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KYIV, Ukraine — Top American officials promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hundreds of millions of dollars in new aid during the highest-level U.S. visit to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion two months earlier, while Britain said Monday that Moscow has yet to achieve a significant breakthrough in its offensive in the eastern industrial heartland of the country.
In meetings with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States had approved a $165 million sale of ammunition for Ukraine's war effort, along with more than $300 million in foreign military financing.
The pledges came Sunday, the 60th day since the start of the invasion, as Ukraine pressed the West for more powerful weapons against Russia's campaign in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, where Moscow's forces sought to dislodge the last Ukrainian troops in the battered port of Mariupol.
Britain's Ministry of Defense said Monday that Ukrainian troops holed up in a steel plant in the strategic city were tying down Russian forces, and keeping them from being added to the offensive elsewhere in the Donbas.
"Many Russian units remain fixed in the city and cannot be redeployed," the ministry said in a statement posted on Twitter. "Ukraine's defense of Mariupol has also exhausted many Russian units and reduced their combat effectiveness."
The ministry added that, so far, Russia has only made "minor advances in some areas since shifting its focus to fully occupying the Donbas."
"Without sufficient logistical and combat support enablers in place, Russia has yet to achieve a significant breakthrough," the ministry said.
On the diplomatic front, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was scheduled to travel to Turkey on Monday and then Moscow and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said it was a mistake for Guterres to visit Russia before Ukraine.
"Why? To hand over signals from Russia? What should we look for?" Zelenskyy said Saturday. "There are no corpses scattered on the Kutuzovsky Prospect," he said, referring to one of Moscow's main avenues.
In a boost in support for Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday over far-right challenger Marine Le Pen, who had pledged to dilute France's ties with the European Union and NATO. Le Pen had also spoken out against EU sanctions on Russian energy and had faced scrutiny during the campaign over her previous friendliness with the Kremlin.
Macron's victory was hailed by France's allies in the EU as a reassuring sign of stability and continued support for Ukraine. France has played a leading role in international efforts to punish Russia with sanctions and is supplying weapons systems to Ukraine.
"We have a lot to do and the war in Ukraine reminds us that we are going through tragic times where France must make its voice heard," Macron told a cheering crowd in his victory speech.
Zelenskyy's meeting with U.S. officials, his first face-to-face talks with a top American official since a Feb. 19 meeting in Munich with Vice President Kamala Harris, took place as Ukrainians and Russians observed Orthodox Easter. Speaking from Kyiv's ancient St. Sophia Cathedral, Zelenskyy, who is Jewish, highlighted its significance to a nation wracked by nearly two months of war.
"The great holiday today gives us great hope and unwavering faith that light will overcome darkness, good will overcome evil, life will overcome death, and therefore Ukraine will surely win!" he said.
To Ukraine's north on the Russian side of the border, a fire erupted early Monday at an oil depot, but no immediate cause was given for the blaze in oil storage tanks.
NASA satellites that track fires showed something burning at coordinates that corresponded to a Rosneft facility some 110 kilometers (70 miles) north of the Ukrainian border. Moscow previously has blamed Ukraine for attacks on the Russian region of Bryansk, which borders Ukraine.
Since failing to capture Kyiv, the Russians have aimed to gain full control over the Donbas, the eastern industrial heartland, where Moscow-backed separatists controlled some territory before the war.
For the Donbas offensive, Russia has reassembled troops who fought around Kyiv and in northern Ukraine. The British Ministry of Defense said Ukrainian forces had repelled numerous assaults in the past week and "inflicted significant cost on Russian forces."
In the south of the Donbas, in the strategic port city of Mariupol, a small pocket of Ukrainian troops continues to hold out against Russian forces in the Azovstal steel factory, a sprawling facility on the waterfront.
Mariupol has endured fierce fighting since the start of the war because of its location on the Sea of Azov. Its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, free up Russian troops to fight elsewhere, and allow Moscow to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014.
Over the weekend, Russian forces launched fresh airstrikes on the steel plant in an attempt to dislodge the estimated 2,000 fighters inside. An estimated 1,000 civilians are also sheltering in the building.
New satellite images by Planet Labs PBC, taken Sunday, show destroyed buildings across the steelworks and smoke rising from one part of the facility. Roofs have gaping holes; a soccer field is cratered from incoming fire.
More than 100,000 people — down from a prewar population of about 430,000 — are believed to remain in Mariupol with scant food, water or heat. Ukrainian authorities estimate more than 20,000 civilians have been killed. Recent satellite images showed what appeared to be mass graves to the west and east of Mariupol.
Children in an underground bunker were seen receiving Easter presents in a video released Sunday by the far-right Azov Battalion, which is among the Ukrainian forces at the steel plant in Mariupol. The group's deputy commander, Sviatoslav Palamar, said the video was shot at the plant.
One toddler is seen wearing homemade diapers made of cellophane and people are seen hanging laundry on makeshift hangers.
"Please help us," one woman in the video said through tears, appealing to world leaders. "We want to live in our city, in our country. We are tired of these bombings, constant air strikes on our land. How much longer will this continue?"
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-04-25T16:00:01+00:00 | wlrn.org | https://www.wlrn.org/news/2022-04-25/u-s-promises-new-aid-to-ukraine-in-fight-against-russia |
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting many world leaders, including President Joe Biden, for a summit in Phnom Penh.
In a posting on his Facebook page, the Cambodian leader said that he had tested positive for the coronavirus Monday night and the diagnosis had been confirmed by an Indonesian physician on Tuesday morning. He said he was returning to Cambodia and was canceling his meetings at the G-20 as well as the following APEC economic forum in Bangkok.
He said it was lucky that he arrived in Bali late Monday and was unable to join a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders.
The White House said Biden tested negative Tuesday morning and is not considered a close contact as defined by the U.S. CDC.
Cambodia was the host of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation summit that ended on Sunday, and Hun Sen met with many leaders who attended one-on-one.
In addition to Biden, guests included Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and many others.
In his Facebook post, Hun Sen said he had “no idea” when he might have become infected with COVID-19.
He said he feels normal and is continuing to carry out his duties as usual except for meeting with guests. | 2022-11-15T04:07:51+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/cambodian-prime-minister-covid/507-fb8d8d3e-49b4-4f12-bae0-222d1243d025 |
Cinnabon's newest treat doesn't have cinnamon
Cinnabon's newest menu item is missing its cinn-onymous ingredient.
For the first time ever in the United States, the sweet treat chain is selling a new food item that doesn't contain cinnamon. Until September, the chain is selling Chocolate BonBites, which are bite-sized chocolate rolls that Cinnabon describes as a "chocolatey take" on its miniature sized cinnamon rolls.
Available in four-count and 16-count packs, the treats are baked with sweet dough, layered with chocolate schmear and topped with both chocolate and cream cheese frosting. Prices for the limited-time offering begins at $4.79 for the four-count pack.
"It's something familiar to our guests, where we have our legendary dough and what we do really well. Now we're adding that chocolate twist to it," said Tracey Young, Cinnabon's chief brand officer, in an interview with CNN Business. "We're really excited about bringing — after 35 years — a chocolate product to our lineup."
Chocolate has long been on Cinnabon's radar, with Young saying the flavor "always scores high, but even higher now," prompting them to explore a chocolate-centric product. It already exists on the menu in some drinks and in Cookie BonBites, a treat that combines cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies.
"When people come to us, they tend to be wanting to get that indulgent thing we're known for," Young said nodding to cinnamon. "Now that as chocolate has become a little bit more relevant and forward with our guests, this is the best opportunity to introduce an limited time offering."
As for settling on the new product, the chain has found success with it overseas.
A version of Chocolate BonBites has been sold at Cinnabon's international locations in over 20 countries, including in Spain, India and the United Kingdom for the past few years. However, the U.S. version includes cream cheese frosting, which the international product doesn't.
Chocolate BonBites could become a permanent addition to its menu if customers enjoy it, Young said. Other products were tested in its research, but this treat outscored "by far" the other food it trialed, she added.
Cinnabon is owned by privately held Focus Brands, which also controls other food court staples like Auntie Anne's and Carvel. Total sales across its roughly 1,000 U.S. locations raked in $224 million last year, an increase of more than 35% compared to the year prior according to data from Technomic.
Like other chains, Cinnabon has been hurt by inflation as commodity costs rise. Cinnabon locations are largely franchised, with some opting to raise menu prices and others haven't.
"We're always looking at ways to bring value top of mind,. but of course the economy and inflationary pressures don't help," Young admitted. | 2022-06-27T16:14:25+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/exclusive-cinnabon-s-newest-treat-doesn-t-have-cinnamon/40430610 |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Porfirio Muñoz Ledo, Mexico’s veteran political chameleon who played a key role in the country’s democratic reforms, has died at age 89, his family announced Sunday.
His relatives did not give a cause of death, but he had been in ill health for some time.
Since entering politics in the 1970s, Muñoz Ledo was never far from the center of power, even if that meant changing parties.
Tributes poured in from most of Mexico’s political parties. He had belonged to most of them at some point. And many of the tributes began with phrases like “despite our differences,” because Muñoz Ledo eventually broke with all of them.
A brilliant strategist, Muñoz Ledo was able to conceive of many possible paths in Mexico’s long transition to democracy. But he was never able to imagine one without himself in a central role.
In a 2020 interview with The Associated Press, Muñoz Ledo joked about his own mortality. Asked if he represented the “living history” of Mexican politics, the husky-voiced political pro answered, “I’m about to become dead history.”
“I am dedicating all my experience and history to democratizing this country,” he said. “That is the last legacy I have.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote in his Twitter account, “I regret the passing of Porfirio Muñoz Ledo, who I agreed with for a long time. The recent disagreements don’t erase the long, good moments of friendship and comradery.”
On the other end of the political spectrum, former president Felipe Calderón — López Obrador’s arch-nemesis — wrote: “I heard about the death of P. Muñoz Ledo. Despite our differences, we worked together in the opposition” to pass electoral reforms.
Those reforms eventually made elections fair enough so that the opposition could unseat the long-ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party in 2000. The PRI, as the party is known, had held Mexico’s presidency for 70 uninterrupted years at that point.
Alicia Barcenas, Mexico’s foreign relations secretary, wrote that Muñoz Ledo was “one of the giants of our public life, a sharp speaker, a fierce polemicist, a wise diplomat who had categorical opinions and frank humor. With his successes and mistakes, he was always motivated by a better future for Mexico. We have lost a friend.”
Muñoz Ledo started his career in the PRI in the 1970s, but broke with the party in 1988 to support the presidential candidacy of leftist Cuauhtémoc Cardenas. Cardenas lost in a fraud-filled election.
Muñoz Ledo then became a leading member of Cardenas’ Democratic Revolution Party.
But in 2000, he ran for the presidency on the ticket of the now-defunct Authentic Revolution Party.
In another switch, he abandoned his campaign midway in 2000 to endorse — and campaign for — ex-president Vicente Fox of the conservative National Action Party. Despite the ideological differences, Muñoz Ledo sensed that Fox’s plainspoken charisma could finally oust the PRI from power.
Despite working on government reform during the Fox administration, Muñoz Ledo — who had held diplomatic and Cabinet posts before, and would later go on to serve in Congress — quickly broke with Fox, too.
By 2008, he was in the Labor Party, but was already eyeing López Obrador as the next charismatic leader for Mexico.
It was with López Obrador’s Morena party that Muñoz Ledo played his last big political role, as leader of Morena in the lower house of Congress.
True to form, Muñoz Ledo broke with López Obrador in 2022.
“The current government is cheap populism, and violates the rule of law,” Muñoz Ledo said at the time.
No funeral plans had been announced. | 2023-07-10T01:45:54+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/porfirio-munoz-ledo-mexicos-veteran-political-chameleon-has-died/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
CHEYENNE — A state legislative committee took action Wednesday after members were made aware of the risks for the state associated with a proposed Bureau of Land Management public lands rule.
Lawmakers on the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to send a letter in opposition to the rule as a part of the 75-day public comment period ending June 20. It will join efforts taken by Wyoming’s congressional delegation, such as U.S. Sen. John Barrasso taking the lead on legislation intended to force the BLM to withdraw the rule.
Adam Stewart, legislative director of the office of Republican U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, informed legislators about the new conservation and landscape health rule that was proposed April 3 and how BLM would have several new authorities granted to it.
“These authorities include the ability to lease lands under new and vaguely defined conservation leases, expedite designations of new areas of critical environmental concern, or ACEC’s for short, apply land health standards to public lands and incorporate new standards when evaluating traditional multiple-use decisions,” he said. “So, let me be clear, Sen. Lummis believes this proposal is a radical departure from the law, and flies in the face of five decades of public land management.
“This rule would stretch the original intent and meaning of FLMPA (Federal Land Management and Policy Act) beyond recognition.”
Lummis’s legislative director said, under the law, Congress requires the BLM to manage public lands under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield, “but more specifically defines principle or major uses as limited to mineral exploration and production, livestock grazing, rights of way, fish and wildlife development, recreation and timber.” He added that conservation as a use with a narrow definition only encompassing restoration and protective actions was an attempt to avoid “their clear responsibility to manage the land for multiple use and sustained yield.”
A conservation lease, according to the BLM, is “a land-use authorization that the BLM can issue to an external entity to help achieve restoration or mitigation outcomes on public lands. The proposed rule treats it as a tool, not a requirement. The conservation lease would be proposed by a third party, and the BLM has discretion to decide whether and how a lease would be an appropriate tool to achieve restoration or mitigation.”
But Stewart said the proposal appeared to be an attempt by the BLM to sidestep both the FLMPA, as well as statutory mandates in the Mineral Leasing Act, the 1872 Mining Law and the Taylor Grazing Act.
He shared a similar view as the Wyoming Public Lands Council, which said by elevating conservation as a “use” under the FLMPA, “BLM has created a route to remove all uses from the landscape through the use of conservation leases.”
“While no other use has the ability to remove another use from the landscape, conservation leases ‘would not override valid existing rights or preclude other, subsequent authorizations, so long as those subsequent authorizations are compatible with the conservation use.’”
The Public Lands Council stands in opposition of the proposed rule alongside Wyoming’s federal delegation and said in an analysis that it “makes clear that valid and existing rights — other multiple uses — will be held hostage to conservation leases: a clear violation of the multiple-use mandate.”
Their analysis also argues the rule provides a definition of conservation that is limited to “restoration and protection,” instead of the active management of the landscape.
“BLM has hampered their own ability to conduct meaningful, ongoing management of landscapes,” council officials stated. “The definition further makes it clear that BLM believes that removing multiple use from the landscape is necessary in order to conduct restoration and protection, a stark departure from the agency’s management directive.”
Wyoming Stock Growers Association vice president Jim Magagna used the council’s analysis for his presentation to the select committee and criticized both the impacts of the rule and the alleged failure to follow proper procedures and laws in developing the rule to begin with.
He said he sees the possibility that leases designated for agriculture may be canceled out by conservation leases, or constrained in some manner, adding it is a huge threat to the ag industry.
“One of my fears if this is implemented, apart from all the other things that we’re concerned about how it will operate, is that it will tend over time to destroy the conservation ethic,” Magagna added. “If I’m out there grazing all the time, and I’ve taken responsibility for what happens, suddenly someone else is out there that’s going to handle conservation. Over time, I’m going to lose my commitment to conservation that I’m no longer responsible for.”
There was unanimity in the testimony from other organizations such as the Petroleum Association of Wyoming and the Wyoming County Commissioners Association.
PAW regulatory affairs director Colin McKee said the intent of the rule was to remove productive uses from federal lands, and the oil industry wouldn’t go untouched.
“It’s not very hard to contemplate a situation where a group requests a conservation lease on federal subsurface acres, making an argument perhaps that the extraction of minerals will exacerbate climate change, which has effects to federal lands. And the best use for those minerals is under a conservation purpose,” McKee said. “So, we have concerns about what this will do to both private property surface acres and access to federal minerals.”
Stakeholders made it clear they were not speaking out against conservation and land health by pushing back against the proposed BLM public lands rule.
“I think many of our Eastern friends don’t quite understand the challenges and difficulties that federal land management — in particular, radical changes in that management — bring to our state and local governments, as far as revenues go to funding our schools, providing critical transportation, infrastructure and, of course, managing our wildlife and recreation resources,” Stewart said.
“No one loves public lands more than those who live, work and recreate on those lands. In our state and in these Western states, we want to see healthy lands, and we don’t believe this rule is accomplishing that goal. In fact, the opposite.”
He encouraged legislators to get involved in the fight against the rule, and committee members were receptive as they weighed the impact on their constituents.
“I don’t want to not ask a question here, but it looks like a bait-and-switch operation,” said Sen. John Kolb, R-Rock Springs, during the meeting. “The federal government’s coming in, saying they’re going to use it for this purpose, and that trumps other purposes. And basically, I think at the end of the day, it would look like it converts it to wilderness, or converts it into an area where we do not have multiple use.”
However, the BLM doesn’t see it this way. Officials say on the agency’s website that it would promote restoration of the lands and waters, provide for balanced, responsible development and conserve the best intact, healthy landscapes.
“The proposal does not change the BLM’s multiple-use mission — indeed, it will ensure the BLM’s ability to deliver it in the future,” according to the agency’s statement. “Energy development, mining, grazing, timber, outdoor recreation and other uses will continue. The proposal does not undermine any existing valid rights or require the use of conservation leasing.”
This is not the outlook the federal agency will receive in the letter sent out by the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee before the public comment period ends next week. | 2023-06-17T13:41:48+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/proposed-blm-public-lands-rule-seen-as-a-threat-to-wyoming/article_d172f64c-0c86-11ee-a2ce-c7b3213a3d8a.html |
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The field at State Farm Stadium turned into a Super Bowl slip and slide.
With the surface seeming to get worse as the night wore on, players from both teams had a hard time keeping their footing on Sunday, leading several to change their cleats during a game that ended with the Kansas City Chiefs’ dramatic 38-35 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
“It was like playing on a water park,” Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata said.
State Farm Stadium has a history of slippery fields.
Players complained about field conditions at the BCS National Championship between Oregon and Auburn in 2010. Same thing in the College Football Playoff title game between Alabama and Clemson in 2015. The Fiesta Bowl has had its share of grassy slipups as well.
The Super Bowl was no different — even after the NFL spent nearly two years preparing the field.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes slipped while trying to make a cut, but was able to gain a few more yards. Kansas City receiver Skyy Moore lost his footing on a jet sweep and running back Isiah Pacheco even slipped during his celebration after scoring a touchdown.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and tight end Dallas Goedert were among the players who changed cleats to get better traction.
“I changed my cleats and right before the second half wore the different ones,” Goedert said. “The second half, you know, the field was tearing up a little bit but, you know, once again, we’re playing on the same field as the Chiefs.”
It’s not the first time this season Kansas City has had footing problems at State Farm Stadium.
In their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, the Chiefs had all kinds of trouble with the playing surface.
First-round pick Trent McDuffie, who had earned a starting job, injured his hamstring when he slipped and end up on injured reserve.
Kicker Harrison Butker also got injured when his plant foot slipped on a kickoff, forcing him to miss games and ultimately change his entire approach to kicking for the remainder of the season.
It happened again in the Super Bowl, though both teams felt the slippage.
“It’s not like we were playing on the on ice and they were playing on grass,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “We all had to play on it, we all have to figure out our shoes.”
The grass at State Farm Stadium is on a giant tray that is rolled in and out of the retractable roof stadium. The field sits out in the Arizona sun on warm days and is brought back inside when it gets cold.
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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2023-02-13T13:38:44+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/ap-super-bowl-field-turns-into-a-super-slip-and-slide/ |
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI, ERIC TUCKER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump, demanding his personal testimony as it unveiled startling new video of close aides describing his multi-part plan to overturn his 2020 election loss that led to his supporters’ fierce assault on the U.S. Capitol.
With alarming messages from the U.S. Secret Service warning of violence and vivid new video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders pleading for help, the panel showed the raw desperation at the Capitol. Using language frequently seen in criminal indictments, the panel said that Trump had acted in a “premeditated” way ahead of Jan. 6, 2021, despite countless aides and officials telling him he had lost.
Trump is almost certain to fight the subpoena and decline to testify. On his social media outlet he blasted members for not asking him earlier — though he didn’t say he would have complied —and called the panel “a total BUST.”
“We must seek the testimony under oath of January 6’s central player,” said Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the committee’s vice chair, ahead of the vote.
In the committee’s 10th public session, just weeks before the congressional midterm elections, the panel summed up Trump’s “staggering betrayal” of his oath of office, as Chairman Bennie Thompson put it, describing the former president’s unprecedented attempt to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
While the effort to subpoena Trump may languish, more a nod to history than an effective summons, the committee has made clear it is considering whether to send its findings in a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
In one of its most riveting exhibits, the panel showed previously unseen footage of congressional leaders phoning for help during the assault as Trump refused to call off the mob.
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer can be seen talking to governors in neighboring Virginia and Maryland. Later the video shows Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOP leaders as the group asks the Department of Defense for help.
“They’re breaking the law in many different ways,” Pelosi says at one point. “And quite frankly, much of it at the instigation of the president of the United States.”
The footage also shows Vice President Mike Pence — not Trump — stepping in to help calm the violence, speaking directly with Capitol Police, as Congress planned to resume its session that night to certify Biden’s election.
The video was from Pelosi’s daughter, a documentary filmmaker.
In never-before-seen Secret Service messages, the panel produced evidence that extremist groups provided the muscle in the fight for Trump’s presidency, planning weeks before the attack to send a violent force to Washington.
The Secret Service warned in a Dec. 26, 2020, email of a tip that members of the right-wing Proud Boys planned to outnumber the police in a march in Washington on Jan. 6..
“It felt like the calm before the storm,” one Secret Service agent wrote in a group chat.
To describe the president’s mindset, the committee divulged new material, including interviews with Trump’s top aides and Cabinet officials — including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Attorney General William Barr and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia — in which some described the president acknowledging that he had lost.
In one, according to ex-White House official Alyssa Farah Griffin, Trump looked up at a television and said, “Can you believe I lost to this (expletive) guy?”
Cabinet members also said in interviews shown at the hearing that they believed that once legal avenues had been exhausted, that should have been the end of Trump’s efforts to remain in power.
“In my view, that was the end of the matter,” Barr said of the Dec. 14 vote of the Electoral College.
But rather than the end of Trump’s efforts, it was only the beginning — as the president summoned the crowd to Washington on Jan. 6.
The panel showed clips of Trump at his rally near the White House that day saying the opposite of what he had been told. He then tells supporters he will march with them to the Capitol. That never happened.
“There is no defense that Donald Trump was duped or irrational,” said Cheney. “No president can defy the rule of law and act this way in our constitutional republic, period.”
Thursday’s hearing opened at a mostly empty Capitol complex, with most lawmakers at home campaigning. Several people who were among the thousands around the Capitol on Jan. 6 are now running for congressional office, some with Trump’s backing. Police officers who fought the mob filled the hearing room’s front row.
The House panel warned that the insurrection at the Capitol was not an isolated incident but a warning of the fragility of the nation’s democracy in the post-Trump era.
“None of this is normal,” Cheney said.
Along with interviews, the committee is drawing on the trove of 1.5 million documents it received from the Secret Service, including an email from Dec. 11, 2020, the day the Supreme Court rejected one of the main lawsuits Trump’s team had brought against the election results.
“Just fyi. POTUS is pissed,” the Secret Service message said.
White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to then-chief of staff Mark Meadows, recalled Trump being “fired up” about the court’s ruling.
Trump told Meadows “something to the effect of: ‘I don’t want people to know we lost, Mark. This is embarrassing. Figure it out,’” Hutchinson told the panel in a recorded interview.
Thursday’s session served as a closing argument for the panel’s two Republican lawmakers, Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who have essentially been shunned by Trump and their party and will not be returning in the new Congress. Cheney lost her primary election, and Kinzinger decided not to run.
The committee, having conducted more than 1,000 interviews and obtained countless documents, has produced a sweeping probe of Trump’s activities from his defeat in the November election to the Capitol attack.
Under committee rules, the Jan. 6 panel is to produce a report of its findings, likely in December. The committee will dissolve 30 days after publication of that report, and with the new Congress in January.
At least five people died in the Jan. 6 attack and its aftermath, including a Trump supporter shot and killed by Capitol Police.
More than 850 people have been charged by the Justice Department, some receiving lengthy prison sentences for their roles. Several leaders and associates of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys have been charged with sedition.
Trump faces various state and federal investigations over his actions in the election and its aftermath.
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Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking and Michael Balsamo contributed to this report.
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ABINGDON, Va. — Washington County Building and Development Services Department now offers new same-day permitting service.
The department has created a same-day permit application for small construction projects which would include home additions, alterations, accessory structures, or decks that are 400 square feet or less, according to a written statement.
“This new permit process will allow homeowners to get smaller projects started and completed quicker” said Jason McCall, Washington County building official. “It’s one more way we are striving to better serve the people who live and work in Washington County.”
Tuesdays and Thursdays are now dedicated for same-day permitting. Applications and plans can be submitted between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. If the submitted plans are approved, the permit will be ready for pickup no later than 4:30 p.m., the same day.
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“This is a great opportunity to provide additional services that are customer friendly and efficient” said Saul Hernandez, chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
For more information you can call the Washington County Building and Development Department at 276-525-1320. | 2023-07-14T23:12:51+00:00 | heraldcourier.com | https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/government-politics/washington-county-now-offers-same-day-permitting/article_024e7994-21ae-11ee-bf86-570365efee6d.html |
In Anne Lamott's book on writing, she tells a great story about facing tasks that seem overwhelming. Her 10-year-old brother was doing a big school project on birds, and as the deadline loomed, he became paralyzed by how much he still had to do. His father put his arm around him and gave him a piece of advice, "Bird by bird, buddy," he told him. "Just take it bird by bird."
This useful life lesson takes literal form in All That Breathes, a wonderful new documentary that arrives on HBO and HBO Max garlanded with international awards. Directed by Shaunak Sen — and ravishingly shot by Ben Bernhard — this inspiring film takes us inside the lives of two ordinary seeming Muslim brothers in Delhi who are actually extraordinary in their dedication to doing good in a city teetering on the edge of apocalypse.
The brothers are named Saud and Nadeem, the former friendly, the latter a little grumpy. Along with their somewhat comical sidekick, Salik, they devote themselves to a project they began as kids: protecting the bird of prey known as the black kite, a glorious, hovering creature widely detested as a scavenging nuisance. Day after day, ailing and injured kites arrive at their homemade infirmary where the trio nurses them until they're able to fly back into the urban wild.
Talk about bird by bird! The guys have helped 20,000 so far. And the injured kites just keep falling from the sky in a city whose air is infamously filthy and whose toxin-laced landfills may be the world's largest. "Delhi is a gaping wound," Saud says, "and we're just a Band-Aid on it."
Although the guys have moments of fun – they play indoor cricket – theirs is an endless, largely thankless task. We watch them do everything from fishing wounded birds out of sewagey rivers to talking butchers into selling them cheap meat to grind up as feed; they keep applying for funding that never seems to come. Making things trickier, they do this in a city charged with sectarian violence. During the filming, angry mobs kill Muslims and burn buildings in a neighborhood about a mile from their home, filling the already smoggy air with a miasma of dread.
But the movie's not grim. Working in an impressionistic style that couldn't be less strident or propagandistic, Sen has made a film that captures life in the richest and most humane sense. He immerses us in a world we didn't know before, showing us the lives of regular people, not celebrated artists or politicians. And he lets us make connections for ourselves. There's no narrator or text telling us what to think as we watch the intersection of three ecosystems.
The largest is the natural one. All That Breathes is filled with shots of Delhi's animal life — lizards, insects, dogs, rats and the city's notoriously troublesome monkeys. These creatures all are doing what the kites have done: adapting to an often-hostile environment shaped by humans. In this ecosystem, kites serve a necessary role by devouring vermin and rubbish in those huge landfills.
The second ecosystem, the social one, is demanding, especially on those who are outsiders. At this moment in Indian history, with Hindu nationalists wielding power, the outsiders are Muslims, including Nadeem, Saud and Salik. They are often treated as unwelcome, just like the kites — a metaphor that Sen lets us register but doesn't belabor.
The final ecosystem is the family, where matters can get even more complicated. It's not simply that Saud's wife gets annoyed at how he ignores his homelife, but that Nadeem and Saud themselves don't see eye to eye. Where Saud finds ecstasy in treating the birds, Nadeem dreams of going to college in the U.S. — he wants to see the world, then return even more skilled at healing. Saud thinks of this as abandonment.
Now, this is a lot for one 90-minute film, and Sen sometimes strains a bit in reaching for a grand sense of meaning. Yet this is a quibble about a film that's bursting with humanity. In an age when we're constantly reminded of all that's bad, All That Breathes celebrates good things it's easy to forget: the wonder of life, the virtues of compassion and the human capacity to make the world better.
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Two Silver Awards and One Bronze highlight sustainable technologies
WILMINGTON, Del., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that three of its innovative material technologies were recognized with the prestigious 2023 Edison Awards™. Selected from hundreds of nominees, DuPont received two Silver awards and one Bronze.
"We're honored that three of our innovative technologies are helping our customers address their most significant sustainability challenges," said Alexa Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. "This recognition exemplifies how our teams are driven by a relentless focus on excellence and highlights the spirit of sustainable innovation at DuPont, demonstrating the impact of our close customer collaboration to bring cutting-edge technologies to market."
The three DuPont innovations awarded this year include:
Silver – Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper won a Silver award for High Performance Design in the Aerospace & Flight Technologies category. Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper is a promising new innovation offering an ultra-thin, ultra-light honeycomb paper product that can be used in aircraft cabins to help achieve effective lightweighting. The material is 20-30 percent lighter than the next comparable product, and initial results demonstrated a potential 3-4 percent reduction in overall aircraft weight, while offering additional benefits that come with lighter designs, including a lower cost to operate. In addition to aircraft application, Kevlar® 1 mil N636 paper is currently being tested for use in emerging applications with low load bearing requirements, including electric planes and drones, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designs.
Silver – FilmTec™ Fortilife™ CR200 water purification membrane won a Silver award for Sustainability in the Materials Science category. To help address the challenges of wastewater reuse and increase access to clean water, DuPont Water Solutions developed a new, high-productivity membrane, FilmTec™ Fortilife™ CR200, which maximizes operational efficiency and combats fouling – even in some of the world's most challenging waters. CR200's increased capability for water reuse can reduce demand for water drawn from local sources, such as ground and surface water. The exceptional design of CR200 elements compared to standard reverse osmosis elements provides wastewater reuse systems, with the ability to operate with a 50 percent reduction in cleanings, a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption, and less waste from cleaning chemicals and element replacement.
Bronze – BETASEAL™ APEX primerless-to-glass automotive aftermarket adhesive system won a Bronze award in the Materials Science category. BETASEAL™ APEX is an innovative primerless-to-glass adhesive that decreases impact on the environment while returning the vehicle to original specifications, simplifying installation of the replacement windshield, and providing consistent quality and Advances Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensor compatibility. The elimination of primers containing organic solvents reduces glass installation steps, processing complexity and emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC). DuPont's internal calculations show that over 25,000 liters of solvent are no longer emitted into the atmosphere in North America alone by using BETASEAL™ APEX.
Established in 1987, The Edison Awards™ recognize excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design, and innovation. Developed and maintained in the legacy of Thomas Edison, The Edison Awards™ "symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison and his Menlo Park team, while also strengthening the human drive for innovation, creativity, and ingenuity.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The victim in Waco’s 13th murder of 2022 has been identified.
John Wesley Perry III has been identified as the man murdered on Tuesday. Next of kin has been notified.
The event occurred around 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Octapharma Plasma, located in the 5300 block of Bosque Boulevard. Officers arriving on the scene found a man who was shot multiple times. The man suffered from multiple gunshot wounds and died on the scene.
Police have identified the suspect in the shooting as 31-year-old Ardra Robinson, who they believe knew the victim. She has been arrested and taken to the McLennan County Jail, where she was held on a murder charge.
Waco Police are searching for the weapon used in Tuesday’s murder on Bosque Boulevard. Police say they believe it may have been thrown out of a car window in the area of the 1600 block of W Waco Drive. Police are asking for the public to keep an eye out for it, and if it is found to immediately call police at 254-750-7500. | 2022-05-18T17:02:24+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/victim-in-wacos-13th-murder-of-2022-identified/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
03-06-17-18-34
(three, six, seventeen, eighteen, thirty-four)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
03-06-17-18-34
(three, six, seventeen, eighteen, thirty-four) | 2023-01-04T01:57:50+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17692805.php |
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A lucky man became the newest millionaire in Florida after playing a lottery scratch-off game this week, Florida Lottery officials announced Friday.
Ray Chavez, 58, of Zephyrhills, claimed his $1 million prize this week after playing the “$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR” scratch-off game.
According to Lottery officials, Chavez chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
He purchased the scratch-off ticket from a Publix store in Wesley Chapel.
The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
“The $50 scratch-off game, $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR launched in February and features two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million,” the Florida Lottery said in a news release. “Additionally, the scratch-off tickets are filled with more than $1.6 billion in cash prizes. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.” | 2023-05-13T21:23:36+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/05/13/florida-man-wins-1-million-playing-lottery-scratch-off-game-at-publix/ |
BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Barclays PLC ("Barclays" or the "Company") (NYSE: BCS).
Class Period: February 18, 2021 – March 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: November 22, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Barclays investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Barclays had a material weakness in its internal control environment due to the fact that the over-issuance had occurred and was not immediately identified; (2) BBPLC had and was selling unregistered securities in excess of the amounts registered by the August 2019 Shelf Registration Statement, (3) BBPLC was required to conduct a recission offer for those unregistered securities, and (4) BBPLC was violating U.S. securities laws and/or SEC regulations, subjecting Barclays to legal liability; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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FINAL SOPHOMORE STAT LEADERS, 2022-23
NOTE: These stats are gathered from information given to NJ.com by coaches and school officials. If any stats are incorrect, please instruct your coach to log into njschoolsports and fix them. If players are not listed as sophomores on their personal bio page, they will not show up on this list. | 2023-03-15T17:56:09+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/03/ice-hockey-final-sophomore-stat-leaders-for-the-2022-23-season.html |
Aemcolo granted five years' exclusivity under the FDA's Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation in addition to the five years NCE data exclusivity, extending regulatory exclusivity through to 2028
Aemcolo (rifamycin) is a non-systemic antibiotic whose delivery is targeted to the site of non-invasive Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection in the distal small bowel and colon, approved by the FDA for the treatment of Travelers' Diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of E. coli in adults
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book1
TEL AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Exclusivity Board has granted Aemcolo®2 five years' exclusivity under the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation, in addition to the five years' data exclusivity granted as a new chemical entity (NCE) for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea (TD) caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults.
Patricia Anderson, RedHill's Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs said: "Given the great concerns around maintaining effective therapeutic options for infectious diseases in the face of growing microbial resistance, Aemcolo represents an important innovation to meet significant unmet need. This FDA grant of five additional years' exclusivity for Aemcolo under the FDA's Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation, in addition to the five years awarded to Aemcolo based on new chemical entity exclusivity, will protect that innovation through to 2028."
Aemcolo, containing 194 mg of rifamycin as delayed-release tablets, is an orally-administered, non-systemic antibiotic employing MMX® technology, a proprietary drug delivery system that distributes rifamycin in a controlled manner to the lower intestine. Due to its non-systemic delivery, Aemcolo is associated with limited side effects and minimal potential for interactions with other medications.
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book1.
About Traveler's Diarrhea
Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) is the most common travel-related illness, affecting an estimated 10% to 40% of travelers annually2. Each year, approximately 70 million Americans travel abroad3. Attack rates of TD range up to 70% of travelers, depending on the destination and season of travel4. TD may often result in short-term morbidity adversely impacting travel plans. Untreated diarrhea can also lead to an underappreciated risk of chronic complications, including functional bowel disorders5.
About Aemcolo (rifamycin)
Aemcolo (rifamycin) is an orally-administered, delayed-release, non-systemic antibiotic approved for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults. Aemcolo is the first antibiotic engineered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' Multi Matrix Technology (MMX®). MMX technology is designed to deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients in a delayed and controlled manner directly to the lower intestine. Due to its non-systemic delivery, Aemcolo is associated with limited side effects and minimal potential for interactions with other medications.
Aemcolo is listed as an acute diarrhea antibiotic treatment recommendation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Yellow Book. The recommended dosage of Aemcolo is 388 mg (two tablets) orally, twice daily for three days.
Important Safety Information
Aemcolo is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to rifamycin, any of the other rifamycin class antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in Aemcolo.
Aemcolo should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablets. Do not take Aemcolo concomitantly with alcohol.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence >2%) are headache and constipation.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs after therapy or does not improve or worsens during therapy.
Risk of Persistent or Worsening Diarrhea Complicated by Fever and/or Bloody Stool: Aemcolo was not shown to be effective in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli and is not recommended for use in such patients. Discontinue use if diarrhea gets worse or persists more than 48 hours, and consider alternative antibacterial therapy.
You can report any side effects to RedHill Biopharma Inc. at 1-833-ADR-HILL or by contacting the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see Complete Prescribing Information.
INDICATION
Aemcolo is indicated for the treatment of Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults.
It is not recommended for use in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli.
About RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik® for opioid-induced constipation in adults6, Talicia® for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults7, and Aemcolo® for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults2. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral broad-acting, host-directed, SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications, including for pandemic preparedness, with a Phase 2/3 program for hospitalized COVID-19 and a Phase 2 program in oncology and a radiation protection program ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral broad-acting, host-directed serine protease inhibitor with potential for pandemic preparedness and is in Phase 3-stage development as treatment for non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; and (v) RHB-102, with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D. More information about the Company is available at www.redhillbio.com/ twitter.com/RedHillBio.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation; the risk that the Company will not successfully commercialize its products; as well as risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the initiation, timing, progress and results of the Company's research, manufacturing, pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and other therapeutic candidate development efforts, and the timing of the commercial launch of its commercial products and ones it may acquire or develop in the future; (ii) the Company's ability to advance its therapeutic candidates into clinical trials or to successfully complete its pre-clinical studies or clinical trials or the development of a commercial companion diagnostic for the detection of MAP; (iii) the extent and number and type of additional studies that the Company may be required to conduct and the Company's receipt of regulatory approvals for its therapeutic candidates, and the timing of other regulatory filings, approvals and feedback; (iv) the manufacturing, clinical development, commercialization, and market acceptance of the Company's therapeutic candidates and Talicia®; (v) the Company's ability to successfully commercialize and promote Talicia®, and Aemcolo® and Movantik®; (vi) the Company's ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; (vii) the Company's ability to acquire products approved for marketing in the U.S. that achieve commercial success and build its own marketing and commercialization capabilities; (viii) the interpretation of the properties and characteristics of the Company's therapeutic candidates and the results obtained with its therapeutic candidates in research, pre-clinical studies or clinical trials; (ix) the implementation of the Company's business model, strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; (x) the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; (xi) parties from whom the Company licenses its intellectual property defaulting in their obligations to the Company; (xii) estimates of the Company's expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; (xiii) the effect of patients suffering adverse experiences using investigative drugs under the Company's Expanded Access Program; (xiv) competition from other companies and technologies within the Company's industry; and (xv) the hiring and employment commencement date of executive managers. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 18, 2021. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.
Category: Commercial
1 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/travelers-diarrhea
2 Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.aemcolo.com.
3 Cosmo Pharmaceuticals Investor Presentation July 2019
4 CDC Yellow Book
5 Steffen R, et al. JAMA. 2015;313(1):71-80.
6 Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com.
7 Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
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CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Following a reported shooting Monday, April 10, a 22-year-old died after being transported to the hospital. Now, Clovis police say have arrested a suspect.
The Clovis Police Department is calling the incident a homicide investigation after Mathew Nelson died from injuries. The night of the shooting, the Garza County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect: 21-year-old Patrick Quinones, according to the Clovis police.
Patrick Quinones was found in Post, Texas, southeast of Lubbock. He was charged with second degree murder and tampering with evidence but is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The investigation is still active and police are asking community members for any information about the incident. Community members can call the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921 or submit an anonymous tip at www.police.cityofclovis.org or at Curry County Crime Stoppers (575-763-7000). | 2023-04-11T18:13:53+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/clovis-police-arrest-homicide-suspect-seek-more-information/ |
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St. Louis has joined the growing list of Democrat-led cities seeking to help women gain abortion access, even in red states that have largely banned the procedure.
Not long after Democratic Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed a measure providing $1 million for travel to abortion clinics in other states, Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued to stop what he called a "blatantly illegal move to spend Missourians’ hard-earned tax dollars on out-of-state abortions.”
The give-and-take is emblematic of city versus state battles playing out across the U.S. since June, when the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade prompted several states, including Missouri, to ban most abortion procedures. The Missouri law prohibits abortions except in a medical emergency.
Democrat-led local government leaders in otherwise conservative states have fought back.
Like St. Louis, the city of Cleveland plans to help with logistics costs. Mayor Justin Bibb announced this week that he’s working with the City Council on legislation to create a $100,000 “Reproductive Freedom Fund” to help pay for travel and lodging for Cleveland residents and city employees seeking a legal abortion in another state.
Days after the Supreme Court decision, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said the city would provide travel reimbursement for city employees who have to leave Ohio for abortions. The City Council in Kansas City, Missouri, approved a similar plan, also in June. Schmitt has threatened to sue Kansas City, too.
City councils in places such as Austin, Texas, and Nashville have passed measures urging law enforcement not to prioritize abortion ban enforcement, and other cities are weighing similar proposals.
In Louisiana, members of the State Bond Commission voted this week to withhold a $39 million non-cash line of credit for the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board power plant project as a way to “send a message” to city leaders who said they would not enforce the statewide abortion ban.
Attorney General Jeff Landry had urged denial of the financing and said in a written statement that the commission “forced elected officials in New Orleans to decide if they will enforce State law.”
The St. Louis law calls for using federal COVID-19 relief money for a “Reproductive Equity Fund.” The funding is part of a larger health care package that also offers postpartum support, lactation help, doula assistance and money for COVID-19 testing and vaccine incentives.
Jones said during a news conference prior to signing the bill that she expected a lawsuit from Schmitt, who is seeking the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in the Aug. 2 primary, and who has filed dozens of lawsuits ranging from efforts to halt mask mandates in schools to a suit against China over the coronavirus.
“I will not back down when our opponents threaten, bully or demean our city, especially the attorney general, who’s more concerned about chasing clout than care,” Jones said.
Schmitt said in a news release that the St. Louis measure violates the state law that makes it “unlawful for any public funds to be expended for the purpose of performing or assisting an abortion, not necessary to save the life of the mother, or for the purpose of encouraging or counseling a woman to have an abortion not necessary to save her life.”
Missouri had just one abortion clinic at the time of the ban, a Planned Parenthood facility in St. Louis. Two abortion clinics operate in the Illinois suburbs of St. Louis, and two clinics operate in Overland Park, Kansas, a Kansas City suburb.
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AP journalists Kantele Franko in Columbus, Ohio, and Geoff Mulvihill in Philadelphia contributed to this report. | 2022-07-22T19:10:11+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/St-Louis-to-help-women-get-out-of-state-abortion-17322908.php |
5 things to know for March 16: Bank meltdown, Ukraine, Abortion, Plane safety, TikTok
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
A massive blob of seaweed spanning more than 5,000 miles is headed for the shores of Florida, threatening to dampen tourist season with an incredibly sticky situation (forgive the pun). The seaweed will be prevalent on beaches in Florida around July, researchers say, after it completes its trajectory through the Caribbean and up into the Gulf of Mexico.
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Banking meltdown
Two banks collapsed over the past week, sparking fears that banking turmoil is spreading around the world. However, analysts say this is not a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis and not necessarily a time to panic. “Americans’ money is safe,” former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers told CNN. This comes after another banking scare occurred Wednesday when Switzerland’s second-biggest lender, Credit Suisse, announced its biggest shareholder had no plans to give any more funds. This sent US stocks tumbling Wednesday, but futures are up after the company agreed to a $53 billion loan from the Swiss central bank. Separately, analysts say it may be tough to purchase a home right now, particularly if government regulators crack down on banks in the wake of their major fluctuations.
2. Ukraine
The US military released newly declassified video today showing the Russian downing of a US drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday. While Russia’s defense ministry denied its aircraft came into contact with the drone, the video shows a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel as it intercepts the US drone. Russia said it will try to retrieve the wreckage of the downed drone and has reportedly sent its forces to the site of the crash. The US said earlier it was taking measures to ensure the drone won’t fall into the wrong hands but admitted it may never be recovered. Following the incident, Russia said relations between Moscow and Washington are now at their “lowest point.”
3. Abortion
A lawsuit in a federal court in Texas may block access to mifepristone, an abortion drug approved by the FDA. The lawsuit claims the drug is not safe and that the FDA didn’t study it enough to approve it, despite several studies that have shown it to be safe and effective for more than two decades. The lawsuit from anti-abortion doctors and medical associations intends to require the FDA to withdraw or suspend its approval of the drug, as well as block the agency’s more recent regulatory changes making the pills more accessible. The judge hearing the case, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, did not share an explicit timeline for when he’ll rule, telling the parties Wednesday he would issue an order and opinion “as soon as possible.” If he were to rule against the FDA, an appeal is almost certainly guaranteed to follow — and could ultimately make its way to the Supreme Court.
4. Plane safety
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday called on participants at an aviation summit to help find the “root causes” of the growing number of safety incidents at airports nationwide. “We are particularly concerned because we have seen an uptick in serious close calls,” Buttigieg said, referring to a series of near collisions on runways across the US. The summit comes after the FAA said it was investigating another near-accident between commercial airliners. The most recent close call was earlier this month at Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC — the seventh since the start of this year. “We’re not going to wait for something still worse to happen to act now,” Buttigieg told CNN, adding that the efforts should result in “making sure we can save lives at airports around the country.”
5. TikTok
The Biden administration has threatened to ban TikTok from the US unless the app’s Chinese owners agree to spin off their share of the social media platform. TikTok has declined to discuss specifics on the matter, but did not dispute recent reports of the divestiture request. “If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn’t solve the problem,” TikTok spokesperson Maureen Shanahan said in a statement. The talks with TikTok have stretched on without resolution, prompting criticism of the Biden administration by some US lawmakers who have pushed to ban the app through legislation. US officials have raised fears that the Chinese government could pressure TikTok or its Chinese parent ByteDance into handing over the personal information of TikTok’s US users, which might then benefit Chinese intelligence activities or influence campaigns.
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IN MEMORIAM
Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like “What You Won’t Do For Love” and “Open Your Eyes,” has died after battling health issues for some time, his wife shared in a statement on Wednesday. He was 71.
TODAY’S NUMBER
$6.5 million
That’s how much the US will pay in lost wages owed to Mexican migrant workers, according to a statement this week from the US Department of Labor. The money owed to thousands of foreign farm workers was recovered by the department after it failed to locate the individuals in order to deliver their checks, Mexican officials said.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“Life is strange and I’m incredibly proud and grateful.”
— Ryan Reynolds, sharing remarks after T-Mobile announced Wednesday that it’s buying the actor’s budget wireless company Mint Mobile in an enormous $1.35 billion deal. Reynolds’ big payday comes after he purchased a minority ownership stake in the company in 2019. He will stay on in his “creative role on behalf of Mint,” where he serves as a spokesperson, according to a news release.
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Artist transforms bubble wrap into painting
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Tesla announced on Tuesday it will build a high-volume factory for its Semi as part of a planned $3.6 billion investment in the sprawling plant near Reno, Nevada, known as Gigafactory Nevada.
The Semi went into limited production late last year at Tesla’s plant near Austin, Texas, but the reservation process for the Class 8 semi-trailer truck was closed last August, just months after it started. It means only some early customers, like Pepsi, have taken delivery.
An update on the Semi program is expected during Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings call later today.
A new battery factory at the Nevada site is also planned as part of the investment. It will produce Tesla’s 4680 battery cell and have an annual capacity of 100 gigawatt-hours, or enough batteries for 1.5 million light-duty vehicles, Tesla said.
The investment, which is expected to create around 3,000 new jobs, is on top of $6.2 billion in investments Tesla has made at the Nevada site since 2014. The site is where Tesla currently produces batteries and other components. Timing for the upgrades wasn’t mentioned.
Tuesday’s investment announcement comes just weeks after details of a $717 million investment in Tesla’s Texas plant surfaced. In addition to low-volume Semi production, the Texas plant also handles Model Y production for the eastern part of the U.S. It is also the planned site for production of the Cybertruck pickup truck, which could start later this year.
Tesla is thought to be planning at least two more plants for its growing global portfolio. One is a second plant in Shanghai to take capacity there to more than a million vehicles per year. Tesla mentioned the second plant in a letter last May sent to officials in Shanghai’s Lingang Special Area, where the existing Shanghai plant is located.
Another plant may be built in Mexico. Bloomberg reported last month that Tesla is close to announcing plans to build a plant in the automotive hub of northeastern Mexican state Nuevo León.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea issued a veiled threat Tuesday to use nuclear weapons to get the U.S. and South Korea to “pay the most horrible price in history,” an escalation of its fiery rhetoric targeting the ongoing large-scale military drills between its rivals.
Animosities on the Korean Peninsula have been running high in recent months, with North Korea testing a string of nuclear-capable missiles and adopting a law authorizing the preemptive use of its nuclear weapons in a broad range of situations. Some experts still doubt North Korea could use nuclear weapons first in the face of more superior U.S. and South Korean forces.
North Korea has argued its recent weapons tests were meant to issue a warning to Washington and Seoul over their series of joint military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal, including this week’s exercises involving about 240 warplanes.
Pak Jong Chon, a secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party who is considered a close confidant of leader Kim Jong Un, called the so-called “Vigilant Storm” air force drills “aggressive and provocative.”
Pak also accused the Pentagon of formulating a North Korean regime collapse as a major policy objective in an apparent reference to the Pentagon’s recently released National Defense Strategy report. The report stated any nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners “will result in the end of that regime.”
He slammed South Korean military leaders over what he called “rubbish” comments that threatened to destroy North Korea if it uses nuclear weapons. South Korea’s military has warned North Korea that using its nuclear weapons would put it on a “path of self-destruction.”
“If the U.S. and South Korea attempt to use armed forces against (North Korea) without any fear, the special means of the (North’s) armed forces will carry out their strategic mission without delay,” Pak said, in an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons.
“The U.S. and South Korea will have to face a terrible case and pay the most horrible price in history,” he said.
U.S. and South Korean officials have steadfastly said their drills are defensive in nature and that they have no intentions of attacking North Korea.
Pak’s statement is the North’s second warning to the United States and South Korea this week. On Monday, the North’s Foreign Ministry warned of “more powerful follow-up measures” in response to its rivals’ air force drills.
South Korean officials have said North Korea could up the ante in coming weeks by detonating its first nuclear test device since September 2017, which could possibly take the country a step closer to its goals of building a full-fledged nuclear arsenal capable of threatening regional U.S. allies and the American mainland.
Some experts say North Korea would eventually want to use its expanded nuclear arsenal as a leverage in future negotiations with the United States to win sanctions relief and other concessions. | 2022-11-01T18:32:05+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/north-korea-threatens-to-use-nuke-over-s-korea-us-drills/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
(AP) – Post Malone apologized to his St. Louis fans Sunday for an on-stage accident that sent him to the hospital and shortened his set the night before at the Enterprise Center.
In the middle of a song Saturday, Malone fell into a hole on stage that moments before was opened to lower an instrument into.
In a video message posted on Twitter on Sunday, he said the fall, “Got me pretty good.” He said he’d just gotten back from the hospital, where he was prescribed pain medication.
“I just want to apologize to everyone in St. Louis,” Malone said. “Next time I’m around this way we’re going to do a two-hour show for you, so we can make up for the couple missed songs.”
Manager Dre London took to Instagram Sunday to say Malone bruised his ribs in the fall.
There should be no implications for the rest of the tour, which continues Sunday night in Columbus, Ohio. | 2022-09-18T23:42:49+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/post-malone-apologizes-for-on-stage-accident-in-st-louis/ |
Santa Ynez Valley Church to Hold Pride Flag Raising Following Theft
Suspects Filmed Burning Flag After Pride Flag Was Stolen on July 28
Community leaders will congregate at the St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Church in Los Olivos on Wednesday, August 10, to raise a new pride flag and address the theft and burning of the previous pride flag.
On Thursday, July 28, a pride flag hanging at the church in Santa Ynez Valley was cut down, and a video of the flag burning was later posted on social media. After an investigation from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, two people identified as “young adults,” were declared suspects in the hate crime, though no arrest has been made and charges have not been filed.
Community members reported seeing videos of the flag being burnt on Snapchat, and Sheriff’s detectives said the two suspects admitted to stealing another pride flag in the Ballard area and filming themselves burning it. In the video, the suspects are heard laughing and making homophobic remarks as the flag burns.
Speakers at the event will include County Supervisor Joan Hartmann, Reverend Randall Day, and representatives from Santa Ynez Valley Pride and Rainbow House Inc.
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HOUSTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday February 27th, 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden's Impact13 Foundation just joined forces with the Houston Housing Authority to reinvigorate, recharge, and revive Cuney Home's Basketball Court. As a beloved hub for recreation and community in the Third Ward, the court design not only boasts fresh coats of paint and state-of-the-art equipment, but also vivid artistry. Overlooking the space, a powerful mural by local artist Henry Agim depicts George Floyd in a "54" jersey—his high school number.
The court was initially unveiled to the public on Monday presented by David Northern (President and C.E.O. of Houston Housing Authority), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Pilar Donnelly (Impact13), Sakara Ross (SNR Construction), Shareeduh McGee-Tate (George Floyd family), and Henry Agim.
The event included a thoughtful press conference followed by the unveiling of the revitalized Cuney Home's Basketball Court. Festivities continued into the early evening with basketball games, a sneaker giveaway, sno-cones, and light bites.
Regarding the project, Pilar Donnelly stated, "This is the result of nearly a year of planning and preparation to do the community justice. James spent a large portion of his career in Houston, and it will always be a second home to him. To say this was close to our hearts is an understatement. The court is like the heartbeat of this neighborhood, and we're honored to bring it back to life." NOTE: 6 months of planning
David Northern added, "On behalf of Houston Housing Authority, I want to wholeheartedly thank James Harden, Pilar Donnelly, and Impact13 for giving our community its court back."
The court's revamp stands out as the first project in a series of community initiatives from The Third Ward – Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood Initiative. They found synergy with Impact13 whose mission is to restore dilapidated basketball courts across the world. Simultaneously, it pays homage to the memory of George Floyd.
Shareeduh McGee-Tate commented, "George loved basketball. He was always out on the court and in the neighborhood. There's no better tribute."
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee added, "It's incredible to see what we can do when we come together. Watching Impact13 and Houston housing Authority unite to better the city of Houston is an inspiration to everyone. This court is a symbol of this power."
Stay tuned for more from Impact13.
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Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.
The honorees — voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals — “each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock ’n’ roll,” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock Hall, in a statement Wednesday.
Parton had previously gone on social media to “respectfully bow out” of the process, saying she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees and had not “earned that right.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation responded by saying ballots had already been sent and it was up to the voters to decide if Parton was elected. Parton later said she would accept an induction.
In its citation, the hall called Parton “a living legend and a paragon of female empowerment,” adding that “Her crossover success broadened the audience for country music and expanded the horizons for countless artists who followed.”
Parton took to social media after the announcement to say she was “honored and humbled,” thanking the voters, saying she will work hard “to live up to the honor” and adding: “Of course I will accept it gracefully.”
To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Parton, Richie, Simon and Duran Duran were selected on their first go-round. Simon was a first-time nominee this year more than 25 years after becoming eligible. Eminem becomes the 10th hip-hop act to be inducted, making the cut on his first ballot.
Richie, a former member of The Commodores whose illustrious solo career includes pop classics like “Endless Love,” ″All Night Long” and “Hello,” said being elected to the hall “is an incredible honor.” He thanked voters and fans on Instagram and said: “Congratulations to all of my fellow 2022 inductees!”
The hall also announced Wednesday that Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are getting the award for musical excellence and that Harry Belafonte and Elizabeth Cotten will be honored with the Early Influence Award.
Other artists and groups that failed this year for induction in the performer category are A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against the Machine, Dionne Warwick, Beck, Kate Bush, DEVO, Fela Kuti, MC5 and the New York Dolls.
Parton is most associated with country music and is in the Country Hall of Fame, but she has performed songs with a rock feel. Artists who have made both the Rock Hall and Country Hall of Fame include Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers.
The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits | 2022-05-05T11:41:32+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/entertainment-news/dolly-parton-eminem-richie-get-into-rock-hall-of-fame/ |
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Klingher to the FSR Board of Directors. Klingher has over 35 years' experience as an investment banker and investor in commercial real estate, working with Goldman Sachs and in managing his own real estate opportunity fund focused on the hospitality sector. Klingher obtained his MBA degree from Harvard Business School and a JD degree from Harvard Law School. He is Trustee Emeritus of Wesleyan University and also served for over 10 years on the board of the Westport Country Playhouse, a regional theater in Westport, CT, including 3 years as Board Chair.
"We are thrilled to welcome Michael Klingher to the FSR Board of Directors," said Dr. Louise Perkins, FSR Board President. "Mr. Klingher brings a wealth of experience and business expertise to the board. We know Mr. Klingher's unique perspectives, leadership, and passion will enhance FSR's Board of Directors in our pursuit of a cure and in improving the lives of those impacted by sarcoidosis."
"I feel strongly about FSR's mission and their efforts to have a positive impact on the lives of people with sarcoidosis. I hope my experience will enhance FSR's efforts to advance research and provide patient support," said Klingher. "Additionally, I am also committed to helping FSR lead the way to a more timely and accurate diagnosis of this rare disease, improved care and treatment, and to reduce the barriers associated with underserved individuals impacted by sarcoidosis."
FSR's Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from the business, medical, and patient communities. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the foundation. Together with the organization's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprised of international sarcoidosis experts, they help advance FSR's mission by providing strategic advice on its scientific and research programs.
Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas—tiny clumps of inflammatory cells—in one or more organs of the body. Despite increasing advances in research, sarcoidosis remains difficult to diagnose with limited treatment options and no known cure.
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients through research, education, and support. Since its establishment in 2000, FSR has fostered over $6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts. For more information and to join our community, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org.
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‘One of the worst tragedies’: 6-year-old dies after being bitten by dog
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Florida authorities say a child has died after he was bitten by a dog.
WWSB reports that a 6-year-old boy suffered severe injuries from a dog bite that occurred Tuesday morning.
North Port police said the child was airlifted to a hospital with extensive traumatic injuries to his upper torso area but later died.
“Our hearts are broken for this young child and his family. As a father and pet owner, I know this is one of the worst tragedies you can imagine,” said North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison.
Sarasota County Animal Services says staff took a 3-year-old pit bull mix believed to be involved from the home. Police said they are not aware of any previous incidents involving the dog’s behavior.
“We ask that everyone take a few moments to pay respect and reflect on those you care for in your life,” Garrison said.
According to police, their investigation remains ongoing, and no one is immediately facing any charges.
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The sound of bagpipes and drums echoed in Kenosha establishments Saturday as the Kenosha Area Pipes and Drums Association returned with its 16th annual Kenosha Krawl.
Kenosha-area firefighters, police officers, sheriff's deputies and other emergency response personnel were in the volunteer group which kicked off this year's St. Patrick’s Day holiday Krawl at Mason’s Eatery & Pub, 7000 74th Place.
Twenty bagpipers and drummers dressed in matching plaid kilts marched into a sea of about 300 green-clad patrons who were enjoying the holiday’s signature beverage, cheering and celebrating the raucous return of the group.
Mason’s Manager Mike Roscioli said that Saturday was a “triple whammy,” with March Madness featuring the NCAA basketball games, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the band drawing in a crowd large enough to make the sizable venue feel small. Staff were even regretfully turning people away at the door.
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“This is our busiest weekend of the year,” Roscioli said. “We’ll be out of everything by tomorrow.”
Roscioli said throughout the day they would see upwards of 800 to 900 people.
One group of about 18 people that managed to find a spot were all wearing bright green t-shirts. Brian Carpenter said he was with his wife and other relatives who regularly attend the Kenosha Krawl.
“Nothing says St. Patty’s Day like bagpipes,” Carpenter said. “This is what makes Kenosha great; not every town has this.”
Event emcee Al Carr said the Kenosha Krawl is both a celebration and a time of recognition.
“It’s a celebration of the season as well as a recognition of the people who serve the community,” Carr said.
The last time the group performed was in 2019. After a three-year hiatus, Carr said they were thrilled to return.
“We’re super, super excited to be here. This is always a big deal for us,” Carr said. “We’re very excited to be back on the tour.”
Several volunteers followed the performers with firefighter boots so guests could fill them with donations. A portion of the proceeds are going to the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation’s summer camp for burn injured youth.
After a set of six songs, the first performance of the day was done. Carr said they were ready for more.
“We’re just getting warmed up,” he said. “The band is exceptionally talented.”
The group quickly packed back into their bus to head to the next location; the Starlite Club, 8936 24th Ave., where they would do it all again. In total, the group went to 10 locations, filling the day with music and St. Patrick’s Day-themed festivities. | 2023-03-18T21:10:32+00:00 | kenoshanews.com | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-kenosha-krawl-returns-marking-16th-year-of-bagpipes-drums-and-st-patricks-day-celebrations/article_723fb7b4-c5b9-11ed-8102-8f4452a5fd28.html |
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Canelo Alvarez returned home and remained the undisputed super middleweight champion Saturday night, beating John Ryder by unanimous decision before more than 50.000 fans in his first fight in Mexico since 2011.
Alvarez bloodied the British challenger’s nose and knocked him down, cruising to the victory by scores of 120-107 on one card and 118-109 on the other two to improve to 59-2-2.
“I hit him too much in the head and he did not go down,” Canelo said at ring side after the fight. “I´ve always said it, when they fight me, they give their 100 percent, it gets complicated because they usually give me the fight of their lives”.
Ryder said that he suffered what is probably a broken nose in the second round and that played a major role in having his four-bout winning streak stopped and is 32-6.
“He´s probably past his best, he could not get me out there, he wanted to stop me and could not do it,” Ryder said at a press conference. “It could have been a little different with out the problem to my nose, it took me a few rounds to get adjusted”.
It was Canelo´s first fight since he had surgery on his left wrist last March. Before the fight, he said the injury slowed him down in his previous four fights, including his loss to light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol a year ago.
After getting a hard-fought victory over Ryder, Canelo has his eyes set on a rematch against the Russian in September.
“That´s what we are aiming for, but we will see”, added Canelo.
In a fight that was touted as the “King is Coming Home”, the sold-out crowd at Akron stadium in Guadalajara, just 25 miles away from Juanacatlan, the small town where Canelo grew up, screamed deliriously during the whole fight.
“It was different, I’ve fought in stadiums before, but tonight was very different, the vibe of the crowd was awesome, I´m very thankful,” added Alvarez.
Alvarez and Ryder started a slow-paced fight in the first two rounds, but Canelo connected with a straight right and Ryder started bleeding from the nose after the third round.
The Mexican kept pressing the action in the fourth round, landing body shots, and then sent Ryder to the mat with a right hook to the chin.
Ryder made Canelo uncomfortable in the fifth and landed a few shots on the face of the Mexican, but Alvarez landed another right in the ninth. Ryder stumbled, but rallied and answered with a shot that shook the Mexican.
Ryder, with a bloodied face, closed the fight well in the last two rounds, but was not enough to get the upset.
In the undercard, Julio Cesar “Rey” Martinez (19-2) knocked out Ronal Batista (15-2) to retain the WBC flyweight title. | 2023-05-07T06:33:03+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/canelo-beats-ryder-by-unanimous-decision-in-return-to-mexico/ |
As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. | 2022-09-17T21:50:08+00:00 | wbfo.org | https://www.wbfo.org/2022-09-17/the-reaction-in-florida-over-its-governors-actions-sending-migrants-to-massachusetts |
A Bayville woman was killed Friday evening in a crash on the Garden State Parkway in South Toms River, police said.
State Police said Christina M. Citarella, 40, was heading north in the left lane around 6:30 p.m. when her Toyota Camry ran off the road near milepost 80.7, hit two sign supports and split in half.
The front part of the car then re-entered the parkway, went across all three lanes, and collided with a Jeep Renegade in the far right lane.
Citarella was ejected from her vehicle during the crash, police said.
State Police said the wreck remained under investigation and had no further information.
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Jonathan D. Salant may be reached at jsalant@njadvancemedia.com. | 2022-12-24T16:39:35+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/news/2022/12/1-person-killed-in-garden-state-parkway-crash-in-ocean-county.html |
A house in Ann Arbor that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Ann Arbor between June 5 and June 11.
In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $755,033. The average price per square foot was $369.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of June 5 even if the property may have been sold earlier. | 2023-06-16T16:18:14+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/realestate-news/2023/06/10-most-expensive-homes-sold-in-ann-arbor-june-5-11.html |
In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites.
Culbreth guesses green beans and macaroni and cheese will make the cut, but his favorite — sweet potato casserole with a brown sugar crust — will not.
“Talk about Thanksgiving being ruined,” joked Culbreth, 27, a financial planner from Knoxville, Tennessee.
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. The U.S. government estimates food prices will be up 9.5% to 10.5% this year; historically, they've risen only 2% annually.
Lower production and higher costs for labor, transportation and items are part of the reason; disease, rough weather and the war in Ukraine are also contributors.
“This really isn’t a shortage thing. This is tighter supplies with some pretty good reasons for it,” said David Anderson, a professor and agricultural economist at Texas A&M.
Wholesale turkey prices are at record highs after a difficult year for U.S. flocks. A particularly deadly strain of avian flu — first reported in February on an Indiana turkey farm — has wiped out 49 million turkeys and other poultry in 46 states this year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
As a result, U.S. turkey supplies per capita are at their lowest level since 1986, said Mark Jordan, the executive director of Jonesboro, Arkansas-based Leap Market Analytics. Jordan predicts the wholesale price of a frozen, 8-16 pound turkey hen — the type typically purchased for Thanksgiving — will hit $1.77 per pound in November, up 28% from the same month last year.
Still, there will be plenty of whole birds for Thanksgiving tables, Jordan said. Companies have been shifting a higher percentage of birds into the whole turkey market for the last few years to take advantage of the consistent holiday demand.
And not every producer was equally affected. Butterball — which supplies around one-third of Thanksgiving turkeys — said avian flu impacted only about 1% of its production because of security measures it put in place after the last big bout of flu in 2015.
But it could be harder for shoppers to find turkey breasts or other cuts, Jordan said. And higher ham prices are giving cooks fewer cheap alternatives, he said.
Avian flu also pushed egg prices into record territory, Anderson said. In the second week of November, a dozen Grade A eggs were selling for an average of $2.28, more than double the price from the prior year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Egg prices would have been higher even without the flu, Anderson said, because of the rising cost of the corn and soybean meal used for chicken feed. Ukraine is normally a major exporter of corn, and the loss of that supply has caused global prices to soar.
Add that to rising prices for canned pumpkin — a 30-ounce can is up 17% from last year, according to market researcher Datasembly — and it’s clear Thanksgiving dessert will be costlier too. Nestle-owned Libby — which produces 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin — said pumpkin harvests were in line with previous years, but it had to compensate for higher labor, transportation, fuel and energy costs.
Plan to fill up on sides? That will also cost you. A 16-ounce box of stuffing costs 14% more than last year, Datasemby said. And a 5-pound bag of Russet potatoes averaged $3.26 the second week of November, or 45.5% higher than a year ago.
Craig Carlson, the CEO of Chicago-based Carlson Produce Consulting, said frost and a wet spring severely stunted potato growth this year. Growers also raised prices to compensate for the higher cost of seeds, fertilizer, diesel fuel and machinery. Production costs are up as much as 35% for some growers this year, an increase they can’t always recoup, Carlson said.
Higher labor and food costs are also making it more expensive to order a prepared meal. Whole Foods is advertising a classic Thanksgiving feast for eight people for $179.99. That’s $40 more than the advertised price last year.
The good news? Not every item on holiday shopping lists is significantly more expensive. Cranberries had a good harvest and prices were up less than 5% between the end of September and the beginning of November, said Paul Mitchell, an agricultural economist and professor at the University of Wisconsin. Green beans cost just 2 cents more per pound in the second week of November, according to the USDA.
And many grocers are discounting turkeys and other holiday staples in the hope that shoppers will spend more freely on other items. Walmart is promising turkeys for less than $1 per pound and says ham, potatoes and stuffing will cost the same as they did last year. Kroger and Lidl have also cut prices, so shoppers can spend $5 or less per person on a meal for 10. Aldi is rolling back prices to 2019 levels.
But Hays Culbreth isn’t optimistic about his casserole. He’s not much of a chef, so he plans to pick up a couple of pumpkin pies at the grocery on the way to his family’s feast. | 2022-11-16T21:44:47+00:00 | hjnews.com | https://www.hjnews.com/tremonton/rising-food-costs-take-a-bite-out-of-thanksgiving-dinner/article_5192425a-65da-11ed-8640-0f7572213019.html |
OKMULGEE, Okla — An Oklahoma sex offender who was released from prison early shot his wife, her three children and their two friends in the head and then killed himself, authorities confirmed Wednesday as concerns grew about why he was free as his trial on new sex charges loomed.
Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice said that the victims had each been shot in the head one to three times with a 9 mm pistol when they were found Monday near a creek and in a heavily wooded area in rural Oklahoma.
The bodies apparently had been moved there from where they were originally killed, the scene “staged” before Jesse McFadden, a 39-year-old convicted sex offender, killed himself, Prentice said in the first major update on the case.
The discovery of the bodies near McFadden's home in Henryetta, a town of about 6,000 about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City, came on the very day that he was to stand trial on charges that he solicited nude images from another teen while he was imprisoned for rape.
Authorities have declined to release a motive for the shootings, but McFadden had vowed not to return to prison in a series of ominous messages with his young victim.
According to screen grabs of the messages, forwarded to KOKI in Tulsa by the now 23-year-old woman McFadden allegedly groomed from prison, he said he was having success at a marketing job and “making great money.” His “great life” was now crumbling, he wrote, because of the soliciting and possessing images of child sex abuse charges.
“Now it's all gone,” he texted. “I told you I wouldn't go back.”
“This is all on you for continuing this,” he finished.
A solicitation conviction can mean a 10-year sentence; the pornography charge could mean 20 years behind bars.
Prentice declined Wednesday to speculate on whether that is what led to the shooting.
“Everyone wants to understand why," he said. "Normal people can’t understand why. People who perpetrate crimes like this are evil and normal folks like us can’t understand why they do it.”
Authorities began a search after 14-year-old Ivy Webster and 16-year-old Brittany Brewer, who were visiting the family over the weekend, were reported missing. Concerns grew when McFadden failed to appear at his long-delayed jury trial.
McFadden had been sentenced to 20 years in 2003 for first-degree rape in the sexual assault of a 17-year-old and was freed three years early, in part for good behavior, despite facing new charges that he used a contraband cell phone in 2016 to trade nude photos with the woman, then 16. He was released in 2020 after serving 16 years and nine months, even though the new charges could send him back to prison for many years if convicted.
“And they rushed him out of prison. How?" asked Janette Mayo, whose daughter, Holly Guess, 35, and her grandchildren, Rylee Elizabeth Allen, 17; Michael James Mayo, 15; and Tiffany Dore Guess, 13, were among those killed.
“Oklahoma failed to protect families. And because of that my children -- my daughter and my grandchildren -- are all gone,” Mayo said. "I’ve lost my daughter and my grandchildren and I’m never going to get to see ’em, never going to get to hold them, and it’s killing me.”
Justin Webster, who said he allowed Ivy to join a sleepover at the McFadden home not knowing anything about the man's past, raised similar concerns about McFadden's release.
“To get to save some other children, to make a change is what I want to do," Webster told The AP during a tearful interview Tuesday in Henryetta, expressing a determination to “tell Ivy’s story and our story and get our government officials and everybody to start speaking up loud and keeping those pedophiles in jail.”
"There needs to be repercussions and somebody needs to be held accountable. They let a monster out. They did this,” Webster said.
A spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday on why McFadden was released despite facing new felony charges.
Prosecutors objected to any early release from prison, noting that McFadden had tied a 17-year-old’s hands and feet to bedposts, cut her shirt off and raped her at knifepoint. At one point, he threatened to use the knife on her if she "did not shut up,” court records show.
The circumstances have alarmed Republican state Rep. Justin Humphrey, who chairs his chamber’s Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee. He vowed to determine how a person could commit sex crimes in prison and be released on good behavior, and how McFadden was able to be in contact with minors while on sex offender supervision.
Rep. Scott Fetgatter, who represents the district where the killings occurred, said what happened was “absolutely unacceptable” and vowed to fix any potential loopholes in the law.
Court records show McFadden was charged with the new crimes in 2017 after a relative of the young woman alerted authorities. Set free in October 2020, he was arrested the next month and then released on $25,000 bond pending trial, which was repeatedly delayed, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
McFadden married Holly Guess in May 2022; what she knew of his record isn't clear. Mayo said the family didn’t learn about her son-in-law's criminal history until a few months ago.
“He lied to my daughter, and he convinced her it was all just a huge mistake,” said Mayo, of Westville.
Lee Berlin, a Tulsa-based defense attorney, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he’s shocked by what he described as a “panoply of errors” in the McFadden case. He said they include releasing McFadden from prison despite serious charges pending against him as well as “low” bail for McFadden once he was arrested on the new charges.
“I’m a sex-crimes defense attorney — this is all I do all day every day — and I’m like, how the hell does that happen?” Berlin said.
The grim discovery could push the number of people slain in mass killings past 100 for the year, according to a database maintained by The AP and USA Today in a partnership with Northeastern University. | 2023-05-04T11:49:09+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/oklahoma-bodies-victims-shot-by-sex-offender/507-f568e001-1556-4fd3-921b-00dea10a259d |
As gas prices decreased in August, the overall price of goods held relatively steady during the month, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The BLS reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index is up 8.3% in the 12-month period ending in August, a decrease from 8.5% the month before, and down from the June 2022 peak of 9.1%.
Overall, the price of goods and services increased .1% in August. The slowing inflation of July and August was largely due to a decline in gas prices. The cost of gas dropped 10.6% in August, the BLS reported.
The decline in gas prices almost offset increases in the cost of food, shelter and electricity.
In the last year, the cost of food overall has gone up 11.4%. In the month of August alone, prices increased by .8%. Food at home in particular has increased at historic levels.
The price of housing continues to increase as well, as it jumped 6.2% in the 12-month period ending in August.
While most necessities have seen large price increases in the last year, some items have seen price decreases. The cost of a new TV has declined 19.1%, while jewelry prices dropped 1.2%. Smartphone prices are 20.4% lower than a year ago. | 2022-09-13T13:31:54+00:00 | wsfltv.com | https://www.wsfltv.com/news/national/inflation-rate-slows-as-lower-gas-prices-keep-overall-costs-at-bay |
Inflation is undoubtedly throwing a wrench into a lot of aspects of this holiday season.
One such aspect for many is travel, which over 40 percent of Americans have admitted is affected by higher, inflation-driven prices.
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The traveling connoisseurs at The Vacationer sent out their 2022 Christmas Travel Survey to over 1,000 respondents in order “to understand how many people intend to travel for the holidays,” as well as what factors may be affecting said plans.
The resulting study found the big kahuna factor that was on everyone’s mind was how much more expensive traveling, with almost 33 percent of those surveyed stating they will spend over $500 to do so this year, up from last year’s roughly 23 percent.
On top of that, over half of respondents admitted how high levels of inflation are hampering their ability to give gifts.
But the trends that the survey found weren’t all gloomy and cost-related: The Vacationer also asked people what holiday traditions they disliked the most, the number one being — at nearly 27 percent — gift exchange.
The number two most disliked tradition was having to attend a religious service (almost 25 percent) followed by caroling or singing (over 24 percent).
Weirdly enough, almost 10 percent of people dislike the tradition of Christmas trees; nearly 12 aren’t too thrilled with Santa Claus; and about 8.6 percent don’t like seeing lights.
Guess we know who the Scrooges are. | 2022-12-08T17:00:38+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/12/over-40-of-americans-claim-inflation-is-affecting-their-holiday-travel-plans-study.html |
COVID-19 conspiracies soar after latest report on origins
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19′s origins remain hazy. Three years after the start of the pandemic, it’s still unclear whether the coronavirus that causes the disease leaked from a lab or spread to humans from an animal.
This much is known: When it comes to COVID-19 misinformation, any new report on the virus’ origin quickly triggers a relapse and a return of misleading claims about the virus, vaccines and masks that have reverberated since the pandemic began.
It happened again this week after the Energy Department confirmed that a classified report determined, with low confidence, that the virus escaped from a lab. Within hours, online mentions of conspiracy theories involving COVID-19 began to rise, with many commenters saying the classified report was proof they were right all along.
Far from definitive, the Energy Department’s report is the latest of many attempts by scientists and officials to identify the origin of the virus, which has now killed nearly 7 million people after being first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.
The report has not been made public, and officials in Washington stressed that a variety of U.S. agencies are not in agreement on the origin.
Many scientists believe the likeliest explanation is that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 jumped from animals to humans, possibly at Wuhan’s Huanan market, a scenario backed up by multiple studies and reports. The World Health Organization has said that while an animal origin remains most likely, the possibility of a lab leak must be investigated further before it can be ruled out.
People should be open-minded about the evidence used in the Energy Department’s assessment, according to virologist Angela Rasmussen. But she said that without evaluating the evidence contained in the classified report, there’s no reason to challenge the conclusion that the virus spread naturally.
“We can and do know what the scientific evidence shows,” Rasmussen tweeted Tuesday. “The available evidence still shows zoonotic emergence at Huanan market.”
Many of those citing the report as proof, however, seemed uninterested in the evidence. They seized on the report and said it suggests the experts were wrong when it came to masks and vaccines, too.
“School closures were a failed & catastrophic policy. Masks are ineffective. And harmful,” said a tweet that’s been read nearly 300,000 times since Sunday. “COVID came from a lab. Everything we skeptics said was true.”
Overall mentions of COVID-19 began to rise after The Wall Street Journal published a story about the Energy Department report on Sunday. Since then, mentions of various COVID-related conspiracy theories have soared, according to an analysis conducted by Zignal Labs, a San Francisco-based media intelligence firm, and shared with The Associated Press.
While the lab leak theory has bounced around the internet since the pandemic began, references to it soared 100,000% in the 48 hours after the Energy Department report was revealed, according to Zignal’s analysis, which combed through social media, blogs and other sites.
Many of the conspiracy theories contradict each other and the findings in the Energy Department report. In a tweet on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, called COVID-19 a “man made bioweapon from China.” A follower quickly challenged her: “It was made in Ukraine,” he responded.
With so many questions remaining about a world event that has claimed so many lives and upended even more, it’s not at all surprising that COVID-19 is still capable of generating so much anger and misinformation, according to Bret Schafer, a senior fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, a Washington-based organization that has tracked government propaganda about COVID-19.
“The pandemic was so incredibly disruptive to everyone. The intensity of feelings about COVID, I don’t think that’s going to go away,” Schafer said. “And any time something new comes along, it breathes new life into these grievances and frustrations, real or imagined.”
Chinese government officials have in the past used their social media accounts to amplify anti-U.S. conspiracy theories, including some that suggested the U.S. created the COVID-19 virus and framed its release on China.
So far, they’ve taken a quieter approach to the Energy Department report. In their official response, China’s government dismissed the agency’s assessment as an effort to politicize the pandemic. Online, Beijing’s sprawling propaganda and disinformation network was largely silent, with just a few posts criticizing or mocking the report.
“BREAKING,” a pro-China YouTuber wrote on Twitter. “I can now announce, with ‘low confidence,’ that the COVID pandemic began as a leak from Hunter Biden’s laptop.”
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Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-01T14:04:23+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2023/03/01/covid-19-conjecture-soars-after-latest-report-origins/ |
South Korea’s military said it salvaged an object presumed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket carrying a spy satellite after it plunged into waters near South Korea.
Later, the Defense Ministry released photos of the suspected rocket part.
North Korea’s attempt to launch a spy satellite into space, which would be the country’s first, failed Wednesday after the rocket plunged into waters approximately 124 miles west of the southwestern island of Eocheongdo. The country’s space agency attributed the failure to "the low reliability and stability of the new-type engine system applied to (the) carrier rocket" and "the unstable character of the fuel," according to the North’s official Korean Central News Agency.
The North’s National Aerospace Development Administration will conduct a more thorough investigation into "serious defects revealed" by the launch, according to KCNA.
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Pyongyang said it will conduct a second launch as soon as possible, once it learns what went wrong.
The newly developed Chollima-1 rocket, carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite, launched from the North’s Sohae Satellite Launching Ground at 6:37 a.m. local time. The rocket lost thrust between its first and second stages and crashed off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast, state-affiliated media reported.
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South Korea’s military also reported the North Korean rocket had "an abnormal flight" before crashed.
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno confirmed no object from the launch reached its intended orbit in space.
Wednesday’s launch prompted South Korea and Japan to briefly urge residents to take shelter. South Korea's capital, Seoul, issued alerts over public speakers and via text messages and Japan activated its missile warning system in southwestern Japan, which was the rocket’s suspected path.
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Seoul’s military said it boosted military readiness and Tokyo said it was prepared to respond to any emergency.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said his country will keep its missile defense systems deployed until June 11, which is the end of North Korea’s announced launch window.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un has continually pushed for his country to develop long-range missiles and has conducted various tests in recent years which have demonstrated a potential range that could reach all the continental U.S. Experts, however, have said North Korea lacks the technology to construct functioning nuclear missiles.
Kim claims the rocket technology, as well as the space spy satellites, will serve as deterrents to potential aggressions from South Korea and the West.
The satellite launch directly violated U.N. Security Council resolutions that ban North Korea from conducting any launch based on ballistic technology.
It came as diplomacy between Pyongyang, Washington and Seoul has stalled.
Washington strongly condemned Wednesday’s launch because North Korea used banned ballistic missile technology, according to Adam Hodge, a spokesperson at the U.S. National Security Council.
The launch also escalated tensions and risked destabilization in the region and the world, he said.
"We are aware of the DPRK’s launch using ballistic missile technology, which, is a brazen violation of multiple unanimous UN Security Council resolutions, raises tensions, and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region and beyond," U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs said. "This launch involved technologies that are directly related to the DPRK intercontinental ballistic missile program."
The U.S. said it will take all measures necessary to ensure the security of the American homeland and its regional allies.
"We are assessing the situation in close coordination with our allies and partners. We have assessed that this event did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel, territory, or of our allies, but will continue to monitor the situation. The U.S. commitment to homeland defense and the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan, remains ironclad," the statement continued.
North Korean official Ri Pyong Chol defended the North's need for a space-based reconnaissance system in a statement Tuesday, saying such technology could counter potential security threats from South Korea and the United States.
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In the statement, Ri said North Korea would test "various reconnaissance means" to monitor moves by the United States and its allies in real-time.
Lee Choon Geun, an honorary research fellow at South Korea’s Science and Technology Policy Institute, said North Korea could utilize three to five spy satellites to build a space-based surveillance system that allows it to monitor the Korean Peninsula in near real time.
The spy satellite is one of several high-tech weapons systems that are coming out of North Korea.
Other weapons on Kim’s wish list include a multi-warhead missile, a nuclear submarine, a solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile and a hypersonic missile.
South Korea is expected to launch its first spy satellite later this year.
North Korea successfully put its first satellite into orbit in 2012 — and a second one in 2016 — after repeated failures. Pyongyang said both are designed solely for Earth observation within its peaceful space development program, although some critics are skeptical.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-05-31T09:28:20+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/south-korea-recovers-piece-from-north-koreas-failed-spy-satellite-rocket-launch-serious-defects/article_fb151647-0d1c-5390-b0c1-2aca01e2b7d2.html |
TUPELO – The Lee County Board of Supervisors has enacted a burn ban following weeks of drought throughout Northeast Mississippi.
The board voted unanimously among present members on Monday afternoon to approve a 30-day burn ban effective immediately at the request of Fire Coordinator Mark Flanagan. District 2 Supervisor Mike Smith was absent from the special-called meeting. Flanagan said there had not been significant rainfall in a month.
"I can’t count them all," Flanagan said when asked how many fires the county has responded to in the past month. “There are so many that the fire chiefs are wearing me out, begging for any relief. Most of the departments are responding to 30 calls a day.”
Flanagan said the county was lucky not to have a major fire yet.
“It’s coming if we don’t get some significant rainfall soon,” he said.
Board President and District 1 Supervisor Phil Morgan said he wants residents to take the ban seriously. He said he would take it a step further to say he hoped no Lee County resident burned anything, including enclosed fires, which are not counted in bans.
“I hope people will adhere to it,” he said. “We probably should have already (placed a ban).”
The ban ends Nov. 11, but supervisors said that if there is not sufficient rain over the next 30 days, the board would vote to extend the ban another month. Flanagan said for the board to lift the ban, there would need to be “several days” of light rain to saturate the top layer of soil.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office enforces the ban, and state law says violators can receive up to a $500 fine with a $100 minimum.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission, which approves and requests bans, reports Pontotoc, Clay, Chickasaw and Calhoun counties are also under a burn ban. Flanagan said he expected more northern counties to follow suit, including Lafayette County.
Within the county, Guntown also issued its own local burn ban, Flanagan said. Saltillo Fire Chief Mike Nowell told the Daily Journal the city had an ordinance that automatically triggered a burn ban within city limits when the county issued one. Tupelo Fire Chief Kelly Elliott said he expected the city to follow the county's ban.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After Terrence Hersey had a stroke on the way home from his railroad job in 2015, he underwent months of therapy to learn how to put words together in sentences and learn to walk again. He had to relearn how to get in and out of a car and how to dress himself before his doctors eventually cleared him to return to work with no restrictions.
That recommendation wasn’t good enough for Union Pacific. The railroad decided after reviewing Hersey’s records — but without a doctor’s examination — that he was unfit for his job overseeing inspections of stationary railcars in Chicago because of the risk he would become incapacitated.
“I had a doctor that cleared me, and then Union Pacific did not give me any kind of physical or anything. I felt tossed to the side,” said Hersey.
Without his job, his car was repossessed. He lost his house. He had worked on the railroad for more than 20 years, and finding a job that paid as well as Union Pacific was hard for the 50-year-old Hersey, who now drives a school bus. For his current job, he’s had no problem passing an annual medical test to retain his commercial driver’s license.
“I was a 20-year man and had worked my way up to being a supervisor and had some management opportunities that I could have reached out for. Now I’m making half the money I could make. It’s just like my whole world went upside down,” he said.
Hersey is among hundreds of Union Pacific employees who are fighting back with federal lawsuits after losing their jobs because of health issues. Although they make up only a small percentage of the railroad’s more than 30,000 employees, their cases could prove costly to Union Pacific and could hinder the companies’ efforts to fill scores of open jobs at a time when all of the nation’s railroads are dealing with worker shortages.
Former Union Pacific workers have filed at least 15 other federal lawsuits, and more than 200 other complaints are pending with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that are likely to turn into lawsuits. Seven other cases have been settled.
The lawsuits were originally going to be part of a class-action case filed by former employees, but a federal appeals court decided in 2020 that the complaints had to be pursued individually. The first few cases have now been tried and verdicts over $1 million have been issued in all three.
A spokeswoman for the EEOC said it can’t comment on whether it is investigating allegations against Union Pacific. However, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, Jim Kaster, said the EEOC has ongoing investigations of the railroad’s practices.
“What makes this case so egregious is the planning from the top down,” said Kaster, who helped handle the class-action case. “It is one thing for a rogue manager in a company to discriminate on the basis of disability. This case is different because this company targeted people with disabilities and disqualified them from working without even examining them and many times without even talking to them.”
By the railroad’s own count, UP said in arguments in the original class-action lawsuit that some 7,700 employees had to undergo what is called a “fitness-for-duty” review between 2014 and 2018. It’s not clear how many of those people were forced out by unworkable restrictions, but lawyers for the plaintiffs estimate nearly 2,000 people faced restrictions that kept them off the job for at least two years if not indefinitely.
Union Pacific policies say that anyone with more than a slight chance of “sudden incapacitation” shouldn’t work for the railroad because it’s dangerous. The railroad has vigorously defended its policy, arguing its strict rules are designed to protect its workers and the public from injury risks or environmental damage if someone suffers a health emergency that causes a derailment or other accident.
Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said the railroad strives to maintain an inclusive workplace, but “the Americans with Disabilities Act does not diminish Union Pacific’s commitment and obligation to maintain a safe work environment.”
“Union Pacific medical personnel who have a thorough understanding of a railroad’s unique operational requirements assess employees’ medical condition to determine if it prevents them from safely performing their essential job duties in accordance with our medical standards and obligations under the ADA,” Tysver said. “In addition, Union Pacific often engages third-party medical consultants to assist with medical reviews.”
Yet former workers claim Union Pacific is ignored their doctors’ advice and making their own determinations, often when doctors have said an employee is cleared to work.
The cases leave Union Pacific potentially facing more than $350 million in damages plus sizeable legal fees, and government regulators could impose additional penalties if they fault the railroad. That may not do much to dent the bottom line for a company that reported a $1.84 billion profit in its most-recent quarter, but the lawsuits could add to unrest among its current workers. UP workers are already upset that they haven’t had a raise since 2019 and that the railroad tightened its attendance policy, making it harder to take time off.
Federal law caps most damages in these disability cases besides lost wages at $300,000, but lawyers for the plaintiffs say the giant judgments, including a $44 million decision they won last year in Wisconsin, send a strong message that Union Pacific’s policy is flawed even if the penalty is reduced. In the Wisconsin case, a conductor with impaired hearing was forced out despite years of successful employment because he couldn’t pass a hearing test while wearing the company’s newly required hearing protection. The railroad wouldn’t consider alternative protective gear.
The cases all argue that Union Pacific discriminates against people with disabilities because of the way it disqualifies employees after they report certain health conditions, even if they have little bearing on whether an employee can safely do their job. Since 2014, the Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad has required workers to report anytime they develop a heart condition, have a seizure or develop diabetes that needs to be treated with insulin. Union Pacific also routinely imposes restrictions on employees who fail a color vision test it designed and refuses to employ someone with a prosthetic limb regardless of how capable they might be.
When an employee or their supervisor reports a health condition, Union Pacific puts them on leave and demands they submit medical records that railroad doctors review to determine their suitability for work. The plaintiffs say the railroad usually makes its decision without doctors examining employees, and Union Pacific ignores the recommendations of doctors who are treating individuals and have cleared them to return to work.
An occupational medicine doctor who works with the plaintiffs, Kevin Trangle, said he doesn’t think UP’s policy is sound because it’s “more restrictive than necessary, and would tend to cause workers to be unnecessarily prevented from working.”
Rolando Vasquez said in one of the lawsuits he lost his job after he had a motorcycle accident because doctors put him on anti-seizure medication as a precaution. In response, the railroad imposed a series of restrictions that made it impossible for him to work as an electronic technician inspector in Del Rio, Texas, even though he’d never actually had a seizure.
In another case, a diesel electrician said he was treated as if he had a condition that causes seizures after he fainted once because he was dehydrated while battling an illness. The railroad ruled that Joseph Carrillo shouldn’t be allowed to operate any company vehicles, work around moving trains or hold any job that involved “critical decision making,” so his managers in El Paso agreed he could no longer repair locomotives.
J.J. Stover lost his job as a track inspector in Kearney, Nebraska, after having a dizzy spell at work because his doctors labeled the 2016 incident a mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack, even though he said all the tests they performed on him while he was hospitalized for more than three days came back negative and he hasn’t experienced any more dizziness.
Stover’s doctors said he could return to work just a couple weeks later. Shortly after that, the Army Reserves took his doctors’ word and sent him to Poland for several weeks of training, but Union Pacific spent nine months reviewing his records before deciding he shouldn’t be allowed to drive a railroad truck or work around the tracks.
“It’s just hard to understand,” Stover said.
Another one of the workers’ attorneys, Nick Thompson, said Union Pacific doesn’t seem to consider any mitigating details, and it applies the same restrictions to every worker that has a condition regardless of whether that person drives a train or digs a ditch to install a signal for the railroad.
“They treat every condition like it’s the worst version of that. If you pass out — regardless of the cause — they treat it for determining risk of future events as though it is an unmedicated seizure condition. That just doesn’t make any sense,” Thompson said. | 2022-08-18T12:38:39+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/disqualified-for-disabilities-railroad-workers-fight-back/ |
It’s taken Tazewell High School’s softball team nearly three months and 25 games to reach today’s VHSL Class 2 state semifinals, but for senior catcher Hannah Hayes and her teammates it’s a journey that has been years in the making.
“I’ve been with this group of girls since tee-ball and coach pitch,” Hayes said. “I’ve found a sense of knowing that the next game could be my last with my girls and all I want is to continue to win with them by my side.”
Hayes certainly has a unique perspective that helps her appreciate the achievement.
Her freshman campaign came to an end following two scrimmages as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 season.
A labrum tear cut short her sophomore year.
Last spring, Hayes helped the Bulldogs reach the state quarterfinals, where they suffered a 5-0 road loss to eventual state champion Appomattox.
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Keeping with the trend of things getting better each season for Hayes, she has been a catalyst in 2023 and will try to help the Bulldogs (19-5-1) take another step today as they face traditional power Page County (24-3) at 10 a.m. at Botetourt Sports Complex with a berth in the state finals on the line.
“This season has had its ups and downs like any season,” Hayes said. “Being the first team to make it to the semifinals is so crazy for any of us to wrap our heads around, but this is what we have worked towards since we were little. We always said we wanted to be the team to go all the way.”
Hayes hit a two-run double in the bottom of the first inning during Tuesday’s quarterfinal win over Appomattox and that is all the offense the Bulldogs needed in a 2-1 triumph.
“Getting that double in my first at-bat on the first pitch is unlike any feeling I’ve ever had,” Hayes said. “I had so much adrenaline and I was pumped that I was able to deliver for my team.”
Carly Compton struck out 13 in spinning a five-hitter for Tazewell as Hayes was behind the plate as usual catching pitches from the fireballer. Compton has a 0.79 ERA and 284 strikeouts in 128 innings of work, while issuing only 17 walks. Opponents are hitting a measly .096 against the tall right-hander.
“Carly and I have been best friends since I was 9,” Hayes said. “We’ve spent all our summers together on and off the field and have always had a sisterly relationship.”
It’s totally accurate to say the batterymates are on the same page.
“Hannah Hayes has been my catcher since the very beginning,” Compton said. “She is a hard-working player that not only pushes herself to the limit, but also me. She always works so hard behind the plate for me. She’s the best motivator, but she holds me accountable. She lets me know when my ball’s not breaking exactly right or if I’m missing it by a ball or two, but she also tells me all this with saying ‘Just do what you do.’
“The bond we grew is one that is unbreakable. She has a lot of strengths because she works so hard, but she is very good at her framing. She knows how my balls move and knows how to make them look that much better than what they are. To have her behind the plate helps me on the mound in a lot of ways. It’s a whole different ballgame when you have a catcher you can trust.”
Tazewell will have to be on top of its game against Page County, which enters on a 17-game winning streak and is a perennial state tourney participant.
The Panthers won state titles in 1981, 2014, 2015 and 2018, while finishing as runner-up last season and in 1982 and 2004.
Junior pitcher Bailee Gaskins earned Bull Run District and Region 2B player of the year honors for veteran coach Alan Knight’s club, while power-hitting first baseman Jocelyne Rinker is headed to Radford University.
As for Tazewell’s clutch catcher, Hayes has signed with the softball program at Bluefield University and would like to arrive on campus in the fall wearing a state championship ring.
“I feel confident in my team's ability,” Hayes said. “Like I said, we've been working towards this moment for years. If we keep our heads in the game, I believe we have as good of a shot as anyone else.”
*Complete capsule previews of today's state semifinal games are available at HeraldCourier.com. | 2023-06-09T01:43:32+00:00 | heraldcourier.com | https://heraldcourier.com/tazewell-run-years-in-the-making/article_51886b6a-0637-11ee-a206-ebe4a24faa84.html |
Congratulations to proud mothers-to-be Da Brat and Jesseca Dupart as the couple has revealed the gender of their new baby – and they’re having a boy!
The excited couple took to Instagram over the weekend to share their big gender reveal, with both Da Brat and Jesseca rocking blue and pink from head to toe in preparation for finding out if they will be welcoming a little boy or a little girl.
After first teasing the gender reveal with an IG photo ahead of the event, the couple finally shared the video from their big reveal where they counted down in front of all of their family and friends before an explosion of either pink or blue confetti. Once the cannons went off, blue confetti was revealed to confirm that the mothers would be expecting a boy!
After the news was revealed, Brat and Jesseca were filled with emotion as they hugged each other in anticipation of their new son. “Baby Harris – Dupart is a boy,” the couple captioned the joint IG post followed by an array of blue heart emojis.
Check out the emotional reveal below.
Earlier this year, the rapper, 47, first took to Instagram to announce that she and Dupart are expecting their first baby together.
In the IG announcement, the businesswoman, 39, was shown with her partner Da Brat standing behind her, holding her stomach with her hands in the shape of a heart. “We are EXTENDING the family” the couple captioned the joint Instagram post. This will be the first child for rapper Da Brat while Dupart has three children from previous relationships.
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In their first game without Cedric Mullins, the Orioles played well enough that his absence was at its most apparent with two outs in the ninth inning.
As Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez came up against closer Félix Bautista, outfielders Ryan McKenna and Austin Hays ran past each other. The Orioles’ typical left fielder, Hays had played center for the game’s first 26 outs, getting the first shot at the position after Mullins landed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain before the game. McKenna had entered as a defensive replacement for left fielder Terrin Vavra before the inning, but as the lights flashed and the music blared for Bautista’s signature entrance at Camden Yards and the pitch clock ticked down, there was miscommunication between the outfielders and Baltimore’s bench over who would man center.
There often is no question.
“We’re so used to having Mullins in center field,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
Monday’s Orioles game marked their first on the other side of a difficult portion of the schedule. Tuesday’s opened a stretch that could prove even more challenging.
Baltimore handled its first game without its All-Star center fielder, defeating the Cleveland Guardians, 8-5. But in the same way spending much of the past month matching up against some of baseball’s best teams tested the Orioles’ ability, the weeks to come will measure their resolve.
The Orioles (35-20) followed a relatively soft early schedule with a stretch of 22 straight games against teams with winning records. It went 13-9, taking series from some of baseball’s best teams while establishing themselves as one of them. Mullins appeared in all but one of those games, hitting .293 with a .926 OPS as the Orioles’ primary leadoff hitter. In both that role and his place in center field, Mullins trails only star catcher Adley Rutschman as the Orioles’ most irreplaceable player, evidenced by the fact they had to go outside of the organization to even try.
Veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks, days removed from the New York Yankees releasing him when Baltimore signed him Tuesday, can’t fill Mullins’ vacancy, nor will he be asked to. He, Hays and McKenna will primarily handle center in Mullins’ absence, making their best efforts to fill in for a player who is immensely valuable to Baltimore on both sides of the ball.
“I don’t think it’s on Hicksy to come in and replace him or do anything special,” said starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, a teammate of Hicks’ with the Minnesota Twins. “If he’s the best version of himself, then that’s gonna work for us.
“We’ve got a lot of really good players. Haysy can move to center. Hicksy can play center. That’s the beauty of this team, I feel like. We’ve got three guys that can play shortstop, three guys that can play center field, maybe more. It’s gonna be tough to replace [Mullins’] bat and replace his defense all in one player, but around the team, we can pick him up.”
Hays agreed with that notion, saying the team’s position players have a mantra that goes beyond who’s in a given day’s lineup.
“It’s not necessarily one through nine, but one through 13,” Hays said. “That’s kind of been our motto this year. I think this is really something that’s gonna show a test for that, just one through 13, guys being ready off the bench, matchups, different things of that nature to just be ready in any situation because he’s our leadoff hitter and center fielder every single day. Obviously, we’re gonna miss that for a little bit right now, hopefully just for a short amount of time.”
Neither Hyde nor executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias had a set timeline for Mullins’ return, though both offered optimism he would be absent for weeks, not months. But with an Orioles team for whom each game matters in pursuit of a playoff berth, that remains a significant time frame.
Including this matchup with Cleveland — the reigning American League Central champions — nine of the Orioles’ 12 series leading to the mid-July All-Star break are against teams who either reached the playoffs last year or are positioned to do so this season. It does not help that they often play games decided by narrow margins; Tuesday’s victory, in which they twice held a seven-run lead, became the 49th of their first 55 games decided by four or fewer runs.
It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York. Friday, Elias revealed starting pitcher John Means and reliever Dillon Tate both suffered setbacks while recovering from their respective arm injuries, though he noted neither was related to their original ailments. That night, top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez had another disastrous start in his roller-coaster rookie season, prompting a return to Triple-A. Mullins’ injury came amid the Orioles’ third loss in four games, only their third such instance through the first third of their season.
The infrequency of those dips speaks to how well Baltimore has played with Mullins on the roster. The Orioles will have to show their mettle without him. They proved their ability to weather absences last season, when Means, their lone dependable starter for much of the prior three years, required season-ending Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery after only two starts. Other pitchers stepped up, and now, for the time being, other hitters will be asked to do the same for Mullins.
“The good news for us is we’ve got other good players,” Elias said. “It would be completely unrealistic to expect to go all year without one of our star players going down for a stretch.”
Tuesday exemplified the Orioles’ capability of getting production from elsewhere. Hays handled center field without issue, with McKenna doing the same for one batter. Adam Frazier took over Mullins’ place atop Hyde’s lineup, contributing twice to rallies with singles. Rutschman did the same with walks; he’ll bat second behind someone else for the foreseeable future. Santander, the other third of Baltimore’s typical outfield, hit a three-run triple ahead of a pair of doubles. Gunnar Henderson continued to turn around his rookie season with two hits, including an RBI double.
Hicks did not appear in the game. Of course, neither did Mullins, and the Orioles managed to win, regardless.
“This is kind of something that just happens, and you know it happens,” Hyde said. “We’ve played other teams that have been missing guys, and it’s part of a six-month season in a sport where you play every night, and you never want to see it, and it hurts to have one of your main guys missing time, but it’s part of the game.
“Good teams are able to deal with some adversity and have other guys step up and give other guys some opportunities. Hopefully, we’ll get Cedric back, and he can continue on the great season he was having.”
The Orioles will try to keep theirs going without him.
() | 2023-05-31T11:12:49+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/31/may-has-tested-the-orioles-ability-the-next-few-weeks-will-test-their-resolve-analysis/ |
Upper Allen Township-based Select Medical Corporation has announced it plans to open another hospital, this time in northern Virginia.
The healthcare company is partnering with Inova Health System on a joint venture to own and operate a 32-bed critical illness recovery hospital within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. The specialty hospital is expected to open in the first half of 2023.
Critical illness recovery hospitals (licensed as long-term care hospitals) provide specialty services for chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery, but no longer need the intensive care provided in an acute care hospital.
“As the patient population requiring specialty care continues to grow in northern Virginia, we are pleased to form this joint venture with Inova to provide world-class inpatient post-acute services to the region,” Tom Mullin, executive vice president of specialty hospitals at Select Medical, said in a news release.
Select Medical will serve as both the majority owner and managing partner of the new hospital.
Select Medical also announced recently it plans to open a critical illness recovery inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Venice, Florida next year.
As of March 31, Select Medical operated 105 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 30 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,901 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical’s sister company, Concentra operates 518 occupational health centers in 41 states.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — “New leader … 84.”
Jimmie Johnson sent a jolt through the track when he shot to the top of the leaderboard in practice for the Daytona 500. Ol’ seven-time has returned to NASCAR after a humbling two years in IndyCar as part owner and sometimes driver at what’s called Legacy Motor Club.
Legacy is the Johnson-led rebrand of what began as Petty Enterprises in 1949 — a year after NASCAR began. The Daytona 500 on Sunday starts NASCAR’s celebratory 75th season and all eyes are on Johnson, who just over three months ago did an about-face, returned to NASCAR and energized Richard Petty’s limp race team.
Johnson is not driving the No. 48, the only number he’s ever used at NASCAR’s top level; that now belongs to Daytona 500 pole-sitter Alex Bowman, Johnson’s successor at Hendrick Motorsports. Johnson is in the No. 84 Chevrolet.
Everything is different at this new Legacy organization, which Petty said Saturday would be completely run by Johnson within five years. But Johnson showed he still knows his way around Daytona International Speedway, even if FanDuel lists him as 40-1 longshot for Sunday.
“The large majority of it is familiar. I’m remembering little details as I make laps and get into the zone,” Johnson said. “It drives like a stock car. It doesn’t drive like an IndyCar, thank God. We know how that went.”
Try no podium finishes in two seasons.
As a team owner, Johnson is a stabilizing figure for the two-car organization of Erik Jones and Noah Gragson. The two-time Daytona 500 champion turns 48 this year, and is a mentor for Gragson — who has the wattage to be a superstar but struggled with maturity issues during his climb into a Cup ride.
He signed last year with what he thought was Petty GMS, a mediocre team with a legend in Petty in the team masthead. In reality, the 24-year-old has gotten is unrestricted access to one of the greatest sportsmen of his generation. Gragson is soaking in every bit of wisdom Johnson has to offer, and the deal came with spotter Earl Barban, who debuted with Johnson in that 2006 Daytona 500 victory.
“New leader … 48,” was Barban’s trademark call as Johnson led nearly 19,000 laps in his career.
Johnson didn’t want a new spotter, but made a business decision to help his young, new driver.
“Wearing my team owner hat and knowing the experience that Earl has and what he can share with Noah … I just sensed it was the right thing to do,” Johnson said.
Although Petty won the Daytona 500 seven times, the last Petty-owned car to win the Daytona 500 was in 1979. Johnson has the organization in the conversation for Sunday.
“I’m glad we’re at the top of the board and not at the bottom,” Johnson said. “I’m sure the headlines would read a little differently if we were on the other end of it.”
Other things to watch on Sunday:
BUMPER CARS
NASCAR is in the second year of its new Next Gen car and still seeking solutions to a problem with the bumpers that caused several concussions last season.
The rear bumpers were supposed to be softened this year so that the car would absorb more energy during routine contact, but drivers earlier this month complained the hits were just as hard in the exhibition race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Racing at Daytona requires deliberate bump drafting and it’s an aggressive race in which the stakes are higher than a typical Sunday.
“Daytona has its own set of rules that everyone plays by,” said Brad Keselowski, who was fastest in Saturday’s final practice. ”At the end of the race at Daytona, you have to ask yourself, ‘What am I willing to do to win this race?’ More often than not, especially over the last three years, it’s taken wrecking the leader to win the 500.”
HAMLIN’S HISTORY
Denny Hamlin seeks a fourth Daytona 500 victory in a career he already finds beyond fulfilling.
The knock on Hamlin is that he’s never won a Cup championship in 17 tries. But when asked this week whether he’d trade a Daytona 500 trophy for just one title, Hamlin snapped: “No. I got asked that last year. No way. No chance.”
Hamlin finished ninth in his qualifying race and the entire Toyota fleet sat out of Saturday’s practice. Both the Ford and Chevy camps seemed both fast and organized — Hendrick Chevys Bowman and Kyle Larson start on the front row, Ford drivers Joey Logano and Aric Almirola start on the second — but Hamlin still likes his chances.
“I LOVE my car,” he wrote on Twitter.
WHO TO WATCH
IndyCar driver Conor Daly and action sports star Travis Pastrana make their Daytona 500 debuts in a twist of fate for the good friends.
Pastrana always wanted to start the Daytona 500 to add to his long and storied resume. A decade after running one full season of NASCAR at his second-tier level, he gets the chance in a Toyota fielded by 23XI Racing.
“A lot of the guys that follow NASCAR, just the fans, they know me as a TV personality or a stuntman,” Pastrana said. “Really in my heart, racer, motorcross racer, built the reputation as a race car driver as well.”
He anticipates he’ll draw new eyes, too.
“When I announced I was going to come over here, the action sports community jumped onboard 110%,” Pastrana said. “So many people are saying ‘Man, I’m watching the 500.’ I haven’t been excited since I was a kid for our industry to see this.”
Pastrana was part of Daly’s 30th birthday celebration in Las Vegas in late 2021 that saved Daly’s career. There, Daly met with a potential sponsor and that chat over cocktails led to a full season of IndyCar funding for Daly. Bitnile is now heavily involved in all of Ed Carpenter Racing and is funding Daly’s effort at Daytona with The Money Team, a fledgling organization owned by Floyd Mayweather.
Daly barely made the race, and the No. 50 is probably the least prepared in the field, but like Pastrana he’s excited to showcase motorsports.
“As a race fan first, I love this race, and I love the Indy 500, of course,” Daly said. “That’s the true gem in my heart and mind. But the Daytona 500 is the Daytona 500. I always think in my lifetime that I wanted to do the Le Mans 24-hour race, the Indy 500, and the Daytona 500. Now I’m going to have two of those crossed off the list.”
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Julius Randle NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Knicks vs. Cavaliers - April 15
The New York Knicks, Julius Randle included, face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
If you'd like to place a wager on Randle's props, we dive into his available ones, providing some stats and trends, below.
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- This season, he's put up 19.5% of the Knicks' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 18.6 per contest.
- He's put up 8.3 threes per game, or 21.7% of his team's shots from beyond the arc this season.
- Randle's opponents, the Cavaliers, have the NBA's slowest tempo with 98.7 possessions per game, while his Knicks rank 23rd in possessions per game with 101.0.
- The Cavaliers are the best defensive squad in the league, giving up 106.9 points per game.
- The Cavaliers give up 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking second in the NBA.
- The Cavaliers are the best squad in the NBA, allowing 23.0 assists per contest.
- The Cavaliers are the second-ranked team in the NBA at allowing threes, giving up 11.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
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Justices dismiss Trump-era immigration case, in a Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it was wrong to wade into a dispute involving a Trump-era immigration rule that the Biden administration has abandoned, so the justices dismissed the case.
The court had said it would answer the question of whether Republican-led states, headed by Arizona, could pick up the legal defense of the Trump-era “public charge” rule that denied green cards to immigrants who use food stamps or other public benefits.
The high court heard arguments in the case in February and appeared on track to decide it. But in an unsigned, one-sentence opinion Wednesday, the court said it was dismissing the case. That leaves in place a lower court ruling in favor of the Biden administration that the states could not intervene.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote separately to say he agreed with the decision to toss the case. Roberts said that “bound up” in the case are “a great many issues beyond” the question that the court had agreed to decide. “It has become clear that this mare’s nest could stand in the way” of deciding the case “or at the very least, complicate our resolution of that question,” he wrote.
Roberts said the court’s action should not be taken as “reflective of ... the appropriate resolution of other litigation, pending or future, related to the 2019 Public Charge Rule, its repeal, or its replacement by a new rule.”
Roberts was joined by three other justices in the court’s conservative majority: Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch was appointed to the court by Trump. The former president’s two other nominees, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, said nothing.
At the center of the case was a federal law says that green card applicants cannot be burdens to the country or “public charges.” The Trump administration significantly expanded the definition, saying the use of public benefits including food stamps or Medicaid could be disqualifying. That led to court challenges, but the Supreme Court allowed the policy to take effect while those continued.
The Biden administration rescinded the rule and has since announced new guidelines. The administration had said that in practice, the government denied green cards to only three people under Trump’s rule and that their applications were later reopened and approved. Immigration groups have said the bigger impact of the rule was scaring immigrants, causing them to drop benefits or not enroll in them because of fears doing so could affect their applications to become legal permanent residents.
In addition to Arizona, the states involved in the case were Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.
The case is State of Arizona v. City and County of San Francisco, California, 20-1775.
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Boston Latin defeated Boston Latin Academy, 3-1, in a nonleague scrimmage at Fenway Park. Thousands of observers watched the showcase of hockey in the city along the first base line.
“To have the opportunity to play right up the street from the school and get these guys the opportunity to experience this, it’s nice for us to have that,” said Boston Latin coach Frank Woods.
Boston Latin senior captain Richard Bova scored just a few minutes into the game to kickstart the scoring, paying homage to Fenway Park by swinging his stick like a baseball bat in celebration.
“It’s an experience,” said Latin Academy coach Pat Mudie. “You want to get all the guys out there and remember being out there, having ice time.”
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BRENTFORD, S.D. — Jacklyn "Jacky" Gerhardt-Fortin, 32, formerly of Sidney, died in a car accident Tuesday (Oct. 18, 2022) near Wallace, S.D.
Jacklyn Ann Gerhardt was born March 29, 1990, to Gary and Marilyn (Dillman) Gerhardt, in Champaign. She grew up in Sidney and graduated from Unity High School in Tolono. After high school, Jacky married Blake Fortin on July 30, 2011, in Philo. Two boys were born into this union, Cooper and Bennett. The couple made their home in Brentford, S.D., Jacky attended Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, where she received her degree in occupational therapy. Jacky worked at Sanford Hospital and Prairie Heights Nursing Home in Aberdeen, S.D. She then started her own home health care business. Jacky loved working with the elderly and was certified in dementia care.
Jacky loved classic cars and always wanted a woody station wagon. She enjoyed sewing and making wonderful blankets. Taking care of the flowers at their house and decorating brought her great joy. She enjoyed sports and played both softball and basketball in high school. Jacky was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Fighting Illini fan. Jacky was active in her community and was instrumental in getting the park in Brentford built. She was very outgoing, loved being around people and always saw the good in others. She also loved her dog, Ruedi. Family was very important to Jacky. She enjoyed traveling, and they took many trips to see her family.
Grateful for having shared Jacky’s life are her husband, Blake Fortin; two sons, Cooper and Bennett; her parents, Marilyn and Gary Gerhardt of Sidney; grandmother, Geraldine Gerhardt of Evansville, Ind.; sisters, Katherine Gerhardt of St. Louis and Mary (Shawn) McGarigle of Homer; an uncle, Ron (Denise) Gerhardt of Evansville; two aunts, Marsha Slack of Gibson City and Sara Gerhardt of Evansville; her nephews, Tucker and Garrison McGarigle; parents-in-law, Marion and Mary Fortin of Brentford; brother and sister-in-law, Brent and Amber Fortin; and niece and nephew, Shelbey and Gus.
Preceding Jacky in death was her grandfather, Robert Gerhardt.
Services will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m., with a memorial Mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Philo. Immediately following the Mass will be a celebration of life luncheon at the St. Thomas Catholic School gymnasium. A funeral service and visitation are also being held in Aberdeen, S.D., and the arrangements are handled by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home.
There has been a fund setup for Jacky's children at Longview Bank. Her family asks that if you are so moved, you make a donation to the fund in her memory. | 2022-10-23T06:41:17+00:00 | news-gazette.com | https://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/jacklyn-gerhardt-fortin/article_bb2eaa4e-525e-11ed-860e-d35a61a26686.html |
Monroe middle school closed after bomb threat
Monroe Middle School is closed Thursday, one day after a bomb threat was discovered, officials said.
Andrew Shaw, interim superintendent of Monroe Public Schools, told parents in a letter posted on the district's Facebook page that classes at the middle school would be canceled for the day. Staff is scheduled to meet, debrief and prepare for students when they return to school Friday.
He said authorities swept the school with bomb-detecting dogs Wednesday and no explosive devices were found. "Law enforcement does not believe there is any credible threat to students and staff," Shaw's letter said.
Earlier Wednesday, the district said a middle school student found the bomb threat on a note in a bathroom and turned it in to staff. The school was placed on a brief lockdown before students and staff were evacuated, officials said.
Last month, a conversation about guns overheard by a student prompted Monroe Middle School to be locked down. Police investigated but found no threat.
Threats against schools have surged since the mass shooting at Oxford High School a year ago.
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Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | 2022-12-01T14:24:07+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/12/01/monroe-middle-school-closed-after-bomb-threat/69691387007/ |
NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the request of IIROC, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. ("Curaleaf" or the "Company") (CSE: CURA) today responds to speculation published in the media regarding the possibility of a transaction involving the Company. The Company's policy is to refrain from commenting on market rumors. The Company does not intend to make further comment unless required by law.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 19 states with 152 dispensaries, and employs nearly 5,500 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
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Prime Day sales kick off Tuesday
Published: Jul. 11, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
(CNN) – Consumers worldwide are getting set for major online discounts.
Amazon’s Prime Day sales event starts Tuesday at 3 a.m. EDT and goes for 48 hours.
Discounts will be offered on many items, including electronics, home goods and toys.
Amazon’s annual event attempts to increase loyalty with its Prime subscribers and perhaps draw new shoppers into its program.
Last year’s Prime Day sales event was the largest two-day sales period for third-party sellers in Amazon’s history.
Officials say Prime Day brings in about 1 - 2% of the company’s yearly sales.
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BALTIMORE — Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two people, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the U.S. holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition.
Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters there were a total of 30 victims during a press conference at the scene.
The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at a block party in the Brooklyn Homes area in the southern part of the city, Worley said.
The shooting comes amid gatherings around the country leading up to the July Fourth holiday. Elsewhere, a shooting in Kansas left seven people with gunshot wounds and two more victims hospitalized after being trampled as people rushed out of a nightclub early Sunday morning, police there said.
All of the Baltimore victims were adults. Nine victims were transported by ambulance and 20 victims walked into area hospitals with injuries from the shooting, Worley said.
An 18-year-old woman was found dead at the scene and a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after, police said.
“I want those who are responsible to hear me, and hear me very clearly,” Mayor Brandon Scott said at the scene. “We will not stop until we find you, and we will find you. Until then, I hope that every single breath you take, that you think about the lives that you took, think about the lives that you impacted here tonight.”
No arrests were made immediately after the shooting. Scott asked anyone with information to come forward to assist investigators locate the “cowards” who were responsible for the shooting.
Lakell Nelson, 54, said there had been several false alarms of people mistaking the sounds of fireworks for gunfire earlier in the night while she was at the block party. However, by the time she was getting to her car, the actual shooting began.
“The shots were just going on and on and on,” she said.
That's when two young women approached her and said they’d been shot.
“I kinda didn’t believe them at first because they were walking up the street. I said, ‘Show me,’ and the girl was like, ‘I was shot in my butt,’” she said. “When she turned around, I saw the hole through her shorts.”
Nelson said told the women to get in the car and she sped through red lights to get to the nearest hospital.
“When I pulled up to the door of the hospital, my car was almost getting ready to be inside the hospital, because I was determined to get those babies in that hospital," Nelson said.
Authorities said the crime scene was extensive and that it will take some time for detectives to work it.
“Treat this as if it were your family,” Scott said. “How you would want people to treat it if you were mourning, if this was your neighborhood, if this was an event in your community that this happened at. We want you to treat it that way because that's how we have to treat each other as Baltimoreans.”
Hours after the shooting, a number of officers remained on the scene, working behind police tape amid densely packed two-story housing blocks. Folding tables and plastic cups were scattered around the scene, apparently left behind when people ran from the gunshots.
The violence comes as federal prosecutors in Baltimore this week touted their efforts to reduce violent crime in the city. Police have reported nearly 130 homicides and close to 300 shootings so far this year, though that’s down from the same time last year. Authorities have vowed to crack down aggressively on repeat violent offenders.
This is a developing story. It will be updated when more information is available. | 2023-07-02T15:22:39+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/baltimore-mass-shooting/507-e2d1ca71-7e01-4d13-b6fa-28ab0525b4cb |
SALT LAKE CITY, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CAO Group, Inc. (CAO) will preview the world's first digital vision headset, Hubble™, at the California Dental Association (CDA) Tradeshow at Anaheim, California on May 18th, 2023.
Hubble is a battery-operated headset device as shown below with functions of magnification, illumination, documentation, and cloud storage in a single device to serve the daily needs of dental, medical, and other practitioners.
The Hubble wireless headset offers the following unique features:
- Comfortable fit for long hours of work
- Two independent replaceable batteries enable continuous operation
- Continuous zoom - 1 to 20x magnification with 2K image quality
- Micro display view window fits all eyesight with no interpupillary or working length measurement needed
- Intuitive user graphic interface (GUI) for device status, patient record management, and device navigation
- High intensity, true color LED light always on the target; LED light intensity can be adjusted based on application preference
- The view field can be wirelessly projected to a TV monitor for others to review
- On-command documentation including imaging and video recording
- The documents can be automatically stored in a local SD card or transmitted to a secured cloud storage www.aviuscloud.com. 10 GB cloud storage is initially provided free and subscription service is available for additional storage space
- The user can broadcast the event live to desired audiences
- The device is controlled by either a handheld remote or a footswitch
"Magnification, illumination, and documentation are the most desired features for practitioners. These functions are currently fulfilled with multiple devices including microscope, optical loupe, head light, digital camera, intraoral camera, etc.," said, Dr. Densen Cao, PhD, President of CAO. "Hubble provides all desired features in one device and is another innovation from CAO to make our customers' jobs Easier, Faster, and Better."
Hubble offers a very competitive cost for the unit and cloud storage. CAO will ship Hubble units to customers in about Q4, 2023 and will take pre-orders starting May 18th, 2023.
Details about the Hubble product can be found at www.caogroup.com or call +1-877-877-9778.
About the CAO Group, Inc.
The CAO Group, Inc. (CAO), headquartered in West Jordan, Utah, USA, is a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental, medical, forensic, and LED lighting products. CAO has created many technologies that benefited engaged industries. Notable world's first innovations include LED curing light, modern diode laser, LED forensic light, LED light sources for general lighting, modern teeth whitening, laser curing light, new caries prevention method, digital vision device, and many others. The mission of CAO is to provide Easier, Faster, and Better products to its customers.
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Have you heard of Jaz Brisack, Liz Fong-Jones and Chris Smalls?
Those names might not be familiar to all Americans, but their recent accomplishments amount to a potential sea change in labor rights.
As union organizers or advocates for better work conditions at some of the biggest and most powerful companies in the world – Starbucks, Google and Amazon, respectively – these three young people have highlighted just how far out of whack the balance between workers and organizations has grown.
I believe that their work, part of a surge in labor organizing and other kinds of community-building efforts, has its roots in the scholarship and journalism of Barbara Ehrenreich, who died on Sept. 1, 2022.
Opening a window on inequality
Ehrenreich is best known for her 2001 book “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America.”
It begins with a deceptively simple premise: investigating whether and how workers can live on what they earn from low-wage jobs. Operating essentially undercover by taking on retail jobs, cleaning houses and waiting tables, Ehrenreich chronicled her experiences and observations as she roved from Florida to Maine to Minnesota. She showed readers that it was virtually impossible to make a living with this work.
Once hired, Ehrenreich refused to rely on her savings or assets, instead paying for rent, food and utilities out of her hourly wages. She quickly found out that doing so left her uninsured, in poor health, sometimes hungry, often tired and always struggling.
“Nickel and Dimed” is an unforgettable best-selling expose that highlights what many low-wage workers already know: It’s impossible to get ahead when you can’t even break even.
A model for sociologists
I first read “Nickel and Dimed,” one of 21 books she published in her lifetime, in 2002 when I was finishing my coursework for a doctorate in sociology. Ehrenreich’s work resonated with me because of her focus on the grind of low-paying jobs.
She earned her own doctorate in cell biology and had no formal training as a sociologist. But she adopted what I like to think are the strengths of my discipline.
That is, she asked questions to help understand various groups’ experiences, as well as the relationships between institutions and individuals. She also forcefully recommended policy changes that could potentially improve the lives of people who are suffering due to powerful forces, such as corporations, the government and school systems.
In my view, Ehrenreich’s ability to document in clear, accessible prose exactly how low-wage work forced people into an unavoidable grind is the best kind of sociological research.
Opening a path
Her work also set an example for many other sociologists studying workers, labor markets and the economy. Ehrenreich laid a clear path for sociologists who have examined the inner lives of employees, the obstacles they face and the strategies they use to survive.
Subsequent studies of how autoworkers try to thrive in a declining industry, why workers blame themselves when they struggle to find employment, or of the relationship between union decline and pay differences for Black and white workers – all of that research followed Ehrenreich’s lead.
This body of work can push people to look at the consequences of these economic arrangements.
It also casts light on how “right to work” laws hamper union operations in 27 states. In addition, this research is scrutinizing short-term, contract work without job stability or benefits. The growth of gig work is adding to the gap between “good jobs” and “bad jobs,” and those with the bad ones are suffering.
This research, like much of Ehrenreich’s work, forces readers to ask why economic inequality has become so severe in the U.S., with wages stagnating while wealth concentrates among those with the most.
New generation of labor leaders
Brisack, Fong-Jones and Smalls, along with countless less prominent workers, know these things already.
Smalls built a labor movement at Amazon based on his and other workers’ demands that the company do a better job protecting them from COVID-19 at the warehouse where he had been employed on Staten Island, New York. In April 2022, the National Labor Relations Board certified that the workers had prevailed in their efforts to form the first union to represent any of Amazon’s workers.
Brisack, likewise, objected as a Starbucks barista in Buffalo, New York, to what she said were hazardous workplace conditions that heightened employees’ exposure to COVID-19. In December 2021, the campaign she organized led her workplace to become the first of the company’s nearly 10,000 locations to be represented by a union. By the end of August 2022, some 230 Starbucks stores had voted to unionize.
Fong-Jones, a former Google engineer who resigned and became an activist who supports the rights of women, trans people and people of color in tech industries, hasn’t unionized her former coworkers. Instead, she teamed up with others to establish a nonprofit that supports tech whistleblowers and labor organizers.
The many recent successes in organizing workers to demand collective changes – safer workplaces, higher pay, better benefits – are right in line with what Ehrenreich always stood for. I hope she saw their achievements as an extension of her own.
Adia Harvey Wingfield, Professor of Sociology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. | 2022-09-14T15:48:28+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2022/09/barbara-ehrenreich-helped-make-inequality-visible-her-legacy-lives-on-in-a-reinvigorated-labor-movement-opinion.html |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A powerful car bomb detonated in a residential area in Pakistan’s capital on Friday, killing two suspected militants and an officer, police said, raising fears that militants have a presence in one of the country’s safest cities.
At least three police officers and seven passersby were wounded in the bombing in Islamabad. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the explosion.
Friday’s bombing happened 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) from the garrison city of Rawalpindi, home of the military and government spy agencies.
Police said in a statement that the blast happened when police officers spotted the car near a checkpoint and ordered the driver to halt for routine checking. Instead of stopping, its driver detonated explosives hidden inside. The driver who Pakistani Taliban claim was one of their fighters and a female passenger in the car were killed, Suhail Zafar Chattha, the deputy police chief in Islamabad told reporters at the scene.
TV footage showed a burning car as police officers cordoned off the area.
Residents said they saw policemen on motorcycles chasing a car and ordering a man inside the vehicle to come out.
Chattha confirmed that account, saying the suspect blew up the explosive-laden vehicle after being surrounded by police. He said the militants might have killed scores of people if they had managed to detonate the car bomb at another site in the city.
Senior police and government officials later attended the funeral of the slain police officer Adeel Hussain. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan also paid glowing tributes to Hussain and recommended a prestigious posthumous award for his bravery and for saving innocent lives.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the bombing and thanked the police.
“Police officers stopped the terrorists by sacrificing their blood and the nation salutes its brave men,” Sharif said in a statement.
Mohammad Khalid Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or TTP, said in a statement one of the group’s militants carried out the suicide attack to avenge the killing of a senior leader. Abdul Wali, widely known as Omar Khalid Khurasani, was killed in a roadside bombing in August in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. His death was a heavy blow to the militant group, who blamed Pakistani intelligence agents for the killing without offering any evidence or elaborating.
Pakistani Taliban have stepped up attacks on security forces since November, when they unilaterally ended a monthslong cease-fire with the country’s government.
The latest violence comes days after several Pakistani Taliban detainees overpowered their guards at a counterterrorism center in northwestern Pakistan, snatching police weapons and taking three officers hostage.
On Tuesday, Pakistan’s special forces raided the detention center, triggering an intense shootout in which the military later said 25 detainees linked to the Pakistani Taliban were killed in Bannu, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and part of a former tribal region.
Three troops and at least three hostages were killed in that incident.
The government has since stepped up security across the country, based on intelligence reports that the TTP had dispatched fighters to carry out attacks at public places and police stations.
The Pakistani Taliban are separate but allied with the Afghan Taliban, who seized power in neighboring Afghanistan last year as U.S. and NATO troops withdrew after 20 years of war. Since then, top TTP leaders and fighters have been hiding in Afghanistan. | 2022-12-23T18:52:04+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/world-news/ap-international/ap-car-bombing-in-islamabad-kills-2-suspects-and-policeman/ |
SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PrecisePK, a global leader in Bayesian Model-Informed Precision Dosing (MIPD) software, proudly announces its partnership with Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, marking a significant milestone as their first Spanish customer. This collaboration solidifies PrecisePK's position as a preferred provider of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) solutions for vancomycin AUC dosing and many other therapeutic areas, enabling hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care.
"PrecisePK has not only helped decentralize our clinical pharmacokinetics services but also improved our clinical decisions and workflow efficiency at the patient bedside. It has allowed us to expand our portfolio of pharmacokinetic services, positioning us as a reference pharmacy service in Spain." Genís Castells, PharmD, an experienced hospital pharmacist leading TDM at Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership. Hospital pharmacy is one of the hospital's critical areas of focus that has been significantly enhanced by adopting PrecisePK's cutting-edge Bayesian MIPD software.
By replacing outdated and limited software with PrecisePK's comprehensive dosing solutions, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa has experienced a remarkable transformation in its dosing practices. The user-friendly interface and advanced features of PrecisePK's software have empowered healthcare professionals to make informed decisions based on patient-specific factors, optimizing medication dosages and improving patient outcomes. The Bayesian dosing method also allows for one randomized level blood draw instead of timing for the trough to occur. Patients' predictive serum level graph, dosage history, and serum drug level are all visible on one dashboard, assisting pharmacists with defining the best strategy to reach therapeutic targets.
"We are delighted to partner with Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional patient care," says Katherine Ninh, Operations and Accounts Manager at PrecisePK. "Our innovative Bayesian MIPD software allows for updated PK/PD research studies to be accurately applied at the bedside. We aim to establish a new standard of care in Spain, ensuring patient safety through personalized dosing."
Spain is recognized as one of the European Union countries at the forefront of therapeutic drug monitoring. The collaboration between PrecisePK and Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa exemplifies the country's commitment to advancing the field of precision medicine and sets a precedent for other healthcare institutions to follow.
About PrecisePK
PrecisePK is a leading global provider of therapeutic drug monitoring software for Bayesian model-informed precision dosing. By leveraging real-time bedside assistance in drug dosing, therapeutic analytics, local populations model, AKI predictor, and other resources, the software is designed to streamline the work necessary to achieve individualized treatment and safeguard patient care, at the point of care. In addition to its robust vancomycin AUC software, PrecisePK offers a wide array of drug modules that aid in the workflow of infectious diseases as well as several other therapeutic areas including neurology, oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology. Visit PrecisePK's website for a free trial.
About Universitari Mútua Terrassa Hospital
Mútua Terrassa University Hospital is the university center for the University of Barcelona and is among the 8 largest hospitals in Catalonia. The hospital is part of the Integral Sanitary System of Public Use of Catalonia (SISCAT). It has an agreement with CatSalut, the Catalan health service of the Catalan government, to provide healthcare services to social security users in the region of Terrassa. Their healthcare services are a benchmark not only in the region but also among other hospitals in specialties ranging from neurosurgery and thoracic surgery to cardiac hemodynamics. With a wide range of specialties including clinical pharmacology, the hospital provides high-quality healthcare services to the Terrassa region and contributes to advancing medical research and education.
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ELLOREE — Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Allen Reeves played a 1974 song by Johnny Cash during the Town of Elloree’s annual Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 2, at Joe Miller Park.
The lyrics of “Ragged Old Flag” say that Old Glory “went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam,” which included flying over a fort and being seen by Francis Scott Key, and at the Alamo, Chancellorsville, Shiloh, Flanders Field, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Cash concludes in his song: “I don’t like to brag, but we’re kinda proud of that ragged old flag.”
“I love that song!” Reeves said. “To me, there is nothing that better represents the meaning behind a small-town Fourth of July celebration.”
Among the reasons the Americans fought the Revolutionary War against the British were to “secure independence, protect rights, and establish a new nation based on the principles of self-governance, individual liberty, and representative democracy,” he said.
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“What does it mean to be an American today?” he asked. “We would struggle to get a consistent answer” from a sampling of Americans.
“It seems like all we see on TV is how divided we are as a nation, how much conflict there is between the citizens, and tomorrow’s news will be worse, so get used to it.
“I wish I had words to make you feel better about all that, but I don’t, except maybe we should turn off the TV and sit down on the front porch with a neighbor and have a cup of ice tea for an hour.
“I know, when we take the time to spend the time with each other, we certainly find that the things that unite us far outweigh the things that divide us.”
After living around the world during a nearly 30-year career, “my wife and I were so happy to find this little town to settle down in,” he said.
“I am proud to be here with you this evening. It’s an honor to stand with the folks of Elloree because you exemplify the values and virtues that make our nation great.”
“We value the small-town values that you find here. Of course I’m talking about the tight-knit community. We love the strong sense of community where people know and support each other, where neighbors are involved in others’ lives. There is a deep sense of mutual respect and cooperation. I’m talking about trust and honesty. People rely on each other here. We find it works to keep our word, to maintain our integrity and to be accountable to each other.”
“How about a respect for tradition? I’m looking at the history museum. Elloree values respect for a traditional way of life, its customs, and local heritage. We take pride in preserving our culture and passing it down to the next generation.”
“We believe in hard work and self-reliance. It’s important to take personal responsibility and to contribute to the end.”
“We’re bound by these shared values in Elloree, a tight-knit community that has weathered the storms, celebrated the victories, and supported one another through thick and thin.”
“We witness every day the heroes who embody the American spirit. It’s the volunteer firefighters who rush to protect our homes. It’s the teachers who guide and inspire our children. It’s the local businesses that fuel our economy, and it’s the countless individuals who contribute their time to make our community thrive.”
“While the world around us may change, the heart of our small town remains steadfast. ... Let us renew our commitment to our small town and to our nation.”
“Elloree has seen generations grow and prosper, and we continue to embrace inclusivity and progress. It is in this unity that we find strength, for together, we can overcome any challenge and continue building a future that honors the sacrifices of those who came before us.”
“Let’s remember that patriotism is not a fleeting emotion, but a lifelong dedication to the principles that define us as a people and the ideals that make our little town of Elloree a truly magical place to live.”
“May this Fourth of July bring us joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of unity. Let us celebrate our small-town quirks and our shared love of this great nation. Happy Independence Day, everyone, and God bless you all.”
Upon graduating from the University of Georgia in 1994, Reeves was commissioned in the Air Force. He has served as an inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) crew commander, Chief of Space War Games, Chief of Space Weapons and Tactics, and the Director of Space Forces for the Pacific theater.
Reeves commanded space operations units at multiple levels throughout the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force. He led space planning efforts in support of Operation Southern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Before retiring, he was chief of staff for the 15th Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, ensuring the operational readiness of more than 47,000 active-duty members worldwide.
Also participating in the patriotic program were Mayor Michael Fanning and council members Bill Brandenburg, Lakeisha Ellison, and Kim Gidron.
The Elloree Lions Club, Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters of Elloree Temple No. 4, and the Masons of Charity Lodge No. 62 sold food and beverages for the community picnic. The Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center sold tickets. The First Baptist Church of Elloree also had a booth. Don Weidle served as the DJ.
The ADUSA (Food Lion) Distribution Center in Elloree provided hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, condiments, plates and napkins. Mike’s Graphix of Orangeburg co-sponsored the fireworks display. | 2023-07-04T12:34:24+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/news/local/elloree-fourth-speaker-calls-for-new-unity/article_95e65f30-19c7-11ee-b676-e74d5a1fbab7.html |
PROVIDENCE, RI — More states are looking to offset energy costs by using renewable sources.
Kai Salem of Green Energy Consumers Alliance has been working hard over, pushing states to offset traditional fossil fuels with renewable sources.
"There's a lot of focus on federal policy generally but energy is controlled at the regional or state level," she said.
Last month, lawmakers in Rhode Island set the fastest timeline for any U.S. state to reach 100% renewable electricity – a goal that must be reached by 2033. As the tiniest state in the nation, that might not sound like a big deal until you consider that no community is willing to build any kind of new coal or nuclear plant. So, essentially they're out of options when it comes to providing residents with new energy sources.
"The time is now, we have to decide what are we going to leave our children and our children's children for climate and community," said Deb Ruggiero, a representative from the state who helped get the legislation passed.
The push follows a Supreme Court decision that ruled the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has no authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming. It's a major setback to climate advocates, but people like Kai Salem think these kinds of goals will help continue to fight climate change.
"It's a setback at the federal level there are no silver bullets and it's a reminder we have to start by talking to our neighbors and the people around us about transitioning to renewable energy." | 2022-07-07T16:48:24+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/more-states-are-mandating-renewable-energy-sources |
NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600:
- Dynavax Technologies Corp. (NASD: DVAX) will replace Bottomline Technologies Inc. (NASD: EPAY) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 17. Thoma Bravo LP is acquiring Bottomline Technologies in a deal expected to be completed on May 13.
- S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Independence Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: IRT) will replace Mimecast Ltd. (NASD: MIME) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd. (NASD: AOSL) will replace Mimecast in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, May 19. Permira Holdings Ltd. is acquiring Mimecast in a deal expected to be completed on or about that date pending final conditions.
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Are artificial chatbots taking over? Not exactly.
AI chatbots are a software application used to have a conversation that can take on the role of a live human, using technology.
“From a pros point of view, I would say we can get answers, and what we might consider intelligent answers, much more quickly,” said Steve Beaty, a computer science expert with the Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Experts said it could also reduce the need for human labor. There are also some cons.
“I also see some disruption going on in the job market,” he said. “They are biased and so they are biased by the data they are trained on. But it also must be said, so are we.”
He said they can also be difficult to understand, and there are some security concerns.
“We can say that somebody else is getting the questions we ask. This has been happening for a long time, of course, with many of the major search engines, and so we’re handing over what might be considered fairly personal information to a third party if you will, or someone else,” said Beaty.
ChatGPT, owned by research company OpenAI, is one of these chatbot programs. Greg Brockman, the president of OpenAI, wrote on Twitter on December 5 that ChatGPT crossed one million users just five days after launch.
“Even if it's only been around for a short amount of time, it certainly has shown some impressive results,” said Beaty.
The chatbot can be used for applications like customer service and virtual assistants.
“This is some interesting tech, no question about it. I think with all tech we need to ask ourselves how we can amplify the good and diminish the bad,” he said. | 2022-12-15T22:32:25+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/artificial-intelligence-chatbots-continue-to-improve-how-do-they-work |
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia Maritime has published a new market update. The report is available at www.concordiamaritime.com. In addition to commentary from CEO Erik Lewenhaput, it also contains data and statistics regarding both tanker rates, ship values and the development of the global product tanker fleet, as well as data about the demand for oil and development of inventory levels.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that its Middle Market Banking business provided $19 million in financing to Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company to provide support for their expanding business operations.
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber (TTL) is a family owned and operated business that supplies lumber, building materials, custom doors, cabinets, and hardware from six locations in Northern California and Nevada. TTL is also actively engaged in community support and philanthropy in the markets they serve, having donated over $250,000 to local charities and non-profits in 2020 and 2021.
This latest financing extends a prior banking relationship between Truckee-Tahoe Lumber and the former CIT Group, which merged with First Citizens Bank in January 2022. Proceeds from the financing will be used to capitalize the company's future growth and ongoing investments.
"We are encouraged by the robust growth opportunities in the Northern Sierra Nevada region and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the finest building materials on the market," said Andrew Cross, President & CEO of Truckee-Tahoe Lumber. "We appreciated the expertise of First Citizens Middle Market Banking in arranging this financing to support our growth objectives."
"Truckee-Tahoe Lumber has a storied past and a bright future as the region's premier building materials supplier," said Brendan Chambers, Managing Director and Group Head for First Citizens Middle Market Banking. "We were pleased to continue our support of Truckee-Tahoe Lumber with this latest financing."
"Truckee-Tahoe Lumber has a strong reputation as a leader in their field. We worked closely with them to understand their goals, as providing financing to middle market companies to support their business objectives is our specialty," said Katrin Engel, a Middle Market Banking Senior Vice President based in San Diego.
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PLANO, Texas (AP) _ Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18.4 million in its third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Plano, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 2 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 6 cents per share.
The maker of technology for telephone services over internet networks posted revenue of $207.1 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in December, Ribbon Communications expects its results to range from a loss of 1 cent per share to earnings of 1 cent per share.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $220 million to $240 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.
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Drowning of 2 boys in pool was ‘heartbreaking and terrible accident,’ police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - The deaths of two young boys found unresponsive in a backyard in a swimming pool was not the result of foul play, Kentucky police say.
Louisville Metro police said the drownings of the boys, who were cousins, appears to be “a heartbreaking and terrible accident.”
Officers were called to a home in Louisville around 6:30 p.m. Sunday after the boys, both younger than 12 years old, were found in the pool.
With police cars clearing a route to downtown, the boys were rushed to Norton Children’s Hospital by EMS. Attempts to save them were unsuccessful, WAVE reported.
The names of the boys have not been released by the Jefferson County Coroners Office.
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America's Favorite Buns Brand is Stepping Up to the Plate to Help Renovate Community-nominated Little League® Fields Across the Country
HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continued multi-year partnership with Little League® Baseball and Softball, Ball Park® Buns is bringing back its Ball Park of Dreams initiative for its third consecutive year, this time with a fun curveball. The Ball Park of Dreams initiative provides extensive field makeovers to help benefit local Little League programs in need. For the first time in Ball Park Buns history, deserving Little League programs across the country had the opportunity to submit stories of how a field renovation would positively impact their players and community.
After a rigorous review process, the Ball Park Buns team landed on fields to renovate at three worthy Little League communities in Houston, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Oakland, California ahead of the 2023 season. These leagues will be the recipients of makeover projects that will provide significant field renovations based on individual needs.
The Ball Park of Dreams program is part of Ball Park Buns' continued commitment to helping serve Little League Baseball and Softball teams across the country as the Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series. Projects slated to be completed this spring include:
- North Shore Little League (Houston, Texas): To help foster inclusivity and play for all players and assist with the development of the league's Little League Challenger Division program, Ball Park Buns is leveling two baseball fields to allow players in wheelchairs better access to play. Ball Park is also restoring the grass field and planting a tree for shade.
- Northwest Little League (Charlotte, North Carolina): The league uses sports as a positive mental health outlet and Ball Park Buns will help bring the field to a better playable condition by leveling the infield, reskinning, and shaping the diamond and providing new bases. A tree will also be planted to provide fans with shade.
- North Oakland/South Oakland Little League (Oakland, California): Pandemic shutdowns and torrential rainfall left the field in disrepair. To help with increased league registrations, Ball Park Buns is revitalizing the outfield, rebuilding the pitching mound, adding new netting and gravel within the batting cages, and planting a tree for shade.
"The Ball Park of Dreams initiative continues to be a success year after year, and this year has been even more special, knowing these submissions have come directly from communities across the country who are in genuine need of our support," said Annie Meehan, Director of Marketing, Ball Park Buns. "Our long-lasting partnership with Little League has been such a powerful one as we work together to improve Little League playing conditions across the country and offering the youth of America and their families the opportunity to create memories on these newly renovated fields for years to come."
Ball Park Buns will also support nearly 20 additional local Little League programs across the country through sponsorship funding, signage and coupons for enough Ball Park Buns and Rolls to stock their concession stands for the entire season.
As a proud sponsor and the Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series, Ball Park Buns will continue to feature the official Little League World Series logo on its packaging this summer, which will be available in over 40,000 stores across the United States. Additionally, Ball Park Buns will be on-site at this year's Little League Baseball World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pa., showcasing featured products at the concession stands and offering social activations at the complex.
Perfect for grilling, tailgating, parties and more, Ball Park hot dog and hamburger buns are America's favorite buns and deliver fresh taste and outstanding flavor. With many varieties of buns and rolls, it's easy to make Ball Park Buns part of your next meal – and watch the crowd go wild. Ball Park Buns is a part of Bimbo Bakeries USA. For a full list of Ball Park products and where to buy them, please visit www.BallParkBuns.com.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. Our team of 20,000+ U.S. associates operates approximately 60 manufacturing locations in the United States. Over 11,000 distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Arnold®, Artesano®, Ball Park®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann's®, Little Bites®, Marinela®, Mrs Baird's®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann® and Thomas'®. BBU is owned by Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world's largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.
Founded in 1939, Little League® is the world's largest organized youth sports program, with approximately two million players (ages 4-16) playing baseball and softball in communities across every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Operated by more than one million volunteers, Little League® believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. From professional athletes and award-winning celebrities, to public officials and other influential members of society, Little League® graduates have taken the lessons they learned, both on and off the field, to create the next chapter of the Little League® story. Each year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that Little Leaguers® display at our seven baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, and follow Little League® (@LittleLeague) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) - A Starkville man will spend 78 months in prison for more than $6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud.
Christopher Lick, 46, received the sentence on Friday, Aug. 12.
According to court documents, he filed false loan applications with banks providing PPP loans.
Rather than using the PPP funds for his business, Lick purchased a home valued at more than $1 million and used the money for personal investments in the stock market. | 2022-08-15T22:50:32+00:00 | wtva.com | https://www.wtva.com/news/starkville-man-to-spend-almost-7-years-in-prison-for-ppp-fraud/article_4c349cec-1cbd-11ed-a427-2b501ce76375.html |
SPOKANE, Wash. — Kaylynne Truong hit 7 of 9 3-pointers and scored 21 points, B rynn Maxwell added four 3-pointers and 17 points and No. 20 Gonzaga rolled to a 69-58 win over Pacific on Thursday night.
Gonzaga (24-3, 14-1 West Coast Conference) won its 19th straight at home with the nation’s leading 3-point shooting team (41.4%) going 12 of 23 behind the arc and shooting 47% overall despite a 3 of 13 fourth quarter.
Liz Smith scored 13 points and Sam Ashby 12 for the Tigers (12-15, 7-9), who lost the first meeting with the Zags 81-78 but had won five straight.
The game was even in the second quarter and the Bulldogs led 35-24 at the break.
Gonzaga shot 5 of 12 from 3-point range and 50% overall while the Tigers were 2 of 12 behind the arc and shot 30%.
McKayla Williams started a 12-0 run with a layup and ended it with a 3-pointer early in the third quarter to give Gonzaga a 49-27 lead and Maxwell’s four-point play at the two-minute mark made it a 25-point lead.
Truong had two 3-pointers in an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to restore the 25-point lead before Pacific scored 13 straight.
Gonzaga, which got starter Eliza Hollingsworth back after missing five games and Maud Huijbens, who had been out since November, plays its final home game Saturday afternoon against Saint Mary’s. The injured pair combined for 12points and 10 rebounds.
Before the game Gonzaga announced it’s postponed Nov. 26 game with Eastern Washington would not be played.
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Forest officials have closed down Granite Reef, Coon Bluff, and Phon D Sutton recreation sites along the Salt River amid higher water levels, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
MCSO Sergeant Joaquin Enriquez told ABC15 the river is dangerous right now, especially with more rain and higher SRP water releases on the way.
MCSO has seen multiple water rescues over the past week, some turning deadly.
A man died Saturday near the Pebble Beach area of the river after capsizing his kayak.
Enriquez also said the Phon D Sutton area in particular has gotten a lot of calls.
Sunday, another kayaker had to be rescued in that area after capsizing.
"Lake patrol deputies have been really busy in the last couple weeks with rescuing who I'm sure are experienced kayakers who have come out here in the past, but the waters are so strong and the water's so high [we're seeing] a lot of capsizing of the kayaks," Enriquez said. "Luckily, a lot of these people are wearing life jackets, which we always encourage when you're coming out here."
Lifejackets won't cut it right now, though, Enriquez said.
"Don't come out here," he said. "We don't want anybody out here at all. Usually, the message is to wear your life jacket if you're coming out here, but we don't want you out here. It's too dangerous." | 2023-03-21T19:23:32+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/multiple-recreation-sites-closed-along-salt-river-due-to-water-levels |
Pelicans vs. Thunder Injury Report Today - April 12
The New Orleans Pelicans (42-40) are dealing with three players on the injury report as they ready for an opportunity to win a spot in the playoffs in a play-in tournament matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder (40-42) at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, April 12 at 9:30 PM ET.
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In their most recent matchup on Sunday, the Pelicans suffered a 113-108 loss to the Timberwolves. In the Pelicans' loss, Brandon Ingram led the way with a team-high 42 points (adding 12 rebounds and seven assists).
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The Thunder took care of business in their last game 115-100 against the Grizzlies on Sunday. Jared Butler scored 25 points in the Thunder's victory, leading the team.
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Pelicans vs. Thunder Game Info
- When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN
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Pelicans Season Insights
- The Pelicans score 114.4 points per game, only two fewer points than the 116.4 the Thunder allow.
- New Orleans is 27-7 when scoring more than 116.4 points.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Pelicans have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 117 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 114.4 they've put up over the course of this season.
- New Orleans connects on 11 three-pointers per game (23rd in the league) while shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc (15th in the NBA). It is making 1.2 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 12.2 per game while shooting 33.9%.
- The Pelicans rank 19th in the NBA with 111.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and sixth in the league defensively with 109.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Thunder Season Insights
- The Thunder's 117.5 points per game are five more points than the 112.5 the Pelicans give up.
- When it scores more than 112.5 points, Oklahoma City is 31-22.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Thunder are posting 116.4 points per game, compared to their season average of 117.5.
- Oklahoma City connects on 12.1 three-pointers per game (15th in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.9. It shoots 35.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.8%.
- The Thunder's 112.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 14th in the NBA, and the 111.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 11th in the league.
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Hello, it’s Mike Holfeld with another edition of Make Ends Meet.
Do you have an open unemployment overpayment with the DEO?
Make Ends Meet has learned from January 1, 2022, to April 7, 2023, the Florida Lottery “was alerted to a total of 9,093 winners showing a potential outstanding state-owed debt balance due to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.”
The surprising data was released to News 6 following an open record request completed last week by the Office of General Counsel.
During our last review of the lottery’s data, 5,060 lotto winners were flagged between January 1, 2022 to January 10, 2023. The new number represents a jump of 4,000 winners!
DEO Press Secretary Leigh McGowan tells me an overpayment is established when the “DEO does not receive sufficient information to determine eligibility for a claim.”
According to McGowan, the DEO finds that most overpayments result from incomplete claims, which can be resolved by completing the required steps to verify eligibility on your DEO account page.
In every story we have investigated so far, waivers were issued and the checks were made available at the local lotto office.
It’s still happening!
Next Tuesday at 5 p.m., we feature a single mother of five who needed her $25,000 Pick 4 prize to cover back-bills and her move into a new apartment.
She asked Make Ends Meet for help, and the day she was moving, the call came from the DEO that her check was ready. She had been waiting for that money since March 17!
$100,000 salary not good enough?
I had to post this item.
“CouponBirds,” a real-time coupon and deals site, surveyed 3,000 people and asked which cities they would pass on if they were making $100,000 per year.
When considering cost of living , Palm Beach was No. 1, Bal Harbour was No. 6 , and Pinecrest, just south of Miami, was No. 22 as the least desirable places to live on a $100,000 annual salary.
In case you’re wondering, New York City was ranked as the fifth least desirable city to live. According to Coupon Birds, the Big Apple is frequently ranked as the world’s most expensive city.
More jobs coming to Orlando!
We have a new company on Transport Drive.
International Insulation Products, a company that specializes in reflective insulation manufacturing, cut the ribbon on a new location for corporate headquarters in the Orlando region.
The company relocated its HQ in Atlanta, investing about $350,000 into its new facility at 8695 Transport Drive. The company is projecting to add two dozen jobs by the end of the year.
If you have an unemployment or investment issue, email makeendsmeet@wkmg.com or text the words Make Ends Meet to 407-676-7428. | 2023-04-19T20:52:16+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/insider/2023/04/19/9000-lotto-winners-on-debt-list/ |
Raiders reward bettors on winning NFL Sunday for sportsbooks
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Raiders bettors can relate to that classic quote by Michael Corleone in “The Godfather Part III.” But in a good way.
After gamblers gave up on the Silver and Black following a loss to the lowly Colts that dropped them to 2-7 (3-6 ATS), the Raiders promptly reeled off back-to-back overtime wins and covers on the road.
Bettors jumped back on board this week and had their faith rewarded, as the Raiders won and covered their third straight in a 27-20 comeback victory over the Chargers as 2½-point favorites at Allegiant Stadium.
“One of our worst games of the day was the Raiders beating the Chargers,” Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito said. “It was the first time in three weeks that bettors went back and backed the Raiders. The last two weeks were good for the house. But this week was clearly good for the bettors, as they got paid.”
Three weeks after the Raiders appeared destined for a high draft pick, they suddenly have playoff hopes. The Raiders (5-7) trail the New York Jets (7-5) by two games for the final AFC playoff spot with five to play.
“The Raiders seem to have hit their stride,” Caesars Sportsbook assistant director of trading Adam Pullen said. “If they keep playing like they are, they might be back in the playoff mix.
“You look at their schedule and they’re at the Rams, who are a mess right now. Then they’re home against the Patriots, at the Steelers, home against the Niners without Jimmy Garoppolo and their last game is against the Chiefs. Who knows if the Chiefs will even need that game.”
The Raiders are 5½-point road favorites over the Rams on “Thursday Night Football,” while the Jets are 9½-point underdogs at Buffalo.
Favorites win, bettors lose
Favorites went 9-4 ATS on their best Sunday of the season. But bettors still lost, largely because they backed a pair of popular underdogs in the Jets (+3), who lost 27-22 to the Vikings, and Titans (+4½), who were whipped 35-10 by the Eagles.
Philadelphia ran its league-leading record to 11-1 while Minnesota improved to 10-2.
“Normally we would be rooting against those top five teams in the NFL,” Westgate SuperBook vice president Jay Kornegay said. “You look at those matchups and you’d think we’d probably need the Titans and Jets. But it didn’t pan out that way. There were some big plays on those two underdogs.”
Minnesota made a goal-line stand with 1:46 left, and New York quarterback Mike White threw an interception on fourth down from the Vikings’ 19 with 16 seconds to go.
Bettors also lost big on the Chiefs (-2½), who were defeated 27-24 by the Bengals in a rematch of last season’s AFC title game.
Kansas City led 24-20 early in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati recovered a fumble by Travis Kelce, then took the lead on a Joe Burrow touchdown pass. Harrison Butker missed a 55-yard field goal try that would’ve tied it with 3:24 left.
Mr. Relevant
The 49ers (-5½) won their fifth straight and covered in a 33-17 win over the Dolphins. But they lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who’s out for the season with a broken foot.
Brock Purdy threw two TD passes after replacing Garoppolo. The rookie was dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant” as the last pick of this year’s NFL draft, but he’ll be anything but as the Niners try to make a Super Bowl run.
BetMGM raised San Francisco’s Super Bowl odds from 6-1 to 11-1 after the game, putting the Niners behind the Bills (+375), Chiefs (+450), Eagles (5-1) and Cowboys (+750) — who crushed the Colts 54-19 as 11½-point favorites on “Sunday Night Football” to bail out some bettors.
“Jimmy G out for the year changes the entire complexion of the NFC,” Esposito said. “A lot of people were leaning to the 49ers as the best team in the NFC. But that changes dramatically now and shifts back to the Eagles and Cowboys.
“I don’t know if Brock Purdy can get them to Glendale (Arizona, site of the Super Bowl). It’s a huge loss to the 49ers. They really have all the other pieces.”
Contact reporter Todd Dewey at tdewey@reviewjournal.com. Follow @tdewey33 on Twitter. | 2022-12-05T06:30:08+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/todd-dewey/raiders-reward-bettors-on-winning-nfl-sunday-for-sportsbooks-2688261/ |
Accreditation Offers New Opportunities for Nursing Career Advancement
NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nurse Residency Program and Peri-Operative Fellowship Program at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, have achieved Practice Transition Accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The HSS Nurse Residency Program, established in 2008, is a leader in the field, with best practices for transitioning new nurses to the bedside while supporting professional development of nursing personnel. Preceptors successfully adapted the program to overcome unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The newly accredited HSS Peri-Operative Fellowship Program invites registered nurse (RN) fellows to work alongside experienced providers in the operating room as they transition between practice settings and rotate through different orthopedic services such as Total Arthroplasty, Spine, Sports, Trauma/Limb Lengthening, and Hand and Foot.
Nurses in accredited transition programs benefit from evidence-based curricula that promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills and professional behaviors necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care. Nursing residents and fellows are given the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and learn in a real-life setting to be better prepared and more confident as they enter the workforce or transition practice settings. "The driving focus of our resident fellowship program is clinical and professional growth. HSS fosters an environment that encourages our residents to gain the skills needed to perform high-quality patient care, as well as to grow and advance professionally along the clinical ladder," said Ingrid Herrera-Capoziello, DNP, NPD-BC, NE-BC, assistant vice president, Nursing Excellence & Professional Development at HSS. "We are proud of the work we have done and continue to do to guide nurses through this growth trajectory during a pivotal time in their careers."
"The ANCC accreditation, an industry-leading certification for nursing excellence, signals HSS's longstanding commitment to the nursing profession and individual career development," said Paul Coyne, DNP, MBA, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, senior vice president and Chief Nurse Executive at HSS. "The program provides a strong foundation for the novice nurse and we're especially grateful to our outstanding nursing preceptors for their residency program leadership and mentorship. It is an honor and immense responsibility to develop the professional nurse of the future."
The Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)™ is a voluntary review process that validates hospital residency programs that prepare registered nurses for new practice settings and meet rigorous, evidence-based standards for quality and excellence. ANCC's standards are a powerful international benchmark that allows organizations to self-assess and identify ways to strengthen their practice transition programs.
"Nursing is at the core of the excellence in patient care that has earned HSS global leadership," said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS. "This accreditation is a welcome validation of the unprecedented opportunity for nurses to realize their potential at HSS."
The first hospital in New York City to receive the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence from ANCC, HSS is also the first to be re-designated with this honor five consecutive times.
About ANCC
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments; and accredit providers and approvers of continuing nursing education. In addition, ANCC provides leading-edge information and education services and products to support its core credentialing programs. www.nursecredentialing.org.
About HSS
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 13th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a third consecutive year (2023). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s second secretary came out with a new memoir Thursday, a light, photo-filled daily journal that sharply contrasts with the bombshell tell-all book published last month by the late German pope’s main assistant.
“My Days With Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Alfred Xuereb is the latest book to hit Italian bookshelves following Benedict’s Dec. 31 death. It was launched Thursday at a semi-official Vatican event alongside another book by a longtime Vatican reporter “The Resignation: I Didn’t Flee.”
The two new publications served to blunt, in some ways, the negative criticism of Francis that erupted in the weeks after the death of the first “emeritus pope” by refocusing attention on Benedict himself.
Pope Francis recently acknowledged that Benedict’s death had been “instrumentalized” by conservatives to accentuate the idea of competing papal camps, a reference to the books, interviews and memos published by Benedict’s longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, and some conservative cardinals that were highly critical of the reigning pontiff.
Xuereb was the “second secretary” to Benedict during his 2005-2013 pontificate, and remained on as secretary to Francis for the first months of his papcy. Francis then placed Xuereb in his new Economy Ministry before making him ambassador to Korea and Mongolia, where Francis is expected to visit later this year in the first-ever papal visit.
All of which suggests Xuereb remained on excellent terms with both Benedict and Francis, as his memoir “My Days with Benedict XVI” makes clear. The book reads as a daily journal, retracing Benedict’s travels, audiences, intimate lunches and jokes, as well as the tear-filled moments surrounding his historic resignation. But it ends when Xuereb bids Benedict farewell a few weeks into his retirement, and makes few comments about the current pontificate.
The same cannot be said for “Nothing but the Truth: My Life Beside Pope Benedict XVI,” by Gaenswein, which also chronicled Benedict’s papacy but dedicated several chapters to his 10-year retirement and Gaenswein’s not-so-easy relations with Francis.
The Xuereb book launch Thursday suggested that his is the Benedict memoir the Vatican wants to promote: Held in the press conference room of Vatican Media, the launch was attended by the hierarchy of the Vatican communications office and was covered by Vatican Media. The book features a prologue by a former Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi.
Xuereb, who attended via video conference from Seoul, was asked about Francis’ recent comments that Benedict’s death head been “instrumentalized” by critics of the current pontificate.
“I agree, unfortunately,” Xuereb said, without elaborating.
In one indiscretion, he confirmed that indeed Benedict had suffered from sleep problems though he said he had never heard him complain of insomnia. Recently, Benedict’s biographer said that chronic, years-long insomnia was the primary reason behind the 2013 resignation.
“We never heard him talk about that with us, but we knew he had problems sleeping,” Xuereb said. He recalled the 2012 papal visit to Mexico, when Benedict fell during the night and hit his head. The episode was later cited as one of the reasons why Benedict resigned, believing that global travel was a pre-requisite for any pope and that he no longer was up to the task.
“I remember that night in Mexico, he couldn’t sleep at all,” Xuereb said. | 2023-02-10T14:02:10+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-vatican-touts-new-memoir-by-benedict-xvis-2nd-secretary/ |
President Biden has started using a CPAP machine at night to deal with sleep apnea
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in recent weeks has started using a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine at night to help with sleep apnea, the White House said Wednesday. The revelation comes after indents from the mask were visible on the president’s face as he departed the White House.
The president has disclosed since 2008 a history with sleep apnea, a potentially serious but common condition in which breathing can stop and start in the night. Biden used the machine Tuesday night, White House officials said. The imprint lines on his face were apparent when he left Wednesday morning for a speech in Chicago.
A CPAP machine is a motorized device that pumps air through a mask to open a sleeper’s airway. About 5 million Americans have tried them.
While his history with the condition has long been disclosed, it didn’t come up during his most recent physical in February. When he was vice president, doctors noted Biden had an irregular heartbeat probably linked to apnea.
The 80-year-old president is running for reelection and is the oldest person ever to hold the nation’s highest office.
Roughly 30 million people in the U.S. are thought to have the condition, though only about 6 million are diagnosed with it, according to the American Medical Association. In people with the condition, throat and tongue muscles relax and block the airway during sleep, caused by obesity, aging or facial structure.
They stop breathing, sometimes for up to a minute and hundreds of times each night, then awake with loud gasping and snoring. That prevents them from getting deep, restorative sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to dangerous drowsiness and increased heart attack risk. The problem is more common in men than women.
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TOKYO, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been decided that vegan foie gras and vegan caviar developed and sold by food tech company Dr. Foods Inc (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichi Ishizuka; hereinafter Dr. Foods) will be served in course menus (approximately 160,000 servings) from September 1st, 2023, at 28 wedding halls and hotel restaurants nationwide, including Notre Dame Yokohama Minato Mirai managed by Nihon Ceremony Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; representative Director: Makoto Kanda; hereinafter Japan Ceremony).
In recent years, the problem of how to raise ducks and geese, which are the sources of foie gras, and the problem of endangered sturgeons, which are the sources of caviar, have been taken up in the news every day all around the world. Countries such as Italy, Poland, and Turkey have already banned foie gras production. In the state of New York in the United States as well, the city council has passed an ordinance banning the sale of foie gras, and this trend seems to be accelerating.
Sturgeons, from which caviar is harvested, are also critically endangered and some species are already extinct. Dr. Foods recreated ingredients that have such environmental problems with completely plant-based ingredients, prompting Nihon Ceremony, which is similarly early in being conscious of improving environmental problems, to be the fastest company to consider alternative ingredients, and it has been decided that they will incorporate vegan foie gras and vegan caviar into their menus and serve them in their courses in hopes that "this sustainable initiative that is kind to the environment on auspicious sunny days can also be a sustainable relationship for the bride and groom as well."
Dr. Foods plans to sell more completely plant-based alternatives to high-end ingredients by the end of the year and hopes that ingredients that are difficult to obtain in everyday life will become sustainable and familiar.
Company information
Nihon Ceremony Co., Ltd
6-4-50 Okihonmachi Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi, Japan 175-1114
CEO: Makoto Kanda
Dr. FOODS Co., Ltd.
a Japanese subsidiary of Dr. FOODS Inc. (OTC Market in the U.S.A. listed corporation as "DRFS") is Tokyo based food-tech venture and spin-off company of Next Meats Co., Ltd that has been focusing on the research and development of cultured foods. The proprietary technologies which combined with over 1000 years of Japanese traditional fermented foods culture called "KOJI" (rice malt) gave a breakthrough invention of the world's first vegetable based "Vegan Foie Gras". In April 2023, Dr.Foods announced the successful development of plant-based caviar, where they conducted all aspects of sourcing raw materials, development, and production at the "treasure trove of food", Iwate Prefecture in Japan.
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We’re cranking through the regular season and the numbers are only getting more impressive across all five conferences in N.J.
There’s only one 1,000-yard rusher in the SFC through six weeks, but nine quarterbacks have hit the four-digit mark, one tackling machine is almost at 100 and an Essex County standout is doubling the field to run away with the sacks title. | 2022-10-05T19:54:16+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/10/hs-football-whos-lighting-it-up-season-stat-leaders-in-the-sfc-through-week-5.html |
NEW YORK (AP) — An entrepreneur who promoted group “orgasmic meditation” as a road to women’s well-being turned herself in and pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex and underpaid work.
Nicole Daedone, who founded the sex-centric wellness company OneTaste, faces a federal forced labor conspiracy case that was unveiled last week. She was released Tuesday on $1 million bond, secured by her mother, her mother’s partner, and a OneTaste ally; the friend put up a sprawling property in Northern California’s Mendocino County.
“The idea that this woman, at this company, engaged in forced labor is as far from the truth and reality as one could comprehend,” defense lawyer Julia Gatto said outside court. She called Daedone “a ceiling-shattering feminist entrepreneur” who created a unique business around women’s sexuality and empowerment.
Prosecutors, however, say Daedone and former sales chief Rachel Cherwitz schemed to draw in people suffering from sexual trauma and turn them into unquestioning, cloistered followers who did their leaders’ bidding -– even if it meant having sex with prospective investors or clients, or taking out new credit cards in order to afford to keep taking courses.
The company’s “members” sometimes were told “to engage in sexual acts they found uncomfortable or repulsive as a requirement to obtain ‘freedom’ and ‘enlightenment’ and demonstrate their commitment to OneTaste and Daedone,” the indictment claims, and “resistance … was not tolerated.”
Meanwhile, according to the indictment, OneTaste didn’t pay promised wages and commissions to members-turned-workers.
OneTaste started in San Francisco, around 2005, as a sort of self-help commune that viewed female orgasms as key to sexual and psychological wellness and interpersonal connection. A centerpiece was “orgasmic meditation,” carried out by men manually stimulating women in a group setting.
The company surfed a wave of media attention to open outposts from Los Angeles to London in the 2010s. Portrayed as a cutting-edge enterprise that dared to prioritize women’s sexual pleasure, it basked in TEDx-talk, Goop-name-checked lifestyle chic.
Then OneTaste’s marketing, labor practices and sway over its clients-turned-workers came under scrutiny in a 2018 Bloomberg Businessweek investigation and, later, other venues. Among them were Netflix’s “Orgasm Inc.,” released this fall.
Daedone, now 56, sold her stake in OneTaste in 2017, according to the company. She remained at large when the indictment was unsealed, and Cherwitz was arrested last week. Daedone’s representatives say she was overseas and subsequently returned to her current home in New York City.
Cherwitz was released on $300,000 bond at an initial court date in San Francisco and hasn’t yet entered a plea, court records show. A message seeking comment was sent Tuesday to her attorney.
Now under new ownership, OneTaste has said its work has been misconstrued, sexual consent was a cornerstone of its operations, and the charges are unjustified.
“The federal government’s description of the behaviors alleged in its indictment bear no credible resemblance to the organization we acquired and have committed our lives to, nor to anything we know of Nicole and Rachel,” co-owner Anjuli Ayer said in a statement Tuesday. | 2023-06-14T16:35:58+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/founder-of-sexuality-focused-womens-wellness-company-pleads-not-guilty-in-forced-labor-case/ |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man’s federal civil rights lawsuit that alleges a Buffalo police officer struck him with her patrol vehicle and concocted a plan with other officers to falsely arrest him by claiming he purposely threw himself at the car, is likely headed to a jury trial.
U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo rejected some of the recommendations offered earlier this year by a magistrate judge, who said certain claims made by James Kistner warranted summary judgement, which means there were not any factual issues that needed to be sorted out at trial.
Notably, Vilardo disagreed with the magistrate’s argument that Kistner’s home surveillance video of his New Year’s Day 2017 encounter with police conclusively disproved officers’ testimony that he purposely threw himself at the patrol vehicle and damaged a side mirror.
“As he approaches the vehicle, Kistner raises his arm in front of his body, but the angle of the video makes it difficult to tell why he does that,” Vilardo wrote in his Nov. 8 order and decision. “He may be doing that to strike the mirror as defendants allege. He may be doing it for some other reason. And so there is a question of fact about whether Kistner’s actions caused or contributed to the collision and therefore whether Kistner was guilty of criminal mischief or whether the defendants at least reasonably believed that he was.”
At the same time, Vilardo dismissed two claims Kistner made against the past two police commissioners and all state claims against the defendants for assault, defamation, official misconduct, and four others.
Anthony Rupp, Kistner’s attorney, said that while he is disappointed that the recommendation for summary judgement on some of his client’s claims was denied, he believes Vilardo’s decision still benefits his client.
Specifically, Vilardo reinstated Kistner’s Monell liability claims against the City of Buffalo, which means the city can be held liable for the alleged police misconduct even if a jury determines the officers are entitled to qualified immunity.
Rupp said Monell claims are rare in civil rights cases that involve a single incident and typically require a pattern of a government employer enacting unconstitutional policies that result in officer misconduct.
Indeed, Vilardo ruled that the circumstances in this case “show a series of distinct failures arising from the ‘single incident’.”
For example, Vilardo mentioned the following failures:
- The two-and-a-half-year delay between Kistner’s March 2017 Notice of Claim and the commencement of an Internal Affairs investigation by the police department;
- Not disciplining any of the five on-scene police officers who disregarded multiple policies; and
- Not investigating the lack of any repair documentation for the patrol car’s mirror that officers accused Kistner of damaging.
“Although it is a close call, that series of events is sufficient to support an inference that [former Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood] ratified the officers’ actions and that the City was deliberately indifferent in supervising and discipling BPD officers or had any informal policy of not disciplining its officers,” Vilardo ruled.
News 4 Investigates first reported about this case in late 2019, which resulted in the Buffalo Police Department launching an internal affairs investigation, which concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the officers did anything wrong.
Kistner’s legal team Tuesday filed a motion for reconsideration that in part highlighted the testimony of one of their experts, who concluded that there lacked any physical evidence to support the officers’ testimony that Kistner threw himself at the patrol car.
“We’re very eager to try this case,” Rupp said. “Mr. Kistner has been waiting a long time.”
Buffalo Corporation Counsel did not respond to an inquiry from News 4 Investigates.
Details of the encounter
Kistner’s lawsuit states that he approached a police vehicle in the street to find out why officers were at one of his rentals on Schmarbeck Avenue in Buffalo.
The surveillance video shows the patrol car moving forward as Kistner approached it. Kistner extends out his arms and falls backwards after he and the patrol car make contact.
The lawsuit accused the officers of cancelling calls for an ambulance for Kistner, who complained of head pain, and instead handcuffing him in the back of a patrol vehicle for almost a half-hour. Police charged Kistner with felony criminal mischief third degree and disorderly conduct. Officers also tried twice to admit him to the emergency psychiatric facility at ECMC.
Those charges were eventually dismissed.
Both Rupp and U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy believed the video conclusively disproved the officers’ testimony that Kistner had purposely thrown himself at the patrol car.
McCarthy recommended summary judgment against four officers on Kistner’s claims of false arrest and false imprisonment relating to his criminal mischief charge and against two officers for the malicious prosecution charge.
“In this case, the surveillance video, taken from a camera located at [Kistner’s residence] provides objective evidence of what occurred,” McCarthy wrote in his report and recommendation.
“Although defendants dismiss Kistner’s claims as ‘bizarre,’ what is more bizarre is the officers’ explanation for what occurred, in light of the surveillance video and defendants’ admission that McDermitt’s patrol vehicle was not repaired.”
Officers’ perception vs what the video shows
Rupp said Vilardo’s decision points out that it doesn’t matter what the surveillance video shows. Rather, it is the perception of the police officers in the heat of the moment that he has to consider.
If a jury were to believe the officers’ testimony that they thought Kistner purposely threw himself at the patrol car and damaged the mirror, thereby giving them the probable cause to arrest him, the qualified immunity defense would kick in.
As a result, Rupp said he will challenge the officers’ perception in front of a jury and prove “that the officers acted in dereliction of duty that day and deliberately in violation of my client’s civil rights” and show how the city’s explanation of what happened that day is “preposterous.”
“If you think about it, the whole premise of the city’s argument is that James Kistner somehow went absolutely berserk that morning at the precise moment he was about to be struck by [the police officer’s] SUV, he lost his mind temporarily and threw himself at the vehicle and cause his own accident,” Rupp said. “And then regained his sanity and was able to live his life without needing to be incarcerated or sent to CPEP at ECMC.”
Dan Telvock is an award-winning investigative producer and reporter who has been part of the News 4 team since 2018. See more of his work here and follow him on Twitter. | 2022-11-24T01:12:09+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/investigates/jury-trial-imminent-in-civil-rights-case-against-buffalo-and-police-officers/ |
BRUSSELS – The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth.
For years, Miller High Life used the “Champagne of beers” slogan. This week, that appropriation became impossible to swallow.
At the request of the trade body defending the interests of houses and growers of the northeastern French sparkling wine, Belgian customs crushed more than 2,000 cans of Miller High Life advertised as such.
The Comité Champagne asked for the destruction of a shipment of 2,352 cans on the grounds that the century-old motto used by the American brewery infringes the protected designation of origin “Champagne.”
The consignment was intercepted in the Belgian port of Antwerp in early February, a spokesperson at the Belgian Customs Administration said on Friday, and was destined for Germany. Belgian customs declined to say who had ordered the beers.
The buyer in Germany “was informed and did not contest the decision,” the trade organization said in a statement.
Frederick Miller, a German immigrant to the US, founded the Miller Brewing Company in the 1850s. Miller High Life, its oldest brand, was launched as its flagship in 1903.
According to the Milwaukee-based brand’s website, the company started to use the “Champagne of beers” nickname three years later. At one point, the beer was also available in champagne-style bottles.
No matter how popular the slogan is in the United States, it is incompatible with European Union rules making clear that goods infringing a protected designation of origin can be treated as counterfeit.
The 27-nation bloc has a system of protected geographical designations created to guarantee the true origin and quality of artisanal food, wine and spirits, and protect them from imitation. That market is worth nearly 75 billion euros ($87 billion) annually — half of it in wines, according to a 2020 study by the EU's executive arm.
Charles Goemaere, the managing director of the Comité Champagne, said the destruction of the beers "confirms the importance that the European Union attaches to designations of origin and rewards the determination of the Champagne producers to protect their designation.”
Belgian customs said the destruction of the cans was paid for by the Comité Champagne. According to their joint statement, it was carried out “with the utmost respect for environmental concerns by ensuring that the entire batch, both contents and container, was recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.”
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Mark D. Carlson contributed from Brussels. | 2023-04-21T12:50:23+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2023/04/21/calling-beer-champagne-leaves-french-producers-frothing/ |
Long popular in Asia, floating solar catches on in US
When Joe Seaman, the city planner for the working class town of Cohoes, New York, Googled the term “floating solar,” he didn’t even know it was a thing. What he did know is that his tiny town needed an affordable way to get electricity and had no extra land. But looking at a map, one feature stood out, he said. “We have this 14-acre water reservoir.”
Seaman soon found the reservoir could hold enough solar panels to power all the municipal buildings and streetlights, saving the city more than $500,000 each year. He had stumbled upon a form of clean energy that is steeply ramping up. Floating solar panel systems are beginning to boom in the United States after rapid growth in Asia. They’re attractive not just for their clean power and lack of a land footprint, but because they also conserve water by preventing evaporation.
A study published in the journal Nature Sustainability in March found that thousands of cities — more than 6,000 in 124 countries — could generate an amount equal to all their electricity demand using floating solar, making it a climate solution to be taken seriously. In the process, they could save roughly enough water each year to fill 40 million Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Zhenzhong Zeng, a contributor on that study and associate professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China, said in the United States, counties across Florida, Nevada, and California have the potential to generate more power than they use. Of course, they would need a mix of energy to actually provide power all hours of the day, Zeng said.
The concept of floating solar is simple: attach panels onto rafts so they float on water instead of blocking off land that could be used for agriculture or buildings. The panels are sealed and act as a lid that brings evaporation down to nearly zero, a perk from which drought-stricken regions like California benefit. The water also keeps the panels cool, allowing them to generate more electricity than their land-mounted counterparts, which lose efficiency when they get too hot.
“We hear from our installers that they like it because it’s something different,” said Chris Bartle, director of sales and marketing for floating solar company Ciel & Terre, which has built 270 projects in 30 countries. “They get to go out on the water as opposed to on a rooftop. We joke that you need life jackets instead of ladders,” he said.
Bartle’s company has launched 25 floating solar projects in the U.S.
Limited land may have spurred some countries in Asia like Japan and Malaysia to expand floating solar, and other countries just took advantage of the steep plunge in prices for solar that has dramatically changed the economic picture for solar adoption globally. A report by London-based Fairfield Market Research says the region currently accounts for 73% of revenue from floating solar and “spearheads the global landscape,” but predicts that policy incentives in North America and Europe will spur significant growth.
One of the biggest floating solar farms in the U.S. is the 4.8 MW project in Healdsburg, California, built by Ciel & Terre.
“It’s funny, I don’t think a lot of people in Healdsburg know about it,” said David Hargreaves, a local realtor and YouTuber who lives nearby. People may not know that solar panels can be placed on water, so they don’t look out for it, he said.
The world’s largest array so far is the 320 MW Dezhou Dingzhuang Floating Solar Farm in Shandong, China. North America’s largest, by comparison, is a fraction of that — 8.9 MW at the Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant in Millburn, N.J., owned by New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Ventures, which operates utility-scale commercial as well as residential solar systems across the Northeast.
“We’re excited to see it start gaining traction in the US,” said Robert Pohlman, vice president of NJRCEV.
But high up costs up front remain a barrier. Bartle estimates floating solar costs 10-15% more than land solar initially, but owners save money in the long run. Deeper water can increase installation costs, and the technology can’t operate on fast-moving water, on the open ocean, or shorelines with large waves.
Engineers are working on other challenges. If the solar panels cover too much of a water body’s surface, dissolved oxygen levels could change and water temperature will drop, which could harm aquatic life. Researchers are looking into whether the electromagnetic fields generated by cables could negatively influence aquatic ecosystems, however, there’s no evidence of that yet.
Duke Energy, the large U.S. utility that owns some 11,000 MW of generation, is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions from electricity production by 2050. It just launched a small floating solar pilot, just shy of 1 MW in Bartow, Florida.
“The favorite part of my job is that I get to come out here,” said Tommy Oneal, an environmental specialist at Duke Energy, as he gestured towards new panels floating on top of the cooling pond of an adjacent gas power plant.
“I see eagles, alligators, and all kinds of cool stuff … It’s fun, these issues make my job different every day. When I went to college, I never thought I’d be dealing with alligator issues,” said Oneal.
In Cohoes, public officials are preparing for the installation of their project later this year at an estimated final cost of $6.5 million. The federal government is paying almost half of that through a federal Housing and Urban Development grant. Another $750,000 is covered by the utility National Grid. The city is also looking into New York solar incentives and the Inflation Reduction Act.
As far as he knows, Seaman said, it’s is the first municipally-owned floating solar project in the country. “We are an environmental justice community and we see a big opportunity for low to moderate income cities to replicate what we’re doing,” he said.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday warned against the introduction of “geopolitical games” in the South Pacific following the announcement that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Papua New Guinea next week.
The U.S. opted to send Blinken after President Joe Biden canceled what was to have been a historic stop in Papua New Guinea as well as a visit to Australia for a meeting of leaders of the so-called Quad partnership so he can focus on debt limit talks in Washington.
The administration has made putting a greater focus on the Pacific region central to its global outreach, largely to counter China’s growing influence there.
“China has no objection to normal exchanges and cooperation between relevant parties and Pacific Island countries, and has always advocated that the international community should pay more attention to and support the development and revitalization of the island countries,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing.
However, Wang added, “We also oppose any introduction of any geopolitical games into the Pacific Island country region."
Biden's planned Papua New Guinea visit would have been the first by a sitting U.S. president to the island country of more than 9 million people.
The area has received diminished attention from the U.S. in the aftermath of the Cold War, and China has increasingly filled the vacuum through increased aid, development and security cooperation. The U.S. and regional partners New Zealand and Australia were particularly concerned when China signed a security pact last year with the Solomon Islands that could allow the presence of Chinese naval ships and security forces.
The Solomon Islands later agreed to sign an accord between the United States and more than a dozen Pacific nations after indirect references to China were removed, with its foreign minister saying he didn't want his country to be forced to take sides.
Last September, Biden also hosted leaders from more than a dozen Pacific Island countries at the White House, announcing a new strategy to help the region with climate change and maritime security. A second summit is planned later this year.
His administration also recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga and has plans to open one in Kiribati.
During his visit on Sunday and Monday to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital, Blinken will meet with leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum on Biden's behalf, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Thursday.
The sides will discuss “shared priorities such as tackling the climate crisis, advancing inclusive economic growth for the people of the Pacific Islands, and highlighting the U.S. commitment to realize a prosperous, resilient, and secure Pacific Islands region,” Miller said, without mentioning China.
Blinken will also meet with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and sign bilateral defense cooperation and maritime security agreements, Miller said. | 2023-05-19T10:06:56+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/china-warns-against-geopolitical-games-as-us-announces-blinken-trip-to-papua-new-guinea/OXAL2KCN2VB3LHAEX7T4PALCOU/ |
Steelers to retire Franco Harris' No. 32 to honor anniversary of 'Immaculate Reception'
PITTSBURGH - The "Immaculate Reception" will live on forever in Pittsburgh. Now too, will the number of the author of the most iconic play in NFL history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will retire Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' No. 32 on Christmas Eve, 50 years and one day after he plucked the ball out of the air and raced down the sideline to the end zone to pull out a stunning playoff victory over the Oakland Raiders.
The honor marks the third time in franchise history the Steelers will retire a number. They previously retired the No. 75 of Hall of Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene and the No. 70 of Hall of Fame defensive tackle Ernie Stautner.
"It's about time they had an offensive guy on the list," Harris said with a laugh on Tuesday.
Harris spent all but one of his 13 seasons in the NFL in Pittsburgh, arriving as a rookie out of Penn State in 1972 to a team attempting to escape decades of mediocrity. The Steelers reached the 1972 playoffs thanks in part to Harris' 1,055 yards rushing, but found themselves trailing 7-6 in the waning seconds and facing fourth-and-10 at the Pittsburgh 40 with just 22 seconds to go.
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw let loose a desperate heave in the direction of running back Frenchy Fuqua. The ball caromed off Oakland defensive back Jack Tatum and appeared to be fluttering incomplete before Harris grabbed it inches before hitting the turf. He then took off down the sideline to complete a 60-yard touchdown that sealed a 13-7 win and set off chaos at Three Rivers Stadium.
FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' running back Franco Harris is mobbed by fans at Three Rivers Stadium after scoring the winning touchdown, nicknamed the "Immaculate Reception," during the American Football Conference (AFC) semi-final game against Oakland
While Harris ran for 12,120 yards and won four Super Bowls, he knows he is forever linked to the play that turned the fortunes of a franchise forever. Pittsburgh had never won a playoff game before Harris sprinted into NFL lore. The Steelers now have six Super Bowl titles, tied with New England for the most in league history.
"The ‘Immaculate Reception’ marked the turning point in franchise history," Steelers president Art Rooney II said. "My grandfather (Art Rooney Sr.) used to always say, ‘We never won until Franco got here. We never lost after he arrived.’"
There will be two ceremonies to honor Harris. One will be at exactly 3:29 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at the plaque at the spot in now-bygone Three Rivers Stadium where Harris caught the ball. The other will be a ceremony at halftime of Pittsburgh's Christmas Eve game against the Raiders, now based in Las Vegas.
FILE - Running back Franco Harris #32 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the football against safety Vernon Perry #32 of the Houston Oilers during the 1979 season AFC Championship game at Three Rivers Stadium on Jan. 6, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl
The Steelers will wear a patch commemorating the play during the game and don throwback jerseys the team wore during the 1972 season.
All because Harris saw a ball in the air and remembered the advice of his college coach, Joe Paterno.
"Play to the end," Harris said. "Never give up. Believe things can happen ... and always go to the ball."
RELATED: Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 87 | 2022-09-07T14:55:40+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/sports/steelers-franco-harris-no-32-retire-immaculate-reception-anniversary |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar will return to federal court on Wednesday, where a judge could sentence him to up to 20 years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.
Prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” reality show. His lawyers have asked the court in Fayetteville, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, to send him to prison for five years.
Duggar was arrested in April 2021 after a Little Rock police detective found child porn files were being shared by a computer traced to Duggar. Investigators testified that images depicting the sexual abuse of children, including toddlers, were downloaded in 2019 onto a computer at a car dealership Duggar owned.
TLC canceled “19 Kids and Counting” in 2015 following allegations that Duggar had molested four of his sisters and a babysitter years earlier. Authorities began investigating the abuse in 2006 after receiving a tip from a family friend but concluded that the statute of limitations on any possible charges had expired.
Duggar’s parents said he had confessed to the fondling and apologized. After the allegations resurfaced in 2015, Duggar apologized publicly for unspecified behavior and resigned as a lobbyist for the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian group.
Months later, he publicly apologized for cheating on his wife and a pornography addiction, for which he then sought treatment.
In seeking a 20-year sentence, prosecutors cited the graphic images — and the ages of the children involved — as well as court testimony about the alleged abuse of Duggar’s sisters.
Duggar’s past behavior “provides an alarming window into the extent of his sexual interest in children that the Court should consider at sentencing,” federal prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memorandum.
“This past conduct, when viewed alongside the conduct for which he has been convicted, makes clear that Duggar has a deep-seated, pervasive, and violent sexual interest in children, and a willingness to act on that interest” the court filing said.
Prosecutors also noted that Duggar’s computer had been partitioned to evade accountability software that had been installed to report to his wife activity such as porn searches, according to experts.
“There is simply no indication that Duggar will ever take the steps necessary to change this pattern of behavior and address his predilection for minor females,” prosecutors wrote.
Duggar has maintained that he’s innocent and that he intends to appeal, his attorneys wrote in their sentencing memorandum.
“Duggar accepts that he is before this Court for sentencing and that this Court must impose a penalty,” his attorneys wrote. “That is justice. But Duggar also appeals to this Court’s discretion to temper that justice with mercy.”
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks — who will sentence Duggar on Wednesday — denied Duggar’s request for an acquittal or a new trial. | 2022-05-25T15:59:43+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/ex-reality-star-josh-duggar-to-be-sentenced-for-child-porn/ |
OnPoint and GreenPath Financial Wellness partner to provide personalized, free counseling services to OnPoint members.
PORTLAND, Ore. , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With household debt rising, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced a new partnership with a leading non-profit financial counseling organization. Together with GreenPath Financial Wellness, OnPoint will provide members with confidential and complimentary one-on-one financial counseling, debt management services and financial education resources.
OnPoint's new partnership comes at a crucial time as U.S. consumer debt increased by $266 billion in the first quarter of 2022 to $15.84 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The bank's Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, released in May 2022, shows that debt has increased by $1.7 trillion since 2019.
"OnPoint's purpose is to support financial health and well-being, and that journey looks different for everyone. That's why personalized financial counseling and tools are critical in helping people make financial decisions, equipping them with confidence and a customized roadmap to tackle challenges and seize opportunities," said Rob Stuart, President and CEO, OnPoint Community Credit Union. "Our partnership with GreenPath will support members as they work to remove barriers and accomplish their goals, no matter where they are on that path to financial well-being."
GreenPath Financial Wellness Experts can support OnPoint members when they face a significant life event such as a change in employment or household income, a desire to address unsecured debt, concerns about making rent or mortgage payments, or the decision to enroll in advanced educational or job training. OnPoint and GreenPath will work with each member individually to assess their entire financial picture and identify action steps to help improve their financial well-being.
OnPoint members may also take advantage of additional GreenPath services such as:
- Credit report review. Helps members understand their credit reports, dispute inaccurate information, and develop a plan to improve their credit scores.
- Debt counseling and management. Supports members to overcome debt through strategies including structured repayment plans.
- Student loan counseling. Helps members understand student loan obligations and evaluate loan repayment options.
- Housing counseling. GreenPath is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with pre-purchase home buyer preparation, as well as mortgage default and foreclosure prevention.
"This partnership gives OnPoint members more personalized access to caring, judgment-free counseling that strengthens financial wellness at every step of the financial journey," said Kristen Holt, President and CEO, GreenPath Financial Wellness. "As a national non-profit in service for more than 60 years, GreenPath is ready to help those seeking guidance through our team of HUD Certified Housing Counselors and NFCC Certified Credit Counselors."
GreenPath offers language interpretation services to ensure everyone can receive real-time counseling, even if English is not their primary language. For more information, OnPoint members can call 866-294-2963 to connect with a GreenPath Financial Wellness Expert or visit the OnPoint website at www.onpointcu.com/GreenPath.
Helping members build financial literacy and wellness
In addition to its new partnership, OnPoint members have access to the credit union's free eBook, "Guide to Financial Wellness," which shares actionable information to help people consider budget decisions, overcome financial challenges and protect their future.
OnPoint encourages financial wellness by offering educational workshops, personalized tools on its Enrich platform, and content on its blog. Each resource provides practical tips people can implement today to meet their financial goals.
ABOUT ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
OnPoint Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Oregon, serving over 480,000 members and with assets of $9.4 billion. Founded in 1932, OnPoint Community Credit Union's membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of 28 Oregon counties (Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill) and two Washington counties (Skamania and Clark) and their immediate family members. More information is available at www.onpointcu.com or 503-228-7077 or 800-527-3932.
ABOUT GREENPATH
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a national non-profit organization that provides financial counseling, education and products to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. Working directly with individuals and through partnerships since 1961, GreenPath has assisted millions of people with debt and credit management, homeownership education and foreclosure prevention. Headquartered in Michigan, GreenPath, along with its affiliates, has more than 50 locations across the United States. GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
For more information, visit www.greenpath.com/OnPointCU or call 866-294-2963.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law Friday creating a new commission empowered to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors, saying it will curb “far-left prosecutors” who are “making our communities less safe.”
Kemp made the remarks at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in Savannah, where he signed the measure establishing the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which will launch July 1 and start accepting complaints Oct. 1.
“I am not going to stand idly by as rogue or incompetent prosecutors refuse to uphold the law,” Kemp said. “Today we are sending a message that we will not forfeit public safety for prosecutors to let criminals off the hook.”
The law parallels pushes to remove prosecutors in Florida, Indiana, Missouri and Pennsylvania, as well as broader disputes nationwide over how certain criminal offenses should be charged.
The efforts continue anti-crime campaigns that Republicans ran nationwide last year, accusing Democrats of coddling criminals and improperly refusing to prosecute whole categories of crimes, including marijuana possession.
Georgia Democrats strenuously opposed the measure, saying the Republican legislative majority was seeking another way to impose its will on Democratic voters at the local level.
“I strongly oppose an excessive and unnecessary commission as district attorneys are already held accountable under existing laws and through the current democratic process of holding election,” said Deborah Gonzalez, Democratic district attorney for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties.
Gonzalez, under fire in Kemp’s hometown of Athens, was cited by Republicans as one of the law’s top targets. She has declined to prosecute marijuana crimes, some prosecutors have left her office and judges have criticized her for missing court deadlines.
Crucially, the Georgia law mandates that a prosecutor must consider every case for which probable cause exists and can’t exclude categories of cases from prosecution.
Experts have said that considering every case individually is unrealistic, because prosecutors turn down many more cases than they charge. However, it’s unclear if the new law will change prosecutors’ behavior or just lead them to avoid talking publicly about charging decisions.
The eight-member commission will include six current or former prosecutors and two other lawyers. It will oversee DAs and solicitors general — elected prosecutors who handle lower-level crimes in some counties.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has also decried the measure, calling it a racist attack after voters elected 14 nonwhite DAs in the state. Some have viewed the law as Republican retribution against Willis, who is considering criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over interference in Georgia’s 2020 election. Willis declined further comment Friday.
The law was born from frustrations involving a white Republican prosecutor in suburban Atlanta who was indicted for bribery related to sexual harassment claims. He lingered in office until he pleaded guilty to unprofessional conduct and resigned in 2022.
Some Democrats were interested in similar measures for a time because of Jackie Johnson, a coastal Georgia DA who was charged with hindering the police investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Democratic interest cooled after voters ousted Johnson.
The rules could also target prosecutors who declared before Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022 that they wouldn’t prosecute abortion-related offenses. Seven current Georgia DAs fit that description.
Nationwide, the efforts aimed at curbing prosecutors have met with mixed success.
In Missouri, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced on Thursday that she will resign June 1 as Republicans maneuvered to oust the Democrat. A bill was proceeding to let Republican Gov. Mike Parson appoint a special prosecutor to handle violent crimes, taking over most of Gardner’s responsibilities, but her resignation could sideline the bill. Missouri’s Republican attorney general, Andrew Bailey, was pursuing legal steps to remove Gardner.
An Indiana bill originally written to let an oversight board appoint a special prosecutor when a “noncompliant” prosecutor refused to charge certain crimes appears dead for the year.
Efforts by Pennsylvania Republicans to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner are stalled pending a court appeal. In the meantime the state House has flipped from Republican to Democratic control and, it’s unclear what that would mean for any trial.
And in Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren in Tampa’s Hillsborough County in August. A federal judge found DeSantis illegally targeted Warren because he’s a Democrat who publicly supported abortion and transgender rights. But the judge wrote he had no power to reinstate Warren, leading to an appeal to the state Supreme Court. | 2023-05-05T23:04:17+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/georgia-enacts-law-letting-panel-punish-oust-prosecutors/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-6-2
(two, six, two)
¶ Top Prize $500
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-6-2
(two, six, two)
¶ Top Prize $500 | 2022-07-01T05:16:40+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17278299.php |
Jill Biden to visit Namibia, Kenya, part of US-Africa push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will visit Namibia and Kenya this week as part of a push by the United States to step up engagement with Africa as a counterweight to China’s influence on the continent, the White House announced Tuesday.
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. He also announced that he, his wife, the vice president and several members of his Cabinet would travel to Africa this year, and joked that the leaders would get tired of hosting everyone.
Jill Biden is the third U.S. official to visit, following Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
The first lady will highlight issues around empowering women and young people and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, which includes Kenya, the White House said. She will also focus on deepening U.S. relations with the two countries that are hosting her.
She was opening the five-day visit Wednesday in Namibia, becoming the most senior U.S. official to land there since a brief stop 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 continent.
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 no 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 trip abroad without the president in the two years since he 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.
President Biden is widely expected to visit Africa later this year, though the White House has not announced his travel dates. He was in Poland on Tuesday following a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with Zelenskyy.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-21T15:56:46+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/02/21/jill-biden-visit-namibia-kenya-part-us-africa-push/ |
BRIENZ, Switzerland (AP) — Stragglers packed up belongings in cars, trucks and a least one pickup truck before an evacuation order took effect on Friday in a tiny village in eastern Switzerland that is facing an urgent rockslide threat.
As geologists and other experts in fluorescent vests took measurements on Friday, villagers and vacationers bared their emotion that the centuries-old Alpine village of Brienz — home to under 100 residents — could be soon be subsumed under spilling rock.
Swiss authorities say about 2 million cubic meters of rock on an Alpine mountainside overhead could soon come crashing down.
Erosion over generations has left the bald-faced mountainside white, gray and orange with exposed rock and earth, and a few boulders have already made their way onto the edge of the village in the verdant valley. One sat menacingly next to a small wood cabin.
The rumble of shifting ground, the sporadic crackle of rocks colliding, and the remains of dead trees and dirt sliding down the mountain facade Friday brought an eerie sense of portent to the village and underscored the rising urgency for locals to get out of town by the 6 p.m. deadline set by authorities.
Earlier this week, authorities upgraded the alert status to “orange,” which meant residents had to evacuate but could also return during the day to pick up belongings, if conditions allowed.
By Friday evening, authorities had raised the alert to “red” — meaning that no returns would be allowed for the foreseeable future, said Christian Gartmann, a member of the crisis management board in the town of Albula, which counts Brienz in its municipality.
One woman loaded up a pickup truck with a caged pet turtle, named Max, and other belongings as neighbors packed up cars and trucks, too. Barriers blocked off roads and a sign under a portable traffic light read: “Extreme danger of rockfall when red.”
A Zurich woman who has for years vacationed in the bucolic village stood back about 30 meters (100 feet) from a barrier on the edge of the village to look up worryingly at the mountainside.
Centuries-old Brienz straddles German- and Romansch-speaking parts of the eastern Graubunden region, sitting southwest of Davos at an altitude of about 1,150 meters (3,800 feet).
The mountain and the rocks on it have been moving since the last Ice Age, officials say. But on Tuesday, they said measurements indicated a “strong acceleration over a large area” in recent days, and “up to 2 million cubic meters of rock material will collapse or slide in the coming seven to 24 days.”
Gartmann said experts estimate a 60% chance the rock will fall in smaller chunks, which may not reach the village or the valley. The landslide could also move slowly. But there’s also a 10% chance that the rock mass may spill down, threatening lives, property and the village itself.
Glacier melt has affected the precariousness of the rocks over millennia, but melting glaciers due to “man-made” climate change in recent decades wasn’t a factor, he said. | 2023-05-13T00:07:30+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/stragglers-pack-up-as-swiss-village-is-evacuated-under-rockslide-threat/ |
Oklahoma Election Board launches online voter registration
Posted/updated on: July 12, 2023 at 12:56 amOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State Election Board is making it easier for residents to register to vote. The agency announced Tuesday that it has launched a new online voter registration system. The new system allows people to submit an application for voter registration online, rather than in person or by mail. The new system allows the application to be approved following a match from the applicant’s driver license or state identification card. According to a tally by the American Civil Liberties Union, Oklahoma was one of just 11 states that did not allow online voter registration. The ACLU says neighboring Texas and Arkansas do not allow online voter registration. | 2023-07-12T06:18:19+00:00 | ktbb.com | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1242695 |
Winning companies recognized for their supportive family cultures and inclusive benefits
MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to Seramount's 'Best Companies for Dads' list for the third consecutive year. The 100 companies on this year's list are recognized for their supportive culture and inclusive benefits for families. Companies answered more than 400 questions related to leave policies, benefits, childcare, employee resource groups, and the availability and usage of these programs, to be considered for the list.
Protiviti offers a range of programs for its working dads, including a flexible paid gender-neutral parental leave, adoption assistance, an employee networking group for parents, and a back-up dependent care program. In addition, the company offers an extensive Employee Assistance Program to all its employees and a supportive work environment that encourages and empowers them to make the best choices for their professional and personal needs and the needs of the business.
"Our working parents are a tremendously important part of our employee team, and our programs and policies are designed very much with their needs in mind," said Protiviti Senior Director of Total Rewards Jennifer Tomer. "During the pandemic, we were able to expand our programs to include additional childcare and education support as well as programs centered around the physical and mental well-being of our working parents and their families. Our new hybrid work environment will continue to offer a strong level of support to our working parents."
"The 2022 Best Companies for Dads provide supportive, family-friendly workplace cultures where parents can thrive," said Subha V. Barry, president of Seramount. "We are proud of the programs and policies our Best Companies have implemented. Employees continue to speak out about their needs, from bereavement leave after a family suffers a miscarriage and reimbursable emergency childcare to more time to bond with new babies, which fathers are actually taking, and these organizations are delivering." Company profiles and data for the 2022 list come from submitted applications and reflect 2021 data.
Best Companies for Dads honorees will be celebrated during Seramount's WorkBeyond Summit in October. During the awards ceremony, Protiviti Managing Directors and dads Martin Nash and Steven Stachowicz will be recognized as Protiviti's 'Working Parents of the Year.'
Protiviti was recognized by Seramount in 2022 as a Top Company for Executive Women and a Best Company for Multicultural Women, and to the 2022 PEOPLE Companies That Care® list. The firm has been consistently recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2015.
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Four people were injured when a crane partially collapsed at a construction site in Atlanta, police said.
Police and firefighters rushed Monday to the site in the city’s Midtown area. The four people who were hurt were taken to a hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, Atlanta police said.
Atlanta Fire Captain Michael Roman said firefighters worked to make sure everyone on the construction crew was accounted for, Fox 5 reported. In addition to the four injured, seven other people had to be rescued from the site, the TV station reported.
“There are two wrecked cranes on site, and the one that is next to the building is the one that is unstable at this time,” Roman said.
The scene needs to be secured, he said.
“Right now, we determined there is a collapse danger to the cranes, being that it’s unstable,” Roman said. “We got engineers on site, crane experts on site, and we’re just trying to get more information from them, for the next, essentially, 12 hours.”
There was no load on the crane at the time of the accident, but a counterweight fell onto the building under construction, he said. That has left at least two floors compromised and in danger of possible collapse, Roman said.
Nearby streets were blocked off, and people were being urged to avoid the area. | 2023-05-23T15:14:12+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/4-injured-in-partial-crane-collapse-in-atlanta-police-say/ |
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine troops have clashed with Muslim guerrillas in a southern village, leaving at least three soldiers and four rebels dead and sparking fears that an escalation could threaten a 2014 peace pact that has considerably eased years of heavy fighting.
The sporadic clashes erupted Tuesday and Wednesday in a village in Ungkaya Pukan town on the island province of Basilan, where leaders of the military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front separately ordered their forces to halt the fighting and allow de-escalation talks on Thursday.
Military and rebel commanders at the scene of the fighting accused each other of violating the 2014 peace accord, which eased years of bloody and extensive fighting between government forces and the Muslim rebel front, the largest separatist insurgent group in the south of the largely Roman Catholic nation.
The clashes left three soldiers dead and seven others wounded, the military said, while the rebels reported at least four dead and several others wounded. The conflict underscored the fragility of law and order in a southern region faced with a surfeit of loose firearms, private armies, crushing poverty and a long history of violence.
Under the 2014 peace pact, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front dropped its secessionist demand in exchange for a more powerful and better-funded Muslim autonomous region called Bangsamoro.
The five-province Muslim region is now led by former guerrilla leaders under a transition period ending in 2025.
Nearly half of about 40,000 guerrillas have agreed to lay down their firearms and return to normal life in exchange for livelihood packages under the peace pact. Thousands of other rebels have kept their firearms while waiting to be subjected to a years-long “decommissioning process,” a subtle term for surrendering their weapons. The process has been delayed amid complaints that former rebels have failed to receive promised cash and other incentives from the government.
“This is very alarming because the implications are worrisome to us,” Naguib Sinarimbo, the interior minister of the Bangsamoro autonomous region, told The Associated Press. “Our worry is if there are sparks like this, concerns may arise whether the decommissioning process would continue.”
Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, an army brigade commander in Basilan, said his forces were cracking down on armed men involved in extortion and intimidation using homemade bombs. Amid the military campaign, the gunmen fled to a Basilan village called Ulitan, where they were protected by Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas, he said.
The rebels and the extortion gang were forced to leave Ulitan village in September amid the military crackdown, but Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas returned on Monday with their firearms in violation of an agreement that rebel firearms and other weapons should be restricted in mutually identified Moro Islamic Liberation Front encampments, Gobway said.
Troops came under fire in Ulitan on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting them to return fire and take action to bring the situation under control, military officials said.
Mohagher Iqbal, who led the Muslim guerrillas in years of peace talks with the government, said the violence “was an unfortunate incident that no one desired to happen … while the peace process’ dividends have started to be felt by the people.”
Iqbal called for the combatants’ “immediate disengagement to prevent the situation from escalating” and urged government and rebel ceasefire representatives to carry out an investigation to prevent a repeat of such deadly clashes.
Western governments have welcomed progress in years of peace talks between Manila and Muslim rebels that have turned major battlefields into potential growth centers in the south in recent years, in the homeland for minority Muslims who live in some of the poorest and least-developed provinces in the country.
Had the decades-old Muslim insurgency continued to flare in the southern Philippines, there were worries that large numbers of Muslim insurgents could forge an alliance with outside militant forces and turn the south into a breeding ground for extremists. | 2022-11-10T22:24:29+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-7-killed-as-philippine-troops-clash-with-muslim-rebels/ |
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have benched Davis Mills and will start Kyle Allen at quarterback Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Coach Lovie Smith announced the decision Friday.
“Reasons why, it’s like this for all positions … you always look for the best option that gives you the best chance to win,” he said. “And that’s where we are right now.”
Mills, who is in his second year, has struggled as the Texans (1-8-1) have lost five games in a row. They are the only NFL team with just one win. Mills has thrown seven interceptions with just five touchdowns during Houston’s five-game skid.
A third-round pick out Stanford, Mills has started each game this season for the Texans and has thrown for 2,144 yards with 11 touchdowns and an NFL-high 11 interceptions.
“I wish everything was rolling the way we would like for it, the way we envisioned it happening and we didn’t have to make some of these decisions,” Smith said. “But things haven’t gone well and we need to get it better. So we need to make some moves like this to see if we can jump-start it.”
The 26-year-old Allen has not played this season, and his last appearance came on Dec. 26 of last season against Dallas while he was with Washington.
“We feel pretty confident that he can throw the ball,” Smith said. “He’s mobile enough and he’s earned the opportunity.”
Allen, who is in his fifth NFL season, has mostly worked as a backup, with his only season as a starter coming in 2019 with Carolina. That year he threw for 3,322 yards with 17 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in 13 games with 12 starts.
Mills opened last season as a backup to Tyrod Taylor, with Deshaun Watson sitting out after a trade requests and lawsuits by two dozen women alleging sexual misconduct during massage sessions. But Taylor got hurt in Week 2, thrusting Mills into the starting job.
He came in for Taylor in Week 2 and started the next six games while Taylor recovered from an injury. Taylor started the next four games but struggled and was benched in the fourth game to make way for Mills to finish the season as the starter.
He showed some promise in that stretch and helped the Texans to wins in two of their last five games. But he failed to make progress this season and showed again and again that he couldn’t help the Texans close out games late.
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More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-11-26T15:43:03+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ap-texans-bench-struggling-qb-davis-mills-for-kyle-allen/ |
Q. I’m working as a construction consultant at age 73. My office is in Manhattan, but I have been working exclusively from my New Jersey since February 2020. This year since I did not work in New York in 2021, I paid nearly $7,000 to New Jersey on my 2021 return. I requested a refund of New York taxes taken from my paychecks, but New York has refused. Although I consulted on New York projects, I also consulted for projects in other states. The company has offices in five states, none of which are in New York or New Jersey.
— Worker
A. It can be hard to get fast answers from the taxing authorities.
Since the start of the pandemic, more and more employees who work out of state have questions about which state they need to pay taxes to.
You didn’t clearly say whether you are an employee or a 1099 contractor.
“If you are a 1099 independent contractor, you would source your income based on where the work is performed or based on where the benefit is received by the customer, depending on the state’s income tax rules and nexus rules,” said Kenneth Bagner, a certified public accountant with Sobel and Co. in Livingston
But the rules are very intricate, and you would need to discuss with a tax advisor the details of your specific situation.
If you are an employee rather than an independent contractor — as it seems you had withholding of New York taxes from your pay — note that New York is taking a “tough stance” that you still are a New York worker if your office is in New York and you work remotely in New Jersey for your own convenience, Bagner said.
“There are some ways around this, but New Jersey has a very rigid test to meet to prove you are a New Jersey employee, which is hard to meet,” Bagner said, noting that this state issue could make its way up to the courts in the future.
You can ask New Jersey for a credit for the amount of tax you paid to New York. Bagner said. But there is no guarantee New Jersey will agree.
“New Jersey may take the position that you work in New Jersey and then you will then be taxed in two states,” he said.
Email your questions to Ask@NJMoneyHelp.com.
Karin Price Mueller writes the Bamboozled column for NJ Advance Media and is the founder of NJMoneyHelp.com. Follow NJMoneyHelp on Twitter @NJMoneyHelp. Find NJMoneyHelp on Facebook. Sign up for NJMoneyHelp.com’s weekly e-newsletter. | 2022-08-26T09:41:13+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/news/2022/08/if-i-work-from-home-which-state-can-tax-my-income.html |
President Biden faces the uphill battle of convincing voters that the U.S. economy is not only strong but slowly improving as Republicans aggressively reject the idea.
The White House has spent the last year digging itself out of a host of economic setbacks— from sky high interest rates that have kept people from buying homes and cars to gas prices that hit historic highs— that has left many voters feeling worse off financially.
But with inflation falling this week to the lowest rate since March 2021 and the Federal Reserve opting to keep interest rates unchanged for the first time since January 2022, the Biden campaign is readying to convince Americans that they are better off now than they were four years ago.
“Democrats writ large often say one thing about the economy and then they move on. They move on to health care, they move on to any other also important issue. What we need to be doing is be relentless about the economy. We need to talk until we are blue in the face, until we sound like we’re repeating [points] 500 times,” said Gabe Horwitz, senior vice president of the economic program at Third Way.
The labor market has been a major selling point for the president, with unemployment down around 3.7 percent and millions of jobs added under his tenure. When inflation was still higher than normal and interest rates were on the rise, the White House would often point to jobs as a reason to prove the U.S. was not headed for a recession.
Just in time, however, for administration officials to fan out across the country later this month to tout the president’s economic agenda, inflation dropped sharply in May, with consumer prices rising just 0.1 percent.
The second installment of the “Investing in America tour” this summer will involve Cabinet members and more than a dozen officials traveling to over 20 states, highlighting “the Republicans who to this day continue to try to overturn it and send good jobs and factories overseas,” according to a White House official.
Josh Bivens, research director at the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank, said Team Biden has a strong case to share on the trail because the jobs market in particular is “the best labor market in generations.”
“I think the case is really strong. People hate inflation, and the media has talked a ton about inflation. That has been dominating their perception of the economy for a couple of years. But my guess is, unless something really changes, the inflation normalizing in the face of still strong labor markets—I think that’s a really good record they should be able to run on,” he said.
Republicans have used the economy for a case against Biden throughout his presidency to rally their base against Democrats. The party focused on it during the 2022 midterms, pointing to higher-than-normal gas prices and the steep cost of groceries.
The House Ways and Means Committee cleared legislation this week to help workers and small businesses “navigate price spikes, worker shortages, and supply chain failures in President Biden’s economy,” according to the committee.
“Main Street has struggled in the Biden economy. We’ve heard directly from small businesses during our hearings around the country about the real challenges they face today. Their testimony exposed the painful reality that the economy under President Biden is harming small businesses,” Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) said in a statement.
The White House, meanwhile, points to other parts of their agenda to make the argument that their economic plan is working, from protecting Social Security and Medicare to avoiding the first-ever national default.
Biden’s success in negotiating the debt limit bill with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) could lead to support from swing-state voters who want to see fiscal responsibility from the White House, argued Horwitz.
“Between what he was able to accomplish in the Inflation Reduction Act and what he was able to accomplish in a bipartisan manner on the debt limit bill, Biden showed that he cares about fiscal responsibility, and we know that voters are very sensitive to that, especially swing voters,” said Horwitz, a former appropriations and budget staff for House Democrats.
Biden is set to rally with union workers on Saturday in Philadelphia, which comes after he received a slew of union endorsements on Friday.
On what his message will be at the rally, Biden said, “Every major labor union in the country is endorsing me tomorrow. And I’m saying that my philosophy about building from the middle out and the bottom up is working.”
He has been working to shore up those endorsements and solidify support from blue collar workers, many of whom connected with former President Trump’s messaging in the 2016 election. The campaign’s union endorsements this month put wind behind the president’s back on the campaign trail, experts say.
“There’s tons of workers out there in the U.S. economy who don’t have a four-year college degree and make pretty modest amounts of money. It’s a big voting bloc, and they have — for the past couple of decades — not been served well at all by the economy,” Bivens said.
“If you’ve got a bunch of unions appreciating the strides and the labor market and the effect that has on low-and-moderate wage workers, you would think that would pay dividends, electorally.”
There are early signs of Americans overall feeling better about the economy and more confident in its trajectory.
The closely watched University of Michigan survey of consumers showed a sharp jump in U.S. satisfaction with the economy this month, according to data released Friday.
Consumer sentiment rose 8 percent from May and a whopping 28 percent from a record low set last year. Americans also expect inflation to keep falling throughout the year and settle close to pre-pandemic levels.
Joanne Hsu, director of the Michigan survey of consumer, said the jump reflects “greater optimism as inflation eased and policymakers resolved the debt ceiling crisis.”
Even so, Hsu warned, “sentiment remains low by historical standards” and American households are bracing for their incomes to decline.
“A majority of consumers still expect difficult times in the economy over the next year,” Hsu said.
To ward off any worries about the economy and questions over if another downturn is possible, the White House is working to push out the positive strides the economy has experienced recently.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre kicked off a daily briefing this week with a graphic showing inflation falling, calling the data “evidence that the president’s economic plan is working.”
And the president has been pushing out his messaging on the economy ahead of campaign season heating up.
“We have taken action to bring down the cost of gas at the pump, prescription drugs, and health insurance premiums,” Biden said in a statement this week. “While there is more work to do, the plan that I laid out a year ago to bring down the cost of living and sustain stable and steady growth is working.”
—Sylvan Lane contributed to this report. | 2023-06-17T13:38:46+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/hill-politics/white-house-and-gop-agree-this-is-the-biden-economy/ |
DALLAS — In today's Wednesday's Child, “Pure of heart” is a great way to describe brothers 14-year-old Octavion and 15-year-old Kristopher.
WFAA spent time with them at Altitude Trampoline Park in Cedar Hill. They caught a lot of air on the trampolines.
It's nice to jump high, especially when you're good at landing!
"God is good," said Octavion.
He was happy to see big brother Kris.
Kris and Octavion are separated in foster care, but it doesn't break their deep bond.
"First thing I want is to stay close to my brother," said Kris about finding his forever family.
He said all he wants is to be able to see his brother regularly. He said sports are his outlet. He is happy when he's playing football and basketball.
These brothers never miss their shot to show each other support. In fact, during the middle of their interview, Octavion stood up and held out his arms for Kris.
He wanted a hug.
"I love them very much," said Colleen Doolin Skinner.
Skinner is Octavion and Kristopher's attorney at litem.
"Kristopher is a very outgoing young man," she said.
She's been their advocate since they came into foster care 11 years ago.
"They have been little survivors and they have made the best of every situation they have found themselves in," said Skinner.
During the interview, Octavion talked a lot about God.
"I want Him to find me a new home," he said. "I like to go to church."
"He loves the Lord and will tell you about it in detail," said Skinner.
Both Kris and Octavion need parents who have experience caring for children with special needs.
"They need parents that are patient and understanding and are able to care for their needs, and each one of them has special needs," she said.
Octavion turned the tables and asked WFAA a question.
"How do I get out of foster care?" he asked.
"You get out by a lot of us trying and doing our very best to help you," said WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre.
Octavion liked the answer and asked Izaguirre for a hug by opening his arms.
Plenty of more hugs are coming for the forever family who make a perfect landing for these pure souls!
Kris wanted to say something to the parents who will adopt them in the future: "Thank you. I'll be the best son that you ever had."
Octavion wanted to say something to the people who are trying to get them adopted: "Thank y'all for doing y'all best to find me a new home."
For more information on how to adopt Kris and Octavion, please send all approved home studies to LaQueena Warren at LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov. Please remember to include Octavion and Kristopher's names within the subject line.
If you're not licensed, please visit adoptchildren.org to find out more information on how to become licensed to foster and/or adopt or contact LaQueena Warren at 817-304-1272.
If you would like to read more Wednesday's Child stories and about how you can get the adoption process started, click here. | 2022-11-03T14:36:51+00:00 | wcnc.com | https://www.wcnc.com/article/features/wednesdays-child-brothers-octavion-kristopher/287-7403e995-eec9-4831-bcd5-873c1ee0ceb8 |
DANVILLE, Ind. — The Danville Metropolitan Police Department is asking the public to help identify an individual in a theft investigation.
Police say the individual stole a wallet from a vehicle in Danville sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The individual is then accused of using credit cards from the wallet to make purchases at several locations in Avon.
Police shared the image above of the individual making an unlawful purchase.
There is also a video on the DMPD’s Facebook page of the suspect’s vehicle. The individual is believed to have been in a silver GMC four-door pickup truck.
You can contact DMPD’s 24-hour 100% anonymous crime tip line at 317-745-3001. Please reference case HP23-3373. | 2023-04-26T13:08:56+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/danville-police-seek-individual-who-stole-wallet-from-vehicle/ |
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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SOURCE Jakubowitz Law | 2022-08-19T10:47:22+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/08/19/krbp-shareholder-alert-jakubowitz-law-reminds-kiromic-shareholders-lead-plaintiff-deadline-october-4-2022/ |
FOX donates $1M to American Red Cross for Hurricane Ian relief efforts; how you can help too
Following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ian, FOX Corporation has announced a donation of $1 million to the American Red Cross to aid in their relief efforts.
Currently, the Red Cross is on the ground in Florida providing resources to those impacted by the Category 4 hurricane including shelter, meals, medical supplies and more.
FOX also announced it would match and double any donations made by employees to the Red Cross.
Red Cross Fulfillment Team volunteers working ahead of Hurricane Ian, unload tractor trailers of supplies at the ESPN Center in Orlando, Fla. (Marko Kokic/American Red Cross)
"Our thoughts are with our Tampa and Orlando station teams and other FOX employees in the area and everyone affected by the storm. Thank you to all our FOX Weather and FOX TV Station teams across the country who are covering this disaster," the company said in a statement.
You can join FOX in our commitment to helping the Red Cross provide aid to the victims of Hurricane Ian.
How you can help through FOX
Anyone who wishes to join FOX’s effort to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian through donations can visit redcross.org/foxforward.
Rosemarie Bakshis, a registered nurse and Red Cross volunteer, is helping with the health and medical needs of the folks seeking shelter from Hurricane Ian at the Ross Norton Community Center in Clearwater, Fla. (Marko Kokic/American Red Cross)
Other ways to help victims of Hurricane Ian
Florida Disaster Fund
The state of Florida has set up a private Florida Disaster Fund to respond to relief efforts as Ian makes its way on land. The money will be distributed to different organizations that serves people in various communities with disaster response and recovery.
Donations to the Florida Disaster Fund are made to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and are tax-deductible. Up to 3%, however, no more than $30,000 will be taken from each donation to cover administrative costs, including but not limited to staff salary, indirect costs and credit card and bank transaction fees.
RELATED: Hurricane Ian: How you can help victims and avoid scams
If you prefer to donate by check, please make your check out to "Volunteer Florida Foundation" and include "Florida Disaster Fund" in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Volunteer Florida Foundation at 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says donations can be made online: www.HelpSalvationArmy.org or by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
Starbucks, World Central Kitchen
Starbucks says employees and customers can help impacted communities by making donations at any U.S. company-owned store or on the World Central Kitchen’s website.
Chris Williams contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles. | 2022-09-29T22:51:36+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/fox-donates-1m-to-american-red-cross-for-hurricane-ian-relief-efforts-how-you-can-help-too |
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