad/
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — With New York City getting more expensive and rents in Manhattan topping $5,000, the path to building more historic levels of housing remains unclear and bogged down in red tape.
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul hope to reform regulations and build hundreds of thousands of homes during the next decade, around 500,000 in the city alone.
However, how and where to do that in a way that benefits everyone remains open to questions.
It is in little-known NYC Council hearing rooms where you can find some answers.
Councilman Kevin Riley, a Bronx Democrat, chairs the subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and serves on the closely related Land Use committee.
“We have to work together, and it has to continue to be a collaborative effort. We have to work with developers, community board, elected officials to address this issue we have right now,” Riley said.
Last year the New York City Council did approve more than 40 projects to create about 12,000 units of housing— more than 7,000 were affordable.
It did so following an unwritten rule, each of the 51 local council members gets the ultimate say over which projects get greenlit in their community.
Generally, they use that power to extract demands from developers. This was on full display when two new progressive members of the city council made two very different decisions.
Harlem Council member Kristin Richardson Jordan essentially scuttled an effort to turn a block of 145th in Harlem featuring a vacant lot, an abandoned gas station and several storefronts into a more than 900-unit apartment building— half of which would be affordable.
However, Queens Councilwoman Tiffany Caban approved a major Astoria housing development after pressing to increase the number of affordable and higher bedroom count units to accommodate more local families.
Riley, speaking in general terms, defends this practice known as “member deference,” saying it’s responsive to community concerns.
“We don’t represent those districts. We represent the districts that we come from, so we don’t know the concerns or how those communities want to be redeveloped,” He said. “So it’s important and vital to listen to the council members who represent the area.”
Still, some Housing advocates said there is much more the city and state could be doing to ramp up production.
“With the depth and scale of the housing affordability crisis, we just need an all-hands of on deck all, comprehensive approach,” said Annemarie Gray.
Gray was a senior advisor for land use to the last two mayors and is currently the executive director of Open New York.
Open New York favors many reforms that historically have been politically difficult— like removing parking minimums in new buildings, ending all single-family zoning in New York City, and legalizing basement and garage apartments. However, the group also said there needs to be more up-zoning or allowing taller buildings, stronger tenant protections, and much more.
For context, the New York City goal of 500,000 homes in ten years, favored by the Mayor and others, would be almost 150-thousand more housing units built during the last two decades.
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2023-02-11T04:36:01+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/local-news/can-nyc-truly-build-its-way-out-of-the-housing-crisis/
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ST. JOSEPH, TENNESSEE — Born August 26, 1949, a daughter of the late Alvin and Omie (Beavers) Kilpatrick, Linda received her heavenly reward on August 12, 2022, at the age of 72.
Linda is survived by her beloved husband Jerry of Saint Joseph, Tennessee. She will be fondly remembered by her children, Karen (Stacy) Springer and Randall (Carol) Fox; her grandchildren, Selina Ruiz Torres, Bryce and Jessica Moore, Kate Fox, Austin and Sophie Wimberley, Thomas Fox; and eight great-grandchildren.
Linda passed away peacefully in the home she and Jerry shared for over 50 years, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a member of Centerhill Church of Christ.
Greenhill Funeral Home will host the visitation on Sunday, August 14, 4-8 p.m., and the funeral service, Monday, August 15 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Centerhill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Vanderbilt Health and Compassus Hospice for the kind, compassionate way they cared for Linda.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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2022-08-15T11:17:18+00:00
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timesdaily.com
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https://www.timesdaily.com/obituaries/linda-kilpatrick-fox/article_f6608f55-b18f-56f4-bc5d-7f7db56d5f43.html
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man “randomly” brandishing a firearm shot three people, killing one, in a Wednesday morning rampage in the nation’s capital that started on a city bus and ended in a Metro tunnel after passengers attacked and disarmed him.
Authorities were still piecing together the chaotic series of events that left two people with gunshot wounds to the leg and a Metro employee shot dead. The shooter is in police custody and has not been publicly identified.
Metropolitan Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Ashan Benedict praised the “heroic actions of our citizens, our community, to disarm this shooter.”
But he added, “The fact that our citizens had to intervene with armed gunmen is disturbing to me.”
The violence began shortly after 9 a.m. when the man began brandishing a weapon and confronting passengers on a city bus in the southeast area of the city. The man pursued one of the passengers off the bus and shot them in the leg, Benedict said.
The man then went down the escalator of the nearby Potomac Avenue Metro stop, confronted someone who was buying a Metro pass and shot that person in the leg as well. Both victims were recovering in local hospitals.
The armed man then went down to the train platform and began confronting a woman there. Benedict characterized his behavior as deeply erratic, saying, “He’s walking around brandishing a firearm and just randomly engaging people in confrontation. He’s clearly agitated about something.”
A Metro employee tried to intervene and was killed by a gunshot. The identity of the slain transit worker has not been released, but Benedict said their “heroism had to be recognized.”
The man then attempted to board a Metro train and was apparently confronted and disarmed by the passengers. He exited the train car and was taken into custody by police officers, who recovered his weapon on the train tracks, Benedict said.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the shootings highlight the need for serious gun control. Bowser and the Police Department have recently endured intense public pressure after a city employee shot and killed a 13-year old boy who was part of a group of youth breaking into parked cars on his block. The resident was charged this week with second-degree murder.
“We’re focused on how we get guns out of our city,” Bowser said. “Whether it’s the Metro, it’s the street, it’s in individual homes, we know that we have guns that are creating tragedies in our city and in our nation.”
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said his administration had recently beefed up security measures, including increased police patrols and video surveillance. But he said the morning’s incident was indicative of a wider issue beyond Metro security.
“This is not a Metro-specific safety issue; it’s an American gun violence issue,” Clarke said.
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2023-02-01T20:56:32+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/ap-passengers-disarm-gunman-who-killed-dc-employee-shot-others/
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Israel have taken a step toward normalizing diplomatic ties, the Polish president said Tuesday, as the Israeli ambassador officially presented his credentials in Warsaw.
President Andrzej Duda tweeted that he and Israeli President Issac Herzog have “agreed that it’s time to return to normal relations.”
He said the “first step” was taken when Israeli Ambassador Yacov Livne officially presented his credentials on Tuesday.
Israel expects Poland to appoint an ambassador too, and Duda said he hopes it would happen “soon.”
Relations between the two nations that share difficult history soured in recent years amid spats over Poland’s laws that were seen as whitewashing the deeds of some Poles during the Holocaust and banning claims for restitution of seized property by Holocaust victims and their relatives.
Israel recalled its ambassador in the fall of 2020 and Poland’s ambassador to Israel was instructed to end his mission prematurely in the summer of 2021.
Ties have since improved in the wake of Israel-Polish cooperation on the Ukrainian refugee crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, whose late father was a Holocaust survivor, thanked Poland for its help in rescuing Jewish refugees from Ukraine.
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2022-07-12T17:59:38+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/international/poland-israel-improve-ties-as-ambassador-starts-work/
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Are you struggling to keep your fitness goals? Well, you’re not alone.
A new study conducted by market research company OnePoll included a survey of more than 2,000 Americans. Eighty-percent of respondents reported a massive drop in motivation to workout, saying the pandemic is to blame and citing gym closures and lockdowns as reasons for them falling behind on fitness.
The researchers also assessed obstacles to getting and staying in shape.
Forty-two percent of those polled said they were wary of being stuck with purchasing a gym membership they won’t end up liking, 36% said they are too embarrassed to ask gym staffers for help with equipment and exercise technique, and another 36% said they compare themselves to fitness influencers or bloggers, asking themselves, ‘Why bother?’.
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2022-05-09T16:50:52+00:00
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wishtv.com
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https://www.wishtv.com/news/medical/study-over-one-third-of-americans-say-fitness-influencers-negatively-affect-exercise-habits/
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The head of Russian proxy forces in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region has sent a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un calling for cooperation amid signs the North is considering sending laborers for restoration projects in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine.
North Korea last month became one of the few nations in the world to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk, another Russian-backed separatist region in eastern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to cut off diplomatic ties with Pyongyang.
There are indications North Korea is reviewing plans to send workers for restoration projects in those regions, which could help its economy but run against U.N. Security Council sanctions over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles program.
In his comments sent Monday, Donetsk separatist leader Denis Pushilin expressed hope that his Moscow-backed republic and North Korea could achieve “equally beneficial bilateral cooperation agreeing with the interests” of their people, the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday.
Donetsk’s foreign ministry has said its ambassador to Russia, Olga Makeeva, met with North Korean ambassador to Russia Sin Hong Chol in Moscow on July 29 to discuss economic cooperation. According to the ministry, Sin then said there would be “great potential” for bilateral cooperation in trade and the “field of labor migration” following North Korea’s easing of pandemic border controls.
North Korea is reportedly having similar discussions with Luhansk.
In 2017, Russia backed sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council in response to a North Korean long-range missile test that required member states to repatriate all North Korean workers from their territories within 24 months.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price last month criticized Russian suggestions that North Korean workers could be employed for restoration projects in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, saying that such arrangements would be “an affront to the sovereignty of Ukraine.”
Price was referring to comments by Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora, who told the Tass news agency that North Korean construction workers would potentially provide “very serious help” in rebuilding the Donbas region.
Pushilin’s message to Kim was timed for the Aug. 15 anniversary of the Korean Peninsula’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II. He congratulated Kim over the anniversary and insisted that the “people of the Donbas region, too, are fighting to regain their freedom and justice of history today just as the Korean people did 77 years ago,” KCNA said.
The report didn’t say whether Kim sent a message to Pushilin in response.
Luhansk and Donetsk together make up the Donbas region, a mostly Russian-speaking region of steel factories, mines and other industries in Ukraine’s east. Separatists have controlled parts of both provinces since 2014, but Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized their independence only shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Syria is the only other nation that has recognized their independence.
North Korea has repeatedly blamed the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, saying the West’s “hegemonic policy” justified Russian military actions in Ukraine to protect itself.
Kim has also been exploiting a division in the U.N. Security Council that has deepened over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to accelerate his weapons development as he tries to cement the North as a nuclear power and negotiate a removal of crippling U.S.-led sanctions from a position of strength.
North Korea has test-fired more than 30 missiles in 2022 alone, including its first flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in nearly five years. There are also indications the North is restoring tunnels at a nuclear testing site that was last active in 2017 in possible preparations to resume nuclear explosive tests.
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2022-08-21T21:02:46+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/world/donetsk-leader-calls-for-beneficial-ties-with-north-korea/
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility has decided to build a new natural gas plant despite concerns from the Environmental Protection Agency that its analysis of alternatives is faulty and that the project is at odds with President Biden’s clean energy goals.
Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash on Tuesday signed a decision to move forward with a 1,450-megawatt natural gas plant at the site of the utility’s coal-burning Cumberland Fossil Plant, near Cumberland City, Tennessee. TVA plans to retire the first of two coal burning units there by the end of 2026 and plans to have the gas plant up and running before then.
TVA provides power to 10 million people in parts of seven Southern states.
The utility provided the EPA with a final environmental impact statement in early December analyzing alternatives for replacing the Cumberland plant. It compared the costs and benefits of two types of natural gas plants as well as a solar array with battery storage. The analysis recommended a combined cycle natural gas plant as the preferred alternative. It determined that the solar array would cost $1.8 billion more and could not be completed by the utility’s 2026 deadline.
“Replacing retired generation with a natural gas plant is the best overall solution because it’s the only mature technology available today that can provide firm, dispatchable power by 2026 when the first Cumberland unit retires – dispatchable meaning TVA can turn it off and on as the system requires the power,” Lyash said in a statement Tuesday.
The EPA issued a detailed response to the analysis on Friday, writing that TVA relied on “inaccurate underlying economic information” and “may continue to underestimate the potential costs of the combined cycle gas plant and overstate the cost of solar and storage.”
TVA used a “misleading” measure of comparison to show that solar and storage would be more expensive than gas, according to EPA. TVA also failed to account for the opportunities presented by recent federal legislation providing $375 billion over 10 years for clean energy projects. And TVA failed to consider that the cost of renewables is declining while gas prices are expected to rise, the EPA said.
In addition to the economic analysis, the EPA is critical of TVA’s environmental analysis. The utility found similar greenhouse gas impacts for solar and gas. When factoring in the social costs of greenhouse gases, TVA found the solar alternative would save $4.8 billion over the “no action” alternative — that is, keeping the coal plant in place — while the combined cycle gas plant would save $4.4 billion.
But the EPA said TVA used outdated social cost estimates and falsely asserted that there is “legal uncertainty” around the newest estimates.
Although TVA stated that the environmental impacts are relatively close for all alternatives, the utility’s own analysis results in a $3 billion difference between gas and solar over the 30-year life of the project, according to the EPA.
“Moreover, the document does not reflect the urgent need to take climate action” despite TVA’s own strategic plan calling for a “deep carbon reduction,” EPA states.
Biden has set a goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035 that TVA has said it can’t achieve without technological breakthroughs in nuclear generation and energy storage. TVA has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2035, compared with 2005 levels.
Scientists have warned that failing to meet the 2035 target will only lead to more intense and more frequent extreme weather events, as well as droughts, floods and wildfires. Teams of meteorologists across the world have predicted there is nearly a 50-50 chance that Earth will hit a key warming mark that international agreements have tried to prevent by 2026.
EPA’s letter states that TVA failed to incorporate several suggested improvements, including using energy efficiency and demand management to reduce the need for new electricity. Demand management helps customers change their usage patterns to flatten peak demand periods and could “help avoid rolling blackouts like those TVA implemented recently,” EPA wrote.
The Cumberland plant and a second coal-burning plant, Bull Run, went offline during a deep freeze over Christmas weekend. Along with unspecified “issues” at some of TVA’s gas plants, the outages forced TVA to resort to rolling blackouts for the first time in its 90-year history. TVA has said it is investigating what went wrong but has provided few details.
TVA did seem to take one of EPA’s suggestions into consideration. Lyash’s Tuesday decision in favor of the gas plant says the utility will design it to accommodate modifications that would allow it to capture carbon and use hydrogen fuel if those become viable options in the future.
Already, TVA is facing a lawsuit that claims it violated federal law by approving a gas-power plant that is under construction at its retired coal-burning Johnsonville Fossil Plant without properly assessing the environmental and climate impacts.
The Center for Biological Diversity issued a statement on Tuesday calling for TVA’s board of directors to take action. Six new Biden-appointed board members were sworn in last Thursday, making up a majority of the utility’s nine-member board of directors. However, a previous board had already delegated the decision on the Cumberland plant to Lyash.
“TVA’s gas plants failed miserably during the December storm, and now its CEO is making the grave mistake of doubling down on fossil fuels,” Gaby Sarri-Tobar, with the Center for Biological Diversity’s energy justice program, said in a news release. “Our country’s largest federal utility is dependent on fossil fuels when it should be leading the transition to 100% renewable energy.”
TVA also plans to retire Cumberland’s second coal-burning unit by the end of 2028. The utility has not yet said how it will replace the power lost from that retirement.
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2023-01-11T04:29:16+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-federal-utility-chooses-gas-plant-despite-epa-concerns/
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In a game between two of the NFL’s biggest surprises so far this season, the Chicago Bears will travel to New York to take on the Giants on Sunday afternoon.
Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET and can be streamed for free with a 7-day trial to fuboTV. DirecTV Stream also offers new users free access. Fans interested in checking out NFL+ will be happy to see the service carries every single local market game.
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Bears’ defense refocuses on tackling to stop Giants’ Barkley
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — While the Chicago Bears have experienced more trouble passing the ball than any team in coach Matt Eberflus’ first season, they’ve found playing defense far less frustrating.
Despite switching to a 4-3 scheme from a 3-4, the Bears quickly seemed to solve one major weakness and closed out two games in the manner Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams could have anticipated from a more experienced group than they have.
Even with as many as four rookies on the field at times, they have yet to give up a second-half touchdown going into Sunday’s road game against running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants.
“I would say that I hope that it’s a byproduct of how we practice, about mental toughness, about the guys’ attitude coming out at halftime,” Williams said. “I hope it’s a reflection of that.
“That we preach stamina, mentally and physically. So I would hope that the way, the process that we go through, that’s a byproduct.”
Good, old-fashioned tackling didn’t hurt, either.
The Bears struggled with tackling against Green Bay two weeks ago, then did a complete 180 against Houston when they held the Texans to 22 second-half yards rushing.
“I think guys were just more focused coming off the (Packers) loss,” defensive end Robert Quinn said. “It sends, I guess, an uneasy feeling. I’m speaking for myself, but I think the guys were just a lot more focused in, trying to do their job perfectly and play together. And I think it definitely showed up, in tackling and all that. So guys are just working their craft and trying to perfect it.”
Stopping the run became a matter of pride after Green Bay ran for 203 yards against them.
“A manhood type of thing,” Quinn added.
Eberflus pointed to a key third-quarter tackle for a 3-yard loss Roquan Smith made on third-and-1 at the Bears 2 against Houston’s Dameon Pierce as an example of the type of run-stopping he wants to see. It was a classic textbook tackle, wrapping up at the hamstring.
“If you look how low he was in that tackle and where the runner went, he went directly backwards,” Eberflus said. “And that’s a way to secure a good tackle and that’s the style we want to play and the style we want to use.”
Maintaining this success against Barkley will be no simple task. He is second in the league in rushing with 317 yards after two injury plagued seasons
“He’s explosive,” safety Eddie Jackson said. “He’s one of those running backs I feel like is very rare because he can run full speed and then change direction with the blink of an eye and not slow down.
“You’ve just got to be in the right leverage. Lower body, you’ve got to have the right aim point. He’s a stronger runner. He’s tough.”
It was Jackson who made the tackle in 2020 at Soldier Field when Barkley suffered a torn ACL.
“I kind of hit him up high, not on the leg,” Jackson said. “I caught him in a weird angle or something. I hated to see that happen.
“I went through an ACL, too, and really after two years is when you really feel it because it takes a while. After that, you feel back normal because the first year you’re overcompensating. It’s about the right timing now for him, so it’s no surprise he’s running so strong.”
If the Bears’ defense is to continue closing out opponents, like against Houston and San Francisco, then it will be back to the simple formula of fundamental tackling.
“I felt like we did that (last week), but I feel like we definitely could be better with that so this week here will be another great opportunity,” Smith said. “You know they’re going to try to come run the ball with Saquon, who wouldn’t?
“So it will be a great opportunity for us to showcase that we actually got down the fundamentals.”
NOTES: The Bears practiced Wednesday and Thursday without starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson due to a quad injury, and starting running back David Montgomery because of an ankle injury suffered against Houston.
Bears-Giants pits two of the bigger surprises early in 2022
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — First-year coaches Matt Eberflus in Chicago and Brian Daboll in New York have created unexpected excitement for the Bears and Giants early this season.
Barring a tie, one of them will improve to 3-1 when they meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
A good start was something on the their rookie wish lists this season rather than the expectation. The Bears were 6-11 in 2021 under Matt Nagy, while the Giants went 4-13 under Joe Judge.
Two of the NFL’s oldest franchises, they hired new general managers and coaches. The Bears brought in Kansas City’s Ryan Poles as GM, and he hired Eberflus, the former Colts’ defensive coordinator. New York went to Buffalo for help, getting assistant GM Joe Schoen to run the organization and offensive coordinator Daboll to run the team.
They’ve had success heading into Sunday’s matchup. The Bears have wins over San Francisco and Houston and a loss to the Packers. The Giants opened with wins over Tennesee and Carolina and lost to Dallas on Monday night.
Eberflus and Daboll haven’t revealed much of substance regarding what has gone right. They have talked about continuing the process of learning, getting better week to week and fixing mistakes.
“Really it’s a function of guys being mindful of their practice,” Eberflus said. “That’s what we talked about in the team meeting today. You have to be mindful of the techniques and fundamentals you’re working on during the individual period and during the team periods.”
Daboll said he has been evaluating his team, his coaching staff and their decisions after every game.
“I think you learn a lot about yourself when you play, when you coach, and like I said, we’re a work in progress,” Daboll said. “We’re still working to improve in a lot of different areas. I think we’ve done some things well, we’ve done some things we can improve on, all of us.”
Here’s five things to watch Sunday:
NO LIFTOFF
Though the Bears rank second in the NFL in rushing, their passing game is grounded. The Bears are averaging a league-low 78.3 yards.
Quarterback Justin Fields, coming off a shaky rookie season, isn’t faring better in Year 2. The former Ohio State star ranks last among qualifiers in attempts (45), completions (23), completion percentage (51.1), yards (297) and rating (50.0). He has twice as many interceptions (four) as touchdowns (two).
Fields threw for 106 yards and two ugly interceptions last week, but the Bears ran for 281 yards in a 23-20 win over Houston.
TOP RECEIVER
The Giants are hurting at the receiver spot with the season-ending ACL injury to veteran Sterling Shepard on Monday. He had 13 catches for a team-high 154 yards.
Kenny Golladay, who signed a $72 million contact last year, has two catches for 22 yards in three games. Kadarius Toney, the team’s No. 1 pick in 2021, and Wan’Dale Robinson, a second-round pick in May, both missed last week with hamstring and knee injuries, respectively. Things are not looking good for them this week.
That leaves Richie James (14 catches for 146 yards), David Sills, Darius Slayton and a bunch of tight ends as the main targets for Daniel Jones.
RUNNING AWAY
The Bears are coming off their biggest rushing game since Walter Payton was taking handoffs in 1984.
They did it with Khalil Herbert carrying the load after David Montgomery left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. The second-year pro came through with a career-high 157 yards on 20 carries, and he said he is “definitely” ready to carry the load.
GIANTS LINES
New York’s lines had their problems against Dallas.
While the offensive line helped the running game pick up 167 yards behind Saquon Barkley (81) and Jones (79), the Cowboys put the quarterback under tremendous pressure. Jones was sacked five times and hit 12 times.
On the other side of the ball, Wink Martindale’s defense was shredded for 176 yards on 30 carries, a 5.9 yard average playing without top lineman Leonard Williams. He is iffy again.
Missed tackles and confusion were obvious. Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott scored on a 1-yard run on a play New York had 10 defenders on the field.
NOT GETTING OUT OF THE BLOCKS
The Giants hired Daboll because of the work he did with Josh Allen in Buffalo, making the Bills one of the NFL’s most explosive teams.
The Giants have a long way to go to match that. They have not scored a first-half touchdown in their three games, and the streak is at seven dating to last season. New York has scored nine points in the first half this season.
“I think we just got to do a better job starting off the game a little bit faster,” said offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, who worked with Poles in Kansas City last year. “The execution, preparation and all those things kind of tie in. That’s what we’re focusing on this week in practice.”
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AP Sports Writer Andrew Seligman contributed to this report.
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2022-10-02T15:32:51+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/sports/2022/10/how-to-watch-giants-vs-bears-for-free-in-nfls-week-4.html
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BOSTON — Two flights scheduled to depart from Boston Logan International Airport on Monday morning made contact with each other near the gate area, federal aviation and airport officials said.
Both jets were Boeing 737s.
No injuries were reported.
Flight 515 was heading to Newark, and Flight 267 was scheduled to fly to Denver, airport officials said.
Both jets were taken out of service, United said in an emailed statement.
“Customers on both aircraft deplaned normally and we’ve made arrangements to get them to their destinations on different aircraft,” United said.
Both flights were rescheduled for later in the day.
The investigation is ongoing.
The incident came one week after a JetBlue flight from Nashville landing at Logan had to take evasive action when a Learjet charter jet crossed an intersecting runway.
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2023-03-06T17:25:54+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/jets-contact-boston-united-airlines-airport/2023/03/06/b413c890-bc3d-11ed-9350-7c5fccd598ad_story.html
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(NEXSTAR) – Coast Guard officials briefed the media Thursday following the discovery of debris determined to belong to the Titan submersible, which lost contact with its support crew less than two hours after embarking on its dive to the wreckage of the Titanic on Sunday.
The vessel, officials said, suffered a “catastrophic implosion” during its journey to the wreckage, the cause of which is still under investigation.
On Thursday afternoon, just hours after experts estimated the oxygen on the Titan would have run out for any surviving passengers, Coast Guard officials confirmed that at least five pieces of the vessel had been found during search-and-rescue efforts.
The pieces, found approximately 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic, included the nose cone, pieces of the hull, and the front and aft end bells, according to Paul Hanken, an undersea expert who spoke at Thursday afternoon’s news conference.
“That was the first indication there was a catastrophic event,” Hanken said.
Rear Admiral John W. Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaking to the press Thursday, could not say when exactly the Titan suffered the implosion but indicated that sonar equipment used by search teams did not pick up the sound of anything “catastrophic” since they were first used in the rescue efforts.
“Right now, it is too early to tell,” Mauger said, responding to a question on whether he believed the implosion regarding the time of the implosion.
“We’ve had sonar buoys in the water, nearly continuously, and have not detected any catastrophic events when those sonar buoys have been in the water.”
Mauger added that the buoys had been working to detect undersea noises since at least Monday afternoon.
When asked if time was a factor in a possible recovery of the Titan and its crew, Mauger again said the Coast Guard’s listening devices “did not hear any signs of catastrophic failure” after they were put into the water, suggesting the implosion occurred prior to the deployment of the buoys.
Coast Guard officials said they would continue the search as part of their investigation.
OceanGate, the company that operated the submersible, released a statement shortly before the press conference saying the crew of the Titan “have sadly been lost.”
“These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans,” the company wrote of its CEO and submersible pilot Stockton Rush and passengers Shahzada Dawood, Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding and Paul-Henri Nargeolet. “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time.”
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2023-06-22T22:49:51+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/how-long-had-the-titan-journeyed-before-its-catastrophic-implosion/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Craig Newmark talks about getting focused, even as he is momentarily distracted by his beloved birds flying away from the numerous feeders in his courtyard to go visit some of his Manhattan neighbors.
“I’m trying to be a bit more focused, because a lot of what I do has to do with defending the country,” said Newmark, best known as the founder of Craigslist, though, since 2016, his philanthropic work has stretched his influence well beyond expanding the world of classified ads onto the internet with his pioneering website.
“Better journalism is part of that,” he continued. “I learned in high school history that a trustworthy press is the immune system of democracy. Supporting vets and active service members and their families — that protects the country. Cybersecurity protects the country and is actually something I know a little bit about.”
Newmark donated $81 million to those causes through the Craig Newmark Foundation and Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund in 2022, returning him to The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of biggest donors, The Philanthropy 50, released Tuesday.
“The only exception,” Newmark, 70, says with a nod to a painting of his beloved pigeon Ghostface Killah on his mantle, “is pigeon rescue. But again, I love birds, have a sense of humor, and I suspect that pigeons may become our replacement species.”
The Associated Press spoke with Newmark last week about what inspires his philanthropy and why he feels the need to give so urgently. The interview was edited for clarity and length.
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Q: Does it mean something to you to be on The Philanthropy 50, to be one of the 50 biggest donors in the country?
A: It’s nice to be noticed and then it’s back to work. I’m pretty much a one-man shop. I coordinate a bunch of people helping me out so there’s always more to do.
Q: Can you talk about your donations from last year?
A: A lot of it was me stepping up in cybersecurity. Our nation is under threat from people who wish us harm. They’re attacking our systems. And it’s incumbent upon everyone, if they can, to play a role and fight back.
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Q: You do a lot of your fighting back through the City University of New York, especially the journalism school.
A: CUNY, in general, I like a lot because it helped a lot of New Yorkers to get from lives with no money into the middle class and even better. That matters a lot. America, in a lot of ways, is about a strong middle class. The journalism school is about getting people of all sorts to represent what they’re about, to be fair in the news. The news needs to talk about everyone and usually it’s done best by people who represent one group or another. This is my clumsy way of saying it should be about fairness.
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Q: Is that why you made a major donation to CUNY’s Center for Community Media, which includes the Black Media Initiative that supports outlets serving minorities?
A: I see need. And my contributions are money, influence and, perhaps the most difficult of contributions, getting out of people’s way. Very often, I don’t know what I’m doing, but I do know that it’s really important to get out of the way.
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Q: Why is it so important to you to support veterans and their families?
A: Fifteen years ago, I’m at a lunch sitting next to a volunteer from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. He talks a little bit about it and suddenly it all clicks in: There are people giving up our great deal to protect me and my family — going overseas, maybe risk taking a bullet — to protect me, so I should give back. And so I started doing so, focusing at first with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and then doing more in specific areas.
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Q: In what way?
A: For example, in tech, I’m supporting programs which train vets and military spouses in cybersecurity. I’m just going to keep pushing in that area. But only as long as I live. After that, it’s over.
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Q: You don’t expect Craig Newmark Philanthropies to continue after your death?
A: If you saw the latest Bob Woodruff Foundation fundraiser, they introduced their Hologram Craig and I’m currently in the process of uploading into that. But that’s mostly a joke. The need is enormous in the here and now, so I plan to spend everything during my lifetime and get a lot of good things in motion because I think our species and our civilization need to get through the next 20 years or so in good shape. So that’s where I’m spending my energies.
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Q: In 2022, there was high inflation and recession worries, which caused some people to curb their giving. You were not one of those people. How come?
A: Because the country and the planet needs it. I’m focusing on areas where I see a great need. This is an “all hands on deck” situation. It is like World War II where everyone was expected to play a role. That’s what I will do… Any success I’ve had in my life has been by accidentally being in the right time and place. That makes me the Forrest Gump of the internet.
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2023-02-15T08:41:04+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-qa-craig-newmark-focuses-gifts-on-journalism-cyberdefense/
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On his inauguration day in December 2018, Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO is his acronym) invoked a word that still transfixes Mexicans who seek honest government. The word: impunity.
In his inaugural address, AMLO swore that under his administration, “corruption and impunity” will end.
Why was that significant? Because if he pulled it off, AMLO would transform Mexico into a modern democracy. Like, something a talking head would call Canada South.
Now for the obvious bad news: AMLO has failed.
Critical background: For angry and disenchanted Mexican citizens, “impunity” means embedded injustice within their nation’s governing institutions and society. When shouted by protesters, it expresses deep disgust with political and economic leaders who cannot — or worse, will not — combat it.
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Why don’t they?
I’m throwing a curve here. Why would the FBI and major American media try to hide the obvious corruption revealed by Hunter Biden’s laptop?
We will come back to that in a moment.
Sept. 26 was the eighth anniversary of the Iguala Massacre (sometimes called the Ayotzinapa Teachers College massacre). The Iguala Massacre is a vicious crime become political cause that exemplifies the evil of “impunity.”
In a column published after AMLO’s inauguration I wrote, “Impunity directly connects to the Iguala mass kidnappings of Sept. 2014, when 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College in Guerrero state were murdered. International investigators concluded the (government of then-president Enrique Pena Nieto’s) investigation was seriously flawed.
AMLO promised to establish a truth commission to answer the questions (related to the massacre) that the Pena administration failed to answer. Two days after his inauguration, he posed for a photo with the parents of the missing students.
With that photo, AMLO put his legacy on the line.”
In the last 30 days AMLO’s grand commitment to justice has floundered and succumbed to Mexico’s corrupt deep state of billionaire oligarchs, corrupt politicians, corrupt cops and corrupt courts.
Bottom line truth: the students were murdered. Several were tortured before they were slain. Some of their remains were hacked with machetes and burned; about 10 bodies were dissolved in acid. Who did it? A drug gang named Guerreros Unidos was involved. Allegedly, the gang had ties to Iguala’s mayor.
Also involved: members of the Mexican military.
On Sept. 14 it appeared AMLO might keep his word and attack Deep State corruption. That day authorities arrested Gen. (retired) Jose Rodriguez Perez and two former soldiers for participating in the murder of 43 students at Ayotzinapa Teachers College near the town of Iguala (Guerrero state) on Sept. 26, 2014.
In 2014 Rodriguez commanded the Mexican Army battalion stationed in Iguala. In 2020 Rodriguez and the two other soldiers were convicted of being involved in organized crime.
But after Sept. 14 the Mexican national Attorney General’s Office canceled arrest orders for 21 Iguala massacre suspects. Sixteen Mexican Army soldiers were among the 21.
The special prosecutor charged with investigating Iguala resigned in disgust.
After the special prosecutor resigned, someone leaked to the press a study by AMLO’s Truth Commission that indicated the special prosecutor lacked “police assistance” in his investigation.
The leaks indicated the Mexican military ordered the executions and then turned the students over to the drug gang.
Hideous? Yes. Murky? Of course, intentionally so. Fact worthy of a psycho-thriller: The head of Mexico’s now-defunct Criminal Investigation Agency during the Pena administration is hiding in Israel. Israel and Mexico do not have extradition agreements.
You’re horrified? Good. I am too
Unfortunately, the U.S. is poorly positioned to criticize Mexico. Think about America since early 2016. Consider the FISA court corruption to target Carter Page, an innocent man accused of being a traitor. Or the FBI using totally fake accusations cooked up by the Hillary Clinton campaign to target Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Add FBI corruption to suppress public knowledge of Hunter Biden’s laptop and its hard evidence of influence peddling and tax evasion.
At least Mexican media demands prosecution and punishment for the Iguala massacre. Russian collusion? Major U.S. media proved to be as crooked as the FBI and Hillary Clinton’s paid operatives.
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2022-10-16T14:51:26+00:00
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magicvalley.com
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https://magicvalley.com/opinion/columnists/bay-the-iguala-massacre-and-cover-up-expose-mexicos-deep-state-corruption/article_9f259a12-4ad7-11ed-8c64-0fddfb4b7c15.html
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Plan Commission, Committee on Zoning, and City Council approve next steps for the development of the world-class entertainment center
CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today garnered a major victory after Chicago's City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426, authorizing zoning for the construction of Bally's Chicago Casino – a $1.7 billion flagship entertainment destination. The first phase of this project will include the one million square foot casino building, 500-room hotel, 3,000-person event space, dozens of infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area, and a significant amount of public open space. Chicago Aldermen also approved the ordinance, making way for 3,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent jobs, and millions of dollars in tax revenue that the casino will generate annually.
"This is a significant achievement and another critical step forward in the process of developing Bally's Chicago," said Bally's Chairman, Soo Kim. "We are confident that the casino will bring numerous long-term, positive economic benefits, including good-paying, union jobs, to this great city."
The support comes after the Plan Commission and Committee on Zoning recommended approval of the project to the Chicago City Council earlier this week. During the vote, members of the development team described the benefits and resources that the riverfront casino is expected to bring, such as its ambitious and industry-leading vendor contracting, workforce development, and equity ownership opportunities for minorities and women.
About Bally's Chicago
Bally's Chicago is a $1.7 billion destination casino, entertainment and hotel offering that will showcase "The Best of Chicago" arts and culture, food and sports, and curated dining and entertainment experiences. Located on the 30-acre Chicago Tribune Publishing Center at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, Bally's Chicago will transform this currently underutilized site into a major economic driver for the city.
Among other features and amenities, Bally's Chicago will include 3,400 slots, 170 table games, 10 food and beverage venues, a 500-room hotel tower with rooftop bar, a 3,000 seat / 65,000 square foot entertainment center, a 20,000 square foot exhibition, outdoor music venue, and outdoor green space including an expansive public riverwalk with a water taxi stop. The project also provides Bally's with the exclusive right to operate a temporary casino for up to three years while the permanent casino resort is constructed.
For more information on Bally's Chicago, visit www.ballyschicago.com.
About Bally's Corporation
Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence of Online Sports Betting and iGaming offerings. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a horse racetrack in Colorado and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally's Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.
With 10,500 employees, Bally's casino operations include approximately 15,000 slot machines, 600 table games and 5,300 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a temporary casino facility in Chicago, IL and a land-based casino near the Nittany Mall in State College, PA, Bally's will own and manage 17 casinos across 11 states. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BALY".
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2022-12-15T00:32:14+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/12/14/ballys-chicago-receives-critical-support-city-council/
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Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
(AP) - Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might.
Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and even tornadoes from Thursday to Saturday in a broad swath of the country, from the Plains and Midwest to the East Coast. A surge of Arctic air will follow. The Christmas weekend could be the coldest in decades.
The blast of frigid weather began hammering the Pacific Northwest Tuesday morning, and is expected to move to the northern Rockies, then grip the Plains in a deep-freeze and blanket the Midwest with heavy snowfall, forecasters say. By Friday, the arctic front is forecast to spread bone-chilling cold as far south as Florida.
Authorities across the country are worried about the potential for power outages and warned people to take precautions to protect the elderly, the homeless and livestock — and, if possible, to postpone travel.
“The National Weather Service has a large area across the country which has wind chill warnings or wind chill watches,” said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster for the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland. “The system is so large and so encompassing in the U.S., there’s actually about 190 million people currently under some type of winter weather advisory.”
The northern-most regions of the U.S. could see wind chills approaching 70 degrees below zero (minus 57 Celsius) — cold enough to leave exposed skin frostbitten in a matter of minutes. The heaviest snow is expected in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service, and frigid wind will be fierce across the country’s mid-section.
For travelers, an early sign of trouble came Tuesday in Seattle, where a winter storm caused at least 192 flight cancellations, according to the FlightAware tracking service. Greyhound also canceled bus service between Seattle and Spokane.
Airlines offered travelers the option of choosing new flights to avoid the bad weather. Delta, American, United and Southwest waived change fees at airports that might be affected.
The Transportation Safety Administration expected Dec. 22 and Dec. 30 to be the busiest days at U.S. airports, with traffic expected to be close to pre-pandemic levels.
Airports said they would work hard to stay open. Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports said they have 350 pieces of equipment and 400,000 gallons of pavement de-icing fluid between them to keep runways and taxiways clear.
The weather added uncertainty to what was expected to be a busy travel season. Earlier this month, AAA estimated that nearly 113 million people would travel 50 miles from home or more between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That’s 4% higher than last year, although still short of the record 119 million in 2019.
Most planned to travel by car. About 6% will travel by air, AAA said. Either way, many travelers could find themselves hastily changing their itineraries.
Joel Lustre originally planned to drive from Bloomington, Indiana, to McGregor, Iowa, on Thursday. But he shifted his work schedule, and his wife cancelled an appointment so they could leave Wednesday and beat the storm.
Kurt Ebenhoch, a consumer travel advocate and former airline executive, said the fee waivers for inclement weather that airlines began offering about 20 years ago give consumers valuable time ahead of a storm to figure out alternate days and routes.
But consumers need to read the fine print carefully. Delta, for example, is currently waiving any difference in fares for rebooked travel that happens before Dec. 25 for flights out of the Pacific Northwest. But if the flights are rebooked to a date after Dec. 25, passengers may have to pay the fare difference.
Ebenhoch said passengers have the right to ask the airline to book them on a different airline’s flight if there are no options that meet their needs. And if the airline cancels the flight, consumers have the right to a full refund, not just credits for future travel.
The urge to travel and visit family and friends over the holidays appeared to outweigh concerns about illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said coronavirus cases and deaths have increased in recent weeks, and the trio of COVID-19, seasonal flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continues to stress the health care system.
William Karr was traveling Monday from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, where he planned to meet up with his sister and then drive to Iowa. Karr said he would wear a mask on the flight to avoid getting sick over the holidays, but he has taken other flights unmasked.
“I think the precautions sort of go out the window at a certain point, and people are willing to catch COVID if it means they’ll be home with their families,” Karr said.
Inflation also didn’t seem to be cutting into holiday travel demand. The average round-trip airfare rose 22% to $397 in the second quarter of this year — the most recent period available — according to U.S. government data. That was higher than overall U.S. price inflation, which peaked at 9% in June.
Stacie Seal, who was flying Monday from Los Angeles to her home in Boise, Idaho, said her family had opted to visit Disneyland using two free companion tickets, which are earned through airline credit cards.
“If I had to buy the tickets without a companion fare, I’d probably pause and think about the price now,” she said.
Lindsey Roeschke, a travel and hospitality analyst with Morning Consult, a market research company, said travelers appear to be cutting back in other ways.
In a recent survey, Morning Consult found that 28% of U.S. travelers were planning a one-day trip for the holidays, up from 14% last year. There was also an uptick in the number of people planning to stay with friends or family instead of at hotels. Roeschke thinks higher prices were a factor.
“Inflation is still playing a role,” Roeschke said. “It’s not keeping people from traveling, but it’s maybe shifting the way they actually travel.”
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Associated Press Staff Writer Julie Walker in New York and News Associate Amancai Biraben contributed from Los Angeles.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-12-21T15:08:45+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/2022/12/21/storm-adds-uncertainty-strong-holiday-travel-demand/
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Market entry advances integrated strategy across Mediterranean, strengthens Digital Realty's market leadership throughout the region
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) (TASE: MVNE), announced today the formation of a joint venture, entry into the Israeli market, and the planned development of a multi-tenant data center campus in Israel.
Digital Realty's position as the leading provider of digital infrastructure capacity in the broader Mediterranean region, including presence in Athens, Barcelona and Marseille, will be further enhanced by this new location. The joint venture, which will operate under the brand name Digital Realty Mivne, will serve as a strategic partnership of Digital Realty with Mivne, a market leading real estate developer, owner and operator that has developed many large-scale projects across Israel and has an extensive land bank.
Approximately half of the world's population resides within a 3,000-mile radius of the center of the Mediterranean. Telegeography[1] notes that international bandwidth in the Middle East has seen over 30% compound annual growth since 2016, representing an overall increase in transmission capacity to the region of almost 200%. Israel is emerging as an alternative cable interconnect route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the new campus will be located at a key intersection along the global internet highway across the Mediterranean region, connecting Europe to the west and Asia, the Middle East and eastern Africa to the east. This new route enhances the availability and resilience of international subsea cable systems. The first subsea cable systems to traverse Israel terrestrially have already been announced and further systems are anticipated.
Israel is also a global center for technology innovation and is regarded as the seventh most innovative country in the world[2], with the highest percentage of GDP spent on research and development and the highest venture capital (VC) investment per capita[3], with over 500 multi-national companies (MNCs) from 35 countries undertaking innovation in Israel. In addition, the four largest cloud service providers have all announced that they will be building cloud infrastructure in Israel. All of these macro trends are driving significant demand for digital infrastructure throughout Israel.
Digital Realty Mivne expects to develop a multi-tenant data center campus in Petah Tikvah, the primary connectivity hub in Israel. The data center campus will support the development of up to 20 megawatts (MW) of installed IT load. Delivery of the initial phase is anticipated in 2023, subject to customer demand.
"Today's collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter for Digital Realty's operations, customers and partners in the Middle East. We expect this partnership to further accelerate our growth while enhancing our ability to support our customers' digital transformation across the globe," said Digital Realty Chief Executive Officer A. William Stein. "This partnership represents consistent execution towards new market entries. We are also gratified to partner with Mivne, leveraging its extensive experience as a local investor and operator. This announcement advances our strategy of developing strategic and highly connected, network dense data centers to strengthen and diversify Digital Realty's portfolio and expand our product mix and global footprint."
David Zvida, Chief Executive Officer of Mivne, added, "Entering the field of data centers is a strategic growth engine for Mivne. Due to Mivne's large and strategic land bank and its extensive geographical distribution across Israel, the joint venture will be able to develop strategically located, purpose-built data centers. This strategic partnership with a leading international operator such as Digital Realty, which has proven operating capabilities and extensive relationships with international customers and suppliers, will enable us to gain leadership in the Israeli data center market."
Additional Resources
- Interxion: A Digital Realty Company establishes presence in Greece with acquisition of Lamda Hellix
- Interxion expands Mediterranean presence with development of new colocation and connectivity hub in Barcelona
- Marseille – the Gateway to emerging markets with access to 14 major subsea cables
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About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Mivne
Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) Ltd. engages in the initiation, purchase, construction, rental, and management of buildings intended for office, high-tech, industrial, logistics, and commercial needs, and also operates in the field of residential real estate development. Mivne owns about 1.9 million square meters of income-yielding assets and about 780,000 square meters of land reserves. The geographical distribution, the number of tenants and their diversity are a valuable advantage which contribute to the Mivne's resilience.
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Media Contacts
Will Reynolds
Digital Realty
+44 7469 695775
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Investor Relations
Jordan Sadler/ Jim Huseby
Digital Realty
+1 737 281 0101
InvestorRelations@digitalrealty.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to the Israeli market, development plans in Israel, our expectations regarding the joint venture's development plans and operations in Israel, the company's strategy and expected growth in digital transformation and customer demand. For a list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[1] https://www2.telegeography.com/hubfs/assets/Ebooks/state-of-the-network-2021.pdf
[2] Bloomberg Innovation Index, February 2021
[3] The State of Innovation, PWC Israel, April 2019
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2022-06-13T12:55:24+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/06/13/digital-realty-announces-joint-venture-with-mivne-develop-new-colocation-connectivity-hub-israel-expand-mediterranean-presence/
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sixth teenager pleaded guilty Friday to charges in a 2022 shooting outside a Des Moines high school that left one person dead and two others injured.
Braulio Hernandez-Salas, 17, pleaded guilty to two counts of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, according to the Des Moines Register. Prosecutors dropped other charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Hernandez-Salas, who will be sentenced Feb. 22, was among 10 teens charged in the March 7 drive-by shooting near East High School. The shooting killed 15-year-old Jose David Lopez and injured his sister and her female friend.
Police recovered 27 spent shell casings at the shooting scene and another 15 in three vehicles involved in the shooting.
The guilty pleas of six teens leave cases pending against two people charged in adult court and two others being tried in juvenile court.
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2023-01-27T21:02:13+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/6th-teen-pleads-guilty-in-2022-shooting-near-iowa-17746923.php
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Outage briefly leaves 2,400 without power in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – A power outage left approximately 2,400 customers without power for a brief time in Rochester on Monday morning.
According to Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) website, an outage was reported in the area of Civic Center Dr. and Highway 52 at approximately 10:16 a.m. and that crews are working to identify the cause and to get power restored as quickly as possible.
About 30 minutes later, RPU said power had been restored to all affected customers.
RPU did not provide any information on the exact cause of the outage.
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2023-06-26T17:18:20+00:00
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kaaltv.com
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https://www.kaaltv.com/news/outage-briefly-leaves-2400-without-power-in-rochester/
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy technology industry press releases from PR Newswire, including Shutterstock's new generative AI tech and a new 3-D printer from UltiMaker.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the business technology industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Shutterstock Introduces Generative AI to its All-In-One Creative Platform
The text-to-image technology converts prompts into larger-than-life, ethically created visuals ready for licensing. - Strava Acquires Outdoor Adventure Platform, FATMAP
FATMAP has built a global proprietary 3D mapping technology that will be enabled in all of Strava's services, empowering active individuals to holistically discover and plan an outdoor experience with curated local guides, points of interest and safety information. - Frank's RedHot® Launches New Fortnite Game: The Floor Is Flava
'The Floor is Flava,' a flavor-packed version of Fortnite's Floor is Lava challenge that is inspired by the classic kid's game, is set on an immersive chicken wing-shaped island and centers around a volcano that spews Frank's RedHot sauce (a.k.a. flava, because Frank's + Lava = Flava!) everywhere. - Emerson Provides an Update on All-Cash Proposal to Acquire National Instruments "We are optimistic that the NI Board has commenced a process that we believe will lead to the sale of the company. NI has also confirmed Emerson will be a participant in that process."
- 2023 Deloitte Global Marketing Trends Report Outlines Opportunities in Uncertain Times
As new platforms disrupt existing digital marketing models and slipping consumer confidence requires focused attention on customer loyalty and innovating new growth opportunities, the "2023 Global Marketing Trends" report offers inspiration and motivation to help bring considerable, creative and lasting impact. - Ox Commences Deployment of Vuzix Smart Glasses at One of the World's Largest Logistics Platform Providers
"We're excited to grow our partnership with Vuzix to deliver the benefits of wearable devices. Now more than ever, the largest supply chain companies in the world are turning to human centered automation to increase operational efficiency," said Charu Thomas, Founder and CEO of Ox. - Axon Unveils TASER 10
TASER 10 is the first key technology advancement for Axon following the announcement of its moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years. - UltiMaker Launches the S7 - The New Flagship S-Series 3D Printer
The UltiMaker S7 introduces a range of new features designed for ease of use and print reliability. A new flexible build plate makes removing prints a breeze and the integrated Air Manager filters out up to 95% of UFPs and improves temperature regulation. - Buckle Up: Uber for Business and Coupa Announce Next Generation Business Expense Automation
Through Uber for Business' Receipts API, Coupa automatically will generate expense reports for trips through Uber for Business, with the receipt already attached, saving employees valuable time. This step also helps eliminate risk for companies fighting incomplete or inaccurate compliance reporting. - U.S. Army Awards Epirus $66.1M Contract for Leonidas™ Directed Energy System
"Time and time again, we've seen that current air defense systems are ill-equipped to tackle the threat of autonomous drone swarms. This contract with the RCCTO brings new counter-swarm capability to the UAS fight with our cost-effective, modular and upgradable Leonidas systems," said Ken Bedingfield, Chief Executive Officer, Epirus.
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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to Texas state legislative maps that critics say intentionally dilute minority voting power and result in an illegal racial gerrymander.
At the center of the dispute is Senate District 10, which is centered in Fort Worth in Tarrant County. Challengers argued the map was redrawn to make it more Republican and "more Anglo."
A panel of three judges on a district court conducted four days of hearings and held that although the new state Senate map may "disproportionately affect minority voters" in Tarrant County, and although the legislature may have given "pretextual reasons" for its redistricting decisions, the challengers could point to no evidence indicating that the legislature's "true intent was racial."
Voting rights groups asked the Supreme Court to take up the case, arguing that the district court set too high a standard when it required the challengers to show that race predominated in the redrawing. They say all that they had to show was that race was a factor when drawing the maps.
In a separate matter before the court this term, the justices are grappling with a case that could make it more difficult for minority voters to challenge alleged gerrymandering and could continue the court's deconstruction of the Voting Rights Act.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ") (NYSE: IONQ) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in IonQ, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/ionq-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=30134&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against IonQ includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Aggrieved IonQ investors only have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests
By Adam Pourahmadi, CNN
An Iranian court has issued the first death sentence linked to recent protests, convicting the unnamed person of “enmity against God” and “spreading corruption on Earth,” state media reports.
It comes following weeks of nationwide demonstrations, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in September.
Iran’s Revolutionary Court issued the sentence to a protester who allegedly set fire to a government building, reported state media.
They were convicted on the charge of “disturbing public order and peace, community, and colluding to commit a crime against national security, war and corruption on Earth, war through arson, and intentional destruction,” according to state news agency IRNA on Sunday.
Five others who took part in the protests received sentences of five to 10 years in prison, convicted of “collusion to commit a crime against national security and disturbance of public peace and order.”
IRNA added that these decisions are preliminary and can be appealed. The news agency did not name the protester who received the death sentence or provide details on when or where they committed the alleged crime.
Iran has been rocked by anti-regime protests since September in the greatest demonstration of dissent in recent years, sparked by outrage over the death of Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman who had been detained by the morality police for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly.
Iranian authorities have since unleashed a brutal crackdown on protesters, having charged at least 1,000 people in Tehran province for their alleged involvement.
Security forces have killed at least 326 people since the protests began two months ago, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO.
That figure includes 43 children and 25 women, the group said in an update to its death toll on Saturday, saying that its published number represented an “absolute minimum.”
CNN cannot independently verify the figure as non-state media, the internet, and protest movements in Iran have all been suppressed. Death tolls vary by opposition groups, international rights organizations and journalists tracking the ongoing protests.
Despite the threat of arrests — and harsher punishments for those involved — Iranian celebrities and athletes have stepped forward to support the anti-government protests in recent weeks.
On Friday, United Nations experts urged Iranian authorities “to stop indicting people with charges punishable by death for participation, or alleged participation, in peaceful demonstrations” and “to stop using the death penalty as a tool to squash protests.”
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2022-11-15T00:28:35+00:00
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https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-europe-mideast-africa/2022/11/14/iran-issues-first-death-sentence-linked-to-recent-protests/
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At NATO summit, Biden says ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged Wednesday that western allies “will not waver” in defense of Ukraine, casting the struggle against Russian aggression as one of the world’s central challenges.
“Our unity will not falter,” Biden declared. “I promise you.”
He made the promise at the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, a country that he said knows the “transformational power of freedom” after spending decades under Moscow’s thumb. He drew parallels between Lithuania’s struggle to escape Soviet rule and Ukraine’s ongoing fight to repel Russia’s deadly invasion, highlighting the importance of rallying allies to take on the challenge.
“America never recognized the Soviet occupation of the Baltic,” he said to an outpouring of cheers from a crowd of thousands in a courtyard at Vilnius University draped with American and Lithuanian flags. “Never, never.” More spectators gathered in an overflow area, where a big screen was set up.
Biden spent two days in Vilnius for the annual NATO summit, where members of the western military alliance pledged more support for Ukraine but stopped short of extending an invitation for the besieged country to join the alliance.
The president pointed to the U.S. and allied response to Moscow’s invasion as a model for how to respond to other global challenges, from climate change to the rise of China, saying nations’ positions are stronger when they “build the broadest and deepest coalition.”
“Our commitment to Ukraine will not weaken,” he said. “We will stand for freedom today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes.”
The president was headed next to Finland, the newest member of NATO, for a meeting of Nordic leaders. During his speech, Biden hailed an agreement to advance Sweden’s membership in NATO after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to drop his objections.
“President Erdogan kept his word,” Biden said, clearing a path for the alliance to have 32 members.
The U.S. president’s enthusiasm for expanding NATO has not extended to Ukraine. He’s expressed concerns about the country’s readiness to join the alliance, as well as fears that the West could be drawn into a wider conflict with Russia.
Biden’s reluctance was met with sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He’s demanded a clear path toward joining the alliance, something that was initially promised back in 2008.
The competing priorities in the midst of Europe’s bloodiest war in generations created an undercurrent of friction even as Biden and Zelenskyy projected a united front when they met earlier Wednesday. Their public encounter had the vibe of two leaders clearing the air, and each conspicuously heaped praise on his counterpart.
Biden lauded Zelenskyy and Ukrainians for their courage by saying it’s “been a model for the whole world to see.” Zelenskyy thanked Biden and the American people for billions of dollars in military assistance, saying that “you spend this money for our lives.”
Wearing a blue-and-yellow-striped tie in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Biden acknowledged that Zelenskyy has occasionally been unsatisfied by unfulfilled requests for weapons.
“The frustration, I can only imagine,” Biden said. “I know that you’re many times frustrated about whether things get to you quickly enough, what’s getting to you and how we’re getting it. But I promise you, the United States is doing everything we can to get you what you need.”
Biden also said the war had created a sense of unity about opposing international aggression.
“It’s bringing the world together,” he said. “It’s a hell of a price to pay, but it’s bringing the world together.”
The meeting came after a few other encounters between Biden and Zelenskyy at the summit. They sat close to each other at the inaugural meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, a new forum that’s intended to give Kyiv a greater voice within the alliance.
And they shared the stage as the Group of Seven, which includes the world’s most powerful democratic countries, announced plans for long-term security assistance for Ukraine.
But Wednesday afternoon was the first opportunity for Biden and Zelenskyy to sit down privately with their advisers after their public comments.
And by then, Zelenskyy had softened his tone considerably. En route to Vilnius on Tuesday, he had blasted NATO’s vague plans for Ukraine’s eventual membership, tweeting, “It’s unprecedented and absurd when a time frame is set neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine’s membership.”
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, said everyone “needs to look squarely at the fact” that allowing Ukraine to join NATO at this point “means war with Russia.”
“That is an inescapable fact,” he told CNN.
Sullivan credited Biden with ensuring that NATO is “more unified and more determined and more decisive than at any point.”
“That’s President Biden’s legacy when it comes to NATO, and it’s one that he can be very proud of,” he said.
In an interview with The Associated Press before Biden left on his trip, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the president has been “heading in the right direction but not fast enough” when it comes to supporting Ukraine.
“The weapons transfers never seem to happen as soon as they’re announced,” said McConnell, a Kentucky Republican. Although Ukrainians are “extremely grateful for the help,” he said, the assistance “frequently doesn’t get there soon enough to be the most effective.”
Although McConnell has been a firm supporter of sending help to Ukraine, other Republicans have voiced skepticism, creating uncertainty about Biden’s ability to make long-term financial commitments.
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2023-07-12T18:13:28+00:00
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New digital platform supporting young people's participation in global conversations about the future of education launched by Big Change in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. 'The Big Education Conversation' was launched at the United Nation's Transforming Education Summit in New York.
The platform, www.bigeducationconversation.org, has been launched to support intergenerational conversations on the transformation of education, encouraging inclusive public dialogue between young people, communities, and decision makers across the world.
Many countries have education systems that do not work for all children or fully prepare them for their futures. The Big Education Conversation supports people and communities to talk about what education is really for so it can change for the future. By hosting conversations and adding views through the platform, participants create a shared vision, one of the most important first steps for change.
The Big Education Conversation guides and resources are published in English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Swahili. They will be available in all UN languages by the end of 2022.
A live Big Education Conversation, hosted at the Transforming Education Summit, marked the beginning of Big Change's aim to inspire one million conversations on the future of education all over the world.
Inés Yábar from Restless Development, who co-facilitated the first conversation said: "This is such an exciting opportunity for young people to be the true drivers of change! The Big Education Conversation platform will allow us to take control of the conversation on education and help shape the global education agenda."
The initiative has been supported by the LEGO Foundation.
About Big Change
We want to see a society where every young person is set up to thrive in life, not just exams. So that even in times of constant change, every child will feel emboldened to contribute positively to the world around them. All parts of society, including parents, employers, and civil society, need to work together to support young people and schools. big-change.org
About the LEGO Foundation
We know that children develop skills for life when they learn through play. Together with partners around the world, we call for global learning system reform to raise the quality of education, lower inequality and exclusion and make life for children everywhere more joyful and meaningful by promoting access to learning through play for all children.
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2022-09-20T12:35:21+00:00
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Benzema misses Madrid’s game vs. Sevilla with muscle fatigue
MADRID (AP) — Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s home game against Sevilla in the Spanish league because of muscle fatigue. Real Madrid did not say how long he will be out. The 34-year-old Benzema won the prestigious award on Monday after leading Madrid to the Champions League and Spanish league titles last season. Two days later he played the full 90 minutes in Madrid’s 3-0 win at Elche and scored a goal.
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2022-10-22T20:09:07+00:00
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As Congress rushes to complete its work before the end of 2022, the House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol attack is preparing its full report and will hold its final meeting on Monday.
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As Congress rushes to complete its work before the end of 2022, the House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol attack is preparing its full report and will hold its final meeting on Monday.
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Mattie’s Call issued for 65-year-old Habersham County man
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police in Habersham County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 64-year-old man.
Joel Stanley Rosenbaum was seen around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Habersham County Detention Center at 1000 Detention Drive.
Rosenbaum is described as a white male with brown eyes and brown hair. He is 5-feet-6-inches in height and weighs 178 pounds. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve Atlanta Falcons shirt, black pants, a black belt and black and white tennis shoes. Rosenbaum has a history of high blood pressure and suicidal tendencies.
Anyone who has contact with Joel Stanley Rosenbaum is asked to contact the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office at 706-839-0500 or dial 911.
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2023-01-31T22:10:15+00:00
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DALLAS (AP) — Ryan Hartman had just circled around the net when a deflected puck came toward him. He quickly scored to give the Minnesota Wild a victory in their playoff opener — a game that began Monday night and dragged into early Tuesday morning.
Hartman gathered the puck and skated in front of the crease before lifting it over the extended left leg of Jake Oettinger at 1 a.m. local time, giving the Wild a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars in a more than four-hour marathon in which both 24-year-old goalies had spectacular performances.
“Their goalie was fantastic, our goalie was fantastic,” Minnesota coach Dean Evason said. “Some of the saves that both of them made were, it feels like nobody is going to score, right?”
The game-winner came after Stars defenseman Thomas Harley had knocked the puck toward the corner, but Colin Miller was unable to clear it. The puck instead ricocheted off Sam Steel’s stick and toward Hartman.
“Just a bounce that went their way,” Oettinger said. “We had a couple that didn’t go our way and that’s hockey. … Tight game and two good teams, and it’s going to be a heck of a series.”
Game 2 is Wednesday night in Dallas.
The Stars had just been turned away on a power play after Frederick Gaudreau’s tripping penalty against captain Jamie Benn 9:11 into that second overtime. Roope Hintz, who scored on a power play in the second period, hit the post and there were several other chances before the penalty expired.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 52 shots for the Wild, including 12 in the third period and 17 in the first overtime. He started Game 1 ahead of three-time Stanley Cup winner Marc-André Fleury after the goalie tandem had split games throughout most of the season.
Oettinger had 45 saves for the Stars in his first playoff game since a 64-save performance in Game 7 in the first round last May when top-seeded Calgary scored the series clincher in overtime.
Veteran Stars center Joe Pavelski left the game midway through the second period after a massive hit from Matt Dumba, who was only assessed a minor roughing penalty. Referees had initially called it a five-minute major, but changed it after a lengthy replay review.
The Stars said the 38-year-old Pavelski was doing OK afterwards, but his status for the next game was uncertain.
“I’m not confident for Game 2,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. “He’s okay, he’s walking out of the rink on his own OK.”
Another playoff hit Pavelski took in 2019, when still with San Jose, helped lead the NHL to expand its video review process to allow referees to review major penalties and gave them the option to reduce them to a minor, as happened on the hit by Dumba.
“To be honest, I thought it was a clean hit,” Dumba said. “Shoulder on shoulder. I don’t even know why I got the roughing, probably because I was just in the box already.”
Hintz and Jason Robertson, who in the regular season was Dallas’ first 100-point scorer, had power-play goals just over two minutes apart for the Stars in the middle of the second period for a 2-1 lead.
Steel tied the game with about 5 1/2 minutes left in the second period. His wrister came right after he had won a faceoff in the defensive end and then blocked a shot by Robertson.
Kirill Kaprizov had a power-play goal for the Wild in the final minute of the first period. He was right in front of the net and Oettinger for a nifty deflection of captain Jared Spurgeon’s shot.
Gustav Nyquist, who got the assist on Steel’s goal, had a 50-foot shot about 5 minutes into the game that got past Oettinger, nicking off the goalie’s glove and ricocheting off the right post.
Gustavsson also had some pucks behind him that didn’t get into the net. In one rapid-fire sequence about five minutes into the third period, the Stars had two shots on goal, another puck that went wide and another that hit the post when fans were already cheering what they thought was a goal.
Hintz scored from above the middle of the circles only three seconds after getting the puck off Benn’s faceoff win to start the Stars’ first power play. Benn took the faceoff after Pavelski got kicked out of the circle to start the first power play.
It took the Stars twice as long to score — all of six seconds — on their next power play. Pavelski won the faceoff, with Miro Heiskanen getting the puck before he dropped it to Robertson for a laser shot through traffic.
The Stars then killed off two power plays, the second on a tripping penalty against Pavelski, which came about five minutes before he was taken out by Dumba’s big blow.
While Pavleski remained down on the ice, Stars teammate Max Domi went after Dumba and threw a couple of hard punches before they ended up in a pile on the ice, with referees and Kaprizov also on top of them. Kaprizov was eventually pulled back by a teammate, and Domi got a 10-minute misconduct.
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2023-04-19T01:12:29+00:00
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UN seeks court opinion on climate in win for island states
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY and DANA BELTAJI
Associated Press
The countries of the United Nations led by the island nation of Vanuatu adopted what they called a historic resolution Wednesday calling for the U.N.‘s highest court to strengthen countries’ obligations to curb warming and protect communities from climate disaster. The resolution was adopted by consensus and Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau called it “a win for climate justice of epic proportions.” While the opinion isn’t binding, it would encourage states to act on promises made to limit warming.
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2023-03-29T23:27:07+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/29/un-seeks-court-opinion-on-climate-in-win-for-island-states/
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As Giants general manager Joe Schoen gets ready for the 2023 NFL Draft — which runs from next Thursday through Saturday — he will host an intriguing quarterback prospect on a pre-draft visit.
Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker will visit the Giants’ East Rutherford training facility Wednesday, according to NFL Network.
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2023-04-18T14:27:30+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/04/nfl-draft-2023-giants-hosting-intriguing-qb-prospect-on-visit-future-backup-for-daniel-jones.html
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PAULINA, La. (AP) — Some of the evacuated residents from the south Louisiana community of Paulina were allowed to return home Thursday, a day after they were told to abandon the area because of sulfuric acid that leak from a derailed tank car.
But others with homes closer to the spill site were told they would have to wait while emergency personnel tested soil and building surfaces that could have been contaminated by vapors from the spill. Hotel stays were authorized for a second night for evacuated residents.
St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin said any affected homes would have to be washed with agents to neutralize the acid residue. And anyone who left windows or doors open would have to have their interior homes inspected for contamination before they could permanently return.
About 200 homes were under Wednesday’s evacuation order. Parish President Pete Dufresne said the evacuation order would be lifted on a street-by-street basis.
Paulina is a little more than 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of New Orleans.
Sulfuric acid is extremely corrosive and inhaling fumes from the spill can damage lungs. Video from the scene shown on social media showed the leaking car and bubbling trail of liquid leading away from the tracks.
The cause of Wednesday’s derailment was under investigation.
Evacuations were called soon after the Wednesday afternoon derailment of several Canadian National railroad cars. There were no reports of injuries.
The damaged car was one of six that derailed. State police spokesman Christian Reed said the damaged rail car was carrying 20,000 gallons (75,700 liters) of the chemical.
Crews worked Thursday to upright the damaged car and prevent more acid from spilling. Cleanup involved the use of chemicals to neutralize the acid and the hauling away of contaminated material.
Overnight, workers contracted airboats to disperse vapors from the area to make it safer for workers. Martin said authorities would work with evacuated residents who quickly abandoned the area to allow them, when safe, to temporarily return home to retrieve personal items and pets.
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2022-11-04T03:39:47+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-after-louisiana-derailment-acid-leak-evacuation-extended/
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alexander Volkanovski left no doubt about his supremacy in the UFC featherweight division while wrapping up his trilogy against Max Holloway with style.
Volkanovski defeated Holloway for the third time Saturday night, defending his 145-pound title by unanimous decision with a dominant striking performance at UFC 276.
Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with considerably less flair, winning a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event at T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas Strip.
Volkanovski (25-1) extended his winning streak to 22 fights with a commanding display against Holloway (23-7), the former featherweight champion. Volkanovski executed a sharp boxing game plan against one of the UFC's best punchers, bloodying Holloway's face early on and steadily increasing the punishment into the final minutes.
“It’s a bit of a journey, this rivalry,” Volkanovski said. “Taking the belt, having the rematch and then the talk and all that. There was a lot of ups and downs in there, but it was good to finally put an end to it and silence a lot of people. A lot of people that needed shutting up.”
Holloway’s entire face was crimson at the final bell. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges’ scorecards, 50-45.
“Max Holloway is an absolute beast,” Volkanovski said. “That intensity that we both had, I needed it. I really needed it. I had to get in my own head.”
Adesanya (23-1) won his belt three years ago as one of the UFC's most entertaining fighters and personalities, but his elaborate ring walk might have been the most thrilling part of his dry, technical victory over the cautious Cannonier (15-6).
After copying famed professional wrestler The Undertaker on a walk that included the wrestler's signature hat and a large urn, Adesanya patiently picked at Cannonier with kicks and occasional punches for five rounds. Cannonier, getting his first UFC title shot at 38 years old, struggled to find a consistent striking range, and he didn't show enough desperation to figure it out.
Adesanya won on all three judges' scorecards, 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46. He has never lost a UFC middleweight fight, but he has just one stoppage victory in his five 185-pound fights since 2019.
“It was really hard to get going, because they had an excellent game plan,” Adesanya said.
The penultimate bout of UFC 276 concluded a memorable trilogy between Volkanovski and Holloway, likely the two greatest featherweights in UFC history outside of long-reigning champ Jose Aldo. Volkanovski won two highly competitive fights by decision over Holloway in 2019 and 2020, but Holloway won his next two fights to reassert his claim to another shot at the belt he held for three years.
“I have all the respect for Max,” Volkanovski said. “I wouldn’t be the fighter I am today without him. He makes me raise the bar. It makes me improve my discipline.”
Two proficient strikers understandably kept the fight on the feet, but the smaller Volkanovski capably closed the distance to do damage in the first two rounds, particularly in opening a nasty cut above Holloway's left eye. Holloway's answers dwindled as his cuts grew larger, and Volkanovski patiently racked up scoring shots to leave no doubt in the decision.
Afterward, Volkanovski said he would like to move up 10 pounds to fight for the lightweight title, which is currently vacant after champion Charles Oliveira missed weight for his victory over Justin Gaethje in May. But Volkanovski also said he was intrigued by a post-fight challenge from Henry Cejudo, the former two-division champion who intends to end his retirement.
“He thinks he’s got what it takes,” Volkanovski said of Cejudo. “People want to challenge me, but they need to be big fights. I respect the guy. He can fight. It’s impressive. So we’ll see what happens.”
Before the title fights, Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland with strikes midway through the first round of a victory that burnished the Brazilian kickboxing champion's status as an immediate title contender at middleweight. Pereira showered and rushed back to the arena after his bout to watch the main event.
Bryan Barberena also stopped Robbie Lawler on strikes late in the second round of a brutal fight in which both veterans absorbed tremendous punishment. After losing the first round on two judges' scorecards, Barberena ended it with a prolonged flurry that began with a series of step-in elbows to break down the defense of the 40-year-old Lawler, who had his first UFC bout in 2002.
On the undercard, Jim Miller set a UFC record with his 24th career victory, finishing Donald Cerrone with a guillotine choke in the second round. The 38-year-old Miller's landmark victory broke his tie with Cerrone and Andrei Arlovski for the UFC's career wins mark.
The 39-year-old Cerrone retired in the cage after the bout. Cerrone beat Miller in their first meeting in 2014, but Cerrone is now 4-10 since 2016 with a seven-fight winless streak.
Veteran flyweight Jessica Eye announced her retirement after losing a decision to Maycee Barber. Eye, who turns 36 this month, fought for the 125-pound title in 2019, but has now lost five of six.
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2022-07-03T07:18:57+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/volkanovski-adesanya-easily-defend-their-titles-at-ufc-276/7I2INO5G7JEEBHY6QSHSOJJM5U/
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Thinking of lining up at the mini-mart for a shot at a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
Maybe you should first dig into your coat pockets or your car’s glove box to make sure you don’t already have a winning ticket from an earlier drawing.
As players buy Mega Millions tickets ahead of Friday night’s drawing, lottery officials throughout the country say that every year players miss out on millions of dollars in prizes they either don’t realize they have won or decline to cash in, figuring the trouble isn't worth a small payoff. People nearly always show up for the biggest prizes, but million-dollar payoffs have been waiting for months to be claimed in Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Washington state.
And more than two months after someone in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball ticket, no winner has been named, though that person still has until November to come forward.
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“Millions of dollars in California Lottery prize money go unclaimed each year — something I don’t think a lot of people realize,” said Carolyn Becker, a deputy director of the California Lottery. “I suspect most of those prizes are for people who never knew they’d won. Maybe they forgot to check their ticket, or misplaced it, and never saw the outcome of the draw.”
Sometimes the delay in cashing in a big winning ticket is strategic, as players opt to delay coming forward until the next year for tax reasons, said Jake Harris, the player relations manager for the Michigan Lottery.
Lottery officials also advise winners of the giant jackpots like the huge payout in California last November to work with financial planners and other advisers before cashing in their winning ticket — as long as they sign their winning ticket and keep it secure.
But there are enormous prizes that are never claimed.
A $1.6 million Powerball ticket sold in Sacramento, California, expired last May. And that same month, Harris said a $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan expired.
If a winner of a Powerball or Mega Millions grand prize doesn’t come forward, the money is returned to the state lotteries in proportion to their sales. For smaller prizes of these games or for state lottery games, the states have different rules for unclaimed prize winnings.
In both California and Michigan, the money goes to a school aid fund, as do other lottery profits. Other states roll the money into future prizes, divert it to the general state budget, or use it for different specific uses.
“We want our players that win prizes to get their prizes, but in the event they do expire, they do go to the school aid fund, which is helping all throughout the state K-12 programs and public education initiatives,” Harris said. “So I guess there is a silver lining there if you want to look at it that way.”
In fiscal year 2021 in Michigan, the last year when data was available, about $78 million, or 1.6% of sales, went unclaimed, Harris said. That includes winnings from scratch games as well as the draw games, like Mega Millions and Powerball. Michigan still has a couple $1 million tickets sold in October that haven't been turned in.
In Iowa, lottery officials have been waiting more than four months for someone to turn in a $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Ames not far from the Iowa State University campus.
In fiscal year 2022, $1.5 million in prizes from games like Mega Millions and Powerball went unclaimed in Iowa, said Mary Neubauer, a vice president at the Iowa Lottery.
“We want all our winners to claim the prizes they legitimately have won,” Neubauer said. “Throughout any given year, we send out reminders about large unclaimed prizes to call attention to them and remind people to double-check their tickets. We’re always hoping we’ll jog a winner’s memory in time for them to claim their winnings.”
Time is ticking away in Texas for two people who bought Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million each on July 29 at gasoline stations in Plano and Prairie View. Players in Texas have 180 days to claim prizes, meaning that if no one turns in the tickets by Jan. 25, the money will revert to the state.
In Minnesota, a $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold last July in a Minneapolis suburb remains unclaimed. And in Washington, a $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Airway Heights, near Spokane, last November is still out there somewhere.
The record for an unclaimed prize in the U.S. appears to be a $77 million Powerball prize bought in Georgia that saw its 180-day time limit expire in 2011.
Nebraska Lottery spokesperson Neil Watson said the state had $3.7 million in unclaimed prizes in the last fiscal year, which was a little higher than usual. And he noted that in 2021, an $86,000 ticket for a state draw game expired.
Still, Watson said, someone usually shows up with a ticket for the biggest prizes.
“Funny thing, when you win millions of dollars, people want to claim it,” he said.
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2023-01-12T21:44:08+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/forgotten-lottery-tickets-mega-millions-keeps-growing-but-many-jackpots-are-going-unclaimed/2949297/
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CMS Energy Announces Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises 2022 Adjusted EPS, Introduces Preliminary 2023 Guidance
Published: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.56 for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $0.64 per share for the same quarter in 2021. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2022 were $0.56, compared to $0.54 per share for the same quarter in 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, the company reported $2.27 per share compared to $2.46 per share for the same period in 2021. On an adjusted earnings per share basis year-to-date, the company reported $2.29 per share in 2022, compared to $2.18 per share in 2021.
CMS Energy raised its 2022 adjusted earnings guidance to $2.87 to $2.89 per share, from $2.85 to $2.89 per share* (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures). CMS Energy also introduced preliminary 2023 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.05 to $3.11 per share and reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end.
"CMS had another strong quarter and continues to execute well on all fronts, positioning us solidly for the fourth quarter and 2023," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "We had several accomplishments during the period – most notably in economic development through the commitment by Gotion, a global electric vehicle battery manufacturer, to build a factory in our service territory, which builds our customer base and helps Michigan grow."
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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2022-10-27T11:54:02+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/10/27/cms-energy-announces-strong-third-quarter-results-raises-2022-adjusted-eps-introduces-preliminary-2023-guidance/
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B. John Dill, president and chief executive officer of Colebrook Realty Services, knew the office market was springing back to life after the COVID-19 pandemic when he looked out his window at the 12-story TD Bank building at 1441 Main St. and noticed the parking lot was beginning to fill up.
“We are seeing a gradual return to the office,” Dill said in an interview, noting that more cars in the building’s adjacent parking lot signaled workers were returning to downtown. “But we’re still not back to pre-COVID levels,” he said. “The question is what will the market look like when it returns to ‘normal?’”
Evan Plotkin, president and chief executive officer of NAI Plotkin Realty at 1440 Main St., also noticed an uptick in activity at his company’s headquarters on the 14th floor of the 17-story One Financial Plaza property.
“Many of our tenants are telling us that half of their employees work in the office and the other half works remotely,” Plotkin said. “There is clearly evidence that the pandemic has changed the traditional workplace, and it remains to be seen whether the impact of the changes will be long-lasting.”
In response to the evolving world of commercial real estate, Dill and Plotkin – each with nearly four decades experience in the field – say they have learned to be more creative as they navigate changes the market.
Besides experience, both of them have strong local ties and are bullish on the future of Springfield.
Dill began his professional career in Springfield as the Springfield Institution for Savings executive in charge of the bank’s new six-floor 31,857-square-feet project. The building opened in 1982 as SIS’ Center Square. At the time Dill’s firm was spun off from SIS as the building’s leasing agent.
Last year, Dill and a group of local investors bought the building for $5.2 million. TD Bank will retain its regional headquarters and downtown branch - with Colebrook remaining as the building’s leasing agent. The building’s current tenants include the Westmass Area Development Corp.
Plotkin, who is the third-generation CEO of the company founded by his grandfather, is also an owner of 300,000-square-foot One Financial Plaza building, which offers sweeping views of downtown Springfield and the Connecticut River. The building was originally built on spec by an-out-of town investor during the 1980s with the now-defunct Bank of Boston becoming its major tenant. Current tenants include MassLive, the Spirit of Springfield, the University of Massachusetts Honors College students Art and City Program run by John Smith, and Palazzo’s Café.
Plotkin, whose building overlooks Court Square, is a Western Massachusetts history buff and art lover. Keenly aware of his family’s legacy of promoting the revitalization of the city, his business sponsors the annual Jazz & Roots Festival.
Both Dill and Plotkin have witnessed the ups and downs of the region’s commercial real estate market and are well-equipped to weather any headwinds on the horizon.
In the post-COVID world, they are sizing up what customers want and need. In many cases, they said, tenants are seeking a smaller office imprint, new space configurations and improved amenities.
Plotkin said the hybrid workplace – working from home and spending a few days a week in the office - is still common, although one of his tenants has closed an office altogether because the company’s workers have been more productive at home, he said. In an unconventional move, he added, Plotkin helped two tenants merge into one space because one had too much space and the other didn’t have enough.
“Employers are more sensitive to employees’ needs,” Dill said, adding that his company is undertaking a new design for its second floor of its six-floor building.
With more people working from home, space that employers once occupied is no longer needed, Dill said. “The jury is out on the open floor plan,” he added. “We are going to see smaller meeting rooms and more windows that bring natural light into the building.”
The ebb and flow of activity in office market in Western Massachusetts mirrors statewide trends identified in the Future of Work Report commissioned by the Baker-Polito adminstration to evaluate the ways COVID-19 has changed work habits across the commonwealth.
The June 2021 state study, prepared by McKinsey and Co., found that around “a third of Massachusetts residents can work remotely - a higher percentage than other states - because of a high share of jobs in sectors lending themselves to remote work such as technology and professional services.”
The report also found that remote workers could continue with hybrid work going forward. “The impact to urban cores will depend on the extent of this hybrid work. A day of remote work per week could have modest impact, while an average of three days or more of remote work per week would have more significant impact,” the report said.
While the Greater Springfield commercial real estate market faces some of the same influences as the market in larger national markets, including Boston, Dill said the local market is smaller and more manageable. “All real estate is local,” he said.
Class A office space in Springfield now commands about $20-a-square-foot, compared to comparable buildings in Greater Boston that rent for between $70- and $80-a-square-foot.
The shrinking in-office workforce will impact how much space employers need, posing a challenge for commercial real estate professionals whose profitability is tied to low vacancy rates.
“It’s all supply and demand,” Plotkin said.
Two unpredictable variables that could impact the office rental market this year are the recent climb in interest rates – and rising reconstruction costs due to supply-chain problems, Plotkin said.
Dill said he expects more activity in the office market this year. “I expect that workers will spend four days a week in the office and one day at home, “he said.
Plotkin also believes the lure of the office will also draw workers back to downtown offices. “Working at home at the kitchen table can get pretty stale,” he said, adding that he thinks working remotely is a temporary situation.
When workers come back in full-force, they will be greeted with the dynamic downtown streets filled with coffee shops, restaurants and retail stores.
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2023-02-20T10:51:26+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/business/2023/02/outlook-2023-supply-demand-still-drive-western-mass-commercial-real-estate-market.html
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DALLAS (AP) — The people killed by a gunman at a mall near Dallas over the weekend include two elementary school-age sisters, a couple and their 3-year-old son, a young engineer and a security guard. The victims represent a multicultural cross-section of the metropolitan area's increasingly diverse suburbs.
Cox Elementary School students Daniela and Sofia Mendoza, grades four and two, were among those slain Saturday at Allen Premium Outlets, according to officials in the Wylie Independent School District. They were remembered as “the kindest, most thoughtful students with smiles that could light up any room,” Principal Krista Wilson said in a letter to parents.
Also killed at the outdoor shopping center were three members of a Korean American family: a couple and one of their sons, who was 3. Another son was wounded and was still hospitalized, said Myoung-Joon Kim, head of mission at the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Dallas. The parents were identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety as Kyu Song Cho, 37, and Cindy Cho, 35.
Andria Gaither, assistant manger at the mall's Tommy Hilfiger, said she was devastated to learn the day after running for her life when shots rang out that one of the dead was Christian LaCour, a 20-year-old security guard who previously worked at the clothing store and often stopped in to chat.
Just a few nights earlier, she had called LaCour when a customer wanted in after hours. He came and asked the man to leave, and then offered a security escort to her and two teenage employees.
“He wanted us to feel safe,” Gaither said.
“I’m just in shock,” she added. "He was very young, very sweet, came in all the time to visit with us.”
Also killed was Aishwarya Thatikonda, 26, who was from India, held a graduate degree in construction management and worked as a civil engineer at a the Dallas-area firm Perfect General Contractors.
She was “always prepared to give her very best,” company founder Srinivas Chaluvadi said via email.
He said her parents live in Hyderabad, India, where her father is a judge.
“She came to the United States with a dream to make a career, build a family, own a home and live forever in Dallas,” Chaluvadi said.
Chaluvadi said Thatikonda would have turned 27 next week and she had become like like family: “She attended birthday parties at my home, we celebrated festivals together and we had family dinners.”
DPS has identified the eighth victim as Elio Cumana-Rivas, 32.
Authorities are still trying to piece together what led to the attack, which ended when the suspected gunman — 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia — was fatally shot by police.
Federal officials are looking into whether Garcia expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official cautioned that the investigation is in its early stages.
Federal agents have been reviewing social media accounts they believe Garcia used, as well as posts that expressed interest in white supremacist and neo-Nazi views, said the official, who could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
Alvarez reported from Los Angeles and Reynolds from Louisville, Kentucky. Associated Press writer Michael Balsamo in Washington contributed.
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2023-05-09T00:32:56+00:00
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timesdaily.com
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https://www.timesdaily.com/news/nation/texas-mall-shooting-victims-include-guard-young-sisters/article_eed0e855-5713-5c3c-8b87-519bd8139f6d.html
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Argenta-Oreana didn't flinch, finally repelling Clinton 11-9 on April 25 in Illinois softball action.
In recent action on April 21, Clinton faced off against Shelbyville and Argenta-Oreana took on Farmer City Blue Ridge on April 21 at Farmer City Blue Ridge High School.
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2023-04-26T04:09:53+00:00
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herald-review.com
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https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/softball/girls/argenta-oreana-handles-stress-test-to-best-clinton-11-9/article_fcc4ce32-8717-5572-92f7-c4c31c9404bd.html
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ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company has proposed to pay more than $82 million to creditors over an abandoned practice facility project in Rock Hill under a new plan proposed Thursday.
The plan would require approval from courts and creditors. The development of the Panthers’ state-of-the-art $800 million practice facility — which would have served as the team's new headquarters — fell apart after highly-publicized disputes between Tepper and the City of Rock Hill and York County.
GT Real Estate Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company, announced it has filed a comprehensive plan of reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Under the terms of the plan, GTRE would resolve claims by paying $60.5 million in cash funded into a settlement trust for the benefit of contractors, subcontractors and general unsecured creditors, $21.1 million to York County and $20 million or more to the City of Rock Hill.
DT Sports Holding, LLC, a Tepper entity, previously funded $20 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
Tepper’s real estate company, GTRE, filled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 2. York County announced a few days later it was suing Tepper for at least $21 million.
Among Tepper’s companies named in the York County lawsuit are DT Sports Holding, LLC, Appaloosa Management LP and Tepper Sports Holding, Inc. York County officials previously said they filed the lawsuit to protect the county and its taxpayers and recover damages caused by the defendants.
The complaint said Tepper and his companies took $21 million from a special penny sales tax intended to expand a road in York County and used the money for what the county’s lawyers called a “failed vanity project.”
Tepper is one of the NFL's richest owners. He invested more than $175 million into the half-built practice facility, which is located about 25 miles south of the team’s current downtown stadium and headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, before construction shut down.
“This plan reflects GTRE’s promise to expeditiously resolve all claims and make payments to its creditors, including to York County and the City of Rock Hill," according to a statement released by GT Real Estate Holdings. "GTRE now has a clear path to emerge from bankruptcy made possible by substantial commitments from DT Sports Holding, which has made available to GTRE more than $82 million in cash in an effort to bring this process to an orderly and equitable conclusion.
"GTRE believes that the plan is in the best interests of its creditors and anticipates that a hearing to consider approval of the plan will occur in October of this year.”
The Associated Press has reached out to officials for the City of Rock Hill and York County, but neither have responded to the proposed plan.
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2022-08-12T00:44:22+00:00
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wsls.com
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https://www.wsls.com/sports/2022/08/11/panthers-propose-to-pay-82m-over-failed-practice-facility/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher Wednesday as Wall Street waits in its holding pattern ahead of a highly anticipated speech about interest rates scheduled for the end of the week.
The S&P 500 was up 0.2% after flitting between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 22 points higher, or 0.1%, at 32,931, as of 12:57 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher.
It's setting up to be a second straight day of relatively modest moves for the market, but they follow some severe swings up and down over the prior weeks.
Stocks drove higher through the summer on hopes that inflation was near its peak and the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates by less aggressive margins than earlier feared. But recent comments by Fed officials have cooled such expectations, while discouraging reports on the economy have piled up to highlight the risk of a recession.
That’s why Wall Street’s focus is centered on Friday, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to give a speech at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s been the setting for market-moving speeches in the past, and investors are hoping for more clarity on which way the Fed is leaning on future rate hikes.
Higher interest rates slow the economy in hopes of undercutting inflation. But they also risk choking off the economy if done too aggressively, and they pull down on prices for all kinds of investments.
Also scheduled for Friday is the latest reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred method of measuring inflation.
Treasury yields have been rising recently, partly on anticipation that the Fed will continue to lean toward raising rates aggressively to quash the worst inflation in decades. The two-year yield, which tends to track expectations for the Fed, rose to 3.37% from 3.30% late Tuesday.
The 10-year yield, which helps set rates for mortgages and many kinds of loans, rose to 3.11% from 3.05% after a report showed that U.S. orders for long-lasting goods were flat in July. After ignoring transportation, though, growth was stronger than economists expected.
In the stock market, Tesla rose 1%, and its immense size means it was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. The electric vehicle maker's stock is set to split at the end of the trading day, giving investors three Tesla shares for every one they held a week ago. Such splits cause the price of a share to drop, while the company's overall value remains the same. That can make a stock easier for smaller-pocketed investors to afford.
Intuit, the company behind TurboTax. rallied 4.6% for one of the larger gains in the index. It delivered stronger results for the latest quarter than expected and a forecast for revenue this upcoming fiscal year that topped some analysts’ expectations.
On the losing end were several retailers, which are among the last companies to report how much profit they made during the spring.
Nordstrom sank 18.5% after it cut its financial forecast for the year, though it reported stronger profit for the latest quarter than expected. It’s the latest major retailer to say it’s struggling to keep up with its customers' changing shopping patterns.
Not only are customers shifting their spending away from stores and toward travel and other experiences, the ones still coming in are seeing their buying power undercut by high inflation. That has the industry facing growing mountains of unsold inventory, with pressure hitting lower-income customers in particular.
Advance Auto Parts slumped 9.6% after its quarterly results fell short of expectations. The auto parts retailer said its do-it-yourself customers are getting squeezed by high inflation and gasoline prices well above where they were a year ago.
Markets overseas were mixed, with stocks in Shanghai sinking 1.9% but South Korean stocks up 0.5%.
Crude oil prices were bouncing between gains and losses after climbing earlier in the week.
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AP Business Writer Yuri Kageyama contributed.
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2022-08-24T17:27:30+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/stocks-tick-higher-as-wall-street-waits-ahead-of-fed-speech/XLKKE2U7GNHJZM5IQVNZX3IMPM/
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, an unsurprising decision on the veteran coach after a dismal finish by his defense.
The Vikings ranked second worst in yards allowed in the NFL and fourth worst in points allowed during the regular season. They gave up 431 yards and 31 points to the New York Giants in their wild-card round loss last week.
Coach Kevin O'Connell was hired a year ago by the Vikings and made Donatell his first defensive coordinator, the fourth different NFL team for which he has filled that role. The 65-year-old Donatell has coached 32 seasons in the league.
“While this was a difficult decision because of the tremendous respect I have for Ed as a person and a coach, I believe it is the right move for the future of our football team,” O'Connell said in a statement distributed by the team. “I want to thank Ed for his commitment to the Vikings this past season, for the positive impact he had on our players and coaches and for his role in helping me as a first-year head coach lay this foundation.”
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2023-01-20T01:08:47+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Vikings-fire-defensive-coordinator-Donatell-after-17729382.php
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WILMINGTON, Mass. and CANBERRA, Australia, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, and Seeing Machines (LSE:SEE), an advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announced a collaboration in support of high-performance driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology.
Long-haul driving and congested traffic are two scenarios where driver fatigue and distraction often occur and frequently cause accidents, resulting in injury or worse. New and sophisticated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are rapidly evolving to support safety across increasing, varied levels of autonomous capability.
The collaboration pairs ADI's advanced infrared driver and high-speed Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link™ (GMSL) camera connectivity solutions with Seeing Machines' artificial intelligence (AI) DMS and OMS software to support powerful eye gaze, eyelid, head, and body-pose tracking system technology that more accurately monitors driver fatigue and distraction. The combined solution will readily meet European Commission General Safety Regulations (GSR) and European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) requirements. It is also conducive to enabling future occupant monitoring features and a range of in-cabin camera placement options, previously unworkable due to challenges related to power efficiency, functional safety, hardware footprint, and image quality.
Semi-autonomous driving systems rely on in-cabin DMS and OMS to recognize and address driver fatigue and distraction. These systems must operate in all lighting conditions and require proper infrared lighting to ensure image quality on a frame-by-frame basis necessary for eye tracking in real time. The combined solution from ADI and Seeing Machines leverages ADI's industry-first infrared driver for DMS and OMS, capable of delivering up to 100W of peak power in a compact and functionally safe solution. This allows for a non-intrusive, smaller camera module in a vehicle's cabin.
Seeing Machines' AI software interprets signals from the optical hardware, monitors and diagnoses the problem, and combines with ADAS features to enable output signals to warn drivers and vehicle occupants when necessary.
"Seeing Machines exists to get people home safely, and our work with ADI aims to support semi-autonomous driving with increased safety levels to deliver what we call 'supervised automation'," said Nick DiFiore, SVP and GM of Automotive at Seeing Machines. "ADI's proven automotive-grade, near-infrared drivers and GMSL devices enable a sophisticated optical path to provide critical illumination and high-speed video bandwidth for real-world and real-time processing of interior cabin environments."
"Cabin monitoring is complex and requires careful integration of infrared illumination, image capture, data processing, and algorithm layers to achieve a real-time response," said Yin Wu, Director of Automotive Product Line Management at Analog Devices. "Together with Seeing Machines, we are supporting the automotive industry with pragmatic solutions to help reduce collisions and save lives."
ADI's MAX25614 IR LED driver and GMSL serializer and deserializer (SerDes) connectivity solutions are supporting Seeing Machines' FOVIO DMS and OMS solutions.
ADI's Automotive Electrification and Cabin Experience Solutions
ADI's innovations are making a positive planetary scale impact in automotive electrification and experience. By leveraging technology synergies across Automotive and Sustainable Energy, ADI aims to accelerate the transformation of mobility and the grid towards Net Zero emissions. ADI is also enabling the Digital Cabin and Safe Mobility revolution through its technology leadership in Audio Processing, Data, and Video Connectivity platforms which are advancing consumer applications and safety-critical ADAS in the vehicle. Our leadership in Battery, Power, and Energy Management solutions enables high performance, reliable, and safe operations across the entire electrification ecosystem—including EVs, Energy Storage Systems, the Clean Energy Grid, and more. With a focus on measuring and advancing sustainability at every step, our innovations in software and wireless technologies allow for localized real-time mission-critical decisions to enable Intelligence at the Edge.
About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With reported revenues of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Seeing Machines
Seeing Machines (LSE: SEE), a global company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Australia, is an industry leader in vision-based monitoring technology that enable machines to see, understand and assist people. Seeing Machines' technology portfolio of AI algorithms, embedded processing and optics, power products that need to deliver reliable real-time understanding of vehicle operators. The technology spans the critical measurement of where a driver is looking, through to classification of their cognitive state as it applies to accident risk. Reliable "driver state" measurement is the end-goal of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) technology. Seeing Machines develops DMS technology to drive safety for Automotive, Commercial Fleet, Off-road and Aviation. The company has offices in Australia, USA, Europe and Asia, and supplies technology solutions and services to industry leaders in each market vertical. www.seeingmachines.com
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BRUSSELS (AP) — As rescue efforts in the Mediterranean Sea flagged last week, and bodies were found more frequently than survivors from among the more than 500 people missing after an overcrowded fishing trawler sank, the European Commission’s president was asked for her thoughts.
“It is horrible, what happened, and the more urgent is that we act,” Ursula von der Leyen told reporters at the headquarters of the European Union’s executive branch in Brussels.
The priorities, she said, should be to help the authorities in Tunisia — where people bound for Europe sometimes leave from — to stabilize its economy and better manage migration, and to finalize the long-awaited reform of the EU’s asylum rules, which is unlikely to happen before next year.
Never mind that the trawler left from Libya, or the admittedly slim chance that survivors might be found, or that the disaster might be the worst ever in the Mediterranean. Von der Leyen’s reply stood in stark contrast to the actions of a predecessor a decade ago.
Standing near the coffins of scores of drowned migrants, having traveled to the small Italian island of Lampedusa after the deaths of around 300 people in October 2013, then European Commission President José Manuel Barroso swore that such tragedies “should never happen again.”
In response, the Italian navy set up a search and rescue mission, but it was mothballed a year later over concern that it only encouraged more migrants to come. Fears of a creating a “pull factor” have dogged everything that the EU has tried to do since.
At a summit starting on Thursday, EU leaders will discuss von der Leyen’s plans. As countries like Austria, Hungary and Poland block any meaningful attempt to equitably share out refugees arriving in Greece, Italy, Malta or Spain, the work focuses by default on preventing migrants from entering.
But the gathering has the potential to open a can of political worms even when the focus is on mostly uncontroversial issues like outsourcing the EU’s migrant problems; such is the sensitive nature of asylum rules in Europe.
More than 50,300 attempts were made to enter the EU without authorization from January to May, according to the border and coast guard agency Frontex. It’s more than double the number in the same period last year, and the most since 2017.
In a letter to the leaders, von der Leyen highlighted the need to “limit irregular departures” from Africa and Turkey, to “fight against migrant smuggling” and “work with partner countries” to ensure that people don’t leave or transit those countries.
“Alternative legal pathways,” should be found to enter the right way, she wrote. This often means the possibility for people to be resettled in Europe on humanitarian grounds if the U.N.’s refugee agency recommends it, and when an EU country is ready to take some in.
“Comprehensive partnerships with third countries,” are key to the outsourcing approach.
Under a new budget plan, Turkey would be given an additional 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) to manage Syrian refugees. That would bring the EU’s total migrant support to the country in recent years to more than 13 billion euros ($14.2 billion).
Tunisia would receive 105 million euros ($115 million) and equipment like patrol boats, radar systems and cameras; Morocco, 152 million euros ($166 million) worth of “migration budget support;” Egypt, 23 million euros ($25 million) to buy boats, and up to 87 million euros ($95 million) to tighten its borders, notably with Libya, where most migrants leave from.
Von der Leyen noted that Libya received two more EU-funded patrol boats in February, and has “rescued or intercepted” 7,562 people trying to leave this year. In March, a U.N. fact-finding mission said that crimes against humanity are being committed against migrants in Libya.
It accused the EU of aiding and abetting the abuse of migrants through its policies.
The centerpiece of EU policy is a work in progress: the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. The 27 member countries reached a landmark agreement on part of the asylum reform package earlier this month.
They appear to have struck the balance between which countries should take responsibility for migrants when they arrive and how much support other member nations should provide. But this is unlikely to satisfy the European Parliament, which must endorse the deal.
Lawmakers insist that countries must accept mandatory refugee quotas, which could torpedo the plan, and the leaders might complicate matters irretrievably if they fiddle with what’s already been agreed on.
For those inside the European Council, where the 27 heads of state and government will meet over two days, the reform package — several years in the making — won’t bring an end to the drownings at sea.
“You will not with the Pact stop flows of migrants, but at least you solve an issue inside,” by boosting border security, migrant screening, and ties with transit countries, a senior official said this week. He briefed reporters on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the migration talks.
What is clear is that saving people traveling aboard unseaworthy boats, like those from Libya earlier this month, isn’t a high priority. The EU doesn’t actively patrol the Mediterranean in search of migrants in trouble. Its ships only respond to emergency mayday calls — an obligation under international law.
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A tribal woman called Bellie walks barefoot through the lush forests of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, a national park in the state of Tamil Nadu, hot on the heels of a baby elephant.
In a soft voice, she says, "I have experienced many losses in my life. My ex-husband was killed by a tiger. This left me feeling scared of the forests. I get scared when I see a tiger." But, she says, "I am a tribal woman, and our people come from the heart of the forest."
She is part of the Kattunayakan community, a tribal group that, for generations, has devoted itself to caring for elephants. "For us Kattunayakans, the well-being of the forest is all that matters," she says.
With stunning visuals of Tamil Nadu's nature, The Elephant Whisperers tells the story of this loving relationship — and won the Oscar in the documentary short film category.
It was a chance meeting with that same baby elephant in October 2017 that changed filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves's life and spurred her to make the film.
Gonsalves spent her childhood in and around nature in southern India. "My family explored streams and beaches, natural history museums and aquariums. My parents would bundle us up — my sister and I — and would take us out to state parks and camping sites," she says. Her mother loved animals and her father was a photographer. Her grandmother led school trips to local nature reserves. Gonsalves followed in their footsteps.
After graduating with a degree in visual communications from GRD College of Science in the southern Indian city of Coimbatore in 2007, Gonsalves went on to study photography, specializing in wildlife, travel and culture. She then worked in advertising and other jobs but yearned to get back to her passion — photographing nature and wildlife and telling stories of indigenous people and their role in conservation.
The chance elephant encounter came when Gonsalves was making that career transition. "I was in the process of moving back to my hometown of Ooty," she says. And she stopped at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, close to the Theppakadu Elephant camp. It was established more than a hundred years ago, and she'd been visiting it since she was a child. "While driving home, I met Raghu as a three-month-old calf," she recalls.
Gonsalves was pleasantly surprised by how playful Raghu was. She started talking to Bomman, Raghu's other caregiver, who invited her to return and get to know the animal.
"This documentary was made because I fell in love with Raghu first," she says. "The three of us would happily splash along the river, and I would spend hours scrubbing him and rubbing his tongue. He absolutely loves his tongue being rubbed. He enjoyed pulling my hair and splashing around in the water. We would stick our tongues at each other."
In the film, Gonsalves steps aside and takes viewers to the heart of Theppakadu Elephant camp in a landscape that is the one of the largest undisturbed spaces for the Asian elephant. Here, the Kattunayakan and forest rangers work together to care for abandoned elephants. The documentary follows the journey of Bomman and Bellie and baby elephant Raghu, whose herd wandered into a village searching for water where, after his mother was electrocuted, he was abandoned by the herd. Climate change has caused water supplies in the region to dry up, sending the elephants into areas of human habitation in search of a drink.
The forest department found Raghu in a dire state--he'd been attacked by stray dogs and had maggots in open wounds. The forestry workers tried, unsuccessfully, to reunite Raghu with his family. No one thought Raghu would survive, but they gave him to Bellie and Bomman to try.
As Bomman and Bellie nourish Raghu, their own relationship thrives. The 40-minute documentary was whittled down from more than 450 hours of raw footage and painstakingly filmed over the last five years, says Gonsalves.
She wanted people to understand what beautiful beings elephants were and to recognize and respect their intelligence. That understanding, she hopes, would help protect their habitat — which the Asian elephant is losing at a rapid pace. Studies cite encroachment, climate change and India's hunger for development as reasons.
In The Elephant Whisperers, Bomman and Bellie care for Raghu and one other abandoned calf – sunny and bright Ammu. When elephants reach adolescence, just like human teenagers, they can go through a phase when they're stubborn and don't tend to listen. "If they're allowed to continue that behavior, it doesn't end well in the long run," says Gonsalves. An elephant calf needs love and affection while growing up, but even in a wild herd, the adult elephants discipline the adolescent elephant, Gonsalves says. The forest department takes Raghu away from Bomman and Bellie to give him to another caretaker who had more experience handling adolescent elephants. The separation anxiety, however, is intense, and Bomman and Bellie miss Raghu desperately.
And just like their human partners, the animals show great emotion. In one scene, baby elephant Ammu wipes away Bellie's tears when she is heartbroken over Raghu moving away. In another scene, Ammu reaches out and curls her arm around Bomman's, who is about to fetch her some milk in the early hours of the dawn, drawing him closer. These are some of Gonsalves favorite moments in the footage.
The elephants are a part of the tribe's larger community, too. Raghu even plays football with neighborhood kids.
"A lot of these moments were unexpected and that is the true beauty of telling a story as it unfolds," she says. "With a documentary, there is no script. Only spontaneous moments caught when life is lived."
"I wanted the audience to stop seeing animals as the 'other' and start seeing them as one of us," she says. "The Elephant Whisperers helps people understand more about the elephants and their human caretakers, how they love and understand each other, how they've learnt to adapt and co-exist. I chose to focus on the positivity of that co-existence, rather than the negative aspect of man-animal conflict. I wanted The Elephant Whisperers to reflect that selfless cooperation, to be that beam of hope."
Kamala Thiagarajan is a freelance journalist based in Madurai, Southern India. She reports on global health, science, and development, and her work has been published in the New York Times, The British Medical Journal, BBC, The Guardian and other outlets. You can find her on twitter @kamal_t
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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) – Friday was the first day of Davis & Elkins College’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. After two years on hold due to COVID, college officials said they are excited to host the activities in person.
The College will induct its newest members to the Athletic Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. on October 2. Honorees this year are Carol Kemmerle Ballay ’82, Karl “Digger” Largie ’79, Sue Fleming ’88, George Middleton ’62, T. Richard “Dick” Harvey ’78 and “Spirit of D&E Football.”
“The excitement, you know, and just the memories that flood through, and it’s wonderful… it’s wonderful. Even as somebody watching when people come together, and they see each other, and they haven’t seen each other in 50 years, and to see them just embrace… it’s special,” said Wendy Morgan, Davis & Elkins Director of Alumni Engagement and Support,
Homecoming & Family Weekend • Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2022 Schedule of events:
Friday – September 30, 2022
9 a.m. Sport Science Classroom Panel Discussion
Sponsored by the Sport Science Department,
The McDonnell Center, Hilda and Robert R. Butler Lobby
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration and Welcome Desk Open
Halliehurst Great Hall
Noon – 2 p.m. Mini-Wellness Fair with “Healthy Portions & Food Choices”
Sponsored by the Sport Science Department
The McDonnell Center, Hilda and Robert R. Butler Lobby
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Naylor Learning Center – Open House and Reception for alumni of the William James House and Supported Learning Program – Albert Hall, 2nd Floor
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Alumni Football Reunion – Jimbo’s Place
4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Special Dinner with President Chris Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood for members of the Half Century Club and Class of 1970, 1971 and 1972 $
Myles Center for the Arts, Senate Commons
7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Concord University
The McDonnell Center
8 p.m. Campfire, S’Mores & Bingo
Halliehurst Porch
8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. All Campus Reception honoring all Alumni Reunions – Cash Bar
Myles Center for the Arts, Senate Commons
Saturday – October 1, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Registration and Welcome Desk Open
Halliehurst, Great Hall
8:30 a.m. Hike – Explore the Outdoors Led by Inza Pacella ’23
Bring water and wear appropriate attire.
Meet on the Halliehurst Porch
8:30 a.m. 1904 Society and Heritage Society Breakfast
Hosted by President Chris Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood –
By Invitation
Madden Student Center, Timms Lounge
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Alumni Swim Relay Meet
Hermanson Campus Center, George A. Myles Pool
9 a.m. Senator Baseball Reunion
Allen Athletic Fields, Baseball Field
10 a.m. Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Volunteer Corporation Annual Meeting
Sigma Phi Epsilon Lodge
10 a.m. Alpha Sigma Phi Business Meeting
Moyer Hall, Alpha Sigma Phi Chapter Room
10 a.m. Tau Kappa Epsilon Business Meeting
Graceland, 3rd floor Billiards Room (Location pending)
10 a.m. Panhellenic Tea for Sorority Sisters
Sponsored by Phi Omega Mu and Zeta Kappa Xi
Graceland, Mingo Room and Veranda (Location pending)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nursing Department Open House
Eshleman Science Center, Room 219
11 a.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions
The McDonnell Center, Hilda and Robert R. Butler Lobby
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
Carol Kemmerle Ballay ’82 • Karl “Digger” Largie ’79
Sue Fleming ’88 • George Middleton ’62
T. Richard “Dick” Harvey ’78 • “Spirit of D&E Football”
11:30 a.m. Senators Tailgating prior to Women’s Soccer Game $
The McDonnell Center parking lot; limited spaces with proceeds to
benefit Senator Nation Athletics
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Campus Picnic $
Complimentary for Half Century Club members, Classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972
Augusta Dance Pavilion
1 p.m. Women’s Varsity Soccer Game vs. Alderson Broaddus University
Allen Athletic Fields, Nuttall Field
Crowning of Miss D&E and Mr. Senator during half time
2 p.m. Paint ‘n Sip with Special Toast to Dr. Gloria Payne $
Graceland, Payne Garden
2 p.m. Baseball Scrimmage vs. Appalachian Aces
Allen Athletic Fields, Baseball Field
4 p.m. Founders’ Day Convocation featuring Special Recognitions and Alumni Award Presentations
Myles Center for the Arts, Harper-McNeeley Auditorium
Alumni Award Recipients:
Crystal Mace: Joyce Butler McKee Allen
Distinguished Alumnus: G. Marion Brady ’49
Tower Award: Louis W. Stark ’76
Outstanding Young Alumnus: Houston T. Darling ’14
6 p.m. Alumni Football Dinner – Jimbo’s Place
7 p.m. Chapel and Memorial Service
Memorial service honoring alumni & members of the D&E
community who died within the past year.
Led by The Rev. Dr. J. Gregg Hickman II ’71
Robbins Memorial Chapel
Fireworks
10 p.m. – midnight The Icehouse party featuring The Hybrids – cash bar $
*Cover charge is a Fundraiser for The Icehouse Preservation Fund
Sunday – October 2, 2022
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Farewell Breakfast Buffet $
Madden Student Center, Benedum Dining Room
11 a.m. Worship at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
7 p.m. Men’s Varsity Soccer Game vs. Alderson Broaddus University
Allen Athletic Fields, Nuttall Field
Forest Festival is also starting this weekend in Elkins. Below are some events that Homecoming Weekend attendees can enjoy on Saturday, Oct. 1.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mountain State Forest Festival Highland Dance Competition
Front Campus, Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre (Rain location, Myles Center for the Arts, Senate Commons)
Noon MSFF Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest Competition
Elkins High School
1 p.m. MSFF Mountain State Street Machines – Downtown
1 p.m. MSFF Irish Road Bowling – Georgetown Road Course
1 p.m. MSFF Cornhole Tournament – Elkins Town Square
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. MSFF Forest Festival Kickoff Party
Live Music by Bon Journey – 7 p.m.
Downtown
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2022-09-30T23:53:48+00:00
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Former President Donald Trump responded to the House committee investigating the attacks on the U.S. Capitol after it voted to subpoena him on Thursday.
In a letter to Chairman Bennie Thompson, Trump repeats baseless allegations about widespread voter fraud and asks why the committee didn't look into his allegation.
He adds that the people who went to the Capitol on Jan. 6 were "concerned American Citizens, protesting the Fraud itself." He goes on to call them "Great American Patriots."
"These people have had their lives ruined as your Committee sits back and basks in the glow," Trump states in the letter.
During Thursday's public hearing, the committee said it decided to subpoena Trump because more than 30 witnesses invoked their Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination. The committee said those witnesses pleaded the Fifth when asked about conversations with the president.
Trump doesn't specifically state whether he will comply with the subpoena. However, it's clear he believes the committee is illegitimate.
The committee is working on its final report as it could be dissolved if Republicans win control of the House in the midterm elections.
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2022-10-14T15:48:33+00:00
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https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/trump-responds-to-jan-6-committe-chairman-following-subpoena
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, December 12, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
709 PM PST Sun Dec 11 2022
Through tonight...areas of fog, locally dense will continue across
the Spokane area and portions of the Palouse. Be prepared for
sudden reductions in visibilities. With temperatures below
freezing, this is creating slick surfaces on any untreated
roadways and sidewalks. Caution is urged as you are out tonight
through early Monday morning.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Wall Street gave up more ground Tuesday amid mounting worries that persistently high inflation will dim corporate profits.
The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, while the Nasdaq dropped 2.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a 0.2% gain, thank's primarily to big gains for McDonald's and UnitedHealth.
Big technology and communications companies helped weigh down the broader market, though some of the selling eased by late afternoon.
A stark profit warning from Snapchat's parent company spooked investors into dumping the stocks of major social media companies. Snap plummeted 43.1%, its biggest single-day drop ever, while Facebook's parent, Meta, slumped 7.6%. Google's parent fell 5.1%.
Technology and communications stocks, with their lofty values, tend to have an outsize influence on the market. The sectors have been responsible for much of the volatility the market has seen recently as well as the broad decline the major indexes have seen since early April as investors worry about the impact of rising inflation on businesses and consumers.
The pullback undercut a broad rally a day earlier, the latest example of how volatile trading has been during the market's swoon this year.
"Just given how much uncertainty there is, people are still having a difficult time finding that one or maybe two catalysts that give them enough confidence to take on risk assets,” said Sameer Samana, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
The S&P 500 fell 32.27 points to 3,941.48. The Dow gained 48.38 points to 31,928.62, and the Nasdaq slid 270.83 points to 11,264.45.
Smaller company stocks also fell. The Russell 2000 dropped 27.94 points, or 1.6%, to 1,764.83.
The pile of concerns weighing on the market has pushed the benchmark S&P 500 to the brink of a bear market, which is when an index falls 20% from its most recent record high. It is down roughly 18% from its record high set earlier this year.
Inflation has been weighing on a wide range of industries in the form of higher raw materials costs and more costly labor. Many businesses have been raising prices on everything from food to clothing to offset the impact of higher costs, but the pressure has been increasing. Key retailers, including Target and Walmart have said that higher costs are squeezing operations. They also raised concerns that consumers are tempering spending on a wide range of goods.
“When you think about consumer spending, wages are great but inflation is greater,” said Barry Bannister, chief equity strategist at Stifel. “Consumers are squeezed and that’s affecting all of retail.”
Consumers were already getting squeezed by a supply and demand disconnect when Russia invaded Ukraine and prompted another jump in energy prices. U.S. crude oil is up about 50% this year and that has pushed gasoline prices to record highs, with pain at the pump cutting into spending for many. Supply chain problems were worsened by China's recent lockdown in several major cities as it deals with rising COVID-19 cases.
Wall Street is also worried about the Federal Reserve's plan to fight inflation. The central bank is raising interest rates aggressively from historic lows, but investors are concerned that it could go too far in raising rates or move too quickly. That could slow down businesses and potentially bring on a recession. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has acknowledged that high inflation and economic weakness overseas could thwart the central bank's efforts to cool the economy and curb inflation without tipping into a recession.
On Wednesday, investors will get a more detailed glimpse into the Fed’s decision-making process with the release of minutes from the latest policy meeting.
“Until oil cracks and the Fed pauses, its hard for the market to get any upside,” Bannister said.
Retailers and companies that rely on direct consumer spending were among the big decliners Tuesday. Amazon slid 3.2% and Target fell 2.6%.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.76% from 2.86% late Monday.
Falling bond yields weighed on banks, which rely on higher yields to charge more lucrative interest on loans. Wells Fargo fell 1.2%.
Homebuilders slumped following a government report showing that sales of newly built homes fell far short of economists’ forecasts. KB Home fell 2.7%.
Cruise lines and other travel-ralate companies took some of the heaviest losses. Carnival slid 10.3% and Norwegian Cruise Line fell 12%.
Household goods companies and utilities, which are considered less risky than other sectors, made gains. Campbell Soup rose 3.5% and Duke Energy closed 2% higher.
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Veiga reported from Los Angeles.
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2022-05-25T15:04:12+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/asian-stock-markets-mixed-after-wall-st-sinks-further/MRBH4JCFNNFPXELVFCGH25OBBI/
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Family-Friendly Event to Host Dozens of Shelters + Rescues with Adoption-Ready Dogs and Cats
LIVONIA, Mich., June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in the United States, will host 'Dog Days of Summer' adoption event at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The family-friendly event will have more than 25 shelters and rescues in attendance with available dogs and cats looking for their fur-ever homes. Most of the adoptions will take place on-site with animals being able to go home that day but will vary by shelter.
"We are excited to present this first-time adoption event in the greater Detroit area," said Chris Rowland, Chief Executive Officer of Pet Supplies Plus. "There are hundreds of rescue animals in our surrounding neighborhoods who need loving homes, and we are proud to play a role in helping them become adopted. We encourage all community members looking to expand their families with a furry companion to join us at this great event."
Attendees can participate in giveaways, snap a photo with a professional pet photographer and enjoy local food trucks and entertainment with their family, friends and pets. There will also be a chance to win a pair of tickets to any concert during the 2022 50th anniversary season at Pine Knob Music Theatre.
Free pet giveaways will be available from event sponsors including Hartz, Hill's Science Diet, Merrick Pet Care, Purina Pro Plan, Whitebridge Pet and more. Attendees can also get their pets microchipped for $25 by Help Us Help Them Dog Rescue.
Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet foods and a variety of made-in-the-USA pet consumables, including food, treats, rawhide and chews. Set in welcoming neighborhood environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. Neighbors can now fill prescriptions online and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing local is easy. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
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Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Our shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made in the USA products. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop with us in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation's largest independent pet store with over 620 locations in 40 states and counting, we make shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
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2022-06-04T13:43:38+00:00
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Singer Bebe Rexha needed stitches after a fan threw a cell phone and hit her in the face while she performed last month. Just this week at a show in Chicago, rapper Drake was also hit with a cell phone hurled at the stage by a fan.
Phones aren’t the only things being thrown at concerts either. In June, a fan threw a bag of their mother’s ashes on stage at singer P!nk’s London concert. Flying objects have disrupted shows by Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini and others. During a performance during her Las Vegas residency, Adele spoke out about fans’ bad behavior.
“Have you noticed how people are forgetting f****** show etiquette?” she asked.
Throwing objects isn’t the only type of unsavory behavior that’s been gaining traction. Concertgoers report people pushing to the front and being aggressive in crowds. But why is this happening now? Have fans always been this unhinged at shows, or is this a new phenomenon?
Social psychologist at Sussex University John Drury specializes in the study of collective behavior. He says he noticed the problem ramp up when the events reopened after initial COVID-19 shutdowns.
“Most commentators, certainly in the live events industry, think this is something new,” Drury says. “But many people in the industry feel that audience behavior has got worse over the last two years.”
But why are people flinging objects at the artists that they presumably paid for and planned to see perform live? The man accused of hitting Rexha with the phone told the Manhattan district attorney’s office that he did it just because he thought it would be funny.
Drury says that other people might be trying to go viral for acting out in public.
“People are now more individual-focused. They attend events for their own individual pleasure, and they’re not really thinking about being part of a group or a collective in the way that they might have been before,” he says. “These are people who perhaps are treating the event as an opportunity for them to build their social media profile rather than considering the other people around them.”
These behaviors are more often reported at large-scale stadium shows. Even though they’re surrounded by more people, Drury says that people may lack the sense of being in a community because the crowd is so large. At smaller venues, reports of unsafe behavior from fans are much less frequent.
“[At smaller shows] it tends to be people that feel that others are there for the same reason as them,” Drury says. “They feel a sense of community or shared identity with those others that might be less widespread at these bigger events.”
Even though other commentators have attributed this newfound concert behavior to a wider spread of narcissism in Western society or behaviors changing as a result of COVID-19 societal isolation. But Drury says he hasn’t seen much evidence of either cause.
“It’s actually quite a mixed set of phenomena,” he says. “Therefore, maybe there are multiple reasons.”
Hafsa Quraishi produced and edited this interview for broadcast with Gabe Bullard. Grace Griffin adapted it for the web.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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2023-07-11T20:10:12+00:00
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delawarepublic.org
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https://www.delawarepublic.org/2023-07-11/why-are-fans-throwing-objects-and-cremains-at-performers-unpacking-bad-concert-behavior
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is in the process of filing a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James for allegedly leaking to the press a list of donors to her nonprofit Stand for America.
Last week Haley released the findings of the New York Freedom of Information Act request she filed late last month with James’s office.
Haley’s team requested records of all Freedom of Information Act requests about Stand for America from Jan. 1, 2019, to the present. James’ office responded, “Please be advised that the Office of the Attorney General has conducted a diligent search and has located no records that respond to your request.”
The attorney general’s answer raises more questions than answers and leaves open the possibility that the attorney general’s office illegally sent donor data or emailed it via unofficial emails, then leaked it to Documented, the watchdog group that gave Haley’s donor list to Politico.
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Last Tuesday, Haley sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that the Department of Justice investigate the illegal delivery, receipt and public disclosure of a list of the identities of donors to Stand for America. “These illicit acts are subject to criminal penalties, and it is your duty to launch an inquiry, follow the facts wherever they lead, and prosecute,” she wrote. Haley added that once Garland’s office has concluded its investigation, it should prosecute all those responsible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The materials, which contained donor names — all influential men and women in the conservative movement — were leaked in August to Politico in a chilling act of intimidation against conservative political speech. Haley, a Republican, has been an outspoken critic of New York’s no-bail laws and believes this is an instance of retaliation.
Haley launched Stand for America after leaving the Trump administration in 2019. In an interview with the Washington Examiner while she was campaigning with Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz in Delaware County, Haley said that when she was first contacted by Politico about the donor list, she was stunned by the outlet’s access to something that was supposed to remain private. “They say they have it,” she said. “We say, ‘Show it to us.’ They send it to us and, look at the back page, it’s stamped by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.”
“This is how liberals behave,” she added. “Once again, they were upset that I was calling out what was going on in New York state, and they are upset that I’m calling out Biden for his failings, and they are trying to intimidate conservatives to be silent or hide in the shadows. We’re not going to let it happen. We’re suing the New York state attorney general, and I am going to Merrick Garland and saying, ‘You need to investigate what happened, and you owe us an answer on this, and we’re going to keep on fighting through this.’”
“Republicans have been too nice for too long,” she said. “At the end of the day, there’s no time to whine and complain about this. This is time to fight, and we go back, and we’re going to hold her accountable.”
Haley has been all over the country with conservative candidates running for office, as was the case with Oz here in suburban Philadelphia. The audience here gave her a warm welcome: After the event, several attendees said they were impressed with her delivery, her willingness to take the fight to the Left and her grace. Some said they would love to see her run for president in 2024.
The first female governor of the Palmetto State has a formidable record of helping candidates in Republican primaries this cycle: Her endorsement record shows she went six for six in GOP primaries in Iowa. She was also successful in her home state’s most competitive Republican congressional primaries in June, when U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., defeated challenger Katie Arrington. In that race, she went head-to-head with former President Donald Trump and won.
Haley’s fall schedule, which included this crowded event with Oz, is packed with travel plans that will take her across the country to headline events with various candidates. Her efforts to stump for candidates around the country could prove to be a wise investment of time and effort if she chooses to run in the Republican primary for president in 2024.
Haley said that when she talks to voters at events such as this one, she finds that it is the media and the Democrats who are myopically focused on Trump. They are missing what is really motivating voters to the polls.
“Frankly, I’m not hearing voters talk about Trump or Biden,” she said. “What they’re talking about is that gas prices are high, and that’s how they get to work. Grocery prices are high, and that’s how they feed their family. And they are frustrated and scared of the very idea that they’re having to dip into their savings accounts to pay for both. The idea that utility bills are going through the roof, or they can’t get basic supplies for their homes or businesses; that’s what they’re talking about. And they’re talking about crime on the streets and border. They’re talking about education for their kids. They don’t feel like they have the luxury of politics. They just want someone to hear them and fight for them because they feel like we got to get things back on track.”
After her event with Oz, Haley left Pennsylvania for Georgia, where she was doing an event with Herschel Walker in his quest to unseat incumbent Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock. “I feel like we’re in a different state all the time,” she said, laughing. “What I can tell you is we’ve endorsed over 50 candidates. We raised over four and a half million dollars. We’re not going to stop until we get to Election Day.”
As for the release of her documents, Haley said she is not going to back down in demanding answers for that as well — not just for herself, but for all the conservative groups and conservatives whose private information has been illegally leaked by government officials as a form of political punishment.
“These disclosures aren’t just meant to intimidate people,” she said. “They are a violation of federal and state law, and I am not just going to stand aside any longer as liberals use government power as a weapon against conservatives.”
Haley is a true dragon slayer. When she was wrongly accused by “The View” host Sunny Hostin for being a ‘chameleon’ for not using her Indian first name, Haley shot back, saying, “Nikki is my name. It is on my birth certificate. It is an Indian name, and I embrace my Indian heritage. I have written two books that describe the struggles that my family had, what it was like growing up.”
“It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last time that the hosts of ‘The View’ come after me or that liberals come after me in... whatever way,” Haley said. ‘They can’t stand the fact that a minority female would be a conservative Republican.”
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2022-10-02T20:17:38+00:00
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magicvalley.com
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https://magicvalley.com/news/opinion/columns/salena-zito-nikki-haley-dragon-slayer/article_37c5b574-40ef-11ed-b6ee-5fbc9b460449.html
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say.
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None of the stranded whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanized in a “heartbreaking” loss, said Daren Grover, the general manager of Project Jonah, a nonprofit group which helps rescue whales.
The whales beached themselves on the Chatham Islands, which are home to about 600 people and located about 800 kilometers (500 miles) east of New Zealand’s main islands.
The Department of Conservation said 232 whales stranded themselves Friday at Tupuangi Beach and another 245 at Waihere Bay on Monday.
The deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
“These events are tough, challenging situations,” the Department of Conservation wrote in a Facebook post. “Although they are natural occurrences, they are still sad and difficult for those helping.”
Grover said the remote location and presence of sharks in the surrounding waters meant they couldn’t mobilize volunteers to try to refloat the whales as they have in past stranding events.
“We do not actively refloat whales on the Chatham Islands due to the risk of shark attack to humans and the whales themselves, so euthanasia was the kindest option,” said Dave Lundquist, a technical marine advisor for the conservation department.
Mass strandings of pilot whales are reasonably common in New Zealand, especially during the summer months. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes the whales to strand, although it appears their location systems can get confused by gently sloping sandy beaches.
Grover said there is a lot of food for the whales around the Chatham Islands, and as they swim closer to land, they would quickly find themselves going from very deep to shallow water.
“They rely on their echolocation and yet it doesn’t tell them that they are running out of water,” Grover said. “They come closer and closer to shore and become disoriented. The tide can then drop from below them and before they know it, they’re stranded on the beach.”
Because of the remote location of the beaches, the whale carcasses won’t be buried or towed out to sea, as is often the case, but instead will be left to decompose, Grover said.
“Nature is a great recycler and all the energy stored within the bodies of all the whales will be returned to nature quite quickly,” he said.
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2022-10-12T13:13:04+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/national/photos-477-whales-die-in-heartbreaking-new-zealand-strandings/
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Looking for love anywhere is already tough, but throw in 90% humidity and a 10% chance that even the hottest pedestrian will be given the right of way while crossing the street and you have the total car wreck that is dating in Miami. Odds are, the person you’re about to go on a date with has blasted through a stop sign or nearly side-swiped you on Biscayne Boulevard at some point. What’s cuter than a meet-cute that ends in an ambulance? Welcome to dating in the 305!
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1. Clothing-optional
Is it body positivity, the heat or just the latest sale at Fashion Nova? Either way, don’t be surprised if you start swiping and seeing less and less clothing. It’s like undressing people with your eyes, but you just have to use your finger.
2. Name-drop it like it’s hot
You know who? They went where? And you’re on their list? It’s all about who you know. In Miami, that person knows someone who opened that club and they’re like, really connected. You’re not. Sorry you’re irrelevant.
3. Rolls up in a Benz, but still lives at home
Beep, beep! “Damn, that’s a nice car,” you say to yourself before getting in, only to later find out that the 27-year-old who works in retail still lives with their parents. No shade, but prepare for some skewed priorities (and splitting gas).
4. Another “entrepreneur”
A quick peruse of any dating app in the 305 is sure to turn up an endless supply of “entrepreneurs.” In Miami, it's basically a catch-all term for “influencer,” “house flipper,” “vegan pilates instructor”…The list goes on.
5. A ski instructor? In Miami?
It hasn’t snowed in Miami since January 19, 1977, so chances are if their “ski instructor” is texting them on a Friday night, it’s exactly what you think it is. (And if you don’t know, that’s what Google’s for.)
6. Check the label
If they're decked out in designer for a casual Tuesday wine night at Lagniappe, you better check for spelling mistakes. Let’s be real: We all love a designer moment, but nothing’s worse than spotting a pair of Gucci sunglasses spelled with three Cs.
7. Likes > love
At the core of every budding romance are “likes.” Yes, Instagram likes. If you’re a clout chaser looking to increase your reach and “collab,” look no further than Miami dating. Under 5k followers? Ew.
8. Get fit or die dating
One too many drinks at Gramps could result in a 2am personal training session that will come back to haunt you. Yeah, that late-night rendezvous might equal an 8:20am Barry’s walk of shame at an incline of 12 once you realize they’re the instructor.
9. Booked and busy
“What’s the rush?” You say as you take a sip of your overpriced cocktail from [redacted]. No, they’re not having stomach issues. They’ve just double-booked in case you were a snooze. If the date lasts fewer than 30 minutes, that’s a dead giveaway.
10. Bi(lingual)
Chances are, the person you’re about to go on a date with speaks more than just English. If you’re feeling linguistically lazy, it might be time to pick up those DuoLingo lessons you’ve been ignoring for the past few months. It’s never too late to learn another language, especially Spanish.
11. Shade the shades
Wearing sunglasses at night should have stayed in the ’80s, with that song that made it a thing. It’s still a thing in Miami, though probably for different reasons. Like scoping out their next date, or hiding dilated pupils.
12. Is it rented?
So. Many. Yacht. Pictures. If you’re getting excited that you just met a complete catch, life jackets included, you should know: It’s probably a rental. Or it could belong to their rich friends, in which case, you may actually have a chance of getting your sea legs. Either way, is there room for one more?
13. Selfie-absorbed
Hey, bestie! Oh, wait, no. Their bestie is just a tripod, or maybe a mirror. We all know our angles, there’s no doubt about that. But when the grid’s all thirst traps, it may be a little concerning. Although, you could become their Instagram-bf-gf-sidepiece.
14. BBLs
No, you’re not old. It’s not a new texting abbreviation. It’s just the latest and greatest enhancement happening around Miami, mami. Don’t waste your time doing 300 squats a day. 'Cause we’ll bet their ass your date’s not.
15. Phone background check
OK, so most people aren’t going to run a background check on a potential lover, right? Well, the closest free one you can do is a quick glance at their phone screen. If it’s a picture of themself, we’re sorry. The only catch is you’ll technically have to go on the date to find out.
16. Nothing less sexy than Sexy Fish
If they recommend going to dinner at Sexy Fish, run. Like, fast. Unless that’s your scene. There’s always the Daniel Craig mannequin in the bathroom if the date goes really south. At least he can’t talk, right?
17. Carb-free, not carefree
Just because they have a six-pack doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the carbs. After all, they’re probably lusting after the table bread while you’re eating it. And if they judge you, well, their loss—they’re probably still hungry.
18. Another celeb endorsement
Oh, my god! Three of the Miami Housewives follow you? *Jaw drops* Their DMs may be left on read, but their social climbing mindset isn’t going anywhere. Prepare for social climbers. Hope you have good upper body strength and extra chalk for your hands.
19. Dive in headfirst
If you end up on a date or someone recommends a date at one of the select few Miami dive bars that exist, don’t judge: You’re probably in good company. So download the TouchTunes app and have the night of your life. It’s what you make it, after all.
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2023-02-08T10:15:10+00:00
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timeout.com
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https://www.timeout.com/miami/news/19-things-to-mentally-prepare-for-when-dating-in-miami-020723
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MIRABEL, QC, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced today that it officially inaugurated its new manufacturing factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in Mirabel. The first of its kind in Canada, this recently built 175,000 square feet facility located at the YMX International Aerocity of Mirabel, Quebec will power electric vehicles assembled by Lion at its Saint-Jérôme, Quebec and Joliet, IL manufacturing plants.
In the presence of Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Benoit Charrette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, this major event brought together various Lion stakeholders, including customers, employees, partners and members of the electrification of transportation ecosystem in North America.
Following the completion of the installation of the initial portion of the battery assembly line in Mirabel, production of the first battery pack was completed at the end of 2022. Final certification of the first battery pack model is expected in the first half of 2023, followed by a gradual production ramp-up in 2023. The first Lion batteries will serve to power the LionC and LionD school buses and the Lion5 trucks.
The new facility is targeted to reach a production capacity of 1.7 gigawatt hour by the end of the year. At full scale, it should have an annual production capacity of 5 gigawatt hours. This would enable Lion to electrify approximately 14,000 medium and heavy-duty vehicles per year, depending on the vehicle mix.
To date, Lion has delivered more than 950 all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in North America, that have collectively driven more than 10 million miles (16 million kilometers). All of Lion's vehicles are purpose-built for electric propulsion and are manufactured at Lion's North American facilities. Once the Quebec and Illinois factories are at full capacity, Lion expects to be able to manufacture 22,500 electric buses and trucks per year. By vertically integrating components of the battery system, the Company, which has approximately 1,400 employees, intends to strengthen its leadership position in the North American transportation industry.
« I am proud that Lion Electric is increasing its production capacity with a new battery facility in Mirabel, with a $50 million loan from our government, which will create 135 high-paying jobs. Lion is a great Québec success story in an ecosystem that is fundamental to the green economy we are building. Our government is a great believer in the battery industry and projects like this are proof that Québec has all it takes to be a leader in the green economy.»
François Legault, Premier of Québec
« Our government is proud to support this project that allows Lion to manufacture a key component of the battery, here in Québec. We will continue to support companies, from mining to mobility, to make the world's greenest battery here. »
Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
« Thanks to companies like Lion Electric, Québec can be proud of being a leader in the electrification of transportation. The inauguration of the new battery manufacturing factory is excellent news not only for Québec's energy transition, but also for the Laurentides region, which will benefit from high-quality jobs. »
Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Laurentides Region
"I am incredibly proud that we have reached this significant milestone in Lion Electric's journey. This official opening celebrates the culmination of several years of efforts that now allow us to control the manufacturing and integration of one of the fundamental components in the production of electric vehicles and the electrification of transportation - namely the battery. With this new facility, Lion will be able to strengthen its leadership role in the electrification of the transportation ecosystem in Canada and the United States. We look forward to continuing our innovation efforts."
Marc Bédard, CEO-Founder, Lion Electric
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Lion's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "could," "plan," "project," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "target" or other similar expressions and any other statements that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements may contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's order book and the Company's ability to convert it into actual sales, the expected production capacity of the Company's manufacturing facilities, the Company's U.S. manufacturing facility project and the Company's battery plant and innovation center project in Quebec, the Company's future growth and long-term strategy, the Company's expected product pipeline and the launch and commercial production of certain platforms and models. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that Lion believes are reasonable when made, including that Lion will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that Lion will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that Lion will be able to implement its growth strategy, that Lion will be able to successfully and timely complete the construction of, and successfully and timely establish its operations and ramp-up manufacturing capacity at, its U.S. manufacturing facility and its Quebec battery plant and innovation center, that Lion will not suffer any supply chain challenges or any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that Lion will be able to maintain its competitive position, that Lion will continue to improve its operational, financial and other internal controls and systems to manage its growth and size, that Lion will be able to benefit, either directly or indirectly (including through applications made by the Company and/or its clients), from governmental subsidies and incentives, and that Lion will be able to secure additional funding through equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to Lion and in the amounts needed when required in the future. Such estimates and assumptions are made by Lion in light of the experience of management and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Lion believes that these risks and uncertainties include the following: any adverse changes in U.S. or Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political or legal conditions, including as a consequence of the ongoing uncertainties relating to inflation and interest rates; any inability to ramp-up the production of Lion's products and meet project construction and other project milestones and timelines; any inability to meet its customers' business needs; any inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute its vehicles at scale; any unavailability, reduction, discriminatory application, delay in processing or elimination of governmental programs, subsidies or economic incentives due to policy changes, government regulation or otherwise; any inability to execute the Company's growth strategy; any adverse effects of the current military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which continues to affect economic and global financial markets and exacerbate ongoing economic challenges; any unfavorable fluctuations and volatility in the availability or price of raw materials included in components used to manufacture the Company's products, including battery cells, modules and packs; the reliance on key suppliers and any inability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted by or against the Company from time to time, including the ongoing matter relating to supply of battery packs from Romeo Systems, Inc.; any inability to reduce total cost of ownership of electric vehicles sold by the Company over time; the reliance on key management and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel; labor shortages (including as a result of employee departures, turnover, and demands for higher wages) which may force the Company to operate at reduced capacity, to lower its production and delivery rates or lower its growth plans, and could pose additional challenges related to employee compensation; any inability to meet the expectations of the Company's customers in terms of products, specifications, and services; any inability to maintain the Company's competitive position; any inability to reduce the Company's costs of supply over time; any inability to maintain and enhance the Company's reputation and brand; any significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls; any failure of information technology systems or any cybersecurity and data privacy breaches or incidents; any event or circumstance resulting in the Company's inability to convert its order book into actual sales, including the unavailability, reduction, discriminatory application, delay in processing or elimination or discriminatory application of government programs, subsidies and economic incentives; any inability to raise additional funds to meet its capital requirements and pursue its growth strategy when and in the amounts needed; any inability to secure adequate insurance coverage or a potential increase in insurance costs; and natural disasters, epidemic or pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events such as civil unrest and acts of terrorism, the current military conflict between Russia and Ukraine or similar disruptions
These and other risks and uncertainties related to the businesses of Lion are described in greater detail in section 23.0 entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's annual MD&A for the fiscal year 2022. Many of these risks are beyond Lion's management's ability to control or predict. All forward-looking statements attributable to Lion or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained and risk factors identified in the Company's annual MD&A for the fiscal year 2022 and in other documents filed with the applicable Canadian regulatory securities authorities and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC'').
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under applicable securities laws, Lion undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update, revise or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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2023-04-17T17:02:02+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/04/17/lion-electric-inaugurates-its-battery-manufacturing-factory-medium-heavy-duty-vehicles/
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Donald Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 counts related to business fraud
By Kara Scannell, John Miller, Jeremy Herb and Devan Cole, CNN
Donald Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in an indictment from a Manhattan grand jury, according to two sources familiar with the case — the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges.
The indictment has been filed under seal and will be announced in the coming days. The charges are not publicly known at this time. Trump will likely be arraigned in court early next week, according to his defense attorney, Joe Tacopina.
The DA’s office has been investigating the former president in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels that dates to the 2016 presidential election. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office will reach out to Trump’s attorneys to discuss his surrender to face an arraignment.
The decision is sure to send shockwaves across the country, pushing the American political system — which has never seen one of its ex-leaders confronted with criminal charges, let alone while running again for president — into uncharted waters.
Trump released a statement in response to the indictment claiming it was “Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history.”
“I believe this Witch-Hunt will backfire massively on Joe Biden,” the former president said. “The American people realize exactly what the Radical Left Democrats are doing here. Everyone can see it. So our Movement, and our Party — united and strong — will first defeat Alvin Bragg, and then we will defeat Joe Biden, and we are going to throw every last one of these Crooked Democrats out of office so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba said in a statement that Trump “is a victim of a corrupt and distorted version of the American justice system and history. He will be vindicated.”
Trump was caught off guard by the grand jury’s decision to indict him, according to a person who spoke directly with him While the former president was bracing for an indictment last week, he began to believe news reports that a potential indictment was weeks — or more — away.
“Is this a shock today? Hell yes,” the person said, speaking on a condition of anonymity as Trump’s team calculated its response.
Bragg’s office said it is in touch with Trump’s lawyers.
“This evening we contacted Mr. Trump’s attorney to coordinate his surrender to the Manhattan D.A.’s Office for arraignment on a Supreme Court indictment, which remains under seal,” the district attorney’s office said in a statement Thursday. “Guidance will be provided when the arraignment date is selected.”
The legal action against Trump jolts the 2024 presidential campaign into a new phase, as the former president has vowed to keep running in the face of criminal charges.
Trump has frequently called the various investigations surrounding him a “witch hunt,” attempting to sway public opinion on them by casting himself as a victim of what he’s claimed are political probes led by Democratic prosecutors. As the indictment reportedly neared, Trump urged his supporters to protest his arrest, echoing his calls to action following the 2020 election as he tried to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden.
Trump has long avoided legal consequences in his personal, professional and political lives. He has settled a number of private civil lawsuits through the years and paid his way out of disputes concerning the Trump Organization, his namesake company. As president, he was twice impeached by the Democratic-led House, but avoided conviction by the Senate.
In December, the Trump Organization was convicted on multiple charges of tax fraud, though Trump himself was not charged in that case.
Trump’s Republican allies — as well as his 2024 GOP rivals — have condemned the Manhattan district attorney’s office over the looming indictment, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to launch an investigation into the matter.
GOP rallies to Trump’s defense
Congressional Republicans quickly rallied to Trump’s defense, attacking Bragg on Twitter and accusing the district attorney of a political witch hunt.
“Outrageous,” tweeted House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio, one of the Republican committee chairmen who has demanded Bragg testify before Congress about the Trump investigation.
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, called the indictment “completely unprecedented” and said it is “a catastrophic escalation in the weaponization of the justice system.”
But at least one moderate Republican told CNN he trusted the legal system.
“I believe in the rule of law. I think we have checks and balances and I trust the system,” said Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska.
“We have a judge. We have jurors. There is appeals. So I think in the end, justice will be done. If he’s guilty it will show up. But if not, I think that will be shown too,” Bacon told CNN.
Investigation began under Cy Vance
Bragg’s office had signaled as recently as early March that they were close to bringing charges against Trump after they invited the ex-president to testify before the grand jury probing the hush money scheme. Potential defendants in New York are required by law to be notified and invited to appear before a grand jury weighing charges. But Trump ultimately declined to appear before the panel.
The long-running investigation first began under Bragg’s predecessor, Cy Vance, when Trump was in office. It relates to a $130,000 payment made by Trump’s then-personal attorney Michael Cohen to Daniels in late October 2016, days before the 2016 presidential election, to silence her from going public about an alleged affair with Trump a decade earlier. Trump has denied the affair.
At issue in the investigation is the payment made to Daniels and the Trump Organization’s reimbursement to Cohen.
According to court filings in Cohen’s own federal prosecution, Trump Organization executives authorized payments to him totaling $420,000 to cover his original $130,000 payment and tax liabilities and reward him with a bonus. The Trump Organization noted the reimbursements as a legal expense in its internal books. Trump has denied knowledge of the payment.
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2023-03-31T00:33:13+00:00
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localnews8.com
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Snap, the parent company of social media instant messaging app Snapchat, is closing its only downtown San Francisco office space, according to multiple reports.
The 33,000 square-foot space at 875 Howard Street is the only Snapchat office space in the city.
The companv, which has struggled through layoffs, restructuring and an industrywide dip in advertising dollars over 2022, says the closure comes as part of a shift toward remote work.
“Our San Francisco location was lightly used by team members following our move to flexible work,” the company told Bloomberg on Friday.
Founded in 2010 by Stanford classmates Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown, the Santa Monica-based company revolutionized instant messaging by being one of the first to incorporate augmented filters to instant, temporary photo and video messages. The platform has an estimated 363 million global daily active users.
This year has seen dwindling profits at the company, that went public with a valuation of $24 billion in 2017. In August, Spiegel announced cuts of around 20% of Snap's workforce, laying off over 1,200 employees. Last week, a third-quarter earning report revealed the company's slowest ever quarterly growth, with its net loss surging 400% to $360 million. This resulted in a 25% plunge in share price to $7.38 a share on Thursday. It's since pulled back a fraction of that to around $8.30 Monday.
It's unclear exactly how many employees were working at the Howard Street office, that opened in 2017. A Snap spokesperson told Business Insider, who first reported the news, that the office "was used consistently by only a handful of team members following our move to flexible work." They added that the company still has office space in Palo Alto.
The closure comes as a blow to a city struggling to comeback from pandemic-era office vacancies. A new study revealed that San Francisco has 27.1 million square feet of office space available right now, a record high.
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2022-10-24T21:20:34+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/snapchat-closes-san-francisco-office-17530730.php
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The Irish National Teachers' Organization (INTO) defended its use of a controversial cartoon video allegedly encouraging young kids to swap genders after outrage spilled into the online realm, telling the Belfast News Letter that the material was not intended for students.
"Teachers play a key role in educating about diversity and supporting those who may feel vulnerable within our school communities. However, it’s essential that teachers are appropriately supported in this role by their boards of management and by the Department of Education.
"INTO strives to ensure the priorities in the ETUCE Action Plan on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are reflected in our negotiations and representations with the Department of Education, the NCCA, the NCSE, the Teaching Council and other bodies," INTO wrote in part in a statement to the outlet.
INTO added later in the statement, "It is important to stress that the videos you [the News Letter] have cited are not part of the primary curriculum and are not used as teaching resources in our schools – they are support materials to help teachers to deal sensitively with issues that arise from time to time in today's classrooms.
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"These videos help to inform teachers on delicate issues that may arise in the classroom – they are not viewed by pupils of any age group."
The video under fire shows animated characters in a classroom setting.
A narrator shares that, during a parent-teacher meeting, a student's mother told them that their daughter identified as a boy and wished to be called Liam instead of Lucy.
The teacher says he sets out to prepare the class for the "social transition" by reading the picture book "Introducing Teddy," sparking discussion about whether gender can be changed.
"So boys can change into girls," one student says, prompting another to add, "And girls can change into boys."
UK DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION BOOTS TRANSGENDER KIDS' CHARITY FROM SCHOOL GUIDANCE AFTER MULITPLE SCANDALS
The teacher responds to both: "Yes, sometimes while the doctor says a baby is a boy, as that baby grows up, they feel inside that they're not a boy…
"While they might have a boy's name…they know they aren't a boy and want to change their name. The same can happen for a girl. By making those changes, the person feels happier and more like themselves. Some people who experienced this might use the word transgender to describe themselves."
Liam stands before the class later in the video, telling his peers about his decision to change genders and his classmates agree to accommodate his wishes.
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Though INTO had drawn criticism for the video a couple of years ago, according the Belfast News Letter, attention spread further after catching the eye of prominent social commentators, including famed psychologist Dr. Jordan B. Peterson.
"What the hell does 'they feel inside they're not a boy' even mean? Inside where? Feel what? This faux compassion/ignorance is both unfathomable and unforgivable," Peterson tweeted on February 14.
Dr. Colin Wright, an evolutionary biology expert, tweeted against the video as well.
"This is a special blend of psychotic, wildly inappropriate, and abusive. It's a how-to guide for permanently damaging a child's mental health and turning them into life-long medical patients. Don't let its lighthearted tone fool you. This is grotesque," he wrote.
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2023-02-23T21:11:20+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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It’s that time of year again. Iowa’s baby bird and bunny season is officially underway. For me, each new sighting of a brand new, spindly-legged fawn, brood of Canada geese or fledgling robin is cause for celebration – a vivid portrayal of the annual renewal of life.
The sightings also serve as a visual reminder for me to fire off this column. Doesn’t take much to put this one together. Filed under the heading — “Leave Wildlife Babies in the Wild” — I’ve been blowing the dust off and rewriting this same piece since the late 1970s. The original version was pounded out on a slow and noisy manual typewriter.
Today’s column emanates from the slick and silent keyboard of my laptop computer. But although the methods of communication may be galaxies apart, the message remains the same – wildlife babies belong in the wild. Yes, I realize that people are still scooping up baby bunnies or entire broods of ducklings and taking them back home with them. But there are some folks who will take these words to heart – I even hear from some of them from time to time. If this piece even saves one wild baby, it’s worth the effort. So, here we go again.
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From now until mid-summer, this year’s crop of wildlife babies will be leaving home to begin learning skills critical to their survival. Many of those babies are destined to be discovered by humans. As a result, DNR and County Conservation Board offices across the state will be inundated with hundreds of phone calls and scores of deliveries involving "orphaned or abandoned wildlife."
Deliveries – many arriving anonymously after hours – will include everything from fawns and baby cottontails, to raccoons, ducklings and robins. Leaning toward the exotic, I’ve even been treated to the surprise arrival of a box full of “abandoned” skunk kittens – a feat that, I must admit, required the upmost dedication on the part of the person delivering the potently fragrant package.
So why do so many wildlife babies end up inside cardboard boxes or confined to a makeshift pen in the corner of someone’s garage? The answer is simple. From fuzzy yellow ducklings to brown-eyed baby bunnies, nothing appears more cute and cuddly than a baby animal. Right or wrong, it's no mystery why humans feel compelled to come to their rescue. But in reality, the vast majority of wildlife babies that people encounter are not really orphaned or abandoned at all. And while the folks who attempt to "save" these babies may have the very best of intentions, they are in fact dooming the creatures they attempt to help.
Regardless of whether they’re wearing fur or feathers, the young of most wildlife species leave their nests or dens well in advance of being able to care for themselves. Although broods or litters may become widely scattered during this fledgling period, the developing adolescents remain under the direct care of their parents. White-tailed does, for example, leave their fawns hidden and temporarily unattended while foraging for themselves, but return every few hours to nurse their offspring. Unfortunately, this parental care is abruptly terminated when deer (or other wildlife species) come in contact with humans.
Whenever a newborn fawn, infant cottontail, or den of baby raccoons is discovered, it is automatically assumed that the animals are orphaned. The youngsters’ fate becomes sealed as they are promptly "rescued from the wild". Many babies perish soon after capture — often from the overwhelming stress of being captured, handled, confined and force fed. Should an animal survive the initial trauma, it often succumbs more slowly to pneumonia, other diseases, or malnutrition.
Whether they’re young or adult, wild birds and mammals have highly specific needs for survival. "Rescuing a baby from its mother" not only exhibits extremely poor judgment — it is also illegal. Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is a moment to cherish. Sharing that experience with others or obtaining souvenir photos provides an even more lasting memory. But once you've done that, step back and walk away. Leave wildlife babies where they belong — in the wild. Whenever you see an opportunity, I hope you’ll share this message.
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Mix the sugar water and fill the backyard feeders. The fall migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds is underway. For those wishing to obtain e…
Iowa’s small game hunting seasons are just around the corner.
Iowa’s special teal seasons are the best single change in waterfowl regulations in the past 50 years.
Iowa’s fall waterfowl seasons kick off Sept. 1 with a special 16-day, teal-only duck hunt. The bonus teal event is followed by a dizzying seri…
This is one bird that is definitely more often heard than seen.
“There was nothing to see but prairie, green stretches of grassland rolling quietly outward ‘till lost in the haze that trembled on the horizon.”
Following decades of silence, Iowa’s most secretive reptiles are currently emitting radio signals from the watery depths of Eagle Lake.
I was staking out – and hoping to photograph – an active nest of red-bellied woodpeckers.
With this year’s mulberry crop reaching full maturity, it’s time to grab your bucket and head for the woods.
As predictable as lengthening days and summer heat, phone calls regarding “orphaned” wildlife are streaming in.
I must admit that I was a bit apprehensive when I learned that Chuck had moved into the neighborhood.
It’s called the golden oyster and is a species that every mushroom hunting enthusiast should be aware of.
The hatch is on. Breaking free of their eggshell imprisonment, broods of newborn wood ducks are getting their first glimpse of the Iowa outdoo…
The spring songbird migration is winging northward. And while the larger and more colorful species – such as tanagers, orioles, and grosbeaks …
Turkey hunting spins on a dime.
Turkey hunting spins on a dime.
The much-anticipated, spring mushroom season is currently sweeping northward across Iowa. And although several mushroom species are edible, the famed morel reigns as undisputed king.
Once they’ve been at it for a few seasons, most mushroom hunters will have amassed a collection of stories recounting their grandest moments in the spring woodlands.
One robin may not make a spring, but when the turkey vultures return to Clear Lake’s Clausen’s Cove, you know the season has changed.
Enjoy more wildlife tales online at Washburn’s Outdoor Journal at iawildlife.org/blog.
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2023-06-11T11:11:07+00:00
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Congressional Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation that would immediately cut interest rates to 0 percent for all 44 million student loan borrowers in the U.S.
While the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, introduced by Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney (Conn.) and Sen. Peter Welch (Vt.), would cover current borrowers, future ones would still be on the hook for interest, though under a different system.
The interest rates for future borrowers would be determined by a “sliding scale” based on financial need, leading some borrowers to still have 0 percent on their interest. No student would get an interest rate higher than 4 percent.
Furthermore, the bill will establish a trust fund where interest payments would go to pay for the student loan program’s administrative expenses.
“Students and families are already saddling the rising costs of a college education. The federal government should not exacerbate the problem by making money off borrowers’ federal student loans. In fact, the average public university student who takes out a federal student loan today would pay $7,800 over the standard 10-year period in interest. That’s the difference between making mortgage or car payments, affording medical care, or saving for a stronger retirement,” Courtney said.
All the co-sponsors for the bill are Democrats, and it will likely have a hard time getting the needed support in the Republican-controlled House.
The measure comes as student loan interest payments are set to restart in September after a three-year pause begun under the COVID-19 pandemic. Borrowers do have other options to try to handle their interest payments as they turn back on.
Under President Biden’s new SAVE program that will be implemented soon, borrowers who are making their monthly payments won’t be charged for unpaid monthly interest.
The legislation comes less than a month after the Supreme Court struck down Biden’s previous student loan forgiveness plan, which would have provided debt relief of up to $10,000 for most federal borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Republicans hailed the ruling as a just outcome, while Democrats have been pressing for more options to protect borrowers.
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2023-07-27T20:26:06+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/hill-politics/democrats-introduce-bill-to-eliminate-student-loan-interest-for-current-borrowers/
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A 77-year-old man was flown to a Boston hospital for treatment of serious injuries Tuesday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a landscaping vehicle in Holliston, according to police.
The man was unconscious at the scene of the crash, which occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Prentice and Highland streets, near Holliston High School, police said in a statement.
He was treated at the scene by firefighters from Holliston and Ashland before being airlifted to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, police said.
His condition was not known Tuesday evening.
The driver of the landscaping truck, which was hauling a trailer, was not injured.
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The crash remains under investigation.
Maya Homan can be reached at maya.homan@globe.com.
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2022-05-31T23:40:25+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/05/31/metro/bicyclist-suffers-serious-injuries-after-crash-holliston/
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Three killed, including baby, in Chicago highway shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Three people were killed, including an infant, and three more were hurt after a shooting on a Chicago interstate highway, officials said Monday.
The shooting occurred Sunday at around 10:30 p.m. on the I-57 expressway near 111th Street in the South Side, Illinois State Police trooper Josh Robinson said.
One-year-old A-mara Hall was among those who died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Relatives of the other two victims have not yet been notified, said spokesperson Brittany Hill.
The victims’ vehicle left the highway and stopped near the top of the 111th Street exit ramp. Two people were found dead at the scene and four were taken to the hospital, Robinson said. One of the four subsequently died.
Robinson said the investigation “is still in its infancy.”
State police did not share whether a suspect has been arrested.
Public safety in Chicago is a major factor for voters in the upcoming mayoral election. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has taken the most heat for increased crime, with homicides hitting a 25-year high in 2021 with roughly 800.
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2023-02-20T19:01:07+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/2023/02/20/three-killed-including-baby-chicago-highway-shooting/
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, America's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer proudly announces the introduction of five new varieties of Canned Seafood to its line of Natural Grocers® Brand Products, the company's premium quality house brand. Customers looking for convenient, nutrient-dense sources of protein can enjoy Natural Grocers Brand Albacore and Skipjack Tuna, Wild Pink Salmon and two varieties of Wild Sardines at an Always Affordable PriceSM.
NATURAL GROCERS BRAND PRODUCTS CANNED SEAFOOD
Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers stated, "We're proud to offer our customers these affordable, premium-quality products that meet our rigorous Fish and Seafood Standards. In addition to prioritizing wild-caught and sustainably harvested fish and seafood, our vendor partners with small-scale fisheries, using practices that protect juvenile fish and unintended species from harvest. Red-listed species on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch are never used, because we choose to be responsible for the impact our Natural Grocers Brand Products make every step of the way, from the ocean to your table."
These globally sourced, Non-GMO Verified seafood shelf staples join the Natural Grocers Brand Product line, established in 2016, which presently includes over 800 high-quality products, exclusively available at Natural Grocers stores.
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- 100% Wild Caught and Sustainably Harvested
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- Available in 4.375 oz., Non-BPA Lined Cans
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Recent additions to the Natural Grocers Brand Products Line include items such as new varieties of wild-caught, sustainably harvested Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Prepared Seafood, Organic Mustard, Natural Grocers Brand Epsom Salts, and several new flavors of Natural Grocers Brand Organic Chocolate Bars.
Customers can expect to see more premium-quality additions at Always Affordable Prices℠ to the house brand line. Coming soon: Natural Grocers Brand Sparkling Spring Water in non-BPA lined aluminum bottles.
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2023-03-28T12:47:31+00:00
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/03/28/natural-grocers-expands-house-brand-with-five-new-varieties-canned-seafood/
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MONTREAL (AP) — A Canadian man has been charged with planning a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government of the late Jovenel Moïse, authorities said Thursday.
Gérald Nicolas, 51, will appear at the Quebec City courthouse on Dec. 1 to face three terrorism-related charges, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec said in a news release.
Nicolas is charged with leaving Canada to facilitate a terrorist activity, facilitating a terrorist activity and providing property for terrorist purposes.
Police say their investigation is not related to the July 2021 assassination of Moïse.
The Mounties allege that Nicolas, a resident of Lévis, Quebec, planned to stage an armed revolution in Haiti and ultimately seize power.
Nicolas traveled to Haiti to coordinate a group of individuals who planned to take part in the coup, police said.
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2022-11-17T17:42:32+00:00
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expressnews.com
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group, the New York-based Human Rights Watch said Friday.
Fighting has escalated in Panjshir province since mid-May as anti-Taliban forces there attacked Taliban units and checkpoints, HRW said in a statement. The Taliban have responded by deploying thousands of fighters on search operations targeting communities they allege are supporting the opposition forces, the group added.
“Taliban forces have committed summary executions and enforced disappearances of captured fighters and other detainees, which are war crimes,” both in Panjshir and elsewhere in Afghanistan, it said.
The force fighting in the mountainous Panjshir Valley north of Kabul — a remote region that has defied conquerors before — rose out of the last remnants of Afghanistan’s shattered security forces. It has vowed to resist the Taliban after they overrun the country and seized power in Afghanistan in mid-August.
Nestled in the towering Hindu Kush range, the Panjshir Valley has a single narrow entrance. Local fighters held off the Soviets there in the 1980s, and the Taliban a decade later under the leadership of Ahmad Shah Massoud, a guerrilla fighter who attained near-mythic status before he was killed in a suicide bombing.
His 33-year-old foreign-educated son, Ahmad Massoud, and several top officials from the ousted Western-backed government have vowed to resist the Taliban.
“Taliban forces in Panjshir province have quickly resorted to beating civilians in their response to fighting against the opposition National Resistance Front,” said Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch.
“The Taliban’s longstanding failure to punish those responsible for serious abuses in their ranks puts more civilians at risk,” Gossman was quoted in the statement.
Taliban officials have not commented on the HRW statement. Their troops in Panjshir are under the command of the Taliban-appointed defense minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob. HRW said that Yaqoob stated in May that Afghanistan’s new rulers will not allow anyone to “disrupt security” in the province.
Former detainees reported in early June that Taliban security forces detained about 80 residents in the province’s Khenj district and beat them to compel them to provide information about the opposition forces, HRW said, citing an unnamed human rights advocate who has interviewed several former detainees and a person with direct information about Taliban detentions.
After several days, the Taliban released 70 of the captives but continue to hold 10 whose relatives they accuse of being members of the opposition force, according to the HRW statement.
“Taliban forces in Panjshir have imposed collective punishment and disregarded protections to which detainees are entitled,” Gossman said. “This is just the latest example of Taliban abuses during fighting in the region.”
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2022-06-11T01:31:35+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/ap-top-headlines/watchdog-says-afghan-taliban-detaining-torturing-civilians/
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- Recognized as one of the 10 Great Day of the Dead Celebrations in the World -
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Día de los Muertos returns to Hemisfair for its tenth annual celebration with a FREE two-day festival on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30. Recognized as one of the 10 Great Day of the Dead Celebrations in the world by USA Today, Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair, popularly known as Muertos Fest, features two days of vibrant events and entertainment celebrating this Mexican tradition.
To commemorate the event's 10-year anniversary, the local ABC-affiliate KSAT 12 will broadcast this year's celebration as a two-hour evening special on October 30 to local and national audiences.
"San Antonio is fast becoming the capital of Day of the Dead celebrations in the U.S., and Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair is leading the way in that honor," said Jim Mendiola, the festival's artistic director. "For ten years Día de los Muertos has provided an event for the regional community to remember family members and together we've created a truly unique event with national recognition, and we look forward to sharing our celebration with a national television audience."
The heart of Día de los Muertos are the fifty plus altars created by San Antonio families and community organizations. These traditional and contemporary ofrendas line the paths throughout the expansive grounds of Hemisfair, the site of the 1968 World's Fair.
"Hemisfair's vision of creating one of the world's great public places is in alignment with Día de los Muertos – one of America's Best Fall Festivals, according to National Geographic," said Andres Andujar, CEO of Hemisfair.
For the tenth anniversary celebration, the signature procession will be larger, with an expanded roster of participants. Other festivities include a four-stage lineup of bands, dance and poetry performances, a curated arts market featuring original Day of the Dead local crafts and artwork, a drum, dance and puppet procession, workshops, children's programming and much more. Día de los Muertos invites the local community and visitors to experience, enjoy and remember. Applications for the altar exhibition are being accepted online.
To learn more about the 10th Anniversary event and for updates to the entertainment lineup, visit Muertos Fest.
In its tenth year, Muertos Fest, a Día de los Muertos event, is recognized as the largest and most well-known Day of the Dead Festival in Texas. Muertos Fest leads the way as the destination Day of the Dead event in the United States. Established in 2013, Día de los Muertos is held annually in downtown San Antonio and touts the largest open altar exhibition and contest in the city. Named as one of the 10 Great Day of the Dead Celebrations in the world by USA Today, and as one of the "7 Best Fall Festivals in the United States" by National Geographic Magazine, Muertos Fest was also named the second best Día de los Muertos Celebration in the country by Tripping.com. To learn more, visit MuertosFest.com. Follow Día de los Muertos on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @MuertosFest.
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2022-08-10T14:44:35+00:00
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White Sox-Orioles series finale delayed due to rain originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The White Sox announced that Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles will be delayed due to rain. First pitch was initially scheduled for 1:10 p.m. at Guaranteed Rate Field. The team did not offer a new projected start time for the game.
The White Sox and Orioles split the first two games of the series, so Sunday will be the rubber band match between the two teams.
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Dylan Cease will start for the White Sox, while Grayson Rodriguez will take the bump for the O’s.
Here’s the rest of the White Sox lineup for Sunday’s game:
The White Sox have not yet won a series this season, so they’ll hope to break that trend whenever they start play on Sunday.
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2023-04-16T18:39:51+00:00
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Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked on son Spike Lee’s early movies, dies at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte as well as scoring four of his son Spike’s early films, including the hit “Do the Right Thing” and two songs for “Jungle Fever,” has died. He was 94.
Lee died Wednesday at his home in Brooklyn, said Theo Dumont, a publicist for Spike Lee. The younger Lee posted several photos of his father on his Instagram page announcing the death.
Lee was a session bassist who has played on albums by Odetta, Woody Guthrie, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, John Lee Hooker and Peter, Paul and Mary, among many others. He can be heard on Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” and Lightfoot’s “Oh, Linda.” He played on Aretha Franklin’s Columbia album debut in 1960, “Aretha.”
Lee wrote the soundtracks to Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It,” “School Daze,” “Do the Right Thing” and “Mo’ Better Blues.” Bill Lee also appeared in “Do the Right Thing.” Terence Blanchard took over the role starting with “Jungle Fever.”
Bill Lee and Spike Lee were estranged after a falling out in the 1990s that the father attributed to his remarriage to Susan Kaplan.
In addition to Kaplan and Spike Lee, the elder Lee is survived by his sons, David, Cinque and Arnold; a daughter Joie; a brother, A. Clifton Lee; and two grandchildren.
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2023-05-24T17:55:53+00:00
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(The Hill) — The owner and two employees of a New York midwife practice have been charged with distributing fake vaccine cards, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced.
Two nurse midwives at Sage-Femme Midwifery PLLC, one of whom is the owner, and a nurse at the practice face charges that they conspired to defraud the United States by enrolling the clinic as an authorized COVID-19 vaccine administration site and providing vaccination cards to unvaccinated people, according to the DOJ. They also allegedly destroyed vials of the COVID-19 vaccine that patients were meant to receive.
“Even though Sage-Femme was a small midwife practice, the defendants’ fraud turned it into one of the busiest vaccination sites in New York State, outpacing large, state-run vaccination sites,” the DOJ said.
Two other individuals were separately charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, money laundering conspiracy and money laundering for allegedly being behind the submission of multiple fraudulent loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, according to the department.
“The defendants in these cases used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to engage in fraud, including faking vaccine cards and stealing vital funds designed to keep struggling businesses afloat,” U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said. “My office remains committed to combating the opportunistic fraud that occurred in connection with the pandemic.”
Through their participation in the “separate schemes,” the DOJ said the defendants distributed at least 2,600 fake vaccine cards and defrauded pandemic relief programs of over $1.7 million.
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2023-04-24T16:35:36+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/owner-employees-of-new-york-midwife-practice-charged-with-distributing-fake-vaccine-cards/
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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) says he is launching a podcast and that former Trump communications director Anthony Scaramucci will join him as one of his first guests.
Cuomo will this week debut a new hourlong show he is calling “As a Matter of Fact” on podcast streaming service Quake, he told Axios, and the show will aim to “hear from people — their questions, their issues — and have that dialogue.”
“There’s a fundamental problem with the entire system here,” Cuomo told the outlet of the media ecosystem writ large. “We have such division of people and we have such dysfunction of government, and part of it is this hyper-partisan, extreme dialogue that goes on.”
Scaramucci served a short stint as former President Trump’s White House communications head and has since emerged as a leading Trump critic on cable television and in other media appearances.
Cuomo resigned as governor last year after an investigation from the state’s attorney general found he sexually harassed multiple women. Cuomo has consistently denied the most serious allegations against him, including one that he groped a female aide.
The former governor told Axios this week he has “learned from the entire situation.”
“There is a new sensitivity that I didn’t fully appreciate that some people have, and some people have a new sense of cultural boundaries that I didn’t appreciate enough,” Cuomo said.
Cuomo’s younger brother, Chris Cuomo, was a leading anchor at CNN during the scandal that rocked the elder Cuomo’s administration and was fired by the network after it said he misled them about his efforts to help his brother fight back against the allegations against him.
Chris Cuomo has also launched a podcast since his firing and earlier this year was hired by startup cable news network NewsNation to host a show in prime time. NewsNation’s parent company, Nexstar Media Group, purchased The Hill last year.
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2022-10-18T19:51:49+00:00
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pix11.com
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FLUSHING, Mich. (WJRT) - The city of Flushing has a new ordinance that bans the sale and use of vaping materials for minors.
The Flushing City Council passed the new law on Monday and it will take effect on April 30.
The law allows for a $50 fine for anyone under age 21 caught buying, carrying or using any vaping material in Flushing. Fines increase to $100 for a second offense and a possible misdemeanor charge for three or more offenses.
Anyone caught selling vaping products to children under age 21 could face a misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.
The anti-vaping ordinance is similar to a state law, which bans the use or possession of other tobacco products for people under age 21.
Flushing Mayor Joe Karlicheck said the city worked with state lawmakers, Flushing Community Schools and police from Flushing city and township to craft the ordinance.
"We will continue to go after businesses who put profit over our youths health," said Karlichek.
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2023-04-13T13:04:59+00:00
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abc12.com
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https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flushing-city-council-approves-vaping-ban-ordinance/article_cbc98ce2-d9f5-11ed-9275-67ac6c5b8d02.html
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Improved lighting is coming to the Los Volcanes Senior Center. City crews will install the efficient lights at the center near Coors and Fortuna on June 4-8.
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McKenzie is accused of shooting and killing Joshua Romero after a confrontation near Melinda and Mimbres. A criminal complaint states Romero and his two friends were walking in the neighborhood when they were nearly hit by McKenzie who was driving through the neighborhood. The friends confronted McKenzie, who got out of the car, and the group started throwing punches. That’s when the witnesses say McKenzie pulled out a gun and shot Romero.
During an interview, McKenzie told police that during the physical fight, he felt like he was losing consciousness and that’s when he pulled out the gun. McKenzie’s girlfriend was with him during the shooting. They initially fled the scene after the shooting but McKenzie says when he realized he may have killed a man, he returned to the scene.
It’s expected to save the city more than $150 a year in energy costs. The center will remain open but there could be some changes to its hours. Senior meal service will not be interrupted.
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2022-06-02T22:49:23+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/new-lighting-coming-to-los-volcanes-senior-center/
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With the complex environmental issues we face, the next generation of environmental professionals has never been more crucial.
MONTRÉAL, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Simon Meunier, Senior Director, Environment at SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc. ("SANEXEN"), a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), was awarded today the Next Generation Distinction Award by Réseau Environnement.
"I want to thank Réseau Environnement for this award, it's a great honour," said Simon Meunier, Senior Director, Environment. "The work we do is often very complex, but incredibly rewarding. We have several major projects for 2023 - including the site remediation for the Couchiching First Nation in Ontario and for the former Aleris plant in Québec - I look forward to continuing our work in the field with our teams."
This prestigious award is presented to an environmental professional under 35 years who has demonstrated innovative, outstanding and above-standard actions and achievements, that are also sustainable and have a social impact.
With his expertise, teamwork and remarkable achievements, Simon has risen through the ranks of the company: starting as a Project Manager at SANEXEN after graduating; becoming Assistant Senior Manager, Environment in 2021; and senior Manager, Environment just this year. In his young career, he has completed over $100 million worth of projects in both Québec and Ontario, and has helped treat millions of litres of water and tonnes of soils.
His main achievements include projects in remote areas, where the logistics presents important challenges, such as the cleanup and rehabilitation of a former dump site located on Anticosti Island. He has also contributed to the environmental rehabilitation of former military sites, most of which were contaminated by the notorious per- and polyfluoroalkyl toxic substances ("PFAS").
"With the complex environmental issues we face, the next generation of environmental professionals has never been more crucial," added Jean-François Bolduc, President of SANEXEN. "Simon makes it his duty to put his expertise and experience in the field to work for our customers and our communities. He is an asset not only for the company, but for the environmental future of Québec and Canada. We are proud to have him on our team and wish him congratulations."
The award was presented at the Distinctions Ceremony held on March 21 in Montréal during the 2023 Americana conference. Since 2000, Réseau Environnement has been awarding the Distinctions Awards, which aim to honour members in various fields of expertise and recognize Québec's excellence and know-how in environmental matters and highlight the dedication and work of its members.
SANEXEN, a member of the LOGISTEC family, is a leading provider of environmental solutions for over 38 years. With its key business lines – Site Remediation, Major Projects, Infrastructure, Soil and Materials Management and Water Technologies – SANEXEN continues to deliver creative and customized solutions to industrial, municipal and governmental customers and partners. SANEXEN's environmental engineers and scientists combined with their in-house research and development teams continue to explore and implement new technologies to address the ever-evolving environmental issues the world faces today.
LOGISTEC Corporation is based in Montréal (QC) and provides specialized services to the marine community and industrial companies in the areas of bulk, break-bulk and container cargo handling in 53 ports and 79 terminals located in North America. LOGISTEC Corporation also offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the Arctic coastal trade as well as marine agency services to shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Furthermore, the Company operates in the environmental industry where it provides services to industrial, municipal and other governmental customers for the renewal of underground water mains, dredging, dewatering, contaminated soils and materials management, site remediation, risk assessment, and manufacturing of fluid transportation products. More information can be obtained on the Company's website at www.logistec.com.
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2023-03-21T19:11:30+00:00
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Through the first week of the NFL free agency frenzy, the Browns have managed to address several of their biggest needs.
They found a new starting free safety in Juan Thornhill. They beefed up their defensive line by signing Dalvin Tomlinson and Ogbo Okoronkwo, and a couple of reinforcements in Maurice Hurst and Trysten Hill. They have brought back Joshua Dobbs on a one-year deal to fill the backup quarterback slot.
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But even with these new additions, there are still a handful of need-based directions the Browns front office could go in order to fill out the roster.
Pro Football Focus put together a list of all 32 NFL teams’ biggest remaining needs after the first week of free agency.
The Browns, unsurprisingly, were listed as still needing help at wide receiver and along the defensive line.
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“The Browns’ defensive line has to get stronger on the interior,” PFF’s Trevor Sikkema wrote. “The Dalvin Tomlinson, Trysten Hill and Maurice Hurst additions were needed, but Cleveland could continue to target the position in the draft. On the back end, Juan Thornhill was a good signing, as well. They also have to get a new receiver (or two) into their rotation from last year. Amari Cooper cannot carry this group alone.”
Wide receiver reinforcements are a no-brainer for Cleveland. It’s just a matter of how they may go about addressing it.
Throughout 2022 and now into the offseason it felt like the Browns are missing a speedy threat. Amari Cooper is renowned for his route running. Donovan Peoples-Jones is a contested catch guy. And while David Bell played in the slot his rookie year, he doesn’t have that speed.
Given Deshaun Watson’s own skill, it would help if the Browns can find a speedy guy who can also improvise in scramble drills. Watson has the skill to make those kind of plays and throw on the move, and it would help to have a receiver who can be fast downfield in those kind of situations.
So what are their options? The free agency market isn’t totally dried up. Thornhill was even recruiting his old Kansas City teammate Mecole Hardman to come over to Cleveland. D.J. Chark is still available (albeit appears in talks to return to the Lions or head to Carolina), there’s still a trade market for Jerry Jeudy, and it might not be the worst idea to attempt a trade with the Jets for speedy Elijah Moore.
In the draft, there’s also a guy like Tyler Scott out of Cincinnati, who has speed and who has been vocal about wanting to play for his hometown Browns, or Josh Downs out of UNC, who has speed and has played a lot of slot snaps. OF course, the potential fear with relying on the draft to fill this need would be over-relying on a rookie in an offense that has a lot of returning pieces.
On the defensive line, more reinforcements also make sense, given how bad Cleveland’s run defense was last season and the lack of pass rush production from everyone not named Myles Garrett.
Okoronkwo has performed well in his small sample size as a starter -- just eight games, all coming with the Texans last season. In those games he had five sacks, 20 pressures, and seven quarterback hits. For comparison, after Garrett’s 16,0 sacks for the Browns last season, the second-highest output came from Taven Bryan with 3.0.
The biggest question with Okoronkwo in Cleveland is will more production come with more opportunity?
Money-wise, in theory, it may help Cleveland add more pieces considering he’s not making no-doubt-starter money, as Dan Labbe wrote yesterday.
Okoronkwo’s base salaries are $1.08 million, $1.66 million and $2.235 million over the next three years with cap hits of $2.18 million, $4.12 million and $5.346 million with a void year cap hit in 2026 of $7.348 million, according to Over the Cap.
And on the interior line, Tomlinson is a bigger body than the Browns had previously and received a 65.5 run defense grade from PFF, which would have been far and away the best among the Browns defensive tackles last year -- Bryan received the highest run grade at 58.6 an all other interior players that saw significant playing time graded out at 37.8 or below.
It would still be feasible then to target that position in the draft and help build up some more reinforcement in the front of the defense given the lack of production and all the issues that arose from relying on mostly unproven guys like Jordan Elliott, Perrion Winfrey and Tommy Togiai. And it makes it even more justifiable if an athletic freak like Michigan’s Mazi Smith falls to you at No. 42.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway, though, heading into the next part of the offseason, is that the team’s remaining needs are obvious. The biggest questions are all about how they choose to address them.
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2023-03-21T19:22:25+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2023/03/what-are-the-browns-biggest-remaining-needs-after-the-first-week-of-free-agency.html
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-A-Quality Portfolio Continues Successful Anchor-Replacement Activity-
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, has announced it will welcome a new Target store to Danbury Fair, just 55 miles from New York City in upscale suburban Connecticut.
The 126,000 square-foot 2-level Target store will open in the former Sears site and will be the first in the City of Danbury.
Target recently opened a new, three-level store in the former JCPenney location at Macerich's high-performing Kings Plaza in Brooklyn. As noted in The Real Deal in November 2021, when Macerich announced it would welcome Target to Kings Plaza, "Target's opening adds to a slew of anchor store replacements at Macerich properties….Irish retailer Primark is taking over department store locations in Green Acres Mall on Long Island, Tysons Corner Center in Northern Virginia and Fashion District Philadelphia."
Macerich has made similar replacements in the west, too. In May, the retail giant announced a Scheel's All Sports will replace a former Nordstrom department store at Chandler Fashion Center in Arizona.
Regarding the latest news about Danbury Fair, Macerich President Ed Coppola said, "Target coming to Danbury Fair is the latest anchor-replacement success for Macerich's A-quality portfolio of regional town centers. The terrific merchandise mix and attractive demographics surrounding Danbury Fair make this property a great match for all that Target has to offer."
Danbury Fair is one of New England's largest shopping destinations, anchored by JCPenney, Macy's, DICK's Sporting Goods and Primark, and with exciting retailers and restaurants including Apple, lululemon, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, Urban Outfitters, LL Bean, The Cheesecake Factory, Golf Lounge 18, Shake Shack and over 180 other shops.
Macerich is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich's portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 48 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 44 regional town centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good and sound corporate governance. A recognized leader in sustainability, Macerich has achieved a #1 GRESB ranking for the North American retail sector for seven straight years (2015-2021). For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.
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2022-06-21T11:48:57+00:00
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HTS to operate under Calderys brand and combine with pending Platinum acquisition
HarbisonWalker International to create a global refractories provider with a comprehensive product portfolio and expanded reach
LOS ANGELES and PARIS, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity today announced that the acquisition of Imerys SA's High Temperature Solutions business (HTS) in a transaction valued at approximately €930 million has been completed.
The company, which will operate under the Calderys brand going forward, is a leading global provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions and serves more than 6,000 customers in the iron and steel, thermal and foundry markets. The business generated revenues of €981 million in 2022 and has 36 industrial sites in 16 countries.
In December, Platinum Equity announced plans to acquire HarbisonWalker International (HWI), a supplier of refractory products and services in North America. That transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2023.
Once the HWI acquisition has been completed, Calderys and HWI will combine into a global business with increased reach and scale.
"In spite of a challenging M&A market, we are continuing to find attractive opportunities to put capital to work and provide divestiture solutions that deliver speed and certainty," said Platinum Equity Partner Louis Samson. "Calderys and HWI will be a great fit together, with complementary footprints and product portfolios. We expect the combination to create exciting growth opportunities for both businesses."
"This is a key milestone in our history," said Michel Cornelissen, President and CEO of Calderys. "As a standalone company, we expect to be even more agile, improving our ability to deliver solutions that help our customers meet the demands of tomorrow, especially in terms of energy transition."
Calderys products are used in thermal applications that serve general industrial, construction, and automotive end markets, which are all sectors in which Platinum Equity has made significant investments.
Platinum Equity has also owned several companies in the materials space, including steel processors Ryerson and PNA Group, and Kymera, which produces a variety of specialty materials, powders, pastes and granules used in a wide range of metallurgical, chemical and industrial processes.
Platinum Equity said it will continue to seek more opportunities to help the combined Calderys-HWI business grow both organically and through additional acquisitions in key product areas and geographies.
"The refractories market is highly fragmented and the integrated business will provide a scalable platform with meaningful opportunities to grow," said Platinum Equity Managing Director Malik Vorderwuelbecke. "We are excited about the prospects in this space and look forward to putting our M&A and operational resources to work."
The Calderys-HWI business will further expand Platinum Equity's growing portfolio of European investments.
"We have had a lot of success as a transaction partner in Europe and are committed to continuing to invest in the region," added Mr. Samson.
Other current European Platinum Equity investments include: European vacation rentals group Awaze (London); private label sweet biscuits manufacturer Biscuit International (Paris); global marine contractor De Wave Group (Genoa, Italy); wine producer Fantini Group Vini (Ortona, Italy); seafood provider Iberconsa (Vigo, Spain); UK property services firm Leaders Romans Group (Berkshire, England); and environmental services business Urbaser (Madrid).
National Bank Financial Inc. served as financial advisor to Platinum Equity on the Calderys acquisition. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provided legal counsel to Platinum Equity on the transaction.
About Platinum Equity
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with approximately $36 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 27 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 350 acquisitions.
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2023-01-31T18:03:59+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/01/31/platinum-equity-completes-acquisition-high-temperature-solutions-business-imerys-930-million/
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CHINA SPRING, TX (FOX 44) — The China Spring Girls Basketball team improved to 2-2 in district play on Tuesday night, as the Lady Cougars beat Robinson 38-29.
Next up for China Spring is a road trip to Salado, in a game that will tip on Friday, January 20th at 6:15 pm. Meanwhile, the Rockettes will host Connally on Friday, January 20th at 6:00 pm.
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2023-01-18T05:51:51+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/sports/high-school-sports/china-spring-gets-back-to-500-in-district-play-with-a-win-over-robinson/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other essentials, many people were being more selective, reluctant to spend unless there was a big sale. Some were dipping more into savings, turning to “buy now, pay later” services that allow payment in installments, or running up their credit cards at a time when the Federal Reserve is hiking rates to cool the U.S. economy.
Sheila Diggs, 55, went to a Walmart in Mount Airy, Maryland early Friday looking for a deal on a coffee maker. To save money this year, she said the adults in her family are drawing names and selecting one person to shop for.
“Everything’s going up but your paycheck,” said Diggs, who manages medical records at a local hospital.
This year’s trends are a contrast from a year ago when consumers were buying early for fear of not getting what they needed amid supply-network clogs. Stores didn’t have to discount much because they were struggling to bring in items.
Early shopping turned out to be a fleeting trend, said Rob Garf, vice president and general manager of retail at Salesforce, which tracks online sales. People this year are holding out for the best bargains, and retailers responded this week with more attractive online deals after offering mostly lackluster discounts earlier in the season.
Online discounts rates were 31% on Thanksgiving, up 7% from the previous year, according to Salesforce data. The steepest discounts were in home appliances, general apparel, makeup and luxury handbags.
Macy’s Herald Square in Manhattan, where discounts included 60% off fashion jewelry and 50% off select shoes, was bustling with shoppers early Friday.
The traffic was “significantly larger” on Black Friday compared to the previous two years because shoppers feel more comfortable in crowds, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said.
He said that bestsellers from Macy’s online sale, which started last weekend, included 50% off beauty sets. Last year Macy’s, like many other stores, had supply chain issues and some of the gifts didn’t arrive until after Christmas.
“Right now we are set and ready to go, “ he said.
Sophia Rose, 40, a respiratory specialist visiting Manhattan from Albany, New York, was heading into Macy’s with big plans to splurge after scrimping last year when she was still in school. She put herself on a budget for food and gas to cope with inflation but had already spent $2,000 for holiday gifts, and plans to spend a total of $6,000.
“I am going to touch every floor,” she said. “That’s the plan.”
Customer traffic was also higher than last year at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to Jill Renslow, executive vice president of business development of the shopping center. She said 10,000 people were at the sprawling mall during the first hour after the 7 a.m. opening, though inflation prompted many shoppers to figure out what to buy before showing up.
“With the economy, people are planning a little more,” she said.
Delmarie Quinones, 30, went to a Best Buy in Manhattan to pick up a laptop and printer she ordered online at $179, down from $379. Quinones, a health home aide, said that higher prices on food and other expenses are making her reduce her spending from a year ago, when she had money from government child tax-credit payments.
“I can’t get what I used to get,” said the mother of five children, ages 1 to 13. “Even when it was back to school, getting them essentials was difficult.”
Major retailers including Walmart and Target stuck with their pandemic-era decision to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, moving away from doorbusters and instead pushing discounts on their websites.
But people are still shopping on Thanksgiving — online. Garf said Salesforce data showed online sales spiked in the evening during the holiday this year, suggesting people went from feasting to phone shopping. And with holiday travel up, he said a greater share of online shopping occurred on mobile devices this year.
“The mobile phone has become the remote control of our daily lives, and this led to an increase in shopping on the couch as consumers settled in after Thanksgiving dinner,” Garf said.
But with more shoppers visiting stores this year, growth in online sales slowed.
Shoppers spent $5.3 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, up 2.9% from the holiday last year, according to Adobe Analytics, which monitors spending across websites. Adobe expects that online buying on Black Friday will hit $9 billion, up just 1% from a year ago.
Black Friday saw some of the labor unrest that has rippled through the retail industry over the past year. A coalition of trade unions and advocacy organizations are coordinating strikes and walkouts at Amazon facilities in more than 30 countries under a campaign called “Make Amazon Pay.” Among other places, hundreds of workers at a facility near the German city of Leipzig staged a protest Friday, calling for better working conditions and higher pay.
And at Walmart stores, some employees had Wednesday’s deadly shooting at a company store in Virginia in the back of their minds.
Jude Anani, a 35-year-old who works at a Walmart store in Columbia, Maryland, said the company offers training on how to react in such circumstances but he would like to see more protection. He was happy to see police officer standing outside the store, as is typical on Black Friday, and wished that was the case “most of the time during the year.”
Against today’s economic backdrop, the National Retail Federation — the largest retail trade group — expects holiday sales growth will slow to a range of 6% to 8%, from the blistering 13.5% growth of a year ago. However, these figures, which include online spending, aren’t adjusted for inflation, so real spending could even be down from a year ago.
Analysts consider the five-day Black Friday weekend, which includes Cyber Monday, a key barometer of shoppers’ willingness to spend. The two-month period between Thanksgiving and Christmas represents about 20% of the retail industry’s annual sales.
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Hadero reported from Mount Airy, Maryland. Olson reported from Arlington, Virginia. Associated Press Personal Finance Writer Cora Lewis in New York contributed to this report.
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2022-11-25T20:35:22+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-inflation-hovers-over-shoppers-heading-into-black-friday/
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MILWAUKEE (AP)Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado don’t go deep in the same game very often.
But when they do, it virtually guarantees victory for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Goldschmidt and Arenado hit two-run homers as the Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Wednesday night and moved into sole possession of first place in the NL Central. Since Goldschmidt and Arenado became teammates in 2021, the Cardinals have gone 5-0 when they’ve homered in the same game.
”It was pretty cool that we both finally hit homers in the same game,” Arenado said. ”I feel like it never happens.”
The Cardinals have taken two straight from the Brewers after falling 2-0 in the opener of the four-game series.
St. Louis trailed 4-3 before Arenado’s sixth-inning drive to left-center – his 14th homer of the season – put the Cardinals ahead for good. Goldschmidt went deep to left in the first inning for his 17th homer.
The Cardinals’ bullpen once again took over from there.
Over the last two games, Cardinals relievers have allowed just three walks and one hit while pitching 10 1/3 scoreless innings. The Cardinals’ bullpen was dominant Wednesday at less than full strength after both Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley had pitched two innings a night earlier.
”There’s some incredible arms down there,” Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright said. ”We like our spot when we get to them.”
Genesis Cabrera pitched the final two innings to earn his third career save, and first since 2020. Johan Oviedo (1-1) got his first career win with 2 1/3 innings of perfect relief and said he was in tears after the game.
Oviedo came in with runners on third and second with two outs in the fifth after Andrew McCutchen’s ground-rule double had given the Brewers a 4-3 lead. Oviedo got out of the jam and then retired the side in order in the sixth and seventh innings.
”I can’t really say what I feel right now,” said Oviedo, who has made 25 career appearances and 19 starts. ”It’s just a dream come true. I just feel blessed to be here.”
Milwaukee threatened with two outs in the ninth as Victor Caratini walked and Tyrone Taylor was hit by a pitch, but Cabrera ended the game by retiring Christian Yelich on a grounder to second.
”Not a whole lot fazes that kid,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. ”He’s scared of nobody. He’s not going to get sped up. He likes those moments.”
The Cardinals’ bullpen picked up the slack after Wainwright allowed four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, the second-shortest of his 14 appearances this season. Wainwright gave up solo homers to Rowdy Tellez and McCutchen.
St. Louis’ two main sluggers bailed him out.
The homers by Arenado and Goldschmidt came against Eric Lauer (6-3), who worked six innings and gave up five runs while striking out five and walking one. Lauer has allowed eight homers over his last three starts.
”It just seems to me, for me right now like one to three pitches a game that are really sticking it to me,” Lauer said. ”I feel like I’m pitching much better than what my outings are showing. It’s one of those things that baseball will do to you. It will kick you in the teeth, it’ll beat you down and make sure you keep working.”
Goldschmidt was back in the Cardinals’ lineup after sitting out a 6-2 victory Tuesday due to back tightness. The Cardinals used Goldschmidt as a designated hitter rather than putting him at first base because they wanted to keep him off his feet as much as possible.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: LHP T.J. McFarland went on the injured list. Marmol said McFarland tested positive for COVID-19 and had minor symptoms. RHP Junior Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
Brewers: Kolten Wong said he was feeling better Wednesday, one day after manager Craig Counsell said the second baseman had a setback in his recovery from a calf strain. Wong is on the injured list and hasn’t played since June 7. Wong said he started improving Tuesday when he woke up without feeling any tenderness in the calf. Wong is hoping he will be able to return without needing a rehabilitation assignment.
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Dakota Hudson (5-3, 3.31 ERA) starts for the Cardinals and Jason Alexander (1-0, 2.42) pitches for the Brewers as this four-game series concludes with a Thursday afternoon matchup of right-handers.
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2022-06-23T23:09:38+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/mlb/cardinals-beat-brewers-5-4-move-into-first-in-nl-central/
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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian M. Weeden and Mashpee resident Phillip C. Hicks Jr. were charged Friday by the Plymouth Police Department for allegedly stealing items from part of a museum exhibit featuring a traditional Wampanoag dwelling.
Plymouth police told The Mashpee Enterprise that the theft of two bulrush mats and two black bear skin rugs from the dwelling, known as a wetu, valued at approximately $10,000. The exhibit is part of the Plimoth Patuxet Museums.
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2022-12-12T20:04:35+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/12/mashpee-wampanoag-chairman-accused-of-theft-of-indigenous-artifacts-from-museum.html
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It was not a surprise. Last Thursday, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to prohibit race from being considered as a factor in college admission and recruitment, thus ending affirmative action programs at colleges and universities across the U.S., including those in Western New York.
To their credit, local college leaders are discussing this decision in terms of how they will continue to maintain equity in their institutions and how they will find ways to adjust a playing field that is far from level.
This decision comes at a time when many institutions have been striving for diversity in their student bodies, faculty and staffs. It’s also a time when enrollment has been declining, due to an inevitable demographic shift in America’s college-age population.
Without debating whether official affirmative action policies were the way to get there, it’s a fact that colleges need to find a way to provide opportunities for those who struggle to get past the accumulated barriers of decades of racial discrimination. Colleges also need to respond to the changing face of this country and create institutions that look like the America of the 21st century, thus empowering their graduates to negotiate a changing society.
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent estimates show that nearly four of 10 Americans identify with a race or ethnic group other than white.
Western New York college officials have responded to the Court’s decision with these realities in mind. As Canisius President Steve Stoute said, “Based on how the oral arguments went and the questions the justices asked the lawyers ... it was clear this day would come,” adding, “… our work as institutions is central to building a more just nation and society, and we are nowhere near done providing opportunities to all students regardless of the systemic barriers they face when they come to us in higher education.”
St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gingerich stated that “... the ruling ignores the realities of a society that has yet to come close to providing equal opportunity for underrepresented people and runs counter to the idea that as a society we are concerned about improving the lives of all of our people. What better way is there to help level our still-tilted playing field than increasing educational opportunity?”
It’s significant that Canisius has dropped standardized test scores from its admissions process. And though the school can no longer ask about a student’s ethnicity, Stoute maintains that “ ... we can ask, ‘How has your ethnicity impacted you and your life journey...’”
It’s clear that many college leaders will find a way to mitigate inequity in higher education, both locally and nationwide.
We wish them success.
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2023-07-03T13:50:10+00:00
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https://buffalonews.com/opinion/editorial/the-editorial-board-local-college-leaders-are-ready-find-to-a-way-to-mitigate-inequity/article_9054735a-175a-11ee-b70d-9f6adea1e5d2.html
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PHOENIX (AP) — From Super Bowl opening night to the night before the big game, the party was on all week long.
The frenzy was back in full force this year after COVID-19 restrictions limited the wild, zany atmosphere that surrounds the most-anticipated and most-hyped week on the sports calendar.
More than 6,000 media members from 24 countries were accredited to provide coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles and related events onsite in Arizona, per the NFL.
Officials estimated 100,000 visitors were passing through the area surrounding the downtown convention center where the NFL set up its Super Bowl Experience, an interactive theme park.
That doesn’t count the hundreds of thousands of people who came out for the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. About 600,000 attended the tournament this week, including some 200,000 fans on Saturday with many wearing Chiefs and Eagles gear. It’s expected to wrap up in time for people to watch or go to the big game.
The Super Bowl media center was buzzing with a record 128 outlets filling radio row, which now includes podcasts and television networks.
Restaurants were packed, parties were crowded, hotels were booked, traffic blocked streets and people were everywhere just as in the pre-pandemic days.
Red-clad Chiefs fans flooded the streets, doing the Chiefs’ tomahawk chop chant. A sea of green-wearing Eagles fans screamed “Go Birds” and sang “Fly! Eagles! Fly!”
“This community has opened their arms,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “This is a wonderful community. It’s a diverse community. The indigenous communities here, we’re so proud to partner with them also.”
There was a strong sense of normalcy at last year’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles but the teams held opening night remotely and in-person availability with players and coaches was shortened to a couple of days because of COVID-19 restrictions.
The league suspended protocols in March and had no issues throughout the season.
The Chiefs and Eagles met the media on opening night and three more times through Thursday, a return of several opportunities to interview players and coaches.
This is Kansas City’s third appearance in a Super Bowl in four years. Chiefs coach Andy Reid made sure to install the game plan last week while the team practiced at home.
“You can take your time and make sure you’re nice and thorough — we didn’t rush into it,” he said. “Before you get down to Arizona, with the distractions and different events that go on, you’d like to at least have the base part (established). If you have to tweak here or there, you can do that.”
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni treated his family time this week in Arizona like a normal week back in Philadelphia.
“I’ll see them Thursday and I’ll do my very best to be a really good dad on Thursday, but on Tuesday and Wednesday, I’ll do what I normally do,” he said earlier in the week. “I’ll be in the office late, continuing to work through the plan, continuing to iron out the details of the plan.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who won his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award on Thursday night, told his teammates to keep their focus on the game and avoid the hoopla surrounding it.
“The Super Bowl week is special. It’s a special week, but it’s not about being down there the week of the Super Bowl, it’s about winning the game,” Mahomes said. “I want guys to keep that at the front of mind. Enjoy it, enjoy the whole entire week, but make sure you’re prepared to go out there and play your best football as well.”
More than 70,000 screaming fans will greet Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and the teams on Sunday. Even more fans will be around the stadium without tickets to soak in the fun.
A tailgate hosted by Guy Fieri is free for 10,000 people who pre-registered for tickets. The tailgate starts at 11:30 a.m. and is a short walk from the stadium. It features more than 20 different restaurant pop-ups and interactive dining experiences for fans. Diplo will perform live as the musical entertainment.
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2023-02-12T17:24:36+00:00
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MENDON, Mo. – Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were in Missouri Tuesday trying to determine how an Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people slammed into a dump truck, killing two train passengers and the truck driver.
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago Monday afternoon when it struck a dump truck and derailed at the crossing near Mendon. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were hurt but hospitals near the western Missouri accident scene reported receiving more than 40 patients from the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the train was carrying about 207 passengers and crew, but Amtrak said in a statement there were 275 passengers and 12 crew. The disparity could not immediately be resolved.
The collision derailed seven cars, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The truck was broken into pieces.
The crossing in a rural area about 84 miles (135 kilometers) northeast of Kansas City has no lights or other signals to warn of an approaching train, and local residents have complained that the overgrowth of brush and the steep incline from the road to the tracks makes it hard to see oncoming trains from either direction.
Rob Nightingale of Taos, New Mexico, said he was dozing off in his sleeper compartment when the lights flickered and the train rocked back and forth.
“It was like slow motion. Then all of a sudden I felt it tip my way. I saw the ground coming toward my window, and all the debris and dust,” Nightingale told The Associated Press. “Then it sat on its side and it was complete silence. I sat there and didn’t hear anything. Then I heard a little girl next door crying.”
Nightingale was unhurt and he and other passengers were able to climb out of the overturned train car through a window.
It's too early to speculate on why the truck was on the tracks, NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said. Trains won't be able to run on the track for “a matter of days” while they gather evidence, she said.
Mike Spencer, who grows corn and soybeans on the land surrounding the intersection a couple of miles southwest of Mendon, said everyone in the small community understands the intersection is dangerous, especially for those driving heavy, slow farm equipment.
Spencer said he had contacted state transportation officials, Chariton County commissioners and BNSF Railway, which owns the track, about the potential danger. Spencer, who is on the board of a local levy district, said the dump truck driver was hauling rock for a levy on a local creek, a project that had been ongoing for a couple days.
Messages left Tuesday with Chariton County commissioners were not immediately returned.
Passenger Dian Couture was in the dining car with her husband celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary when she heard a loud noise and the train wobbled and then crashed onto its side.
“The people on our left-hand side flew across and hit us, and then we were standing on the windows on the right-hand side of the car," Couture told WDAF-TV. “Two gentlemen in the front came up, stacked a bunch of things and popped out the window and literally pulled us out by our hands."
Passengers included 16 youths and eight adults from two Boy Scout troops who were traveling home to Appleton, Wisconsin, as well as high school students from Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kansas, who were headed to a Future Business Leaders of America conference in Chicago.
It was the second Amtrak collision in as many days. Three people in a car were killed Sunday afternoon when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into it in Northern California, authorities said.
People have been injured or killed in at least six other accidents involving Amtrak trains since 2015. Last year, three people died and others were injured when an Amtrak derailed in north-central Montana as it traveled from Chicago to Seattle.
Amtrak is a federally supported company that operates more than 300 passenger trains daily in nearly every contiguous U.S. state and parts of Canada. The Southwest Chief takes about two days to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago, picking up passengers at stops in between.
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Associated Press reporters Margaret Stafford in Liberty, Missouri; Stephen Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Grant Schulte in Omaha, Nebraska; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; and Jim Salter in O'Fallon, Missouri, contributed to this report.
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2022-06-28T15:33:15+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/news/national/2022/06/28/ntsb-investigators-look-into-fatal-missouri-amtrak-accident/
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Center for Advancement hosts free computer classes for women
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - In partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center For Advancement is offering free computer classes for women, starting this month.
Not only will these women be learning computer basics, but also Microsoft office skills to help them get a job.
If they complete the 7 week course, these women can walk away with a computer of their own.
We spoke to the Center for Advancement’s resource coordinator on why they decided on computer classes as a way to help women, and her response made a great point.
“You really cant do anything these days, everything is computer based. So if you don’t have access to a computer, if you don’t have access to the internet, you’re just so handicapped; you’re just very limited,” said Kim Lester, Resource Coordinator for The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center For Advancement.
The classes begin on March 24th through the beginning of May and will be held on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Courses will include:
- Fundamentals of Computer Function
- Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Internet Usage
- Cyber Security
- Job Searches and Applications
“There are so many women out there who believe that they don’t have any more choices. They may be at that age where they feel that they’re too old to get some sort of education or to be able to level up in their position, and that really isn’t the case,” says Michelle Sales, Outreach Advisor, Sharing Hope Ministries.
Sales says it is important since it is something we use in our everyday lives and so many people still don’t have that knowledge.
The driving force behind a course like this came from one of the ministry’s very own.
“We had one woman that she was offered a job, but she couldn’t take that job if she didn’t have computer access from her home. There’s so much remote working these days, it’s just an integral skill to have in today’s age,” says Lester.
Space is limited for the computer classes, but Lester says the Center For Advancement is making sure every women interested has an opportunity.
To register, contact The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr. Center For Advancement at (806) 658-7803 or email here.
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2023-03-09T02:48:30+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/2023/03/09/center-advancement-hosts-free-computer-classes-women/
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GeneIQ's Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Tariq Adwan, Ph.D. stresses the importance of Pharmacogenomics for the future of healthcare
DALLAS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneIQ, a molecular diagnostics (MDx) company based in Dallas, Texas, leads the discussion on the importance of Pharmacogenomics (PGx) and its impact on the healthcare system.
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. More than two million ADRs occur annually, costing the healthcare system in excess of $800 billion. PGx allows healthcare providers to minimize adverse drug reactions and optimize therapeutic efficacy. In addition, genomic data help clinicians avoid using a trial-and-error approach to prescribing medications, making medication management more efficient and effective. By combining pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes), this test aids clinicians in prescribing effective and safe medications at appropriate dosages based on an individual's genetic profile.
"PGx testing helps achieve better quality of care for the patient and help lower ADRs, while also tackling growing cost problems within the healthcare system," GeneIQ's Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Tariq Adwan, Ph.D. said. "It's safer meds at the right dose, ensuring therapies are as effective as possible and doing this in a cost-effective manner."
In an effort to advance patient wellness, GeneIQ provides clinicians with the latest molecular diagnostic laboratory equipment paired with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and automation to provide unparalleled clinical treatment guidance. GeneIQ is the only molecular diagnostics laboratory that provides healthcare professionals with real-time decision-making tools for PGx. This enables clinicians to model the interchange of medications utilizing highly advanced software analytical tools to optimize a treatment plan based on a patient's underlying genetic makeup while also considering all medications a patient is currently taking. This ultimately allows healthcare professionals to tailor a real-time medication plan based on a patient's underlying genetic makeup.
"At GeneIQ we are committed to offering the most up to date clinically actionable and comprehensive pharmacogenomic solutions with clinical utility across a spectrum of medical specialties," Adwan said. "We understand that one of the barriers to adoption is access, so we are expanding our reach to ensure a broader acceptance to Pharmacogenomic testing."
"Right Drug Dose Now Act" was introduced in Congress in February 2022. This act is a continuation and update to a previous national act already in action, focusing on driving education to providers and conducting research that will break down barriers and help drive the adaption of PGx at a seamless pace.
"There is an education barrier. Studies show over 90% of doctors feel that PGx has a role in their clinical practice, but only 10-14% would say that they're ready to implement such a change or incorporate PGx into their practice," Adwan said.
GeneIQ is helping change the prescription medicine paradigm by providing overall medication management solutions through education and how to implement PGx seamlessly and streamline clinical processes—adding a tool to the healthcare provider's arsenal of meeting their goal of value-based medicine. While also helping them identify patients that would be ideal candidates for PGx testing.
For more information on how GeneIQ is making a difference, please visit their website at www.geneiqlab.com, or call 1-800-978-9805.
GeneIQ is a leading molecular diagnostics company specializing in Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and RT-PCR testing for infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Their state-of-the-art laboratory based in the Dallas metroplex services long-term care facilities, physician practices, governments, corporations, and organizations nationwide.
Dedicated to delivering the latest innovations in Pharmacogenomics and precision medicine to the healthcare industry, GeneIQ utilizes the latest technological innovations to guide healthcare professionals in treating infectious diseases and prescribing genetically optimal medications to improve patient care and wellness.
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2022-07-12T12:46:08+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/geneiq-leads-education-implementation-pharmacogenomics/
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Anne Heche's director and co-star are opening up about her impact on her upcoming project, the Lifetime film Girl in Room 13. Director Elisabeth Rohm and Larissa Dias, who stars as Heche's character's daughter, spoke with ET on Thursday about the TV movie -- part of Lifetime's "Ripped From the Headlines" franchise -- that tells a harrowing story of a recovering addict who becomes trapped in the world of human trafficking.
"I know all of us at Lifetime, myself, Larissa, everybody is devastated," Rohm said of Heche's hospitalization. The actress has been in a coma in Los Angeles since a fiery car crash last Friday.
"We are praying for her and the victims of this horrible tragedy," the director continued. "I know that Anne really was passionate about this film. She gave it everything that she had, she brought a phenomenal performance and force to this project and she was really committed to stopping violence against women. We wish she was here with us, and all I can say is that we're just praying for her recovery."
On Aug. 5, Heche crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a home around 11 a.m. in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Fifty-nine firefighters rescued Heche from the crash that ignited a house fire and she was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe burns. The home was completely destroyed. Heche's accident was her third car crash within a 30-minute span.
Days after the accident, Heche's rep told ET that the actress is "in extreme critical condition" following the crash. "She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention," the rep said Monday. "She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident."
Heche was set to join Rohm and Dias for a virtual panel about Girl in Room 13on Thursday as part of the Television Critics Association's 2022 Summer Press Tour, but in light of her absence, the pair shared a bit about what drew the actress to the project.
"She had a passion for stopping violence against women especially," Rohm shared. "We are creating, hopefully, a movement, a sense of responsibility around this topic -- after the film, around the film, we're launching a PSA to draw attention to the Polaris Foundation. All of this, Anne was a part of -- she was committed to that and she, like Larissa, came to work with a tremendous passion towards getting this film out there and making a big impact."
The film, which is inspired by true events, tells the story of Grace (Dias), who was addicted to opioids after her doctor prescribed them for a sports injury at a young age. After three stints in rehab, she is ready to turn her life around. Under the watchful eye of her mother, Janie (Heche), Grace tries to begin a new chapter, but her past comes back to haunt her when her ex and drug dealer, Richie (Max Montesi), imprisons her in a hotel room with no way out as he tries to break her down so that she can be sold into human trafficking. Refusing to give up on her daughter even when her husband and the police believe Grace has returned to a life of using, Janie begins her hunt to find Grace. Stopping at nothing, Janie discovers the dark world of human trafficking and the shocking statistics about its widespread victims and its unexpected accomplices.
"I feel like you can tell stories like this and they can be salacious, or you can be responsible to the storytelling and make a movement around a movie," Rohm shared. "That is why I continue to want to direct these films -- on behalf of them. I think Girl in Room 13 is very powerful -- Larissa and Anne gave incredible performances, Max Montesi also really went there, and I think that their commitment to draw attention to this issue, it just never ceases to amaze me."
Added Dias, "That's the draw for all of us, was the story and the cause... I've talked to Anne about this countless times, and we were both in it to make an impact and to make a change. We use our work to do that, and hopefully, this movie can do that for people."
The duo admitted that the film's subject matter could often make their days on set "very exhausting," "difficult" and "emotional." Dias said she made sure to read case law and accounts from victims and survivors of sex trafficking, and both women praised the on-set intimacy coordinator for their support during intense scenes.
"Playing something like this, it was not necessarily easy going home and putting on Netflix," Dias shared. "It was grueling."
Rohm said she and Heche spoke at length about her "fearless" character, who fights tooth and nail to find her daughter. "Although she's raw and she is pushed to her limits and she's living a terror that no parent ever wants to go through, she also wanted it to be heroic and grounded and strong and clear," the director shared. "She wanted to represent mothers and women who have to fight for themselves with clarity and purpose."
Anne Heche in Lifetime's 'Girl in Room 13.'
"She had this sort of -- even from before -- this very maternal, protective nature to her," Dias agreed. "I really benefited from that... Even just like, tips on how to stand your ground as a woman on set and as an actor, that was something I really learned from her as well."
"She was always checking in on me," the actress added. "It's hard -- as actors we're extremely empathetic, so it's not just the character that you're shutting off after a production like this. These victims' stories, these survivors' stories, they stick with you. And it's not just women, it's men as well, it's people who are part of the LGBTQ community that are vulnerable in these situations... That experience builds something in you and builds character and teaches you something, and that's why I do it. I want to give people new perspectives on things and shed light on these immensely difficult topics."
"Anne and I talked about that a lot, and that was a big draw and a big reason why we wanted to be a part of this project," Dias shared.
As for Heche's ongoing hospitalization, Rohm admitted that she was doing interviews with a "very heavy heart" in the actress' absence.
"We were devastated, and I don't think we're done being devastated," she shared. "It's really a horrifying situation... We wish she was with us and again, we really know that she was passionate about this film -- to get it out there to people, to make an impact. We're just praying for her and her family that she has a full recovery."
Girl in Room 13 is set to premiere in September on Lifetime.
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2022-08-12T06:01:19+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/anne-heches-devastated-director-co-star-speak-out-about-her-hospitalization-and-upcoming-film-exclusive/603-41819a27-b822-4ff5-b77f-14e92b5c9f8a
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
0-6-5-1, FIREBALL: 1
(zero, six, five, one; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
0-6-5-1, FIREBALL: 1
(zero, six, five, one; FIREBALL: one)
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2022-12-03T01:54:10+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Evening-game-17627922.php
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — US Army grounds non-critical aviators for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky kill 12.
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2023-04-29T00:27:05+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/alert-us-army-grounds-non-critical-aviators-for-17926163.php
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The NHL, NHL Players’ Association and NHL Alumni Association are teaming up to get hockey into the NFT marketplace.
The organizations announced a multiyear deal Thursday making Sweet their official digital collectibles partner. While not confirming exact terms, NHL executive VP of business development and innovation Dave Lehanski said the lucrative agreement is one of the biggest licensing deals in league history and Sweet CEO Tom Mizzone called it a “very favorable deal” for all parties.
“It became clear that we absolutely needed to have the Players’ Association and the Alumni Association on board so we could really speak to the entire history of the NHL — anything that has happened in the past, anything that’s happening today and anything that’s happening in the future — to create the best community and overall environment for our fans,” Lehanski said. “We really came together to work on this in force and create a true NHL experience and partnership.”
The partnership by the league, NHLPA and alumni is a rare sight but one that could help grow revenue moving forward, especially after pandemic-related losses kept the salary cap at $81.5 million for each of the past two seasons.
In addition to U.S. media rights deals with ESPN and Turner, as well as jersey advertisements coming next season to follow helmet decals that were introduced in 2021, it’s another positive step toward cap gains in future years once players finish paying back debt owed to owners to balance revenues 50/50.
“When you look at possibilities, it makes all the sense in the world,” said Mathieu Schneider, NHLPA special assistant to the executive director. “It’s a new space, it’s a new product and there are a lot of things that are going to be new to us and to the alumni and to the NHL that we’re going to have to work through, but I’m very confident that we’ll be able to do it.”
The agreement for non-fungible tokens — digital souvenirs that can be bought and sold like real-life memorabilia — has been in the works for more than a year. The opportunity to strike a deal with all three parties to assure video clips and other material available from over 100 years of NHL history made it even sweeter for Sweet.
“It was phenomenal that they brought the PA and the alumni in into one consolidated, coordinated program,” Mizzone said. “That’s the way you do it for the fans.”
Lehanski said this is part of the league’s efforts to drive fan engagement and that feedback pointed to this area. “Certainly, there was a lot of pressure and had been up until now for us to do something” amid other leagues capitalizing on the NFT craze, he said, adding the NHL wanted to make sure it crafted a plan that lasted.
NHL Alumni Association executive director Glenn Healy said, “This collaboration has been worth the wait.”
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2022-06-23T20:32:20+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/nhl-players-union-alumni-association-team-up-for-nft-deal/
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MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian military cargo plane crashed Friday, killing at least four crewmembers and leaving several others injured, officials said.
The heavylift Il-76 cargo plane went down in the southwestern Ryazan region. The Russian Defense Ministry said that the plane suffered an engine problem that forced the crew to crash-land it on the ground.
The regional administration said that four of its crew were killed and a further five were injured when the plane slammed into a field just outside the city of Ryazan. Officials said that those injured were hospitalized in grave condition.
The four-engine Il-76 was designed in the 1970s and has served as the main heavylift cargo plane for the Soviet and Russian air force. It has also been widely used by many countries around the world.
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2022-06-25T01:06:50+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/russian-military-cargo-plane-crashes-killing-4/
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DENVER, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, the most widely used child care management software, is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report, which provides a comprehensive look at the current state of the child care industry's use of technology as well as challenges that centers must overcome to survive.
As child care providers plan for the future, it's important to be equipped with information on what is happening in this essential industry. There are many challenges including staffing shortages, enrollment challenges and addressing developmental delays among children being referred to as the "COVID generation."
Technology can help alleviate some of these pressures. That's why Procare Solutions surveyed over 100,000 stakeholders to gain a deeper understanding of their child care management software usage, as well as other technologies in place for their business operations, to illustrate industry benchmarks and how automation can put time back into child care providers' days.
Highlights from the 2023 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report include:
- 58% of centers are not at full enrollment and their biggest challenge is staffing shortages
- About half of centers are still relying on manual processes
- More than a third of centers struggle with registration and enrollment
- 20% of survey respondents cited issues with creating curriculum
- Primary features used by the 48% of respondents using child care management software include child care mobile apps, automated billing and payment processing as well as online registration
Using the data in this report, child care leaders can better forecast their futures and make plans to grow their business, despite challenges that can seem overwhelming.
"It is our mission to help all child care providers put time back in their days to allow them to nurture the children in their care, as well as to grow and prosper," said JoAnn Kintzel, CEO of Procare Solutions. "The work of early childhood educators is essential. We hope the information in this report is useful to find ways to overcome the challenges they face and help achieve their goals."
Procare is affordable and helps rein in additional technology costs. As child care center administrators seek to do more with less, Procare aids in relieving some of the burden of the important work they do every day.
Download your copy of the 2023 Child Care Management Software Industry Trends Report.
About Procare Solutions
For more than 30 years, Procare Solutions has been the leading provider of child care management software, family engagement, integrated payment processing, technology and services. Procare is used by two out of three child care businesses that use software. The company supports more than 37,000 child care centers, preschools, daycares, after school programs, camps and related facilities with comprehensive software that has the power to manage every aspect of their business, enrich classroom and family interactions, and automate the payment process. Procare offers web-based, on-premises and cloud-hosting solutions and supports customers of all sizes from single-center operations to complex multinational enterprises. For more information, visit ProcareSolutions.com.
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2023-03-08T19:50:38+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2023/03/08/procare-solutions-releases-2023-child-care-management-software-industry-trends-report/
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in PayPal Holdings, Inc. ("PayPal" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PYPL) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of PayPal investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased PayPal common stock between February 3, 2021, and February 1, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
PYPL 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: (1) defendants had inflated the Company's vitally important Net New Active Accounts metric guidance through an usually large use of marketing campaigns that were easily susceptible to fraud; i.e. the creation of millions of illegitimate accounts which were created for the sole purpose of taking advantage of cash incentives for account creation; (2) defendants used these marketing campaigns and other incentives to hide the Company's true churn rate and declining levels of engagement with the platform; and (3) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in PayPal during the relevant time frame, you have until December 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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New York, NY 10006
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2022-10-27T10:56:45+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/10/27/pypl-lawsuit-alert-levi-amp-korsinsky-notifies-paypal-holdings-inc-investors-class-action-lawsuit-upcoming-deadline/
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Jon Feliciano is new to the Giants, but he’s already been around long enough to understand how desperate their fans are for an improved offensive line.
So what’s standing between this line and long-sought competence?
“We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Feliciano, the Giants’ new center, said Sunday after training camp practice. “The thing is, I think we can be really good. It’s all about getting our reps together and getting our verbiage the same.
“Early on, it’s just like guys are saying things, but they’re saying things from different systems. In the heat of the moment, we’ve got to get our communication down the best we can.”
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Bottom line: There is no reason this line should be a complete disaster again.
The Giants finished last season 30th in Pro Football Focus’ pass blocking ratings and 21st in run blocking, as now-former general manager Dave Gettleman’s line-building failures caught up to them.
In 2022, the Giants have improved at right guard, with Mark Glowinski taking over for Will Hernandez. They’re better at right tackle, as No. 7 overall pick Evan Neal replaces Nate Solder. Left tackle Andrew Thomas figures to improve even more in Year 3.
But there are question marks at left guard, with Shane Lemieux returning from a season-ending knee injury, and at center, where Feliciano will try to provide some veteran consistency and communication. The Giants last season thought they were set at center, with Nick Gates. But he suffered a gruesome broken leg injury in Week 2, so he might never play again.
Considering Lemieux played just one game last season — after starting nine as a rookie in 2020 — the Giants really have new starters at every offensive line position except left tackle, with Glowinski, Neal, and Feliciano being the true newcomers. And they’re all trying to grasp new coach Brian Daboll’s blocking scheme together (though Feliciano already knows it quite well).
So yeah, there will be hiccups, probably even at center, which isn’t ideal for fourth-year quarterback Daniel Jones.
Feliciano, 30, was released by the Bills in March, after they benched him last season. Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator last year, and he brought Buffalo’s offensive line coach, Bobby Johnson, with him to the Giants. They didn’t have the salary cap space to make big-splash free agency additions this offseason. Feliciano signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with them.
There’s also this: Feliciano did not play much center last season. He got five snaps there, compared to 69 at right guard and 366 at left guard. In 2020, he played 203 snaps at center. In 2019, his first year with Daboll in Buffalo, he got 104 snaps there. He has otherwise never played center during his seven-year NFL career.
But now, he is a valuable part of a Giants offensive line that includes two promising young tackles, including a rookie at right tackle. (And we all remember how much Thomas struggled as a rookie, so there are no guarantees Neal will thrive in 2022.)
“It’s kind of my job to make sure that all they have to worry about is blocking the guy in front of them — and [are] not thinking about things,” Feliciano said.
So the Giants need him to stay on the field, especially considering their backup center situation is pretty dire, with the likes of Max Garcia, Jamil Douglas, and Ben Bredeson.
Feliciano and the Giants got a bit of a scare after their second camp practice. Feliciano battled dehydration that sidelined him for four practices. He returned for the Giants’ seventh practice, on Wednesday, and participated in Friday’s intra-squad scrimmage, as well as Sunday’s practice.
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And after that practice, Feliciano explained what happened to him. He said he hopped into a cold tub after practice and then went to get an IV, to rehydrate. But as is often the case for him, it was hard for the Giants’ medical staff to get the needle into his vein.
“After that, I started profusely sweating,” Feliciano said. “And then, I just started full-body cramping. Good times. I kind of just went downhill very quickly.
“It wasn’t scary. It’s just not a fun time. Especially my legs mostly cramped up for a while. I think if I would have gotten stuck [with the IV needle] the first time, I would have been all right.”
Feliciano had dealt with this before, but not since his first college training camp at Miami. During the practices he missed, the Giants’ training staff worked to fully rehydrate and rehab his body.
This is something the Giants will have to monitor. After all, their Week 1 game, on Sept. 11, is at the Titans. And it can still be pretty hot and humid in Nashville at that time of year.
For now, though, Feliciano and his line mates are primarily working on communicating and gelling, since there is so much riding on their performance — for Jones, Daboll, and this entire organization.
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Darryl Slater may be reached at dslater@njadvancemedia.com.
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2022-08-08T11:07:21+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/giants/2022/08/heres-what-jon-feliciano-thinks-is-standing-between-giants-offensive-line-and-significant-improvement-we-can-be-really-good.html
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