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Pleasant Plains could finally catch its breath after a close call against Athens in a 4-2 victory in an Illinois high school baseball matchup.
In recent action on April 13, Athens faced off against Riverton and Pleasant Plains took on Maroa-Forsyth on April 11 at Pleasant Plains High School.
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Fight Card Will be Distributed in Over 60 Countries and Broadcast to an Expected 133 Million Homes
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EBET, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBET), a leading global provider of advanced wagering products and technology, announced today that its sports wagering brand BetTarget has secured ring sponsorship of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) to be held in London, England on Saturday August 20.
Touted as the biggest combat sporting event this summer, EBET's brand BetTarget will gain brand exposure leading up to and throughout the live action. The event will be distributed in over 60 countries and is expected to be broadcast to 133 million homes. The event is also expecting over 300,000 live PPV viewers and a rebroadcast viewership of 25 million.
EBET's BetTarget offers the latest odds and live betting on all major sports and events with more than 3,000 live events per month and thousands of additional pre-event markets.
"Bare Knuckle fighting is rapidly becoming one of the most popular combat sports in the world. And with 91% of the fan base above the age of 21, this event is a great fit for our sports wagering brand, BetTarget," commented Mark Thorne, Chief Marketing Officer of EBET. "We look forward to exposing our brand to the massive audience this fight card will engage."
About EBET, Inc.
EBET operates and develops award-winning, groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for bettors around the world. The company is focused on bringing better entertainment and technology solutions to cater to the Millennial and Gen-Z demographics in the wagering space. EBET operates online sportsbook and casino brands Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, GenerationVIP and Gogawi, which have over 1.4 million deposited customers in more than 15 countries. The company recently was awarded Esport Product of the Year at the 2021 SiGMA Europe and the 2022 SiGMA Asia and SiGMA Americas Awards. Its brand Karamba received SBC's award for Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment and the 2022 SiGMA Americas award for Online Casino of the Year. EBET, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol EBET (CUSIP 278700109). EBET, Inc. was previously Esports Technologies Inc. The name changed on May 5, 2022, to better reflect the company's business and mission.
For more information, visit: https://ebet.gg/.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the number of the event's PPV viewers and a rebroadcast viewership. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results or outcomes may prove to be materially different from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including as set forth in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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Casper Kids and Cops Shop for Toys and Treats
On Saturday, 30 to 40 officers from various law enforcement agencies in Natrona County went to the west side Walmart to help kids buy various items at its 15th annual Shop with a Cop event.
According to a press release, around $23,500 was donated from Walmart East and West, Sam’s club, and Jennie Gordon’s, the First Lady of Wyoming, Wyoming Hunger Initiative donated $10,500 toward this year’s event.
Donations were also made from private donors, including Pathfinder Ranches, Wyoming Bail Bonds, Thank a First Responder of Natrona County, and Jay and Nancy Stewart assisted by providing additional funds for this year’s event.
This year over 600 children applied to participate but because of the funds, only 360 children participated in the event where kids were given $60 to spend.
Kiera Grogan, public information officer with the Natrona County Sheriff's Office, said they tried choosing kids that haven't participated before.
"The way that we did it this year was if you have participated from previous years, we tried to choose kiddos who've never been a part of it, and then after that, it was just based on their needs, their incomes, and what they're really needing this year," Grogan said. "There was a lot of information that the families put on the applications that were really taken into account. They love it, and the parents love it too."
Jeffrey Bullard, a lieutenant with the Casper Police Department, said the event has helped him to better connect with someone he's dealt with before.
"Last year I had the opportunity to go shopping with a kiddo who was a victim of a very serious crime and her dad and I have mixed it up a couple times in my career," Bullard said. "And, we got to shopping and I brought her out, and I didn't realize she was his kid. And I came out and we started looking for her dad, and she runs over, 'Dadddy!' and he's like 'oh, it's officer Bullard, hey buddy how's it going?' So then we sat and talked for a good 10 minutes afterward and I think that interaction with him was much different to see me in a different light, for me to see him in a different light and then for her kid to see a positive interaction...I can definitely say anecdotally there's a good positive change. In the meantime since that interaction, he's actually sought me out for advice on some ongoing stuff with his daughter that's been occurring since then. Definitely a positive change."
There is also another Shop with a Cop event planned for Sunday at the East Walmart. | 2022-12-03T23:37:21+00:00 | k2radio.com | https://k2radio.com/casper-kids-and-cops-shop-for-toys-and-treats/ |
Tonight at 6: Nursing home closures, temperature swing
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Hundreds of Iowans are now searching for a new home or job."I think it’s awful that people are going to have to go so far away to see their family," one Iowan told KCCI. Tonight at 6 p.m., the challenges for residents and workers at one of six nursing homes shutting down across the state.And prepare for a temperature rollercoaster. Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist Chris Gloninger will let you which days will be the warmest.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade the No. 29 and No. 32 overall picks in the 2023 NBA Draft to the Denver Nuggets for the No. 40 overall pick as well as a first round pick in 2024, per an ESPN report.
The Pacers also have the No. 7 overall pick in the draft lottery, the No. 26 pick later in the first round, and the No. 55 pick late in the second round this year. The report claims the Blue and Gold remain active in trade talks as the draft approaches.
As the Pacers enter the 2023 draft, they do so with more confidence in their roster than most other teams would have following a 35-win season.
“You look at it, Tyrese stays healthy, we’re probably in the top six, seven, maybe eight (in the Eastern Conference),” postulated Pacers President Kevin Pritchard back in April. “I don’t know, but we are where we are.”
“Most media people had us, you know, close to dead last in the league (or) dead last in the East,” added guard Tyrese Haliburton, following a season where the Pacers finished 11th out of 15 teams in the conference with more than double the wins of the last-place Detroit Pistons (17). “You know, we battled so many injuries, it felt like we had a chance to be in the playoffs, so that’s the big thing is just, you know, we set our expectations as a group.”
But if you’re setting expectations for this draft, maybe don’t set them in stone. Still with multiple picks in both the first and second rounds, the Pacers have plenty of opportunities before them.
“With all the picks, there’s other teams that are maybe interested in getting some of those picks,” said Pacers VP of Player Personnel Ryan Carr, perhaps a bit prophetically this week, before the trade with the Nuggets was reported. “Just a ton of options, and we’re looking forward to seeing what comes our way.”
And since NBA teams, including the Pacers are hosting prospects as little as two or three days before the draft, those opportunities won’t be solidified until draft night.
“There’s still little bits of information trickling in,” adds Carr. “This process is definitely alive until you call the pick in.”
So we all await that call, when the Pacers are on the clock Thursday night. | 2023-06-21T19:23:31+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/sports/pacers/pacers-deal-two-picks-as-2023-draft-nears-per-report/ |
- HARMAN and Havas announce a global partnership for a globally integrated agency model
- The global scope includes mainly creative, media and production
- The competitive pitch, running since July and hosted by Roland Berger, involved all major holding companies to find a partner that can serve HARMAN brands globally
- HARMAN's consumer brands include JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG and Mark Levinson, among others
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - HARMAN International has today announced Havas Group as its global Agency of Record across all its brands and territories. The cross-market, cross-discipline scope covers integrated marketing solutions across HARMAN's businesses and brands, including the iconic consumer lifestyle brand JBL, the home audio systems brand Harman Kardon, and HARMAN's B2B products, services and technology solutions for automakers and enterprise customers globally.
Havas Group will deliver a global and fully integrated solution that brings together brand strategy, creative, content, media and production as well as selective support in social media and influencer marketing. The highly competitive pitch ran from July 2022 involved competition from every major holding company.
The Havas global account team will work across regional hubs for the Americas, Europe, and Asia as well as through dedicated teams in key markets.
Havas Group will apply its proven integrated Village approach to HARMAN, delivering a globally aligned strategy across markets and disciplines, leading to better creative and local market adoption while still retaining local market relevance and agility. The Havas Group's ability to deliver end-to-end production services, a data-led experience and a media solution that unlocks meaningful content and efficiencies of scale, as well as holistic planning and performance across channels, were key considerations in their selection. Havas´ mandate especially includes bringing the JBL brand to the next level of consumer activation.
Havas Group's new technologies, tools, and platforms as well as its data-centric strategic approach, allow for reduced complexity, making it possible to consolidate HARMAN's roster of agencies.
HARMAN International's Vice President of Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights, John Livanos said; "HARMAN's marketing team is strengthening our operational model and building upon the foundational principles of insights, automation, integration, measurement, and accountability that will unlock exponential business growth. Havas will be a central partner in this growth journey. We're excited to build the solutions we need together and know that Havas are as invested in our success as we are."
Havas Group Chairman and CEO, Yannick Bollore added; "We're thrilled to start this new and exciting partnership with HARMAN. At Havas, we combine agility and global reach, making us a brilliant option for a growth business like HARMAN with huge ambition. It's our collaborative spirit brought to life and a great opportunity for us to deliver meaningful growth together."
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. HARMAN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group's mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 70+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. We are committed to building a diverse culture where everybody feels they belong, can be themselves, thrive and grow.
Further information about Havas Group is available on the company's website: havasgroup.com
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Which LED floor lamp is best?
No matter what room you’re decorating in your home, the right floor lamp can illuminate the space, enhance the design and significantly impact the mood.
You have many choices, but LED floor lamps are safer, last longer and consume less energy than floor lamps with incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. Finding the right one for your space depends on the size and style of the room, but the best is the Brightech Helix LED Floor Lamp.
What to know before you buy an LED floor lamp
Benefits of LED lights
LED stands for light-emitting diode, and unlike regular lightbulbs that use filaments that can burn out, LED lights use electricity and emit light when a current passes through them. Because of the unique design, LED lights have the following benefits:
- Low temperature: Heat sinks absorb the light produced by LED bulbs, which prevents them from overheating.
- Long-lasting: The low temperature contributes to LED lights lasting up to 25% longer than incandescent lights.
- Energy-efficient: LED lights use up to 75% less energy than incandescent lights while providing the same amount of light.
- Saves you money: Lighting is responsible for up to 15% of the average home’s electrical cost, so switching to LED lights can save you big over time.
- Safety: Given the low temperature, LED lights are safer than incandescent lights if left on for extended periods. They also don’t contain any ultraviolet rays, so they are safe for the eyes.
- Better for the environment: Since LED lights consume less energy and last longer, they emit less carbon dioxide.
Uplighting vs. downlighting
When purchasing floor lamps, you typically have the following two choices:
- Uplighting: This is when the light from the lamp is directed toward the ceiling. This can help improve the ambience of a room and is ideal for larger, more open spaces. If looking to add even more atmosphere to the space, consider LED candles.
- Downlighting: This is when the light from the lamp is directed down toward the floor. It’s beneficial when you want more direct light or are performing more functional activities, such as reading. If you want a light for a smaller space, or your workstation, you might consider an LED desk lamp.
What to look for in a quality LED floor lamp
Color
LED lights can emit light in a range of colors, including white, blue, red, and green. Finding the best color light depends on the function of the space. Blues and white will keep you alert and are good for focus, while red and green can be more atmospheric.
Height
LED floor lamps vary in size, but most are between 50 and 72 inches tall. You might want to consider a shorter floor lamp if you plan to place it near a couch or chair. A good rule of thumb is to keep the bottom of the lampshade above the eye level of a seated person.
Lumens
Unlike watts that measure the energy of a light, LED lights are measured in lumens, which determine the brightness. A 100-watt lightbulb translates to 1,600 lumens.
How much can you expect to spend on an LED floor lamp?
LED floor lamps can range from $30-$150, depending on the features.
LED floor lamp FAQ
How long do LED floor lamps last?
A. The lifespan of an average LED lightbulb is approximately 30,000 hours, whereas a high-quality LED bulb can last over 10 years. If the bulb is integrated into the light fixture, the lifespan will increase since the power supply is external.
Can an LED floor lamp become a fire hazard if left on?
A. An LED bulb will not generate enough heat to start a fire because the power source is only used for light emission. This makes the bulb safer than an incandescent lightbulb that changes temperature and generates more heat.
What’s the best LED floor lamp to buy?
Top LED floor lamp
Brightech Helix LED Floor Lamp
What you need to know: Functionality meets fashion with this LED floor lamp that has a 20-year lifespan.
What you’ll love: This small but mighty floor lamp takes up minimal space, and it has an output of 1,800 lumens and three levels of dimming control. The weighted base keeps it perfectly positioned, while the unique shape and style complement a modern decor.
What you should consider: This light is extremely bright and can overpower a room with any additional lighting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LED floor lamp for the money
What you need to know: Stable, safe and super bright, this LED floor lamp is over 7 feet high with a 13-pound weighted base.
What you’ll love: This long-lasting and energy-efficient lamp is bright enough to light an entire living room or bedroom. You can also dim the bulb during certain times of day, reducing potential eye strain. With a sleek, modern design, this functional and durable LED lamp can add brightness and style to your home or office.
What you should consider: This lamp cannot be used on a switch outlet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Trond LED Torchiere Floor Lamp
What you need to know: You can bring the outdoors inside and enhance all of the colors in any room with this LED lamp that offers bright natural light.
What you’ll love: This newly updated floor lamp has a lifespan of 40,000 hours, a five-level dimmer and touch-control systems. Made from aluminum alloy, the ultra-thin base is durable and won’t easily dent, while the pads will prevent it from scratching the floor.
What you should consider: This floor lamp only emits cool natural light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being driven.
The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022.
Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine.
This can cause loss of engine power and power brakes, and the air bags might not inflate in a crash.
The company says it’s not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Nissan hasn’t come up with a fix yet. Owners will be notified in March with an interim letter telling them not to attach anything else to the key ring. Then they’ll get another letter telling them to take their SUVs in for repairs. The automaker says owners with keys that won’t stay in the open position should contact their dealers. | 2023-03-01T13:59:59+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-nissan-recalls-over-800k-suvs-key-defect-can-cut-off-engine/ |
Top Suns vs. Clippers Players to Watch - NBA Playoffs Game 3
When the Phoenix Suns (45-37) and Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) face off at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET, Deandre Ayton and Russell Westbrook will be two players to watch.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to look out for in this matchup on NBA TV, BSSC, and BSAZ.
How to Watch Suns vs. Clippers
- Game Day: Thursday, April 20
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, California
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Suns' Last Game
The Clippers were defeated by the Suns on Tuesday, 123-109. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 in a losing effort, while Devin Booker led the winning squad with 38 points.
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Clippers' Last Game
Suns Players to Watch
- Ayton puts up a team-high 10 rebounds per game. He is also averaging 18 points and 1.7 assists, shooting 58.9% from the floor.
- Booker is tops on his team in both points (27.8) and assists (5.5) per contest, and also averages 4.5 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Kevin Durant puts up 29.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5 assists per contest, shooting 56% from the floor and 40.4% from downtown with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
- Chris Paul puts up a team-leading 8.9 assists per contest. He is also putting up 13.9 points and 4.3 rebounds, shooting 44% from the field and 37.5% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Torrey Craig puts up 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
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Clippers Players to Watch
- Westbrook is averaging a team-best 7.5 assists per contest. And he is delivering 15.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, making 43.6% of his shots from the floor and 31.1% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per contest.
- Mason Plumlee is averaging 10.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest, making 68% of his shots from the floor (second in NBA).
- Leonard gets the Clippers 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Ivica Zubac is the Clippers' top rebounder (9.9 per game), and he puts up 10.8 points and 1 assists.
- Norman Powell gives the Clippers 17 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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Cheer squad shines spotlight on inclusivity during basketball tournament
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) – A cheerleading team in Iowa is enjoying and sharing the spotlight.
At the state basketball championship Saturday, the team included some cheerleaders with special needs. One parent said being included was life-changing for her daughter.
“It’s absolutely phenomenal as a parent,” mother Christina Jackson said.
Sophomore Jaylyn Jackson is a member of the Sparkles cheer team, a group of cheerleaders with special needs.
The Sparkles normally cheer at Johnston’s girls’ basketball games and for the football team, but this year, for the first time ever, they got to cheer at the Iowa girl’s state basketball tournament.
The Sparkles got to show off their talent throughout the week, alongside the Johnston’s varsity cheer squad.
“We can only have six cheerleaders on the court at a time, so we did a rotation -- three varsity with three Sparkles cheerleaders,” assistant activities director Melissa Rosse said.
The varsity cheerleaders helped the Sparkles squad feel comfortable performing in front of hundreds at the tournament.
“It’s just amazing to see them come here and have the chance to be with such a big crowd. it’s nice to see their confidence,” Jackson said.
Most importantly, Jackson said her daughter and the rest of the girls on the team feel included.
Copyright 2023 KCCI via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-07T18:42:45+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2023/03/07/cheer-squad-shines-spotlight-inclusivity-during-basketball-tournament/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — A viral disease has killed nearly 100,000 cows and buffaloes in India and sickened over 2 million more.
The outbreak has triggered devastating income losses for cattle farmers since the disease not only results in deaths but can also lead to decreased milk production, emaciated animals, and birth issues.
The disease, called lumpy skin disease, is spread by insects that drink blood like mosquitoes and ticks. Infected cows and buffaloes get fevers and develop lumps on their skin.
Farmers have experienced severe losses from extreme weather events over the past year: a record-shattering heat wave in India reduced wheat yields in April, insufficient rainfall in eastern states like Jharkhand state shriveled parched winter crops such as pulses, and an unusually intense September rainfall has damaged rice in the north.
And now, the virus has spread to at least 15 states with the number of cow and buffalo deaths nearly doubling in three weeks, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
The contagion spreading among cattle is having a disproportionate impact on small farmers, many of whom have insulated themselves from the shocks of climate change by rearing cattle for milk, said Devinder Sharma, an agriculture policy expert in northern Chandigarh city.
“It’s a serious, serious issue and this (disease) … has been growing since the last couple of years,” he said, adding that the government figures were likely an undercount of the actual death toll from the disease.
The first cases in South Asia were detected in 2019, and it has since spread to India, China, and Nepal. It was first recorded in Zambia in 1929 and has extended through Africa and more recently to parts of Europe.
Dairy is among the largest agricultural commodities in India, employing 80 million people and contributing to 5% of its economy, per federal data. It’s the world’s largest milk producer, making up more than a fifth of global production — but exports are only a fraction of this.
To try and protect the industry, authorities are vaccinating healthy cows using a shot designed for a similar disease while efforts are underway to develop a more effective vaccine.
India’s vast hinterland is now punctuated by mass graves of cows. In some places, the carcasses rot in the open and the pained cries of sick animals are resound in villages. Western Rajasthan state has seen the worst impact: 60,000 cattle dead and nearly 1.4 million sickened.
“The disease is contagious. It’s now shifting from the west to the east,” warned Narendra Mohan Singh, a director at Rajasthan state’s Animal Husbandry Department.
In bordering Uttar Pradesh state, India’s most populous, the trade and movement of cattle with neighboring states has been curbed. But farmers like Amarnath Sharma in Milkipur village say they have been left in the dark. Three of his five cows are sick and, while he has heard about the viral disease, he doesn’t know how to help his livestock.
“If these animals don’t get treatment, they’ll die,” he said.
Farmers in affected states, like the Himalayan Himachal Pradesh, have also urged the government for financial aid.
Meanwhile, a study of the lumpy skin disease virus’ genetic makeup found that it was very different from previous versions, said Vinod Scaria, a scientist at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi.
Viruses evolve all the time and not all these changes are harmful to health. But Scaria, who is one of the study’s authors, said it exposed the need for continuous monitoring and tracking of diseases since it wasn’t clear how the virus evolved in the past two years.
“If you had continuous surveillance, you would be prepared,” he said.
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AP journalists Chonchui Ngashangva in New Delhi and Biswajeet Banerjee in Lucknow, India, contributed.
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Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing on Monday and is presently in stable condition, according to a media spokesperson.
James, 18, is in his first year at USC and is ESPN’s sixth-rated point guard in the class of 2023. He is a four-star rated recruit out of Sierra Canyon, California.
“(Monday) while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” a James family spokesperson said in a statement. “Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.”
An On3 report said he arrived on USC’s campus in June, as the Trojans got ready for their summer workouts.
Bronny had announced his collegiate decision back in May by writing the Trojans’ school slogan, “Fight On,” below a photo of himself wearing his high school uniform in the Trojans’ locker room at the Galen Center. His younger brother, 15-year-old Bryce, is also an elite collegiate prospect at Sierra Canyon.
“LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes,” the statement said. | 2023-07-25T16:43:37+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/sports/2023/07/25/lebron-james-son-bronny-suffers-cardiac-arrest-during-workout-at-usc-spokesman-says/ |
Fostering Local Connections and Celebrating Community
SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bite of Seattle 2023 came to a thrilling conclusion yesterday after three days of culinary delights, live music, and community engagement. This year's event shattered previous attendance records, attracting diverse attendees. Hosted at the iconic Seattle Center, the festival was a testament to the city's vibrant spirit, culinary diversity, and cultural richness.
Bite of Seattle 2023 lived up to its reputation as a community-driven event that fosters connections. The festival provided a platform for local businesses, artisans, and vendors to showcase their unique offerings, connecting them to a new crop of attendees who can visit their local locations post-Bite.
"As we reignited this beloved event, we've been honored to highlight the extraordinary food and music that make Seattle shine," said Thomas Lapham, CEO of CHEQ. "Bite of Seattle came back with a bang, and we are looking forward to many more years to come."
One of the primary objectives of Bite of Seattle 2023 was to shine a spotlight on the diverse brick-and-mortar establishments that form the backbone of Seattle's culinary scene. From cozy cafes to upscale restaurants, these local gems offered visitors an authentic taste of the city's culinary identity.
An all-new innovation introduced this year was mobile payment through the CHEQ app, enabling festivalgoers to easily locate vendors even after the event concluded. CHEQ, the proud owner of Bite of Seattle, allows attendees to continue their culinary journey and support local businesses through social gifting.
Bite of Seattle would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for making Bite of Seattle 2023 a resounding success including Pepsi, William Grant & Sons (Drambuie), Gesa Credit Union, Chateau Ste. Michelle, NW Beverages, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Center, OL Reign, Seattle Sounders FC, and SeattleFWC26.
Celebrating the Best Bites of 2023
Bite of Seattle 2023 also featured the highly anticipated Best Bites contest, where participants competed in various categories to win the hearts and taste buds of the festivalgoers. The winners in each category were:
- Small Bite 2023: Theary Cambodian Foods
- Best Big Bite 2023: KP LAO
- Best Specialty Beverage 2023: Pink Bokay
- Best Dessert 2023: Pielicious
- Best Artisan Food 2023: The Na Sommelier
- Best Artisan Craft 2023: The Hungry Sloth
The Bite of Seattle team would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, vendors, musicians, and, most importantly, the incredible attendees for their unwavering support in making this event a true celebration of Seattle's unique culture and culinary delights. Until next year, let's continue to explore and cherish the vibrant flavors and talents that define our beloved city.
For more information and updates on future events, please visit www.biteofseattle.com.
About Bite of Seattle
Seattle's premier foodie festival, The Bite of Seattle, returns July 21, 22, and 23 at Seattle Center and celebrates its 38th year! Featuring 200 vendors, 50+ musical performances, beer gardens, and more, Bite of Seattle is fun for all ages. Festival goers will enjoy bites from local restaurants using the CHEQ app to place mobile orders. For additional information about The Bite of Seattle, please visit www.biteofseattle.com or follow us on Instagram, @BiteOfSeattle.
About CHEQ
CHEQ is the first mobile payments platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry to enable social purchasing and gifting, allowing users to pay for and send drinks to one another for on-premises consumption. CHEQ allows friends to send food and drinks to each other in real time from anywhere in the world. It connects consumers and businesses to create frictionless, amazing in-person experiences. CHEQ's universal ordering and payment app can be used by any restaurant, café, bar, or stadium to make transactions fun, easy, and worry-free. To learn more about CHEQ visit www.cheqplease.com or follow us on Instagram, @CheqPlease.
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Alex Murdaugh's defense set to deliver closing arguments in his murder trial
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorneys will deliver their closing arguments in his murder trial on Thursday as they seek to raise reasonable doubt about whether he killed his wife and son in 2021.
Prior to closings, Judge Clifton Newman removed one juror on Thursday morning for engaging in improper discussions about the case. The juror who was removed gave her opinion about evidence to at least three people not associated with the case, according to sister station WJCL. That leaves 12 jurors and one alternate remaining.
The prosecution delivered their closing arguments Wednesday, saying Murdaugh was the only person who had the motive, means and opportunity to kill them — and that his lies afterward betrayed him.
In their telling, the motive was Murdaugh's attempt to distract and delay investigations into his growing financial problems. The means were two family-owned weapons, prosecutors argued. And the opportunity was Murdaugh's presence at the crime scene, as revealed in a pivotal video and confirmed by his own testimony, minutes before the murders.
"This defendant ... has fooled everyone, everyone, everyone who thought they were close to him," prosecutor Creighton Waters told the jury. "Everyone who thought they knew who he was, he's fooled them all. He fooled Maggie and Paul, too, and they paid for it with their lives. Don't let him fool you, too."
Video below: Murdaugh Trial: Documenting what the jury saw at Moselle
Murdaugh, 54, is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, and son Paul Murdaugh by the family's dog kennels at their sprawling property known as Moselle in Islandton, South Carolina, on the night of June 7, 2021. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two weapons charges.
Jurors heard from more than 70 witnesses over six weeks of testimony before visiting Moselle on Wednesday morning.
The prosecution's focus on Murdaugh's financial motive and lies underscores the lack of any direct evidence, such as a murder weapon, bloody clothing or eyewitnesses, that connects Murdaugh to the killings. Instead, they have hinged their case on circumstantial evidence, including the consequential video placing Murdaugh at the crime scene that night.
The defense case was highlighted by Murdaugh himself, who offered dramatic testimony over two days last week in which he flatly denied killing his wife and son. At the same time, he admitted that he had lied to investigators about his whereabouts just prior to the killings. He further admitted to stealing millions of dollars from his former clients and law firm and lying to cover his tracks.
The stranger-than-fiction case has brought national attention on Alex Murdaugh, the former personal injury attorney and member of a dynastic family in South Carolina's Lowcountry, where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather served as the local prosecutor consecutively from 1920 to 2006.
Murdaugh was a partner at a powerful law firm with his name on it. But that prominence belied underlying issues, and the killings of his wife and son were followed by accusations of misappropriated funds, his resignation, a bizarre alleged suicide-for-hire and insurance scam plot, a stint in rehab for drug addiction, dozens of financial crimes, his disbarment and, ultimately, the murder charges.
He separately faces 99 charges related to alleged financial crimes that will be adjudicated at a later trial.
What the prosecution said in closing arguments
In closing arguments, Waters first laid out a decade-long timeline of Murdaugh's financial wrongdoing to show his motive in the killings.
For one, the chief financial officer of his law firm testified she had confronted Murdaugh about missing funds on the morning of June 7, 2021.
Second, Murdaugh was facing a lawsuit from the family of Mallory Beach, a 19-year-old woman who was killed in February 2019 when a boat allegedly driven by Paul, and owned by Murdaugh, crashed. A hearing in that civil case was scheduled for June 10, 2021, and had the potential to reveal his financial problems, prosecutors argued.
"The pressures on this man were unbearable and they were reaching a crescendo the day his wife and son were murdered by him," Waters said.
Next, Waters worked to show that Murdaugh had been at the kennels that night and had lied about it.
Murdaugh had long denied that he went to the kennels that night, but a video taken on Paul's phone at 8:44 p.m. includes audio of Murdaugh's voice in the background. After about a dozen friends and family members identified his voice on the video, Murdaugh took the stand and admitted he was there and that he he'd lied to police.
"That (video) changed everything. Why did it change everything? Opportunity. Being at the scene of the crime when the murders occurred," Waters said. "More importantly, exposing the defendant's lies about the most important thing he could have told law enforcement. 'When was the last time I saw my wife and child alive?' Why in the world would an innocent, reasonable father and husband lie about that, and lie about it so early? He didn't know that (video) was there."
Further, Waters said Murdaugh had the "means" to commit the murders, in particular the weapons in the crime. Maggie was killed by a Blackout rifle and Paul was killed by a shotgun, and Waters said both were family weapons.
Finally, the prosecution walked through Murdaugh's series of lies about the case, particularly about his presence at the kennels. Murdaugh, he said, "lies convincingly and easily and he can do it at a drop of a hat." | 2023-03-02T15:35:18+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/alex-murdaugh-murder-trial-march-2-2023/43149171 |
Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST|Updated: 7 hours ago
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Details of the annual meeting will be included in the proxy statement delivered to shareholders in late March.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The prominent sports and merchandise retailer, Rally House, recently debuted its first store in the Omaha market. The company is now pleased to announce its second location in the area - Rally House Metro Crossing. This new store is in Council Bluffs, IA, giving all the fans east of the state line a broad selection of sports apparel and localized merch from the industry's top brand names.
Rally House is always eager to expand in new markets, as it allows more fans to express their love for sports and their hometown with stand-out merch the company offers. "It's amazing to see a new Rally House store land near Omaha," describes District Manager Hanna Wilson. "Now, we get to work with even more incredible people in the area and show them why they can always count on us for a fun shopping experience and an extraordinary assortment of products!"
Shopping at Rally House Metro Crossing means customers have access to some of the best brands available, including well-known names such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, '47, and Nike. This new location also carries a diverse collection of college and pro teams, offering merchandise for favorites like the Iowa Hawkeyes, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Iowa State Cyclones, Creighton Bluejays, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and others.
To assist residents and visitors boast their support for the area, this Rally House store offers stylish local apparel, accessories, and gifts. Patrons will especially appreciate the available RALLY Brand™ products featuring unique designs inspired by this great city and state.
Rally House Metro Crossing provides excellent customer service to ensure visitors always have an enjoyable time at the store. Customers can also browse a variety of products online at www.rallyhouse.com, with shipping options to any state.
Store updates and news can be located at www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-metro-crossing or by following Rally House Metro Crossing on Facebook (@RallyMetroCrossing) and Instagram (@rallymetrocrossing).
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Monday that each side is shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Russia claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused a power surge and fire and forced staff to lower output from two reactors, while Ukraine has blamed Russian troops for storing weapons there.
Nuclear experts have warned that more shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which was captured by Russia early in the war, is fraught with danger. The Kremlin echoed that statement Monday, claiming that Ukrainian shelling could create “catastrophic” consequences for Europe.
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned that the way the plant was being run under Russian forces and the fighting going on around it are posing grave health and environmental threats.
Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Andriy Yusov, countered the Russian statements by saying his organization had received credible information from several sources that Russian forces have planted explosives at the Zaporizhzhia plant to head off an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region. Previously, Ukrainian officials have said Russia is launching attacks from the plant and using its Ukrainian workers as human shields.
Before Sunday's shelling, the nuclear plant came under fire last week and each side accused the other of the attack.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Monday that the Ukrainian attack a day earlier at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant caused a power surge and smoke erupted at its switch facility, triggering an emergency shutdown. Fire teams extinguished the fire, and the plant’s personnel lowered the output of reactors No. 5 and No. 6 to 500 megawatts, he said.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged Western powers to force Kyiv to stop attacking the plant.
“Shelling of the territory of the nuclear plant by the Ukrainian armed forces is highly dangerous,” Peskov said in a conference call with reporters. “It’s fraught with catastrophic consequences for vast territories, for the entire Europe.”
But Yusov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, said Monday: “We have seen the Russian shelling of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant.”
He added that, “If it’s not so, if it doesn’t conform to reality, the Russians can make a goodwill gesture and hand over control of the plant to an international commission and the IAEA, if not to the Ukrainian military.”
Yusov said the Russians used similar tactics at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant when they had occupied it early in the war.
“This is a strategy of terror and scorched earth used by the Russians ahead of an inevitable Ukrainian counteroffensives in the south,” he said.
On the high seas, meanwhile, the first of the ships to leave Ukraine under a deal to unblock grain supplies and stave off a global food crisis has arrived in Turkey. The Turkey-flagged Polarnet docked at the port of Derince in the Gulf of Izmit after setting off from the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk on Friday laden with 12,000 tons of corn.
“This sends a message of hope to every family in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia: Ukraine won’t abandon you,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted. “If Russia sticks to its obligations, the ‘grain corridor’ will keep maintaining global food security.”
Yet Polarnet Captain Ahmet Yucel Alibeyler highlighted the risks faced by grain-carrying ships trying to cross the Black Sea.
“These were, of course, dangerous areas, corridors that had been cleared, demined,” he said.
On the front lines of the war, the Kremlin reasserted Monday that Russia will keep up its military attacks on Ukraine until it achieves its goals.
Ukraine’s presidential office said Monday that the Russian military shelled seven Ukrainian regions over the past 24 hours, killing five people and wounding 20 more.
Ukrainian forces struck Russian-controlled areas in the south of the country overnight, local officials said, again hitting a strategic bridge in the southern city of Kherson.
The Ukrainian mayor of Melitopol, a Russian-controlled city in the neighboring Zaporizhzhia region, said Ukrainian forces used U.S. HIMARS rocket launchers to shell several facilities where the Russian military was stationed. Mayor Ivan Fyodorov said on Telegram that some 100 Russian troops were killed. His claims could not be independently verified, and the Russian military did not immediately comment.
Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Moscow-appointed administration of the Kherson region, said Monday morning that Ukrainian shelling again damaged the Antonivskiy bridge over the Dnieper River.
The bridge, a key artery for Russian military supplies, has been closed in recent weeks because of earlier shelling and plans to reopen it on Wednesday were shelved due to the latest attack, Stremousov said.
Russian forces also kept shelling Nikopol, a city just across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukraine's presidential office said. Nikopol’s gas pipelines, plumbing and power lines are no longer functioning, and thousands of people are left without electricity.
A total of 12 ships have now been authorized to sail under the grain deal between Ukraine and Russia, which was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations — ten outbound and two headed for Ukraine. Some 322,000 metric tons of agricultural products have left Ukrainian ports, the bulk of it corn but also sunflower oil and soya.
Four ships that left Ukraine on Sunday are expected to anchor near Istanbul on Monday evening and be inspected on Tuesday to make sure they are carrying only food items south and no weapons into Ukraine.
But the grain deal remains far from plain sailing. The first cargo ship to leave Ukraine, the Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni, left Odessa on Aug. 1 heading for Lebanon with 26,000 metric tons of corn for chicken feed. But it has run into a business dispute and will no longer dock in Lebanon, the Tripoli port chief told The Associated Press on Monday.
Ukraine's embassy in Beirut tweeted Monday that the corn's final buyer in Lebanon refused to accept the cargo due to the delivery delay beyond a contractual limit and that the shipper was now looking for another buyer for the corn.
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Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut, Mehmet Guzel in Derince, Turkey, and Andrew Wilks in Istanbul contributed. | 2022-08-08T17:46:27+00:00 | 5newsonline.com | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine-nuclear-plant/507-34111384-15aa-4901-bf5a-3882c001b06a |
Lynne Jakubowski has spent more than two years following the ebbs, flows and public health recommendations that have shifted with the coronavirus pandemic.
She locked down in 2020, masked up while shopping and at work, and limited social gatherings to outdoors unless Covid-19 rates in the Buffalo Niagara region were extremely low.
She got vaccinated and boosted last year for added protection.
None of it stopped her from coming home with Covid-19 after a recent vacation, joining the ranks of those testing positive for the first time during the latest pandemic mini-surge.
“It came on all of a sudden,” said Jakubowski, 61, an Erie Community College counselor who lives in Clarence. “I started feeling achy and got chills. I went to bed and got up the next morning and I'm like, ‘Oh my gosh, I'm really sick.’ ”
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Jakubowski's experience is a familiar one for the thousands of people who made it through the worst days of the pandemic only to have Covid-19 finally get to them more than two and a half years after it first became a global health emergency. In Western New York and across the state, data shows that five times as many people are being diagnosed with the coronavirus for the first time than people who have contracted the illness before and are getting it again.
Those numbers come with a major asterisk: Health experts agree that the availability of at-home tests makes it likely that many positive cases are not being reported to health departments.
But the trend is being seen anecdotally, as well. For example, in recent weeks, the staff at the UBMD Family Medicine Town of Tonawanda office has received five to 10 calls a week from patients who have tested positive for the first time, after going months with no more than five in any week since early this year.
Blame Omicron BA.5. It became the dominant Covid subvariant in the region by late June and so far has proven the most contagious.
Still, its punch remains far less lethal than the original version in a nation where more than 93 million Americans have tested positive for at least one iteration of the virus and 107 million have received at least some protection through vaccination.
“The most important thing to convey is that the people who are fully vaccinated and boosted are not sick enough to go to the hospital and they're certainly not dying with Covid,” said said Dr. Andrea Manyon, president and CEO of UBMD who is also clinical professor and interim chair of the Department of Family Medicine in the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Turn of fortunes
Jakubowski stayed in a rental vacation house in Charleston, S.C., from June 26 through July 3 with family from Buffalo, Rochester, Baltimore and Colorado.
A few family members had previously been infected with Covid-19, although she and her adult son and daughter were among those who had not.
The group took daily shopping and sightseeing trips and dined once as a group in the city’s French Quarter. They mostly cooked and ate meals together in the vacation rental.
Jakubowski – one few who wore a mask on the planes to and from Buffalo – got a call from a nephew on July 5. He tested positive with Covid and had mild symptoms.
She came down with symptoms and tested positive the next day.
They were the only ones on the trip who did so.
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“The fatigue was the worst part and I did have minor congestion,” Jakubowski said. “In about a week and a half, I completely felt better.”
Vaccines, monoclonal antibodies other treatments – as well prior Covid-19 infections – have generally brought down the number of hospitalizations and deaths more common during previous spikes.
Still, vaccinated or not, if you haven’t yet tested positive with Covid-19, the chances you will do so remain significantly higher.
New York State tracks the number of reported infections and in recent months began breaking them down among those testing positive for the first time and those reporting a reinfection.
The most recent data, from July 22, shows Western New Yorkers tested positive for the first time at a rate of 16.6 per 100,000 population. The reinfection rate was 3.5 per 100,000, suggesting someone yet to be infected was nearly five times more likely to be in mid-July.
The data shows that for the week of July 18, 340 people in Western New York were reinfected while 1,607 tested positive for the first time.
The figures make the point that those who remain unvaccinated and have not yet tested positive are at higher risk for infection. But Dr. Thomas Russo, professor and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in UB's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, said “those numbers need to be taken with a grain of salt.” Many who contract Covid-19 are asymptomatic, take-home test results usually go unreported and those with mild cases sometimes spurn tests, making the numbers less precise. But Russo said there is more than enough data to show the pecking order when it comes to Covid immunity.
“Fully vaccinated is two shots, which is almost useless against Omicron,” he said. “No shot, never been infected, you're a sitting duck. Even if you've got four shots, it's still imperfect and it depends on when you got that fourth shot. If it was four months ago, then protection against infection is significantly waning at this point, whereas the protection against hospitalization and severe disease is extraordinarily good.”
Russo called a combination of vaccination and prior infection “the best immunity in the world.” He stressed that even this kind of immunity is fleeting and that many remain at higher risk, including those who are elderly, obese or have compromised immune systems, as well as those with diabetes, heart, lung and kidney disease.
Seeking help
Manyon said those who have called her office for advice in recent weeks range in age from 40 to 60. They mostly have dealt with upper respiratory discomfort like Jakubowski had.
She has recommended patients drink more fluids, alternate treating body aches with Tylenol and ibuprofen, and treat cough and upper respiratory symptoms with over-the-counter medications. She encourages them to call the office if symptoms worsen or visit the emergency room if breathing becomes labored.
“I also advise people to take it easy,” Manyon said. “This is not the time to make sure you get your daily 10,000 steps.”
The primary care doctor and her colleagues have prescribed Paxlovid for those with chronic health challenges, especially if they over 65.
Russo recommends patients with weakened and suppressed immune systems get Evursheld, a monoclonal antibody that provides preventative protection for up to six months for those with weakened or suppressed immune systems.
He is among infectious disease specialists who expects another surge in cases after Halloween, when respiratory infection season starts. An Omicron-related booster around that time should add a greater sense of security for those concerned that Covid-19 could wreak havoc with the late-year holidays.
The Biden administration looks to line up a booster by then that includes protection from the Omicron variant.
“There's almost no one on this planet anymore who hasn't either been vaccinated or infected or both," Russo said. “If you have some level of immunity, when you get infected that's going to decrease the likelihood to develop more severe disease. I think eventually this is how this pandemic is going to play out, slowly over time."
Short term at least, Jakubowski will live on the bright side.
“I made reasonable choices and I know this sounds crazy but I’m kind of glad I got it and that it was the strain that it was," she said, "because it wasn't as big a deal. Overall, it was like having a mild flu, and I feel like at least your body has more immunity to it now, so that's a good thing.” | 2022-08-03T19:50:48+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/news/local/covid-first-timers-are-feeding-surge-but-with-milder-symptoms-and-fewer-hospitalizations/article_b829682e-1263-11ed-a1a7-6b2facf6a3e5.html |
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Over 100 Rohingya Muslims traveling in a wooden boat have landed on an Indonesian beach, the second group in as many days to arrive in the island nation’s northernmost province of Aceh.
The group of 61 men, 36 women and 22 children that landed Wednesday morning in North Aceh district’s Bluka Teubai village were taken to the fisherman hall and will stay there while waiting for further information from the local authorities, said Nawafil Mahyudha, head of Dewantara sub-district.
A group of 110 weak and hungry Rohingya refugees also landed in the North Aceh district on Tuesday after traveling in a boat for more than a month. They were aiming for Malaysia after leaving Myanmar but were stranded in Aceh waters.
In March, 114 Rohingya refugees were also found on a beach in neighboring Bireuen district.
Hundreds of thousands Rohingya Muslims have fled from Buddhist-majority Myanmar to refugee camps in Bangladesh since August 2017, when the Myanmar military launched operations in response to attacks by a rebel group. Myanmar security forces have been accused of mass rapes, killings and the burning of thousands of Rohingya homes.
Groups of Rohingya have attempted to leave the camps in Bangladesh by sea to seek better life in other Muslim-majority countries in the region. Malaysia has been a common destination for the boats even though many Rohingya refugees who land there face detention.
Although neighboring Indonesia is not a signatory to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, the U.N. refugee agency said that a 2016 presidential regulation provides a legal framework governing the treatment of refugees on boats in distress near Indonesia and helps them disembark in the country. | 2022-11-17T02:29:02+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-second-boat-of-over-100-rohingya-lands-on-indonesian-beach/ |
Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:28AM MST until February 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches, with locally higher amounts in the high terrain. Winds
gusting 55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE…Wind River Mountains West, Upper Green River Basin
Foothills, Upper Green River Basin and South Lincoln County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible as the
snow and wind combine to create reduced visibility and drifting.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two major conservative groups have signaled they are open to supporting someone other than Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House, the latest sign from an increasingly vocal segment of the Republican Party that it’s time to move on from the former president.
David McIntosh, the president of the influential Club For Growth group, said Tuesday that the group has invited a half dozen potential Republican candidates to its donor summit in Florida next month, but Trump — the only declared major candidate in the race so far — is not among them.
Instead, the group has invited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is viewed as Trump's most formidable likely challenger, along with Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador; former Vice President Mike Pence; former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina; and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
“We think it would be great for our members to hear them, see what they have to say, where they want to lead the country," McIntosh said in an interview.
His comments came on the heels of a memo released over the weekend by the conservative advocacy group Americans For Prosperity that said the group was prepared to support someone other than Trump in the GOP primary.
Tensions between Trump and both groups are not new, but their willingness to get involved on behalf of another candidate may only encourage at least half a dozen potential rivals who are considering campaigns. Haley is expected to announce her 2024 campaign next week in South Carolina.
Both groups join several megadonors who have signaled in recent months that they’re looking elsewhere for a presidential nominee.
Trump is facing a swirl of legal problems and has been blamed for the GOP’s underwhelming performance in last year’s midterm elections. However, he remains the most dominant figure in the party and has a been a prolific fundraiser, relying on a network of small donors.
Asked for comment Tuesday, Trump's campaign pointed to messages on his Truth Social network in which he called McIntosh's organization the “Club For NO Growth." He later posted an additional message Tuesday calling the group “an assemblage of political misfits, globalists, and losers."
Club For Growth, an anti-tax group, opposed Trump during his 2016 campaign but became a big ally once he won the White House. But the group has been at odds with Trump over the last year after it endorsed opposing candidates in Republican primaries, especially in the Ohio and Pennsylvania Senate races.
McIntosh said the group is open to supporting a candidate in the Republican presidential primary, potentially running ads on their behalf. But he made clear that the group would support Trump in the general election if he became the nominee.
“One of the factors that we’re taking into account is that the Democrats successfully used him in the last election to win a lot of races," he said. “There’s a sense in all of this that we want to make sure whoever we nominate can win in the presidential race and people want to see that.”
Americans For Prosperity, founded by the billionaire industrialist Koch brothers, has long clashed with Trump. Their substantial network refused to endorse him or any candidate in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Trump in the past has lashed out at the brothers, calling them a “total joke” and “globalists” who are “against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade.”
In the new memo, the group said “the best thing for the country would be to have a president in 2025 who represents a new chapter.” It said the political advocacy arm of AFP is prepared to support a candidate in the GOP primary “who can lead our country forward, and who can win" — with an added emphasis on “win.”
A spokesperson for the group did not offer any further details about the process, including when the organization might make a decision on whom to endorse and which candidates might win the group’s backing.
The pro-business, free-market group spent more than $30 million in advertising against President Barack Obama’s reelection in 2012. AFP's political arm spent almost $80 million in the 2022 midterms on behalf of House and Senate candidates, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Once more candidates enter the race in the coming months, AFP is expected to go through a comprehensive vetting process based first on each candidate’s policy positions. The organization has long refused to endorse Trump because he wasn’t viewed as sufficiently conservative on trade and federal spending, among other issues.
But AFP will also prioritize viability as a key factor in the endorsement process. By doing so, AFP — viewed as the largest and best-funded grassroots organization in the nation — could help narrow the Republican field in 2024 by starving lower-tier contenders of funding and attention.
Trump critics within the GOP fear that the former president may benefit from a crowded field that ultimately divides the anti-Trump vote in the early primary states.
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Associated Press writer Steve Peoples in New York contributed to this report. | 2023-02-07T21:24:52+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/conservative-groups-look-beyond-trump-for-2024-17769807.php |
CHICAGO and WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosoma Digital Therapeutics, innovators in reinventing healthcare for oncology patients, has partnered with EVERSANA®, a pioneer of next-generation commercial services to the global life sciences industry, to support the expected launch and commercialisation for Prosoma's digital therapy to support the mental health of cancer patients.
The digital therapy, Living Well, is the company's proprietary application designed to improve the quality of life and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.EVERSANA's leading experts in launching and commercialising digital therapeutic solutions will help Prosoma navigate regulatory pathways and plan for commercialisation.
"As we looked to navigate the complexity of commercialising our digital solutions in the United States, it became clear we need a partner with the infrastructure and experience to help us move quickly," said Andrzej Jonczyk, Chief Executive Officer, Prosoma U.S. "As we spoke with partners across Europe and the world, one name continued to rise to the top and that was EVERSANA. Their integrated platform and deep experience in digital therapeutics make them the perfect partner to help bring our important therapies to patients."
"The future of healthcare continues to evolve as innovative solutions improve the patient journey," said Jim Lang, CEO, EVERSANA. "EVERSANA was built with this in mind. By helping Prosoma, we will provide critical mental health support for cancer patients and caregivers through this novel approach to digital therapy."
EVERSANA and Prosoma Digital Therapeutics will attend and be available to discuss the partnership at the 5th annual DTx East Conference, September 27-29 in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a global leader in Digital Therapeutics for oncology, Prosoma provides patients with comprehensive solutions that are fully tailored to their medical conditions. The company created a portfolio of medical software products by combining world-leading expertise in medicine and technology and covering cancer patients' entire behavioural support needs. The company's flagship product, Living Well App, leads the patient from the moment of diagnosis towards regaining control over their wellbeing. It helps patients deal with their emotions and stress, build healthy habits and support them through their recovery process. The Living Well App is already reimbursed by healthcare insurance companies in Germany, and Prosoma is also aiming to have the costs of its products covered by healthcare systems in the US, the UK, and Poland. To learn more about Promosa, visit http://www.prosoma.com or connect through LinkedIn
EVERSANA™ is the leading independent provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company's integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 500 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world. To learn more about EVERSANA, visit eversana.com or connect through LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Palm oil is in hundreds of products. Here's why it could cause a spike in your grocery prices
Indonesia will start restricting exports of palm oil this week, a move that could make the global food crisis worse and push up the prices of hundreds of consumer products.
President Joko Widodo announced Friday that Indonesia would suspend exports of cooking oil, and the raw materials used to make it, "until further notice," in a bid to secure local supplies. The ban takes effect on Thursday.
The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest palm oil producer, and Friday's announcement sent prices of the commodity "berserk," said James Fry, chairman of consultancy LMC International. Crude palm oil futures in Malaysia, a global benchmark, jumped nearly 7%.
The shock — and prices — subsided a little this week after Reuters and Bloomberg reported that the government would exempt crude palm oil from the restrictions. Indonesia's agriculture ministry did not immediately respond to a request from CNN Business for comment.
But the restrictions are still expected to include palm olein, a more processed product that is used for cooking oil and makes up an estimated 40% to 50% of Indonesian exports, according to analysts. That would fuel inflation, just as global food prices hit all-time highs.
What is palm oil?
Palm oil is a common ingredient found in many of the world's food, cosmetics and household items. WWF estimates that it's used in nearly 50% of all packaged products in supermarkets.
The commodity is also used for cooking in many countries, including India, the world's top importer.
Fry said that the price of many pantry items, such as cooking oil, instant noodles, snacks, baked goods and margarine could rise when Indonesia's curbs take effect.
Palm oil prices were already under pressure after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as markets scrambled to find alternatives to shipments of sunflower oil stuck in Black Sea ports. Ukraine is typically a major producer of sunflower oil, but that has been "completely messed up by Russia," said Fry.
"We've got the perfect storm," he added, noting that other factors, such as droughts in South America and Canada, had also constrained supplies of soybean oil and canola oil, respectively.
Why is Indonesia taking this step?
Indonesia's leader, also known as "Jokowi," said in a statement Friday that the decision to ban exports was to "ensure the national availability of cooking oil" and help keep it affordable.
Indonesians have had trouble getting access to the kitchen staple as global palm oil prices surged, leading the government to roll out cash subsidies, according to Antara, Indonesia's state news agency.
The country had already taken other steps to protect local supplies. In January, it introduced a policy that required exporters of palm oil products to sell 20% of their total exports domestically, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The retail price for cooking oil was also later "capped" at 14,000 Indonesian rupiah ($0.90) per liter, the agency wrote in a February update.
But the problem persisted, leading the government to take the drastic step last week to block exports.
Analysts say that authorities want to ensure there is enough supply of cooking oil ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan and will take place next week. Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population.
Who makes the most?
Indonesia is by far the world's top producer of palm oil, accounting for 59% of global output last year, according to the USDA.
Malaysia and Thailand follow with 25% and 4% of worldwide production, respectively. Colombia, Nigeria and Guatemala are also key producers.
Some analysts say Malaysia could help make up the shortfall, but it's facing its own supply problems.
Sathia Varqa, co-founder of Palm Oil Analytics, an independent market data publisher, said that Malaysia had been suffering from a labor shortage since the pandemic.
"Inventories are also historically low" in Malaysia, analysts at JPMorgan wrote in a note Friday.
Other countries are feeling the pinch.
India, which relies heavily on imports of vegetable oils, has already felt the impact of the recent shortages, according to B V Mehta, executive director of the Solvent Extractors' Association of India.
He told CNN Business that people were turning to other ingredients, such as rapeseed oil and peanut oil, in response to the surge in prices of sunflower and palm oils.
Mehta is lobbying the Indian government to increase its own production of such commodities because of the "crisis" in food security.
"High prices have already taught us in the last two years to raise our own products and productivity, and with the Ukraine matter and now Indonesia ... [it] has taught us a good lesson," he added.
Why is this especially bad now?
The Indonesian ban comes at a bad time for global consumers.
World food prices jumped to their highest levels ever in March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said earlier this month. According to its report, "war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils."
The most recent FAO Food Price Index — which measures the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities — was 33.6% higher than in March 2021.
In their report Friday, JPMorgan analysts said that Indonesia's export ban was "adding fuel to the fire."
"This is yet another reminder of the vulnerability present across agricultural supply chains in an environment of already historically tight inventories, compounded by the indefinite loss of Ukrainian export volumes and historically high production costs," they wrote.
In a way, the world had been relying on palm oil from Indonesia "to fill the gap" left by other disruptions — "and Indonesia suddenly blocked that flow," Fry said.
Anna Cooban, Claudia Dominguez, Livvy Doherty, Chris Liakos, Julia Horowitz and Jorge Engels contributed to this report. | 2022-04-27T01:50:26+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/palm-oil-restrictions-could-send-grocery-prices-up/39825813 |
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2022 and reaffirmed its financial outlook for fiscal year 2022.
- Sales increased 3% in the third quarter from the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales increased 6% driven by growth in both the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments. Both comparisons include a 1% unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business.
- Operating income was $235 million in the third quarter compared to $265 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income was $239 million compared to $272 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- Earnings per share was $0.82 in the third quarter as compared to $0.79 in the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.69 as compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period.
- For fiscal year 2022, McCormick reaffirmed its sales, operating income, and earnings per share outlook.
Chairman and CEO's Remarks
Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman and CEO, stated, "Our record third quarter sales performance reflects the strength of our broad global portfolio and the effective execution of our strategies against the backdrop of a volatile operating environment. Our 6% constant currency sales growth was led by continued momentum in our Flavor Solutions segment across all three regions. The performance of our Consumer segment reflects strong underlying growth tempered by the impacts of divesting our Kitchen Basics business, exiting a low margin business in India, and exiting our Consumer business in Russia. We continue to actively respond to changes in consumer behavior that are a result of broad pressure on the cost of living from inflation. We are confident our brand marketing investments, innovation and category management initiatives will continue to drive growth.
"During the third quarter, supply chain challenges continued, and recovery of certain constrained materials has taken longer than expected. We continued to incur elevated costs to meet high demand in some parts of our business, while in other parts of our business, where demand has moderated, we are experiencing lower operating leverage. Across the supply chain, we remain focused on managing inventory levels and eliminating inefficiencies, though the normalization of our supply chain costs is taking longer than expected, pressuring gross margin. Over the coming months, we will be aggressively eliminating supply chain inefficiencies. Importantly, as we had expected in the third quarter, we began to recover the cost inflation that had been outpacing our pricing actions and other levers. We expect this will continue into next year as we plan to fully offset inflation over time.
"We remain confident that the strength of our business model and the value of our products and capabilities position us well for the long-term and will allow us to successfully navigate this dynamic global environment. We continue to capitalize on the long-term consumer trends that have accelerated since the beginning of the pandemic, including the sustained shift to cooking more at home, increased digital engagement, clean and flavorful eating, and trusted brands. Our alignment with these trends, in combination with the breadth and reach of our portfolio and our strategic investments provide a strong foundation for sustainable growth. McCormick's long-term performance, including through the pandemic and other periods of volatility, has been industry-leading. The long-term fundamentals that have driven our historical performance remain strong and our experienced leaders are executing on our proven strategies while adapting to challenges accordingly.
"I want to recognize McCormick employees around the world as they drive our momentum and success. With our vision to stand together for flavor and our relentless focus on growth, performance, and people, we are confident we will drive future sustainable growth and build long-term value for our shareholders."
Third Quarter 2022 Results
McCormick reported a 3% sales increase in the third quarter from the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales grew 6%, reflecting 10% growth from pricing actions partially offset by a 1% decline from the Kitchen Basics divestiture, a 1% decline attributable to the exits of a low margin business in India and the Consumer business in Russia, and a 2% decline in all other volume and product mix.
Third quarter sales grew at a constant currency three-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% for the total Company off of a pre-pandemic baseline of 2019. The three-year constant currency CAGR's for the Consumer segment and the Flavor Solutions segment were 6% and 8%, respectively, showing sustained momentum in the business in both segments.
Higher cost inflation and other supply chain costs, partially offset by pricing actions and cost savings led by the Company's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program, resulted in a decline in gross profit margin of 320 basis points. Operating income was $235 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $265 million in the third quarter of 2021. This decline was driven by gross margin compression, primarily in the Company's Flavor Solutions segment. Selling, general and administrative expenses were comparable to the third quarter of last year with higher distribution costs and brand marketing investments offset by lower employee benefit expenses. Excluding special charges, as well as transaction and integration expenses, adjusted operating income was $239 million compared to $272 million in the year-ago period.
Earnings per share was $0.82 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $0.79 in the third quarter of 2021. The net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business and special charges increased earnings per share by $0.13 in the third quarter of 2022. Special charges and transaction and integration expenses lowered earnings per share by $0.01 in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding these impacts, adjusted earnings per share was $0.69 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $0.80 in the year-ago period. This decrease was driven by lower adjusted operating income.
Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities was $250 million compared to $373 million through the third quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower net income and higher inventory levels.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Outlook
For fiscal year 2022, McCormick reaffirmed its financial outlook which was previously issued with the Company's preliminary third quarter 2022 results on September 7, 2022.
The Company continues to expect foreign currency rates in 2022 to unfavorably impact net sales by 3% and unfavorably impact adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share by 2%.
McCormick expects 2022 sales to range from comparable to 2021 to an increase of 2%, which in constant currency is sales growth of 3% to 5%. These comparisons include an unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Company's Kitchen Basics business. McCormick expects sales growth to be driven by pricing actions, which, in conjunction with cost savings, are expected to offset inflationary pressures over time. McCormick also plans to drive continued growth through the strength of its brands, as well as brand marketing, new products, category management, and differentiated customer engagement.
Operating income in 2022 is expected to decline 10% to 8% from $1.02 billion in 2021. The Company expects approximately $46 million of special charges in 2022 that relate to previously approved organization and streamlining actions as well as integration expenses related to the FONA acquisition of approximately $2 million in 2022. Excluding the impact of special charges and transaction and integration expenses in 2022 and 2021, the Company projects adjusted operating income to decline 13% to 11%, or 11% to 9% in constant currency.
McCormick projects earnings per share to be in the range of $2.64 to $2.69, compared to $2.80 in 2021. The Company expects the net favorable impact of the gain on the sale of the Kitchen Basics business, special charges and transaction and integration expenses to increase earnings per share by approximately $0.01 in 2022. Excluding these impacts, the Company projects 2022 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.63 to $2.68 as compared to adjusted earnings per share of $3.05 in 2021. This projection includes a $0.02 unfavorable impact from the divestiture of the Kitchen Basics business.
Business Segment Results
Consumer segment sales increased 1% from the third quarter of 2021 and in constant currency increased 4%. Both comparisons included a 1% unfavorable impact from the Kitchen Basics divestiture. Growth was driven by the Americas and Asia/Pacific regions with pricing actions increasing sales in all three regions.
- Consumer sales in the Americas increased 3% from the third quarter of 2021 with minimal impact from currency. The increase was driven by pricing actions partially offset by lower volume and product mix, including a 1% decline from the Kitchen Basics divestiture. In constant currency, third quarter sales have grown at a 6% CAGR over the last three years.
- Consumer sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) declined 13% compared to the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales decreased 1% with lower volume and product mix partially offset by pricing actions. The sales decline includes a 3% unfavorable impact from lower sales in Russia. Third quarter sales have grown, in constant currency, at a 3% CAGR over the last three years.
- Consumer sales in the Asia/Pacific region grew 5% compared to the year-ago period. In constant currency, sales grew 10% attributable to higher volume and product mix as well as pricing actions. The exit of a lower margin business in India tempered third quarter growth by 7%. In constant currency, third quarter sales have grown at a 4% CAGR over the last three years.
Consumer segment operating income, excluding transaction and integration expenses, as well as special charges, decreased 2% in third quarter of 2022 compared to the year-ago period. In constant currency, operating income declined 1%. Higher cost inflation and brand marketing investments as well as the impact of lower volume and operating leverage, was almost fully offset by pricing actions and CCI-led cost savings.
Flavor Solutions segment sales increased 6% from the third quarter of 2021. In constant currency, the outstanding sales growth of 10% was driven by all three regions. Pricing actions increased sales in each region.
- In the Americas, Flavor Solutions sales rose 9% compared to the third quarter of 2021. In constant currency, sales increased 10% driven by continued high demand from packaged food and beverage companies as well as higher sales to branded foodservice customers. Third quarter sales have grown, in constant currency, at an 8% CAGR over the last three years.
- The EMEA region's Flavor Solutions sales declined 1% compared to the third quarter of 2021. In constant currency, sales increased 11% with strong growth to quick service restaurant, branded foodservice, and packaged food and beverage company customers. Lower sales in Russia tempered growth by 1%. In constant currency, third quarter sales have grown at a 9% CAGR over the last three years.
- The Asia/Pacific region's Flavor Solutions sales increased 5% compared to the third quarter of 2021. In constant currency, sales increased 11%. This increase was driven by higher sales to quick service restaurants, partially impacted by the timing of customers' promotional activities. Third quarter sales have grown, in constant currency, at a 6% CAGR over the last three years.
Flavor Solutions segment operating income, excluding transaction and integration expenses, as well as special charges, was 35% lower in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the year-ago period. In constant currency, Flavor Solutions operating income declined 34% driven by higher cost inflation, elevated costs to meet high demand, unfavorable product mix and spending related to supply chain investments. These impacts were partially offset by higher sales, pricing actions, and CCI-led cost savings.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables below include financial measures of adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted income tax rate, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These represent non-GAAP financial measures which are prepared as a complement to our financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. These financial measures exclude the impact, as applicable, of the following:
Special charges – In our consolidated income statement, we include a separate line item captioned "Special charges" in arriving at our consolidated operating income. Special charges consist of expenses and income associated with certain actions undertaken by the Company to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness and are of such significance in terms of both up-front costs and organizational/structural impact to require advance approval by our Management Committee. Upon presentation of any such proposed action (generally including details with respect to estimated costs, which typically consist principally of employee severance and related benefits, together with ancillary costs associated with the action that may include a non-cash component or a component which relates to inventory adjustments that are included in cost of goods sold; impacted employees or operations; expected timing; and expected savings) to the Management Committee and the Committee's advance approval, expenses associated with the approved action are classified as special charges upon recognition and monitored on an on-going basis through completion. Special charges for the nine months ended August 31, 2022 include a $13.6 million gain associated with the sale of the Kohinoor brand name. We exited our Kohinoor rice product line in India in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Transaction and integration expenses associated with the Cholula and FONA acquisitions – We exclude certain costs associated with our acquisitions of Cholula and FONA in November and December 2020, respectively, and their subsequent integration into the Company. Such costs, which we refer to as "Transaction and integration expenses", include transaction costs associated with each acquisition, as well as integration costs following the respective acquisition, including the impact of the acquisition date fair value adjustment for inventories, together with the impact of discrete tax items, if any, directly related to each acquisition.
Income from sale of unconsolidated operations – We exclude the gain realized upon our sale of an unconsolidated operation in March 2021. The sale of our 26% interest in Eastern Condiments Private Ltd resulted in a gain of $13.4 million, net of tax of $5.7 million. The gain is included in Income from unconsolidated operations in our consolidated income statement for the nine months ended August 31, 2021.
Gain on sale of Kitchen Basics - We exclude the gain realized upon our sale of our Kitchen Basics business in August 2022. The pre-tax gain associated with the sale was $49.6 million for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are important. The exclusion of the items noted above provides additional information that enables enhanced comparisons to prior periods and, accordingly, facilitates the development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. This information is also used by management to measure the profitability of our ongoing operations and analyze our business performance and trends.
These non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because other companies may not calculate them in the same manner that we do. We intend to continue to provide these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our future earnings discussions and, therefore, the inclusion of these non-GAAP financial measures will provide consistency in our financial reporting. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP financial measures is provided below:
Because we are a multi-national company, we are subject to variability of our reported U.S. dollar results due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Those changes have been volatile over the past several years. The exclusion of the effects of foreign currency exchange, or what we refer to as amounts expressed "on a constant currency basis", is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides additional information that enables enhanced comparison to prior periods excluding the translation effects of changes in rates of foreign currency exchange and provides additional insight into the underlying performance of our operations located outside of the U.S. It should be noted that our presentation herein of amounts and percentage changes on a constant currency basis does not exclude the impact of foreign currency transaction gains and losses (that is, the impact of transactions denominated in other than the local currency of any of our subsidiaries in their local currency reported results).
Percentage changes in sales and adjusted operating income as well as compounded annual growth rates (CAGR) expressed on a constant currency basis are presented excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange. To present this information for historical periods, current period results for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in effect during the corresponding period of the comparative year, rather than at the actual average exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year. As a result, the foreign currency impact is equal to the current year results in local currencies multiplied by the change in the average foreign currency exchange rate between the current fiscal period and the corresponding period of the comparative year. Rates of constant currency growth (decline) follow:
To present "constant currency" information for the fiscal year 2022 projection, projected sales and adjusted operating income for entities reporting in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the company's budgeted exchange rates for 2022 and are compared to the 2021 results, translated into U.S. dollars using the same 2022 budgeted exchange rates, rather than at the average actual exchange rates in effect during fiscal year 2021. To estimate the percentage change in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis, a similar calculation is performed to arrive at adjusted net income divided by historical shares outstanding for fiscal year 2021 or projected shares outstanding for fiscal year 2022, as appropriate.
The following provides a reconciliation of our estimated earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for 2022 and actual results for 2021:
Live Webcast
As previously announced, McCormick will hold a conference call with analysts today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be webcast live via the McCormick website. Go to ir.mccormick.com and follow directions to listen to the call and access the accompanying presentation materials. At this same location, a replay of the call will be available following the live call. Past press releases and additional information can be found at this address.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this release, including statements concerning expected performance, such as those relating to net sales, gross margin, earnings, cost savings, transaction and integration expenses, special charges, acquisitions, brand marketing support, volume and product mix, income tax expense and the impact of foreign currency rates are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "believe" and "plan." These statements may relate to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, consumers, customers, and employees; disruptions or inefficiencies in the supply chain, including any impact of COVID-19; the expected results of operations of businesses acquired by the company, including the acquisitions of Cholula and FONA; the expected impact of the inflationary cost environment, including commodity, packaging materials and transportation costs on our business; the expected impact of pricing actions on the company's results of operations and gross margins; the impact of price elasticity on our sales volume and mix; the expected impact of factors affecting our supply chain, including transportation capacity, labor shortages, and absenteeism; the expected impact of productivity improvements, including those associated with our Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program and global enablement initiative; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; expected working capital improvements; expectations regarding growth potential in various geographies and markets, including the impact from customer, channel, category, and e-commerce expansion; expected trends in net sales and earnings performance and other financial measures; the expected timing and costs of implementing our business transformation initiative, which includes the implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; the expected impact of accounting pronouncements; the expectations of pension and postretirement plan contributions and anticipated charges associated with those plans; the holding period and market risks associated with financial instruments; the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations; the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as the availability of bank financing; the anticipated sufficiency of future cash flows to enable the payments of interest and repayment of short- and long-term debt, working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, as well as quarterly dividends and the ability to obtain additional short- and long-term financing or issue additional debt securities; and expectations regarding purchasing shares of McCormick's common stock under the existing repurchase authorization.
These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Results may be materially affected by factors such as: the company's ability to drive revenue growth; the company's ability to increase pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressures on the cost of our products; damage to the company's reputation or brand name; loss of brand relevance; increased private label use; the company's ability to drive productivity improvements, including those related to our CCI program; product quality, labeling, or safety concerns; negative publicity about our products; actions by, and the financial condition of, competitors and customers; the longevity of mutually beneficial relationships with our large customers; the ability to identify, interpret and react to changes in consumer preference and demand; business interruptions due to natural disasters, unexpected events or public health crises, including COVID-19; issues affecting the company's supply chain and procurement of raw materials, including fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw and packaging materials; labor shortage, turnover and labor cost increases; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the potential for broader economic disruption; government regulation, and changes in legal and regulatory requirements and enforcement practices; the lack of successful acquisition and integration of new businesses; global economic and financial conditions generally, availability of financing, interest and inflation rates, and the imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other similar restrictions; foreign currency fluctuations; the effects of increased level of debt service following the Cholula and FONA acquisitions as well as the effects that such increased debt service may have on the company's ability to borrow or the cost of any such additional borrowing, our credit rating, and our ability to react to certain economic and industry conditions; risks associated with the phase-out of LIBOR; impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets; assumptions we have made regarding the investment return on retirement plan assets, and the costs associated with pension obligations; the stability of credit and capital markets; risks associated with the company's information technology systems, including the threat of data breaches and cyber-attacks; the company's inability to successfully implement our business transformation initiative; fundamental changes in tax laws; including interpretations and assumptions we have made, and guidance that may be issued, and volatility in our effective tax rate; climate change; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters; infringement of intellectual property rights, and those of customers; litigation, legal and administrative proceedings; the company's inability to achieve expected and/or needed cost savings or margin improvements; negative employee relations; and other risks described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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BIRDSBORO — Solanco remained undefeated and in first place in Section Three of the Lancaster-Lebanon League with a 49-21 win over Daniel Boone on Friday night at Brazinsky Field.
The Golden Mules (4-0 L-L, 8-0 overall), enjoying their first 8-0 start since 2015, were led by the skilled senior quartet of Cole Harris, Josiah Forren, Brody Mellinger and Noah Baber.
Harris rumbled for 135 yards and a touchdown while Forren ran for 133 yards and a score and also threw for a TD.
Mellinger chipped in 80 yards rushing and two touchdowns while Baber contributed a touchdown reception, seven PATS, and two interceptions on defense.
The Blazers are still looking for their first league win as they lost their fifth straight (0-4, 1-6).
Solanco wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Landon Steele blocked a Boone punt, scooped and scored to give the Golden Mules a 7-0 lead following Baber’s successful PAT just one minute into the game.
After forcing another Blazers punt, Solanco put together a tidy six-play, 65-yard drive that was set up by a 61-yard Mellinger run. Harris banged it in from 2 yards out to increase the lead to 14-0.
The Blazers, however, had no plans to roll over on their homecoming and Hall of Fame induction night. They cut the lead to 14-7 when quarterback Dean Rotter scored from 16 yards out following a seven-play, 68-yard drive. The score came after Rotter hit Max Heffner on the preceding play for a 35-yard pickup on fourth down to keep the drive alive.
While the touchdown gave the Blazers some life, Solanco looked to regain momentum and did so with a little trickery early in the second quarter. Facing fourth-and-12 deep in Blazers territory, the Golden Mules caught Boone off guard when Forren took a pitch from Mellinger and pulled up to throw a 14-yard strike to Baber for a score and a 21-7 lead.
Rotter, who was a dual threat all game, got Boone right back in it one minute later with a 75-yard TD scamper, but Solanco responded with a 35-yard Forren touchdown run and a pick-six by Carter Smith to make it 35-14 at halftime.
The Golden Mules’ option rushing attack had the Blazers on their heels all night. Solanco continued to pound the rock with Harris in the second half as he gashed the middle of the Blazers’ defense time and time again. Despite recovering five Solanco fumbles, the Blazers couldn’t mount the comeback.
Rotter finished with 116 yards rushing and two touchdowns while throwing for 195 and another touchdown on a 67-yard bomb to sophomore Chase Domenech.
Solanco will look to improve to 9-0 next week when it hosts Fleetwood, while Daniel Boone hopes to snap its losing streak at home against Twin Valley. | 2022-10-15T05:45:43+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/football/solanco-remains-undefeated-and-alone-atop-section-3-race-following-win-over-daniel-boone/article_e93de31a-4c3b-11ed-b136-f3319aebe43b.html |
BEIJING (AP) — Heavy rains are complicating earthquake recovery efforts in southwestern China, where the death toll from Monday’s disaster has risen to 82.
More than 20,000 people have been moved to temporary shelters amid the threat of landslides and buildings collapsing in the mountainous region of Sichuan province, state media reported Thursday. The rains are expected to last at least through Friday.
Another 35 people are missing and 270 have been hospitalized with injuries from the magnitude 6.8 quake that leveled building and sent boulders tumbling onto roads in Sichuan’s Ganze Tibetan Autonomous Region and neighboring Ya’an city, the reports said.
Buildings were also shaken in the provincial capital of Chengdu, where 21 million people are among the 65 million Chinese under a strict COVID-19 lockdown confining them to their homes and residential compounds.
Following the quake, police and health workers in Chengdu refused to allow anxious residents outside, adding to public frustration over the government’s strict zero-COVID policy mandating lockdowns, quarantines and other restrictions, even while the rest of the world has largely reopened.
Despite the impact on the economy and public sentiment, the policy has become closely identified with president and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in what has been called a politicization of health care.
The government is also discouraging domestic travel during the mid-autumn festival on Saturday and the weeklong national holiday at the start of October.
Virus outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Monday’s quake was centered in a mountainous area of Luding county, which sits on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau roughly 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Chengdu.
Friction between tectonic plates in the region frequently cause earthquakes, including China’s deadliest in recent years, a 7.9 magnitude temblor in 2008 that killed nearly 90,000 people in Sichuan.
That quake devastated towns, schools and rural communities outside Chengdu, leading to a years-long effort to rebuild with more resilient materials. | 2022-09-08T12:47:02+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-heavy-rain-after-deadly-china-quake-complicates-recovery/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that required coverage of an HIV prevention drug under the Affordable Care Act violates a Texas employer’s religious beliefs and undercut the broader system that determines which preventive drugs are covered in the U.S.
The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, whose courtroom in Fort Worth is a favored venue for conservative opponents of the federal health care law that’s also known as “Obamacare.” He ruled in 2018 that the entire law is invalid but was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
O’Connor’s latest ruling targets a requirement that employer-provided insurance cover the HIV prevention treatment known as PrEP, which is a pill taken daily to prevent infection.
The challenge was brought by a company owned by Steven Hotze, a conservative activist in Texas who helped defeat proposed nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Houston and pushed Republicans for a law mandating that public school students use only the bathroom of the sex listed on their birth certificate. He is described in the lawsuit as operating Braidwood Management “according to Christian principles and teaching.”
The attorney who filed the suit was an architect of the Texas abortion law that was the nation’s strictest before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June and allowed states to ban the procedure.
“Defendants do not show a compelling interest in forcing private, religious corporations to cover PrEP drugs with no cost-sharing and no religious exemptions,” O’Connor, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, wrote.
O’Connor also ruled that a federal task force that recommends coverage of preventive treatments, which is made up of volunteer members, violates the appointment clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The impact of the ruling beyond the plaintiffs was not immediately clear. However, patient advocates and Democrats criticized the decision as a threat that reverberates beyond Texas. The Human Rights Campaign called it “an intentional attack on LGBTQ+ people.”
The Biden administration is likely to appeal. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Employers’ religious objections have been a sticking point in past challenges to the federal health care law, including over contraception. | 2022-09-07T23:55:29+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-judge-rules-against-required-coverage-of-hiv-prevention-drug/ |
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MoMo, Vietnam's leading fintech company, today announced it now offers customers of Vietnam's Apple Store Online flexible payment options, with the launch of monthly Instalments for Apple Store Online. With this new feature, Vietnamese customers will have the opportunity to shop Apple's innovative products with a wide range of accessories in a welcoming environment and use MoMo as a flexible payment gateway.
Alongside a one-time payment option, customers who choose to use MoMo Instalments for Apple Store Online can also split their purchase into 6 to 24 monthly instalments with a low 20% downpayment and with low monthly interest rates.
Mr. Do Quang Thuan, Senior Vice President in charge of the Financial Services Division at MoMo, said: "In 2019, MoMo was the first e-wallet in Vietnam to become a payment method for App Store. We are excited to provide more flexible payment options to Vietnamese customers when purchasing their favourite products from Apple Store Online, while helping them to more easily manage their finances."
For more information about the Apple Store Online, visit https://www.apple.com/vn/.
About MoMo
MoMo is a Vietnamese Fintech unicorn, provides super-app and payment service and is one of the fastest growing and largest fintech apps in the world. Our mission is to improve the life of Vietnamese people and merchants by using technology to give them access to superior, simpler and affordable financial solutions and daily services. Our award-winning super app platform is trusted and loved by millions of users and merchants for its ease of use, product design, and compelling ecosystem of partners. MoMo has over 2,000 employees and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with offices in Hanoi and Danang. For further information please visit: www.momo.vn
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22nd Annual Long Island Walk presented by Northwell Health Cancer Institute draws over 1,100 supporters amid wet weather & raises 700,000 dollars and counting in support of pancreatic cancer research
WOODBURY, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island residents touched by pancreatic cancer gathered for a day of remembrance, action, and hope at Sunday's walk for pancreatic cancer research at Jones Beach State Park. The annual walk has raised more than $19 million since 2001, and 100% of all donations fund life-saving research.
"We believe community is power," said Linda Tantawi, Lustgarten CEO. "Pancreatic cancer is a devasting disease; we are committed to supporting and elevating survivors, patients, family, friends, researchers, and healthcare providers. We remember those we have lost, honor those in the fight and walk together to further our mission of transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease."
Co-emceed by award-winning mother-daughter team Jennifer McLogan, CBS New York reporter and Elle McLogan, digital reporter and host of "The Dig" for CBS2, this year's walk featured a brand new "Ask the Expert" experience. Participants spoke with Northwell Health Cancer Institute clinical staff, including Matthew Weiss, MD, deputy physician-in-chief and director of surgical oncology, who offered helpful information for patients and their loved ones to navigate the often complex and overwhelming treatment and care process. Madison Square Garden special guests Jon Starks, former NY Knicks shooting guard, and Tom Laidlaw, former NY Rangers defenseman, also came out to show support and interact with participants as they prepared to walk.
"We are thrilled so many people turned out for this incredible event, supporting family and friends affected by pancreatic cancer, along with our doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, showing solidarity by walking together with our fellow New Yorkers, fighting to develop a cure for pancreatic cancer," said Richard Barakat, MD, physician-in-chief, and director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. "Northwell's collaboration with the Lustgarten Foundation and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is critical because pancreatic cancer cases are increasing, and we expect it to become the second leading cause of cancer death in this country. Our combined efforts in raising funds for pancreatic cancer research provide the catalyst for driving cutting-edge, novel therapies for clinical trials in pancreatic cancer patients to innovations that will change the way this dreaded disease is treated."
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. This year, nearly 4,000 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with this disease—most blindsided by a late-stage diagnosis with few treatment options. There is hope. The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients has more than doubled since the Lustgarten Foundation began in 1998. The Foundation is accelerating research progress that is giving patients the best chance for survival.
Hope and optimism kept pancreatic cancer survivor Luis Vargas going when he was diagnosed in June 2021, at just 62. After undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery at Northwell, Luis is now back to doing what he loves most—mountain climbing and enjoying time with his family.
"The Foundation started a revolution to cure pancreatic cancer, and we're honored to collaborate with Northwell Health on this mission," Tantawi added. "All donations fund the brightest, most creative minds in cancer research. We've built a powerful community of scientists who are working individually and collectively to unravel the mysteries of one of the most difficult and deadly cancers. Lustgarten-funded science has been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic cancer research, including work toward earlier detection, drug development, and personalized medicine."
For those interested in supporting the Long Island Walk, the event registration page, as well as individual and team fundraising pages, will remain open throughout 2022.
The Lustgarten Foundation funds the world's preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers, driving the pursuit of bold and innovative science toward earlier detection, better treatments and transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. The Foundation is a catalyst—Lustgarten-funded science has been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic cancer research since 1998. We believe time is everything for pancreatic cancer patients and their families, so we fund research where creative risks yield high rewards to accelerate and expand life-saving treatment options. And we believe in the power of community. Lustgarten programs and events provide people affected by pancreatic cancer a voice and a place to create hope, together. The Lustgarten Foundation is the world's largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research and 100% of all donations fuel the research to advance understanding of this complex, devastating and historically underfunded cancer. For more information, visit lustgarten.org and follow us on social @LustgartenFDN on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 78,000 employees—18,900 nurses and 4,800 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners—are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Two days after a Texas House committee surprisingly advanced a measure that would restrict access to certain guns, the bill now seems to have died.
House Bill 2744 would increase the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
It has been supported by the families of the victims of last year’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Families have rallied at the Capitol multiple times this year to draw attention to the proposal.
But on Tuesday, lawmakers failed to ensure the bill met a key deadline, arguably leaving the measure — barring any extraordinary maneuver from lawmakers — dead this legislative session.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, the mother of 10-year-old Uvalde victim Alexandria "Lexi" Aniyah Rubio, blamed Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican lawmakers for the bill not moving forward.
“This isn’t over — We will regroup, re-strategize and come back stronger,” Mata-Rubio tweeted Tuesday night. “It’s my personal mission to travel to your districts and share Lexi’s story, and the disrespect shown to Uvalde families.”
The families of the shooting at Robb Elementary have said that if the laws around assault weapons purchases were different, the shooting could have been prevented.
The Uvalde gunman bought two AR-15 weapons just days after his 18th birthday — the current minimum age to buy such firearms.
From its inception, the bill faced an uphill battle.
Since last year, Republican leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, have said making the change is unconstitutional.
Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said in a panel at The Texas Tribune Festival in September 2022 that “we have made a decision that the age of majority when your rights vest, vest at the age of 18.”
“Whether that's voting, being drafted, in the criminal justice system, or the Second Amendment, that is the decision we've made,” Burrows added. “So, I don't know how the courts or us can discriminate between the ages of 18 and 21.”
Burrow is the chair of the House Calendars Committee, the panel in charge of scheduling bills for a floor vote. The last day for the committee to schedule a House vote on HB 2744 was Tuesday.
The committee didn’t advance the bill to the House floor. Now, the bill cannot be voted on by the full House unless it becomes an amendment to a different measure.
Burrows’ office declined The Texas Newsroom’s request for comment.
“Uvalde families didn’t fail. Texas politicians did,” Mata-Rubio said in a tweet. “We were up against a brick wall but the dent we left is notable. We’ll be back.”
Gloria Cazares, the mother of 9-year-old Uvalde shooting victim Jacklyn Cazares, vowed to keep fighting for a change of law.
“We are not going away and we will not back down!” Cazares tweeted, singling out House Speaker Dade Phelan, Burrows and Abbott. “Now that you know who we are, be ready because you f----- with the wrong families and we aren’t done!” | 2023-05-10T18:47:59+00:00 | kut.org | https://www.kut.org/politics/2023-05-10/bill-to-raise-assault-style-weapon-purchase-age-fails-after-missing-key-deadline |
FOX sportscaster Erin Andrews, husband welcome 1st baby after long IVF journey
LOS ANGELES - FOX sportscaster Erin Andrews and her husband, Jarret Stoll, have welcomed their first baby, a boy, into the world with help from a surrogate.
The news was first revealed by PEOPLE earlier this week. On Friday, the 45-year-old sports reporter and former "Dancing with the Stars" host confirmed the news on Instagram with an exclusive interview on NBC’s TODAY.
The couple had their first baby, named Mack, via surrogate.
"Our whole journey with our surrogate and her family was incredible," Andrews revealed to TODAY. "He came fast, my man was ready."
Erin Andrews accepts the award for Best On-Air Talent - Sports at the 46th Annual Gracie Awards on October 05, 2021. (Credit: Alliance for Women in Media Foundation/Getty Images for Alliance for Women in Media Foundation)
When asked about her first two weeks of motherhood, Andrews told the news outlet that she's still finding her footing.
"I keep staring at him. I want to study everything about him," she shared. "I want to make up for lost time."
RELATED: Fox Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews honored with Pat Summerall award
The new addition comes after a 9-year-long fertility journey. Andrews said she learned she could be a voice by sharing her story about her own struggles with infertility.
"Going through this whole journey, you think you’re alone," she said. "You're not alone."
Andrews worked with celebrity fertility specialist and founder of Family Match Consulting Stephanie Levich who helped pair the couple with their surrogate.
Levich told FOX Television Stations Friday that Erin and Jarret have fought through "enormous obstacles" on their journey to becoming parents.
"I’m in awe of their perseverance and resilience," Levich said in a statement. "Finally, after a decade of heartache, they got to hold their sweet miracle in their arms. I burst into tears sobbing when Erin texted me the picture of her holding Mack in the hospital right after he was born. They are the most deserving couple and Mack is the luckiest little man to have such incredible loving parents."
In 2016, Andrews was also diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent a successful surgery. Andrews already had frozen embryos with her husband Stoll, a retired NHL player, at the time of her diagnosis.
" I’m not young, we don’t know when we’re gonna have a baby, we don’t know if this is going to come back," she told "Health" in 2017. "One thing I love my future husband for is that our oncologist said the smart thing to do would be to have some insurance waiting—so we have frozen embryos because we’ve taken the steps. If we need ’em, we need ’em; and if we don’t, we don’t. We just wanna be smart."
RELATED: Sportscaster Erin Andrews wins again, this time against cancer
Andrews is a sportscaster, television personality, and actress. She rose to prominence as a correspondent on ESPN after joining the network in 2004. She later joined FOX Sports in 2012 and has since become the lead sideline reporter for the network. She is also the ambassador for Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service. | 2023-07-15T14:35:35+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/fox-sportscaster-erin-andrews-husband-welcome-1st-baby-after-long-ivf-journey |
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellie Mental Health – a clinician owned mental health care company creating accessible care through franchising – today announced the appointment of their first Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Amponsah. The creation of this role is part of Ellie Mental Health's explosive growth strategy and commitment to investing in a strong leadership team.
Amponsah joins the team with nearly two decades of experience working in a variety of high-level marketing roles across multiple lifestyle, consumer, and franchised brands including Target and Supercuts. In this role she will continue Ellie's forward trajectory as a national brand while overseeing integrated marketing efforts across new and existing franchises.
"We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic leader to the Ellie team" said Erin Pash, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Ellie Mental Health. "The Chief Marketing Officer position is the latest of the senior hires we have been making to position ourselves successfully based on the monumental growth we have seen over the last two years".
"As Ellie continues to expand into one of the leading mental health care companies across the United States, we must continue to bring in key players to guide new locations" said Chris Pash, Senior Vice President for Growth and Development at Ellie Mental Health. "We have over 500 clinics opening over the next few years and Amponsah will be key in creating a cohesive brand experience and offering the support needed to new franchise owners".
About Ellie Mental Health
Ellie Mental Health is a millennial-made and clinician owned mental health care company that is rapidly expanding across the nation through franchising. The brand is transforming the culture of mental healthcare by providing creative solutions and innovative thinking to reduce barriers in accessing mental health services. For more information about Ellie Mental Health, visit https://www.elliementalhealth.com/.
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BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossCom, an industry leader in supporting technology solutions for retailers, restaurant, grocery, and hospitality customers, announced today that Paul Russell has accepted the position of Executive Vice President, Sales. Paul's sales leadership will utilize his extensive industry and sales process experience to put CrossCom in the forefront as markets continue to shift. Paul has been in a VP role on the CrossCom sales team for almost seven years and is responsible for adding a significant number of new customers as well as expanding new product lines and business within current customers. Prior to joining CrossCom, Paul spent 15 years in operational and sales leadership roles for companies providing retail technology services.
"What makes Paul a great role model is his determination and drive to match our solutions to a customer's needs in a way that always adds value," said Greg Miller, CEO of CrossCom. "Paul is appreciated and trusted by our team and our customers. I am glad to have Paul in this role as we build our sales team for the future."
Paul's unique ability to understand the application of CrossCom's services and then aligning it to a unique customer situation enables him to create solutions in a way that is beneficial for both CrossCom and the customer. His prior experience in operations makes him a great internal partner for ensuring the overall success of each endeavor.
About CrossCom
CrossCom is a recognized industry leader in supporting technology solutions for retailer, restaurant, grocery, and hospitality customers by providing staging, asset management, installation, maintenance, service desk, cabling, rollout and chain-wide implementation. CrossCom's internally managed offerings are tightly integrated, operationally and systemically, to provide a unique governance-based outsourced service offering. CrossCom is the single source partner geographically dispersed companies depend on for in-store network and technology requirements.
For more information about CrossCom or its products, visit the company's Web site at www.crosscom.com or call 1-800-933-9203 extension 6450.
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Having dogs is a social experience. In downtown Miami, “yappy hour” and movie night are really elevating movie time.
As many of us know, movies with dogs are just like movies of dogs.
Like at Silverspot Cinema in downtown Miami for Dog Date Movie Night by Doggizen.
Sara Velasquez : “It’s really kind of like a luxury experience.”
On select nights, with movies starting at 7:30 p.m., like “Dog Gone.”
After an hour-long “yappy” hour.
Sara Velasquez: “We bring some local, amazing vendors. Have a drink. maybe have a bite to eat.”
She’s talking about the pups, too.
Lisset: Crazy, super calm. It’s great. It’s great; it’s like yin and yang.”
But, will this dog house go madhouse?
Sara Velasquez: “They behave very well. Once the lights are off, it’s kind of like sleepy time.”
Except for maybe Winston.
Brenna: “He is so loud, but also calm and so loving.”
Make friends.
Alejandra: “We get to know the community that enjoy taking their dogs out more than just the walk.”
Alex Miranda: “Are you really as mean as you look?”
Dog: “People be like, ‘You always lookin’ so mean. Why you always lookin’ so mean?’ Cause I am. Cause I am.”
Find love?
Alex Miranda: “You have something to say to him?”
Dog 2: “I love you. Ahh, you set my soul on fire.”
Alex Miranda: “A true love story. I love you, too.”
But not more than my foster.
Sara Velasquez: “Alex.”
Alex Miranda: “Cats aren’t invited?”
Sara Velasquez: “Dog movie night is just for dogs.”
Alex Miranda: “You’re saying that Juniper isn’t cute enough for your little event?”
Sara Velasquez: “Juniper is adorable, I love her, but…”
Alex Miranda: “You know what? It’s like, dogs get everything.”
Sara Velasquez: I know, but…”
Cat: “What was the reason? What was the reason?”
All canines can come, unless they’re aggressive, in heat or have behavioral issues.
Sara Velasquez: “Keep them at home.”
Emotional issues are fine.
Alex Miranda: “As a golden retriever, I know you’re always happy, but what makes you unhappy?”
Dog: “I hate it that you’re not around and the fact that you didn’t call, but mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.”
And, there might be accidents.
Sara Velasquez: “But nothing we can’t handle.”
Especially with potty stations placed inside and outside the theater.
Sara Velasquez: “So humans don’t have to go out to the street.”
Tickets are $20 per seat, so lap dogs can actually save you money for once.
Sara Velasquez: “Everybody’s in a great mood.”
Their next Dog Date Movie Night is Feb. 12.
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PARIS (AP) — After Milan, global fashion’s spotlight shifted to the final stretch of ready-to-wear shows in Paris on Tuesday, as the industry looks to the future with all the final fall trends.
But displays in the French capital will also revisit the past this week, with homages to recently deceased designers Vivienne Westwood and Paco Rabanne.
Here are some highlights of Tuesday’s fall-winter 2023-2024 collections, including Dior:
DIOR’S REBELS
A surreal and colorful organic world awaited guests inside Paris’ Tuileries gardens.
A spectacular Dior installation suggestive of a giant octopus spanned the length and breadth of the runway, its color-rich fabric tentacles gleaming with thousands of tiny lights. It was the work of Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, who wanted to explore how organic form interacted with the “feminine realm of artisanal savoir-faire.” It made for a dazzling backdrop especially given the flurry of paparazzi flashes snapping guests including model Elle Macpherson, K-pop star Jisoo and actresses Maisie Williams and Charlize Theron.
If the decor seemed futuristic, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri used the past as a touchstone in the clothes, resulting in less exuberance — but no less flair.
Three women — the house founder’s sister Catherine Dior, a French resistance hero, as well as French singers Edith Piaf and Juliette Greco, each described as “rebellious, at once strong and fragile” — were muses in this collection. It channeled the 1950s, Christian Dior’s heyday.
A vintage air was evoked in a faded black leather menswear coat, crumpled houndstooth skirt and wrinkled woolen socks.
Elsewhere, sweaters and skirts sported extra volume in the shoulders or hips in a nod to the thicker fabrics of the post-war period. Stand out pieces included a black textured skirt hung heavily with thousands of embellished flowers that cut a fine androgynous figure below a white shirt and tie. While mottled fabric featured a gleaming metallic thread sewn into it, revealing the skills of Dior’s atelier.
Chiuri’s empowering styles impressed Theron, who told The AP: “She loves women. And in loving women she understands that a woman is feminine but also masculine. We’re vulnerable and we’re strong. We’re contradictions. We’re a little bit of everything, and I love that she has that wisdom.”
SAINT LAURENT ACCENTUATES SHOULDERS
Haunting discordant organ music, wafting incense perfume and dark lighting led VIPs such as Dua Lipa, Rose and Catherine Deneuve to a bewitching black runway lit dimly by five hanging golden chandeliers.
The venue intended to evoke the Intercontinental Hotel ballroom, so said the house, where YSL presented its couture collections for decades until 2001.
Regardless of the inspiration, it was clear that drama was in the air for Anthony Vaccarello this fall — indicating that the lauded Saint Laurent designer is in a buoyant creative mood.
This season, theatrically sculpted and elongated shoulders defined silhouettes. The jutting shoulders — on fluid gowns, minidresses and tuxedo “tailleur-jupes” above pencil skirts — were so big that sashes and scarves were able to literally hang off, as if on scaffolding. So big in fact that one fashion insider commented that they might have been able to sweep the walls of Paris’ famously narrow hallways.
The result was a bold, top-heavy silhouette reminiscent of the 1980s – infused with styles from the early noughties, such as big hoop earrings and pointed-toe heels.
Some looks oozed mystique such as one pearly satin top with draped hood and pointy shoulders, worn atop slim pants on a model with infinitely long legs.
Elsewhere there were plays in transparency thanks to mousseline, chiffon and crepe-de-chine fabrics alongside see-through stockings.
MAME KUROGOUCHI, PAST AND FUTURE
The Japanese ready-to-wear brand of Mame Kurogouchi delves edgily between past and present, mixing traditional dressmaking with new technologies.
This was on full display at fall’s minimalist take on the 80s — as far as a decade that exuberant can be minimalist.
A gray pantsuit with crisp clean lines had a futuristic feel with a diagonal dynamic. A black scarf that gripped the neck like a hand tugged down the shoulder, complementing a black space age fanny pack that evoked a cummerbund.
A pared down color palette created a sanitized feel that worked nicely on the 80s references — broad, flat apron silhouettes, hoods and thickly textured top-heavy ensembles.
VAQUERA GETS ITS KINK ON
“Obscene dress” read one emblazoned T-shirt at Vaquera’s rather saucy collection. Although the look was among the least kinky in a show that served up inches of flesh, studded chokers, bare torsos, shredded bondage gear and multiple takes on 90s grunge and denim jeans.
This was the sophomore showing in Paris for designers Patric DiCaprio and Bryn Taubensee, who came to prominence six years ago in New York with their iconic U.S. flag gown. After a more commercial season last year, the talented duo got back to their bold antics.
Black-heavy, the concise 12-look display began with a masked headpiece and a patch over one breast on a naked female torso. The other breast was covered by the model’s gloved hand. It would be a difficult look to wear on the street, but it got guests’ cameras snapping. Next, a black cotton top constructed of myriad shreds for volume – and edge. A skirt was deconstructed in flaps to evoke a bondage outfit, worn alongside a thermal hat in a woolen take on a bondage mask. | 2023-03-01T02:57:31+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-dior-channels-rebellious-women-at-paris-fashion-week/ |
LANCASTER COUNTY – Crews battled an early morning fire at a Lancaster County hotel. First responders got the call at 2:40 a.m. today to Amish View Inn and Suites in the 3100 block of Old Philadelphia Pike in Bird-in Hand. Units arrived with a working fire on the first floor and heavy smoke on multiple floors. Multiple occupants were trapped in rooms and rescues were made via ground ladders. Several occupants, in attempts to escape, broke windows and tied bed sheets together to create ropes to escape. A preliminary investigation showed the fire started in a vending area of the hotel. Several people received medical treatment. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. | 2023-02-24T09:17:45+00:00 | wdac.com | https://wdac.com/smoky-fire-at-lancaster-county-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smoky-fire-at-lancaster-county-hotel |
Whether local prosecutors will charge the perpetrator of Saturday's deadly shooting in Colorado Springs with a hate crime will depend on a number of factors.
On Saturday evening, a gunman stormed into Club Q and opened fire. Five people were killed and at least 25 were injured. Twenty-two-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich was taken into custody after being subdued by two patrons at the nightclub.
Right now, police are in the early stages of the investigation and motive has not be determined. When asked whether the attack was a hate crime, local district attorney Michael Allen said it will be investigated "in that lens."
In Colorado, a hate crime, also known as a bias-motivated crime, is defined as an assault or vandalism that is at least partially motivated by bias against a person's actual or perceived race, religion, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
"To prove what the person's motivation was, it's not always as easy as it may sound," Michael Dougherty, the district attorney for Boulder County, told NPR.
Regardless of whether a bias-motivated crime will be added to the list of charges, local authorities said first-degree murder will likely be one of them. Still, Dougherty said prosecuting hate crimes — if appropriate — matters.
"When you have hate crimes on the books, that sets a certain standard of what we demand of one another and what we as a society place as protections on the diversity in our country," he added.
The severity of the crime and use of gunfire could also subject the gunman to federal prosecution under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Why location of the attack matters in a hate crime case
Dougherty, who has worked on several hate crime cases, said the suspect's words can play a major role in determining intent. Police generally look through what the suspect said online, through text messages, in conversations with friends and family as well as what the suspect said before, during and after the attack.
Location of the attack matters, too, he said. Information around why a suspect chose a specific location, what kinds of people usually populate the area and whether the suspect has visited the location before can all help build a bias-motivated crime case.
"Investigators are going to go through every single piece of his life and every single piece of his digital history, electronic history, to figure out what the motive was," Dougherty added.
Colorado's hate crime laws were recently changed
Previously under Colorado law, prosecutors had to prove that a suspect's intent was solely motivated by hate. That changed last year when the state legislature passed a bill so that bias motivation only needs to be part of the offender's motivation in committing the crime.
Dougherty called it a "more reasonable approach" in proving intent and allows prosecutors to pursue cases even if there were multiple reasons behind an offender's attack.
"The step that the legislature took and that Governor Polis signed into law was a very positive step for victims of crime and for prosecutors to be able to do justice when a hate crime is committed," he said.
A recent Colorado survey found that one in five people experienced a hate crime or bias incident based on their sexual orientation
Nearly a third of adults in Colorado said they experienced some form of bias incident or hate crime in recent years, according to a recent survey compiled by Hate Free Colorado.
The state coalition of nonprofits surveyed over 5,000 residents and found that 28% of respondents had experiences with verbal harassment, property damage or physical injury based on their identity.
A majority of participants said that they experienced hate crimes or bias due to their race, ethnicity or ancestry. A quarter of participants attributed incidents to their gender identity while a fifth attributed it to their sexual orientation.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-11-21T10:46:26+00:00 | kpcc.org | https://www.kpcc.org/npr-news/2022-11-21/the-club-q-shooter-may-be-charged-with-a-hate-crime-what-that-means-in-colorado |
It’s check-in time for your financial goals
A regular review of your financial plan can keep you on track
InvestigateTV - No matter the size of your paycheck, having a plan is key to reaching your financial goals.
You might have short-term goals like a vacation or buying a car or house in the next few years. Or maybe you have long-term goals, like putting your retirement or your kids’ education.
Michael Joyce with the financial firm Agili said write down your goals and prioritize them.
“What you need to do is look at the resources that you have to get there and then come up with a plan and how are you going to make those resources reach those, both short term and long-term goals and objectives,” Joyce said.
Joyce suggested that something as simple as writing down the month you plan to make a purchase and calculating how much you need to save can help you stay on track.
If you need help making a plan or revising the one you have, there are many free tools available online. Google’s simple budget tracker or GoodBudget (free option) are just two examples that could help you meet your financial goals.
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‘By any means necessary,’ Mississippi mom determined to adopt 6 siblings
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - A Mississippi mom is expanding her family by taking in six additional children.
A Desoto County home is now full of activity for a Hernando mom who used to be an empty nester three years ago!
“My son was out of the house. My daughter was living on campus at Alcorn State, so it was just me,” said Amanda Perry.
But that all changed after one phone call from CPS.
”They were told that I was of kin to these children and they were about to be placed in state custody,” said Perry.
Not wanting to see the six siblings separated into four different foster homes, in 2020, Perry said she immediately filed for guardianship and opened her heart and home to 12-year-old Travis, 11-year-old Travon, 10-year-old Travell, nine-year-old Tremaine, seven-year-old Terrell, and the only baby girl, four-year-old Tia.
”It makes me tear up... if I have to think about them being separated,” said Perry.
Despite all the love and memories that have already been made, Perry is taking on one more hurdle, the expensive step of finalizing the adoption process.
”The whole total for all of this is going to be about $20,000, but I’m trying to gather all my things that I can do and see what all needs to be done. Like I say, I’m going to try to make it happen by any means necessary,” she said.
Perry said she knows it’s going to take a village raising these six kids.
Luckily, her family and the Hernando community already have her back keeping her stocked with helpful household items.
She said all that’s left is finalizing her forever family, the community calls the “Hernando six-pack!”
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Amazon adds 5% ‘fuel and inflation surcharge’ to seller fees
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 3:42 PM EDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
(AP) – Amazon said Wednesday it will add a 5% “fuel and inflation surcharge” to fees it charges third-party sellers who use the retailer’s fulfillment services as the company faces rising costs.
The company said in an announcement on its website that the added fees will take effect on April 28 and are subject to change.
Federal data released Tuesday showed inflation hit 8.5% in March, its fastest pace in more than 40 years.
Amazon said its new fees will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items.
The fees will also apply to products ordered before April 28, but are shipped and delivered after that date.
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Professional Services Organization Selects
Climate-Friendly Tower as its Boston Home
BOSTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MP Boston, the local arm of the international developer Millennium Partners, announced that one of the largest professional services organizations, Deloitte*, has signed a lease for 138,000 square feet of office space at Winthrop Center, a 691-foot mixed-use tower that has an ultra-energy efficient Passive House office component. Located in the heart of Boston, the next-generation office space features a floor plate designed for a collaborative, flexible work environment; outdoor space on every floor; and amenities geared toward enhancing the everyday experience and wellbeing of organizations' most important assets, their people. The newly signed lease is the largest office lease signed in Boston and the surrounding community this year. Deloitte is targeting to move into its new space at Winthrop Center in fall 2024.
With 812,000 square feet of office space built to Passive House standards, Winthrop Center models the most energy efficient solution for large scale buildings and will soon earn certification as the largest Passive House office building in the world.
Reimagining the workplace with an environmentally significant building that delivers flexible, amenity-rich work environments, developer MP Boston collaborated with a group of MIT professors led by the Director of MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, John Fernandez, to create a holistic design strategy for Winthrop Center that addresses health and wellness, boosts occupant happiness and productivity, and betters the environment.
"We are excited that Deloitte has selected Winthrop Center as its new Boston address," said MP Boston Principal, Joe Larkin.
Winthrop Center provides a solution for innovative companies that want to enhance how they will work in the future. In addition to the environmental advantages of Winthrop Center's Passive House office design, the indoor air quality and greater access to natural light and outdoor spaces can help mitigate stress and mental fatigue and boost cognitive performance.
Winthrop Center delivers a fitness center with 5,000 square feet of equipment and programming in addition to meeting, event, and coworking spaces with natural light in The Collective, a 24,000-square-foot space overlooking the new Winthrop Center Square Park. Through an innovative FLX program, office workers can access a curated team of expert trainers, nutritionists, and instructors dedicated to optimizing health and performance. The mixed-use tower also promotes balanced lifestyles and social wellness with dynamic gathering spaces. Inherently civic in scale and function, The Connector is a public gathering space designed to educate, entertain, and engage the public throughout all seasons, contributing to the vitality of Downtown Boston while advancing social and cultural engagement for all.
*Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of their legal structure.
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About MP Boston
MP Boston is the local arm of the internationally recognized Millennium Partners. Founded over 20 years ago and firmly rooted in the heart of New England, MP Boston has long been a leader in complex real estate development and has a strong history as a partner in revitalizing Boston neighborhoods and delivering exceptional experiences for its customers.
Winthrop Center marks the latest transformational project for MP Boston. Integrating health and wellness, sustainability, and technology in building design, Winthrop Center is fueled by MP Boston's commitment to Boston and vision for the $1.30 billion-dollar mixed-use development that will set a new global standard for building performance and energy conservation. For more information, please visit https://mpbos.com/ and WinthropCenter.com.
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- First generation of Resurgence Cryotag NFTs offered by invite only mint
- 'The End' is the ARG, prologue to the MMORPG game Resurgence
- 'AAA' game team with more than 40 developers from top gaming companies, including PlayStation, Sumo Digital and Codemasters
- Roadmap announced to deliver multiple drops of games and experiences for fans to enjoy
LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the new web 3 gaming studio, Emergent Games, announces the launch of an alternate reality game (ARG), The End, on 29th June. It is the first instalment of a range of planned digital and immersive activities, leading to the launch of its first web 3 AAA massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Resurgence.
The End is the first part of the game's world-building phase - an interactive 'story living' experience that introduces the setting, key characters, and politics that build the game's intriguing story.
As the genesis event of Resurgence, the prologue leverages digital channels, including websites and social media platforms, to create a powerful narrative. The End immerses players from the beginning of the Resurgence lore, allowing them to become part of the story. Players sign up through an email portal and are invited onto digital platforms to investigate mysteries, share information and earn rewards that have real value in the Resurgence world.
Emergent Games will also be launching a range of 1000 limited edition Resurgence Cryotag NFTs, offered exclusively via an invite-only free mint. A limited number of Cryotags will also be available through playing The End. Players need to register for the Resurgence newsletter to enter the competition.
The End will be followed by key Resurgence world-building game drops, including a mobile app and a single-player game, before the MMO phase of Resurgence in 2024.
Emergent Games formed earlier this year, with a promise to attract 2.7bn gamers through a 'game first' motto underpinned by a 'free to play' and 'choose to own' ecosystem. It is a joint venture between London-based digital entertainment studio Maze Theory and crypto technology and operations business Pluto Digital, who invested $7.6m as part of the deal.
This partnership combines blockchain expertise and immersive gaming prowess to form a business at the forefront of the new decentralised gaming sector and launch the first AAA web 3 game.
The game studio comprises a team of exceptional digital creatives with an illustrious collective game history which includes Wonderbook, The London Heist, Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins, Knightmare, FIFA, House of the Dead, Blood and Truth, Gran Turismo and Horizon Zero Dawn.
Ian Hambleton, CEO of Emergent Games, says, "The End (ironically!) marks an exciting first step in building the world of Resurgence. We are genuinely making something new with an incredible AAA game that also offers an optional NFT element. For both gamers and crypto enthusiasts, it's truly compelling."
He adds: "Bringing players in now helps immerse them in the lore and the dramatic build up to the post-apocalyptic world we'll see with Resurgence. Plus, they get the chance to win first generation NFTs that will prove invaluable further down the line."
To be in with a chance to receive an invitation for the free mint, register for the Resurgence email newsletter via the website https://www.resurgence-game.io/)
Subscribe to the project's social channels for more details about opportunities to win the Cryotag NFTs and join in the ARG.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/resurgencegame
Telegram: https://t.me/resurgencegamechat
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SOURCE Emergent Games | 2022-06-21T10:12:31+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/emergent-games-launches-prologue-game-resurgence-invite-only-drop-gen-0-cryotag-nft/ |
Sheriff: Killing of kidnapped California family ‘pure evil’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The suspect in the kidnapping and killing of an 8-month-old baby, as well as her parents and uncle, had once worked for the family’s trucking business and had a longstanding feud with them that culminated in an act of “pure evil,” a sheriff said Thursday.
The slayings left relatives mourning worldwide as investigators prepared a case against the suspect — a convicted felon who tried to kill himself a day after the kidnappings — and sought a person of interest believed to be his accomplice.
“Right now, I’ve got hundreds of people in a community that are grieving the loss of two families, and this is worldwide. These families are across different continents,” Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke told The Associated Press. “We’ve got to show them that we can give them justice.”
The suspect, 48-year-old Jesus Salgado, was released from the hospital and booked into the county jail Thursday night on suspicion of kidnapping and murder, the Sheriff’s Office said. It wasn’t clear if he had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf.
Earlier, Warnke called for prosecutors to seek the death penalty. The sheriff called it one of the worst crimes he has seen over his 43 years in law enforcement and pleaded for Salgado’s accomplice to turn himself in.
“There’s some things you’ll take to the grave. This to me was pure evil,” he said in an interview Thursday.
The city of Merced, where the family’s trucking business was located, will hold evening vigils in their memory Thursday through Sunday in the San Joaquin Valley, California’s agricultural heartland.
The bodies of 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri; her mother Jasleen Kaur, 27; father Jasdeep Singh, 36; and uncle Amandeep Singh, 39, were found by a farm worker late Wednesday in an almond orchard in a remote area near the town of Dos Palos, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of Merced.
Warnke on Thursday would not discuss the condition of the adults’ remains in the orchard but said it was unclear how the baby died. Warnke said the child had no visible trauma and an autopsy will be conducted.
Salgado was previously convicted of first-degree robbery with the use of a firearm in Merced County, attempted false imprisonment and an attempt to prevent or dissuade a victim or witness. Sentenced to 11 years in state prison in that case, he was released in 2015 and discharged from parole three years later, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He also has a conviction for possession of a controlled substance, the department said.
Relatives of Salgado contacted authorities and told them he had admitted to them his involvement in the kidnapping, Warnke told KFSN-TV on Tuesday. Salgado tried to take his own life before police arrived at a home in Atwater — where an ATM card belonging to one of the victims was used after the kidnapping — about 9 miles (14 kilometers) north of Merced. Efforts to reach Salgado’s family were unsuccessful Thursday.
The victims were Punjabi Sikhs, a community in central California that has a significant presence in the trucking business with many of them driving trucks, owning trucking companies or other businesses associated with trucking.
Public records show the family owns Unison Trucking Inc. and relatives said they had opened an office in the last few weeks in a parking lot the Singh brothers also operated. The feud with Salgado dated back a year, the sheriff said, and “got pretty nasty” in text messages or emails. Other details about Salgado’s employment and the nature of the dispute were not immediately available.
Warnke said he believes the family was killed within an hour of the Monday morning kidnapping, when they were taken at gunpoint from their business.
Surveillance video showed the suspect — later identified as Salgado — leading the Singh brothers, who had their hands zip-tied behind their backs, into the back seat of Amandeep Singh’s pickup truck. He drove the brothers away and returned several minutes later.
The suspect then went back to the trailer that served as the business office and led Jasleen Kaur, who was carrying her baby in her arms, out and into the truck before the suspect drove them away shortly before 9:30 a.m.
Hours later, firefighters on Monday found Amandeep Singh’s truck on fire in the town of Winton, 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Merced. Police officers went to Amandeep Singh’s home, where a family member tried to reach him and the couple. When they were not able to reach their family members, they called the sheriff’s to report them missing.
They were likely already dead.
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Dazio reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writer Robert Jablon in Los Angeles and News Researcher Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-07T05:16:01+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2022/10/07/sheriff-killing-kidnapped-california-family-pure-evil/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The threat of war with neighboring Congo is simmering under the tidy surface of Rwanda’s capital as the East African nation hosts the British prime minister and other world leaders next week for the Commonwealth summit.
Decades-old tensions between Rwanda, which has one of Africa’s most effective militaries, and Congo, one of the continent’s largest and most troubled countries, have spiked along their shared border a few hours’ drive from Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Alarm has reached the point where Kenya’s president is urging the immediate deployment of a newly created regional force to eastern Congo to keep the peace.
Each side has accused the other of incursions. If Rwanda wants war, “it will have war,” a spokesman for the military governor of Congo’s North Kivu province told thousands of protesters on Wednesday.
Here’s what’s at stake.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
Eastern Congo lives with the daily threat from dozens of armed groups that jostle for a piece of the region’s rich mineral wealth that the world mines for electric cars, laptops and mobile phones. Earlier this year, one of the most notorious rebel groups, the M23, surged anew.
The M23 launched an offensive against Congo’s military after saying the government had failed to live up to its decade-long promises made under a peace deal to integrate its fighters into Congo’s military. This week the M23 seized a key trading town, Bunagana, sending thousands of people fleeing into neighboring Uganda and elsewhere.
At that, Congo’s military accused Rwandan forces of “no less than an invasion,” alleging that Rwanda backed the rebels in their capture of Bunagana.
Congo’s government has long accused Rwanda of supporting the M23, which Rwanda denies. The accusations have surged again in recent weeks. Many of the M23 fighters are ethnic Tutsis, the same as Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame.
Rwanda, for its part, has accused Congolese forces of injuring several civilians in cross-border shelling.
WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF TENSIONS?
Relations between Rwanda and Congo have been fraught for decades. Rwanda alleges that Congo gave refuge to the ethnic Hutus who carried out the 1994 Rwandan genocide that killed at least 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. In the late 1990s, Rwanda twice sent its forces deep into Congo, joining forces with Congolese rebel leader Laurent Kabila to depose the country’s longtime dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. The Rwandan forces in Congo were widely accused of hunting down and killing ethnic Hutu, even civilians.
Millions of Congo’s people died during the years of conflict, according to rights groups, and the effects still run deep today. Many women live with the scars and trauma of rape.
Eastern Congo continues to see divisions along ethnic lines at times. The region’s history of instability, loose governance and its vast distance — more than 1,600 miles — from Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, have dampened investment and left some basic infrastructure such as roads tattered or nonexistent.
Congo and Rwanda have long accused each other of supporting various rival armed groups in eastern Congo, a restless region and major hub for humanitarian aid. A United Nations peacekeeping force of more than 17,000 personnel is based in Goma, but a top official this week made clear that the tensions with Rwanda and Uganda are not a part of its role.
“That’s not the reason why were are here,” said Lt. Col. Frederic Harvey, the U.N. mission’s chief of liaison with the Congolese military. “We are here to accomplish our mandate, which consists of protecting the civilian population and preserving national integrity.”
Goma, the region’s key city of more than 1 million people, was briefly seized by M23 fighters a decade ago. Many Goma residents now call on the international community to intervene to help establish peace and stability. “Kagame, enough is enough,” read one sign in a protest on Wednesday.
Pope Francis had planned to visit Goma next month as part of a trip to Congo and South Sudan but canceled it last week, citing doctor’s orders because of his knee problems. The visit was meant to draw further global attention to populations long wrestling with conflict, even as this new one develops.
NOW WHAT?
With an eye on the growing tensions, the six-nation East African Community — Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania — earlier this year created a regional force meant to respond to trouble. Now Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, the current chairman of the bloc, wants the force to be activated immediately and deployed to eastern Congo, noting the “open hostilities” there.
Kenyatta also calls for the eastern Congo provinces of North and South Kivu and Ituri to be declared a “weapons-free zone” where anyone outside mandated forces can be disarmed. Within hours, his call was “warmly” welcomed by the president of Burundi, which borders both Rwanda and Congo.
Regional commanders of the member defense forces will meet on Sunday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, at the heart of East Africa’s economic hub.
The regional force was agreed to by leaders from the countries now seemingly closing in on war — Congo, the EAC’s newest member, and Rwanda, the largest African troop contributor to U.N. peacekeeping missions worldwide.
But Rwanda notably was the only EAC member to skip a meeting of the heads of regional armed forces earlier this month in Goma. And there was no immediate response from Rwanda on Thursday to Kenyatta’s call to action.
Congo, too, didn’t comment directly on the call to deploy the regional force, but government spokesman Patrick Muyaya welcomed the Kenyan president’s request for a cessation of hostilities and weapons-free zones.
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Associated Press writer Jean-Yves Kamale in Kinshasa, Congo, contributed. | 2022-06-17T02:55:47+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/explainer-why-rwanda-and-congo-are-sliding-toward-war-again/ |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Signature Bank (NASDAQ: SBNY, SBNYP) between March 2, 2023 and March 12, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 15, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Signature Bank securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is studying the history books and considering the appointment of a mix of lawmakers and business leaders as he lays the groundwork for a new commission to tackle the nation’s growing debt.
McCarthy is fresh off his biggest political victory since becoming speaker in January. He got the White House to negotiate on a bill that suspends the debt ceiling into January 2025 while also producing a projected $1.5 trillion in deficit savings over the coming decade. But the legislation only focused on a sliver of the federal spending that occurs each year and excluded programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid that account for the majority of government spending and are the biggest drivers of the debt.
McCarthy has embraced the idea of establishing a new fiscal commission to find additional deficit reduction. While similar commissions have notched success in the past, the most recent ones failed to muster enough support for Congress to take up their recommendations. The speaker has asked Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., to work with him on the issue, which follows Graves’ work as one of the lead debt ceiling negotiators in talks with the White House.
“I’m studying different angles to see what would best work, some with members. And should I bring in some people from the outside so you have some modern people in the business world that have taken companies and looked at them in a way to streamline and modernize for efficiencies?” McCarthy said. “I think that combination would work well, but right now I’m spending a lot of time on how to put that together.”
Many analysts say it will take a combination of spending cuts and tax hikes to meaningfully change the country’s financial trajectory. But therein lies the problem: Many Republicans won’t entertain tax increases of any kind, and many Democrats won’t consider benefit cuts.
McCarthy refused to accept any tax increases as part of the debt ceiling talks. And when asked if he had any such red lines for the debt commission, McCarthy said he currently is focused on getting the structure of the commission right, but added that the revenue coming into government coffers, about 19.2% of gross domestic product last year, is at the high end of the 50-year average.
Democrats are treading warily. “I’m not sure what he envisions, but I look forward to having that discussion,” said Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. “I have no idea what the contours of the commission would even look like, so it’s hard for me to comment up or down at this point.”
The landmines confronting the commission are legion. Even if McCarthy can get something through the House, the commission’s clout would be diminished without Senate participation and White House buy-in. And any findings from the effort could come during a presidential election year — an unfavorable political climate for a proposal that is likely to ask for some sacrifice from the voting public.
McCarthy said one thing he could do as speaker would be to bring up recommendations from the debt commission one at a time rather than in one fell swoop.
“I could do it kind of like in a BRAC,” McCarthy said, referring to the various Base Realignment and Closure rounds initiated by the Defense Department to reduce excess infrastructure. “I could bring it directly to the floor, no amendments, you vote it up or vote it down and see what passed, see what doesn’t.”
“You can do section by section so people don’t get hung up on everything,” he said.
Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., said he likes the idea of a commission.
“We need to get as much of the politics out of it as we can and just give us the facts,” Womack said. “… And the facts are that 70% of this whole federal budget is on autopilot right now.”
Womack said he isn’t calling for Congress to “cut a lot of these programs, but we do have to make these programs sustainable in the future.”
On the Senate side, Sen. John Thune, the No. 2-ranking Republican, gave the commission concept his endorsement, saying “we got to start taking this stuff on.”
“I think that makes all the sense in the world. Let’s get the best experts in the room and figure out what’s the best way to fix these issues, make these programs sustainable and see if we can’t do something to address deficits and debt in a meaningful way,” Thune said.
But Sen. Ron Wyden, the Democratic chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said he sees it as a way for Republicans to pursue “ideological trophies.”
“Everything I’ve heard about it, it’s a prescription for trouble,” Wyden said, adding, “They’re looking at a glide path to reduce benefits.”
The most recent efforts to reduce deficits through the recommendations of a commission ended in failure.
In 2010, there was the Simpson-Bowles commission, led by co-chairs Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles. They drafted a plan that mixed painful cuts to safety-net programs with big tax increases even while cutting top rates on individuals and corporations to 28% from 35%. It also would have hiked Social Security’s retirement age and scaled back popular tax deductions for health insurance and mortgage interest.
The committee’s recommendations gained the support of most of its members, but fell three votes short of the 14-vote threshold required to send the package to Congress for an up-or-down vote.
Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, a member of the Simpson-Bowles panel, said the commission failed because a better mechanism was needed to ensure the recommendations were voted on by Congress. He said he continues to believe a commission is the best way to tee up for Congress the “tough political decisions” on the $31 trillion-plus debt.
Following Simpson-Bowles, Congress approved legislation the next year that established a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. But the so-called “supercommittee” failed after two months of work to produce a deficit-cutting plan of at least $1.2 trillion.
Part of the legislation establishing the supercommittee also put into place a backup plan — the enactment of across-the-board cuts to both defense and non-defense programs should it fail. Those cuts eventually began in March 2013. But subsequent Congresses routinely blunted the impact of the automatic cuts by upping the limits on discretionary spending. | 2023-06-09T16:01:00+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/politics/ap-politics/speaker-mccarthy-eyes-new-commission-to-tackle-nations-debt-but-many-democrats-are-wary/ |
Getting into the Prodrive P25 for the first time brought on waves of nostalgia—for what I simultaneously knew well and had never truly experienced.
Like many in a cohort of car-obsessed Gen Xers, I became aware in the 1990s that there was more to motorsports than NASCAR, Formula 1, CART, and the Funny Car and monster truck races happening Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. The one far more interesting to watch—on TV, or in person when I could—was rally racing.
The mid-to-late ‘90s represented a heyday of sorts for Subaru motorsports, as it racked up rally wins with Richard Burns and Colin McRae. Subaru’s performance pedigree today wouldn’t be nearly as exciting without the Impreza 22B STi as a forebear. Made in 1997 to celebrate Subaru’s 40th anniversary, it offered a direct connection from the rally stage to production.
Yet it’s a car that was never sold in Subaru’s largest single market, the U.S.
From a distance, the Prodrive P25 is all but a doppelganger of that icon of the Subaru rally stage, of which just 424 were made globally, mostly sold in Japan. But for those who want to keep something very special in their garages for track days or back-road blasts, the P25 is even more exclusive. The P25 costs 460,000 British pounds (right around $600,000) as a starting point, not counting tax, delivery charges, non-UK registration fees, import duties, or other bespoke requests. And only 25 or so will be made.
For reference, the most desirable of the original 22Bs now have market prices higher than that. A limited number of those that have been driven have been imported to the U.S., and even the well-used ones are fetching prices beyond $200,000.
A Subaru supercar not made by Subaru
So here I was at one of the handling courses at England’s Millbrook Proving Ground, behind the wheel of a car that looks every bit the ‘90s part. But for most intents and purposes, it’s a Subaru supercar underneath.
Those who have clocked some miles in the generation of Impreza Coupe on which this is based—me with the 2.5RS Coupe—the interior is going to simultaneously feel both familiar and different. The carbon fiber throughout, the completely different pedal pads and footwell, the lack of a shift knob and the big paddle alongside the steering wheel all told me that this was something more. So did the well-bolstered sport seats. But the tight floor contour and splayed legs needed to fit comfortably felt just like the accommodations in other Imprezas of the era.
The P25 isn’t a replica, stresses Prodrive. It’s based around the original 1990s-era STi bodyshell but is its own creation—a restomod that at less than 2,700 pounds, is a couple hundred pounds lighter than the original, performs better than it, and doesn’t hold back in tapping into two and a half decades of perspective and motorsports engineering prowess.
Prodrive, it’s worth noting, isn’t part of Subaru. Cars are only part of its motorsport and technology business, although it’s a venue that shows off the company’s fluency with weight-saving composites.
P25 packs a Subaru boxer driven to Pro
The engine in the P25 is and isn’t a Subaru creation. It’s a Prodrive-built 2.5-liter turbo-4 based on the Subaru EJ25 engine from recent model years.
Upping the displacement to 2.5 liters helped with torque versus the 2.0-liter Prodrive had been working with, Tomasz Jermolaj, the P25’s engine development engineer, explained to Motor Authority. Prodrive then created its own bespoke connecting rods and pistons, and while it used the existing valvetrain as a starting point, it created its own valves, springs, and camshaft.
Prodrive has kept developing and refining the P25 since its introduction last year at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and with launch control it can now deliver a 0-60 mph time of less than three seconds; last year Prodrive estimated a 0-62 mph time of less than 3.5 seconds.
Prodrive took a tricky approach to helping make sure the P25 always feels on top of its boost. Part of it is sending an extra spoonful of sugar—that’s high-octane gasoline—to the Garrett turbo to keep it spinning on lift, but there’s more to it simply by using more throttle than the engine will ever need.
“Because we keep a boost reserve pre-throttle, and the turbocharger is probably double the speed it should be, so when you add throttle you have that instant torque,” Jermolaj said, adding that using a throttle that’s still at probably 50% of its capacity on a full load helps, too—even though it’s not the most fuel-efficient way to do things.
Prodrive P25 is geared for the power plateau
Power is reduced and accelerator inputs softened in the Road mode I first tried. Driving the P25 flat-out—something I didn’t do—would take intense focus, and timing your shifts is a big part of that even though you don’t need to worry about the left pedal (it’s all automated for all but launch). But I got enough of a sample in Sport mode to tell that P25 feels more at home with itself when driven hard. Then, it produces 440 hp from 5,500 rpm all the way to its 7,000-rpm redline, and Prodrive recommends you upshift at 6,500 rpm to extract the most from this “power plateau” with its gearing, which will then drop you back to 5,500 rpm. Meanwhile the torque plateau (official number still TBA) is from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm, so even if you shift well before you should out on the course, the boost always feels like it’s coming on strong and it’s hard to catch the engine flat-footed.
Behind the engine is Prodrive’s motorsport ECU management system—the same one that it puts in its Dakar off-road rally racer. Sport Plus mode alters the center diff behavior and adds launch control. There’s also a WRC-style handbrake that bypasses the center differential, which was essentially transplanted directly from rally racing.
The P25 gets limited-slip front and rear differentials and an electronically controlled active center differential. The most important lesson about how to drive the P25 involved the 6-speed sequential-shift gearbox, which is quite an evolution from the 5-speed manual on the 22B. Launching from a standing start and coming back to a stop are the only times when you need to worry about the clutch pedal due to the long paddle mounted to the steering column. Pull the big paddle closer and you upshift; push it forward and you downshift; hold it forward from first and you get to neutral.
If there’s another lesson, it’s that you need to keep your foot in it. In the brief straightaway of the course and in one other point through a corner and exit, I feel the center diff doing its job, and I gain more confidence in the huge six-piston front and four-piston rear AP Racing brakes (there’s no power assist). The nervous, verging on twitchy, steering feel warrants the same initial learning curve. There’s a lot of whine and driveline lash when going gently, and I learn not to lift too quickly, but all those other sounds seemingly disappear when you step into it. I dip into full throttle briefly and find it intoxicating—including the sound from the Akrapovic exhaust and its active bypass that’s loud but not overbearing. Another three laps and I’d be pushing my own capabilities but not the car’s.
And then Higgins shows us how
I get that some minutes later, as I hop into the passenger seat beside pro rally driver Mark Higgins. He makes the car dance just the right amount for what must be a heck of a lap time. We’re pulling a lot of lateral Gs as we slingshot around that same corner with grace and he finds a way to slightly pivot each way and without too much drama for a quick left-right ess curve along the track. The move makes it feel like an invisible hand momentarily gave us a nudge, and it’s a testament to both the driver, of course, and the toolset this car provides.
Higgins pushes the car far harder through those laps, of course, and I start to smell the clutch, the brakes, the signs of a car given a true workout.
I ask Jermolaj about how many laps the P25 is designed to be driven by a pilot like Higgins, and he replied that the test P25 has more than 20,000 miles with little wear and no failures. It’s engineered to be resilient. The engine and clutch don’t need frequent service or adjustments, and if something blocks the radiator and the temperature spikes, it will dial itself back to road mode and then go back to sport if the temperature recovers.
Prodrive vouches for its engine and says it isn’t built just for track time—and would be up for the task of daily driving, if that’s what the owner intends of a $600,000 car. Further, this is neither a fussy supercar nor an older car, and its layout, with a powertrain box designed by Prodrive and built by Bosch, means there are no fuses and no ancillaries that need their own diagnoses. Owners can simply contact Prodrive and get a quick answer.
Bespoke for the road, the track, or both
The P25 is probably the only restomod in the world that is being fully homologated as if it were a regular production model, Prodrive said. It’s running its lights, suspension, and more through British homologation, and it will have a TÜV SÜD approval certificate for Germany and the EU. And yup, some of them will end up in the U.S.
As examples of what it can do on a bespoke basis, customers can choose their own color (P25 blue is the launch color), choose their own wheel color, add a carbon Tarmac splitter, get rid of the back seat, or opt to leave some elements of carbon bodywork exposed, like the mirrors, roof, or the rear wing’s gurney flap.
The P25 is available in left- or right-hand drive, but the tester I had a turn in was right-hand drive. Prodrive has already accommodated some “bespoke” needs, like making the chassis and its Bilstein dampers a little softer for some customers.
The firm had said it would do 25 cars plus three testers, and all 25 production cars are spoken for. But with testing consolidated into one car, Prodrive hinted there may be room for another customer car or two.
What’s apparent after driving the P25, after standing back and soaking it all in, and after talking to some of the people who created it, is that this isn’t a garage queen, and somehow it’s a connector between the current WRX and today’s competition cars. It’s designed to be driven hard and enjoyed—on whatever rally stage that nostalgia points to.
Subaru paid for airfare and lodging for Motor Authority to present this firsthand report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A man who went on a deadly rampage with a U-Haul truck Monday in New York City was suffering from an apparent mental health crisis and said he started mowing people down after seeing an “invisible object” coming toward him, police said Tuesday.
Weng Sor, 62, was charged Tuesday with murder and attempted murder in the attack, which unfolded over a harrowing 48 minutes over a large swath of Brooklyn’s bustling Bay Ridge neighborhood. Police eventually pinned the truck against a building after a miles-long chase.
One person was killed and eight people were injured as the U-Haul truck veered onto sidewalks and plowed into bicyclists, moped riders and at least one pedestrian, hitting people at various points along a circuitous route. The truck also rammed a police car, and the officer inside was among the injured.
The scope and length of the destruction led to questions about the NYPD’s response and whether the pursuit — which at one point involved a police car speeding after the U-Haul up onto the sidewalk as a man dove to safety — put more people in harm’s way.
Sor, a troubled man with a history of violence and mental illness, told police that seeing an “invisible object” set him off, Chief of Detectives James Essig told reporters Tuesday. Sor’s family said he’d stopped taking his medication, Essig said.
“He states when he’s driving his van he sees an ‘invisible object’ come towards the car. At that point, he says, ‘I’ve had enough’ and he goes on his rampage,” Essig said. “There was no object.”
Sor, who lived in Las Vegas with his mother, came to New York last week after spending time in Florida and was pulled over twice in the U-Haul in the days prior to the attack, police said. He was walked out of a police station and was expected to be arraigned late Tuesday or Wednesday. Court records did not list a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.
The U-Haul struck three people on mopeds, three people on bicycles, one person on an e-bike and one person who was on foot as the truck moved through a busy section of Brooklyn, just north of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge along New York Harbor, police said. The victims ranged in age from 30 to 66.
A 44-year-old man riding a moped died from a head injury after he was hit by the truck roughly a half hour after it struck the first victim. Mayor Eric Adams said the man, whose name has not been made public, was a single father “raising those children on his own.”
Mohammed Zakaria Salah Rakchi, 36, a delivery worker who emigrated from Algeria three years ago, was hit while running errands after dropping his 7-year-old daughter off at school. He suffered broken bones, including ribs, as well as other injuries and remained in a medically induced coma Tuesday.
A lawyer for Rakchi’s family, Derek Sells, questioned whether being chased by police “was a triggering event for this driver and what might have led him to do the things that he did.”
NYPD policy requires officers to stop chasing vehicles when the risks to police and the public “outweigh the danger to the community.”
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Tuesday that the department is reviewing its response. The NYPD later posted body camera video images to social media showing officers urgently clearing a street full of elementary school children near where the U-Haul was wreaking havoc.
Sor rented the U-Haul truck in West Palm Beach, Florida on Feb. 1, paying in advance for a 30-day rental. He remained there until Feb. 4, when he began driving north to Brooklyn, where his son and ex-wife live, Essig said.
On Feb. 5, Sor was pulled over in South Carolina and cited for reckless driving and marijuana possession. He arrived in Brooklyn the next day, surprising his son when he showed up at his door in the middle of the night.
Weng Sor’s son, Stephen Sor, 30, told The Associated Press that his father had a history of mental illness. Records show he was convicted and served time for multiple acts of violence, including stabbing his own brother.
“Very frequently he’ll choose to skip out on his medications and do something like this,” Stephen Sor said in an interview outside his Brooklyn home. “This isn’t the first time he’s been arrested. It’s not the first time he’s gone to jail.”
On Feb. 8, Essig said, police stopped Sor for speeding in the U-Haul on a Brooklyn highway where trucks and other commercial vehicles are prohibited. He was then spotted in New Jersey on Sunday, a day before the mayhem in Brooklyn, Essig said.
The chase with police ended Monday when a police cruiser cut off the winding route and blocked the truck against a building near the entrance to a tunnel leading from Brooklyn to Manhattan, more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) from where the chase began.
After Sor was stopped, Essig said he told police: “You should have shot me.”
Sor’s criminal history includes arrests for driving while intoxicated and evading a police officer in 2002 and multiple instances of battery.
In 2015, Weng Sor stabbed his brother in Las Vegas and served about 17 months in a Nevada prison, according to court and prison records. In 2020, he stabbed someone in the arm and chest with a knife and was sentenced to 364 days in county jail.
Before pleading guilty in that case, Sor was evaluated for several months at state psychiatric facilities before being found competent to face charges, court records show. The records don’t list any diagnosis, but note that Sor was placed on medications.
In an earlier Nevada case, he was ordered to undergo counseling and perform community service after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery in 2005. The judge noted at the time that Sor was moving to New York and ordered him to submit to a mental health evaluation once he arrived.
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Family remembers worker killed while clearing storm debris: ‘He worked hard’
ATLANTA (WXIA) - A Georgia Department of Transportation worker was killed this week while helping to clear storm debris.
Sean Kornacki, 40, worked for the department as a maintenance department foreman for 16 years.
“He had a good sense of humor. He was a good family man. He worked hard,” Kim Kornacki, the victim’s mother, said.
According to the family, it was Sean Kornacki’s work ethic, that brought him out overnight on Friday as severe weather swept across Georgia.
“He was on-call all the time. He didn’t hesitate,” Kim Kornacki said. “He’d go in and take care of it.”
Sean Kornacki’s mother said her son was up on a fallen tree, trying to cut it up, when the tree fell and landed on top of him, killing him instantly.
“The first thing I said was ‘I’m supposed to go first because I’ve been battling cancer for 10 years,’” Kim Kornacki said.
As she’s been battling cancer, Kim Kornacki said her son never left her side.
“He took care of me, I lived with him for roughly seven years until I got my own place,” Kim Kornacki said.
Sean Kornacki’s mother said her son’s death happened on the anniversary of her own mother’s death.
“It was a bad day,” she said.
But Kim Kornacki said she has comfort knowing that her mom was waiting for her son.
“With her arms wide open, because she loved him so much,” Kim Kornacki said.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) performs criminal investigations in order to uncover and prosecute individuals or entities suspected of committing criminal tax violations. There are multiple reasons why an IRS criminal investigation may be commenced.
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Individuals convicted of tax crimes can be subject to significant monetary fines. The amount of the fine can vary based on several factors, such as the amount of taxes evaded, the duration of the evasion, and any aggravating factors that may be present.
Restitution
The court may also order defendants to pay restitution, which involves reimbursing the government for the taxes owed, including any interest and penalties. Restitution aims to restore the financial harm caused by the tax crime at issue.
Civil Penalties
Civil penalties in tax crime cases refer to monetary fines. These penalties are distinct from criminal penalties and are intended to enforce compliance with tax laws.
There are multiple examples of civil penalties that defendants may face. For instance, a taxpayer may face a failure to file penalty if they do not file their tax return by the appropriate deadline. This penalty is typically a percentage of the unpaid tax amount and may increase over time.
Furthermore, a taxpayer may face an accuracy-related penalty for seeking unsupported deductions or credits. The penalty is generally 20% of the underpayment resulting from misconduct at issue.
Asset Forfeiture
Asset forfeiture is another type of penalty that may be imposed in tax cases. The government may seize assets such as bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, or other property obtained through or used in connection with a defendant's crime.
Probation
Instead of or in addition to jail time, the court may impose a period of probation as part of the sentencing. During probation, the individual must comply with certain conditions, such as regular reporting to a probation officer, payment of taxes owed, and restrictions on activities or travel.
Loss of Professional Licenses
Certain tax crimes, particularly those committed by professionals such as accountants or tax preparers, can result in the loss of professional licenses. This can have significant career implications. Those who lose their professional licenses may be restricted from working in their respective fields.
Damage to Reputation
Finally, being convicted of a tax crime can have long-lasting consequences for your reputation. Such a conviction can impact personal and professional relationships. Further, it may lead to social stigmas and troubles in various other aspects of life.
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Note: As long as a taxpayer that has willfully committed tax crimes (potentially including non-filed foreign information returns coupled with affirmative evasion of U.S. income tax on offshore income) self-reports the tax fraud (including a pattern of non-filed returns) through a domestic or offshore voluntary disclosure before the IRS has started an audit or criminal tax investigation / prosecution, the taxpayer can ordinarily be successfully brought back into tax compliance and receive a nearly guaranteed pass on criminal tax prosecution and simultaneously often receive a break on the civil penalties that would otherwise apply.
It is imperative that you hire an experienced and reputable criminal tax defense attorney to take you through the voluntary disclosure process. Only an Attorney has the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Privileges that will prevent the very professional that you hire from being potentially being forced to become a witness against you, especially where they prepared the returns that need to be amended, in a subsequent criminal tax audit, investigation or prosecution.
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...AREAS OF DENSE FOG INTO EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
Areas of fog are expected across Central Indiana into early
Thursday morning. Visibility less than one mile will be common,
and some areas could see dense fog with visibility around one
quarter mile or less.
If traveling, be prepared for fog that could suddenly reduce
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EMT Students Emma Hintz and Brittany Caruso help a victim Wednesday during an Ivy Tech Kokomo disaster simulation for its health care students. The disaster simulation involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Photos by Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
A disaster simulation Wednesday at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students. Some students played victims with realistic bloody makeup.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students, including those in the surgical technician department, shown above.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech Kokomo involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
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Ivy Tech health care students practice mass casualty response during disaster simulation
EMT Students Emma Hintz and Brittany Caruso help a victim Wednesday during an Ivy Tech Kokomo disaster simulation for its health care students. The disaster simulation involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Photos by Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
A disaster simulation Wednesday at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students. Some students played victims with realistic bloody makeup.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students, including those in the surgical technician department, shown above.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech Kokomo involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
The alarm inside Ivy Tech’s Health Professions Center sounded at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Inside, students lay strewn about the hallways, and appeared to be injured and bloody.
The main lobby of the building quickly became a triage station as paramedic students assessed the injuries of their fellow students.
Injured students were separated into different groups: red, yellow, green.
More than 30 breaths per minute, no radial pulse or an altered mental state nets a red rating. Yellow is for serious injuries that are not life threatening. Green is for minor injuries.
This is standard in a mass casualty incident.
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EMT Students Emma Hintz and Brittany Caruso help a victim Wednesday during an Ivy Tech Kokomo disaster simulation for its health care students. The disaster simulation involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Photos by Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
A disaster simulation Wednesday at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students. Some students played victims with realistic bloody makeup.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students, including those in the surgical technician department, shown above.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech Kokomo involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech held a disaster simulation for its healthcare students Wednesday. The disaster simulation involved a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, EMT paramedic and surgery tech students.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech Disaster Simulation
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EMT Students Emma Hintz and Brittany Caruso help a victim Wednesday during an Ivy Tech Kokomo disaster simulation for its health care students. The disaster simulation involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Photos by Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
A disaster simulation Wednesday at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students. Some students played victims with realistic bloody makeup.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech was a training exercise for health care students, including those in the surgical technician department, shown above.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Wednesday’s disaster simulation at Ivy Tech Kokomo involved 200 faculty, staff and students from the nursing, paramedic, medical assistant and surgical technician departments.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech held a disaster simulation for its healthcare students Wednesday. The disaster simulation involved a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, EMT paramedic and surgery tech students.
Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Ivy Tech disaster simulation for its health care students on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022. The disaster simulation involves a gas line explosion with treatment from nursing, medical assistant, emt paramedic and surg tech students. - Tim Bath | Kokomo Tribune
Tim Bath
Paramedic students lifted students onto stretchers, applied cervical braces and tried to coordinate with nursing students as chaos ensued.
Health care students could be heard asking one another “Who’s in charge?” and “Where’s the hospital?”
There was no actual emergency. The injuries fake, the bloodied limbs all makeup, but the experience was real.
Wednesday was disaster simulation training at Ivy Tech Kokomo.
The simulated incident was a gas line explosion in the back of the building. Paramedic, nursing, medical assistant and surgical technician students all participated. In total, 200 students and staff took part in the training.
“We want our students to be exposed to it and understand what to do,” said Lisa Price, simulation coordinator and associate professor.
Price knows the value of disaster training. She’s been thrust into disaster incidents more than once.
There was the Sugarland concert at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 where a wind gust caused the stage collapse. Price, a nurse, was in attendance and provided care to injured concertgoers.
“The training has helped me in more ways than one,” Price said.
Students in triage were transported to one of two hospitals. Simulation labs in the Health Professions Building served as the hospitals.
There, nursing students evaluated injuries and tried to keep up with the flow of patients. Those with minor injuries were checked out and discharged.
Patients in need of emergency surgery were sent upstairs. Surgical tech students prepared for needed surgeries, scrubbing up and getting the necessary materials — all part of the job.
Downstairs, Garret Wyant found himself as incident commander.
The paramedic student didn’t plan on being the person in charge, but that’s how it goes sometimes in a mass casualty event. Other paramedic students rushed in looking for victims to help.
Mark Fair, program chair for paramedic science, said that in a disaster scenario it is important to assess the situation before running in headlong trying to save people. A center of command needs to be established first.
“It’s always going to be chaos,” Fair said.
As victims trickled into the triage station, Wyant directed traffic, appointed leaders for triage groups and communicated with the hospitals via walkie-talkie.
“Communication was extremely difficult with everyone talking,” he said after the training.
Fair could be heard asking, “Incident command, how many patients do you have?” over and over again.
Even if it’s keeping track on one’s hand, knowing how many patients are in triage and have been sent to the hospital ensures everyone is getting the care they need.
Communication between incident command and hospitals is an integral part of a mass casualty incident. Paramedics need to know which hospitals can take patients, how many ambulances each facility has and which ones are full or operating short staffed.
But communication can go offline, too. Fair said the 2016 tornado knocked out comms for the county.
Wyant, a firefighter in Tipton, said coordinating a real scenario would probably be easier, because he would know what resources were available, based on his knowledge of the area.
Students and staff went through debriefing after training where they talked about what went right and what could be improved upon — the training was held a second time in the afternoon.
The quick response from the paramedics and the organization of the hospitals drew praise from the students. Setting up a command and communication between nurses and paramedics were a couple things noted for improvement.
“How this morning went, that’s how it normally goes,” Price told the students.
She assured students that in those chaotic moments, the training will take over. She recounted her experience at the Sugarland concert where she treated victims.
“You will be in a different time area (frame of mind), emotionally and mentally,” she said. “You will do what you’re supposed to do.”
Staff also discussed that paramedics need to conduct triage quickly. It’s not about one-on-one care in a mass casualty scenario; it’s about assessing injuries and moving on to the next person. Fair said it should take 30 seconds or less.
The objective is to save as many patients as possible. Responders have to accept that some patients with life-threatening injuries will die, staff told their students.
“In situations like these, you have to be comfortable with death,” said Brittany Hintz, a paramedic and Ivy Tech staff member. | 2022-12-08T07:26:04+00:00 | kokomotribune.com | https://www.kokomotribune.com/news/ivy-tech-health-care-students-practice-mass-casualty-response-during-disaster-simulation/article_30dfa8ac-768a-11ed-b350-93c26d7972c6.html |
Two trial dates lined up for suspects in Deven Brooks homicide
Trials scheduled to begin in 2023
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Two suspects accused in the death of Deven Brooks, 27, of Ball, appeared before Rapides Parish Judge Greg Beard for hearings Thursday, Sept. 15.
The court set trial dates for Terrance Lavalais and Tremaine Veal, who each face one count of aggravated kidnapping and one count of second-degree murder in the death of Brooks.
The Alexandria Police Department found Brooks shot in the head on the edge of the Red River on Jan. 11, 2022, after the Ball Police Department received reports that Brooks had possibly been abducted the night of Jan. 9. Brooks’ mother said in May that her son and Jamaria Randle, the third suspect accused in Brooks’ death, were once in a relationship. Randle also faces one count each of aggravated kidnapping and second-degree murder.
Lavalais will go before a jury on Jan. 30, 2023, and Veal will go to trial on Feb. 6, 2023.
Assistant District Attorney Lea Hall, who is prosecuting all three suspects’ cases, said he anticipates trying Randle first in January, but she has yet to go before Judge Chris Hazel.
Randle will appear in court on Oct. 13. A trial date could be set then.
Christopher LaCour is acting as defense for Lavalais, Darrell Hickman represents Veal and Chad Guillot represents Randle.
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Gately will lead Infoblox's US and Latin America sales organization
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infoblox Inc., the leader in DNS management and security services, today announced Joe Gately as SVP of Sales for the Americas region. Reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Mitch Breen, Gately will drive growth initiatives to help customers simplify, scale, and secure network connectivity across their hybrid workplace.
"I'm pleased to welcome Joe into this critical sales leadership role," said Mitch Breen, CRO of Infoblox. "He brings an impressive track record in accelerating revenue at cloud and security companies of all sizes. I look forward to partnering with Joe to evolve our high performing Americas sales organization towards our goal of becoming the next billion dollar SaaS company."
"I'm excited to take on this new challenge of leading Infoblox's talented Americas sales organization," said Gately. "Infoblox's cloud-first products are foundational to making the modern enterprise run seamlessly and securely, whether employees are working at HQ or remotely. The pandemic continues to create enormous opportunities to help organizations modernize their networking and security infrastructure for today's distributed business environment."
Gately brings three decades of experience building sales, channel, and other go-to-market teams. He joins from VergeSense, where as CRO, he led the team to quadruple ARR year over year. Prior, Joe was an Area Vice President at EMC, where, early on, he helped shape the sales team's culture of excellence. He also held leadership roles across other companies, including BMC Software, where he led a team to build multiple global Product Sales Specialist organizations. Along the way, he founded two companies, one of which, LINX Communications, was a leading provider of unified communication services.
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Infoblox is the leader in next generation DNS management and security. More than 13,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 500, rely on Infoblox to scale, simplify and secure their hybrid networks to meet the modern challenges of a cloud-first world. Learn more at https://www.infoblox.com.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023, is the National Day of Prayer — a day observed typically on the first Thursday in May in the U.S.
Two years ago, the National Day of Prayer went virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year, many are praying together with others — either in their houses of worship or in their community gathering places.
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Still others are praying in their own homes, in their own ways, with their own families and loved ones.
President Joe Biden said in part this week, "On this National Day of Prayer, we recognize the profound power of prayer, grounded in deep humility and hope."
Fox News Digital heard from an array of faith leaders all over the country this week ahead of Thursday — with some expressing a clear sense of urgency and worry about the state of our country and our fellow citizens right now.
Here are some of their comments.
Dan Britton, chief field officer with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, based in Kansas City, Missouri, said, "Prayer is the one thing that can have the greatest impact on our lives and the lives of others. Today, on this National Day of Prayer for our nation, our leaders, families and all across America, we can ask ourselves: ‘What is the one prayer that will change your life?'"
He went on, 'Yes, Lord!’"
Said Britton, "When we pray these two words, we acknowledge God is in charge and we are not. We give up control and place all our trust in him. The Lord is constantly moving in our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit, and when we simply pray, ‘Yes, Lord!’ we are responding to his leading and direction. We are placing him in charge of our lives."
Britton said further, "We value and join those who believe prayer is vital to our relationship to God through Jesus, and is a powerful tool to unite a nation toward a common goal."
Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told Fox News Digital, "In these tenuous and trying times, the very best thing we can do is to bring our cares and concerns to God in prayer. No matter how noisy the news, he is listening. He understands."
Daly added, "Prayer is a lightning rod, a live wire. It allows us to communicate and connect with the one person who has the power to soothe every sorrow, heal every wound, dry every tear and restore very loss. Prayer is not passive. It’s the best action we can take."
Frank Gaffney, executive chairman and founder, Center for Security Policy, is based in Washington, D.C., and shared this comment: "The National Day of Prayer is a reminder of the providential character of this nation’s founding. The only hope for its survival in this perilous moment is our people’s faith in Almighty God and our prayers for his continuing grace — despite our serious affronts to him and his teachings."
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Sheri Few, founder and president of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE.org) in Columbia, South Carolina, told Fox News Digital, "The National Day of Prayer is not a historical relic, as many seem to think — but a vital part of our practice and tradition, as it always has been."
She added, "Considering the vile policies the U.S. Department of Education is forcing on schoolchildren, and teachers creating hatred between ethnic groups and inciting violence, our country needs prayer now as much as at any other time of national crisis."
Ed Vitagliano, executive vice president of the American Family Association in Tupelo, Mississippi, said, "America needs to fall on its knees as never before and repent of its sins on this Day of Prayer."
He added, "The genius of our country and the Founding Fathers is that they knew the Christian faith — properly understood and exercised faithfully — would be both a boon to and a bulwark for society. If the church will be the church, America will prosper, as would any other nation on earth."
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Vitagliano also said, "We have the right and the duty to beseech Almighty God not just to watch over us, but to forgive us."
Said David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California, and a New York Times best-selling author of over 50 books, told Fox News Digital, "Our world is facing unprecedented uncertainty. Health, finances, politics — every aspect of life seems to be hanging in the balance. Yet there is one source of true hope and healing — and that is Almighty God."
He added, "He has promised, ‘If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.’"
He also said, "Please join me, on this National Day of Prayer, in praying for our communities, our nation and our world."
He shared his prayer: 'Lord, thank you for the help you provide each day. You are indeed our strength and provider. You have never failed … May your word spread among the nations. May your plan for history move along its preordained course. Give us leaders who fear you. Give us missions instead of misery, hope instead of despair, food and water where there is hunger and thirst, peace where there is war. Bring healing to the diseased and freedom to the oppressed. May your name be exalted from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. Amen."
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Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq., founder of Telios Law, PLLC, located in Monument, Colorado, told Fox News Digital, "The National Day of Prayer is not only a time to pray for our leaders and our country, it is a time to invite the leadership of Christ into all that we do. It is a time to focus on the sacredness of every human encounter — whether that’s protecting children in our ministries and communities, or our peers in the workforce."
She added, "Through prayer, focus and action, we can build the Kingdom of God."
Sidebotham is author of the new book, "Handling Allegations in a Ministry," which helps pastors, ministry leaders and HR professionals navigate the process of response and investigation.
Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, based in Greenville, South Carolina, told Fox News Digital via email, "Trail Life USA Trailmen, 50,000 strong, know that prayer is essential to the success and survival of anything good."
He said "We join with our Christian brothers and sisters across the country in praying for his will to be done on earth, as it is in heaven."
Patti Garibay, founder and national executive director of American Heritage Girls, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, told Fox News Digital, "The National Day of Prayer is an integral part of millions of citizens’ annual observances. Established in 1952 as a public reaction to the threats perceived in the Korean War, it is still relevant today."
Garibay is author of the book, "Why Curse the Darkness When You Can Light a Candle?"
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She added, "From the Founding Fathers fasting and praying during the Second Continental Congress to the intentional observance by ethical and moral leaders of today, America needs this collective pause to give thanks to the creator while praying for the leaders of church, government, business, education, military, media and family to follow in his ways." | 2023-05-04T16:04:47+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/national-day-of-prayer-our-country-needs-prayer-now-as-much-as-at-any-other/article_2ee260d0-e188-55b5-bea1-38345941ae9a.html |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis moved closer to taking over Walt Disney World’s self-governing district Thursday after House Republicans approved legislation meant to punish the company over its opposition to the law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”
The bill would leave the district intact but would change its name and require DeSantis to appoint a five-member governing board. Board members are currently named through entities controlled by Disney and are tasked with overseeing the government services the district provides in the company’s properties in Florida.
For DeSantis, the legislation is a victory on the nation’s cultural battlegrounds, where he has harnessed political tensions on gender, race and education to bolster his position as a conservative firebrand while on a path toward an expected 2024 White House run.
The takeover was initiated last year when Disney publicly opposed “Don’t Say Gay,” which bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and lessons deemed not age-appropriate.
DeSantis moved quickly to retaliate against the company, directing lawmakers to dissolve the district during a special legislative session in April, beginning a closely watched restructuring process.
Last week, the Republican leaders of the House and Senate, in coordination with the governor, ordered lawmakers to return for another special session to complete a state takeover of the district, taking up a bill that would preserve its operating functions and financial responsibilities.
The legislation is all but certain to pass in the statehouse, where a Republican supermajority is eager to carry out the governor’s agenda. Democrats have widely criticized the legislation as a retaliatory power grab by the governor but are powerless to do much else other than delay its passage.
“This bill sends a message from the governor to businesses in our state that if they dissent, they will be punished,” said Rep. Rita Harris, a Democrat. “And this is chilling. It’s not just chilling to me, it’s chilling to freedom of speech.”
The penalizing of Disney, one of Florida’s biggest employers and political donors, reinforces the governor’s combative leadership style and displays his willingness to leverage the power of state government against a perceived political foe.
DeSantis has already begun touting the move against Disney as a political win during his public appearances, telling a cheering crowd of supporters Wednesday, “So, there’s a new sheriff in town, and that’s just the way its going to be.”
The creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the Disney government is currently known, was instrumental in Disney’s decision to build near Orlando in the 1960s, when company leaders told the state they planned to build a futuristic city — the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, also known as Epcot.
The proposed city was to include a rapid transit system and urban planning innovations, so Disney needed autonomy in the district for building and deciding how to use the land, they said. The futuristic city never materialized, and instead Epcot morphed into a second theme park that opened in 1982.
Having a separate government allows the Disney government to issue bonds and provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its land. Republican critics of the district argue it gives Disney a commercial advantage unavailable to others.
“Any time a corporation can self govern, like they have the last 55 years, it’s an advantage over any of their competitors,” said Rep. Fred Hawkins, a Republican who sponsored the bill.
The bill, aside to having the governor pick board members, would rename the district as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and make it subject to various layers of state oversight. It also prevents people who have worked with or contracted with a theme park in the past three years from serving on the district’s new governing board.
The legislation must now pass the state Senate. | 2023-02-10T00:02:30+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida/ |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Mexican government debt Friday from Baa1 to Baa2, citing concerns about debt servicing costs and Mexico's support for the state-owned oil company. Baa2 is still one step above the lowest investment-grade rating, Baa3.
Moody's said in a statement that “Mexico’s debt affordability remains consistently weaker than that of similarly rated peers and is likely to further deteriorate given the higher interest rate environment.” Mexico's domestic inflation is current near 8%.
It also said “Mexico’s fiscal prospects will be adversely affected by ... increased expenditure rigidity related to recurrent support to state-owned enterprises, particularly Pemex, increased pension expenditures and earmarked capital spending to flagship projects.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's centerpiece policy is to build oil refinery capacity and rail lines. He has also pledged to rescue state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos, which is heavily in debt.
Moody’s said it expects Mexico's economy “to remain constrained by weak investment prospects and increased structural rigidities. The economic scarring that took place during the pandemic will not be reversed and, consequently, there will be a persistent gap between the pre-pandemic trend level for GDP and current estimates for 2022-24.”
Mexico's Treasury Department said “despite the downgrade of sovereign debt by Moody's, Mexican government debt retains a robust place in international markets and has financial margins sufficient to handle global risk scenarios.” | 2022-07-09T14:38:45+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Moody-s-downgrades-Mexican-government-s-debt-17293710.php |
SEATTLE (AP) — Months into a complex trial over their role in flooding Washington with highly addictive painkillers, the nation’s three largest opioid distributors agreed Tuesday to pay the state $518 million, with the vast majority being directed toward easing the addiction epidemic.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the deal, noting that it’s worth tens of millions of dollars more than Washington would have received from the companies if it had signed onto a national settlement reached last summer involving the distributors and Johnson & Johnson.
The agreement still requires approval from a judge and from dozens of Washington cities that pursued their own cases against the distributors — McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Under the settlement, the state would have to spend $476 million of the total to address the opioid crisis, including on substance abuse treatment; expanding access to overdose-reversal drugs; and providing housing, job placement and other services for those struggling with addiction. The rest of the money would go toward litigation costs.
“We could have joined the overwhelming majority of states and settled with the the largest opioid distributors, but we chose to fight them in court instead,” Ferguson said. “That decision to take them to court will result in significant additional resources for Washington to combat the opioid epidemic.”
The three companies announced earlier this year that 46 states had signed onto the national settlement, under which they will pay nearly $20 billion over 18 years.
Ferguson, a Democrat, declined to join, calling what would have been the state’s $418 million share from the distributors insufficient. Instead, he decided to go to trial against the three distributors and separately against Johnson & Johnson.
The case against the distributors went to trial last November in King County Superior Court in Seattle, alleging violations of consumer protection and public nuisance laws, while the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson is scheduled to go to trial in September.
The attorney general argued that the three companies shipped such a vast amount of drugs to Washington that it was obvious they were fueling addiction: Opioid sales in the state rose more than 500% between 1997 and 2011. In 2011, more than 112 million daily doses of all prescription opioids were dispensed in the state — enough for a 16-day supply for every resident. In 2015, eight of Washington’s 39 counties had more prescriptions than residents.
The companies rejected the accusations. They said they merely supplied opioids that had been prescribed by doctors, and it wasn’t their role to second-guess the prescriptions or interfere in the doctor-patient relationship.
Further, the companies argued, Washington state itself played a large role in the epidemic. In the 1990s, concerned that people in chronic pain were being undertreated, lawmakers passed the Intractable Pain Act, which made it easier to prescribe opioids.
In a written statement Tuesday, the distributors said the settlement “will further the companies’ goal of achieving broad resolution of governmental opioid claims while delivering meaningful relief to communities across the United States that have been impacted by the opioid epidemic.”
Over the last two decades, the deaths of more than 500,000 Americans have been linked to overdoses of opioids, including both prescription pain kills and illicit drugs such as heroin and illegally produced fentanyl.
Across the U.S., many lawsuits filed by governments over the toll of the drugs have been resolved in recent years — most with settlements, and some with judgments or verdicts in trials. So far, drug makers, distributors and pharmacies have agreed to settlements totaling well over $40 billion, according to an Associated Press tally.
The new Washington state settlement stands as the largest between a single state and a company or group of companies, topping a $484 million deal announced in March between CVS and Florida.
Trials are underway in courts in West Virginia, Florida and California. A decision has not yet been issued after another trial last year in West Virginia.
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AP reporter Geoff Mulvihill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, contributed. | 2022-05-04T10:47:01+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/washington-reaches-518m-settlement-with-opioid-distributors/ |
Nick Cannon welcomes baby No. 12
Nick Cannon has expanded his family once again.
"The Masked Singer" host and model Alyssa Scott had a daughter, Halo Marie Cannon, on Dec. 14, Scott revealed on Instagram Thursday. Their daughter — Cannon's 12th child to date — arrived roughly one year after the death of the duo's son Zen, who died at age 5 months from brain cancer.
"December 14, 2022. Our lives are forever changed," Scott wrote. "Zen is in every breath I take. I know his spirit was with us in the room that morning. I know he is watching down on us. He shows me signs every day. I will hold onto this memory forever."
She added, "I will remember the sound of Nick's voice saying 'it's a girl' and the look of everything we've been through flash across his face. I will remember the sound of her crying out with her first breath and feeling her heartbeat against mine."
Scott had shared photos throughout her pregnancy on social media.
Cannon has fathered a dozen children to date.
Cannon has three children with model Brittany Bell — sons Rise Messiah, 10 weeks, and Golden Sagon, 5, and daughter Powerful Queen, 2.
He also has three children with Abby De La Rosa — Beautiful Zeppelin, 6 weeks, and twins Zion and Zillion, 18 months — and 11-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey.
Cannon's also father to son Legendary Love, 5 months, with model Bre Tiesi and daughter Onyx Ice Cole, 3 months, with model LaNisha Cole. | 2022-12-30T01:43:16+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/nick-cannon-baby-12/42363832 |
The city of Cincinnati in January sued VineBrook homes alleging the company breached a 2021 lawsuit settlement agreement. The settlement stems from a July 2021 complaint against VineBrook for unpaid water bills and civil fines totaling more than $600,000.
The most recent suit in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court includes references to multiple reports of “public nuisance, civil conspiracy, and intentional, repeated violations of both the Ohio Landlord Tenant Act and Cincinnati Municipal Code.”
Cincinnati officials allege VineBrook has an “extensive history of building, health and safety code violations.”
The Dayton Daily News has reached out to VineBrook for comment.
A VineBrook spokesman told the Cincinnati TV station WCPO the company disagrees with the city’s allegations and will vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.
“We view this latest development as an opportunity to refocus our efforts and we remain committed to providing safe, functional, and affordable single-family rental homes to residents to help set them on a pathway to homeownership and a better financial future,” the spokesman told WCPO.
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ALABAMA (WRBL) – A man has died following a crash near Alexander City. According to officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the deadly crash happened on April 30, 2022, but the crash location was not discovered until May 11, 2022.
ALEA officials said Tilon D. Debardelabon, 30, was killed in the crash.
The crash happened at 4:30 a.m. on April 30, along U.S. 280 east near the 63.6 mile marker, approximately three miles east of Alexander City, in Coosa County.
Officials said the 2000 Ford Ranger Debardelabon was driving veered off the roadway, traveled down an embankment and hit a tree, causing the truck to overturn.
The crash remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division. | 2022-05-12T21:02:18+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/news/man-dead-following-traffic-accident-after-crash-site-found-nearly-2-weeks-later-in-alexander-city/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88.
Fletcher died in her sleep surrounded by family at her home in Montdurausse, France, her agent David Shaul told The Associated Press on Friday. No cause was given.
After putting her career on hold for years to raise her children, Fletcher was in her early 40s and little known when chosen for the role opposite Jack Nicholson in the 1975 film by director Milos Forman, who had admired her work the year before in director Robert Altman’s “Thieves Like Us.” At the time, she didn’t know that many other prominent stars, including Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn and Angela Lansbury, had turned it down.
“I was the last person cast,” she recalled in a 2004 interview. “It wasn’t until we were halfway through shooting that I realized the part had been offered to other actresses who didn’t want to appear so horrible on the screen.”
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” went on to become the first film since 1934′s “It Happened One Night” to win best picture, best director, best actor, best actress and best screenplay.
Clutching her Oscar at the 1976 ceremony, Fletcher told the audience, “It looks as though you all hated me.”
She then addressed her deaf parents in Birmingham, Alabama, talking and using sign language: “I want to thank you for teaching me to have a dream. You are seeing my dream come true.”
A moment of silence was followed by thunderous applause.
Later that night, Forman made the wry comment to Fletcher and her co-star, Jack Nicholson: “Now we all will make tremendous flops.”
In the short run, at least, he was right.
Forman next directed “Hair,” the movie version of the hit Broadway musical that failed to capture the appeal of the stage version. Nicholson directed and starred in “Goin’ South,” generally regarded as one of his worst films. Fletcher signed on for “Exorcist II: The Heretic,” a misconceived sequel to the landmark original.
Far more than her male peers, Fletcher was hampered by her age in finding major roles in Hollywood. Still, she worked continuously for most of the rest of her life. Her post-“Cuckoo’s Nest” films included “Mama Dracula,” “Dead Kids” and “The Boy Who Could Fly.”
She was nominated for Emmys for her guest roles on the TV series “Joan of Arcadia” and “Picket Fences,” and had a recurring role as Bajoran religious leader Kai Winn Adami in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” She played the mother of musical duo Carpenters in 1989’s “The Karen Carpenter Story.”
Fletcher’s career was also hampered by her height. At 5-feet-10, she would often be dismissed from an audition immediately because she was taller than her leading man.
Fletcher had moved to Los Angeles to launch her acting career soon after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Working as a doctor’s receptionist by day and studying at night with noted actor and teacher Jeff Corey, she began getting one-day jobs on such TV series as “Wagon Train,” “77 Sunset Strip” and “The Untouchables.”
Fletcher married producer Jerry Bick in the early 1960s and gave birth to two sons in quick succession. She decided to put her career on hold to be a stay-at-home mother and didn’t work for 11 years.
“I made the choice to stop working, but I didn’t see it as a choice,” she said in the 2004 interview. “I felt compelled to stay at home.”
She divorced Bick in 1977 and he died in 2004.
In “Cuckoo’s Nest,” based on the novel Ken Kesey wrote while taking part in an experimental LSD program, Nicholson’s character, R.P. McMurphy, is a swaggering, small-time criminal who feigns insanity to get transferred from prison to a mental institution where he won’t have to work so hard.
Once institutionalized, McMurphy discovers his mental ward is run by Fletcher’s cold, imposing Nurse Mildred Ratched, who keeps her patients tightly under her thumb. As the two clash, McMurphy all but takes over the ward with his bravado, leading to stiff punishment from Ratched and the institution, where she restores order.
The character was so memorable she would become the basis for a Netflix series, “Ratched,” 45 years later.
Estelle Louise Fletcher was born the second of four children on July 22, 1934, in Birmingham. Her mother was born deaf and her father was a traveling Episcopal minister who lost his hearing when struck by lightning at age 4.
“It was like having parents who are immigrants who don’t speak your language,” she said in 1982.
The Fletcher children were helped by their aunt, with whom they lived in Bryant, Texas, for a year. She taught them reading, writing and speaking, as well as how to sing and dance.
It was those latter studies that convinced Fletcher she wanted to act. She was further inspired, she once said, when she saw the movie “Lady in the Dark” with Ginger Rogers.
That and other films, Fletcher said, taught her “your dream could become real life if you wanted it bad enough.”
“I knew from the movies,” she would say, “that I wouldn’t have to stay in Birmingham and be like everyone else.”
Fletcher’s death was first reported by Deadline.
She is survived by her two sons, John and Andrew Bick.
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This story has been updated to correct that Fletcher graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, not North Carolina State University.
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The late AP Entertainment Writer Bob Thomas contributed biographical material to this report.
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Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton | 2022-09-24T21:39:17+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/entertainment-news/ap-oscar-winning-cuckoos-nest-actor-louise-fletcher-dies/ |
The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched investigations into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The investigations – which are separate inquiries – are in the early stages and will also examine the actions of the bank’s senior executives, the people said.
The Justice Department’s investigation involves federal prosecutors in California, along with prosecutors involved in fraud cases, the people said.
They were not authorized to publicly discuss the specific details of the ongoing investigations and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on Friday — the largest bank failure since the financial crisis of 2008 — and Signature Bank two days later have rattled markets as investors seek the safety of bonds amid renewed concerns about problems in the banking sector. On Wednesday, Credit Suisse, which has been beset by problems long before Silicon Valley Bank’s demise, saw its shares hit their lowest level ever as the bank’s largest shareholder declined to offer further support.
The Federal Reserve is facing criticism for missing what observers say were clear signs that Silicon Valley Bank was at a high risk of default.
And a class action lawsuit was filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, its CEO and its chief financial officer, saying that the bank didn’t disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business.
As part of its investigation, the SEC has begun the process of seeking documents by sending out hold notices, said one of the people familiar with the matter. A hold notice requires the recipient to preserve relevant documents and electronically stored information. | 2023-03-16T19:57:34+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/justice-dept-sec-probing-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank/ |
Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan died over the weekend after several lengthy illnesses, according to his family. He was 76 years old. He served as Attorney General from 1995-2003 and was the Republican nominee for governor in 2002. Before becoming Attorney General, he was the DuPage County State’s Attorney for 10 years and was in private practice before that.
“Jim Ryan dedicated much of his career to public safety, first as DuPage County state’s attorney and then as Illinois Attorney General, and I strive to follow his example. Jim’s leadership as Attorney General and commitment to protecting all residents of Illinois is something that I have done my best to mirror since taking office.
“After being elected Attorney General, I had the opportunity to meet with Jim. I continue to be grateful for his graciousness and advice as I prepared to enter the office he once led with such integrity. His counsel has continued to guide how I, as Attorney General, have governed the office and expanded my focus on enhancing public safety.
“Jim Ryan will forever be known for his strength and dedication to service on behalf of the people of Illinois, even as he faced unimaginable personal tragedy. May his courage and selflessness in the face of adversity serve as inspiration to all. I extend my deepest condolences to Jim’s beloved wife Marie and their children, and those fortunate enough to call him a friend.” – IL Attorney General Kwame Raoul
“Jim Ryan embodied what it meant to be a statesman. He always put the people of Illinois before politics and faithfully served this great state with honor and integrity as our Attorney General. Jim overcame great personal tragedies and health difficulties to live an impactful public life as well as being a great husband, father, and grandfather. I pray comfort and healing will come to Jim’s family in this difficult time. May we remember his contributions to Illinois and his legacy of selfless service.” – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy
He is survived by his wife Marie, four children and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Anne Marie and Patrick. | 2022-06-13T19:34:47+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/former-il-attorney-general-jim-ryan-dies/ |
Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans who say the Federal Trade Commission has been overzealous and politicized under President Joe Biden are interrogating agency head Lina Khan, bringing her before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday for the first time amid her court battles with big technology companies.
Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has criticized Khan in recent months on a multitude of issues, including what he says are politically motivated actions directed at Elon Musk after he acquired Twitter last year, questions about whether she should have recused herself from certain cases and her legal actions against tech giants on antitrust issues. In April, the committee subpoenaed Khan after an investigation by the panel that concluded the FTC “harassed” Twitter in the wake of Musk’s acquisition.
In her opening statement, Khan defended her attempt to aggressively regulate the country’s biggest tech companies.
“Our competition mission is driven by the tenet that vigorous antitrust enforcement is critical to the growth and dynamism of our economy, as well as to our shared prosperity and liberty,” she said. “Recent decades, however, have vividly illustrated how Americans lose out when markets become more consolidated and less competitive.”
The hearing comes as the agency has been embroiled in several legal cases against technology companies and as Khan — an outspoken critic of Big Tech before becoming the agency’s head — has tried, not always successfully, to toughen government regulation of those companies.
Khan and the agency suffered a major defeat Tuesday when a federal judge declined to block Microsoft’s looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard. The FTC had sought to ax the deal, saying it will hurt competition.
U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said the deal — the largest in the history of the tech industry — deserved scrutiny, but the FTC hadn’t shown that it would cause serious harm. The FTC is now appealing her ruling.
Another judge rebuffed the FTC’s attempt earlier this year to stop Meta from taking over the virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited.
The FTC has also sued Amazon for allegedly engaging in a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. In a complaint filed in federal court last month, the agency accused Amazon of using deceptive designs, known as “dark patterns,” to deceive consumers into enrolling in the service.
The agency has been investigating Twitter, including efforts this spring to obtain owner Elon Musk’s internal communications, as part of ongoing oversight into the social media company’s privacy and cybersecurity practices.
The agency has been watching the company for years since Twitter agreed to a 2011 consent order alleging serious data security lapses. But the agency’s concerns spiked with the tumult that followed Musk’s October takeover of the company and mass layoffs.
Twitter, now under parent company X Corp., on Thursday ahead of the congressional hearing asked a federal court to end that consent order and “rein in an investigation that has spiraled out of control and become tainted by bias.”
Democrats defended Khan’s work. New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, the top Democrat on the Judiciary panel, told Khan at he opening of the hearing that he hopes Republicans can put their “baseless and often personal attacks on pause long enough to focus on the importance of your mission.”
Khan, a legal scholar, was a known tech critic when she took over the agency in 2021, and her nomination was seen as a signal from the Biden administration that it would be tough on technology companies as they have been under intense pressure from other regulators and state attorneys general.
She was a professor at Columbia University Law School and became known for her scholarly work in 2017 as a Yale law student, “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox.” That work helped lay the foundation for a new way of looking at antitrust law beyond the impact of big-company market dominance on consumer prices.
And she has experience with the Judiciary committee, having served as counsel to the panel’s antitrust subcommittee in 2019 and 2020. In that role she played a key role in a sweeping bipartisan investigation of the market power of the tech giants.
Jordan’s House Judiciary panel has also gone after the tech companies for what Republicans say is censorship of conservatives. The committee subpoenaed the chief executives of the five largest tech companies in February as part of an effort to investigate Big Tech’s moderation of content.
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O’Brien reported from Providence, Rhode Island.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-13T15:59:37+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2023/07/13/twitter-seeks-end-us-oversight-data-use-ftcs-lina-kahn-goes-before-house-committee/ |
(CNN) — All of the people feared missing after an avalanche Sunday near the mountainous villages of Lech and Zurs in Austria have been found alive, according to the Austrian Press Agency (APA).
Four have been injured, including one seriously, it reported. A final sweep of the area will be done on Monday.
It had earlier reported that some of the injured were taken to a clinic in Innsbruck and the hospital in Bludez.
Rescue workers initially feared 10 people were missing in the avalanche, based on a video from a ski guest taken right before the avalanche occurred.
The video appeared to show about 10 more skiers in the avalanche’s path but ended before showing what happened to the skiers, Hermann Fercher from Lech/Zürs-Tourismus said, according to the press agency.
Rescue workers assumed all the skiers in the video, now all accounted for, were lost in the avalanche, according to APA. | 2022-12-26T15:23:42+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/news/international/all-10-people-feared-missing-in-austria-avalanche-found-alive/ |
ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau became the latest big name to sign on with the Saudi-funded breakaway series LIV Golf, and Charl Schwartzel remained on course Friday to win the maximum prize of $4.75 million at its inaugural event outside London.
That kind of big money has already convinced a long line of leading golfers — although none from the top 10 so far — to accept offers from the series bankrolled by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. DeChambeau is yet to explain why he made an about-turn to join that list, having previously said he would continue playing on the PGA Tour. That may not be possible now, as the PGA Tour announced Thursday that players who defect to the renegade series will face banishment from future tour events.
DeChambeau will be joining a series that already features Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, who are also among the golfers to have spent the week facing questions about the decision to sign up given Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations.
On the course, Schwartzel shot a 4-under 66 to take a three-shot lead over fellow South African Hennie Du Plessis in the fight for the $4 million individual first prize at the 54-hole event, which will be decided on Saturday. Both players are on the Stinger team which is leading the way to share a $3 million purse for the best four-man team.
DeChambeau’s signing was announced as the second round was taking place.
“He is passionate about the sport, innovative in his approach and committed to pushing the boundaries in pursuit of excellence,” LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said in a statement. “He’s not afraid to think outside the box and supports our mission of doing things differently to grow our game. The power and energy he brings to the course will deliver added electricity to our competition in Portland and beyond.”
The 28th-ranked American could make his LIV Golf debut at Pumpkin Ridge in Portland, Oregon, from June 30.
“I don’t know how the field will look in Portland,” two-time major winner Martin Kaymer said. “If you can play against more players who are up there in the world rankings … it’s also proof that this tour here and this tournament is going into the right direction.
“They are staying in their frame, they are doing what they promised to do with the game of golf, and within a few weeks, that event so far has been great, especially in the time frame.”
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-10T23:46:29+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/dechambeau-confirmed-as-latest-signing-for-saudi-golf-series/ |
PONCHATOULA, La. (WVLA) – A 65-year-old alligator named Old Hardhide is the center of attention in the Louisiana city of Ponchatoula. She is known as the town mascot, according to her owner, Mike Kleibert, but her care and handling have drawn the attention of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Kleibert says complaints mean she has to be moved for winter and potentially euthanized.
Hardhide resides in an exhibit which is in front of The Country Market on Pine Street along the railroad tracks. The gator has been in the enclosure for the past 12 or 13 years, according to Kleibert.
In a post on his Facebook page, he said PETA has been contacted because of “the alligator’s hand being swollen which is actually an old battle wound.” Kleibert said that he provided a statement to the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control Department about the gator’s health.
Kleibert said that the wound on her left rear foot was sustained years ago during breeding cycles on a farm where his grandfather bred alligators. Kleibert’s grandfather was there when Hardhide was born and subsequently donated the animal.
LDWF said they received a complaint in December 2022 about the condition of Hardhide and explained in a statement “that the alligator display was not suitable for winter months.”
Hardhide’s owner was given the option by LDWF to move her to the ponds on his family’s alligator farm. That is where Kleibert takes care of seven alligators as well as crocodiles and caimans.
He would be required to get Hardhide checked by a licensed veterinarian. Kleibert said he is in the process of trying to find a vet and determining what it might cost.
“Mr. Kliebert was also informed that if the animal was not checked in a timely manner, LDWF would be forced to remove the animal. Furthermore, Mr. Kliebert was informed that if LDWF removed the animal it was possible that it would be euthanized, depending on its health,” the LDWF statement reads.
He disagrees and thinks that Hardhide can survive in the exhibit year-round. The gator’s owner said that the “alligator is smart enough to survive and has survived the last dozen or so winters in the exhibit.” Kleibert points to a system that keeps water between 70 and 73 degrees.
Kleibert says he would like to avoid Hardhide being euthanized and wants her to be able to live out her life.
Why can’t Hardhide be set free? Mike’s wife Rebecca Kleibert said, “She’s a danger to people as she has lost her natural fear of humans.”
Kleibert made it clear that he just wanted to bring attention to what is happening to Hardhide and is not interested in fundraising or rallying. Others in the community, however, want to do something about it.
Local resident Beth Hockney started a petition to “Save Old Hardhide” with a goal of 5,000 signatures. Along with that, a rally has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the enclosure.
When asked why she is doing all this, Hockney said, “Hardhide is our town’s mascot! We love her! She a landmark I use when giving directions. She’s a meeting point during festivals. The annual Christmas lighting is held right in front of her enclosure. She’s part of our lives, our traditions, our memories, and our town. She’s family. But most importantly she is a life.”
Nexstar’s BRProud contacted PETA for comment and have not received a response. | 2023-02-11T02:42:02+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/louisiana-community-wants-to-save-town-mascot-alligator-called-old-hardhide/ |
A surfer, bottom right, looks out as a large wave builds off of Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz on Saturday morning. Powerful sets poured into many local surf breaks. On Friday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a heavy surf and gale warning through Saturday night. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Sentinel) | 2023-02-12T00:34:53+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/02/11/photos-large-waves-roll-into-santa-cruz-surf-breaks/ |
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government agency charged with keeping the roads safe is slow to investigate automobile safety defects, limiting its ability to handle rapidly changing or severe risks, an audit made public Thursday found.
Problems at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation limit the agency’s ability to respond to rapidly evolving problems or severe risks to auto safety, the audit by the Department of Transportation Inspector General found.
The agency also doesn’t have an integrated computer system for its probes, and doesn’t consistently follow its own procedures for making safety problems a high priority, the audit found.
The office has made progress in restructuring and modernizing its data and analysis systems, auditors determined, but weaknesses in meeting its own goals for timely investigations increase possible delays in probing important safety issues.
The office also doesn’t always record key documentation in its investigative files. In 22 of 24 investigations in 2018 and 2019, files were missing documentation.
Also, in all eight investigations sampled by auditors in 2021, ODI didn’t follow procedures needed to evaluate the risk from potential auto defects. The office doesn’t have clear requirements for documenting investigations, and it doesn’t provide adequate supervision over investigators, the report said.
“As a result, ODI may miss critical information for launching an investigation, lack information on what was said at meetings with manufacturers or stakeholders, delay remedies for safety defects or not accurately inform the public and stakeholders about an investigation’s status,” the inspector general found.
In a statement Thursday night, NHTSA said it already has finished most of the improvements recommended by the inspector general.
The agency set timeliness targets for its investigations, but the audit found that in 33 of 35 probes sampled by the inspector general over three years, it missed them.
“ODI does not consistently document information used for investigating and identifying potential defects and unsafe motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment in the agency’s internal and external files,” the audit said.
The audit comes as NHTSA is trying to force a Tennessee air bag inflator company to recall 67 million inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers. The agency sent a recall request letter to ARC Automotive Inc. in April, but the company refused the recall in May.
At least two people in the U.S. and Canada have died after the inflators ruptured, and seven more have been hurt.
The Office of Defects Investigation began investigating ARC’s inflators in 2015, but it took nearly eight years for the agency to seek the recall. In 2021, a 40-year-old mother of 10 was killed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula after an ARC inflator exploded in a relatively minor crash.
NHTSA made a tentative determination that ARC’s inflators are defective, and it has ordered the company to say whether it expects more inflators to rupture. ARC has until June 14 to respond. The next step in the process would be for NHTSA to hold a public hearing, and then possibly take the company to court to get a recall order.
ARC maintains that no safety defect exists and that NHTSA’s demand is based on a hypothesis rather than technical conclusions.
The defects office sets a goal of finishing preliminary investigations in 120 days. When it upgrades those to an engineering analysis, the goal is to finish in a year. But auditors found that preliminary probes in a 2018 and 2019 sample took an average of 617 days to finish. The engineering analyses were open for another 1,001 days on average, almost three times the goal.
ODI uses multiple decentralized data-management systems to store information from complex investigations, the audit said, but it hasn’t integrated the systems due to contractor and staffing issues and a budget shortfall.
The inspector general issued a dozen recommendations including that NHTSA develop a plan to meet goals for faster investigations, or revise the goals if they’re not realistic. The agency also should do timely reviews of data provided by automakers, and develop a written plan for all phases of investigations. It also should quickly integrate its systems to better manage data.
NHTSA’s statement said it finished the first phase of a multiyear information technology update by 2020, improving data storage and analysis. Since then, it’s continually introduced technology updates.
“NHTSA believes it is well positioned to build upon its successful implementation of standardized operating procedures, including rigorous documentation and risk-based escalation processes,” the statement said.
The agency said improvements have positioned it to oversee a growing number of recalls that are addressing safety risks faster than in the past. It said there were a record 896 vehicle and equipment recalls in 2021, and 850 in 2022. “NHTSA is continuing its efforts to further enhance its ability to identify safety issues more quickly while engaging manufacturers earlier in the process to conduct more timely recalls,” the statement said. | 2023-06-02T17:45:48+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/audit-finds-national-highway-traffic-safety-administration-auto-safety-defect-probes-are-too-slow/ |
– A collab between iconic brands, JONES SODA & SUB POP RECORDS takes music to fizzy new heights –
SEATTLE, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones" or the "Company"), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, has teamed with Sub Pop Records and sister record label Hardly Art to promote 15 artists with albums dropping this summer. This is the latest collaboration between the two iconic Seattle companies both known for over 25 years of artistic innovation through music and imagery.
Through Jones' REEL LABELS Augmented Reality label series, soda & music fans can see and hear exclusive clips from Sub Pop and Hardly Art artists by scanning soda bottles with the Jones mobile app. Artist bios, tour dates, and social media pages are promoted right from these clips, and are also featured on Jones' social channels and through retail displays around the country. After the long pandemic-forced hiatus from the live music experience, Jones sees this as a great opportunity to use its labels to promote up-and-coming bands and celebrate one of the arts that is so important to the culture of the Jones community. Jones has also donated use of their fully customized RV to Sub Pop artist Suki Waterhouse, which she is using to tour the country from July through October.
The "Summer of Indie Music" AR experience features 15 Sub Pop and Hardly Art artists who represent the labels diverse and talented roster with exclusive clips, so indie music enthusiasts can discover new bands as they sip their favorite Jones flavors. Featured artists are based everywhere from Seattle, New York, Chicago, Austin, Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts to Toronto, Montreal and Tokyo, providing an eclectic mix of sounds to show the diversity of tastes represented by Sub Pop, Hardly Art & Jones.
The new animated labels will appear on Jones' fan-favorite Berry Lemonade, Cream Soda, Green Apple Soda, Root Beer, and Orange & Cream flavors. The first shipments are on store shelves now, look for these exciting Jones bottles nationally at Kroger, Albertsons-Safeway, Walmart, Dollar Tree and regional accounts such as Meijer and HyVee in the U.S. as well as Loblaws C&C, Sobeys, Metro, Buy Low Foods, 7-Eleven and Dollar Tree stores in Canada.
"We have used the labels on Jones Soda bottles to showcase other people's crafts for over two decades. Augmented reality gives us a way to bring these photos to life," said Bohb Blair, Chief Marketing Officer, Jones Soda. "This partnership with Sub Pop turns our labels into mini-concerts, visits to rehearsal spaces and in some cases curiously odd moments with such an array of exciting artists. This program is sure to give our fans a uniquely Jones experience."
"At Sub Pop we try to connect people with music that resonates with them, and it can be fun to do that in unexpected ways," said Megan Jasper, CEO, Sub Pop Records. "We're excited to shine a light on 15 amazing artists from the Sub Pop and Hardly Art rosters in a completely unexpected location: the label of their favorite craft soda." And from the band Sweeping Promises, "To our tender teenage minds, Jones Soda was a magic elixir of neon-hued liquid sunshine encased in enigmatic black-and-white photo labels and talismanic bottlecap fortunes. One sip transported you to an exotic world, full of color, flavor, and exciting people. We're thrilled to join our Sub Pop/Hardly Art friends on these limited edition bottles of Jones Soda."
The series is the latest in an industry-first AR label initiative that Jones launched last summer. Previous bottles have featured the animatronic fortune teller character Zoltar® reading humorous fortunes, edgy artists, athletes, and other masters of their preferred crafts.
The Jones Soda app that brings the company's augmented reality REEL LABELS to life is available on the App Store and Google Play. The app also gives users access to Jones Soda products, view the thousands of fan-submitted photos on the company's Photo Gallery, and submit photos or videos of their own for possible inclusion on upcoming Jones Soda bottles.
Jones Soda Co.® (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products. The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones® Soda and Lemoncocco® brands, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand. Jones' mainstream soda line is sold across North America in glass bottles, cans and on fountain through traditional beverage outlets, restaurants and alternative accounts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For more information, visit www.jonessoda.com, www.myjones.com, www.drinklemoncocco.com or https://gomaryjones.com
Founded in 1988, Sub Pop Records is an independent record label based in Seattle, WA. Often associated with "the grunge movement" of the early '90s, Sub Pop continues to extend its tentacles of pervasive, worldwide cultural influence from this somewhat damp upper-left corner of the US.
Often referred to as Sub Pop's "sister label," Hardly Art is an offshoot of Sub Pop designed to spotlight emerging talent. While the label's initial focus was local when it started up in 2007, its roster now includes artists from around the world, encompassing the sounds of garage rock, post-punk, surf rock, power pop, electronic, and other debatably useful genre descriptors.
For more information, visit https://www.subpop.com/ and https://www.hardlyart.com/.
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While the women’s national team fought for and won its landmark equal pay agreement with U.S. Soccer last spring, defender Tierna Davidson believes there is so much more to be done.
The women continue to advocate for better wages and treatment in the game both nationally and internationally as the team prepares for this summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“I think that now our eyes turn to, ‘OK we’ve gotten a good foothold here in domestically and now what else can we do internationally?’ Whether it’s helping other international teams with their federations, whether it’s FIFA, CONCACAF, whomever needs to hear from us,” said Davidson, the newest officer for the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association.
“We’re a very influential voice and we’ve got a lot of power in that sense, and I think that we understand that, and we hope to harness that as much as possible,” she added.
Back in 2019, a 20-year-old Davidson was the youngest player on the U.S. roster that won the World Cup in France. So much has happened since then.
She solidified her role on the team before injuring her knee last March and sitting out for a year. Finally healthy, she is fighting for a spot on the U.S. squad that will attempt to defend its two straight World Cup titles.
She also has become a vocal leader. Davidson was elected as an officer for the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association, it was announced Monday. The union scored big last year when U.S. Soccer agreed to a new collective bargaining that pays its men’s and women’s national teams equally, including a split of World Cup prize money.
Davidson replaces Sam Mewis, who opted to end her four-term tenure as vice president and treasurer after a serious injury that will keep her away from the team for the foreseeable future. Davidson joins Becky Sauerbrunn, who remains the USWNTPA’s president, and Crystal Dunn, VP and secretary, on the leadership team.
“I’ve admired Tierna’s thoughtfulness, intelligence and composure from the first moment I met her,” Sauerbrunn said. “To have her as a player representative during this time of growth of the women’s game is hugely beneficial to all of us. As we continue to strive to improve global standards, having her strategic mind involved in the decision-making process will open new doors of possibility.”
In addition to their role as advocates, Davidson says players want to ensure that safeguards are in place — or created — to prevent abuse and misconduct throughout the game. A series of scandals in the National Women’s Soccer League over the past two years spurred investigations by both the NWSL and U.S. Soccer.
“A lot of what we’ve seen is such incredible exponential growth in women’s soccer, but there needs to be also that exponential growth in the rules and the policies and the structure to make sure that everybody is safe, everybody knows clearly what their roles are, everybody can feel comfortable and feel like they can thrive,” she said.
Davidson won an NCAA title with Stanford in 2017 and a year later was named U.S. Soccer’s Young Player of the Year. She went on to be the top overall pick in the 2019 NWSL draft for the Chicago Red Stars.
Following the World Cup triumph in France nearly four years ago, she won a bronze medal with the team at the Tokyo Olympics. She has made 48 appearances for the United States and could reach 50 in the coming days when the team plays exhibitions against Ireland on Saturday in Austin, Texas, and again on April 11 in St. Louis.
It is her first call-up with the national team since she tore her ACL in March 2022 during training with the Red Stars. While the recovery process was arduous, Davidson stayed connected to her teammates.
Now healthy, the aim is the World Cup — and elevating the women’s game.
“We’ve talked about the growth that’s happened in the NWSL and in other domestic leagues internationally, and how can they get more viewers, more fans to games, more investment — because the opportunity is there. The quality of soccer is there. The markets are there and the markets are excited,” she said. “I feel like really the only barrier to women’s sports absolutely exploding is just access — accessibility on TV, accessibility on news and social media platforms. Just putting us in places where we can be seen. And then let us do the rest of the work.”
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-04-04T10:10:24+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/davidson-relishes-new-role-with-the-us-players-union/ |
Kannapolis-based Haas F1 team misses out on points in Hungarian GP
Verstappen win again, followed by Norris and Perez
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WBTV) - Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen finished 14th and 17th respectively at the Hungarian Grand Prix, held Sunday at the Hungaroring – Round 12 of the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Hulkenberg started from 10th position on Pirelli P Zero Yellow medium tires and gained one position on a chaotic opening first lap in the mid-pack. Hulkenberg held ninth through the early stages and went on to execute a two-stop strategy, pitting on lap 16 for White hard rubber before coming in once more on lap 39 for another set of the harder compound. Hulkenberg brought the car home in 14th, beating AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda to the line by just two-tenths of a second.
“Not good enough in the race, which wasn’t news really, we kind of knew and expected this. To be fair though, I think we looked better today than we have in the past few races on Sunday, so I’m not too disappointed - given this is one of the toughest of the season in terms of non-stop corners, and there isn’t much rest for the tires or the driver. We weren’t too far behind drivers that were in the points, so maybe it was actually a bit better than what I was expecting going into today,” Hulkenberg said.
Magnussen took the start from 19th on medium tires and picked up five positions on the opening lap to hold 14th spot. Magnussen also ran a two-stop strategy, coming in on lap 14 for hard tires and then again on lap 42. Magnussen preserved the VF-23 through to the checkered flag to take 17th and register a double finish for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.
“I’m not feeling very good about the results, it’s a disappointing day for us,” Magnussen said. “I had no pace on the hard tire, we had two long stints on the hards – probably should’ve been on a three stop. We always try and learn something from each race – we’re going to try and do something different for Belgium. It’s important at this point to be patient and wait for some upgrades. We have to keep our heads cool and move onto the next one.”
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team maintains eighth position in the Constructors’ Championship on 11 points.
At the head of the pack Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen racked up his seventh successive victory of the season with McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez rounding out the podium celebrations.
“Going into the race we knew that we’d be struggling with the heat with our tire degradation issues. I mean, it was a tough race, but I think we got the best from it that we could. At the moment this is what it is for us. We can’t do anything else but keep working on the car and trying to resolve our problems. A lot of other people are picking up the pace – at the moment we can’t, but we’re working on it,” said Team Principal Guenther Steiner.
Next up is Round 13 of the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship is the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Qualifying – Friday July 28. Sprint – Saturday July 29. Race – Sunday July 30.
Copyright 2023 WBTV. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-24T12:04:33+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2023/07/23/kannapolis-based-haas-f1-team-misses-out-points-hungarian-gp/ |
Which jute rug is best?
There’s no better way to tie a room together than with an all-natural jute rug. Jute is an inexpensive and high-quality fiber that can complement rustic, traditional and modern home decor. Whether kept in its natural earthy hue or dyed with vibrant patterns, a jute rug can tie a home together with its practicality and flattering style.
RV Home Decor’s 100% Natural Jute Rug is made entirely of jute fiber. This rug is reversible and can be placed by itself or layered to your aesthetic preference. It comes in multiple dimensions or can be custom ordered to fit any room perfectly.
What to know before you buy a jute rug
What is jute?
Jute is an inexpensive fiber that is both sturdy and biodegradable. The jute plant these rugs are made from only takes 4-6 months to grow and requires little effort to care for. The plant and its efficient production make a jute rug an inexpensive and eco-friendly option.
Texture
Jute rugs are not made for comfort, and the fibers are scratchy unless mixed with soft materials such as wool, cotton or chenille. These eco-friendly rugs are soft enough to be walked on barefoot but are rough compared to other natural and synthetic carpets. The natural texture repels water, making these rugs great as doormats for entryways.
Style
Naturally, jute fibers are a neutral brown shade, making them fit for any household theme. Some are bleached to be a lighter color but most are a sandy beige. These rugs are stylish on their own but can also be placed as the base in a pile of rugs.
Cons
Although easy to clean due to their neutral color and flatweave nature, these rugs have qualities you should be aware of. This fiber is notoriously slippery, and it will not be stationary if placed on a hard surface. You can fix this by pinning it under furniture or purchasing non-slip backing (a rug pad or tape should suffice).
100% jute rugs are prone to shedding tiny fibers that appear dust-like. The “jute dust” often collects underneath the fabric and is easy to clean up with routine vacuuming.
What to look for in a quality jute rug
Non-slip backing
Being naturally slippery, most jute rugs are made with a non-slip backing or have an additional rug pad available. Make sure you don’t purchase a non-slip rug pad that’s the same size as your rug, even if the seller recommends it. Your pad should be 1 inch smaller than your rug on all sides so it doesn’t peek out the sides and potentially trip someone.
A quality rug pad not only keeps your carpet in place, but it reduces wear and tear on the rug that causes shedding. It makes vacuuming much easier and keeps your rug from scratching wooden floors.
Weave
If you want a rug that’s easily maintained, you want a tight-weave style of jute. Looser weaves can be pulled apart by vacuums and are more prone to fraying and shedding, impeding the quality as the jute rug ages.
Never use a vacuum with a beater bar or the rotating brush unless your rug specifies otherwise. Cheap vacuums don’t have beater bars and more advanced vacuums may have a removable one or a button to disable it while in use.
Avoiding false markups
It’s important to remember that jute is a cheap material that’s quickly grown and easily produced. A pricey 100% jute rug is not necessarily better quality — it’s likely being marked up for the brand name.
How much you can expect to spend on jute rug
Standard-size jute rugs cost $50-$350, on average. If other materials such as wool, cotton and chenille are mixed in, the rug price may increase significantly.
Jute rug FAQ
Are jute rugs high-maintenance?
A. Jute rugs are low-maintenance and can be cleaned by a quick vacuum (without the beater brush) or shaking them out. You should wash them with warm water and detergent occasionally, as you would with any other rug.
Can jute rugs get wet?
A. Jute rugs are naturally water-resistant, meaning they repel water. The water-resistant fibers also push away dirt and dust, preventing buildup in your home.
How do you get bad smells out of a jute rug?
A. If an unpleasant smell is wafting from your ute rug, you can use baking soda to neutralize it. Sprinkle a thin layer over the rug and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before vacuuming. If the smell persists, sprinkle another layer and let it sit overnight.
What’s the best jute rug to buy?
Top jute rug
RV Home Decor 100% Natural Jute Rug
What you need to know: This is a rectangular handmade rug in a natural shade of beige.
What you’ll love: It’s handwoven and eco-friendly, constructed from 100% natural jute fiber. It’s reversible and can be used in high-traffic indoor and outdoor areas.
What you should consider: There are creases in the material from shipping, but they’ll flatten over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top jute rug for the money
nuLOOM Eleonora Farmhouse Bordered Jute Area Rug
What you need to know: This nuLoom jute rug offers a modern style with a bordered design.
What you’ll love: This rug comes in either a rectangle, circle or square shape with a 0.3-inch pile height. The rug can be used outdoors or inside your living room, bedroom or dining room.
What you should consider: You’ll need to purchase a rug pad.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Dhurrie World Natural Jute Scalloped Rug
What you need to know: This is a handmade jute rug with scalloped edges.
What you’ll love: This rug can be added to your living room, bedroom or hallway and can withstand heavy foot traffic. It’s 100% natural jute, making the product eco-friendly and sustainable.
What you should consider: The rug arrives creased from shipping, but this will go away.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden rolled out the first ad of his 2024 reelection campaign on Wednesday, casting himself as a warrior in defense of freedom, but immediately found himself grappling with questions about his advanced age and droopy poll numbers.
At an afternoon news conference with South Korea’s president, Biden swatted away questions about his 42% job approval rating in part by arguing that most politicians running for reelection end up in roughly the same boat.
“I feel good, I feel excited about the prospects,” he said. “I think we’re on the verge of turning the corner in a way we haven’t in a long time.”
As for his age — the president would be 86 when he left office if reelected — Biden said such numbers don’t even compute with him.
“I can’t even guess how old I am,” he said. “I can’t even say the number, it doesn’t register with me. The only thing I can say is they’re going to see a race and they’re going to judge whether I have or don’t have it.”
He added: “Things are moving. And the reason I’m running again is there’s a job to finish.”
Biden spoke from the Rose Garden as he was hosting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a state visit.
The president, who announced his reelection campaign on Tuesday, offered a sharp comparison of his tenure with that of his predecessor, Donald Trump, who also is a candidate once again.
“Think about what I inherited when I got elected. I inherited a nation in overwhelming debt, in the hole for the four years that he was president,” Biden said. “I inherited a nation that had a serious loss of credibility around the world.”
Biden’s first TV ad aims to flip the script on Republicans who have traditionally claimed the mantle of “freedom,” aiming to portray the GOP as part of an “extreme movement” bent on overturning elections, restricting access to abortion and undermining voters’ economic security. It will air in major markets in the six states the president carried in 2020 that are key to his path back to the White House.
Along with the ad push, his campaign has begun the process of reengaging a legion of small-dollar donors, with frequent messages urging their support. As an incumbent, Biden is also benefitting from existing joint fundraising relationships with a host of candidates and local parties. His campaign, though, does not plan to release its fundraising totals before the end of the quarter.
The ad offers a taste of what is set to be the core of the Democratic president’s campaign message to voters, as he seeks to paint all Republicans as embracing Trump and out of the step with popular opinion and the nation’s values.
“Courage, opportunity, democracy, freedom: They’re the values and beliefs that built this country and still beat in our hearts,” a narrator says. “But they’re under attack by an extreme movement that seeks to overturn elections, ban books and eliminate a woman’s right to choose.”
The ad goes on to say Biden “has made defending our basic freedoms the cause of his presidency: the freedom for women to make their own health care decisions, the freedom for our children to be safe from gun violence, the freedom to vote and have your vote counted, for seniors to live with dignity, and to give every American the freedom that comes with a fair shot at building a good life.”
The 90-second spot includes footage of the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters trying to overturn the 2020 election and of children fleeing a school shooting as well as patriotic-themed images of flags being raised and Biden greeting supporters.
“For freedom, for democracy, for America — Joe Biden,” the ad concludes.
The Biden campaign said the ad is airing as part of a seven-figure, two-week media buy in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It said a second ad will be released next week.
“Freedom” is a common buzzword among Republicans who would challenge Biden for reelection, typically around the cultural issues that have defined the early stages of the 2024 GOP presidential nominating campaign. Republican figures, for instance, have attacked race and gender-affirming policy in schools as a threat to the liberty of those who object to them.
It was on the lips of several of the Republican presidential prospects who attended the first big GOP campaign event of the year in Iowa, where the 2024 caucuses are expected to begin the voting next year.
Former Vice President Mike Pence pointed to an eastern Iowa school district as an example of violating such freedoms. The Linn-Mar Community School District near Cedar Rapids allows students to request a gender transition plan for teachers, administrators and students to respect without the knowledge and permission of the students’ parents. A foundation Pence leads has been involved in supporting parents who are suing to overturn the school policy.
“Make no mistake about it, the battle against radical gender ideology is a battle for religious freedom,” Pence told about 1,000 Iowa conservatives in suburban Des Moines on Saturday. “And it’s a battle we must fight.”
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AP writer Tom Beaumont in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed. | 2023-04-27T01:45:23+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-casts-himself-as-defender-of-freedom-in-2024-ad-pitch/ |
Japan bid farewell to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in an elaborate state funeral Tuesday, despite public opposition to the cost of the event as the country grapples with their late leader's legacy.
Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was shot dead during a campaign speech in Nara in July, stunning a nation where gun violence is extremely rare.
More than 4,300 guests attended the service at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, including foreign dignitaries such as US Vice President Kamala Harris, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Abe's ashes were carried into the venue, where the government played a video tribute honoring his life and career. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida then delivered a memorial address, praising Abe's "courage" and dedication.
Other government figures including former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga -- who was Abe's right hand man for many years -- also gave remarks, before attendees laid flower offerings and bowed in turn.
Other ceremonial rites on the program include an honor guard, gun salute, and musical performances, before a government reception for visiting foreign dignitaries.
Police ramped up security for the event, with public broadcaster NHK reporting that about 20,000 police officers were deployed to keep the peace. But altercations broke out anyway between police and demonstrators outside the funeral venue.
Divisions over legacy
On Tuesday morning, crowds of people lined up outside designated memorial sites to leave flowers and pay their final respects to Abe, who dominated Japanese politics for a generation.
But as they mourned, thousands of others took to the streets in anti-funeral protests across Tokyo, illustrating a deep public divide over the occasion, Japan's first state funeral for a Japanese leader since 1967.
Some crowds chanted slogans as they marched near the funeral venue, waving banners that urged a stop to the proceedings. Protest leaders rallied the crowd through loudspeakers, and a van rolled past with music blasting from a boom box.
The protests grew tense at times, with several loud confrontations and scuffles between demonstrators and police.
Abe's death sent shock waves through Japan and the international community, with thousands of mourners gathering in Tokyo in July as his private funeral took place. But in the months since his assassination, the outpouring of grief has given way to a growing discontent.
Abe's state funeral comes as the country grapples with rising inflation and anger stemming from revelations that half of Japan's ruling party members had ties with the controversial Unification Church which has faced backlash over fundraising practices.
Some critics have also pointed to Abe's more unpopular policies while in office as a reason for the shift in mood, and questioned why so much taxpayer money is going to the state funeral -- which will cost some $12 million (1.66 billion yen) -- at a time of acute economic strain.
"It was a tragedy that Abe was gunned down and lost his life, but we shouldn't make him a hero out of this tragedy," one protester, Shinsaku Nohira, told CNN at a recent anti-state funeral demonstration outside Japan's parliament.
"At least half of Japan's population is against this state funeral, so I don't want the government's messaging to get out there, I want people out there to know that there are citizens in Japan who are opposing this event."
An opinion poll by NHK earlier in September showed that 57% of respondents opposed the state funeral, compared to 32% who supported it -- and the rest said they didn't know, or declined to answer.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tried to appease the public, saying a state funeral for Abe was "fitting" given his achievements as former leader. The ceremony is not meant to "force people to mourn" or to become a "political issue," he said in August.
Abe's tenure and assassination
Abe held office for two separate terms, during which he transformed Japan's security posture, raising questions over the country's status as a pacifist nation, and passed a major security legislation in 2015 that expanded what Japan could do militarily to support the US.
He also was a prominent figure on the world stage, cultivating strong ties with Washington and seeking better relations with Beijing -- while also trying to counter Chinese expansion in the region by uniting Pacific allies.
One of his final successes in office was securing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics -- though the Covid-19 pandemic forced the competition to be postponed to 2021.
After stepping down in 2020, citing health reasons, Abe remained active in politics, often campaigning for his party -- which is what he was doing at the time of his assassination.
NHK reported in July that the suspected shooter, Tetsuya Yamagami, had targeted the former Prime Minister because he believed Abe's grandfather -- another former Japanese leader -- had helped the expansion of a religious group he held a grudge against.
CNN has not been able to independently confirm what group Yamagami was referring to, or links between Abe and any group the suspect harbored hatred towards.
But the assassination saw a backlash against the Unification Church, which said Yamagami's mother had been a member who attended church events, though Yamagami himself was never a member.
It also said that the church had received a message of support from Abe at an event it organized, but that the former prime minister was not a registered church member, nor did he sit on its advisory board.
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The Chinese balloon that traveled across the United States last week before it was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean had both antennas to collect communications and solar panels to power its sensors, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
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Data Addresses Gaps in Preventive Prescriptions Therapy, Emphasizing the Importance of Multifaceted Interventions
SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, findings from the COORDINATE-Diabetes trial demonstrated that multi-disciplinary care between cardiologists, diabetes specialists and other team members can significantly increase the prescriptions of evidence-based therapies to help treat patients with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly known as heart disease. The trial was presented as a late-breaking symposium today at the 83rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in San Diego, CA.
In the United States alone, up to two-thirds of patients with T2D develop ASCVD in their lifetime. While ASCVD is associated with worse health outcomes in patients with diabetes compared to the general population, evidence-based therapies to reduce heart disease risk in adults with T2D are underused in clinical practice. The goal of this study was to evaluate if a coordinated, multifaceted intervention of assessment, education, and feedback versus usual care on adults with T2D would impact the prescription of three recommended evidence-based therapies, designed to help treat patients with both diseases.
The randomized clinical trial included 43 cardiology clinics across the U.S. The clinics enrolled 1,049 participants (459 at 20 intervention clinics and 590 at 23 usual care clinics) with T2D and ASCVD not already taking all three groups of evidence-based therapies, including high-intensity statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and/or glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ras). The median age was 70 years and there were 338 women (32.2%), 173 Black participants (16.5%), and 90 Hispanic participants (8.6%). The primary outcome was the proportion of participants prescribed all 3 groups of recommended therapies at six to 12 months after enrollment.
Findings show that coordinated care intervention can significantly improve the quality of care that high risk patients receive. At the last follow-up visit, those in the intervention arm were 4.38-fold more likely to be prescribed all three recommended classes vs. the standard care arm. A total of 37.9% of those in the intervention arm had been prescribed all three classes vs. 14.5% in the standard care arm. In particular, those in the intervention arm were more than 3-fold more likely to be prescribed an SGLT2 inhibitor and/or GLP-1RA. While the study was not designed or powered to detect differences in clinical outcomes, 23 of 457 participants (5%) in the intervention group vs 40 of 588 participants (6.8%) in the usual care group experienced the composite outcome of all-cause death or hospitalization for myocardial infarction, stroke, decompensated heart failure, or urgent revascularization (21% decrease in relative risk, not statistically significant).
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The authors note the implementation of coordinated interventions in clinics across the country will likely result in improved patient care and outcomes.
Research presentation details:
Dr. Pagidipati will present the findings during the following symposium:
- Symposium: COORDINATE—Diabetes Study Results Symposium
- Presented on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 1:30 – 3:00 PM PST
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be held in San Diego, CA on June 23–26. More than 12,000 leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world are expected to convene both in person and virtually to unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Attendees will receive exclusive access to thousands of original research presentations and take part in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts. Join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2023.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 82 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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Woman accused of sex trafficking child for drugs and money accepts plea deal
CAMERON, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - A Wisconsin woman accused of offering a child to a man for him to have sex with in exchange for drugs and money has accepted a plea deal.
WEAU obtained court documents stating 35-year-old Amanda Eyman of Cameron pleaded guilty to an amended charge of child neglect in Barron County Circuit Court.
According to the criminal complaint filed with the original charge in 2021, Eyman is accused of offering a child to a man, 35-year-old Paul Osterman of Rhinelander, for him to have sex with in exchange for drugs and money. This attempted exchange took place through social media app MeetMe and is part of a larger investigation into Osterman.
The two are accused of sending messages in December 2019. Osterman used the alias “Jake George” to ask Eyman if she knew of a “real young girl.”
Investigators said Osterman and Eyman messaged back and forth until Eyman agreed to let Osterman have sex with a child in exchange for money and drugs, with Eyman saying, “Bring me a bag of spin and a little cash so I can get some smokes, we’ll go over the details later.”
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BEIRUT (AP) — French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Friday urged Lebanon to swiftly elect a new president or risk plunging the poverty-stricken country into a deeper political crisis.
Colonna's remarks in Beirut came after Lebanon's divided parliament twice failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun, with no majority candidate in the running. It took two years for lawmakers to reach a settlement and vote Aoun into power in 2016. Meanwhile, Lebanon's government has been functioning under a limited caretaker capacity for months as political parties struggle to agree on a new leadership lineup.
Electing a president and appointing a new government amid one of the world's worst-ever economic spirals is a critical priority, Colonna said. Aoun's six-year term ends on Oct. 31.
“Lebanon cannot handle the danger of a vacuum in its political leadership,” Colonna told reporters at Rafik Hariri International Airport after meetings with Lebanon’s leaders, including Aoun and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
“In the current framework," she added, "it would be worrying and dangerous to impose a political crisis on the Lebanese people.”
The tiny Mediterranean nation’s economy over the past three years has spiraled, plunging three-quarters of its population into poverty following decades of corruption and financial mismanagement. While the country has reached a tentative agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Lebanon has struggled to implement a series of reforms that would ultimately improve transparency and restructure its bust banks.
So dire is Lebanon's outlook that it's suffered a spate of raids by desperate depositors on their banks, which have imposed strict withdrawal limits on savings since late 2019.
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MIAMI (AP) — A group of House Democrats is urging the Biden administration to suspend all U.S. security assistance to Peru over a “pattern of repression” of antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths.
The letter, sent Monday and a copy of which was shared with The Associated Press, urges the Biden administration to halt all security assistance until it can confirm that the crackdown has ended and the Peruvian officials responsible for human rights abuses are being held accountable.
Peru's foreign minister is in Washington this week seeking international support for President Dina Boluarte's increasingly besieged government. Pressure has been mounting on Boluarte, the vice president under President Pedro Castillo, to resign the post she inherited last month when Castillo was impeached and arrested for his ill-fated attempt to close Peru's Congress.
“Security forces have indiscriminately responded with almost no regard for protestors’ human rights,” according to the letter, which was signed by 20 mostly progressive House Democrats. “Rather than working to deescalate tensions, the Boluarte government has substantially increased tensions — including classifying protesters as ‘terrorists’ and limiting citizens’ right of movement.”
The U.S. provides more than $40 million annually to Peru in security assistance, according to the Washington Office on Latin America. The vast majority is aimed at helping Peru counter drug trafficking.
While initially protesters were demanding Castillo's release from jail, the unrest has spread across the country, galvanizing the support of many poor, indigenous Peruvians who have benefitted little from Peru's mining-driven economic boom.
Protesters demand that both Boluarte and Congress stand down and that new elections be held this year. Lawmakers rejected that Friday, but after another protester died and Boluarte urged them to reconsider, Congress narrowly agreed Monday to debate a proposal to hold elections in October.
Meanwhile, as the protests stretch into their second month, beleaguered security forces have become more forceful.
Among the incidents cited in the letter organized by Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania was the national police raid on student dormitories at San Marcos University in Lima, which included the mass arrest of nearly 200 people. That shocked many Peruvians because campuses have long been off limits to security forces except when crimes are being committed.
The campus invasion drew sharp condemnation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which said it collected testimony from civil society groups who said law enforcement officers invaded the bedrooms of student leaders, slung racist remarks at indigenous activists and forced women to strip naked and do squats.
Officials from the United Nations and European Union have strongly condemned what they consider the disproportionate use of force. The Biden administration has been more measured, calling for impartial investigations into abuses while also expressing support for Boluarte's efforts to restore calm and seek a political solution.
Amid the unrest, outgoing U.S. Ambassador Lisa Kenna announced an additional $8 million in U.S. support for coca eradication efforts in the remote Upper Huallaga valley. She has also met with the defense minister and other Cabinet members.
Such actions send an “ambiguous message," according to the letter, which was also signed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, a longtime voice for human rights in Latin America.
“The U.S. government can and must do more,” they wrote. “We believe our proposed actions would send a powerful signal in support of fundamental rights and help promote effective engagement for a political resolution.”
A copy of the letter was also sent to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
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Joshua Goodman on Twitter: @APJoshGoodman | 2023-01-31T00:07:59+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/dems-urge-biden-to-halt-aid-to-peru-over-protest-17752354.php |
Expands white wine portfolio with classically styled, everyday Pinot Grigio
NAPA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bread & Butter Wines a 4-time Impact Hot Brand Award winner announces the launch of its inaugural Pinot Grigio. With domestic Pinot Grigio wines representing 66% of the total Pinot Grigio segment, Bread & Butter is well positioned to help uncomplicate a consumer's choice in this competitive arena. Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio is on shelves nationwide at a suggested retail price of $15.99.
Balanced and bright, this classically styled wine leads with notes of white floral and fresh citrus. Bread & Butter Winemaker Linda Trotta says, "This is a beloved example of Pinot Grigio from California. It will stand-up in taste and quality and pairs perfectly with crisp salads, light pasta dishes or frankly anything you want. With its aromatic accents alone, this classic California Pinot Grigio is a real crowd pleaser."
In an increasingly complicated world, Bread & Butter Wines' marketing campaign continues to reassure wine lovers it's okay to keep it simple by leaning in to one piece of advice – "Don't Overthink It." Like the portfolio's other varietal wines, this Pinot Grigio offers a reassuring choice to wine lovers as they pick-up a bottle of Bread & Butter wine.
"We are excited to launch our first-ever Pinot Grigio, a natural fit to our already thriving Bread & Butter white wine portfolio" says Jeff Ngo, Senior Vice President of Marketing for WX Brands. "This latest innovation is just another example that unlocks the simplicity people want – and a beloved example of Pinot Grigio from California meant for people to enjoy all year long. It's a standout."
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At Bread & Butter, we believe good things shouldn't be complicated. Good things should just be Good. Honest. Simple. And the same goes for our wine. We make good, honest, delicious wines meant to simply be enjoyed. We know that a good bottle of wine is an easy, thoughtful thing in a world that's usually neither. So, if life doesn't suddenly get easier (and it won't), we are here to help you. All you need to do is pour a glass, sit down, and don't overthink it. As our award-winning veteran winemaker Linda Trotta says, "A good wine is a wine you like." It's time to leave the complexity to us and enjoy our classically-styled wines.
Bread & Butter Wines is a four-time IMPACT Hot Brand winner. The wine brand's portfolio includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Prosecco.
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UI Sports Medicine simulates cardiac arrest response in sideline management course
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - It was announced on Tuesday that Bronny James, the son of NBA star Lebron James experienced cardiac arrest during basketball practice on Monday. Bronny is out of the intensive care unit, but still in the hospital. With the football season right around the corner, local sports medicine staff are making sure they too are ready for these potential emergencies on the sidelines.
Around 60 athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists and nurses participated in the University of Iowa sports medicine sideline management course.
This marked the third year for the annual training. It included hands-on instruction and practice for medical situations such as breathing emergencies, neck injuries, severe bleeding and cardiac arrest - which is when the heart stops abruptly.
“We talk a lot about prior preparation, just thinking ahead and planning ahead, so it isn’t the first time you’ve thought about this,” UI Sports Medicine Outreach and athletic trainer Matt Doyle said. “Before an event, you should have all those things in place. Our health care teams really work on those things leading up in the preseason before an event occurs.”
The live simulations were geared toward football players, but Doyle said he personally has dealt with a cardiac arrest situation that didn’t involve a member of the team.
“More commonly, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, it happens in the crowd. It’s not always the athletes on the field that we’re taking care of,” he explained.
Staying calm, acting swiftly and rehearsing these types of scenarios are the best way health care providers can stay prepared.
“It’s already a high-pressure situation. Most health care providers have rehearsed and practiced and thought through it, but when you add in the element of a crowd, bystanders, that heightens the intensity a little bit. For example, in front of a crowd at Kinnick, you could have 70,000, or a national tv audience as well,” Doyle said.
Back in January, the NFL world was shaken up after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest on the field during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Obviously, the outcome for that individual was perfect. He’s healthy and alive,” Doyle said.
The NFL has a lot of resources to help support a large group of health care providers. Doyle hopes these training simulations can help local providers stay ready for a life-saving situation.
“We realize that not every school in the area has the same resources, so that’s kind of one of the reasons we’re working here. It’s to make sure that high school personnel, physicians and athletic trainers that take care of athletes in our communities, have the same level of preparation and care and the same result,” he added.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Novelist Gayl Jones is a fiction nominee for the National Book Award, the rare established name on a list of 10 that features eight debut works of fiction.
Jones was cited Friday for “The Birdcatcher,” an exploration of race, art and marriage in which a Black American writer journeys to the island of Ibiza and stays with her married friends, one of whom is trying to kill the other. Jones, 72, is herself the author of one of the most acclaimed debut books in recent memory, the novel “Corregidora,” which came out in 1975. She has published sporadically in the decades following and last year broke a 20-year hiatus with the novel “Palmares,” a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
The National Book Foundation, which presents the awards, announced long lists of 10 earlier this week for young people’s literature, poetry, literature in translation and nonfiction. The competitive categories will be narrowed to lists of five on Oct. 4, with winners announced during a Nov. 16 ceremony that will include honorary prizes for cartoonist Art Spiegelman and for Tracie D. Hall, executive director of the American Library Association.
The lists are judged by panels of authors, critics and other members of the literary community. Among the books bypassed by fiction judges: Jennifer Egan’s “The Candy House,” Lydia Millet’s “Dinosaurs,” Andrew Sean Greer’s “Less Is Lost” and Yiyun Li’s “The Book of Goose.”
Besides Jones, Jamil Jan Kochai is the only nominee who had previously published fiction. He was cited Friday for the collection “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories.” The fiction list also includes two filmmakers: Fatimah Asghar, author of “If They Come for Us,” is the writer and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated “Brown Girls”; Ramona Emerson, who wrote and directed the documentary “The Mayors of Shiprock,” is a National Book Award nominee for “Shutter.”
Three of the debut books are story collections: Leigh Newman’s “Nobody Gets Out Alive,” Marytza K. Rubio’s “Maria, Maria & Other Stories” and Jonathan Escoffery’s “If I Survive You,” an interlinked series of stories.
The other nominees are Sarah Thankam Mathews’ ”All This Could Be Different,” Tess Gunty’s “The Rabbit Hutch” and Alejandro Varela’s “The Town of Babylon,” released by Astra Publishing House, which was founded just two years ago. | 2022-09-16T22:16:16+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-novelist-gayl-jones-is-among-national-book-award-finalists/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
1-4-4-0, FIREBALL: 5
(one, four, four, zero; FIREBALL: five)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
1-4-4-0, FIREBALL: 5
(one, four, four, zero; FIREBALL: five) | 2022-06-27T18:16:45+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Day-game-17268486.php |
Former California State Senator Isadore Hall III Featured in Print PSA Campaign
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy®-winning musician will.i.am and stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez have joined Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and Providence for a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) that raise awareness about colorectal cancer screenings, early detection and prevention, and focus on reaching medically underserved communities.
Also appearing in the PSA campaign is former California State Sen. Isadore Hall III. The campaign launched today and is in both English and Spanish. The PSAs featuring will.i.am and George Lopez will be placed across print, broadcast, radio, digital and out-of-home outlets. Hall will be featured in the out-of-home campaign. In the broadcast and radio PSAs, will.i.am and Lopez recite poetry written by two Los Angeles-based poets.
"So many of us have a personal connection to cancer, myself included," said will.i.am. "The statistics don't lie so I want to inspire others to spread the word, especially those in the Black community who need to increase participation in screening programs. Make good health, including getting screened, your top priority - do it for your husband or wife, your kids, your nieces and nephews, for everyone you love."
"I've been a huge supporter of Stand Up To Cancer for many years, and I'm proud to be working with them and Providence on this important campaign," Lopez said. "The more people who get screened, the more lives will be saved. To play even a small role in that is incredibly meaningful to me."
The national PSA campaign supports a larger collaboration among SU2C, Providence Saint John's Health Center and Exact Sciences to increase colorectal cancer screening rates to 80% within three Stand Up To Cancer Zones™: Greater Boston, Los Angeles and Great Plains Tribal Communities in South Dakota. These zones are regions of focus for the SU2C Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Dream Team as they include diverse and distinct communities that are medically underserved and have particularly low screening rates for colorectal cancer.
"In living our mission of outreach, we are driven to advocate in our communities of color to advance potentially life-saving colorectal cancer screenings, and help erase health inequalities," said Michael Ricks, chief executive, Providence Saint John's Health Center located in Santa Monica. "We are so thankful to Stand Up To Cancer's celebrity ambassadors will.i.am and George Lopez, as well as Isadore Hall III, for helping to shed light on the importance of colorectal cancer screening, which can truly save lives."
Colorectal cancer occurs in the colon or rectum and is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Black Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups. Screening rates for Americans 50-75 years old are 59% for Hispanic people, 66% for Black people and 69% for white people. Yet, screening can help detect colorectal cancer early, making it one of the most preventable types of cancer. When caught early, colon cancer is beatable in 91% of cases and rectal cancer is beatable in 90% of cases.
"This collaboration is critical to addressing the disparities and challenges of this disease. We're incredibly grateful for Providence's support as we work to increase screening and fund cutting-edge research to help save lives and avoid more cases of colorectal cancer," said Russell Chew, president and CEO of Stand Up To Cancer. "We're thrilled to have will.i.am, George Lopez and Isadore Hall III bring attention to the importance of colorectal cancer prevention to further encourage the public to be proactive about their health."
The broadcast PSA was directed by Monty Marsh and produced by Chris Pizzi. The print campaign was produced by Pentagram Design. The poem recited by George Lopez was written by Jessica Wilson; the poem recited by will.i.am was written by Aiyana Sha'niel.
To learn more about colorectal cancer screening options, visit StandUpToCancer.org/ColonCancer. To view the PSAs, visit providence.org/coloncancer.
ABOUT STAND UP TO CANCER
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and was initially launched as a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders, SU2C utilizes these communities' resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of January 2022, more than 2,000 scientists representing more than 210 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., SU2C conducts rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.
Current members of the SU2C Founders and Advisors Committee (FAC) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Russell Chew serves as SU2C's president and CEO.
For more information, visit StandUpToCancer.org, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
ABOUT PROVIDENCE
Providence is a national, not-for-profit Catholic health system comprising a diverse family of organizations and driven by a belief that health is a human right. With 52 hospitals, over 1,000 physician clinics, senior services, supportive housing, and many other health and educational services, the health system and its partners employ more than 120,000 caregivers serving communities across seven states – Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, with system offices in Renton, Wash., and Irvine, Calif. Learn about our vision of health for a better world at Providence.org.
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Chicago Payton turned in a thorough domination of Chicago Collins 48-26 on December 9 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s health authorities have detected the country’s first case of monkeypox in a 42-year-old man who frequently travels to Europe. Authorities said the man is stable and has been isolated at a special hospital.
Egypt is the latest in the Middle East to join countries with reported monkeypox cases; Israel and the United Arab Emirates identified their first cases of the viral disease in May and Lebanon did so in June.
The health ministry statement, which was released late on Wednesday, also said that the contacts of the patient, who holds EU residency, are being monitored according to international medical standards recommended by the World Health Organization.
The statement did not say where exactly the case was detected or elaborate further.
Last month, Iran also announced that a 34-year-old woman in the southwestern city of AhvazMay tested positive for the virus, becoming that country’s first case.
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 56,000 cases have been detected in 102 countries around the globe so far.
Since monkeypox outbreaks in Europe and North America were identified in May, the World Health Organization and other health agencies have noted that its spread was mostly in men who have sex with men.
The virus originates in primates and other wild animals and causes fever, body aches, chills and fatigue in most patients. People with more serious illness can develop a rash and lesions on the face, hands and other parts of the body.
The smallpox-related disease is commonly found in parts of central and west Africa. Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized, monkeypox can be fatal for up to 6% of cases and is thought to be more severe in children. | 2022-09-08T22:15:49+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/lifestyle/health/ap-health/ap-egypt-latest-in-mideast-to-detect-1st-case-of-monkeypox/ |
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Lanto Griffin shoots 1-under 71 in round one of the AT&T Byron Nelson
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In his first round at the AT&T Byron Nelson, Lanto Griffin hit 12 of 14 fairways and 15 of 18 greens in regulation, finishing at 1 under for the tournament. Griffin finished his day tied for 79th at 1 under; Sebastián Muñoz is in 1st at 12 under; Peter Malnati, Justin Lower, K.H. Lee, and Mito Pereira are tied for 2nd at 8 under; and Kyle Wilshire is in 6th at 7 under.
On the 569-yard par-5 fifth hole, Griffin reached the green in 3 and sunk a 10-foot putt for birdie. This moved Griffin to 1 under for the round.
Griffin got a bogey on the 482-yard par-4 eighth, getting on the green in 3 and two putting, moving Griffin to even-par for the round.
At the 564-yard par-5 ninth, Griffin got on in 2 and missed his birdie putt from 5 feet to finish with a 3-putt par. This left Griffin to even for the round.
On the 547-yard par-5 12th hole, Griffin reached the green in 3 and sunk a 4-foot putt for birdie. This moved Griffin to 1 under for the round.
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The team with the biggest discrepancy in the NBA between home and road wins will attempt to shrink that gap when the Phoenix Suns visit the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
The Suns have won four in a row, all at home, to improve their record at Phoenix to 11-1. They are the winningest home team in the NBA.
But Phoenix also has one of the worst road records in the NBA at 2-5, having lost their last three away from home. Their only road wins have come against the Los Angeles Clippers in October and the Minnesota Timberwolves almost three weeks ago.
Trips to Sacramento were generally enjoyable for the Suns last season, although their 2-0 road sweep didn’t come easily, with the wins coming by a total of eight points, including one in overtime.
But that was when the Kings were en route to their 16th straight season without a playoff appearance. They could be on a different path this year, having opened 10-8 and just 2 1/2 games behind Phoenix’s best-in-the-West pace.
The Kings have lost two straight, which came at the end of a tough three-game trip to Memphis, Atlanta and Boston that began with a win over the Grizzlies. Sacramento has won its last six home games after an 0-3 start.
The hot home start has brought Sacramento attention far and wide. Team owner Vivek Ranadive has overseen what he hopes to be a longtime Sacramento tradition: Purple laser beams shot into the sky from atop the arena following every home win.
“We toyed with different ideas,” Ranadive said. “Do we light up the Capitol building? Do we light up (Tower Bridge)? What do we do? But we really wanted it emanating from our building. So there you have it. We now have the purple lights in the form of a beam that shoots into outer space.
“It goes farther than the human eye can see. As a tech guy, having four lasers beaming into outer space is kind of cool. I want aliens to see it.”
The Kings already have lit up the Sacramento sky after impressive wins over the likes of the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, the latter when Sacramento put up an efficient 153 points.
The Suns continue to be without Cam Johnson, out with torn meniscus in his right knee, but they were happy to welcome back key reserve Landry Shamet in their 113-112 home win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
Shamet had missed seven straight games with a concussion.
“You can get a lot of surgeries after you’re done playing on your knees, ankles, joints, bones, whatever,” Shamet said. “But you got one brain and one heart. You need to hit the brakes (sometimes).”
Shamet played 15 minutes off the bench in his return, hitting one of his two shots. He feasted on the Kings last season, putting up 21 points in a win at Sacramento in March before bettering that with a season-high 27 in a home loss in April.
–Field Level Media | 2022-11-28T15:26:19+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nba-basketball/out-of-this-world-kings-laser-focused-on-suns/ |
Aaron Rodgers has turned the final stages of his NFL career into a dramedy, and I for one am completely here for it.
As a self-described, self-loathing fan of the Cleveland Browns, I’ve gotta admit, anytime there’s chaos in the football world outside of Ohio I am 100% here for it. But even we couldn’t have predicted the unprecedented mess Rodgers finds himself in now.
The one-time Super Bowl winner went on the Pat McAfee Show earlier today and let all his future plans hang out. It seems that Rodgers going to the New York Jets is now inevitable, as he voiced as much during the interview.
But that’s not where the drama is.
Adam Schefter, ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider, was looped into the mix. During the interview, Rodgers stated that he “didn’t have time” for the Scheftys of the sports world, and even claimed to have told the longtime ESPN insider to “lose his number”. Schefter later confirmed this with the 21st century’s way out putting someone on blast – a screenshot and a tweet.
It didn’t take long for football fans to chime in, leaving comment after comment beneath the tweet. One of my favorites is a still shot of Martin ‘Marty’ Byrde, the fictional character on Netflix’s Ozarks. The tweet opens with Schefter saying: “I’m going to go ahead and confirm this report with Aaron Rodgers”. To which Byrde, played by Jason Bateman, simply replies, “The f*** you are”.
And there’s the comedy.
Regardless of how this Aaron Rodgers/Green Bay Packers/New York Jets script unfolds, I’ll be watching with bated breath… and perhaps some popcorn.
Keep scrolling to see some hilarious replies to Rodger’s declaration to Adam Schefter!
Aaron Rodgers to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: “Lose My Number” was originally published on wzakcleveland.com | 2023-03-16T15:53:36+00:00 | hot1009.com | https://hot1009.com/playlist/aaron-rodgers-to-espns-adam-schefter-lose-my-number/ |
Which king-size headboards are best?
If you’re redesigning your bedroom or just want to give your king bed a new look, one simple way to make a substantial change is with a new headboard. A headboard is also an excellent way to protect your wall while giving you additional support when sitting up in bed.
Much will depend on your bed and the style of your bedroom, but the top pick is Skyline Furniture Scottsburg Upholstered King Headboard.
What to know before you buy a king size headboard
Size
Before purchasing a headboard, you want to consider the size of your bedroom and the space around your bed. King size headboards can vary between 48 and 64 inches high and 79 and 81 inches wide. However, pay special attention to the depth because that can vary significantly depending on the headboard’s material and design.
Mounting
Some headboards attach directly to the wall, and others to the king bed frame. Not every headboard will fit every bed frame, so if you’re purchasing a separate headboard, you first want to make sure it’s compatible with your existing bed frame.
Keep in mind that some headboards will require assembly, and not every headboard will come with the tools required to mount it to the bed frame, so depending on the product and tools provided, you might need your own screwdriver or hammer.
What to look for in a king size headboard
Material
King size headboards are available in metal, wood, leather or assorted fabric. Some are a simple frame, and others are padded.
Design
You have a lot of choices when selecting the style and design of a king-size headboard. Some are a basic rectangular frame and some are arched. Sleigh headboards have more of a curved appearance. You can also purchase specialty headboards that have shelves, bookcases or additional storage options.
Adjustability
Some king-size headboards have adjustable legs that allow you to ensure a proper fit with your bed frame. However, if you have an especially large box spring, deep mattress or a bed that is higher off the ground, be sure to check the dimensions because not all king headboards will fit every king-size bed frame.
How much can you expect to spend on a king size headboard
A king-size headboard can range from $100-$500, depending on the design and materials. You can purchase a standard headboard for around $100, whereas a version with more embellishments and design details can cost up to $200. A top-of-the-line headboard made from the highest quality material, with detailed design work, can cost $250-$500.
King size headboard FAQ
Do I need to use a headboard?
A. It is not required to use a headboard, but there are many benefits, including additional neck and back support, an elevated room design and damage prevention to your wall. If your bed is in a very small room, you should be aware that the headboard will take up extra space and it could be in your best interest to go without it.
Will my queen-size headboard fit my king-size bed?
A. Not necessarily. If your headboard needs to be attached to the bed frame, it will probably not fit properly since the dimensions won’t add up. However, if you have a freestanding headboard or a headboard that attaches directly to the wall, there is a chance it could work, but it’s not recommended. It’s best to select a headboard designed for the size of your bed.
What’s the best king-size headboard to buy?
Top king-size headboard
Skyline Furniture Scottsburg Upholstered King Headboard
What you need to know: Add a regal look and feel to your bedroom with this elevated but no-frills design king-size headboard.
What you’ll love: Made in the USA, this top-of-the-line wood and fabric constructed headboard with classic polyester upholstery add style and class to any space. Available in a wide variety of exotic colors, this durable and sturdy headboard is easy to assemble and will be ready to use as soon as it arrives.
What you should consider: This headboard requires both a mattress and box spring.
Where to buy: Sold by Bed, Bath & Beyond
Top king-size headboard for the money
Zinus Jessica Modern Studio Upholstered Metal Headboard
What you need to know: This sleek and modern headboard is a budget-friendly option that will add class and style to any bedroom for a fraction of the cost.
What you’ll love: The padded foam upholstery creates an extra layer of comfort and support, while the classic-shaped metal frame is both durable and stable. This product has a 5-year warranty that will give you peace of mind when you purchase.
What you should consider: This headboard does not come with mounting brackets to attach to the Zinius frame if you purchase them both together, so make sure you have the correct brackets for your frame.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Modway Lily Tufted Linen Fabric Upholstered King Headboard
What you need to know: The luxurious tufted design of this headboard will instantly make a beautiful statement to any bedroom.
What you’ll love: The chic but demure design features soft and stain-resistant velvet and high arching details that will always be in style. This headboard is made from both plywood and fiberboard for sturdy construction, while the foam padding adds additional back and neck support for comfort.
What you should consider: This headboard is not very tall, so if your mattress and boxspring are 18 inches or higher, this headboard may not work well.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SAN ANTONIO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, has opened the Welcome Home Center and sales office for Crescent Hills. The 170-acre, 546-home masterplanned community sits just four miles from Lackland Air Force Base, offering Lennar's trademark quality at a competitive price. Home shoppers are encouraged to visit the community today and tour their 4 bed 2 bath model home. For more information, click here.
"Crescent Hills has something for everyone – from new homebuyers and growing families to those downsizing for a simpler lifestyle," said Lennar Division President Brian Barron. "Its location, close to Lackland Air Force Base, local recreational attractions, and metro San Antonio as a whole, makes it easy to build a life in this charming community."
Homes at Crescent Hills range from 925 to 1,874 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and one to two and a half baths. One- and two-story designs from Lennar's popular Stonehill, Cottage, Watermill and Belmar collections feature the latest home floorplans, offering generous living and kitchen spaces, and resort-style master suites. Pricing begins in the low $200,000s.
All homes come with Lennar's signature Everything's Included® program, where the homebuilder's most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At Crescent Hills, this includes granite countertops and backsplashes, designer cabinetry, GE® stainless steel appliances, low-VOC interior paint and a host of other carefully curated interior touches and designer fixtures. The new homes will also include luxury vinyl flooring throughout, gas appliances, energy star certified tankless hot water heaters and 42" kitchen cabinets.
Residents of Crescent Hills will have exclusive access to a private community swimming pool with shaded structures for sunny afternoons. The location is also within close reach to numerous recreation spots, including Millers Pond, Pearsall Park, Salas Family Park and Sea World theme park.
For commuting residents, Crescent Hills is minutes from Interstates 410 and 35, providing direct access to the entire metro San Antonio market.
Children living at Crescent Hills will be served by the award-winning Southwest ISD School District, which prides itself in its wide range of college and career-ready programs.
The Crescent Hills Welcome Home Center and sales office is located at 6911 Solar Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78252. For more information, call (210) 393-8095 or visit the Crescent Hills Community Website or www.lennar.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Thursday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, marking the first time the Infowars host has been held financially liable for repeatedly claiming the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history was a hoax.
The Austin jury must still decide how much the Infowars host must pay in punitive damages to Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse Lewis was among the 20 children and six educators who were killed in the 2012 attack in Newtown, Connecticut.
The parents had sought at least $150 million in compensation for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jones’ attorney asked the jury to limit damages to $8 — one dollar for each of the compensation charges they are considering — and Jones himself said any award over $2 million “would sink us.”
It likely won’t be the last judgment against Jones — who was not in the courtroom when the jury announced its decision to award $4.11 million — over his claims that the attack was staged in the interests of increasing gun controls. A Connecticut judge has ruled against him in a similar lawsuit brought by other victims’ families and an FBI agent who worked on the case.
The Texas award could set a marker for other cases against Jones and underlines the financial threat he’s facing. It also raises new questions about the ability of Infowars — which has been banned from YouTube, Spotify and Twitter for hate speech — to continue operating, although the company’s finances remain unclear.
Jones, who has portrayed the lawsuit as an attack on his First Amendment rights, conceded during the trial that the attack was “100% real” and that he was wrong to have lied about it. But Heslin and Lewis told jurors that an apology wouldn’t suffice and called on them to make Jones pay for the years of suffering he has put them and other Sandy Hook families through.
The parents testified Tuesday about how they’ve endured a decade of trauma, inflicted first by the murder of their son and what followed: gun shots fired at a home, online and phone threats, and harassment on the street by strangers. They said the threats and harassment were all fueled by Jones and his conspiracy theory spread to his followers via his website Infowars.
A forensic psychiatrist testified that the parents suffer from “complex post-traumatic stress disorder” inflicted by ongoing trauma, similar to what might be experienced by a soldier at war or a child abuse victim.
At one point in her testimony, Lewis looked directly at Jones, who was sitting barely 10 feet away.
“It seems so incredible to me that we have to do this — that we have to implore you, to punish you — to get you to stop lying,” Lewis told Jones.
Jones was the only witness to testify in his defense. And he came under withering attack from the plaintiffs attorneys under cross-examination, as they reviewed Jones’ own video claims about Sandy Hook over the years, and accused him of lying and trying to hide evidence, including text messages and emails about the attack. It also included internal emails sent by an Infowars employee that said “this Sandy Hook stuff is killing us.”
At one point, Jones was told that his attorneys had mistakenly sent Mark Bankston, who is representing Heslin and Lewis, the last two years’ worth of texts from Jones’ cellphone. Bankston said in court Thursday that the U.S. House Jan. 6 committee investigating the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has requested the records and that he intends to comply.
And shortly after Jones declared “I don’t use email,” Jones was shown one that came from his address, and another one from an Infowars business officer telling Jones that the company had earned $800,000 gross in selling its products in a single day, which would amount to nearly $300 million in a year.
Jones’ media company Free Speech Systems, which is Infowars’ parent company, filed for bankruptcy during the two-week trial.
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For more of the AP’s coverage of school shootings: https://apnews.com/hub/school-shootings | 2022-08-04T22:27:41+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/national/ap-us-news/alex-jones-ordered-to-pay-sandy-hook-parents-more-than-4m/ |
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The European Commission vowed Friday to step up its work with Morocco to fight human smugglers who are using “new, extremely violent methods” — a move that comes two weeks after 23 people died at the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla.
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson and Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska met with Morocco’s Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit in Rabat to discuss the events of June 24, when hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants and asylum-seekers attempted to storm through a border post and scale a border fence into Melilla. In addition to the deaths, some 200 Moroccan and Spanish law enforcement officers and more than 70 civilians were injured.
“We have discussed how we can further cooperate on fighting the smugglers, preventing such violent and dangerous situation as we saw two weeks ago,” Johansson said in a video message after the meeting.
There were no further details on what exactly the new, violent methods being used by smugglers were but the European Commission said it would enhance police cooperation with Morocco, including with joint investigations.
Mustafa Baitas, a spokesman for the Moroccan government, said Thursday the events at the Nador-Mellila border were “planned and orchestrated” in a way that was not typical of other attempts to storm the border into Spain.
At the time, Moroccan authorities said the migrants had died as a result of a stampede. But several human rights organizations have called for an independent investigation into the deaths and condemned authorities on both sides of the border for excessive use of force. Morocco’s Human Rights Association says 27 migrants died, four more than Morrocan authorities have reported. Many of the victims were believed to be Sudanese, it tweeted.
“The Commissioner and the two ministers welcomed the fact-finding commission set up by the Moroccan National Human Rights Council,” the EU Commission statement said. Spanish prosecutors also announced last week they had launched an investigation into June 24.
Videos showing countless Black men lying on the ground that day, some motionless and bleeding as Moroccan officers stood over them, sparked public outrage and condemnation from the United Nations chief. Other images showed groups of men climbing a fence while hurling rocks at Moroccan anti-riot police and then collapsing on the ground.
“We profoundly lament the death of those migrants,” Grande-Marlaska said Friday while calling the events “a violent assault on our borders.”
Both Grande-Marlaska and Johansson praised Morocco for its work, which according to the European Commission has prevented 26,000 irregular departures and dismantled around 100 criminal trafficking networks.
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Follow AP’s coverage of migration issues at https://apnews.com/hub/migration | 2022-07-09T11:48:24+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/eu-morocco-renew-migration-deal-after-spanish-border-deaths/ |
LITTLE CANADA, Minn. (AP) — Pigs ran loose on a metro highway after a semitrailer truck that was carrying 50 hogs overturned, causing an hours-long shutdown Friday morning in Minnesota on Interstate 694.
State troopers tried to corral several loose pigs that cameras showed running through traffic, the Star Tribune reported.
The truck tipped over around 7:35 a.m. and caused morning rush hour traffic to back up for more than a mile, Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras showed.
The truck driver was not hurt, according to Lt. Gordon Shank with the Minnesota State Patrol. Ten pigs died in the crash.
Authorities rounded up the pigs, some of which were injured.
Investigators are looking into what caused the semi to tip on its side as it navigated the curve on I-694 where it joins with northbound Interstate 35E.
Nearly five years ago, more than 20 pigs spilled onto the roads in a more rural part of the state after a semitruck overturned at a highway interchange near Mankato. About 90 pigs had been in the livestock trailer, and some of them died. The driver suffered minor injuries.
And last year on a Pennsylvania highway, several monkeys escaped when a truck that was towing a trailer of 100 monkeys collided with a dump truck. The truck had been on its way to a lab. The drivers weren't harmed. | 2023-06-09T22:00:34+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/pigs-run-loose-on-metro-highway-after-semitruck-18145030.php |
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