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CLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star point guard Darius Garland participated in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ shootaround Wednesday, but missed his third straight game with a left eye injury.
Garland performed shooting drills during the morning practice while wearing goggles. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the 6-foot-1, 192-pounder will continue to wear the protection until the laceration under his left eye lid heals.
Cleveland has been without Garland since its Oct. 19 season opener in Toronto, when he was poked in the eye by Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. The shootaround was his first on-court activity since being injured.
The Cavaliers hosted the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Garland has not been ruled out from playing Friday when they visit Boston.
Garland, who averaged 21.7 points and 8.6 assists last season, signed a rookie-max extension in July. The 5-year, $193 million contract is the largest in franchise history.
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- Express Car Wash Operator Adds to its Growing Portfolio in Home State with Car Wash Specials -
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnolia Wash Holdings, a premium express car wash operator, announced today the opening of six locations throughout its home state of North Carolina. The Wave Car Wash will open four new sites in Fayetteville and the greater Durham areas while Whistle Express Car Wash will open two locations in Greensboro and Mount Airy. All six have celebrated their grand openings within the past month and are currently offering new customers a Fast Pass Membership for a discounted rate of $9.99 a month for a limited time.
Recent The Wave Car Wash openings in the Fayetteville and Durham areas include:
- Fayetteville –2106 Skibo Road
- Fayetteville – 3505 Ramsey Street
- Graham – 922 S. Main Street
- Roxboro – 421 N. Madison Boulevard
Recent Whistle Express Car Wash rebrands in Mount Airy and Greensboro include:
- Greensboro – 3608 West Wendover Road
- Mount Airy – 139 Kodiak Lane
The Wave Car Wash and Whistle Express Car Wash facilities are state-of-the-art, offering eco-friendly treatments that save car owners time and money. In less than 10 minutes, members are able to clean, shine and protect their cars with a premium on-site experience. Top-quality equipment such as fresh towels, cleaning spray, high-powered vacuums, and air nozzles are also available to all customers so they can feel good about the cleanliness of their car and enjoy the fast and easy process. All of these new express car washes are also dedicated to industry-leading, water reclamation technology that reduces freshwater consumption and recycles 85% of the water used per car wash.
"We're excited to expand our portfolio of express car wash locations in thriving markets like Durham, Fayetteville, and Greensboro. North Carolina is our home state, and we know first-hand what it takes to keep our cars clean and how to protect them from the natural elements we see year-round," said Andrew Agostini, vice president of operations at Magnolia Wash Holdings. "Our new Wave Car Wash and Whistle Express Car Wash locations throughout the state are ready to provide locals with the ultimate express car wash experience. We are continually investing in the best equipment, training team members, and delivering superior results that will truly showcase to our customers why we're the best in the industry. We look forward to serving these communities for many years to come."
The new Wave Car Wash and Whistle Car Wash locations in North Carolina are operated by Magnolia Wash Holdings. Since the start of the year, Magnolia has achieved tremendous development in the Southeast and is in the midst of aggressive expansion. The express car wash operator is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities, including in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Magnolia is on track to reach 100 opened locations by the end of 2022, with plans to continue this momentum by adding 100 units per year for the next five years. For more information about development opportunities with Magnolia Wash Holdings, please visit magnoliawashholdings.com.
The Wave Car Wash and Whistle Express Car Wash facilities are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit WaveAutoWash.com and WhistleAutoWash.com.
About Magnolia Wash Holdings
Magnolia Wash Holdings operates 83 Express Wash locations throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Ohio, and Tennessee. Magnolia prides itself on delivering consumers and teammates a premium on-premise experience, including its Unlimited Fast Pass Membership Program, free towels, free vacuums, and free mat washing stations. The Company was founded by Frank Bennett and Brooks Moye in 2014 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, visit magnoliawashholdings.com.
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SGLC offers a risk managed approach to investing
BOUNTIFUL, Utah, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Global Investments (SGI) announced the launch of SGI U.S. Large Cap Core ETF one of two new ETFs. Shares for the new ETF started trading on NYSE Arca last week, ticker symbol SGLC.
SGLC is actively managed. It is a semi-transparent ETF, one of a breed of the newer semi-transparent exchange traded funds developed in 2019 as part of the evolution of the ETF space. Unlike traditional ETFs, trades and decisions are not shared daily, in our view this minimizes the potential for other traders to engage in practices that may potentially harm the fund and its shareholders.
This ETF is different from traditional ETFs. Traditional ETFs tell the public what assets they hold each day. This ETF will not. This may create additional risks for your investment. For example: You may have to pay more money to trade an ETF's shares. This ETF will provide less information to traders, who tend to charge more for trades when they have less information. The price you pay to buy ETF shares on an exchange may not match the value of the ETF's portfolio. The same is true when you sell shares. These price differences may be greater for this ETF compared to other ETFs because this ETF provides less information to traders. These additional risks may be even greater in bad or uncertain market conditions. The Fund will publish on its website each day a "Proxy Portfolio" designed to help trading in shares of the ETF. While the Proxy Portfolio includes some of the ETF's holdings, it is not the ETF's actual portfolio. The differences between this ETF and other ETFs may also have advantages. By keeping certain information about an ETF portfolio secret, this ETF may face less risk that other traders can predict or copy its investment strategy. This may improve the ETF's performance. If other traders are able to copy or predict an ETF's investment strategy, however, this may hurt the ETF's performance. For additional information regarding the unique attributes and risks of this ETF, see the Prospectus.
"We're very excited to be on the forefront of this newer genre of ETFs," said Dave Harden, CEO, Summit Global Investments. "Our proprietary investment process is governed by what we've named a Managed Risk Approach.TM We believe that our investors will benefit from the features of the semi-transparent vehicle, allowing us to potentially deliver attractive risk-managed returns."
SGLC is designed to be a core holding in an overall investment program. "We believe using SGLC in this way has the potential to help investors achieve market exposure, while providing cross-correlation diversification, competitive returns, and fundamental downside risk management."
"We are pleased to welcome Summit Global Investments' U.S. Large Cap Core ETF to NYSE Arca. The NYSE has been a pioneer in the development and support of actively managed ETFs. We are excited that SGI has chosen the NYSE's Active Proxy Structure for its new ETF. The structure provides a manager like SGI with added flexibility and the potential for protection to deliver their investment strategies," said Douglas Yones, Head of Exchange Traded Products at the NYSE.
The new SGI Large Cap Core ETF may help manage the risks found in investor portfolios and in today's fast paced and ever-changing market. Like all ETFs, SGLC offers daily liquidity, is tax-efficient and has competitive expenses. Shares may be purchased through online brokers and financial advisors.
SGLC is a part of the RBB series trust. The RBB Fund, Inc. and The RBB Fund Trust together are a turnkey ETF and mutual fund solution that permits an investment adviser to focus on its core competency of asset management and shifts most responsibility for the establishment, servicing, and corporate governance of funds to RBB.
"We are thrilled to work with Summit on their latest endeavor," said RBB's President & CEO, Steven Plump. "They've been wonderful partners and we will continue to streamline the governance, so they can focus on seeking to deliver the best risk adjusted returns for their clients."
About Summit Global Investments
Headquartered in Bountiful, Utah, SGI adheres to a disciplined, managed-risk, multi-factor investment process designed to find attractive investment opportunities. The firm manages multiple investment strategies for its clients. Over a full market cycle, their defensive strategies have historically limited downside risks and allowed for participation in market rallies. SGI's mission is clear – to help investors win. They care about return and deeply care about the risk associated with such returns. Ever mindful of the impact on their clients' assets, the combination of Risk, Return and Impact is at the center of their "Managed Risk Approach." ™
SGI's "Managed Risk Approach" has evolved over decades of research and continuous revisions to understand and exploit what reduces risk, avoids pitfalls and elevated idiosyncratic risks, and drives market returns.
This ETF is different from traditional ETFs. Traditional ETFs tell the public what assets they hold each day. This ETF will not. This may create additional risks for your investment. For example: You may have to pay more money to trade an ETF's shares. This ETF will provide less information to traders, who tend to charge more for trades when they have less information. The price you pay to buy ETF shares on an exchange may not match the value of the ETF's portfolio. The same is true when you sell shares. These price differences may be greater for this ETF compared to other ETFs because this ETF provides less information to traders. These additional risks may be even greater in bad or uncertain market conditions. The Fund will publish on its website each day a "Proxy Portfolio" designed to help trading in shares of the ETF. While the Proxy Portfolio includes some of the ETF's holdings, it is not the ETF's actual portfolio. The differences between this ETF and other ETFs may also have advantages. By keeping certain information about an ETF portfolio secret, this ETF may face less risk that other traders can predict or copy its investment strategy. This may improve the ETF's performance. If other traders are able to copy or predict an ETF's investment strategy, however, this may hurt the ETF's performance. For additional information regarding the unique attributes and risks of this ETF, see the Prospectus.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call (800)531-5142 or visit our website at www.sgiam.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is a newly organized, diversified management investment company with no operating history. The goal of the Proxy Portfolio is, during all market conditions, to track closely the daily performance of the Actual Portfolio and minimize intra-day misalignment between the performance of the Proxy Portfolio and the performance of the Actual Portfolio. The Proxy Portfolio is designed to reflect the economic exposures and the risk characteristics of the Actual Portfolio on any given trading day. Securities traded on over-the-counter ("OTC") markets are not listed and traded on an organized exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Generally, the volume of trading in an unlisted or OTC common stock is less than the volume of trading in an exchange-listed stock. As a result, the market liquidity of some stocks in which the Fund invests may not be as great as that of exchange-listed stocks and, if the Fund were to dispose of such stocks, the Fund may have to offer the shares at a discount from recent prices or sell the shares in small lots over an extended period of time. In addition, penny stocks and pink sheet stocks can be classified as OTC stocks. Securities that can be converted into common stock, such as certain securities and preferred stock, are subject to the usual risks associated with fixed income investments, such as interest rate risk and credit risk.
The first all-electronic exchange in the U.S., NYSE Arca is the top U.S. exchange for the listing and trading of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and also trades more than 8,000 U.S.-listed securities. The market offers fully automated, transparent open and closing auctions in ETFs and significant price improvement opportunities at the midpoint in all securities.
The SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Nate Wiggins broke up Sam Hartman's fourth-down pass in the end zone to help No. 5 Clemson hold off No. 21 Wake Forest 51-45 in double overtime on Saturday.
Wiggins had been targeted frequently by Hartman and the Wake Forest receivers but came through to knock away Hartman's final ball for A.T. Perry. He fell to the end zone turf, then sprung up to join his team in celebration after a wild shootout between the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference's Atlantic Division Demon Deacons and the preseason league favorite Tigers.
“We’ll get this defense fixed,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said on the ESPN postgame interview. "But man, this offense … all the big plays, they never flinched. That’s what it’s all about. I’m just really proud of them. they grew up a little bit tonight.”
D.J. Uiagalelei threw for 375 yards and five touchdowns to lead Clemson (4-0, 2-0 ACC), including the go-ahead score over the middle to Davis Allen to start the second overtime. The Tigers also came up with a few key plays defensively at big moments late to take some pressure off an injury-battered secondary, including Tyler Davis teaming with linemate Myles Murphy to sack Hartman on a potentially winning Wake Forest drive that had neared midfield late in regulation.
Hartman threw for 337 yards and a program-record six touchdowns for Wake Forest (3-1, 0-1), including two each to Jahmal Banks and Donavon Greene. But the Demon Deacons stalled out near midfield on a potential winning drive to end regulation, then couldn't stop the Tigers in the first OT after starting off with Hartman's TD throw to Perry.
It marked Clemson's 14th straight win in the series, with Wake Forest's last win coming in 2008 — which led to the ouster of Tommy Bowden as coach and Swinney being named the interim.
THE TAKEAWAY
Clemson: This was the start of a two-week stretch that could give the Tigers control of the league’s Atlantic Division race. The Tigers took early control by scoring touchdowns on their first two drives to take a 14-0 lead, only to see the Demon Deacons’ high-scoring offense get rolling by pushing the ball downfield. On this day, Uiagalelei and the offense had to keep coming up with big plays to stay on pace – and they did – until Wiggins helped the Tigers come up with the clinching stop.
Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons have accomplished plenty under Dave Clawson, highlighted by last year’s push to tie the program record with 11 wins and reach the ACC championship game. But Clemson continues to bedevil them, with Wake Forest last winning in 2008 and only one of the previous 13 straight losses coming by fewer than 14 points. Wake Forest also fell to 1-65 all-time against teams ranked in the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll, with the only win coming against No. 4 Tennessee in 1946.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
The Tigers are near the top of the AP Top 25 with little room to climb despite a tough road win. The Demon Deacons aren't likely to slide much, if at all, after giving the Tigers all they could handle.
UP NEXT
Clemson: The Tigers host No. 12 North Carolina State next Saturday in another critical division game.
Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons travel to Florida State next Saturday.
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Company recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council as one of America's top corporations for women's business enterprises
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been named one of the 2023 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
MGM Resorts is one of only four honorees in the travel & hospitality and arts, entertainment & recreation category and the only gaming company to be recognized. It is the only national award honoring corporations for world-class supplier diversity programs that reduce barriers and drive growth for women-owned businesses.
"MGM Resorts values the innovation, motivation and drive that WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises bring to our business ecosystem and supplier diversity initiatives," said Kenyatta Lewis, Executive Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainable Procurement. "We're honored by this recognition and look forward to even more collaboration in the coming years."
MGM Resorts is committed to increasing business opportunities for diverse, women-owned businesses, fueling innovation, growth and development, and breaking down barriers for women entrepreneurs. The Company will be honored at the WBENC National Conference taking place March 20-23, 2023, in Nashville.
"America's Top Corporations set the standard for leadership in corporate supplier diversity programs and supply chains, as well as in development and support for women-owned businesses. Top Corporations are valued partners in our now 26-year strong WBENC commitment to providing essential growth and opportunities to women entrepreneurs and business owners," said Pamela Prince-Eason, President and CEO of WBENC, the nation's leader in women's business development.
The WBENC Top Corporations model reviews WBE outreach and engagement, such as providing support for successful onboarding and retention of WBEs for supply chain business needs and development of future WBEs. The model also assesses foundational concepts of supplier diversity, including overall program structure, contracting, and reporting, and organization accountability with executive leadership and line of business decision-makers.
Supplier diversity is an integral part of MGM Resorts' business strategy. The Company is exceeding its goal of spending at least 10% of domestic biddable spend with diverse owned suppliers and since the program's beginnings in 2001, MGM Resorts has spent $4.6 billion with diverse owned suppliers. MGM Resorts has graduated 67 suppliers from the Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, with a goal to graduate 150 suppliers by 2025. Learn more about supplier diversity at MGM Resorts here.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary LeoVegas AB offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
About WBENC
WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) to provide its world-class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, supported by more than 540 Corporate Members. Throughout the year, WBENC provides professional development, business development, and outreach opportunities for more than 18,000 WBENC-Certified women-owned businesses, Corporate and Government Members, and the national WBENC network. Learn more at www.wbenc.org.
MGM RESORTS CONTACTS:
Andrea Bruce
Social Impact & Sustainability Communications Manager
abruce@mgmresorts.com
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HARRISBURG – Lawmakers want more accountability to the process of hospital closures, ensuring that Pennsylvanians can receive uninterrupted care and that hospital systems honor their duty to their patients, staff, and the communities they serve. House Bill 158 would double the time in which a hospital system must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days. In addition, it establishes more comprehensive standards for procedure and notification of a planned closure and includes requirements for an approved Closing Plan and Health Equity Impact Assessment to be submitted to the Department of Health and state attorney general. The measure also calls for increased community input, data collection, public comment, and public hearings prior to closure. | 2023-03-13T18:08:52+00:00 | wdac.com | https://wdac.com/more-detail-sought-on-pa-hospital-closures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-detail-sought-on-pa-hospital-closures |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and spoke with service members stationed around the world.
“They’re away from their families to protect us,” Biden said in a tweet. “And they have the thanks of a grateful, indebted president.”
The White House said Biden and the first lady, Jill, called members of the Army stationed at Panama City, Panama; the Navy aboard the USS The Sullivans in the Arabian Sea; the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; the Air Force at Okinawa, Japan; the Space Force in Europe; and the Coast Guard aboard the cutter Bertholf in Alameda, California.
This is Biden’s second Christmas as president. On Saturday, Biden and his family joined a Mass on Christmas Eve at the White House and continued their holiday tradition of an Italian dinner.
The president and first lady on Friday also carried on another tradition with their second holiday visit to Children’s National Hospital. Biden was the first sitting president to join his wife when they visited hospitalized children and their families before Christmas last year, according to the White House.
Surrounded by Christmas trees and holiday decorations, the first lady read “The Snowy Day” with the president’s help holding up the book.
Biden last week encouraged national unity in a recorded address, calling out the nation’s political divisions and saying he hoped “this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another.”
“So, this Christmas, let’s spread a little kindness,” he said. | 2022-12-26T21:43:12+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/ap-biden-first-lady-thank-service-members-in-christmas-calls/ |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — No NFL team has fewer victories on the West Coast than the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“That (junk) is done with and we’re moving forward,” veteran defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris said. “Everything we’re doing is completely different.”
Everything about these Jaguars certainly looks and feels different right now. They’re coming off a 24-0 drubbing of AFC South rival Indianapolis, the franchise’s eighth shutout in 28 seasons and first since 2018. The last three have come against the Colts.
Jacksonville’s eighth consecutive home victory against Indy followed a less-than-ideal opener at Washington in which coach Doug Pederson’s team made countless mistakes and squandered a fourth-quarter lead.
Pederson’s message to his players has been the same both weeks: “So what, now what?” His motto might resonate more coming off a dominating win and preparing to face one of the AFC’s top teams.
“If you keep dwelling on the good stuff or the bad stuff from the past, it’s going to haunt you because now you’re spending all your attention on something that’s passed,” linebacker Josh Allen said. “You can’t really look at your work and say, ‘Dang, I did good.’ You just can’t live on that.
“As a professional team, we have to move forward. We expect to win. I think this team is built to win, so we expect to win. We have to learn how to win and learn how to move forward to get another one and another one and another one, and fight adversity when needed. That’s our mentality.”
Upsetting the Chargers, who are 7-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook, would be a huge step forward for one of the youngest teams in the league and one that appears, finally, to be headed in the right direction after years of futility.
Jacksonville has allowed at least 33 points in each of the six games at the Chargers, outscored 182-91 in those contests. All of them have been decided by double digits.
Of course, that’s the norm for Jacksonville on the opposite coast. Of the team’s 15 road losses against the Chargers, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle and the Los Angeles Rams, 13 of them have been by 10 points or more.
The Jags were non-competitive in both West Coast trips in 2021, losing 31-7 after a bye week at the Seahawks and 37-7 to the Rams in early December. Then-coach Urban Meyer had the team leave Friday, a day earlier than usual for most road trips, in hopes of getting everyone acclimated to the time difference. It backfired.
Pederson is switching things up and keeping his team on East Coast time.
“Every time zone you go back, it takes a day or so, 24 hours, to kind of catch up,” he said. “So really you should go out on like Thursday if you really want to catch up. If you just keep everything sort of status (quo) and keep the way we’ve been doing it here, you don’t have to worry about anything other than the time.”
Jacksonville last won on the West Coast in December 2019, spoiling the Raiders’ final game at the Oakland Coliseum. That’s also the team’s last road victory. The Jags were winless on the road in 2020 and 2021.
“We’ve got to do things different,” Robertson-Harris said. “We can’t do the same things we did a year ago because obviously what we did didn’t work. We were 2-100 or whatever it was; I don’t even know what the damn record was, but it wasn’t good.”
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After telling her story live onstage during her off-Broadway show My Window: A Journey Through Life, Melissa Etheridge has now put it all down in print.
Her new book Talking to My Angels arrives September 5, 20 years after her first book, the New York Times bestseller The Truth Is: My Life in Love and Music. This follow-up covers the many highs and lows of Melissa’s life over the past two decades.
In those 20 years, Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer, welcomed two more children, went through a couple of public breakups, found the love of her life, underwent a spiritual awakening and tragically lost her son Beckett to opioid addiction — all while touring the world, recording 11 albums and winning an Oscar. It’s all in the book, along with what those experiences have taught her.
“Ultimately, this book is an ode to love,” Melissa says in a statement. “It’s a testament to vanquishing fear and learning to embrace all of what life brings us, an unvarnished reflection on the many threads of my life.”
In the meantime, you can watch Melissa’s daughter Bailey on the new Paramount+ show MTV’s Family Legacy, which focuses on the offspring of famous musicians. Melissa has posted a clip of Bailey’s segment on her Instagram, where Bailey shares her own story of coming out.
“So proud of my daughter. So much fun. Wow! Watch it now!” she wrote on the caption.
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Man wanted for stealing 15 stoves in D’Iberville, St. Martin, officials say
Published: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man they say is responsible for stealing 15 stoves from 3 construction sites in D’Iberville and St. Martin.
According to officials, the man managed to take the stoves away by loading them into a 26-foot U-Haul truck.
If you have anyone information regarding this incident, you are urged to contact Harrison County Sheriff’s Office at 228-896-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.
This investigation is currently ongoing.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance on the island of Aruba, walked shackled into an Alabama courtroom on Friday as her parents looked on. He pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to extort the missing teen’s mother
Although he’s not on trial for harming Holloway, the extortion and wire fraud charges are the only alleged crimes that link the Dutch citizen to her disappearance on the final night of high school graduation trip with classmates. The 18-year-old was last seen leaving a bar with van der Sloot, who was a student at an international school on the island where he grew up.
Van der Sloot, now 35, was extradited Thursday from Peru where he’s serving a 28-year sentence after confessing to killing a Peruvian woman in 2010 — five years to the day after Holloway went missing.
Natalee’s mother, father and brother were in the courtroom Friday. Beth Holloway stared occasionally at van der Sloot but otherwise showed no obvious emotion.
“The wheels of justice have finally begun to turn for our family,” she wrote in a statement. “It has been a very long and painful journey.”
Van der Sloot, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt, declined to use a Dutch interpreter offered to him at Friday’s arraignment, saying “I don’t think it’s necessary.” During the brief court preceding, he entered a not guilty plea through his attorney and answered “Yes” when asked if he understood his rights.
Afterward, Beth Holloway hugged friends who had come to offer their support. She declined to comment outside the courthouse.
Her spokesperson, George Seymore, told reporters that seeing van der Sloot in court “was chilling but at the same time gratifying.”
The mysterious disappearance sparked years of news coverage and countless true-crime podcasts. Van der Sloot was identified as a main suspect and detained for questioning along with two Surinamese brothers, weeks after Holloway went missing. No charges were filed in the case.
A judge declared Holloway dead, but her body has never been found.
U.S. prosecutors say that in 2010, van der Sloot sought money from Beth Holloway to lead her to the young woman’s body. A grand jury indicted him that year.
In 2012, van der Sloot pleaded guilty in Peru to killing 21-year-old Stephany Flores, a business student from a prominent family, in 2010.
Van der Sloot married a Peruvian woman in July 2014 in a ceremony at a maximum-security prison. He was shuffled between prisons in response to reports he enjoyed privileges like television, internet access and a cellphone, and accusations he threatened to kill a warden.
Peru has agreed to let van der Sloot remain in U.S. custody until the Alabama case is concluded, including any appeal if he is convicted, according to a resolution published in Peru’s federal register. U.S. authorities agreed to return him to Peru’s custody after that, the resolution states.
Cindy Rysedorph, a friend of the Holloway family, said they’re doing as well as could be expected.
“It’s progress,” she said. “I’m so grateful that he’s here.” | 2023-06-09T20:26:29+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/international/ap-international/chief-suspect-in-natalee-holloways-2005-disappearance-to-be-arraigned-on-extortion-charges/ |
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, today announced it has acquired Business Intelligence Associates (BIA), an end-to-end eDiscovery service provider, as part of a deal facilitated by majority investor and leading middle-market private equity firm, Quad-C Management, Inc.
"BIA is a leader in eDiscovery, and this combination further expands our capabilities in the support and delivery of complex enterprise discovery solutions, especially in New York," said HaystackID CEO Hal Brooks. "This deal follows a period of organizational alignment and internal investment around innovation, technology, and advisory services and builds on several years of investment and growth. All of these internal and external investments position us well for additional future international growth across all of our business lines."
The BIA acquisition is HaystackID's fifth major investment event since April 2018, when it acquired Envision Discovery, an eDiscovery managed services provider, and Inspired Review, a managed review and remote review services provider. In January 2019, HaystackID acquired eTERA Consulting, an eDiscovery managed services provider. Additionally, in February 2020, HaystackID completed a strategic recapitalization with Quad-C to support the continued growth and expansion of the company, before acquiring NightOwl Global in August 2020. With the BIA addition, HaystackID strengthens its position for continued growth in cyber discovery/incident response, privacy/compliance, information governance, and enterprise managed solutions.
"Our corporate clients will benefit greatly from the significant increase in the support and services we will be able to offer," said BIA CEO Brian Schrader, Esq., who has joined HaystackID and will continue to lead BIA efforts. "Our team worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, and we are honored to join forces with what is fast becoming one of the preeminent service providers in the world."
"This acquisition is yet another step in building the framework for the international capability and success of HaystackID, one of our leading portfolio companies," said Quad-C partner Tim Billings. "We are excited to continue to partner with the company as we develop the next stage of growth with additional investments in infrastructure, people, and acquisitions both in the U.S. and abroad."
In addition to external investments, HaystackID has significantly expanded and aligned its service offerings in the past six months, launching its innovative discovery management platform HaystackID CoreÔ in March 2022 and its Global Advisory practice earlier this month.
BIA was represented in the transaction by Brock Matthias of VRA Partners.
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GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) — Shortly after being sworn in last fall, the new majority of the Sumner County Commission in Tennessee acted to update one of its official documents. The new version said county operations would not only be orderly and efficient, but “most importantly reflective of the Judeo-Christian values inherent in the nation’s founding.”
It was an important moment for the 14 commissioners who had campaigned under the banner of the Sumner County Constitutional Republicans. The group had waged a political war on fellow Republicans they viewed as insufficiently conservative in this fast-growing region north of Nashville during a bitter primary a few months before.
Since taking control, that majority has halted plans for a new building, rejected federal grants and tried to give away a historical property, actions it said were in line with its commitment to fiscal responsibility, protecting property owners and managing growth. The group also has been involved in an escalating feud with the county’s election commission in ways that have prompted concerns about whether preparations for the 2024 presidential electin will be affected.
Those early moves have been cheered by their supporters. But some Republicans and community members say the commissioners are operating outside political norms, inviting lawsuits and jeopardizing elections and other county operations.
“What’s happened here is the Sumner County constitutional conservative Republican group, they don’t believe in government,” said Baker Ring, a Republican who is serving his fourth term on the county commission and is not aligned with the new majority. “They’re opposed to government. But now they are the government.”
The tensions are similar to those playing out in communities across the United States where conservative groups have been running candidates for local offices in recent years and sometimes winning majorities, upending the way local governments operate.
They have been motivated by pandemic restrictions, false claims related to the 2020 presidential election, disagreements over race and gender education, or a desire to reign in what they see as unaccountable bureaucracies, with a goal of taking control of school and library boards, county commissions and city councils.
With millions of Republican Party voters continuing to believe former President Donald Trump’s lies that the 2020 presidential election was rigged, many of the new majorities overseeing county governments are considering changes to how elections are run, from getting rid of voting machines to removing ballot drop boxes.
The pressure has led some local election officials around the country to quit. In a few cases, they have been replaced by people who promoted election conspiracy theories.
While their success at winning office has varied, the consequences when they do are becoming apparent in places such as Sumner County, where they can wield power — such as budgeting authority — that could have implications for how elections are run and votes are tallied.
“If we don’t fund it, you don’t get to do it,” one county commissioner, Jeremy Mansfield, told the election administrator and chair of the election commission during a contentious meeting last fall.
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Sumner County is just northeast of Nashville, where urban sprawl meets open land. Horse and cow pastures give way to planned communities with bucolic names like Durham Farms and The Retreat at Norman Farm that surround the main cities of Gallatin and Hendersonville.
Census figures show the county’s population, now nearly 204,000, grew 22% between the 2010 and 2020, driven in part by transplants from California and Texas who were lured by a mix of conservative politics, lower housing prices and no state income tax. The county is dominated by Republicans and backed Trump with 69% of the vote in 2020.
The growth has led to a need for more government services, including schools and teachers, while providing an opportunity for a right-wing element within the local Republican Party to gain power.
“They appeal to people who moved here from other states saying, ‘If we don’t get elected, our Sumner County will become like your county that you came from, and you don’t want us to become like you, so you need to vote for our people,’” said Ring, a semiretired high school government teacher. “And that works in a lot of parts of the county.”
Eight Republican commissioners were defeated in the May 2022 primary by challengers aligned with the Constitutional Republicans. That paved the way for the group to form the majority after an August general election in which less than 15% of registered voters cast ballots. Helping fuel the group’s rise were two property tax increases approved by the county commission over the past decade or so.
Ring did not have a primary challenger and has found himself called a “RINO” — Republican In Name Only — even though “for most of my life, I’ve been the most conservative person in the room.” He is among more than two dozen current and former local officials featured on a “Wall of Shame” that the Constitutional Republicans created on their website.
The group’s social media activity includes regular updates on what the commission is doing, along with frequent swipes against others in their party.
“The Republican party (GOP) is not your friend! They do not like us!” read one recent post.
“We exist to smoke out these Rinocrats,” said another.
Patrick Flowers, a Democrat who is on the board of a few Sumner County nonprofit organizations, said he was saddened by the discourse. He has seen lifelong conservative friends labeled as “left-wing Democrats” by the Constitutional Republicans group.
“The newly elected folks have this war mentality,” he said. “It’s not, ‘Let’s listen and talk.’ They think they have instructions from God, and there is no one who can change their opinion.”
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When the county’s election administrator came before the commission last fall seeking money to pay election workers for the November midterms, commissioners refused and pointed to money she still had in the bank.
The election administrator, Lori Atchley, has continued to ask, warning the commission that she is operating at a deficit because the workers had to be paid. Commissioners have not budged.
It was at that meeting that Mansfield, in his second term on the commission and an influential member of the Constitutional Republicans group, said two weeks of early voting, as required by state law, “just seems excessive for this county.” He has expressed support for changes to how elections are conducted, including using paper ballots filled out by hand that would be hand-counted in local polling places only on Election Day.
When a fellow commissioner said the county would soon be adding vote centers — polling places where anyone in the county can vote — Mansfield replied, “Well, we can always change that, too.”
Whether the county uses vote centers or has multiple early voting locations falls under the authority of the five state-appointed members of the county election commission, which hires the local election administrator. But county commissioners control funding, and the newly elected conservatives say the election budget is higher than comparable counties and that changes such as vote centers are hard to justify without proof they will increase turnout.
The election commission’s desire to move its operations to a larger building is at the center of another dispute between election officials and those now leading the county commission who say the move was never authorized and they want the space for other uses. Election officials say they only needed approval from the county mayor, which they received before the current commission took office. They say they already have been using the new location for storage, training sessions and meetings, and are asking the county for $300,000 to cover the costs of the move and the vote centers.
The election commission says the larger space and additional security it provides are needed to store the county’s new voting machines, which are larger and heavier than the current ones. Nevertheless, county commissioners voted in March to require the election operations to vacate the building.
The election commission responded by filing a lawsuit against the county, arguing the dispute and forced move “threaten the integrity of the 2024 election before a single vote has been cast.”
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Mansfield said he would not describe elections in the United States as secure or trustworthy and that he believes the local election administrator has contributed to an erosion of confidence in the community. Among other things, he pointed to a recent misdemeanor citation issued to Atchley over a private property dispute unrelated to her job.
“Elections should be about integrity and trust,” he said.
Atchley referred questions about the lawsuit to the election commission’s attorney and did not respond to a message seeking comment about the citation and Mansfield’s criticism. Tom Lee, the election commission’s lawyer, said members regard the citation as a “private matter.” There have been no reports of large-scale election problems in the county, and the state recently reappointed members of the election commission.
Commissioner Matthew Shoaf, one of the Constitutional Republicans elected last year, said concerns stem from election officials making purchases and signing contracts associated with the move to the larger building without authorization from the commission. He said he was surprised to see the election commission hire a lawyer and threaten a lawsuit before they had a chance to work through the disagreement.
Lee, the election commission’s lawyer, said election staff continues to work with the county as it seeks clarity from the court and prepares for the state’s presidential primary early next year.
“We filed our lawsuit because frankly we have plenty to do right now that is pressing business, and we need to be about that business,” Lee said. “We have a job to do, it’s an important job and we’re intent on doing it well.”
Shoaf would not talk specifically about the election commission’s lawsuit but said the elections department was not being treated any differently from other county departments when asked to justify their budget requests.
“Everybody says, ‘I’m fiscally conservative,’” said Shoaf. “Saying and doing are two different things.”
Both he and Mansfield described what they said were frustrations in the community with those who sat on the previous county commission.
“People want small government and government they can trust,” Mansfield said. “But they feel like they can’t trust government because locally they don’t feel the government has been responsible with the tax dollars they have been entrusted with.”
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Charlena Aumiller never imagined she would be attending so many meetings of the Sumner County Commission and its committees.
A lawyer who previously worked for the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, Aumiller has become a local government watchdog. She has chronicled the county commission’s actions with regular posts on a public social media page and filed a lawsuit against the commission that claimed, in part, violations of the state’s open meetings law.
A Republican and mother of two, Aumiller said she became concerned about the rise of the Constitutional Republicans group during the pandemic and attempts to push their agenda in local schools.
“At one point, I was ignorant, totally oblivious with what is going on — whoever is in office, it’s all interchangeable. That’s because I believed there were safeguards,” she said. “What I am seeing, they don’t care about laws. They don’t care about rules. I have never seen anything so fragile as our government.”
Elected to his first term last year, County Commissioner Wes Wynne is a Republican and Christian, but he’s not part of the Constitutional Republican bloc and is concerned by the majority’s actions, citing the filing of four lawsuits since the new commissioners took office.
Wynne said he has been pushed aside, assigned to just one committee when others typically serve on three. He said he also has been targeted with an ethics complaint after questioning the qualifications of a person nominated to serve on a local board.
Wynne said he has been disheartened to see Christian values invoked by commissioners only to be followed by actions he views as questionable. He said he struggled over how he would vote on the Judeo-Christian question, seeing it as an unnecessary legal risk.
“You know, I’m sworn to do the business of the county but also I’m called, too, to follow the direction of God,” said Wynne, who ultimately abstained. “That was one that I felt was more of a gotcha-type of vote. If you support it, great. If you don’t, then we’re going to use that against you later.”
Wynne said he doesn’t understand why there’s been so much animosity between the county commission and election officials. He offered a motion that presented a compromise on using the larger building, but said it was ignored.
“So far, our commission has done a fabulous job at grinding every ax that they can find against people they don’t like,” Wynne said.
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Palestinian leader commemorates 1948 flight of Palestinians from Israel at first UN commemoration
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the United Nations on Monday to suspend Israel’s membership unless it implements resolutions establishing separate Jewish and Arab states and the return of Palestinian refugees.
Abbas spoke during the first official U.N. commemoration of the flight of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from what is now Israel following the U.N.’s partition of British-ruled Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states 75 years ago.
Israel’s U.N. ambassador, Gilad Erdan, had sent letters to General Assembly ambassadors condemning the commemoration and urging them not to attend what he called an “abominable event” and a “blatant attempt to distort history.” He said those who attended would be condoning antisemitism and giving a green light to Palestinians “to continue exploiting international organs to promote their libelous narrative.”
Israel and the United States boycotted the commemoration of what is known as the Nakba, or catastrophe, but representatives from all regional groups at the United Nations addressed the gathering.
In a lengthy emotion-charged speech, Abbas asked the world’s nations why more than 1,000 resolutions adopted by U.N. bodies dealing with Palestinians had never been implemented. He held up a letter from Israel’s foreign minister, Moshe Sharett, after resolutions were adopted in 1947 and 1948 promising to implement them and said: “Either they do respect these obligations, or they stop becoming a member.”
The General Assembly, which had 57 member nations in 1947, approved the resolution dividing Palestine by a vote of 33-13 with 10 abstentions. The Jewish side accepted the U.N. partition plan and after the British mandate expired in 1948, Israel declared its independence. The Arabs rejected the plan and neighboring Arab countries launched a war against the Jewish state.
The Nakba commemorates the estimated 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from their homes in 1948.
The fate of these refugees and their descendants — estimated at over 5 million across the Middle East — remains a major disputed issue in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Israel rejects demands for a mass return of refugees to long-lost homes, saying it would threaten the country’s Jewish character.
As the 75th anniversary approached, the now 193-member General Assembly approved a resolution last Nov. 30 by a vote of 90-30 with 47 abstentions requesting the U.N. Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People organize a high-level event on May 15 to commemorate the Nakba. The United States was among the countries that joined Israel in voting against the resolution.
Explaining why a U.N. commemoration took so long, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told The Associated Press on Friday that the Palestinians have moved cautiously at the United Nations since the General Assembly raised their status in 2012 from a non-member observer to a non-member observer state.
U.N. recognition as a state enabled the Palestinians to join treaties, take cases against Israel’s occupation to the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice, which is the U.N.’s highest tribunal, and in 2019 to chair the Group of 77, the U.N. coalition of 134 mainly developing nations and China, he said.
At the 70th anniversary of the 1948 exodus five years ago, Mansour said, “the word Nakba was used in a General Assembly resolution for the first time,” and Abbas then gave instructions to obtain a mandate from the U.N. to commemorate the 75th anniversary.
The Nakba commemoration comes as Israeli-Palestinian fighting has intensified and protests over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government and its plan to overhaul Israel’s judiciary show no sign of abating. Israel’s polarization and the Netanyahu government’s extremist positions have also sparked growing international concern.
Mansour said Friday that Palestinian refugees “are being forcibly removed from their homes and forcibly transferred by Israel at an unprecedented rate,” reminiscent of 1948.
In a speech to the U.N. Security Council on April 25, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Malki renewed his call for countries that haven’t yet recognized the state of Palestine “to do so as a means to salvage the moribund two-state solution.” He also urged countries to support the Palestinian request for full membership in the United Nations, which would demonstrate international support for a two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians lived side-by-side in peace.
To hurt Israel economically, Malki urged countries to ban products from Israeli settlements and trade with settlements, to “sanction those who collect funds for settlements and those who advocate for them and those who advance them,” and to list settler organizations that carry out killings and burnings as “terrorist organizations.”
And he urged the international community to take Israel to the International Court of Justice. The General Assembly asked the court in December to give its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, a move denounced by Israel.
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CARMEL — The start of this week in Indiana is already a warm one and it likely won't be the only one this year.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests wearing appropriate clothing like choosing lightweight, light-colored, or loose-fitting clothing.
“One of the biggest things is staying hydrated. One of the biggest things we see during the summer on hot days like that is people getting super dehydrated, some heat related emergencies, are staff are full trained and ready to go for those,” Eric Mehl, the recreation and facilities director at Carmel Clay Parks, said.
Mehl added going to a pool to cool off or spending time in the shade.
When asked about proper sunscreen, Mehl said to layer on the sunscreen and apply it every time you get out of the pool.
He adds that the sunscreen will wash off a little bit and letting the sunscreen sit and soak in before going back in the pool will help.
“For the smaller kids, the higher you go the more protected that they are going to be,” Mehl added.
The Marion County Public Health Department recommends the CDC’s tips by staying in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
“Heat and humidity can make it really hard with anyone who has breathing conditions, so if you know someone in that category, check on them a couple times a to make sure they are okay,” Melissa McMasters, a registered nurse with the Marion County Public Health Department said.
McMasters mentioned checking on people, especially infants and young children. As well as people who are 65 and older. If you do happen to be working outside. monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you. | 2022-06-14T11:18:22+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/working-for-you/heres-how-you-can-stay-safe-in-the-extreme-heat |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials investigating reports of a powder in the air and on some vehicles in the mid-Atlantic have determined the source: pollen.
Final results from the dust samples collected Friday in the state’s Eastern Panhandle indicated the material is predominantly pollen, with trace amounts of mineral matter, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection said in a statement Monday. The samples were analyzed by West Virginia University’s Department of Geology and Geography.
The agency began investigating after residents reported seeing the substance across multiple counties late Thursday night.
Social media users posted about seeing the powder in the air and on cars on Friday in West Virginia, northern Virginia and Maryland.
The West Virginia lab was testing the dust to determine if it was related to dust storms in the Midwest, the Department of Environmental Protection statement said. | 2023-03-01T12:23:23+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/weird-news/ap-investigation-of-powder-in-air-reveals-it-was-pollen/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Every major league team will play each other in the same season for the first time next year as the sport switches to its first balanced schedule since 2000.
As a result of the format switch agreed to in the March lockout settlement, high-profile games between division rivals such as Yankees-Red Sox, Dodgers-Giants and Cubs-Cardinals will be reduced from 19. Intradivision games will drop from 47% to 32%.
A team will host all of the other 29 clubs at least once every two seasons.
“I think it’s great for the fans,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “I’m so tired of playing the same people.”
Major League Baseball said Wednesday it will open the 2023 season on March 30 and again will try to have every team start on the same day, which last occurred in 1968.
A team will play 13 games against each division rival for a total of 52 and six or seven against each other club in its league for a total of 64. The remaining 46 games are against interleague opponents: a home and road two-game series against a so-called natural rival and a single three-game series against each of the 14 other clubs in the opposite league.
“This new format creates more common opponents, both in the division and among your league opponents, so that typically when you’re competing for the wild card, there’s a much higher percentage of common opponents across divisions,” said Chris Marinak, MLB’s chief operations and strategy officer. “And we think that equity is good for the competition on the field.
“On the marketing side, we think that the new schedule gives our fans more opponents at home, so they get to see a broader array of clubs in their ballpark,” Marinak said. “And probably more importantly, it gives us a chance for our star players to get exposure more nationally and be seen in more places throughout the season.”
The American League used a balanced schedule from 1977-2000 and the National League from 1993-2000, with interleague play starting in 1997 and limited to 15-18 games per season for each team. Then-Commissioner Bud Selig had pushed for a return to an unbalanced schedule.
AL openers have Baltimore at Boston, the Chicago White Sox at Houston, Minnesota at Kansas City, the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland, Cleveland at Seattle and Detroit at Tampa Bay.
NL openers are Milwaukee at the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Arizona at the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets at Miami, Colorado at San Diego and Atlanta at Washington.
Interleague openers have San Francisco at the New York Yankees, Toronto at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Texas.
Other home openers are the Giants at the White Sox and the Mets at Milwaukee on April 3; San Diego at Atlanta, the Dodgers at Arizona, the Yankees at Baltimore, Boston at Detroit, Houston at Minnesota, Miami at the Mets and Cincinnati at Philadelphia on April 6, and Seattle at Cleveland, Washington at Colorado, Toronto at the Angels, the White Sox at Pittsburgh and Kansas City at San Francisco on April 7.
Toronto opens with 10 road games before hosting Detroit on April 11, a request made by the Blue Jays because of construction at Rogers Centre.
The schedule usually is updated with game times during the winter.
Next year’s start is the earliest since 2019. The season will revert to 186 days from the 182 it was shortened to this year due to the lockout.
Natural interleague rivals include Mets-Yankees, Cubs-White Sox, Dodgers-Angels, Giants-Athletics, Reds-Indians, Marlins-Rays, Orioles-Nationals, Royals-Cardinals and Brewers-Twins.
Among the teams with no geographic interleague rivals, MLB paired Red Sox-Braves, Pirates-Tigers, Phillies-Blue Jays, Rangers-Diamondbacks, Astros-Rockies and Padres-Mariners.
Travel is roughly the same as the prior format, which had teams play 76 games against division foes, 66 against other clubs in the league (seven vs. six teams and six against four teams) and 20 interleague.
“The bulk of what dictates your travel is the number of trips you take, and this doesn’t change the number of trips,” said Chuck Torres, MLB’s senior director of scheduling and broadcasting.
Other than within its own division, a team can host or visit a maximum of three teams from another division.
To combat exhaustion, each team was scheduled for seven off days among its last 67 days, three among its last 32 and one in its last 10.
MLB tried to have all 30 clubs play on the same opening day for four of the past five seasons.
Pittsburgh at Detroit and Washington at Cincinnati were rained out in 2018. For 2019, Seattle and Oakland started ahead of other teams with a two-game series in Tokyo.
In 2020, the season’s start was delayed to July 23 because of the pandemic, and the only game on opening night had the Yankees at Washington. In 2021, the Mets’ game at Washington and Baltimore’s game at Boston were postponed.
This year’s start was delayed from March 31 to April 7 because of the 99-day lockout that ended on March 10, and only seven games were scheduled for opening day.
Every team is scheduled to play on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, which falls on a Saturday.
The All-Star Game will be at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on July 11, eight days earlier than this year’s game at Dodger Stadium. Then called Safeco Field, the ballpark hosted the 2001 All-Star Game.
No games are scheduled on the two days after the All-Star Game, creating a four-day break and leaving the second half to start July 14. The regular season ends Oct. 1.
There are two scheduled day-night doubleheaders: the Padres at Philadelphia on July 16 and the Dodgers at Colorado on Sept. 26. This year’s original schedule had one doubleheader but 30 twinbills were added in the revisions caused the lockout.
The Cubs and Cardinals play a two-game series at London’s Olympic Stadium in June 24-25, and the Phillies and Nationals play in the Little League Classic at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 20.
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SURFSIDE, Fla. – A year ago in the middle of the night, a 12-story oceanfront condo building in Surfside, Florida, came down with a thunderous roar, leaving a giant pile of rubble and claiming 98 lives — one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.
The disaster at Champlain Towers South also turned into the largest emergency response that didn't involve a hurricane in Florida history.
Its victims were being honored Friday at events on the ground where, for two weeks last June and July, rescue crews descended from elsewhere in Florida and from as far away as Mexico and Israel to help local teams dig through the pile and search for victims.
Friday's agenda includes a private overnight gathering for families to light a torch. First Lady Jill Biden is expected to speak at a public event organized by the town of Surfside.
Only two teenagers and a woman survived the fall and were pulled from the rubble, while others escaped from the portion of the building that initially remained standing.
Images of one survivor's rescue traveled widely, offering a glimmer of hope right after the collapse, but the long, grueling search produced mostly devastating results as families torturously waited only to learn about the remains of their loved ones.
Those missing in the collapse included the 7-year-old daughter of a firefighter who helped in the search, later found dead with her mother, aunt and grandparents; a woman whose cries for help were heard in the early hours but suddenly stopped; and two sisters, 4 and 11, pulled from the rubble, who were so tiny they were buried in the same casket. A 12-year-old girl sat down to pray across the rubble for her physician father, who was ultimately found dead.
The victims included local residents as well as visitors who were Orthodox Jews, Latin Americans, Israelis, Europeans and snowbirds from the Northeast.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with the probe entering a new phase this month to cut and drill into concrete and steel. Champlain Towers South had a long history of maintenance problems, and shoddy construction techniques were used in the early 1980s. Other possible factors include sea level rise caused by climate change and damage caused by salt water intrusion.
Pablo Langesfeld, the father of a 26-year-old lawyer who had married and moved to the building a few months before the collapse, said that for him closure will not come until that investigation is completed.
“This is a nightmare that never ends,” Langesfeld told The Associated Press.
The site where the building stood has been swept flat.
Although the investigation is expected to take years, a judge approved a compensation settlement topping $1 billion Thursday for the victims.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman praised the dozens of lawyers involved, and a woman who lost her daughter called them heroes in black robes and business suits.
Hanzman said the compensation deal was extraordinary in its scope and speed.
“This settlement is the best we can do. It’s a remarkable result," he said. | 2022-06-24T05:41:58+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2022/06/24/a-year-on-surfside-remembers-98-victims-of-condo-collapse/ |
Nine days after after a devastating mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park took the lives of seven people and injured more than 40 others, residents and neighbors of the Chicago suburb are continuing to take action to support the community and call for gun control -- locally with a vigil, and nationally in Washington D.C.
"It is important that we band together as citizens, as voters of this country, and stand up against these gun lobbyists and say we need change and we need it today, because if it doesn’t happen today, the next shooter is coming to your town tomorrow," Dr. Emily Liberman said Tuesday near the White House in Washington D.C.
Liberman and her family attended the Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park. They escaped the shooting by hiding for hours in a bathroom near the parade route.
"We were all in darkness, silence, crouching on the ground, praying that the shooter wasn’t coming for us, praying that the other people we were separated from were alive," Liberman said.
Liberman is joined at the nation's capitol this week by members of March Fourth, a new group of supporters, survivors and relatives of the mass shootings in Highland Park and Uvalde, TX, meeting with senators and members of congress in hopes hopes that collective strength will lead to action on assault weapons.
"We are here in D.C. to scream at the top of our lungs that we demand a federal ban on assault weapons right now," said Kitty Brandtner, a Chicago North Shore resident and the organizer of March Fourth emphatically said in an Instagram post Tuesday.
One of the senators the group met with was Rep. Chris Murphy (D), of Connecticut, a state that in 2012 saw a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, where 26 people were killed. Of those victims, twenty were children between the ages of six and seven.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, a city-led vigil to honor the victims and support the survivors is planned in Highland Park on the lawn in front of City Hall. The event is set to include remarks from Mayor Nancy Rotering, a candle lighting ceremony, musical interlude by the Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police & Fire Departments, and remarks from faith leaders.
Here's where you can find some other local ways to help, or find services that you need.
Fundraisers
Highland Park Community Fund
To help those directly impacted by the mass shooting in Highland Park, the Highland Park Community Foundation has established a July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund.
According to the city, "All contributions to the Response Fund will go directly to victims and survivors or the organizations that support them."
Victims First
This fund was started by families affected by previous mass shootings have started this fund. According to VictimsFirst, 100% of what is collected goes directly towards the victims.
Upcoming Vigils and Gatherings
Wednesday
- City-led vigil, City Hall, Highland Park, 1707 St. John's Ave., 6:30 p.m.
Blood Drives
North Shore Hospital Systems
As victims were transported to several hospitals in the area, including Highland Park Hospital and Evanston Hospital, North Shore Hospitals is asking those interested in donating blood to make an appointment.
Email: donateblood@northshore.org for more information.
Vitalant
Plug in your zip code to see donor centers near you.
Donations, Community Support, Therapy Animals, Meals, Auctions and More
Flowers
A makeshift memorials with flowers has begun to take shape across the streets of downtown Highland Park near Port Clinton Square, as well as in Highwood at Everts Park. All are welcome to lay flowers.
Therapy Horses
Pet, hug, and talk to one of the miniature therapy horses visiting the Highland Park Library from 1-2 p.m Wednesday. "The horses are trained to be gentle and friendly, providing comfort, affection, and stress relief," organizers said.
Meals
Nonprofit Lasagna Love, a grassroots organization of "neighbors cooking for neighbors can "cook and deliver a free lasagna to anyone who needs one." Here's how to help.
Stuffed Animals
A nonprofit organization providing brand new stuffed animals to children in crisis. Monetary contributions may be made here.
Yard Signs
Highland Park Yard Signs are available for purchase through the city of Highland Park, with funds going directly to victims and survivors.
Mental Health Resourcess
Willow House
An organization that provides support during times of grief. Several upcoming workshops are scheduled for all ages.
District 113 Drop-in Counseling
District 113, along the American Red Cross and the FBI Victim Services Response Team will be providing drop-in counseling at Highland Park High School through July 15 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
JCFS Chicago
The JCFS Chicago Warm Line phone connection is available to provide assistance for anyone affected by the Highland Park shooting who does not have an urgent need and is looking for someone to talk to about their emotional distress. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 855-275-5237
JCFS is also offering free, drop-in counseling sessions at the Bernard Weinger JCC at 300 Revere Dr. in Northbrook are available Monday through Thursday from 2-8 p.m. and Fridays from 2-4 p.m.
224 Help
Highland Park residents can text 224Help to 844-823-5323 to receive immediate assistance from a licensed mental health care professional, 24/7.
Family Service of Lake County
A walk-in trauma center for free 30 minute appointments. Walk-ins accepted 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 847-432-4981 for more.
Highwood Public Library
Supportive mental health services, support groups and individual therapy free of charge. Appointments are available from 3 p.m - 7 p.m.
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BEIJING, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) ("Hello Group" or the "Company"), a leading mobile social and entertainment platform in China, today announced that it has conducted separate, privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of its existing 1.25% convertible senior notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") to repurchase US$161.8 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes for an aggregate repurchase price of (i) approximately US$151.6 million plus (ii) accrued and unpaid interest. Following these repurchases, US$544.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 2025 Notes remains outstanding.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One of two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison was captured while dressed as a woman, authorities said, and a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force focused Friday on tracking down the other escapee.
Members of the task force were conducting surveillance in an area of North Philadelphia where they believed 24-year-old Nasir Grant was staying, said Robert Clark, a supervisory deputy with the Marshals Service Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday, a man resembling Grant came out of a residence, Clark said.
Grant got into a car and authorities followed it and stopped him nearby.
“I believe he was thoroughly surprised,” Clark said, adding that Grant was taken into custody without any problem.
“He submitted to our commands, and it was pretty much an uneventful arrest, which is the way we like it,” Clark said.
The search continued for Ameen Hurst, 18, who escaped with Grant from the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center on Sunday night by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has said.
Hurst and Grant were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing.
Hurst had been charged with four counts of murder, while Grant was being held on conspiracy drug charges and conspiracy weapons charges. Officials have said the inmates were housed in the same unit, but different cells.
Clark described the search for the two men as “exhausting,” with all task force members working 16- to 18-hour days. The arrest of Grant will allow the task force to focus on the hunt for Hurst, he said.
The men were aided by a woman in the city, who authorities said Thursday had been charged with escape and conspiracy.
A judge set bail at $500,000 for Xianni Stalling, though that ruling was being appealed by prosecutors who had sought $2 million bail. She was arrested around 1 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. She was being represented by the public defender’s office, which declined to comment.
Authorities said Thursday that there is evidence that Stalling was communicating with one of the escaped inmates, but declined further comment. She was also charged with hindering apprehension and use of a communication facility.
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This story has been updated to correct that the woman’s last name is Stalling, not Stallings. | 2023-05-12T23:43:43+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/authorities-capture-1-of-2-inmates-who-escaped-from-philadelphia-prison/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon was sued Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly engaging in a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the agency accused Amazon of using deceptive designs, known as “dark patterns,” to deceive consumers into enrolling in Prime, which provides subscribers with perks such as faster shipping for an fee of $139 annually, or $14.99 a month.
The FTC said Amazon made it difficult for customers to purchase an item without also subscribing to Prime. In some cases, consumers were presented with a button to complete their transactions — which didn’t clearly state it would also enroll them in Prime.
Getting out of a subscription was often too complicated, and Amazon leadership slowed or rejected changes that would have made canceling easier, the complaint said.
Internally, Amazon called the process “Iliad,” a reference to the ancient Greek poem about lengthy siege of Troy during the Trojan war.
The FTC argued that Amazon’s practices violated the FTC Act and another law called the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.
Launched in 2005, Prime has more than 200 million members worldwide who are entitled to perks such as free delivery, returns and the streaming service Prime Video. In the first three months of this year, Amazon reported it made $9.6 billion from subscriptions, a 17% jump from the same period last year.
In a news release announcing the lawsuit, the FTC said though its complaint is significantly redacted, it contains “a number of allegations” that backs up its accusations against Amazon. It also accused the company of attempting to hinder the agency’s investigation into Prime, which began in 2021, in several instances.
“Amazon tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent, not only frustrating users but also costing them significant money,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a prepared statement. “These manipulative tactics harm consumers and law-abiding businesses alike.”
In the past two years, the agency has been ramping up its enforcement against deceptive sign-up and cancellation tactics that could manipulate consumers into buying products or services they don’t want. In December, it said Epic Games Inc., the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, would pay $245 million in customer refunds for deceptive payment methods. In November, the telecom company Vonage settled a similar case for $100 million.
The lawsuit also comes as Amazon is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny as it moves to expand its e-commerce dominance and dip its toes into other markets, including groceries and health care.
Some anti-monopoly groups celebrated the lawsuit on Wednesday shortly after the FTC’s announcement. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday, but NetChoice, a tech lobbying group that counts the online retailer as one of its members, released a statement calling the lawsuit absurd.
“The complaint is that Amazon encourages people to use Amazon Prime – this is like going after Kroger for promoting its rewards program or Costco for its membership club,” Carl Szabo, the group’s vice president and general counsel, said in a statement. “It is abundantly clear that the FTC is a runaway agency in need of greater oversight. Congress must engage in robust oversight to rein in the FTC by cutting funding and investigating its ethical lapses and abuse of power.”
The industry group also pointed to Khan’s prior criticism of Amazon, and accused her of using the lawsuit “to attack American businesses she doesn’t like.”
Khan, 34, burst onto the antitrust scene in 2017 with her massive scholarly work as a Yale law student, “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox.” In 2021, Amazon asked unsuccessfully that she remove herself from separate antitrust investigations into its business, arguing that her public criticism of the company’s market power before she joined the government makes it impossible for her to be impartial.
The U.S. and Amazon have traded barbs for over the investigation.
Last year, Amazon accused the FTC of harassing its executives, including founder Jeff Bezos, as the agency sought to get the company’s top brass to testify as part of the probe.
The tech giant has also faced other lawsuits accusing its Prime cancelation process of being too complicated. While under scrutiny from the FTC, the company in March provided consumers with instructions on how to cancel their Prime memberships in a blog post.
The lawsuit follows another Amazon-related win by the agency just a few weeks ago. Earlier this month, Amazon agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle allegations it violated a child privacy law for storing kids’ voice and location data recorded by its popular Alexa voice assistant. It also agreed to pay $5.8 million in customer refunds for alleged privacy violations involving its doorbell camera Ring. | 2023-06-21T19:36:51+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/ftc-accuses-amazon-of-enrolling-consumers-into-prime-without-consent-and-making-it-hard-to-cancel/ |
More severe weather forecast for parts of US still reeling
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — While residents across parts of the South and Midwest pummeled by deadly storms and wildfires sifted through the wreckage of their homes Monday, forecasters warned of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead across much of the same region.
The fierce storms that spawned tornadoes in 11 states killed at least 32 people as the system that began Friday plodded through Arkansas and traveled northeast through the South and into the Midwest and Northeast.
Here’s a look at the severe storms over the weekend and what’s expected in the days ahead:
WILDFIRE DANGER REMAINS HIGH
On the western side of the storm lines that developed Friday were extremely dry conditions in Oklahoma that combined with high winds to fuel several large wildfires that forced interstate closures and sent residents fleeing from their homes.
More than 40 homes were destroyed across Oklahoma, including 30 in an area near the town of Guthrie, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Oklahoma City, where firefighters had urged residents to evacuate.
With their eyes burning and the heat of the flames circling them, Jessica Garinger and her family ran around their 10-acre (4-hectare) property with hoses Friday to save their family home built by Garinger’s great-grandfather in Guthrie.
“The wind was so terrible it was just like a blowtorch, and once we would get certain areas put out it would just reignite,” she said.
While neighbors evacuated, Garinger said her father, Jim, did not want to leave behind his cherished home, so she and her sister raced to help him. With the help of firefighters, they fought the flames until about 2 a.m., leaving with blisters, scrapes and small burns. Several of the homes nearby burned down.
“It’s a miracle that we were able to save the property,” Garinger said.
The threat of fire danger remains high Tuesday across portions of far western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, northeast New Mexico and far southeastern Colorado, with low humidity, dry vegetation and wind gusts expected up to 70 mph (113 kph), according to the National Weather Service.
MORE SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST
Forecasters say more severe weather is forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening across parts of Arkansas, Missouri into southeastern Iowa and west central Illinois.
“That could initially start as isolated supercells with all hazards possible — tornadoes, wind and hail — and then over time typically they form into a line (of thunderstorms) and continue moving eastward,” said Ryan Bunker, a meteorologist with the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
The same conditions that fueled last week’s storms — an area of low pressure combined with strong southerly winds — will make conditions ideal for another round of severe weather Tuesday into early morning Wednesday, Bunker said.
Those conditions, which typically include dry air from the west going up over the Rockies and crashing into warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, are what make the U.S. so prone to tornadoes and other severe storms.
DEADLY STORMS BEGAN IN ARKANSAS
Arkansas was among the first states hit by the severe weather Friday when a tornado dropped from the sky and tore through the state’s capital, Little Rock, destroying homes and businesses, splintering trees and tossing vehicles. At least five people were killed in Arkansas, including four deaths in the rural community of Wynne, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee recorded at least 15 deaths, including nine fatalities in McNairy County, east of Memphis, said Patrick Sheehan, director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
Elsewhere, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker traveled Sunday to Belvidere to visit the Apollo Theatre, which partially collapsed as about 260 people were attending a heavy metal concert, resulting in at least one death. The governor said 48 others were treated in hospitals, with five in critical condition.
National Weather Service survey teams that earlier confirmed the presence of tornados in New Jersey and Delaware over the weekend said Monday that a tornado also touched down in Pennsylvania. The tornados were generated as a line of severe thunderstorms crossed the region Saturday night. Forecasters said one EF-1 tornado with peak wind speeds of 95 to 105 mph (153 to 169 kph) touched down in Wrightstown and traveled almost 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) to Newtown in Bucks County.
Four other storms were confirmed in New Jersey and one in Delaware, where a person was found dead in a heavily damaged home. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency said it was the first tornado-related death in the state in 40 years.
Nationwide, there were more than 800 severe weather reports over the weekend, including reports of hail, high winds and tornadoes, Bunker said.
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Associated Press reporters around the country contributed to this report, including Beatrice Dupuy in New York, Ron Todt in Philadelphia, Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Arkansas, Kimberlee Kruesi in Adamsville, Tennessee, Harm Venhuizen in Belvidere, Illinois, and Corey Williams in Detroit.
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1/6 panel to hear of Trump’s pressure on Justice Dept.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee will hear from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from Donald Trump over the 2020 presidential election results while suppressing a bizarre challenge from within their own ranks.
The hearing Thursday will bring attention to a memorably turbulent stretch at the department as Trump in his final days in office sought to bend to his will a law enforcement agency that has long cherished its independence from the White House. The testimony is aimed at showing how Trump not only relied on outside advisers to press his election fraud claims, but also tried to leverage the powers of federal executive branch agencies.
The witnesses will include Jeffrey Rosen, who was acting attorney general during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Three days earlier, Rosen was part of a tense Oval Office showdown in which Trump contemplated replacing him with a lower-level official, Jeffrey Clark, who wanted to champion Trump’s claims of election fraud.
Two other former department officials, Rosen’s top deputy, Richard Donoghue, and Steven Engel, are also scheduled to testify. Both warned Trump at the White House meeting that they’d resign, and that many of the department’s lawyers would follow, if he replaced Rosen with Clark.
“You could have a situation here, within 24 hours, you have hundreds of people resigning from the Justice Department,” Donoghue has said he told Trump. “Is that good for anyone? Is it good for the department? Is it good for the country? Is it good for you. It’s not.”
Only then did Trump relent. The night, and later his administration, ended with Rosen still in power.
The hearing is the fifth this month by the committee investigating the run-up to the insurrection at the Capitol, when Trump loyalists stormed the building as lawmakers were certifying the results of the election won by Joe Biden. Witnesses have included police officers attacked at the Capitol as well as lawyers, a television executive and local election officials who all resisted demands to alter results in Trump’s favor.
The committee last week presented videotaped depositions of former Attorney General William Barr, who castigated Trump’s fraud claims as “bull—,” “bogus” and “idiotic” and resigned after failing to convince the president of that.
Thursday’s hearing will focus on what happened next as Rosen, Barr’s top deputy, took over the department and found himself immediately besieged by Trump’s demands for Justice Department action.
In one phone conversation, according to handwritten notes taken by Donoghue and made public by lawmakers last year, Trump directed to Rosen to “Just say the election was corrupt and leave the rest to me and the R. Congressmen.”
Around that time, Trump was introduced by a Republican congressman, Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, to Clark, who’d joined the department in 2018 as its chief environmental lawyer and was later appointed to run its civil division. Clark was earlier subpoenaed by the committee to give a deposition but will not be among the witnesses Thursday.
Clark, according to statements from other Justice Department officials, met with Trump despite being ordered not to by bosses at the department and presented himself as eager to aid the president’s efforts to challenge the election results. A report released last year by the Senate Judiciary Committee that painted Clark as a relentless advocate for Trump included a draft letter pushing Georgia officials to convene a special legislative session to reconsider the election results.
Clark wanted the letter sent, but superiors at the Justice Department refused.
The situation came to a head on Jan. 3, 2021, a Sunday, when Clark informed Rosen in a private meeting at the Justice Department that Trump wanted to replace him with Clark as acting attorney general. Rosen, according to the Senate report, responded that “there was no universe I could imagine in which that would ever happen” and that he would not accept being fired by a subordinate.
Rosen then contacted the White House to request a meeting. That night, Rosen, Donoghue and Engel, along with Clark, gathered with Trump and top White House lawyers for a contentious, hours-long Oval Office meeting about whether the president should follow through with his plans for a radical leadership change at the department.
According to testimony given by Rosen, Trump opened the meeting by saying, “One thing we know is you, Rosen, aren’t going to do anything to overturn the election.”
Donoghue and Engel made clear to Trump that they and large numbers of other Justice Department officials would resign if Trump fired Rosen. White House lawyers said the same. Pat Cipollone, then the White House counsel, at one point said the letter that Clark wanted to send was a “murder-suicide pact.”
“Steve Engel at one point said, ‘Jeff Clark will be leading a graveyard. And what are you going to get done with a graveyard,’ that there would be such an exodus of the leadership,” Donoghue told the Senate Judiciary Committee. “So it was very strongly worded to the president that that would happen.”
Donoghue also sought to dissuade Trump from believing that Clark had the legal background to do as the president wished since he was not a criminal prosecutor at the department.
“And he kind of retorted by saying, ‘Well, I’ve done a lot of very complicated appeals and civil litigation, environmental litigation, and things like that,’” Donoghue said. “And I said, ‘That’s right. You’re an environmental lawyer. How about you go back to your office, and we’ll call you when there’s an oil spill.’”
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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SGW Global and Motorola Mobility LLC today announces the signing of an extended multi-year deal granting SGW Global the exclusive rights to develop and market the Motorola brand of Home Audio products globally*.
SGW Global will now be responsible for the innovation, design, marketing and sales of an expanded Motorola Audio category, which includes both Personal Audio and Home Audio. This extends the more than 10-year partnership which currently also includes the licensing of Nursery and Personal Audio products. This partnership will build on the experience, energy and capabilities of both companies to increase design and innovation in the audio market, with the intention of expanding the product range, and enhancing the quality, user experience and audio performance of both Personal and Home Audio products.
"We consider it to be a huge privilege to be entrusted with the Home Audio category of products for the Motorola brand. Having been a licensee of other Motorola categories, we understand the strength that the brand brings," says Malcolm Paton, Executive Director of SGW Global. "Motorola's legacy of quality and innovation is unmatched and we have experienced great success in our current partnership. We look forward to how we will build on it with the addition of Home Audio."
"Throughout our long-standing relationship, we have always been impressed with the quality, safety and reliability of SGW products, SGW's compliance with the requirements of the brand licensing program and SGW's dedication to the Motorola brand," said David Carroll, Executive VP of Brand Licensing for Motorola Mobility LLC. "With SGW's leadership, we believe SGW will take Home Audio products to a new level and look forward to partnering with SGW on this journey."
SGW Global was granted the exclusive licensing rights to Personal Audio in December of 2020, which includes consumer audio accessories that are intended to be used in conjunction with mobile phones, such as Wi-Fi headsets; mono Bluetooth and Wi-Fi headsets and compact; portable, battery-powered Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers. Earlier this year, SGW Global introduced a new product to the Personal Audio category that was hugely successful and expanded the personal audio experience into automobile integration. The Motorola MA1, a plug-and-play adapter that integrates with Android Auto, has been recognized with numerous innovation awards and after the success of the initial launch in the US, the production quantities were increased to match the demand.
The Addition of Home Audio allows SGW to now bring its experience and innovation to consumer audio products within the home experience, including: amplifiers/receivers; Stereo Shelf Systems; turntables; sound bars, speakers and subwoofers; home theater systems; speaker stands, and in-box audio cables, connectors and remotes, and other similar devices. The agreement will see SGW's consumer electronic portfolio significantly strengthen and expand worldwide opportunities for the Motorola brand.
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SGW Global specializes in the manufacture, design, sales and distribution of a wide array of consumer electronic products and services. Working with leading technology innovators, we pride ourselves on the creation of world-class award-winning designs and solutions. With a 30-year track record of quality and on-time delivery, we partner with dynamic pioneers at the forefront of technological change in a constantly evolving market.
In a partnership with Motorola Mobility LLC that has already existed for more than 10 years, SGW Global are the global1 licensee of the Motorola brand for Personal Audio2, Nursery3 and Telephony4 products.
As a truly global operation, we have our Corporate HQ along with our own manufacturing facilities in China, a dedicated Sales Operation Centre in the US, a European Operations Centre in the UK, and a worldwide sales and distribution network. For more information, visit www.sgwglobal.com
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For over 90 years the Motorola brand has been known around the world for high quality, innovative and trusted products. Motorola's Strategic Brand Partnership program seeks to leverage the power of this iconic brand by partnering with dynamic companies who offer unique, high quality products that enrich consumers' lives. Strategic brand partners work closely with Motorola engineers while developing and manufacturing their products, ensuring that their products meet the exacting safety, quality, and reliability standards that consumers have come to expect from Motorola. To learn more about Motorola strategic brand partnerships, follow us @ShopMotorola.
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Peak viewership heralds livestreaming's potential for influencers and creators
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The month of love wrapped with a flourish as leading global livestreaming platform Bigo Live (BIGO) hosted one of its most successful livestreamed shows – Game Changer with Milan Christopher (Game Changer) – the first original social media livestreamed LGBTQ+ dating reality show. Raking in close to 8,000 hours of watch time and gaining 27,000 fans, this groundbreaking in-person and livestreaming event is testament to the strong demand for more LGBTQ+ representation as well as the rising popularity of the hybrid show format.
The in-person event took place on February 11 at StarBase in Las Vegas and was simultaneously livestreamed on the Bigo Live App and later uploaded to YouTube. Unlike other dating reality shows, Game Changer focuses on the unique experiences of queer individuals. The first episode of Game Changer featured five queer singles looking for love and a chance to win a date in Los Angeles with Milan Christopher, reality TV's most eligible single heartthrob, hip hop artist, and television personality.
"I'm deeply honored and proud to be part of this groundbreaking show that has received such positive reception," said Milan. "Too often, queer voices and perspectives are erased or marginalized in mainstream media. Game Changer centers the stories and experiences of LGBTQ+ people and showcase the different ways that queer love can exist and thrive. Bottomline: representation matters. Shout out to BIGO for providing a powerful platform for our community to showcase the beauty, diversity, and struggles in our search for love and acceptance."
Indeed, a rapidly growing number of influencers and content creators are embracing livestreaming platforms like BIGO, which now has more than 400 million users in 150 countries. Riding the wave of the creator economy, this fast-growing community is leveraging a new and evolved pan-entertainment approach by synthesizing social media, livestreaming, and traditional video formats to grow and build stronger relationships with their audiences.
According to Bigo Live's North America Senior Operations Director Eric Kim, "We're thrilled to launch Game Changer and to be able to showcase the incredible diversity of experiences through our livestreaming platform. The show's success inspires us to continue our efforts to build a more inclusive and welcoming world for all LGBTQ+ people and to amplify creators and influencers as they embrace their voices, causes, and communities on Bigo Live."
Milan Christopher was a natural fit for Game Changer being a recurring name in TV and media. He's appeared in the VH1 network's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, where he opened up as gay. The model-musician-actor and LGBTQ+ activist has pointed out the sensitive issue of homophobia in the hip-hop industry. He has also appeared in several commercials and TV series.
Game Changer will continue in the next episode with the premiere of Milan's date in Hollywood, Los Angeles. To watch and support Game Changer, download the Bigo Live app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, and subscribe to BIGO's YouTube Channel.
About Bigo Live
Bigo Live is one of the world's fastest-growing social livestreaming platforms where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has more than 400 million users in over 150 countries. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by BIGO Technology, which is based in Singapore. For more information, visit www.bigo.tv. The BIGO LIVE app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket arrived at the launch pad Wednesday ahead of its debut flight in less than two weeks.
The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket emerged from its mammoth hangar late Tuesday night, drawing crowds of Kennedy Space Center workers. It took nearly 10 hours for the rocket to make the four-mile trip to the pad, pulling up at sunrise.
NASA is aiming for an Aug. 29 liftoff for the lunar test flight. No one will be inside the crew capsule atop the rocket, just three mannequins — test dummies swarming with sensors to measure radiation and vibration.
The capsule will fly around the moon in a distant orbit for a couple weeks, before heading back for a splashdown in the Pacific. The entire flight should last six weeks.
The flight is the first moonshot in NASA's Artemis program. The space agency is aiming for a lunar-orbiting flight with astronauts in two years and a lunar landing by a human crew as early as 2025. That's much later than NASA anticipated when it established the program more than a decade ago, as the space shuttle fleet retired. The years of delays have added billions of dollars to the cost.
NASA's new SLS moon rocket, short for Space Launch System, is 41 feet (12 meters) shorter than the Saturn V rockets used during Apollo a half-century ago. But it's more powerful, using a core stage and twin strap-on boosters, similar to the ones used for the space shuttles.
“When you look at the rocket, it almost looks retro. It looks like we’re looking back toward the Saturn V," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said this month. "But it’s a totally different, new, highly sophisticated, more sophisticated rocket and spacecraft.”
Twenty-four astronauts flew to the moon during Apollo, with 12 of them landing on it from 1969 through 1972. The space agency wants a more diverse team and more sustained effort under Artemis, named after Apollo's mythological twin sister.
“I want to underscore that this is a test flight," Nelson said. “It's just the beginning.”
This was the rocket's third trip to the pad. A countdown test in April was marred by fuel leaks and other equipment trouble, forcing NASA to return the rocket to the hangar for repairs. The dress rehearsal was repeated at the pad in June, with improved results.
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Credit: Terry Renna | 2022-08-17T12:12:41+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/nasas-moon-rocket-moved-to-launch-pad-for-1st-test-flight/DFTIM4PINNFLNKK63VXFBBOGJQ/ |
Rolling Stone music critic Maura Johnston reviews Ed Sheeran's new album, Subtract. Fresh off the heels of major copyright win, his newly released music is personal.
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Rolling Stone music critic Maura Johnston reviews Ed Sheeran's new album, Subtract. Fresh off the heels of major copyright win, his newly released music is personal.
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How to Watch the Wings vs. Mystics Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 28
Published: Jul. 28, 2023 at 1:28 PM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
The Washington Mystics (12-11) will visit the Dallas Wings (13-10) after losing five consecutive road games. It starts at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, July 28, 2023.
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Wings vs. Mystics Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, July 28, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports
- Arena: College Park Center
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Key Stats for Wings vs. Mystics
- Dallas averages 5.9 more points per game (85.8) than Washington gives up (79.9).
- Dallas makes 42.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than Washington has allowed to its opponents (42.7%).
- The Wings are 9-2 when they shoot higher than 42.7% from the field.
- Dallas shoots 29.5% from beyond the arc, 3.8% lower than the 33.3% Washington allows to opponents.
- The Wings are 5-2 when they shoot better than 33.3% from distance.
- Dallas averages 39.4 rebounds per game, outrebounding Washington by 6.4 boards per contest.
Wings Recent Performance
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Wings have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 87.4 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 85.8 they've racked up over the course of this year.
- The past 10 games have seen Dallas allow 2.9 fewer points per game (79.7) than its season-long average (82.6).
- During their past 10 contests, the Wings are making 0.9 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.8 compared to 6.7 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (30.1% compared to 29.5% season-long).
Wings Injuries
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As the fall season continues, New Jersey’s excellent and tireless high school marching bands are back in full swing, performing at their school’s football games. Over the weekend, Ridgewood High School marching band performed as the Ridgewood Maroons took on West Orange.
With the season in full swing this year, NJ.com has been highlighting dozens of bands and offering a new benefit to subscribers: Free, high-res photo downloads — as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at a 50% discount. | 2022-11-07T19:16:43+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/hslife/2022/11/see-the-ridgewood-high-school-marching-band-in-action-photos.html |
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Monday, July 18, 2022
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832 FPUS56 KPDT 191059
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Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Oregon and South Central Washington
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
WAZ026-192300-
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. West wind 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Breezy.
Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Breezy. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. West wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to
lower 60s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Highs in the
mid 80s to lower 90s. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s.
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WAZ027-192300-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Light wind,
becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. West wind
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
West wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s to mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s.
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WAZ028-192300-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Light wind,
becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Southwest
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Hot, sunny. Highs 96 to 100. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southwest wind
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s to mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s.
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WAZ029-192300-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. South wind 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. South wind 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
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WAZ030-192300-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
50s to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s.
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WAZ520-192300-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s, except in the
mid 80s to lower 90s valleys.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the
evening, becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s, except
in the mid 80s to lower 90s valleys. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s to upper 50s.
West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s, except in the
80s valleys.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 40s to upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s, except in
the mid 80s to lower 90s valleys.
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WAZ521-192300-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
358 AM PDT Tue Jul 19 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West wind
5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Hot, sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s to
lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
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Congress faces limitations on abortion as test vote expected to fail
WASHINGTON (AP) — After fighting for decades over abortion policy, Congress is about to run into the stark political limits of its ability to save — or end — the Roe v. Wade protections.
President Joe Biden has called on Democrats to enshrine the nearly 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling into law after the disclosure of a draft opinion that would overturn the landmark decision that declared a constitutional right to abortion services.
But passing bills is easier said than done in the narrowly split Congress — reflective of a deeply divided nation.
A test vote Wednesday in the Senate on a Democratic bill to protect access to abortions is expected to fail, blocked by a Republican-led filibuster.
At the same time, Republicans led by Sen. Mitch McConnell face similar political problems trying to ban abortions nationwide, even if they wrest control of the chamber in next fall’s midterm elections.
Instead, whatever the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade in its final opinion this summer almost guarantees a new era of political fighting in Congress over abortion policy, filibuster rules and the most basic rights to health care, privacy and protecting the unborn.
“All of us will have to answer for this vote for the rest of our time in public office,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ahead of Wednesday’s action.
In recent years, abortion access debates in many ways have come to a standstill in Congress, a political draw, as lawmakers faced the limits of trying to move public policy beyond the historic Roe v. Wade court decision. Bills would routinely come up for votes — to expand or limit abortion services — only to fall along typically party line votes or be stripped out of broader legislative packages.
But the Supreme Court’s conservative 6-3 majority, solidified during the Trump era, has ignited an urgent shift to the forefront in Congress.
McConnell stunned Washington when he said “it’s possible” to see a national abortion ban.
The Republican leader has been a key architect of the Supreme Court’s solid conservative majority, engineering rapid-fire confirmation of three of Donald Trump’s nominees in just four years and changing Senate filibuster rules to push past Democratic objections.
In an interview with USA Today, McConnell recently said, “If the leaked opinion became the final opinion, legislative bodies — not only at the state level but at the federal level — certainly could legislate in that area.”
But on Tuesday McConnell acknowledged that if Republicans become the majority in the Senate they still are unlikely to have enough votes to ban abortion outright.
“The widespread sentiment in my conference is this issue will be dealt with at the state level,” McConnell said. He said Republicans won’t have the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Likewise, Democrat Brian Schatz of Hawaii said for the other side, “I think we have to be explicit and tell the truth, which is, we don’t currently have the votes.” Still, he said hopefully that if voters elect more senators who favor abortion rights, “we will put this into federal law.”
Both parties face enormous pressure to convince voters they are doing all they can — the Democrats working to preserve abortion access and the Republicans to end it — as they race toward fall when control of Congress is at stake in the elections.
The congressional campaign committees are fundraising off the abortion issue, and working furiously to energize voters who are already primed to engage when such a long-running and important issue for millions of Americans is at stake.
The two Republican senators who support abortion access — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who faces her own reelection in November, and Susan Collins of Maine — have proposed a separate bill that would counter the Supreme Court’s action.
But both senators, who voted to confirm most of Trump’s justices, are expected to stick with the Republican Party this week and block the Democratic bill as too broad.
At the same time, Democrats have largely panned the Collins-Murkowski effort as insufficient, leaving no hopes, for now, of any compromise.
And rank-and-file Republicans distanced themselves from McConnell’s initial remarks, saying an all-out national ban on abortions is not something they can deliver.
“The reality is is that you would never get that done here,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D.
Democrats are unconvinced that Republicans, who have fought for years to deny abortion services, would give that fight up now and let the states decide.
Democrats believe Republicans are “running scared,” Schumer said, afraid of what they have unleashed, with polls showing most Americans want to preserve some access to abortion.
It was McConnell who blocked Barack Obama’s choice of Merrick Garland to fill a Supreme Court vacancy at the start of the 2016 presidential campaign, leaving the seat open for Trump to fill after he won the White House.
And even though McConnell insisted Tuesday there is “zero” interest among Republicans to change Senate filibuster rules to make it easier to pass an abortion ban, it was the GOP leader who orchestrated the Senate rules change to allow 51-vote threshold to confirm Supreme Court nominees.
“Republicans have worked day in and day out for decades on end to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
More likely is that both parties will try to chip away at the issue — Republicans tightening access to abortion at the national level, while Democrats work to shore up the availability of medicinal abortions and other related services.
“There are multiple fronts we can move on,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.
In the House, where Democrats have the majority, lawmakers approved the Women’s Health Protection Act last year on a largely party-line vote once the Supreme Court first signaled it was considering the issue by allowing a Texas law’s ban on abortions to take effect.
But the bill has languished in the Senate, evenly split 50-50 with Democratic control because of Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to cast a tie-braking vote. Unable to mount the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, a test vote failed in February, with one Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, joining Republicans to block the bill’s consideration.
A similar outcome is expected Wednesday when the Senate tries again to pass the legislation, which would put the guaranteed right to abortion into law.
It’s the first of what Schumer promises will be repeated efforts to show voters where the parties stand.
“This is no longer just a abstract exercise: Now we know women’s rights are at stake,” Schumer said. “So this vote is the first step. We are going to keep fighting.”
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Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick and Kevin Freking contributed to this report.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to hang foods for cooking within a grill or smoker," said an inventor, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the SMOKER HANGER. My design would allow for slow cooking and smoking of foods and it would maximize space within a grill or smoker."
The patent-pending invention provides a new accessory for use in grills and smokers. In doing so, it enables the user to hang a variety of foods above a grill or smoker's burners and heat shield. As a result, it allows foods to be slow-roasted and smoked and it reduces the risk of foods being burned or excessively charred. The invention features an inventive and space-saving design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and the food service industry. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-TRO-745, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Ethiopia asserts 70% of Tigray now under military control
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s lead negotiator in ongoing peace talks is asserting that 70% of the country’s northern Tigray region is now under military control and aid deliveries have resumed to the area. National Security Adviser Redwan Hussein tweeted the information on Friday as the talks continued in neighboring Kenya. But there is no immediate confirmation from aid workers or Tigray spokesmen. The United States is applying pressure on Ethiopia’s government to swiftly deliver aid and basic services to the long cut-off region of more than 5 million people. The peace deal says Ethiopia will “expedite” both aid and services to Tigray, where food and basic medical supplies have run low. | 2022-11-11T12:31:23+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/11/11/ethiopia-asserts-70-of-tigray-now-under-military-control/ |
China accuses US of militarizing space following protest over Navy plane’s Taiwan Strait transit
BEIJING (AP) — Amid a freeze in military-to-military contacts, China is accusing the United States of militarizing outer space, a day after it protested the passage of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine aircraft through the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei said on Friday that U.S. actions, including the establishment of the Space Force in 2019 as the newest branch of the military, have “had a great negative impact on space security and global strategic stability.”
“In recent years, the United States has accelerated the militarization of space,” Tan said. “I would like to reiterate here that China adheres to the peaceful use of space, firmly opposes the weaponization and the making of space into a battlefield, and opposes any form of arms race in space.”
The ministry said Tan was responding to recent concerns expressed by Space Force leaders over China’s rising capabilities, calling that “classic cognitive dissonance.” China’s advances in space include its own orbiting space station and plans for a crewed lunar mission. In 2007, it faced international condemnation after using a missile to blow up one of its defunct weather satellites, leaving a field of debris that continues to threaten other objects in orbit.
While the U.S. has sent officials to Beijing including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, ties remain at a historic low. China has pointedly refused to re-establish contact between the two militaries, possibly as a protest against U.S. sales of defensive weaponry to Taiwan and sanctions against Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu.
Although it is recognized as international waters and airspace and functions as a crucial route for international trade, China continues to claim a proprietary role over the Taiwan Strait that separates the mainland from the self-governing island democracy.
China regards close U.S. ally Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary, and regularly sends planes and warships to harass the island’s military and seeks to intimidate its 23 million citizens.
On Thursday, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army — whose area of operations faces Taiwan — said it had scrambled fighters to “follow and monitor the U.S. plane throughout the process and dealt with it in accordance with laws and regulations.”
Theater spokesperson Col. Shi Yi was quoted as saying on social media, “theater troops maintain a high level of alert at all times and will resolutely defend national sovereignty and security along with regional peace and stability.”
The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Thursday.
“By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations,” the fleet said on its website.
“The aircraft’s transit of the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.”
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MIAMI (AP) — The home of the Miami Heat has yet another name: Miami-Dade Arena.
That will be the temporary moniker for the building where the NBA team plays its home games, while the search for a more permanent naming-rights partner commences.
The Heat and Miami-Dade County announced the new name Friday, two days after a bankruptcy court terminated the county’s naming rights deal with collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. A county official had said earlier in the week that it would be referred to as “the Arena,” though those plans quickly changed.
“Effective immediately, Miami-Dade County and the Miami Heat have agreed that, until such time as there is a new naming rights partner, to refer to the arena as Miami-Dade Arena,” the parties said in a joint statement. “The removal of the facility’s existing signage and the changeover of branding elements will be ongoing in the coming weeks.”
The process of removing FTX branding from all aspects of the arena will take some time. The company’s logo appears on the court, is on many of the entrances, is embroidered on the shirts many security and in-game personnel wear, is on the arena roof and even was placed on the swipe cards that employees use to access the facility.
The county asked for the naming rights deal to be terminated in November, saying at the time that continuing to refer to the building as FTX Arena will only add to the “enduring hardships” brought on by the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.
The county owns the arena and negotiated what was to be a 19-year, $135 million naming rights deal with FTX. The Heat — who have played in the building since Jan. 2, 2000 — were to receive $2 million annually as part of that deal, which went into effect in June 2021. The county and the Heat say they will work together to find a new naming partner.
Before the FTX deal, the building had been referred to as AmericanAirlines Arena since its opening in 1999. The airline giant, which has a hub in Miami, said in 2019 that it would not renew its deal past the expiration date of Jan. 1, 2020. The airline’s name remained on the building until 2021.
FTX was the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, though it ended up with billions of dollars’ worth of losses — estimates range from $8 billion to $10 billion — before seeking bankruptcy protection after a spectacular crash that took only a few days.
Its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, 30, was arrested last month in the Bahamas and extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges in what U.S. Attorney Damian Williams has called “one of the biggest frauds in American history.” Bankman-Fried has been released on bail and is scheduled to go on trial in October. He has pleaded not guilty.
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DENTON, Texas (AP)Tylor Perry scored 19 points to lead North Texas over Western Kentucky 67-33 on Saturday.
Perry shot 6 for 14 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Mean Green (25-6, 16-4 Conference USA). Aaron Scott totaled 11 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Jamarion Sharp led the Hilltoppers (16-15, 8-12) with eight points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Jordan Rawls added seven points.
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FERRIDAY, La. (AP) — Family, friends and fans will gather Saturday to bid farewell to rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis at memorial services held in his north Louisiana home town.
Lewis, known for hits such as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” died Oct. 28 at his Mississippi home, south of Memphis, Tennessee. He was 87.
Saturday’s funeral service is set for 11 a.m. at Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday, the town where he was born, family members said. A private burial will follow. At 1 p.m., a celebration of life is planned at the Arcade Theater, also in Ferriday.
Lewis, who called himself “The Killer,” was the last survivor of a generation of artists that rewrote music history, a group that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
After his personal life blew up in the late 1950s following news of his marriage to his cousin, 13-year-old — possibly even 12-year-old — Myra Gale Brown, while still married to his previous wife, the piano player and rock rebel was blacklisted from radio and his earnings dropped to virtually nothing. Over the following decades, Lewis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, legal disputes and physical illness.
In the 1960s, Lewis reinvented himself as a country performer and the music industry eventually forgave him. He had a run of top 10 country hits from 1967 to 1970, including “She Still Comes Around” and “What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me).”
Lewis was the cousin of TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart and country star Mickey Gilley. Swaggart and Lewis released “The Boys From Ferriday,” a gospel album, earlier this year. Swaggart will officiate at his funeral service.
In 1986, along with Elvis, Berry and others, he was in the inaugural class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and joined the Country Hall of Fame this year. His life and music was reintroduced to younger fans in the 1989 biopic “Great Balls of Fire,” starring Dennis Quaid, and Ethan Coen’s 2022 documentary “Trouble in Mind.”
A 2010 Broadway music, “Million Dollar Quartet,” was inspired by a recording session that featured Lewis, Elvis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
Lewis won a Grammy in 1987 as part of an interview album that was cited for best spoken word recording, and he received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2005.
The following year, “Whole Lotta Shakin’” was selected for the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, whose board praised the “propulsive boogie piano that was perfectly complemented by the drive of J.M. Van Eaton’s energetic drumming. The listeners to the recording, like Lewis himself, had a hard time remaining seated during the performance.”
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Associated Press writer Hillel Italie contributed to this report. | 2022-11-05T12:43:06+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/entertainment-news/ap-family-fans-bid-adieu-to-music-icon-jerry-lee-lewis/ |
Durant’s Robinson signs with NCTC Cross Country and Track
Published: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:53 PM CST|Updated: 46 minutes ago
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Big day for Durant’s Jacob Robinson, as he signs his NIL to run for North Central Texas College Cross Country and Track.
Robinson has been a standout member of both Durant’s Cross Country and Track teams, as he now achieves a goal he’s had for almost his entire life.
“You know, I’ve always had the dream to become a college athlete,” said Robinson. “No matter what sport, I’ve been working hard since my sophomore year. So, to me it does mean a lot to compete at the next level. At NCTC, they have a very beautiful campus and they offered me a great scholarship that I just couldn’t deny.”
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SAN DIEGO — Ricochet, the beloved Golden Retriever who found her calling as a therapy dog when she learned to surf, has died in Southern California.
The dog, who died Friday, was diagnosed with liver cancer last August, she said.
Ricochet was trained to be a service animal, but the energetic pup was more fond of chasing birds than assisting with household chores, Fridono said.
The canine’s mission became clear in 2009, when she got on a surfboard with quadriplegic surfer Patrick Ivison. A viral video of their ride got more than 6 million views.
“That day she hopped on the board with Patrick, she was reborn,” Fridono said in a 2012 interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune. “She kept running back to the water with her tail wagging like she could finally tell me, ‘This is what I want to do.’”
For the rest of her life, Ricochet helped kids with special needs, wounded service members and families of fallen veterans.
She worked as a therapy dog for Pawsitive Teams and the Naval Medical Center San Diego where she supported people with trauma, anxiety and other emotional challenges, the Union-Tribune said.
In addition, Ricochet helped raise $1 million for charity and the donation of more than 1 million bowls of food for homeless animals, the newspaper said. | 2023-04-03T21:11:49+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/04/03/ricochet-surfing-therapy-dog-dies/a84ca274-d25f-11ed-ac8b-cd7da05168e9_story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt-limit talks shifted into an encouraging new phase Tuesday as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy named top emissaries to negotiate a deal to avert an unprecedented national default. Biden cut short an upcoming overseas trip in hopes of closing an agreement before a June 1 deadline.
The fresh set of negotiators means discussions are now largely narrowed to what the White House and McCarthy will accept in order to allow lawmakers to raise the debt limit in the coming days. The speaker said after a meeting with Biden and congressional leaders that a deal was “possible” by week’s end, even as — in McCarthy’s view — the two sides remained far apart for the moment.
Biden was publicly upbeat after a roughly hourlong meeting in the Oval Office, despite having to cancel the Australia and Papua New Guinea portions of his overseas trip that begins Wednesday. Biden will participate in a Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan, but then return to Washington on Sunday.
“There’s still work to do,” Biden said. “But I made it clear to the speaker and others that we’ll speak regularly over the next several days and staff’s going to continue meeting daily to make sure we do not default.”
Senior White House officials, as well as top aides to the four congressional leaders — McCarthy, R-Calif., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. — have been meeting daily.
But now, Steve Ricchetti, counselor to the president, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young and legislative affairs director Louisa Terrell will take the lead in negotiations for the Democratic side, while Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., a key McCarthy ally who has been a point person for the speaker on debt and budget issues, will represent Republicans.
“Now we have a format, a structure,” McCarthy said as he returned to the Capitol.
Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Department has said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk a financial catastrophe. The revised itinerary of Biden’s upcoming trip showed the urgency of the talks.
White House officials sought to soften the impact of the trip cancellations. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby noted that Biden will already have met with some of the leaders of the “Quad” — the purpose of the Australia leg of the visit — while in Japan, and the president is inviting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for an official state visit in Washington.
Still, Kirby added, “We wouldn’t even be having this discussion about the effect of the debt ceiling debate on the trip if Congress would do its job, raise the debt ceiling the way they’ve always done.”
Even as the Democratic president and the Republican speaker box around the politics of the issue — with Biden insisting he’s not negotiating over the debt ceiling and McCarthy working to extract spending cuts with the backdrop of a potential default — various areas of possible agreement appeared to be emerging.
Among the items on the table: clawing back some $30 billion in untapped COVID-19 money, imposing future budget caps, changing permit regulations to ease energy development and putting bolstered work requirements on recipients of government aid, according to those familiar with the talks.
But congressional Democrats are growing concerned about the idea of putting new work requirements for government aid recipients after Biden suggested over the weekend he may be open to such changes. The White House remains opposed to changes in requirements for recipients of Medicaid and food stamp programs, although it is more open to revisions for beneficiaries of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash assistance program.
The idea of imposing more work requirements was “resoundingly” rejected by House Democrats at a morning caucus meeting, according to one Democrat at the private meeting and granted anonymity to discuss it.
Progressive lawmakers in particular have raised the issue. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said, “We want to make sure that these negotiations do not include spending cuts, do not include work requirements, things that would harm people, people in rural areas, black, brown, indigenous folks.”
Democratic leader Jeffries’ staff sought to assuage the concerns late Monday, while a separate group of more centrist Democrats signaled to their moderate Republican colleagues they are prepared to work something out to reach a debt ceiling deal, aides said Tuesday.
While McCarthy has complained the talks are slow-going, saying he first met with Biden more than 100 days ago, Biden has said it took McCarthy all this time to put forward his own proposal after Republicans failed to produce their own budget this year.
Compounding pressure on Washington to strike a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that estimates are unchanged on the possible “X-date” when the U.S. could run out of cash.
But Yellen, in a letter to the House and Senate, left some opening for a possible time extension on a national default, stating that “the actual date Treasury exhausts extraordinary measures could be a number of days or weeks later than these estimates.”
“It is essential that Congress act as soon as possible,” Yellen said Tuesday in remarks before the Independent Community Bankers of America. “In my assessment – and that of economists across the board – a U.S. default would generate an economic and financial catastrophe.”
Time is dwindling. Congress has just a few days when both the House and Senate are in session to pass legislation, although scheduled recesses could be canceled if more time is needed to clear whatever deal the White House reaches with McCarthy.
Congressional leaders will also need time to take the temperature of rank-and-file lawmakers on any agreement, and it’s not at all clear that the emerging contours go far enough to satisfy McCarthy’s hard-right faction in the House or would be acceptable to a sizable number of Democrats whose votes would almost certainly be needed to secure any final deal.
Republicans led by McCarthy want Biden to accept their proposal to roll back spending, cap future outlays and make other policy changes in the package passed last month by House Republicans. McCarthy says the House is the only chamber that has taken action to raise the debt ceiling. But the House bill is almost certain to fail in the Senate, controlled by Democrats, and Biden has said he would veto it.
An increase in the debt limit would not authorize new federal spending. It would only allow for borrowing to pay for what Congress has already approved.
___ Associated Press writers Fatima Hussein and Kevin Freking contributed to this report. | 2023-05-17T08:41:58+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/business/ap-business/debt-ceiling-showdown-biden-and-congressional-leaders-to-meet-as-mccarthy-pushes-for-faster-deal/ |
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP)When Josh McDaniels left New England the first time in 2009 to become the Denver Broncos’ coach, he didn’t appreciate some of the little things that went into Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s success.
So when he returned to the Patriots in 2012, McDaniels took greater notice of Belichick’s approach to all aspects of the program, including his approach to bye weeks and the offseason.
Details, McDaniels acknowledged Wednesday, ”that maybe I wasn’t even clued in on that existed before I left.”
”And so it gave me a great opportunity to kind of look at it through a different lens and really try to take some time to process those things while I was watching somebody that’s obviously the best that’s ever done it do it again,” McDaniels said. ”The time for me was important for me personally and … he’s always given to me time, attention and information. He’s been very open and honest with me about everything, and I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for him.”
McDaniels’ stint in Denver didn’t go well. He was fired after going 11-17 in less than two seasons. He believes he can do better in his second go-round as a head coach.
The Raiders are 5-8 going into Sunday’s home game against the Patriots (7-6).
With New England fighting for a playoff spot, McDaniels doesn’t expect Belichick to let sentimentality get in the way this week.
”And that’s not a bad thing,” McDaniels said. ”I don’t think he would expect anything less from me than to just compete and do everything we can to help our team win, and I know that’s what he’s going to do.”
McDaniels has his own motivation beyond trying to prove the student can beat the teacher, hoping to put together a strong finish to what has been a disappointing season for the Raiders.
Few coaches understand New England’s inner workings quite like McDaniels, but if Belichick has specialized in anything, it’s presenting unique game plans for his opponents. McDaniels knows that’s what’s in store for Las Vegas.
”It’s very challenging because what you see on tape is not necessarily what you’re going to get,” McDaniels said.
Part of that challenge is stopping Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who was a rookie last season under McDaniels. Jones started all 17 games and led New England to a 10-7 record, throwing 22 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions.
He has taken a step back this season, with seven TD passes and eight picks, though his completion percentage has inched up from 67.6 to 68.2.
”He expects a lot out of his players, and he’s a smart guy,” Jones said of McDaniels on Boston radio station WEEI. ”He’s got great recall. He remembers things from certain games and all that stuff. Definitely a great coach, and looking forward to going against him this weekend.”
McDaniels spent 18 years with the Patriots, including 13 as offensive coordinator. He was an instrumental part of a two-decade dynasty that won six Super Bowls, including three when he ran the offense.
The Patriots had the NFL’s top-ranked offense three times under McDaniels.
”It’s obvious I wouldn’t be here, or even in the National Football League, if it wasn’t for Bill,” McDaniels said. ”He’s been invaluable to me in a lot of ways. Hard to measure all of them. Obviously, football background, understanding how this league works. I got to see firsthand how to try to do it the right way.”
WALLER, RENFROW BACK AT PRACTICE
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) returned to practice Wednesday, but McDaniels said he didn’t know if either would be activated off injured reserve this week.
”We’re going to have to see how the next few days go,” McDaniels said. ”We haven’t really seen them practice in a while in regard to how those (injuries) are going to respond. So we’re going to get them out there, and we’re going to kind of evaluate how it goes.”
Also, McDaniels said he didn’t know if guard Alex Bars (knee) would play Sunday.
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Which electric wine openers are best?
If someone invites you to their home, it’s a common custom to gift them with a bottle of wine. This assumes, however, that they have a wine opener. In case they don’t, and in the spirit of the giving season, consider pairing that bottle with an electric wine opener. These handy tools can drill into a cork and pull it out easily with the touch of a button — all you need to do is hold it steady while it works.
In this article: Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener, Senzer Electric Wine Opener Set and Moocoo Electric Wine Opener Set
Batteries
Electric wine openers use batteries, whether they be built-in and rechargeable or disposable AA or AAA batteries. Both options have their pros and cons.
- Rechargeable batteries are the most economical, both in terms of saving money and saving resources. However, they require a charging base. This base is included, but it still takes up a solid amount of counter space. You can’t stash it when you don’t need it either; otherwise, you won’t have a powered-up opener to get into your wine.
- Disposable batteries incur a greater cost than the energy a rechargeable electric wine opener eats. You also can’t just trash most batteries — they need to be taken to someplace that can properly dispose of them. In return, though, is the ability to keep it in a drawer until you need it, plus you can instantly bring it back from the dead instead of needing to wait while it charges.
Additionally, electric wine openers can give their maximum battery life in terms of hours or in how many bottles they can open before dying. The average opener lasts for six to eight hours and/or can open 30 bottles on a full battery. The best can last almost all day and/or can open 100 bottles.
Design
If you want to display your electric wine opener, make sure to find one you like the look of. Most are sleek, unobtrusive affairs but a few are more attractive than others. For example, some have a transparent bottom or come in several colors.
Extras
Electric wine openers often come with extras. These increase the price, so make sure you need what’s included before you spend the extra money.
- Foil remover: Few electric wine openers exclude a foil remover. It’s a little device with dull blades — so you don’t cut yourself — that you put on top of the bottle and twist to remove foil.
- Indicator light: This feature is also common, though what it indicates differs. It usually tells you if it’s on, and better ones also indicate how much battery you have left.
- Light: Some openers have a light bright enough to help you see. It can be on the opener or the base if it has one. This light can be separate or another function of the indicator light.
- Stand: Rechargeable openers typically include a charging cradle that doubles as a stand. Some disposable-battery-operated openers include a stand for display purposes.
- Pourer: Some openers come with special heads and a straw so you can pull wine up and dispense it while aerating it at the same time.
- Stoppers: Occasionally, an electric wine opener includes one or more stoppers so you can reseal your bottle while using the cork for something else.
Cost
Most electric wine openers cost $10-$50. Those with better batteries and more features and extras cost the most, but basic $10 openers are usually enough for the occasional wine drinker.
Best electric wine openers
This opener uses four AA batteries and takes only six to eight seconds to open a bottle. The batteries can last for up to 100 bottles. An ergonomic grip makes it easier to hold. Sold by Amazon
Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener
This opener uses a rechargeable battery that can last for up to 80 bottles. The cord on the charging cradle is 3 feet long. The foil remover slips inside the base so you don’t lose it. Sold by Amazon
Hisip Electric Wine Opener Set
This set includes a rechargeable opener, a pourer that aerates as it serves, two vacuum wine stoppers and a foil remover. Everything fits into a display case that’s perfect for display on a home bar. Sold by Amazon
Moocoo Electric Wine Opener Set
This is another set that includes a rechargeable opener, a pourer that aerates, two vacuum wine stoppers and a foil remover. It comes in black or silver and includes a display base. Sold by Amazon
This rechargeable opener comes with a simple and sleek charging cradle and a foil remover that slips into that base. It has a soft-grip handle, a power indicator light and can open up to 30 bottles on a full charge. Sold by Amazon
This rechargeable opener has a transparent bottom so you can watch it work. It comes with a combination pourer and stopper and the lid can be removed to act as a foil remover. It comes in black, red and silver. Sold by Amazon
This unique opener starts working on contact with a cork and has no buttons. This makes it especially perfect for those with severe arthritis. It includes a foil opener and a micro USB wall charger. Sold by Amazon
The base of this opener glows a charming blue when the opener is charging. It also has a space for the included foil remover to rest. It can open up to 30 bottles on a full charge. Sold by Amazon
Senzer Electric Wine Opener Set
This set includes a disposable-battery-operated opener, a foil remover, a wine pourer that aerates and a vacuum stopper. The opener is a little shorter than a bottle for easier storage. Sold by Amazon
Xes3go Electric Wine Opener Set
This set includes a rechargeable opener, a foil remover, a pourer that aerates and three vacuum stoppers. It can open up to 70 bottles on a charge and takes 2.5 hours to fully charge from dead. Sold by Amazon
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MIAMI (AP) — New York Mets fans began the year dreaming about a World Series closed out by Edwin Díaz.
For now, they’re facing a potential nightmare.
In a startling scene, Díaz was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night.
There was no immediate word on how severely Díaz was hurt — the Mets said he will undergo more tests Thursday. But the way his teammates stood around him in shock didn’t look encouraging.
The injury was exactly what big league teams and their fans fear the most when their high-priced stars go play for their countries in the WBC. Díaz signed a $102 million, five-year deal in November.
No matter what, this setback was sure to set off spirited debate about whether the tournament, which started in 2006 and was held every three or four years until a cancellation in 2021, is worth it.
“Those things, they can happen to anybody at any given time,” said Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts, who was playing for the United States when Díaz was hurt.
“You can always try to place blame on the WBC, but that was just a freak accident that could happen to anyone at any given time,” he said.
Mets teammates Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil also were with the U.S. team in a game against Colombia when a coach told them about Díaz.
“It’s just really heartbreaking to hear about Edwin,” Alonso said after a 3-2 win in Phoenix.
“Every day you show up to the yard, there’s a possibility of getting hurt. There’s hazard in the job. Anyone can get hurt at any given time. Anything can happen,” he said. “That’s the risk we run playing baseball. We’re athletes and injuries are unfortunately part of the game.”
It’s true that injuries can happen anytime in baseball. Infielder Gavin Lux tore his knee in a recent exhibition game for the Dodgers and is out for the season. Los Angeles teammate Freddie Freeman hurt his hamstring this week playing for Canada.
Still, the intensity of many WBC games is what often scares MLB teams about seeing their players in this event.
“Obviously there’s risk involved,” three-time AL MVP Mike Trout of the Angels said after helping the U.S. win. “You’re still playing baseball, and it’s spring training.”
Díaz was swarmed by teammates after pitching a perfect ninth inning in a 5-2 win that clinched Puerto Rico a spot in the WBC quarterfinals. The group was jumping together in the infield when the right-hander collapsed to the ground, and he immediately reached for his right leg.
As famous for his trumpet-driven entrance music as his dominant pitching, Díaz was in tears and did not put any weight on his right leg as a coach and trainer helped him limp toward the dugout.
Díaz’s brother, Reds pitcher Alexis Díaz, was also crying as Edwin was put in a chair and wheeled away. Mets teammate and Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor stood nearby with his hands on his head.
“Nightmare scenario for Mets fans and the WBC,” tweeted longtime reliever Jerry Blevins. “Edwin Díaz seems to have been really injured after celebrating a win. This is the big fears mlb players & teams have with participating in the Tournament.”
Díaz is critical to the Mets’ World Series aspirations. Without him, newcomer David Robertson probably would be next in line for the closer’s spot.
Puerto Rico manager Yadier Molina said Díaz underwent testing at the stadium.
“I was hugging our coaches in the dugout. Then when we looked up, Edwin was on the ground,” Molina said. “I didn’t know. I didn’t know how to act, I didn’t know how to — what to say. I mean, I didn’t know. It got me for a surprise.
“Like I said in the dugout, it sucks, sorry, but when you see a guy that works so hard like Edwin, I mean when you see him on the ground like that, I mean it just is sad.”
The 28-year-old Díaz is a two-time All-Star and two-time reliever of the year. He converted 32 saves for the Mets last season with a 1.31 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 62 innings.
He’s become a sensation in New York for his pitching and his dance-inducing entrance music that leads with a rousing trumpet riff. Díaz comes out of the bullpen at Citi Field to “Narco” by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet. He even had trumpets painted onto his cleats for the WBC.
Díaz is hardly the first pro athlete injured during a rowdy celebration. Los Angeles Angels slugger Kendrys Morales broke his leg in 2010 taking a big leap onto home plate after hitting a game-ending grand slam — manager Mike Scioscia subsequently outlawed bouncing scrums at home plate.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster broke a toe catching his foot in a dugout railing while rushing the field in 2009, and the Minnesota Twins’ Denny Hocking had his nose broken by overzealous teammates after his first walk-off home run in 2001. Perhaps most famously of all, Arizona Cardinals kicker Bill Gramatica ended his rookie season in 2001 by tearing his ACL jumping up and down after a field goal.
But those were games that counted for their teams in regular-season play. Díaz’s injury is sure to fuel those who say it’s a bad idea for big league teams to loan out players for international play.
The WBC tournament is being played as MLB players ramp up for the start of the season at the end of March. The WBC has rules in place — in addition to some request from MLB teams — to try and protect players, particularly pitchers, from getting injured.
Pitchers for all countries are limited to 65 pitches per outing in the first round. If a player throws more than 50 pitches in an outing, he can’t pitch for the next four days. If he throws more than 30, he can’t pitch the next day. Finally, if he throws on back-to-back days, he must sit out the next day.
But few could have imagined Wednesday’s scene.
Puerto Rico center fielder Kiké Hernandez said the locker room was quiet after Diaz’s injury.
“It’s a certain point that its bigger than the game,” Hernandez said. “It’s very unfortunate that it happened. As excited as we were about the game and all that, that’s one of our brothers.”
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you own domesticated birds or plan on bird hunting, the Tennessee State Veterinarian is issuing an alert for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
HPAI is prevalent in wild birds and is endangering backyard and commercial flocks in Tennessee, according to the state veterinarian.
“HPAI detections among domesticated birds and wild birds have been on the rise.” Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said. “We want to alert bird hunters that the risk of bringing this disease to their flock is extremely high. The good news is that owners can drastically reduce the risk by continually practicing biosecurity and avoiding contact between wild and domesticated birds, alive or dead.”
Beaty recommends flock owners wash their hands before and after interacting with domesticated birds. Owners should have a dedicated pair of shoes to only be worn in coops or poultry houses, she added. People are also advised to clean the shoes with a 10 percent bleach solution after every visit. In addition, Beaty advises the clothing and shoes used for hunting not to be worn around domesticated birds.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency adds that hunters should dress game birds in the field when possible. The remains can then be buried at the harvest site or double-bagged and disposed of with normal household waste according to the TWRA.
“It does take effort to sustain biosecurity practices but it’s well worth it,” Dr. Beaty continued. “Flock owners must be persistent in their efforts to keep birds healthy. If birds appear ill or there’s a spike in unexpected deaths, bird owners should notify our office right away.”
HPAI is a highly transmissible disease that is known to be deadly. Birds can be exposed to HPAI through human interactions and through contact with wild birds. In 2022, cases in Tennessee have caused domesticated chickens, geese, and ducks in Obion, Tipton, Bledsoe, and Davidson Counties to get sick. According to TWRA, there have been 28 confirmed cases of HPAI in wild birds, including 26 ducks, a Canada goose, and a bald eagle.
According to the state, the risk of human infection with avian influenza during poultry outbreaks is very low. In fact, during the 2017 outbreak that affected commercial poultry farms in Tennessee, no transmission to humans was reported.
For anyone who experiences poultry deaths, the remains should be disposed of according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Policy Concerning the Disposal of Dead Farm Animals. Sick or dead wild birds can be reported to TWRA at www.tn.gov/twra/sick-birds.html. Nationally, sick or dead farm birds can also be reported to USDA at 1-866-536-7593 or in Tennessee to the State Veterinarian’s office at 615-837-5120. | 2022-12-01T20:05:46+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/tennessee/state-veterinarian-issues-alert-for-deadly-bird-flu-to-hunters/ |
SAN FRANCISCO , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SkillUp Coalition, a national collaboration of nonprofits, training providers and employers, today announced the launch of a newly re-designed platform to better support America's workers on their upskilling journeys. This includes a fully updated training program catalog, local and national employer connections to jobs offering on-the-job training, and free weekly career coaching.
With over 850,000 users supported since launching in July 2020, SkillUp dedicated time in early 2022 to reflect and evaluate user experience based on worker feedback, market research, and the evolving workforce ecosystem. By leveraging job seekers' voices to drive impactful change, SkillUp has prioritized improving, simplifying, and personalizing its platform to better connect workers to comprehensive and quality services.
"SkillUp is working to support the greater good at scale by being both data-driven and heart-led," says Executive Director, Steven Lee. "We have vetted feedback from thousands of SkillUp users, as well as leveraged behavioral metrics from tens of thousands of Skillup.org visitors to develop our new experience. By putting information into the hands of workers, we promote a sense of agency, respect and ownership, which drives both career and personal fulfillment."
SkillUp's new user experience includes:
- A focus on in-demand, gateway jobs, i.e. jobs that are attainable without a 4-year degree, pay a good wage, and unlock paths to high growth careers.
- A fully re-designed training program catalog, connecting workers to career pathways in five industries (business, medical, information technology, skilled trades and supply chain & logistics) with over 400 vetted programs. Training program partners undergo a rigorous program analysis considering their wraparound services, completion rates, length of programs, and post-program placement rates.
- A fresh, highly visual user interface as well as new functionality including sorting and filtering by cost, program duration, format (online, hybrid, local), highest graduation rates, location, industry and more.
- Quick links to "Earn & Learn" jobs, providing workers with opportunities to connect to employers who offer jobs with training opportunities, offer full-time benefits, and have committed to helping employees grow professionally.
- Easy access to free weekly group coaching hosted in partnership with InsideTrack, as well as financial & life resources.
To date, SkillUp has helped hundreds of thousands of workers, including Brooklyn-based Samia, who was able to find training programs in the IT industry. "I knew what I needed to do was tap into my passion which is technology, but I didn't know what kind of technical careers were available to me," says Samia when talking about her upskilling journey. "SkillUp has shown me how to leverage the skills I already had so that I can find the right IT career for me."
Worker and participant voice is central to every decision SkillUp makes, including product and design, resource selection and partner alignment. SkillUp has assembled a worker advisory board that consists of workers at various stages of their career, education, and development journeys. This body helps inform, guide, and influence all SkillUp services and outreach.
To learn more about the SkillUp Coalition and to see the new platform, please visit www.skillup.org. If you're a training provider, employer, technology & service provider, or nonprofit interested in joining the Coalition, please visit www.skillup.org/partners.
Founded in July 2020, SkillUp Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects workers with the right tools, resources, and support so they can make confident career shifts, find quality living-wage jobs, and position themselves for promising career growth. The SkillUp ecosystem provides career exploration, training & employer connections, career coaching, and resources to support workers at any stage of their career journey.
The coalition brings together over 75 leading organizations including training and education providers, technology developers, policymakers, employers, and philanthropies. In addition to its national reach, SkillUp operates LevelUp local partnerships in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Florida, Louisiana, Northern Nevada, Philadelphia, New York City, and Ohio. Since its founding less than 2 years ago, SkillUp has connected over 850,000 workers to career and training support throughout the country.
SkillUp proudly advocates for an affordable, equitable, upskilling ecosystem that ensures every worker has high opportunity employment. For more information, please visit www.skillup.org or follow on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point Museum is on a mission to preserve a tiny village that’s a snapshot of a way of life we’ve left behind.
That village is known as The Highland Cotton Mill Village.
The village holds mill houses first owned by Highland Cotton Mill then sold to employees in the 1960s.
“This is something that should be preserved,” said JR Snider, whose grandfather worked at the cotton mill.
When you walk through the village, it might look like an ordinary neighborhood, but the community surrounding Mill Avenue in High Point’s historic district holds a rich history spun from the threads of a once-booming textile industry and the men and women who manned the machines.
“All of us have an important story to tell … We are here to collect the stories from everyone in the past and in the present,” said the registrar for the High Point Museum Corrine Midgett.
The mill was established in 1913. When workers finished their jobs for the day, they went to their mill houses to be with their families.
“When you think of houses of more than 100 years old, you think that they are mansions, but here is just mill houses that are still there,” Snider said.
Snider visited his grandfather at the village when he was a child.
“My grandparents lived in the village in their late 20s … He worked in the mill up until his retirement,” Snider said.
Snider fondly remembers the ordinary things he shared with his grandparents like walking to the mill, visiting a store and riding along on a mule.
But those ordinary tasks from ordinary people can get lost in history as time goes by, and generations pass away.
That’s why the High Point Museum is working on collecting memories and pieces of history from anyone from this village.
As of now, the staff has collected photos from that era and hopes to one day have them on display for the world to remember.
The team is working on creating a walking tour in the Highland Cotton Mill Village. A rough draft is set to be ready at the end of summer.
The walking tour could be available starting this fall. For more information, click here. | 2023-06-23T21:24:22+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/high-point/high-point-museum-on-mission-to-preserve-snapshot-of-history/ |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid Fire Safety & Security ("Rapid Fire"), a new multi-regional "Buy & Build" strategy in the fire safety and security industries launched by founders Mike McLeod and Colin Harrold in partnership with Concentric Equity Partners ("CEP"), announced the acquisition of Security & Access Systems ("SAS" or the "Company"), an Albuquerque, NM-based provider of commercial security and fire alarm system design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, test, inspection, and repair services. Rapid Fire will be acquiring the Company from current owners and long- term industry veterans Chris and Molly Ipiotis, who will remain with the Company for an intermediate period to facilitate a transition to the Rapid Fire platform. SAS marks the first acquisition for the Rapid Fire platform since its launch in March 2022.
Security & Access Systems offers comprehensive security and fire alarm solutions for commercial and government customers. Founded in 1988 by Chris and Molly Ipiotis, the Company has served as a trusted provider across New Mexico for over 34 years and has installed and maintained thousands of systems. The entire SAS team, from management to the technicians to the support staff, have a shared commitment to providing excellent customer service. The team has extensive experience and knowledge in system installation, repair, testing, and maintenance with a specialization in access control, intrusion, surveillance, and fire alarm systems. All SAS employees will remain with the Company post-close and serve as an integral part of Rapid Fire's growth strategy in the New Mexico region.
"As we step away in retirement from a business and industry that we admire and treasure so much, we hand the torch over to an incredible team of reputable, successful leaders. Mike McLeod and his team of visionaries bring valuable technological knowledge and experience to this team. It is which much enthusiasm and excitement that we will watch them grow and build upon the imprint we have made in this community", said Chris Ipiotis.
"The company-wide focus of SAS on providing a great customer experience and cutting-edge technological solutions, along with their "people-first" culture, is truly impressive and makes them an excellent partner to Rapid Fire" said Rapid Fire CEO Mike McLeod. "We're thrilled to partner with Chris and his team and excited to continue building upon the Company's strong foundation in the markets they serve". Colin Harrold, President at Rapid Fire, said "As industry leaders and hands-on business operators, it is entrepreneurs like Chris & Molly that inspire & motivate us to drive forward and find many more 'like-minded' sellers, who are ready to transition and enjoy the rewards of their years of hard work, while preserving their legacy".
Adam Lucas of Concentric Equity Partners adds: "We're thrilled to get the Rapid Fire platform launched with an ideal first partner in SAS and the Ipiotis family". "The Company and sterling market reputation that Chris and Molly have built over more than three decades is a testament to their leadership, and we are excited to carry on that legacy moving forward."
Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, and providing service across New Mexico, Security & Access Systems offers advanced security and fire solutions for business and government customers and is experienced in installing, monitoring, repairing, testing and maintaining the most sophisticated security and fire technology in the markets it serves. For over 30 years, Security & Access Systems has worked to build long-term relationships with our customers by providing exceptional service and quality brand products and keeping people and property safe across New Mexico.
For more information on Security & Access Systems, visit www.securityandaccess.com.
Rapid Fire Safety & Security is a multi-regional fire safety and security provider that offers the commercial sector comprehensive expertise in life safety and security services. Our mission is to build relationships for life by anticipating ever-changing needs and exceeding the highest expectations. We are committed to delivering an excellent experience by putting people first and fostering teamwork and personal growth. When we excel in taking care of our team members, they excel in taking care of our customers.
For more information on Rapid Fire, visit www.rapidfiress.com.
Concentric Equity Partners is a private investment firm that partners with leading middle market companies by providing capital and strategic advisory to accelerate long term value creation. Concentric's approach is simple: support entrepreneurs and operators by providing the resources required to achieve extraordinary results. The firm's investment team is made up of individuals with distinguished track records as operators and professional investors across a variety of growth oriented middle market companies.
Concentric Equity Partners is the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation, a private asset management firm and family office with over $2 billion in investment commitments under management. Financial Investments Corporation was founded in 1994 by father and daughter Harrison and Jennifer Steans and has been partnering with private companies for more than 25 years.
For more information on Concentric, visit www.ficcep.com.
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COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Shortstop Mason Estrada hit two stand-up doubles and racked up three RBIs in Covington High’s 6-3 win over St. Paul’s on Friday Night at at “Doc” Davis Field.
Three Lions had 2-hit performances including Estrada. Catcher Cole Casey executed a nice hit-and-run play to score Estrada in the first and picked up another single later in the game. Left fielder Michael Schieble hit a triple in the first inning and a RBI double in the fourth that put Covington up, 6-3.
The Wolves’ cleanup hitter Easton Leblanc had two hits, while Brennan Keim, Matthew Cody, Brody Bouterie, and Drew Bode had one. Bouterie tied the game in the second with a sacrifice fly that scored Brennan Keim.
Lions pitcher Brennan Coakley earned the win allowing three runs, and reliever Tyler Samboia picked up the save, throwing the final two innings and allowing no runs on two hits. The duo combined for three strikeouts.
Covington (18-5, 3-0, District 6-5A) travels to Hammond on Saturday. First pitch is at 12:30 p.m. | 2023-04-01T16:01:18+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/state-news/covington-clash-estrada-has-three-rbis-in-lions-6-3-win-over-st-pauls/ |
Poster presentations provide data on Replicate's lead immuno-oncology candidate, RBI-1000, in targeting acquired resistance mutations and on another proof-of-concept study demonstrating the potential of Replicate's novel srRNA technology for protein drug replacement
SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Replicate Bioscience, a company pioneering novel self-replicating RNA (srRNA) technology for use in infectious disease, oncology, autoimmune disease, and more, today announced two poster presentations at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, April 14-19 in Orlando, Florida. Both abstracts are available at https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10828/.
"We look forward to sharing preclinical results with the AACR community demonstrating the potential of our srRNA technology platform and lead oncology program to substantially improve tumor control in estrogen receptor expressing breast cancers," said Zelanna Goldberg, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Replicate and poster presenter. "These findings add to the growing body of evidence further supporting our next-generation srRNA technology for the control of treatment-resistant cancer, an approach that we anticipate will translate to address other tumors where acquired resistance mutations are a therapeutic challenge."
Details for the poster presentations are as follows:
Monday April 17
Title: A self-replicating RNA precision medicine approach to therapeutic protein delivery of narrow therapeutic index biomolecules
Summary: RBI-2000 is a novel srRNA encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle and encoding two distinct proteins on the same strand of RNA. This study evaluates RBI-2000 as a protein drug replacement proof-of-concept in an implanted MC38 murine tumor model and achieves tumor control at the lowest, single dose tested.
Session Category: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Session Title: Gene and Vector-based Therapy
Location and Time: Poster Section 16, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Poster Board Number: 3
Published Abstract Number: 2732
Wednesday April 19
Title: A self-replicating RNA precision medicine approach to overcoming resistance to endocrine therapy in ER+BC
Summary: RBI-1000 is a drug candidate using a novel type of self-replicating RNA (srRNA) to generate robust immunity directed against acquired resistance mutations that develop in ER+ breast cancer (ER+ BC) in response to endocrine therapy. In a mouse model expressing the targeted acquired resistance mutation, RBI-1000 primed polyfunctional CD4 and CD8 T cells, leading to tumor inhibition and improved survival.
Session Category: Immunology
Session Title: Immune Mechanisms Mediated by Other Therapies
Location and Time: Poster Section 24, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Poster Board Number: 16
Published Abstract Number: 6403
About Replicate Bioscience
Replicate Bioscience is amplifying the power of RNA therapeutics by pioneering novel self-replicating RNA (srRNA) technology. srRNA's sustained protein production and orders-of-magnitude improved performance over linear mRNA will enable more treatment opportunities for more people. Differentiated by a team of srRNA experts, a customizable library of synthetic srRNA vectors, and end-to-end development capabilities, Replicate is uniquely positioned to finally expand the reach of RNA treatments toward widespread use in infectious disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmune disease, and more. Visit us at replicatebioscience.com.
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GREELEY, Colo., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS USA Lux S.A. ("JBS USA") today announced the pricing of three series of senior unsecured notes for an aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion. These notes consists of (i) $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 notes"), (ii) $1,250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior notes due 2033 (the "2033 notes") and (iii) $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% senior notes due 2052 (the "2052 notes" and together with the 2028 notes and the 2033 notes, the "Notes"). JBS USA initially intended to issue three series of notes, each in a benchmark size, in an expected aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.5 billion. The sale of the Notes is expected to close on June 21, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
JBS USA intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay the tender consideration for any and all of the 6.750% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "JBS USA 2028 Notes") and up to $600.0 million of the 6.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "JBS USA 2029 Notes" and together with the JBS USA 2028 Notes, the "Tendered Notes"), issued by JBS USA, tendered in connection with an offer to purchase and consent solicitation that was announced separately today. JBS is expected to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of certain debt.
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell or buy the Notes or the Tendered Notes. Any offer to purchase the Tendered Notes will be made solely on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in a separate offer to purchase and consent solicitation that will be directed to holders of the Tendered Notes. There shall not be any sale of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
The Notes and the guarantees will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act) absent registration under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to "qualified institutional buyers" under Rule 144A of the Securities Act or, outside the United States, to persons other than "U.S. persons" in compliance with Regulation S.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JBS S.A.'s perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, when related to JBS S.A. and its subsidiaries (including JBS USA) and affiliates, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including general economic, market, industry and operational factors. Any changes to these assumptions or factors may lead to practical results different from current expectations. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made and JBS USA undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.
JBS USA Lux S.A. is one of the world's largest producers of beef, pork, chicken and packaged food products. In terms of daily production capacity, JBS USA Lux S.A. is among the leading beef producers and the second-largest pork and chicken producer in the United States. In Australia, JBS USA Lux S.A. is the leading producer of beef, lamb and packaged foods. JBS USA Lux S.A. prepares, packages and delivers fresh, value-added and branded beef, pork, chicken, and lamb products to customers in more than 150 countries on six continents. JBS USA Lux S.A. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of JBS S.A., the largest protein company and the largest food company in the world in terms of net revenue.
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CLEVELAND (WJW) – On a sunny day, there is a lot that you can do: parasail, surf or just sit and soak in those warm rays.
On bright days, though, one of the first things you should do is reach for the sunscreen.
“We put it on before we even left, so that we would make sure that we had good coverage and that it had time to absorb,” said Becki Bell, who was visiting one of Cleveland’s lakefront parks with family this week. “We’re out here to enjoy the weather and enjoy the park, but not damage our skin.”
Unfortunately, some bad advice spreading on social media could make sunny-day activities even more damaging for your skin.
That’s because “beer tanning” appears to be a trend on social media. Proponents basically just pour a bottle on their skin, then soak in a dose of UV and other harmful rays.
Often there’s no sunscreen, no tanning oil and no protection.
“I was shocked. Why would anyone do this?” said Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal. “I think, besides everything we think about ultraviolet exposure and putting yourself outside without sunscreen … why would you put something sticky and messy all over your body?”
Khetarpal said beer tanning has the potential to do very damaging things to your skin.
Beer, she said, can keep your skin from breathing, which could make you more susceptible to heat stroke and dehydration.
It also leaves your skin unprotected from the sun’s harmful rays.
“The age groups that are following these trends are the 15- to 34-year-olds,” Khetarpal said. “That’s also the same group that has a disproportionately high incidence of skin cancer, and that is on the rise. So we’re just going to see that number go up as this population ages.”
Of course, there are alternatives to laying in the sun — and smelling like a bar — to get the look you want. Self-tanning sprays are a popular option, and safe if used as directed, Khetarpal said.
But if you’re at the beach, sunscreen is your best friend.
“Seek shade when you can. [Wear] sunscreen, broad spectrum, which is UVA, UVB, SPF 30 or higher,” Khetarpal advises. “There are people that don’t like the feeling of sunscreen, so if you want, throw on UPF clothing that has an ultraviolet protective factor.” | 2023-07-08T19:35:01+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/doctors-warn-against-beer-tanning-trend-seen-on-social-media/ |
Innovation will make it easier and more cost-effective to recover precious metals from used electronics
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The REMADE Institute, a 154-member public-private partnership established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) with an initial investment of $140 million, today announced a new technology license involving a technological innovation capable of recovering precious metals from used electronics more easily and cost-effectively.
The innovation, developed with REMADE support, is part of a research and development project first funded by the Institute in 2020. The R&D project, "Low-Concentration Metal Recovery from Complex Streams Using Gas-Assisted Microflow Solvent Extraction (GAME)," is still in progress and is led by Wencai Zhang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, and Aaron Noble, Ph.D., an associate professor in the same department. Phinix, LLC, is the industry partner on the project. REMADE's tech team oversees the project, ensuring it meets the Institute's and DOE's technological milestones.
"Congratulations to the entire project team, including the researchers with Virginia Tech, the team at Phinix, and our tech team at the Institute," said REMADE CEO Nabil Nasr. "A new technology license is a great accomplishment, and we believe it will be incredibly valuable to U.S.-based electronics recycling companies."
Details of the technological innovation, which involves both the hardware set-up and the process, are the subject of a pending patent and are therefore confidential. All proprietary process advantages make it more cost-effective to recover precious metals from various electronics wastes destined for landfill. The IP has been exclusively licensed to Phinix, LLC.
Zhang, the R&D project's principal investigator, said the research ultimately seeks to develop technologies to make it easier and more cost-effective to recover precious metals from personal computers (PCs), classified as electronic waste (e-waste).
"The printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in PCs that have reached their end-of-life are among the most promising sources of gold and silver," Zhang said. "We need to do everything we can to make it easier and cheaper to recover these critical minerals and enable manufacturers to reuse them."
Typical PC motherboards contain 566 parts per million (ppm) gold and 639 ppm silver – one of which, gold, is more than an order of magnitude above typical economic ore grades.
REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer said the tech license is another milestone for the public-private partnership, which seeks to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and recovery of four energy-intensive materials: metals, polymers/plastics, fibers/papers, and e-waste.
"REMADE is selective in funding R&D projects that have the greatest potential to reduce energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, decrease the use of raw or primary materials, and increase the use of recycled or secondary materials," Azer said. "This particular R&D project is capable of developing technologies to increase the recovery of precious metals from e-waste, providing a valuable resource to U.S.-based electronics companies and other U.S. manufacturers, and as a result, increasing the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain and decreasing the nation's reliance on minerals from other countries."
Subodh Das, founder and CEO of Phinix, which now holds the exclusive tech license, said his firm is eager to partner with electronics manufacturers that want to use the technological innovation to recover precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium from their end-of-life PCs.
"Most of the 53.6 Mt of e-waste produced globally are not recycled," Das said. "Only 9% of e-waste is recycled in the U.S. Most are either exported or landfilled. Gold, silver, and copper are the most valuable recovered resources. Our project has involved the recovery of gold and silver. This innovation is a potential boon to U.S.-based electronics companies, many of which are actively searching for ways to recover precious metals from their products. We can help these electronics companies recover and reuse these end-of-life resources and assist U.S. manufacturers in other industries interested in these recovered precious metals as well."
For more details, contact the REMADE Institute at contact@remadeinstitute.org, Virginia Tech's David Irvin at davidi86@vt.edu, and/or Phinix CEO Subodh Das at skdas@phinix.net.
Founded in 2017, REMADE is a 154-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million, half of which is DOE funding and the other half of which is member cost-share. REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on developing innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.'s transition to a Circular Economy. In partnership with industry, academia, and national laboratories, REMADE enables early-stage applied research and development that will create jobs, dramatically reduce embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the supply and use of recycled materials. For additional information about REMADE, visit www.remadeinstitute.org.
For additional information, contact:
Megan Connor Murphy
Director, Marketing and Communications
REMADE Institute
585-213-1036 office
585-339-8379 cell
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Student drowns in high school pool during gym class, officials say
WHITELAND, Ind. (Gray News) – An Indiana high school student drowned in a swimming pool during gym class Tuesday, school officials confirmed.
The family has identified the student as 15-year-old Alaina Dildine.
According to WISH, Dildine drowned during gym class at Whiteland Community High School.
A medical examination was completed Wednesday, but the cause of death will not be determined until toxicology results are processed, which could take up to three weeks.
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation originally referred to the death as a medical emergency, but the Johnson County coroner confirmed Dildine’s death was a drowning.
A GoFundMe page that has been set up to help the family pay for funeral costs confirmed that Dildine had epilepsy.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating to find out what exactly happened, including how long Dildine was under water without anyone noticing.
The school said both a lifeguard and an instructor were on the pool deck during the class.
The pool will be closed for the remainder of the year, the school superintendent said, which ends for students May 26.
The school is providing extra counselors to support students and staff.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-18T21:54:57+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/05/18/student-drowns-high-school-pool-during-gym-class-officials-say/ |
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock Municipal Court will be closed on Friday, October 14.
According to a press release from the City of Lubbock, citations with October 14 due dates will be moved to the following business day on Monday, October 17.
Municipal Court is located at 1214 14th Street next door to Citizens Tower. | 2022-10-12T18:52:07+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/city-of-lubbock-municipal-court-to-be-closed-on-friday-oct-14/ |
Deming knocks off Gadsden for district title
DEMING, N.M. – Deming defeated Gadsden 29-12 Friday night to secure the Class 5A District 3 championship and secure a playoff berth.
Gadsden (4-6, 2-1), playing for its first district championship since 1972, took a 6-0 lead on its second possession of the game, but an avalanche of mistakes in the second quarter ultimately gave Deming (6-4, 3-0) a lead it wouldn't lose. Deming scored three touchdowns in nine game-time minutes, and Gadsden committed two turnovers in a span of less than three minutes.
"It's what these guys set out to do at the beginning of the year. That was the goal. They said they wanted to win a district championship," Deming head coach Greg Simmons said. "The kids played hard, and Gadsden's got a good bunch... they're going to make some noise (in the playoffs). But these kids, they just fight. They just battle. They don't quit; they just keep going. There's 28 of them, and they go and play hard."
Deming answered Gadsden's opening score with a 59-yard touchdown run in the final seconds of the first quarter and scored 15 unanswered points in the second period. Gadsden committed a fumble and threw an interception inside its own 40-yard line on consecutive possessions, and Deming capitalized on the Panthers' second turnover with a 31-yard touchdown pass. Gadsden did not score again until midway through the fourth quarter.
Gadsden was unable to cross the opponent's 30-yard line until the eight-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Quarterback Anthony Hererra rushed for one touchdown and threw for another.
"We just made too many mistakes. But as far as the fight in the kids? I'm proud of them. They battled. We started slow, turned the ball over, gave them big plays and they just kept battling," Gadsden head coach Dino Facio said. "Maybe we're a play or two away from maybe being on the opposite side of some of those things, but as far as these kids, I'm proud of everything they've accomplished. There's a lot to be proud of and some things to learn from. Next time we're in that moment, we'll be ready."
Deming's win virtually secures one of the state's top six playoff seeds at the 5A level, and the Wildcats could host a playoff game during the first round of the playoffs next weekend. Gadsden is still likely to make its first playoff appearance since 1972 despite the loss thanks to its 4-6 record, No. 8 Maxpreps ranking and a 21-8 victory over Santa Teresa.
Both teams await the New Mexico Activties Association selection show Saturday night.
"I'll be shocked if we're not one of the 12 seeds, just going based off record and some of the teams we've beaten. But we're going to go back to work and get ready to play again next week," Facio said. "I think we've got a really good shot. Now we'll probably be on the road and go from there, but I think we've got kids that can play in the postseason. And so whoever we go up against, we'll be ready to go."
Stephen Wagner is a sports reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. He can found on Twitter at @stephenwag22 and reached at SWagner@lcsun-news.com. | 2022-10-29T05:16:35+00:00 | lcsun-news.com | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/10/29/deming-knocks-off-gadsden-for-district-title/69601560007/ |
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new AAA study indicates a “troubling” increase in unsafe driving behaviors from 2020 to 2021.
The report, which includes survey data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, noted increases in risky behaviors including speeding, running red lights, drowsy driving, and driving impaired due to cannabis or alcohol.
When compared to 2020, the number of drivers admitting to running a red light increased by over 10%, according to AAA’s survey data. Analysts also noted an increase of over 12% in drivers admitting to operating a car within an hour after consuming cannabis and a nearly 24% increase in drivers admitting to operating a car when they felt they were too drunk to drive.
Perhaps not surprisingly, traffic fatalities had also risen by 10.5% between 2020 and 2021, with an estimated 42,915 people dying in road accidents last year, vs. 38,824 in 2020, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The increase comes after three years of steady declines, according to AAA.
“The reversal in the frequency of U.S. drivers engaging in risky driving behavior is disturbing,” said Dr. David Yang, Executive Director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in a press release issued alongside the full results of the AAA’s Traffic Safety Culture Index. “While drivers acknowledge that certain activities behind the wheel — like speeding and driving impaired, are not safe, many still engage in these activities anyway.”
Below are the partial results of AAA’s study on risky driving behaviors.
The study also included data concerning the drivers and their views on the perceived reactions to their own behavior. The majority felt that behaviors such as aggressive driving, texting, or being under the influence of cannabis or alcohol was dangerous, and would be disapproved of socially.
“The privilege of driving comes with great responsibility, which some motorists are not taking seriously,” Jake Nelson, AAA’s director of traffic safety advocacy and research, said in a statement included with Thursday’s press release.
AAA’s 2021 Traffic Safety Culture Index collected data from 2,657 drivers across the country, who self-reported their own behavior via an online survey.
More information on the study, including the complete findings of the technical report, can be found at AAA.com. | 2022-12-09T22:37:49+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/aaa-dangerous-driving-behaviors-on-the-rise/ |
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Leaders of the world’s biggest developed economies said Tuesday they would explore far-reaching steps to cap Russia’s income from oil sales that are financing its invasion of Ukraine and struck a united stance to support Kyiv for “as long as it takes” as the war grinds on.
The final statement from the Group of Seven summit in Germany underlined their intent to impose “severe and immediate economic costs” on Russia.
It left out key details on how fossil fuel price caps would work in practice, setting up more discussion in the weeks ahead to “explore … the feasibility” of measures to bar imports of Russian oil above a certain level.
That would hit a key Russian source of income and, in theory, help relieve the energy price spikes and inflation afflicting the global economy as a result of the war.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to our unprecedented coordination on sanctions for as long as necessary, acting in unison at every stage,” the leaders said.
The G-7 leaders — representing the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, the U.K., Canada and Japan — on Monday pledged to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes” after conferring by video link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy has openly worried that the West has become fatigued by the cost of a war that is contributing to soaring energy costs and price hikes on essential goods around the globe. The G-7 has sought to assuage those concerns.
Leaders also agreed on a ban on imports of Russian gold and to step up aid to countries hit with food shortages by the blockade on Ukraine grain shipments through the Black Sea.
“We agree that (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin must not win this war, and we will continue to keep up and drive higher the economic and political costs for President Putin and his regime,” said the summit host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. “For that, it is important to stand together — including in the long haul that we certainly still face.”
French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia “cannot and should not win” the war in Ukraine — as its terrible toll was on full view the day after a Russian missile strike hit a shopping mall in the town of Kremenchuk, killing 18 people.
The price cap — pushed by U.S. President Joe Biden — would in theory work by barring service provides such as shippers or insurers from dealing with oil priced above a fixed level. That could work because the service providers are mostly located in the European Union or the U.K. and thus within reach of sanctions. To be effective, however, it would have to involve as many consuming countries as possible, in particular India, where refiners have been snapping up cheap Russian oil shunned by Western traders. Details on how the proposal would be implemented were left for continuing talks in coming weeks.
The U.S. has already blocked Russian oil imports, which were small in any case. The European Union has decided to impose a ban on the 90% of Russian oil that comes by sea, but the ban does not take effect until the end of the year, meaning Europe continues to send money to Russia for energy even while condemning the war. Meanwhile, higher global oil prices have softened the blow to Russia’s income, even as Western traders shun Russian oil.
Energy themes were front and center at the summit throughout. Europe is scrambling to find new sources of oil and fresh supplies of gas as Russia dials back gas supplies in what leaders say is a political move. Meanwhile high energy prices are a headache for G-7 countries’ consumers.
Scholz defended the G-7′s decision to soften commitments to end public support for fossil fuel investments, saying the war in Ukraine means time-limited support for new natural gas extraction projects may be necessary.
The group showed wide-ranging concern about China. The leaders stressed that it is “necessary to cooperate with China on shared global challenges” but underlined their stance that China should urge Russia to halt the war, respect human rights in Hong Kong, refrain from military action against Taiwan, and improve its non-transparent trade and economic practices.
From the secluded Schloss Elmau hotel in the Bavarian Alps, the G-7 leaders will move to Madrid for a summit of NATO leaders, where fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will again dominate the agenda. All G-7 members other than Japan are NATO members, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to Madrid.
While the group’s annual gathering has been dominated by the war, Scholz has been keen to show that the G-7 also can move ahead on pre-war priorities.
Members pledged Tuesday to create a new ‘climate club’ for nations that want to take more ambitious action to tackle global warming.
The move, championed by Scholz, will see countries that join the club agree on tougher measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the aim of keeping global temperatures from rising more than 1.5 Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) this century compared with pre-industrial times.
Countries that are part of the club will try to harmonize their measures in such a way that they are comparable and avoid members imposing climate-related tariffs on each others’ imports.
Scholz said the aim was to “ensure that protecting the climate is a competitive advantage, not a disadvantage.”
He said details of the planned climate club would be finalized this year.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the G-7 summit at https://apnews.com/hub/g-7-summit and of Russia’s war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2022-06-29T07:22:56+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/g-7-leaders-wrap-up-summit-meant-to-bolster-ukraine-support/ |
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president's student debt cancellation plan, according to a Thursday legal filing warning that Americans will face financial strain if the plan remains stalled in court when loan payments are scheduled to restart in January.
The Justice Department is fighting to keep Biden’s plan alive after it was halted by two federal courts in recent weeks. The agency is asking for quick action to block both rulings and allow the plan to take effect even as it plays out in the nation’s courts.
In a legal filing Thursday, the administration announced plans to appeal one of those rulings, by a federal appeals court in St. Louis, to the nation’s highest court. And it says it’s prepared to appeal the other case if needed.
FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in the early morning hours of Nov. 4, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
The White House has said it will prevail, but even some supporters of the plan worry about its chances before a conservative Supreme Court that has scaled back Biden’s authority in other ways, including in a June decision curbing the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to limit power plan emissions.
Biden’s plan promises $10,000 in federal student debt forgiveness to those with incomes of less than $125,000, or households earning less than $250,000. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, are eligible for an additional $10,000 in relief.
Keeping the debt relief on hold would leave the government with an "unnecessarily perilous choice," the administration argued in its filing. If it restarts student loan payments as planned on Jan. 1, millions of Americans will get billed for debt that was promised to be canceled. But if the government extends the payment pause, it will cost billions of dollars in lost revenue.
It builds on arguments the administration made in other filings this week, warning that many Americans won't be able to pay their student debt bills in January if the cancellation plan remains halted.
For typical borrowers, monthly payments would be $200 to $300 higher than they would be if Biden’s plan goes through, the Education Department said. The strain could lead to soaring default rates, which have increased by an average of twentyfold in the wake of other natural disasters.
"We anticipate there could be a historically large increase in the amount of federal student loan delinquency and defaults as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," Education Undersecretary James Kvaal said in a Tuesday filing. "This could result in one of the harms that the one-time student loan debt relief program was intended to avoid."
In its latest filing, the Justice Department asks an appeals court to lift a decision from U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman striking down Biden’s plan. Pittman, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump and is based in Fort Worth, Texas, ruled last week that Biden's plan oversteps his presidential authority and usurps Congress' powers to make laws.
It stemmed from a lawsuit brought by two borrowers who are not eligible for relief under the parameters of Biden’s plan. The program was separately halted by a St. Louis court after six Republican-led states said it would harm financial institutions.
Almost 26 million people already have applied for the relief, with 16 million approved, but the Education Department stopped accepting and processing applications last week after the plan was ruled illegal.
Biden’s plan has drawn a flurry of legal challenges, which have seen mixed results. Opponents of debt forgiveness have asked the Supreme Court to intervene at least twice after their cases failed in lower courts. The Supreme Court rejected both requests.
The barrage of lawsuits has thrown Biden’s plan, which was meant to deliver a major campaign promise, into jeopardy. It’s now uncertain whether 40 million borrowers who were promised debt relief will have to start making payments on that debt in January.
The biggest risk is for 18 million borrowers who were told their entire loan balance would be canceled. Even if payments restart, those borrowers might think they’re in the clear and ignore the bills, the Education Department has warned.
Borrowers who fall behind on payments can face heavy consequences, including damage to their credit scores and the withholding of wages and tax refunds.
Advocates and some Democrats in Congress are pressuring Biden to extend the payment pause until all legal challenges are resolved, despite his previous assurance that the freeze would end after Dec. 31.
In a Tuesday filing, the Education Department said it’s "examining all available options." But it warned that extending the pause could cost the federal government "several billion dollars a month in unrecovered loan revenue."
The freeze already has cost the federal government more than $100 billion in revenue, according to a July report by the Government Accountability Office. Critics caution that another extension could worsen inflation and increase the risk of economic recession.
In a separate action targeting student debt, the Education and Justice departments announced a new policy aiming to make it easier for borrowers to get student loans canceled in bankruptcy court.
When borrowers in bankruptcy try to get their federal student loans canceled, lawyers for the government have typically moved to block it.
Advocates have long complained that only a tiny fraction of borrowers in bankruptcy succeed in getting their student loans erased, and many lawyers won't even take those cases on. As a presidential candidate, Biden promised to fix the problem.
The Justice Department on Thursday sent new guidance to its attorneys clarifying when they can support a borrower's request for student debt forgiveness. Judges still have the final say, but the department said its guidance will lead to "fairer, more consistent results."
Separately, a federal judge on Wednesday approved an Education Department settlement that will cancel $6 billion in student debt for borrowers who say they were defrauded by for-profit colleges. The deal was proposed in June but was delayed amid a challenge by several schools.
A federal judge in San Francisco concluded that the settlement is fair. Advocates and the Biden administration applauded the approval, while a for-profit college industry group promised to appeal the decision.
Under the settlement, the Education Department agreed to cancel loans for about 200,000 borrowers who went to one of more than 150 for-profit colleges and later applied for cancellation because of misconduct by their schools.
It stems from a 2019 lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of intentionally stalling the loan relief program while it rewrote the rules.
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The Associated Press education team receives support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | 2022-11-20T00:33:56+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/biden-to-ask-supreme-court-to-reinstate-student-loan-forgiveness-plan |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the risk of a an unprecedented U.S. government default by month’s end, President Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders to face-to-face talks at the White House next week.
It’s the first concrete step toward negotiations on averting a potential economic catastrophe, but there’s a long way to go: Biden and Republicans can’t even agree on what’s up for negotiation.
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
If the government’s legal borrowing limit of $31.4 trillion is not raised or suspended in the next few weeks, the result could be financial havoc. If the government can’t borrow money to keep paying its bills for an extended period, there could be millions of job losses, businesses left bankrupt, crashes piling up across financial markets and lasting economic pain. The damage would be financial, but the cause would be political, a breakdown between Republicans and Democrats, rather than a problem with the underlying health of the U.S. economy.
The scheduling of next Tuesday’s White House meeting suggests that leaders of both parties understand the risks at hand. But it’s just a meeting, nothing more so far. There is still a chasm between Democrats and Republicans on what should be done.
WHAT CAUSED BIDEN TO SCHEDULE THE MEETING?
Tax receipts in April were less robust than expected. This means there is less of a financial cushion before the government runs out of money.
The Treasury Department has been using “extraordinary measures” since January to keep the government operating, short-term accounting tweaks to buy lawmakers time.
But Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen now says that time is running short.
“After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate is that we will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government’s obligations by early June, and potentially as early as June 1, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit before that time,” Yellen wrote in a letter to lawmakers that became public late Monday.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined on Tuesday to say how the letter might have influenced Biden’s thinking.
But after the letter’s release, Biden invitations to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., became public.
WHY NOT MEET IMMEDIATELY?
The U.S. capital runs on calendars — and those can be perpetual obstacles to getting stuff done.
The House is in recess this week. McCarthy was in Jerusalem on Monday, speaking to its Knesset. In his statement reacting to the Yellen letter, he did not mention the White House invite, even though he has been pressing for talks with the president for weeks.
Biden will be in Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 17 to May 25.
In short, May 9 is when all the principal leaders are in Washington.
WHY CAN’T THEY AGREE?
Though government finances are complex, the divide is simple.
Republican lawmakers want spending cuts in return for raising the debt limit, saying the budget’s current path is unsustainable. Biden and congressional Democrats want to raise the debt limit without any conditions, saying any choices about spending should be a separate discussion rather than an excuse for holding the government “hostage.”
Biden has said he won’t negotiate about the debt limit, but he is willing to discuss government spending with McCarthy. White House officials say he plans to tell congressional leaders at next week’s meeting that the U.S. must avoid a historic default — but also begin separately to put together a fiscal 2024 budget.
“Happy to meet with McCarthy but not on whether or not the debt limit gets extended,” Biden told reporters last week. “That’s not negotiable.”
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE BUDGET?
The president had dared McCarthy to produce a budget plan and the Republican leader delivered. House Republicans narrowly approved a bill to reduce deficits by $4.8 trillion over 10 years. It would do so by cutting discretionary spending to 2022 levels and placing an annual cap of 1% on increases going forward. The bill would also claw back unspent COVID aid, remove the clean energy tax credits that Biden signed into law last year and reverse Biden’s student debt forgiveness and repayment plan.
“House Republicans did their job and passed a responsible bill that raises the debt ceiling, avoids default and tackles reckless spending,” McCarthy said in a statement.
It’s unclear how the Democrats can get a debt ceiling increase without support from House Republicans. But Democrats say the GOP bill’s unspecified budget cuts would harm the economy, as domestic spending would likely be cut by 22% compared to the baseline. Moody’s Analytics estimated that the Republican bill would cause the loss of 780,000 jobs next year.
Democratic lawmakers, hoping to generate public opposition, are predicting terrible economic pain.
“Speaker McCarthy has created a situation where he knowingly passed an extreme bill, has been boxed by his Republican colleagues into a corner, and now has little room to maneuver,” Schumer said Tuesday. “McCarthy is giving us two terrible options — either default on the debt or default on our country.”
WOULD REPUBLICANS’ SPENDING CUTS ACTUALLY FIX THE DEBT?
Not quite.
The Moody’s Analytics estimates indicate that compared to the status quo, the GOP plan would reduce the debt as a share of the overall economy. But the impact would be relatively modest. The long term drivers of the debt that create the challenges of sustainability are Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Both McCarthy and Biden have vowed not to cut Social Security and Medicare, popular programs that provide health care and retirement income to older people.
Without deeper cuts, higher taxes or changes to those programs, analyses by the Penn Wharton Budget Model suggest the debt will hit troubling levels in the coming decades.
HOW WILL THIS END?
No one really knows.
Government officials, economists and past aides who handled past debt limit increases are willing to speculate, though they have generally insisted on anonymity to do so.
Administration officials have considered whether Biden could bypass Congress by citing the Constitution’s 14th Amendment that the “validity” of U.S. debt “shall not be questioned.” But the president has long deferred to the legislative branch given his 36 years in the Senate.
Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said Tuesday his caucus would launch the process to force the House to consider a clean debt ceiling vote under the discharge calendar, though that process could take months.
GOP lawmakers could cave if financial markets panic, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and others have suggested. A possible deal might be struck that includes permit reform for energy projects that Republicans and Biden have both sought.
Most likely: Democrats and Republicans could agree to a short-term extension, which would prevent a default but keep the issue pending until a budget was agreed to.
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AP congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report | 2023-05-03T00:35:08+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/debt-deadline-white-house-meeting-set-but-no-solution-yet/ |
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3,700+ equipment items sold from five locations for US$50+ million in gross transaction value
CHEHALIS, Wash., Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Last week, Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest auction ever in the Pacific Northwest, selling 3,700+ items from five locations in one online auction and generating US$50+ million in gross transaction value.
The December 21, 2022, event attracted 8,200+ bidders from 40+ countries, with approximately 95% of the equipment purchased by U.S. buyers, including 33% sold to Washington buyers, 22% to Oregon, and 8% to California. The remaining 5% of the equipment was sold to international buyers from as far away as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands.
"Our regional auction events continue to grow thanks to the success of our satellite yard program, which provide our sellers more locations to store and display equipment for potential buyers," said Griffin Squires, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. "With equipment at physical sites, customers can inspect, compare, and test items prior to bidding online. That ability to 'kick the tires' in person combined with our robust online platform provides convenience for buyers and access to a large global buyer base for sellers."
Approximately 88% of the assets in the Pacific Northwest auction were sold from Ritchie Bros.' permanent site in Chehalis, WA, while the remaining 12% was sold from yards in Spokane, WA; Billings, MT; Lake Point, UT; and Wasilla, AK.
Mr. Squires continued, "Many of our consignors benefitted by dropping their equipment off at one of our sites early so we had plenty of time to market their assets to buyers around the world. The more time we have, the more eyes we can get on your equipment. If you have assets to sell, we have a multitude of solutions to meet your needs—contact us today!"
Equipment highlights in the Pacific Northwest event included 180+ excavators, 175+ truck tractors, 70+ aerial work platforms, 45+ wheel loaders, 35+ dozers, and more. All equipment was sold without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Five Big Sellers from the Pacific Northwest
- 2008 Liebherr LTM11130-5.1 143-ton 10x10x6 all-terrain crane – US$400,000
- 2019 John Deere 950K LGP dozer – US$390,000
- 2017 Komatsu PC800LC-8EO VG hydraulic excavator – US$390,000
- 2020 Komatsu HM400-5 articulated dump truck – US$340,000
- 2017 KPI-JCI FT2650 jaw crushing plant – US$305,000
AUCTION QUICK FACTS: PACIFIC NORTHWEST (DECEMBER 2022)
- Gross transaction value: US$50+ million
- Number of items sold: 3,700+
- Number of consignors: 500+
- Number of bidders: 8,200+
Ritchie Bros. currently has 30,000+ items listed to be sold in its upcoming auctions and online marketplaces. For a complete list of events, visit rbauction.com.
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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SOURCE Ritchie Bros. | 2022-12-27T12:25:27+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/12/27/satellite-yards-enable-ritchie-bros-largest-auction-ever-pacific-northwest/ |
Sara Rubin here, celebrating what might feel like a simple milestone: a mailbox dropoff. But this is not any mass mailing. Today, vote-by-mail ballots for all registered Monterey County voters got processed at the post office in San Jose. Universal vote-by-mail is a new concept in California, one of the sensible Covid-19 adaptations that is here to stay. It should make voting easier for all of us: You don’t have to think about it, just check the mail. If you’re busy on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8), no problem—just mail your ballot, no postage required, or drop it off at a number of secure dropbox locations.
Making it easier to vote is an important dimension of improving the functioning of a democratic system. Participation in that system is equally important—our elected officials represent us if we step up to select them (or oust them)—and public trust in that system is perhaps most important of all. If we do not believe the outcome of our votes reflects what is real, then the entire system crumbles.
The good news for Monterey County voters is that the system is secure and transparent. And the system is designed to make it as easy as possible to vote.
If you are registered to vote, you will receive a vote-by-mail ballot whether or not you requested one. You are not obligated to use it, however—you can instead choose to vote in-person. (It’s advisable but not required to bring the vote-by-mail ballot with you, to avoid any confusion.) If you start filling out your vote-by-mail ballot but change your mind or need a new one, you can bring it to a polling place on Nov. 8, bring it to the county Elections Office in Salinas, or call (831) 796-1499.
If you want to vote in-person, check for your Election Day polling place. Or vote early at two locations, which are open to all voters, regardless of your address. The Monterey County Elections Office (1441 Schilling Place, Salinas) is open for early voting from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday starting on Oct. 10. Embassy Suites in Seaside (1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd.) is open for early voting starting on Nov. 1. (For more details and hours, including special weekend hours, click here and scroll to the bottom.)
Your ballot might arrive in the mail as early as tomorrow, but most likely sometime next week. If you want to vote by mail, you can drop it in the mail any time until Nov. 8—it must be postmarked by Election Day. For a list of ballot dropbox locations, click here. Dropboxes open on Monday, Oct. 10. To track your ballot, use the California Secretary of State’s online tracking system. (Monterey County Registrar of Voters Gina Martinez also encourages registered voters to check their mailing address and confirm it’s correct.)
If you’re not yet registered to vote, it’s not too late. The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 24, although you can still register to cast a provisional ballot after that date.
All these mechanics of how and when we vote are important in affirming the integrity of the system, and making sure every vote counts. But of course who and what we vote for is what makes a difference and informs policy direction for the years ahead. If you’re looking for ideas on who to vote for, check out the print edition of the Weekly next Thursday (Oct. 13) for our endorsements of local candidates and ballot initiatives, and read our election coverage at mcweekly.com/election2022. Or consider reaching out to a candidate directly—one of the extraordinary things about local government, as opposed to presidential elections, is that candidates might knock on your door themselves, or respond personally to your questions. The system is ours to engage in if we choose to.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. In anticipation of the decision, several states led by Democrats have taken steps to protect abortion access.
The decision is likely to have major ramifications across the U.S., where states are deeply divided on abortion, with a patchwork of laws and restrictions in many states.
The decision also sets up the potential for legal fights between the states over whether providers and those who help women obtain abortions can be sued or prosecuted. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
ALABAMA
Political control: Alabama has a Republican-controlled legislature and a Republican governor who want to ban or restrict access to abortions.
Background: In 2019, Alabama lawmakers approved what was then the most stringent abortion ban in the country, making it a felony to perform an abortion at any stage of pregnancy with no exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The only exception would be when the woman’s health was at serious risk. A federal judge issued an injunction, under the precedent of Roe v. Wade, blocking the state from enforcing the law. In 2018, voters agreed to amend the Alabama Constitution to say the state recognizes the “rights of unborn children” and “does not protect the right to an abortion or require the funding of abortion.”
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately, but the stage would be set for a court fight and access to abortion could be curtailed. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a vocal critic of Roe, has said his office would move to dissolve the injunction blocking enforcement of the 2019 abortion ban. Marshall said the state would also move to lift other injunctions that blocked previous attempts to implement abortion restrictions, including a ban on abortion clinics near schools and a ban on the most common method for second trimester abortions.
What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers have said they would like to see the state replace the 2019 ban with a slightly less stringent bill that would allow exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Proponents said the 2019 ban was deliberately strict in the hopes of sparking a court challenge to Roe.
ALASKA
Political control: Republicans currently hold a majority of seats in the state Legislature, but the House is controlled by a bipartisan coalition composed largely of Democrats. Fifty-nine of the Legislature’s 60 seats are up for election this year. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican who believes life begins at conception, is seeking reelection.
Background: The Alaska Supreme Court has interpreted the right to privacy in the state constitution as encompassing abortion rights.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: A decision either way by the U.S. Supreme Court is not expected to immediately affect abortion rights in Alaska, given the existing precedent in the state.
What’s next: Voters in the fall will be asked if they want to hold a constitutional convention, a question that comes up every 10 years. Many conservatives who want to overhaul how judges are selected and do away with the interpretation that the constitution’s right to privacy clause allows for abortion rights see an opportunity in pushing for a convention. Recent efforts to advance a constitutional amendment through the Legislature have been unsuccessful.
ARIZONA
Political control: Both legislative chambers are controlled by Republicans, who regularly pass abortion restrictions that for the past eight sessions have been quickly signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, an abortion opponent.
Background: Arizona law allows abortion through about 22 weeks, but the Legislature passed a 15-week abortion ban in March mirroring the Mississippi law currently being contested before the U.S. Supreme Court. It will take effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns, which is expected in late June. Current restrictions include bans on abortions because of gender and a 2021 law that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a pregnancy because the child has a survivable genetic abnormality. Arizona also has a pre-statehood law still on the books that would ban all abortions, although it has not been enforced since Roe was decided.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Mississippi law, the new 15-week ban would take effect as planned. If it overturns Roe, Ducey has argued in media interviews that the law he signed in late March takes precedence over the total ban that remains on the books. But the law he signed specifically says it does not overrule the total abortion ban in place for more than 100 years. Ducey is term-limited and leaves office in January.
What’s next: Abortion-rights supporters in Arizona have launched a long-shot bid to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. Rolled out weeks after the draft U.S. Supreme Court decision showing Roe could be overturned was leaked, backers must collect more than 356,000 signatures by July 7 to get the initiative on the November ballot. Voters would then be able to decide.
Arizona interactive summary: Arizona passed a 15-week abortion ban in March mirroring the Mississippi law that
ARKANSAS
Political control: Arkansas’ legislature is controlled by Republicans who have supported dozens of abortion bans and restrictions in recent years. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson also has supported bans on abortion with some exceptions. He’s term-limited and leaves office in January. Republican nominee Sarah Sanders, press secretary to former President Donald Trump, is widely favored in the November election to succeed him.
Background: Arkansas law currently bans most abortions 20 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. The state has several other bans that have been struck down or blocked by the courts in recent years, including an outright abortion ban enacted last year that doesn’t include rape or incest exceptions. That ban has been blocked by a federal judge, and the state has appealed the ruling.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the state would ban abortion under a “trigger law” it enacted in 2019 that conditions a ban on such a ruling. That ban, along with the outright ban that’s been blocked by a federal judge in the state, only allows exceptions to protect the life of the mother in a medical emergency. Hutchinson has said he thinks bans should include rape and incest exceptions, but he has not called on the Legislature to add those to either of the bans.
What’s next: Arkansas’ “trigger” law banning nearly all abortions in the state takes effect if the attorney general certifies that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. The only exception in that ban is to protect the life of the mother in a medical emergency. The Legislature isn’t scheduled to meet until January, but Hutchinson is considering calling a special session to take up tax relief proposals. The Republican governor has not said he plans to include any legislation related to abortion on the agenda for that session.
CALIFORNIA
Political control: Democrats who support access to abortion control all statewide elected offices and have large majorities in the state Legislature.
Background: California outlawed abortion in 1850, except when the life of the mother was in danger. The law changed in 1967 to include abortions in the case of rape, incest or if a woman’s mental health were in danger. In 1969, the California Supreme Court declared the state’s original abortion law to be unconstitutional but left the 1967 law in place. In 1972 – one year before the Roe v. Wade decision at the U.S. Supreme Court -- California voters added a “right to privacy” to the state constitution. Since then, the state Supreme Court has interpreted that “right to privacy” as a right to access abortion, allow minors to get an abortion without their parents’ permission and use public funding for abortions in the state’s Medicaid program. California now requires private health insurance plans to cover abortions and does not allow them to charge things such as co-pays or deductibles for the procedure.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Abortion will still be legal in California prior to the viability of a fetus. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has vowed to make California a sanctuary for women who live in other states where abortion could be outlawed or severely restricted. It’s unknown how many women would come to California for abortions should Roe v. Wade be overturned, but the number is expected to be significant.
What’s next: The state Legislature is considering 13 bills that would strengthen or expand access to abortion. The bills are based on a report from the Future of Abortion Council, which Newsom formed last year to study reproductive rights in California. They include proposals that would help pay for women from other states to come to California for abortions, ban enforcement of out-of-state civil judgments on California abortion providers and volunteers, and increase the number of people who can offer abortions by authorizing some nurse practitioners to perform the procedure without the supervision of a doctor. Lawmakers also plan to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would explicitly guarantee the right to an abortion and contraceptives.
COLORADO
Political control: The Democrats who control the Colorado Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
Background: A 1967 state law legalized abortion up to 16 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion has been accessible ever since, despite repeated legislative attempts and ballot initiatives to restrict or abolish the procedure. Colorado voters have consistently rejected such initiatives, the latest in 2020 that would have banned abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy. In 2022, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a law placing the right to abortion in state statute. The law guarantees access to reproductive care before and after pregnancy and bans local governments from imposing their own restrictions. It also declares that fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses have no independent rights. Abortion rights advocates plan a 2024 ballot initiative to add abortion rights to the state constitution and repeal a 1980s constitutional amendment that bans public funding for abortion.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The decision won’t have any immediate impact on Colorado law -- but providers are preparing for a surge of out-of-state patients in case Roe is overturned. Democratic House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar says lawmakers must consider how to invest in a health care workforce to ensure Colorado has the capacity to meet that anticipated demand. Colorado’s health department reports there were 11,580 abortions in the state in 2021; of those 14% were for non-residents. More than 900 of those non-residents were from Texas, Wyoming and Nebraska.
What’s next: It’s impossible to predict how many more patients from states surrounding Colorado will potentially seek care if Roe v. Wade is overturned. But the Texas law could induce more people to come. Oklahoma now has an early pregnancy abortion ban; Utah and Wyoming have trigger laws banning abortion if Roe is overturned; the Kansas Constitution protects abortion rights, but Republican lawmakers placed on an August primary ballot an initiative to overturn it.
CONNECTICUT
Political control: Democrats who control the Connecticut General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
Background: Connecticut passed a law in 1990 giving women the legal right to abortion. Having passed with strong bipartisan support, it was lauded at the time for being a rare compromise between abortion rights advocates and opponents. It affirmed a woman’s unqualified right to an abortion “prior to viability of the fetus,” as well as later-term abortions “necessary to preserve the life and health of the pregnant woman.” It also repealed state laws predating Roe v. Wade that had made it a felony to have an abortion or to perform one and required that patients under 16 receive counseling about their options. This year, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation to protect medical providers and patients from out-of-state legal actions. The same law allows advanced practice registered nurses, nurse-midwives or physician assistants to perform aspiration abortions in the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, a Democrat, has vowed to challenge any attempt to nullify Connecticut’s abortion rights law. “Let’s not mince words. They will come for us,” Tong warned abortion rights supporters during a recent news conference. “We will fight that effort tooth-and-nail. Any court, any place, Connecticut will be there and will fight.” The state is already involved in major abortion cases across the country. And while Connecticut is surrounded by mostly pro-abortion states, it’s still bracing for out-of-state patients seeking abortions if Roe is overturned.
What’s next: Connecticut’s new law protecting abortion providers from other states’ bans takes effect on July 1. It creates a legal cause of action for providers and others sued in another state, enabling them to recover certain legal costs. It also limits the governor’s discretion to extradite someone accused of performing an abortion, as well as participation by Connecticut courts and agencies in those lawsuits. There’s discussion of possibly amending the state’s constitution to enshrine the right to abortion, making it more difficult to overturn, but that would be a multi-year process.
DELAWARE
Political control: Democrats control the governor’s office and both chambers of the legislature in Delaware and have taken several steps to ensure access to abortion.
Background: In 2017, Delaware became the first state following the election of President Donald Trump to codify the right to an abortion. A bill signed by Gov. John Carney, a Catholic, guarantees the unfettered right to an abortion before a fetus is deemed “viable.” The law defines viability as the point in a pregnancy when, in a physician’s “good faith medical judgment,” there is a reasonable likelihood that the fetus can survive outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures. The law also allows abortion after fetal viability if, in a doctor’s “good faith medical judgment,” abortion is necessary for the protection of the woman’s life or health, or if there is a reasonable likelihood that the fetus cannot survive without extraordinary medical measures. The law eliminated existing code restrictions on abortions, much of which had already been declared unenforceable by Delaware’s attorney general in 1973 following the Supreme Court rulings in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. In April of this year, Carney signed a bill allowing physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe abortion-inducing medications including mifepristone and misoprostol.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: “In Delaware, the privacy protections of Roe v. Wade are codified in state law, guaranteeing residents have access to legal abortion services even if Roe were to be undone at the federal level,” Democratic lawmakers noted earlier this month in unveiling legislation further broadening access to abortions. The bill, which is likely to pass before the end of June, allows physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners and nurse midwifes to perform abortions before viability. It also includes various legal protections for abortion providers and patients, including out-of-state residents receiving abortions in Delaware. Those provisions include protections from civil actions in other states relating to the termination of a pregnancy, and protecting individuals from extradition to other states for criminal charges related to terminating a pregnancy.
What’s next: According to state health officials, 2,042 abortions were performed in Delaware in 2019, with 1,765 involving Delaware residents and 277 involving nonresidents. Delaware is not likely to see a huge influx of women traveling from out of state to get abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, given that neighboring Maryland and New Jersey also have liberal abortion-access laws. In neighboring Pennsylvania, where Republicans control both chambers of the Legislature, future abortion access could hinge on the outcome of this year’s gubernatorial contest.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Political control: The local government in the nation’s capital is completely controlled by Democrats, with a Democratic mayor and the D.C. Council split between Democrats and nominal independent politicians, who are all, invariably, Democrats.
Background: Abortion is legal in the District of Columbia at all stages of pregnancy, a status that was upheld in the 1971 Supreme Court case United States v. Vuitch. However, the U.S. Congress has oversight power over D.C. laws and Congress has already banned the city from using local funds to pay for abortions for women on Medicaid.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Elected officials in Washington, D.C., fear Congress could move to restrict abortion access, particularly if Republicans recapture the House of Representatives in midterm elections later this year. President Joe Biden could theoretically veto such a move, but that protection is subject to political calculations and is not guaranteed.
What’s next: Local officials have pledged defiance against any sort of Congressional move to restrict local abortion access. The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would declare Washington D.C. a “sanctuary city” for those coming to Washington from states where abortion is banned. According to federal data, most of the women getting abortions in Washington, D.C., already are coming from out of state. Those numbers could increase, particularly if new Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin moves to restrict abortion access in neighboring Virginia.
FLORIDA
Political control: Republicans control both chambers of the Florida Legislature and this year passed a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, which was signed into law by the state’s Republican governor.
Background: Abortion was legal in Florida until the 24th week of pregnancy, though lawmakers have been tightening access in recent years with bills requiring a one-day waiting period and requiring parents of a pregnant minor to be notified before an abortion can be provided. This year, in anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling eroding or overturning Roe v. Wade, the Legislature passed a ban on abortions after the 15th week, except to save the mother’s life, prevent serious injury or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality. It does not allow for exemptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape or incest. Gov. Ron DeSantis called the legislation “the most significant protections for life that have been enacted in this state in a generation.”
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, that will place Florida’s 15-week ban on firm legal ground, at least under federal law. However, the legislation is already being challenged in state court on arguments that it violates a guarantee of the right to privacy under the state constitution.
What’s next: Florida’s 15-week ban goes into effect on July 1, and by then a U.S. Supreme Court decision is expected on a similar Mississippi ban after 15 weeks. However, the state constitutional challenge of the legislation will likely still be pending. Though only about 2% of Florida’s abortions take place after 15th week, abortion rights advocates have expressed concern over declining access to the procedure not only for Floridians but for residents from nearby Southern states where restrictions have historically been stricter than in Florida.
GEORGIA
Political control: Georgia has a Republican legislature and governor who have supported abortion restrictions, but all are up for election this November. Republicans are likely to retain legislative control, but there’s a possibility a Democrat could become governor.
Background: Georgia lawmakers in 2019 passed a law by one vote that would ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, when fetal cardiac activity can be detected. The measure is unlike other “heartbeat” bills in that it also contains language designating a fetus as a person for certain state-law purposes such as income tax deductions and child support. The measure is on hold right now before the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals awaiting a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Mississippi case.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The 11th Circuit is likely to allow the six-week ban to take effect relatively quickly, having already heard oral arguments in the case, although there could be fresh legal challenges. That would ban the large majority of abortions that currently take place in Georgia – about 87% according to providers. The change could happen in the middle of tightly contested races in Georgia for governor and U.S. Senate. Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger for governor Stacey Abrams say they want to secure abortion rights. Republican Senate challenger Herschel Walker and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp support restrictions.
What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers and candidates want Georgia to go further and ban abortion entirely, but Kemp is unlikely to call a special session before this November’s general election. Lawmakers are likely to consider further action when they return for their annual session in January. The Legislature or courts will have to sort out whether the provisions designating a fetus as a person are workable.
HAWAII
Political control: Hawaii’s governor is a Democrat and Democrats control more than 90% of the seats in both the state House and Senate.
Background: Hawaii legalized abortion in 1970, when it became the first state in the nation to allow the procedure at a woman’s request. The state allows abortion until a fetus would be viable outside the womb. After that, it’s legal if a patient’s life or health is in danger. For many years, only licensed physicians could perform the procedure. Last year, the state enacted a law allowing advanced practice care nurses to carry out in-clinic abortions during the first trimester. This helps women on more rural islands who have been flying to Honolulu to obtain abortions because of doctor shortages in their communities. The law allows the nurses to prescribe medication to end a pregnancy and to perform aspiration abortion, a type of minor surgery during which a vacuum is used to empty a woman’s uterus.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Existing Hawaii law would allow abortions if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and allows states to determine their own abortion regulations. Even so, Gary Yamashiroya, a spokesperson for the state attorney general’s office, said the attorney general is carefully considering measures Hawaii might take to protect and strengthen reproductive rights if Roe ends. “No matter the outcome, our state remains committed to reproductive freedom and choice,” he said in an emailed statement.
What’s next: Political support for abortion rights is strong. Anti-abortion bills are rarely heard at the state Legislature. When they have been, they haven’t made it out of committee. Gov. David Ige issued a statement supporting abortion rights when the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe leaked. ”No matter what the Supreme Court decides, I will fight to ensure a woman’s right to choose in the State of Hawaii,” he said. The Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women earlier this month said 72% of the state Senate and 53% of state House members signed a pledge supporting abortion rights.
IDAHO
Political control: Republicans hold super-majorities in the House and Senate and oppose access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor.
Background: Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, Idaho passed a law generally allowing abortions in the first and second trimester up to viability at about 23 to 24 weeks. The law allows abortions after viability only to protect the mother’s life or in cases of nonviable fetuses. This year, lawmakers passed a Texas-style ban prohibiting abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and authorizing family members to sue medical providers for performing an abortion. That law is on hold following a challenge by Planned Parenthood. The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in August.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, it will trigger a 2020 Idaho law banning all abortions except in cases of reported rape or incest, or to protect the mother’s life. That law would take effect 30 days after the decision. Under the law, the person performing the abortion could face a felony prosecution punishable by up to five years in prison. In cases of rape or incest, the law requires pregnant women to file a police report and provide a copy of the report to the provider prior to an abortion. If the Idaho Supreme Court upholds the state’s Texas-style abortion ban and Roe v. Wade is tossed aside, a medical provider who performs an abortion in Idaho could face a lawsuit and criminal charges.
What’s Next: Pregnant women seeking abortions will have to travel out of state; the nearest abortion providers would be in Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Colorado. Planned Parenthood is renting space in the town of Ontario on the Idaho-Oregon border and says it’s preparing for an influx of patients seeking abortions. Some Republican lawmakers in Idaho might propose new legislation in January to outlaw abortion pills and emergency contraception.
ILLINOIS
Political control: Illinois is overwhelmingly Democratic with laws providing greater access to abortion than most states. Democrats hold veto-proof supermajorities in the House and Senate, and the Democratic first-term governor seeking reelection this year, J.B. Pritzker, has promoted peaceful street protests to protect the constitutional right to an abortion.
Background: Abortion is legal in Illinois and can only be restricted after the point of viability, when a fetus is considered able to survive outside the womb. Medical science determines viability at 24 to 26 weeks, but the Illinois law does not specify a timeframe, saying a medical professional can determine viability in each case. Abortions are also allowed after viability to protect the patient’s life or health.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Nothing the court does would affect the ability to have an abortion in Illinois. After the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, the Illinois Abortion Act of 1975 legalized the procedure but enacted a “trigger law” that would reinstate the ban if Roe were overturned. That trigger law was repealed in 2017 in legislation that also required Medicaid and state employees’ group health insurance to cover abortions. The 2019 Reproductive Health Act replaced the 1975 law, large parts of which were never enforced because they were found to be unconstitutional.
What’s next: Like other states providing access to abortions, Illinois has seen a steady influx of patients crossing the state line for abortions in recent months and those numbers are expected to increase. The state could see an additional 20,000 to 30,000 patients seeking abortions in the first year if Roe is reversed, said Brigid Leahy, vice president of public policy for Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
INDIANA
Political control: Indiana has a Republican-dominated Legislature and a Republican governor in favor of restricting abortion access.
Background: Abortion in Indiana is legal up to about 20 weeks, with some provisions for medical emergencies. Before an abortion, patients must undergo an 18-hour waiting period. Medical providers must tell patients about the risks involved in abortion and must say the fetus can feel pain around 20 weeks, which is disputed. Providers must report complications related to abortion; failure to report can result in a misdemeanor, 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Federal courts have blocked several restrictions in Indiana, including an attempt to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure and a law that would have required doctors to tell pregnant women about a disputed treatment to potentially stop a drug-induced abortion.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: No immediate change would take effect in Indiana if Roe v. Wade is overturned or if the U.S. Supreme Court supports Mississippi’s 15-week ban. But legislators unwilling to wait until the 2023 session could ask Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to call a special session this summer to start modifying the state’s abortion laws.
What’s next: Shortly after the Supreme Court’s draft decision was leaked, Republican lawmakers said they would not make any moves to change Indiana’s abortion laws until the court releases its official decision. Some have expressed interest in adopting a law that bans abortions at the point when a medical practitioner can discern a fetal heartbeat. That’s usually around six weeks, when many women don’t even know they are pregnant.
IOWA
Political control: Iowa’s legislature is controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict abortion access and a Republican governor who agrees and is up for reelection this year.
Background: Iowa allows most abortions until the 20th week of pregnancy, when they’re banned except to save a patient’s life or prevent a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function. In 2018, the state Supreme Court declared access to abortion a “fundamental” right under the state constitution, granting stronger protections to abortion rights than the U.S. Constitution. The state’s high court, now with a conservative majority, overturned that decision June 17, thus allowing a state law requiring a 24-hour waiting period to go into effect immediately. That requirement is being challenged in district court.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in Iowa. The GOP-controlled Legislature has been working to get an amendment on the ballot in 2024 that would declare the state constitution does not grant a right to abortion, but if the high court ruling shifts power back to state government as expected, Iowa lawmakers could ban abortion without completing that lengthy process.
What’s next: Now that the Iowa Supreme Court has struck down its 2018 ruling, the state Legislature can convene a special session this summer and pass abortion restrictions. Republicans could still move to get the constitutional amendment on a public ballot in 2024.
KANSAS
Political control: Kansas has a legislature controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions but a Democratic governor who supports access and is up for re-election this year.
Background: Under current law, Kansas does not ban most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy, when they’re allowed only to save a patient’s life or to prevent “a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” The state Supreme Court in 2019 declared that access to abortion is a “fundamental” right under the state constitution, granting stronger protections to abortion rights than the U.S. Constitution does currently. State law, however, doesn’t allow providers to dispense abortion medications through telemedicine consultations.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in Kansas, and that will be true even if the court merely upholds Mississippi’s ban at 15 weeks without explicitly overturning Roe. The state Supreme Court blocked enforcement of a 2015 legislative ban on a common second-trimester procedure, and abortion opponents fear a host of other rules could fall to legal challenges in the near future. The GOP-controlled Legislature responded by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot during the Aug. 2 primary, when turnout is expected to be much lower than in a general election and will likely see a higher proportion of Republicans voting. The amendment would declare that the state constitution does not grant a right to abortion. It would allow lawmakers to restrict abortion as much as the federal courts will allow -- and to ban it if Roe is overturned.
What’s next: If voters approve the amendment, the Legislature would still have to approve the new restrictions, and lawmakers are out of session until January 2023. They can call themselves into special session with two-thirds majorities, but they’re likely to wait until after voters decide in the November general election whether to give Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly a second term.
KENTUCKY
Political control: Republicans have a supermajority in the Kentucky Legislature and have been restricting abortion rights since the 2016 election over the vetoes of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who supports abortion rights and will seek a second term in 2023.
Background: Kentucky bans abortions after 20 weeks, but all abortion services were temporarily halted in April after the legislature imposed new restrictions and reporting requirements on the state’s two abortion clinics. The clinics, both in Louisville, said they suspended abortions because state officials hadn’t written guidelines on how to comply with the new law. Noncompliance could result in stiff fines, felony penalties and revocation of physician and facility licenses. Abortions resumed after a federal judge temporarily blocked key parts of the law, including a provision banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, abortion services in Kentucky would immediately become illegal under a “trigger law” enacted in 2019. The measure contains a narrow exception allowing abortion to prevent the death or permanent injury of a pregnant woman. Kentuckians will be able to vote this November on a proposed amendment declaring there is no right to an abortion in the state constitution.
What’s next: Abortion-rights activists say the suspension of abortion services in April foreshadowed what would happen in Kentucky and other Republican-leaning states if Roe v. Wade is overturned. It likely would end several legal challenges pending against other Kentucky abortion laws including a 2018 measure that abortion-rights supporters say would effectively ban a standard abortion method in the second trimester of pregnancy. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in March that Kentucky’s Republican attorney general, Daniel Cameron, can defend the measure that was struck down by lower courts.
LOUISIANA
Political control: Louisiana’s legislature is controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict abortion access. Its Democratic and Catholic governor also opposes abortions, though he supports exceptions for victims of rape or incest.
Background: Voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 stating that “a right to abortion and the funding of abortion shall not be found in the Louisiana Constitution.” Of the about 2 million people who voted, 62% approved the amendment. Abortion is legal in Louisiana through the 19th week of pregnancy. After that, it is legal only if the fetus would die anyway or if continuing the pregnancy would threaten the mother’s life or health. An ultrasound and counseling are required at least 24 hours before the procedure. For medication abortion, a doctor must prescribe the drug in person; telemedicine prescriptions are not allowed.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The legislature has sent Gov. John Bel Edwards a bill that would criminalize nearly all abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade or upholds Mississippi’s 15-week ban. Penalties for those who perform abortions would be mandatory: up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 to $100,000. He is expected to sign.
What’s next? Edwards also has a bill that would require the doctor to certify that a drug used for abortion was being prescribed for another medical reason. The bill would make it illegal to deliver abortion medication to a state resident “by mail-order, courier, or as a result of a sale made via the internet.”
MAINE
Political control: Both chambers of the Maine Legislature, which has adjourned, are controlled by Democrats. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has vowed to protect the right to an abortion, saying she will “fight with everything I have to protect reproductive rights.”
Background: A Republican governor in 1993 signed a Maine law affirming the right to abortion before a fetus is viable. After that, abortion is only allowed if the life or health of the mother is at risk, or if the pregnancy is no longer viable. In 2019, lawmakers eliminated a physician-only rule and Mills signed it into law, allowing nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other medical professionals to perform abortions.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change in Maine, and that will be true even if the court merely upholds Mississippi’s ban at 15 weeks without explicitly overturning Roe. Any attempt to restrict abortions when lawmakers reconvene next year would face fierce pushback. Abortion providers, meanwhile, said there could be an influx of patients seeking abortions from states that outlaw the procedure.
What’s next: Any major changes are unlikely unless former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, unseats Mills and Republicans take control of both chambers of the Legislature in November. LePage, a Catholic who opposes abortion rights, has said it’s up to lawmakers to address the abortion issue as they see fit.
MARYLAND
Political control: Maryland’s legislature is controlled by Democrats who expanded abortion access this year by ending a restriction that only physicians can provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost. The legislature overrode Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the bill in April.
Background: The right to abortion is protected in Maryland law. The state approved legislation in 1991 to protect abortion rights if the Supreme Court should ever restrict access. Voters approved the right in 1992 with 62% of the vote. Maryland law prohibits restrictions on abortion prior to viability. Maryland does not have a gestational limit. After viability, clinicians make the determination, based on clinical standard of care.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in Maryland law, and that will be true even if the court merely upholds Mississippi’s ban at 15 weeks without explicitly overturning Roe.
What’s next: Maryland’s new law that will enable nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants to provide abortions with training is set to take effect July 1. However, $3.5 million in state funding to provide training isn’t mandated until fiscal year 2024. Hogan, who is term limited, has indicated he will not approve the money sooner. Some nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants already have received training on medication abortion and will be able to provide those services starting next month.
MASSACHUSETTS
Political control: The Democrats who control the Massachusetts Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor, although they differ on specific policies.
Background: Massachusetts once had a contentious relationship with abortion, in part due to the powerful influence of the Catholic Church, which opposes abortion. In recent years, that influence has waned and Massachusetts has become a strong supporter of abortion rights. In 2018, in anticipation of a conservative tilt on the U.S. Supreme Court, the state removed an 1845 abortion ban from its books that was not enforced. Two years later, Democratic state lawmakers clashed with Republican Gov. Charlie Baker -- who says he supports abortion rights -- over an effort to codify abortion rights into state law, allow abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases where the child would not survive after birth, and lower from 18 to 16 the age at which women could seek an abortion without consent from a parent or guardian. Lawmakers passed the bill -- dubbed the Roe Act -- over Baker’s veto.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Baker has vowed to fight to keep abortion legal in Massachusetts, but it is his last year in office. Both Democratic candidates for governor -- state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz and Attorney General Maura Healey -- support abortion rights. Republican candidate Geoff Diehl said he believes in “the need to protect human life wherever and whenever possible.” Fellow GOP candidate Chris Doughty said he would “not seek any changes to our state’s abortion laws.”
What’s next: Absent new federal abortion laws, there’s little chance Massachusetts will restrict abortion rights. As of 2017, there were 47 facilities providing abortion in Massachusetts, 19 of those were clinics, according to the Guttmacher Institute, which supports abortion rights. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it’s unclear how many people would travel there from states that ban or restrict abortion. The state Senate has proposed additional money to help maintain access to abortion services, including barring providers and patients from being extradited to other states to face abortion-related lawsuits.
MICHIGAN
Political control: Both chambers of Michigan’s legislature are controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict abortion access, but the state’s Democratic governor supports access.
Background: A dormant 1931 law bans nearly all abortions in Michigan but it hasn’t been enforced since Roe v. Wade. The law made it a felony to use an instrument or administer any substance with the intent to abort a fetus unless necessary to preserve the woman’s life. It has no exceptions in cases of rape and incest. Anticipating that Roe could be overturned, Planned Parenthood of Michigan filed a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s ban. A state judge suspended the law in May, saying it violates the state’s constitution. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, both Democrats, hailed the decision.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The injunction granted in the Planned Parenthood case ensured that abortion would not immediately become illegal if the U.S. Supreme Court cut down Roe. Planned Parenthood of Michigan and other supporters hope the injunction indicates abortion rights in the state will be preserved. But in a statement to The Associated Press, Nessel’s office said “given the ongoing lawsuits, we cannot speculate what the state of abortion rights will be in Michigan” if Roe is overturned.
What’s next: Whitmer also filed suit asking the state’s Supreme Court to declare the 91-year-old law unconstitutional. It has not acted yet. Michigan abortion rights supporters hope to put the issue on ballots this fall. Their proposed constitutional amendment would affirm the right to make pregnancy-related decisions without interference, including about abortion and other reproductive services such as birth control. The Reproductive Freedom for All committee needs to collect about 425,000 valid voter signatures by July 11 to make the November ballot. The measure would become law if voters approved it. The issue also is expected to shape statewide elections -- Whitmer and Nessel are both up for reelection in the fall -- and legislative races.
MINNESOTA
Political control: The Minnesota Legislature is divided; Anti-abortion Republicans control the Senate and Democrats have the House, but the majorities are slim in both chambers, so control will be up for grabs in the November elections. Most legislative Democrats support abortion rights. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has said “no abortion ban will ever become law” while he’s governor. But he faces a challenge this year from Republican Scott Jensen, who opposes abortion rights.
Background: Abortion is legal in Minnesota up to the point of fetal viability, around the 24th week of pregnancy. The state has some restrictions, including a 24-hour waiting period with state-mandated counseling, both parents generally must be notified prior to a minor getting an abortion, and only physicians can perform abortions.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Nothing will change immediately in Minnesota if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade because the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in 1995 that the state constitution protects abortion rights. If Republicans take control of both chambers, they could put a constitutional amendment on the ballot as soon as 2024 to reverse that ruling, but it’s not clear yet if they would take that path. Minnesota governors can’t block constitutional amendments with vetoes. But amendments are hard to enact because they require the backing of most of the citizens voting in that election, not just those voting on the amendment. Leaving the ballot blank counts as a “no.”
What’s next: Providers are preparing for a surge in women coming from other states to get abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, said her organization has been “fortifying” its delivery systems, including telemedicine. Dr. Sarah Traxler, the group’s medical director, has said demand in Minnesota is expected to rise by up to 25%.
MISSISSIPPI
Political control: Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and leaders of the Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature have been working for years to chip away at abortion access.
Background: Mississippi law bans most abortions at 20 weeks. The state tried to enact a law in 2018 to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. This law is the basis for the case now at the Supreme Court, which could reshape abortion rights nationwide. A federal district judge blocked Mississippi’s 15-week law from taking effect, and an appeals court agreed. The Supreme Court heard arguments in December, and the Mississippi attorney general’s office argued justices should overturn Roe v. Wade, the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. Mississippi has one abortion clinic, and it stops offering abortions at 16 weeks. Reeves was lieutenant governor in 2018, when Mississippi tried to enact the 15-week ban, and in 2019, when the state tried to enact a six-week ban. Mississippi law does not allow providers to dispense abortion medications through telemedicine consultations.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, would close within weeks if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Mississippi enacted a law in 2007 that would prohibit most abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Abortions would still be allowed if the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy or if the pregnancy was caused by a rape that was reported to law enforcement. Any person who knowingly performs or attempts to induce an abortion, except the pregnant woman, could be punished by up to 10 years in prison.
What’s next: If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the 2007 Mississippi law says the state attorney general must publish a notice in a state administrative bulletin. The state’s ban on most abortions would take effect 10 days after that publication.
MISSOURI
Political control: Both GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Republican-led Legislature support laws against abortion.
Background: Missouri law allows abortions up until 22 weeks of pregnancy. But the GOP-led Legislature passed an abortion ban in 2019, hoping that the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling would later be tossed out. Under the 2019 law, abortions would only be allowed to save the life of the mother and would not be allowed in cases of rape or incest. Performing an illegal abortion would be a felony punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The 2019 abortion ban would kick in if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The attorney general, the governor or the Legislature would need to issue an official notice if Roe is overturned for the 2019 law to take effect. The GOP-led Legislature is out of session for the year, but Parson and the attorney general have said they’ll take quick action if Roe falls.
What’s next: If the abortion ban takes effect, many Missouri patients seeking abortions likely will travel to neighboring states, including Illinois and Kansas. A new Illinois logistics center near St. Louis helps women from out of state find travel, lodging and childcare if they need help getting to the area for an abortion, and it connects them with funding sources. The Kansas Supreme Court in 2019 declared that access to abortion is a “fundamental” right under the state constitution, granting stronger protections to abortion rights than the U.S. Constitution does. Even without the ban in Missouri, the number of Missouri patients seeking abortions in Kansas has gone up in recent years, increasing about 8% from 2020 to 2021.
MONTANA
Political control: The Republicans who control the Montana Legislature and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte want to limit access to abortion.
Background: Abortion used to be legal in Montana up until viability, or about 24 weeks of pregnancy, but the state Legislature passed a bill in 2020 to reduce that to 20 weeks, arguing that is when the fetus can feel pain. That law, along with one that requires chemical abortions to be done with in-person medical supervision, are being challenged in court. A state judge temporarily blocked enforcement in October 2021 while the challenges move through the courts. The state has asked the Montana Supreme Court to vacate that injunction and overturn a 1999 Montana Supreme Court opinion that found the state’s constitutional right to privacy guarantees a woman’s access to abortion care.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The effect of overturning Roe v. Wade is unclear in Montana because of the unresolved legal challenges to the 2021 legislation. Montana does not have an abortion ban that would be triggered if Roe v. Wade is overturned, but the Legislature could seek to further restrict access in the next session.
What’s next: The Montana Supreme Court will issue a decision on the preliminary injunction. The Montana Legislature also passed a referendum to ask voters this November whether they support a state law to require abortion providers to give lifesaving treatment to a fetus that is born alive after a botched abortion. Opponents argue federal law already offers those protections.
NEBRASKA
Political control: Nebraska has an officially nonpartisan legislature with a Republican majority, but not a super-majority that would let the party unilaterally pass an abortion ban. Democrats appear to have enough votes to block such a bill, but just one defector could swing the vote. Nebraska’s Republican governor vehemently opposes abortion.
Background: Nebraska allows most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy, although a few small towns have voted to outlaw the procedure within their borders. The state requires doctors to be physically present when patients take the first of two drugs that are used in medication abortions. Lawmakers have rejected attempts to allow abortion medications to be administered remotely, which would provide easier abortion access in rural areas.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: A ruling that lets states set their own abortion laws would trigger an immediate push by Nebraska conservatives to ban the procedure, but it’s not clear whether they could do it this year. Unlike other conservative states, Nebraska doesn’t have a law that would automatically outlaw abortion if the court overturns Roe v. Wade. Gov. Pete Ricketts and other top Republicans have said they’ll seek a special legislative session, but it’s not clear whether they have enough votes to pass anything.
What’s next: If Ricketts calls a special session, attention will likely shift to state Sen. Justin Wayne, an Omaha Democrat who has declined to specify where he stands on abortion. Wayne was notably absent from a vote on the issue this year; his support would give Republicans the super-majority they need to enact a ban. He has struck deals with senators from both parties in the past. If a proposed abortion ban fails during a special session or if no special session is called, the issue will likely become a factor in the November election.
NEVADA
Political control: Nevada’s governor and state attorney general are Democrats who are up for reelection this year. Democrats control the state Senate and Assembly.
Background: Nevada voters enshrined the right to abortion in the state constitution in 1990. The law says a pregnancy can be terminated during the first 24 weeks, and after that to preserve the life or health of the pregnant person. It would take another statewide vote to change or repeal the law. Most Republican candidates for Congress, governor, state attorney general and other statewide posts say they oppose abortions.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: “Here in Nevada, overturning Roe would not be felt immediately,” state Attorney General Aaron Ford said in a position paper released after the draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion became public. Ford noted that a federal ban on abortion would supersede state law and said it would be naive not to recognize that some people want to ban abortions or make them more difficult to obtain. But he said his office will fight “attacks on abortion rights, rights to birth control access and rights for LGTBQ people.” Gov. Steve Sisolak promised in a statement to “continue to protect reproductive freedom.”
What’s next: Anti-abortion advocates are not expected to focus on trying to repeal Nevada’s abortion law. But they will seek laws affecting waiting periods, mandatory counseling or requiring parental notification or consent. Melissa Clement, executive director of Nevada Right to Life, said she believes there is strong support for parental involvement.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Political control: New Hampshire has a Republican governor and the GOP controls the 424-member Legislature. All face reelection this fall.
Background: Any abortion restrictions New Hampshire had on the books before Roe v. Wade were not enforced after the landmark 1973 ruling, and they were repealed altogether in 1997. The state had no restrictions until January, when a ban on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy was enacted. In June, an exemption was added for cases in which the fetus has been diagnosed with “abnormalities incompatible with life.” Anticipating the Supreme Court action, Democrats this year tried unsuccessfully to enshrine abortion rights into state law and the state constitution. Gov. Chris Sununu calls himself pro-choice and says he is committed to upholding Roe v. Wade, but he also has boasted “I’ve done more on the pro-life issue than anyone.”
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in New Hampshire. The Legislature won’t return until fall, when there will be a one-day session to take up vetoed bills, and it would take a two-thirds majority vote to introduce new legislation then.
What’s next: The majority leader of the New Hampshire House has said the public should not expect Republicans in the Legislature to further tighten state abortion laws. But anti-abortion lawmakers who have filed bills in the past are expected to try again.
NEW JERSEY
Political control: Democrats control both houses of the state Legislature and the governorship. Gov. Phil Murphy started his second consecutive term this year.
Background: To pre-empt a possible Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade, Murphy ran for reelection on the promise that he would sign legislation to enshrine abortion rights into state law, and he fulfilled that promise in January. The measure also guaranteed the right to contraception and the right to carry a pregnancy to term. It stopped short of requiring insurance coverage for abortions, something advocates had sought. Instead, it authorizes the state Banking and Insurance Department to study the issue and possibly adopt regulations if a need is discovered. Under Murphy’s predecessor, Republican Chris Christie, state funds to women’s clinics, including Planned Parenthood, were slashed. Murphy restored those and has been a strong supporter of abortion rights. New Jersey doesn’t have any significant restrictions on abortion, such as parental consent or a mandatory waiting period.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Officials, including the governor, have said the end of Roe would not lead to any rollback of abortion services in the state. “Instead of hoping for the best, we prepared ourselves for the worst,” Murphy said in May, addressing reports of a leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling
What’s next: Murphy has proposed a host of new abortion-related measures, but the Legislature has not taken them up yet. One aims to let a wider range of medical providers perform the most common type of abortion. Another would create a fund so advanced practice registered nurses, physician’s assistants and certified nurse midwives can provide abortion services. The source and amount of funding wasn’t defined. Another proposed measure would mandate that insurance providers cover abortions without cost-sharing or out-of-pocket expenses.
NEW MEXICO
Political control: The Democrats who control the New Mexico Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. Several conservative Democratic state senators who voted against the repeal of the abortion ban in 2019 were ousted from office in 2020 by more socially progressive primary challengers.
Background: Abortion has been legal in New Mexico since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade. In 2021, state lawmakers repealed a dormant 1969 statute that outlawed most abortion procedures as felonies, thus ensuring access to abortion if the federal court rolls back guarantees. Albuquerque is home to one of only a few independent clinics in the country that perform abortions in the third trimester without conditions. An abortion clinic in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is just a mile from the state line with Texas and caters to patients from El Paso, western Texas and Arizona.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: There will be no immediate change in New Mexico if the high court overturns Roe v. Wade. It is unclear if Democratic lawmakers will pursue additional guarantees to abortion access when the Legislature meets again in January. Possible avenues of legislative reform include enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, which requires approval by statewide referendum. Abortion rights activists say the state’s equal rights amendment could be harnessed to guide more public funding for abortion-related programs.
What’s next: The state can expect to continue to see a steady influx of people seeking abortions from neighboring states with more restrictive abortion laws. It already hosts patients from Texas and Oklahoma where among the strictest abortion bans in the country were introduced this year.
NEW YORK
Political control: The Democrats who control the New York Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
Background: Abortion has been legal in New York state since a 1970 law was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. The law allows abortions within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy or to preserve the mother’s life. The 2019 Reproductive Health Act removed abortion from the state’s criminal code, codified Roe v. Wade and allowed abortions after 24 weeks if a fetus isn’t viable or to protect the mother’s life or health. Lawmakers have passed laws extending legal protections for people seeking and providing abortions in New York.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Roe V. Wade protections are enshrined in state law. New York is planning to give abortion providers $35 million this year to expand services and boost security in anticipation of an influx of out-of-state people seeking abortions once any ruling comes down. It’s unclear how many more people from neighboring states could travel to New York to receive abortion care. New York had 252 facilities providing abortions as of 2017, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.
What’s next: Planned Parenthood and civil liberty groups are urging lawmakers to start the process of passing a constitutional amendment protecting access to abortion care in case a future Legislature repeals the state law.
NORTH CAROLINA
Political control: Republicans hold majorities in the state House and Senate, but the party lacks the margins to defeat a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, a strong abortion-rights supporter. Since 2017, Cooper has vetoed a “born-alive” abortion measure and a bill prohibiting abortion based on race or a Down syndrome diagnosis. He can’t seek reelection in 2024 due to term limits.
Background: A 1973 North Carolina law that banned most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is currently unenforceable after federal judges struck it down as unconstitutional in 2019 and 2021. Instead, abortions can be performed until fetal viability. A state law approved in 2015 provides for post-viability abortions only in a “medical emergency,” which means the woman would die or face a “serious risk” of substantial and irreversible physical impairment without the procedure.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the 20-week ban could be restored. Legal experts say formal action would have to be taken to dismiss the earlier court rulings striking it down. State Attorney General Josh Stein is a Democrat and abortion rights supporter. Republican lawmakers could try to force action themselves.
What’s next: Republican General Assembly leaders have low expectations of additional abortion restrictions coming during the soon-to-end legislative session, meaning a likely intensification of electoral efforts to gain the five additional seats the GOP needs to reach veto-proof margins come 2023. Cooper and other Democrats already are making abortion rights a key campaign pitch. Abortion politics are also expected to figure in two state Supreme Court seat elections in November. Republicans would gain a majority on the court if they win at least one of them.
NORTH DAKOTA
Political control: North Dakota has a legislature dominated by Republicans who want to ban abortion, and the GOP governor wants to see Roe v. Wade wiped off the books in favor of state’s rights.
Background: The state has passed some of the nation’s strictest abortion laws, including one that would have banned abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can happen before a woman knows she is pregnant. The law never took effect because the state’s lone abortion clinic successfully challenged it in court. One failed Republican proposal would have charged abortion providers with murder with a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Dakota has a trigger law that would shut down the state’s sole abortion clinic in Fargo after 30 days. That 2007 state law makes it a felony to perform an abortion unless necessary to prevent the pregnant woman’s death or in cases of rape or incest. Violators could be punished with a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
What’s next: The owner and operator of the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo said she would explore all legal options to ensure abortion services are available in North Dakota. Should that fail, clinic leader Tammi Kromenaker plans to move across the river to Moorhead, Minnesota, where abortion has not been outlawed. Planned Parenthood says it can provide abortions in Moorhead until Kromenaker gets up and running.
OHIO
Political control: The Ohio Legislature is controlled by Republicans who support restricting or banning abortions, and the Republican governor backs those efforts. He is up for reelection this year against a former mayor who supports abortion rights.
Background: Under current law, Ohio does not ban most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy; after that they’re allowed only to save a patient’s life or when their health is seriously compromised. But the state imposes a host of other restrictions, including parental consent for minors, a required ultrasound, and in-person counseling followed by a 24-hour waiting period. Abortions are prohibited for the reason of a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. Ohio also limits the public funding of abortions to cases of rape, incest or endangerment of the patient’s life. It limits public employees’ abortion-related insurance coverage and coverage through health plans offered in the Affordable Care Act health exchange to those same scenarios. Clinics providing abortions must comply with a host of regulations.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in Ohio. Two trigger bills are on hold in the Legislature, but a key legislative leader has said he anticipates needing to write new legislation after the decision is reversed that more carefully reflects the actual ruling. That all but certainly would not happen until lawmakers return to the capital after the November election. Quicker action could take place in the courts, where several Ohio laws restricting abortions have been temporarily blocked. That includes a ban on most abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks into pregnancy, which is likely to be unblocked and become effective if Roe is reversed.
What’s next: It is not clear what will happen next in Ohio. Activists are considering how to help Ohioans get abortions elsewhere. They may also mount a statewide ballot initiative that would embed the right to an abortion in the state constitution, though that could not happen before next year. Abortion opponents are weighing strategies for imposing a statewide abortion ban if Roe is overturned.
OKLAHOMA
Political control: Republicans in Oklahoma have a supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature and a Republican governor up for reelection this year who has vowed to sign “every pro-life legislation that came across my desk.”
Background: Abortion services were halted in Oklahoma in May after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that prohibits all abortions with few exceptions. The ban is enforced by civil lawsuits rather than criminal prosecution. Republican lawmakers have been pushing to restrict abortion in the state for decades, passing 81 different restrictions since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court would have little practical effect given that abortions are no longer being provided in Oklahoma. However, because several Oklahoma abortion laws still are facing legal challenges in lower courts, it’s possible that the abortion bans in place could be temporarily lifted. Oklahoma also has a “trigger law” that would outlaw abortion immediately if Roe or Planned Parenthood v. Casey were overturned.
What’s next: Given the fierce opposition to abortion from the governor and Legislature, Oklahoma will continue to prohibit the practice if states are given the option to do so. Meanwhile, abortion providers who had been operating in the state are taking steps to help patients seek abortions out of state, including coordinating funding for these women and developing a referral network of therapists to help address complications before or after a woman receives an abortion.
OREGON
Political control: The Democrats who control the Oregon Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
Background: The Oregon Legislature passed a bill legalizing abortion in 1969. In 2017, Gov. Kate Brown signed into law a bill expanding health care coverage for reproductive services, including abortions, to thousands of Oregonians, regardless of income, citizenship status or gender identity. Oregon does not have any major abortion restrictions and it is legal at all stages of pregnancy.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The Guttmacher Institute has estimated that Oregon would experience a 234% increase in women coming from out of state, especially from Idaho, if the high court overturns Roe v. Wade. In March, Oregon lawmakers approved $15 million to expand abortion availability and pay for abortions and support services such as travel and lodgings for residents and out-of-state patients.
What’s next: Brown said after the draft Supreme Court decision was leaked that access to abortion is a fundamental right and that she will fight to ensure access to abortion continues to be protected by state law in Oregon. Democratic state lawmakers recently formed the Reproductive Health and Access to Care Work Group of providers, clinics, community organizations and legislators that will make recommendations for the 2023 legislative session and beyond. Recommendations may include proposals to protect, strengthen, and expand equitable access to all forms of reproductive care.
PENNSYLVANIA
Political control: Republicans who control the Pennsylvania Legislature are hostile to abortion rights, but the state’s Democratic governor is a strong supporter and has vetoed three GOP-penned bills in five years that would have added restrictions beyond the state’s 24-week limit. The race for governor this year could tilt that balance.
Background: Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania under decades of state law, including a 1989 law that was challenged all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. That produced the landmark Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling that affirmed the high court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, but also allowed states to put certain limits on abortion access.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Gov. Tom Wolf has vowed to protect access to abortion for the remainder of his time in office, through January. Running to replace him is the state’s Democratic attorney general, Josh Shapiro, who supports abortion rights, and Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who has said he supports banning abortion altogether, with no exceptions. The Legislature is expected to remain in Republican hands next year.
What’s next: Legislation to outlaw abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat -- which can happen at six weeks, before many women even know they are pregnant -- has passed a House committee and is awaiting a floor vote. The state Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers aiming to overturn a 1982 law that bans the use of state dollars for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. In response, Republican lawmakers are advancing a proposed amendment that would declare there is no constitutional right to an abortion in Pennsylvania or to public funding for an abortion.
RHODE ISLAND
Political control: The Democrats who control Rhode Island’s General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the Democratic governor.
Background: Rhode Island’s governor signed legislation in 2019 to enshrine abortion protections in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. The law says the state will not restrict the right to an abortion prior to fetal viability or after if necessary to protect the health or life of the pregnant woman. It repealed older laws deemed unconstitutional by the courts. The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the 2019 law in May, just two days after the Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked suggesting that a majority of the justices were prepared to overturn Roe. Abortion opponents had argued the law violates the state constitution. In 2020, there were 2,611 abortions in Rhode Island, according to the state health department.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Rhode Island’s attorney general believes the 2019 Reproductive Privacy Act will continue to protect access to abortion if Roe is overturned. Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island also said abortion will remain legal regardless of the decision because the right was codified in state law.
What’s next: It’s possible Rhode Island may need to act to protect abortion access for non-resident patients, but that cannot be debated in the legislature until next year’s legislative session. Lawmakers may consider requests for abortion coverage to be added to Rhode Island’s Medicaid program and insurance coverage for state employees.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Political control: South Carolina has a Republican governor, and its General Assembly is dominated by the GOP. However, the party doesn’t quite have the two-thirds majority in either chamber needed to overcome procedural hurdles or a veto if a Democrat wins the 2022 gubernatorial election.
Background: In 2021, South Carolina passed the “Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act” that requires doctors to use an ultrasound to try to detect a fetal heartbeat if they think a pregnant woman is at least eight weeks along. If they find a heartbeat, they can only perform an abortion if the woman’s life is in danger, or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. The law is currently tied up in a federal lawsuit.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the 2021 law likely will go into effect. If the court’s ruling is less expansive, then the state’s current ban on abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy will remain while the 2021 law continues through the federal court system.
What’s next: The South Carolina General Assembly’s regular session ended in May, but Republican leaders agreed they could return for a special session to take up more restrictive abortion bills if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Some Republicans in the Legislature have opposed a complete abortion ban, especially without exceptions for victims of rape and incest.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Political control: Republicans hold super-majorities in both Statehouse chambers. Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is up for reelection this year and has been an ardent opponent of abortion rights.
Background: Under current law, South Dakota bans abortions after the 22nd week of pregnancy. The state has only one clinic that regularly provides abortions, a Planned Parenthood facility in Sioux Falls. The legislature has worked over the years to make it more difficult for women to get abortions, passing mandatory waiting periods and requiring them to review and sign paperwork that discourages them from ending their pregnancies.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, South Dakota has a trigger law that would immediately ban abortions except if the life of the pregnant woman is at risk.
What’s next: Noem has said she plans to call a special session to craft laws for the new legal landscape if Roe v. Wade is overturned. She hasn’t commented on specific legislation, but lawmakers have floated proposals that would make it more difficult for women to seek an abortion out of state. However, South Dakota voters rejected outright bans in 2006 and 2008, and abortion rights advocates are preparing for a similar referendum on abortion access. An outright ban on abortions could eventually be challenged through a citizen-initiated ballot measure.
TENNESSEE
Political control: Tennessee has a Republican governor who is consistently vocal about his opposition to abortion. The GOP holds a supermajority in the state legislature and has steadily chipped away at abortion access.
Background: In 2020, Tennessee passed a law banning most abortions when the fetal heartbeat can be detected at about six weeks, before many women know they’re pregnant. The measure has never been enforced because it was promptly blocked by a federal court. Tennessee voters approved an amendment in 2014 declaring that the state’s constitution doesn’t protect or secure the right to abortion or require the funding of an abortion, and empowering state lawmakers to “enact, amend, or repeal statutes regarding abortion.” State law also doesn’t allow providers to dispense abortion medications through telemedicine consultations. There are six abortion providers in Tennessee.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a so-called trigger law will go into effect that bans all abortions in Tennessee except when necessary to prevent death or “serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.” Doctors could be charged with a felony for providing an abortion under this law, which would take effect 30 days after the Supreme Court’s decision is announced.
What’s next: It’s unclear if the trigger law conflicts with the 2020 law banning most abortions at about six weeks. The state’s attorney general, a Republican, has not publicly weighed in. Meanwhile, Republicans are expected to continue to have supermajority control after this year’s midterm elections. Reproductive rights activists say they will direct patients seeking abortion to clinics in Illinois if Roe v. Wade is overturned, or to Florida, which would ban abortions at 15 weeks. North Carolina and Virginia could also be options for women in eastern Tennessee.
TEXAS
Political control: The GOP has commanding majorities in the Texas Legislature and has controlled every statewide office for nearly 30 years. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is up for reelection in November and is favored to win a third term.
Background: Texas has given the nation a preview of the landscape of abortion access if Roe v. Wade is overturned. A new Texas law banning most abortions after about six weeks — before many women know they are pregnant — took effect in September and makes no exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Because of how Republicans wrote the law, which is enforceable only through lawsuits filed by private citizens against doctors or anyone who helps a woman obtain an abortion, Texas has essentially outmaneuvered decades of Supreme Court precedent governing a women’s constitutional right to an abortion. State data shows the number of abortions performed in Texas’ roughly two dozen clinics fell by half in the five months after the law came into effect compared to the same period a year earlier.
Effect of the Supreme Court ruling: Texas had more than 40 abortion clinics in 2012 before a decade of Republicans chipping away at abortion access began forcing providers to close. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Texas would ban virtually all abortions 30 days after the ruling. Abortions would only be allowed when the patient’s life is in danger or if they are at risk of “substantial impairment of a major bodily function.”
What’s next: Many Texas women have already traveled out of state for abortions since the law took effect, but they would likely have to travel much farther if Roe v. Wade is overturned as more states outlaw abortion. Some Republican lawmakers also want to punish companies that help their Texas-based employees get abortions elsewhere, although it’s unclear how much support that idea will have when the Legislature returns in 2023.
UTAH
Political control: Utah is deeply conservative and the Legislature is controlled by a Republican supermajority.
Background: The state has been restricting abortion for years, including a ban after 18 weeks passed in 2019 that’s now blocked in court. The following year, lawmakers passed a “trigger law” that would outlaw nearly all abortions if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: Utah has a law designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned that would ban nearly all abortions. It would be enforceable after the legislative general counsel certifies the ruling to lawmakers. It does have narrow exceptions for rape and incest if those crimes are reported to law enforcement, and for serious risk to the life or health of the mother, as well as confirmed lethal birth defects. If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to uphold the Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks, Utah’s 18-week ban could go into effect.
What’s next: If the Supreme Court tosses out Roe, Utah law makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. While it’s aimed primarily at providers, lawmakers have acknowledged that a woman who self-administers an abortion, including through medication, could potentially face charges.
VERMONT
Political control: The Vermont Legislature is controlled by Democrats, but Republican Gov. Phil Scott is a firm supporter of abortion rights.
Background: Vermont has a 2019 law guaranteeing the right to an abortion and voters will consider a proposal in November to amend the state constitution to protect abortion rights. Also in 2019, the Vermont Legislature began the process of amending the constitution to protect abortion rights, known as the Reproductive Liberty Amendment or Proposition 5. Vermont’s proposed amendment does not contain the word “abortion.” Proponents say that’s because it’s not meant to authorize only abortion but also would guarantee other reproductive rights such as the right to get pregnant or access birth control. Opponents say vague wording could have unintended consequences that could play out for years. Lawmakers approved the proposed amendment in February, leading the way for a statewide vote.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, nothing will change immediately in Vermont.
What’s next: Vermont voters will cast ballots in November to decide if the state will amend its constitution to protect abortion rights.
VIRGINIA
Political control: Virginia has a Republican governor who says he would support new state-level restrictions on abortion and a divided General Assembly. Republicans control the state House and Democrats lead the state Senate.
Background: In recent years, when Democrats were in full control of state government, lawmakers rolled back abortion restrictions. They ended strict building code requirements on facilities where abortions are performed and did away with requirements that a patient seeking an abortion undergo a 24-hour waiting period and ultrasound. Advocates said the changes would make Virginia a haven for abortion access in the South. Republican victories in the November elections shook up the state’s political landscape, but Senate Democrats defeated several measures that would have limited abortion access during the 2022 legislative session.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: There will be no immediate change to abortion laws in Virginia if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Some abortion providers expect to see an uptick in patients seeking care in Virginia from neighboring states with “trigger laws” that would ban abortion.
What’s next: The future of abortion access is Virginia is murky. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has indicated he would support an abortion ban around 20 weeks of a pregnancy, though he generally supports exceptions in cases of rape, incest or to save a mother’s life. He has not specified how he would proceed if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Senate Democrats say they intend to continue blocking attempts to roll back abortion access, though they control the chamber by the narrowest possible margin and have one caucus member who personally opposes abortion and says he is open to new restrictions. Republicans also have a narrow hold on the House, with several moderate members. Every seat in the General Assembly will be on the ballot in 2023.
WASHINGTON
Political control: The Democrats who control the Washington Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
Background: Abortion has been legal in Washington state since a 1970 statewide ballot referendum. Another ballot measure approved by voters in 1991 declared a woman’s right to choose physician-performed abortion prior to fetal viability and further expanded and protected access to abortion in the state if Roe v. Wade was overturned. And in 2018, the Legislature passed a measure that would require Washington insurers offering maternity care to also cover elective abortions and contraception. Earlier this year, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure that grants specific statutory authorization for physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners and other providers acting within their scope of practice to perform abortions. Supporters say the move is designed to help meet the demand from the potential influx of out-of-state patients. That same measure also prohibits legal action by Washington state against people seeking an abortion and those who aid them.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The state “will use every available tool to protect and preserve Washingtonians’ fundamental right to choose, and protect the rights of anyone who wants to come here to access reproductive health care,” said Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat. Data from the Washington state Department of Health from 2020 shows that of the 16,909 abortions performed in the state that year, 852 involved non-residents. The majority of those people came from neighboring states such as Idaho and Oregon.
What’s next: It’s impossible to predict how many more non-resident patients will potentially seek care in Washington if Roe v. Wade is overturned, but the increase will likely be in the thousands, said Jennifer Allen, CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates.The state has more than 30 in-person abortion clinics, though the vast majority are in western Washington along the Interstate 5 corridor.
WEST VIRGINIA
Political control: West Virginia has a legislature controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, opposes abortion access and has signed two anti-abortion laws since taking office in 2017.
Background: West Virginia currently bans abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy unless a patient’s life is in danger, or they face “substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” Patients seeking abortions must wait 24 hours after undergoing legislatively mandated counseling designed to discourage abortions. A minor who wants an abortion must obtain parental permission. The use of telemedicine to administer a medication abortion is outlawed. The state also bars patients from getting abortions because they believe their child will be born with a disability. The House of Delegates this year passed a 15-week abortion ban like the Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court, but it died in the Senate.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: It’s unclear what the effect the overturning of Roe v. Wade would have on abortion access in West Virginia. The state has had a law banning abortion on the books since 1848; Under that law, providers who perform abortions can face felony charges and three to 10 years in prison, unless the abortion is conducted to save a patient’s life. In 2018, West Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment to declare patients do not have the right to abortion and banning state funding for abortions.
What’s next: West Virginia lawmakers could introduce new legislation restricting abortion access when they return to the Capitol in January, but they could return sooner if called into a special session. West Virginia only has one clinic that performs abortions. Women’s Health Center of West Virginia Executive Director Katie Quinonez said if abortion access is outlawed, the clinic will continue to provide reproductive care, such as birth control and STI diagnosis and treatment. She said the clinic will help women travel to other states for abortions through its abortion fund.
WISCONSIN
Political control: Wisconsin has a legislature controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions but a Democratic governor who supports access and is up for reelection this year.
Background: Wisconsin allows most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy to save the health or life of the mother. A woman seeking an abortion must meet with a counselor and doctor before obtaining an abortion and wait at least 24 hours before having it done. Anyone under age 18 must have an adult relative over age 25 with them to obtain an abortion.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, it is presumed that a state law passed in 1849 making an abortion a felony offense would go into effect. However, Wisconsin’s Democratic attorney general argues that the law is so old that it’s unenforceable. The language allows a woman to legally destroy her own fetus or embryo and grants immunity if an abortion is needed to save a woman’s life and is performed at a hospital. Another state law, passed in 1985, prohibits abortions performed after a fetus reaches viability -- when it could survive outside the womb -- conflicting with the 1849 ban.
What’s next: Republican lawmakers are expected to attempt to clarify the 1849 law to ensure there is a ban in place if Roe v. Wade is overturned, even as that issue is fought in the courts. However, lawmakers’ efforts would be stymied if Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wins reelection. Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has said he supports an exception in cases of rape and that a ruling on Roe could force lawmakers to consider other related reproductive issues such as contraception. Other Republicans will push for more restrictive abortion laws.
WYOMING
Political control: Wyoming has one of the most Republican legislatures in the U.S. and a long tradition of libertarian-type if not always social or religious conservatism. That may be changing. In March, Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law a bill that would ban abortion in nearly all instances should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.
Background: Current Wyoming law allows abortions up to when a fetus might be able to survive on its own outside its mother’s body. The law does not specify when that happens, but it is generally considered to be at around 23 weeks into pregnancy. Wyoming currently doesn’t allow abortions after then except to protect the mother from substantial risk to her life or health. Wyoming Republicans have traditionally taken a hands-off approach to abortion but have proven more willing to limit the practice lately. The number of Democrats in the Legislature has dwindled from 26 in 2010 to just nine out of 90 total seats now. A 2021 law requires physicians to provide lifesaving care to any aborted fetus born alive.
Effect of Supreme Court ruling: The new state law that would ban abortion if Roe were overturned only provides exceptions in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health, not including psychological conditions. Though Wyoming has no abortion clinics, abortions still occur. Ninety-eight took place in Wyoming in 2021, according to state officials.
What’s next: A planned women’s health clinic in Casper that would be the only one offering abortions in the state was on track to open in mid-June but an arson fire May 25 delayed those plans by around six months. Police continue to look for a suspect in the arson investigation, and have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
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Associated Press statehouse reporters from across the U.S. contributed. | 2022-06-24T17:47:54+00:00 | 5newsonline.com | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/abortion-50-states/507-780d2ffd-b02e-414a-b4e6-a8c5f5428cbf |
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Famed civil rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez’s family home, where he lived from 1951 to 1953, is on the market, and a local nonprofit is looking to purchase it.
Located in East San Jose at 53 Scharff Ave. in a neighborhood originally known as “Sal Si Puedes” — meaning “get out if you can” — the property was designated a historical landmark by the San Jose City Council in August 1993.
Chavez, who in 1962 co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with Dolores Huerta, lived in the San Jose home with his family for several years while working in nearby apricot orchards.
Listed for $1.19 million, nonprofit Amigos de Guadalupe has plans to purchase the property, along with help from the city of San Jose. Earlier this month, the council approved $500,000 to assist with the acquisition.
Amigos de Guadalupe Executive Director Maritza Maldonado declined to comment, but the nonprofit plans to restore the home and use it for community education purposes and housing, according to Mayor Sam Liccardo.
“Cesar Chavez’s family home comprises a vital part of our community’s heritage and identity,” Liccardo said in a statement. “The City’s funding will enable the Amigos de Guadalupe to secure and restore the property, and to make it an educational and historic asset and likely to house young adults serving East San Jose with local non-profits.”
Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco, who represents the district where Chavez’s home is located, called the neighborhood a “historic” part of San Jose.
Less than half a mile from 53 Scharff Ave. is another historic site — McDonnell Hall at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
McDonnell Hall sits in a parking lot behind Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and is where Chavez first started organizing in the 1950s and 1960s with the Community Services Organization. They planned voter registration drives, civil rights lawsuits and legislative campaigns.
The site became a state landmark in 2014, and received the prestigious federal landmark designation by the National Park Service in 2017.
Just down the road from McDonnell Hall is the Mexican Heritage Plaza, the location of a supermarket where Chavez launched one of his first boycotts.
Carrasco said she’s “thrilled” the city decided to invest in the Chavez home and preserve it for future generations — especially since the east side and its history have traditionally been “sorely neglected” by the city.
It’s not just East San Jose’s history, she said. It’s the entire city’s history.
“He belongs to all of us,” Carrasco said. “Not just the Latinos, not just the Mexicanos and not just the poor people, but anyone who believes in social justice.”
Fernando Zazueta, the founding president of La Raza Historical Society, said Chavez’s home is a “physical confirmation” that a significant member of history resided in San Jose.
“We need somebody to give us some sense of worth and some sense of belonging because we often were not treated as we belonged,” Zazueta said of the Mexican-American community. “I think it’s important to us to have some heroes. It’s important to have some tangible evidence that they lived here and walked among us.” | 2022-07-08T05:45:10+00:00 | leadertelegram.com | https://www.leadertelegram.com/features/home-garden/famed-leader-chavezs-former-home-hits-market/article_d16bc739-e103-5b9f-b562-3ccbd0ed9f1c.html |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Packer’s son, Mark, told The Associated Press that his father had been hospitalized in Charlotte for the past three weeks and had several medical issues, and ultimately succumbed to kidney failure.
Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.
“He really enjoyed doing the Final Fours,” Mark Packer said. “He timed it right. Everything in life is about timing. The ability to get involved in something that, frankly, he was going to watch anyway, was a joy to him. And then college basketball just sort of took off with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird and that became, I think, the catalyst for college basketball fans to just go crazy with March Madness.”
Packer played three seasons at Wake Forest, and helped lead the Demon Deacons to the Final Four in 1962, but it was his work as an analyst that brought him the most acclaim.
He joined NBC in 1974 and called his first Final Four in 1975. UCLA defeated Kentucky in the final that year in what was John Wooden’s final game as coach.
Packer was also part of the announce crew in 1979 with Dick Enberg and Al McGuire when Magic Johnson’s Michigan State team defeated Larry Bird’s Indiana State squad in the title game. That game remains highest-rated game in basketball history with a 21.1 Nielsen rating, which is an estimated 35.1 million viewers.
Packer went to CBS in the fall of 1981, when the network acquired the rights to the NCAA Tournament. He remained the network’s main analyst until the 2008 Final Four.
Sean McManus, the chairman of CBS Sports, said Packer was “synonymous with college basketball for more than three decades and set the standard of excellence as the voice of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.”
“He had a tremendous impact on the growth and popularity of the sport.” McManus said. “In true Billy fashion, he analyzed the game with his own unique style, perspective and opinions, yet always kept the focus on the game. As passionate as he was about basketball, at his heart Billy was a family man. He leaves part of his legacy at CBS Sports, across college basketball and, most importantly, as a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all.”
Packer was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Packer was viewed as a controversial figure during his broadcasting days, often drawing the ire of college basketball fans, particularly on North Carolina’s “Tobacco Road.”
“As a kid, I was a big NC State fan growing up, and I would watch a game and the next day I’d be like, ‘Boy you sure have it out for NC State, don’t you?’ And he would just laugh,” Mark Packer said.
The younger Packer said it didn’t matter what school — most fans felt the same way about his father.
“He would cover North Carolina game and Tar Heels fans would be like, ‘you hate North Carolina,’” Mark Packer said. “Wake (Forest) fans would be like, ‘you hate us.’ And Billy just sort of got a kick out of that. I mean, people would be all over him. But he honestly did not give a crap.”
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AP Sports Writer Joe Reedy contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
It’s the former first lady’s first entirely new work since the 2018 release of her acclaimed blockbuster “Becoming,” which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, surpassing the sales of any memoir by a previous first lady or modern president, including her husband, former President Barack Obama.
“I’ve learned it’s okay to recognize that self-worth comes wrapped in vulnerability, and that what we share as humans on this earth is the impulse to strive for better, always and no matter what,” Michelle Obama writes in the book’s introduction, included in Thursday’s announcement by the Random House Publishing Group and its imprint Crown.
“We become bolder in brightness. If you know your light, you know yourself. You know your own story in an honest way. In my experience, this type of self-knowledge builds confidence, which in turn breeds calmness and an ability to maintain perspective, which leads, finally, to being able to connect meaningfully with others — and this to me is the bedrock of all things.”
The new book is not part of the reported eight-figure deal the Obamas reached in 2017, shortly after he left office, with parent company Penguin Random House for their respective memoirs. A spokesperson declined to discuss financial terms for “The Light We Carry.”
Crown will publish the 336-page book Nov. 15, almost exactly four years after the release of “Becoming,” and has announced a first printing of 2.75 million copies for the U.S. and Canada. “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times” will come out simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries, with additional rights deals expected.
“In ‘The Light We Carry,’ Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress,” the publisher’s announcement reads in part.
“Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles — the earned wisdom that helps her continue to ‘become.’”
On Thursday, Penguin Random House announced it was renaming an annual writing prize in her honor, the $10,000 Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, part of an awards program for public high school students the company launched in 1993.
Since completing “Becoming,” Michelle Obama has written an edition for younger readers and launched a podcast. With Barack Obama and their production company Higher Ground she has worked on such projects as the Oscar-winning documentary “American Factory” and a documentary about her tour for “Becoming,” when she appeared at arenas nationwide with such guest interviewers as Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Jessica Parker. Promotional plans for “The Light We Carry” will be announced later.
Crown is also the longtime publisher of Barack Obama, himself a million-selling author. “A Promised Land,” the first of two planned memoirs about his presidency, came out in 2020. A spokesperson declined to comment on when the next book will be released. | 2022-07-21T18:12:10+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/michelle-obamas-book-the-light-we-carry-coming-this-fall/ |
What do you need to make chai tea latte at home?
If you’ve been to a café and smelled the warm and spicy aroma of cinnamon and cloves, you’ve probably caught a whiff of a chai latte. In colder months, a warm cup of masala chai blended with steamed milk warms the body and soul. When the sun comes out, iced chai offers a cool spicy drink with less caffeine than cold brew. If you want to save a few dollars, you can make yourself a chai latte from the comfort of your kitchen.
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What is a chai latte?
Masala chai is a spiced tea beverage that originated in India. It’s typically made by boiling or steeping a blend of black tea and herbs, spices and other aromatics. While some enjoy masala chai steeped and served as a hot tea, it mixes well with hot milk of some kind — the traditional way to serve it in India. In the U.S., the chai latte is as popular as drip coffee, and in some regions, it’s even more of a café superstar.
What you need to make a chai latte
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- Teapot with strainer
- Tea kettle
- Milk frother
- Black tea, usually Darjeeling or Assam
- Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole cardamom seeds, star anise and peppercorns
- Sliced ginger
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla bean, split in half
- Ground nutmeg (for garnish)
How to make a chai latte
In a small steaming pitcher, combine 3 ounces of masala chai (either homemade or concentrate) with 6 ounces of milk or a milk substitute. Either steam with a milk steaming wand (found on most espresso machines) or steam and froth it in an independent steamer. When it finishes, pour it into an attractive glass or mug and garnish with a dusting of nutmeg, a whole cinnamon stick and a star anise floating atop the foam.
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For the cold version, cold chai or chai concentrate is simply mixed with the milk, stirred or shaken and served over ice. Sometimes, flavor syrups like vanilla or cinnamon are added for enhancement. Garnish with cloves, star anise or a cinnamon stick.
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How to make your own chai concentrate
To make your own masala chai, mix cloves, cardamom, star anise, peppercorns and one cinnamon stick and add them to either a food processor or mortar and pestle. Grind the spices coarsely and add them to your teapot’s strainer. Add 1 ounce of brown sugar, one slice of ginger and split vanilla bean to the basket before adding 2 heaping tablespoons of looseleaf black tea. Heat water to a boil before pouring hot water into the teapot, filling it.
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Set a timer for 8 minutes and let it steep. Once it’s finished, pour the tea into a separate pitcher to cool. Store any concentrate that you don’t use right away in a sealed container in the fridge.
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What you need to buy to make a chai latte
Electric Gooseneck Water Kettle
This all-in-one electric kettle with temperature control and timer is an excellent tool for making tea and coffee at home. It comes with a timer built in for added convenience.
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With a capacity of 15 ounces and a strainer basket large enough to fit all your tea and spices, this is an ideal teapot for brewing a quick chai concentrate.
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Kota Japan Large Black Mortar & Pestle
A good mortar and pestle is a great investment for your kitchen — when you’re not making masala chai, use this set to crush any and all of your own fresh herbs and spices. For an extra challenge, consider using it the next time you make pesto.
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Secura Stainless Steel Detachable Milk Frother
This all-in-one steamer and frother has the capacity for up to 17 ounces, giving you the option of service for one or two. It has a proper spout for no-spill pouring, and if you make a mess, the jug and lid are dishwasher-safe.
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If you want to bring your home café to the next echelon, consider investing in this affordable home espresso machine. Not only can you steam a chai latte, you can pull shots of espresso and make your own specialty cappuccinos or lattes.
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If you want to skip the harder work of making chai concentrate, Blue Lotus Chai makes six varieties of instant chai powders. Just add hot water and sugar or honey to make a professional- and traditional-grade tea drink.
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Davidson’s Classic Chai Tea Blend
For anyone who wants to skip the DIY chai, this blend of loose leaf tea and spices is great on its own, but it also makes a great tea base for a chai latte. The tea and spice blend is shipped in a sealed kraft bag lined with aluminum foil lining for preserving freshness, and it’s also certified free-trade and organic, making it an ethical choice.
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These unique handleless tea glasses add more visual appeal to your chai latte, while serving. The double-walled borosilicate glasses are shatterproof, scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
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DENVER (AP)Forget ”We’re on to Cincinnati.”
The catchphrase coined eight years ago by Bill Belichick after the Patriots were blown out at Kansas City was updated this week by Chiefs coach Andy Reid following his team’s latest loss to the Bengals.
Now, it’s ”We’re over Cincinnati.”
Reid was peppered with questions this week about the Chiefs (9-3) bouncing back after squandering a chance to maintain control of the AFC playoff race when they blew another late lead in a 27-24 loss to Cincinnati last weekend.
That marked the third time this calendar year Joe Burrow got the best of Patrick Mahomes, including last year’s conference championship at Arrowhead Stadium.
After about the fourth question, Reid made it clear his focus was on the Broncos, not the Bengals.
Same with Mahomes, who is 41-9 in games after Halloween over his career and has never lost to the Broncos (3-9) in nine tries.
”In this league,” Mahomes said, ”you have to move on or you’ll make one loss turn into two.”
The Chiefs have been adept at sequestering their losses under Mahomes, who has only lost back-to-back three times in his career, including just once in Kansas City’s last 64 games.
When the Broncos, who have lost 13 consecutive times to the Chiefs, traded for Russell Wilson in the offseason, this game looked like a marquee matchup and certainly must-see TV.
While Mahomes is having another MVP season, though, Wilson has struggled mightily since coming to Denver, throwing just eight touchdown passes for a team that’s not even averaging 14 points a game.
The Broncos have already assured themselves of a sixth straight losing season and will sit out the playoffs for a seventh consecutive time, raising the possibility of yet another offseason shakeup.
The Broncos haven’t won on American soil since Sept. 25. Their 13.8-point scoring average is the worst in franchise history and the league’s lowest in more than two decades.
It’s all a massive letdown after an offseason of change – new owners, new coach, new quarterback – set the city abuzz with expectations of the Broncos finally beating Mahomes and ending the Chiefs’ divisional dominance.
Wilson has looked nothing like the nine-time Pro Bowler he was in Seattle, rookie coach Nathanial Hackett has surrendered both operational decision-making and play-calling duties during games and an injury epidemic has swept aside the likes of Javonte Williams, Tim Patrick and Garett Bolles, making a recovery even harder.
The Broncos’ latest embarrassment was getting Mahomes, the MVP favorite, flexed out of the Sunday night slot and into the afternoon after they struggled through four games under the lights, scoring 16, 11, nine and 16 points.
”When you don’t win, things like that are going to happen,” Hackett said.
Kansas City can clinch its seventh straight AFC West crown with a win Sunday coupled with a loss by the Los Angeles Chargers.
FAIR FIGHT
The Chiefs’ winning streak over the Broncos is the league’s second-longest by one team over another, behind only the Patriots’ 14 consecutive wins over the Jets.
Six of the Broncos-Chiefs games have been decided by one score, including Mahomes’ NFL debut in the 2017 regular-season finale when he led Kansas City to a 30-27 overtime win at Denver. Since then, he leads the NFL with 22,799 passing yards and 181 touchdown passes.
REID ADMIRER
With a win Sunday, Reid will become the third coach in NFL history with double-digit wins in eight consecutive seasons, joining Belichick (2003-19) and George Seifert (1989-96). Among Reid’s biggest admirers is Hackett, who strives to emulate his creative play design.
”He’s one of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game. I always judge it with coaches being with different quarterbacks, different teams and showing success at all those different places with different people,” Hackett said. ”I definitely strive to be anything I can like Coach Reid.”
HEY, I KNOW YOU
The Chiefs signed Melvin Gordon to their practice squad a couple of weeks ago after Denver released the two-time Pro Bowl running back because of his fumbling issues, especially near the goal line. The Chiefs were short on depth with Clyde Edwards-Helaire on IR with a high ankle sprain.
While Gordon will no doubt be itching to play against his former team, the Chiefs are healthy with Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon atop the depth chart.
TURNOVER TROUBLES
The Chiefs have turned the ball over at least once in seven consecutive games, a first under Reid, and they have a minus-4 turnover differential that is better than just five other teams. Yet the Chiefs still lead the league in scoring, and that raises the question: Just how good could Kansas City be if it held onto the ball better?
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AP Sports Writer Dave Skretta in Kansas City, Missouri, contributed to this report.
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Porsche is going public.
Volkswagen, which owns the luxury sports car company, announced on Tuesday that the brand would be up for initial public offering this month or in early October to be completed by the end of the year.
In a statement, VW said the listing is conditional on "further capital market developments," so they could get cold feet and back down.
According to The Washington Post, bankers have reported that the value of Porsche is between 60 billion and 85 billion euros.
In a news release, Porsche AG said VW plans to offer up to 25% of preferred stock to private investors through the IPO.
According to Reuters, preferred shares would be available to retail investors in European countries, including France, Spain, and Italy.
CNN reported that just 12.5% of Porsche shares would be available to individual investors. | 2022-09-06T22:06:36+00:00 | wsfltv.com | https://www.wsfltv.com/news/national/volkswagen-announces-plans-for-porsche-ipo-in-coming-weeks |
- Operating cash flow exceeds $110 million (Free Cash Flow exceeds $120 million)
- Annual contract value (ACV) grows 13% year over year
- Pega Cloud gross margin expands to 73%
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc., the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to Build for Change®, released its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
"In this uncertain and changing environment, focusing on client success is more important than ever," said Alan Trefler, founder and CEO. "Our low-code platform for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation uniquely empowers clients to embrace emerging trends like generative AI and, at the same time, reduce costs and improve customer engagement."
"Achieving record cash flow in the first half of 2023 reflects solid execution by our team to better balance growth and free cash flow," said Ken Stillwell, COO & CFO. "This significant shift in cash flow generation is a benefit of our successful move to a subscription model. In the second half of 2023, we will be looking to further increase operating effectiveness with additional improvements in our go-to-market alignment."
Financial and performance metrics (1)
Note: Constant currency ACV and Backlog are calculated by applying the Q2 2022 foreign exchange rates to all periods shown.
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A conference call and audio-only webcast will be conducted the following day at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Members of the public and investors are invited to join the call and participate in the question and answer session by dialing 1-877-407-9039 (domestic), 1-201-689-8470 (international), or via webcast (https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1622243&tp_key=962bdef8e2) by logging onto www.pega.com at least five minutes prior to the event's broadcast and clicking on the webcast icon in the Investors section.
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- our ongoing litigation with Appian Corp.;
- our client retention rate; and
- management of our growth.
These risks and others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are described further in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, and there are no assurances that the results included in such statements will be achieved. Although subsequent events may cause our view to change, except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake and expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements whether as the result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Any forward-looking statements in this presentation represent our views as of July 26, 2023.
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Iowa Corrections officer among officials named on Oath Keepers membership list
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa Corrections officer is among 6 law enforcement officers on a leaked membership list of the Oath Keepers, an extremist militia group that played a key role in the January 6th insurrection.
That detail is included in a report released Wednesday by the Anti-Defamation League that details the names of hundreds of elected officials, military members and law enforcement officers that are or were members of the Oath Keepers.
The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism pored over more than 38,000 names on leaked Oath Keepers membership lists and identified more than 370 people it believes currently work in law enforcement agencies — including as police chiefs and sheriffs — and more than 100 people who are currently members of the military.
Included in the list, the ADL identifies an Iowa corrections officer as identifying their employment in comments to Oath Keepers leadership.
“I have been a IDOC firearms instructor for the last sixteen years,” the unnamed officer wrote.
The ADL says it identified a total of 6 law enforcement officers in Iowa on the Oath Keepers membership list among 330 total Iowans listed. It does not specifically name any of those people in the report.
The Iowa Department of Corrections did not immediately respond to the report Wednesday morning.
It also identified more than 80 people who were running for or served in public office as of early August. The membership information was compiled into a database published by the transparency collective Distributed Denial of Secrets.
The data raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremists in law enforcement and the military who are tasked with enforcing laws and protecting the U.S. It’s especially problematic for public servants to be associated with extremists at a time when lies about the 2020 election are fueling threats of violence against lawmakers and institutions.
“Even for those who claimed to have left the organization when it began to employ more aggressive tactics in 2014, it is important to remember that the Oath Keepers have espoused extremism since their founding, and this fact was not enough to deter these individuals from signing up,” the report says.
Appearing in the Oath Keepers’ database doesn’t prove that a person was ever an active member of the group or shares its ideology. Some people on the list contacted by The Associated Press said they were briefly members years ago and are no longer affiliated with the group. Some said they were never dues-paying members.
“Their views are far too extreme for me,” said Shawn Mobley, sheriff of Otero County, Colorado. Mobley told the AP in an email that he distanced himself from the Oath Keepers years ago over concerns about its involvement in the standoff against the federal government at Bundy Ranch in Bunkerville, Nevada, among other things.
The Oath Keepers, founded in 2009 by Stewart Rhodes, is a loosely organized conspiracy theory-fueled group that recruits current and former military, police and first responders. It asks its members to vow to defend the Constitution “against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” promotes the belief that the federal government is out to strip citizens of their civil liberties and paints its followers as defenders against tyranny.
More than two dozen people associated with the Oath Keepers — including Rhodes — have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack. Rhodes and four other Oath Keeper members or associates are heading to trial this month on seditious conspiracy charges for what prosecutors have described as a weekslong plot to keep then-President Donald Trump in power. Rhodes and the other Oath Keepers say that they are innocent and that there was no plan to attack the Capitol.
Copyright 2022 KCRG. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-07T14:27:50+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2022/09/07/iowa-corrections-officer-among-officials-named-oath-keepers-membership-list/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — Australia wants to strengthen security cooperation with India while also deepening economic and cultural ties, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday ahead of talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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"We are partners and building that partnership even stronger each and every day,’’ Albanese told reporters after a ceremonial reception at the Indian president’s palace in New Delhi.
Both countries are working to strengthen the Quad, an alliance of Australia, India, Japan and the United States that aims to counter China’s rising influence in Asia.
At a media briefing on Friday, Albanese was asked to explain his country’s position toward China after he described India as a "top-tier security partner.″
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"We need to ensure that Australia’s defense assets are the best they can be, and that we build our capability. At the same time, we need to build relationships. That’s what I’ve been doing. I’ve been doing that here in India, we’re doing that throughout the Indo-Pacific. We’ve ... improved our relationship with China in recent times as well,” he said.
The Indian Ocean is central to both countries’ security and prosperity, Albanese said in a tweet on Thursday, adding that “we are working together to ensure the Indo-Pacific is open, inclusive, and prosperous.”
Albanese was also asked Friday about the recent raid by India's tax officials on the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai after the BBC aired a documentary that was critical of Modi.
“Australia stands up for press freedom. But India is a great democracy, and to dismiss that is, I think, wrong. ... Where there are differences or issues to be raised, we raise them privately and appropriately,” he said.
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On Thursday, Albanese briefly watched a cricket test match between Indian and Australian teams in Ahmedabad in Modi’s home state of Gujarat.
Albanese also met Indian business leaders in Mumbai, India’s financial and entertainment capital, and visited India’s homemade aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, which was commissioned in the Indian navy in September.
He told the business leaders that now could be a turning point in accelerating economic co-cooperation and mutual benefits in the relationship between the two countries.
Albanese, who is accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, said earlier this week that India, along with Indonesia, would grow to be the third- and fourth-largest economies in the world, which presented “an incredible opportunity” for Australia.
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A bilateral trade agreement that came into force in December last year is expected to vastly tap the trade potential between the two countries as 96% of Indian goods exports can now enter Australia duty-free. Likewise, 85% of Australian goods exports can enter India duty-free.
In the 2022 fiscal year, India was Australia’s ninth-largest trading partner and they hope to double trade in the next five years.
India’s exports to Australia totaled $8.3 billion and imports from the country stood at $16.7 billion in 2021-22, according to the economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative.
While India’s exports range from agriculture, garments and railway engines to telecom, 95% of India’s imports from Australia are raw materials and mining products needed by Indian industry.
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Their defense relationship now encompasses information exchanges, military exercises, and scientific and technological cooperation. | 2023-03-10T06:36:56+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/politics/article/australia-aims-to-bolster-security-economic-ties-17831036.php |
Which train set for kids is best?
Train sets are perfect for kids to play with, as they watch the little engine wander through the miniature countryside and mountains and roam back to its home town. It’s important to get a train set with the right features for your kids. Ideally, you should find a train track that is simple and easy for them to set up and won’t come apart as the train goes past.
If you’re looking for a fun and entertaining train set for kids, our top pick is the KidKraft Ride Around Town Wooden Train Set and Table.
What to know before you buy a train set for kids
Age range
It’s crucial to look at the manufacturer’s recommended age range before you actually purchase a train set for kids. There are many themed train sets out there that are only recommended for kids age 8 and older, so if your child is younger than 8, you should find a train set that is more suitable for young kids and toddlers. There are also some train sets out there that are only meant for kids and adults age 14 and older, due to features like delicate detailing and realistic smoke.
Different types of tracks
Before purchasing a train set for your kids, you should learn about the various kinds of tracks. There are straight tracks that simply form a straight line, curved tracks that form a curve, split tracks that are shaped like a Y, and flex tracks that can accommodate bumpy terrain. Bridges lift the train over rivers and switches or crossings integrate the roads as scenery.
Proper setup
Most train set manufacturers recommend that you first unpack everything, then lay down the track in the design you want and load the batteries into the engine if needed. You can then connect the transformer or power box to the track, place the engine on the track first and connect the remaining cars. Finally, your kids can turn on the train and play with the train set.
What to look for in a quality train set for kids
Engines
Some train engines need to be plugged into the wall, while other train engines simply run on battery power. Pay attention to this and select the type of engine that works best for you and your children when purchasing a train set for kids.
Attention to detail
Many older kids like seeing attention to detail in their train sets, including headlights, logos and decals, the amount of smoke coming out of the engine and the sounds made by the wheels and car.
Extra components
You can purchase additional parts for your train set for kids if needed, including tunnels, buildings and figures, lights, signals and signs, train stations and scenery, including hills, shrubbery, fake bodies of water, trees and other pieces of land.
How much you can expect to spend on a train set for kids
Most train sets for kids cost around $75-$100. The train sets for kids around $75 feature character sets and trains that run with the help of a remote control, while higher-end train sets for kids tend to be more detail-oriented.
Train set for kids FAQ
Can you mix and match train sets for kids?
A. You can only mix and match train sets for kids if they come from the same company. Train set manufacturers don’t usually enable you or your kids to mix and match train sets from different brands, so your specific train set model probably does not work with a train set from a different brand.
What are the plastic rods that come with your train set?
A. The plastic rods that come with your train set are known as track clips. They are an optional addition to the track to help make sure that the tracks don’t disconnect or slip apart, particularly after regular use.
How can you change the shape of your track?
A. There are countless online guides out there that will show you and your kids different shapes to make with the track components that you have. You and your kids can also experiment with different shapes and get creative.
What are the best train sets for kids to buy?
Top train set for kids
KidKraft Ride Around Table Set and Table
What you need to know: Considered the best of the best, this fun and comprehensive train set from KidKraft is perfect for toddlers and young kids.
What you’ll love: This engaging train set features two storage bins and a sturdy table. It is also fairly easy to assemble and offers young kids hours of fun, due to the colorful characters and accessories.
What you should consider: The tracks don’t always fit properly and the wood veneer is prone to peeling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top train set for kids for the money
Thomas & Friends Talking Thomas and Percy Train Set
What you need to know: This budget-friendly Thomas & Friends train set offers colorful parts, plenty of sound and movement and an exciting theme.
What you’ll love: This affordable, motorized train set will give you and your kids plenty of bang for your buck. The train set is an excellent option for preschool aged kids and is compatible with other Thomas train sets.
What you should consider: Some customers say they wish that the customer service team was more attentive to their needs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Melissa & Doug Wooden Railway Set
What you need to know: A well-constructed and feature-packed train set from Melissa & Doug that provides plenty of options for engaging and imaginative play.
What you’ll love: This Melissa & Doug train set works well with other wood track systems and is perfect for kids and toddlers up to age 6. The train set is composed of durable wood and features cargo and freight trains.
What you should consider: The train tends to derail and the track pieces don’t always stay connected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Promenade for Butchers Built Specifically to Help Meat and Seafood Stores Take Their In-Store Experience Online
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With 61% of meat and seafood consumers now shopping online,1 the more than 12,000 local butchers and seafood shops in the U.S. have struggled to find e-commerce solutions designed to meet their specific needs. Recognizing this, Promenade Group, a leader in small business e-commerce solutions, today announced it is expanding its acclaimed platform to include Promenade for Butchers—an offering specifically built for independent butcher and seafood shops. Promenade for Butchers is a platform that includes a custom search engine-optimized website, online ordering, delivery options, marketing, back-office management, and online and in-store sales that enables butcher and seafood shops to expand their ordering and delivery services and reach new and existing customers online.
"Leveraging over a decade of expertise in the florist, restaurant, and beverage markets, Promenade has developed an efficient way to bring the personal in-store meat shopping experience online," said Farbod Shoraka, CEO and co-founder, Promenade. "We are excited to provide local butchers with a comprehensive platform that allows them to reach new and existing customers, and are looking forward to continuing Promenade's rapid expansion of services to small shops in other vertical markets nationwide."
Providing everything from traditional cuts of beef and chicken to specialty offerings of buffalo and venison, butchers acquire and retain loyal customers by delivering outstanding products and services—from order to table. Promenade for Butchers deepens the independent store owner's relationship with new and existing customers by offering an easy ordering and delivery experience. Each website is customized to fit the shop's brand and provides a simple and safe online shopping experience with a variety of delivery options, including in-store pick up and same-day delivery.
Promenade for Butchers also simplifies back-end business tasks with marketing, payment, fulfillment, and inventory management services, providing business owners with additional time to negotiate with suppliers, cut and trim meat, and provide retail and wholesale customers with a truly personalized interaction.
Promenade for Butchers benefits include:
- Premium ecommerce website: A complete online SEO-optimized storefront built to inform visitors and turn them into customers
- In-store and online order processing and management: Accept and manage customer orders quickly and easily in the back-office
- In-store card reader: Process payments online and in-store
- Delivery services: Support for self-delivery, third-party delivery, or in-store pickup
- Review management: Automatically request, manage, and publish customer reviews regarding your store or a specific order
- Marketing Services: Customized email marketing, social media campaigns, and search engine optimization, as well as outreach campaigns to engage customers between purchases
- Premium Customer Service: Easy-to-reach customer support with a direct line of access to product and engineering teams
Promenade for Butchers is now available. For more information, visit www.getpromenade.com/butchers.
Promenade started as BloomNation in 2010 with a clear vision of empowering local businesses with the technology, knowledge, and support to attract and retain customers with a best-in-class experience. The Promenade e-commerce platform offers an intuitive online sales and shopping experience for thousands of neighborhood businesses across the country. From flowers to food to liquor, Promenade empowers small business owners with the tools they need to reach new customers, grow online sales, and easily manage both online and in-store orders. For more information, visit www.getpromenade.com.
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Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn’t expected, according to a statement from a representative.
The actor, who is in a coma and in critical condition, is being kept on life support for possible organ donation, according to the statement released Thursday night on behalf of her family and friends.
Heche, who’s been hospitalized at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital north of Los Angeles, suffered a “severe anoxic brain injury,” the statement said. Such an injury is caused by a sustained lack of oxygen to the brain.
“She is not expected to survive,” the statement said. “It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she is being kept on life support to determine if any are viable.”
On the morning of Aug. 5, Heche’s car smashed into a house in a neighborhood in west Los Angeles and a fire erupted with the car embedded inside the home.
Earlier Thursday, police said they were investigating Heche for driving under the influence. Detectives with a search warrant took a sample of her blood and found narcotics in her system, LAPD spokesperson Officer Jeff Lee said.
Toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete, must be performed to identify the drugs more clearly and to differentiate them from any medication she may have been given for treatment at the hospital.
Evidence is still being gathered from the crash, police said, and they would present a case to prosecutors if it is warranted when the investigation is complete.
A representative for Heche declined comment on the investigation.
On Tuesday, Heche spokesperson Heather Duffy Boylston said she had been in a coma since after the accident, with burns that required surgery and lung injuries that required the use of a ventilator to breathe.
“Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit. More than her extraordinary talent, she saw spreading kindness and joy as her life’s work — especially moving the needle for acceptance of who you love,” Thursday’s statement said. “She will be remembered for her courageous honesty and dearly missed for her light.”
Heche, 53, was among the most prominent film stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s, playing opposite actors including Johnny Depp (“Donnie Brasco”) and Harrison Ford (“Six Days, Seven Nights”). In a 2001 memoir, she discussed her lifelong struggles with mental health.
She recently had recurring roles on the network TV series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-12T06:40:31+00:00 | wnem.com | https://www.wnem.com/2022/08/12/anne-heche-life-support-survival-crash-not-expected/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Getting into the holiday spirit early? This weekend you check out the some gingerbread architecture while supporting real life housing in Richmond with this year’s Gingerbread House Challenge, hosted by the young professionals board of the Better Housing Coalition.
The sixth annual Challenge will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, located at 2410 Ownby Lane in Richmond. Event attendees can see creations local businesses, nonprofits and student groups as they build their best gingerbread house based on the theme of “RVA Neighborhoods.”
General admission is free, but guests need to pay to cast their votes for their favorite gingerbread creations. Two votes are $5 and five votes are $10.
Guests can also get the VIP ticket package, which includes five votes, a Hardywood drink ticket, an exclusive drink koozie and a gingerbread cookie. VIP tickets are limited quantity and can be purchased now.
All of the proceeds from the event will go towards helping the Better Housing Coalition with their mission of providing high-quality affordable housing to those who need it.
If you’re not able to make it out to the event, you can also cast a vote remotely.
The teams with the most attendee votes will win the $500 People’s Choice prize. An expert judging panel will also crown a Runner-Up with a $500 prize, and a Grand Prize Winner will take home $1,000. | 2022-11-10T16:50:35+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/community/cast-your-vote-for-your-favorite-cookie-creation-in-the-gingerbread-house-challenge/ |
BOSTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows:
Declaration Date: May 1, 2023
Ex Date: May 10, 2023
Record Date: May 11, 2023
Payment Date: May 31, 2023
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0975 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the PDT Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the PDT Plan or terminate the PDT Plan at any time.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund
Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HTD Plan"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.1380 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the HTD Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the HTD Plan or terminate the HTD Plan at any time.
A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.
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SOURCE John Hancock Investment Management | 2023-05-01T20:38:10+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2023/05/01/john-hancock-closed-end-funds-declare-monthly-distributions/ |
Union City Police Investigating Return of Fake Merchandise at Wal-Mart Store
Union City police were called to Wal-Mart, on West Reelfoot Avenue, in reference to a theft.
Reports said the Asset Protection Investigator told police of a fraudulent return of merchandise.
Investigations revealed the suspect in the case took two fake Apple watches, and placed them into real Apple watch boxes.
The individual brought the watches into the Union City store, along with a receipt from Portage, Indiana, and was refunded $858 dollars.
When store officials examined the watches, they determined them to be fake.
Police reports said the same type incidents have occurred at Wal-Mart stores in Martin and Dyersburg. | 2023-05-09T05:39:04+00:00 | thunderboltradio.com | https://www.thunderboltradio.com/union-city-police-investigating-return-of-fake-merchandise-at-wal-mart-store/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
6-6-4, FIREBALL: 7
(six, six, four; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
6-6-4, FIREBALL: 7
(six, six, four; FIREBALL: seven) | 2022-09-14T18:36:56+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Day-game-17441605.php |
NPR'S A Martinez talks to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the U.S. co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy. About 120 countries are expected to participate.
Copyright 2023 NPR
NPR'S A Martinez talks to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the U.S. co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy. About 120 countries are expected to participate.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-03-28T09:48:55+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-03-28/biden-administration-puts-the-state-of-global-democracy-back-in-the-spotlight |
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison in connection with a January 2021 shooting in Aurora that left a 32-year-old man dead, officials said.
Daniel Aguirre, 25, of the 800 block of South Loucks Street, who was found guilty by a Kane County jury in April of first-degree murder, was the second man charged in the death of Fernando Carapia, who was fatally shot in the 300 block of South Spencer Street in Aurora, according to officials.
Aguirre must serve 50 years for the killing and a 25-year enhancement because the jury found he personally fired the gun that killed Carapia, according to a press release from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors said Aguirre was a passenger in a vehicle when around 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2021, he got out of the car and fired a gun several times, shooting Carapia in the back yard of his home, according to the release. Aguirre then returned to the vehicle which drove away, officials said.
Carapia was struck by multiple bullets and died at the scene, according to officials.
Authorities believe the murder was gang-motivated, but that Carapia was not the intended target and was not a gang member, officials said in the release.
Ivan Valles, 20, of the 500 block of Seventh Avenue in Aurora, was also charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the fatal shooting, police said.
Valles was the driver of the vehicle and pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge in exchange for a sentence of 15 years in prison, according to officials. | 2023-06-21T17:17:12+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-man-sentencing-shooting-st-0622-20230621-quiiqxd2kzc6zivj5eibbrcj64-story.html |
Jim Gordon, rock ‘n’ roll drummer who killed mother, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Gordon, the rock ‘n’ roll session drummer who played on classic records by Eric Clapton, George Harrison and The Beach Boys but suffered from growing mental health problems and spent the second half of his life in prison for killing his mother, has died at 77.
Gordon died Monday at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Thursday. It’s believed he died of natural causes, but the official cause will be determined by the Solano County coroner. Gordon, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been in prison for four decades.
From the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s, few drummers were more in demand than Gordon, a Los Angeles native and protege of the all-time versatile session man, Hal Blaine. Gordon had been drumming since his teens and — early in his career — was part of Phil Spector’s celebrated studio ensemble, “The Wrecking Crew,” which featured Blaine.
“When I didn’t have the time, I recommended Jim,” Blaine told Rolling Stone in 1985. “He was one hell of a drummer. I thought he was one of the real comers.”
Gordon eventually played on the Beach Boys’ landmark, experimental “Pet Sounds” and the Byrds’ “The Notorious Byrd Brothers,” Harrison’s post-Beatles triple album “All Things Must Pass” and Steely Dan’s jazz-rock “Pretzel Logic.” He worked with a wide range of top acts, from Joan Baez and Jackson Browne to Merle Haggard and Tom Petty. One of his notable credits was a drum break on the Incredible Bongo Band’s “Apache” that has been frequently sampled by rap music artists, among them Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and Kool Moe Dee.
Gordon also toured with with Clapton, bassist Carl Radle and keyboardist Bobby Whitlock: the core of what, in 1970, became Derek and the Dominos, one of rock’s greatest one-shot groups.
Their only studio album, the double record “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” has often been called the creative peak of Clapton’s career. He was tormented at the time by his unrequited love for Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd, and channeled his despair into such anguished blues and hard rock jams as “Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad?”, “Bell Bottom Blues” and the seven-minute title track.
The first half of “Layla” was a high-volume showcase for Clapton and guest guitarist Duane Allman, the second half a mournful piano coda of disputed origins. Gordon was officially credited as co-writer for “Layla,” but Whitlock later claimed Gordon took the piano melody from his then-girlfriend, singer Rita Coolidge. In her 2016 memoir “Delta Lady,” Coolidge wrote that the song was called “Time” when she and Gordon wrote it. They later played it for Clapton, who — Coolidge alleged — used it for “Layla.”
“I was infuriated,” Coolidge wrote. “What they’d clearly done was take the song Jim and I had written, jettisoned the lyrics, and tacked it on to the end of Eric’s song. It was almost the same arrangement.”
By the early 1970s, Gordon was already becoming a danger to others. Coolidge wrote in her memoir that the couple was touring with Joe Cocker when Gordon attacked her one night in a hotel hallway. Gordon hit her in the eye, she wrote, “so hard that I was lifted off the floor and slammed against the wall on the other side of the hallway.” She was briefly knocked unconscious.
With two weeks left on the tour, Coolidge performed with a black eye. She didn’t file battery charges against Gordon but did sign a restraining order, and their relationship ended.
In June 1983, Gordon attacked his 71-year-old mother, Osa Gordon, with a hammer and fatally stabbed her with a butcher knife. He claimed that a voice told him to do it.
It wasn’t until after his arrest for second-degree murder that Gordon was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Gordon was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole. However, he was denied parole several times after not attending any of the hearings and remained in prison until his death.
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AP National Writer Hillel Italie contributed reporting from New York.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-17T17:26:36+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2023/03/17/jim-gordon-rock-n-roll-drummer-who-killed-mother-dies/ |
(WKBN) – A tag team pro wrestling legend and member of the WWE Hall of Fame has died, according to multiple reports. Robert “Bushwhacker Butch” Miller was 78.
Miller’s death came after he was hospitalized following a medical episode at an event during WrestleMania 39 weekend.
Miller’s niece and the daughter of tag team partner Bushwhacker Luke Williams, Jackie, announced Monday that he had passed away.
Over their decadeslong career, the tag team competed for several different companies including the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), All Japan Pro Wrestling and Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling in Canada.
Over the course of the 1980s, they were a violent tag team known as “The Sheepherders.” During this time, they had rivalries with legends Roddy Piper and Rick Martel. They even wrestled against the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Rocky Johnson.
The Bushwhackers came to the WWE in 1988 as a comedy tag team, where they would walk to the ring in a silly fashion, swinging their arms in the air. They would even result to licking the heads of themselves and their opponents. They defeated the Fabulous Rougeaus at WrestleMania V in 1989.
The Bushwhackers were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015. | 2023-04-04T01:44:15+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/wwe-pro-wrestling-legend-dies-on-night-of-wrestlemania/ |
Brownsville police searching for man accused of theft
The Brownsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man accused of theft.
Police say the man was caught on a home surveillance video trying to steal a part from a vehicle. The incident happened on January 14.
The man was about to continue until he noticed there were people inside the house and found out he was there, police said.
Those with any information are asked to call Brownsville Crime Stoppers at (956)546-8477. | 2023-01-29T21:45:00+00:00 | krgv.com | https://www.krgv.com/news/brownsville-police-searching-for-man-accused-of-theft |
Police say officers kill at least 6 as Kenyans protest rising costs, and 50 children are tear-gassed
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A police official said officers killed six people Wednesday during new protests in Kenya against the rising cost of living, while a health worker said more than 50 schoolchildren in the capital, Nairobi, were tear-gassed. The opposition leader behind the demonstrations vowed they would continue until a new law imposing taxes is repealed.
The police official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, said three people were killed in Mlolongo city in Machakos county, two in Kitengela town near Nairobi, and one in the town of Emali on the highway to the port city of Mombasa. The officer said more than 10 other people were taken to hospitals.
The official said the six who were killed were shot for disrupting businesses, without elaborating. Police have been criticized by human rights watchdogs for their sometimes deadly response to such protests.
A health records worker at the Eagle Nursing Home clinic in Nairobi’s Kangemi neighborhood told the AP that 53 children were treated after tear gas was thrown into their school. The children aged 10 to about 15 had been in shock, said Alvin Sikuku. “At this point they are OK, with their parents,” he said Wednesday evening, and tensions around the incident were fading: “Right now, things are cool.”
Dozens of protesters in Nairobi, burned tires and dismantled part of an entrance to a recently built expressway.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who lost last year’s election to President William Ruto, has repeatedly called on Kenyans to protest as the country struggles with debt and rising prices.
Odinga told journalists on Wednesday that such protests will continue, and he accused police of blocking access to the site where he had planned to make a speech. He also accused police of using excessive force against protesters.
“All our engagements are peaceful until the police show up,” Odinga said.
New taxes have added to frustration in East Africa’s economic hub, with inflation at around 8%. Taxes on petroleum products, including gasoline, have doubled from 8% to 16%, which is expected to have a ripple effect.
Odinga called on Ruto to repeal the act imposing the new tax measures. “People are tired of going to bed hungry, facing the new day hungry and returning to bed hungry,” he said.
Most Kenyans either get on with their day or stay home during such demonstrations, but the economic toll of the demonstrations is yet another challenge for Ruto, who won election after appealing to Kenyans as a fellow “hustler” of modest background and vowing to lessen their everyday financial pain.
“Our children are not going to school, we are not affording food. Now we cannot go to work due to the protest,” said Lilian Anyango, a Nairobi resident. “We do not have options. We do not know what we will do with the current government.”
Police have been criticized by human rights watchdogs for their assertion that any demonstration needs advance notification “in the interest of national security.” Kenya’s constitution includes the right to peacefully demonstrate.
“All lawful means will be used to disperse such demonstrations,” the national police inspector general, Japhet Koome, said in a letter Tuesday calling Wednesday’s protests “illegal.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-07-12T15:17:21+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/business-news/police-say-officers-kill-at-least-6-as-kenyans-protest-rising-costs-and-50-children-are-tear-gassed/ |
North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (12-19, 6-12 Summit) vs. Denver Pioneers (15-16, 6-12 Summit)
The Fightin’ Hawks’ record in Summit play is 6-12. North Dakota ranks sixth in the Summit with 11.7 assists per game led by Jalun Trent averaging 2.5.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Bruner is scoring 15.8 points per game with 2.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Pioneers. Touko Tainamo is averaging 10.6 points and six rebounds over the last 10 games for Denver.
B.J. Omot is shooting 39.0% and averaging 12.0 points for the Fightin’ Hawks. Matt Norman is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for North Dakota.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pioneers: 3-7, averaging 67.9 points, 32.1 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 5.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.3 points per game.
Fightin’ Hawks: 5-5, averaging 77.9 points, 30.1 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 3.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-03-02T09:32:18+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/north-dakota-denver-preview/2023/03/02/2058ed24-b8d7-11ed-b0df-8ca14de679ad_story.html |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Marina Storti will be the CEO of WTA Ventures, the women’s professional tennis tour’s commercial enterprise with CVC Capital Partners that launched in March.
The hiring of Storti, who has been an executive at Sky, was announced Tuesday. She is expected to start in August at WTA Ventures, which was created to manage commercial activities for women’s tennis, including rights for broadcast, data, gaming, sponsorship, licensing and NFTs.
Storti has been at Sky since 2002 and has run its sports, cinema and entertainment streamlining platform, NOW, since 2019.
“I feel passionate about the role that women’s tennis has to play in leading the broader development of professional women’s sport worldwide and I see a real opportunity for further growth,” Storti said.
CVC Capital Partners, an investment manager, contributed $150 million for a 20% stake in WTA Ventures LLC. When the new entity was announced, WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said it would be completely separate from St. Petersburg, Florida-based WTA Inc., which oversees the tour itself.
“Obviously, the ambition is to materially grow women’s professional tennis. Grow our profile, its value, the prize money,” Simon said in March. “This arrangement is certainly going to provide for us to create more investment opportunity to our players and our tournaments.” ___ AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-02T17:16:19+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/women-s-tennis-commercial-entity-picks-sky-s-18073584.php |
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader.
With a stepback jump shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.
James outstretched his arms, threw both hands in the air, then smiled. Abdul-Jabbar rose from his seat and clapped. The game was stopped as some members of James' family, including his mother, wife and children, took the floor for a ceremony recognizing the moment.
See photos from the record-breaking night in the video player above.
Abdul-Jabbar — one of many celebrities and sports stars who made sure they were there to see history — became the league’s all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. It was a record that some thought would last forever, with very few even coming close. Karl Malone retired 1,459 points behind Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant was 4,744 points shy, and Michael Jordan was 6,095 points away.
James passed them all, then caught Abdul-Jabbar, too. The 38-year-old, who finished with 38 points in the Lakers' 133-130 loss — did it in his 20th season. Abdul-Jabbar also played 20 NBA seasons.
And now, King James — a moniker he’s had since high school, when he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio — is the NBA’s scoring king, with 38,390 points and counting.
“A record that has stood for nearly 40 years, which many people thought would never be broken," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.
Abdul-Jabbar held the ball aloft, then handed it to James, the ceremonial passing of the torch. They posed for photos with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, then with one another. James wiped away tears from his eyes, then addressed the crowd.
“I just want to say, thank you to the Laker faithful. You guys are one of a kind," James said. “To be able to be in the presence of such a legend as great as Kareem, it's very humbling. Please give a standing ovation to the Captain, please."
James then thanked his family and those who have supported him, including Silver and the late NBA Commissioner David Stern.
“I thank you guys so much for allowing me to be a part of something I've always dreamed about," James said.
At least 16 different players have, technically, been the all-time leading scorer in league history — most of those coming in the opening month of the league’s existence in 1946, when everybody was starting from zero and nine different players were atop the scoring list in the first 16 days.
But only six have ended a season officially as the all-time leader: Joe Fulks, George Mikan, Dolph Schayes, Bob Pettit, Wilt Chamberlain and Abdul-Jabbar.
James will be the seventh name on that list, and he’s likely to stay there for a long time. No active player is within 10,000 points of James, who is under contract for two more years and is on pace to become the league’s first 40,000-point scorer sometime next season.
“Nobody will ever, ever touch it,” said Cleveland forward Kevin Love, a teammate of James on the 2016 title team. “The scoring record now will never be eclipsed. I don’t care. It will never, ever be touched. It will never happen again.”
James could have had the scoring record long ago, if so inclined. But he always preferred passing. James is behind only John Stockton, Jason Kidd and Chris Paul on the all-time assists list. None of them were, or are, close to the scorer that James is. Of that group, Paul comes closest, ranking 38th in NBA history.
And Paul is 17,000 points behind the new scoring king.
“I hadn’t thought of it that way, but that is very true,” Silver told The Associated Press. “I think it even adds — right? — to this accomplishment for a guy who became a scorer because he determined that’s what was necessary to win. And you’re right, he probably doesn’t get enough credit for his selfless play, because there’s so much focus and attention on him. ... I think it makes it that much more special, that he’d rather be known for his assists than his baskets.”
James is the only member of the NBA’s triple-quintuple club: at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists. There are 44 players to reach five digits in two of those categories.
He’ll almost certainly be the NBA’s all-time leader in earnings whenever he retires; when adding in the $97 million he’ll make over the next two seasons, he’ll be past $500 million in on-court salary alone. He’s a 19-time All-Star selection, tying an Abdul-Jabbar record. If he plays in the game on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City, he’ll set a record for appearances.
Others, maybe, have been this good. That’s always a debate. But no one has ever been this good, for this long. James — a two-time champion in Miami, a champion in Cleveland in 2016 and a champion with the Lakers in 2020 — is averaging 30 points per game in his 20th season; only three other players have averaged more than 10 points per game this deep into their careers, none of those averaging more than Bryant’s 17.6 in his 20th and final season.
“I never did the, ‘OK, if I play this amount of time and I average this’ thing,” James said. “I’ve never done that with anything in my career. I always said, ‘If it happens, it happens.’”
It happened. | 2023-02-08T06:47:37+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/lebron-james-breaks-nbas-all-time-scoring-record-surpassing-kareem-abdul-jabbar/42796342 |
Family suing San Diego cemetery after remains of Juneteenth trailblazer missing from burial plot
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Relatives of a late Black businessman who helped popularize Juneteenth in San Diego are suing a cemetery after his remains were reported missing from the family’s burial plot.
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary informed the family that Sidney Cooper’s body and casket were not in the plot where he was supposed to have been buried more than two decades ago. Cemetery staff discovered it was empty as they prepared to bury Cooper’s wife, Thelma, who died in March.
Staff said they did not know the whereabouts of Cooper’s remains, their daughter, Lana Cooper-Jones, told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
“I was absolutely distraught,” Cooper-Jones said Friday of the moment she learned her father’s body was missing. “It was like losing my father again, as well as my mom.”
Greenwood said it was working to rectify the problem.
“While the placement of this family’s loved one occurred over 20 years ago under previous ownership and management, we recently discovered an issue with placement and are diligently working to confirm the placement of the loved one,” the cemetery said in a statement. “Our hope is to reunite the loved ones as intended as soon as possible.”
The lawsuit filed Friday seeks to force the cemetery to find the patriarch’s remains and compensate the children for damages. The court filing was aimed to coincide with Saturday’s Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth Freedom Festival at San Diego’s Memorial Park.
Cooper, who was 71 when he died in 2001, promoted Juneteenth for decades in his unofficial and affectionate role as “Mayor of Imperial Avenue,” near where ran businesses including a barbershop and a produce store.
The family’s Juneteenth celebrations grew from small events in the parking lot of Cooper’s store to larger gatherings at a city park.
After his death, the family created the foundation to carry on his legacy and celebrate the Juneteenth festival. The June 19 holiday marks the day in 1865 when word that of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the final slave holdout of Galveston, Texas, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the order freeing enslaved Black people.
Cooper-Jones told the Union Tribune that when her father died, they held a graveside service, but they didn’t witness his casket being lowered into the ground.
According to the family and the attorneys, cemetery officials have said they might have an idea where his casket was buried. An underground probe detected the presence of a casket in a different plot that’s supposed to be empty, according to the family’s attorneys. The family wants that body exhumed and the DNA tested.
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Brands utilizing CCPaaS can provide rich commerce experiences for consumers in any mobile messaging channel
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clickatell, a pioneer in mobile messaging and Chat Commerce innovation, today announced the launch of the world's first Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS) that empowers brands to capitalize on the opportunity of chat commerce, the emerging next wave of digital commerce. This ground-breaking platform enables businesses to seamlessly connect, interact and transact with their customers on the messaging platforms they already use. Clickatell's April 2023 release of the first Chat Commerce Platform as a Service delivers full, authenticated commerce experiences within the most widely adopted mobile messaging environments, such as WhatsApp, Apple Messages, SMS and USSD.
This next evolution of Clickatell's Chat Commerce Platform allows businesses to create chat commerce experiences that drive sales and increase customer satisfaction. Businesses stay ahead of the conversational commerce trend by conducting commerce in the world's largest messaging apps. Clickatell's CCPaaS also allows businesses to save time and reduce costs by providing relevant, in-context brand experiences and secure payment capabilities to their customers through the convenience of messaging. New platform features include card tokenization and integration with WhatsApp Commerce functionalities that allow the display of product information and images in the brand's WhatsApp channel.
New Innovative Payments in Chat
CCPaaS is the first SaaS solution to provide secure payment processing by integrating with leading payment gateways, allowing businesses to efficiently process transactions within the chat interface. With card tokenization, consumers can securely pay via a link in any messaging channel, leading to a Clickatell-hosted checkout that tokenizes the user's payment information and saves it for future use — making subsequent purchases streamlined for the consumer with 'one tap pay.' The platform is PCI-DSS, ISO27001 and SOC2 compliant, ensuring the highest security standards for data protection and privacy.
"The launch of Clickatell's Chat Commerce Platform as a Service marks a significant milestone in our company's mission to revolutionize customer engagement and facilitate frictionless commerce within messaging apps," said Pieter de Villiers, CEO and Co-Founder at Clickatell. "We run our lives within messaging apps; whether arranging a lunch with a friend or scheduling a school drop-off, messaging is convenient and simple.
'Our new platform enables our favorite brands to serve us in these same messaging platforms with a full commerce experience, such as checking into your next flight and paying for a seat upgrade. As the first of its kind, CCPaaS sets a new standard for the future of chat commerce and reinforces Clickatell's pioneering position in the industry. We made history in 2000 when we became the first company to connect the world's fastest growing commerce platform – the internet – with the world's fastest growing communications platform – the mobile phone – via our SMS Gateway. I am proud to see our team continuing the innovation and executing on the vision."
Simple CCPaaS Packaging for Customers' Needs
Clickatell's CCPaaS is offered through three distinct packages:
- Clickatell Connect − The Communication Package
Connect is the foundation package that enables businesses to send and receive enterprise-grade mobile messages over multiple messaging channels via a RESTful API or a web-based campaign management tool. This package delivers high-volume services and campaigns, adhering to strict security and compliance requirements, delivering billions of messages reliably to customers all over the world. Key features include high volume queuing and routing, message encryption, anonymous messaging and number management. - Clickatell Interact − The Engagement Package
Adding to Connect, the Interact package enables businesses to have meaningful conversations with their consumers delivering the kind of digital experiences that today's mobile-first consumers have come to expect. Brands can now easily and quickly build messaging workflows to deploy chatbots and mini-apps from a low/no-code web interface. Interact allows an instantaneous response to the customer through a chatbot with powerful features including keyword management, assets library and integrations with leading CRM and OMS solutions. Interact also includes live agent enablement through an advanced web-based application that provides real time sentiment insights, agent assist, chat transfers and agent performance metrics, all designed to improve agent performance and drive better customer experience. - Clickatell Transact − The Commerce Package
Transact enables businesses to sell products and services directly within messaging channels by sending the customer a payment prompt that initiates a secure and simple payment experience. Transact builds on the foundation of Connect and Interact, allowing businesses to create full commerce experiences within messaging. Businesses can accept payments on the Clickatell Platform with no development required, and with secure link and OMS integration, businesses can provide unparalleled check out experiences that are fully cloud native and turnkey. State-of-the-art payment capabilities include tokenization for frictionless user experience, PCI-DSS security and GDPR and local privacy compliance and legacy processes integration.
"As commerce continues to evolve yet again, we are helping brands to engage with their customers in this emerging chat commerce space," said Jeppe Dorff, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Clickatell. "Our vision has always been to create a chat commerce platform that is focused and built around the key performance metrics that matter most to our customers, performance and operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction and increased business improvements. Our Chat Commerce Platform as a Service not only achieves that vision, it also provides an unparalleled user experience for both brands and their consumers, while fostering digital transformation and in context communications with the click of a button. With our innovative low/no-code platform, businesses may rapidly implement and customize their chat commerce solutions, regardless of technical expertise."
To address this emerging chat commerce opportunity, Clickatell's CCPaaS includes several powerful features designed to transform customer engagement into delightful commerce experiences and drive brand loyalty:
Customizable chatbots: Capabilities to develop and deploy chatbots to automate conversations, handle customer inquiries and drive sales.
Live agent chat: Smooth escalation from chatbots to live agents, enabling brands to offer personalized and efficient customer support when needed. Live agents can access conversation history and customer information for a seamless transition and enhanced customer experience.
Real-time analytics and reporting: Access to valuable insights into customer behavior, chatbot performance and transaction data, enabling data-driven decisions and optimization of chat commerce strategies.
Easy integration with existing systems: A point and click embedded solution for seamless integration with CRM, ERP and other business systems. The platform comes pre-integrated with popular solutions like Shopify, Zendesk and Salesforce, ensuring a faster time to market for businesses.
Embedded payments: Embedding payments into chat allows brands to engage in transactional commerce as easy as a reply to pay. The feature comes with a secure link, hosted order pages, check out with Order Management integrations and a rich user experience in available channels.
For more information about Chat Commerce Platform as a Service and Clickatell visit www.clickatell.com.
About Clickatell
Clickatell is a pioneer in mobile messaging and Chat Commerce innovations. The Clickatell Chat Commerce Platform enables brands to connect, interact and transact with consumers by providing innovative, intuitive conversational commerce journeys through the convenience of messaging, securely and at scale. Global brands use Clickatell's trusted Chat Commerce Platform to reduce costs while maximizing value and elevating customer experiences across all stages of the consumer lifecycle. Clickatell is headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA, and has offices in Canada, South Africa and Nigeria. Learn more at www.clickatell.com.
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- Clickatell, Andrea Mahoney, andrea.mahoney@clickatell.com, +1415-846-1543
- Clickatell, Nadia Louw, nadia.louw@clickatell.com, +2721-036-1958
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BOSTON — Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that Twitter will permanently suspend any account on the social media platform that impersonates another.
The platform's new owner issued the warning after some celebrities changed their Twitter display names — not their account names — and tweeted as 'Elon Musk' in reaction to the billionaire's decision to offer verified accounts to all comers for $8 month as he simultaneously laid off a big chunk of the workforce.
"Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying "parody" will be permanently suspended," Musk wrote. While Twitter previously issued warnings before suspensions, now that it is rolling out "widespread verification, there will be no warning."
In fact, "any name change at all" would compel the temporary loss of a verified checkmark, the world's richest man said.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday after she switched her screen name to Musk. She told a Bloomberg reporter that she had also used his profile photo.
"I guess not ALL the content moderators were let go? Lol," Griffin joked afterward on Mastodon, an alternative social media platform where she set up an account last week.
Actor Valerie Bertinelli had similarly appropriated Musk's screen name — posting a series of tweets in support of Democratic candidates on Saturday before switching back to her true name. "Okey-dokey. I've had fun and I think I made my point," she tweeted afterwards.
Before the stunt, Bertinelli noted the original purpose of the blue verification checkmark. It was granted free of charge to people whose identity Twitter employees had confirmed; with journalists accounting for a big portion of recipients. "It simply meant your identity was verified. Scammers would have a harder time impersonating you," Bertinelli noted.
"That no longer applies. Good luck out there!" she added.
The $8 verified accounts are Musk's way of democratizing the service, he claims. On Saturday, a Twitter update for iOS devices listed on Apple's app store said users who "sign up now" for the new "Twitter Blue with verification" can get the blue check next to their names "just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow."
It said the service would first be available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. However, it was not available Sunday and there was no indication when it would go live. A Twitter employ, Esther Crawford, told The Associated Press it is coming "soon but it hasn't launched yet."
Twitter did not respond on Sunday to an email seeking comment on the verified accounts issue and Griffin's suspension.
Musk later tweeted, "Twitter needs to become by far the most accurate source of information about the world. That's our mission."
If the company were to strip current verified users of blue checks — something that hasn't happened — that could exacerbate disinformation on the platform during Tuesday's midterm elections.
Like Griffin, some Twitter users have already begun migrating from the platform — Counter Social is another popular alternative — following layoffs that began Friday that reportedly affected about half of Twitter's 7,500-employee workforce. They fear a breakdown of moderation and verification could create a disinformation free-for-all on what has been the internet's main conduit for reliable communications from public agencies and other institutions.
Many companies have paused advertising on the platform out of concern it could become more unruly under Musk.
Yoel Roth, Twitter's head of safety and integrity, sought to assuage such concerns in a tweet Friday. He said the company's front-line content moderation staff was the group least affected by the job cuts.
Musk tweeted late Friday that there was no choice but to cut jobs "when the company is losing over $4M/day." He did not provide details on the daily losses at Twitter and said employees who lost their jobs were offered three months' pay as severance.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-11-07T10:41:13+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-top-stories/2022-11-07/elon-musk-threatens-to-boot-twitter-account-impersonators |
Good Sunday morning! Skies are clear across the WLFI viewing area this morning. Morning low temperatures are in the mid to lower teens. Wind chill values are all in the single digits thanks to a WNW wind 5-10 mph. So bundle up if you'll be heading out this morning. A few slick spots on untreated roadways, bridges and overpasses will be possible from the snow showers we saw yesterday, so drive cautiously!
Today will remain sunny and clear with highs in the mid to upper 30s with WNW to W winds 5-10 mph. Tranquil weather will continue for Monday with sunshine. Morning lows on Monday will be in the lower 20s and upper teens. Southerly winds will help bring in warmer temperatures for Monday afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s.
We warm up back to near normal and above for Tuesday through Friday. Rain chances work in late Tuesday into Wednesday. Another round of heavy rain and even storms will be possible Thursday night into Friday. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid to upper 60s then fall throughout the day on Friday. | 2023-03-19T09:55:46+00:00 | wlfi.com | https://www.wlfi.com/weather/a-cool-and-sunny-sunday-on-tap/article_69fddf18-c636-11ed-b227-13e68f4421c0.html |
GILMAN, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities said a man is on the run after an incident at the Gilman train station.
Authorities said they are searching for Joel T. Smith as a person of interest. Smith was last seen running on foot northeast towards Route 24 from the train station. Smith was wearing a black button-up shirt and jeans.
Witnesses said they saw someone running away from police into a cornfield by a truck stop.
Because of the chase, Iroquois West School District is on a soft lockdown. According to a social media post, students will not be going outside of school buildings.
The Gilman Police Department, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police and National Canadian Railroad Police are assisting at the scene.
Authorities ask anyone with information to call 911. | 2022-09-14T20:01:25+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/man-on-the-run-from-police/ |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-0-5-1
(two, zero, five, one)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-0-5-1
(two, zero, five, one) | 2022-11-25T05:28:41+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Evening-game-17609562.php |
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is canceling his events 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. | 2022-11-15T03:09:05+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-cambodian-pm-tests-positive-for-covid-after-hosting-summit/ |
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