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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden hosted a massive concert on the South Lawn of the White House to commemorate Juneteenth, the country’s newest federal holiday which the president said will “breathe a new life in the very essence of America.”
“To me, making Juneteenth a federal holiday wasn’t just a symbolic gesture. It was a statement of fact for this country to acknowledge the origin of the original sin of slavery, to understand the war was never fought over it, it wasn’t just about a union, but it was most fundamentally about the country and freedom.”
Vice President Kamala Harris said Juneteenth is an occasion to “honor Black excellence, culture and community.”
“America is a promise — a promise of freedom, liberty and justice,” Harris said. “The story of Juneteenth as we celebrate it is a story of our ongoing fight to realize that promise. Not for some, but all.”
The concert also commemorated Black Music Month, and featured artists such as Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and singer and talk show host Jennifer Hudson.
In 2021, Biden signed bipartisan legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The holiday marks the date when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free — which occurred June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers told enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, news of their freedom. | 2023-06-14T22:46:49+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-celebrates-juneteenth-the-newest-federal-holiday-at-the-white-house/ |
BOISE, Idaho — There will be a new champion in the women's Big Sky Conference tournament.
No. 7 Portland State upset No. 2 Montana State 77-65 in the quarterfinal round of the tournament on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings were boosted by hot shooting from beyond the arc as they completed 15 of 32 attempts from deep.
PHOTOS: MONTANA STATE WOMEN FALL TO PORTLAND STATE IN BIG SKY TOURNAMENT
“The three-ball has been a tough area for us the entire season,” Montana State head coach Tricia Binford said. “Portland State came in super loose and were hot early. We just didn’t counter what they were doing, and we didn’t hit our shots.”
Esmeralda Morales poured in 28 points and converted six 3-pointers, and Jada Lewis added 17 points and also knocked home five shots from deep. The Vikings shot 41.1% from the field.
Portland State jumped out fast as the Bobcats struggled to find their footing, and PSU grabbed a quick 15-5 lead late in the first quarter. The Vikings went on to lead 35-26 at halftime.
Portland State grabbed its biggest lead at 48-27 with 5:50 left in the third quarter after a 3-pointer by Alaya Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was also big for Portland State with 16 points and five assists.
The Bobcats (20-11) rallied from there, getting within eight points early in the fourth quarter, but the Vikings (15-15) held on down the stretch as they won their second game in as many days to advance to the semifinal round.
“We didn’t have very good balance and we were not efficient with the things we were trying to do,” Binford said. “Today, was a lot more physical than what we had at their place a week ago.”
Darian White and Lexi Deden led the Bobcats with 14 points each while Leia Beattie had 12. Deden also grabbed nine boards and Kola Bad Bear tacked on 11 points. The Bobcats shot 33.9% from the field and went 7 for 26 from deep and also committed 17 turnovers.
“I love these kids,” Binford said. “Endings are hard, but journeys are amazing. They’ve left a tremendous legacy.”
White's 14 points moved her to 1,716 career points, which moved her to No. 2 on the MSU all-time scoring list. | 2023-03-06T02:56:52+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/sports/big-sky-conference/montana-state-bobcats/no-7-portland-state-shocks-no-2-montana-state-in-big-sky-quarterfinals |
Spanish judge releases fugitive Catalan Euro MP
By CIARÁN GILES
Associated Press
Madrid (AP) — A Spanish Supreme Court judge has ordered the release of Clara Ponsatí, a Euro MP and a former Catalan Cabinet member who fled Spain five years ago after a failed independence bid for Catalonia. Ponsatí was released Wednesday after being detained a day earlier when she entered Spain and appeared at a press conference in Barcelona. She faces charges of disobeying the law for helping stage Catalonia´s illegal independence referendum in 2017. She flew to Brussels hours after her release for a European Parliament meeting but must appear before court on April 24. | 2023-03-29T12:44:26+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/29/spanish-judge-releases-fugitive-catalan-euro-mp/ |
Like most Idahoans, I grew up in a conservative family, deeply rooted in our faith and values. As a husband and father, I have endeavored to instill in my own family those same principles and virtues. As an entrepreneur, I have experienced how regulations can hamstring economic prosperity and believe deeply in a limited form of government that empowers individuals to create and grow businesses to solve community problems locally.
I am a conservative Republican, through and through, and I know most of my fellow Republicans in Idaho value the same things I do: freedom, fairness, and the rule of law. As we Republicans prepare to cast our ballots in the approaching May 17 primary, I must speak up in warning about a dark and growing drift towards fringe, extremist power in our state. This drift is driven largely by those who openly denounce the Idaho Republican Party while seeking to take it over. They claim to be speaking for the people of Idaho while only serving their secret out-of-state masters.
Leading their charge in Idaho is gubernatorial candidate Janice McGeachin, whose irresponsibility is outmatched only by her lack of regard for the rule of law. Consider:
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- Janice McGeachin recorded a speech broadcast Feb. 26 at AFPAC, where she openly courted the most extreme fringes of society—including pro-Putin, QAnon conspiracy theorists, January 6 insurrectionists, and Holocaust deniers—on a national stage.
- McGeachin formed a committee for the sole purpose of harassing and targeting Idaho school teachers. After refusing to provide public documents under a public records request, she asked taxpayers to foot her ensuing legal bills for breaking the law.
- McGeachin’s relatively modest office budget has been decimated and mismanaged to the point where she has no staff and the state will garnish her wages for the remainder of the fiscal year.
- McGeachin has employed staff who brag about shooting law enforcement on social media.
- McGeachin continues to court people who use intimidation and violent threats to terrorize and expose private information about private citizens – including judges, hospital workers, and police officers endangering their lives for just doing their jobs.
Looking further down the ticket at McGeachin’s associates does not inspire much hope either.
Consider also:
- Lieutenant Governor candidate Priscilla Giddings publicly revealed the name and face of a teenage legislative intern who has accused Giddings’ fellow Freedom Caucus lawmaker of sexual assault – a craven example of playing politics with people’s lives. Early in her legislative career, Giddings threatened, accused and belittled colleagues who voted differently than she did. Her bully tactics have no place in our Statehouse.
- Attorney General candidate Raul Labrador has a long history of being ineffective. As our Congressman, he was unable to pass any meaningful legislation. Now, he wants to create more chaos by becoming an Attorney General who interprets the Idaho Constitution through a dangerously political lens for his own personal gain.
- Secretary of State candidate Dorothy Moon is unqualified for the job. She makes no secret of her admiration for militia members and extremists. She was the keynote speaker at the national John Birch Society 60th anniversary celebration alongside known domestic terrorists like Matt Shea. Dorothy made headlines for her emotional reunion with Ammon Bundy after he left the jail in Las Vegas, and asked the Idaho House of Representatives to give a round of applause for her “friend” Eric Parker, the Bundy Sniper and founder of the III% militia.
- Lastly, there is Branden Durst, the extremist candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, who is running as a Republican despite having previously been elected to the legislature as a Democrat. From domestic violence incidents, to being held in contempt of court, to cursing and insulting a state senator in the Idaho Capitol, at every turn, Durst expresses true disdain for our values, our school board trustees, and the notion that local people know what is best for their districts.
While McGeachin is the most dangerous candidate in the Republican primary because she’s seeking our highest state office, she’s clearly not alone in espousing deeply dangerous views that threaten the rule of law in our communities and our very way of life. The only rules this group respects are the ones they write for themselves.
In short, these five are the true Republicans in name only. They publicly pledge allegiance to conservative values and drape themselves in the flag while they hijack our party to extremes that have reckless disregard for the people of Idaho, the Constitution and our values. Their election puts the very future of our state—and the futures of our children and grandchildren—at grave risk. When you detest the very institutions you seek to lead, chaos and destruction always ensues.
My fellow Idaho Republicans, the stakes could not be higher this May.
Let’s get back to electing qualified candidates who will solve real problems instead of manufacturing chaos, who are able to work well with other Republicans instead of dividing us further, and who share values with the law-abiding citizens of Idaho. Idaho is too great for anything less.
Tommy Ahlquist is a former ER doctor, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of BVA Development LLC. He is a past candidate for Idaho Governor. He has four children with his wife, Shanna, and lives in the Treasure Valley. | 2022-05-01T14:00:59+00:00 | magicvalley.com | https://magicvalley.com/opinion/columnists/reader-comment-voters-must-say-no-to-slate-of-dangerous-extremists-running-in-may-17/article_aa0e5af4-c7ec-11ec-9530-db1843321123.html |
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Images of players from last week’s LHSAA boys tournament are etched among the recent high school basketball memories. Brandon Hardy was not in that number.
That fact makes the Louisiana High School Basketball Coaches Association All-Star boys game set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Pineville’s Louisiana Christian University even more important for the Zachary High star. Games begin at 1 p.m. with the LHSBCA All-Star girls game.
“I did not want the Liberty game to be my last high school game,” Hardy said. “Getting the chance to play in this game means so much … I am thankful for it. We report today (Friday) for practice. I’m ready.”
After serving as a the primary ball-handler and facilitator for Zachary teams that won two Class 5A titles in his first three seasons, Hardy took on a new role as a senior.
The 6-foot-3 UL signee became a top scorer and rebounder on a younger team that evolved into a team ranked in the Division I nonselect top four in power ratings. The chance for a third straight LHSAA title was in play until the last week of the regular season.
A large-scale fight that included spectators late in a District 4-5A game at Liberty ended the season for Zachary and Liberty. The LHSAA opted to disqualify the two Division I powers for the playoffs as part of its penalties stemming from the altercation.
“I am so happy to see Brandon get one more game,” Zachary coach Jon McClinton said. “I believe getting this chance probably means more to him than it would to a lot of other guys.”
McClinton concedes that few players have made the impact Hardy has in his a four-year span for the Broncos. Hardy averaged a career-high 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as Zachary compiled a 21-7 record in 2022-23.
In addition to being a facilitator for most of his career, Hardy was a pied piper, something McClinton explains.
“He’s been with me almost five years, and I tell him he’s one of the architects of the program,” McClinton said. “He’s a big personality and you always know when he is in the locker room.
“But there’s more to it. You’re talking about a guy who was never late to practice, never missed a practice and a guy who is a team player. He drove a Tahoe and it was not unusual to see that Tahoe full of teammates. He would drive around Zachary to pick them up for practice.”
Taking the ball out of Hardy’s hands this season was a calculated risk that paid off as younger players grew into their roles this season.
Hardy grew too, both on and off the court. In addition to becoming more of a scorer, he became a voice of maturity.
“Brandon had to give us different things on different nights,” McClinton said. “One night he needed to be a scorer and the next night he needed to rebound or give us more assists.
“He grew as a leader … being the guy who encouraged younger players and gave them advice. When I had to tell them (players) our season was over, he consoled them.”
Predictably, once the Broncos’ season ended, Hardy kept his routine going.
“I’ve lifted weights and been in the gym every day,” Hardy added. “You can’t stop working.” | 2023-03-19T20:15:07+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/zacharys-brandon-hardy-ready-for-lhsbca-all-star-game/article_05c29926-c50a-11ed-b04a-ef1e3758d173.html |
13.4 million-unit SAAR Expected for 2022
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Mobility analysts expect US light vehicle sales to be limited to 1.105 million units in September, marking an annual rate of 13.4 million units. The cumulative impacts of supply shocks on auto manufacturing in North America and globally continue to severely constrain sales by limiting the availability of new inventory to consumers. While wholesale prices for new vehicles are up a subdued 3.7%, consumer prices for new vehicles are posting double-digit year-over-year gains. Consumers' willingness to pay for available vehicles at these prices is evidence that pent-up demand remains in the market.
"Production issues relating to ongoing shortages, especially for semiconductors, and other supply chain, labor, and logistics issues will continue to translate into US inventory remaining at below-average levels, under 2.0 million units or a 40 days' supply, well into 2023," said Joe Langley, associate director, US production analysis, S&P Global Mobility.
Despite the tight inventory picture industrywide, the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) segment continues to see share gains. Numerous automakers are introducing BEV models in new body style segments, spreading the technological impact of electric vehicles to an increasing population of buyers. BEVs sitting beside legacy internal combustion engine vehicles in dealer showrooms are enticing more consumers to the new segment. The importance of the transition to BEVs was highlighted at the recent Detroit Auto Show.
"The event embodied the dynamics of today's auto market and the interplay between needing to support current demand for ICE products and the need for helping consumers along the path of transitioning to electrification and EVs," added Stephanie Brinley, principal research analyst, S&P Global Mobility.
Through September year-to-date 2022, volumes will likely be down an estimated 1.6 million units compared to the 11.7 million units year-to-date in 2021. Through the end of the year, the S&P Global Mobility forecast for 2022 sits at 14.0 million units, although risks to the downside remain.
On a manufacturer level, September volumes will remain consistent with recent results. One less selling day in September compared to August will result in slow m/m volume comparisons but expected manufacturer performances for the month reflect the ongoing market conditions.
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LAS VEGAS — The mottled bright green leaves of a pothos plant stood out against the flashy expanse of electric vehicles and smart products at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this year. This particular version of the familiar houseplant was bioengineered to remove 30 times the amount of indoor air pollutants of a typical house plant, according to Neoplants, the Paris-based company that created it.
Customers are already joining a waitlist for seedlings still in the nursery.
Neoplants founder and CEO Lionel Mora is a passionate former Google employee who sings a bit of a different tune than other founders at the electronics convention, with its technology-can-solve-anything vibe. He says before people turn to engineering solutions, they need to address consumption. But, “when it comes to innovation, we believe that biology is the way to go because it’s sustainable by design,” he said.
As countries grapple with how to limit global warming and protect natural resources and biodiversity, more companies are growing their own commitments to building sustainable supply chains and slowing emissions. For others, like Neoplants, addressing environmental issues is their whole reason for being.
Companies and start-ups at CES touched on a broad range of those efforts. Austin-based Pivet showcased biodegradable phone cases. Electric watercraft company Candela unveiled a 28-foot electric speedboat. Ukrainian start-up Melt Water Club presented its water purification method that uses freezing.
The Department of Energy even had a booth — a first, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who spoke with The Associated Press ahead of her keynote on Friday.
Granholm said she is excited about a range of technologies at CES and beyond, from John Deere’s newest electronic farm equipment, to battery storage using alternative materials such as sodium salt, both of which she said the Department of Energy has helped fund.
Granholm also spoke about expanding the use of clean energy, including some forms of hydrogen, fusion and geothermal energy, highlighting the latter as an opportunity for the oil and gas industry.
“If they’ve used fracking to be able to get to oil and gas, they could be using that same technology to be able to extract the heat beneath our feet,” she said.
It could be a while before the oil and gas industry walks away from extracting fossil fuels. In the meantime, more companies are taking emissions reductions seriously. And the first step to reducing emissions is having a full understanding of them, said GreenSwapp founder Ajay Varadharajan. The Dutch company intends to help online grocers and food delivery services understand their carbon footprint, including those in their supply chain or “Scope 3” — often the toughest to track.
Varadharajan wrote an algorithm that pulls information about various edible products from published research papers, which allows him to assign a carbon footprint to every food’s barcode. The algorithm then fine tunes that number with information about a product’s farming techniques and packaging.
Using GreenSwapp’s app, CES attendees could scan the barcode of various milk containers on display to instantly compare their carbon footprint. The company claims this works on any food item with a barcode.
The information is helpful for conscious consumers, but Varadharajan says the real impact happens when food companies use it to track their emissions.
Some companies may want to share the information with customers. But he expects many to use it internally, preparing for possible regulations, he explained. The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to soon require publicly-traded U.S. companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. The largest ones may need to disclose Scope 3 emissions related to their supply chain. Once finalized, the U.S. would join a growing number of countries including the U.K. and Japan that require large companies to disclose this information. The European Union is finalizing reporting standards.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company didn’t have a booth this year, but it did demo new tires on vehicles plastered in blue and yellow that rolled around Las Vegas.
The company currently has the largest market share for replacement consumer tires in the U.S. It says its new demo tire contains 90% sustainable materials, and has improved rolling efficiency, which helps people save energy, even when the tires are on electric vehicles.
Goodyear didn’t specify how much carbon is reduced in the new tire manufacturing process, or how much energy is saved through rolling efficiency.
“It’s very dependent on the type of vehicle and the type of tire being used,” said CEO Rich Kramer.
But the company’s line of ingredients appear to move in the right direction. Tires use many materials and this new one transitions away from petroleum products to surplus soybean oil to maintain pliability. It uses silica from rice husk waste residue for grip and fuel efficiency. The list goes on, and Kramer says the tire is an important step toward the company goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050.
Sourcing these materials in large quantities howeveris an issue, he said.
“Can you get them at scale to be able to increase production? And then how do you change the manufacturing process for that? That’s a challenge, but a challenge we welcome,” he said.
There’s still some room for improvement in the sourcing of Goodyear’s rubber, said Sean Nyquist of Forest Stewardship Council, which works to certify sustainable rubber.
“In the last 20 years, there’s been significant deforestation as a result of natural rubber,” he said, as demand grew for rubber from trees instead of synthetic versions made in a lab.
Goodyear’s rubber sourcing follows the guidelines of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber. Nyquist says this is an important step, but third party certification would add even more validity to sustainability claims.
Several tire companies are on a similar path, he said. The tires Pirelli makes for the plug-in version of the BMW X5 have obtained FSC certification, which guarantees rubber was sourced ethically, including forest management and labor practices.
There may not be a simple path to reducing emissions and building sustainable supply chains. But one place U.S. companies may now get more help is the record federal funding available to decarbonize buildings and transportation through the Inflation Reduction Act. Granholm says she believes the incentives to reduce energy use and scale clean technology are powerful.
“There’s policy innovation and there’s technology innovation, she said. “We’re all scanning to see what has the best impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and getting to our ultimate goal of saving the planet.”
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CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shapiro+Raj, the largest independent minority owned Future-Forward Insights Consultancy, is a top finalist across three categories – Marketing Research Supplier of the Year, Global Marketing Research Project, and B2B Research Project.
According to Quirk's Media, the Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards include categories covering both individual and team achievements as well as awards for best projects, market research tools, and people who give their talents to make the world a better place.
"We are delighted to celebrate the impactful work our teams do across industries. To have not just one but three finalist nominations across different categories is incredible and speaks to our ability to add value and create impact to marketing research today," said Cindy Tran, President.
"To be the only firm in the industry to have advanced to finalist across three major award categories is an exciting milestone for us. We achieved this recognition, not just by creating cool tech or cool tools, but by creating a disruptive business model that frames integrated strategic learning agendas to drive business outcomes for clients. This is vastly different than the industry approach – institutional, industrialized model of products/tools sold by project to solve tactical evaluative needs," said Zain Raj, the company's CEO.
Shapiro+Raj is a Top 25 Most Innovative Research Company and the #1 Strategic Insights Consultancy, according to Greenbook's 2022 Global GRIT report. The company is also a Nationally Certified Minority Business Enterprise.
Shapiro+Raj works with Fortune 10-500 clients to future-proof their business by finding new and unusual ways to grow in today's continually reshaping landscape. Based in North America, Shapiro+Raj is headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York, and Pune, India.
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U.N. officials say the war in Ukraine has caused devastating harm to children. More than 500 kids have died or been injured. Millions more are living in cities threatened by the Russian army, or they've been forced to flee. NPR's Brian Mann has been talking to young people near the frontlines in southern Ukraine.
BRIAN MANN, BYLINE: It's mid-morning in Mykolaiv, a city on the Black Sea. Anya Voychuck has come with her son, Arthur, to fill jugs of water. The main water system here was knocked out three weeks ago when Russian soldiers pushed to the outskirts of the city. I ask Anya if I can talk to her boy about how this war looks through his eyes.
ANYA VOYCHUCK: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: "Sure, you can ask him," Anya says. She tells me Arthur, who's 11, has been really scared, trembling because of explosions caused by the Russian missiles that land here almost every day.
ARTHUR: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: "Yeah, it is scary," Arthur says. "The ceiling in our apartment fell down." He's a small boy wearing a green puffy coat, his hair neatly combed.
ARTHUR: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: School's been canceled because of the fighting, Arthur says, so he plays with his toys to pass the time. A lot of people have left Mykolaiv, but officials say roughly 200,000 civilians, many of them children or teens, are still here.
MARIA: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: Maria is a high school student. She says when the war started, it was really frightening at first. But people can get used to anything, she says. She's angry at Vladimir Putin and still worries sometimes that the Russians will fight their way into Mykolaiv.
MARIA: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: "We are afraid of what might happen," Maria says, "especially when we think of Bucha and Mariupol. We're heartbroken, and sometimes I can't control my tears."
(SOUNDBITE OF AIR RAID SIREN)
MANN: Every day, air raid sirens sound in Mykolaiv. Arkadiy Dabagian (ph), who heads the Red Cross here, says anxiety and fear are taking a toll on young people.
ARKADIY DABAGIAN: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: Children and teenagers here are really stressed. It's obvious, Dabagian says. This war is horrible for them. The Red Cross created special programs in Mykolaiv, including a separate shelter for kids, a relatively safe place where they can play, where there are also therapists to provide counseling.
DABAGIAN: (Speaking Ukrainian).
MANN: "We know sooner or later this war will stop," he says. "We don't want these young people to suffer long-term mental trauma, so we're trying to help."
Some young people are able to leave these cities close to the front lines, but that can be dangerous, too. The United Nations has warned that young Ukrainians, especially women and girls, are being actively targeted by organized crime groups after they leave home.
JULIA SACHENKO: The war is the perfect background for the human trafficking.
MANN: Julia Sachenko heads the Ukraine office of an aid group called A21 that's working to protect young women here and in other countries. Sachenko says after Russia first invaded the Donbas region in Crimea in 2014, many Ukrainian girls wound up abused by sex traffickers after they fled to what they hoped would be safety.
SACHENKO: Those were terrible cases, and it was very difficult to assist those people because they have suffered through the nightmare - hell, in their lives.
MANN: I meet two young women, high school students aged 17 and 15, in a bomb shelter under the train station in Odesa, a city close to Mykolaiv. There's been a missile alert, and they're waiting for the threat to pass before boarding the next evacuation train.
NIKA: A building been bombed in a kilometer from our home, so we decided to leave.
MANN: That's Nika, a small woman surrounded by suitcases. She tells me they hope to cross the border into Poland.
Are you traveling with your parents?
NIKA: We are traveling alone 'cause my mother have a job here so she can't leave.
MANN: That's really scary.
NIKA: It is.
MANN: I ask Nika about the U.N.'s warning about sex traffickers, and she says she understands the risks they're taking.
NIKA: I read a lot about it 'cause I'm a feminist, so I know a lot about it. And I'm worried about it, too, about all the women that are in danger now.
MANN: But she says there are no good answers during this war, whether they stay or go.
NIKA: We are in danger there, too. I don't know how to deal with that. Just be careful.
MANN: Every young person I speak to says they believe Ukraine will win this war, but no one thinks victory or peace or safety will come any time soon.
Brian Mann, NPR News, southern Ukraine. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | 2022-06-01T05:45:07+00:00 | mtpr.org | https://www.mtpr.org/2022-05-05/the-russia-ukraine-war-is-taking-a-dramatic-toll-on-children |
The average for a gallon of regular gas reached an all-time high of $4.374 on Tuesday after increasing by 5 cents overnight, AAA said.
According to AAA, gas has increased 17 cents in the last week, 26 cents in the last month and $1.41 in the last year. Tuesday’s record topped the nation’s previous record of $4.33 set back on March 11.
Several states — California, Nevada and Hawaii — are averaging more than $5 per gallon. Meanwhile, a handful of states — Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Georgia — still have average gas prices below $4 a gallon.
AAA cited decreased supply of global oil and increased demand for the rising prices.
“With the cost of oil accounting for more than half of the pump price, more expensive oil means more expensive gasoline,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “These prices are creeping closer to those record-high levels of early March.”
The cost of crude oil jumped significantly from December 2021 through March 2022, going from a low of $65 a barrel to a high of $119.
The sting Americans are feeling at gas stations is shared throughout the world. For instance, the Canadian Automotive Association reports gas hit $5.48 (U.S. dollars) a gallon on Tuesday, nearing a record high.
Diesel fuel also continues to set records, reaching $5.50 a gallon on Tuesday. | 2022-05-10T14:54:03+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/gas-prices-surge-to-record-high |
Muslims around the world consider climate during Ramadan
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — In the heart of Jakarta, the grand Istiqlal Mosque was built with a vision for it to stand for a thousand years.
The mosque was conceived by Soekarno, Indonesia’s founding father, and was designed as an impressive symbol for the country’s independence. Its seven gates — representing the seven heavens in Islam — welcome visitors from across the archipelago and the world into the mosque’s lofty interior.
But they don’t just see the light here. It fuels them.
A major renovation in 2019 installed upwards of 500 solar panels on the mosque’s expansive roof, now a major and clean source of Istiqlal’s electricity. And this Ramadan, the mosque has encouraged an energy waqf — a type of donation in Islam that continues to bear fruit over time — to grow its capacity to make renewable power.
Her Pramtama, deputy head of the Ri’ayah — or building management — division of Istiqlal Mosque, hopes that Islam’s holiest month, when the faithful flock to mosques in greater numbers, can provide momentum to Istiqlal’s solar project through donations.
The mosque’s climate push is just one example of different “Green Ramadan” initiatives in Indonesia and around the world that promote an array of changes during the Muslim holy month, which has fasting and, in many cases, feasting elements as people gather to break their fasts.
In a month where restraint and charity are emphasized, recommendations can include using less water while performing the ritual washing before prayers, replacing plastic bottles and cutlery during community iftars with reusable ones and reducing food waste. Other suggestions include carpooling to mosques, using local produce, emphasizing recycling and using donations to fund clean energy projects.
For the world to limit the effects of climate change — which is already causing worsening droughts, floods and heat waves — the use of dirty fuels for electricity and transport, petrochemicals to make products like plastics and the emissions from food waste in landfills all need to be drastically slashed, scientists say. Though individual initiatives are just a small part of that transition, experts say growing momentum behind climate goals can have an effect.
Groups taking an Islamic-based approach often highlight environmental understandings of certain Quranic verses and sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad about the earth, water and against wastefulness.
Last year, at a meeting of the Muslim Congress for Sustainable Indonesia, the country’s vice president Ma’ruf Amin called on clerics and community leaders “to play an active role in conveying issues related to environmental damage” and asked for concrete action on climate change including through donations to solar projects like those at Istiqlal Mosque.
Muhammad Ali Yusuf, a board member at the faith-based Nahdlatul Ulama’s Institution for Disaster Management and Climate Change in Indonesia, said spreading awareness about clean energy is a “shared responsibility” for Muslims, where mosques’ own solar panel installations can be catalysts toward a greater transition.
In the United States and Canada, environmental groups that began springing up in Muslim communities in the mid-2000s independently from one another formed “green Muslim understandings” from within their religious traditions, according to Imam Saffet Catovic, a U.S. Muslim community environmental activist.
“In some cases, the mosques were receptive to it,” he said. In others, mosque leaders, “didn’t fully understand” the drive, he added.
Ramadan offers a “possibility for ecological training that’s unique to the Muslim community,” Catovic said. “Thirty days allow someone to change their habits.”
The Islamic Society of North America website calls on Muslims to be “an eco-friendly community”, saying looking after the environment is “based upon the premise that Islam has ordained us to be the stewards and protectors of this planet.”
Some mosques and Muslims around the world are heeding such calls, one small step at a time.
Ahead of Ramadan this year, the mosque at Al Ma’hadul Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia received solar panels through Islamic donations, supplying enough energy for the mosque’s entire needs. The electricity from the solar panels also lights up schools and roads in the vicinity.
The Nizamiye Mosque in Johannesburg, South Africa, with its towering minarets and spacious interior, has a roof dotted with domes and solar panels that help keep the power on at the mosque and its surrounding schools, clinic and bazaar.
The 143 panels cover over a third of the complex’s energy use in a country that has struggled in recent years to provide enough electricity through its strained grid.
In Edison, New Jersey, Masjid Al-Wali¸ a mosque and community center, has been adopting changes such as selling reusable water bottles to members at cost and installing more water coolers to discourage the use of disposable plastic bottles, said board member Akil Mansuri.
“Preserving the environment is the Islamically right thing to do,” Mansuri said. “People accept the message, but adoption is always slower.”
Several years ago, Masjid Al-Wali, whose activities include an Islamic school and monthly community dinners, installed solar panels.
Meals this Ramadan for the mosque’s community iftars come in plastic pre-packaged boxes for now, Mansuri said. But mosque leaders encourage members to take leftovers and reuse the boxes, instead of throwing them away, he said, adding he hopes alternatives can be found next Ramadan.
In the United Kingdom, Projects Against Plastic, a Bristol-based charity, is leading a plastic-free Ramadan campaign.
“I feel like, as a Muslim, that mosques are the hub of the communities and they should take a little bit more leading role for sustainability and toward recycling,” PAP founder Naseem Talukdar said. “During the month of Ramadan is where I’ve really seen a ridiculous amount of plastic being used and thrown away.”
Mosques are urged to raise awareness on plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic. Seven Bristol mosques participated in a pilot project last year, with varying results, and a national campaign, with more than 20 participating mosques, was rolled out this year.
Besides education, another challenge is when mosques don’t have enough funds to buy reusable cutlery, dishwashers and water fountains.
“We knew we were going to hit some hard walls and some pushbacks, but, to be honest, the engagement that we’ve seen so far, it was a little overwhelming,” Talukdar said. “Even though the progress is slow, but there’s a real appetite for this kind of initiative within the mosque.”
Ummah for Earth, an alliance-led initiative that aims to empower Muslim communities facing climate change, is urging people to pledge to adopt one eco-friendly practice during Ramadan. Options include asking an imam to address environmental issues, donating to environmental charities and shopping sustainably.
“Many Muslims are not aware that there are environmental teachings in the Quran and the sayings of the prophet and that they have a role that they can play to protect the planet,” said Nouhad Awwad, Beirut-based campaigner and global outreach coordinator for the Ummah for Earth project at Greenpeace MENA.
As they work to raise awareness, campaigners often encounter the argument that climate change is “destined” and that “you cannot change God’s destiny,” Awwad said.
“We’re trying to change the narrative,” she said. “We have things that we can do on an individual level, on a community level and on a political level.”
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Station Casinos prop bet: Will Raiders make NFL playoffs?
The Stanley Cup was awarded this week after a marathon NHL season, the NBA Finals are over and the dog days of baseball are approaching.
For Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito, that means it’s football season.
In addition to the NFL futures and team totals that were already on the board at Station Casinos, Esposito and his trading team posted several props over the weekend to help fill out the wagering menu.
“It’s never too early to start talking football,” Esposito said. “We started talking about it and thought these would be appealing and interesting.”
One prop that should appeal to local bettors is “Will the Raiders make the playoffs?” Station has the yes as a +175 underdog, with the no listed at -220.
The Raiders went 10-7 last season and reached the postseason for the first time since 2016 before losing to eventual AFC champion Cincinnati in the wild-card round.
But the division remains stacked, with Denver acquiring quarterback Russell Wilson in the offseason and San Diego also improving through the draft, free agency and the trade for pass rusher Khalil Mack.
“The problem is (the Raiders) play in arguably the toughest division in football,” Esposito said. “It’s not going to stun me if the Raiders were to win the division. But just based on what we’ve seen so far, they’re projected to be the fourth-best team in the West.”
The strength of the AFC West is reflected in another prop at Station, with the division listed as the 13-5 favorite to win the Super Bowl.
The Raiders open the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 11 and also play Denver and Kansas City in the first five weeks.
“We’re going to get a clear indication out of the jump if the Raiders can hang or not,” Esposito said. “That’s going to be really interesting during the first month of the season.”
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, acquired in an offseason trade with Green Bay, is 10-1 to lead the league in receiving yards. He was third last season, behind the Rams’ Cooper Kupp and Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson.
Kupp is the 7-1 favorite after leading the NFL in receptions, yards and touchdowns in 2021. Jefferson is the second choice at 15-2, while Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase also is 10-1. Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow is 30-1.
“The relationship that Adams and (quarterback Derek) Carr had at Fresno (State) definitely plays into it,” Esposito said. “We still have to see how this translates. It’s tough not to have Kupp and Jefferson ahead right now.”
Titans running back Derrick Henry is the 5-1 favorite to lead the NFL in rushing yards. Henry missed the final nine games of the 2021 regular season with a fractured foot but still finished in the top 10 in yards.
Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor is the 11-2 second choice after winning the rushing title in his second season. Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is 8-1, but Esposito thinks there’s value in Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris at 12-1.
“You’ve got a younger quarterback there,” Esposito said. “I can see Harris getting a lot more carries there and being live at that price.”
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is the 13-2 favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is 7-1, followed by Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson at 8-1.
“We wanted the guests, with so much hype leading into football season, to look at all these props and different wagering options on the board,” Esposito said. “We’ll be putting up more (props) in the coming weeks.”
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NFL props at Station Casinos
Will the Raiders make the playoffs?
Yes +175
No -220
Most gross receiving yards
Cooper Kupp (Rams) 7-1
Justin Jefferson (Vikings) 15-2
Davante Adams (Raiders) 10-1
Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals) 10-1
Deebo Samuel (49ers) 12-1
Travis Kelce (Chiefs) 12-1
Most gross rushing yards
Derrick Henry (Titans) 5-1
Jonathan Taylor (Colts) 11-2
Dalvin Cook (Vikings) 8-1
Nick Chubb (Browns) 17-2
Joe Mixon (Bengals) 19-2
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Kenny Pickett (Steelers) 13-2
Chris Olave (Saints) 7-1
Garrett Wilson (Jets) 8-1
Drake London (Falcons) 9-1
Christian Watson (Packers) 9-1 | 2022-06-28T00:17:01+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/betting/station-casinos-prop-bet-will-raiders-make-nfl-playoffs-2599165/ |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2010, newly anointed as a Grammy winner, Taylor Swift released “Speak Now,” her third studio album and her first without a single songwriting collaboration.
Her 2006 self-titled debut and 2008’s “Fearless” had inspired both acclaim and criticism for her bold bridges and keen lyricism — these are masterful country-pop songs, critics argued, but surely a teen idol wasn’t responsible for them. Swift proved her detractors wrong on “Speak Now,” an album that arrived just before her pivot from country’s youngest hope to pop’s freshest voice.
The album served as a close document of her nascent fame and future career ambitions, and now, 13 years on, it’s back. “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” released Friday, is the third release of the six albums Swift plans to re-record. The Taylor’s Version albums, instigated by music manager Scooter Braun’s sale of her early catalog, represent Swift’s effort to control her own songs and how they’re used — a fitting ethos for “Speak Now,” a record built exclusively of her own voice.
In preparation for “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” The Associated Press reached out to Taylor Swift scholars to discuss all the ways listeners can and should think about the release.
Before “Speak Now” became “Speak Now,” the working title was “Enchanted,” named after the power ballad of the same name. The mythology ( folklore, anyone? ) behind the shift is that Swift’s label president at the time, Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta, told her to move on from whimsy and fairytale iconography — she was entering her 20s and this LP warranted a more mature title.
Transition creates an interesting framework for thinking about this album: Written largely between the ages of 18 and 20, released when she turned 21, “Speak Now” is a collection of songs on a precipice — of adulthood, of fame, of declaring ownership but still concerned with the subject matters that concern a young adult. There are crushes (“Superman,” “Sparks Fly”) and bittersweet breakups (“Back to December,” “If This Was a Movie”), alike.
“You hear a youngness when you listen to these songs,” says musicologist Lily Hirsch, author of “Can’t Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko Ono.” “It’s all about these romantic relationships. The world hinges on all of that, which is so typical of that age. So, it is interesting hear the re-recordings bring a more mature voice to those earlier preoccupations.”
Elizabeth Scala teaches a course on Taylor Swift’s songbook at the University of Texas at Austin as an introduction to literary studies and research methods.
“I think ‘Speak Now’ is still in the vein of ‘I don’t have enough life experience at my ripe age of 18 to give you a fully autobiographical anything, but I’m going to use what I read and what I know from other people,’” she says of the songs’ lyrical content, which still manage to “make really beautiful, coherent things out of the messiness and inaccuracy of our memories.”
Coming a year after Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, “Speak Now” is the moment in Swift’s career where she began to use her celebrity as a mirror to her interior life.
“Mean,” a takedown of a rock critic, becomes a banjo-led treatise on antagonism of any kind; the blues-y “Dear John” centers on a young woman’s tumultuous relationship with an older man.
“Insults are everywhere in music, and men don’t get the same flak for it,” Hirsch says, in reference to “Dear John” and “Mean.” “There’s this idea that women especially are supposed to take the high road, turn the other cheek and all of that, and men can get away with the low road, and they certainly do in music. It’s a kind of double standard. Women are labeled ‘catty’ when confronting bad behavior, like in ‘Dear John.’”
A common pastime among Swift fans is to unearth the identities of her songs’ subjects. But, to Scala, “the most boring way to think about Taylor Swift is in terms of her biography.”
At a recent stop of her Eras Tour in Minneapolis, Swift seemed to agree, playing “Dear John” live for the first time in 11 years after delivering this introduction:
“I’m 33 years old. I don’t care about anything that happened to me when I was 19 except the songs I wrote and the memories we made together. So what I’m trying to tell you is, I’m not putting this album out so you should feel the need to defend me on the internet against someone you think I might have written a song about 14 billion years ago.”
Scala sees a throughline between this album and its successors, with “Dear John” as a precursor to “All Too Well” and “Mean” as prescient to “Blank Space,” a song that parodies how she’s been portrayed in the media.
Much online chatter surrounding the re-recording of “Speak Now” has centered on “Better Than Revenge,” a pop-punk song that takes aim at another woman instead of the man that wronged them both. It takes both sonic and thematic cues from Paramore’s 2007 pop-rock hit “Misery Business,” a similar song about the same subject. (In fact, on “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” Paramore singer Hayley Williams lends vocals to a “vault” song, “Castles Crumbling.”)
In the original chorus of “Better Than Revenge,” Swift sings, “She’s an actress / She’s better known for the things she does on the mattress,” a rare lyrical misstep in a career underscored by poetic turns of phrases (in the opener “Mine,” she sings “You made a rebel of a careless man’s careful daughter”). In her 2023 “Better Than Revenge” version, the lyric becomes “He was a moth to the flame / She was holding the matches.”
“If we think about 2010, slut-shaming rhetoric certainly existed in movies and shows. She’s certainly not the only one who has done this at that time,” Hirsch argues, quick to point out that Swift has also been the target of sexist vitriol.
Swift’s alteration of the song in her re-recording follows a lineage of other pop stars doing the same. Lizzo and Beyoncé recently changed lyrics to songs deemed offensive. Weird Al no longer performs his Michael Jackson parodies. And because Swift hasn’t performed “Better Than Revenge” live for well over a decade, she hasn’t needed to confront this particular song, in this particular way.
“We are willing to replace the old version with Taylor’s Versions because they are exact replicas, as much as they can be,” Scala argues. “If she does something different, it becomes a different song.” A different song, this time, owned by Swift.
“From a literary historian’s point of view, when you first hear ‘Speak Now,’ you could only look at her career up to that point: It meant something in her creative timeline,” says Scala. “And now we have the rest of her career to compare it to, so it’s hard to listen to the record the same way. You can compare it to the older recording, but its deeper and richer.”
Technology has changed from 2010. So has Swift: Her voice has matured, no longer possessing the sweet self-restraint that colored her earliest releases.
Each release comes with a few “From the Vault” tracks, unreleased songs from each album’s period reimagined for the current moment. They, too, give a fuller picture.
Beyond all of the music and cultural considerations, the fact is: Taylor Swift is re-recording this album to own her work, like she is doing with so many of her records — but this is the only album in her discography that is entirely self-penned, the one celebrated for its dismissals of exploitative male characters and poetic embrace of girlhood.
In fact, it’s hard not to think of “Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve” from her 2022 LP, “Midnights,” where Swift sings “Give me back my girlhood, it was mine first,” as a self-reflection of her “Speak Now” self. That track is a creative reclamation of the teen who wrote “Dear John” as an adult; “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is the literal reclamation.
“Owning these masters, she decided to take back that control,” Hirsch says. “I love what it communicates: that we all have power, we don’t have to just sit back and take these situations, especially when it concerns our own voice.” | 2023-07-07T17:59:48+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-speak-now-taylors-version-is-here-heres-how-to-reconsider-taylor-swifts-transformative-album/ |
Millions of Americans are returning to the office this spring for the first time in two years. That means it may be time to update the wardrobe.
But with inflation up, and the stock market down, many people don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on new clothing.
Linda Swain needs to upgrade from leggings now that she's no longer working from home, but she's not worried about breaking the bank.
That's becuase she's buying her clothing used at Goodwill. That's right: Goodwill.
"I look fabulous, and I feel fabulous," she said. "I save a whole bunch, a lot, hundreds of dollars."
It can be frightening to think about the cost of dressing for the office: If one outfit can cost $100 or more, buying enough clothing for 5 days a week can cost you $600 or $700.
Goodwill's Michael Flannery said "I wear a dress shirt and khaki pants. If I were to buy these at a store or online, they would cost me $50 a piece."
But Sharon Hannon says their resale shops can outfit you for just a fraction of that.
"At Goodwill we have such a vast array for fashions that are available," she said. "Everything from business suits to little black dresses."
She showed several designers dresses they had, in popular sizes, for $7.99. As in seven dollars, not seven hundred.
They even offer slightly used men's sport coats for less than $10 each.
Upscale clothing for less
But if Goodwill is not really your thing, or you simply want some help putting together a coordinating outfit, you may want to check out a clothing consignment shop.
Donna Speigel, is owner of the Snooty Fox consignment chain, where she sells top quality designer names at one third the price.
She says her trained sales people will make putting an outfit together less intimidating.
"We can really supply the clothing, the handbag, the accessories,everything you need to go out and look your best ad look professional," Speigel said.
For shoppers like Faye Whitlock, second hand is anything but second best.
"I buy shorts, I buy skirts, I buy tops, I buy everything," she said.
And that way you don't waste your money.
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Arkin, who died June 29, got his start creating characters with the comedy troupe Second City and later won an Oscar for his role in Little Miss Sunshine. Originally broadcast Sept. 29, 1989.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich must comply with a subpoena seeking his testimony in front of a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence that state’s 2020 election results, a Virginia judge ruled Wednesday.
Gingrich, who lives in northern Virginia, had argued that the federal law that normally requires states to honor out-of-state grand jury summonses should not apply in this case because the special grand jury lacks the power to indict. He also argued that the subpoena would be unnecessarily duplicative and burdensome because he has already agreed to testify in front of a congressional select committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and that his testimony in both matters would essentially be the same.
But Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Robert Smith sided with prosecutors who said the subpoena should be enforced. The judge said the law doesn’t parse out a difference between regular grand juries and special grand juries, as Gingrich’s lawyer argued.
“I think I have to read the statute as written,” the judge said.
Gingrich’s lawyer, John Burlingame, said he expects to appeal the ruling. If the appeal fails, Gingrich will be required to testify to the special grand jury on Nov. 29.
Gingrich declined comment after the hearing.
Gingrich, a Republican, is one of several high-profile Trump allies who have unsuccessfully tried to avoid testifying.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation early last year, shortly after a recording of a call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was made public. In that call, Trump urged Raffersperger, the state’s top elections official and a fellow Republican, to “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state to Democrat Joe Biden.
The scope of the investigation has broadened considerably since then, and Willis, a Democrat, has sought the testimony of dozens of witnesses, including numerous Trump attorneys, advisers and associates since the special grand jury was seated in May. It is among several cases that have the former president in potential legal jeopardy as he prepares to launch a 2024 presidential campaign.
Because Gingrich lives outside Georgia, Willis had to use a process that involves asking a judge where he lives to order him to appear.
Willis filed that paperwork in court in Atlanta last month, and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, certified that Gingrich is a “necessary and material witness for the investigation.” In her petition seeking Gingrich’s testimony as a witness, Willis said she relied on information made public by the House committee that’s investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
The petition says Gingrich was involved along with others associated with the Trump campaign in a plan to run television ads that “repeated and relied upon false claims about fraud in the 2020 election” and encouraged members of the public to contact state officials to push them to challenge and overturn the election results based on those false claims.
Gingrich was also involved in a plan to have Republican fake electors sign certificates falsely stating that Trump had won the state and that they were the state’s official electors even though Biden had won, the petition says.
At Wednesday’s hearing, Burlingame said the information sought by the Georgia special grand jury overlaps entirely with the congressional investigation, so there’s no need to require Gingrich to testify twice, since the Georgia prosecutor can obtain the transcript of Gingrich’s upcoming testimony to the congressional committee.
“They’re very thorough,” Burlingame said of the congressional investigators. “It almost sounds like the Fulton County district attorney is concerned that the professional attorneys for the select committee aren’t going to be doing a capable job. Your Honor, I assure you they will.”
Fairfax County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Kyle Mandelbaum acknowledged there may be overlap in the two investigations but said it would be wrong to assume they have identical interests.
“The grand jury in Fulton County is specifically looking at the question of whether or not Georgia law was violated which is not necessarily the focus of the January 6 committee’s investigation,” Mandelbaum said.
The subpoena provides him immunity for his testimony and covers his lodging and transportation costs, Mandelbaum said.
Special grand juries in Georgia are generally used to investigate complex cases with many witnesses. They can compel evidence and subpoena testimony from witnesses, but they cannot issue indictments. Once its investigation is complete, a special grand jury can recommend action, but it remains up to the district attorney to decide whether to then seek an indictment from a regular grand jury.
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Associated Press writer Kate Brumback in Atlanta contributed. | 2022-11-10T12:46:11+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/ap-judge-orders-gingrich-to-testify-in-georgia-election-probe/ |
As Israel investigates the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, military experts critique the shortcomings of Israel's prosecution of other Palestinian civilian casualties.
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As Israel investigates the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, military experts critique the shortcomings of Israel's prosecution of other Palestinian civilian casualties.
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CHANGSHA, China, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 7, Sanan Optoelectronics, a publicly traded company, issued an announcement that Hunan Sanan, its subsidiary, signed a procurement letter of intent (LOI)agreement with a strategic automotive partner. According to the agreement, Hunan Sanan will supply silicon carbide ("SiC") chips to the automaker's new electric vehicle ("NEV") product line in the next few years, totaling $524 million USD.
Tony Chiang, General Manager of Hunan Sanan, said, "Our agreement with this strategic partner further demonstrates the automotive industry's commitment to providing innovative electrification experience to the market and leveraging the advantages of wide bandgap semiconductors to improve overall vehicle performance. The agreement ensures a long-term supply of SiC to our customer to help them realize their promise of low-carbon, smart mobility. "
The SiC chips in the agreement will be manufactured in the Hunan Sanan's mega fab in Changsha, the first vertically integrated SiC wafer manufacturing service platform in China, providing in-house supply chain from SiC crystal, substrate, epitaxy, chip manufacturing, packaging and testing, with a committed annual production capacity of 500,000 silicon carbide 6-inch wafers. Hunan Sanan has recently obtained IATF 16949 system certification while the automotive-grade SiC MOSFETs have been verified with the cooperation of strategic partners, and are expected to be released in production in 2024. Sike Semiconductor, a company jointly established by Hunan Sanan and Li Auto, also officially started construction this past August and is expected to start production in 2024 with a planned annual production capacity of 2.4 million half-bridge SiC power modules.
As an industry standard compound semiconductor in the new automotive era, SiC chips are widely used in transportation, enabling higher system efficiency and provide strong support of rapid adoption by the automotive industry to low-carbon, intelligent mobility. According to a market report by YoleDevelopment, the silicon carbide power device market will surge from $1 billion in 2021 to $6.3 billion in 2027, driven by the NEV market. However, due to the gap between the high demand of NEV's and the expansion of SiC substrate manufacturing, the supply of silicon carbide chips will be in a shortage in the short term. Automakers have started partnering with strategic upstream suppliers for their chips to ensure that NEV manufacturing can continue to secure critical components.
Hunan Sanan's SiC technology will provide energy for the NEV power system for medium and high voltage platforms, and will empower the high voltage analog IC supply chain to create a low-carbon intelligent vehicle experience and help achieve a green energy lifestyle.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
01-03-09-13-19
(one, three, nine, thirteen, nineteen)
Estimated jackpot: $42,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
01-03-09-13-19
(one, three, nine, thirteen, nineteen)
Estimated jackpot: $42,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000 | 2022-08-09T03:11:35+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Badger-5-game-17360651.php |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ Epizyme Inc. (EPZM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $35.7 million in its second quarter.
The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 36 cents per share.
The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $27.5 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.1 million.
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August will be just a few hours old when the girls high school golf season begins Monday at various locations throughout Indiana, and the amount of official practice time the girls have had at that point will be considerably fewer hours than that.
Friday was the first practice date on the Indiana High School Athletic Association calendar, Monday the first contest date, and Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South and Northview all play in tournaments that day.
West Vigo, on the other hand, will have its first team meeting and practice on Monday.
North and South play in the Seeger Invitational at Harrison Hills in Attica, while Northview will play at Deer Creek in the Plainfield Invitational.
Here's what is known so far about those four teams.
• Northview — The Knights ruled the Wabash Valley last fall, winning the sectional on their own Forest Park course by 36 strokes and finishing ahead of North and South in the regional at Smock Golf Course.
Brooklee Bussing, Northview's team leader and the sectional medalist, has graduated, but coach Josh Trout has the rest of his 2021 postseason lineup back and ready to go.
Karsyn Kikta, Kyla Fox, Audrey Jackman and Grace Mishler are seniors in their third year of varsity competition.
"They have worked hard over the summer and have played in multiple junior and local tournaments," Trout said. "They are very excited about the upcoming season."
• Terre Haute North — The Patriots defeated South in the tiebreaker for second place in the sectional last year, and were three shots ahead of the Braves in regional competition. Since then, however, North has suffered a pair of significant losses.
Coach Brent Mier had a job change recently and will be unable to return as the Patriots' coach, and one of the top players from last year's team has transferred to the other end of town.
Walker Smith, a former North player and the boys coach at South Vermillion recently, was named as the North coach earlier this week and was available for the start of practice on Friday.
• Terre Haute South — Coach Cara Stuckey is still hoping to find some high school players who can beat her, but the 17-time Women's City champion appears to have a team that can battle Northview for honors locally.
That transfer from North is junior Rylee Roscoe, a regular in the Patriot lineup a year ago and this summer's Junior City champion. Another junior, Abi English, was runner-up to Roscoe in the junior tournament, and those two figure to lead the way for the Braves.
Although No. 1 player Grace Kidwell graduated from Stuckey's lineup, there are other veterans: juniors Presley White, Fin Sawyer and Abby Clark and sophomore Gabbie Blakeney got a lot of playing time, and there are other returnees and a few freshmen fighting for spots of their own.
"We will look for Rylee and Abi to lead us and others to step up this season to round out our team scores," Stuckey reported.
• West Vigo — The Vikings had just three players who participated in last year's sectional, and coach Chris Cassell will see his 2022 team for the first time on Monday.
West Vigo athletic director Kenny Pearson said that six girls have indicated they will be at Monday's meeting. If the Vikings don't battle for sectional honors as a team, junior Zoey Hopkins figures to contend for individual honors in most of the events she plays in. | 2022-07-30T00:40:03+00:00 | tribstar.com | https://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_high_school_sports/knights-braves-look-like-early-golf-leaders/article_47bcccb3-b534-5dd8-8e1a-1bebdcb05d25.html |
Former Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James is on the move again. The eight-year veteran has signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN.
James, 28, played two seasons in Detroit (2019-2020), and wasn’t much of a factor. In fact, he was one of the many abysmal signings during the Bob Quinn era. James signed a four-year, $22.6 million deal with the Lions in 2019, with expectations that he’d be a key contributor. However, a month after signing James, the Lions drafted T.J. Hockenson, who became their feature player at tight end.
During his two seasons in Detroit, James caught 30 passes for 271 yards, and two touchdowns. Not exactly ideal production given the deal the Lions gave him. Expect James to play behind David Njoku and Harrison as the third option at tight end for the Browns.
James has totaled 1,522 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns throughout his career.
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A comedy sketch promoting the wonders of Colorado — including (and especially) access to safe, legal abortion services — will premiere on Oct. 20 as part of the new season of “Inside Amy Schumer,” Paramount+ announced over the weekend.
“Whatever kind of experience you’re looking for, you can find it here, in Colorado,” says comic, writer and actor Amy Schumer in the two-and-a-half minute video, which was released Sept. 28 to promote Season 5 of her sketch series.
“… And all the services, you may need,” she adds. “All as legal as a hot mug of fresh cocoa is refreshing.”
The “Colorado” sketch, as it’s officially called, has prompted calls and feedback at the Colorado Tourism Office, according to the state office’s communications manager.
“We’ve definitely heard some responses from (people) on both sides of the issue,” she said. “But we did not work with her on this sketch in any capacity, nor do we endorse it in any way.”
The spokesperson said her office had not previously commented on the sketch, but said that they did not provide any information to Schumer’s team. She could not immediately confirm if the sketch’s roughly 35,000 views on YouTube have translated to any kind of bump in Colorado’s tourism visibility.
Schumer, dressed in a checkered shirt, black hat and vest, is foregrounded in the sketch against green-screened helicopter shots of the state’s beauty before person-on-the-street interviews pick up the thread. “Visiting here was on our bucket list of things to do before we died,” says a woman standing in front of an image of Peak 8 Base Camp at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Her smile drops as she adds, “Which, honestly, I might have if I hadn’t been able to visit Colorado.”
The sketch was inspired by the June 24 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld Mississippi’s ban on abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy and ended the federal constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The ruling opens the floodgates for states to outlaw abortion, according to Planned Parenthood and other women’s health organizations.
Schumer has never shied from edgy humor, particularly in her biting, spot-on feminist critiques of patriarchal society. But her show went off the air the same year Donald Trump was elected president, so she’s no doubt amassed another trove of material to draw from.
The humor in the sketch comes partly from the tension Schumer creates. The forced smiles and promotional tone begin to melt as more women share their tales of visiting Colorado, including one whose employer paid for her visit. “Colorado is more centrally located than you think,” Schumer says. “Especially if you’re coming from Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Nebraska or Oklahoma.”
She doesn’t stop there, also naming Illinois as “another great option” for women’s health services, provided you live in surrounding states. The word “abortion” is never used.
Last week Paramount+ confirmed a Thursday, Oct. 20, release date for Season 5 — the show’s first for the streaming service, following four seasons on Comedy Central from 2013 to 2016.
The piece vaguely recalls other comedy sketches that have painted Colorado as both a Wild West-outlier and a libertarian haven. Amid a sea of social and religious conservatism, the state has made recreational cannabis legal, decriminalized magic mushrooms (in Denver), and hosted individual cities that have been singled out as unique — including the former, international reputation for gender-reassignment surgeries in Trinidad (see “South Park,” in particular).
Schumer is a fan of Colorado audiences, having taped her 2017 special “The Leather Special,” her first Netflix offering, at the Bellco Theatre. She’s returned many times since then, including in August to play a run of shows at the Paramount Theatre.
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LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had warned before the Packers' trip to London that the team's habit of only putting together one good offensive half per game wasn't sustainable.
The New York Giants proved him right.
Rodgers and his offense were shut out in the second half for the second time in three games and Green Bay's defense couldn't bail him out this time as the Giants (4-1) erased a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Packers 27-22 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
Green Bay led 17-3 in the first half and 20-10 at halftime, but didn't score again until a deliberate safety by the Giants in the final seconds.
“It was the tale of two halves,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “They kicked our butt in the second half."
It's not the first time that's happened this season.
In Week 3, Tampa Bay also held Green Bay (3-2) without a score in the second half, but the Packers still held on for a 14-12 win after a defensive stop on a 2-point conversion. Last week it was the opposite story: the Packers struggled offensively in the first half then came alive in the second to beat New England in overtime.
“Offensively, we haven’t put two halves together,” Rodgers said. “There’s a lot that factors into that — everything from calls to execution, to the momentum, to defensive stops to adjustments that we make. ... There’s games like this where our defense is not going to be up to their normal standards and we’ve got to pick them up. And we had chances — a lot of chances.”
The Giants did their best to limit those chances, using the clock in the second half by putting together three straight long scoring drives to go up by 7 at 27-20 with 6:08 left in the fourth quarter.
The Packers were in position to score on their first drive in the second half before Rodgers was sacked to take them out of field-goal range. They went three-and-out on the next drive after three straight incomplete pass attempts. On their final drive, they drove down the field, but were stopped on the Giants 6-yard-line after two straight passes by Rodgers were deflected by defenders.
Rodgers finished 25 of 39 for 222 yards and two touchdowns. But he failed to connect with his receivers on a number of deep throws, another recurring theme this season.
“We’re just not quite on the same page at times,” Rodgers said about why the team is struggling to go deep. “We got to go back and look at it. I don’t want to make a blanket statement right now. Definitely not an emotional blanket statement.”
However, Rodgers defended the decision to go for all pass plays on the three-and-out series as the Packers moved away from the run game.
“I do like all three of those calls, 100%. And I felt like we were really close to executing,” Rodgers said. “There was at least two opportunities to get first downs there.”
The offense wasn't entirely at fault. The Green Bay defense came into the game ranked No. 1 in the NFL on third downs, but couldn't get a stop in the second half.
And they allowed Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to run 10 times for 37 yards despite playing with a sore ankle, including several scrambles for first downs. After opening the game with consecutive three-and-outs, New York scored on its next five drives.
“They executed off a lot of our mistakes,” Packers linebacker Preston Smith said. “They had opportunities to get first downs when we could have executed a lot better.”
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Jeff Wilcox takes pride in his military service.
“As a veteran, I like to look out for my buddies,” said Wilcox. “I look at [this issue] and say, ‘If I’m having this problem, they’re [probably] having the same problem.’”
Wilcox was an artillery gunner with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He helped Special Forces with fire support. Mementos of his time overseas fill his East Grand Rapids home.
However, the combat he experienced took a toll on his body.
“To this juncture, [I’ve had] 22 knee surgeries,” said Wilcox.
In 2015, Wilcox was facing another double knee replacement, so he decided to file a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the cost. Until then, they paid for his surgeries through his wife’s insurance.
“I was at the point where it's like, ‘Wait a minute, at some point, they [the VA] need to kind of belly up to the bar and take some responsibility,’” said Wilcox.
Disability claims open up other financial supports and benefits too.
So, when the VA finally approved Wilcox’s case last summer and backdated the compensation to 2015, he applied for an exemption which cancels property taxes for disabled veterans in Michigan.
“The amount would be north of $40,000,” said Wilcox.
The East Grand Rapids Assessor’s Office partially denied his application though.
According to state law, disabled, honorable discharged veterans may be exempt from property taxes if they annually file an affidavit and provide documentation of their disability from the VA.
Wilcox never did that while officials were processing his claim.
“I had no clue that I was going to meet the requirements,” Wilcox told the FOX 17 Problem Solvers. “I knew I was appealing it to meet it, but I couldn’t, legally [say that]. I look at it from a standpoint, from a legal document, [that] there's no way I could put my name on here and sign and say I certify and meet this requirement.”
John McFarland, a trusts and estates attorney at Miller Johnson, says with no proper documentation he would not advise a client to turn in that affidavit either.
“Without discussing the particulars of any case, it is a bit of a challenge for veterans, because you need that letter to accompany that affidavit, which says you're 100% disabled,” said Wilcox.
Assessors offices can grant an exemption for the current year and the preceding year if there’s a qualifying error, which includes a slow response from the VA, but veterans still need to complete affidavits those instances too.
“If this particular veteran or any veteran is deemed to be disabled, going back many, many years, it is unfortunate, because from the policy standpoint of a law, you think they should be granted that exemption, but statutorily at the state level in Michigan, you have the current year and the immediately preceding year,” said McFarland.
The East Grand Rapids Assessor’s Office and the Michigan Department of Treasury declined interview requests to discuss the issue.
Wilcox was granted an exemption for 2022 and plans to fill out the affidavit for future years so he can continue to qualify.
Moving forward, he hopes state lawmakers consider making a change to the law.
“To me, it's a simple legislation thing that says, ‘Hey, if the VA, aka the government, federal government, goes back to x, then we go back to x’ and make it just that simple, so you don't have to do all this,” said Wilcox.
He says he a few other veterans experiencing this issue and thinks there could be more.
“Having lived here all these years, it’s a quite, a quite a healthy chunk of money to go back seven years. I understand [the exemption], but at the same token it's through no fault of my own that it took seven years.” | 2023-02-28T04:09:37+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/problem-solvers/egr-veteran-pushes-for-changes-to-states-disabled-veterans-property-tax-exemption |
Liz Truss tried to push through an aggressive tax cutting policy in her first days as UK Prime Minister. With inflation soaring and markets on edge, the timing could not have been worse.
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Liz Truss tried to push through an aggressive tax cutting policy in her first days as UK Prime Minister. With inflation soaring and markets on edge, the timing could not have been worse.
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A man is in custody after a shooting in Highland Park, Ill. A judge sides with three major drug distributors in an opioid case. A probe continues into the death of a Palestinian-American journalist.
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A man is in custody after a shooting in Highland Park, Ill. A judge sides with three major drug distributors in an opioid case. A probe continues into the death of a Palestinian-American journalist.
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Philadelphia residents warned about chemical spill in river
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia residents are being told that they may want to drink only bottled water following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in neighboring Bucks County.
Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution into the river. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.
Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, said there had been no sign of contaminants in city water but officials “cannot be 100% certain” traces won’t show up Sunday afternoon. He called health risks from the material “very low if present at all” but said officials wanted people to be aware so they could consider using bottled water to drink or cook with to further minimize any risk.
The city water department said in an update Sunday evening that water “will remain safe to drink and use” at least through Monday, based on the time it takes water to move through treatment and water mains before reaching customers.
Officials said intakes to the city’s Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant were closed after the spill but they were opened overnight to maintain minimal water levels to avoid damage to equipment and to supply water for fire safety and other other essential needs.
State environmental officials are leading the response. Pennsylvania American Water said its Yardley Water Treatment plant about 15 miles (24 kilometers) upstream of the release remains unaffected. Aqua said it shut off the intake to its Bristol water system to protect customers and had seen no impact from the spill.
Trinseo senior vice president of manufacturing and engineering Tim Thomas told WPVI-TV Saturday that the material posed no risk to the public. “It’s like the material you find in paint,” he told the station. “It’s your typical acrylic paint you have in your house, that’s what really this material is, in a water base.”
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This story has been corrected to show that officials said water is safe at least through Monday.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 17, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
458 AM PDT Fri Jul 15 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 116
expected.
* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Nights will be quite warm with low
temperatures in the 80s and lower 90s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the midday sun, and check up
on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never
be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and
shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112
* WHERE...San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Ending a walkout that held up key bills for six weeks, Republicans showed up for work in the Oregon Senate on Thursday after wresting concessions from Democrats on measures covering abortion, transgender health care and gun rights.
The lawmakers' walkout — the longest in state history and the second-longest in the United States — came as several statehouses around the nation have been ideological battlegrounds, including in Montana and Tennessee.
The Republican boycott, which prevented the state Senate from reaching a two-thirds quorum needed to pass bills, was prompted by a sweeping measure on abortion and gender-affirming care that Republicans called too extreme. The measure would allow doctors to provide abortions regardless of a patient's age, with medical providers not required to notify the parents of a minor in certain cases.
As part of the deal to end the walkout, Democrats agreed to change language concerning parental notifications for abortion.
Under the compromise, if an abortion provider believes notifying the parents of a patient under 15 years old would not be in that patient’s best interest, the physician would not have to notify the parents — but would need another provider to concur. However, no second opinion would be needed if involving a parent or guardian would lead to the abuse or neglect of the patient.
Democrats said the measure will still ensure abortion access and protect caregivers from anti-abortion or gender-affirming care measures passed by other states. It will also require that health insurance covers medically necessary gender-affirming care.
Democrats also agreed to drop several amendments on a bill that would punish the manufacturing or transferring of undetectable firearms. The now-removed clauses would have increased the purchasing age from 18 to 21 for semiautomatic rifles and placed more limits on concealed carry.
Democrats immediately filed new versions of both measures reflecting the agreements, and the Senate then passed them. Although the bills were approved earlier by the House, they now will go back to that chamber for a concurrence vote before going to Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek for her signature.
“I’m encouraged that we were able to come to an agreement that will allow us to finish the important work Oregonians sent us here to accomplish," Democratic Senate President Rob Wagner told reporters.
Republicans, who are the minority party, considered it a victory.
“Parental rights will not be ignored regarding minors seeking abortion and gender-affirming care,” said Republican Sen. Lynn Findley. “Constitutional rights to own and bear arms will not be eviscerated, especially for citizens between 18 and 21 years old."
GOP Leader Sen. Tim Knopp had said the boycott that began on May 3 would end only on the session’s last day — June 25 — to pass “bipartisan” legislation and budget bills. But an optimistic mood settled over the Capitol this week as GOP and Democratic leaders met to negotiate compromises. On the Senate floor Thursday, Knopp said he looked forward to finishing the session in “an extraordinarily bipartisan way.”
“We asked for lawful, we asked for constitutional, we asked for compromise, and I see that from your side,” Knopp said as he addressed Wagner following Thursday’s roll call. “We appreciate everyone who was involved.”
The longest walkout in the Oregon Legislature’s history happened despite voters passing a ballot measure in 2022 that disqualifies lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from reelection.
“A whole bunch of legislators aren’t going to be able to come back to this building," Wagner said.
But Republican senators are likely to sue over the measure if they’re not allowed to register as candidates, starting in September, for the 2024 election. Republicans also walked out in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
On June 1, Senate Democrats voted to fine senators $325 every time their absence denied a quorum.
On Wednesday, more than 40 Oregon Democratic House and Senate members sponsored a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state Constitution to require a majority of each chamber in the Legislature to be present to conduct business. If passed by the Legislature, it would go before Oregon voters in a ballot measure in the 2024 election. However, Wagner said Thursday the measure was unlikely to pass this year with hundreds of other bills pending
The walkout also blocked the approval of the two-year state budget. Kotek can bring lawmakers back for a special session if the House and Senate don’t approve the budgets by the time the regular session ends.
There are 17 Democrats in the 30-member Senate, meaning at least three Republican or independent members must show up to make a quorum. Five GOP members were in attendance Thursday, and Democratic leaders said Republicans have promised to provide enough senators to make a quorum for the rest of the session.
The Republicans had initially said they were boycotting because bill summaries did not meet a long-forgotten state law that required them to be written at a level an eighth-grader could understand.
The walkout is the second-longest of any U.S. state, after Rhode Island, according to a list by Ballotpedia.
In 1924, Republican senators in Rhode Island fled to Rutland, Massachusetts, and stayed away for six months, ending Democratic efforts to have a popular referendum on the holding of a constitutional convention.
That self-imposed exile followed the detonation of a gas bomb in the Senate chamber. Democrats and Republicans both accused each other of setting it off.
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Death of New Hampshire police academy recruit puts focus on mental health
Bow police chief says department is in shock
Bow police chief says department is in shock
Bow police chief says department is in shock
The death of a New Hampshire police academy recruit on the second day of classes is the focus of a full-scale investigation.
The director of Police Standards and Training announced the untimely death after the man's body was found in his vehicle at about 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
In the release, the Police Standards and Training Council called the death a shock, untimely and tragic. But officials close to the case said the cause of death must be released by the medical examiner before they can comment specifically on what happened.
"People are in shock," Bow Police Chief Ken Miller said. "This came out of left field. Nobody was expecting anything like this."
The Bow Police Department had hired the recruit, who was in his second day of training.
"He was a great kid," Miller said. "He's been working here since the 13th of June. Always on time, good attitude, always smiling — just a really good kid. It just took us all by surprise."
Franklin Police Chief David Goldstein said he has been prioritizing first responder mental health in New Hampshire since the 1970s and was at the police academy in Concord Tuesday morning teaching a four-hour class on coping with stress on the job and learning about the resources that are available.
He had just left the academy when he got the call to go back, and the state's critical incident response team was activated.
"We look for right off the bat who is most affected," Goldstein said. "We try to find that individual or small group and assure them in point of fact that we are here to help."
In Bow, critical incident training is part of staff development.
"We are trying to create an in-house peer support team that has all this training that an officer can go to if need be," Miller said.
Confidential help is available 24/7 for anyone who finds themselves in crisis by calling or texting 988. | 2022-08-03T23:40:59+00:00 | wmur.com | https://www.wmur.com/article/death-new-hampshire-police-academy-recruit-8322/40800554 |
Lee Herrick has a lot of titles. He’s a teacher, published author, father, and now California’s 10th poet laureate.
During his two-year term, he is tasked with advocating for literature and visiting and educating people all over the state, particularly underserved communities.
Herrick is the first Asian American in the role, and when announcing his historic appointment, Governor Gavin Newsom said, “Lee writes movingly about his identity as a Californian and encourages others to reflect on what the state means to them.”
Herrick talks about California, his mission, and how the state’s communities inspire him in his work.
Why do you say California is an ideal place for poetry?
I think of different things. One is the bounty of natural beauty — whether it's the coasts, ocean, mountains, or where I am, Central California. I think of the agricultural beauty in the farming and labor in this state.
I think of the glitz of [the state] and the opportunity, but also what I love about California is the grit, the work ethic, [and] the struggle.
Where these things merge often is the imagination and that's … where poetry comes in. There's so much innovation [in California], but [I think] the poets and the writers are ones who can reshape how we see ourselves, our communities, and even the state.
What’s your story and how has it guided the work that you do?
I was born in South Korea sometime in the late 1970s, I don't know exactly when I was born. When I was about 10 months old, I arrived in San Francisco and became a person with a different name.
I became Lee Herrick and I was raised in a white family, and that shaped my life and my outlook on race significantly. I grew up seeing racism and experiencing it at school or in the media, but at home it was often spoken of in a way that would diminish it … in a way that sometimes made me question my own experiences.
What I realized … is that dynamic [and] those experiences of racism are real, they're not made up. That shaped my thinking, my teaching, and my poetry to some extent.
When did you discover poetry as a way to tell stories?
I always like to think that I experienced it before I knew I was experiencing it. So even in the time I was in Korea, I want to believe that there was poetry, music, or even … the sound of a family member's voice that I couldn't quite place or understand yet.
More specifically, one of the first times I remember experiencing poetry was [when my] high school teacher would make us read poems out loud. It was at the same time that I was having these great, really life-changing experiences discovering new music, specifically punk and rap.
In the mid 1980s, there was a friend of mine … [who] passed me a blank tape, and it said Run DMC. So groups like that and Public Enemy. Punk groups had this lyricism, anger, and energy … that spoke to me because I was starting to question the things around me.
Can you share one of your poems that speaks to Californians?
I’ll read a poem titled “My California,” and it was my way of thinking about things I’ve seen, imagined, and hoped for.
“Here, an olive votive keeps the sunset lit,
the Korean twenty-somethings talk about hyphens,
graduate school and good pot. A group of four at a window
table in Carpinteria discuss the quality of wines in Napa Valley versus Lodi.
Here, in my California, the streets remember the Chicano
poet whose songs still bank off Fresno's beer soaked gutters
and almond trees in partial blossom. Here, in my California
we fish out long noodles from the pho with such accuracy
you'd know we'd done this before. In Fresno, the bullets
tire of themselves and begin to pray five times a day.
In Fresno, we hope for less of the police state and more of a state of grace.
In my California, you can watch the sun go down
like in your California, on the ledge of the pregnant
twenty-second century, the one with a bounty of peaches and grapes,
red onions and the good salsa, wine and chapchae.
Here, in my California, paperbacks are free,
farmer's markets are twenty four hours a day and
always packed, the trees and water have no nails in them,
the priests eat well, the homeless eat well.
Here, in my California, everywhere is Chinatown,
everywhere is K-Town, everywhere is Armeniatown,
everywhere a Little Italy. Less confederacy.
No internment in the Valley.
Better history texts for the juniors.
In my California, free sounds and free touch.
Free questions, free answers.
Free songs from parents and poets, those hopeful bodies of light.”
Why are the references to immigrants and communities of color in “My California” and your other poems important to you?
I do feel natural, comfortable, at ease, and inspired in those communities and I think it has got to do with my adoption.
I don't know where I was born, I might have been homeless. I was part of the system. I was raised, not just in the country as a minority, but in a family, I was the minority. … I just feel more in tune with that. That's not to say that everyone from those communities always feels in tune with me, but I think that's the nature of relationships.
I've always been inspired most by people striving and who have not just fundamentally granted advantages and privileges.
How can Angelenos bring more poetry into their lives in honor of National Poetry Month?
Los Angeles has so many great organizations. Get Lit comes to mind. … It's an organization that works with young people and spoken word, and they connect [spoken word] to uplifting their lives.
The [last] poet laureate of Los Angeles, Lynne Thompson, does great work. I think young people can find resources on the Academy of American Poets website to find resources … and great poets.
I would also like to put in a plug for public libraries who always have great ideas, programs, and sometimes workshops for people that are wanting to write or find poetry.
Southern Californians can catch Herrick at Cal State Fullerton on April 6, Beyond Baroque in Venice on April 8, the LA Times Festival of Books on April 23, and the Pico Union Library on April 29. | 2023-04-04T12:50:57+00:00 | kcrw.com | https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/kcrw-features/california-poet-laureate-lee-herrick?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-news-rss |
Luxury Resort Welcomes Guests with New Waterpark, Celebrated Poolside Restaurant, Refreshed Accommodations and an Enhanced Lobby Bar
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes has revealed its multimillion-dollar renovations to provide today's luxury traveler reimagined experiences.
The transformative project across the entire Grande Lakes Orlando resort, which also includes The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, offers guests continued legendary hospitality, enhancement of on-property, world-class experiences amongst 500 acres of natural setting—hidden in the heart of Orlando.
With the goal of seamlessly integrating the lush outdoor environment with the thoughtfully appointed interiors, JW Marriott Orlando's new amenities and offerings include: an expansive waterpark, an original culinary venue from award-winning chef John Tesar, refreshed guest rooms and suites, the introduction of inspired executive family suites, and a redesigned and upgraded lobby lounge.
"We are very excited about the completion of the repositioning of JW Marriott Orlando." said Greg Dickhens, a Managing Partner of Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC, one of the owners of the resort. "The well-appointed guestrooms, reimagined food and beverage offerings and the spectacular new water park and poolside amenities make the JW Marriott Orlando one of the best resorts in the United States. Along with the completed renovations of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, the Grande Lakes Resort is a premier destination in Orlando of which we are extremely proud."
The newly reconfigured and expanded Grande Lakes Waterpark, inspired by the natural surroundings, now features a variety of private, full-service cabanas and a transformed outdoor space with six distinct zones that include a signature lazy river, Headwaters Slide Tower with three waterslides, a celebrated restaurant and a VIP firepit lounge—Oasis. With separate areas designed to encourage family fun or facilitate more secluded relaxation, the Grande Lakes Waterpark fits seamlessly into its lush environment and is set to become a primary attraction for guests looking for an all-ages vacation or luxury escape. Grande Lakes Orlando looks forward to welcoming guests to explore the new waterpark experience, open November 20, 2022.
On the heels of earning one Star in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Florida 2022 for his steak and seafood restaurant Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, chef John Tesar has opened the new poolside restaurant Knife Burger at JW Marriott Orlando. Part of the completed Grande Lakes Waterpark experience, guests can now enjoy creative and casual fare by Tesar without leaving the poolside area. Tesar's culinary mission with Knife Burger was to create the best tasting patty in town, sourcing beef from high-quality Texas-raised cattle at 44 Farms. Guests can pair their choice of burger with crispy fries or a handspun frosty shake.
The new EvrBar, open dusk to dawn on the lobby level, celebrates the natural Florida lifestyle, offering signature cocktails, craft beer and light bites. Situated next to Primo, the hotel's MICHELIN Guide Florida 2022 recommended restaurant, the newly restored EvrBar space boasts an elevated experience and panoramic views of the new waterpark through floor to ceiling windows.
Each of the 1,010 accommodations at JW Marriott Orlando has been enhanced with new fixtures, textiles and furnishings optimized for an exceptional guest experience. Inspired by the 500-acres of lush grounds and lakes that surround Grande Lakes Orlando, the freshly updated spaces feature soft but rich tones with an overall serene and bright aesthetic to seamlessly integrate outdoor and indoor experiences across the hotel property.
For growing families, the hotel now offers seven new executive family suites with options for two- and three-bedrooms that feature built-in bunk beds perfect for teens and little ones, king-size beds for parents and separate living areas to give everyone the space they need to feel right at home. Families reserving a new family suite will receive a customized VIP pre-arrival experience that includes guest services' assistance in building an age-appropriate itinerary for the children visiting; one in-room amenity treat per night, ranging from a chocolate to milk and cookies; board games and books; and in-suite toys and activities geared for even the youngest guests.
Rates start at $1,400/night for a two-bedroom suite, which can accommodate up to eight guests, with rates for a three-bedroom suite starting at $1,800/night for up to 12 guests.
To celebrate the completion of renovations, guests can reserve the Grande Escape package. To book the package, use the following code: D3Q. The package includes: 20% off room rate, self-parking and a $50 nightly resort credit. Valid Nov 20-30 and Dec 20-26 at JW Marriott. Additionally, this package is available at The Ritz-Carlton, the adjoining hotel to the JW Marriot. Valid Dec 20-26 and offering complementary valet parking in place of self-parking.
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes are owned by a joint venture among Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC and institutional investors.
For more information about JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and to book a stay, please visit www.grandelakes.com.
Hidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa as well as two picture-perfect pools and Grande Lakes Waterpark, which includes the guest-favorite lazy river. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant awarded one Star in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Florida 2022 and led by award-winning chef John Tesar; and MICHELIN Guide Florida 2022-recommended Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Grande Lakes Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry, mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across 150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor space. Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks.
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Hoda Kotb returns to ‘Today’ after daughter’s illness forced a two-week absence
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
Hoda Kotb returned to co-anchoring NBC’s “Today” show following a two-week absence, explaining to viewers that her daughter had a health issue.
At the top of Monday’s show, Kotb said her three-year-old daughter, Hope, was in the hospital for a “little more than a week,” including being in the ICU for a “few days.” She didn’t reveal her daughter’s specific health issue.
“I am so grateful she is home. She is back home,” a choked-up Kotb said. “I was waiting for that day to come, and we are watching her closely. I am just so happy.”
Kotb’s co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie, also returned to the morning show Monday after leaving mid-show last week because of a Covid-19 diagnosis. Kotb thanked Guthrie for her support and thanked the doctors and nurses at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York.
“I’m grateful to my family, and I’m grateful to friends like you who were there every single day,” Kotb told Guthrie. “I want to say thank you for that. I love you.”
“I love you, too” Guthrie said. “You have a lot of friends out there.”
Kotb hasn’t appeared live on “Today” since February 17. In addition to hosting the 7 am to 9 am hours, she also co-hosts the 10 am hour with Jenna Bush Hager.
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Hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations will open as soon as next year along highways in the greater Washington region and nationwide as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to deploy fast-charging systems for a growing fleet of electric cars.
Federal officials recently gave the green light to plans submitted by each state, the District and Puerto Rico, announcing funding allocations from a $5 billion pot of money over five years. The investment comes as the Biden administration pushes to build a more convenient and affordable network of charging stations on the U.S. highway system, part of a broader push to promote climate goals.
In the Washington region, electric vehicles are a fraction of cars on the road — about 2 percent of the more than 13 million registered vehicles in D.C., Maryland and Virginia — although the number of EVs registered in the region has risen about 65-fold in the past decade.
“America led the original automotive revolution in the last century, and today … we’re poised to lead in the 21st century with electric vehicles,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in announcing the money.
The program aims to create a system in which EV charging ports are available every 50 miles along interstates, and within a mile of the highway. Each station would have at least four fast chargers that can recharge an EV battery in 15 to 45 minutes. Charging stations are currently dominated by slower chargers that can take well over an hour to charge a battery.
Transportation experts say creating such a network would reduce range anxiety among vehicle owners, one of the biggest barriers to transitioning to EVs. The federal grants will cover up to 80 percent of the costs of new charging stations, upgrades to existing stations and other expenses associated with the infrastructure. State transportation agencies will determine their locations, then hire contractors for construction and operations.
In the District, Maryland and Virginia, plans call for chargers along 36 corridors, mainly along interstate highways. Officials in the three jurisdictions said they plan to fill in gaps along routes where some charging already is available, while additional corridors could be added in the future.
“We want to make sure that these chargers are accessible to the public, that they’re located close enough together that people are confident they can get a recharge and that when they get to one of these charging stations, they’ll be operable,” said Maryland Deputy Transportation Secretary Earl Lewis.
Officials say the investments are necessary to keep up with demand as EV technology advances. More car manufacturers are building EVs and the federal government has boosted tax incentives for buyers.
A reliable network of public charging stations is critical for meeting environmental goals set across the Washington region, transportation and planning officials said. In the D.C. area, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has set a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, in large part by shifting away from internal combustion engines.
Jeffrey King, director of climate, energy and air programs at COG, said the regional council recently approved a working group to provide coordination as different jurisdictions seek federal funds and deploy EV infrastructure. He said more fast-charging options will be a major incentive in the transition to EVs, although he said parts of the region will likely face challenges in finding sites, particularly in the District and other urban areas where real estate prices are high.
“Every time I drive I see more EVs, so we know they’re here and we know there are going to be more,” he said.
In 2020, the Washington region had more than 33,000 electric-vehicle owners — or about 1.7 percent of all light-duty vehicles — while there are more than 100,000 registered EVs this year across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The increase in ownership has driven a proliferation in charging stations in the D.C. area, from more than 300 in 2012 to more than 3,500 last year, according to COG. Most of those stations, however, do not include fast chargers.
The federal funding would expand rapid charging in high-demand corridors such as Interstate 270 in Maryland — home to the state’s Zip codes with the highest rates of EV ownership — and along interstates 66 and 95 in Virginia. Officials in both states and in D.C. say the investment will be equitable while covering rural and underserved communities. State transportation officials are looking at installations in public settings near the highways, such as park-and-ride lots, community centers and gas stations.
Construction for charging stations across the Washington area will likely begin next year.
Antoine Thompson, executive director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, said more investment will be needed, particularly to ensure widespread charging is available.
“This all will help with creating a nationwide network from one coast to the other. However, it won’t get every highway in the state,” he said. “It won’t get as many underserved areas as we would like, but it will drive us in the right direction.”
Lanny Hartmann, of Columbia, Md., has been driving an electric vehicle for a decade and said he often encounters difficulties finding workable or compatible chargers. He said consumers want charging stations that are interoperable and readily available.
“It is not ‘range anxiety’ but ‘charger anxiety’ that concerns us,” said Harmann, who runs a blog on plug-in infrastructure. He said he recently tested 69 fast chargers in Maryland and found 71 percent were fully functional.
While Tesla has built a network of thousands of supercharger sites in the past decade, he said, those chargers only work with Tesla vehicles, leaving a gap for a growing fleet of other EVs.
“Drivers of electric vehicles that use a different plug need a network of chargers that are convenient and reliable,” he said. “That’s what is exciting about the national electric vehicle infrastructure plan.”
Transportation officials in the District, which is getting $16.6 million, said the program will help the city advance ambitious goals to be carbon-neutral by 2050. The city will focus in the next year on building the infrastructure along interstates 295 and 395, as well as sections of Rhode Island Avenue, New York Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
“These very important federal dollars will help us keep up with the demands of a modernized transportation network where electric vehicle stations are amply available and conveniently accessible to those in all eight wards of our District,” Everett Lott, the city’s transportation chief, said in a statement.
The District has six fast-charging stations and 36 ports. Slower charging stations are more widely available, with about 250 stations and more than 650 ports citywide. About 5,200 electric vehicles are registered in the District, up from about 600 six years ago.
The city’s plan approved by the federal government shows potential locations of 12 stations, including four along I-295 and two in each of the other four corridors. D.C. officials declined to provide an estimate of how many new ports will be built at those stations.
The city said it plans to put the stations out for bid this winter, with construction to begin in spring and with completion by the end of summer 2023. Officials said plans call for adding more routes after build-out is completed in the first five corridors. Charging stations will be privately owned, with the District Department of Transportation providing oversight.
In Maryland, transportation officials said its $63 million will allow the state to build between 50 and 70 new charging stations. That would include between 200 and 280 fast-charging ports.
“This will jump-start our fast-charging infrastructure,” Lewis said, noting that the number of stations will depend on cost. He said a station could cost between $600,000 and $1 million, depending on the location and how expensive it is to run the electric utility infrastructure.
Maryland currently has a network of 1,200 stations — and nearly 3,350 ports — of which only 16 stations meet new federal requirements of four ports with at least 150 kilowatts of power each and within easy access to the highway.
State officials say a reliable network will help Maryland reach environmental goals, such as having 300,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2025, then double that by 2030. In the past decade, Maryland has seen its EV registrations spike from fewer than 1,000 to nearly 60,000.
Plans in Maryland call for expanding charging along 23 corridors, including the Capital Beltway, I-270, I-95, I-70 and routes 1, 50 and 301 in the D.C. suburbs.
Across the Potomac, Virginia is focusing on building charging infrastructure in eight corridors that includes nearly all of its interstate highway miles.
Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Marshall Herman said the state’s priority at the start of the five-year program is to install stations to fill charging gaps along those corridors, then potentially add more. The state is slated to receive about $106 million in federal funding.
A 2021 VDOT survey found that current and potential EV drivers identified difficulty finding a charging station as a primary barrier to purchasing an EV. Virginia has about 44,000 registered EVs, about 1.5 percent of light-duty vehicles in the state.
There are 1,031 public charging stations in the state, with 2,912 ports across all speeds and connector types. That includes 190 fast-charging stations, of which 17 meet the federal requirement of being within a mile of the interstate and having four fast ports.
Virginia, like other jurisdictions, will not own, operate or maintain charging stations, but will provide oversight.
As states move toward launching the program, some officials said they hope to avoid supply chain challenges as 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico embark on similar projects. States and communities will also be able to compete for another $2.5 billion for charging infrastructure in rural, underserved and overburdened communities. | 2022-10-21T10:18:31+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/10/21/ev-chargers-highway-infrastructure/ |
A deeper look into Dirty Dough and its "fillings"
PROVO, Utah, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dirty Dough, Utah's new cookie company, responded to the lawsuit Crumbl filed against the company highlighted in a recent article by KSL on July 8.
"Dirty Dough categorically denies the allegations in Crumbl's complaint," said Dirty Dough's legal representative Jason Sanders J.D. "Dirty Dough has not infringed on any of Crumbl's intellectual property and Crumbl's claims are without merit. It is clear the complaint's real purpose of this suit is to stifle competition and impede the free market."
Dirty Dough recently opened their first Utah location in Vineyard and is scheduled to open four more franchises in Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork and St. George in the next few months. Founder Bennett Maxwell, recently published in New York Weekly, MarketWatch and other outlets, shared his future plans for the company to not only sell multi-layered cookies but also communicate a heavy emphasis on mental health education.
"Apparently, this billion-dollar company, Crumbl, is threatened by a start-up with only a couple of locations in order to make a federal case out of rainbow sprinkles and rectangular boxes," said Bennett Maxwell. "Dirty Dough intends to defend itself against its baseless claims."
The lawsuit's clear purpose to stifle competition won't stop Dirty Dough in its mission. The company sees this as an opportunity to get in touch with its "fillings" and intend to continue enjoying each cookie's gooey insides and realize that it's OK for life to be messy sometimes.
Grab your own Dirty Dough cookie today and join the conversation using the hashtag #UtahCookieWars on Instagram.
About Dirty Dough, LLC
Dirty Dough Cookies is founded on the philosophy "It's what's on the inside that counts." With tasty, multi-layered cookies and a focus on mental health by its passionate entrepreneurs, the Dirty Dough franchise is quickly growing from its Utah epicenter throughout the nation. Through its gooey goodness, Dirty Dough illustrates how messy life can be and the acknowledging the struggles many have with mental illness. For information about and ordering Dirty Dough Cookies, visit dirtydoughcookies.com.
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Ottawa coach D.J. Smith promised changes were coming after watching his Senators continue a month-long slump Saturday night.
For New York Islanders coach Lane Lambert, the search for answers to what is ailing his team is already underway but doesn’t appear to be anywhere close to complete.
A pair of skidding teams will meet Wednesday night when the Senators host the Islanders.
The Senators have been off since Saturday, when they lost to the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-1. The Islanders are concluding a two-game Canadian road trip after squandering another early lead Monday and falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2.
Some struggles are to be expected for the rebuilding Senators, who have missed the playoffs in each of the last five seasons and entered Tuesday tied with the Montreal Canadiens for the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference. But their latest skid has increasingly frustrated Smith.
The Senators have lost 10 of 16 (6-9-1) since a 14-14-2 start and are 2-6-0 since Jan. 9, a span in which they’ve been outscored 36-17. Five of the losses in the latter stretch have been by at least three goals.
Ottawa’s special teams have been particularly ineffective. The Senators entered Tuesday ranked fourth in power-play percentage at 26.29 percent but are just 6-for-32 (18.8 percent) in the last six games. Four of those goals came in a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan. 18. Opponents are 7-for-27 (25.9 percent) on the power play in the same span after the Jets went 2-for-8 on Saturday.
“We’re going to shuffle the top nine,” Smith said Saturday night. “I mean, there’s guys that are minus every night and it just can’t continue. That’s on me for allowing them to keep playing together. … And if you’re getting scored on, it’s not working. So we’re going to work on every line and we’re going to grind our way out of this.”
The grind is well underway for the Islanders, who have lost five straight (0-3-2) and nine of their last 10 (1-6-3) to fall out of the final wild-card spot in the East. New York entered Tuesday three points behind the Penguins, who had three games in hand prior to hosting the Florida Panthers.
The Islanders have scored first in four of the last five games — including Monday, when Anders Lee scored with 23 seconds left in the first period — but have been outscored 18-3 in the second period and beyond.
New York hasn’t scored more than three goals in any of its last 10 games, a stretch in which Lambert has utilized 10 different combinations on the line centered by Mathew Barzal, who is tied with Brock Nelson for the team lead in points (42).
“We know we have to string a couple together and get the locker room feeling better and get the ball rolling in the right direction, so we’re just going to keep going at it,” said Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri, who returned Monday after missing 17 games due to an upper-body injury. “The start was good, but some breakdowns and that’s a high-powered offense over there that can finish their chances.”
–Field Level Media | 2023-01-25T04:06:25+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/changes-underway-as-slumping-sens-isles-meet/ |
The clinical sleep care solution aims to reduce untreated sleep disorders' impact on chronic disease and people's lives
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primasun, an end-to-end, clinically-supported solution for addressing complex sleep disorders, launched today at HLTH 2022. Formed as a joint venture between ResMed, a global leader in digital health and sleep technology, and Verily, an Alphabet precision health company, Primasun's offering combines cutting-edge healthcare technology and advanced healthcare research into one comprehensive digital health platform.
Despite being described as a public health epidemic by the CDC in 2014, insufficient sleep continues to have a catastrophic impact on people's health, the workplace, and the healthcare system – much of which can be attributed to dismal access to care. While it's estimated that up to 70 million Americans are struggling with an undiagnosed sleep disorder, there is only 1 sleep specialist for every 43,000 Americans to help them find and receive care.
Through its preventive care model, Primasun works with employers and healthcare providers to identify populations at risk and connects patients to certified sleep physicians who guide them from diagnosis to treatment in a matter of weeks.
"Sleep is the foundation of physical and mental health, and at Primasun, we believe there's an opportunity to build a more efficient, equitable healthcare solution that helps patients clinically improve their sleep, and in turn, their quality of life," said Jonathon Lobbins, CEO of Primasun. "We're proud to offer a solution that lowers barriers to care, empowers patients to take control of their health, and helps reduce poor sleep's strain on the home, workplace, and healthcare system."
Primasun's initial product offering connects patients with certified sleep physicians who diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea, clinically evaluate patients with insomnia symptoms, and provide guidance to improve sleep hygiene.
"The clinical proof is clear: Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders can help people live healthier and longer, be safer and more present in their work and personal lives, and lower their healthcare costs," said Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., chief medical officer of ResMed and Primasun board member. "We're thrilled to see Primasun generate greater awareness about the importance of sleep and help pave more equitable pathways for people to optimize their sleep and overall health."
Primasun is a joint venture between ResMed and Verily, grounded on the foundation of dynamic sleep technology and cutting-edge healthcare research. Primasun provides clinically-supported sleep care personalized to the patient's unique health conditions. Championing a preventive care model, Primasun connects patients with certified sleep physicians who diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea and clinically evaluate patients with insomnia symptoms, and sleep coaches who provide guidance to improve sleep hygiene. Primasun supports patients from diagnosis to treatment to pave a more equitable and efficient path to world-class sleep care.
For more information, please visit primasun.com
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NEWMS recognizes women who are making a difference
"Women of Distinction" awards ceremony honors trailblazers
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Women who are making a positive impact on their communities were recognized today in Tupelo.
New Expectations for Women in Mississippi, also known as NEW MS, held its “Women of Distinction” Awards at the Bancorpsouth Conference Center.
Five women and one organization were recognized for their efforts , with various non profit groups throughout the region.
Vice Chairman Demetra Sherer says this year’s winners of the “Women of Distinction” awards go above and beyond to help others.
” And we want to recognize them for the impact they are making , sometimes, these are our unsung heroes, they don’t have the big titles, they don’t get a lot of recognition, so this is one way we can give back to our unsung heroes and show them we appreciate them and we see them and what they’re doing to better our community,” said Demetra Sherer, vice chairman with NEWMS.
NEWMS equips and inspires women to attain their full potential through leadership development, economic self sufficiency and educational opportunities. This years honorees were; Blakley Young, Carolyn Green, Kristy Ivancic, Staci Bevill, and Martha Swindle. Alpha Kappa Alpha was the organization honored this year. | 2022-05-13T01:20:40+00:00 | wcbi.com | https://www.wcbi.com/newms-recognizes-women-who-are-making-a-difference/ |
Yeti fans can save big during Amazon Prime Day with major savings on drinkware an coolers.
Amazon has reduced the price of several Yeti products by up to 50% off with some items selling for as low as $13 in select colors.
Most notable to the sale is the price drop on select Yeti Rambler 12-oz Colster Slim Can Insulators, which are reduced by 50% off. This Rambler size fits hard seltzer cans and is insulated with a double-wall vacuum to keep beverages cold.
Here are some of the best Yeti deals available during Amazon’s mega Prime Day sale’s event.
- YETI Rambler 12 oz. Colster Slim Can Insulator for $13, instead of $25
- YETI Rambler 30 oz Insulated Tumbler for $27, instead of $38
- YETI Rambler 14 oz Mug for $20, instead of $24
- YETI Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler for $18, instead of $25
- YETI Roadie 24 Cooler for $175, instead of $250
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Rapides DA responds to city council’s call for investigation, refers it to Louisiana State Police
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell has responded to a letter submitted last Friday by Alexandria City Council President Catherine Davidson requesting his office’s help investigating Mayor Jeff Hall’s administration’s handling of public information. Terrell is now referring the matter to Louisiana State Police.
Last Friday, Davidson sent a letter to Terrell after the council voted to suspend its own investigation into the Hall Administration’s handing of information concerning the Alexandria Police Department. In that letter, she asked Terrell’s office to investigate.
Davidson’s letter outlined three special meetings she called concerning information she was trying to obtain about APD. Mayor Hall did not attend the first two meetings or produce the information that Davidson subpoenaed. The Hall administration also filed two lawsuits against Davidson looking to put a stop to the matter, and also named council members Gerber Porter, Reddex Washington, and Cynthia Perry within one of the lawsuits.
In a letter to Davidson dated May 24, Terrell wrote, “the task of the District Attorney’s office is to prosecute crimes. It is not the job of the DA’s office to investigate individuals, institutions or offices.” In his letter he referenced grand jury investigations, but noted that this step is “appropriate” when his office is presented with files from law enforcement.
He continues, “I do not believe that your letter points out any criminal acts alleged to have been committed by anyone. I am, however, aware of the news reportings and the lawsuits filed in connection with this matter. In those mediums, reference is made to possible criminal matters.”
As a result, Terrell said he’s referring everything, including copies of the lawsuits, to the Louisiana State Police.
“I suggest that you contact them if you have any evidence of criminal activity,” Terrell wrote, stating that he feels “it would not be appropriate” for the DA’s Office to take on the matter without a law enforcement investigation.
Terrell concluded his letter by writing, depending on the investigation, “there may be a conflict of interest because of the named parties.” But, depending on the outcome of a Louisiana State Police investigation, that matter can be addressed later.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — In a rematch of last season’s national championship game, South Carolina came out on top again over UConn thanks to a strong fourth quarter by Aliyah Boston.
Geno Auriemma stepping onto the court to spike a water bottle, that helped them, too.
Boston scored 23 of her 26 points in the second half, including 14 in the final period, to help the No. 1 Gamecocks beat the fifth-ranked Huskies 81-77 on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd.
“Aliyah is just relentless, she plays relentlessly although she had a subpar (first half) as far as statistics, she impacted the game,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “She doesn’t get flustered. she knew she didn’t play up to her standards. What does she do? Raise her standard. Bad first half or not, she’s going to continue to play.”
While there wasn’t as much on the line as the title game last April, there was a high intensity to it, including Auriemma getting the technical late in the fourth quarter after getting frustrated by the officiating enough to throw the bottle.
“I thought there were a lot of things being overlooked. It was difficult for some of our guys to move out on the floor,” said Auriemma, UConn’s coach. “I didn’t think it was one key play, I just couldn’t keep quiet any longer. It was bad. … Dumb mistake by me. Bad decision.”
The Gamecocks (23-0) have won 29 consecutive games since losing to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament title game last year. They’ve won four of the past five meetings with the Huskies, including a victory in the NCAA championship game last season. That ended UConn’s perfect 11-0 record in title games.
“This was a national championship-like game. I wanted us to feel what it takes to do this,” Staley said.
Now South Carolina finally has a win in Connecticut after never winning there before.
South Carolina used its size again to top the Huskies. The 6-foot-7 Kamilla Cardoso and Boston — the reigning AP Player of the Year — helped the Gamecocks grab a 42-30 advantage on the boards, including 25 offensive rebounds.
Boston finished with 11 rebounds for the 76th double-double of her career. Cardoso added 17 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out.
With her team leading by four in the fourth quarter, Boston took over. She scored the next 12 points for South Carolina, two of those came when Auriemma tossed the water bottle onto the court and was charged with the technical foul.
Boston hit the two free throws. She then hit a jumper, a 3-pointer and another basket to give the Gamecocks a double-digit advantage.
“I’m kind of in attack mode. In the second half I made more shots then I did in the first half,” Boston said.
Despite seeing their starting backcourt foul out, the short-handed Huskies (21-3) wouldn’t go away. They whittled the lead down to 80-77 with 10.8 seconds left on Aubrey Griffin’s three-point play.
Raven Johnson hit the first of two free throws a second later and UConn couldn’t convert to close out the game.
“They have a lot to feel good about once they get past what it feels like to lose,” Auriemma said. “I feel better at 3 o’clock today then I did at 12 o’clock. I didn’t know how we’d respond. I knew we’d play hard and compete like hell. I didn’t know who was going to make a big play, who was going to get a big rebound, make a big shot. I know now more than I did at noon and I feel better about my team.”
Aaliyah Edwards led UConn with 25 points.
UConn got off to a solid start, outscoring South Carolina 25-14 in the opening period. Lou Lopez Senechal capped the strong start, hitting a running 3-pointer just before the buzzer.
South Carolina asserted its size in the second quarter with Cardoso scoring 11 points in the period. Her putback with just under 10 seconds left tied the game at 34 heading into the half.
TIP-INS:
UConn is 8-10 against No. 1 teams all time. … The Huskies are still missing guards Azzi Fudd (knee), Caroline Ducharme (concussion) as well as Paige Bueckers (knee) and Ice Brady (knee), who are both out for the season. … Many former UConn players were in the crowd including Sue Bird, Jen Rizzotti, and Napheesa Collier sitting a few rows behind the Huskies bench. … South Carolina has gone 41-6 against ranked teams since the start of the 2019-20 season.
DEPTH:
The Gamecocks reserves outscored UConn’s 37-0. The Huskies only had eight healthy players.
UP NEXT:
South Carolina: Visits Auburn on Thursday before a showdown with No. 3 LSU on Feb. 12
UConn: Visits Marquette on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) between March 10, 2022 and March 20, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the pendency of a securities class action lawsuit. The Class Period was expanded to include more investors. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 8, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Credit Suisse securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Credit Suisse class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12359 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 8, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contrary to Defendant Lehmann's representations in December 2022, the sharp increase in customer outflows Credit Suisse began experiencing in October 2022 remained ongoing; (2) accordingly, Credit Suisse had downplayed the impact of the Company's recent series of quarterly losses and risk and compliance failures on liquidity and its ability to retain client funds; (3) as a result, Credit Suisse had overstated the Company's financial position and/or prospects; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Which makeup brush holders are best?
You’ve invested in the perfect combination of makeup brushes, but where to keep them? Whether you like a rollup makeup brush holder you can grab on the go, or a display unit so you can easily see your collection and pick the perfect one, you’ve got plenty of options. If you’re looking for a low-cost, versatile holder, the Foocorddy Covered Makeup Brush Holder with Dustproof Lid is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a makeup brush holder
Portable or countertop?
Whether you choose a portable holder or one that sits on your bathroom vanity or makeup counter depends on your lifestyle. Are you always on the go, taking your brushes to friends’ houses to make them up, or traveling for work? Invest in a good rollup holder you can pop in your carry-on. If you’ve got a big collection and do your makeup mostly at home, a full-sized countertop holder will protect your brushes and display them for easy reach.
To cover or not?
It may be tempting to buy that cute open-top holder you see at the store. And if you live in a low-dust environment, that’s fine. But if you find that you have to dust windowsills and other surfaces on a weekly basis, you’re better off investing in a makeup brush holder with a cover. You don’t want your brushes collecting dust you’ll then apply to your face.
Size
Makeup brushes do best when stored not touching other brushes. You want air to circulate freely around the full head of the brush, particularly for brushes you use to apply liquid eyeshadows, foundation, blushes, bronzers and highlighters. So make sure the makeup brush holder you invest in can easily hold all your brushes with a bit of room around them.
What to look for in a quality makeup brush holder
Compartments
When you’re putting on a full face of makeup, you’ll save time by finding the brush you want easily. Compartments make it simple to separate your brushes into a system that makes sense to you. Common categories include foundation, blush, all-over eye brushes and precision brushes. You may also want to keep brushes used for liquid applications separate from those you use for powder products.
Space-saving
If you’ve got limited counter space, a tiered holder that maximizes its use of surface area is a good investment. A rollup holder that can go in a drawer is also a good alternative. Just be sure to air your brushes out, wash them regularly and never put them away wet.
Easy-to-clean material
While a beautiful, fabric-covered makeup brush holder can look great, it will be tough to clean any makeup spills. An acrylic holder washes right up with soap and water so you can always keep it sparkling clean.
How much you can expect to spend on a makeup brush holder
You can get a great makeup brush holder for $15-$30.
Makeup brush holder FAQ
How do you store two-sided makeup brushes, such as an eyebrow brush?
A. Makeup brushes with two sides present a quandary, particularly if you opt for a holder in which you stand your brushes up. One option is to wrap a bit of cotton around the end you place facing down. This is only advisable on a brush you wash at least once a week or use infrequently, as the lack of air circulation can cause bacteria to build up. The other alternative is to attach two small hooks (suction hook cups work well) to the outside of your holder, creating a makeshift spot to hang your two-sided brush with neither head touching anything.
Can I store my makeup brushes in the bathroom?
A. You should store your makeup in a cool, low-light, low-humidity spot, so the bathroom is not ideal. If that’s your only available place, be sure to store your brushes in a holder with a cover.
What are the best makeup brush holders to buy?
Top makeup brush holder
Foocorddy Covered Makeup Brush Holder with Dustproof Lid
What you need to know: The three compartments offer plenty of room for the average makeup brush collection, and the cover keeps dust off your brushes.
What you’ll love: The pearl-like beads help keep the brushes separate and add visual interest to the display.
What you should consider: Some users report the pearls have a strong chemical smell when you first unpack them, so if that’s the case for yours, air them out for a day or two before placing them in a small space.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top makeup brush holder for the money
Mdesign Plastic Makeup Brush Storage Organizer With 15 Slots
What you need to know: An open top means you can store your tallest brushes with ease.
What you’ll love: Beautiful and easy to clean, this affordable option offers enough slots for a makeup brush collection on the small to medium side.
What you should consider: The lack of a cover means no protection from dust or humidity, so this is not an ideal holder for brushes stored in the bathroom.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Emocci Makeup Brush Holder With Lid
What you need to know: This sleek, elegant makeup brush holder can double for use at home and travel.
What you’ll love: Attractive and long enough for most of your brushes, this keeps brushes out of sight when not in use.
What you should consider: At 3 inches across, if you want to store blush brushes along with eyeshadow brushes, this holder may not be roomy enough for you. Pay attention to dimensions when ordering.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines and protects marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) first adopted policy calling for legal protections of gay and lesbian rights by all levels of government in 1984 and policy in support of marriage equality in 2009. Last month, the USCM sent a letter to Senate leaders urging a vote on the bipartisan bill. Below is a statement by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who chairs the LGBTQ Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran in response to the signing:
"Today, our nation reaffirmed its commitment to equality for same-sex and interracial couples by finally codifying marriage equality in law. Everyone across the U.S. can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing the right to marry the person they love is more secure. America's mayors will always fight against discrimination and for our core values of equality and fairness. We applaud Congress and President Biden for ensuring that decades of progress towards equality are not reversed, that every American family is treated with equal dignity and respect, and that love triumphs over prejudice, discrimination and hate. We are proud to have supported this landmark legislation and to join in celebrating this historic moment."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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The smallest Cadillac crossover SUV just received an overhaul.
On Monday, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 debuted with a refined exterior design and an revised dashboard featuring the automaker’s latest infotainment technology.
Set to continue in three trim levels including Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport, the refreshed XT4 will hit dealers this summer after production commences at GM’s Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Prices will be announced at the end of March.
2024 XT4: All about that screen
The biggest changes take place inside the XT4. The current model’s 8.0-inch touchscreen and dashboard that might as well have been plucked from the Chevrolet parts bin have been chucked aside. A new dashboard inspired by and similar to what’s found in the Lyriq electric crossover SUV now takes center stage. It features a standard 33.0-inch curved display with 9K resolution that’s also used in the Lyriq. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard.
The new infotainment system brings along 5G wifi hotspot connectivity, Amazon Alexa integration, and built-in Google services including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play.
Despite the massive new screen, Cadillac has opted to retain the XT4’s buttons and knobs for climate control and infotainment functions.
Audiophiles will note the new 13-speaker AKG Studio sound system that becomes optional on all trim levels.
The XT4’s exterior receives a nip and a tuck with the majority of the revisions taking place up front. The front fascia has been redesigned, and now has vertically stacked LED headlights. The rear bumper’s been revised, including a slight flare on each side near the bottom with red reflectors as a nod toward the Lyriq’s rear end.
The 18- and 20-inch wheel designs have been updated, while three new exterior colors join the lineup: Emerald Lake Metallic, Midnight Sky Metallic, and Deep Sea Metallic.
Luxury and Premium Luxury models sport bright chrome exterior accents, while Sport models go dark with blacked-out trim.
2024 XT4: Sticking with turbo power
The 2024 XT4 carries over the current model’s 2.0-liter turbo-4 with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. A 9-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels, and all-wheel drive remains optional. The AWD system can be disengaged to allow the XT4 to be driven via front-wheel drive for better fuel economy when conditions aren’t slippery.
Cadillac rates the XT4 to tug up to 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.
Top-spec Sport models can be optioned with adaptive dampers for a smoother, more controlled ride.
Every XT4 will come standard with active safety technology, including blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts, automatic emergency braking (camera-based), and active lane control. An available Active Safety Package upgrades the automatic emergency braking system to use a forward-facing radar, which ties into the package’s adaptive cruise control system. The package also bundles a surround-view camera system, reverse automatic emergency braking, and speed limit assist.
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Agreement extends Chrysler Capital relationship, reaffirming the mutually beneficial financing partnership
DALLAS, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. ("SC" or "the Company"), which does business as Chrysler Capital, today announced it has reached an agreement with FCA US LLC ("Stellantis") to amend and extend the Master Private Label Financing Agreement (the "Chrysler Agreement") through 2025. Under the Chrysler Agreement, which is nearing the end of its original 10-year term, SC has been the FCA US preferred provider for consumer loans, leases and dealer loans. This amendment extends the contract term through December 2025 and updates certain terms to allow SC to serve in a complementary role to Stellantis' recently launched captive finance company, Stellantis Financial Services US.
"Santander Consumer has served as the primary finance provider for Stellantis since 2013," said SC CEO Mahesh Aditya. "While Stellantis announced in 2021 the formation of its own captive finance arm, SC and Stellantis have continued to enjoy a mutually beneficial working relationship. We are pleased to formally extend our partnership and look forward to continuing to help Stellantis succeed."
"Santander Consumer has been a strong partner for Stellantis for many years," said Stellantis Chief Affiliates Officer Philippe de Rovira. "We are proud to have SC continue as a preferred partner, as we grow Stellantis Financial Services US into a full-service captive lender, offering a wide range of financing options to meet the needs of our customers."
About Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Santander Consumer USA Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a full-service consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance, third-party servicing and delivering superior service to our more than 3 million customers across the full credit spectrum. SC, which began originating retail installment contracts in 1997, had an average managed asset portfolio of approximately $64 billion (for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021). The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santander Holdings USA, Inc., and is part of Madrid, Spain-based global banking leader Banco Santander. For more information about Santander Consumer USA, please visit www.santanderconsumerusa.com.
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2 women found dead hiking at Valley of Fire State Park on Saturday
Updated July 22, 2023 - 6:45 pm
Two women were found dead Saturday afternoon after hiking at Valley of Fire State Park in Moapa Valley.
At around 2:50 p.m. Nevada State Park Police were asked to do a welfare check after two people did not return after going out on the hiking trails Saturday morning.
Park police found a woman dead on the trail, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Miguel Ibarra. Metro’s search and rescue team responded and found a second woman dead in a canyon.
An excessive heat warning was in effect for most of Southern Nevada through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature as of 6 p.m. in nearby Overton was 117 degrees.
Earlier this week, a 71-year-old man died while hiking in Death Valley National Park.
Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter. | 2023-07-23T03:06:25+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/2-women-found-dead-hiking-at-valley-of-fire-state-park-on-saturday-2876124/ |
Gary could have a school board in place by July, under a state Senate bill that won final passage Tuesday.
A bill, now on its way to Gov. Eric J. Holcomb for signing, establishes a five-member appointed school board for the Gary Community School Corp.
The state Senate concurred on the bill Tuesday in a 38-12 vote. Gary Sen. Eddie Melton opposed its passage along with Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, and Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
The passage marks the beginning of the end of a six-year state takeover triggered by massive debt that accumulated under the former elected board.
Since 2017, Gary has been the lone district in the state without local representatives governing it. It’s been overseen by the state Distressed Unit Appeal Board, which hired a Florida company to run day-to-day operations, including academics.
Senate Bill 327 calls for the Gary mayor and city council to have one appointment each and for the state secretary of education to have three appointments. One of those must be a Gary resident, one must be from Gary or Lake County and the final member could be from anywhere.
Melton said Wednesday he opposed the bill because he felt all the board members should be appointed by local officials, not the state. State Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary, opposed it in the House for the same reason.
“I’m also against the fact that there’s no definitive end to the state’s involvement in the district,” Melton said.
He said the bill does provide Gary citizens with more input and there’s been progress in reversing the district’s perilous finances. Now, he said the focus should be on improving academics.
An amendment from state Rep. Ragen Hatcher, D-Gary, scaled down the board from seven to five members.
Hatcher supported the bill, along with state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago.
“It is critically important that members of the community have a voice on their school board. This legislation gives back some of the control that has been taken away over the past few years, and I hope it’s a starting point to have school board members who are elected by the people of Gary making up the entire board,” Hatcher said in a statement.
The new board will be in place July 1 and serve its first year in an advisory capacity to the district’s emergency manager. It could regain full governing authority by July 2024, if the state Distressed Unit Appeal Board determines it’s no longer financially distressed.
The bill also calls for the terms of the district’s advisory board and fiscal board to expire upon its passage.
The advisory board is now embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a Gary Library Board member it appointed. While the state took away all the former elected board’s powers, it let the advisory board appoint library board members.
Carole Carlson is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune. | 2023-04-26T23:03:34+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-gary-sb-bill-st-0427-20230426-u7f6k63fjjfxxp3lehfszp64lm-story.html |
Helps Automakers, Dealers & Fleet Managers Connect EV Drivers with Public Programs to Offset Home Charging Installation Costs
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qmerit, the leading provider of installation services for EV charging and other electrification technologies, today announced an enhancement to its digital services platform for automakers, dealerships and fleet managers that seamlessly integrates available public incentives into the price-estimating process for EV home charging installation. This new feature can accelerate EV adoption by helping retail buyers and home-based fleet drivers take advantage of government and utility programs offering rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives for Level 2 charging installation.
Qmerit's digital services platform provides automakers, dealerships and fleet managers with a co-branded portal where their customers and drivers can request a proposal for Level 2 home charging installation. With Qmerit's new incentive functionality, each upfront estimate will include information on available federal, state and local incentives, helping homeowners make a more informed decision.
This enhancement means that in addition to the convenience Qmerit has always provided, automakers, dealerships and fleet managers can now link their customers and drivers to benefits such as federal tax credits, rebates from states, counties and municipalities, and charging discounts from utilities. The system can even point homeowners to local managed charging programs that help them save on their electrical bills while alleviating strain on the grid.
"Utilities and other entities are offering millions of dollars in incentives for home EV charging, but it's a complex landscape that's constantly shifting, making it tough for EV buyers to identify all available opportunities," said Ken Sapp, Qmerit senior vice president of business development. "Our new solution makes it easy for EV drivers to find the home charging incentives that apply to them at every level—federal, state and local. It's not only good for individual customers, but for addressing a broader awareness gap when it comes to EVs and mass adoption."
According to Consumer Reports' 2022 Battery Electric Vehicle & Low Carbon Fuel Survey, 48% of Americans who haven't owned an EV have never heard of any EV incentives. Only 33% are aware of tax rebates and discounts at the time of purchase or lease, and just 17% know that discounts are available to offset the cost of home charger installation.
"This effort represents one more way that Qmerit is bringing together stakeholders across the EV ecosystem to make the transition away from internal combustion vehicles easier for everyone," said Tom Bowen, president of Qmerit Solutions. "By helping automakers, dealerships and fleet managers connect their customers and drivers with available incentives, Qmerit continues to support the shift to a new, more sustainable era of electrified transportation."
Qmerit's integrated incentive function has been deployed across the company's digital services platform nationwide. Automakers, dealerships and fleet managers that already use Qmerit to provide seamless home charging installation experiences for their customers and drivers will find the enhancement automatically incorporated into their solution. All they need to do is continue sending EV customers and drivers to their installation portal, through a link or a QR code that can be scanned at the dealership. Depending on factors such as where they live and their home setup, homeowners could see their charging installation costs defrayed by up to 100%.
Qmerit is North America's leading provider of implementation solutions for EV charging and other energy transition technologies, simplifying the adoption of electrification for residential and business markets. Qmerit's value-driven services are delivered through a network of company-owned contractors, independent Certified Solutions Partners, and Certified Installers skilled in system implementation and integration. For more information, visit https://qmerit.com/, and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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RIVERDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nick Brennan's 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime put Manhattan in front and the Jaspers hit four of six from the line to close out a 71-66 win over Siena on Friday night.
Anthony Nelson had 19 points and shot 6 of 16 from the field and 6 for 10 from the line for the Jaspers (8-13, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Samir Stewart shot 3 for 9 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free throw line to add 15 points. Brennen was 4 of 5 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Andrew Platek finished with 20 points, four assists and three steals for the Saints (15-8, 9-3). Jared Billups added 15 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Siena. Jackson Stormo also had 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
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Both teams next play Sunday. Manhattan hosts Rider while Siena hosts Niagara.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-02-04T04:55:33+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/manhattan-wins-71-66-in-ot-against-siena-17763220.php |
The best Mother’s Day cookware gifts she’ll actually use
If you know a mom who loves to cook or bake, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat her to the latest kitchen gadget or a high-quality, time-tested staple. We asked BestReviews cooking and baking expert Andrea Boudewijn to recommend her favorite cookware gifts, from must-have appliances and heirloom dishes to overlooked tools and everyday essentials. Whether you’re shopping for a mom who goes all-out for bake sales or loves trying new dinner recipes, these gifts will make her Mother’s Day special.
In this article: KitchenAid 5-quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Joey’z Extra-Large Cake Carrier and Home Array Set of Six Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls.
What does Mom really want for Mother’s Day?
Instead of picking out something simply based on its appearance, Boudewijn suggests a more practical gift. Rather than collecting dust or taking up space in a cupboard, a gift that gets regular use is bound to be more appreciated.
“Our moms work hard for us all year, providing everything from PB & to souffles,” she said. “Instead of giving them another pretty copper pot, make her kitchen time easier with something different.” Depending on the recipient, this could include a time-saving gadget for dinnertime or something to make morning coffee quicker and easier.
Mother’s Day baking gifts
For a mom who loves to bake, the options are almost limitless: mixing bowls, loaf pans, cake carriers or even appliances such as a stand mixer can all inspire her next baking endeavor.
For a more artistic baker, consider a cake decorating kit loaded with piping tips and frosting bags. Someone who’s fine-tuned their sourdough recipe might appreciate fresh baking sheets or linen bags for bread storage.
Mother’s Day cooking gifts
Picture the kitchen. What gaps could you help fill? Maybe she’s been using the same set of wooden utensils for as long as you can remember and they’re due for a refresh. Maybe she could use a beautiful, high-quality chef’s knife.
Mother’s Day can also be a good opportunity to upgrade her pots and pans to a nonstick — and nontoxic — set. Ceramic cookware is made without the usual nonstick coatings that can release toxins at high temperatures. Other eco-friendly gifts she might love include cutting boards made from recycled materials or bamboo bowls and utensils.
Stainless steel cookware is another popular option for someone who loves to cook. Stainless steel doesn’t have the same nonstick properties as ceramic or Teflon, but it’s durable, conducts heat beautifully and can last a lifetime if properly cared for.
Mother’s Day entertaining gifts
For a mom who loves to host a gathering, look for bakeware that can double as a beautiful serving piece. Oven-to-table cookware such as casserole dishes or Dutch ovens is designed to make cooking and serving easier. Gifts that help throw parties, such as a cheese board or a tiered serving tray, can also help make her next get-together even more special.
Expert picks for Mother’s Day gifts
“My go-to is this easy-to-use and easy-to-clean Keurig for a perfect cup of coffee every morning,” said Boudewijn. It can brew three different cup sizes, including tall travel mugs, and has a descaling setting for easy maintenance.
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KitchenAid 5-quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
A perennial favorite gift, Boudewijn suggests this 5-quart stand mixer, which comes in a rainbow of colors to match her kitchen. The glass mixing bowl features measurement markings and a pour spout, and the mixer comes with a wire whisk, dough hook and flex edge beater.
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Chef’s Choice Trizor 15XV Professional Electric Knife Sharpener
“Make things with tough skins like tomatoes and oranges easy to slice with sharp-as-heck knives,” recommends Boudewijn. She loves this knife sharpener for quick and easy sharpening thanks to its three-stage sharpening system with diamond abrasives.
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Joey’z Extra-Large Cake Carrier
“It’s not just for cake!” said Boudewijn. “It will house casseroles, pies, dips and more.” This carrier measures 14 inches across — big enough for a 13-inch cake or dish — and features a locking cover and a carry handle.
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Home Array Set of Six Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Boudewijn prefers these mixing bowls for their wider, shorter shape, which makes them easier to handle than taller bowls. The stainless steel nesting bowls range from 3 cups to 8 quarts and feature rolled rims for easier pouring.
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Other top Mother’s Day cookware gifts
This beautiful cookware set features a nontoxic ceramic nonstick coating over an aluminum core. They can be used on any cooktop, including induction. Choose from six colorways, all with large stainless steel handles.
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Mammafong Flat-Bottom Carbon Steel Wok Pan
This sturdy, high-quality wok is made from hand-hammered heavy-gauge carbon steel. Its flat bottom allows it to be used on most cooktops. With proper cleaning and seasoning, it’ll last for years.
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Anchor Hocking Set of 10 Glass Mixing Bowls
Made from durable tempered glass, these bowls can be used in the oven or microwave. Plus, they nest for easy storage, and they’re dishwasher-safe. They come in a set of 10, with sizes ranging from 1 fluid ounce to 3.5 quarts.
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Woodenhouse Wooden Cooking Utensils Set
This elegant set of handcrafted teak utensils comes with a matching container. The wooden turner, spatula, ladle and more are perfect for protecting the finish on nonstick cookware. Included in the set are six hooks for hanging the utensils, as well as a spoon rest.
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Mac Knife Professional 8-inch Hollow-Edge Chef Knife
Indentations in the knife edge help reduce friction, making it easier to slice sticky foods. The Santoku-style blade is made in Japan from vanadium alloy steel, which better resists rust and holds an edge well.
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COVER HOME:
7445 YANKEE ST., WASHINGTON TWP.
Offering sunny spa areas, quiet relaxing spaces, comfort social areas and a resort-like back yard, this brick ranch has a floor plan designed for flexibility.
Listed for $529,900 by RE/MAX Victory and Affiliates, the ranch at 7445 Yankee St. has about 4,080 square feet of living space. A concrete circular driveway leads to extended parking next to the four-car garage. Two front entrances open into different parts of the house.
The fenced back yard offers shady areas, a putting green, a wooden deck with a bench seat that wraps around a mature tree, a paver-brick patio and walking paths, a water feature and a small pond.
Renovations made within the past two years include all four full bathrooms, the kitchen and flooring treatment that includes wood laminate and neutral carpeting.
Two front entrances open to two separate wings of the house. The covered entry opens into a guest suite or more casual part of the house. A bay window is flanked by the entries and is closer to the more formal entry that opens into a foyer area.
From the formal entry, the foyer has two skylights and leads to the formal living room with a bay window. French doors open from the foyer into the living room, which transitions into the formal dining room with French doors that lead to the kitchen area.
Straight off the foyer is the casual family room with a brick, gas fireplace. The full brick wall has windows built-in that flank the wood-beam mantel, and there is a raised, brick hearth. Additional natural light filters through two skylights, and just off the family room are sliding patio doors. Wood-laminate flooring fills the foyer and continues throughout the formal areas and family room.
Flanking the patio doors are two built-in cabinets with granite countertops. The space is a transitional area between the kitchen, dining room and family room but has space enough for a breakfast or sitting area. The doors open to a four-season room with views of the landscaped back yard.
The room’s cathedral ceiling has bead-board accents and skylights with a leaded-glass octagon window at the peak. Two exit doors lead to the paver-brick patios. One patio is near a water-feature while the other patio extends to a wooden deck under a shade tree.
The galley kitchen has been updated with white cabinetry and granite countertops. A window is above the double sink, and stainless-steel appliances include a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.
A sliding barn door opens off the kitchen into a shared space that leads to a second main-bedroom suite or guest-wing. The space opens into a great room area with wood-laminate flooring. This space is accessible from the covered-front entry.
A second main bedroom has a large bathroom with a double-sink vanity and a walk-in shower with glass doors. A smaller room could be an office or fifth bedroom.
Toward the back, a multipurpose room offers storage, an island, closets, laundry hook-ups, a desk below a large window, access to the back yard and garage area. It also has access to a fourth full bathroom with walk-in shower and single-sink vanity.
The garage area is divided into four separate spaces. A workshop has storage cabinets, a rubber floor, peg-board wall and plenty of outlets. One door leads to an unfinished garden shed complete with double barn doors that open to the back yard. Another door opens from the workshop into the four-car garage with elevated storage nooks.
One overhead door opens from the front, while a second overhead door opens from the side parking pad. A staircase from the garage walks up to a finished bonus room above the garage. This space has a window and has access to a lift off the stairwell to allow for large items to be stored upstairs.
Back in the main house, a door opens from the formal foyer into the hallway that leads to the bedroom wing which includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
The main bedroom is at the back of the house and has two walk-in closets with built-in organizers. French patio doors open into a four-season spa room with ceramic-tile flooring. A cathedral ceiling has tongue-and-groove wood treatment with several skylights. Walls of windows have blinds and views of the pond and back yard. With the hot tub included, there is plenty of space for exercise equipment and sitting space. A rear door opens to the paver-brick walkway in the back yard.
The full bathroom features a walk-in ceramic-tile shower with glass doors and seat, a single-sink vanity, separate make-up desk and linen cabinets.
Two bedrooms have large closets while one bedroom has a built-in storage cabinet and countertop. The guest bath has been updated with a tub/shower with glass doors and single-sink vanity.
WASHINGTON TWP.
Price: $529,900
Open house: July 31, 2-4 p.m.
Directions: Yankee Street, north of Route 741, across I-675. House on the south side of road.
Highlights: About 4,080 sq. ft., 3-5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, gas fireplace, bay window, 2 four-season rooms, hobby room, guest suite, workshop, garden shed, bonus room, updated bathrooms, updated kitchen, updated flooring, skylights, rear deck, paver-brick patio, 4-car garage, water features, storage shed, putting green, fenced yard, circular driveway
For more information:
Jill Aldineh
RE/MAX Victory and Affiliates
(937) 689-2858
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F-35 Fleet Now at 894 Aircraft After 141 Deliveries in 2022
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalized the contract for the production and delivery for up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion, including U.S., international partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft in Lots 15 and 16, with the option for Lot 17.
"The F-35 delivers unsurpassed capability to our warfighters and operational commanders," said Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, program executive officer, F-35 Joint Program Office. "This contract strikes the right balance between what's best for the U.S. taxpayers, military services, allies and our foreign military sales customers. The F-35 is the world's premier multi-mission, 5th-generation weapon system, and the modernized Block 4 capabilities these new aircraft will bring to bear strengthens not just capability, but interoperability with our allies and partners across land, sea, air and cyber domains."
The agreement includes 145 aircraft for Lot 15, 127 for Lot 16, and up to 126 for the Lot 17 contract option, including the first F-35 aircraft for Belgium, Finland and Poland.
Lot 15-17 aircraft will be the first to include Technical Refresh-3 (TR-3), the modernized hardware needed to power Block 4 capabilities. TR-3 includes a new integrated core processor with greater computing power, a panoramic cockpit display and an enhanced memory unit.
These aircraft will add to the growing global fleet, currently at 894 aircraft after 141 deliveries this year. The F-35 team was on track to meet the commitment of 148 aircraft as planned; however, due to a temporary pause in flight operations, which is still in effect, necessary acceptance flight tests could not be performed.
The finalized contract caps off a year of the F-35 delivering combat-proven airpower around the world and continued international growth. This year, Finland, Germany and Switzerland signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) as an important step in their procurement of F-35 aircraft.
"Continuing to add new countries to our global F-35 fleet further validates the capability and affordability of this aircraft in providing 21st Century Security to nations and allies," said Bridget Lauderdale, Lockheed Martin vice president and general manager, F-35 Program. "There is simply no other aircraft that can do all that the F-35 does to defeat and deter even the most advanced threats."
F-35 program participants currently include 17 countries. To date, more than 1,870 pilots and 13,500 maintainers have been trained, and the F-35 fleet has surpassed more than 602,000 cumulative flight hours.
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SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | 2022-12-30T23:42:56+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/12/30/pentagon-lockheed-martin-finalize-lot-15-17-agreement-capping-year-international-growth/ |
Man gets 4 years for attacking police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Virginia man who assaulted police with a stolen baton and used a flashing strobe light to disorient officers trying to defend the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison.
Geoffrey Sills of Mechanicsville, Virginia, was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, obstruction of Congress and robbery for his role in the violence at the Capitol's Lower West Terrace tunnel, where police were beaten and crushed as as they tried to beat back the angry mob of President Donald Trump supporters.
The 31-year-old has already served a year and a half behind bars since his June 2021 arrest.
Sills – who arrived at the Capitol with a gas mask and goggles – threw several pole-like objects at police, stole a police baton from an officer and hit at least two officers with it, according to prosecutors. He also pointed a strobe light at a line of officers in the tunnel.
Sills posted videos of his actions and others on social media that day before deleting his account, prosecutors say. In one post – showing officers in riot gear – Sills wrote: “Visited the Capitol today.” In another post depicting rioters flooding into the the tunnel, he wrote: “Took a tour.”
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden found Sills guilty in August after a stipulated bench trial – an unusual legal proceeding in which defendants do not admit guilt to charges but agree with the government that certain facts are true.
Prosecutors had been seeking nine years behind bars, writing in court papers that Sills has “expressed little remorse and contrition." Prosecutors argued that his social media posts “were those of a man proud of his actions.”
Sills' attorney wrote in court papers that his client didn't come to Washington on Jan. 6 with any intention to commit violence and had a gas mask and tactical gear only “because he feared a terrorist attack.”
“He did not arrive that day planning or expecting to wreak violence. There is no evidence that he injured anyone. He went because his President asked him to. Once there, he stepped into a maelstrom not of his making," attorney John Kiyonaga wrote. An email seeking comment was sent to Kiyonaga after sentencing.
Sills is among roughly 1,000 people who have been charged with federal crimes in the riot that left dozens of police officers injured. More than 300 people have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers, including more than 100 who have been charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury.
More than half the Jan. 6 defendants have pleaded guilty, including more than 130 who have pleaded guilty to felony crimes. Of the 400 who have been sentenced, more than half have gotten terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to 10 years, according to an Associated Press tally. | 2023-03-21T20:38:22+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/21/man-gets-4-years-for-attacking-police-at-jan-6-capitol-riot/70034477007/ |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, December 19, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
851 AM CST Mon Dec 19 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Fayette County
through 930 AM CST...
At 851 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Flatonia, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
La Grange, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Fayetteville, Round Top, Muldoon,
Carmine, Swiss Alp, Dubina, Rutersville, Warrenton, Engle, Waldeck,
Ammannsville, Mullins Prairie, Nechanitz, Freyburg, High Hill,
O'Quinn and Rabbs Prairie.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2963 9688 2963 9712 2972 9721 3015 9672
3017 9669 3015 9668 3014 9665 3008 9663
2996 9657
TIME...MOT...LOC 1451Z 228DEG 50KT 2972 9705
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Arlington, Texas-based Construction Firm Named a National Top Workplace in Construction, a New Category for the Top Workplaces Organization
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinley Construction, a six-generation, family-owned firm established in 1895, was named a 2023 Top Workplace in the U.S. in this year's Construction Category. Top Workplaces recognized Kinley Construction's positive and progressive work culture and its pivotal role in elevating the company's contribution to the construction industry regionally and nationally.
The Top Workplaces Award is based on employee feedback results captured by the Energage Workplace Survey. The research-backed engagement survey is driven by the industry's most robust benchmarks built on data from over 27 million employees at more than 70,000 organizations over the past 16 years.
Kinley's Chief of Staff, Katherine Kinley, stated, "Since 1895, the Kinley name has stood for kinship, integrity, relentless pursuit of improvement, creating an impactful and meaningful legacy, excellence, and servant leadership. We're honored and excited to see our employees confirm we 'walk the talk' of these values and to have these efforts recognized with such a prestigious award."
The Energage survey measures multiple facets of a successful business, including alignment, connection, coaching, performance, engagement, leadership, and employee valuation of pay, benefits, training and work-life flexibility.
Jimmy Kinley, CEO of Kinley, remarked, "It's an incredible achievement to be named a top workplace in the construction industry in the country. The employees of this company drive our success through their excellent work and care for others. Their compassion for one another, 'never settle' attitude, and passion for excellence are inspiring and make Kinley the special place it is today."
For more information about Kinley Construction, visit www.kinleyconstruction.com.
About Kinley
The Kinley family has been in industrial production since 1895. Across six generations the firm has evolved into a noted authority in industrial construction and services throughout North America. Serving as either a general or sub-contractor, Kinley takes a solutions-based approach, channeling expertise through their Kinley Construction, Services and Contractors groups to deliver top-tier solutions and services in industrial fueling infrastructure, commercial construction, and rotating equipment service, parts, and maintenance in aviation, railroad, government, energy, education and other major industries.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with musician Margo Price about the inspiration for her new album, Strays. Price also has a memoir out called: Maybe We'll Make It.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with musician Margo Price about the inspiration for her new album, Strays. Price also has a memoir out called: Maybe We'll Make It.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-01-13T11:56:28+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-music-news/npr-music-news/2023-01-13/the-struggle-and-the-joy-that-inspired-a-new-album-from-country-singer-margo-price |
Scott Stallings plays golf, but he’s no pro — and certainly not good enough to compete at the Masters, one of professional golf’s most prestigious tournaments.
Except the invitation was supposed to go to another Scott Stallings. A mix-up at the Augusta National Golf Course, which hosts the Masters, resulted in an invitation ending up with Stallings, the Atlanta-based real estate agent, instead of Stallings, the 37-year-old professional golfer and three-time PGA Tour winner.
The Masters is the first of four major tournaments of the year and the only one played on the same course every year. The field is limited to the world’s best golfers. By winning 2022’s tournament, Scottie Scheffler bagged $2.7 million of the contest’s $15 million purse.
Augusta National did not respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
But all will be granted a mulligan of sorts. After realizing that he was not the intended recipient, Stallings and his wife, Jenny, made it their mission to ensure the invitation made it into the right hands, he said.
They’re lucky they found the invitation when they did. Scott and Jenny decided to celebrate New Year’s with an impromptu getaway at their condo on St. Simons Island, which they’d purchased in August to use as a vacation rental. But when no one booked it for the week straddling New Year’s Day, they decided to stay there themselves.
They arrived on New Year’s Eve. As is their custom while traveling, Scott started unloading their luggage from the car while Jenny headed inside. As she approached, she spotted a UPS package at the front door and opened it. She immediately recognized the familiar Masters green of the envelope inside and the tournament’s logo on the front. Jenny thought their years-long effort to score tickets to the tournament had finally paid off. But as she considered it, that didn’t make sense because they hadn’t even applied to get tickets to this year’s event.
Jenny read the letter inside, realizing that it wasn’t a ticket to watch but an invitation to play in the tournament. She blurted out the news to her husband.
“It felt amazing. It felt like we had just won the lotto,” Scott Stallings said. “We know that the Masters is just such an important event. It was like holding the golden ticket.”
For a moment, he let his mind wander. He’d just received an invitation for Scott Stallings to play in the Masters. He was, in fact, Scott Stallings and had a driver’s license to prove it. Armed with the official invitation, he suspected that he could wriggle his way onto the course at Augusta National and maybe even play a few holes before anyone was the wiser.
Stallings let his mind wander a little further. Maybe — just maybe — the invitation was intended for him. Augusta National might have chosen him at random as a way of letting the common man compete alongside the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.
But reality bullied its way into Stallings’s thoughts, dashing his hopes. He knew there was a pro golfer who shared his name. And he knew this was not his golden ticket. Although momentarily deflated, the realization that he had gotten the invitation by mistake gave the Stallingses new purpose.
“We had something special in our hands, but at the same time, we knew we were not the rightful owners,” Stallings said. “So it was our mission to get it back to the rightful owners.”
Just not immediately. Because the Stallingses had plans for New Year’s Eve, they put the Masters invitation on their dining room table. It stayed there the next morning as they took their planned New Year’s Day walk on the beach. After night fell, they returned to their project. They had to get the invitation to pro golfer Scott Stallings, but how?
Jenny sent a direct message on Instagram to the pro, who replied with a laughing emoji. So they took photos of the two envelopes and invitation letter and sent them as proof. Stallings the real estate agent also gave Stallings the pro golfer his phone number.
But he called that night around 9:30, after Stallings had set his phone to “do not disturb” mode. The call went to voice mail. On Monday morning, Jenny checked Instagram and saw that the golfer had posted screenshots of their messages to his account and the story had blown up.
“Literally had been checking the mailbox five times a day and then I got this random DM yesterday,” Stallings wrote.
At 11 a.m., the professional golfer called back while preparing to play the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii, and the two Scott Stallingses finally connected. He gave them his home address in Tennessee so they could send the invitation he’d been eagerly awaiting for weeks.
The next day, Tuesday, Stallings and Jenny took the Masters invitation to a UPS store in Georgia. They filmed the experience in a video they posted to Instagram.
“Okay, Scott, why are we at the UPS store?” his wife asked from behind the camera.
Wearing a frown and holding up a green envelope emblazoned with the Masters logo, Stallings explained.
“Cause I’m having to send my invitation to play at the Masters back to the other Scott Stallings,” he said.
Stallings said the pro golfer invited him and his wife to Augusta during Masters week, a token of appreciation for fixing the invitation blunder. That includes a dinner with all four Stallingses and tickets to watch practice rounds before the tournament begins on Thursday. Stallings said he’s thrilled to go to Augusta National during Masters week, something that’s eluded him for years.
“It’s just a dream come true,” he said.
Stallings is still holding out hope that he’ll find a way to watch the tournament — maybe even on the weekend when a champion will be decided. One thing isn’t in doubt: Stallings is rooting for his namesake, now more than ever.
The professional golfer, however, still doesn’t have his invitation. On Wednesday afternoon, the real estate developer checked the tracking information for the UPS package he’d sent the day before.
“It is en route,” he said. The package is scheduled to arrive at the golfer’s home in Knoxville on Thursday, he added.
Then, the real estate agent hedged a bit on his ETA: “I think.”
The other Scott Stallings will be checking the mail. | 2023-01-05T10:03:32+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/05/masters-invite-scott-stallings/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
06-07-13-31-34
(six, seven, thirteen, thirty-one, thirty-four)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
06-07-13-31-34
(six, seven, thirteen, thirty-one, thirty-four) | 2022-11-23T04:47:39+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17605397.php |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket plans to plead guilty to all of the state charges against him, according to lawyers representing families of the victims.
Payton Gendron, 19, is scheduled to appear in court Monday, according to court records. His lawyers didn’t respond to phone messages or emails Thursday and prosecutors declined to comment on the nature of the court appearance.
John Elmore, an attorney for the families of two of the 10 Black people who were killed in the shooting, said Gendron’s lawyers disclosed in recent weeks that he planned to plead guilty to all of the counts in the state indictment and waive his right to appeal. Elmore said he was willing to confirm the plan following news reports about the expected plea Thursday.
Terrence M. Connors, who is representing relatives of seven of the victims, said Gendron’s lawyers also briefed him about the plan.
“We had known for some time that it is likely that on Monday, he will enter a plea of guilty to each and every count in the 25-count indictment, and that when sentencing comes, he will receive a sentence of life in prison without parole,” Connors said.
A grand jury in June indicted Gendron on charges of murder and attempted murder, as well as state domestic terrorism and hate crime charges that would carry a mandatory life sentence.
Gendron, who is white, also faces separate federal hate crime charges that could carry the death penalty.
Gendron drove about three hours to Buffalo from his home in Conklin, New York, intending to kill as many Black people as possible at a store he chose because of its location in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Shortly before opening fire with an AR-15-style rifle on May 14, he posted documents that outlined his white supremacist views and revealed he had been planning the attack for months.
The victims, who ranged in age from 32 to 86, included eight customers, the store security guard and a church deacon who drove shoppers to and from the store with their groceries. Three people were wounded but survived.
A spokeswoman for Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said the office could not comment on the reported plea because of a court-imposed gag order.
Connors, who is working with civil rights attorney Ben Crump on the case, said those involved agreed not to disclose the development publicly until the hearing was entered into the court schedule, which happened Thursday.
“This is but one chapter of accountability for this horrible tragedy. And there are more chapters to come,” Connors said. “The families right now are focused on doing what they can to bring something positive to East Buffalo out of this horrible tragedy.”
Asked about the reported plea at a news conference to discuss preparations for an impending winter storm, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Byron Brown said the families need justice.
“It is going to be difficult for the families, it will open up that wound again,” Brown said, “but I think it’s good that this individual is pleading guilty.”
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For more AP coverage of the mass shooting: https://apnews.com/hub/buffalo-supermarket-shooting | 2022-11-18T15:32:05+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-us-news/ap-buffalo-mass-shooter-to-plead-guilty-victims-lawyers-say/ |
LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CleanCloud announces the launch of its new 'CleanCloud Payroll' product powered by the knowledge and expertise of a leading payroll service provider in the United States, Gusto.
This feature allows Laundromats and Dry Cleaners to run Payroll quickly and easily from CleanCloud. All relevant data including staff hours are pre-filled, allowing a business to complete a fully compliant Payroll with just a few clicks. Further, it will automate payment to employee bank accounts, and create all required tax forms and pay stubs.
By partnering with Gusto, businesses that use CleanCloud Payroll can be sure that they have access to the best in class functionality, regulatory compliance and reliability for managing their payroll.
Providing a fully embedded payroll solution eliminates the need to run and manage many different software solutions, reducing the chance of error and costly mistakes. With the addition of payroll functionality, CleanCloud's platform now provides Laundromats and Dry Cleaners with everything they need to run a successful business in one place.
"CleanCloud's thousands of customers will have the best of both worlds," said David Griffith-Jones, Co-Founder and CTO of CleanCloud. "We're combining our award-winning POS, pickup and delivery, and business management solution with Gusto's best in class payroll, expertise and knowledge all in one single, easy-to-use platform."
CleanCloud's customers will benefit from embedded functions traditionally requiring additional access to a payroll provider's portal:
- Automatically syncing employee hours directly to CleanCloud Payroll
- Paying employees directly from the CleanCloud platform with a few clicks
- Customers can configure their own payroll and employee information
- Automatic Tax calculations and filings, powered by Gusto
- Running detailed reports that give customers insights to better manage their business
U.S. Support: CleanCloud also provides direct support for payroll clients providing 24/7 US-based industry-specific support.
"By adding payroll to their established, turn-key solution for laundry businesses, CleanCloud will save customers time and effort when it comes to running payroll," said Somrat Niyogi, General Manager & Head of Business for Gusto Embedded "Bringing payroll into CleanCloud puts the tools needed for success at customers' fingertips. We're excited to partner with CleanCloud."
About CleanCloud
CleanClouds is the world's leading POS & business management software specialized for Laundromats and drycleaners founded in 2014 and servicing SMB and Enterprise businesses in more than 90 countries. CleanCloud provides employees with a modern, easy-to-use platform to manage every aspect of their laundry business, providing a turn-key 'business-in-a-box' solution for a low monthly fee with no long-term contracts. For more information, visit https://.cleancloudapp.com
About Gusto
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps businesses take care of their teams. In addition to full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, employee self-onboarding, and team management tools. The company serves over 200,000 businesses in the United States and has offices in Denver, New York City, and San Francisco.
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JACKMAN, Maine — At first glance, the tiny town of Jackman, Maine, might not look the place home to groundbreaking medical innovation. But this town that straddles the Canadian border is home to a revolutionary new program changing how rural health care is delivered.
"There's no dentist in town. There are just a lot of services you can't find here," paramedic Ed Moreshead said, driving his Ford pickup truck through the center of town recently.
Ed Moreshead is a North East Mobile Health Services paramedic stationed in Jackman, Maine, a small town in the northern part of this state home to about 700 people. But paramedics like Moreshead are responsible for covering an area that’s approximately the size of the state of Rhode Island.
Like rural communities across the country, getting patients to an emergency room in this area is a problematic, often time-consuming task. The closest ER is about 70 miles away, a trip that can sometimes take close to two hours. While Jackman does have a community health center, the facility can’t perform many emergency procedures most larger hospitals can.
So, in an effort to save time and lives, the emergency room is being brought to Jackman in an innovative new way, harnessing technology and the expertise of paramedics.
"If I can stop you from driving an hour and a half back, I’ve just saved your entire day," Moreshead said.
The idea is a Critical Access Integrated Paramedic program. Paramedics here are receiving more training in critical care. While at the same time, that pickup truck Moreshead relies on is being outfitted with tools like satellite internet and a satellite phone. First responders even have heart rate monitors that can send data wirelessly to a doctor anywhere.
The concept is simple. Using technology, paramedics can instantly connect to a doctor no matter where they take a call. From stitches to ultrasounds, paramedics in this region are bridging the rural healthcare gap by instantly connecting via video chat to a doctor who may be hours away.
After years of planning the program was recently rolled out across Jackman and surrounding areas. And the results have been far better than what doctors initially had hoped.
Doctor Jonathan Busko has helped get the program off the ground. And will routinely answer video calls from paramedics in the field responding to 911 calls. Using a cell phone and an iPad Dr. Busko has treated everything from ear infections to lacerations at the hospital he works at in Bangor, Maine.
Some 120 miles away.
"We’ve had to adapt to what are the needs of the community, ultimately this is about people getting their care here without traveling an hour and a half to the nearest hospital," he said.
In many instances, this kind of critical access care is saving residents of this small town a three-hour round trip drive to the nearest ER.
"That really makes living in these communities so much more possible for so many people," Dr. Busko added.
Most paramedics live two hours away, so an old nursing home was converted into apartments for workers to sleep in during shifts. The whole concept has also helped with staffing issues. Giving paramedics a chance for professional development they might not have had in the past.
"It’s another step beyond the regular paramedicine I’ve done for many years. It allows me to work with the doctor and add skills I normally wouldn’t be doing," paramedic Ed Moreshead said.
The whole program is costing Jackman and surrounding communities about $450,000 a year to implement. Some of the money will come from a tax increase, which is no small feat in a town where the median income is just $29,000.
But out here it means access to the kind of health care that's never been possible before.
"We’re able to take care outside of the clinic, now we can go to people’s homes and treat them where they live." | 2022-06-16T21:11:47+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/technology-is-changing-healthcare-for-rural-america |
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© 2022 Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC. | 2022-09-07T17:25:52+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/sports/2022/09/07/ap-top-sports-news-at-1146-a-m-edt-4/ |
TAIPEI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlfredCamera, a home security mobile app provider, announced today the launch of its first security camera, AlfredCam. Expanding the company's service offerings from home security software to hardware devices, the feature-rich 1080p Wi-Fi security camera is available for pre-orders in the US today via the AlfredCamera app. It will retail for $39.99, with an introductory price of $34.99 to celebrate the much-anticipated launch. As part of the introductory offer, users can also enjoy one month of AlfredCamera Premium for free.
AlfredCamera is well-known for its free home security app that turns old phones into security cameras. By launching AlfredCam, the home security brand aims to be a one-stop security solution that satisfies the ever-evolving needs of its customers. Those who started with a mobile device can now easily upgrade to a dedicated security camera at a fraction of the price of other top-range home security systems, and seamlessly integrate it into their existing setup.
AlfredCam is the missing piece in AlfredCamera's broader ecosystem, where users are encouraged to take a DIY approach to their home security through the AlfredCamera app. The top-rated app works on a variety of devices, from spare smartphones and tablets to desktop computers. The AlfredCamera app is by far the most downloaded home security app on Google Play and the App Store, with 50 million downloads worldwide and an average 4.8-star rating.
"Conceived during the pandemic, AlfredCam will open up an exciting new chapter for AlfredCamera, which made its name as a software-based solution provider," says Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera. "As our first hardware offering, AlfredCam will stand as a further commitment to the company's mission to make home security truly accessible, regardless of the circumstances of our users."
AlfredCam boasts a premium security monitoring experience, with top-notch features like 1080p HD video live streaming, color night vision, AI-powered motion and person detection, 130° wide field of view, two-way audio with noise cancellation, 7 days of free motion-based cloud storage, continuous 24/7 recording with support for micro SD cards, plus all the features found in the AlfredCamera app. Premium subscriptions are also available for just $5.99 a month.
"For the past three years, we have been working hard on the launch of AlfredCam, an ultra-affordable security option that we're sure both our existing AlfredCamera app users and the wider market will appreciate," says Summer Lin, product head at AlfredCamera.
Pre-registry for AlfredCam will begin today, July 18th at 7pm PST. The camera will be sold under a direct-to-consumer model. Existing US AlfredCamera users will be eligible for pre-order via the app, with free US shipping on all orders. AlfredCam is expected to ship between late August and mid September.
The app is available to download on iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit: https://alfred.camera/
About AlfredCamera
AlfredCamera is a mobile application which turns your old, unused smartphones into home security cameras. AlfredCamera's mission is to provide accessible security for everyone. AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and managed to acquire exceptional user ratings on both iOS/Android platforms, reflecting its position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market. The company is determined to create an easy-to-use product that combines exceptional performance with stability.
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin dismissed the idea of talks with President Biden to end the war in Ukraine on Friday, and defended its repeated attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure as "inevitable."
On Thursday, Biden said he would be willing to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin "if in fact there is an interest in him deciding that he's looking for a way to end the war."
Asked about those comments at the White House, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin remains open to negotiations, so long as they help secure Russia's "national interests."
But Peskov noted Biden's demand that Putin "pull out of Ukraine" made talks unlikely.
"The U.S. still doesn't recognize new territories of the Russian Federation," Peskov said, in a reference to four regions of Ukraine the Kremlin illegally annexed to international condemnation in September. "That complicates the search for grounds on which to hold mutual discussion."
The rejection of talks with Washington came as Putin provided a forceful defense of his actions in Ukraine in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
According to a Kremlin readout of the call, Putin said the West is pursuing "destructive" policies in Ukraine through its financial and military support, which "leads to the fact that Kyiv has dismissed the idea of any negotiations."
Putin defended weeks of attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a logical response to Ukrainian attacks on Russia — including a key bridge linking the Russian mainland to the annexed Crimean Peninsula.
The Russian strikes in Ukraine left millions of Ukrainians without power, heat and running water as the cold weather was setting in. Western nations joined Kyiv in accusing Moscow of trying to "weaponize winter" — a charge Putin has rejected.
"It was noted that the Russian Armed Forces had long refrained from precision missile strikes against certain targets on the territory of Ukraine," said the Kremlin readout of Putin's call with the German chancellor.
"But now such measures have become a forced and inevitable response to Kyiv's provocative attacks on Russia's civilian infrastructure," it said.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-12-02T17:55:23+00:00 | mtpr.org | https://www.mtpr.org/2022-12-02/putin-turns-down-biden-talks-and-defends-russian-attacks-on-ukraines-energy-grid |
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — The final steps on Rory McIlroy’s long road back to No. 1 go down on the scorecard as bogeys, which made him laugh. All that mattered Sunday was winning the CJ Cup in South Carolina, and that about made him cry.
McIlroy reclaimed the No. 1 ranking for the ninth time by holding off Kurt Kitayama and enduring a nervous moment at the end with a three-putt bogey that gave him a 4-under 67 and a one-shot victory.
More than the ranking, it was realizing how far he had come with so much support behind the scenes that made his voice slightly choke with emotion.
“This tournament last year was the start of me trying to build myself back up to this point,” McIlroy said. “I had a really rough Ryder Cup. I think I was outside the top 10 in the world — it’s not a position that I’m used to being in.”
McIlroy went 1-3 in a Ryder Cup loss. He was outside the top 10 for 15 consecutive weeks, the longest stretch of his career since first getting to No. 1 a decade ago. For a player of his caliber, that made him feel farther behind than he really was.
“I think just the steady climb back up to the summit of world golf and what it takes,” he said. “And it’s not just me, it’s everyone that’s a part of my team. I just think about everyone that’s made a difference in my life, not over the last 12 months, but ever.”
Inside the ropes, it was vintage McIlroy.
Tied with Kitayama with five holes to go at Congaree, McIlroy ran off three straight birdies to seize control. The pivotal run began with a 5-iron from 227 yards to 15 feet on the par-3 14th, only the fifth birdie on the hole in the final round.
“I think that the birdie on 14 was really … that’s what separated … the birdie on 14 was big,” McIlroy said. That was followed by another key moment on the 348-yard 15th hole, where he got up-and-down for birdie and Kitayama three-putted for par from 40 feet.
McIlroy followed with a 20-foot birdie putt on the 16th.
McIlroy, who finished at 17-under 267, won for the 23rd time on the PGA Tour and 31st time worldwide.
It was his ninth time reaching No. 1 in the world, behind only Tiger Woods and Greg Norman (both 11) in getting to the top of the ranking the most times.
This felt like a long time coming.
He won the CJ Cup for the second straight time. The South Korea-based tournament was held in Las Vegas last year, when McIlroy was No. 14 in the world.
So began his climb back to No. 1, with victories in the Canadian Open and the Tour Championship to capture the FedEx Cup, and with help from Scottie Scheffler cooling from his torrid stretch through the Masters.
“I’ve worked so hard over the last 12 months to get back to this place,” McIlroy said. “I feel like I’m enjoying the game as much as I ever have. I played with that joy and it’s definitely showed over these last few months.
“It’s a big achievement. I’m really proud of myself right now.”
McIlroy was No. 1 when golf shut down for three months at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he lost the ranking to Jon Rahm when the Spaniard won the Memorial in the middle of July in 2020.
Scheffler finished in the middle of the pack at Congaree, meaning McIlroy could have been runner-up and still reclaimed the No. 1 ranking. He wanted the trophy, and it was harder work than he imagined.
McIlroy was staked to a one-shot lead going into the final round and never trailed, though he didn’t have it easy until he walked toward the 18th green, and even that made him sweat. He had a two-shot lead and gunned his 40-foot putt some 8 feet by, while Kitayama had a 20-footer for birdie. They both missed.
Rahm, coming off a win at the Spanish Open, tied McIlroy on three occasions early while playing in the group in front of him. Rahm was still in the mix until his tee shot on the long par-3 14th caught a plugged lie in the face of the bunker, leading to bogey.
He wound up with 69 to tie for fourth.
The real threat was Kitayama, three times a winner while playing in Asia and Europe. The 29-year-old Californian overcame an early two-shot deficit and was tied for the lead until McIlroy took over with big putts and he couldn’t answer.
Kitayama played bogey-free and closed with a 67 for his third runner-up since joining the PGA Tour last year, behind McIlroy, Xander Schauffele in Scotland and Rahm in Mexico. He made $1,134,000.
“That’s a tough group of guys to beat,” Kitayama said. “I just have to keep improving.”
K.H. Lee had a 68 and finished third, with Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood (65) another shot behind.
McIlroy has three wins this year, closing with a 62 in the Canadian Open to outlast Tony Finau and Justin Thomas, a 66 in the Tour Championship to beat Scheffler, and a 67 at Congaree with two closing bogeys, just enough to celebrate two big moments.
Another trophy and, finally, another trip to the top of golf.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-24T19:33:42+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/ap-rory-mcilroy-back-on-top-of-the-world-by-winning-cj-cup/ |
The mushroom-like contraptions NFL players are wearing on their helmets during training camp may look strange, but they’re a part of an ongoing safety experiment the league hopes will lead to a reduction in head injuries.
They’re called Guardian Caps, and they’re now mandatory for all 32 NFL teams through the second preseason game — the time when the league says head injuries are most prevalent.
“There’s a density of exposure, and a density of injury, at the beginning of training camp and the competition committee has been looking for ways to change that,” said Jeff Miller, executive vice president for NFL player health and safety.
The league said laboratory research indicates the 12-ounce Guardian Caps result in at least a 10% reduction in severity of impact to a player’s brain. It says that number climbs to at least 20% if both players involved in a collision are wearing them.
Miller said mitigating those forces “will have a cumulative effect for the betterment of health and safety of the player.”
Not everyone, however, is convinced Guardian Caps are the answer.
Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, is “more than a little skeptical” that the extra padding helps prevent head injuries — and wonders if it could be doing more harm than good.
“Adding weight to a helmet can make things worse for the brain when it comes to rotational impacts,” said Nowinski, who previously served as a co-director of the Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy.
“Adding size to the helmet does the same thing. It’s very difficult to recreate this in a lab. We aren’t sure if this will be a net positive or a net negative.”
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh also has concerns.
He questioned whether players are using their heads more now because the Guardian Caps soften the blow — something he believes could be an issue once the caps come off and actual games begin.
“Anyone who’s played football before knows that the first time you take those (caps) off or you hit with your helmet, or you have a collision, there’s a shock,” Saleh said. “If you’re waiting until the first game for that shock to happen, I think it’s … I don’t know. Time will tell.
“It’s just interesting with those Guardian Caps, and what exactly are we trying to accomplish?”
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver isn’t seeing the benefits of the caps either and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce even openly mocked them.
Oliver said the padded shells “aggravate” him, making him feel like “a bobblehead” on the field.
“It’s just heavy,” Oliver said. “I like the way my helmet feels without it. I have been playing without it for this long, I just don’t like it.”
Kelce showed up to an Eagles practice with extra bubble wrap on his helmet.
“They say the Guardian Caps add 20 percent protection,” Kelce quipped. “I figure the bubble wrap gave me another 2 or 3″ percent.
Despite the skepticism, Miller said the feedback from most players has been positive — even if they feel the Guardian Caps look a little funny.
“I wouldn’t say they’re aesthetically pleasing, and I think we look a little goofy,” said Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. “But they’re there for good reason. They did studies with them. Anything to keep us safer, why not do it?
“Obviously you only get one brain. May as well keep it as best you can.”
Added Tennessee Titans tackle Taylor Lewan: “Honestly, at first I was like, ‘What a stupid looking thing. This is the dumbest looking thing I’ve ever seen.’ But honestly, I’m not gonna lie, it’s kind of nice.”
Safety concerns about head injuries in the NFL has been on the rise for years.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, has been found in the brains of more than 300 former players, according to the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Junior Seau, Andre Waters and Jovan Belcher are just some of the players who have died by suicide and later were determined to have the degenerative brain disease associated with repeated blows to the head.
The league announced in February there were 187 concussions during practice and games in 2021.
That’s one reason the NFL’s competition committee, given the data presented to them by lab researchers, mandated that offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers and tight ends — players who see the most head impacts during practice — wear the Guardian Caps this summer after five teams and about 100 players experimented with them last year at training camp.
The introduction convinced guard Austin Corbett.
He voluntarily wore his Guardian Cap in practice throughout the regular season and playoffs during the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl run last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who is a member of the competition committee, told his players in a video released by the NFL that he is “morally obligated” to keep them safe and believes they’re useful.
And Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich agrees, saying the recommendation of the Guardian Caps was an “easy move.”
Defining the future of Guardian Caps is not so easy.
Miller said the next steps will largely depend on feedback they receive from players, as well as whether the data gathered from the use of the Guardian Caps shows a reduction in head injuries.
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera is already convinced; he believes Guardian Caps can be part of the norm in the NFL.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if at some point it’s going to be mandated through OTAs and minicamp,” said Rivera, a former linebacker with the Bears. “If this really helps reduce (head injuries), then I’d imagine we would continue” to use them.
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AP Sports Writers Teresa Walker, Tom Withers, John Wawrow, Dan Gelston, Steve Whyno and Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed to this report.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. didn’t have to look — he had seen enough already.
Rhys Hoskins had just lined a slider into the left-field seats for the Philadelphia Phillies’ fifth home run — five! — to punctuate one of the most calamitous starts in World Series history Tuesday night.
Only after hesitating did the 29-year-old Houston Astros right-hander turn for a peek. He really didn’t have to.
Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber also went deep in the first five innings, 1,950 feet of long balls that powered Philadelphia to a 7-0 victory and a 2-1 Series lead.
Of course the Phillies would have five of a kind — they are, after all, a wild-card team.
“I don’t really get hit around like that, so I was a little bit in disbelief,” McCullers said, answering question after question for at least 10 minutes, telling a club official not to cut media off.
Five years after winning Game 3 of the Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, McCullers had a Charlie Brown-type outing, the first pitcher to allow five homers in any postseason game.
“Other than the homers, there was a lot of balls in the ground,” he said, chuckling and realizing what he had just said.
Was he tipping his pitches?
“I got whooped. End of story,” he said. “This has nothing to do with tipping.”
Schwarber walked leading off the first inning.
“We could all see he was kind of iffy from the start,” Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos said.
Speculation started soon after Harper hit a go-ahead, two-run drive with two outs in the first, sending a knuckle-curve 402 feet into the right-center field seats. McCullers did a 360 and hopped off the mound, not even waiting for the ball to land.
“Kind of a lazy curveball,” catcher Martín Maldonado said.
Harper said something to Castellanos and pointed a finger at his teammate’s chest after crossing the plate.
“Guys are always looking for something, always looking to see if they’re tipping their pitches,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said. “We didn’t see anything.”
Harper then yelled “Bohmer!” before a quick chat with Bohm, who was on deck.
“Anytime you have information, you want to be able to give that to your teammates at any point,” Harper said. “Throughout the whole season we’ve done that.”
Bohm led off the second with the 1,000th homer in Series history, driving a sinker 373 feet into the left-field stands.
Did Harper tell him anything?
“Maybe,” Bohm said with a smile.
Thirteen pitches later, Marsh sent a hanging slider soaring 358 feet and just over the right-center wall, where the ball dropped out of the glove of 10-year-old Ty Kuhner of Wilmington, Delaware, and bounced back onto the field. The home run call was upheld after a video review.
Schwarber led off the fifth with the most majestic of the homers, launching a hanging changeup 443 feet off the shrubbery behind the center-field fence. McCullers crouched, then turned and watched with a pained look as the ball landed.
“It was kind of mind-boggling because he doesn’t give up homers,” Baker said.
Pitching coach Bill Murphy visited the mound. Five pitches later, Hoskins reached out for a slider and drove it 374 feet into the front of the left-field stands. McCullers was pulled with a seven-run deficit.
“I don’t feel like the 2-0 slider was a mistake to Marsh. I didn’t feel like the changeup was a mistake,” McCullers said. “I didn’t think the pitch to Harper was great — that wasn’t a great one. The 0-0 to Bohm was supposed to be away, it leaked in. So I feel like some were good pitches that they just did a good job hitting and some were not the best pitches that they hit out.”
McCullers missed all of 2019 following Tommy John surgery and didn’t make his season debut this year until mid-August because of a strained right flexor tendon.
He had never before given up more than three homers in a game. Now he had broken the Series record: The Chicago Cubs’ Charlie Root gave up two each to the Yankees’ Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1932’s Game 3; Cincinnati’s Gene Thompson allowed four against the Yankees (including one by Joe DiMaggio) in 1939’s Game 3; and St. Louis’ Dick Hughes yielded four against Boston in 1967’s Game 6.
“Nothing else I can do now than prepare for a Game 7,” McCullers said. “I still believe if we get to that point I’m the best guy to take the ball, and I’ve just got to pitch better.”
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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce that Tonya Adams has been appointed as chief health services officer. In this new role, Adams will provide senior executive leadership to advance Cambia's clinical capabilities across all lines of business and manage the total cost of care for health plan members.
As a seasoned health care executive, Adams has 20 years of health plan business and operational experience. She joined Cambia in 2019 as the senior vice president of customer experience and operations, leading the strategy and execution for enrollment and group administration, customer and provider service, claims, payment integrity and provider operations.
"Adams is a dynamic health care leader with a wealth of experience in medical management," said Jared Short, Cambia's president and chief executive officer. "I have great respect for her drive for improvement, her human-centered leadership style and her expertise in delivering strong results. She understands the needs of our customers, members and providers and uses this knowledge to help improve care and experience."
Before joining Cambia, Adams was vice president of operations for Molina Healthcare in California, where she was responsible for enrollment and billing, appeals and grievances, claims adjustments and payment integrity. Adams has also held senior leadership positions with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare and Anthem.
"I'm deeply passionate about delivering high-quality experiences for our health plan members," said Adams. "I look forward to stepping into this new role and continuing to focus on making health care more predictable and affordable for people and their families."
Adams was honored as one of the 2022 Portland Business Journal's Women of Influence. She serves on the boards of the American Heart Association and the Cambia Health Foundation, and she supported the White House on an initiative to help increase access to COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable populations. Additionally, Adams is the executive sponsor of the Women's Employee Leadership Lab, Cambia's employee group focused on nurturing the next generation of female innovators and leaders. She holds a bachelor's degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
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The leading beauty and wellness platform had another record-breaking year,
awarding nearly 150 franchise licenses and entering 20 new markets
DENVER, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBiz Brands Inc. (WBB), the pre-eminent beauty and wellness platform, shared 2022 results from the record-breaking year the company experienced. With nearly $600 million in systemwide sales, awarding nearly 150 franchise licenses and opening locations in 20 new markets, 2022 marked a year of tremendous growth for the company. The WellBiz Brands portfolio features category leaders including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage® and Fitness Together®.
As the leader in female-focused brands, WBB creates best-in-class experiences that consumers love and remember. Fueled by a Support Center team committed to bringing that vision to life, WBB now spans 900 units, both domestically and internationally, serving close to 250,000 members.
"2022 was another incredible year for WellBiz Brands as we continue to provide unparalleled self-care experiences across the beauty and wellness industries. At WellBiz Brands, our mission is to provide personalized services for guests, allowing them to unwind, unplug and recharge," said Jeremy Morgan, WellBiz Brands' CEO. "We have the same focus and commitment to supporting franchisees, providing them with the tools and resources they need to both grow their business and support their teams. We are in the people business and staying focused on the core of what makes us successful has helped us reach our biggest milestones yet."
2022 marked the unveiling of the rebranded Radiant Waxing brand, the new name and brand identity of the former LunchboxWax® brand. The Radiant Waxing name was chosen to align the luxury waxing concept with a more approachable and aspirational brand identity that appeals to a broader audience. The Radiant Waxing brand is a standout in the waxing industry, providing a refined waxing experience. The brand also has proprietary formulated products that guests can incorporate into daily self-care regimens at home. The brand was recently recognized on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, along with the Amazing Lash Studio and Drybar brands, as one of the fastest growing brands in franchising.
The portfolio company also named two new members to its leadership team. Jason Losco was appointed Chief Development Officer, charged with accelerating the next phase of the company's growth domestically and internationally. Ariel Clay was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer, leading digital, brand marketing, innovation, revenue strategies and service provider recruitment efforts.
With a diversified portfolio of beauty and wellness brands, WellBiz Brands offers experienced and prospective entrepreneurs the opportunity to find a business that fits both their passions and their goals. For more information please visit: WellBizbrands.com.
About WellBiz Brands, Inc.:
WellBiz Brands Inc. is the pre-eminent beauty and wellness franchise platform catering to the needs of the affluent female consumer. The WellBiz Brands' portfolio features category leaders including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage® and Fitness Together®. With an expertise in digital marketing, the company runs a cross-brand digital marketing program that drives effective member acquisition strategies, creating a world-class membership ecosystem. WellBiz One, a proprietary technology platform, enhances studio operations for franchise owners driving member engagement and retention. With in-house expertise in supply chain management, e-commerce and product innovation, WellBiz Brands provides its franchisees with a leading edge in their industries. Backed by a management team with nearly a century of combined leadership experience, WellBiz Brands is the future of customer-centric, membership-based brands. The company has received national recognition on lists such as the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Franchise Times Fast & Serious, among others. For more information, visit WellBizbrands.com.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw pitched seven perfect innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers before Luis Rengifo broke up his bid with a leadoff double in the eighth for the Los Angeles Angels.
Kershaw needed just 71 pitches to retire the first 21 consecutive batters at Angel Stadium on Friday night, but Rengifo ended Kershaw’s quest for his second no-hitter and first perfect game with a clean double down the left field line.
The sellout crowd in Anaheim was packed with a large portion of Dodgers fans, and it rose for a lengthy standing ovation for Kershaw, who threw his only no-hitter back in 2014.
Sandy Koufax threw the only perfect game in Dodgers history on Sept. 9, 1965. Only 23 perfect games have been thrown in major league history.
The 34-year-old Kershaw was selected for his ninth All-Star team earlier this month, and he is a candidate to start for the NL at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. The three-time Cy Young Award winner got a head start on what’s sure to be a celebration of his career by dazzling the struggling Angels, who have been offensively inept while losing 10 of their previous 12.
Kershaw had six strikeouts in the first seven innings while keeping the Angels thoroughly off balance. He fanned AL MVP Shohei Ohtani for the second out of the seventh inning with a jaw-dropping curveball.
Kershaw also got major defensive help on three hard-hit balls.
Justin Turner made a diving stop of Michael Stefanic’s grounder to third in the fourth inning, getting up on one knee for a spectacular throw to first. Hanser Alberto then made a lunging stop of Jared Walsh’s line drive to end the fifth while playing deep in the hole in right field. Trea Turner completed the trio with an outstanding stop on another hard-hit grounder in the seventh by Stefanic, the Angels rookie.
Kershaw began the night 6-2 with a 2.40 ERA in 11 appearances for the Dodgers. In his most recent start, he earned his 191st career victory and passed Dazzy Vance for third place on the Dodgers’ career list.
Kershaw already flirted with history in his first start of the season, throwing seven perfect innings with 13 strikeouts at Minnesota on April 13. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts pulled Kershaw from that start with the lefty’s reluctant approval, and reliever Alex Vesia gave up the Twins’ only hit in the eighth.
Kershaw is the only pitcher in the post-1961 expansion era to be perfect through seven innings more than once in a season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Kershaw threw his only no-hitter on June 18, 2014, against the Colorado Rockies. He struck out a career-high 15 and allowed his only baserunner on Hanley Ramirez’s error in the seventh inning.
The Dodgers’ only no-hitter since Kershaw’s gem was thrown by Walker Buehler and three relievers in May 2018. The franchise has 25 no-hitters, but only Koufax’s perfect game nearly 57 years ago.
Kershaw fell six outs short of the fourth no-hitter and the first perfect game of the 2022 season. Angel Stadium has already hosted one this season: Halos rookie Reid Detmers blanked the Tampa Bay Rays on May 10 for the only non-combined no-hitter of the year. The Mets (April 29) and the Astros (June 25) threw combined no-hitters.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) reported book value per share of $1,129 and adjusted book value per share of $1,152 as of June 30, 2022. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share decreased 5% and 4% in the second quarter of 2022 and 4% and 3% in the first six months of 2022, including dividends.
On August 1, 2022, White Mountains closed the previously announced sale of 100% of its equity interest in NSM for cash to an affiliate of The Carlyle Group, Inc. (the "NSM Transaction"). Including the estimated net gain of $300 per share from the NSM Transaction, book value per share would be approximately $1,429 and adjusted book value per share would be approximately $1,452 as of June 30, 2022. NSM's results have been presented as discontinued operations beginning in the second quarter of 2022.
Manning Rountree, CEO, commented, "ABVPS was down 4% in the quarter. The main drivers were mark-to-market losses in our fixed income portfolios and the decline in MediaAlpha's share price. On the other hand, our operating businesses produced good results. BAM produced record levels of par insured. Ark produced an 87% combined ratio while growing premiums 23% year-over-year. The fair value of Kudu's existing participation contracts declined 2.5% in the quarter, holding up well in a tough quarter for investment markets. Kudu grew adjusted EBITDA year-over-year and closed one new transaction. During the quarter, we signed and announced an agreement to sell NSM, and that transaction subsequently closed on August 1. This deal adds roughly $300 to ABVPS. During the quarter, we repurchased $63 million of shares. Including the proceeds from the NSM Transaction, undeployed capital now stands at roughly $1.6 billion."
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders was $(174) million and $(143) million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $139 million and $66 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Results in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 included $114 million and $95 million of unrealized investment losses from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha. Results in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 included $113 million and $71 million of net realized and unrealized investment gains from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha.
BAM's gross written premiums and member surplus contributions (MSC) collected were $41 million and $63 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $30 million and $56 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. BAM insured municipal bonds with par value of $5.9 billion and $9.3 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $5.1 billion and $8.7 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Total pricing was 70 and 67 basis points in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to 59 and 65 basis points in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. BAM's total claims paying resources were $1,228 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $1,192 million at December 31, 2021 and $1,165 million at June 30, 2021.
Seán McCarthy, CEO of BAM, said, "BAM completed a record first half for direct par insured and premiums. Volatile market conditions and rising interest rates helped drive strong investor demand for insurance, including on larger and higher-rated transactions. During the quarter, BAM insured its largest transaction to date: $667 million for the New York State Dormitory Authority's school revenue bond financing program. Pricing improved quarter over quarter and year over year. In mid-June, S&P Global Ratings completed its annual review and affirmed BAM's AA rating and Stable outlook."
All BAM-insured bond payments due through August 1, 2022 have been made by insureds, and there are no credits on BAM's watchlist.
HG Global reported pre-tax income (loss) of $(8) and $(23) million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $11 million and $9 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. The increase in HG Global's pre-tax income (loss) in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2021 was driven primarily by net unrealized investment losses on the HG Global fixed income portfolio.
On April 29, 2022, HG Global received the proceeds of its new $150 million, 10-year term loan credit facility. In turn, HG Global paid a $120 million cash dividend to shareholders, of which $116 million was paid to White Mountains.
White Mountains reported pre-tax loss related to BAM of $31 and $66 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $9 million and $32 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. The increase in pre-tax loss related to BAM in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2021 was driven primarily by net unrealized investment losses on the BAM fixed income portfolio.
BAM is a mutual insurance company that is owned by its members. BAM's results are consolidated into White Mountains's GAAP financial statements and attributed to non-controlling interests.
Ark's GAAP combined ratio was 87% and 93% in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to 90% and 99% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Ark's adjusted combined ratio, which adds back amounts attributable to third-party capital providers, was 86% and 93% in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to 84% and 96% in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. The adjusted combined ratio for the second quarter and first six months of 2022 included 11 points and 14 points of catastrophe losses compared to six points and 12 points in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Catastrophe losses for the second quarter and first six months of 2022 included an estimate of incurred losses emanating from the conflict in Ukraine of seven points and nine points. The adjusted combined ratio in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 also included 12 points and seven points of favorable prior year development compared to 10 points and five points in the second quarter and first six months of 2021.
Ark reported gross written premiums of $404 million and $1,037 million, net written premiums of $270 million and $814 million and net earned premiums of $217 million and $412 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to gross written premiums of $328 million and $733 million, net written premiums of $262 million and $605 million and net earned premiums of $118 million and $222 million and in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Ark reported pre-tax income (loss) of $(21) million and $(45) million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $18 million and $(15) million in second quarter and first six months of 2021. Ark's results included net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) of $(45) million and $(62) million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $9 million and $10 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Ark's pre-tax loss for the first six months of 2021 also included $25 million of transaction expenses related to White Mountains's transaction with Ark.
Ian Beaton, CEO of Ark, said, "Ark had a solid second quarter. The adjusted combined ratio was 86% in the quarter, reflecting 12 points of favorable prior year development and seven points for incurred losses tied to Ukraine. Driven by strong April and June renewals, gross written premiums were $404 million in the quarter, up 23% from 2021 levels, with risk-adjusted rate change up 9%. Looking forward, market conditions remain attractive, and we are optimistic about continued profitable growth in the book."
NSM reported commission and other revenues of $103 million, pre-tax income of $13 million and adjusted EBITDA of $29 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to commission and other revenues of $84 million, pre-tax income of $1 million and adjusted EBITDA of $19 million in the second quarter of 2021. NSM reported commission and other revenues of $191 million, pre-tax loss of $16 million and adjusted EBITDA of $47 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to commission and other revenues of $159 million, pre-tax loss of $32 million, adjusted EBITDA of $33 million in the first six months of 2021.
Geof McKernan, CEO of NSM, said, "NSM delivered a strong quarter, achieving new highs for premiums and profitability. Trailing 12 months pro forma controlled premiums grew 3% quarter over quarter to $1,281 million, while pro forma adjusted EBITDA increased 7% quarter over quarter to a record $85 million. In partnership with the White Mountains team over the past four years, NSM achieved strong organic growth, completed six strategic acquisitions, added high-quality talent and built an industry-leading specialized insurance distribution platform. We are looking forward to our next phase of growth with Carlyle."
Kudu reported total revenues of $(4) million, pre-tax loss of $10 million and adjusted EBITDA of $11 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to total revenues of $36 million, pre-tax income of $31 million and adjusted EBITDA of $5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Total revenues and pre-tax income in the second quarter of 2022 included $18 million of net unrealized investment losses on Kudu's participation contracts compared to $28 million of net unrealized investment gains on Kudu's participation contracts in the second quarter of 2021.
Kudu reported total revenues of $31 million, pre-tax income of $19 million and adjusted EBITDA of $21 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to total revenues of $60 million, pre-tax income of $47 million and adjusted EBITDA of $11 million in the first six months of 2021. Total revenues and pre-tax income in the first six months of 2022 included $5 million of unrealized gains on Kudu's participation contracts, compared to $44 million in the first six months of 2021.
Rob Jakacki, CEO of Kudu, said, "The fair value of Kudu's existing participation contracts was down 2.5% in the quarter, impacted by declines in equity, fixed income and foreign currency markets. However, this result compares favorably to broader market indices, reflecting Kudu's portfolio construction and diversification. Trailing 12 months revenues from participation contracts increased 11% quarter over quarter to $54 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 15% quarter over quarter to $43 million. Annualized revenues finished the quarter at $60 million, implying a cash revenue yield of 10%, while annualized adjusted EBITDA reached $48 million. We were pleased to close our investment in Gramercy, a leading emerging markets investment firm. We continue to seek out specialized and high-quality asset managers worldwide, and we expect further capital deployments throughout the year."
White Mountains owns 16.9 million shares of MediaAlpha, representing a 28% basic ownership interest (25% on a fully-diluted/fully-converted basis). As of June 30, 2022, the closing price was $9.85 per share, which decreased from $16.55 per share at March 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, the value of White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha was $167 million, which decreased from $280 million at March 31, 2022. At our current level of ownership, each $1.00 per share increase or decrease in the share price of MediaAlpha will result in an approximate $5.80 per share increase or decrease in White Mountains's book value per share and adjusted book value per share. Our focus remains on MediaAlpha's intrinsic value, not on fluctuations in its share price. We encourage you to read MediaAlpha's second quarter earnings release and related shareholder letter, which is available on MediaAlpha's investor relations website at www.investors.mediaalpha.com.
White Mountains's Other Operations reported pre-tax income (loss) of $(162) million and $(133) million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $110 million and $47 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Results for Other Operations in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 and 2021 were driven primarily by net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha. Unrealized investment losses from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha were $114 million and $95 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to net realized and unrealized investment gains from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha of $113 million and $71 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021.
Excluding MediaAlpha, net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) were $(12) million and $20 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $17 million and $19 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. Net investment income was $3 million and $5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $4 million and $11 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021.
White Mountains's Other Operations reported general and administrative expenses of $50 million and $79 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to $29 million and $65 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021. The increases in general and administrative expenses in the second quarter and first six months of 2022 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2021 were driven by higher incentive compensation costs, primarily in connection with the NSM Transaction.
In the second quarter of 2022, White Mountains repurchased and retired 53,100 of its common shares for $63 million at an average share price of $1,179.96. In the first six months of 2022, White Mountains repurchased and retired 90,535 of its common shares for $102 million at an average share price of $1,121.60.
In the first six months of 2021, White Mountains repurchased and retired 7,161 of its common shares for $7 million at an average share price of $1,038.96. White Mountains did not repurchase any of its common shares in the second quarter of 2021.
The total consolidated portfolio return was -4.7% in the second quarter of 2022. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return was -2.1% in the second quarter of 2022. The total consolidated portfolio return was 5.0% in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return was 2.4% in the second quarter of 2021.
The total consolidated portfolio return was -4.0% in the first six months of 2022. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return was -1.9% in the first six months of 2022. The total consolidated portfolio return was 4.7% in the first six months of 2021. Excluding MediaAlpha, the total consolidated portfolio return was 3.1% in the first six months of 2021.
Mark Plourde, President of White Mountains Advisors, said, "Excluding MediaAlpha, the total portfolio was down -2.1% in the quarter, driven primarily by the impact of rising interest rates. The fixed income portfolio returned -2.4%, outperforming the longer duration BBIA Index return of -2.9%. The equity portfolio, excluding MediaAlpha, returned -1.8%, well ahead of the S&P 500 Index return of -16.1%."
White Mountains is a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Bermuda Stock Exchange under the symbol WTM. Additional financial information and other items of interest are available at the Company's website located at www.whitemountains.com. White Mountains expects to file its Form 10-Q today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and urges shareholders to refer to that document for more complete information concerning its financial results.
This earnings release includes non-GAAP financial measures that have been reconciled from their most comparable GAAP financial measures.
- Adjusted book value per share is a non-GAAP financial measure which is derived by adjusting (i) the GAAP book value per share numerator and (ii) the common shares outstanding denominator, as described below.
The GAAP book value per share numerator is adjusted (i) to include a discount for the time value of money arising from the modeled timing of cash payments of principal and interest on the BAM surplus notes and (ii) to add back the unearned premium reserve, net of deferred acquisition costs, at HG Global.
Under GAAP, White Mountains is required to carry the BAM surplus notes, including accrued interest, at nominal value with no consideration for time value of money. Based on a debt service model that forecasts operating results for BAM through maturity of the surplus notes, the present value of the BAM surplus notes, including accrued interest and using an 8% discount rate, was estimated to be $120 million, $125 million, $130 million and $137 million less than the nominal GAAP carrying values as of June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively.
The value of HG Global's unearned premium reserve, net of deferred acquisition costs, was $164 million, $160 million, $159 million and $150 million as of June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively.
White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in analyzing the intrinsic value of HG Global, including the value of the BAM surplus notes and the value of the in-force business at HG Re, HG Global's reinsurance subsidiary.
The denominator used in the calculation of adjusted book value per share equals the number of common shares outstanding adjusted to exclude unearned restricted common shares, the compensation cost of which, at the date of calculation, has yet to be amortized. Restricted common shares are earned on a straight-line basis over their vesting periods. The reconciliation of GAAP book value per share to adjusted book value per share is included on page 8. - BAM's gross written premiums and MSC from new business is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is derived by adjusting gross written premiums and MSC collected (i) to include the present value of future installment MSC not yet collected and (ii) to exclude the impact of gross written premium adjustments related to policies closed in prior periods. White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in evaluating the volume and pricing of new business closed during the period. The reconciliation from GAAP gross written premiums to gross written premiums and MSC from new business is included on page 17.
- Ark's adjusted loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, adjusted insurance acquisition expense ratio, adjusted other underwriting expense ratio and adjusted combined ratio are non-GAAP financial measures, which are derived by adjusting the GAAP ratios to add back the impact of whole-account quota-share reinsurance arrangements attributable to third-party capital providers for Ark's Lloyd's syndicates. The impact of these reinsurance arrangements relates to years of account prior to White Mountains's transaction with Ark. White Mountains believes these adjustments are useful to management and investors in evaluating Ark's results on a fully aligned basis (i.e., 100% of the syndicates' results). The reconciliation from the GAAP ratios to the adjusted ratios is included on page 18.
- NSM's EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and pro forma adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures.
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes interest expense on debt, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization of other intangible assets from GAAP net income (loss).
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain other items in GAAP net income (loss) in addition to those excluded from EBITDA. The adjustments relate to (i) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (ii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense, (iii) impairments of intangible assets, (iv) loss on assets held for sale, (v) transaction expenses, (vi) investments made in the development of new business lines, (vii) restructuring expenses and (viii) legal settlements. A description of each follows:
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that starts with adjusted EBITDA and also (i) includes the earnings (losses) of acquired businesses for the period of time over the previous 12 months that the businesses were not owned by NSM and (ii) removes the earnings (losses) for the previous 12 months related to businesses sold by NSM.
White Mountains believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors in evaluating NSM's performance. White Mountains also believes that pro forma adjusted EBITDA is useful to management and investors in understanding the full earnings profile of NSM's business as of the end of any 12-month period. See page 20 for the reconciliation of NSM's GAAP net income (loss) to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and pro forma adjusted EBITDA.
- Kudu's EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, annualized adjusted EBITDA and annualized revenue are non-GAAP financial measures.
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes interest expense on debt, income tax (expense) benefit, depreciation and amortization of other intangible assets from GAAP net income (loss).
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain other items in GAAP net income (loss) in addition to those excluded from EBITDA. The adjustments relate to (i) net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) on Kudu's revenue and earnings participation contracts, (ii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense and (iii) transaction expenses. A description of each adjustment follows:
Annualized adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that (i) annualizes partial year revenues related to Kudu's revenue and earnings participation contracts acquired during the previous 12-month period and (ii) removes revenues related to revenue and earnings participation contracts sold during the previous 12-month period.
Annualized revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure that adds the adjustments for annualized adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net investment income revenue.
White Mountains believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors in evaluating Kudu's performance. White Mountains also believes that annualized adjusted EBITDA is useful to management and investors in understanding the full earnings profile of Kudu's business as of the end of any 12-month period. See page 21 for the reconciliation of Kudu's GAAP net income (loss) to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and annualized adjusted EBITDA.
- Total consolidated portfolio return excluding MediaAlpha and total equity portfolio return excluding MediaAlpha are non-GAAP financial measures that remove the net investment income and net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) from White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha. White Mountains believes these measures to be useful to management and investors by showing the underlying performance of White Mountains's investment portfolio and equity portfolio without regard to White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha. The following tables present reconciliations from GAAP to the reported percentages:
This earnings release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this release which address activities, events or developments which White Mountains expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "could", "will", "believe", "intend", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate", "predict" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to White Mountains's:
- change in book value per share, adjusted book value per share or return on equity;
- business strategy;
- financial and operating targets or plans;
- incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses and the adequacy of its loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and related reinsurance;
- projections of revenues, income (or loss), earnings (or loss) per share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, dividends, market share or other financial forecasts of White Mountains or its businesses;
- expansion and growth of its business and operations; and
- future capital expenditures.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by White Mountains in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to its expectations and predictions is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:
- the risks that are described from time to time in White Mountains's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to White Mountains's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;
- claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, severe winter weather, public health crises, terrorist attacks, explosions, infrastructure failures, cyber-attacks or armed conflicts;
- recorded loss reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate;
- the market value of White Mountains's investment in MediaAlpha;
- the trends and uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, including judicial interpretations on the extent of insurance coverage provided by insurers for COVID-19 pandemic related claims;
- business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued;
- actions taken by ratings agencies, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing ratings on negative watch;
- the continued availability of capital and financing;
- deterioration of general economic, market or business conditions, including due to outbreaks of contagious disease (including the COVID-19 pandemic) and corresponding mitigation efforts;
- competitive forces, including the conduct of other insurers;
- changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to White Mountains, its competitors or its customers; and
- other factors, most of which are beyond White Mountains's control.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. White Mountains assumes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACT: Rob Seelig
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Houlton Girls & Fort Kent Boys Advance To Northern Maine Finals
The boys’ and girls’ high school soccer playoffs semifinal round continued on Saturday and two more teams from Aroostook County have advanced to the Northern Maine Finals.
Class C Girls
The undefeated and #3 Houlton Shires traveled to Pitsfield to play #2 Maine Central Institute, who was also undefeated on the regular season. This game was scoreless in the first half with the teams finding few opportunities to score.
MCI took at 1-0 lead in the second half but Houlton responded and the teams’ two defenses stepped up many times. At the end of regulation, the game was tied Houlton 1 MCI 1. Two fifteen-minute overtime sessions were played. The postseason rules state that the first team that scores in overtime wins, otherwise known as a golden goal. Through two overtimes the game remained tied at one goal apiece.
This game would go to penalty kicks. Each team selects 5 players to take a penalty kick, alternating teams taking turns. If teams remain tied after the first round of pk's then each team selects 5 new players to take kicks in round 2. This continues until a team wins a round.
In the second round of penalty kicks, Houlton defeated MCI 3-2 and advance to the Class C North Girls Final on Wednesday night. They will play Bucksport in Presque Isle at 6:30 pm.
Class C Boys
The Fort Kent Warriors boys’ team is the defending Class C North champions are were looking to advance to Wednesday's game to defend their title. Fort Kent defeated GSA in the quarterfinal round 4-2. Saturday, they hosted Mt. View, in a rematch from last year's semifinal game.
This game was tight to start, but Fort Kent found holes in the Mt. View defense they were able to expose in time. The Warriors pressure led to them gaining a 4-0 lead and the defense would not surrender a goal. Fort Kent will play Washington Academy in Presque Isle at 4:00 pm on Wednesday.
Other County Action
The Presque Isle girls traveled to Old Town to take on the Coyotes in the Class B North semifinals. This game was tied 1-1 going into halftime. Old Town added a goal in the second half and withstood the Presque Isle attacks. Old Town wins by a final of 2-1.
The Fort Kent Warriors girls’ team fell to the Bucksport Bucks by a score of 4-2. Bucksport will play Houlton for the Class C Northern Maine Championship. | 2022-10-31T14:44:53+00:00 | q961.com | https://q961.com/houlton-girls-fort-kent-boys-advance-to-northern-maine-finals/ |
SANTA CLARA — Welcome back, Tevin Coleman, to the 49ers’ rushing attack.
And hello to Willie Snead IV and Malik Turner, a pair of wide receivers who’ve come up from the practice squad today, in response to the likely inactivation of Danny Gray and perhaps another wide receiver.
And goodbye for at least four games to linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. After spraining his right knee in last Sunday’s loss at Denver, Al-Shaair was placed Monday onto the injured reserve list, likely for a short-term stint than season-long exit.
As for Javon Kinlaw’s 25th birthday, the 49ers spoiled it pregame by ruling him out after an extensive warm-up session under the supervision of medical staff and defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans; Kinlaw missed Thursday and Friday practices because of pain in his rebuilt knee.
Of all those pregame moves — announced three hours before kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams — keep a close eye on Coleman’s potential season debut.
Coleman figures to either play in relief of Jeff Wilson Jr. or even take over the starting role, which Coleman appeared in 11 games for the 2019 49ers in their NFC Championship-winning season. Coleman played just eight games for the 49ers in an injury-shortened 2020 (knee sprain), then spent last season with the New York Jets.
“Tev has that explosiveness to him that he can really hit it and go and really enjoy the way he can do that, so it’s good to have him back that way,” run-game coordinator Chris Foerster said Friday. “You still see it, man. He hit a play up the sideline the other day and you just saw the acceleration. It was nice to watch him accelerate up the side. He’s still got it.”
Coleman’s most noteworthy games with the 49ers: a 105-yard, two-touchdown effort in their 2019 team’s playoff-opening win over Minnesota, and a four-touchdown show in an October 2019 rout of Carolina.
Wilson surfaced on the injury list Saturday when he was limited with a heel injury. He replaced an injured Elijah Mitchell as the starter the past two games. Other options in the backfield, beside Deebo Samuel’s cameos, are Jordan Mason and Marlon Mack.
More intrigue is swirling at wide receiver. Gray (hip) is out, but the 49ers are still dressing six wide receivers.
Snead was one of the 49ers’ scout-team players of the week, after mimicking not only Cooper Kupp but also receiver/fullback Ben Skowronek. Coach Kyle Shanahan on Saturday praised Snead’s effort and competitiveness: “He never backs down. We we’re down some receivers this week with just reps, which means you have to do scout team and you also have to go in with the regular team, which can kill a guy and you never hear him complain. He just keeps going.”
Al-Shaair’s injury to his medial collateral ligament cast him into the same fate as Mitchell, who’s MCL sprain in the season opener will shelve him into November.
Other 49ers ruled out this game: left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), running back Ty Davis-Price (ankle), tight end Tyler Kroft (knee), safety Tarvarius Moore (hamstring) and offensive lineman Nick Zakelj.
The Rams’ inactive: offensive linemen Brian Allen and David Edwards; defensive backs Decobie Durant, David Long and Shaun Jolly; wide receiver Tutu Atwell and quarterback Bryce Perkins. | 2022-10-03T23:37:20+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/10/03/49ers-pregame-tevin-colemans-return-among-curious-moves-vs-rams/ |
Texas Democratic candidates are trying to convince voters that their party doesn’t pose a threat to the state’s essential oil and gas industry. They want Texas to work toward cleaner, more renewable energy while acknowledging that the oil patch may be here to stay.
Republicans ridicule this have-it-both-ways approach. Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign points out his Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke’s support for the Green New Deal, the aggressive plan to combat climate change put forth by Democrats in the U.S. Congress. | 2022-11-04T16:55:55+00:00 | kurv.com | https://www.kurv.com/texas-democratic-candidates-try-to-appear-friendly-to-oil-and-gas-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-democratic-candidates-try-to-appear-friendly-to-oil-and-gas-industry |
TCL offers immersive viewing experiences and exciting opportunities to connect with brand ambassadors during the world's greatest football event
HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of sports fans worldwide are counting down to the kick-off of the world's greatest football event on 20 November. As the dominant player in the global TV industry and a long-time sports supporter, TCL is looking forward to enhancing fans' experience of the action-packed event and inspiring greatness. Not only does TCL have a winning lineup of Mini LED QLED TVs that offer incredible viewing experiences for fans watching at home, but it will also roll out a host of exciting online and offline activities throughout the world's largest 'festival of football'.
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Premium 'Pitch-Side' Viewing Experience
TCL has been dedicated to Mini LED technology since 2018, and its 2022 TCL TV series offers an ultra-wide choice of TVs from core to flagship models to maximise viewing enjoyment. TCL's latest generation of Mini LED technology delivers immersive next-level viewing with high contrast, improved brightness, an ultra-thin profile and many more local dimming zones. With 16-bit ultra-precise light control, TCL Mini LED technology ensures richer colors and more realistic details in dark rooms or the brightest daylight. Meanwhile, TCL's Mini LED backlight technology and up to 144Hz high refresh rate ensures fast moving objects are clearer and sharper on screen. The result is exceptional picture quality that puts viewers in the middle of the action to make them feel like they are pitch-side for the global football party.
For the ultimate home theater experience, the XL Collection of large TV displays includes 85-inch displays and the 98-inch QLED TCL TV, featuring Quantum Dot color technology. TCL's latest C-Series TVs also offer outstanding picture quality and include the all-round EISA Premium 4K Mini LED TV C835, with Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.
Join in the Football Fever with TCL's Brand Ambassadors
Ahead of the event, TCL has lined up a top squad of TCL 2022 football brand ambassadors: Brazilian international Rodrygo, English international Phil Foden; Spanish international Pedri and Raphael Varane of France. As their national teams battle it out for a place in the final, the four football superstars will be a crucial part of TCL's global online campaigns during the football event.
TCL will invite fans to follow and cheer their favorite ambassador, share their passion for football and make the most of every football moment.
Cheer For Your Favorites
Adding to the fun of cheering along online, TCL will launch creative filters, games and challenges across social media channels, including Tik Tok and Kwai. On Instagram, TCL lets fans choose from an array of colorful AR filters to show their support for their favorite teams and players.
TCL will also roll out a series of pop-up roadshows where fans can get together in a carnival atmosphere and share football experiences, in person, around the world.
Stay tuned to learn more about TCL's online and offline activities, and get ready to cheer your favorite team, player and TCL brand ambassadors and celebrate every goal of this amazing global sports event.
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home appliances. Visit TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com.
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Elehuris Montero Player Prop Bets: Rockies vs. Red Sox - June 14
Published: Jun. 14, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
The Colorado Rockies, including Elehuris Montero (.071 batting average in his past 10 games), take on starter Garrett Whitlock and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his previous game (0-for-3) against the Red Sox.
Elehuris Montero Game Info & Props vs. the Red Sox
- Game Day: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Fenway Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Red Sox Starter: Garrett Whitlock
- TV Channel: NESN
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -154)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +200)
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Elehuris Montero At The Plate
- Montero is batting .203 with three doubles, a triple, a home run and two walks.
- Montero has picked up a hit in 10 of 24 games this year, with multiple hits four times.
- He has hit a long ball in one of 24 games, and in 1.3% of his plate appearances.
- Montero has driven in a run in seven games this season (29.2%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- In seven of 24 games this year, he has scored, including multiple runs once.
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Elehuris Montero Home/Away Batting Splits
Red Sox Pitching Rankings
- The Red Sox pitching staff ranks 14th in the league with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Red Sox have the 23rd-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (4.55).
- Red Sox pitchers combine to allow 84 total home runs at a clip of 1.2 per game (to rank 22nd in the league).
- Whitlock (3-2) takes the mound for the Red Sox in his seventh start of the season. He's put together a 4.78 ERA in 32 2/3 innings pitched, with 26 strikeouts.
- In his last time out on Friday against the New York Yankees, the righty threw 6 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering seven hits.
- The 27-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.78, with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opponents have a .282 batting average against him.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-14T21:00:04+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/sports/betting/2023/06/14/elehuris-montero-mlb-player-prop-bets/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — Twitter on Tuesday challenged the Indian government in court over its recent orders to take down some content on the social media platform, media outlets reported.
The lawsuit was filed in the Karnataka High Court in southern Bengaluru city and comes after the Indian government in February warned company executives of criminal action if they failed to comply with the takedown orders, the Press Trust of India and the Bar and Bench legal news site reported.
A Twitter spokesperson, Aditi Shorewal, declined to comment or specify what type of content the company was told to block. She did not confirm that Twitter had filed the lawsuit.
The lawsuit is part of a growing confrontation between Twitter and New Delhi after the Indian government last year passed a new set of sweeping regulations giving it more power to police online content.
The new rules require companies to erase or block content that authorities deem unlawful. Under the laws, employees of social media websites and technology companies can be held criminally liable for failing to comply with the government’s orders.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to abide by the laws passed by the country’s Parliament,” India’s IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, told reporters Tuesday, when he was asked about the lawsuit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has sought for years to control social media and has often directed Twitter to take down tweets or accounts that appear critical of his party and administration.
Twitter complied with most of those orders in the past but also resisted others and has called the new rules a “potential threat to freedom of expression.” The company has removed content related to anti-government farmer protests and tweets criticising the Modi administration’s handling of the pandemic.
The Indian government has called the new rules necessary to tackle disinformation, hate speech and other troubles. Officials have warned Twitter that non-compliance with the rules could mean that the company would lose its liability protections as an intermediary, meaning Twitter could face lawsuits over content.
Relations between the Indian government and Twitter have been thorny since the laws were passed.
In May last year, police raided Twitter’s office after the company labelled a tweet by Modi’s party spokesman as “manipulated media.”
That same month, WhatsApp sued the Indian government to defend what it said was its users’ privacy and stop new rules that would require it to make messages “traceable” to external parties. That case is still pending in an Indian court.
Experts have criticised the new rules and said they amount to censorship. They have also accused the Modi government of silencing criticism on social media, particularly Twitter. Modi’s party denies the claim.
Police in New Delhi last week arrested a journalist over a tweet from 2018 that an anonymous Twitter user alleged was hurtful to sentiments of a “particular religion.” | 2022-07-06T14:34:29+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/technology/reports-twitter-challenges-india-order-to-block-content/ |
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new on streaming
Posted/updated on: January 27, 2023 at 10:46 amReady, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend:
Netflix
You People: A couple and their families deal with culture clashes and generational differences in the new film comedy.
The Kings of Jo'burg: Find out how the family deals with a new king and new enemies in season two.
Lockwood & Co.: A girl with psychic abilities teams up with two boys to fight the deadly spirits attacking London.
The Snow Girl: Follow along as two journalists go on the hunt to find a missing girl.
Hulu
How I Met Your Father: Sophie continues the story of how her son came to be in season two of the sitcom.
Extraordinary: Prepare to laugh with this new British superhero comedy series.
The 1619 Project: This new docu-series offers a different take on America's history and the repercussions of slavery.
Disney+
Willow: Behind the Magic: Take a look behind the scenes of the making of Disney's fantasy series.
Peacock
Poker Face: Solve mysteries with Charlie Cale, a detective who can tell whenever somebody’s lying, in this brand-new series starring Natasha Lyonne.
Prime Video
Shotgun Wedding: A destination wedding takes a sudden turn when the entire party is taken hostage in the new action-comedy film starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel.
Apple TV+
Shrinking: A grieving therapist takes a new approach to his craft, telling his clients exactly what he thinks in this new comedy series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.
Paramount+
Teen Wolf: The Movie: When a full moon rises in Beacon Falls, Scott McCall gathers trusted friends to help defeat the new evil that emerges.
Wolf Pack: Sarah Michelle Gellar leads this new series about a wildfire that awakens a terrifying supernatural creature.
Happy streaming!
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NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that United Way of the Plains and its Give Items of Value Program was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.
Wichita-based United Way of the Plains will receive $50,000 as one of six nonprofit organizations selected for their outstanding contributions to society, made in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
"The 2022 award-winning programs have created innovative solutions that effectively address challenging social, emotional and physical issues being faced by many individuals and families in their local communities," said Lisa Loughry, Mutual of America Foundation Chair.
The Give Items of Value Program creates a bridge between national retailers and other big businesses with excess inventory and nonprofit organizations whose tight budgets limit their ability to purchase crucial supplies to support their vital work. Through a unique collaboration with Good360, those goods are delivered to an 11,000-square-foot warehouse, where they are inventoried, sorted and put on shelves so nonprofit organizations can "shop" for the items they need—free of charge.
"The Give Items of Value Program is an example of upcycling at its best," said Peter Najera, President and CEO of United Way of the Plains. "For-profit businesses clear their warehouses of excess inventory; nonprofit organizations access items they need to fulfill their mission at no cost; and unwanted products are put to good use, rather than piling up in storage facilities or landfills. Having Mutual of America recognize the impact our program is having in the community is truly an honor."
The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations. Since 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 256 partnerships from cities and towns across the country. To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.
Mutual of America Financial Group is a leading provider of retirement services and investments to employers, employees and individuals. We provide high-quality, innovative products and services at a competitive price, along with outstanding personalized service, to help our customers build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. Our mission is built upon our values—integrity, prudence, reliability, excellence and social responsibility—which have guided us since 1945 and continue to serve us and our customers well. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com, and connect with us via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites pocketbooks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet Tuesday with Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks.
The meeting will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and comes weeks after his confirmation for a second term by the Senate.
The White House said the pair would discuss the state of the U.S. and global economy and especially inflation, described as Biden’s “top economic priority.” The goal, the White House said, is a “transition from an historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth that works for working families.”
Inflation in the U.S. hit a 40-year high earlier this year, amid supply chain constraints caused by the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
But the economy saw a welcome bit of data Friday, as the Commerce Department said inflation rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, the first slowdown since November 2020 and a sign that high prices may finally be moderating, at least for now.
The inflation figure was below the four-decade high of 6.6% set in March. While high inflation is still causing hardships for millions of households, any slowing of price increases, if sustained, would provide some modest relief.
Powell has pledged to keep ratcheting up the Fed’s key short-term interest rate to cool the economy until inflation is “coming down in a clear and convincing way.” Those rate hikes have spurred fears that the Fed, in its drive to slow borrowing and spending, may push the economy into a recession. That concern has caused sharp drops in stock prices in the past two months, though markets rallied last week.
Powell has signaled that the Fed will likely raise its benchmark rate by a half-point in both June and July — twice the size of the usual rate increase.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-30T22:56:19+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/05/30/biden-meet-fed-chair-inflation-bites-pocketbooks/ |
CALGARY, AB, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta") (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) will release its third quarter 2022 results before markets open on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time (11:00 a.m. ET). The media will be invited to ask questions following analysts.
TransAlta Renewables Inc. ("TransAlta Renewables") (TSX: RNW) will release its third quarter 2022 results before markets on Friday, November 4, 2022. Any questions regarding TransAlta Renewables may be asked on the TransAlta conference call.
Third Quarter 2022 Conference Call:
Toll-free North American participants call: 1-888-664-6392
Webcast link: https://app.webinar.net/nr859wn1RkL
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden headed for Africa on Tuesday, first stop Namibia, declaring as she departed Washington that she had “a lot to accomplish” during a five-day visit focused on empowering women and young people and addressing food insecurity.
The first lady’s visit to Namibia and Kenya is part of a push by the United States to step up engagement with Africa as a counterweight to China’s influence on the continent.
Biden, who teaches English and writing at a community college, said she dashed home from class with only an hour to spare before she needed to depart on the trip. She headed out a day before her husband gets back from his surprise trip to Ukraine and a scheduled visit to Poland.
“This whole trip will be exciting and we have a lot to accomplish,” she said.
Granddaughter Naomi Biden is accompanying the first lady on the trip.
President Joe Biden told African leaders who came to Washington for a summit last year that the U.S. is “all in” on the continent’s future and announced that he, his wife, the vice president and several members of his Cabinet would travel to Africa this year. He joked that the leaders would get tired of hosting everyone.
Jill Biden will be the third U.S. official to visit Africa this year, following Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
The first lady will highlight issues around women, youth and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, which includes Kenya, that was caused by severe drought and other factors. She will also focus on deepening U.S. relations with the two countries that are hosting her.
She will be the most senior U.S. official to visit Namibia since a brief stop there by Vice President Al Gore in 1996, the White House said.
Through renewed engagement with the countries of Africa, the U.S. aims to catch up with its economic rival, China, which has outpaced the U.S. in terms of trade in some of the 54 nations on the continent, the second most-populous.
Trade between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa totaled $44.9 billion in 2021, a 22% increase from 2019. But direct investment fell by 5.3% to $30.3 billion. Trade between Africa and China in 2021 surged to $254 billion, up about 35% as Chinese exports increased to the continent.
Jill Biden is not a stranger to Africa. The trip will be her sixth to the continent, her third time in Kenya and her first visit to Namibia.
It will also be her fourth solo trip abroad in the two years since the president took office.
She traveled to Tokyo in 2021 to cheer Team USA at the delayed Olympic Games.
For Mother’s Day last year, she traveled to Romania and Slovakia to meet with Ukrainian women who fled with their children after Russia’s military invasion. The trip included a clandestine drive across Slovakia’s border a short distance into western Ukraine, where she spent several hours meeting with Olena Zalenska, the wife of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Jill Biden also traveled solo to Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama in 2022.
She has accompanied her husband on trips to Europe and Mexico, where he participated in summit meetings with other world leaders.
During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December, the first lady hosted two days of events for the spouses, including her counterparts from Kenya and Namibia.
President Biden is expected to visit Africa later this year, though the White House has not announced his travel dates. He was in Poland on Tuesday following the surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with Zelenskyy. | 2023-02-22T00:46:58+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-jill-biden-to-visit-namibia-kenya-part-of-us-africa-push/ |
Search and Rescue used a snow ambulance to bring an injured snowmobiler out of the backcountry on Saturday.
The rider, a 44 year-old woman from Corvallis, was brought to Elk Lake Lodge where staff called Deschutes County Dispatch just before 1 p.m.
According to Deputy Shane Zook, the Assistant Search and Rescue Coordinator with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, a team of four SAR volunteers training near Mt Bachelor were dispatched to the resort.
The volunteers, which included two members of the SAR medical team, arrived at the resort at 1:40 p.m.
The team assessed the rider’s condition and kept her comfortable while a plans were made to transport her out.
A second SAR team with the snow ambulance was dispatched around 1:15 p.m., they reached the resort at 3 p.m.
The rider along with a medical attendant were taken to Dutchman Flat Snow Park. Bend Fire and Rescue then took the woman to St. Charles in Bend for further treatment. | 2023-02-05T21:15:58+00:00 | centraloregondaily.com | https://centraloregondaily.com/injured-snowmobiler-rescued-from-elk-lake-resort/ |
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week, people and organizations around the country are observing Transgender Awareness Week to raise visibility about transgender people and address issues they face.
“We’re all essentially fighting a battle for our lives, and although you might not understand us, we do exist and we don’t mean you any harm,” said Madeleine Croll, a transgender woman and political scientist.
“You don’t have to understand us to respect our right to exist. I understand that there’s a lot of confusion ‘I don’t get it. I don’t understand.’ I don’t need you to understand, you don’t need to, you just need to recognize and respect,” said Croll.
The week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20th, which honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of violence.
“We commemorate our dead in our reaffirming our commitment to the living,” Croll said.
The Valley AIDS Council also believes in creating safe spaces for transgender people, which includes access to gender affirming care.
“Predominantly with hormone replacement therapy that we provide our transgender community to embark on that journey of self-identifying, self-acceptance, and becoming who they who they truly are,” said Steven Cano, Valley AIDS Council Community Mobilization/HIV Prevention.
And with events like a Trans Pride Market show.
“So Trans Awareness Week is very important, and it’s very core to the mission and the work that we do here at the Valley AIDS Council,” said Cano.
Cano hopes it will create visibility and a better world for transgender people.
The Trans Pride Market will take place this Saturday in McAllen at 300 South 2nd St. from 3 to 8 p.m.
The event will be indoors due to weather. | 2022-11-18T03:14:24+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/observing-transgender-awareness-week/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police are seeking criminal charges including involuntary manslaughter and negligence against 23 officials, about half of them law enforcement officers, for a lack of safety measures they said were responsible for a crowd surge that killed nearly 160 people.
Despite anticipating a weekend crowd of more than 100,000, Seoul police had assigned 137 officers to the capital’s nightlife district Itaewon on the day of the crush. Those officers were focused on monitoring narcotics use and violent crimes, which experts say left few resources for pedestrian safety.
Son Je-han, who headed the National Police Agency’s special investigation into the incident, said Friday his team will now send the case to prosecutors. Those recommended for indictment include Park Hee-young, who is mayor of Seoul’s Yongsan district, and the district’s former police chief Lee Im-jae — two of the six who have been arrested.
Lee has also been accused of falsifying a police report to disguise his late arrival to the scene. Two other police officials have been arrested over suspicions they attempted to destroy computer files and other potential evidence tied to the accident.
The results of the 74-day police investigation announced by Son mostly confirmed what was already clear — that police and public officials in Yongsan failed to employ meaningful crowd control measures for the expected numbers of Halloween revelers and essentially ignored pedestrian calls placed to police hotlines that warned of a swelling crowd hours before the surge turned deadly on Oct. 28.
Officials also botched their response once people began getting toppled over and crushed in a narrow alley clogged with partygoers near Hamilton Hotel around 10 p.m., failing to establish effective control of the scene and allow rescue workers to reach the injured in time, Son said.
“(Their) inaccurate judgement of the situation, the slow distribution of information about the situation, poor cooperation between related institutions and delays in rescue operations were among the overlapping failures that caused the high number of casualties,” Son said at a news conference in Seoul.
Son said his team questioned nearly 540 people and collected 14,000 pieces of evidence from central and municipal government offices and transportation authorities. He said police investigators studied more than 180 video files recorded on security cameras or taken by journalists and pedestrians and jointly inspected the scene with forensic experts to analyze the density of the crowd.
Police said the crowd packing the corridor-like alley between the hotel and a dense row of storefronts grew into an unstoppable wave around 9 p.m., with people being unable to dictate their movement once they got swept in. At around 10:15 p.m., people began falling and toppling on one another like dominos, leading to the tragedy that resulted in 158 deaths and 196 injuries.
Analysis of security camera footage and simulations by the National Forensic Service indicate the crowd density at the alley was around eight people per square meter (yard) at around 10:15 p.m. The density grew to eight to nine people occupying the same unit of space as of 10:20 p.m. and around nine to 11 people as of 10:25 p.m., police said.
Paramedics struggled to reach the scene because the area was so densely packed. Those who arrived were so overwhelmed by the large number of people lying motionless on the ground that they asked pedestrians to help them perform CPR. Most of the deaths were caused by suffocation or brain damage, police said.
It’s unclear whether the results of the police investigation would be enough to calm the public’s anger and demands for government accountability as the country continues to cope with its worst disaster in nearly a decade.
Opposition lawmakers and some relatives of the victims have demanded investigations into more high-profile figures, such as Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min and National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoon Hee-keun, who have faced calls to resign.
However, Son said the special investigation team will close its probes on the Interior and Safety Ministry, the National Police Agency, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, saying it was difficult to establish their direct responsibility.
Some experts have called the crush in Itaewon a “manmade disaster” that could have been prevented with fairly simple steps, such as employing more police and public workers to monitor bottleneck points, enforcing one-way walk lanes and blocking narrow pathways or temporarily closing Itaewon’s subway station to prevent large numbers of people moving in the same direction. | 2023-01-13T18:50:53+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/ap-s-korean-police-seek-manslaughter-charges-over-deadly-crush/ |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — We're getting prehistoric at the KeyBank Center this weekend. Jurassic World Live Tour is visiting Buffalo with shows running from Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23.
Tickets start at $20, and can run up to nearly $40, making it a fun activity for the whole family.
The shows will run at the KeyBank Center during the following times.
- Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information, you can head to Jurassic World's website by clicking here | 2022-10-21T16:43:15+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/jurassic-world-comes-to-buffalo-for-a-weekend-of-fun-with-the-family |
Top Player Prop Bets for Twins vs. Red Sox on June 21, 2023
Carlos Correa and Alex Verdugo are two of the players with prop bets available when the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox meet at Target Field on Wednesday (at 7:40 PM ET).
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Twins vs. Red Sox Game Info
- When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Live Stream: Watch the MLB on Fubo!
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MLB Props Today: Minnesota Twins
Sonny Gray Props
- Strikeouts Prop: Over/Under 5.5 (Over Odds: +130)
Gray Stats
- The Twins will send Sonny Gray (4-1) to the mound for his 15th start this season.
- In 14 starts this season, he's earned five quality starts.
- Gray has started 14 games this season, and he's lasted five or more innings 12 times. He averages 5.4 innings per appearance.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 14 chances this season.
- The 33-year-old's 2.25 ERA ranks second, 1.263 WHIP ranks 42nd, and 9.4 K/9 ranks 26th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
Gray Recent Games
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Carlos Correa Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -244)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +115)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +200)
Correa Stats
- Correa has recorded 53 hits with 15 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 29 walks. He has driven in 34 runs.
- He has a slash line of .219/.301/.409 on the year.
- Correa will look for his fourth straight game with a hit in this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .222 with a walk.
Correa Recent Games
Byron Buxton Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -196)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +350)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +160)
Buxton Stats
- Byron Buxton has collected 42 hits with nine doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 28 walks. He has driven in 25 runs with six stolen bases.
- He has a slash line of .209/.313/.428 so far this year.
Buxton Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: Boston Red Sox
Alex Verdugo Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +165)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +100)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +900)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +230)
Verdugo Stats
- Verdugo has collected 84 hits with 24 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 28 walks. He has driven in 31 runs with three stolen bases.
- He has a slash line of .301/.374/.462 on the season.
- Verdugo has recorded at least one hit in 11 straight games. In his last 10 outings he is batting .372 with five doubles, a triple, three walks and seven RBI.
Verdugo Recent Games
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CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Friday, June 10, 2022
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461 FPUS55 KVEF 110857
ZFPVEF
Zone forecasts for the Mojave Desert and Southern Great Basin
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographical areas and may not be representative
of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site
specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either
(1) Select a location from the dropdown menu above the map or
(2) Click a location on the map. You can refine your selection by
clicking on the map displayed on the resulting page.
CAZ519-111100-
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 62. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 82. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 59. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Very windy. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon.
Highs 66 to 76. West winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to southwest
35 to 45 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Very windy. Colder. Patchy blowing
dust in the evening. Lows 40 to 50. West winds 30 to 40 mph
decreasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear, breezy. Highs 76 to 81. Lows 52 to
57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 64.
Highs 80 to 86.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 87 to 92. Lows
61 to 66.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs around 82.
$$
CAZ521-111100-
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 67. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 90. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, windy. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph
increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy, cooler. Lows 46 to 56. West
winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 76 to 81. Lows 52 to
57.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 84 to 89. Lows 57 to
62.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 89 to 94. Lows
60 to 65.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 84.
$$
CAZ520-111100-
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine,
and Olancha
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 69 to 72. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 99 to 102. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest with gusts to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. West winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs
94 to 97. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Windy. Patchy blowing dust in the
evening. Lows 59 to 62. West winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to
15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 90 to 93. Lows 63 to
66.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs around 100. Lows
66 to 69.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 101 to 104. Lows
69 to 72.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 96.
$$
CAZ522-111100-
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells,
and Shoshone
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70 in the mountains...
91 to 94 at Furnace Creek. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 95 in the mountains...122 to 125 at
Furnace Creek. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 68 in the mountains...89 to
92 at Furnace Creek. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
35 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, breezy. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon.
Highs 89 to 92 in the mountains...around 120 at Furnace Creek.
South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the evening.
Lows around 60 in the mountains...85 to 88 at Furnace Creek.
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 83 to 86 in the
mountains...104 to 107 at Furnace Creek. Lows 60 to 63 in the
mountains...82 to 85 at Furnace Creek.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 90 to 93 in the
mountains...112 to 115 at Furnace Creek. Lows 63 to 66 in the
mountains...82 to 85 at Furnace Creek.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 95 to 98 in the
mountains...around 120 at Furnace Creek. Lows around 70 in the
mountains...86 to 89 at Furnace Creek.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 91 in the mountains...around 113 at
Furnace Creek.
$$
CAZ523-111100-
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 74 to 77. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 104 to 107. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 72 to 75. Southwest winds 20 to
30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs
around 100. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to west 25 to
35 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, windy. Patchy blowing dust. Lows around 70.
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, windy. Highs 94 to 97. Lows
around 70.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 102 to 105. Lows
70 to 73.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 106 to 109. Lows
73 to 76.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 102.
$$
CAZ524-111100-
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 80. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 104 to 107. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 74 to 77. West winds 15 to 25 mph
becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs
101 to 104. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, windy. Patchy blowing dust in the evening.
Lows 70 to 73. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Highs 96 to 99. Lows
72 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 102 to 105. Lows
72 to 75.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 110. Lows
76 to 79.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 103.
$$
CAZ525-111100-
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley,
and Twentynine Palms
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 80 to 83 in Twentynine
Palms...75 to 78 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. West
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 110 to 113 in Twentynine Palms...103 to
106 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 79 in Twentynine Palms
and near Joshua Tree...71 to 74 around Yucca Valley. West winds
15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 106 to 109 in Twentynine Palms...
99 to 102 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. West winds 5 to
15 mph increasing to southwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows 72 to 75 in Twentynine Palms...
66 to 69 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. West winds 15 to
25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 100 to 103 in
Twentynine Palms...95 to 98 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua
Tree. Lows 73 to 76 in Twentynine Palms...around 70 around Yucca
Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 105 to 108 in
Twentynine Palms...101 to 104 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua
Tree. Lows 74 to 77 in Twentynine Palms...70 to 73 around Yucca
Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 111 in Twentynine Palms...around
106 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 80 to 83 in
Twentynine Palms...74 to 77 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua
Tree. Highs around 110 in Twentynine Palms...102 to 105 around
Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
$$
CAZ526-111100-
Cadiz Basin-
Including Vidal Junction
156 AM PDT Sat Jun 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 82 to 85. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 109 to 112. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 80 to 83. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs around 110. Southwest winds up to
10 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows 76 to 79. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph becoming west 5 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 104 to 107. Lows
75 to 78.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 111 to 114. Lows
80 to 83.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 106.
$$
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Designer, founder, and philanthropist will also receive a Distinguished Achievement Award
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is located in New York City and focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, has announced that Kendra Scott, Founder, Executive Chairwoman & Chief Creative Officer of Kendra Scott LLC, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2023 at the College's 84th Commencement exercises.
Scott will also receive LIM's Distinguished Achievement Award and an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree. The ceremony will be held at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on May 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scott started her company in 2002, just three months after her first son was born. Her commitment to innovation, quality, and detail has taken her from a small startup to a billion-dollar brand. With over 2,600 employees and over 130 standalone stores, Kendra Scott is known for its design and material innovation, use of color, and signature shapes for women and men.
As the brand continues to grow, Kendra and her namesake company remain true to its founding philosophy of "Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy." Since its beginning, the company has given back significantly to local, national, and international causes supporting organizations that serve women and youth in the areas of health and wellness, education and entrepreneurship, and empowerment.
Scott was awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award in 2017, was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2019, and appeared as a guest Shark on Seasons 12 and 14 of ABC's Shark Tank. With a passion for empowering the next generation of female leaders, Scott is currently a professor of practice at the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition, she is a member of the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Council of Fashion Designers of America while maintaining her position as executive chairwoman and chief creative officer of Kendra Scott, LLC.
Said LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse, "Kendra Scott is true entrepreneurial success story and an outstanding leader in the business of fashion and lifestyle. We are thrilled that she will be with us to share words of wisdom and inspiration for LIM College's Class of 2023. We are also proud to recognize Kendra's extraordinary philanthropic efforts, which have included extensive support for metastatic breast cancer research, increasing access to mental health services for families and youth, and equipping college students with resources to grow innovative businesses."
Said Scott, "I am honored to speak at this year's graduation ceremony at LIM College. I look forward to sharing my story with the class of graduates, encouraging them to chase their dreams with passion and purpose as they begin the next chapter of their lives."
About LIM College
Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is a female-led and owned institution focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs, LIM prepares students for career success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and learning by doing through required internships. LIM College's commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers, as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 96% for the Class of 2022. Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle and have gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Ross Stores, The Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Google, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cannabis Creative, and The National Football League.
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meredith.finnin@limcollege.edu
646.218.2156
Anne Roman
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419.708.5171
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Thursday morning top stories: One arrested in custody after high speed pursuit ends along South Loop
Published: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:08 AM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,
Sentencing continues in Felix Alonzo trial
- Prosecutors say he and two others killed his step-grandfather during a robbery in 2019
- Alonzo faces up to life in prison
- WATCH: Felix Alonzo facing up to 99 years for robbery, death of step-grandfather
One arrested in custody after high speed pursuit ends along South Loop
- Lubbock County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested one person after a 15 minute chase in Southeast Lubbock
- Investigators say the driver sped off during a traffic stop near the South Loop and Ash Ave.
- Here’s what we know: 1 in custody after high speed pursuit ends on S. Loop 289
Explosives suspect to appear in court
- A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after the FBI says he tried to take explosives onto a plane
- Investigators say Marc Muffley hid the device in his luggage, but a TSA agent found it during screening
- More here: Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport; man arrested
Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices 70%
- The price cut will cap out of pocket costs at $35 a month and applies to those with insurance
- Those without insurance can sign up for a savings card
- Read more here: Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
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Here’s a paradox: Electric cars are throwing down 0-60 mph acceleration times that would’ve boggled your mind a decade ago, yet at the same time, EVs are making this ubiquitous performance metric less and less relevant. Thanks to the thrill of instant torque from electric motors, almost every EV feels quick when you stomp on it. Three seconds? Four seconds? Who cares; it’s still fun, isn’t it?
Which brings me to the 2023 Lucid Air Touring. At $109,050, including a $1,650 destination charge, it’s the new entry point into the Air lineup, undercutting the $139,650 Grand Touring and $180,650 Grand Touring Performance. With 620 hp, 885 lb-ft of torque, and a 0-60-mph time of 3.4 seconds, the Air Touring is less powerful and therefore slower than its more expensive counterparts. But does that really affect things in the real world? Not one bit. It’s still much faster than the majority of cars on the market.
The major mechanical difference that separates the Touring from other Airs is its battery. Rather than using the 112- or 118-kwh lithium-ion packs found in the Grand Touring and Grand Touring Performance, respectively, the Touring has a 92-kwh battery that it’ll share with the upcoming (and even cheaper) Air Pure.
Like the more powerful variants, the Air Touring has a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, though it’s tuned to make less power than the Grand Touring, which spins up 819 hp and 885 lb-ft, and the Grand Touring Performance with its 1,050 hp and 921 lb-ft. Also like those cars, you can spec this trim with either 19- or 20-inch wheels.
Thanks to its 700-volt vehicle architecture, the Air Touring can accept DC fast-charging speeds of up to 250 kw, assuming you can find one of the rare 350-kw public chargers, and also assuming the thing, you know, works. Lucid estimates the Air Touring has a range of 425 miles with the 19-inch wheels, or 384 miles with the 20s. No, that’s nowhere near Lucid’s headlining range of 516 miles for the Air Grand Touring, but 425 miles still beats anything offered by any other carmaker.
All Lucid models only deliver their maximum thrust in hold-onto-your-butt Sprint mode. When driving in the Smooth and Swift settings, the Air Touring sends 347 hp to the wheels, and the GT only pumps out 468 hp. Even the GTP is limited to 754 hp in these modes.
The Touring’s 3.4-second 0-60 mph time is 0.4 second slower than the GT’s and a further 0.4 second off the GTP’s 2.6-second time. But again, the immediate torque delivery makes for 3.4 super exciting seconds. Besides, when you’re darting through traffic or passing slowpokes on the freeway, the Touring never feels underpowered. A wallop of oomph is a toe tap of the throttle away. Unless you routinely floor the Air from stoplight to stoplight—and please don’t be that person—the differences in acceleration between the Air trims isn’t something you’re likely to notice. Well, maybe if you own more than one…and drive them back to back…which you don’t and won’t.
All of Lucid’s models have the same great chassis setup, with adaptive dampers front and rear, and excellent electrically assisted power steering with a fixed 13.0:1 ratio. The suspension and steering tunes differ slightly between the drive modes, but at its core this car is set up beautifully. I originally chuckled to myself when Lucid’s executives put up images of the E39 BMW M5 and 991-generation Porsche 911 GT3 as benchmarks for the Air’s handling. However, while I won’t say the 4,987-pound Air replicates the experiences of those sweethearts. I’ll just say that, man, the folks at Lucid really know what they’re doing.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Air Touring rides like a bona fide full-size luxury sedan. Over great distances on smooth California freeways, the Air is poised, with Smooth mode providing the same sort of bank vault serenity that’s a hallmark of Teutonic full-size luxury sedans such as the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The Air’s ability to strike such a rewarding balance between serenity and well-balanced cornering composure is arguably its best on-road attribute. Touring, Grand Touring, or Grand Touring Performance, this is a quality you’ll enjoy in every Air.
Likewise, the Touring’s interior doesn’t skimp on the plush creature comforts or stunning design of Lucid’s more expensive trims. I dig the strong mid-century modern vibe inside the Air. As an added bonus, because the Touring has a smaller battery pack than the GT and GTP, the rear seats are positioned lower in the car’s body, making them easier to get in and out of, and giving backseat riders more headroom, too.
Lucid’s been fine-tuning its in-car tech game ever since the Air launched in 2021, and while the Touring uses the best iteration of this software yet, it still has its quirks. The central iPad-like display that houses the majority of vehicle, climate, and infotainment controls is colorful and responsive, but the menu structure is a little overwhelming at first blush—especially if you want to adjust any of the standard driver-assistance technologies like adaptive cruise control or active lane control. It’s also incredibly annoying that the mirror adjustments and steering wheel tilt and telescope controls are housed in the tablet.
On the dashboard, one single curved housing incorporates three screens. The leftmost display has headlight and wiper controls, the middle one is your typical gauge cluster and the right screen shows multimedia info. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—smartphone mirroring technologies that are standard on just about every car at this point—are still MIA from the Lucid experience, which is a bummer.
Even so, the 2023 Lucid Air Touring’s pros vastly outweigh its cons, and it’s all wrapped up in a package that’s really pretty. This is one of the best-looking full-size sedans on sale today. The Touring keeps all of the GT and GTP’s rhythms intact, and the performance compromises it asks you to make are, at best, a loss of bragging rights. Drive one and you’ll see: A Touring is all the Air you’ll ever need.
—Steven Ewing
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of National Realty Investment Advisors LLC membership units (NRIA) of the important March 13, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action.
The case is against Rey E. Grabato II, Daniel Coley O'Brien, Thomas Nicholas Salzano, Arthur Scutaro, Arthur Raymond Scutaro, Sr., Arthur Raymond Scutaro, Jr., Olena Budinska, Ivel Turner, Jeff Rosenberg, Mark Korczak, Byron Cartozian, and Brian Harrington (together, "Defendants").
SO WHAT: If you purchased NRIA membership units you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the NRIA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10974 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 13, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, National Realty Investment Advisors LLC offered and sold NRIA, a membership unit in the NRIA Fund. Defendants used NRIA and the NRIA Fund to carry out a fraudulent scheme, including making and disseminating material misrepresentations, and effectuating a Ponzi scheme to divert millions of dollars invested in the NRIA Fund for their own personal gain.
To join the NRIA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10974 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy: McEnroe reflects on his career in a new Showtime documentary: "I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'"
Amanda Shires examines the fault lines in her marriage on her new album: Shires' album, Take it Like a Man, includes songs she wrote during a difficult period in her marriage to musician Jason Isbell. She sings and plays fiddle throughout this interview.
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John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy
Amanda Shires examines the fault lines in her marriage on her new album
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It’s time for our Pet of the Week! Ripley is a sweet treat-loving mama and is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Scott County.
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It’s time for our Pet of the Week! Ripley is a sweet treat-loving mama and is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Scott County.
For more information visit hssc.us | 2022-11-08T20:31:55+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/living-local/pet-of-the-week-ripley/ |
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to walk back his controversial remarks suggesting that COVID-19 was “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people on Saturday.
Kennedy, who is a prominent anti-vaccine activist, said at a press event on Tuesday night that COVID-19 was “ethnically targeted” to attack “certain races disproportionately.”
“There is an argument that it is ethnically targeted. COVID-19 attacks certain races disproportionately,” Kennedy said in a video obtained by the New York Post. “COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese.”
Several lawmakers slammed the long shot Democratic candidate over the remarks on Saturday.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said on Twitter that Kennedy’s comments represented “Vile antisemitic tropes and Sinophobia” and “Insulted countless families who lost loved ones to the virus.”
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) similarly noted that “millions and millions of people” died from COVID-19, including Americans of Jewish and Chinese descent.
“If you still support the wacky, narcissistic, racist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., then that says more about you than it does about him,” Lieu added in a tweet.
After facing backlash over the remarks, Kennedy claimed on Twitter that the New York Post story was “mistaken” and that he “never, ever suggested that the COVID-19 virus was targeted to spare Jews.”
“I do not believe and never implied that the ethnic effect was deliberately engineered,” Kennedy added. | 2023-07-16T15:04:32+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/hill-politics/rfk-jr-attempts-to-walk-back-controversial-remarks-that-covid-19-was-ethnically-targeted/ |
Deputies searching for truck allegedly involved in pop-up camper theft
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in identifying a pickup truck they say is involved in pop-up camper theft.
According to MCSO, the theft occurred on Cotton Hill Road on Monday, May 2. The pickup truck, which is described as dark gray or blue, was seen in surveillance video hauling the pop-up camper.
Find the full video below:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Johnathon Harvey at 256-533-8835 or jharvey@madisoncountyal.gov.
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