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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – LSU first baseman/designated hitter Jared Jones has received Second-Team Freshman All-America recognition from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.
Jones, a product of Marietta, Ga., is hitting .304 this season with 12 doubles, 14 homers, 45 RBI and 37 runs scored. He is fourth on the LSU club in homers and fifth in RBI.
Jones, who was named last month to the 2023 Freshman All-SEC team by the league’s head coaches, homered twice and drove in five runs in LSU’s series sweep over Alabama (April 28-30).
He batted .500 (7-for-14) in a four-game week vs. Tulane (April 11) and Kentucky (April 13-15) with three doubles, two homers, five RBI and six runs. In LSU’s SEC series win over Kentucky, Jones hit .400 (4-for-10) with two homers, five RBI and five runs.
Jones batted .600 (6-for-10) the week of March 28-April 1 with one double, one homer, one RBI and five runs scored. He was 3-for-5 with a double and two runs on April 1 vs. Tennessee
He hit .462 (6-for-13) in the Texas A&M series (March 17-19) with one homer, eight RBI and one run. Jones led the Tigers to the series-clinching victory on March 18 by going 4-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer and a pair of two-run singles for a total of seven RBI.
Jones was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week on March 13 after he batted .600 (6-for-10) from March 6-12 with four homers, 11 RBI and five runs. He homered four times in four consecutive plate appearances over the course of the Tigers’ games versus Samford.
(Press release provided by LSU Athletics) | 2023-06-14T16:39:50+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/sports/college-sports/geaux-nation/jared-jones-receives-freshman-all-america-recognition/ |
WESTERLY, R.I., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH), the publicly owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company, will release second quarter 2022 earnings and host a conference call with the Corporation's executives as follows:
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man who spent 21 years in prison for a gang murder he said he didn’t commit has been declared factually innocent by a judge, authorities announced Wednesday.
Alexander Torres appeared at a news conference with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and members of the California Innocence Project, which fought for his exoneration.
“Torres was so young when he was convicted of a crime he did not commit. He deserves a chance to start to really live his life,” said attorney Audrey McGinn from the California Innocence Project. “I’m so excited to see Alex reunited with his family and loved ones.”
Torres was a 20-year-old member of a Compton street gang when he was accused of jumping out of a car and shooting a rival gang member, Martin Guitron, in suburban Paramount on Dec. 31, 2000.
Guitron was shot eight times with a handgun.
Torres was arrested on Jan. 18, 2001. He told investigators he’d had confrontations with Guitron, including a fight after his mother’s car was vandalized, but did not leave his house the night of the killing, court records indicated.
Relatives testified that Torres injured his hand in the fight with Guitron several weeks earlier. At the time of the shooting, he had a broken finger and a cast on his arm from his elbow almost to his fingertips.
Torres was convicted on June 12, 2001 of second-degree murder with an allegation that he personally used a gun during the crime. He was sentenced to 40 years to life in state prison.
In 2006, however, a private investigator hired by Torres’ brother interviewed the driver of the getaway car, who said Torres wasn’t at the shooting scene and that another man committed the killing, according to a court filing.
That person closely resembled Torres physically, prosecutors said.
Last October, Torres was released from prison after a judge set aside his conviction at the request of Torres and the Conviction Integrity Unit of the district attorney’s office, which cited “newly discovered evidence” that someone else committed the killing.
That person, identified only as Individual 2 in the court filing, is serving prison time for a series of armed robberies committed after the shooting, prosecutors said.
In April, the district attorney’s office and the Innocence Project asked a judge for a finding of “factual innocence” in the case, arguing jointly that “there is not a single reliable or credible piece of evidence that Torres committed the crime” and that, in fact, “a preponderance of the evidence” shows that he is innocent. The motion was granted.
Prosecutors said they were investigating to gather enough evidence to charge the real shooter. | 2022-06-01T22:38:52+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/after-decades-in-prison-california-man-innocent-of-murder/ |
(NewsNation) — Police departments are struggling to retain existing police officers and recruit new ones, causing severe staffing shortages that are leaving communities around the country vulnerable.
“So many people have left our department that it’s not uncommon for you to be put on hold and wait four or five minutes to get someone to answer a 911 call,” Detective Ken Casaday, from Austin, Texas, told NewsNation.
A mass exodus of police officers has happened in the past two years, leaving some departments “severely” understaffed. In many departments across the country, low police morale is intertwined with steep budget cuts and a lack of public support.
“They feel tired, overworked, stretched to the breaking point,” Lt. Tracy McCray said.
This comes amid a wave of growing violence, as many cities are now trying to navigate how to maintain public safety while also addressing the calls to reform and “defund” the police sparked by George Floyd’s murder. Activists are seeking to have police budgets reallocated to other services.
McCray was a police officer for nearly 30 years, and now serves as president of the San Francisco Police Officers Association. She points to funding cuts as a major issue facing the SFPD, with more than $120 million being taken from the police budget and redistributed to other areas.
“I think the officers today in the city, they don’t feel supported by some of the local politicians, even by some of the command staff within the department,” McCray said.
Amid these challenges, the calls for help haven’t stopped, creating a perfect storm for officers on the streets.
“The ones that you do have out working the street are taxed because they’re having to stay longer,” McCray explained. “They’re having to deal with more calls because nobody stopped calling us.”
Staffing shortages have led police departments like Austin to reallocate resources.
“Our detectives that work in child abuse, robbery, homicide, who are very, very busy these days have just been told we’re sorry, but you’re gonna have to leave your caseload and go back to the streets to answer 911 calls,” Casaday said.
Casaday is president of the police union in Austin. Casaday told NewsNation the Austin Police Department is down 400 officers from a high of 1,900 just three years ago. Casady said police officers are working up to 60 to 80 hours a week to make up for the shortage. He said his union is grappling with officers dealing with overwork, exhaustion and negative comments.
“It’s not only the defund movement, it’s the negative comments saying, ‘We don’t need you.’ Your boss, your mayor telling you that they hope there’s a day that you’re no longer needed,” Casaday said.
Nearly 4,000 miles away in Hawaii, Lt. Robert Cavaco is facing the same situation, which he believes is making the community less safe.
“Crime has gone up specifically robberies and sex assaults — it’s the violent crime,” Cavaco said. “We may not have enough officers to fulfill the calls for service. I’m not trying to be dramatic. But we may come to a point where, you know, we may have to call back and say we can’t service you right now, if it’s not a dire emergency.”
Higher retention and more recruitment are the immediate solutions.
“The profession in itself is in a dire, dire crisis,” Cavaco said, underlining the importance of officers feeling valued in their community.
“2,000 men and women who come in every day and try to do their best. Do we get it right all the time? No. But when we don’t we own up to it,” McCray said. “We still come back the next day to do our job to serve the people in the city.”
Officers stressed the need for open and honest dialogue between police and the communities they protect.
This is the first part of a series revolving around the police crisis in America.
Interviews have been edited for length and clarity.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-07-27T16:50:47+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/morning-in-america/low-morale-public-support-leading-to-policing-crisis/ |
GENEVA (AP) — Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.
Swiss authorities pushed for UBS to take over its smaller rival after a plan for Credit Suisse to borrow up to 50 billion francs ($54 billion) failed to reassure investors and the bank’s customers. Shares of Credit Suisse and other banks plunged this week after the failure of two banks in the U.S. sparked concerns about other potentially shaky institutions in the global financial system.
Credit Suisse is among the 30 financial institutions known as globally systemically important banks, and authorities worried about the fallout if it were to fail.
The deal was “one of great breadth for the stability of international finance,” said Swiss President Alain Berset as he announced it Sunday night. “An uncontrolled collapse of Credit Suisse would lead to incalculable consequences for the country and the international financial system.”
Switzerland’s executive branch, a seven-member governing body that includes Berset, passed an emergency ordinance allowing the merger to go through without shareholder approval.
Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann called the sale “a clear turning point.”
“It is a historic, sad and very challenging day for Credit Suisse, for Switzerland and for the global financial markets,” Lehmann said, adding that the focus is now on the future and in particular on the 50,000 Credit Suisse employees, 17,000 of whom are in Switzerland.
Following news of the Swiss deal, the world’s central banks announced coordinated financial moves to stabilize banks in the coming week. This includes daily access to a lending facility for banks looking to borrow U.S. dollars if they need them, a practice which widely used during the 2008 financial crisis. Three months after Lehman Brothers collapsed in September of 2008, such swap lines had been tapped for $580 billion. Added swap lines were also rolled out during market turmoil in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020.
“Today is one of the most significant days in European banking since 2008, with far-reaching repercussions for the industry,” said Max Georgiou, an analyst at Third Bridge. “These events could alter the course of not only European banking but also the wealth management industry more generally.”
Colm Kelleher, the UBS chairman, hailed the “enormous opportunities” that emerge from the takeover, and highlighted his bank’s “conservative risk culture” — a subtle swipe at Credit Suisse’s reputation for more swashbuckling, aggressive gambles in search of bigger returns. He said the combined group would create a wealth manager with over $5 trillion in total invested assets.
Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said the council “regrets that the bank, which was once a model institution in Switzerland and part of our strong location, was able to get into this situation at all.”
The combination of the two biggest and best-known Swiss banks, each with storied histories dating to the mid-19th century, amounts to a thunderclap for Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial center — leaving it on the cusp of having a single national champion in banking.
The deal follows the collapse of two large U.S. banks last week that spurred a frantic, broad response from the U.S. government to prevent any further panic. Still, global financial markets have been on edge since Credit Suisse’s share price began plummeting this week.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde lauded the “swift action” by Swiss officials, saying they were “instrumental for restoring orderly market conditions and ensuring financial stability.”
She said the banks “are in a completely different position from 2008” during the financial crisis, partly because of stricter government regulation.
UBS officials said they plan to sell off parts of Credit Suisse or reduce the bank’s size in the coming months and years.
The Swiss government is providing more than 100 billion francs in aid and financial backstops to make the deal go through.
As part of the deal, approximately 16 billion francs ($17.3 billion) in Credit Suisse bonds will be wiped out. European bank regulators use a special type of bond designed to provide a capital cushion to banks in times of distress. But these bonds are designed to be wiped out if a bank’s capital falls below a certain level, which was triggered as part of this government-brokered deal.
Berset said the Federal Council had already been discussing a long-troubled situation at Credit Suisse since the beginning of the year and held urgent meetings in the last four days amid spiraling concerns about its financial health that caused major swoons in its stock price and raised the specter of the 2007-08 financial crisis.
Investors and banking industry analysts were still digesting the deal, but at least one analyst was sour on the news because it could damage Switzerland’s global banking image.
“A country-wide reputation with prudent financial management, sound regulatory oversight, and, frankly, for being somewhat dour and boring regarding investments, has been wiped away,” said Octavio Marenzi, CEO of consulting firm Opimas LLC, in an email.
Credit Suisse is designated by the Financial Stability Board, an international body that monitors the global financial system, as one of the world’s important banks. This means regulators believe its uncontrolled failure would lead to ripples throughout the financial system not unlike the collapse of Lehman Brothers 15 years ago.
The Credit Suisse parent bank is not part of European Union supervision, but it has entities in several European countries that are. Lagarde reiterated what she said last week after the central bank raised interest rates — that the European banking sector is resilient, with strong financial reserves and plenty of ready cash.
Many of Credit Suisse’s problems are unique and do not overlap with the weaknesses that brought down Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, whose failures led to a significant rescue effort by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. As a result, their downfall does not necessarily signal the start of a financial crisis similar to what occurred in 2008.
The deal caps a highly volatile week for Credit Suisse, most notably on Wednesday when its shares plunged to a record low after its largest investor, the Saudi National Bank, said it wouldn’t invest any more money into the bank to avoid tripping regulations that would kick in if its stake rose about 10%.
On Friday, shares dropped 8% to close at 1.86 francs ($2) on the Swiss exchange. The stock has seen a long downward slide: It traded at more than 80 francs in 2007.
Its current troubles began after Credit Suisse reported on Tuesday that managers had identified “material weaknesses” in the bank’s internal controls on financial reporting as of the end of last year. That fanned fears that Credit Suisse would be the next domino to fall.
While smaller than its Swiss rival UBS, Credit Suisse still wields considerable influence, with $1.4 trillion assets under management. The firm has significant trading desks around the world, caters to the rich and wealthy through its wealth management business, and is a major advisor for global companies in mergers and acquisitions. Notably, Credit Suisse did not need government assistance in 2008 during the financial crisis, while UBS did.
The Swiss bank has been pushing to raise money from investors and roll out a new strategy to overcome an array of troubles, including bad bets on hedge funds, repeated shake-ups of its top management and a spying scandal involving UBS.
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Associated Press Writers Frank Jordans and Emily Schultheis in Berlin, Barbara Ortutay in Oakland, Calif., Chris Rugaber in Washington, Ken Sweet in New York and David McHugh in Frankfurt, Germany, contributed. | 2023-03-19T23:49:08+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/swiss-to-hold-news-conference-amid-credit-suisse-troubles/ |
TOLUCA, Mexico — A violent drug cartel is suspected of leaving a severed human leg hanging from a pedestrian bridge Wednesday in the city of Toluca, just west of Mexico City.
Other parts of the body were found later in another neighborhood, also with handwritten drug cartels signs nearby. The victim was apparently a man between the ages of 35 and 40.
Two other bodies were found elsewhere in the city Wednesday.
In a neighborhood on the city’s east side, police found another dismembered body, along with a sign similar to those in the first case.
And later, in an industrial neighborhood on the north side, a body was found in a burning car.
The mayor of Toluca, which is the capital of the State of Mexico, appealed for calm. The Familia Michoacana has dominated rural areas in the state for years, but may now be trying to take over the state capital.
“The issue of crime brings us all together, and we all have to fight it,” said Mayor Raymundo Martínez Carbajal.
Last week, threatening banners were left in another suburb of Toluca, and they were also signed by the Familia Michoacana.
The gang originated in the neighboring state of Michoacan in the early 2000s, and while it has been largely chased out of its home state, it has found a new lease on life in the State of Mexico and neighboring Guerrero state.
The Familia Michoacana has become known for carrying out ruthless, bloody ambushes of police in Mexico State and local residents in Guerrero. | 2023-07-06T01:36:09+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/05/mexico-toluca-bodies-drug-cartel/c856ee72-1b97-11ee-be41-a036f4b098ec_story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology have agreed to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration.
The White House said Friday that it has secured voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them. Some of the commitments call for third-party oversight of the workings of commercial AI systems, though they don’t detail who will audit the technology or hold the companies accountable.
A surge of commercial investment in generative AI tools that can write convincingly human-like text and churn out new images and other media has brought public fascination as well as concern about their ability to trick people and spread disinformation, among other dangers.
The four tech giants, along with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and startups Anthropic and Inflection, have committed to security testing “carried out in part by independent experts” to guard against major risks, such as to biosecurity and cybersecurity, the White House said in a statement.
The companies have also committed to methods for reporting vulnerabilities to their systems and to using digital watermarking to help distinguish between real and AI-generated images known as deepfakes.
They will also publicly report flaws and risks in their technology, including effects on fairness and bias, the White House said.
The voluntary commitments are meant to be an immediate way of addressing risks ahead of a longer-term push to get Congress to pass laws regulating the technology.
Some advocates for AI regulations said Biden’s move is a start but more needs to be done to hold the companies and their products accountable.
“History would indicate that many tech companies do not actually walk the walk on a voluntary pledge to act responsibly and support strong regulations,” said a statement from James Steyer, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Common Sense Media.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said he will introduce legislation to regulate AI. He has held a number of briefings with government officials to educate senators about an issue that’s attracted bipartisan interest.
A number of technology executives have called for regulation, and several went to the White House in May to speak with Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other officials.
But some experts and upstart competitors worry that the type of regulation being floated could be a boon for deep-pocketed first-movers led by OpenAI, Google and Microsoft as smaller players are elbowed out by the high cost of making their AI systems known as large language models adhere to regulatory strictures.
The software trade group BSA, which includes Microsoft as a member, said Friday that it welcomed the Biden administration’s efforts to set rules for high-risk AI systems.
“Enterprise software companies look forward to working with the administration and Congress to enact legislation that addresses the risks associated with artificial intelligence and promote its benefits,” the group said in a statement.
A number of countries have been looking at ways to regulate AI, including European Union lawmakers who have been negotiating sweeping AI rules for the 27-nation bloc.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently said the United Nations is “the ideal place” to adopt global standards and appointed a board that will report back on options for global AI governance by the end of the year.
The United Nations chief also said he welcomed calls from some countries for the creation of a new U.N. body to support global efforts to govern AI, inspired by such models as the International Atomic Energy Agency or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
The White House said Friday that it has already consulted on the voluntary commitments with a number of countries. | 2023-07-21T10:26:50+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon-google-meta-microsoft-and-other-tech-firms-agree-to-ai-safeguards-set-by-the-white-house/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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Which multivitamin for men is best?
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Copyright 2023 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-18T01:30:40+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/reviews/br/health-wellness-br/supplements-br/best-multivitamins-for-men/ |
(NEXSTAR) – A 61-year-old woman who survived a bear attack in Vermont over the weekend is crediting her Jack Russell terrier with their escape, according to Fish and Wildlife officials.
Susan Lee was walking the terrier and her labradoodle along a trail on her property in Strafford Saturday when the bear surprised her. She later told Game Warden Sergeant Jeffrey Whipple and Game Warden Kyle Isherwood that she had lost sight of her dogs and recalled them just before hearing a loud noise and seeing the bear charge at her.
Lee said she tripped on a stone wall, and then the bear was on top of her. When she felt pain in her upper left leg she knew the bear had bitten down on her.
The attack was cut short by her Jack Russell terrier, a breed that usually stands about 1 foot tall and weighs between 13 and 17 pounds.
“Ms. Lee stated that her Jack Russel terrier intervened by barking at the bear, which got off her and appeared to focus on the dog,” officials stated in a news release. Lee said she and the terrier managed to retreat down the trail and the bear took off in another direction. The labradoodle would make it home later, according to USA Today.
Whipple told the outlet that the Jack Russell had to execute “some ninja moves” to keep the bear from injuring it.
Despite the bite wound to her leg and “multiple scratches between two and nine inches long on both her sides,” Lee managed to get home safely and text a friend to take her to the hospital for treatment. She also called 911 to report the attack.
Isherwood responded to the scene of the attack with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Bear Biologist Jaclyn Comeau and the two concluded that the bear, who they weren’t able to locate, was likely a female with cubs that was provoked when Lee and her dogs surprised them.
“Bear attacks are extremely rare in Vermont,” said Comeau, adding that the department has records of only three prior bear attacks in the state. “However, at this time of year black bears are moving in family units and mothers will be protective of their cubs. If confronted by a bear it is essential to remain calm and back away slowly, and to fight back immediately if attacked.”
Lee was treated at an area hospital where Whipple and Isherwood interviewed her about the attack and warned her of the danger of rabies. Nexstar asked about the results of a possible rabies test but the department did not respond by publishing time.
Lee’s injuries were described as “non-life-threatening.” | 2022-08-24T00:01:55+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/animals/woman-attacked-by-bear-says-pet-jack-russell-terrier-helped-her-escape/ |
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- In the first two hours following the press conference, more than 30,000 enterprise users have applied for access to the API of ERNIE Bot Enterprise Edition.
BEIJING, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, today introduced ERNIE Bot, a new-generation large language model (LLM) and generative AI product. ERNIE Bot excels in a range of areas, including understanding Chinese language and culture, generating literary and business writing, performing complex mathematical calculations, and producing multi-modal content. The AI product can comprehend human intentions and deliver accurate, logical, and fluent responses approaching human level.
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At the press conference unveiling ERNIE Bot in Beijing, Robin Li showcased its performance in five scenarios: literary creation, business writing, mathematical calculation, Chinese language understanding, and multi-modal generation.
- Literary creation: ERNIE Bot summarized the essential content of the popular Chinese science fiction novel, The Three-Body Problem. It proposed five angles for potential expansion of the story based on dialogue queries, demonstrating its well-rounded expertise in dialogue, analysis and content generation, as well as its factuality and reasoning bolstered by inherent knowledge graphs.
- Business writing: Able to serve as a versatile business copywriter, ERNIE Bot demonstrated its ability to construct a brand from scratch, encompassing tasks such as devising a name for a company, crafting an engaging brand slogan, and drafting press releases. This high-level creative capacity is possible because ERNIE Bot is trained on trillions of web pages, tens of billions of search and image data, hundreds of billions of daily voice data, and a knowledge graph of 550 billion facts.
- Mathematical calculation: ERNIE Bot also possesses a level of cognitive ability, enabling it to master relatively complex tasks such as mathematical derivation and logical reasoning. When faced with classic puzzles like the "chicken and rabbit in the same cage" problem, which tests human logical thinking, ERNIE Bot can understand the meaning of the question, develop a correct problem-solving approach, and follow the proper steps to come up with the correct answer.
- Chinese language understanding: ERNIE Bot demonstrates unparalleled natural language processing (NLP) capabilities in Chinese, which is reflected in its understanding of the Chinese language and cultural nuances. In a demo, ERNIE Bot explained the meaning behind the idiom "Paper is expensive in Luoyang", which alludes to the high demand for paper due to the popularity of poetry. ERNIE Bot expounded on the economic theory underpinning the idiom - the law of supply and demand - and created a poem incorporating the four Chinese characters of the idiom as the first word of each line.
- Multi-modal generation: ERNIE Bot can produce text, images, audio and video given a text prompt, and is even capable of delivering voice in several local dialects such as the Sichuan dialect. The video generation features of ERNIE Bot is not yet available to all users due to its relatively high cost.
"Multi-modality is an undeniably future trend for generative AI," said Robin Li. "In the future, as we continue to refine Baidu's unified multi-modal large model, ERNIE Bot's multi-modal generation capabilities will advance."
Despite the capabilities of ERNIE Bot, LLM of this type are still far from perfect. Continuous improvement based on real-world user feedback remains essential.
"As soon as we put ERNIE Bot into use," Li remarked, "we will establish a mechanism where real-world user feedback, developer calls, and model iterations work in synergy to enhance the model more effectively and efficiently."
Technology foundations of ERNIE Bot
ERNIE Bot is a culmination of years of research and industry practices by Baidu, said Haifeng Wang, CTO of Baidu. This new-generation, knowledge-enhanced LLM is built upon Baidu's in-house models ERNIE (Enhanced Representation of Knowledge Integration) and PLATO (Pre-trained Dialogue Generation Model). Since its release in 2019, ERNIE has evolved from a natural language understanding model into a model platform with cross-language, cross-modal, cross-industry and cross-task capabilities.
Baidu trained ERNIE Bot using Supervised Fine-Tuning, Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback, Prompt Learning, Knowledge Enhancement, Retrieval Augmentation, and Dialogue Augmentation.
Robin Li, speaking at the press conference, emphasized Baidu's unique position as one of the few companies worldwide offering a full AI stack. This includes AI chip Kunlun, deep learning framework PaddlePaddle, pre-trained model ERNIE, and a variety of applications such as search, AI cloud, autonomous driving, and Xiaodu smart devices.
Li highlighted that the advantage of Baidu's full AI-stack lies in its ability to achieve end-to-end optimization, substantially boosting efficiency. The synergy between framework and model lowers costs and streamlines model development. Baidu's PaddlePaddle framework has been employed in developing 4D hybrid parallel technology, which greatly enhances the efficiency of training and inference for mega-scale models. Baidu's full AI-stack will facilitate a closed-loop system where each layer can offer feedback, helping ERNIE Bot to continue iterating and improving.
Emerging business opportunities
Li predicted that LLMs will pave the way for three emerging business opportunities: cloud computing firms offering Model-as-a-Service solutions, companies focusing on fine-tuning sector-specific models, and enterprises creating applications built upon LLMs.
Baidu AI Cloud will soon launch cloud services and application products based on ERNIE Bot, including public cloud and privatized deployment, said Li.
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LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) — It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico, a post-pandemic adventure for a group of childhood friends.
One was treating herself to cosmetic surgery after having six children. It was a 34th birthday celebration for another.
They rented a white van in South Carolina and set out on the nearly 22-hour trip, shooting silly videos and driving straight through to Brownsville, on the tip of Texas.
“Good morning America!” Eric Williams said into the camera in the early morning hours after the all-night drive. “Mexico, here we come.”
But once they got to Mexico, the trip took a terrible turn. Two members of the group would never make it home, victims of the ruthless Gulf Cartel, a drug gang tied to brutal killings and kidnappings in the violent border city of Matamoros, a city of a half a million people that has long been a stronghold of the powerful cartel.
There could hardly be a worse border town to pick for a fun adventure.
It all started when Latavia McGee, booked the cosmetic surgery with a doctor she’d been to before, in 2021. Dr. Roberto Chavez Medina advertisements on Facebook and TikTok have a strong following by American women.
It’s a common story – people often leave the U.S. f or all sorts of medical treatment; costs in Mexico can be more than 50% cheaper than in the United States.
McGee’s appointment was within days of her cousin Shaeed Woodard’s 34th birthday. Friends Zindell Brown and Cheryl Orange rounded out the group of five, most of whom had grown up together in Lake City, South Carolina, a town of fewer than 6,000 people.
Once they got to the border, they rented rooms at a Motel 6 off the highway in Brownsville, a lush town with a high poverty rate on the Rio Grande where parrots squawk from palm trees.
The friends set out early Friday to cross an international bridge that spans the two countries, thinking they were headed to see the doctor right on the other side. Orange stayed at the motel in Brownsville because she forgot to bring her ID to cross the border.
“They went to drop her off and was supposed to be back within 15 minutes,” Orange said.
But the clinic had moved to a new location several blocks away.
It’s not clear what happened next: perhaps the group got lost. The Mexican state of Tamaulipas is the subject of a U.S. State Department warning to avoid travel due to violent crime and kidnappings, but the friends may not have known — Williams’ mother said she didn’t think her son had ever been out of the U.S.
Hours passed, and on the U.S. side of the border, Orange contacted the Brownsville police, concerned something bad had happened.
Her worst fears would come to pass.
Just a few miles across the border, around midday, a vehicle crashed into the group’s van. Several men with tactical vests and assault rifles arrived in another vehicle and surrounded them, according to Mexican police reports. Shots rang out.
Brown and Woodard were hit by bullets and appeared to have died immediately. Williams was shot in the leg.
Video on social media showed men forcing McGee into the bed of a pickup truck, then going back to drag a wounded Williams and the bodies of their two friends across the road and into the truck as onlookers in traffic sat in their cars eerily silent. One witness said no one wanted to draw the gunmen’s attention.
The truck barreled off. A Mexican woman who had been hit by a stray bullet, 33-year-old Areli Pablo Servando, was left to die on the street.
When Mexican authorities arrived on the scene, they found social security cards and credit cards belonging to the group of friends nside the van, marked by a bullet hole in the driver’s side window. The U.S. consulate, only blocks away, issued an alert, warning its employees to avoid the area until further notice because of a deadly shooting downtown.
The doctor at the clinic later told investigators he thought it was strange his patient hadn’t shown up for the procedure, which can run up to $3,000, but his office had only communicated with her electronically. The clinic was only about a four-minute drive away from where their van had crashed.
The crash would be the start of some of the most terrifying days of the surviving friends’ lives.
The cartel members drove them from place to place around the city on a harrowing ride, stopping shortly after the shooting at a medical clinic.
A doctor told investigators that two men with assault rifles busted in through a back door and threatened to kill staff if they didn’t treat a wounded person with them. The gunmen and their hostages stayed three hours at the clinic and then left, according to Mexican investigative documents viewed by The Associated Press.
Orange was worried, stuck on the other side of the border at the Motel 6 with no clue what had happened. On Saturday morning, she spoke to a Brownsville officer at the motel. Within an hour, a detective was assigned to the case and shortly after that Brownsville police handed it off to the FBI.
On Sunday, the FBI reported their disappearances and offered a $50,000 reward for their return and the arrest of the kidnappers, and U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar said U.S. officials contacted President Andrés Manuel López Obrador directly to ask for help in locating the missing Americans.
Back home, their family and friends in the United States watched the video of their capture in horror and prayed. The wait, the silence, became unbearable.
“I just want them to come home,” Zalandria Brown, Zindell Brown’s older sister, said Monday night. “Dead or alive, just bring them home.”
Jerry Wallace, Williams’ cousin, couldn’t eat or sleep.
“It’s really something just trying to just wait and hear what’s going on and not hearing nothing,” Wallace said..
The next day, the agony of not knowing ended, but with the news came more heartache.
An anonymous tipster reported a sighting of armed men and people blindfolds at a shabby, orange shack with blue trim and a corrugated metal roof in a tiny rural community known as Ejido Tecolote, on the outskirts of Matamoros. A white pickup parked outside matched the one the Americans had been loaded into March 3, according to the Mexican investigative documents.
The shack was near Playa Bagdad — or ‘Bagdad Beach,’ a remote strip of sand where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexico that has been known as a drop-off point for U.S.-bound smuggled goods since the U.S. Civil War.
Mexican authorities, following the lead, drove the dirt roads searching. Then they heard shouts and the word: “Help!”, leading them to the shack, where they found McGee and Williams blindfolded inside. They were being held next to the of bodies their friends, who had been wrapped in blankets and plastic bags, according to the Mexican investigative documents.
A 24-year-old man in a tactical vest who was guarding them darted out the back door, only to be quickly apprehended.
The two Americans were rushed to a Brownsville hospital.
Robert Williams, Eric’s brother, said he couldn’t wait to tell him “how glad I am that he made it through and that I love him.” His 11-year-old son was overjoyed.
On Thursday, as two of the friends’ bodies were returned to the U.S. in hearses, calls grew for action to be taken to crush the Gulf cartel. The cartel’s Scorpions faction apologized in a letter and announced it had handed over five members who were responsible for the abductions of innocent Americans. The letter was obtained by the AP through a Tamaulipas state law enforcement official.
Woodard’s father said he was speechless.
“I’ve just been trying to make sense out of it for a whole week. Just restless, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat. It’s just crazy to see your own child taken from you in such a way, in a violent way like that,” James Woodard told reporters. “He didn’t deserve it.”
Orange was speechless too. She said Friday in a voice text to an AP reporter that she and her friends who survived the attack are not ready to talk about their ill-fated trip.
“We just want to begin to recover,” she said.
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Watson reported from San Diego and Peña reported from Ciudad Victoria. Pollard is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | 2023-03-11T16:19:18+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/americans-fun-road-trip-to-mexico-became-days-of-horror/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
LUND, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval has acquired BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for marine bunker vessels. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval's strategy to expand its digital marine service offering and will be part of the recently acquired StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence software and decision support services.
BunkerMetric, headquartered in Denmark, supports ship operators in finding the best bunker procurement plan and improving voyage margins by using sophisticated algorithms. The optimization tools, together with StormGeo's advanced route services, will enable ship owners to streamline operations to help them improve their bottom line. BunkerMetric's procurement optimization tool will become a subscription service within StormGeo's existing offering.
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Lipscomb man arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer police have arrested a Lipscomb man charged with sexual abuse.
Michael Wayne Green, 36, is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond and charged with five counts of first-degree sexual abuse.
In October, sexual misconduct was reported to Bessemer police by an elderly female and another unknown woman at the Dollar Tree on 9th Avenue North. The suspect was identified on the scene by officers as Green.
After an investigation, at least four other women said that they were sexually assaulted at other retail locations by the same suspect.
Police said they believe there are other victims.
Officers arrested Green during the morning hours of Saturday, November 19 on Dartmouth Avenue in Bessemer following an anonymous tip.
The Bessemer Police Department is encouraging anyone who may have been victimized by Green to call the Bessemer Police Department at (205) 425-2411.
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(KTLA) – Netflix has done away with its most affordable ad-free option for subscribers.
The streaming giant has removed its $9.99 advertising-free “Basic” plan in the U.S. and in the U.K., less than a month after it made the same move in Canada.
This change doesn’t affect people who already have the Basic plan, but it does force new subscribers to either sign up for a $6.99 “Standard with ads” tier, the $15.49 “Standard” (without ads) tier, or the $19.99 “Premium” option.
“The Basic plan is no longer available for new or rejoining members,” Netflix posted on its FAQ page as of Wednesday morning. “If you are currently on the Basic plan, you can remain on this plan until you change plans or cancel your account.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix executives said the ad tier draws higher revenue per subscriber than the Basic tier they just got rid of.
This is just the latest alteration made to the platform. In May, Netflix began cracking down on password sharing, a practice the streaming service once joked about allowing.
Since it began its password crackdown, Netflix’s quarterly revenue and subscriptions have climbed, the company said Wednesday. Executives did note in a letter to investors that while membership to ad-based plans has nearly doubled since early 2023, “it’s still off a small membership base, so current ad revenue isn’t material for Netflix.”
Just last year, before launching its ad-supported plan, Netflix also raised the subscription prices for all of its plans by $1 or $2.
Another streaming service, NBC’s Peacock, also announced this week that it will be raising its prices next month. | 2023-07-19T21:10:23+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/entertainment-news/netflix-ditches-cheapest-ad-free-plan/ |
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said former President Trump has been described as a “hoarder” of classified documents, in the wake of Trump facing federal charges over his alleged mishandling of some of the nation’s top secrets.
Presented with suggestions both that Trump kept the documents “like a child with a toy” and that he kept them for financial or power reasons, Esper said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he thinks “both theories could be true and likely are true to some extent.”
“People have described him as a hoarder when it comes to these type of documents. But, clearly, it was unauthorized, illegal and dangerous,” Esper said of Trump.
“And, look, we have a case playing out right now in Massachusetts where that young airman from the Massachusetts National Guard is being charged on similar types of accounts under the Espionage Act for taking and retaining unauthorized documents that affected our national defense.”
Trump earlier this month pleaded not guilty to 37 counts related to allegations that he violated the Espionage Act and obstructed justice by taking classified records with him after his presidency and then refusing to turn them over to the government.
Esper on Sunday also agreed that, if the indictment’s charges are proven true, Trump can’t be trusted with the nation’s secrets again, even as Trump runs for another four years in the White House in the 2024 presidential race.
“I mean, it’s just irresponsible action that places our service members at risk, places our nation’s security at risk. You cannot have these documents floating around. They need to be secured. We know how that happens, that only authorized persons are allowed to see documents or receive information from documents,” Esper said.
The former defense secretary explained concerns that foreign agents or another country could “discover documents that outline America’s vulnerabilities or the weaknesses of the United States military” that could then be exploited against the U.S.
“Think about how that could be exploited, how that could be used against us in a conflict, how an enemy could develop countermeasures, things like that. Or, in the case of the most significant piece that was raised in the allegation, about U.S. plans to attack Iran, think about how that affects our readiness, our ability to prosecute an attack, if indeed we know that Iran eventually develops a nuclear weapon and we need to act on it,” Esper said.
The DOJ reportedly has a July 2021 audio recording in which Trump discusses a classified Pentagon document detailing a potential U.S. attack on Iran.
“So, I’m quite concerned about this. These are very serious allegations and need to be taken seriously by everybody involved.” | 2023-06-18T19:12:17+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/hill-politics/esper-trump-known-as-hoarder-of-classified-documents/ |
‘Big lunch’ follows big coronation celebrating King Charles
LONDON (AP) — After the gilded spectacle of King Charles III’s crowning in an ancient religious ceremony, coronation festivities took a more down-to-earth turn Sunday with thousands of picnics and street parties held across the U.K. in his honor.
The community get-togethers, part of a British tradition known as the Big Lunch, were intended to bring neighbors together to celebrate the newly crowned king even as support for the monarchy wanes. Critics complained about the coronation’s cost at a time of exorbitant living expenses amid double-digit inflation.
Thousands of luncheons were organized as part of the celebrations Sunday, along with a nighttime concert at Windsor Castle featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and 1990′s boy band Take That. Charles encouraged residents to engage in volunteer activities Monday, which was a holiday.
The king and Queen Camilla were not expected at any of the luncheons but planned to attend the concert that will include a speech by his son, Prince William, heir to the throne.
The king’s siblings, Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Anne, the Princess Royal, and their spouses took on lunch duty for the royal family. Edward was in Cranleigh and his sister hit an event in Swindon. The king’s nieces, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew, were to join a lunch in Windsor.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted U.S. first lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden at the Big Lunch party held in front of his office. Other guests included Ukrainian refugees and community activists.
As in other neighborhoods with street parties, Downing Street was decked out in Union Jack bunting for the occasion.
The lower-key events followed regalia-laden pageantry that saw the king and queen crowned together in Westminster Abbey. They were presented with centuries-old swords, scepters and a jewel-encrusted golden orb symbolizing the monarch’s power in a medieval tradition celebrated with liturgy, song and hearty cheers of “God save the king.”
The couple then paraded through the streets in a gilded horse-drawn carriage led by the largest ceremonial military procession since the coronation of Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago. Some 4,000 troops marched in formation through the streets, their scarlet sleeves and white gloves swinging in unison to the sound of drums and bugles from marching bands, including one group of musicians on horseback.
Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined the route in the rain to see it in person. Nearly 19 million more watched on television in the U.K., according to ratings released by Barb, a research organization. That’s about 40% fewer viewers than had watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
Charles and Camilla said Sunday in a statement that they were “deeply touched” by the celebration and “profoundly grateful both to all those who helped to make it such a glorious occasion – and to the very many who turned out to show their support.”
Not everyone was there to celebrate, though, and criticism continued Sunday over arrests of more than 50 protesters, including members of a republican group shouting “Not my king” and environmentalists aiming to end the use of fossil fuels.
Graham Smith, leader of Republic, a group advocating for abolishing the monarchy, said he was arrested as he planned peaceful protest and spent 16 hours in police custody.
“These arrests are a direct attack on our democracy and the fundamental rights of every person in the country,” Smith said. “Each and every police officer involved on the ground should hang their heads in shame.”
The Metropolitan Police acknowledged concerns over the arrests, but defended the force’s actions.
“The coronation is a once-in-a-generation event and that is a key consideration in our assessment,” Commander Karen Findlay said.
In addition to the lunch celebrations, hundreds of troops marched through the center of Glasgow on Sunday to celebrate the coronation.
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PANAMA CITY — Two sons of former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli were expected to return to Panama Wednesday after completing prison sentences in the United States for laundering millions of dollars in bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.
Expectations in Panama were running high for the brothers’ return because they will be among 36 people going on trial in August for the Odebrecht scandal. They are accused of laundering millions of dollars in bribes paid by Odebrecht during their father’s administration. Their father and another former president, Juan Carlos Varela, also await trial in the case.
The elder Martinelli hopes to run for re-election in the 2024 national elections.
Attorney General Javier Caraballo said Tuesday that his office has high expectations to see the brothers face justice in Panama.
The brothers paid about a $14 million bond in advance of their arrival to avoid being detained in Panama. They served three-year sentences in the United States for conspiring to launder about $28 million in bribes from Odebrecht.
Before being extradited to the United States, they were held in Guatemala for 23 months. | 2023-01-25T19:44:43+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/panama-awaits-return-of-ex-presidents-sons-in-bribery-case/2023/01/25/fc985f80-9cdb-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html |
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In cooperation with the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus, organizations including the Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsies Action Network, CURE Epilepsy, Rare Epilepsy Network and DEE-P Connections hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill on May 17 to educate about the epilepsies and call for more government action and investment in the epilepsies. Congressional Epilepsy Caucus co-chairs Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-3) and Jim Costa (D-CA-21) spoke about their personal connections to epilepsy and the importance of the caucus.
"My son developed epilepsy when he was 14 and it took us months to get the right treatment for him," said Congressman Murphy. "While he is now 28 and his seizures are controlled, there are still millions of Americans who continue to struggle with seizures. My sister is one of those people. I am committed to elevating the community's voice in Washington to bring much-needed education and awareness about this very common yet stigmatized neurological condition."
The community spoke with one voice, delivering a letter to Capitol Hill urging Congress to support the following epilepsy programs and research in the federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget:
- $10 million for the Pediatric-Onset Epilepsies Consortium jointly run by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS) and National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health
- $13 million for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Epilepsy Program
- $5 million for the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System and a report on current gaps and ways in which to expand the system to include the epilepsies
- $164 million for the CDC Safe Motherhood and Infant Health Program to enable more states to participate in a registry that can track Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) up to the age of 20
- $12 million for the Epilepsy Research Program, $175 million for the Traumatic Brain Injury & Psychological Health Research Program and $10 million for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Research Program all within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- $23.585 million for the Veterans Affairs Epilepsy Centers of Excellence
"Epilepsy is a neurological condition that has been with us for a long time. We probably all know someone with epilepsy," said Congressman Costa. "It's critical that those living with epilepsy have a voice in Congress that advocates for their needs and supports funding for epilepsy research. I'm committed to working together with our colleagues in a bipartisan manner to improve access to care for all Americans with the epilepsies."
The briefing, which was moderated by Laura Lubbers, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, CURE Epilepsy, also included a mother who lost her 21-year-old son to SUDEP; a mother who cares for her 10-year-old son who functions at the level of a 2-month old due to his rare, genetic and severe epilepsy SCN8A; and a college student who is thriving despite her seizures and has overcome the stigma that comes with living with epilepsy. Together, the speakers explained how profoundly and differently epilepsy impacts people and families and why increased funding from Congress can help close gaps in care. The annual total healthcare burden for people living with the epilepsies and/or seizures is at least $54 billion.
"Epilepsy is considered a spectrum disorder with different causes and seizure types," said Dr. Archana Pasupuleti, pediatric neurology specialist at Children's National Hospital. "While we continue to make progress to understand the underlying causes of epilepsy, we still have 50% of patients for whom we don't know the cause and at least 30% for whom treatment is ineffective. This is where funding for research and surveillance can really make a difference in how we treat epilepsy with the goal of helping to improve the quality of life for those living with it."
About Epilepsy
According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy is the most common serious brain disorder worldwide, with no age, racial, social class, national or geographic boundaries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.4 million people in the United States are affected by epilepsy, or approximately 1 in 26 people. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce seizures, which are sudden abnormal bursts of electrical energy that disrupt brain functions. In addition to those diagnosed with epilepsy, one in ten people will have a single seizure in their lifetime. The annual total healthcare burden for people living with the epilepsies and/or seizures is at least $54 billion.
About Epilepsies Action Network
With the mission of advancing strategic national policies, innovative research programs, and funding to improve the lives and outcomes of ALL those living and struggling with the epilepsies, the Epilepsies Action Network was initiated in August 2022. It includes dozens of epilepsy organizations that are partners and a National Advisory Board with national experts in the epilepsies, as well as healthcare thought leaders including Dr. Chris Austin, Former founding Director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS); Dr. Howard Koh, Former Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2009-2014); Tony Coelho, Former United States Congressman from California and Primary Author and Sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and Greg Grunberg, actor and advocate. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About the Epilepsy Foundation
With a network of partners throughout the United States, the Epilepsy Foundation is leading the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy. The Foundation connects people to treatment, support, and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation has shone a light on epilepsy to promote awareness and understanding, and to advocate for laws that matter to people with epilepsy, while also funding epilepsy research and supporting epilepsy investigators and specialists in their early careers. In partnership with the CDC, the Epilepsy Foundation has helped to improve access to care for people with epilepsy, expanded its digital reach and online resources in homes across the country, and trained more than 600,000 people in seizure recognition and first aid. The Epilepsy Foundation has also assisted more than 140,000 people through its 24/7 Helpline, and continues to focus on innovation, new therapies, community services, advocacy and education as key priorities. To learn more visit epilepsy.com or call 1.800.332.1000. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
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Carlos Correa Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Brewers - June 13
Published: Jun. 13, 2023 at 4:24 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Tuesday, Carlos Correa (.225 batting average in his past 10 games, with three doubles, two home runs, three walks and five RBI) and the Minnesota Twins play the Milwaukee Brewers, whose starting pitcher will be Corbin Burnes. First pitch is at 7:40 PM ET.
He racked up two extra-base hits in his last game (2-for-4 with two doubles) against the Blue Jays.
Carlos Correa Game Info & Props vs. the Brewers
- Game Day: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Target Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Brewers Starter: Corbin Burnes
- TV Channel: BSN
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135)
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Carlos Correa At The Plate
- Correa has an OPS of .710, fueled by an OBP of .304 and a team-best slugging percentage of .406 this season.
- Correa enters this game on a four-game hitting streak. In his last games, he's hitting .300 with two homers.
- In 63.6% of his games this season (35 of 55), Correa has picked up at least one hit, and in 10 of those games (18.2%) he recorded at least two.
- He has hit a long ball in eight games this year (14.5%), leaving the park in 3.3% of his chances at the plate.
- Correa has had an RBI in 17 games this year (30.9%), including eight multi-RBI outings (14.5%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in three contests.
- In 16 of 55 games this year, he has scored, and three of those games included multiple runs.
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Carlos Correa Home/Away Batting Splits
Brewers Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Brewers has a collective 8.2 K/9, which ranks 25th in the league.
- The Brewers have the 12th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.06).
- Brewers pitchers combine to allow 87 total home runs at a clip of 1.3 per game (to rank 25th in baseball).
- Burnes gets the start for the Brewers, his 14th of the season. He is 5-4 with a 3.36 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent time out was on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when the right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- The 28-year-old's 3.36 ERA ranks 25th, 1.082 WHIP ranks 16th, and 8.7 K/9 ranks 36th among qualifying pitchers this season.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday welcomed a new proposal to have Medicare pay for navigation services for cancer patients, saying it will make “an enormous difference in people’s lives.”
She joined other Biden administration officials on a conference call to discuss a proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pay for “principal illness navigation services,” which help patients make decisions about treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses and overcome barriers to quality care.
Biden spoke about her sister Jan, who underwent six weeks of stem cell transplant therapy several years ago to treat lymphoma. Biden said an advocate helped her sister “every step of the way.”
She said making these services more widely available is something that she and her husband, Joe Biden, worked on before he was elected president and then made a priority after he took office.
The first lady frequently visits cancer centers around the United States as part of a Biden administration initiative called the Cancer Moonshot, which has a goal of preventing more than 4 million cancer deaths by 2047 and improving the experience of people affected by the disease, including patients.
“Since we began this work, I’ve consistently heard one thing: these navigation programs are so successful, but since they aren’t generally paid for, most medical practices can’t afford to provide them,” Biden said.
The Bidens also lost a son, Beau, to brain cancer in 2015.
If finalized, the proposed rule would allow Medicare to pay for navigation services. The change would take effect on Jan. 1. Members of the public will have until Sept. 11 to comment on the rule.
“This is a first step. And we hope that the private sector will do its part as well,” the first lady said. “We know that these services make an enormous difference in people’s lives.” | 2023-07-20T18:15:18+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-jill-biden-welcomes-proposal-for-medicare-to-pay-for-navigation-services-for-cancer-patients/ |
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The National Guard went door to door in parts of Buffalo on Wednesday to check on people who lost power during the area’s deadliest winter storm in decades, and authorities faced the tragic possibility of finding more victims amid melting snow.
Already, more than 30 deaths have been reported in western New York from the blizzard that raged Friday and Saturday across much of the country, with Buffalo in its crosshairs.
Carolyn Eubanks, who relied on an oxygen machine, collapsed after losing electricity at her Buffalo home during a time when emergency workers were unable to respond to calls, son Antwaine Parker told The Buffalo News.
“She’s like, ‘I can’t go no further.’ I’m begging her, ‘Mom, just stand up.’ She fell in my arms and never spoke another word,” Parker told the newspaper.
Parker and his stepbrother knocked on nearby doors, seeking help. They found it when a stranger, David Purdy, answered and helped them carry the 63-year-old Eubanks inside and try in vain to revive her. Purdy and his fiancee sheltered her body until first responders arrived the next day.
“I done it as respectful as I could,” Purdy told The Buffalo News.
Timothy Murphy, 27, died after snow covered a furnace and sent carbon monoxide into his Lockport home, the Niagara County sheriff’s office said. Monique Alexander, 52, was found buried in snow after going out in the storm for unclear reasons, her daughter told The Buffalo News.
Anndel Taylor, 22, died in her car after it got stuck on her way home from work, her family told WSOC-TV.
As a deep freeze eased into milder weather Wednesday and the number of lingering outages dwindled, New York National Guard members knocked on doors in Buffalo and its suburbs.
“We are fearful that there are individuals who may have perished, living alone, or people who are not doing well,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said. The county encompasses Buffalo.
One pair of National Guard troops, clipboard in hand, knocked on the door of a home as people nearby tried to dig their way to businesses on a major avenue in Buffalo.
Twenty-five Guard teams were making such rounds Wednesday, spokesperson Eric Durr said by phone. He said troops had made some wellness checks previously but went out with a specific list of questions, including whether residents had food, water, electricity or any special health or medication concerns.
“The idea is to get a sense of: What are the needs out there?” said Durr, who noted that troops were offering food and water to those needing it.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said officers from his and other agencies also were searching for victims, sometimes using officers’ personal snowmobiles, trucks and other equipment.
With the death toll already surpassing that of the area’s notorious Blizzard of 1977, local officials faced questions about the response to last week’s storm. They insisted that they had prepared but that the weather was extraordinary even for a region prone to powerful winter storms.
“The city did everything that it could under historic blizzard conditions,” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, a Democrat, said at a news conference.
With enough snow remaining that driving was still banned in New York’s second-most-populous city, officials worked to clear storm drains and watched a forecast that calls for some rain later in the week. Erie County officials said they were preparing for the possibility of some flooding and of ice jams in local creeks.
The National Weather Service said any flooding was expected to be minor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that the state is ready to deploy nearly 800,000 sandbags and more than 300 pumps and generators for flooding response efforts if needed.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport reopened after a five-day closure, though many flights were canceled.
With temperatures expected to rise into the mid-40s (around 7 degrees Celsius) on Wednesday and the low 50s (around 10 Celsius) by Friday, local officials worked to clear storm drains and watched a forecast that calls for some rain later in the week. Erie County officials said they were preparing for the possibility of some flooding and of ice jams in local creeks.
The weather service said only minor flooding was expected.
While suburban roads and most major highways in the area reopened Tuesday, state and military police were assigned to enforce Buffalo’s driving ban. Poloncarz said the goal was to have at least one lane on every street open by Wednesday evening.
It is tough going. Even on some of the city’s main streets, there were still cars buried in snow that were being towed Wednesday to make way for snowplows.
Erie County Undersheriff William Cooley said deputies were helping people get to crucial medical appointments, such as dialysis.
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Peltz reported from New York. Associated Press journalists Jeffrey T. Barnes in Buffalo, Rebecca Santana in Washington and Julie Walker in New York contributed to this report.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of 55 cents per outstanding share of RTX common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 23, 2023 to shareowners of record at the close of business on Feb. 24, 2023.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An airstrike in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region killed at least five civilians earlier this week as the revived war continues, according to humanitarian workers and an internal document seen by The Associated Press.
The airstrike hit the town of Adi Daero in northwestern Tigray on Tuesday morning, also injuring 16 civilians and destroying several homes, the document by a non-governmental organization said.
Humanitarian workers in the Tigray capital, Mekele, and the region’s second-largest city, Shire, confirmed the deadly attack. They spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
On Friday, an Ethiopian government-run Twitter account accused the rival Tigray forces of “hiding its arms” in residential areas and said Ethiopia’s air force recently targeted the forces’ “military equipment and arsenal” in Adi Daero.
In a statement Thursday, Tigray forces accused the air force of neighboring Eritrea of striking Adi Daero and killing “a number of civilians.” Eritrean forces are fighting alongside Ethiopia’s military in Tigray.
The AP was unable to verify who was responsible for the strike. Satellite imagery shared this week by Maxar Technologies showed a military buildup inside Eritrea near the border with the Tigray region.
Several airstrikes have been reported in Tigray since fighting resumed in August after a months-long lull in the fighting. Humanitarian aid to the long-blockaded region of more than 5 million people has again been cut off.
“We’re not moving any trucks in presently” and no staff has been able to enter or leave Tigray since Aug. 24, the World Food Program’s regional director for East Africa, Michael Dunford, told a think tank on Thursday, adding that there is a “real need for the offensive to end, for the fighting to stop.”
He said 89% of people in Tigray have limited food capacity and more than 40% are “acutely food insecure.”
Dunford said diplomats are better placed to advocate for a humanitarian truce. | 2022-10-03T22:33:59+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/ap-airstrike-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-kills-civilians/ |
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Monday cautioned that courts look political and forfeit legitimacy when they needlessly overturn precedent and decide more than they have to.
Speaking less than three months after a five-justice conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade's constitutional guarantee of abortion access, Kagan said the public's view of the court can be damaged especially when changes in its membership lead to big changes in the law.
She stressed that she was not talking about any particular decision or even a string of rulings with which she disagreed.
Still, her remarks were similar to points made in dissenting opinions she wrote or contributed to in recent months, including in the abortion case.
“Judges create legitimacy problems for themselves ... when they instead stray into places where it looks like they’re an extension of the political process or when they’re imposing their own personal preferences,” Kagan said at Temple Emanu-El in New York. The event was livestreamed.
The 62-year-old New Yorker struck a different tone from Chief Justice John Roberts, who spoke to a gathering of judges and lawyers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, last week.
"Simply because people disagree with an opinion is not a basis for questioning the legitimacy of the court,” Roberts said.
The chief justice has been a consistent defender of the court's legitimacy against complaints that the court is not much different from the political branches of the government.
But Kagan said the court risks damaging its own legitimacy when big changes in the law follow changes in the court's membership.
The public has a right to expect, she said, “that changes in personnel don’t send the entire legal system up for grabs.” Kagan joined the court in 2010, an appointee of President Barack Obama.
Three of the justices who are part of the court's conservative majority were appointed by President Donald Trump. They voted to overturn Roe, and also imposed limits on the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change, expanded gun rights and weakened the separation between church and state.
In the court term that begins next month, the court will take up a challenge to the use of race in college admissions, just six years after the court reaffirmed affirmative action in higher education.
Kagan also briefly addressed the unprecedented leak of the draft opinion in the abortion case, saying it makes the justices' jobs much harder “when you might wake up tomorrow morning and there's an opinion on the front page of the newspapers."
She said she does not know if the investigation Roberts ordered in May has determined the source of the leak. | 2022-09-13T03:37:44+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2022/09/13/justice-kagan-cautions-supreme-court-can-forfeit-legitimacy/ |
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon hands out grades to every NFL team based on their fantasy juice for 2023. Check out the NFC North grades below — go here for his full NFC rundown.
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Chicago Bears: C-
The DJ Moore trade was huge for the Bears, but this grade is a reminder of just how far they have to go. Moore is a true No. 1 as a vertical X-receiver who can win on in-breaking routes. That's exactly what the Bears needed. Darnell Mooney would be better as a WR3, but that would require Chase Claypool to step up and be consistent. Not sure we will get that.
Cole Kmet is a solid starting tight end, and there is a bevy of options at running back to form a good committee, but there just isn't a star in either room. Justin Fields made massive leaps as a rushing threat, to the point that he needs to be considered one of the best mobile quarterbacks in the game. There is still much progress to be made by him through the air, however.
Green Bay Packers: C
The Packers are so young. Their top three receivers are two second-year wideouts and a rookie, and they'll likely start another rookie at tight end. And of course, Jordan Love is a massive unknown at quarterback.
Right now, the Packers have a great starting running back in Aaron Jones and a good change of pace in AJ Dillon. It gets dicey after that. Youth does equal potential, though. If Christian Watson takes another step, Jayden Reed is ready to be a high-volume slot receiver right away and Luke Musgrave bucks the trend of slow-developing rookie tight ends, this unit can be quite good.
All of those “ifs,” however, lead me to go a little conservative with this grade.
Detroit Lions: B-
The Lions have a good offense, but I have concerns on the margins. They're counting on a rookie tight end to play a big role, and while their running back room should be better in 2023, it's likely only a marginal improvement from last season's output. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best power slot receivers in the game and continues to make strides. But this team has zero proven high-quality outside receivers, and I am unsure whom they're throwing the ball to 20-plus yards downfield while Jameson Williams is suspended.
Ben Johnson has crafted a great ecosystem, and Jared Goff is an above-average starter at quarterback. There are just a few more holes here than the members of the Lions hype machine want to admit.
Minnesota Vikings: A
The Vikings have one of the best players in the NFL in Justin Jefferson. That goes a long way in this exercise. He's a transformative talent who makes the entire operation go. He is far from alone on this unit, too. Jordan Addison should bring some juice and separation skills to the WR2 spot. T.J. Hockenson is a top-five tight end, and Alexander Mattison is ready to assume the role of a top back.
Kirk Cousins gets plenty of flack, but he's a top-12-level quarterback in the league. He's a nice fit in this offense. | 2023-07-26T16:40:13+00:00 | wsbtv.com | https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/nfc-north-fantasy/WQRURH5X65AJX637M5EP3LKFUQ/ |
Amazon, which has been under increasing pressure to tackle counterfeit products, said in its second-annual report that it prevented 4 billion bad listings from making it onto its site and got rid of more than 3 million phony products last year.
The results, released Wednesday, were mixed compared with 2020, when Amazon blocked 10 billion listings and got rid of 2 million phony products. The Seattle-based e-commerce juggernaut also saw a decrease in complaints of intellectual property infringement in 2021 while growing the number of active brands on its site.
According to the report, Amazon stopped more than 2.5 million attempts to create fake accounts on its third-party marketplace, where sellers can list their products directly to consumers. That number is about a 58% decline from the attempts it said it stopped in 2020, which the company credits to its vetting process and other efforts to deter bad actors.
But Juozas Kaziukėnas, the founder of e-commerce research firm Marketplace Pulse, said it can be hard to independently know what actually caused those declines — whether it’s Amazon’s policies or other factors.
Counterfeit sellers have long plagued Amazon and other e-commerce retailers, including eBay. And Amazon has stepped up efforts to fight it in recent years amid heightened scrutiny from brands and lawmakers pushing for anti-counterfeit legislation.
Amazon backs a House version of an online retail bill, known as the INFORM Act, which would require online marketplaces to collect contact and financial information from high-volume sellers and disclose some of the information to consumers. Amazon had opposed an earlier Senate version of the bill, which would require online retailers to gather information from a larger group of third-party merchants.
Meanwhile, TechNet, a lobbying group that counts Amazon and eBay as some of its members, is pushing back against another bill that would make the e-commerce platforms liable for counterfeit goods sold on their site. An Amazon spokesperson said in an emailed statement the company recognizes “the intent of the legislation is to stop counterfeits” and looks forward to working with Congress to achieve that goal.
In its report, Amazon said it implemented a program last year that made it harder for bad actors to register for selling accounts by requiring one-on-one conversations with a company team member to verify their identity. It says it’s also verifying the seller’s physical location and payment instruments and leveraging machine learning to detect risks about potential accounts.
Last year, the company said it spent more than $900 million to push back against fraud, and sued — or referred — more than 600 sellers for investigation in the U.S. and other places like China. Amazon did not reveal in the report the source of most counterfeit products, but China has been a sore spot. And the company won’t share data that helps it detect and prevent phony products from showing up on its site, said Mary Beth Westmoreland, Amazon’s vice president of brand protection.
According to Marketplace Pulse, the share of top China-based merchants has steadily been declining on Amazon’s third-party marketplace since late 2020, a trend some experts believe may be caused by pandemic-induced supply chain snafus and the company’s recent efforts to crack down on prohibited activity, including fake reviews. Last year, the company suspended several prominent China-based sellers and reportedly kicked off 50,000 merchants for violating its rules.
Marketplace Pulse’s data shows 55% of the top sellers on Amazon’s U.S. marketplace are domestic businesses, a jump from 48% in November 2020. | 2022-06-08T19:41:39+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/amazon-says-it-prevented-4-billion-bad-listings-in-2021/ |
The Adaptive Cottage is an Innovative Home Plan Designed to Address the Needs of Individuals Living with Mobility Challenges
Sponsors to Participate Including GE Appliances and Elkay, Among Others
NEW YORK and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotdash Meredith's Southern Living announces today the upcoming debut of its first-ever Adaptive Cottage, an innovative new house plan designed to accommodate people who have mobility challenges. The project will benefit the Parkinson's Foundation. A full reveal of the home and the adaptive features will be highlighted in the August issue of Southern Living, on newsstands July 15 and on SouthernLiving.com in June.
Located in the Habersham community in Beaufort, SC, the Adaptive Cottage bridges the gap between conventional design and a fully ADA-compliant house. The house plan combines thoughtful home elements with accessible features such wider hallways, zero entry showers, and purposeful kitchen design.
The Southern Living House Plan for the Adaptive Cottage is available now, with a portion of the proceeds of all sales going to the Parkinson's Foundation. Upon completion of the home, a portion of the sale of the home will also be donated to the Parkinson's Foundation.
"Southern Living is honored to collaborate with Scott Rider, the Parkinson's Foundation and the incredible design team in Habersham to bring this innovative project to life," said Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern Living. "We hope this project will bring accessibility to the forefront of conversations in the building community."
The vision for the project originated with Scott Rider, a passionate advocate in the Parkinson's community. "As a person living with Parkinson's disease, the Southern Living Adaptive Cottage represents what I believe individuals living with Parkinson's disease need: independence and collaboration," said Rider. "The unique design and finishes make it possible for a person who has physical limitations to live more independently than would otherwise be possible. This project was made possible thanks to the collaboration of generous individuals and multiple organizations. My hope is that this project will increase awareness of Parkinson's disease as well as much needed funds that will help lead to a cure."
"We are so grateful for Scott Rider's vision for the Adaptive Cottage and for Southern Living's partnership to see his vision come to life," said John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation. "This project is sure to impact lives for the better and bring much needed awareness to the daily challenges of living with Parkinson's disease, as well as those with mobility issues who wish to age in place with independence."
The Adaptive Cottage is being created by an esteemed group of experts in their fields, including residential designer Eric Moser of Moser Design Group, Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders, and Kathryn Lott of Kathryn Lott Designs. The building site in Habersham was donated to the project at cost by Robert Turner of the Habersham Land Company.
Sponsors of the Adaptive Cottage whose products will be included in the home include GE Appliances and Elkay, along with other contributing partners.
More information about the Adaptive Cottage can be found on Southern Living's website here, and the Southern Living House Plan for the Adaptive Cottage (Plan SL-2075) can be found here.
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Southern Living celebrates the essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food, homes, gardens and travel. Southern Living connects consumers to the region's rich culture through a variety of print, digital, mobile, social and event platforms, as well as its TV show and Biscuits & Jam podcast. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the Southern Living brand is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family.
ABOUT THE PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care.
ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.
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Jon Haggins, a fashion designer and bon vivant who found fame in the late 1960s and early ’70s with his sinuous, sensuous designs but who struggled with financing and shuttered and reopened his business and reinvented himself several times, most recently as the host of a travel show on cable television, died June 15 at his home in the New York City borough of Queens. He was 79.
Former broadcast journalist Chee Chee Williams, a friend, confirmed the death but said the cause was not known. Haggins had been on vacation in Greece with Williams and others in late May when he fell and broke a hip.
The late 1960s were a pivot point for Black designers. Haggins was among a cohort that included Willi Smith, Scott Barrie and Stephen Burrows, all of whom were being celebrated by fashion magazines and courted by department stores. They would all go on to make history, Women’s Wear Daily reported Haggins as saying years later, by “doing our own thing and making our fashion statements while the Black revolution was happening across America.”
Haggins designed slinky matte jersey and chiffon numbers with plunging necklines and backs, often in geometric patterns and largely free of buttons or zippers. They were sexy and revealing, which made him a favorite of Helen Gurley Brown, the sassy, sex-positive editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, who often put his designs on her covers. A backless white bathing suit of his, worn by the model Petra on the cover of the August 1970 issue, caused a stir for its “derriere decolletage,” as Haggins put it.
“The styles are meant for young, firm bodies that don’t have a thing to hide,” Bernadine Morris wrote in The New York Times in a review of Haggins’ show at the Ziegfeld Theater in Manhattan in 1970, when models such as Naomi Sims, whose first job was with Haggins, and Norma Jean Darden danced around the theater’s red plush lounge.
At the time, his clothes were seemingly everywhere — in boutiques at Henri Bendel, Bonwit Teller, B. Altman and Bloomingdale’s, and in the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Town & Country and Look. Celebrities such as Raquel Welch, Diahann Caroll, Farrah Fawcett and Diana Ross wore his clothes. Brown was a regular customer. On a panel with his fellow designers Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta, when Haggins was receiving an award, the group was asked by the moderator, “What do you think women should look for in the 1970s?”
“The woman of the 1970s,” Haggins declared, with typical brashness, “should look for my label.”
He was confident, talented and preternaturally energetic. But he was no businessman, and he soon owed back taxes, among other debts. The bank refused to extend him more credit, so he closed his business in 1972.
“I had hit the downside of fashion, a bumpy road that a lot of new designers meet — insufficient capital,” he wrote in a memoir, “Just Being Jon,” which he published himself last year.
And he chafed at authority, which made working for others difficult. In the 1970s and ’80s, he worked at Leslie Fay and other companies. It never went well. He would also relaunch his business several times, always to great acclaim, and then shutter it again, having fallen out with a backer — and finally, in the mid-’80s, succumbing to the punishing exigencies of the garment industry, which grew ever-more complex.
Between and after his fashion adventures, Haggins would reinvent himself in different roles, over and over again and with enormous enthusiasm and brio. He was a cabaret singer, a soap opera actor, a television pitchman, a travel tour guide, a journalist and, finally, the host of “GlobeTrotter TV,” a travel show on public-access cable television in New York.
John Wesley Hagins Jr. was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Tampa, Florida. When his father joined the Army during World War II, his surname was misspelled with an extra “G,” so his mother, Willie Mae (Walker) Hagins, changed the family name to match, worried that if anything happened to her husband, she and her son wouldn’t receive veterans benefits. (Young John would drop the “h” from his first name sometime in the 1960s.)
But the couple separated when John Sr. returned from the war. Willie Mae left Florida to look for better employment opportunities in New York, and Jon was raised in Sanford, near Orlando, by his grandfather, a carpenter, until he was 10. In 1953, Jon and his sister, Carolyn, who had been living with a foster family, joined Willie Mae, and the family moved to New York City’s Coney Island.
Jon had a talent for drawing and a love of fashion, and a guidance counselor suggested that he attend the High School of Fashion Industries, a public high school in Manhattan. After graduating, he attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, which was a few blocks away. He graduated in 1964.
He had about 20 jobs in his first two years out of college, first as a pattern maker and then at a blouse company. “Blacks were the largely invisible members of the backroom staff in fashion houses during the 1960s,” he wrote in his memoir, and Haggins was not the backroom sort. “Getting hired and fired,” he added, “came easily to me.”
He began to frequent the celebrity-strewed nightclub Arthur, run by Sybil Burton, the ex-wife of Richard Burton, on East 54th Street. He dressed his regular date, a model and high school buddy named Myrna Stephens, in his own designs, a different dress every night, from which he began to create a collection.
In 1966, when he had 12 pieces, he cold-called editors at fashion magazines and at Women’s Wear Daily, which was the first publication to cover him. The editor who came to see him told her colleagues, he recalled, that she had just discovered “a tall, ebony young man with the most inspirational fashions.”
Haggins’ romantic partners were mostly men, but not always. He and June Murphy, a model, met in 1970 and decided to marry. That September, he turned his show of resort and spring fashions, held on the terrace of an apartment in Tudor City, into their wedding.
It used to be a convention of fashion to end a show with a model dressed as a bride. Haggins dressed his bride in a purple print with a trailing purple scarf painted with a butterfly, which wrapped around the two of them as they took their vows. But the marriage lasted just a year and a half. He was, by his own admission, chronically unfaithful, and the divorce was bitter. Their marriage “was a very special time in my life,” he told the Times in 2017, “and I wish it had lasted.”
His frothy chiffon and jersey confections often took flight. At a show at FIT, his alma mater, in 1979, when he and other Black designers were being honored, one of his dresses flew up and over a model’s head, drawing a standing ovation from the audience. When Williams, the former journalist, married in 1980, Haggins designed the bridesmaids’ gowns: tea-length chiffon in shades of pink that were slit to the waist. The wedding was held one blustery evening at the Wave Hill public garden in the Bronx, and during the processional, a gust lifted the bridesmaids’ skirts like so many sails. The minister, Williams recalled, declared, “Thank you, Jesus!”
Haggins is survived by his sister, Carolyn Grant.
Haggins was a man of grand gestures. During the blackout of 1965, he walked from his apartment to a nearby steakhouse carrying a candelabra he had pinched from the Plaza Hotel, tapers ablaze, and ordered a steak, medium-rare. | 2023-07-03T03:31:20+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/jon-haggins-designer-who-slipped-into-and-out-of-fashion-dies-at-79/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ: UPXI) (the "Company" or "Upexi"), a multi-faceted Amazon and Direct to Consumer brand owner and innovator in aggregation, today announced it will host a conference call on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET, to discuss its financial results for the fiscal 2023 first quarter and provide a business update.
Financial Results Conference Call
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until November 28, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing + 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or + 1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering replay pin number: 11152754.
Additional details are available under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website: https://upexi.com/investors.
Upexi is a multifaceted brand owner with established brands in the health, wellness, pet, beauty, and other growing markets. We operate in emerging industries with high growth trends and look to drive organic growth of our current brands. We focus on direct to consumer and Amazon brands that are scalable and have anticipated, high industry growth trends. Our goal is to continue to accumulate consumer data and build out a significant customer database across all industries we sell into. The growth of our current database has been key to the year over year gains in sales and profits. To drive additional growth, we have and will continue to acquire profitable Amazon and eCommerce businesses that can scale quickly and reduce costs through corporate synergies. We utilize our in-house, SaaS programmatic ad technology to help achieve a lower cost per acquisition and accumulate consumer data for increased cross-selling between our growing portfolio of brands.
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(NEXSTAR) – The slogan for LIV Golf is “golf, but louder,” yet this week in Orlando it might as well have been “golf, but younger.”
The day before a 12-team, 48-player tournament teed off at Orange County National, pros from Majesticks GC showed the younger generation a thing or two about swinging a club.
The Majesticks features big names like Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter, but on Wednesday these seasoned pros played the role of coach for about 20 kids from the Arbor School of Central Florida.
In the video above you can see how these LIV Golfers worked to teach a new generation a love of the game through their “Little Sticks” golf clinic. | 2023-03-31T22:07:43+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/liv-golf/liv-golfers-help-the-game-grow-younger-in-orlando/ |
BOISE, Idaho, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TELEO Capital Management, LLC ("TELEO") announced the acquisition of TechRules, S.A. ("TechRules"), a leading provider of global wealth management software solutions. TechRules will be merged with Univeris, an existing TELEO portfolio company.
Based in Madrid, Spain, TechRules provides front office financial software solutions for retail and personal banking, private wealth managers, fund managers, asset and portfolio managers, independent financial advisors, and family offices across Europe, North America, and Latin America.
"Univeris is on an aggressive growth path to building a best-in-class wealth management SaaS platform to meet the technological demands of our global customer base. By combining TechRules and Univeris into one platform, we will provide clients with improved productivity, increased operational efficiency, and reduced costs," said Carmine Tullio, President and CEO of Univeris.
"Our products are highly complementary. We are excited to expand our footprint globally, especially in North America. Together with Univeris, we look forward to bringing products and services to market that meet our customers' evolving requirements through innovation and continuous improvement," said Jaime Bolivar, Managing Partner at TechRules.
"The combination of TechRules' expertise in front office technology with Univeris' core strengths in the middle office and back office creates an unmatched end-to-end wealth management technology platform," stated TELEO Capital.
Founded in 1999, TechRules provides wealth management software and services to financial entities. TechRules' modular, scalable, and flexible architecture, on-premise or SaaS, addresses clients' specific advisory, discretionary, or execution requirements in a single solution. Its core platform, Tower, includes digital onboarding, automated investment proposals, automated trading, portfolio rebalancing, and reporting. TechRules also offers robo and hybrid-enabled advisor models, bespoke portfolio management tools, model portfolio services, and fund solutions. TechRules is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
For additional information, please visit: www.techrules.com.
Univeris is the leading provider of enterprise wealth management solutions, trusted by over 10,000 North American advisors and 1.5 million investors with over $175 billion in assets under management. Univeris empowers financial advisors to help their clients build wealth and gives financial institutions a competitive edge by providing them with a comprehensive wealth management solution that effectively manages their business, compliance, operations, and clients. The Univeris platform offers an integrated, secure, and extensible financial management solution that streamlines processes, improves productivity, increases operational efficiency, and improves return on investment. Univeris is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
For additional information, please visit: www.univeris.com.
TELEO Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm that looks to invest in opportunities where its strategic thought, operational resources, and capital base empower management to perform and execute their business plan. TELEO brings a successful track record of executing corporate carve-outs, recapitalizing broken balance sheets, acquiring founder-owned companies, and implementing buy and build strategies for its portfolio companies. TELEO targets opportunities in the technology and software, healthcare IT, business services, and industrial sectors. The firm is headquartered in Boise, ID with an additional office in Los Angeles, CA.
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ATLANTA (AP) — The voice of Martin Luther King Sr., a melodic tenor like his slain son, carried across Madison Square Garden, calming the raucous Democrats who had nominated his friend and fellow Georgian for the presidency.
“Surely, the Lord sent Jimmy Carter to come on out and bring America back where she belongs,” the venerated Black pastor said as the nominee smiled behind him. “I’m with him. You are, too. Let me tell you, we must close ranks now.”
Carter then shared a moment with Coretta Scott King, clasping hands and locking eyes with the widowed first lady of the Civil Rights Movement, their children looking on.
For the Kings, closing the 1976 convention affirmed their continued reach — and their pragmatism — eight years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. For Carter, it marked the evolution of a white politician from the Old Confederacy: As a local leader and state senator who aspired for more, he had mostly avoided controversial stands during the civil rights era. During all their years in Atlanta, he never met the movement’s leader.
“Carter never did anything racist himself. But he didn’t participate,” biographer Jonathan Alter said. “And King was right there.”
Yet the alliance Carter later forged with the King family endured as he grew into a governor, president and global humanitarian who advanced racial equality and human rights.
“He was one of the few presidents who really was an advocate for the Black community out of a pureness of heart,” said the Rev. Bernice King, who leads the King Center that her mother founded.
Now 98, Carter is receiving hospice care in Plains, Georgia. King, just 39 when he was gunned down in 1968, would have been 94.
Certainly, King would have expanded his own legacy with a longer life span — after civil rights victories for Black Americans he turned his focus to challenging Western militarism and rapacious capitalism — and there’s no way to know what kind of relationship King might have had with Carter once the Georgia Democrat reached high office.
As it was, Carter used the most visible decades of his public life to reflect King’s values and often his rhetoric, while playing a central role in memorializing King as an American icon.
Carter opened government contracts to Black-owned businesses and appointed record numbers of Black citizens to executive and judicial posts. He steered more public money to historically Black colleges and opposed tax breaks for discriminatory private schools. He echoed King’s emphasis on peace, expressing pride long after his presidency that he never started a shooting war.
Carter quoted many of the same theologians King cited in his practice of nonviolent resistance, and he would join King in 2002 as a Nobel Peace Prize winner. As a former president, Carter tracked King’s later economic observations, declaring the U.S. an oligarchy, rather than a fully functioning democracy, because of wealth inequality and money in politics.
That record, Bernice King told The Associated Press, cements Carter as a “courageous” and “principled” figure who built on her father’s work, while having “genuine” relationships with her mother and grandfather.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter welcomed the Kings to the White House to present Coretta with a posthumous Medal of Freedom for her husband, making him one of the few Black Americans to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor at that point. Carter helped establish government observances of King’s birthday and enabled the federal historic site encompassing King’s birthplace, burial site and the family’s Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The former president even served as private mediator for King’s children, helping settle an extended dispute over their parents’ estate. “I appreciate his efforts” ending the highly publicized fight, Bernice King said.
Barely 5 years old when her father was killed, the younger King said she does not “know for sure” when the families’ friendship began. She thinks her mother made the first overture, after Carter became Georgia governor in 1971.
“My mother was the kind of leader who made sure that she connected with the people she felt could assist her in the work that she was doing to continue my father’s legacy,” King said.
It had not been obvious before Carter reached statewide office that he could be such a partner.
During the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, as Martin Luther King Jr. worked with President Lyndon Johnson on the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act, Carter was a one-term state senator. He supported Johnson’s election in 1964 and never aligned with segregationist colleagues in Atlanta, but Carter didn’t speak out in favor of the federal laws during his two campaigns for governor, nor did he appear at Ebenezer, just a few blocks from the Georgia Capitol.
When King was assassinated, Carter did not attend the funeral. In 1970, he won the governor’s race as a conservative Democrat, avoiding explicit mentions of race while assuring voters of his general preference for “local control” over federal intervention.
A “code-word campaign,” Alter called it.
Then, at his inauguration, the 46-year-old Carter issued a surprise edict: “The time for racial discrimination is over.”
Bernice King assessed his declaration as “very profound at the time.”
Within a few years, Carter stood with the King family in the Georgia Capitol as Coretta unveiled a portrait of King, while Ku Klux Klan members protested outside.
King Sr. had no trouble reconciling Carter’s earlier maneuverings before reaching the governor’s seat.
“He had never been characterized as a ‘cracker’ lawmaker, the way so many rural statesmen had been,” the elder King wrote in his autobiography.
He said Carter “achieved an unusual reputation” among Black constituents with his “willingness to meet with people and work long hours on issues and needs.”
Such attention showed the way for Democrats as expanded voting rights finally allowed Black voters to flex political power. Every Democratic president since then has depended on strong Black support to win the nomination and general election. President Joe Biden has recognized the dynamics by pushing the national party to put more diverse states, including Georgia, earlier in the nominating process.
Political calculations aside, Bernice King said her grandfather and Carter shared “real kinship” as two Baptists raised in small-town Georgia. The senior King once described their conversations as “one country boy to another.”
Carter paid the elder King an in-person visit to ask for his support at the outset of his presidential bid. Never a party loyalist, the elder King initially told Carter he would support his White House bid only if Republican Vice President Nelson Rockefeller did not run again. King’s reasoning: Carter was a longshot, while Rockefeller, a civil rights liberal, was already a heavyweight.
When it became clear Rockefeller would not be President Gerald Ford’s running mate in 1976, King endorsed Carter. It was an invaluable imprimatur for a white Southern governor from the same generation as segregationists like Alabama’s George Wallace and Georgia’s Lester Maddox.
King vouched for Carter in Black churches across the country and to the nearly all-white national press corps, particularly after Carter mangled federal housing policy discussions by defending “ethnic purity” in American neighborhoods.
Carter tried to clean up his remarks with more explanations, saying he would “oppose very strongly and aggressively” any “exclusion of a family because of race or ethnic background” but still saw it as “good to maintain the homogeneity of neighborhoods if they’ve been established that way.”
Carter eventually followed with an apology.
Bernice King said her grandfather saw Carter’s word choices as “an innocent mistake” and urged journalists and voters to see Carter’s values and full record.
During the first half of Carter’s long life, “he had to navigate in a society, in a culture where, as a white person, you were expected to hate and see Black people in a very demeaning way,” Bernice King said. Considering the whole of his life, she said, “I think he managed that very well.”
Along the way, Carter learned something the King siblings and cousins always understood about their grandfather and that “booming” voice.
“When Granddaddy opened his mouth,” Bernice King said, “you paid attention.” | 2023-06-04T19:17:27+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/politics/carter-and-the-kings-a-friendship-and-alliance-but-after-mlks-assassination/ |
HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston-area high school football coach on Friday was sentenced for a second time to life in prison in his pregnant wife’s killing more than 24 years ago.
A jury sentenced David Mark Temple, 54, during a new resentencing trial, which began on April 10.
Authorities said Belinda Temple, 30, was fatally shot in her home on Jan. 11, 1999, in what was initially believed to be a burglary.
Prosecutors later accused David Temple of staging the burglary at his suburban Houston home and fatally shooting his wife, a high school teacher who was eight months pregnant, because he was having an affair.
David Temple later married the woman he’d been seeing. He had been a football coach at Alief Hastings High School and wasn’t charged in the killing until five years after it happened.
A jury initially convicted Temple of murder in 2007 and sentenced him to life in prison. But Texas’ top criminal court overturned that conviction in 2016 because prosecutors had withheld evidence.
Temple was convicted in August 2019 for a second time. But that jury could not decide on a sentence, prompting a judge to declare a mistrial. This month’s new resentencing trial has been delayed in part by the coronavirus pandemic.
Temple’s second wife filed for divorce in the middle of his retrial in 2019.
Defense attorneys had argued a teenager who lived in the Temples’ neighborhood was the killer. | 2023-04-22T19:59:53+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/texas-man-gets-2nd-life-sentence-for-pregnant-wifes-killing/ |
A police informant raped twice during an undercover drug buy in Louisiana has filed a lawsuit alleging her law enforcement handlers failed to monitor her in real time and allowed the attack to “play out” despite concerns over how long she was inside a known stash house.
The suit filed this week in Alexandria alleges Rapides Parish sheriff’s deputies “coerced” the woman into working as a confidential informant after her arrest on felony drug charges and failed to keep their promise to protect her if a purchase went bad.
The January 2021 incident was the subject of an Associated Press investigation that highlighted the perils police informants face seeking to “work off” criminal charges in often loosely regulated, secretive arrangements with law enforcement.
The woman’s attacker, Antonio D. Jones, was convicted of rape in November 2022 and later sentenced to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors recently asked a judge to reconsider that sentence, saying it “deprecates the seriousness” of the rape and Jones’ extensive criminal history.
The woman wore a hidden camera that recorded Jones forcing her to perform oral sex on him twice in an attack so brazen he paused at one point to conduct a separate drug deal.
Authorities said the device did not transmit the attack in real time, but experts told AP the technology to monitor undercover transactions has existed for generations and should have been used to protect the woman in this case.
The lawsuit alleges that deputies waiting nearby feared for the woman’s safety because she was in the home too long and that one, Deputy Cassie Jolene Saucier, considered going in before ultimately deciding to allow the undercover deal to “play out.”
Neither Saucier nor Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood immediately responded to messages seeking comment. The lawsuit also names retired Lt. Mark Parker, the ranking official overseeing the operation, who told AP last year that the sheriff’s office didn’t start using equipment capable of monitoring in real time until after the woman’s rape and often sent informants into stings without any recording equipment at all.
“We’ve always done it this way,” Parker said. “She was an addict and we just used her as an informant like we’ve done a million times before. Looking back, it’s easy to say, ‘What if?’”
The lawsuit says the woman “has suffered extreme emotional pain and distress” from having to testify about the rape in open court. She, too, did not immediately respond to a request to speak to AP, which typically does not identify victims of sexual assault. | 2023-01-14T13:36:03+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/ap-woman-raped-in-unmonitored-drug-sting-sues-police-handlers/ |
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, continues to lead category market innovation and build on its momentum as a trusted partner for companies looking to accelerate revenue growth with ABM. After hitting a significant milestone with HubSpot, and launching partnerships with Drift and G2 to strengthen its platform capabilities, the company announced it has received 2022 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius in the ABM and Ad Serving & Retargeting categories.
RollWorks also received 15 leader awards in the G2 Spring Grid® Report and was named an Account-Based Leader for the seventh consecutive quarter and a Momentum Leader for the sixth consecutive quarter in G2's 2022 Winter Report.
TrustRadius
RollWorks received 2022 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius in both the ABM and Ad Serving & Retargeting categories. Since 2016, the TrustRadius Top Rated Awards have become the B2B's industry standard for unbiased recognition of technology products. TrustRadius uses a detailed criteria breakdown of the methodology and scoring to determine TopRated winners.
With a trScore of 7.9 out of 10, RollWorks is recognized by the TrustRadius community as a valuable player in the ABM software category. Comments from recent reviews of RollWorks on TrustRadius:
- "RollWorks also helps us with attribution of the marketing campaigns that are critical to driving performance throughout the funnel. We've had better insights and reporting than ever before." - CMO
- "RollWorks is far superior when it comes to its ABM advertising platform. The user-friendliness of it and the hyper-advanced reporting for playbooks is fantastic." - Digital Marketing Manager
G2
RollWorks averages 4.4 out of 5 stars in user reviews and has been consistently named a Leader by G2, a top industry destination where buyers go to read and write authentic reviews about software products and services. Comments from recent reviews of RollWorks on G2:
- "Rollworks account insights and audience segmentation helps us see who is engaging, on what topics, and where they are in our journey stage. We are able to easily track our target account lists and target with the appropriate ads." - Marketing Director
- "The platform is really easy to navigate, setting up campaigns is quick, the interface walks you through everything step by step. What I really appreciate is the journey funnel view...This is really helpful in knowing when to hand off a marketing lead to our SDR team." - Marketing Manager
In the G2 2022 Spring Grid Report, RollWorks received 15 leader awards across Account-based Advertising, Cross-Channel Advertising, Display Advertising, Marketing Account Intelligence, Market Intelligence, Retargeting, and Social Media Advertising categories. G2 Grid Reports are released quarterly, and rank products based on reviews gathered from its community, as well as data aggregated from online sources and social networks. Products in the Leader quadrant are "rated highly by G2 users and have substantial market presence scores."
RollWorks was also included in G2's Winter 2022 Report as an Account-Based Platform leader for the seventh consecutive quarter, a Momentum leader for the sixth consecutive quarter, and Highest User Adoption. The company received nine additional badges, including Easiest to Use Small Business and Highest User Adoption Mid-Market.
To learn more about RollWorks can help you streamline your own ABM operations and drive more revenue, visit www.rollworks.com.
About RollWorks
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Works Committee unanimously passed a proposal that will inject $8 million into the Supplemental County Income Tax to fund infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
In total, $1.1 billion is now allocated to go toward infrastructure projects over the next five years in Indianapolis as part of a larger capital infrastructure plan.
“That means better roads and bridges, trails and greenways, and pedestrian infrastructure, all without asking Marion County residents to pay more in taxes,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett.
The approved Proposal 106 includes $1.5 million dedicated to pedestrian safety improvements such as enhanced sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps.
Some of the first projects planned as part of the total five-year, $1.1 billion capital improvement plan includes a pavement rehabilitation along Post Road, a two-way conversion of Michigan and New York streets to calm traffic and improve safety and a project improving drainage and rehabbing pavement on North Meridian Street.
“The men and women of DPW are working tirelessly during this season to build safer infrastructure for our neighborhoods and keep our roads safe and passable for all users,” said Brandon Herget, Director of the Department of Public Works. “I am grateful to the City-County Council’s Public Works Committee for unanimously voting in favor of this $8 million investment in our infrastructure.”
The project is one of several hoping to better transportation across Indianapolis and the state. The Federal Transit Administration recently announced nearly $132 million in transit formula funding with nearly $25 million of the sum heading to Indy.
The FTA funding may not be aimed at fixing pothole-ridden roads, but it can be used to help improve public transportation, update city buses, upgrade stations or tracks and help provide service to disabled and elderly riders.
“Together, by prioritizing local dollars towards infrastructure projects and through federal grant programs, we are finding more ways to help Indianapolis streets better reflect the value they create for Hoosiers,” Hogsett said.
Proposal 106 heads to the Indianapolis City-County Council for a final vote on May 8. | 2023-04-14T00:57:14+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/indy-oks-8-million-in-infrastructure-funding/ |
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 210,000 illegal aliens at the southern border last month, according to preliminary numbers obtained by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). The numbers, first reported by The Washington Times, show yet another rise in the level of chaos triggered by Biden administration policies.
The numbers obtained by FAIR reveal that Border Patrol agents apprehended approximately 209,664 illegal aliens at our southern border in October. Agents tallied another 86,796 "known gotaways" — migrants that they spotted crossing, but were unable to apprehend due to a focus on processing. This is believed to be the highest number of "known gotaways" ever detected and paints an even grimmer picture of a crisis that is a direct result of the Biden administration's deliberate sabotage of our nation's immigration laws.
While these numbers are preliminary, 209,664 illegal border crossers amounts to a 30% increase compared to October 2021, when agents tallied 159,113 apprehensions. The numbers also trounce the last few years of the Trump administration, when roughly 69,000 were caught in October 2020, and just 35,000 were nabbed in October 2019.
What is even more alarming is the fact that these preliminary numbers do not reveal how many of the nearly 210,000 illegal aliens who were apprehended last month were released into American communities. However, based on past trends, the figure is likely to be more than half. Even worse, the 86,796 "gotaways" are particularly worrisome because agents have reason to believe those who have criminal records or are on the terror watch list are among those sneaking through.
"We are quickly approaching the end of a catastrophic two years for border security, and consequently, for the American people. The primary responsibility of the federal government is to protect Americans and our interests. President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas have knowingly, willfully, and consistently violated that responsibility," said Dan Stein, president of FAIR. "We have never seen such numbers in our history, and the Biden administration's open-borders policies are solely to blame."
"These are numbers the American people have a right to see within what was once a traditional time window, and we are glad to assist," Stein continued. "The Biden administration cannot continue to cover up what is happening by waiting until after business hours in the second half of the following month to release its data."
"Working in partnership with the White House, Secretary Mayorkas continues to purposefully ignore our nation's immigration laws while abandoning policies of the previous administration that were designed to keep our borders secure and the American people safe," charged Stein. "On that basis alone, Mayorkas must be brought up on impeachment charges in the next Congress. The fact is this: Nothing will improve until there is a public servant leading DHS who believes in borders—and secure ones at that."
Contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org.
ABOUT FAIR
Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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The Celtics are still pursuing Kristaps Porzingis despite a three-team trade with the Clippers falling apart on Wednesday according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com.
The Celtics were set to send Malcolm Brogdon to the Clippers per league sources as part of a three-team swap that would land Marcus Morris, Danilo Gallinari and Amir Coffey with the Wizards along with a first round pick. However, injury concerns with Malcolm Brogdon, who suffered an arm nerve injury last postseason has kept the Clippers from backing away from the table per Marc Stein of Substack.
The Celtics can still complete a trade for Porzingis with the Wizards but face a time crunch with the big man’s player option for $36 million set for midnight on Thursday. Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari would likely be included in a deal for salary matching purposes. Porzingis was also pushing for an extension per reports as part of any trade according to Stein.
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Boston’s frontcourt would be loaded if the team is able to land Porzingis in a deal but there is also the question of durability for Boston’s frontcourt. Porzingis and Robert Williams have been injury prone throughout their careers and Al Horford is 37 years old. Based on that, there is a decent chance one or two of these guys will not be available for parts of the year.
With reports of the initial deal coming public, this is a tough situation for the Celtics under a time crunch as they weigh making a deal and backing away from the table entirely despite Brogdon and Gallinari likely believing their tenures were all but done in Boston.
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In Florida, another case of malaria has been reported, bringing the total in the U.S. to 8 since May. It’s the first time people have acquired the disease in the U.S. in more than two decades, though experts don’t expect this to become a widespread outbreak. There are treatments for Malaria, but it can be deadly.
Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with Dr. Manuel Gordillo, an infectious disease specialist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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EMMETT, Idaho (AP) — A far-right activist best known for his showdowns with federal and state law enforcement officials in Oregon and Nevada is now waging a one-sided standoff of a different kind after refusing to comply with court orders in an Idaho defamation lawsuit.
The lawsuit by St. Luke’s Regional Health was filed more than a year ago, accusing Ammon Bundy and his close associate Diego Rodriguez of making defamatory statements against the hospital and its employees after Rodriguez’s infant grandson was temporarily removed from his family and taken to St. Luke’s amid concerns for his health.
Since then, Bundy has ignored court orders related to the lawsuit, filed trespassing complaints against people hired to deliver legal paperwork, and called on scores of his followers to camp at his home for protection when he learned he might be arrested on a warrant for a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court.
“We can build a defense system from here … This is what is going to keep us safe from all the terrible things that are going to come upon us and throughout the world,” Bundy told dozens of people gathered at his home in late April, according to a video of the speech posted to Facebook.
Bundy’s rhetoric is similar to how he spoke during his armed standoffs with federal law enforcement in Nevada and Oregon several years ago. But this time — despite frequent YouTube videos, far-right media interviews and a “call to action” text sent to People’s Rights network members — Bundy hasn’t gained the same traction. The initial gathering of dozens appears to have ebbed to a handful.
In 2016, Bundy led a 41-day armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, to protest the arson convictions of two ranchers who set fires on federal land where they had been grazing their cattle.
The 2014 Nevada confrontation was led by Bundy’s father, rancher Cliven Bundy, who rallied supporters to stop officers from impounding Bundy Ranch cattle over more than $1 million in unpaid fees and penalties for grazing livestock on government land.
Ammon Bundy was acquitted of criminal charges in Oregon, and the Nevada criminal case ended in a mistrial.
Bundy and his People’s Rights organization next drew attention for a series of protests at the Idaho Statehouse over coronavirus-related measures and he was temporarily banned from the government building in 2020.
In the current civil lawsuit, Bundy seems to be following a “blueprint,” using rhetoric similar to that used in the Oregon and Nevada standoffs to escalate the conflict, said Devin Burghess, the director of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights. Burghess has been hired by St. Luke’s attorneys to serve as an expert witness in the defamation lawsuit.
“Bundy has attempted to take the lawsuit and make it into something larger. If he’s able to take this trial and turn it into a larger confrontation, that could be very problematic,” Burghess said.
Fewer people seem willing to put their own lives on hold to stay at Bundy’s property this time, Burghess noted.
The in-person response may be dwarfed by online reaction. At least three witnesses in the defamation lawsuit are unwilling to testify against Bundy in court, according to court documents filed by St. Luke’s, because they fear they might be harmed by Bundy’s supporters.
One nurse wrote in court documents that she installed a security system in her home and was scared to wear her hospital badge outside of work. Another health professional said she repeatedly lost sleep and was traumatized because Bundy supporters accused her and others of kidnapping or harming children.
“Intimidation, defamation, doxing, trespass, threats of violence, armed ‘protests’ at homes and businesses and, when all else fails, armed standoffs with law enforcement — these are the weapons of choice for Ammon Bundy and his more than 60,000-member strong militia, People’s Rights Network,” attorneys for St. Luke’s Health System wrote in a recent court filing.
Bundy, meanwhile, recently told followers that he would rather “go back to Heavenly Father” than return to jail — though contempt convictions generally carry a maximum jail sentence of five days under Idaho law.
Bundy also maintains he won’t stop making the allegedly defamatory statements against St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center regardless of any court ruling, because he claims his liberty is at stake.
“I believe it’s my absolute right to be able to say those things,” Bundy told The Associated Press in April. “The judge doesn’t have the authority to take those away, they’re inalienable rights.”
Sheriff’s deputies stopped by Bundy’s property at least twice in recent weeks to serve the arrest warrant, but left when they were told Bundy wasn’t home.
St. Luke’s filed the defamation lawsuit in May 2022 against Bundy, his close associate Diego Rodriguez and their various political and business entities, claiming the pair were making false statements against the company, causing millions of dollars in damages and prompting supporters to harass and intimidate staffers.
The case arose from an incident two months earlier, when Rodriguez’ 10-month-old grandson was temporarily removed from family custody and taken to St. Luke’s over concerns about his health. The baby was temporarily placed in the care of the state, and returned to his parents after about a week.
Bundy and Rodriguez said the child was wrongfully taken from a loving family after he began experiencing episodes of vomiting after trying solid foods. At the time, Meridian Police said medical personnel determined the child was malnourished and had lost weight, but the family maintained the child was healthy and needed to stay with his mother to breastfeed.
Bundy urged his followers to protest the hospital and at the homes of child protection service workers, law enforcement officers and others involved in the child protection case. Rodriguez wrote on his website that the baby was “kidnapped,” and suggested that the state and people involved in the case were engaged in “child trafficking” for profit.
In the lawsuit, the hospital claimed Bundy, Diego and their various political organizations orchestrated a widespread smear campaign against the hospital in order to raise their own profiles and enrich themselves. The company asked a judge to award millions of dollars in damages and to bar both men from making any statements calling the hospital officials criminals or claiming that they participate in the abuse, kidnapping, trafficking or killing of children.
Bundy, who previously said he was ignoring the court documents because he wanted the case to end quickly, has now asked to have the case moved to federal court. | 2023-05-07T15:22:20+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/for-far-right-activist-lawsuit-becomes-one-sided-standoff/ |
LIDKÖPING, Sweden, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz RT10, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Android tablet that combines state-of-the-art design and performance with future-proof technology that will maintain its versatile utility through its entire life cycle.
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The new Algiz RT10 is ultra-rugged and durable, with an IP67 rating and the ability to withstand water, dust, shock and extreme temperatures. Yet it's slim and lightweight, with a high-res 10-inch touchscreen and among the lightest in its class at 980 grams (2.2 lb). With a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon 5G platform and Android 11 operating system (OS), it delivers enterprise functionality for mobile field workers. And the powerful processor with future-proof 5G functionality will remain cutting-edge for years. Plus, the durable design boosts the device's sustainability and environmental impact.
The Algiz RT10 breaks new ground in the rugged handheld field in multiple ways. The 5G functionality allows live video streaming in the field, and Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) validated by Google puts it on a shortlist of qualified, enterprise-focused devices. It has enhanced security features including biometric (fingerprint) ID, and the MaxGo mobile device management (MDM) software enables custom settings across all devices in a field network.
Other pertinent features of the Algiz RT10 ultra-rugged tablet:
- High-resolution, sunlight-readable 10-inch touchscreen with super-hardened glass and rain-and-glove mode.
- Google GMS for Play Store and Google Maps access.
- 5G, 4G/LTE high-speed data, Wi-Fi, BT and NFC.
- Built-in u-blox NEO M8U chipset for GNSS location data using GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.
- 13-megapixel rear-facing and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras.
- Full-day, user-replaceable battery.
- Optional scanner and integrated UHF, in addition to built-in expandability.
- Accessories including carrying cases and vehicle docks with GPS and Wi-Fi antenna pass-through.
"The Algiz RT10 Android tablet is the best combination of portable design, field ruggedness and technology capabilities available in an enterprise-level mobile computer," says Johan Hed, Handheld director of product management. "It provides true mobility, and it's the perfect choice for businesses that need a flexible solution in any type of vehicle."
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The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group of Sweden has local offices in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA. For more information, please see www.handheldgroup.com
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...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low
as 35 below zero in Bryce Canyon; as low as 15 below zero in
Cache Valley.
* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion and Bryce Canyon Country.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 10 AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...These cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Unsheltered populations
are at risk of hypothermia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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They say laughter is the best medicine, so consider the Ellen Eccles Theatre your pharmacy! Comedy Nights at the Ellen Eccles Theatre, featuring Brandon Vestal (from Dry Bar Comedy) & Frances Dilorinzo (millions of views, a cyber-sensation!)! A new addition to the national touring season, award-winning comedians from across the country will come to the Ellen Eccles Theatre for three nights of hilarity. With these line-ups, you’ll be hoping the show never ends — if you’re able to stop laughing, that is! 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 43 South Main Street in Logan. Tickets: $35.
TUESDAY, FEB. 21
Dementia Dialogues is a four week course designed to educate and support those caregiving for someone with a dementia related disease. Free and open to all, it will be held on each Tuesday in February from 3:30-5 pm at Sunshine Home Health and Hospice. Enter at 225 N 200 West in Logan. Call 435-754-0233 or email amy.anderson@sunshineterrace.org to register.
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Experience thunderous Japanese taiko drumming blended with ethereal bamboo flute and stunning choreography. Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 South Main Street, Logan. Info@cachearts.org, 435-752-0026.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 25
The Cache Valley Civic Ballet, currently in its 40th anniversary season, will perform Coppelia at the Ellen Eccles Theatre on March 24 and 25, and thanks to a generous donor children can experience the production for free. Coppelia is light-hearted romantic comedy appropriate for all ages. It is the tale of a quirky toy maker (performed by local theatre favorite Max Allen) and his life-like doll who attracts the attention of a young village boy named Franz, who happens to be engaged to a beautiful maiden, Swanhilda (performed by senior Company member Anne Summers). Reserve tickets by visiting cachearts.org or calling the Ellen Eccles Theatre Box Office at (435) 752-0026.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Blue Ribbon Benefit Dinner & Auction
The Family Place Utah’s annual Blue Ribbon Benefit will be held on April 15th at the Riverwoods Conference Center from 6-8PM. Virtual participation will also be available. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and is signified by a blue ribbon. Funds received from the event will go to therapy and education services as well as the organization’s Kids Place.
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6-year-old girl battling cancer given free day at Chuck E. Cheese
A little girl battling cancer received a much-needed boost thanks to her local Chuck E. Cheese.
A'Maree Evans considers Chuck E. Cheese in Sharonville, Ohio, her favorite place in the world. She had her first birthday there and her mom used to take her there to play almost every week.
Those visits came to an end when A'Maree, 6, was diagnosed with sarcoma in May. She had to trade her weekly visits to Chuck E. Cheese with weekly chemotherapy appointments.
"It pretty much canceled everything for her, because she wasn't able to be herself anymore," mom Tyria Evans said.
After a particularly tough day, Evans had an idea to cheer her up: Call up Chuck E. Cheese and see if she could pay for them to open early for her daughter to play safely before it opened up to the public.
On the other end of the phone call was Manager Christian Kilgus-Dixon, 20, who agreed and decided to exceed the family's expectations. He let her whole family come in two hours early on July 29 to play games at no cost to them.
"It was all for me," A'Maree Evans told sister station WLWT. "'Cause I don't want the corona."
"I didn't have to worry about her catching any germs. That's been one of our biggest — everywhere we go, we have family functions we aren't able to attend," Tyria Evans said, reflecting on the hard realities of pediatric cancer and the gift that Chuck E. Cheese's afforded to her daughter.
"It was great, especially with the type of girl she is," Kilgus-Dixon said. "She showed it through with our little two-hour experience. She's hilarious. Just outgoing. Just fun and energetic."
But the reviving day of "normal" fun and play didn't end there for A'Maree Evans. Kilgus-Dixon had secretly worked with his own mom to purchase a big bag of toys to surprise Evans in the parking lot.
"I have a soft spot, a really soft spot, especially for kids. So I just called my mom up like, 'Mom, like, go to the store really fast and grab some stuff for this little girl. Just anything. I don't care how much it is,'" Kilgus-Dixon said, reflecting on his heart of generosity.
"It was just everything. Everything for me. Everything for her. Just to be able to see my baby. I just wasn't expecting it again," Tyria Evans said on her daughter's playtime dream come true. "There's some good people out here. And Christian is one of them."
The family is asking for prayer and well wishes as A'Maree is set to have surgery on Thursday to remove her tumor, an ovary, and a stint. If you would like to help out the family with her medical bills, click here.
Chuck E. Cheese offers Sensory Sensitive Sundays at various locations, including Sharonville, to aid families who may feel uncomfortable bringing their families during normal operating hours. Click here to learn more. | 2022-08-10T19:16:45+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/ohio-girl-battling-cancer-given-free-day-at-chuck-e-cheese/40861369 |
Clayton Friedman and Michael Yaghi Bring Decades of Consumer Regulatory Expertise to Firm
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton Friedman and Michael Yaghi, two leading authorities in the state attorneys general space, have joined Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized State Attorneys General Practice Group in Orange County, California as partners. The pair previously practiced at Crowell & Moring LLP, where Friedman founded and led the firm's state AG practice.
"We are excited to welcome Clay and Mike to Troutman Pepper. Their arrival cements our status as a national market-leading firm in the state attorney general practice arena," said John West, chair of the firm's Business Litigation Department. "Their consumer protection and enforcement matter expertise coupled with their extensive knowledge of highly regulated industries make them strong additions."
Friedman, one of only eight attorneys in the country ranked in the top tier of Chambers USA's nationwide state AG category, previously served for more than a decade in various roles in the State of Missouri's Office of the Attorney General and has more than 25 years of experience in private practice. He regularly represents clients in singular or multistate attorney general regulatory actions and handles regulatory matters involving the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
Yaghi also represents high-profile clients in regulatory enforcement investigations spanning numerous areas, including advertising campaigns, promotional materials, marketing and sales practices, marketing through emerging media, telemarketing campaigns, email marketing, and other regulatory issues affecting consumer marketing and sales. Having begun his career as a commercial litigator, Yaghi supports clients throughout litigation, should an investigation move in that direction.
"Clay and Mike are great additions and position us well for further expansion nationally and on the West Coast," added Peter Villar, managing partner of Troutman Pepper's Orange County office. "Their recruitment reflects the firm's continued focus on growing our footprint in California to align with client needs."
"We are looking forward to teaming up with Troutman Pepper's powerhouse state AG and regulatory practices as we continue to help our clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscapes," Friedman said. "We are excited to help expand the firm's national practice and grow its West Coast presence," Yaghi added.
Troutman Pepper is home to one of the oldest and most well-respected state attorneys general practices in the nation. The Chambers-rated state attorneys general practice includes two former state solicitors general, three former deputy attorneys general, a former deputy solicitor general, four former assistant attorneys general, and attorneys with a wide variety of experience in federal agencies.
Troutman Pepper's state AG practice is part of the firm's greater Regulatory Investigations, Strategy, + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group, which counsels clients in a wide range of legal and public policy matters. For businesses in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services, advertising and marketing, health care, insurance, telecommunications, alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis, the team offers guidance on compliance and reporting as well as, when necessary, litigation and administrative appeals of regulatory enforcement actions. The team also partners with businesses and industry groups to work proactively on legislative strategy, state attorneys general interactions, and the regulatory rulemaking process.
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm's litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients' most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 121 million fans watched a telecast of an NFL game during the league's opening week, a 5% increase over last season.
The league and Nielsen also said on Wednesday that the average viewership for all games was 18.5 million, the best opening weekend in six years and up 3% from last year.
A record seven Week 1 games were decided by three points or fewer and five came down to a game-winning score either in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime.
NBC had the two most-watched games. Tampa Bay's 19-3 win over Dallas Sunday night averaged 24.5 million and last Thursday's opening game, in which Buffalo routed the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams 31-10, attracted 21.3 million.
Russell Wilson's return to Seattle and the Seahawks' 17-16 narrow victory over Denver averaged 19.8 million across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. That is the most-watched Monday night game since New Orleans faced New England in 2009 (21.4 million). It's also the fourth-biggest audience since ESPN took over “Monday Night Football” in 2006.
Minnesota's 23-7 win over Green Bay averaged 18.5 million on Fox, and was the most-viewed during the late Sunday afternoon window. Fox's doubleheader numbers were up 11% over last season, with an average of 15.4 million for its six games.
CBS had the most-watched early game, with Pittsburgh's 23-20 overtime victory at Cincinnati averaging 17.5 million. CBS had seven games on Sunday and its doubleheader averaged 17.0 million, the network's third-most watched Week 1 since 1998.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Wawa, an American chain of convenience stores and gas stations announced Wednesday their plans to launch stores in states in the Midwest including Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Wawa stores are popular along the East Coast, but the expansion will help fuel store growth in new markets, according to a press release.
The company says the market launches will take place sometime after 2025, and the timeframes and ranges for the number of stores by state will be announced in 2023.
We have received thousands of requests over the years to spread our wings further west! We couldn’t be more
excited to announce our growth plans in these markets as we will soon serve more people in new communities with
our unique brand and offer,” said John Poplawski, Vice President of Real Estate for Wawa. “We can’t wait to
reconnect with those that know us from existing markets and meet new friends and neighbors come 2025 and
beyond!”Wawa, Inc.
Wawa says they’re accepting site suggestions from real estate representatives for all locations including the new market areas. More information can be found on their website. | 2022-12-07T21:37:22+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/wawa-announces-expansion-of-stores-to-midwest-including-indiana/ |
LISHUI, China, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CN Energy Group. Inc. (NASDAQ: CNEY) ("CNEY" or the "Company") today announced that it had established its United States headquarters in Washington D.C. to accelerate its biochar and wood-based activated carbon businesses in North and South America. As a concrete step toward implementing its globalization strategy, CNEY will collaborate with partners in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico to establish a marketing network to facilitate specific client needs. It will also seek opportunities to localize production processes to minimize long-distance transportation costs and avoid potential impediments in cross-border supply chains. Furthermore, CNEY expects to build partnerships with leading research institutions to reinforce its research and development efforts.
Both biochar and wood-based activated carbon have a wide range of applications in industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and water purification. They can also be blended with organic fertilizers to improve plant yields and soil productivities. The products of CNEY are manufactured mostly by pure physical pyrolysis processes, building on CNEY's proprietary technology to minimize chemical inputs. The 6th-generation gasification reactors of CNEY have demonstrated high efficiency and robust reliability and are expected to be deployed on a larger scale in its production processes in 2023.
Dr. Kangbin Zheng, CNEY's CEO, commented: "Together with our partners, we have commitments, advanced technologies and first-hand experiences in converting forest wastes and agricultural residues into high-quality activated carbon and biochar. These collaborations are anticipated to both generate decent financial returns, as well as deliver tangible environmental benefits, in terms of resource conservation, carbon recycling and waste minimization. We believe this is a timely decision of our company to establish headquarters in the United States, which will likely accelerate our penetration into the global market and bring back more direct opportunities for us to better serve our clients."
About CN Energy Group. Inc.
CN Energy Group. Inc. is currently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol of CNEY. With patented proprietary bioengineering and physiochemical technologies, CNEY has pioneered and specialized in producing high-quality recyclable activated carbon and renewable energy from abandoned forest and agricultural residues, converting hazardous wastes into invaluable wealth and delivering significant financial, economic, environmental and ecological benefits. CNEY's products and services have been widely used by food and beverage producers, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as environmental protection enterprises. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.cneny.com.
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Rachel Brougham: Finding motivation in the unfamiliar
All eyes turned to me and I could feel the unease creeping up deep inside.
I don’t know these people and they don’t know me. Yet I’m about to read something I just wrote moments ago — a story that takes me back to my childhood and recalls some of my favorite memories.
The story isn’t perfect, and as a group we’ve been told to not make any apologies for what we will read aloud to one another in the coming week.
“What happens in this room stays in this room,” one of the instructors says.
I start.
“We’re comparing childhood injuries. I show him the scar on the inside of my right foot. It’s gotten less noticeable over the years so I have to point it out,” I read.
I’m reading a piece that braids together three important milestones in my life. Two of the people in the story are no longer of this world. I can barely get through the first 100 words when I can feel the emotions bubbling up, causing my voice to break as I read through my words. One paragraph later and I’m struggling to control my breathing as I force the words out.
I pause.
“This is really emotional for me,” I say to the group between sentences. The woman sitting next to me who I just met a couple hours before, hands me a box of tissues. Somehow I find the strength to keep going, to get through the entire piece.
After I finish, we discuss as a group the piece I just read aloud. I’m told it has powerful imagery. A woman recalls a section in which I write about a memory from my youth that took place in my bedroom. “I can see you in there — the picture of you doing that is hilarious,” she says. I’m told I should explore the piece more, that I should keep working on it, that it’s clear it’s an important memory for me to write about.
Earlier this month I spent a week on an island in Lake Superior with a group of people I’ve never met. If it wasn’t for our passion for writing, our paths would have never crossed. There was the man who owned a business for more than two decades, a retired minister, the anesthesiologist. All 12 of us have various backgrounds and our own stories to tell. And for a week we learned things about one another perhaps our own family members didn’t even know.
As a writer, I get motivated and excited by working with others who share the same passion. For me, all it takes is a few days away with total strangers to bring forth new ideas. Like many, I’m an introvert who doesn’t always like being in new places and around new people. But I also have extrovert tendencies that need to be stirred every now and then.
Meeting new people can be difficult. Talking about your memories is hard even when you know your audience. But we can do difficult things.
By the end of the week, after we had all told some of our deepest secrets and admitted hard things to one another through our writing, it was hard to say goodbye. As we prepared to make our way to our homes in various parts of the country, there were hugs aplenty and even some tears.
And along with it, the courage to keep going, to keep writing, to keep telling our stories to the world.
Because sometimes, no matter who you are, you find the greatest support from places and people you least expect. And sometimes the unfamiliar can offer all the support and motivation you need to try new things.
Rachel Brougham is the former assistant editor of the Petoskey News-Review. You can email her at racheldbrougham@gmail.com. | 2022-08-27T13:46:28+00:00 | petoskeynews.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/08/27/rachel-brougham-finding-motivation-in-the-unfamiliar/65457106007/ |
Top Players to Watch: Baylor vs. Creighton - Second Round
The NCAA tournament at Ball Arena on Sunday features a second-round matchup that pits the Baylor Bears against the Creighton Bluejays at 7:10 PM ET. The Bears' Adam Flagler and the Bluejays' Baylor Scheierman are two players to watch in this contest.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to watch in this matchup on TBS.
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How to Watch Baylor vs. Creighton
- Game Day: Sunday, March 19
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Location: Denver, Colorado
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Baylor's Last Game
Baylor won its most recent game against UCSB, 74-56, on Friday. Flagler led the way with 18 points, and also had one boards and five assists.
Creighton's Last Game
In its most recent game, Creighton topped NC State on Friday, 72-63. Its top scorer was Ryan Kalkbrenner with 31 points.
Baylor Players to Watch
Keyonte George leads the Bears at 15.6 points per game, while also averaging 2.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds.
Jalen Bridges posts a team-best 5.6 rebounds per game. He is also averaging 10.2 points and 1.1 assists, shooting 50% from the field and 32.1% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
LJ Cryer averages 14.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 44.4% from the floor and 41.8% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
Flo Thamba is posting 5 points, 0.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds per contest.
Creighton Players to Watch
Scheierman is posting a team-best 8.3 rebounds per contest. And he is delivering 12.7 points and 3.3 assists, making 42.2% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 treys per contest.
Kalkbrenner is putting up a team-best 15.9 points per game. And he is producing 6.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists, making 71.7% of his shots from the field (second in the country).
Trey Alexander is averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, making 44.9% of his shots from the floor and 42.8% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per contest.
Ryan Nembhard is posting a team-high 4.9 assists per contest. And he is contributing 11.9 points and 4 rebounds, making 42.7% of his shots from the field and 36% from 3-point range, with 1.4 treys per game.
Arthur Kaluma gets the Bluejays 11.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He also posts 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
Baylor Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
Creighton Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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DENVER — Colorado’s next storm system is forecasted to potentially bring heavy snow into the western suburbs of Denver and communities north, including Boulder and Fort Collins starting around midnight and continuing through the day on Wednesday.
A winter storm warning for the area goes into effect midnight through 8 p.m. Wednesday and could bring 4 to 8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Fort Collins, Lakewood, Golden, Longmont, Arvada are included in the winter storm warning.
Denver, Castle Rock, Greeley, Fort Morgan and communities along and east of the I-70 corridor will go under a winter weather advisory with 3 to 6 inches of snow possible, the NWS said.
Denver and these communities will go under the winter weather advisory at 2 a.m. through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
LATEST TIMING
The storm system will begin to bring snow in the northern mountains Tuesday afternoon and will make driving conditions difficult in Colorado’s high country, the NWS said.
By late Tuesday evening, a rain/snow mix is expected to develop along the northern front range, according to Denver7 morning meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo.
“That will switch over to all snow and gradually creep farther south through the early morning hours,” said Hidalgo.
Slippery road conditions should be expected all day Wednesday, including the afternoon commute in the Denver metro area and all along the warning and advisory areas.
“We could be waking up early tomorrow for the commute with around 1 to 2 inches of snow on the ground with more to come.”
A Denver7 weather action day is in effect to update you on the latest conditions and help you prepare for the storm.
Wednesday’s high temperatures will happen around midnight with conditions turning colder throughout the day. Expect temps in the teens during Wednesday afternoon and skies will gradually clear out Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
Thursday’s high temperature will be around 27 degrees in Denver and a gradual warm up begins with sunshine and high temps in the low 50s through the weekend.
MORE POTENTIAL SNOW TOTALS
Rocky Mountain National Park and Medicine Bow Range could see heavy snow and accumulations from 8 to 16 inches, according to the NWS. This area will be under a winter storm warning Wednesday night through 5 a.m. Thursday.
Heavy snow is possible in the foothills and northern parts of the I-25 corridor, including Park Range and Larimer county foothills, the NWS warns.
Fort Collins, Nederland, Estes Park, Loveland and Raymer are among the communities that could see 4 to 8 inches of snow.
The winter storm warning is now in effect in West Jackson and West Grand Counties. In elevations above 9,000 feet heavy snow is expected, between 12 and 24 inches, the NWS said.
2022-2023 SNOWFALL SEASON
So far, Denver has seen 40.5 inches of snow for the 2022-2023 season. Another 3 to 6 inches will add to snow metro totals, according to Lisa Hidalgo. This next storm system will only add to what has been an above average snowfall for Denver.
Stay with Denver7 for updates to potential snow totals and timing on the storm. We will publish a live blog on Wednesday morning to track road closures, potential school delays and storm updates.
To view the above weather infographic in full-screen mode, you can click here.
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TX Fort Worth TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Texas
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
TXZ119-232115-
Dallas-
Including the city of Dallas
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ118-232115-
Tarrant-
Including the cities of Fort Worth and Arlington
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ159-232115-
McLennan-
Including the city of Waco
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Less humid with highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ158-232115-
Bell-
Including the cities of Killeen, Temple, and Fort Hood
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ104-232115-
Collin-
Including the cities of Plano, McKinney, Allen, and Frisco
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ103-232115-
Denton-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville,
and Flower Mound
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ093-232115-
Grayson-
Including the cities of Sherman and Denison
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ092-232115-
Cooke-
Including the city of Gainesville
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ091-232115-
Montague-
Including the cities of Bowie and Nocona
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ102-232115-
Wise-
Including the cities of Decatur and Bridgeport
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around
80. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows around 60. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows around 50. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ101-232115-
Jack-
Including the city of Jacksboro
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ100-232115-
Young-
Including the cities of Graham and Olney
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning. Less humid with highs in the mid
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ115-232115-
Stephens-
Including the city of Breckenridge
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing
to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Less humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to
35 mph are possible.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ116-232115-
Palo Pinto-
Including the city of Mineral Wells
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ117-232115-
Parker-
Including the cities of Weatherford and Briar
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ131-232115-
Hood-
Including the cities of Granbury and Oak Trail Shores
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then partly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ132-232115-
Somervell-
Including the city of Glen Rose
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ130-232115-
Erath-
Including the cities of Stephenville and Dublin
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ129-232115-
Eastland-
Including the cities of Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning. Less humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds
10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ141-232115-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Comanche and De Leon
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are
possible in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ142-232115-
Mills-
Including the city of Goldthwaite
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are
possible in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ156-232115-
Lampasas-
Including the city of Lampasas
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs around 80. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ157-232115-
Coryell-
Including the cities of Copperas Cove and Gatesville
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ143-232115-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Hico
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ144-232115-
Bosque-
Including the cities of Clifton, Meridian, and Valley Mills
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Less
humid with highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ133-232115-
Johnson-
Including the cities of Cleburne and Burleson
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ134-232115-
Ellis-
Including the cities of Waxahachie, Ennis, and Midlothian
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a chance of showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ145-232115-
Hill-
Including the city of Hillsboro
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ146-232115-
Navarro-
Including the city of Corsicana
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows
in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ161-232115-
Limestone-
Including the cities of Mexia and Groesbeck
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ160-232115-
Falls-
Including the city of Marlin
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ174-232115-
Milam-
Including the cities of Cameron and Rockdale
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ175-232115-
Robertson-
Including the cities of Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A
chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ162-232115-
Leon-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee,
and Oakwood
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts
up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ147-232115-
Freestone-
Including the cities of Teague, Fairfield, and Wortham
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ148-232115-
Anderson-
Including the city of Palestine
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid
70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in
the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ135-232115-
Henderson-
Including the cities of Athens and Gun Barrel City
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts
up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ122-232115-
Van Zandt-
Including the cities of Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
and Edgewood
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ121-232115-
Kaufman-
Including the cities of Terrell, Kaufman, and Forney
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ120-232115-
Rockwall-
Including the cities of Rockwall and Heath
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance
of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ105-232115-
Hunt-
Including the cities of Greenville and Commerce
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows
around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ123-232115-
Rains-
Including the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni, and Point
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ107-232115-
Hopkins-
Including the city of Sulphur Springs
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ106-232115-
Delta-
Including the city of Cooper
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows
around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ095-232115-
Lamar-
Including the city of Paris
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around
80. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then
mostly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Much cooler. Less humid with lows
in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ094-232115-
Fannin-
Including the city of Bonham
315 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
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PISTOIA, Italy (AP) — A Ukrainian circus troupe is performing a never-ending “Alice in Wonderland” tour of Italy, caught in the real-world rabbit hole of having to create joyful performances on stage while their families at home are living through war.
Like many Ukrainian artists who were abroad when Russia invaded on Feb. 24, the acrobats and dancers of the Theater Circus Elysium of Kyiv were opening a limited engagement in Italy. The tour, originally scheduled to end in mid-March, has now been extended at least through June as the performers seek to keep working to send money to relatives back home.
On a recent weekend, the Ukrainian circus came to Pistoia, in Tuscany. There was the Mad Hatter, sporting a green top hat and a purple beard; the White Rabbit with a red nose covered in silver glitter and Alice, with a little blue dress and long ringlets.
But behind their colorful costumes, cheerful smiles and fantastical story line of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland, troupe members are struggling.
“I feel guilty about people who are staying there because they are not safe, and I am safe and I cannot help them,” said Yuliia Palaida, who plays Alice. “I am just fighting with all these feelings,” she adds, her voice trembling.
Oleksandr Bandaliuk plays the Mad Hatter and dominates the show. But backstage, he sits glumly between acts.
“It is very hard to work and dance on the Italy stage because we know in our country now (there) is war,” he said. “We can’t go to Ukraine because in my house now (there are) Russian soldiers.”
Theaters across Italy have booked the circus, and their sold-out performances have allowed them to pay for about 50 family members to flee Ukraine by bus and join the troupe in Italy.
“We have four or five dogs, a cat and a grandmother who is 79 years old, a babushka, who is the matriarch of all of us, the grandmother of the company,” said the Italian producer of the circus, Roberto Romaniello.
The town of Reggio Emilia found temporary housing for the expanded circus family, while they worked on getting legal documents, access to medical services and apartments for a longer-term stay. They have 10 shows scheduled so far in Sicily in June and are hoping for more.
“Each artist has a lot of people in Ukraine,” said Aleksandr Sakhorov, who has relatives in Kyiv and in Zaporizhzhia. “We send money all this time, but if we stop, nobody gets that support because in Ukraine (there are) no jobs now.”
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(NerdWallet) – Though some workers have returned to offices, remote work has been normalized for others over the last three years. And some now have more autonomy to choose where they live.
For freelancers in particular, it’s becoming more common for workers to settle in a city they like and then seek contracts with companies anywhere, says Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed.
“I don’t remember a time that I have heard more comments from self-employed people that they are looking to where they live based on their quality of life,” Hall says. “They pick a place to live for their quality of life, and then manage the business around that. I think that is a significant change from 15 years ago,” when the priorities were reversed.
“That’s a fundamental shift that I think, long-term, is positive,” Hall adds.
Here’s the 2023 list of the 10 best U.S. cities for freelancers and self-employed workers. Our analysis used recent metro-area data from the U.S. Census Bureau and state-level data from the Federation of State Tax Administrators. The top cities are those where some combination of the following are true: A large percentage of the workforce is freelancing already, rent is relatively affordable, state income taxes are low, unemployment is low and job mobility is high.
Top 10 metro areas for freelancers
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas.
- Santa Rosa, California.
- Austin-Round Rock, Texas.
- Portland-South Portland, Maine.
- Boise City, Idaho.
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, California.
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California.
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut.
- Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee.
Key findings
- Seven of the 10 best cities for freelancers ranked especially well for the percentage of their workforce that is already freelancing. In McAllen, Texas, more than 11% of workers are self-employed in their own non-incorporated business. In Santa Rosa, it’s 9.6%. And in Boise, Los Angeles and Portland, Maine, it’s above 8%.
- Though a freelancer’s tax burden will vary depending on their filing status, deductions and credits, it can be useful to learn about state and municipal tax rules before moving your business to a new place. Texas and Tennessee both have no state income tax, for instance. Other costs, like LLC filing fees, may vary by location, too.
- Remote work may give freelancers the option to choose more affordable cities. For example, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, just 43% of renter households spend more than 30% of their income on rent. In Boise, it’s 46%. “If you’re self-employed in a large city, obviously there are more people located in your community,” Hall says. “Maybe that’s a positive, but I think that’s becoming less and less important.”
- On the flip side, large numbers of people still freelance in costlier regions: In Los Angeles and Santa Rosa, California, 58% and 57% of renter households spend more than 30% of their income on rent, respectively. This may speak to the power of other factors, such as existing networks, that keep self-employed workers in those cities. “For most of my clients, they have established themselves in their local area prior to going into business for themselves,” says Chris Russell, a certified financial planner and founder of financial planning firm Tempus Pecunia in San Diego. “The decision around location is primarily network-driven, which then dovetails into success with the business.”
- Several of this year’s best cities for freelancers saw significant growth in hiring between Q4 2020 and Q4 2021, potentially due to 2021’s strong job market for tech and white-collar workers. In Austin, hiring increased by more than 27% year over year. In San Francisco, it was 25.5%. In last year’s data, on the other hand, Boise — which saw more job growth than any other region between Q4 2019 and Q4 2020, at 12.9% — saw similar growth again the following year at 12.4%. But it was surpassed by numerous other cities as their job markets rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relocating is about more than business needs
About 6.1% of the U.S. workforce was self-employed in their own non-incorporated business in 2021, up from 5.8% in 2019, according to Census data.
A key advantage for that growing proportion of the population is that self-employment may give you the freedom to move for reasons other than your work.
“Freelancers typically aren’t tied to a location because of an employer, so they have more freedom to choose where they want to live,” says NerdWallet small-business specialist Kelsey Sheehy. “That might be choosing an area with a lower cost of living, moving to a city or state with a lower tax rate, relocating to be closer to family or settling in a city that matches your desired lifestyle.”
Consider these factors when evaluating your options.
1. Consider your personal and family needs
Taxes and licenses aren’t the only expenses associated with running a business. As a self-employed person, you’ll also need to consider the expenses of everyday life — housing, child care, eldercare and more.
Freelancing may give you the flexibility to move to a place near loved ones, which can help mitigate some of those costs.
“My clients’ decision on where to live has primarily been driven by family matters,” Russell says. “Child care and children become a key component in that overall picture,” with some families choosing to live near relatives who can provide care, he says.
2. Tailor your budget to your location
How much you need to earn may vary depending on your cost of living, Sheehy says.
“Income can be unpredictable when you’re a freelancer. Some months you’re flush, other months are very, very lean,” Sheehy says. “Build your budget based on your lean months and figure out the bare minimum you need to earn to cover housing, bills, food and other essentials.”
And wherever you are, try to save conservatively and make sure to set aside money for federal, state and local tax payments.
“One of the biggest mistakes freelancers make is not saving enough,” Sheehy says. “Ideally, you’ll set aside at least 50% of your income to cover taxes and build a cushion to get you through those lean months. But at a bare minimum, you need to save around 20% of your income for taxes, which need to be paid quarterly to avoid penalties.”
3. Network wherever you are
Few of Russell’s clients relocate their business for tax or cost-of-doing-business reasons, he says. Their professional network may be one factor — or they may be wholly focused on their personal quality of life.
“Geographic location is either important to their network, or is unimportant to their business entirely,” Russell says of his clients.
Wherever you end up, you can seek out other like-minded freelancers.
“When you have self-employed people in a community together, I think they see that as an additional resource,” Hall says. “There are people here doing the same thing I’m doing. They’re looking for their next customer — I might be that next customer, and they can be mine.”
Methodology
To create the list, NerdWallet pulled data for major U.S. metropolitan areas from the United States Census Bureau. We also pulled state tax rates from the Federation of State Tax Administrators. We weighted the impact of each factor depending on how important we felt that factor would be in the potential financial success of a freelancer. We excluded metro areas for which there was negative or no Job-to-Job Flows Census data.
This year, we changed the way the Best Cities for Freelancers index is calculated to more accurately compare metro areas across multiple criteria. We also adjusted the weighting of several data points as the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the underlying data became clearer.
NerdWallet’s analysis includes data from the following sources:
- U.S. Census 2021 American Community Survey data for the unemployment rate, percentage of people in Census-designated metro areas who identified as self-employed in non-incorporated businesses, and percentage of renters in a Census-designated metro area who spend less than 30% of their household income on rent.
- U.S. Census Q4 2020 and Q4 2021 Job-to-Job Explorer data.
- State tax rates for 2023 from the Federation of State Tax Administrators. | 2023-05-08T16:44:28+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/best-cities-for-freelancers-and-self-employed-workers-in-2023/ |
Rain was relentless, on Sunday, across south Florida. Both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale received record amounts of rain (and, yes, we’re still in the heart of the Dry Season)! How much rain? Over 4 inches fell in Miami and nearly 4-and-a-half inches in metro Broward at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport. What’s even more fascinating involves looking back to the last time we had “that much rainfall in a single day”. For Miami, you have to go back to November, just before Thanksgiving. For Ft. Lauderdale, though, it was the most rain (in a 24-hour period) since June 4, 2022.
The reason for the extremely wet weather involved a frontal boundary that lifted north from the Straits. Meanwhile, an area of low pressure developed and intensified along the front near Florida’s east central coast. The low pressure disturbance is steadily moving away and drier air is beginning to filter back into the state as Monday begins.
This week’s forecast looks relatively quiet and pleasant for outdoor plans. Temperatures actually start off mild (still above average) but they’ll tend to get a warmer boost during the second half of the week. Wind speeds will also increase midweek with a sometimes gusty breeze returning from the ocean.
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The DTC retailer's newest collection intersects style and sport with solution-oriented designs
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is pushing the boundary between hyper-functional eyewear and everyday style with the launch of its newest collection, HYPE.
The collection – which features 19 new active, sporty styles featuring stylish and functional glasses for sports, running errands, and everything in between – allowing consumers to live an active lifestyle to the max, and look good while doing it. The styles push the boundary of everyday eyewear with stylish solution-oriented designs, including flexible arms and non-slip materials to grip the wearer's head more tightly and prevent the frames from falling off or shifting during physical activities.
Some of the standout styles include:
- Ballet ($45): Choose between a translucent acetate or bold tortoiseshell finish on these classic and modern feeling frames for a confident and distinctive look for any activity.
- Verve ($52): Less of a statement piece and more of a functional – yet stylish – option, Verve is perfect for those looking for peak performance.
- Zip ($75): Featuring a classic – almost retro – frame, Zip brings that couture edge to anyone looking to be active all day.
For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop the latest styles, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
About Eyebuydirect
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is a leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and quality. With over 3,000 styles of frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. Eyebuydirect offers Virtual Try-On on mobile devices and computers to make online eyewear accurate and easy. Customers can choose 2-Day Delivery on hundreds of our top styles to get frames fast. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, customers can have Eyebuydirect donate a pair of glasses to some of the most underserved communities worldwide at checkout. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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Which Papyrus Christmas card is best?
A favorite activity of many during the holiday season is filling out Christmas cards. The process of selecting your favorite design and personalizing each card with special messages for loved ones can bring lasting joy. When exploring available options, Papyrus boxed Christmas cards are a top choice. Made with the highest quality card stock, gorgeous images and inspiring seasonal messages, it is no surprise that Papyrus continues to be a favorite greeting card brand.
We’ve chosen the Papyrus Gold Glitter Holiday Christmas Tree as our pick for the Best of the Best Papyrus Christmas cards. Shimmery and full of ornate detail, this card is sure to dazzle everyone you send it to.
What to know before you buy a Papyrus Christmas card
Type of greeting/print
After setting up your Christmas light projector and putting up the Christmas tree, it is time to slip into your coziest pajamas and fill out Christmas cards. Before you can do this, you need to decide what Papyrus Christmas cards are your favorite. This brand excels in providing a wide array of beautiful greetings and designs. Styles range from traditional and elegant to bright and glittery. Browse available Papyrus boxed holiday cards to get a good idea of what greeting type and print you most enjoy.
Room for note/letter
Papyrus holiday cards come in a variety of sizes. Cards sold individually are often a bit smaller than those that come boxed. As you decide what style and size to purchase, consider each card’s measurements. This is important if you are planning on writing a note or letter directly on the card.
In addition to looking at the card’s physical measurements, utilize the interior-preview option available on the online product detail page. Papyrus sometimes uses both interior pages for their pre-printed holiday messages. Ensure that these pre-printed messages will not limit space to the extent that you cannot include the type of note/letter that you’re planning on writing.
Your budget
No matter what option you go with, Christmas cards can get costly in a hurry. While you may want to send the most awe-inspiring style to as many people as you can, being realistic about your budget is important — especially around the holidays. Since there are numerous expenses to plan for during this time of year (including presents, food and decor), you may need to be strategic about your Christmas-card budget.
On top of the actual cost of the cards, one crucial consideration that many people forget about is the possibility of needing extra postage. Designs that are outside of the standard card measurements may require added postage. Multiplied over 20, 50 or more cards, you may end up paying far more than anticipated. Prior to buying your Papyrus Christmas cards, double-check the product description to see if the design requires added postage.
What to look for in a quality Papyrus Christmas card
Stunning artwork
Arguably, the No. 1 reason people purchase Papyrus brand Christmas cards is for their breathtaking artwork. Majestic portraits depicting decorated Christmas trees, snowy landscapes and other comforting scenes grace the front of every card. Designed to be widely appealing, these cards are appropriate to send to everyone on your Christmas-card list.
High-quality paper
Another key characteristic of Papyrus cards is the high-quality paper used. Upon pulling one of these cards out of its envelope, the texture feels extra durable. Having this enhanced sturdiness allows individuals to preserve cards from their loved one for years to come. This is possible even if the card is adhered to a surface using tape over the holiday season.
Envelope lining
Further enhancing the magic of these lovely cards, Papyrus goes the extra mile by adding interior linings to many of the envelopes included in box sets. One popular design is their gold foil lining. Although this may seem like a minor detail, a beautiful envelope lining further elevates the Christmas-card opening experience for your friends, colleagues and loved ones.
How much you can expect to spend on a Papyrus Christmas card
Individual and boxed Papyrus Christmas cards cost between $7 and $25.
Papyrus Christmas card FAQ
How do I know if my chosen card design requires extra postage?
A. The product description of each Papyrus holiday card often states whether you’ll need to purchase added postage. To get an accurate estimate of how much the extra postage will cost, contact your local post office with the provided dimensions.
How many Christmas cards should I purchase?
A. If you’re unsure about how many Christmas cards you should purchase, start by creating a complete list of everyone you know (personally and professionally). From there, narrow down the list so that you feel comfortable with the number of cards you’ll be sending.
What’s the best Papyrus Christmas card to buy?
Top Papyrus Christmas card
Papyrus Gold Glitter Holiday Christmas Tree
What you need to know: Sparkling and full of glitz, this Christmas-card design is both elegant and full of outstanding detail.
What you’ll love: Featuring a laser-cut Christmas tree with a gold glitter background, this card is bright and shimmery. On the tree, ornaments, snowflakes and other details provide ornate detail. Gems shaped like stars are placed around the top of the tree. Each box comes with eight cards and envelopes lined with gold foil. The message on the inside reads “Wishing you a joyful Christmas celebration and a wonderful New Year.”
What you should consider: This is one of the more costly Papyrus Christmas card designs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Papyrus Christmas card for the money
Papyrus Magical Row of Holiday Christmas Trees
What you need to know: Budget-friendly and designed with exceptional artistry, this box set is a great choice for individuals who are sending out a large quantity of cards.
What you’ll love: Watercolor trees, gold foil and sequins are used to create an artistic interpretation of a Christmas tree farm. Set under the twinkling night sky, and surrounded by snow, the card opens to the phrase “Sending special wishes for a very merry Christmas.” Every box comes with 14 cards.
What you should consider: The front of the card is not as sparkly as some expect it to be.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: When sending individual Christmas cards, this Mickey Mouse Christmas tree card is the perfect design for the Disney fan in your life.
What you’ll love: Sophisticated yet fun, this card features a Mickey Mouse-themed tree laid on top of a solid gold glitter background. Each tree decoration (such as the Mickey-ears Santa-hat topper) is three dimensional, adding extra texture and interest. The inside displays the message, “It’s the perfect time of the year to send you wishes for a magical Christmas.”
What you should consider: Sold as an individual card at just under $8, this is one of the most expensive Papyrus Christmas cards available. The product description also says that it may require extra postage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Anderson County Jail suspends visitation after inmates test positive for COVID-19
Posted/updated on: July 19, 2022 at 3:50 pmPALESTINE — The Anderson County Jail reinstated its quarantine procedures on Tuesday after four inmates tested positive for COVID-19. “A positive test result of one person in a cell results in all inmates in that cell being quarantined,” Sheriff W. R. Flores said. “As a result, we currently have 44 inmates in quarantine.” With quarantine procedures in place, inmate visitation, religious services, recreation, and inmate movement have all been restricted. Individual legal and pastoral visits are still allowed, according to officials. “As we struggle with staff shortages in various divisions,” Flores said, “I ask for your patience and understanding as we continue to deal with the additional issues posed by the COVID-19 virus.” Flores encourages anyone who interacts with jail personnel or inmates to take precautions to ensure personal health and welfare. | 2022-07-19T21:48:26+00:00 | ktbb.com | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1145394 |
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Michigan State Capitol.
Just three days after
the mass shooting at Michigan State University, Democrats in the state Senate on Thursday introduced a package of gun-control bills.
The legislation would require background checks and safe gun storage, as well as enable courts to temporarily seize guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
The bills mirror similar measures that Republicans have blocked over the past few years.
But now Democrats, who have control of the state House and Senate for the first time in nearly four decades, are moving with urgency to pass the legislation, with support from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The bills were introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer, D-West Bloomfield, who heads the Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus.
Among the supporters are survivors of the Oxford High School mass shooting in November 2021.
“In the wake of the horror at MSU, the community has called for the leadership that Sen. Bayer has provided today,” said Dylan Morris, executive director of No Future Without Today, an organization founded by survivors of the Oxford shooting. “Strong new laws like these are needed to prevent more tragedy.”
Faith leaders also expressed support.
“In a time of fear and deep grief, Senator Bayer has extended a lifeline of hope that could pull us toward safety,” said Bishop Bonnie A. Perry of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. “We call on the House and Senate to hear the cries of the students on the steps of the Capitol yesterday and take up these bills up immediately. We are profoundly grateful to Senator Bayer for her years of leadership on this issue.”
Pro-gun groups were quick to oppose the legislation.
“Anti-gun Democrats wasted no time introducing their unconstitutional rights shredding legislation,” Brenden Boudreau, executive director for Great Lakes Gun rights, said. “If passed and signed into law, Michigan will rank as one of the worst states for gun rights – and criminals will see our state as a safe haven for their demented acts.”
If the bills pass, Michigan would become
at least the 20th state to enact a red flag law, which would allow a judge to order the confiscation of guns from people deemed dangerous.
A recent
study of more than 6,700 red flag cases found that nearly 10% involved threats to kill at least three people.
Last year,
Congress passed legislation to provide $750 million for state crisis intervention programs, including red flag laws.
On Tuesday, the state House introduced
a bipartisan package of bills aimed at improving school safety by focusing on mental health, creating a confidential tip line, and improving responses to shootings at K-12 schools.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she’s working with state lawmakers to ban guns at polling places.
“The time for only thoughts and prayers is over,” Benson said. “The time for taking action to ensure Michiganders are safe – in schools, in grocery stores, in places where we vote and everywhere in between — is now.”
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Pontotoc Swim competed in the MHSAA North Half Championships at Delta State University on Oct. 14. Notable finishes included:
Pontotoc Swim strong at North Half
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
18-27-31-37-41
(eighteen, twenty-seven, thirty-one, thirty-seven, forty-one)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
18-27-31-37-41
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The problem with figuring out the electoral effects of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is that it’s totally and thoroughly unprecedented. Or is it?Normally, the immediate effect of a Supreme Court decision — even an extremely important one — is negligible at best. The people who pay attention to such things are already overwhelmingly likely to vote, so it doesn’t affect turnout. Those people also tend to be very strong partisans, which means that any given decision only makes them more likely to do what they were already going to do anyway. On top of that, since the court wraps up its term by early July at the latest, months will pass between its decisions and November elections, leaving plenty of time for even intense emotions to fade and new election issues to emerge.That could very well be the case for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the ruling that overturned Roe. By November, the people who are still fired up about it will be those who would have voted anyway, and for the same candidates. For everyone else, inflation and the economy and who knows what else will be the big issues.But this time could — perhaps — be different. Normally, the in-party tends toward complacency while the out-party tends to be bitter about being out of power and motivated to organize and vote. Normally, government policy moves in the direction of the president, causing a “thermostatic” reaction in the opposite direction, so that voters become more liberal during Republican presidencies and more conservative when there’s a Democrat in office. But this time, the biggest and most visible policy shift may be in the opposite direction, with mostly unpredictable consequences. Political scientist Matt Grossmann puts it this way: “Part of midterm loss is ideological balancing so there is some chance overturning Roe decreases perceptions that policy is moving too far left & the perceived need for correction via a Republican congress or a message to the president.”It’s also true that overall the Democrats’ position on abortion is more popular than what Republicans want. So on the margins, and all else equal, we could probably expect that the more the topic is in the news, the better Democrats would do. But again, it’s not at all clear that this story will be in the headlines this fall; as important as it is to many on both sides of the issue, importance doesn’t always (or even usually) drive headlines. And normally, we just don’t see a lot of issue voting. Could this time be different? Yes. Will it be? Dunno.All that is more or less about voters. But there’s also a story here about party actors. Multiple stories, really. Republicans might be especially energized by winning at the Supreme Court and now having to, as they see it, finish the job in state legislatures and eventually in Congress. It’s also possible that they’ll feel less urgency, now that they’ve won the big prize they’ve aspired to for years, and one which was the primary motivator for countless Republican voters over the years. On the Democratic side, we should expect a new outpouring of energy, with many who thought that Roe wasn’t really at risk now becoming activated by its demise. On the other hand, many opponents of Dobbs are blaming President Joe Biden and the Democratic majorities in Congress for not being prepared for the decision. That’s not reasonable; a tied Senate with only 49 Democrats who support abortion rights wasn’t going to do much, no matter how clever or dedicated party leaders had been. But it’s not surprising that some people feel that way, and if they act on it Republicans, not Democrats, will benefit this fall.All of those reactions, among voters and party actors, are plausible. None is certain. What ends up happening will depend on political choices by thousands, and then millions, of people, and without comparable situations to go by, anyone who makes strong predictions is really just guessing.What I have a lot more confidence about is the medium-range and long-term effects of this decision within the Democratic Party. I expect abortion rights, and privacy rights more generally, to become more important within the Democratic agenda. Not just that: I expect the courts overall to become a much higher priority for the party in the future than has been the case. We’re going to see more emphasis on choosing and confirming reliably liberal judges, and on defeating Republican nominees. We’re going to see more talk about reforming the Supreme Court in various ways. Supporting abortion rights was already a litmus test for Democrats running for most offices, and that will be even more the case now. Judicial reform wasn’t a significant issue at all in 2008, and was still second-tier in 2020; that’s not going to be the case the next time Democrats have an open presidential nomination to fight out.But as far as the effects on the 2022 midterms, or the 2024 general election? We just don’t know.
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Jonathan Bernstein is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering politics and policy. A former professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and DePauw University, he wrote A Plain Blog About Politics.
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Officials investigate suspicious structure fire
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - On Tuesday at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff's Office received a call indicating there was a structure fire in the Plano area at approximately 4000 W. 5000 N. in a hay barn.
Madison Deputies, Madison Fire Department/EMS responded to the scene.
After Madison fire crews were able to knock down the fire, crews began an investigation to the origin of the fire which appeared to investigators to be suspicious in nature.
This case is currently still under investigation.
More information will be released when available and appropriate. | 2023-07-12T00:41:30+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/rexburg/2023/07/11/officials-investigate-suspicious-structure-fire/ |
A theater company is bringing professional and local artists together preserving musical theater for future generations.
Joining us with details on Broadway in Bentonville are Kayla Grizzrad and Francesca Noe.
Perry Ryan Theatre Company presents a celebration of the best of Broadway! Come enjoy classic staples from the Big Apple performed by New York professionals and local artists.
You can find more information on the performances at the website located here. | 2022-09-28T15:18:23+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/lifestyle/good-day-nwa/broadway-in-bentonville-brings-nyc-to-nwa/ |
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The office manager for a Northern California police union allegedly imported illegal synthetic opioids from India and other countries and at least once used her work computer and address and the union's UPS account to ship the drugs within the country, federal prosecutors said.
Joanne Marian Segovia, executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association, was charged with attempting to unlawfully import valeryl fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, federal prosecutors said in a statement Wednesday. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.
Starting in 2015, Segovia had at least 61 drug shipments mailed to her San Jose home from India, Hong Kong, Hungary and Singapore with manifests that listed their contents as “wedding party favors,” “gift makeup,” “chocolate and sweets” and “food supplement,” according to a federal criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday.
It was not immediately known if Segovia, 64, has an attorney who can speak on her behalf.
Tom Saggau, a spokesperson for the police union in San Jose, said Segovia, a civilian, has worked for the union since 2003, planning funerals for officers who die in the line of duty, being the liaison between the department and the officers' families and organizing office festivities and fundraisers.
He said that federal officials informed the union last Friday that Segovia was under investigation and that no one else at the union was involved or knew about Segovia's alleged acts.
The revelation shocked her colleagues, Saggau said.
“We didn’t have any reason to suspect her,” he said, adding that the union’s board of directors has pledged to fully support the federal investigation.
Federal prosecutors said that in 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a parcel being sent to her home address that contained $5,000 worth of Tramadol, a synthetic opioid, and sent her a letter telling her they were seizing the pills. The next year, the CBP again intercepted a shipment of Tramadol valued at $700 and sent her a seizure letter, court records showed.
But federal officials didn't start investigating Segovia until last year when investigators found her name and home address on the cellphone of a suspected drug dealer who is part of a network that ships controlled substances made in India to the San Francisco Bay Area, according to the complaint. That drug trafficking network has distributed hundreds of thousands of pills in 48 states, federal prosecutors said.
Segovia used WhatsApp messaging service and her personal and office computers to order thousands of opioid tablets and other pills to her home and agreed to distribute the drugs elsewhere in the United States, prosecutors said.
On at least one occasion in 2021, Segovia shipped the illicit drugs to a North Carolina address by using the police union’s UPS account, prosecutors said. That address is linked to at least five illicit drug seizures, they said.
Investigators found hundreds of photographs in a WhatsApp chat on Segovai's cellphone, including an image of the UPS shipping slip and another one of a computer screen showing a PayPal payment to an Indian name and Segovia's police union business cards under it.
“Based on my training and experience, I know that shippers of controlled substances often send receipts and tracking numbers as proof that they in fact sent a package. I believe that the receipt provided by SEGOVIA was offered by her as proof that she sent a package to the North Carolina addressee,” David Vargas, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigation, wrote in the affidavit.
According to the complaint, Segovia continued to order controlled substances even after being interviewed by federal investigators in February. On March 13, federal agents seized a parcel in Kentucky, containing valeryl fentanyl, addressed to Segovia. The package allegedly originated from China three days earlier and declared its contents as a “clock," prosecutors said. | 2023-03-30T23:26:44+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/police-union-employee-charged-with-importing-17870017.php |
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi recorded the bulk of his new album, the melodic rapper wanted to visually highlight the project’s songs without depending on short music videos.
The Grammy winner initially thought about turning his concept album into an anthology series, until he linked up with “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris, who suggested that Cudi go the animation route. The musician took heed and has brought his songs into colorful light in the Netflix adult-animated romantic comedy “Entergalactic” — inspired by his eighth studio album of the same name. Both were released Friday.
“When you bring music and animation together, those things sometimes last forever,” said Barris, who said he was immediately “blown away” after hearing one song from Cudi that focused on love. After listening to the track, the filmmaker reached out to some Netflix executives, who were looking for animation projects at the time, and brought them into the studio to listen to the song.
“When you heard the song, you immediately knew it was so visceral and visual at the same time,” Barris recalled. “You could see that this could be something special. You could see that Cudi and his music was made for this.”
“Entergalactic” is a story focused on a young artist name Jabari — voiced by Cudi — who moves into his dream New York City apartment then bumps into his next-door neighbor, Meadow, who left him lovestruck. The television special includes Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens, Jaden Smith, Teyana Taylor and Macaulay Culkin.
For Cudi, it was a long process selecting the best songs to tell the overall story.
“We really had to sit and fine tune what we wanted as far as tone,” he said. “As you can see in the show, a lot of the color palettes, the purples, the browns, the fuchsias, the orange, these are the colors that you feel and you see when you listen to the music.”
Cudi said going the animation direction instead of live action gave him more freedom to “explore the abstract.” The visuals and modern designs of “Entergalactic” are similar to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which won an Oscar for best animated feature in 2019.
“We were able to move and transform through Jabari’s mind, taking him into space when he’s riding his bike,” Cudi said. “Him and Meadow were in their world, in their trance and flying around through space. This was all important to push the story, push the narrative. You can watch this and be like ‘this could be live action.’ But I feel like there’s just no other better way to tell the story other than animation.”
Barris said they wanted to make New York into an animated character of its own.
“We want you to feel the trains going across screen,” he said. “We want you to feel almost getting hit by a car in New York. We want you to feel the anxiety of trying to make it when you feel like you should have made it already. Or when you feel like you’ve gotten over your ex, and when you find someone else, she’s right there. All that stuff we kind of go through, we wanted to put that in there.”
Cudi paid homage to his late friend and designer Virgil Abloh, who inspired the fashion in the animated project. Cudi said Abloh’s designs played a major role in telling the story.
“It was super, super important to have his presence in there because those are his animations,” he said of Abloh, who died at 41 from cancer last year. Abloh was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear and founder of the popular Off-White fashion house.
Cudi’s “Entergalactic” album and the television special release on Friday, which is Sept. 30, Abloh’s birthday — a synchronicity that was not planned, Cudi said.
“I said the only way this show is going to be fresh — like in my mind and the way I want it to be — is to approach this like it’s live action, and we get a costume designer, and we have them kind of sit and go through every character, and we fine tune how these characters are supposed to look based on their personalities,” he said.
Jessica Williams, who voiced Meadow, said she was excited to take part in the project after Cudi approached her about the idea of creating a Black love story.
“I think we’re going to be telling New York City love stories forever, like it’s just going to happen forever because it’s a great place to to fall in love,” she said. “I’m really excited about this because it hasn’t been done before. It’s really great to see these two Black people fall in love in this space like this.”
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President Biden met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday at the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, where the two leaders recommitted their support for Ukraine.
The White House said the leaders “discussed Russia’s barbaric missile strikes in Ukraine and underscored their governments’ strong support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.”
“They also discussed the explosion that took place in the eastern part of Poland and our full support for Poland’s ongoing investigation,” it said.
Their meeting came hours after a missile struck a grain silo in a village in Poland about 15 miles from the Ukraine border. Polish authorities said the missile was Russian-made and Russia’s Defense Ministry has denied firing any missiles near the Ukraine-Poland border
Biden vowed in the meeting to support Ukraine for as long as needed.
“It’s merciless. And it’s…way over the top what they’re doing,” Biden said in the meeting, referring to the Russian assault. “And at a moment when world leaders here in Bali are seeking to make progress on global peace, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin is striking civilian targets and children and women. I mean, it’s just … in my words, not yours, barbaric, what he’s doing.”
“I’m glad we’re on the same page in terms of supporting Ukraine,” Biden added, speaking to Sunak.
Biden and Sunak also coordinated on a range of global issues, “including the challenges posed by China,” according to the White House.
“They discussed the global need to step up ambitions to tackle the climate crisis, as well as the importance of securing sustainable and affordable energy supplies,” the White House said, adding that they “also affirmed their shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.”
Biden kicked off the meeting on Wednesday by calling the U.K. the “closest ally and closest friend” to the U.S.
Biden, 79, is America’s oldest president and Sunak, 42, is Britain’s youngest prime minister in 200 years, reporters traveling with the president noted.
Sunak called the U.S. the closest ally of the U.K., as well as biggest trading partner and closest security partner.
Biden and Sunak spoke on the phone hours after the prime minister officially took over last month. The two leaders focused their conversation on policy toward Ukraine and China and discussed the importance of protecting the Good Friday Agreement, which ended the Northern Ireland conflict.
Biden called the U.K’s selection of Sunak “a groundbreaking milestone” during a reception to celebrate Diwali last month. Sunak became the country’s first leader of color and the first Hindu to serve in the role.
Sunak’s rise to prime minister came amid political turmoil in the U.K. after former Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation after 45 days in office. He won leadership of the Conservative Party to serve as the country’s third prime minister this year. | 2022-11-16T14:35:29+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/hill-politics/biden-meets-with-new-british-prime-minister/ |
Bernarda Pera 2023 Wimbledon Odds
Bernarda Pera faces Viktoriya Tomova to begin play in Wimbledon (in the round of 128). In her most recent tournament (Viking International Eastbourne), she was eliminated by Cori Gauff in the round of 32. Pera's odds are +40000 to take home the trophy from AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground.
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Pera at 2023 Wimbledon
- Next Round: Round of 128
- Tournament Dates: June 25 - July 16
- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Court Surface: Grass
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Pera's Next Match
Pera will get started at Wimbledon by facing Tomova in the round of 128 on Tuesday, July 4 (at 6:00 AM ET).
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Pera Stats
- Pera is coming off a defeat in the Round of 32 at Viking International Eastbourne, at the hands of No. 7-ranked Gauff, 3-6, 2-6.
- Pera is 34-21 over the past year, with two tournament victories.
- Pera is 1-2 on grass over the past year.
- In her 55 matches over the past 12 months, across all court surfaces, Pera has averaged 21.1 games.
- In her three matches on a grass surface over the past 12 months, Pera has averaged 20 games.
- Pera has won 37% of her return games and 68.3% of her service games over the past year.
- On grass over the past 12 months, Pera has claimed 72.4% of her service games and 12.9% of her return games.
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4 Russians and 3 Bolivians Arrested in Wood County, Texas on Drug Charges
Drugs are a big issue in East Texas. A majority of it is methamphetamine but the very dangerous fentanyl is on the rise in our area. The stigma of marijuana seems to be lifting in East Texas but it IS NOT legal as of yet in Texas. I think there are some exceptions but forget being a grower and seller of the plant. Wood County, Texas authorities recently busted a couple of marijuana growers with eight being arrested, seven of them being foreign nationals.
Marijuana Operations Busted
Wood County authorities executed two search warrants last week, one near Lake Quitman and the other one near Lake Fork. In total, 1,600 pounds of marijuana was seized. Eight individuals were arrested which included four Russian nationals and three Bolivian nationals. All eight are facing a charge of delivery of marijuana over 50 pounds but under 2,000 pounds with one lodged an ICE detainer as well.
8 Arrested in Wood County on Drug Charges
First Search Warrant
The first search warrant was carried out on Thursday, February 23 on County Road 1350 near Lake Quitman. At this location, authorities seized about 1,000 pounds of marijuana. Four Russian nationals were arrested at this location, Ivan Pozdeev, Natalia Semenova, Russell Rothe and Abdil Kulseitov, and all are charged with delivery of marijuana over 50 pounds but under 2,000 pounds.
Second Search Warrant
The second search warrant was executed on Saturday, February 25 on County Road 1573 near Lake Fork. Authorities were able to seize about 600 pounds of marijuana at this location with three Bolivian nationals and the home owner, Gilbert Maynard, arrested. The three Bolivian nationals arrested were Oscar Mier, Mirizabel Mier and Camila Mier. All four will face a charge of delivery of marijuana over 50 pounds but under 2,000 pounds. Camila Mier was also lodged an ICE detainer.
Other Details
It is believed that one of the Russian nationals crossed over the Mexican border a few weeks after arriving in Columbia (KETK). It is not said if these arrests are from the same operation or two separate operations. No matter, good job to Wood County authorities for closing down these drug operations. | 2023-02-28T17:51:32+00:00 | knue.com | https://knue.com/wood-county-foreign-national-drug-arrests/ |
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(NewsNation) — Is there an alien force on a mission to explore strange new worlds — like ours? UFO enthusiasts are hoping some of the truth they believe is out there could be revealed Tuesday.
Congress is holding a hearing on threats posed by unidentified flying objects and unexplained aerial phenomena. This marks the first congressional hearings on UFOs in more than 50 years.
Two top U.S. defense intelligence officials appeared before a U.S. House of Representatives intelligence subcommittee 11 months after a report documenting more than 140 cases of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs, that U.S. military pilots have reported observing since 2004.
“We know that our service members have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena, and because UAP pose potential flight safety and general security risks, we are committed to a focused effort to determine their origins,” Ronald Moultrie, who oversees the new group as U.S. defense undersecretary for intelligence and security, told the hearing.
The other official to testify was Scott Bray, deputy director of naval intelligence.
Just last year, Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.), the subcommittee chairman, said UFOs were becoming a national security risk, tweeting, “Americans need to know more about these unexplained occurrences.”
Now, given the report both fell short of identifying exactly what the unidentified occurrences were and contained redacted information, the hearing will be especially appealing to lawmakers with vested interests, including Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who believes the Pentagon knows more than what it’s saying.
“There’s an arrogance in government at that level that we cannot handle what’s going on out there,” Burchett said as a guest of News Nation’s “On Balance with Leland Vittert.” “It’s a bogus cover-up. It doesn’t fit and it’s about power and control,” he continued.
The only information the report managed to state was what enthusiasts already assumed — that most of what was seen were not physical objects or secret government technology and that there’s no evidence that another country developed them — making Tuesday’s revelations that more enticing.
“This is all virgin territory for humanity, but it could be very exciting,” said Avi Loeb on NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Monday.
The hearing is happening at least in part because some of the objects caught on camera move and behave in ways technology experts can’t explain. Can the UFOs be explained as next generation military technology from China or another power? And if so, how would the U.S. government react?
“We already know they’ve come back now in the latest reports and said these do represent a national security threat. They’re beyond our next generation capacity, we should take a look at this,” said Ben Hanson, host of “UFO Witness” on Discovery +, during a Monday appearance on NewsNation’s “Banfield.”
Though the U.S. has been more transparent in recent years with UFOs, lifelong experts including Nick Pope are convinced they’re holding back a world-changing secret.
“Some people say a body like the United Nations should step in; I’m not sure about that,” Pope said on “Banfield.” “One thing is for sure: Here in the U.S., the government knows far more about this than it is making public.”
The witness list Tuesday will include the U.S. undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security as well as the deputy director of naval intelligence. There will also be a classified meeting after the public one, which only fuels the mystery surrounding these sightings.
The hearing Tuesday will be broadcast live on the House Intelligence Committee’s YouTube page.
Reuters contributed to this report. | 2022-05-17T14:13:00+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/national/watch-live-congress-holds-first-ufo-hearing-in-50-years/ |
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When Oregon got throttled by top-ranked Georgia and Utah lost at Florida, it appeared as though the Pac-12 was headed toward another College Football Playoff miss.
One week into the season and two of the conference's top teams had already failed big early tests.
Flash forward three weeks and it seems the Pac-12 might be in good shape after all.
The Ducks and Utes bounced back with big wins and the top of the conference looks strong, with four teams in the top 15 for the first time since 2016.
It's still early, but the Pac-12 is putting itself in position to get a team through to the CFP for the first time since Washington in 2016-17.
A look at how the top of the Pac-12 is stacking up headed into the first weekend of October:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The No. 6 Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) seem to have quickly returned to glory in their first season under Lincoln Riley. The former Oklahoma coach brought quarterback Caleb Williams with him to Southern California and they have thrived through the first four games.
Williams has thrown for 1,054 yards and nine touchdowns, adding 100 yards and two more scores rushing. USC's defense has been opportunistic, leading the nation with 11 interceptions while tied for the lead with 14 takeaways.
The Trojans survived a scare against scrappy Oregon State over the weekend to start 4-0 for the first time since 2012. USC has to play at Utah on Oct. 15, but avoids Washington and Oregon this season.
UTAH
The 12th-ranked Utes opened the season with a tough road loss at The Swamp in Florida, but have won three straight lopsided games.
Outside of a costly interception late against the Gators, quarterback Cam Rising has been sharp, throwing for 954 yards and 10 TDs. Utah (3-1, 1-0) has a physical defense and is third in the FBS, allowing 132.8 yards passing per game.
The Utes also have a veteran team that won the Pac-12 championship last season. The bad news: tight end Brant Kuithe, their leading receiver, is out for the season with a knee injury.
Utah plays Oregon State this weekend and has tough games against USC and Oregon still on the schedule.
OREGON
The Ducks' playoff chances took an immediate hit with a 49-3 loss to reigning national champion Georgia in their opener.
No. 13 Oregon (3-1, 1-0) bounced back with a decisive win over a good BYU team and outlasted previously undefeated Washington State 44-41 last week.
The Ducks were no match for the Bulldogs in any aspect — few teams are — but have averaged 51.6 points the past three games. Oregon's biggest weakness is its pass defense. The Ducks are allowing 72.5% of passes to be completed, third worst in the country.
Oregon's biggest tests left in the season will come in back to back games against Washington and Utah.
WASHINGTON
The Huskies have made a quick turnaround in their first season under coach Kalen DeBoer.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been superb now that he's healthy, throwing for an FBS-best 1,388 yards and 12 TDs with one interception. No. 15 Washington (4-0, 1-0) picked up a solid home win against Michigan State and has 15 sacks this season, including eight against Stanford last week.
The Huskies play their first road game at undefeated UCLA on Saturday and have to face Oregon on Nov. 12.
UCLA
After winning at Colorado for the first time since 2014 last Saturday, the Bruins (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) have their longest winning streak since winning the first eight games in 2005.
UCLA had a hard time getting past South Alabama and opened its Pac-12 schedule with a win against the struggling Buffaloes.
The Bruins will find out how good they are over the next three weeks, a brutal stretch that includes home games against Washington and Utah before heading to Eugene to play the Ducks on Oct. 22.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The family of 9-month-old Tayvon Tomlin is suing Lincoln Marti Schools after the child was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the hospital earlier this year.
“They haven’t given us any answers,” said Keiara Whorely, the child’s mother. “The day it happened they weren’t even the ones who called and told me.”
The family says the faculty at the Homestead daycare was inadequately staffed and that workers lacked proper training.
“You have to have at least one provider for every four infants. Lincoln Marti had one for every eight infants,” said attorney Michael Levine.
The lawsuit alleges a surveillance camera inside the infant room was inoperable, but disturbing video clips just released by the family’s lawyer’s show what happened in an adjacent room, what they say are inadequate attempts to revive the child, who was limp and unconscious.
In one of the videos, an employee can be seen holding the child face down while slapping his back multiple times. Two other clips show a worker attempting mouth to mouth while holding the child, and not doing chest compressions.
A report from fire rescue that arrived on scene says CPR was not being conducted when they arrived.
“They failed this family and they failed Tayvon,” said attorney Stephen Cain.
The family also says the scene unfolded in front of Tayvon’s 4-year-old brother, who is still traumatized by what he saw.
“I’m always going to be frustrated, hurt, crying, missing my baby,” said Whorely. “But all my fight is directed to this case and figuring out what’s going on.”
Lincoln Marti is denying many of the allegations made in the lawsuit, including that there were not enough workers to care for the amount of infants at the daycare that day.
The attorneys representing Tayvon’s family meanwhile are pushing for the State Attorney’s office to look into the child’s death and see if criminal charges are warranted.
Local 10 News reached out to Lincoln Marti for comment but have not heard back.
View the full complaint and amended affirmative defenses below: | 2022-10-17T22:38:19+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/10/17/family-suing-miami-dade-daycare-after-death-of-9-month-old-boy/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village. The incident involving Pvt. Travis King comes at a time of high tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The pace of both North Korea’s weapons demonstrations and U.S.-South Korean military exercises has intensified lately in a cycle of tit-for-tat.
Other Americans have crossed into North Korea over the years, including a few U.S. soldiers. Some of the Americans were motivated by evangelical zeal or simply attracted by the mystery of a severely cloistered police state fueled by anti-U.S. hatred.
Other Americans were detained after entering North Korea as tourists. In one tragic case, it ended in death.
Here’s a look at other Americans who entered North Korea in the past years:
Born in Rich Square, N.C., Charles Jenkins was one of the few Cold War-era U.S. soldiers who fled to North Korea while serving in the South.
Jenkins, then an Army sergeant, deserted his post in 1965 and fled across the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas. North Korea treated Jenkins as a propaganda asset, showcasing him in leaflets and films.
In 1980, Jenkins married 21-year-old Hitomi Soga, a Japanese nursing student who had been abducted by North Korean agents in 1978.
Soga was allowed to return to Japan in 2002. In 2004, Jenkins was allowed to leave North Korea and rejoin his wife in Japan, where he surrendered to U.S. military authorities and faced charges that he abandoned his unit and defected to North Korea. He was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to 25 days in a U.S. military jail in Japan. He died in Japan in 2017.
It’s clear that North Korea’s handling of American detainees is influenced by the state of its relations with Washington.
Bruce Byron Lowrance benefited from cozy diplomacy in 2018 between then-U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who met for a summit in June that year where they issued aspirational goals for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula without describing when and how it would occur.
Five months later, North Korea announced it was expelling Lowrance who had entered the country illegally through China in October. North Korea’s decision to deport Lowrance after only a month of confinement was remarkably quick by the country’s standards, apparently reflecting an eagerness to keep alive a positive atmosphere for dialogue with the United States.
During the buildup to the Trump-Kim summit in June, North Korea released three American detainees – Kim Dong Chul, Tony Kim and Kim Hak Song — who returned to home on a plane with then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
However, the diplomacy broke down after the second Trump-Kim summit in February 2019, when the Americans rejected North Korean demands for major sanctions relief in exchange for a partial surrender of its nuclear capabilities.
In September 2014, then a 24-year-old from Bakersfield, California, Matthew Miller was sentenced to six years of hard labor by North Korea’s Supreme Court on charges that he illegally entered the country for spying purposes.
The court claimed that Miller tore up his tourist visa upon arriving at Pyongyang’s airport in April that year and admitted to a “wild ambition” of experiencing North Korean prison life so that he could secretly investigate the country’s human rights conditions.
North Korea’s initial announcement about Miller’s detainment that month came as then-President Barack Obama was traveling in South Korea on a state visit.
Miller was freed in November that same year along with another American, Kenneth Bae, a missionary and tour leader.
Weeks before his release, Miller talked with The Associated Press at a Pyongyang hotel where North Korean officials allowed him to call his family. Miller said he was digging in fields eight hours a day and being kept in isolation.
Bae, a Korean-American missionary from Lynnwood, Washington, was arrested in November 2012 while leading a tour group in a special North Korean economic zone.
North Korea sentenced Bae to 15 years in prison for “hostile acts,” including smuggling in inflammatory literature and attempting to establish a base for anti-government activities at a hotel in a border town. Bae’s family said he suffered from chronic health issues, including back pain, diabetes, and heart and liver problems.
Bae returned to the United States in November 2014 following a secret mission by James Clapper, then-U.S. director of national intelligence who also secured Miller’s release.
A month before Bae’s and Miller’s release, North Korea also freed Jeffrey Fowle, an Ohio municipal worker who was detained for six months for leaving a Bible in a nightclub in the city of Chongjin. Fowle’s release followed negotiations that involved retired diplomat and former Ohio Congressman Tony Hall.
While North Korea officially guarantees freedom of religion, analysts and defectors describe the country as strictly anti-religious. The distribution of Bibles and secret prayer services can mean imprisonment or execution, defectors say.
In 2009, American missionary Robert Park walked into North Korea with a Bible in his hand to draw attention to North Korea’s human rights abuses. Park, who was deported from the North in February 2010, has said he was tortured by authorities.
Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia student, died in June 2017, shortly after he was flown home in a coma after 17 months in North Korean captivity.
Warmbier was seized by North Korean authorities from a tour group in January 2016 and convicted on charges of trying to steal a propaganda poster and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor.
While not providing a clear reason for Warmbier’s brain damage, North Korea denied accusations by Warmbier’s family that he was tortured and insisted that it had provided him medical care with “all sincerity.” The North accused the United States of a smear campaign and claimed itself as the “biggest victim” in his death.
In 2022, a U.S. federal judge in New York ruled that Warmbier’s parents — Fred and Cindy Warmbier — should receive $240,300 seized from a North Korean bank account, which would be a partial payment toward the more than $501 million they were awarded in 2018 by a federal judge in Washington. | 2023-07-20T00:35:12+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-a-look-at-other-americans-who-have-crossed-into-north-korea-over-the-years/ |
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Whether it was in the rule book or not, Lionel Messi was going to do just about anything to get to the World Cup semifinals.
Soccer fans saw another side to Messi in Argentina’s wild penalty-shootout victory over the Netherlands — a side that can only really come out in the most pressure-filled occasions.
Everyone knows about his outrageous skills, his mesmerizing dribbling ability and his relentless goalscoring. But here he was at Lusail Stadium, scrapping, snarling, taunting.
There’s a street-fighter mentality that is never far from the surface when it comes to Argentina’s national team and it revealed itself against the Dutch in a match that boiled over on numerous occasions.
Messi — fueled by a desire to win soccer’s ultimate prize at likely his last attempt — was right in the middle of it all on Friday.
Not least when, soon after scoring a penalty to put Argentina 2-0 ahead, he stopped in front of the Netherlands dugout and cupped his hands around his ears. It appeared to be a jibe toward outspoken Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal, who said before the game that his team would look to take advantage of Messi’s perceived lack of work rate off the ball.
The gesture mimicked a goal celebration sometimes used by former Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, who reportedly had disagreements with Van Gaal when they were both at Barcelona in the early 2000s and had to leave the Catalan club to make a name for himself in Spanish soccer.
At the end of the game, Messi could be seen gesticulating at the 71-year-old Van Gaal and also went face to face with Edgar Davids, a member of the Dutch technical staff.
Messi was one of 17 people — players or coaching staff — to be given a yellow card, which is a record for a World Cup game. He received his booking in the final seconds of regulation time for dissent, though it could have come much earlier when he patted the ball away deliberately with his hand.
Finishing the game with a bloodied and slightly puffy top lip after running into Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, Messi took aim at Spanish referee Antonio Mateu, saying he was not “up to the standard” and was “very harmful for us,” and also broke off from his post-match interview on the field to shout abuse at Wout Weghorst, the scorer of the Netherlands’ two goals.
“It was a very hard match, I have to say,” Messi said through an interpreter. “From the very beginning, we know it would be this way as we had a big national team in front of us.
“We suffered a lot and we didn’t deserve that. We played the way we had to play.”
It was mayhem at times, notably when the Netherlands bench emptied onto the field after Leandro Paredes smashed the ball toward the dugout from close range. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk sprinted up to Paredes and barged him to the ground as a melee unfolded.
Mateu struggled to maintain control of the game. After blowing the fulltime whistle to take the game to extra time, he was immediately confronted by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who got in Mateu’s face and had to be held back by colleagues.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez later called the referee “useless.”
Argentina’s players couldn’t help themselves after Lautaro Martinez converted the clinching penalty in the shootout. Having been stood with their arms linked on the halfway line, they broke free and most of the players ran in front of the despondent Dutch players and goaded them. Nicolas Otamendi repeated Messi’s earlier gesture by putting his hands behind his ears.
Call it gamesmanship, call it the dark arts, call it being cynical. Argentina will not care.
The Albiceleste are through to the semifinals and will face Croatia next in what is also likely to be an occasion high on tension and provocation.
Messi is two victories from winning the World Cup and, on this evidence, he cannot be more fired up to achieve it.
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TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (Middle East) L.L.C. (hereinafter "NX Middle East"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has obtained ISO 45001:2018 certification for its occupational health and safety management systems, effective June 29.
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The Nippon Express Group is endeavoring to obtain ISO certification out of commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of its operations as a useful means of ensuring the Group's sustainable development and improving its performance to enhance customer satisfaction.
NX Middle East strove to acquire ISO 45001:2018 certification to create a system under which all employees involved in its business activities could work with peace of mind by providing a safe and healthy working environment and reducing the risk of work-related industrial accidents.
The Nippon Express Group will continue pursuing business growth alongside its stakeholders based on its unchanging values of safety, compliance and quality and in accordance with its Corporate Philosophy of advancing society through logistics.
Details of ISO 45001:2018 certification
- Name of organization: Nippon Express (Middle East) L.L.C.
- Date of certification: June 29, 2022
- Certification standard: ISO 45001:2018
- Certified businesses: Logistics and forwarding businesses
- Certifying body: ARS Assessment Private Limited
Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
Nippon Express Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
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Astros vs. Rays: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros square off against the Tampa Bay Rays and starter Zack Littell on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.
The favored Astros have -110 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Rays, who are listed at -110. The matchup's total has been listed at 9 runs.
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Astros vs. Rays Odds & Info
- Date: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV: SportsNet SW
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
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Astros Recent Betting Performance
- The Astros have played as the favorite in eight of their past 10 games and have gone 6-2 in those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
- In their last game with a spread, the Astros failed to cover.
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Astros Betting Records & Stats
- The Astros have won 40 of the 68 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (58.8%).
- In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -110 or shorter, Houston has gone 43-33 (56.6%).
- The Astros have a 52.4% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- Houston has played in 105 games with an over/under set, and have combined with its opponents to go over the total 51 times (51-53-1).
- The Astros have covered 50% of their games this season, going 8-8-0 against the spread.
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INDIANAPOLIS — At Midwest Food Bank, it’s another day of all hands on deck and working together to help feed hungry Hoosiers.
Marcie Luhigo, Midwest Food Bank’s executive director, said the need is only rising among its partner pantries.
“Some of the pantries are saying the rise is 25 percent,” she said.
As inflation continues to rise, impacting the costs of necessities, like food and gas, families throughout the state are turning to food banks and pantries for relief.
Meanwhile, those same agencies, like Midwest, are also feeling the pinch.
“We are paying now $500 more per fill up,” said Luhigo. “When you multiply that over a month, and possibly several months this year, that’s a lot of costs that we didn’t budget for and didn’t expect.”
“We obviously budget for what we would consider normal, incremental increases in fuel,” she added, “but right now, this is just something that we’ve not seen.”
Gleaners Food Bank has its own filling station for its fleet of trucks that deliver and pick up food across its 21 counties. Just last week, organizers said the cost to refill was significant.
“What we paid last week was $20,000 more than what we paid a year ago at the same time,” said Treva Burgess, manager of community engagement. “Every dollar that we have to spend extra on something like that, that’s a dollar that we’re not able to put towards food.”
Gleaners, like Midwest, is also trying to deal with the rising costs by cutting corners and stretching dollars where they can.
“When inflation, and when the increased gas prices, the increased food prices, are affecting people at this level, it’s also affecting our abilities,” said Burgess.
Every year, FOX59 partners with Gleaners and Midwest to “Pack The Pantries”, showing the need, firsthand, of Hoosiers needing help and the impact these agencies have in providing it.
Thursday and Friday, our station chose to partner once again with both organizations as part of our corporate parent’s Founder’s Day of Caring, which celebrates 26 years of its service. The annual tradition allows our station, and sister stations across the country, to commemorate the occasion by volunteering with local charities of choice.
On Thursday, our volunteers helped sort and scan more than 2,000 food items at Gleaners. Organizers said the total amount of work done Thursday will help provide more than 4,500 meals to the community.
Friday, Midwest Food Bank shared volunteers helped repackage 3,300 pounds worth of snacks and prepared 1,500 Hope Packs, or meal kits.
Organizers said the totals are a reminder that it takes a village to help our communities thrive. Gleaners said that’s especially true during the summer months as more volunteers are needed to help service their mobile distributions.
“We use more volunteers in the summer than we do any other time of the year,” said Burgess. “Where we might say use 300 or so volunteers a week just for day to day operations, during the summer it’s a little bit higher.. Maybe closer to 400 volunteers a week are needed.”
To get involved, Burgess said it doesn’t have to mean just volunteering or donating, you can also advocate by spreading the word on social media.
For opportunities to help, or to get connected to services through either agency, visit Gleaners or Midwest Food Bank’s website. | 2022-06-17T21:59:38+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/fox59-helps-midwest-and-gleaners-as-part-of-corporate-founders-day-effort/ |
House Democrats are slamming Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) this week after he demanded steep spending cuts as part of negotiations with President Biden to lift the debt limit.
They’re pointing to the trillions of dollars piled onto the debt under Republican administrations, wondering aloud why GOP leaders didn’t prioritize cuts when they had the power to do so.
“These people are such hypocrites,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Tuesday morning. “They don’t care about the deficit; they don’t care about debt. Every Republican president has increased the deficit, but the thing is, what have they used it for? They’ve used it to give tax cuts to the wealthiest.”
McCarthy, as part of the process that won him the Speaker’s gavel, had promised his conservative detractors he would oppose a debt-ceiling hike unless it came with Democratic concessions to slash federal spending.
On Monday, McCarthy doubled down, delivering a brief speech in the Capitol — a prebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union speech scheduled for Tuesday night — in which he said Republicans will seek spending reductions that put Washington “on a path to a balanced budget.”
“The greatest threat to our future is our national debt,” McCarthy said.
The government has already hit the $31.4 trillion debt limit, and the Treasury Department has warned that the “extraordinary measures” they’re using to stave off a default will exhaust themselves over the summer. Raising the ceiling does not authorize new government spending, but simply allows the Treasury to borrow funds to pay the obligations Congress has already approved, going back decades.
The vote was once routine, but Republicans more recently have used it as leverage to fight for reductions in federal spending — and McCarthy said Monday that was an appropriate arena for that debate.
“We must return Washington to a basic truth: Debt matters,” he said. “The debt limit is one of the most important opportunities Congress has to change course.”
That warning is similar to the alarms sounded by Republicans under President Obama, when GOP leaders characterized deficit spending as an existential threat to the country’s economic health — a debate that led to a debt-limit showdown, a downgrading of the U.S. credit rating and, eventually, the adoption of the Budget Control Act of 2011.
The GOP’s deficit concerns were virtually absent, however, under the George W. Bush administration, which inherited a multi-trillion dollar budget surplus and turned it into a multi-trillion dollar deficit — largely through tax cuts, a Medicare expansion and funding for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, none of which were paid for. And Republicans were mostly silent on fiscal matters again under President Trump, who grew deficit spending substantially — largely with another tax-cut package — even before the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.
“You could raise $300 billion in revenue by taxing billionaires. And why wouldn’t you do that, if you’re really interested in any path forward that doesn’t hurt people?” Jayapal asked. “It’s just a big hypocrisy that they care about this issue.”
McCarthy has not specified which federal programs Republicans will seek to slash, but has said they won’t go after Social Security or Medicare, nor will they raise taxes or cut lethal defense programs.
If that recipe stands, it would mean enormous cuts for the remaining portion of the discretionary budget — cuts so steep that Democrats predict GOP leaders would never even propose them, let alone adopt them.
“If he’s going to be serious on those parameters, he needs to tell us exactly what he’s going to cut,” said Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.). “Because if you’re taking defense and Social Security and Medicare off the table, you’re going to have to go very, very deep into those remaining parts of the budget. And I doubt that Mr. McCarthy or anyone else would have the stomach to actually reveal the specific cuts that that would entail.”
“This is theater,” Huffman added. “He’s trying to get us to negotiate against ourselves.”
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.), senior Democrat on the powerful Appropriations Committee, is already sounding similar warnings about the effects such cuts would have on the non-defense discretionary budget, which includes countless federal programs, from NASA and the national parks to public health and veterans benefits.
“If that’s what these folks want to do, is to go after all that working families rely on in terms of services — that’s a pretty extraordinary move,” DeLauro told The Hill late last month. “Now, I don’t know what is being suggested — I want to see what can be worked out — but I am not going to watch cuts, at NIH, education, apprenticeships, the whole nine yards.”
McCarthy has vowed that Republicans won’t let the partisan impasse impede the government’s ability to pay its bills — “Defaulting on our debt is not an option,” he said Monday — and Democrats tend to agree that some compromise will be secured before then.
“As we get closer to the actual default, cooler heads will prevail and we’ll get through this,” Huffman said. “But he needs to kind-of run this out for his caucus.”
Still, others are wondering how McCarthy will thread the needle to satisfy the demands of conservatives, who are insisting on cuts, and those of Biden and liberal Democrats, who are warning against taking the debt limit “hostage.”
“I don’t know how they’re going to get out of this, because they’re painting themselves into a corner,” Jayapal said. “And at the end of the day, we are going to need a clean debt-ceiling bill.” | 2023-02-07T20:42:48+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/hill-politics/democrats-bash-mccarthy-over-deficits-demands-in-debt-ceiling-talks-hypocrite/ |
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin did not skate with his Washington Capitals teammates Tuesday morning and his status moving forward is unclear with the start of the playoffs less than a week away.
Ovechkin was listed as day to day with an upper-body injury, and coach Peter Laviolette called his captain a game-time decision to face the New York Islanders in the third to last game of the regular season. But the team is being extra cautious with the 36-year-old star, and Laviolette made that clear when asked if he was optimistic about Ovechkin being ready for the start of the first round.
"I want to say I hope so, but I don't know," Laviolette said after Washington's morning skate. "It depends on how things progress with him, so it's day to day right now."
Ovechkin tripped over Toronto goaltender Erik Kallgren's stick and slammed into the boards left shoulder first early in the third period Sunday night in a shootout loss to the Maple Leafs.. He lay on the ice in pain, skated off and did not return.
The Russian winger has only missed 24 games because of injury during his 17-year NHL career. He has never missed a playoff game.
"He's always around, and he's always playing," longtime teammate Nicklas Backstrom said. "His style of play, you're going to get injured. But I just think mentally he's so strong. He plays through everything. It's just the way he is as a guy. He doesn't miss games. And it doesn't matter how hurt he is. He's one of those guys you can always count on."
Ovechkin earlier this season passed Jaromir Jagr for third on the career goals list and now trails only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howie. He has 50 this season -- the ninth time he has done that, tying Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the NHL record.
Durability has helped Ovechkin play 1,274 regular-season and 141 playoff games since making his debut in 2005.
"Sometimes there's got to be a little bit of luck to it, but he's a really strong guy," Laviolette said. "He hates not playing the game. He hates being out so he's going to want to be back as soon as possible and we're going to make sure that he's in a good spot to do that."
With Ovechkin expected to be out, Connor McMichael steps into the top line left wing spot alongside Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson. He has not played since April 10.
"It's a huge opportunity for me to prove myself going into the playoffs and kind of prove to the coaches that when guys do get hurt that I am ready to fill that void," McMichael said. "Ovi, he will be OK. He is a warrior, and he's been out before and he seems to always come back so we are looking forward to having him back -- whenever that is." | 2022-04-26T16:44:32+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33809855/alexander-ovechkin-injury-clouds-capitals-outlook-week-playoffs |
Gaza fire kills 21 from one family during birthday party
By FATIMA SHBAIR
Associated Press
JABALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) — Twenty-one victims of a fire that tore through a top-floor apartment in the Gaza Strip during a birthday party were members of the same family, two of their relatives said Friday.
Thousands later joined a funeral procession for the victims.
Officials in Hamas-run Gaza have said Thursday night’s blaze in a three-story residential building in the Jabaliya refugee camp was apparently fueled by stored gasoline. They said it was not clear how the gasoline ignited, and that an investigation is underway.
It was one of the deadliest incidents in Gaza in recent years outside the violence stemming from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The blaze destroyed the top-floor apartment in the building, home to the Abu Raya family.
Mohammed Abu Raya, a family spokesman, told The Associated Press that the extended family had gathered for twin celebrations — the birthday of one of the children and the return of one of the adults from a trip to Egypt.
Abu Raya spoke at the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, where the bodies had been taken and where sobbing relatives were waiting for funeral processions to begin.
Abu Raya challenged assertions that stored gasoline fueled the blaze, saying furniture made from flammable materials was more likely to have accelerated the flames.
“The disaster was that no one came out alive to tell us the truth of things,” he said. “I do not think that it was stored gasoline.”
Those killed were from three generations — a couple, their five sons and one daughter, two daughters-in-law and 11 grandchildren, according to Abu Raya and Mohammed Jadallah who had married into the Abu Raya family.
Gaza faces a severe energy crisis, largely because of a crippling Israeli-Egyptian border blockade that has been in place since the Islamic militant Hamas seized control of the territory 15 years ago.
People often store cooking gas, diesel and gasoline in homes in preparation for winter. House fires have previously been caused by candles and gas leaks.
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Associated Press journalist Wafaa Shurafa contributed to this report. | 2022-11-18T15:12:25+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/11/18/gaza-fire-kills-17-from-one-family-during-birthday-party/ |
- Net income of $937 million and EBITDA1 of $1.4 billion, compared to net income of $806 million and EBITDA of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022
- The Lake Charles Refinery increased its nameplate capacity by 38,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) to 463,000 bpd, bringing the total nameplate capacity of the CITGO refining system to 807,000 bpd
- Crude oil processing in the first quarter was 772,000 bpd, with crude capacity utilization of 96%, compared with 797,000 bpd and 104% crude capacity utilization in the fourth quarter of 2022
- The Lemont Refinery achieved record crude processing of 187,000 bpd in March, representing nearly 106% utilization of the total nameplate capacity
- Continued strong reliability across the CITGO refinery system, measured by only 0.71 days of equivalent downtime days during the first quarter
HOUSTON, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation today reported its 2023 first quarter financial and operational results.
Favorable refining margins and product yields combined with strong asset reliability contributed to first quarter net income of $937 million and EBITDA of $1.4 billion, compared with net income of $806 million and EBITDA of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022.
"Outstanding financial and operational performance continued into the first quarter," said CITGO President and CEO Carlos Jordá, "while we successfully completed a large turnaround at our Lake Charles refinery. I particularly congratulate the Lake Charles Refinery team for increasing nameplate capacity with professional ingenuity and minimal capital investment, while we continued emphasizing operational and commercial excellence throughout the Company."
First Quarter Highlights:
Strategic and Operational
- Throughput – Total throughput for the first quarter was 814,000 bpd, of which crude runs were 772,000 bpd, with a total crude utilization rate of 96%. This compares to total throughput of 874,000 bpd, of which crude runs were 797,000 bpd with crude utilization rate of 104% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Reliability was also strong, with only 0.71 days of equivalent down time across the CITGO refining system, and several unit processing records at both the Lake Charles and Lemont Refineries. Additionally, the Lake Charles Refinery increased its nameplate crude refining capacity by 38,000 bpd, from 425,000 bpd to 463,000 bpd bringing the total nameplate capacity of the CITGO refining system to 807,000 bpd.
- · Operational Excellence – Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance continued to be strong, with CITGO's occupational safety index remaining below the reported industry average. Additionally, CITGO was recognized with two safety awards for 2022 safety performance: AFPM awarded the Corpus Christi Refinery with its Safety Achievement Award and Union Pacific recognized the Company's rail transportation safety efforts with its Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Award for the second year in a row.
- · Commercial Excellence – Continued diversifying crude trading and product trading counterparties with customers in Canada, Egypt, India, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and Oman. Additionally, the Light Oils Marketing, Lubricants, and Terminals and Pipelines business units also delivered solid results for the first quarter.
Financial
- During the first quarter, CITGO invested $127 million in turnaround and catalysts and incurred an additional $53 million of capital expenditures.
- According to CITGO Holding debt covenants, the Company will make a $473 million excess cash offer on May 11, 2023 to the CITGO Holding bond holders. The final date for acceptance by the bond holders will be June 9, 2023.
About CITGO
We own and operate three large-scale, highly complex petroleum refineries with a total rated crude oil refining capacity of approximately 807,000 bpd, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Corpus Christi, Texas and Lemont, Illinois. Our refining operations are supported by an extensive distribution network, which provides reliable access to our refined product end-markets. We own 30 active refined product terminals with a total storage capacity of 7.8 million barrels and have equity ownership of an additional 3.5 million barrels of refined product storage capacity through our joint ownership of an additional 8 terminals, spread across 21 states. In addition, we own or have an equity interest in four additional terminals, consisting of approximately 1 million barrels of refined storage capacity, which are currently inactive or only utilized to store feedstocks used in refining operations. We also have access to more than 150 active third-party and related-party terminals through exchange, terminalling and similar arrangements. Our retail network consists of approximately 4,200 independently owned and operated CITGO-branded retail outlets located east of the Rocky Mountains. We and our predecessors have had a recognized brand presence in the U.S. for over 100 years.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General:
CITGO publishes financial and other information on its website, including reports of quarterly and annual results of operations and financial condition. While CITGO's historical financial information is presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), CITGO is not an SEC reporting company and does not report all information required of SEC reporting companies. In addition, CITGO publishes certain non-GAAP financial information, including EBITDA, as discussed below.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding financial and operating items relating to the CITGO business. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties many of which are beyond CITGO's control, that could result in expectations not being realized or could otherwise materially and adversely affect CITGO's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. This press release may also contain estimates and projections regarding market and industry data that were obtained from internal company estimates, as well as third-party sources believed to be generally reliable. However, market data is subject to change and cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any statistical survey, interpretation or presentation of market data and management's estimates and projections. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. For additional information, please see CITGO's most recent annual report and other financial reports, including the information set forth under the caption "Risk Factors." CITGO disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
Operational Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release also contains operational metrics and non-GAAP financial information, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, that have not been audited and are based on management's estimates, which may be difficult to verify. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies in our industry. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures, when presented in conjunction with comparable GAAP measures, provide useful supplemental information regarding underlying trends in the Company's operating performance by excluding items that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure set forth on page 4 of this press release, as well as the reconciliation of Refinery EBITDA Estimates to consolidated EBITDA set forth on page 5 of this press release.
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BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — A mudslide unleashed by torrential rain buried a bus and two other vehicles in central Colombia, killing at least 27 people and leaving others trapped as rescuers tried to reach them in the wreckage on Monday.
The mudslide late Sunday divided a highway in two in the town of Pueblo Rico in the district of Risaralda.
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The dead included three children, President Gustavo Petro tweeted. Several more people were rescued and taken to hospitals. More than 70 search-and-rescue workers using backhoes and other equipment tried to reach the rest.
“Solidarity with the victims' families, they'll have the complete support of the national government," Petro added as he confirmed the death toll.
The public bus was carrying more than 20 people and was left buried in the wreckage of the highway. The town had been under a mudslide threat due to heavy rains caused by the La Niña weather phenomenon, according to Colombia's national emergency management agency. | 2022-12-05T18:20:51+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Dozens-killed-as-mudslide-swallows-their-bus-in-17632453.php |
Which turmeric skin care product is best?
People have been using turmeric for thousands of years for culinary, medicinal and beauty purposes. The main ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory properties that have many health benefits. When used as a skin care product, especially when combined with other natural ingredients, turmeric has many health and beauty benefits.
If you’re looking to add a new skin care product to your daily regimen, you may want to consider something with turmeric in it. For example, this Minimo Bath & Body Glow Turmeric Brightening Facial Scrub is a crowd-pleaser due to its benefits to skin health.
What to know before you buy a turmeric skin care product
Purpose
As a topical skin care product, turmeric serves many purposes. In a high-quality skin care product, and with other natural ingredients and vitamins, turmeric can reduce dark spots, reduce acne, even out skin tone, soothe inflammation, hydrate skin, smooth skin, brighten dull skin, reduce the signs of aging, exfoliate, help heal blemishes, help reverse the effects of sun damage, restore the skin’s natural barrier and reduce redness.
Most of the benefits come from the chemical compound found in turmeric, curcumin. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties that appear to help in other ways as well when applied topically or ingested.
Oral vs. topical
Turmeric comes in many forms, and it can be either topical or oral. The potential health benefits largely depend on how a person uses turmeric.
- Topical: As a skin care product, turmeric comes in the following forms: hydrating face masks, gel face masks, exfoliating creams, lotions and other moisturizing creams, toners, oils, mists, serums, scrubs and toners. Some products are designed for spot treatments or reducing pore size, while others are meant for overall toning, glow or hydration. There are also turmeric powders that, when combined with water, become a facial scrub.
- Oral: Turmeric supplements, provided they have a highly concentrated amount of curcumin, can have many benefits. Taking turmeric orally may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, reduce the risk of cancer and boost heart health. It’s also used for digestive issues, fatigue, joint pain and swelling. As a pill or powder, turmeric may also help improve skin health thanks to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. For best results, choose a turmeric product that suits your preference and meets your skin care needs.
Possible side effects
Turmeric skin care products usually have minimal or no side effects. However, some side effects include breakouts, especially for those with oily, acne-prone skin, or staining or lightening of the skin
Ingesting high amounts of turmeric may have additional side effects, such as nausea, dizziness or an elevated heart rate. If any of these occur, stop taking turmeric, and the effects should disappear on their own.
The curcumin in turmeric may also cause a hormonal imbalance in some people because it mimics estrogen. This is rare, however. Topical application does not appear to have any of these effects.
What to look for in a quality turmeric skin care product
Chemical ingredients
High-quality turmeric skin care products should not contain harmful chemicals, artificial dyes or fragrances. Some products may have parabens, sulfates and other chemicals. If you are sensitive to any of these, make sure you get a product that doesn’t use them.
Other skin care ingredients
Although turmeric is helpful in many ways, the best skin care products have formulas that infuse turmeric with other natural or vegan ingredients. Popular ingredients include essential oils, manuka honey, vitamin E, vitamin C, shea butter, matcha tea and ginseng.
Many of these ingredients help hydrate the skin, heal blemishes or scars, even out skin tone and more. Try to avoid skin care products that use synthetic ingredients, as these may cause skin problems.
Skin type
Turmeric skin care products are generally safe for all skin types. Some oil-based products may leave a greasy residue on oily or combination skin types. Check the recommended skin type before using a new product to make sure it will have the intended results.
Brand reputation
Whenever possible, choose a recognized name brand or one with many positive reviews. This will help ensure the product is legitimate and of high quality.
How much you can expect to spend on turmeric skin care products
Skin care products that use turmeric range from around $5-$15. Higher-end products can be upward of $70.
Turmeric skin care product FAQ
Which turmeric is best for skin?
A. Wild Kasturi turmeric is considered one of the best types of turmeric to use for health and beauty purposes. It has the same antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties as other types of turmeric. It’s also good for helping remove facial hair and acne scars.
Can I use turmeric on my face every day?
A. Many turmeric skin care products are designed for daily use. Some should be used twice a day, morning and night. Don’t leave the product on your skin overnight as it might stain.
What’s the best turmeric skin care product to buy?
Top turmeric skin care product
Minimo Bath & Body Glow Turmeric Brightening Facial Scrub
What you need to know: This face scrub exfoliates the skin, eliminates dark spots, lessens acne scars and soothes minor inflammation.
What you’ll love: Formulated with organic turmeric, chamomile, manuka honey and other natural ingredients, this scrub is gentle enough for all skin types. It leaves the skin feeling hydrated without leaving any oily residue, and it has a refreshing citrus-peach scent.
What you should consider: It may clog the pores or cause breakouts in those with oily skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top turmeric skin care product for the money
Medix 5.5 Vitamin C Cream with Turmeric
What you need to know: This face and body lotion uses turmeric, ginger, ginseng and vitamin E to protect, hydrate and strengthen the skin.
What you’ll love: Using an all-natural formula, this lotion is effective at reversing minor sun damage, lessening dark and age spots, reducing the signs of aging and brightening the skin. It’s hydrating and revitalizing, and there are no sulfates, parabens, dyes or drying alcohols in this lotion, making it safe for any skin type.
What you should consider: Though the scent is pleasant, it isn’t long-lasting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Advanced Clinicals Turmeric Oil
What you need to know: For those looking for a different type of skin care product, this turmeric oil has all the benefits of other products.
What you’ll love: Good for dry or sensitive skin, this turmeric-infused oil helps reduce surface blemishes and get rid of redness. It’s also effective at restoring the skin barrier and rehydrating the skin after bouts of acne and after taking certain medications. It has a nongreasy formula with all-natural ingredients like jojoba oil and curcumin as well as no parabens or mineral oils.
What you should consider: Since it’s an oil, it may be difficult to apply. It also can leave a minor sheen on the skin for a few minutes after application.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Housing market slows down on the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Realtors across the Suncoast said even though the market is still booming, they are starting to see a little bit of a slowdown.
The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee released their 2022 market statistics. They reported that closed home sales are down from 2021. But interestingly enough, the price of homes has increased.
Closed sales in Manatee County were down 30% from a year ago in December—while prices increased by 10%. In Sarasota, the sale of existing single-family homes was down 42%-- with a 16% increase in price.
This combination has led to an increase in inventory for realtors like Andrew Haddad.
“We saw inventory at two weeks of inventory on the market. Right now, we have two and a half months of inventory on the market—which is still a heavily a seller-favored market. A normal market would be six months of inventory,” said Haddad.
Michael Munoz said he doesn’t feel the slowdown at all.
After moving from Sarasota to Dallas a few months ago, he’s already decided to come back. Unfortunately, the market from when he bought his Sarasota home a few years ago is a lot more aggressive.
“We were looking at a house just last week and were like, “Oh this is perfect!” This is exactly where we wanted to be, it checked all our boxes, and we were ready to make and offer. Before we knew it the house was already pending,” Munoz said.
Another big factor Munoz and his wife have had to take into consideration with finding the perfect home are the high-interest rates.
“It is tough seeing those high interest rates. Committing to that amount of mortgage and saying, ‘ok what’s the plan?’ Because long term we don’t want to be stuck—right now somewhere around the 6′s-6.5%. That’s a lot compared to where we refinanced a few years ago at 2.99%. It’s crazy to see how much that’s jumped,” said Munoz.
You can read the full report here.
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(Motor Authority) — A new Guinness World Record has been set for the fastest mile driven in reverse, with a time of 1:15.18.
The record was set on June 15, 2022, by Scot Burner at NCM Motorsports Park, the racetrack attached to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Burner drove a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with a manual transmission. He used a manual because its speed in reverse isn’t governed, and instead maxes out when the engine reaches its maximum revolutions per minute. Automatic cars are speed-governed in reverse.
Burner has a YouTube channel called Always in Reverse where he drives various cars in reverse to see how fast they’ll go. He averaged 52.1 mph during his record run. In a Corvette video he made last November driving the same car, he hit 54 mph in reverse on a public road.
According to the entry for the record on the Guinness World Records website, Burner realized he could break the record after noticing the previous record was a time he had already unofficially beaten. One of his videos shows him hitting a slightly faster top speed of 56 mph—in a Kia Sorento.
At least one other driver has gone faster in reverse without officially claiming the fastest-mile record. Then Audi Formula E driver Daniel Act hit 130 mph in Schaeffler Group’s electric Audi RS 3 touring car in 2018, but apparently, no one timed him over a mile.
It’s possible to go too fast in reverse, at least as far as safety regulators are concerned. In 2017, the Mercedes-AMG G65 was recalled because the software that limited top speed in reverse wasn’t properly calibrated, potentially allowing vehicles to exceed the 16 mph deemed safe. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.5-liter V-12, the G65 was capable of a claimed 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds while going forward, so it was probably a good idea to rein it in while backing up. | 2022-09-25T03:10:37+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/automotive/guinness-world-record-set-at-115-18-for-fastest-mile-driven-in-reverse/ |
NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS).
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BEIRUT (AP) — International human rights groups Tuesday condemned acts of torture in Lebanese prisons following the death of a Syrian refugee in detention and urged authorities to transfer the investigation into his death from a military to a civil court.
Photos surfaced last week of the battered body of a Syrian who had been held for questioning. The grisly visual made headlines in Lebanon and was followed by a video of a coroner assessing the body, which was covered in gashes and bruises. The body was later identified as that of Bashar Abdel-Saud, 30, a Syrian refugee who fled the war-torn country in 2014.
“To ensure transparency and impartiality, Abdel-Saud’s case must urgently be referred to a civilian court,” Amnesty’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Heba Morayef said in the statement. “His family deserves justice and reparations for their tragic loss.”
According to Abdel-Saud’s lawyer, officers from Lebanon’s State Security agency arrested the Syrian at his home in a Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut last week, before calling his family four days later asking them to retrieve his body.
State Security in a press statement said Abdel-Saud was arrested for the possession of a fake $50 bill and had confessed during the interrogation that he was combatant for the Islamic State group.
His lawyer denied the charges and State Security first promised an internal investigation, before the case was transferred to Lebanon’s military court.
Lebanon’s military court government commissioner ordered the arrest of five State Security personnel from the branch that held Abdel-Saud in southern Lebanon, according to Amnesty.
State Security released a second statement on Monday, requesting media outlets to “not broadcast news related to the matter, aiming to stir strife and incite tensions especially in these sensitive circumstances Lebanon is going through.”
Senior Lebanese officials have not commented on the recent incident.
The only minister under Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s caretaker government to do so was Environment Minister Nasser Yassin, who in a tweet condemned the incident and called for prosecutors to investigate.
Meanwhile, several of Lebanon’s recently elected independent legislators penned critical statements.
“What happened completely contradicts our aspirations for Lebanon,” Ibrahim Mneimneh, a member of Parliament, told The Associated Press. “We need human rights to be a key reference point to all the work we do.”
He added that the security agency conducting an internal investigation is a “conflict of interest.”
Amnesty, Human Rights Watch, and other human rights groups have echoed similar sentiments. Human rights organizations have frequently criticized Lebanon for what they say is an incomplete 2017 anti-torture law, and authorities not putting it into practice five years later.
Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa Director Lama Fakih said torture in the crisis-hit country has been a years-long problem.
“Lebanon suffers from a legacy of impunity for torture,” Fakih told the AP. “We have not yet seen steps taken to ensure that robust investigations are undertaken and that responsible individuals are held accountable.”
Several cases of alleged torture in Lebanon have surfaced in recent years, including actor and writer Ziad Itani, Syrian refugees arrested in camp raids and checkpoints, and protesters in Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon during Lebanon’s antigovernment uprisings in late 2019. | 2022-09-06T20:39:21+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-human-rights-groups-condemn-torture-in-lebanese-prisons/ |
INDIANAPOLIS – IndyHumane is rolling out their Pet Resource Center. The solution is simple: to provide critical resources so animals can stay in their forever homes. We’re sitting down with Colleen Walker of IndyHumane to find out what the facility can provide. | 2023-05-15T18:55:10+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/morning-news/pet-resource-center/ |
Teen with size 23 feet gets special shoes from Shaq
GOODRICH, Mich. (Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy from Michigan has struggled for years to find shoes that fit him. Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal heard about his ordeal and reached out.
Eric Kilburn is a 14-year-old student at Goodrich High School. He is 6′10″ with size 23 feet, and he says he’s had trouble finding a good pair of shoes that will fit him.
O’Neal heard about Eric’s problem and reached out with a phone call last Wednesday.
“I was flabbergasted,” Eric told Hometown Life. “My soul left my body for a moment I was so shocked.”
In the phone call, O’Neal, who wears size 22 shoes, empathized with Eric. He told the teen that when he was the same age, his mom also had trouble finding shoes for him, Hometown Life reports.
Though Eric doesn’t play basketball like O’Neal, he does play football, according to a GoFundMe set up to help his family afford shoes.
O’Neal has a shoe deal with Reebok, and the company sent Eric five pairs of size 22 shoes originally created for the former NBA star.
Other national footwear brands, including Under Armour and Puma, heard about Eric’s issues and plan to get him custom-made shoes.
“I’ve never seen my son smile so big,” said Rebecca Kilburn, Eric’s mom, to Hometown Life. “It’s tough to get a smile from a teen, but he is over the moon thrilled and blown away with options for shoes.”
Eric’s story has helped other kids struggling to find larger shoes that fit their feet through a Facebook page called Big Shoe Network. The page, created by Eric’s mom, helps connect families struggling to find shoes for their kids.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN contributed to this report. | 2023-04-04T08:31:58+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2023/04/04/teen-with-size-23-feet-gets-special-shoes-shaq/ |
Death toll rises to 10 in blast at gas station in Ireland
LONDON (AP) — The death toll from a gas station explosion that shattered a small village in northwest Ireland rose to 10 on Saturday, and emergency workers who combed through piles of rubble said they did not expect to find more bodies.
Irish police said no one remained missing after Friday’s explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal. Police are investigating the cause of the blast, and Superintendent David Kelly said evidence “is pointing toward a tragic accident.”
Ireland’s police force, An Garda Siochana, said the midafternoon explosion killed four men, three women, two teenagers and a girl of primary school age. Eight people were hospitalized — one in critical condition — after the blast destroyed the Applegreen service station in the community of about 400 people near Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast.
Emergency responders from Ireland and neighboring Northern Ireland joined in what police said Saturday was “search and recovery” operation. Sniffer dogs combed the debris, and a mechanical digger lifted piles of rubble from the site on Saturday.
The explosion leveled the gas station building, which holds the main shop and post office for the village, damaged an adjacent apartment building and shattered the windows in nearby cottages.
“There were blocks thrown a hundred yards away from the scene,” local medic Dr. Paul Stewart told Irish broadcaster RTE. “The whole front of the building collapsed… and the roof of the first floor collapsed down into the shop. It’s a miracle they got anyone out.”
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said it was one of the “darkest of days for Donegal and the entire country.”
“People across this island will be numbed by the same sense of shock and utter devastation as the people of Creeslough at this tragic loss of life,” Martin said.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, who represents Donegal in Ireland’s parliament, said the service station was well known across the country because of its prominent position on the area’s main N56 road, and was “the heart” of the local community.
“People are shocked and numbed,” he told Irish broadcaster RTE. “People have been rallying together and everyone’s concern is with the families of those who have lost their loved ones and how they can support them.”
Another local lawmaker, Pearse Doherty, said people in the community were in shock.
“(It’s) something nobody ever thought could happen in a little village like this where everyone knows each other,” he said. “A quarter past three yesterday, kids were coming out of school, people were going to collect their welfare payments. For such a nightmare to occur, that will take some time to sink in.”
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BANGKOK (AP) — Threats to peace and stability were dominating the agenda at a summit of Pacific Rim economies Friday in Bangkok, as leaders warned that war and tensions among the big powers threaten to unravel the global order.
Underscoring the risks, North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese territorial waters, and Japan said the weapon may have the range to strike anywhere in the United States. North Korea is under U.N. sanctions for past weapons displays but has not faced fresh sanctions this year because U.S. attempts were opposed by China and Russia in the Security Council.
U.S. officials said Vice President Kamala Harris would meet with the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Canada to discuss the missile launch, the latest of many such provocations by North Korea that raise the risks of conflict.
“Geopolitical tensions are detracting from peace and stability and undermining the rules based international order, which we all agree are essential," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told fellow leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum who began a two-day summit Friday.
APEC's long-term mission is promoting regional economic integration, but more immediate exigencies often dominate the agenda. That's true in Bangkok, as leaders appeal for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine and consider strategies for nursing along economic recoveries from the coronavirus pandemic while contending with food and energy crises, the need to cut the carbon emissions that cause climate change and other urgent tasks.
“The circumstances we face today as economic leaders, multiple overlapping global crises, could not be more pressing as they inundate our region," Albanese said.
Speaking to a business conference on the sidelines of APEC, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed that call for a restoration of the global order and an end to confrontation, both in Ukraine and also in Asia, where he said friction between the biggest economies, the U.S. and China, was forcing countries to take sides.
“There is no stability or peace except one based on international order and respect," said Macron, who was invited to the APEC summit as a guest by the host country, Thailand.
The rise of Asia to become an engine for global growth owes its success to trade “governed by common rules, global rules," Macron said, saying multiple crises may have taken the world to a “tipping point."
The APEC gathering is the third back-to-back meeting of world leaders this week after the summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations last week in Cambodia and the Group of 20 leading economies, which wrapped up Wednesday in Indonesia.
In Bangkok, host Thailand has the challenge of trying to bridge divisions and forge a consensus. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has sought to embed the concept of sustainability into APEC's agenda.
“We need to change our ways of life and ways of doing business," Prayut said in opening the leaders' meeting on Friday focused on sustainable economic growth.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that he saw signs of a “convergence" in views about how to move forward in solving the world's problems, after meetings of foreign and commerce ministers ahead of the summit.
Whether that might enable Thailand to produce a final joint statement after the summit's closed-door sessions remained to be seen; consensus generally is required among the 21 APEC members, including Russia. None of the earlier APEC preparatory meetings this year issued statements due to disagreements over whether to mention the conflict.
But leaders of the Group of 20 did manage a show of unity when China and India, after months of refusing to condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine, did not impede the release of a statement that harshly criticized Moscow.
Asked about the prospects for a show of unity, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he did not want to “get ahead" of the talks.
But, “on issue after issue we’re seeing, as I said, a growing convergence among the major countries in the world," he said.
With both President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin absent, Chinese President Xi Jinping is the star attendee in Bangkok.
Speaking Thursday to the business conference, which was largely closed to media apart from outlets sponsoring the event, Xi warned against a “new Cold War" and attempts to dismantle supply chains built over decades.
He called for strengthened cooperation and progress in achieving APEC’s vision of an open Asia-Pacific economy.
In one step forward, most of the APEC region has fully reopened to travel after two years of often severe restrictions and border controls to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Xi had stayed close to home throughout most of the pandemic, making his first trip outside China since it began only in September.
The Chinese economy has slowed sharply under restrictions meant to quash COVID-19 outbreaks that have flared anew: the government reported 23,276 new COVID-19 cases across the country Thursday and the southern metropolis of Guangzhou was planning to build quarantine facilities with almost 250,000 beds to cope with outbreaks.
APEC members account for nearly four of every 10 people and almost half of world trade. Much of APEC’s work is technical and incremental, carried out by senior officials and ministers, covering areas such as trade, forestry, health, food, security, small and medium-size enterprises and women’s empowerment.
Members also include Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Apart from the French president, Thailand also invited Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the prime minister of Saudi Arabia; and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who was to represent ASEAN but is not attending after getting COVID-19.
The summit venue, at Bangkok’s main convention center, was cordoned off with some streets closed to traffic. Riot police stood guard behind barricades at a major intersection, underscoring Thailand’s determination to ensure no disruptions.
Protesters, who scuffled with police on Thursday and gathered in greater numbers at another area on Friday, were kept well at bay.
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Associated Press journalists Grant Peck, Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul, Tian McLeod Ji, David Rising, Chisato Tanaka, Jerry Harmer and Tassanee Vejpongsa contributed to this report. | 2022-11-18T08:07:13+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Threats-to-peace-dominate-Asia-Pacific-leaders-17594210.php |
JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Postsecondary Education at the United States Department of Education recently awarded the Jackson State University Student Success unit more than $9 million in grants for six new programs and one continuing program to serve low-income first-generation middle school, high school and college students. The programs align with the university's strategic plan to increase the number of students completing secondary, postsecondary and post-baccalaureate degrees.
"Jackson State University is honored to receive this support from the U.S. Department of Education which will help us to execute our mission of serving students who are destined to be the first in their families to graduate from college," said President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. "I'd like to thank Academic Affairs, the Title III office, and Dr. Mitchell Shears for the focused effort to enhance our grant submissions to reach this milestone accomplishment."
Since 2019, Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Title III Mitchell M. Shears, Ed.D., has worked to elevate JSU's TRIO programs. To increase the number of grants awarded, over the past three grant cycles JSU Student Success has moved from receiving one award in 2017 to 11 awards. The work is personal and endearing for Shears, a TRIO alum and the 2022 Mississippi Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel TRIO Achiever.
"This past year, we were thrilled to learn that six new programs were being funded. To receive over $9 Million in one grant cycle is astronomical for an institution who does not currently have those programs," said Shears. "This is significant because institutions who are submitting a continuation proposal receive priority experience points, known as extra points, which allows them to have an advantage in the competition. However, we were successful to receive, in many cases, perfect scores on our winning grant proposals."
In 2022, the following grants were awarded:
- Student Support Services Teacher Prep ($1,309,440) provides personal, career and academic services to teacher education majors at JSU.
- Talent Search North ($1,386,875) provides academic, career and financial counseling to 500 students enrolled in the North Jackson middle and high schools in the Jackson Public School District. The target schools are Chastain, Kirksey, and Powell Middle Schools and Callaway and Murrah High Schools in the Jackson Public School District.
- Tiger Achievers Upward Bound ($1,437,685) provides fundamental support and opportunities for 60 participants to succeed in their precollege performance and in their higher education pursuits. The program will target high students enrolled at Humphreys County High School and Yazoo City High School in the Mississippi Achievement School District.
- Tiger Navigators Upward Bound ($1,437,685) provides fundamental support and opportunities for 60 participants to succeed in their precollege performance and in their higher education pursuits. The program will target high students enrolled at Callaway High School and Murrah High School in the Jackson Public School District.
- Tiger Survivors Upward Bound ($1,437,685) provides fundamental support and opportunities for 60 participants to succeed in their precollege performance and in their higher education pursuits. The program will target high students enrolled at Forest Hill and Wingfield High Schools in the Jackson Public School District.
- Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Scholars Community College Program ($1,309,440) provides research and scholarly engagement programming to community college students enrolled at Coahoma, Copiah-Lincoln, Hinds, Holmes, and Mississippi Delta as they complete their associate's and bachelor's degrees. The program encourages participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through the successful completion of advanced degrees.
- Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Scholars Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Program ($1,309,440) provides research and scholarly engagement programming to college students enrolled at Alcorn, Mississippi Valley, JSU, Rust and Tougaloo as they complete their associate's and bachelor's degrees. The program encourages participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through the successful completion of advanced degrees.
"The return of TRIO positions Jackson State to elevate our commitment to higher education of all students and motivate our students to earn doctoral degrees," said Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Alisa L. Mosley, Ph.D. "Our science and engineering dean, Dr. Walters, our Associate Provost Brandi Newkirk-Turner, and I are all McNair Scholars. We know the impact of these innovative programs. I am appreciative of all efforts to expand access to higher education."
In 2020, JSU was awarded two TRIO Student Support Services Programs ($2,618,880). One program serves 140 participants enrolled in various academic majors and one program serves 120 participants in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors. The Student Support Services program offers opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education.
In 2021, funds were received to administer two programs. The Talent Search South ($1,386,875) program serves 500 students enrolled in the South Jackson middle and high schools in the Jackson Public School District. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The target schools are Cardoza, Powell and Peoples Middle Schools and Forest Hill and Wingfield High Schools. The Educational Opportunity Center ($1,160,100) program serves 850 eligible participants, primarily adults and high school students, in Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Scott, Simpson, Warren and Yazoo Counties, provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education.
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BERLIN (AP) — A group of top German business executives is warning against withdrawing from China, while acknowledging that it’s right for Germany to redefine its relationship with Beijing.
The intervention by eight chief executives in an article Thursday for the daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung comes as Germany grapples with its future relationship business and political relationship with China. The authors included the CEOs of industrial conglomerate Siemens, chemicals manufacturer BASF, technology company Bosch, auto parts supplier Schaeffler and the port of Hamburg.
They said German companies’ sites in China and elsewhere in the world contribute significantly to their competitiveness, and that China has become the world’s second-biggest and most dynamic market — “so our presence there is particularly important in the interest of German economic strength.”
The potential of the Chinese market offers an opportunity to scale up faster and to be more successful in other markets, securing jobs in Germany, the authors argued.
They said that, given China’s increasingly assertive behavior and the human rights situation in Xinjiang province, “it is right for Germany today to define its relationship with China in a more nuanced way, in the three dimensions of competition, cooperation and systemic rivalry.” But, they added, “in the current public discussion, we perceive an almost exclusive emphasis on systemic rivalry, in words and concrete measures.”
“Despite all the challenges of China and with China, we are convinced that its fundamental growth dynamic will remain,” the authors wrote. “A withdrawal from China would cut us off from these opportunities.”
In recent weeks, Chinese investments in Germany have been in focus as officials seek to balance strong business relations with a desire to avoid repeating mistakes made with Russia, which once supplied more than half of Germany’s natural gas and now supplies none.
Last month, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition argued about whether to allow Chinese shipping company COSCO to take a 35% stake in a container terminal at the Hamburg port. The Cabinet eventually cleared COSCO to take a stake below 25%, ensuring that it wouldn’t gain the ability to block company decisions.
On Wednesday, the Cabinet blocked the sale of a chip factory in Germany to a Swedish subsidiary of a Chinese company and a second planned investment, which the government didn’t detail.
In between, Scholz visited Beijing last week.
Scholz is encouraging companies to diversify but not discouraging business with China. He said before his trip that “we don’t want decoupling from China” but that “we will reduce one-sided dependencies in the spirit of smart diversification.”
In Thursday’s article, the CEOs concurred that “we must diversify risks,” for example in chips, batteries and raw materials. | 2022-11-11T00:30:36+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-german-business-leaders-warn-against-pulling-out-of-china/ |
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