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LOS ANGELES – “Scream Queen” Jamie Lee Curtis will be this year's recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor.
Curtis will receive the honor at the AARP’s annual Best Movies and TV for Grownups ceremony, the group announced Thursday. Alan Cumming returns to host the ceremony, which will be telecast on “Great Performances” on PBS on Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. Eastern.
“Jamie Lee Curtis’ longstanding, ever-increasing career shatters Hollywood’s outmoded stereotypes about aging, and it exemplifies what AARP’s Movies for Grownups program is all about,” AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said in a statement.
Since stepping into the role of Laurie Strode in “Halloween” in 1978, the 64-year-old horror queen starred in her last installment of the slasher series “Halloween Ends,” and the blockbuster indie film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once" this year.
“We are delighted to honor Curtis, who at 19 became an iconic ‘scream queen’ in ‘Halloween,’ then grew up to be a master in comic and dramatic roles, too," Jenkins said.
Curtis, whose other credits include, “True Lies,” “A Fish Called Wanda,” “Freaky Friday,” “Knives Out” and the television series “Scream Queens,” is an Emmy nominee and a British Academy Film Award winner. Her films have, over her four-decade-long career, earned $2.5 billion at the box office, the statement said.
The AARP’s Movies for Grownups program champions movies that resonate with viewers 50 and over, and fights ageism in the entertainment industry. Previous honorees include Lily Tomlin, George Clooney, Annette Bening, Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas.
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2022-12-01T14:14:17+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2022/12/01/jamie-lee-curtis-to-receive-aarp-career-achievement-award/
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Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen cruised to victory on Sunday at the 2022 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, which was held at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
The win was Verstappen’s 14th this season, a new record as it eclipsed the 13 wins achieved first by Michael Schumacher in 2004 and then again by Sebastian Vettel in 2013. Like Verstappen, Vettel also achieved his record driving for Red Bull.
Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Lewis Hamilton finished second in Mexico, 15 seconds behind Verstappen, while third place went to Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who finished some 18 seconds behind his teammate.
Verstappen started the race on the pole position, with Mercedes’ George Russell at the front and Hamilton and Perez immediately behind. Verstappen made a clean start and was never really challenged from there, losing the lead position only briefly following his sole pit stop. There was more action between Russell and Hamilton early on, with Hamilton managing to get ahead of his teammate at the start and Perez providing pressure on both.
Perez was first of the leaders to pit, stopping on lap 24. His team had a problem fitting the rear left tire, however, and he was held up for five seconds, eventually rejoining in sixth. Verstappen then stopped on the following lap, rejoining the race in third behind the two Mercedes drivers. Verstappen soon retook the lead when Hamilton made a pit stop on lap 29, with Russell following on lap 34.
Russell eventually crossed the finish line in fourth, followed by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in fifth and sixth.
The race featured little drama, though McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo tipped the AlphaTauri of Yuki Tsunoda into the air on lap 51 with an aggressive wheel-to-wheel move, which led to Tsunoda retiring from the damage and Ricciardo receiving a 10-second penalty. Alpine’s Fernando Alonso also steered off track with a power unit issue on lap 66, which bought out the virtual safety car though there was no change to the order.
Following the weekend’s action, 2022 title winner Verstappen’s Drivers’ Championship tally has grown to 416 points. Perez has moved up to second with 280 points, and Leclerc is now in third with 275 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull has already won it with 696 points, versus the 487 points of Ferrari and 447 of Mercedes. The next race on the calendar is the Brazilian Grand Prix on Nov. 13.
Below are the full results from the 2022 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG +15.186 seconds
3) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing +18.097 seconds
4) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +49.431 seconds
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari +58.123 seconds
6) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +68.774 seconds
7) Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren +1 lap
8) Esteban Ocon, Alpine +1 lap
9) Lando Norris, McLaren +1 lap
10) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
11) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri +1 lap
12) Alex Albon, Williams +1 lap
13) Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
14) Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin +1 lap
15) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +1 lap
16) Mick Schumacher, Haas +1 lap
17) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +1 lap
18) Nicholas Latifi, Williams +2 laps
NC) Fernando Alonso, Alpine – DNF
NC) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri – DNF
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2022-11-01T11:53:21+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/automotive/internet-brands/verstappen-breaks-record-with-2022-f1-mexican-grand-prix-win/
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Activist investor Daniel Loeb said Sunday that he is no longer pushing Disney Corp. to spin off or sell its blockbuster cable network ESPN.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek had rejected Loeb's urging in an interview with the Financial Times, published Sunday, in which Chapek said Disney had been “deluged” by companies expressing interest in ESPN, which he took as a sign of ESPN's potential.
This weekend Chapek spelled out plans to make ESPN a growth engine for Disney in multiple media interviews, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
Loeb tweeted Sunday morning, in response to the FT story, “We have a better understanding” of ESPN's “potential as a standalone business" and as “another vertical for Disney to reach a global audience to generate ad and subscriber revenues.”
Loeb added that he “looked forward” to seeing ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro “execute on the growth and innovation plans, generating considerable synergies as part of The Walt Disney company.”
Loeb acquired a large stake in Disney last month and began pushing for Disney to spin off ESPN, one the most profitable cable networks, saying that it could help Disney reduce its debt load.
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2022-09-12T00:44:21+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Activist-investor-Loeb-drops-support-for-17434598.php
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How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International on TV or Live Stream - February 9
Published: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:34 PM CST|Updated: 13 hours ago
C-USA rivals face one another when the Florida International Panthers (12-12, 6-7 C-USA) welcome in the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-10, 6-6 C-USA) at Ocean Bank Convocation Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
In the story below, we provide all the info you need to know about how to watch this matchup on fuboTV.
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Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International Game Info
- When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Florida
- TV: ESPN+
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Louisiana Tech Stats Insights
- The Bulldogs' 45.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.6 percentage points higher than the Panthers have allowed to their opponents (43.9%).
- Louisiana Tech has compiled an 11-2 straight-up record in games it shoots above 43.9% from the field.
- The Panthers are the rebounding team in the country, the Bulldogs rank 190th.
- The Bulldogs' 74.6 points per game are just 1.1 more points than the 73.5 the Panthers give up.
- When Louisiana Tech allows fewer than 71.8 points, it is 8-6.
Louisiana Tech Home & Away Comparison
- At home Louisiana Tech is putting up 78.1 points per game, 8.5 more than it is averaging on the road (69.6).
- In 2022-23 the Bulldogs are allowing 6.0 fewer points per game at home (66.5) than on the road (72.5).
- Louisiana Tech sinks more 3-pointers at home (8.7 per game) than away (8.5). But it has a lower 3-point percentage at home (34.2%) than away (36.3%).
Louisiana Tech Schedule
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2023-02-09T17:04:14+00:00
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https://www.kalb.com/sports/betting/2023/02/09/louisiana-tech-florida-international/college-basketball-how-to-watch/
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2023-01-10T08:54:00+00:00
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bizjournals.com
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Bright Pattern to deliver presentations on omnichannel and what's next at CCW Berlin on 28 February to 2 March.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern will be heading to CCW Berlin, which is recognized as Europe's biggest trade show for the world of CX, from 28 February to 2 March. Bright Pattern is widely regarded as one of the most technologically advanced cloud-based omnichannel CX solutions and will be delivering two engaging speaking sessions with two of the most intelligent and dynamic industry experts leading the presentations.
CCW Berlin is the predominant contact center event in the DACH region. Bright Pattern is rapidly expanding into the German market through partnerships with two of Bright Pattern's most important and essential DACH partners, Sogedes and Teleconnect GmbH.
Bright Pattern's first speaking session will be hosted by Daniel Tollenaere, ex-General Manager of Store Operations for Officeworks; the largest office supply chain in Australia. This presentation will be held on 28 February from 11:30 - 12:00. His presentation, titled "Omni-Enterprise CX™ - Go Beyond Omnichannel and More", will elaborate on Omni-Enterprise CX™. This discussion revolves around bringing every single employee in the enterprise into any customer interaction on voice and digital channels. Officeworks was able to increase in-store responses by nearly 300% while boosting NPS significantly via the Bright Pattern Mobile App.
Bright Pattern's second speaking session will be hosted by Luc Cavelier, Head of Business Development in EMEA for Bright Pattern. Having over 30 years of experience, his presentation will be held on 1 March from 13:30 - 14:00. His thought-provoking presentation, titled "Making Omnichannel A Reality", explains the incredible benefits of true omnichannel and the process of implementing true omnichannel conversations in your call center.
Bright Pattern will set up on the show floor at official Booth #485. The Bright Pattern team is extremely excited to meet you at CCW Berlin and talk to you about delivering better customer experiences in your contact center. Bright Pattern will see you at CCW Berlin!
About Bright Pattern
Bright Pattern provides the simplest yet most powerful all-in-one omnichannel contact center solution with over 500 customers in 26 countries, including Bank of America, Bell24, Cable and Wireless, City of Brampton, Community Medical, Detroit Water, Enercare, EY, First Bank, Hairclub, Hurtigruten, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Naver, Officeworks, Pepsi, Randstad,SEIU, Southern Cross Health Insurance, Sun Country Airlines, Sylvan Learning, United Power, VW Bentley, YMCA, and Zillow. Bright Pattern is the highest rated omnichannel platform by customers and analysts , with the fastest ROI and time to deploy in the industry.
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2023-02-23T19:52:42+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/02/23/bright-pattern-exhibit-speak-europes-largest-contact-center-event/
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FAIRBORN — The Wright State women’s basketball team was picked to finish 10th in the Horizon League preseason coaches’ poll, one spot from the bottom.
Second-year Raiders coach Kari Hoffman wasn’t surprised her peers didn’t have a higher opinion of her team, but she’s eager to prove them wrong.
“There’s a lot of unknowns with our team — and even with our coaching staff. But I’m excited to get it started,” she said.
“We’re thrilled with their effort in practice. Our growth has been outstanding since we showed up (for summer workouts) in June.”
After averaging 23.5 wins the previous eight seasons with three NCAA trips, the Raiders tumbled to a 4-19 overall record and finished 10th in the league at 3-14 last season.
Only two players return from that team: starting guard Channing Chappell, who averaged 6.7 points and was second in assists at 2.0 per game, and part-time starting guard and Fairmont grad Makira Webster.
Youngstown State was picked as the favorite, getting eight of the 11 first-place votes. The Penguins were followed by Green Bay (two first-place nods) and Cleveland State (one).
CSU’s Destiny Leo was named the preseason player of the year. She averaged 18.7 points and shot a league-best 39% on 3-pointers a year ago.
YSU was co-champion last season, finishing 24-7 overall and 18-4 in the league. Among its returnees are Lily Ritz, who finished in the top three in the league in points (16.9 per game), rebounds (9.5) and field-goal shooting (56.9%).
Joining Leo and Ritz on the all-league first team were Green Bay’s Hailey Oskey, Milwaukee’s Megan Walstad and Northern Kentucky’s Lindsey Duvall.
IUPUI tied for the regular-season title in 2021-22, but, like Wright State, has experienced major turnover in its roster. The Jaguars were picked sixth.
“Preseason rankings are just a guess,” Hoffman said. “A couple teams are super mature and have a ton of returners. I’d say it’s top-heavy with three or four at the top, and the rest are unknowns. We’ll see where everything lands.”
The Raiders have a home exhibition against Ohio Dominican at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Their first game is at Toledo at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7.
They’ll play six of the seven non-league games on the road, including trips to Ohio State and Tennessee.
“It’s a tough schedule. In the non-conference, we have a lot ahead of us. It will be challenging. But it’s all about March,” Hoffman said.
“We’re telling our players to trust the process. Hopefully, we get better these first few months of the season. It’ll be fun to compete and see where we stack up.”
Horizon League Preseason Poll
1. Youngstown State (8) – 118
2. Green Bay (2) – 106
3. Cleveland State (1) – 102
4. Northern Kentucky – 88
5. Milwaukee – 75
6. IUPUI – 67
7. Oakland – 47
8. Purdue Fort Wayne – 44
9. Robert Morris – 42
10. Wright State – 26
11. Detroit Mercy – 11
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2022-10-18T19:50:14+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/womens-basketball-rebuilding-raiders-picked-10th-in-horizon-league-poll/EW7677U2QVBD3ARAT3Y5PEJDJQ/
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We’re seeing the cost of austerity
In his praise for tax-cutting (“RIP, Citizens for Limited Taxation,” Opinion, Nov. 16), Jeff Jacoby ridicules the opponents of Proposition 2½ for warning that if taxes were cut too far, “sick people would die for lack of hospitals” and “children would wallow in ignorance.”
But here we are. Sick people are giving up and leaving after interminable waits in the emergency department, and others are sleeping in hospital hallways for lack of rooms (“Short of staff, ERs swamped, stressed,” Page A1, Nov. 6). K-12 student test scores have been dropping for years, even before the pandemic (“Student test scores tumble,” Page A1, Oct. 24). Fortunately the passage this year of Question 1 will give the state some funding to address the latter problem.
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Ken Olum
Sharon
Here’s to a progressive income tax
Congratulations, Massachusetts: By approving the “millionaires tax,” we’ve finally joined the vast majority of states with progressive income taxes. As I noted in my recent book, “The Lost Tradition of Economic Equality in America, 1600-1870,” the idea of progressive taxation goes back to the period of the Founders, urged by Thomas Jefferson and others, in order to prevent the individual accumulation of excessive wealth and the corruption of American politics. Of course it will also provide, in Massachusetts’ case, critical funding for schools and transportation needs.
I was surprised to learn, when I returned to this area after 25 years of living elsewhere, that the increasingly reactionary state of Missouri that I’d left had a more progressive income tax. So I was happy to vote for Question 1 and glad to see it passed, and I look forward to living in the stronger Commonwealth that will result from the measure.
Daniel Mandell
Worcester
The writer is a professor emeritus of history at Truman State University.
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2022-11-22T08:15:21+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/22/opinion/mass-morphs-limited-taxation-push-more-revenue/
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BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP)The first of two World Cup downhill races to be held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, was canceled Friday morning due to strong wind and snowfall.
The course was closed for the day so crew workers could prepare the Birds of Prey track for another downhill race scheduled for Saturday. There’s also a super-G event on Sunday.
It’s been a challenging season so far for ski racers because of weather conditions. The International Ski Federation (FIS) postponed downhill events in Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervinia, Italy, that were slated to be held earlier this season. Parallel events for women and men planned for Lech, Austria, also were wiped out due to weather.
In addition, a women’s giant slalom that was supposed to open the season in Soelden, Austria, on Oct. 22, was postponed because of rainy conditions. It’s been rescheduled for Semmering, Austria, in late December.
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2022-12-03T04:16:41+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/beaver-creek-world-cup-downhill-cancelled-due-to-wind-snow/
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What Eagles rookies Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean gain by (mostly) not playing in playoffs
PHILADELPHIA − Sure, Eagles rookies Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens and Nakobe Dean could have been playing on a regular basis on another team that's not in the playoffs instead of playing little, if at all, this season with the Eagles.
But there's a purpose for the first three Eagles draft picks last spring, even if it might not be apparent on the football field. At least not yet.
It's an education that will benefit the three players next season, when they're expected to take over for established veterans at their positions, not to mention the possibility of winning a Super Bowl as a rookie.
"That's the ultimate dream," Davis said, "winning the Super Bowl. It doesn't matter how you do it."
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But for now, as the Eagles prepare for their NFC Divisional Round game against the Giants on Saturday night, they'll have to learn by mostly watching.
Davis, the Eagles' first-round pick at defensive tackle, has played just 17% of the snaps this season, including four games missed with a sprained ankle. He's behind four veterans with multiple Pro Bowl selections in Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Linval Joseph and Ndamukong Suh.
And his playing time has decreased since returning from his ankle injury.
Jurgens, the second-rounder at center, is behind Jason Kelce, who's 35 years old and was named All Pro for the fifth time in his likely Hall of Fame career. Jurgens has played just 35 snaps overall, or 3%, mostly late in lopsided games.
It's the same for Dean, the third-rounder at linebacker, who's behind veteran starters T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White. He has played just 34 snaps.
But what they're learning this season has been invaluable, to the point where they said they'll be further along than if they were playing regularly on a bad team that isn't in the playoffs.
"I think I’m in a great situation being in the room with the guys that we have and (offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland) and Coach Roy (Istvan)," Jurgens said. "They coach me like they coach Kelce ... I'm so much further along now, especially recognizing defenses and pressures, and learning that stuff."
Added Davis: "There’s not one bad person on this team, in my opinion. We’re all pulling for each other. We all have a certain type of love for each other. So just having that experience, I’m not complaining at all."
Ironically, it's an undrafted free agent in safety Reed Blankenship who has played the most among the rookie class. The class also includes sixth-round picks in tight end Grant Calcaterra and linebacker Kyron Johnson, in addition to undrafted cornerback Josh Jobe.
Blankenship has played 26% of the snaps overall, but that includes the first 10 games when he played a total of 2 snaps. Since then, Blankenship, filling in while Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was on injured reserve, has started 4 games. He played every snap once, and at least 95% of the snaps in two other games.
Gardner-Johnson returned Jan. 8 against the Giants. But even then, Blankenship played 71% of the snaps as Gardner-Johnson switched between safety in base packages and nickel for the injured Avonte Maddox.
"I've learned a ton from (Gardner-Johnson) and Marcus (Epps), both when I wasn't playing and now that I am playing," Blankenship said. "Those guys helped me get ready for this moment, and I'm still learning as we go."
The others are learning too.
For Davis, that means how to approach a playoff week, which he said is "totally different" from when he was at Georgia taking part in the College Football Playoffs. The Bulldogs won the national championship in Davis' and Dean's final season in 2021.
"There's definitely a different intensity of playing a team a third time (like the Giants), which is crazy to me," Davis said. "The playoffs are a different feeling, just being how rare it is. If you’re on a team in college football, you can expect to be in whatever bowl game you’re going to get.
"If you’re here in the NFL, getting here is a lot harder. And once you're in, you can win a game or lose a game at any time. It's definitely a hunker-down, put on your boot-straps approach."
For Dean, it means learning "how the league works, and how different people think, different coaches think and different players think."
For Jurgens, it's the wealth of knowledge he is getting from Kelce.
"I’ll come over to Kelce on the sideline, and be like, 'Hey, (the other team) ran four to a side to the right, and I don’t know what they’re doing there,'" Jurgens said. "And he’ll be like, 'One thing, you look at the post safety and see them fly back, and that’s an indicator.' Then he’ll tell me three different indicators depending on what defense they’re running.
"For him, it’s more of a feel thing because he’s been doing it for so long. It’s a quick reaction for him. I’m still looking, learning and trying to get to that point."
The Eagles need them to get there. Maybe not during this playoff run, but certainly when next season begins.
That's because at defensive tackle, the four players ahead of Davis are all in the final year of their contracts. Even if two return next season, that leaves Davis and Milton Williams (third-round pick in 2021) as major parts of the rotation.
At center, Kelce has contemplated retirement in each of the past four offseasons. Even if Kelce returns, right guard Isaac Seumalo is in the last season of his contract and he could end up pricing himself out of Philadelphia. Jurgens has been cross-training at right guard this season, too.
As for linebacker, both Edwards and White are in the last year of their contracts, and it's likely that only one will return.
So Davis said he learns from veterans like Cox and Hargrave, along with Suh and Joseph. But also from the defensive ends in Brandon Graham and Robert Quinn, who has 102 sacks over his 12-year career.
"I think if he realizes how dominant he can be because of his size and how athletic he is, he can be a one-of-a-kind player," Quinn said. "I tell him it might be frustrating, but when your number is called, you gotta be ready. We got a great D-line from top to bottom. We all play our limited amount of reps, and we try to make the most out of them."
So does Jurgens and Dean with their fellow veterans and position coaches.
"I think it’s great when your best leaders on the team are the best workers on the team," Jurgens said. "Kelce and (right tackle) Lane (Johnson) are always working their ass off. If you see that from your best players, that they’re the hardest workers, that’s the best thing you can have."
Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter @Mfranknfl.
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2023-01-19T10:33:42+00:00
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delawareonline.com
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https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2023/01/19/eagles-rookies-jordan-davis-nakobe-dean-cam-jurgens-gain-not-playing-nfl-playoffs-giants/69810991007/
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BofA CEO: Struggling Americans
feel they are in a recession
NEW YORK — The CEO of Bank of America said the recent debate over whether the U.S. economy is technically in a recession or not is missing the point. What matters is that current economic conditions are negatively impacting those who are most vulnerable. Brian Moynihan told The Associated Press that higher gas prices and rising rents are of particular concern when he looks at the health of the U.S. consumer. While gas prices have come down a bit recently, rents are still going up. But overall, the BofA CEO said he believes the American consumer is in good shape and able to withstand the economic turbulence.
Fed saw evidence of a slowing
economy at its last meeting
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials saw signs that the U.S. economy was weakening at their last meeting but still called inflation “unacceptably high’’ before raising their benchmark interest rate by a sizable three-quarters of a point in their drive to slow spiking prices. In minutes from their July 26-27 meeting, released Wednesday, the policymakers said they expected the U.S. economy to expand in the second half of 2022. But many of them suggested that growth would weaken as higher rates take hold. The officials noted that the housing market, consumer spending, business investment and factory production had already decelerated after having expanded robustly in 2021.
US retail sales were flat in July
as inflation takes a toll
WASHINGTON — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously. Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported. America’s consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic activity, have remained mostly resilient even with inflation near a four-decade high, economic uncertainties rising and mortgage and other borrowing rates surging. Still, their overall spending has weakened, and it has shifted increasingly toward necessities like groceries and away from discretionary items like home goods, casual clothes and electronics.
Bank of America’s overdraft fees
down 90% under new policy
NEW YORK — Bank of America says the revenue it gets from overdrafts has dropped 90% from a year ago, after the bank reduced overdraft fees to $10 from $35 and eliminated fees for bounced checks. The nation’s largest banks are moving away from the practice of charging exorbitant fees on what are mostly small-dollar purchases after years of public pressure. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told The Associated Press that he expects whatever residual income the bank earns from overdraft fees will come from small businesses using overdraft fees as a convenience.
U.S. midterms bring few changes
from social media companies
SAN FRANCISCO — Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details. Tech platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course they were on in the 2020 voting season — which was marred by conspiracies and culminated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Meta Platforms Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said its approach to this election cycle is “largely consistent with the policies and safeguards” it had in place in 2020. TikTok announced an election center that will help people find voting locations and candidate information.
—The Associated Press
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2022-08-18T10:22:01+00:00
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swoknews.com
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https://www.swoknews.com/news/briefs/business-highlights/article_e35e86ac-7915-5213-be05-0861d3355eac.html
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Gwinnett E911 center implements new tool to better locate callers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Gwinnett Emergency Call Center has teamed up with the geo-location tool “What 3 Words”. This application will assist in locating a caller while they are in a location where there are no roads or a specific mailing address to assist in providing quick response times to someone in need of emergency services.
In an emergency, every minute counts, and finding people who have become lost can be time-consuming and require multiple resources. The implementation of What 3 Words allows Gwinnett emergency dispatchers to precisely locate someone, whether they’re in a park, around Lake Lanier, or any other undeveloped natural area in the county.
What 3 Words is an app and website that has divided the world into three-meter squares. Each three-meter square has been given a unique combination of three words. A precise location can be determined anywhere in Gwinnett with just three words.
The Gwinnett Emergency Call Center is excited about this new tool in hopes that it will continue to improve the services proved to the citizens of Gwinnett.
The app can be downloaded for free to any smart device or via web browser here.
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2022-10-21T16:14:44+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2022/10/21/gwinnett-e911-center-implements-new-tool-better-locate-callers/
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NEW ORLEANS • The Interior Department is giving 24 states a total of $560 million to start cleaning high-priority derelict oil and gas wells abandoned on state and private land, the department said Thursday.
It said up to 10,000 wells could be dealt with as the government begins allocating $4.7 billion set aside to create an orphan well cleanup program under the bipartisan infrastructure plan approved late last year. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates there are more than 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells around the nation.
The infrastructure law "is enabling us to confront long-standing environmental injustices by making a historic investment to plug orphaned wells throughout the country," Secretary Deb Haaland said in a news release.
A dozen states including Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and Ohio, have prioritized wells in disadvantaged communities, the department said.
Louisiana said it would plug 250 to 900 wells near low-income communities, providing a chance for unemployed energy workers from such areas to learn how to plug orphaned wells and to get work doing so, a separate release said.
Most of the states are getting $25 million each to clean wells and measure methane, with 15 using some of the money to enable measurement of the potent greenhouse gas.
Arkansas, which has 227 wells on its priority list, and Mississippi, which plans to use part of its grant to inventory orphaned wells, are getting $5 million each.
In April, the department announced $33 million to cap and clean up 277 wells on federal land.
States have identified anywhere from a dozen to more than 2,000 wells to plug with these initial grants, the department said.
"The number of wells varies based on the remoteness, well depth, site conditions and previous activity at the well site as well as other state considerations, such as the number of existing staff and whether the state has preexisting well plugging contracts," it said.
Alaska said it would plug and clean up 12 to 18 wells with its initial grant, and Kansas identified 2,352, according to the department. Kentucky said it had 1,000 to 2,000; Oklahoma 1,196. Texas set its figure at 800, Illinois 600 to 800 and Colorado at 710.
Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia and Wyoming also are getting grants.
The department said states have identified more than 129,000 orphaned wells on state and private land. The total will rise because infrastructure money will allow more records research and field equipment, improve well location techniques, and increase site inspections and data collection nationwide, the department said.
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2022-08-26T00:30:06+00:00
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Last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) – Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams died early Wednesday morning at the age of 98. He was the last surviving World War II recipient of the recognition.
According to WSAZ, the Woody Williams Foundation wrote, “at 3:15 a.m., Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody, went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.”
Details about a funeral and memorial service will be shared as that information becomes available.
“Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support. They would like to share that Woody’s wish is that people continue to carry on his mission,” the Woody Williams Foundation continued.
Williams earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the WWII battle of Iwo Jima and had a military vessel named in his honor in March 2020.
“It wasn’t anything outstanding that particular day, February 23, 1945,” Williams told WSAZ in a previous report. “It was just another day of battle, as far as I was concerned. I was just the guy who was trained to do the flamethrower.”
In his comments at the commission ceremony of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, the veteran talked about the honor of his name etched upon a ship where future generations will serve their country.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said he will sign a proclamation to lower all United States and West Virginia flags to half-staff statewide in Williams’ honor.
The proclamation will be issued once the date of his funeral is announced.
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2022-06-29T16:02:43+00:00
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IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WJZY) – NASCAR driver Cody Shane Ware has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested on assault and strangulation charges this month in North Carolina, according to NASCAR officials and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
The alleged aggravated assault was reported at 10:39 p.m. on Monday, April 3, at a residence in Mooresville, the incident report states.
Authorities say the crime occurred on April 3, however, online records show Ware wasn’t booked into jail on charges until one week later, on April 10.
The charges listed were assault by strangulation – inflicting serious injury and assault on a female. The total bond was listed at $3,000. Additional details have yet to be released.
Records show that the 27-year-old was booked into the Iredell County Detention Center on Monday, and had a court appearance. Ware missed this past weekend’s dirt race in Bristol citing personal reasons, according to NASCAR. Matt Crafton was his replacement.
“Cody Ware will step away from racing this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway to focus on a personal matter. Matt Crafton will drive the No. 51 Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing.” Rick Ware Racing tweeted, in part.
Ware was the driver of the No. 51 Ford Mustang car and raced full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drove for his father’s team, Rick Ware Racing. His social media accounts listed him as being out of Mooresville. On Monday, April 10, NASCAR issued an indefinite suspension, listing ‘behavioral, sections 4.4.D’ as the cause.
This isn’t the first time a member of the Ware family has faced similar charges. In October 2021, Carson Reed Ware was charged with assault on a female, simple assault, and injury to personal property. NASCAR suspended him following the 2021 arrest. In June 2022, NASCAR lifted Ware’s suspension.
It is unclear at this time when Cody Ware is expected to return to racing.
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Gov. Phil Murphy is scheduled to crisscross between the U.S. and Italy in the coming days to spend time with his family at their villa and be sworn in as chairman of the National Governors Association.
The governor will leave the state Tuesday evening to spend a week in Italy, where he has spent time in previous summers since taking office, his spokespeople said. He and his wife bought the 23-room mansion in 2004 for about $7.3 million.
Murphy’s slated to return to the U.S. on July 14 to attend the NGA’s summer meeting in Portland, Maine. He’ll take the reins as chairman of the nationwide group after serving as vice chairman.
RELATED: 3 things to know about Phil Murphy’s Italian villa
It’s then back to Italy for another three nights before returning to New Jersey on July 20, according to his office.
Murphy’s home in Italy has been a common place for him to vacation over the summer.
He took a brief trip there last year after rarely leaving the state because of the coronavirus pandemic. The governor spent 13 days there in 2019 and took an 11-day vacation the prior year.
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2022-07-03T13:57:03+00:00
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HASI) resulting from allegations that Hannon Armstrong may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Hannon Armstrong securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On July 12, 2022, market analyst Muddy Waters Research published a report entitled "HASI: 'ESG' is for Exaggerating, Scamming, and Grifting" which stated several issues with Hannon Armstrong's financial statements, summarizing the issues as "HASI misleadingly inflates GAAP earnings three ways: 1) Through a loophole in the arcana of accounting for renewables subsidies, HASI books non-cash unrealizable income relating to third parties' tax credits that will be reversed; 2) HASI produces non-cash income by manipulating the discount rate it applies to residual assets to implausibly low levels, thereby inflating its gains on securitizations; and, 3) HASI books interest income from non-cash 'Paid in Kind' ('PIK') interest payments, which are essentially IOUs from stressed borrowers."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — TCU’s unlikely run to the College Football Playoff championship came at a most fortuitous time for the Big 12.
“If you think about where this conference was 18 months ago, and the uncertainty and the lack of stability and you fast forward to today, it’s a game changer for us,” Commissioner Brett Yormark told AP at Saturday’s CFP media day.
The third-ranked Horned Frogs faced No. 1 Georgia on Monday night at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, for the CFP title.
The Big 12 seemed in real danger of falling apart or being relegated to second-tier status during the summer of 2021 when it was revealed flagship members Texas and Oklahoma — the only schools to win football national title in the Big 12 —- will leave for the Southeastern Conference.
Oklahoma had been the only Big 12 team to make the four-team playoff before this season. The Sooners went 0-4. Texas was the last Big 12 team to play for a national championship, when it lost to Alabama in the 2010 BCS title game.
The Horned Frogs jumped to the front of the conference this year, but didn’t even win it. After an unbeaten regular season, TCU fell to Kansas State in overtime in the Big 12 championship game.
It was the second consecutive season that neither Oklahoma nor Texas was involved in a thrilling Big 12 title game. Baylor beat Oklahoma State last season, but neither made the CFP.
The Horned Frogs, who were picked to finish seventh in the conference before the season, had built enough of a resume that, despite the loss to K-State, they earned the program’s first CFP berth and the Big 12’s first since 2019.
“We’re in the conversation today in a positive way, which I think is incredible for the conference and all of our member institutions,” Yormark said. “It’s enabling us to really engage with new fans. It’s enhancing our national profile, which obviously is something that is critically important to me.”
Yormark is only six months into his tenure of Big 12 commissioner. The former executive at talent agency Roc Nation and CEO of Barclays Center in Brooklyn was a nontraditional pick to replace the retiring Bob Bowlsby.
The 56-year-old has stressed brand-building, creating innovative and new revenue streams and trying to make the Big 12 Conference cooler.
As he told AP back in October, nothing replaces winning.
“So we’re doing everything we can to reap the benefits and rewards from a great TCU season and very excited about it,” Yormark said.
TCU will be playing with the full support of its rivals.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said he told Red Raiders fans who are concerned a TCU national title will add strength to a conference rival that he was pulling for the Frogs.
“It helps us,” he said.
The growing narrative that the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten, fueled by their monster media rights deals, will pull away from the rest of the Power Five leagues is a bigger problem for the Big 12, McGuire said.
“I don’t think people understand how good of a conference this is,” McGuire said.
The Big 12’s strength was its depth. Eight of its 10 teams played in bowl games and the conference produced competitive games from top to bottom every week.
TCU went 9-0 in the regular season in conference play, with seven victories by 10 points or fewer. The Frogs, with their Hypnotoad vibes and mind-bending celebratory memes, have also qualified as the hip team of this playoff.
“They epitomize where this conferences is going, we’re a gritty conference, we work hard,” Yormark said. “And despite the noise around us, we just charge forward.”
The Big 12 will charge forward next season with four new members — BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston — along with Texas and Oklahoma.
The Sooners and Longhorns aren’t scheduled to depart until after the current media rights contract between the Big 12 and ESPN expires in 2025. Yormark and the Big 12 have already agreed to an extension with the networks.
Still, Oklahoma and Texas remain contractually bound to the Big 12 for two more years.
“I just look at the reality that there’s a relationship, a grant of rights between Oklahoma, Texas and the Big 12,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. “And we’ve told our folks, could the date change? Sure, but that’s not in my control. And if it does, we’ll be prepared to adjust.”
Getting out of those deals would be complicated and costly for the schools, but the Big 12 at least appears willing to consider the possibility of an early departure by Texas and Oklahoma.
“If there’s interest in leaving early and there’s opportunities for us all to win in that scenario, I’m open to explore it,” Yormark said. “But as I sit here today, nothing has changed.”
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2023-01-09T18:38:26+00:00
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The NBA season is upon us, and the Celtics, by virtue of their NBA Finals appearance last season, have been tagged as one of the favorites to win it all this season.
Here’s how Globe reporters and columnists who cover the Celtics and the NBA see things playing out this season.
Chad Finn, columnist
Celtics: 53-29, second seed in East.
Eastern Conference: Celtics over Bucks in seven. Giannis Antetokounmpo picks the exact wrong time to talk trash to Al Horford yet again.
Western Conference: Warriors over Grizzlies in five. As long as Draymond Green resists punching any teammates who are better than Jordan Poole, the Warriors will roll.
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NBA Finals: Celtics over Warriors in seven. Revenge! Jaylen Brown is the Finals MVP, and Jayson Tatum couldn’t be happier for him.
Adam Himmelsbach, Celtics beat reporter
Celtics: 54-28, second seed in East.
Eastern Conference: Nets over Celtics in seven. Brooklyn adds Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, and Royce O’Neal to a talented group that can now focus on basketball, and the talent finally outweighs the inevitable dysfunction.
Western Conference: Warriors over Clippers in six. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George lead Los Angeles to the top seed in the West, but the Warriors prioritize health during the regular season to pounce when needed.
NBA Finals: Warriors over Nets in six. Young players such as Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, James Wiseman, and Jonathan Kuminga take another step to give the dominant but aging core the support it needs to win another title.
Dan Shaughnessy, columnist
Celtics: 60-22. Top seed in East.
Eastern Conference: Celtics over Sixers in seven. They overcome Joel Embiid the same way Russell beat Chamberlain.
Western Conference: Warriors over Nuggets in five. Splash Brothers too much for Nikola Jokic.
NBA Finals: Celtics over Warriors in seven. Joe Mazzulla Magic is all the rage. Parade in Johnston, R.I.
Gary Washburn, columnist and NBA reporter
Celtics: 58-24, second seed in East.
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Eastern Conference: Celtics over Nets in six. The Nets turn things around and stun the Bucks in the semifinals but aren’t strong enough for the Celtics.
Western Conference: Warriors over Clippers in seven. Experience wins again for the Warriors as they best the surging Clippers in seven games.
NBA Finals: Celtics over Warriors in seven. Celtics, with more experience and a revamped roster, win No. 18.
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2022-10-18T17:25:37+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have offered to brief congressional leaders on their investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence as well as President Joe Biden’s Delaware home and former private office, people familiar with the matter said Sunday.
A briefing could come as soon as this week. But it may not meet demands from lawmakers who want to review the documents taken not just from Mar-a-Lago but also from the locations belonging to Biden and the Indiana home of former Vice President Mike Pence.
Six months after federal agents first conducted an unprecedented search of a former president’s home for classified documents, the White House faces bipartisan pressure to share what it found with lawmakers who say they are concerned about the potential damage to national security and intelligence sources. Separate special counsels are investigating the documents found in the possession of Trump and Biden.
Officials have declined to answer most questions in public or private about what they found, citing the ongoing criminal investigations and a separate “risk assessment” of the possible damage to intelligence sources.
Rep. Mike Turner, who heads the House Intelligence Committee, told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the administration notified him it would brief on the documents this week.
“This administration needs to understand we do have national security urgent matters,” said Turner, R-Ohio. He also called on the White House to brief him on the Chinese balloon shot down Saturday.
“What’s interesting is that the moment this balloon became public, I got a notice not from the administration that I’m going to get a briefing on this balloon, but they have to rush to Congress now to talk to us about Donald Trump’s documents,” he said, adding that a discussion of Biden and Pence’s records was expected to be included.
Three people familiar with the matter confirmed a congressional briefing was offered to the “Gang of Eight” — the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate and of both intelligence committees. The people spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters.
Any briefing is not expected to include direct access to the documents that were seized, the people said.
Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, asked for that access in a letter last week to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines.
The director of national intelligence’s office and Department of Justice both declined to comment Sunday.
The Justice Department says roughly 300 documents with classified markings, including at the top-secret level, have been recovered from Mar-a-Lago after being taken there after Trump left the White House. Last August, FBI agents executed a search warrant at the property after developing evidence that led them to believe that Trump and his representatives had not returned all the classified files.
The material taken at that time included roughly 13,000 government documents, including about 100 bearing classification markings. Some of the material was so sensitive that Justice Department prosecutors and FBI counterintelligence investigators required additional security clearances to review them.
A special counsel, Jack Smith, is investigating whether to bring charges against Trump or anyone else related to the documents. Prosecutors have revealed that they are investigating possible violations of multiple criminal statutes, including willful retention of national defense information and obstruction. A grand jury in Washington has been hearing evidence and federal prosecutors have interviewed multiple Trump associates. It is not clear how much longer that investigation will last.
Trump has claimed that the materials were declassified and that he had the power to do so just by thinking about it, though his lawyers have not repeated that claim. They tried to have an independent arbiter conduct an outside review of the documents, though a federal appeals court late last year ended that work and said Trump’s team was not entitled to that assessment.
Biden’s lawyers say they contacted authorities after first discovering “a small number of documents with classified markings” on Nov. 2, 2022, in a locked closet at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. The documents were found as Biden’s attorneys were clearing out the offices.
A second batch of documents — again described by Biden’s lawyers as a “small number” — were found in a storage space in Biden’s garage near Wilmington, Delaware, along with six pages located in Biden’s personal library in his home.
FBI agents on Jan. 20 located six additional items that contained documents with classified markings and also took possession of some of Biden’s handwritten notes, according to Biden lawyer Bob Bauer. The FBI subsequently searched Biden’s vacation home in Delaware but found no classified documents, Bauer said afterward.
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AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.
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2023-02-06T16:16:38+00:00
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain's ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets. The move comes amid violent unrest in Iran triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody.
The state-run IRNA news agency reported the ministry also summoned Norway's ambassador to Iran and strongly protested recent remarks by the president of the Norwegian parliament, Masud Gharahkhani.
The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody after being detained by Iranian morality police launched unrest across Iran's provinces and the capital of Tehran.
Protests over Amini's death have spread across at least 46 cities, towns and villages in Iran. State TV has suggested that at least 41 protesters and police have been killed since the protests began Sept. 17. An Associated Press count of official statements by authorities tallied at least 13 dead, with more than 1,200 demonstrators arrested.
Running clashes between demonstrators and security forces have continued to erupt. A member of the Basij, a volunteer force with Iran's Guards, was killed by protesters last night in Tehran, semi-official Fars news agency reported Sunday. Another Basij member, who was in a coma since Thursday after street clashes, died in Urmia, West Azerbaijan province on Sunday, IRNA reported.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry's website said it summoned Simon Shercliff, the U.K.'s ambassador to Iran, on Saturday and protested the hosting of critical Farsi-language media outlets. The ministry alleges the news outlets have provoked disturbances and the spread of riots in Iran at the top of their programs.
Iran said it considers the news agencies' reporting to be interference in Iran's internal affairs and acts against its sovereignty.
The crisis in Iran began as a public outpouring of anger over the the death of Amini, who was arrested by the morality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her Islamic headscarf too loosely. The police said she died of a heart attack and was not mistreated, but her family has cast doubt on that account.
Amini's death has sparked sharp condemnation from Western countries and the United Nations, as well as protests in solidarity abroad. On Sunday, violent street demonstrations erupted outside the Iranian embassy in London, with rocks thrown at police and five protesters arrested. A number of police officers were injured in the skirmishes though none seriously.
Pro-government rallies were also held on Sunday in several cities across Iran. Thousands attended a rally in the capital's Enghelab, or Revolution Square, waving Iranian flags. Some officials, including cabinet spokesman, Ali Bahadori Jahromi, attended to the rally in Tehran.
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TSENTRALNE, Ukraine (AP) — Relatives embraced in the middle of the road. They squeezed hands and choked back tears. Others sobbed outside their homes. All had yearned for this same moment — to be reunited with their loved ones after Russian troops withdrew from their villages in southern Ukraine.
Families were torn apart when Russia invaded in February, as some fled and others hunkered down. Now many are seeing one another for the first time in months, after Moscow’s latest retreat amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive that has retaken a pocket of territory wedged between the regional capitals of Kherson and Mykolaiv and the Black Sea.
The most significant withdrawal was from the city of Kherson itself, but troops also pulled back from nearby villages in recent days. The Associated Press visited four such villages this week and watched as people were reunited with relatives.
“This is just an explosion,” said Andriy Mazuryk. The 53-year-old left his mother in her village of Tsentralne in April and fled some 30 kilometers (18 miles) away.
His mother didn’t want to leave, but Mazuryk has a son in Ukraine’s army and worried the Russians would kill him. Even though the occupying troops seized people’s phones, Mazuryk managed to speak to his mother and other relatives almost daily because they made calls in secret, he said.
“Thank God, we were in touch every day … relatives took risks,” he said.
More than half a million people have fled the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions since February, according to local authorities, although exact numbers are hard to calculate. It’s unclear how many have returned.
While some people, like Mazuryk, had only a short distance to cover to return home, others traveled from across the country when they learned the Russians had left. Igor, a soldier, was given time off from fighting in the hard-hit Donbas region so he could see his family.
Jumping out of a van in the village of Vavylove, Igor welled up as he hugged his mother, who was waiting for him in the middle of the road. “I knew that it would happen, that we will win and our whole land will be liberated,” said Igor, who spoke on condition only his first name was used as is typical for Ukrainian soldiers because of security concerns.
Some villagers said they were surprised at how quickly the Russians left. After Russia announced a partial mobilization of some 300,000 reservists in September, locals said thousands more soldiers poured into the area and heavily mined it.
Several people said that in the weeks before the retreat, Russian soldiers stockpiled equipment and dug trenches, making it look like they were going to stay.
While most people said the Russians kept to themselves, living conditions under their occupation were wretched: Electricity, water and phone service were cut. Bridges were blown up, making it hard to move between villages to buy and sell food. And mines lurked everywhere.
The Russians are gone — but those problems remain.
There have been at least a dozen accidents involving mines in recent days, said Oleh Pylypenko, the head of the administration that covers the villages the AP visited.
Speaking to residents in each town on Sunday as local volunteers distributed food aid, Pylypenko warned people not to let their children play in abandoned trenches and promised that he’d restore power, water and communications as soon as possible.
With winter around the corner, aid groups warned that restarting such services quickly was critical. “We have to act fast to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe during the winter months,” said Saviano Abreu, spokesman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine.
Still, most people in the villages said they weren’t too worried about the future. They were just happy the Russians were gone.
“This is the first night I’ve been able to sleep,” said Galina Voinova, a resident of the village of Znamianka. Since February, she’s been falling asleep to the sound of shelling, she said.
But the agony of the occupation hasn’t ended for everyone.
Tatiyana Pukivska’s husband was arrested by the Russians because they were told he was giving the Ukrainian army coordinates of their positions, she said. The 41-year-old resident of Tsentralne said she hasn’t seen him since, as she wiped away tears from her cheeks.
Standing nearby, her mother-in-law dried her eyes.
“Oh my God it’s horrible,” Lesia Pukivska said holding a photo of her son’s ID card. “I feel that he is alive and that he will return home. If only someone could help us, we are powerless.”
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2022-11-15T18:41:41+00:00
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TORONTO (AP) _ Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $2.34 billion.
On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1.18. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 61 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 66 cents per share.
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2022-05-11T22:33:56+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/Manulife-Q1-Earnings-Snapshot-17166377.php
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Deputies responding to reported gunshot victim in Greenville Co.
Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 8:27 PM EDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County dispatch confirmed that deputies responded to a reported gunshot victim on Monday night.
Officials said deputies responded to E Bramlett Road at around 7:22 p.m.
According to officials, it was reported that there was a gunshot victim at the scene. However, they were unable to confirm whether someone had been shot.
This situation is developing. We will update this story as we learn more.
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2022-09-20T00:46:34+00:00
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/09/20/deputies-responding-reported-gunshot-victim-greenville-co/
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Police: Man charged with murder of woman he met on social media
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina have charged a man with murder after a woman he reportedly met online has disappeared.
WECT reports William Hicks was arrested this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in connection with the death of 27-year-old KC Johnson.
Wilmington police said they believe Johnson was killed along King Street on Jan. 13, the same day she disappeared.
Authorities in Wilmington said they have been searching for Johnson since her disappearance and are working with police in Chatham County, Georgia, to identify human remains recently found along the Savannah River.
Investigators said Hicks met Johnson on social media.
Johnson’s loved ones said they want justice.
“I don’t know who this guy is, but I hope they give him the maximum punishment possible,” Bulla Brodzinski, Johnson’s partner, said. “He [Hicks] was pissed off at her for some reason and said he was going to teach her a lesson.”
Brodsinzki said she never saw Johnson again after she told her that she was going to meet a friend.
“She said she was going out with a friend and would be back in an hour,” Brodsinzki said. “I never saw her again after that.”
Authorities said Hicks would be extradited to North Carolina while their investigation remains ongoing.
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2023-01-21T22:00:52+00:00
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https://www.wlbt.com/2023/01/21/police-man-charged-with-murder-woman-he-met-social-media/
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CAIRO >> Egypt’s ministry of tourism and antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its oldest museum Monday, home to a 16-meter-long scroll unearthed last year.
The refurbishment marks the first stage of broader renovations for the 120-year-old salmon-colored palatial complex sin downtown Cairo opposite the capital’s famed Tahrir Square.
Waziry Papyrus, the centerpiece of Monday’s unveiling, contains around 113 spells from the Book of the Dead. The museum also has added modern glass protection and new interior lighting.
The opening ceremony of the upgraded wing was led by Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa.
For well over a decade, Egypt has been building a state-of-the-art museum near the pyramids which is set to house tens of thousands of ancient artefacts. The Grand Egyptian Museum has so far cost over $1 billion and its opening date has been repeatedly delayed.
Egypt often publicly touts ancient discoveries to attract more tourists, a major source of foreign currency for the cash-strapped North African country. The sector suffered a long downturn after the political turmoil and violence that followed a 2011 uprising.
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2023-02-21T00:32:16+00:00
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staradvertiser.com
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/02/20/news/egypt-unveils-renovated-wing-of-oldest-museum-new-papyrus/
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Wyoming Highway Patrol Shares Heartwarming Photo
The Wyoming Highway Patrol just shared a photo to Facebook that is sure to put a smile on some of your faces.
The accompanying post read:
"Recently, Trooper McMaster was conducting a welfare check that led him to the Cowboy Church near Beulah, Wyoming.
When he arrived, he found Trey, a young boy who was interested in all of the trooper's equipment and asked for a tour of his patrol vehicle.
Trey was excited about seeing all of the cool equipment that troopers use. He even had the opportunity to try on some of their gear!"
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One commenter wrote:
"This makes me more proud to live in Wyoming, glad we encourage our officers to take time with kids and help educate our future residents."
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2023-01-11T20:05:03+00:00
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k2radio.com
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https://k2radio.com/wyoming-highway-patrol-shares-heartwarming-photo/
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Deleting meetings has become a thing post pandemic. But does wiping calendars clean make sense for everybody? Is there such a thing as a good meeting?
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Deleting meetings has become a thing post pandemic. But does wiping calendars clean make sense for everybody? Is there such a thing as a good meeting?
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-02-14T00:20:11+00:00
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BETHESDA, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today it will report second quarter 2022 earnings after market close on July 25, 2022. AGNC will hold a stockholder call and audio webcast on July 26, 2022 at 8:30 am ET. Callers who do not plan on asking a question and have internet access are encouraged to utilize the free webcast at www.AGNC.com. Those who plan on participating in the Q&A or do not have internet available may access the call by dialing (877) 300-5922 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 902-6621 (international). Please advise the operator you are dialing in for the AGNC Investment Corp. stockholder call.
A slide presentation will accompany the call and will be available at www.AGNC.com. Select the Q2 2022 Earnings Presentation link to download and print the presentation in advance of the stockholder call.
An archived audio of the stockholder call combined with the slide presentation will be available on the AGNC website after the call on July 26, 2022. In addition, there will be a phone recording available one hour after the call on July 26, 2022 through August 2, 2022. Those who are interested in hearing the recording of the presentation can access it by dialing (877) 344-7529 (U.S. domestic) or (412) 317-0088 (international), passcode 4136711.
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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2022-07-06T20:35:01+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/agnc-investment-corp-announces-date-second-quarter-earnings-release-stockholder-call/
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Sunday, February 19th 2023, 4:54 pm
Damian Dunn had 24 points in Temple’s 76-53 win against Tulsa on Sunday.
Dunn was 9 of 13 shooting (4 for 5 from distance) for the Owls (15-13, 9-6 American Athletic Conference). Nick Jourdain scored 11 points and added six rebounds. Hysier Miller also scored 11 points.
Sam Griffin led the Golden Hurricane (5-21, 1-14) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Tim Dalger added 15 points and seven rebounds for Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane extended their losing streak to eight in a row.
Temple took the lead with 10:20 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Dunn led his team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 37-30 at the break. Fueled by a 21-2 scoring run, Temple extended its lead to 74-48 during the second half. Dunn scored a team-high 15 points in the second half.
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2023-02-20T16:11:06+00:00
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newson6.com
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https://www.newson6.com/story/63f2a8ef251b3e23e104eaed/dunn-scores-23-temple-defeats-tulsa-7653
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Millions of Americans, from the West Coast coast to the Northeast, are in the path of a major winter storm.
The National Weather Service forecasts snow to spread south and eastward across the west and northern their of the country Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Minneapolis area is bracing for what the NWS is calling a "historic 3-day winter storm." It's expected to bring two rounds of accumulating snow that will last until Thursday. Forecasts show the first round of snow dumping about 8 inches. The National Weather Service says it's not out of the question for some areas across southern Minnesota to receive 2 feet of snow by the time the storm moves out on Thursday.
While not expecting that same kind of snow accumulation, blizzard warnings are in effect in the Northern/Central Rockies and High Plains.
The possibility of snow in central California also isn't out of the realm of possibilities. The NWS says snow is expected to mix in with rain as temperatures cool Tuesday night in the central California valleys.
While a large portion of the nation is dealing with snow, the Midwest, Southern Plains and Southeast will be experiencing temperatures 20-30 degrees warmer than average.
Parts of Ohio and Tennessee, where temperatures will be in the high 70s or possibly low 80s, are expected to tie or break record highs this week.
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2023-02-21T22:29:20+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/news/national/millions-in-the-path-of-powerful-winter-storm-sweeping-across-the-us-this-week
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JelloX Biotech's debut at Intel® Innovation in September drew the attention of healthcare experts and pharmaceutical brands alike for the Taiwan-based startup's potential to shape the future of cancer pathology using 3D imaging technology. JelloX's products will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer tumors with greater speed and accuracy than ever before, all without added strain on budgets.
Digital pathology, particularly using 3D imaging, is currently viewed by the healthcare industry as prohibitively expensive due to the need for costly graphics equipment, but JelloX plans to fill in this gap in the market with their innovative AI-powered software platform MetaLite® combined with an edge solution. The company is currently finalizing preparations to begin the FDA approval process for MetaLite® next year through the Software as a Medical Device path.
Growing concerns about cancer
JelloX's work is timely. A study released in The Harvard Gazette recently shows that cancer risks are rising with each new generation, and — while cancer mortality rates have been declining — the COVID-19 pandemic has caused delayed cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, exacerbating the problem and reversing this trend.
JelloX prepares to solve these issues with MetaLite®.
MetaLite®: the forefront of AI-driven 3D pathology
MetaLite® is a cost-effective software platform that leverages AI to analyze 3D-rendered tissue samples rapidly across various parameters and then pinpoint and label tumors and biomarkers.
"JelloX Biotech envisions a world where AI-driven 3D pathology empowers healthcare providers by making cancer diagnosis more precise, faster, and less costly," notes JelloX Biotech CEO Dr. Yen-Yin Lin. "MetaLite® plays a leading role in this future. Cancer diagnosis and treatment will be built around the platform's federated learning capabilities to grow a singular knowledge pool accessible to doctors around the world — a cancer pathology database that fully protects patient privacy."
How MetaLite® facilitates cancer diagnosis and treatment
MetaLite® elevates efficiency and effectiveness by addressing the extensive labor costs, painstaking processes, and myriad technical expenses associated with cancer pathology.
Currently the common practice, manual diagnosis of physical biopsy samples is a complex process that takes many hours of exacting work by pathologists. MetaLite® expedites this by rapidly analyzing the many parameters of a sample, identifying cancerous tissue and biomarkers, and then labelling them. In fact, JelloX has developed a total solution prototype with MetaLite® software run on an Intel® device that can analyze every parameter in just a few minutes, compared with an hour on a standard computer and several hours manually. This solution also utilizes custom AI algorithms deployed through the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit to further accelerate the process.
Besides being a lengthy process, studies have shown that when different doctors manually analyze the same sample, there is a 20% to 30% variation among the diagnoses[i], which has clear implications for treatment and the potential for misdiagnosis to occur. MetaLite® is not only capable of pinpointing tumors and biomarkers with high precision, but its AI enables it to continuously learn and optimize its capabilities — and these will grow exponentially with federated learning added to a future version.
Furthermore, before 3D analysis can even begin, a physical tissue sample must be rendered into 3D format via a scanner. MetaLite® offers broad compatibility across scanner brands and formats.
To learn more, visit https://jellox.com/en/home/.
About JelloX
Based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, JelloX Biotech Inc. is a startup founded by researchers from National Tsing Hua University that focuses on advancing cancer pathology through digital and 3D imaging and AI technology.
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2022-11-08T18:37:02+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/11/08/jellox-debut-highlights-potential-disrupt-cancer-pathology/
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PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of French marched in a third round of protests Tuesday against planned pension reforms, while new nationwide strikes disrupted public transport and schools, as well as power, oil and gas supplies. Turnout at the demonstrations was lower than on previous occasions.
Train passengers were expected to face more delays Wednesday, with two rail unions calling to extend their strike by 24 hours.
The protests came a day after French lawmakers began debating a pension bill that would raise the minimum retirement from 62 to 64. The bill is the flagship legislation of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.
Over 750,000 people marched in Paris, the cities of Nice, Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes and elsewhere, according to the Interior Ministry. That’s fewer than on the last protest, on Jan. 31. The nearly 60,000 protesters in the French capital marched from the Opera area across the city carrying placards reading “Save Your Pension” and “Tax Billionaires, Not Grandmas.” The strike disruptions were also milder than on Jan. 31.
France’s current pension system “is a democratic achievement in the sense that it is a French specialty that other countries envy,” said one protester, media worker Anissa Saudemont, 29.
“I feel that with high inflation, unemployment, the war in Ukraine and climate change, the government should focus on something else,” she added.
Much of the Paris march was peaceful, but there were flashes of unrest; police said officers detained 17 people for “throwing projectiles” and alleged vandalism.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne defended the government plan Tuesday but suggested there was room for adjustments.
“I’m convinced there are points of agreement to be found. I’m convinced that we can improve this text together. It will be through debate, confronting ideas and, of course, respect,” she said, noting graffiti that appeared on the meeting place of the National Assembly, including a door marked with “60.”
If nothing is done, Borne said, taxes and social charges will increase, along with unemployment and lower purchasing power. That would would cost retirees with modest pensions and “all those who worked all their lives, and certainly not the big bosses,” she said.
“Voila, your alternative project,” Borne said.
Last week, an estimated 1.27 million people demonstrated, according to authorities, more than in the first big protest day on Jan. 19. More demonstrations, called by France’s eight main unions, are planned for Saturday.
Rail operator SNCF said train services were severely disrupted Tuesday across the country, including on its high-speed network. International lines to Britain and Switzerland were affected. The Paris metro was also disrupted.
Saad Kadiui, 37, a consulting cabinet chief who had to go through a disrupted Paris train station Tuesday, said he did not support the “wearisome” strikes. “There are other ways to protest the pension reform,” he said.
Kadiui said he supported the principle of the pension reform but wanted the bill to be improved in parliament. “I think that for some jobs, 64 is too late,” he said.
Train travel in France is set to remain disrupted into Wednesday. The CGT-Cheminots and SUD-Rail unions on Tuesday evening extended their members’ walkout by a day. SNCF said the action would lead to delays or cancellations in up to a third of high-speed trains.
Workers in oil refineries have said they also plan to continue their strike action into Wednesday.
Power producer EDF said the protest movement led to temporarily reduced electricity supplies Tuesday, without causing blackouts. More than half of the workforce was on strike at the TotalEnergies refineries, according to the company.
The Education Ministry said close to 13% of teachers were on strike, a decrease compared to last week’s protest day. A third of French regions were on scheduled school breaks.
Macron vowed to go ahead with the changes, despite opinion polls showing growing opposition. The bill would gradually increase the minimum retirement age to 64 by 2030 and accelerate a planned measure providing that people must have worked for at least 43 years to be entitled to a full pension.
The changes are designed to keep the pension system financially afloat. France’s aging population is expected to plunge the system into deficit in the coming decade.
The parliamentary debates at the National Assembly and the Senate are expected to last several weeks.
Opposition lawmakers have proposed more than 20,000 amendments to the bill debated on Monday, mostly by the left-wing Nupes coalition.
Philippe Martinez, secretary general of the powerful CGT union, called on the government and lawmakers to “listen to the people.” Speaking on French radio network RTL, he denounced Macron’s attitude as “playing with fire.”
Macron wants to show that “he is able to pass a reform, no matter what public opinion says, what the citizens think,” Martinez asserted.
Rancor over the pension plan went beyond parliament’s raucous debate. The speaker of the lower house, the National Assembly, reported that the bill had triggered anonymous voicemails, graffiti and a threatening letter to the head of the chamber’s Social Affairs Committee.
“That’s enough,” Yael Braun-Pivet tweeted. “These acts are an attack on our democratic life. … We won’t tolerate it.”
Several lawmakers from the far-right National Rally party received voicemails during Monday’s debate saying that loved ones were hospitalized, in an apparent ploy to make them leave the assembly.
Party leader Marine Le Pen filed a complaint via a letter sent to the Paris prosecutor.
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AP journalists Sylvie Corbet, Oleg Cetinic and Elaine Ganley in Paris contributed.
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2023-02-08T00:51:32+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-french-protesters-hold-more-strikes-over-pension-changes/
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(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday ripped the Supreme Court after it rejected his emergency appeal seeking to shield his tax returns from House Democrats.
The court’s order on Tuesday caps a multiyear legal battle, paving the way for the House Ways and Means Committee to receive the former president’s tax returns.
“Why would anybody be surprised that the Supreme Court has ruled against me, they always do!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It is unprecedented to be handing over Tax Returns, & it creates terrible precedent for future Presidents. Has Joe Biden paid taxes on all of the money he made illegally from Hunter & beyond.”
Trump bucked the tradition of publicly sharing his tax returns during his 2016 presidential campaign, citing an audit.
House Democrats have sought the records by arguing they need to probe how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) conducts its routine presidential audits. Trump’s attorneys have pushed back on the request as a purely partisan effort.
“The Supreme Court has lost its honor, prestige, and standing, & has become nothing more than a political body, with our Country paying the price,” Trump wrote on Wednesday. “They refused to even look at the Election Hoax of 2020. Shame on them!”
The Supreme Court, which includes three justices nominated by Trump, in 2020 had rejected bids to overturn President Biden’s election win.
That December, justices rejected a bid led by Texas, which was supported by 126 House Republicans and 18 GOP state attorneys general, to nullify Biden’s wins in the battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania.
The same week, the justices tossed a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to nullify Biden’s victory there, which was certified after Biden won the state by more than 81,000 votes.
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2022-11-23T16:36:25+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/trump-rips-supreme-court-after-ruling-he-hand-over-tax-records/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The deep freeze from a deadly winter storm that walloped much of the United States will continue into the week as people in western New York deal with massive snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles and travelers across the country see cancelled flights and dangerous roads.
The massive storm has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.
The extreme weather stretched from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. About 60% of the U.S. population faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning, and temperatures plummeted drastically below normal from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians.
The National Weather Service said Sunday the frigid arctic air “enveloping much of the eastern half of the U.S. will be slow to moderate.”
That’s especially unwelcome news for Buffalo, which saw hurricane-force winds and snow causing whiteout conditions that paralyzed emergency response efforts.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said almost every fire truck in the city was stranded Saturday and implored people Sunday to respect an ongoing driving ban in the region. Officials said the airport would be shut through Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service said the snow total at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport stood at 43 inches (109 centimeters) at 7 a.m. Sunday.
Huge snowdrifts nearly covered cars and there were thousands of houses, some adorned in unlit holiday displays, dark from a lack of power.
With snow swirling down untouched and impassable streets, forecasters warned an additional 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) of snow was possible in some areas through early Monday morning amid wind gusts of 40 mph (64 kph). Police said Sunday evening that there were two “isolated” instances of looting during the storm.
Two people died in their suburban Cheektowaga, New York, homes Friday when emergency crews could not reach them in time to treat their medical conditions. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said 10 more people died there during the storm, including six in Buffalo, and warned there may be more dead.
“Some were found in cars, some were found on the street in snowbanks,” Poloncarz said. “We know there are people who have been stuck in cars for more than 2 days.”
Freezing conditions and power outages had Buffalonians scrambling to get to anywhere with heat amid what Hochul called the longest sustained blizzard conditions ever in the city. But with streets under a thick blanket of white, that wasn’t an option for people like Jeremy Manahan, who charged his phone in his parked car after almost 29 hours without electricity.
“There’s one warming shelter, but that would be too far for me to get to. I can’t drive, obviously, because I’m stuck,” Manahan said. “And you can’t be outside for more than 10 minutes without getting frostbit.”
Ditjak Ilunga of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was on his way to visit relatives in Hamilton, Ontario, for Christmas with his daughters Friday when their SUV was trapped in Buffalo. Unable to get help, they spent hours with the engine running, buffeted by wind and nearly buried in snow.
By 4 a.m. Saturday, their fuel nearly gone, Ilunga made a desperate choice to risk the howling storm to reach a nearby shelter. He carried 6-year-old Destiny on his back while 16-year-old Cindy clutched their Pomeranian puppy, following his footprints through drifts.
“If I stay in this car I’m going to die here with my kids,” Ilunga recalled thinking. He cried when the family walked through the shelter doors. “It’s something I will never forget in my life.”
Travelers’ weather woes continued, with hundreds of flight cancellations already and more expected after a bomb cyclone — when atmospheric pressure drops very quickly in a strong storm — developed near the Great Lakes, stirring up blizzard conditions, including heavy winds and snow.
The storm knocked out power in communities from Maine to Seattle. But heat and lights were steadily being restored across the U.S. According to poweroutage.us, less than 200,000 customers were without power Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT — down from a peak of 1.7 million.
Concerns about rolling blackouts across eastern states subsided Sunday after PJM Interconnection said its utilities could meet the day’s peak electricity demand. The mid-Atlantic grid operator had called for its 65 million consumers to conserve energy amid the freeze Saturday.
Storm-related deaths were reported in recent days all over the country: 12 in Erie County, New York, ranging in age from 26 to 93 years old, and another in Niagara County where a 27-year-old man was overcome by carbon monoxide after snow blocked his furnace; 10 in Ohio, including an electrocuted utility worker and those killed in multiple car crashes; six motorists killed in crashes in Missouri, Kansas and Kentucky; a Vermont woman struck by a falling branch; an apparently homeless man found amid Colorado’s subzero temperatures; and a woman who fell through Wisconsin river ice.
In Jackson, Mississippi, city officials on Christmas Day announced residents must now boil their drinking water due to water lines bursting in the frigid temperatures
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas. Associated Press journalist Mike Schneider in Orlando, Florida; Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles; Jonathan Mattise in Charleston, West Virginia; Ron Todt in Philadelphia; John Raby in Charleston, West Virginia; Marc Levy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Jeff Martin in Atlanta; and Wilson Ring in Stowe, Vermont, contributed to this report.
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2022-12-26T12:06:28+00:00
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wate.com
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WACO, Texas (AP) — True freshman Keyonte George scored 17 points, Adam Flagler added 13 with nine assists and seventh-ranked Baylor pulled away from McNeese State for a 89-60 victory Wednesday.
LJ Cryer had 16 points for the Bears (5-1) to follow up three consecutive 20-point games that garnered him Big 12 player of the week honors. Three days after a career-high 28 points in a win over then-No. 8 UCLA, Cryer had two 3-pointers and a jumper to push the Bears to a quick 10-2 lead.
The Bears had 30 assists on 34 made field goals while shooting 56.7 percent (34 of 60). Dale Bonner had 12 assists with seven points. Langston Love scored 11 points.
Jonathan Massie and Zach Scott each had 12 points for McNeese State (2-4). All of Scott's scoring came on four 3-pointers.
Jalen Bridges had a slam dunk on a pass from Flagler to break the game’s last tie, putting Baylor up 21-19 with 8 1/2 minutes left in the first half. After bad pass by McNeese, George hit a 3-pointer out of a timeout.
George had an interesting stretch later in the first half that started with his bad pass to Caleb Lohner at the rim. But after McNeese missed three shots on the ensuing possession, those two Bears executed the alley-oop, with George’s precision pass to Lohner across the baseline for a powerful dunk. George then added a three-point play, a layup when being fouled before the free throw made it 35-28.
McNeese had gone ahead 14-10 after scoring 12 consecutive points. Massie and Scott each had two 3-pointers in a span of just more than two minutes. Those alternating 3s were part of five made shots in a row by McNeese before the Bears, who had missed six of seven shots in that same span, responded with a 16-3 run to lead for good.
BIG PICTURE
McNeese State: The Cowboys hadn’t played a ranked team in nearly four years, since losing 90-77 at No. 22 Mississippi State on Dec. 4, 2018. Baylor, which has won all four games in the series, was the first of three Top 25 opponents they are set to face before Christmas. They play next Wednesday at No. 22 Tennessee, then go to second-ranked Houston on Dec. 21.
Baylor: While far from their crispiest game, Baylor had too much depth and talent over the full 40 minutes against McNeese. The Bears were sloppy at times coming off consecutive games against Top 25 teams in Las Vegas over the weekend. Baylor had missed seven of 10 free throws after Bridges had two misses with just under 15 minutes left when Baylor's lead was only 45-34. They finished 9 of 17 on free throws, and only had a 33-32 rebounding edge.
UP NEXT
McNeese State plays Monday night at UT Martin in the second of three consecutive road games. The Cowboys are playing eight of their last 10 games in the calendar year on the road.
Baylor is at Marquette on Tuesday night, three days before playing sixth-ranked Gonzaga in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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2022-11-24T00:32:08+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/No-7-Baylor-lot-of-helpers-in-89-60-win-over-17607606.php
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(The Hill) — The son of one of the defendants sentenced in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot said in an interview Tuesday that he believed former President Donald Trump should also be in prison for his role in the attack.
Jackson Reffitt, whose father, Guy Reffitt, was sentenced to over seven years in prison Monday after his son tipped off federal investigators for his role in the Capitol riot, was asked on CNN’s “New Day” about his thoughts after the network earlier played a clip of his sister saying that Trump “deserves life in prison if my father’s in prison for this long.”
“Absolutely. When she said that, I was flabbergasted. Not only was I so impressed with her, but she was so right. I mean, my dad was used as a puppet, and thousands of families have been and whether you deny or agree with that, it’s just … it’s facts at this point,” he said.
“It is disgusting to see that someone with practically money and social power can just get away with manipulating thousands of people just for whatever reason and have no outcome.”
Guy Reffitt was sentenced to seven years and three months, the longest sentence given to someone convicted in connection with the riot, after he was convicted earlier this year of obstructing the 2020 presidential election certification conducted by Congress and threatening his children against reporting him to authorities, among other charges.
He was a member of the Texas Three Percenters militia group and did not enter the Capitol on the day of the attack, but prosecutors said that he intended to target Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and was wearing body armor and carrying a Smith & Wesson pistol when he was on the Capitol grounds, according to The Associated Press.
Jackson Reffitt said on Tuesday he did not regret turning his father in to federal authorities.
“Absolutely not,” Jackson Reffitt answered when asked if he had second thoughts about his decision.
“But it still bears the guilt that he is his own person and he has made his own choices, but he’s also been pretty much manipulated into making those choices, and it pains me that he is still responsible for his actions.”
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BERLIN (AP) — A man has been charged in Germany with attempted incitement to murder after allegedly paying thousands of dollars in a series of attempts to engage a contract killer to slay the partner of a man he desired, only to discover he had been defrauded by a darknet website.
Berlin prosecutors said Thursday they had indicted the 28-year-old, who was arrested in April.
They said the suspect first tried winning over the object of his desire — who didn’t return his affections and already had a partner — using “witches’ curses” booked online.
The suspect allegedly decided in February to kill the man’s partner, prosecutors said in a statement. They said he registered with a site on the darknet — a part of the internet accessible only through specialized anonymity-providing tools — that appeared to arrange contract killings.
He allegedly provided the details, address and photos of the intended victim, stipulating that the killing should look like an accident or a robbery, and set a reward of $9,000 in bitcoin. He increased the sum on offer a few days later.
Two weeks after his first payment, according to prosecutors, the suspect was told online that the intended killer had been arrested but a replacement would jump in if he paid more. He agreed, bringing his payments to a total of $24,000 in bitcoin. He then complained when nothing happened.
In early April, the suspect demanded that a third contract killer be put on the case, according to prosecutors.
The following day, the website’s administrator told him that he had been dealing with a fraudulent site and that he couldn’t get his money back. However, the suspect was told that, if he wanted, he could offer his own services as a contract killer and defraud prospective customers, according to prosecutors.
He allegedly took up the suggestion, while still looking for other ways to hire a killer.
The suspect was identified and arrested thanks to a journalist’s research, prosecutors said.
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2022-09-02T01:21:53+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-germany-man-charged-over-attempts-to-hire-contract-killer/
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) – Two bills working in tandem to provide legal sports gambling in North Carolina are weaving their way through the state House and could get a full vote by legislators by tonight – but now with a couple of new elements that could help sports programs at historically-black universities in the Triad.
Senate Bill 688 passed the state Senate last August, 26-19, but the House wasn’t happy with it. Several legislators, including State Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Whitsett), then took Senate Bill 38, which had passed the Senate for other reasons, gutted it and replaced it with new language on gambling that expanded the tax rate and created more definitions about what might be legal.
Several amendments were attached during debate in the House Finance Committee meeting Wednesday morning. One would provide grants for youth sports in each county, and another would provide a slice of the gambling revenue to support the athletic departments at seven universities, including North Carolina A&T State University and Winston-Salem State University.
“The latest version allocates 50% of revenue to the NC Major Events, games and Attractions Fund,” Hardister wrote in a text message to WGHP. “The remainder goes to operate the agency to administer the program, and the remainder will be sent to the General Fund.”
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WRAL in reporting on the Finance Committee meeting said that new amendments adopted in committee would set aside $2 million of net revenue annually for gambling addiction education and treatment programs, $500,000 of which would go to parks and recreation to create $5,000 grants for each county’s youth sports development.
From among the remaining net revenue – and remember the word “net” here – about 10% would go to the athletic departments at NC A&T, WSSU, Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central, UNC-Asheville and UNC-Pembroke.
It was unclear who introduced the amendment and how the list of schools was determined. Hardister did not respond immediately to those questions.
State Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Greensboro) said in a phone call that because of all the costs of administering the program, this wouldn’t be a large infusion of costs. “It’s very small,” she said.
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Revenue estimates from the gambling initiatives have grown because SB 38 calls for a higher percentage of tax and other fees to be paid by vendors, but most have ranged between $8 million and $24 million.
But Harrison also said that there could be a constitutional issue with the bills because an amendment adopted a few years ago places a 7% ceiling on income taxes, and SB 38 calls for a 14% rate. “They call it different things, but it’s an income tax,” she said. “It’s a constitutional issue.”
Virginia’s bill
Virginia, which adopted sports betting and began its program last year, found some loopholes in its program that were limiting tax payments by about half of vendors operating in the state. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that the most recent available data showed that Virginia had taken in $4.98 billion in sports bets, with operators winning 8.5% of that. The state’s cut was $29.8 million, or about 25% more than the highest projections for North Carolina.
Virginia’s legislation prohibits gambling on college sports, such as ACC basketball and football, but in North Carolina those would be approved under the current bills. There would be no gambling on youth sports.
The bills in North Carolina are bipartisan in both their support and opposition. SB 38 passed the Finance vote, 14-2, with two Republicans opposing, and SB 688 passed, 13-3, with a Democrat voting against.
Harrison said she voted against both bills during the House Judiciary Committee vote on Tuesday afternoon. She said she was not allowed to introduce two amendments that she felt were important, one clarifying the amateur sports definitions for gambling.
But the amendment adopted by the Finance Committee to provide money for gambling addiction and treatment, $2 million set aside for the NC Department of Health & Human Services, was her amendment, she said.
‘Bipartisanship’
Should both bills clear committee this afternoon and the traditional three votes of the full House afterward, SB 38 would have to go back to the Senate, because it is a gutted and replaced bill. Hardister said SB 688 may need concurrence if there are amendments.
If all that happens, then Gov. Roy Cooper would have to sign both bills. He has expressed support for them. Sports betting could become legal as soon as Jan. 1.
“There’s momentum. There’s bipartisanship,” Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln), who was one of the sponsors with Hardister of SB. 68, told WRAL. “We got folks, Republicans and Democrats, voting for and Republicans and Democrats voting against. I think the bill has momentum that we thought it would have.”
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2022-06-22T18:25:04+00:00
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Ukraine: Evacuations intensify in Kherson; power sites hit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from an area around the strategic city of Kherson as heavy fighting and attacks on power infrastructure continue, Moscow-appointed authorities in southern Ukraine said Thursday.
Kherson governor Vladimir Saldo said more than 70,000 residents from the area had been moved. Ukraine has pushed ahead with an offensive to reclaim Kherson that was captured by Russian forces during the first days of the conflict.
Members of the regional administration were included in the evacuation, deputy governor Kirill Stremousov said. Monuments were also removed along with the remains of Grigory Potemkin, the Russian general who founded Kherson in the 18th century that had been kept at the city’s St. Catherine’s Church.
Fighting has intensified around Kherson, where Ukrainian forces are attacking Russia’s foothold on the west of the Dnieper River that divides the country, as well as in parts of the eastern Donetsk region, while Russian maintained attacks on energy infrastructure ahead of the winter.
A Russian drone attack early Thursday hit an energy facility, causing a fire, said Oleksiy Kuleba, governor of the Kyiv region.
“The Russians are using drones and missiles to destroy Ukraine’s energy system ahead of the winter and terrorize civilians,” Kuleba said in televised remarks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked the country’s power workers for maintaining the electricity supply as authorities have ordered rolling blackouts in many parts of the country and urged households to limit consumption.
“I thank all the workers in the energy sector: our rescuers, repair crews, officials from local government, and private companies who work diligently to maintain our energy system despite all the threats,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly address late Wednesday.
In a likely response to the Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, the head of the port city of Sevastopol in the Russian-annexed region of Crimea said a power plant just outside the city had suffered minor damage in a drone attack.
Mikhail Razvozhayev said a drone hit a transformer and sparked a fire but did not affect its overall operation and did not interrupt the electricity supply.
Annexed by Russia in 2014, Crimea — a region slightly larger than Sicily — has faced drone attacks and explosions. In a major setback for Russia, on Oct. 8, a powerful truck bomb blew up a section of a strategic bridge linking Crimea to Russia’s mainland.
The war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis is likely to cause global demand for fossil fuels to peak or flatten out, according to a report released Thursday by the Paris-based International Energy Agency, largely due to the fall in Russian exports.
“Today’s energy crisis is delivering a shock of unprecedented breadth and complexity,” the IEA said, releasing its annual report, the World Energy Outlook.
The shock to governments, the report said, was forcing advanced economies to accelerate structural changes toward renewable energy sources.
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2022-10-27T10:53:10+00:00
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 31, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 19, 2021 to June 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
What You May Do
If you purchased shares of Abbott and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-abt/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by October 31, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Abbott and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On February 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that its inspection of the Company's Sturgis, Michigan facility, prompted by consumer complaints of infant illness, had yielded several positive contamination results for the Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria, linked to infant illnesses and death. On the same day, the Company, without mention of the FDA investigation, recalled certain infant formula products, including the popular brands Similac, Alimentum and EleCare, all manufactured in Sturgis. On this news, shares of Abbott declined by $3.79 per share, or 3.14%.
Then, on March 22, 2022, the FDA reported that, although not "final FDA determinations," its most recent inspection conducted between January 31, 2022 and March 18, 2022 revealed that the Company failed to establish process controls "designed to ensure that infant formula does not become adulterated due to the presence of microorganisms in the formula or in the processing environment" and failed to "ensure that all surfaces that contacted infant formula were maintained to protect infant formula from being contaminated by any source." On this news, shares of Abbott declined by an additional $4.97 per share, or 4%.
Finally, on June 8, 2022, it was reported that a whistleblower complaint identifying numerous serious examples of misconduct at Sturgis related to the above had been filed with the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration ("OSHA") in February 2021, and that OSHA had delivered that complaint to Abbott Laboratories and the FDA during the same month. On this news, shares of Abbott declined by an additional 3.5%, further damaging investors.
The case is Pembroke Pines Firefighters & Police Officers Pension Fund v. Abbott Laboratories, No. 22-cv-04661.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Dentsply Sirona Inc. ("Dentsply Sirona" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Dentsply Sirona and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 19, 2022, Dentsply Sirona issued a press release announcing the termination of Chief Executive Officer Don Casey, effective immediately, and stating that Casey "will cease to serve as a member of the Company's Board." On this news, Dentsply Sirona's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Focused on Affordable and Accessible Eye Care, New Businesses to Serve Optical Needs of the Community
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanton Optical, a leading full-service optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, has opened its newest location in the Tyler-Longview area on July 18. Located at 1208 N. University Dr. in the Nacogdoches city, this new store mark Stanton Optical's third store in the area.
"We are excited to bring affordable and convenient eyecare solutions to more neighborhoods in the Tyler-Longview area," said Daniel Stanton, CEO of Now Optics. "Our continued growth allows us to provide eyewear products, eyecare services and new job opportunities to the residents of Nacogdoches."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, Stanton Optical is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes My Eyelab. Now Optics has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable and convenient eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Tapping into its national network of independent eye doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams.
On top of that, an assortment of over 2,000 unique frames to fit both style and budgets, guided by our knowledgeable and friendly staff, allows consumers the ultimate eye care experience. For convenience, Stanton Optical in the Tyler-Longview area accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for eye exams and offers two pairs of glasses including the cost of an eye exam, starting at just $79. You can get an eye exam and your single vision glasses all made the same day due to onsite lab in this store. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped Stanton Optical, as its proprietary telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
Hours for the new store in Nacogdoches is Monday – Saturday from 9AM-7PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.stantonoptical.com or call (936) 213-3896.
ABOUT NOW OPTICS:
Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. Now Optics consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday; while My Eyelab ranked on the top #100 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2022. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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2022-07-21T15:35:36+00:00
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UK court to hold hearing for US woman in teen’s road death
LONDON (AP) — A court case against an American citizen who left Britain after being involved in a crash that killed a teenage motorcyclist more than three years ago will be heard this week, U.K. prosecutors said Monday.
The Crown Prosecution Service said there will be a hearing in the case against Anne Sacoolas at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday — an apparent breakthrough in the long-deadlocked case.
British prosecutors previously set a January 2022 date for the hearing, but canceled it days beforehand to allow for discussions with Sacoolas’ lawyers. At the time, the law firm representing Sacoolas denied that she had agreed to appear in a British court.
Sacoolas is expected to appear virtually at Thursday’s procedural hearing.
Sacoolas, 45, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn, who was killed in a collision with a car outside RAF Croughton, an air base in eastern England used by U.S. forces, in August 2019.
Sacoolas returned to the U.S. days later and the American government invoked diplomatic immunity on her behalf, prompting an outcry in Britain.
Dunn’s family have pressed politicians in Britain and the United States to get Sacoolas to face British justice, but an extradition request was refused by U.S. authorities.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-09-26T20:58:30+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/2022/09/26/uk-court-hold-hearing-us-woman-teens-road-death/
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Waiting until the last minute to do your holiday shopping is never a good idea, but it’s especially difficult when trying to find the right toys for the kids in your life. Fortunately, the Prime Early Access Sale is the perfect opportunity to get your shopping done with time to spare, thanks to the fabulous deals on popular toys.
If you’re shopping for children’s gifts, we’ve noticed some significant discounts on the top LEGO Juniors Belle‘s Story Time Building Kit, LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Ms. Direct Doll and NERF DinoSquad Raptor-Slash Dart Blaster, but there are also plenty of other great toy discounts to be found. We’ve gathered the best deals on building toys, kids’ electronics, dolls and action figures, sports and outdoor toys and miscellaneous toys so you can find the perfect gift for any child on your list.
BestReviews will be updating these deals throughout the duration of the Prime Early Access Sale. We recommend checking back as we add more must-have sale items.
Updated: October 11, 10:45 a.m. PT
Lightning deals
Hide N Side Kids Ball Pit Tents and Tunnels: 45% off
Kids will be entertained for hours in this maze of tunnels with a basketball hoop and target dart wall. As a bonus, the entire play gym pops open in seconds and simply folds away for convenient storage.
Giant 4 in a Row Connect Game: 30% off
The entire family will enjoy this oversized classic connect-the-rings game. Made of durable plastic, the lightweight toy is easy to carry outdoors for fun next to the pool or at birthday parties and barbecues.
This Lightning deal is available until 1 p.m. PT
Legos and other building toys
LEGO Juniors Belle’s Story Time Building Kit: 28% off
This Lego set is one of the most exciting and comprehensive kits you can find, so it’s an excellent value at this sale price. It’s an ideal gift for older kids who enjoy building projects they can take apart and rebuild over and over.
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set: 40% off
This traditional set of wooden building blocks can provide hours of entertainment for toddlers and older kids. They are easy to stack but still allow for plenty of creative building with the different size and shape options.
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SmartMax Construction Toy Set: 23% off
This set of large magnetic ball- and bar-style build tools can encourage even the youngest children to build their STEM skills. The pieces are large enough for small hands to control and don’t present a swallowing hazard like other building bricks.
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Magna-Tiles Builder Set: 30% off
This set of colorful magnetic tiles encourages kids to engage in 3D building and contains enough pieces for multiple projects. Best of all, the tiles are suitable for younger and older kids alike and pair well with existing kits.
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Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Building Blocks Bulk Set: $30 off
These large, floating blocks are squishy and soft, so they’re perfect for your little one’s bath time. They’re magnetic too, so the pieces easily connect and can also be played with out of the water.
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Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit: 27% off
For older kids, this STEM building kit is the ideal introduction to electricity and circuits at an excellent discount. It contains enough pieces to complete multiple projects that don’t require any special tools to assemble.
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Oaso STEM Robot Projects for Kids Ages 8-12: 20% off
This DIY building block STEM robot will help promote kids creativity and imagination. They can program the movable parts and ground-gripping tracks to imitate realistic movement for hours of entertainment.
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Magblock 120 Pieces Magnetic Blocks: 29% off
This set of magnetic blocks can provide hours of entertainment for kids ages 3 years and up. They can develop building coordination skills using the durable nontoxic plastic blocks to construct houses, castles or buildings of their own design.
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Lego Superheroes Iron Skull Sub Attack Building Kit: 27% off
Older kids will love building this attack submarine that includes a chain-attached door that opens to trap their favorite superheroes. The kit includes minifigures: Scuba Captain America, Scuba Iron Man, a Hydra diver and Iron Skull.
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Lego “Star Wars†Y-Wing Microfighter Kit: 24% off
“Star Wars†flying vehicles are always a big hit with kids. This Y-Wing microfighter, suitable for ages 6-12, provides a rewarding building and playing experience with its open cockpit, big engines, front- and rear-facing blasters, and a pilot minifigure.
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Panlos 655 Pieces Robot Building Toy: 48% off
This robot building kit has enough pieces to construct six unique trucks. Kids can learn about firetrucks while building. The STEM kit is designed to improve math, science, technology and engineering skills while having fun.
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Other top toy deals
- At 53% off, the Little Tikes Big Waffle Block Set is a great deal.
- Build for hours with the LEGO City Jungle Explorers Building Kit, now 12% off.
- After building it, kids can play with the Mega Bloks Paw Patrol Chase’s Police Cruiser Set. Buy now and save 35%.
- The LEGO Friends Heart Box Friendship Pack Building Kit is fun to build, display on a stand or give to friends. It’s 13% off for a limited time.
- Snag Lincoln Logs to build a cabin in the woods or a treehouse for 26% off.
- Travel back in time with the Playmobil Back to the Future Delorean, now 47% off.
- The PicassoTiles Race Car Track Building Magetic Tiles encouraged eye-hand coordination and problem solving skills to build the ultimate course. Snag it for 65% off for a limited time.
- Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes are both educational and fun to build. It’s currently 46% off.
- The Mega Bloks 80-piece Building Block Set is discounted to $16.97.
- Challenge your brain and have a blast building the ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Game, which is 42% off.
- The Biranco Crane Truck Building Kit is a blast to play with while learning mechanics and engineering. It is currently 20% off.
- Kids over age 8 can learn programming while building the Apitor Robot X. Now 20% off.
- Kids can add to their Lego Super Mario universe with the Bowser’s Airship Expansion Building Kit. For a limited time it is 30% off.
- Younger kids will enjoy the animals in the Lego Duplo Jurassic World Gentle Giants Petting Zoo Kit. Now 29% off.
- The Lego City Stunt Show Arena Toy Set is a delightful addition to any Lego City collection. Buy now and save 30%.
- Kids will love adding flying vehicles to their Lego City with this Jungle Cargo Helicopter Building Kit. It’s currently 27% off.
- Bring Jurassic Park into the house with this Lego “Jurassic World†Indoraptor Rampage at Lockwood Estate Building Kit. It’s now 25% off.
- Jedi warrior fans will love this Lego “Star Wars†Jedi and Clone Troopers Battle Pack Building Kit, which is 30% off.
- Build up to 20 programmable remote-controlled robots with the Apitor Robot Q. It’s now 20% off.
Kids’ electronics
Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet: 50% off
This full-featured tablet is designed with kids in mind, so it comes with a case to protect it from accidental drops and falls. It also includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ to give your children access to ad-free books, games, videos and more.
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Echo Dot Kids 4th Gen: 58% off
Amazon’s most popular smart speaker, this model is designed for kids, so it offers a super-cute design while still providing clear, crisp sound. It also offers easy-to-use parental controls.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera: 29% off
This kid-friendly camera is durable enough for children to take with them anywhere they might want to snap a selfie or group shot with friends. It also comes in fun colors that kids will love.
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LilGadgets Connect+ PRO Kids Headphones with Microphone: 25% off
These lightweight headphones are comfortable enough for kids’ sensitive ears, so your children can enjoy their favorite movies, TV shows and games without disturbing the rest of the house. They also come in several kid-approved colors.
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Garmin Vivofit Jr. 2: 20% off
This durable, water-resistant activity tracker is designed to encourage healthier habits for kids ages 6 and up. It can track steps to help kids understand how active they are and even allows them to challenge their family and friends to step competitions.
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Tomzon Mini RC Drone: 20% off
The entire family can enjoy flying this remote-controlled quadcopter either indoors or outdoors. Ideal for kids and beginners, the flying vehicle rotates 360 degrees while hovering, operates in three speeds, and features one-key landing, taking-off and multicolor LED lights.
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Other top toy deals
- With the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen), Kids can ask Alexa for help with homework or to play their favorite show. Buy it now and save $55.
- Help babies build a love for reading with the LeapFrog On-The-Go Story Pal that’s 23% off.
- Snag the upgraded Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet for $80 off while it lasts.
- Draw over and over again without wasting paper with the Bravo Kids Drawing Tablet that’s 47% off.
- The Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Laptop teaches babies numbers, colors and more. It’s currently 33% off.
- Take videos, pictures or selfies with the VTech KidiZoom Smartwatch, which is now 48% off.
- Practice gently waking up in the morning with the OK to Wake! Alarm Clock and Night-Light that’s 42% off.
- The Bluetooth Karaoke Singing Machine keeps the party going all night, or until bedtime. Snag it now for $59.99.
- The Tamagotchi Pix is discounted 49%.
- Turn your iPad into an educational device with the Osmo-Genius Starter Kit, now 30% off.
Dolls and action figures
LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Ms. Direct Doll: 54% off
These dolls are plenty of fun for kids to open because they come with plenty of surprises. In addition to the dolls, they may include stickers, clothing, shoes and other accessories.
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Funko Pop! Retro Transformers Metallic Optimus Prime: 45% off
These adorable figures make an excellent gift for kids ages 3 and up. Younger children can have fun playing with the figures, while older kids often enjoy displaying them as collectibles.
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Just Play Barbie Tie-Dye Deluxe Styling Head: 42% off
This large styling head is perfect for kids who enjoy styling and brushing their dolls’ hair. It includes a brush and hair accessories for creating multiple hair looks.
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American Girl Truly Me 18-Inch #92 Doll: 30% off
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2022-10-11T19:04:15+00:00
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The Justice Department said Tuesday that it will no long seek to make the U.S. government the defendants in a lawsuit filed against Donald Trump by a writer who says the former president raped her several decades ago.
On Tuesday, a Justice Department leader said in a court filing that two things had changed since they first moved to intervene in the case. First, a D.C. court clarified the law around what qualifies as public work, saying that it was determined in part by “the subjective state of mind of the employee,” that official responses to press questions didn’t always qualify and that the professional purpose can be so “insignificant” as to be irrelevant. Second, a jury in New York State Court found that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll, and he has been accused of defaming her again in response to that verdict. (The jury did not find that Trump raped her, and he has since accused Carroll of defamation for insisting he did).
“The circumstantial evidence of Mr. Trump’s subjective intent in making the allegedly defamatory statements does not support a determination in this case that he was sufficiently motivated by a desire to serve the United States Government,” Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton wrote. Rather, he said, drawing on both the statements Carroll sued over and what Trump has said since, the “history supports an inference that Mr. Trump was motivated by a ‘personal grievance’ stemming from events that occurred many years prior to Mr. Trump’s presidency.”
Carroll went public with her allegation against Trump in 2019, saying he forced himself on her in a dressing room at Manhattan’s Bergdorf Goodman store in the 1990s. When he responded by telling reporters she was “totally lying” and “not my type,” she sued for defamation in federal court. After New York changed the statute of limitations for civil sexual abuse suits, she sued in state court as well, where in May she was awarded $5 million in damages. The federal trial is set to begin in January.
“We are grateful that the Department of Justice has reconsidered its position,” Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, said in a statement. “We have always believed that Donald Trump made his defamatory statements about our client in June 2019 out of personal animus, ill will, and spite, and not as President of the United States. Now that one of the last obstacles has been removed, we look forward to trial.”
An attorney for Trump did not immediately return a request for comment.
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2023-07-11T23:46:51+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/07/11/carroll-trump-defamation-justice-department-liability/
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WASHINGTON – The House voted Friday to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar panel installations in the U.S., a key part of his climate agenda.
The 221-202 vote sends the measure to the Senate, where lawmakers from both parties have expressed similar concerns about what many call unfair competition from China. Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it reaches his desk.
The House vote would overturn Biden's action last year pausing threatened tariffs that had led to delays or cancellations of hundreds of solar projects across the United States.
Some U.S. manufacturers contend that China has essentially moved operations to four Southeast Asian countries — Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia — to skirt strict anti-dumping rules that limit imports from China.
A Commerce Department inquiry last year found likely trade violations involving Chinese products. Biden halted the tariffs for two years before the Commerce investigation was completed, saying he was responding to an emergency that threatened the availability of electric power to meet demands from U.S. homes and businesses.
Before Biden acted, the threat of tariffs from the Commerce Department inquiry had led to delays or cancellations of hundreds of solar projects in the U.S. as investors moved to protect themselves against potential penalties as high as $1 billion that could be imposed retroactively.
The U.S. industry argues that imports of solar panels are needed as solar installations ramp up to meet increased demand for renewable energy. Solar power is a key part of Biden’s goal to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035.
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, said Friday that restoring the tariffs would hold China accountable while protecting U.S. jobs and workers. Tariffs would protect American manufacturers who are facing unfair competition from China, which is subsidizing its products and selling them at low prices, Smith said.
"These trade abuses are well-known to all of us in this chamber,'' said Smith, chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee.
“By shipping its products through Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam, (Chinese officials) have set up a scheme that cheats American workers and consumers,'' Smith said. “We know there's wrongdoing going on. We know China is cheating, and that's precisely why members of both parties were stunned and disappointed when the White House made the misguided decision'' to halt the tariffs for two years.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., said the House action would “punish U.S. workers” and the solar industry "and set us back on our climate goals.''
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., said the two-year pause was “not a perfect solution,'' but offered “a short-term bridge" as the U.S. solar industry moves to produce more solar panels at home.
The White House said Biden’s action boosted an industry crucial to his climate change-fighting goals while not interfering with or shutting down the Commerce investigation.
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2023-04-28T16:20:26+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2023/04/28/house-votes-to-restore-solar-panel-tariffs-paused-by-biden/
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory Wednesday night over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, who didn’t finish the game because of a left shoulder injury.
Curry scored 27 of his 38 points in the first half for the defending champions but departed with 2:04 remaining in the third quarter. The Warriors, who lost at Milwaukee on Tuesday night, fell to 2-12 on the road.
“He’s going to get an MRI tomorrow,” coach Steve Kerr said of Curry. “The trainers told me he was out midway through the fourth quarter. I only spoke to him briefly after the game, so I haven’t had a chance to talk with him yet.”
Curry got hurt during the third quarter while trying to defend against Jalen Smith, who ran into the Warriors star’s arm. Curry immediately grabbed his shoulder while hunched over and went to the locker room during the timeout. The eight-time All-Star and two-time MVP did not speak to reporters.
Even with the Warriors’ biggest scoring threat sidelined, the Pacers struggled to put the game away.
Bennedict Mathurin added 24 points for Indiana, which snapped a two-game skid by sweeping the Warriors for the first time since 2017-18 and just the second time in a decade. Haliburton rebounded from his lowest-scoring game with the Pacers — one point — by going 9 of 17 from the field and making five 3s.
Jordan Poole scored 20 points for Golden State, which has lost four of five. The Warriors played without Klay Thompson (right knee) and Andrew Wiggins (abdominal muscle). Draymond Green scored a season-low one point in 27 minutes and was ejected in the fourth quarter.
Indiana looked like it would cruise after rallying from an early 20-11 deficit and using nine 3-pointers to spur a 47-point second-quarter barrage. The Pacers led 74-54 at halftime.
But after Indiana opened the third with yet another 3, Curry methodically led the Warriors back.
It started with a 14-0 run and Curry’s three-point play with 4:16 left in the third made it 83-80. The Pacers answered with 10 straight points, but the Warriors refused to let them pull away and cut the deficit to 122-119 when Donte DiVincenzo made a 3 with 1:25 to go. Golden State never got any closer.
“We had some good answers when we absolutely needed to have them,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “We weren’t perfect, but we’ve just got to keep learning the things we need to learn and keep getting better.”
TIP-INS
Warriors: Golden State has lost all six road games against Eastern Conference opponents this season. The Warriors’ three-game winning streak at Indiana ended. … Curry made five 3s to extend his record to 215 consecutive games with at least one. He also has 250 career 30-point games.
Pacers: Indiana’s second-quarter point total was a season high. … The Pacers improved to 2-3 against Western Conference foes at home. … Myles Turner had 21 points and made of 1 of 2 free throws after Carlisle won a challenge on what would have been Turner’s sixth foul. Buddy Hield had 17 points and four 3s, giving him 104 this season.
BLOWN OVER?
One day after a fan in Milwaukee was ejected for what Green described as a threat against him, Kerr said he had not spoken with Green about the incident but said he thought threats and vulgarity warrant penalties.
“I think there has to be a line,” Kerr said. “I didn’t get a chance to talk with him about it after the game and today after we had our film session, I kind of forgot about it, honestly.”
BATTLE TESTED
Following Monday’s rugged loss to Miami, Carlisle posed a simple question to his young team: How many of them had competed in an NBA playoff game?
“A lot of hands went up,” Carlisle said. “I said you have now. It’s a great example for our team and what we’re going through.”
UP NEXT
Warriors: Continue their six-game trip Friday at Philadelphia.
Pacers: At Cleveland on Friday for the first of four meetings this against the Cavaliers.
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2022-12-16T00:16:28+00:00
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Ben & Jerry's board of directors on Tuesday rebuked the sale of products bearing any of the ice cream maker's insignia in West Bank settlements, the latest salvo in the Vermont-based company's feud with its corporate parent over ice cream sales in the territories.
Last year Ben & Jerry’s board said it was going to stop selling its ice cream in annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.” The settlements are widely seen by the international community as illegal and obstacles to peace.
Consumer goods giant Unilever, which bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000, announced earlier this year that it was selling its business interest in Israel to a local company that would sell Ben & Jerry’s ice cream under its Hebrew and Arabic name throughout Israel and the West Bank.
Ben & Jerry's independent board said in a statement Tuesday that Unilever's sale was made without the board's consent and any products sold by Blue & White Ice Cream Ltd. “should not be confused with products produced and distributed by Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc.”
“Ben & Jerry’s position is clear: the sale of products bearing any Ben & Jerry’s insignia in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is against our values,” the statement said.
An email sent to London-based Unilever was not immediately returned Tuesday, but the company has said in the past it did have the right to the sale and noted that the deal had closed.
The 2000 acquisition agreement allowed the Ben & Jerry’s board to make decisions about the company’s social mission but it stipulated Unilever would have the final word on financial and operational decisions.
In August, a federal judge rejected Ben & Jerry’s request to block a plan by Unilever to allow its products to be sold in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. The judge said Ben & Jerry's failed to show that Unilever's decision would hurt Ben and Jerry’s social mission or confuse its customers.
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2022-11-16T00:21:32+00:00
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Robert F. Cummings, who was born May 17, 1930, died July 4, 2022. Married Oct. 12, 1959, I spent 61 wonderful years with my loving wife, Ruth M. Cummings, who died Nov. 28, 2020.
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2022-07-06T05:19:49+00:00
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Is “Also a Poet” a biography of Frank O’Hara? Of writer Ada Calhoun’s father, art critic Peter Schjeldahl? Or, as its title page insists, is it Calhoun’s memoir? Whatever it is, it’s dazzling.
The book’s subtitle, “Frank O’Hara, My Father and Me,” hints at its complexity. In the late ’70s, Calhoun’s dad began researching a biography of his (and, eventually, her) favorite poet, O’Hara. Schjeldahl, an acquaintance of O’Hara, interviewed his intimates, preparing for a book that the poet’s sister, Maureen, ultimately nixed.
An early hint at the high-wire act Calhoun pulls off in “Also” comes when she listens to those tapes, hoping to complete her dad’s biography, and hears a familiar voice: her own. Even at age 2, Calhoun occasionally intruded on her dad’s work, eager to be a part of it.
Adult Calhoun pursues the O’Hara biographus interruptus, culminating in a riveting, chapter-long phone call in which Maureen says she distrusts biographers and possibly threatens Calhoun’s life.
Perhaps because of that conversation, Calhoun includes plenty of juicy stuff about O’Hara but the meat of “Also” is her difficult relationship with her father, whose validation she craves and very much does not get. Schjeldahl takes for granted his daughter’s (and wife’s) herculean efforts to keep him comfortable while conferring his affections on a toadying protégé Calhoun shields with a pseudonym.
A generous writer, Calhoun spends much of “Also” giving others the benefit of the doubt. Still, she becomes disillusioned by dude-centric, midcentury Greenwich Village, which wasn’t her hoped-for world “where the witty banter never turned cruel, affairs ended in no hurt feelings, and intoxication left no hangover.”
O’Hara and compadres such as painters Larry Rivers and Willem de Kooning did, in fact, hurt each other in ways Calhoun wishes she could forget.
As “Also” shifts toward memoir, Calhoun asks, “Aren’t all stories ultimately, in one way or another, about the people writing them?” This one sure is. We learn about O’Hara and Schjeldahl but the vividest portrait is of frank, un-self-pitying and effortlessly hilarious Calhoun as she struggles with her dad and with crafting the very book we’re reading.
“If you had paid real attention to me at any point, would I have worked so hard?” she asks him, after a run of particularly atrocious behavior. “Your disinterest has been at once the saddest part of my childhood and the greatest gift.”
Calhoun learns that old saw about forgiveness: that it is a gift not to the person you are forgiving but to yourself. As a result, she’s able to appreciate the good times with her father and learn from the bad times.
It’s tempting to give Schjeldahl the last word on what he calls “the best book I’ve ever read” in Calhoun’s acknowledgments. But I prefer thinking about how I put down “Also a Poet” for a moment, believing I had one chapter to go, only to pick it up and realize I’d reached the end. But it’s not the end of Calhoun and Schjeldahl’s relationship, which the gifted memoirist gives us room to hope has more, brighter chapters to come.
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2022-06-30T13:35:59+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Decades before the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, Alse Young was killed at the gallows in Connecticut, becoming the first person on record to be executed in the American colonies for witchcraft.
The Windsor town clerk registered the death on May 26, 1647, in a diary entry that read: “Alse Young was hanged.” Young was the first of nine women and two men executed by the colony of Connecticut for witchcraft over 15 years, a period during which more than 40 people faced trial for having ties to Satan.
Now, more than 375 years later, amateur historians, researchers and descendants of the accused witches and their accusers hope Connecticut lawmakers will finally offer posthumous exonerations.
While such requests aren’t new, they have become louder as many genealogy buffs discover they have distant relatives involved in the lesser-known Connecticut witch trials.
“They’re talking about how this has followed their families from generation to generation and that they would love for someone just to say, ‘Hey, this was wrong,’” said Connecticut state Rep. Jane Garibay, who proposed an exoneration resolution after receiving letters from eighth- and ninth-generation relatives of accused witches. “And to me, that’s an easy thing to do if it gives people peace.”
Other states and countries have attempted to atone for a history of persecuting people as witches. Last year, Scotland’s prime minister issued a formal apology to the estimated 4,000 Scots, mostly women, who were accused of witchcraft up until 1736. Of the 4,000, about 2,500 were killed. A Scottish member of parliament last year called for posthumously pardoning them.
In 2022, Massachusetts lawmakers formally exonerated Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who was convicted of witchcraft in 1693 and sentenced to death at the height of the Salem Witch Trials. Johnson is believed to be the last accused Salem witch to have her conviction set aside by legislators.
In 2006, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine gave an informal pardon to Grace Sherwood, a widowed midwife who was blamed by neighbors for ruining crops, killing livestock and creating storms and subsequently accused of being a witch. With her hands bound, Sherwood was thrown into a river to see if she floated, which was purported to indicate guilt. She managed to set herself free and spent seven years in prison.
Connecticut’s witch trials were held in the mid-to-late 1600s. In each of the New England colonies, witchcraft was considered a capital offense. According to the earliest laws in the colony of Connecticut, “any man or women (to) bee a Witch, that is, hath or consulteth with a familiar spirit, they shall bee put to death.”
Many historians believe fear and anxiety among the religiously strict English settlers led to the witch trials, noting how life was very difficult, given epidemics, floods, cold winters and starvation. Often, accusations started as a quarrel, or the death of a child or a cow, or even butter that couldn’t be churned.
Many of the people executed as witches were poor, single mothers.
Such was the case of Mary Johnson, a servant in Wethersfield, Connecticut, who was accused of “familiarity with the Devil.”
For years, she was tortured by a local minister who whipped her until she finally confessed to being a witch and admitted to “uncleanness with men,” according to Bridgeport author Andy Piascik, who wrote an article for Connecticut Humanities, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Johnson is believed to have been hanged after giving birth to the child of a man she was not married to.
“It’s important to right the wrongs of the past so we learn from them and move on and not repeat those mistakes,” said Joshua Hutchinson, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, who traced his ancestry to accused witches in Salem and is the host of the “Thou Shalt Not Suffer: The Witch Trial Podcast.”
He noted that even in recent decades people have been killed in multiple countries because they were suspected of being witches or sorcerers.
Beth Caruso, an author, co-founded the CT Witch Trial Exoneration Project in 2005 to clear the names of the accused. The group is encouraging people who discovered through genealogy research that they are descendants of victims to contact Connecticut state legislators and urge them to support exoneration legislation.
Connecticut state Sen. Saud Anwar, who also proposed an exoneration bill, said he expects some people might laugh or scoff at the idea of the Legislature taking time to clear the records of accused witches. But he said the descendants are feeling some “serious stuff,” including a constituent who requested the resolution.
“His wish was that if there was a way to give some kind of a closure to the families,” Anwar said, “that would be one way for him to be able to say that he has done his share, even though his ancestors may have not done the right thing.”
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2023-02-01T12:48:25+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-connecticut-may-exonerate-accused-witches-centuries-later/
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Monday’s shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville unfolded over approximately 15 minutes as a shooter opened fire inside, killing six people, before police arrived and fatally shot the suspect.
Three children and three adults were killed in the shooting at The Covenant School.
Ever since a May 2022 attack inside a classroom in Uvalde, Texas, police response times to school shootings have come under greater scrutiny. In that shooting, 70 minutes passed before law enforcement stormed the classroom.
In Nashville, police said about eight minutes passed from the initial call to when officers arrived at the scene. Within about four minutes after police arrived on campus, the shooter, Audrey Hale, 28, was taken down. Authorities have not yet determined the shooter’s motive but said Hale, a former student at the school, did not target specific victims.
Here’s a look at what is known about the shooting and the Nashville police response:
THE SHOOTER’S ARRIVAL
9:53 a.m.
Hale arrived by car in the expansive parking lot Monday, according to a time stamp on edited school surveillance video released by police.
Hale drove past someone who appears to be a maintenance worker standing on a sidewalk, and later children on swings in a playground before parking the vehicle.
10:11 a.m.
Carrying two “assault-style” weapons as well as a handgun, Hale shot out glass doors at a side entrance to the school, according to surveillance video time stamps, kicked away remaining shards, ducked under a door crossbar and entered the school.
THE POLICE RESPONSE
10:13 a.m.
Police said they got the call about an active shooter.
As officers responded, there were two immediate, glaring hurdles, according to Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake: Traffic was snarled as police tried to weave their way to the school and police cars in the parking lot had been hit by gunfire.
SHOTS INSIDE THE SCHOOL
10:21 a.m.
With alarms blaring and the school’s emergency lights blinking, Hale walked slowly through a hallway, checked doors and briefly went into an office.
The surveillance video finishes with the shooter far down a hallway, looking to the right where the hallway intersects with another room, and firing shots into the other room.
At the same time, officers arrived on campus, police spokesman Don Aaron said in an email, citing dispatch records.
POLICE VIDEO
In a six-minute compilation of bodycam video from two different officers released by police that didn’t include time stamps, Officer Rex Engelbert parked his patrol car, opened the trunk and removed a service rifle from a duffelbag. He closed the trunk and walked up to a woman who told him that students were locked down and that people inside had just heard gunshots.
“OK,” Engelbert replies in a calm tone. “Yes, ma’am.”
Engelbert and other officers swiftly searched classrooms, holding rifles and announcing themselves as police. The officers went upstairs to the second floor and entered a lobby area, followed by a barrage of gunfire and officers yelling commands.
10:24 a.m.
Officers “engaged” the suspect, Drake said.
Within two minutes of that, the suspect was shot, according to the dispatch records.
Approximately 15 minutes had passed from when Hale shot in the doors, according to the surveillance video and dispatch records. It’s not known exactly when Hale killed the six people.
CHURCH LEADERS
At another Presbyterian church about 10 minutes away from The Covenant School, a meeting was taking place among area church leaders when news of the shooting quickly spread, said George Grant, a leader with the Nashville Presbytery, which is connected with the private school.
“The first calls came to us at about the same moment that the police were arriving on the property,” Grant said.
In a separate blog post Wednesday, Grant said “suddenly, unexpectedly, our deliberations were interrupted by a flurry of calls and texts: there was an active shooter at Covenant’s school facility. We emptied into the hallway … The Covenant men hurried on their way back to the church. The rest of us began frenzied monitoring of the news while contacting our own flocks and families to mobilize prayer.”
After the shooting, the remaining students who were locked down at the school were ferried to a safe location to be reunited with their parents.
THE HOME SEARCH
Afternoon
During a search of Hale’s home after the shooting, investigators found a sawed-off shotgun, a second shotgun and other unspecified evidence.
Drake said after Hale’s parents were interviewed, it was determined the shooter legally purchased seven firearms from five different local gun stores. Three were used in Monday’s shooting. Drake said.
Hale’s parents were unaware that Hale had obtained most of the weapons. They said they believed Hale had only purchased one gun and had sold it.
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AP Religion News Editor Holly Meyer contributed to this report.
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2023-03-30T00:47:25+00:00
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https://www.valleycentral.com/green-living/top-story/ap-top-headlines/nashville-shooting-timeline-what-we-know-so-far/
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The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term funding bill that punts Friday’s government shutdown deadline through next week as negotiators race to patch together a larger government funding deal for fiscal 2023.
The Senate voted 71-19 to pass the continuing resolution (CR), sending the legislation to President Biden for approval after it passed the House the night before on a vote of 224-201.
The bill freezes funding levels through Dec. 23 to buy time for ongoing spending negotiations, preventing a shutdown that would have otherwise begun on Friday at midnight.
Leaders on both sides of the aisle have been working to pass an omnibus spending package by the end of the month, with sights set on final passage by Christmas Eve.
But divisions have been on display within the GOP over how long lawmakers should put off setting new government funding levels — particularly as Congress prepares to usher in a newly Republican-led House next month.
Twenty-two Republicans joined Democrats in passing the legislation on Thursday. However, others in the GOP have pushed against a one-week CR in favor of a stopgap bill that would kick the deadline into the new year to give the party more influence on how the government should be funded for fiscal 2023, which began in October.
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee who voted against the stopgap bill, told The Hill ahead of the vote that he would have only backed the measure if it moved the deadline into next year.
“I think most Republicans are gonna listen to the Republicans that just gave us the House back, and why would you do that when we’re gonna have more input into it, even though it might be a process, a little bit of turmoil, why would you do that now?” Braun said.
The passage on Thursday capped off several hours of drama leading up to the final vote.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) confirmed to reporters around noon that he placed a hold on the CR, saying: “I think it’s a good idea that we move it into the spring with the new Congress.”
Other Senate Republicans opposing the bill also pressed for partisan amendments ahead of the vote.
Just nine out of 213 House Republicans voted with Democrats to advance the bill on Wednesday, after GOP leadership urged rank-and-file members to reject the short-term funding bill.
Opponents of passing an omnibus this year also point to the coming retirements of Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), the chairman and vice-chairman of the appropriations panel, while arguing Congress needs to have a fresh start on appropriations beginning the new year.
“We should not move a short-term CR,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said hours before the House vote on Wednesday. “We should move one further into the new year. Allow the American people what they said a month ago — to change Washington as we know it today. We can’t afford to continue to spend the way the Democrats have. The future generation cannot afford it as well.”
But other Republicans have pushed for an omnibus to be enacted sooner, citing concerns about funding for defense and national security.
Top negotiators announced a bipartisan deal on a framework for an omnibus funding package for fiscal 2023 earlier this week, despite the opposition from McCarthy.
Shelby told reporters on Wednesday that GOP negotiators have been “basically negotiating with the House Democrats and the Democrats here because some of the House Republicans have not shown as much interest in getting an omnibus.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said earlier this week that lawmakers are “very close to getting an omnibus appropriations bill,” and set a cutoff date for Dec. 22 for Congress to wrap up its work.
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2022-12-16T05:12:06+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/senate-passes-short-term-funding-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown/
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Enterprise-wide data transformation and governance project to help nation's second largest gas distribution company increase organization-wide data usage and meet government's decarbonization objective
SAN MATEO, Calif. and LONDON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talend, a global leader in data integration and management, announced today that SGN, the UK's second largest gas distribution network company, has selected Talend to drive its cross-organizational data initiatives. The energy company will use Talend to drive a strong data culture throughout its business and power its data transformation and digitalization plans to support the UK government's Net Zero decarbonization objective. Running in an AWS environment, Talend will help SGN operationalize its data governance strategy, supporting regulatory requirements and greater access, understanding, and usage of its data across the organization.
Operating across Scotland and in the south of England, SGN provides gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses. Driven by innovation and customer centricity, the company has been investing in technologies to modernize pipe networks and provide intelligent services through IoT and automation. In 2021, the UK government released its digitalization strategy for the energy sector, highlighting the importance of data and technology to achieve decarbonization and meet its Net Zero objective by 2050. To realize this goal, SGN selected Talend to control and govern data while enabling access and better usage of data by the business.
To address one of the regulatory requirements around data interoperability, SGN is building a system of trust by creating an enterprise view and catalog of its data. The use of Talend's data governance solutions will support SGN in complying with new and evolving regulatory mandates for energy data, in particular with the digital transformation of the energy networks and the need for robust, credible, and interoperable data to feed these solutions.
"Data will play a key role in the innovation that will drive the future of energy and the future of energy sources. We have a number of innovative projects to identify how we are going to use hydrogen on our networks, how we prioritize our network upgrades so that it supports the Net Zero hydrogen targets, and how we optimize our program, so it is the most efficient for the future of gas and gas networks," explains Shuchi Nagar, Head of Architecture and Data at SGN.
The success of this broader digitalization programme also includes developing greater data literacy across the organization. Bringing the entire organization around data and driving a common understanding of the data is key. The implementation of Talend solutions enables the data team to gain more visibility and provide opportunities for their colleagues to interact with data and provide their insights and knowledge across the business.
"One of the benefits that the Talend platform provides us with is the opportunity to change the perception of data as a conceptual asset that people can't see or touch necessarily, particularly when we are talking in the context of governing and managing our data to deliver value," adds Gabrielle Barnard, Head of Information Management at SGN.
SGN also required a solution that integrates with different internal applications and offers the scalability and power of SaaS. "Our ecosystem is largely AWS and SaaS applications; our best of breed strategy is cloud first and this was a key criterion in selecting Talend," says Nagar.
"Healthy data that is accessible and available to everyone fosters a common understanding of data and helps organizations quickly innovate and meet evolving policies and regulations," said Gareth Vincent, SVP/GM EMEA at Talend. "We're honored that SGN has selected us to play a critical role in ensuring their data supports the drive toward meeting the decarbonization objectives set by the UK government."
For more details on Talend Data Fabric and Talend's complete portfolio of solutions, visit www.talend.com.
Talend, a global leader in data integration and data management, is taking the work out of working with data.
Talend offers the only end-to-end platform that combines enterprise-grade data integration, integrity, and governance capabilities to unify data across any cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment. With Talend's no-code and low-code modules, data experts and business users actively collaborate to make data more discoverable, usable, and valuable organization-wide. Over 7,250 customers around the world rely on Talend for healthy data and a healthy business. Top analyst firms and industry media recognize Talend as a leader in data management software.
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2022-07-12T11:28:07+00:00
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/sgn-selects-talend-support-uks-net-zero-target/
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Body of Missing Ogemaw County Woman Found
January 30, 2023 1:08PM EST
The body of a missing 34-year-old Ogemaw County woman has been located in Leota in Clare County.
Ogemaw County Sheriff’s officials report that Sara Elizabeth Burns was found dead on Saturday after a lengthy search. Search and rescue teams, law enforcement agencies and volunteers from multiple organizations and communities joined in the search for Burns after she was reported missing on January 23rd. The Clare County Sheriff’s office had found her vehicle in the Leota area near Harrison before she was reported missing. A search was initiated using K-9’s, drones, and on-foot canvassing.
A GoFundMe has been set up to pay for funeral expenses for Burns.
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2023-01-30T21:01:36+00:00
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wsgw.com
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https://www.wsgw.com/body-of-missing-ogemaw-county-woman-found/
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Updated May 2, 2023 at 3:16 AM ET
Television and film writers have gone on strike against major Hollywood studios: Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios, failed to come up with a new three-year contract in advance of the old deal expiring at midnight Monday. Representatives of the WGA voted to call a strike, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday.
"The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the WGA said in a statement Monday night. "From their refusal to guarantee any level of weekly employment in episodic television, to the creation of a 'day rate' in comedy variety, to their stonewalling on free work for screenwriters and on AI for all writers, they have closed the door on their labor force and opened the door to writing as an entirely freelance profession."
The WGA said picketing would begin Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement sent to NPR sent shortly before the announcement of the strike call, AMPTP said it had presented a package proposal to the guild "which included generous increases in compensation for writers as well as improvements in streaming residuals." According to that statement, the studio's alliance told the WGA it was prepared to improve that offer "but was unwilling to do so because of the magnitude of other proposals still on the table that the Guild continues to insist upon. The primary sticking points are 'mandatory staffing,' and 'duration of employment' — Guild proposals that would require a company to staff a show with a certain number of writers for a specified period of time, whether needed or not."
Members today at WGAW HQ in Los Angeles ✊🪧 #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/LOaLgZCgaS
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) April 27, 2023
Since negotiations began in March, the WGA had been asking for higher wages, healthcare benefits and pensions, and in particular, better compensation when their work shows up on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
"Driven in large part by the shift to streaming, writers are finding their work devalued in every part of the business," the guild said in a bulletin to its members. "While company profits have remained high and spending on content has grown, writers are falling behind."
The strike comes at a time when there are increasing concerns about the profitability of streaming, and fears of a possible economic recession. Companies such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon and Netflix have laid off thousands of employees.
I don't get paid every time somebody watches it. I don't get paid every time somebody says, 'yes, chef.'
Still, Alex O'Keefe, one of the writers of the Hulu series The Bear, says that the writers aren't getting a fair cut of what studios are making. "I'm really grateful to work on a show about the everyday struggle that so many Americans are living through," he told NPR. "But at the same time, I've seen that there's complete lack of care towards our working conditions. It makes it so difficult to produce the content that then makes them millions and millions of dollars."
O'Keefe says even though The Bear was a hit, "I don't get paid every time somebody watches it. I don't get paid every time somebody says, 'yes, chef.' I don't expect to make the majority of the profits or anything like that. I just added my spice. It was a whole operation to cook up that show. But we don't receive the residuals that people associate with television shows."
Britanni Nichols, who writes for the ABC show Abbott Elementary, says that between seasons, she used to be able to live off residuals she got when the network re-aired an episode she wrote. She got half her original writing fee each time. Now, when her episodes are sold to the streamers, she gets just 5.5 percent of her writing fee.
"You're getting checks for $3, $7, $10. It's not enough to put together any sort of consistent lifestyle," she told NPR. "It can really be a real shock. ... sometimes you get a stack of checks for $0.07."
Writers in Hollywood are basically gig workers with a union, constantly looking for their next job.
And TV writers say that streaming translates to less work and less money, with studios asking for series to last eight to 10 episodes a season, rather than the traditional 22 episode seasons on network TV.
Even writers on hit shows say they not living some kind of lavish Hollywood dream lifestyle; O'Keefe says he's basically broke in between gigs.
"I live a very working class existence and there's nothing to be ashamed about it," he says. "But yeah, I've reached a point that I don't know how I can continue to survive in this business as it is."
Nichols says while she's been working steadily on Abbott Elementary, her next gig isn't guaranteed.
"It could be right back to a really sort of bad situation where I'm again, struggling to pay rent. And that shouldn't be the case for someone who's going to be a decade into their careers, working for an Emmy-winning television show," she says. "I don't think anyone would look at my career and say, 'oh, that person still has to worry at this point,' but that's just where things are right now."
Other TV writers say they're now being asked to work on spec in what are called "mini rooms": They work alone on scripts that may or may not get greenlit, with no guarantee they'll get to be in the official writer's room even if the show does get picked up.
Another concern by the WGA is the use of artificial intelligence in creative content.
In anticipation of a strike, studio executives had reportedly been stockpiling scripts for months.
"We have a large base of upcoming shows and films from around the world. We could probably serve our members better than most," Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, told investors during a recent earnings call. "We do have a pretty robust slate of releases to take us into a long time."
Sarandos said the last writer's strike, in 2007, was "devastating" for everyone, including viewers. Hollywood production shut down for 100 days, and the local economy lost an estimated $2.1 billion. The effect on viewers was felt immediately on late night TV shows and other daily productions.
Back then, writers were asking for better compensation when their work went on DVD's and internet downloads, like iTunes. This time, much of it has to do with the streamers.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-05-02T08:00:59+00:00
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DALLAS – Kyrie Irving sat for the last two games as part of a plan by the Dallas Mavericks to get back a draft pick sent to the New York Knicks in a trade four years ago.
Now they wait to see if the eight-time All-Star will re-sign in free agency, or be a failed two-month rental from a blockbuster deal with Brooklyn.
“I think I said this before, he’s at peace,” coach Jason Kidd said, striking an optimistic tone after Irving declined to meet with reporters for a season-ending interview. “He likes it here.”
The Mavs sat Irving and five other regulars in a meaningless, reserve-filled finale against San Antonio on Sunday, losing 138-117 to Sandro Mamukelashvili and the Spurs.
Irving and fellow All-Star Luka Doncic were among those who didn't play with Dallas being investigated by the NBA for similar roster decisions two days earlier against Chicago.
The Mavericks still had a shot at the final Western Conference play-in spot before blowing an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Bulls.
The Spurs sat nine players, but they've been out of contention for months and were already locked in to the best draft lottery odds at 14%, along with Detroit and Houston, in the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.
The loss gave Dallas the 10th-worst record and lottery chances of 4.5%, which is part of the reason the NBA opened an investigation when Doncic was pulled early and Irving and four other regulars didn't play at all against Chicago.
The Mavs and Bulls were tied for the 10th-best record going into the game. Dallas gets the pick if it's in the top 10, but otherwise surrenders it to the Knicks from Dallas' 2019 trade for Kristaps Porzingis.
The pick would give Dallas a bit of collateral if Irving decides not to re-sign.
The mercurial Irving said when he was introduced in Dallas after the trade that he didn't want to talk about his future until after the season. When that time came, he still wasn't talking.
The Mavs were in the middle of the playoff race when they created the first pair of All-Star starters in franchise history, but Doncic and Irving were just 5-11 together with both missing multiple games because of injuries.
Dallas won its first two games with Irving but went 7-18 the rest of the way, missing the playoffs for the first time since Doncic’s rookie year in 2018-19 after reaching the West finals last season.
“I know you guys will talk about the record, which is fair and not fair, between the two players of Luka and (Irving),” Kidd said. “But there’s also other participants. So let’s put everybody in that fish bowl, not just those two. He’s excited to work with Luka. He believes that we have a chance to win.”
Doncic has three years remaining before the player option on the $215 million rookie max extension he signed two summers ago. He said he wants to see where the superstar pairing can go.
“I wish we could continue that chemistry, relationship,” said Doncic, who finished second in the scoring race at a career-best 32.4 points per game. “It’s not going to happen in a day, in a week. It’s a building process.”
Mamukelashvili had 23 points. Dominick Barlow scored 21 points, and Malaki Branham added 20 for the Spurs.
Rookie Jaden Hardy led Dallas with 25 points, and Theo Pinson had a triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists.
The Spurs ended a seven-game losing streak against Dallas, leading by as many as 31 points in the first half.
The Mavericks started three players for the first time this season, with the other two having just eight starts between them. Of the 17 players in the game for both teams, 15 scored in double figures.
TEXAS 3 MISSTEP
The Dallas loss to Chicago clinched the first NBA season in which all three Texas teams missed the playoffs. The Mavs were the last of the three to join the league, in 1980-81.
Houston and San Antonio were buried at the bottom of the West standings for months. The Spurs missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season after qualifying the previous 22 years. The Rockets are on a three-year drought.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2023-04-10T07:02:42+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/sports/2023/04/09/uncertainty-next-for-mavs-after-reserve-filled-loss-to-spurs/
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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Milwaukee (4-0) is the NBA’s last remaining unbeaten team as the Bucks are capitalizing on an early season-high, six-game homestand. The Bucks have beaten Houston, Brooklyn and New York at Fiserv Forum after opening the season with a victory at Philadelphia.
Antetokounmpo scored 44 points against the Rockets and 43 against the Nets, giving the two-time MVP his highest career point total for a two-game stretch. He didn’t score quite as much Friday but was an assist away from his 30th career triple-double while leading seven Bucks in double figures.
Brook Lopez had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks, while Bobby Portis had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Grayson Allen scored 17 points, Jrue Holiday 16, Jevon Carter 14 and George Hill 12.
RJ Barrett scored 20 and Julius Randle had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who also had seven players in double figures. Immanuel Quickley had 14, Jalen Brunson 13, Derrick Rose 12 and Evan Fournier and Obi Toppin 11 apiece.
The Knicks’ only lead came in the final minute of the first quarter when Quickley hit a 3-pointer to give New York a 24-22 edge. The Bucks tied it on Antetokounmpo’s dunk and pulled back ahead when Portis converted a tip-in at the first-quarter buzzer.
Milwaukee broke it open by scoring 18 straight points to grab a 90-66 lead in the third quarter.
New York outscored Milwaukee 19-6 for the rest of that period to get the margin down to 11. The Knicks continued to hang around for much of the fourth quarter, though they couldn’t get the margin into single digits until Brunson’s free throw made it 115-106 with 1:57 left.
TIP-INS
Knicks: Quentin Grimes remains out with a sore left foot and still hasn’t played this season. … Coach Tom Thibodeau says he isn’t concerned over Barrett’s slow start from 3-point range. Barrett is 4 of 28 from 3-point range this season, including 1 of 7 on Friday. “We’ve been down this road before with him,” Thibodeau said before the game. “He usually starts slowly. He’ll get there.” ... Brunson appeared to beat the halftime buzzer with a shot from over 50 feet away, but the basket was overturned after replays showed time ran out just before the ball left his hands.
Bucks: Carter had eight points by halftime Friday. He had scored a total of seven points in the Bucks’ first three games. ... Allen went 4 of 6 on 3-pointers. He was 5 of 19 from 3-point range before Friday. ... The Bucks continue to play without Khris Middleton (wrist), Pat Connaughton (calf) and Joe Ingles (knee). ... This marked the first time Milwaukee wore its “Light It Up” classic uniform, a version of the purple gear the Bucks used regularly for portions of the 1990s and 2000s.
UP NEXT
Knicks: At Cleveland on Sunday. The Cavaliers swept all three meetings with the Knicks last season.
Bucks: Host Atlanta on Saturday. This will mark the first time this season the Bucks have played on back-to-back nights.
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2022-10-29T03:11:28+00:00
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Jay Leno returns to the stage just 2 weeks after burn accident
Published: Nov. 28, 2022 at 8:12 AM CST|Updated: 27 minutes ago
(CNN) - Just two weeks after suffering burn injuries in a garage fire, comedian Jay Leno returned to the stage Sunday night.
The former NBC “Tonight Show” host performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California.
Leno, an avid car collector, was burned in a gasoline fire while working underneath one of his vehicles on Nov. 12.
The comedian underwent two surgeries to treat significant burns on his face and hands.
Leno has scheduled three additional shows at the Comedy and Magic Club in December.
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2022-11-28T14:41:52+00:00
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https://www.newschannel6now.com/2022/11/28/jay-leno-returns-stage-just-2-weeks-after-burn-accident/
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WISHEK, N.D. (KXNET) — It’s the 125th anniversary of the city of Wishek, and residents are going to be celebrating all week long.
The town was formed in 1898 when the railroad made its way to the area, and a post office was opened to mark the journey. The city was named after John H. Wishek Sr., a local cattleman.
To check out what events are planned this week, click here.
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2023-06-27T00:15:31+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/destination-dakota-wishek-celebrating-125-years/
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Contract allows for Options totaling up to $72 million over the span of multiple years
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of ultra-low power multi-core voice-enabled SoCs, embedded FPGA IP (eFPGA), and Endpoint AI solutions, today announced it has been awarded a $6.9 million Base Contract, beginning this month, to develop and demonstrate Strategic Radiation Hardened (SRH), high reliability Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology to support identified and future Department of Defense (DoD) strategic and space system requirements. The SRH FPGA Other Transactions Authority (OTA) agreement is with the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) under the authority of the Cornerstone OTA and will be based on a microelectronic fabrication process implemented at a US-owned and continental US (CONUS)-based manufacturing facility. The project is sponsored by DoD's Trusted and Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) Program, and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is the Government's technical lead.
"QuickLogic is honored to have been chosen by the US Government to lead this highly specialized and mission critical program," said Brian Faith president and CEO of QuickLogic. "This project builds on the company's 30+ year heritage of delivering FPGA technology to the Aerospace and Defense community while operating in some of the most rugged environments."
QuickLogic will lead the execution on the Base Contract through collaboration with a team composed primarily of SkyWater Technologies, Everspin Technologies, and Trusted Semiconductor Solutions.
Upon successful performance of the Base, and at the discretion of the US Government, the Contract allows for Options totaling approximately $72 million over the span of multiple years. If the Options are executed, QuickLogic expects to expand the group of companies with which it will collaborate.
Developing and deploying strategic radiation hardened microelectronics requires creating and sustaining a trained cohort of engineers with a unique skillset both within the DoD and across the broader Defense Industrial Base (DIB). With that goal in mind, meaningful development contributions are expected from Indiana University and other universities.
QuickLogic will primarily perform work on the program at its facilities in San Jose, California.
About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops low power, multi-core semiconductor platforms and Intellectual Property (IP) for Artificial Intelligence (AI), voice and sensor processing. The solutions include embedded FPGA IP (eFPGA) for hardware acceleration and pre-processing, and heterogeneous multi-core SoCs that integrate eFPGA with other processors and peripherals. The Analytics Toolkit from our recently acquired wholly owned subsidiary, SensiML Corporation, completes the end-to-end solution with accurate sensor algorithms using AI technology. The full range of platforms, software tools and eFPGA IP enables the practical and efficient adoption of AI, voice, and sensor processing across mobile, wearable, hearable, consumer, industrial, edge and endpoint IoT. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com and www.quicklogic.com/blog.
The QuickLogic logo and QuickLogic are registered trademarks of QuickLogic Corporation. All other brands or trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.
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2022-09-08T13:14:45+00:00
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas.
The heat wave that started more than a week ago has been hotter and longer than any other in the state, and it put unprecedented strain on power supplies. That prompted Newsom to plead with people to use less power to avoid rolling blackouts — a practice that involves cutting some people’s power to save energy so the lights can stay on for everyone else.
The effort worked, but meeting the state’s heightened energy demand also required activating generators fueled by natural gas, which is still a major part of the state’s power picture. The Democratic governor’s calls for conservation also drew criticism about new state policies governing electric vehicles and other measures that will only increase energy demand.
Newsom, speaking to reporters Wednesday, said the “pretty extreme” circumstances required the state to turn to more natural gas as a backup supply.
“We all want to accelerate the elimination of the gas, but it’s a sober reminder of reality,” he said.
Tuesday’s demand for 52,000 megawatts set a record, as triple-digit temperatures blanketed much of the state. Sacramento hit a record high of 116 degrees (47 degrees Celsius), and normally cooler places like San Francisco and San Diego also reached sizzling temperatures.
Demand will only climb in the years ahead. By 2045, when the state is mandated to get all of its electricity from non-carbon or renewable sources, demand is expected to be as high as 78,000 megawatts due to more electric home appliances and cars on the road, according California Energy Commission estimates.
To meet that demand, both the government and major utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric are working to scale up renewable sources such as solar and wind power, as well as large-scale batteries that can store that power for use at night. The California Public Utilities Commission last year ordered utilities to procure enough additional power for 2.5 million homes by 2026.
Newsom just signed legislation aimed at keeping the state’s last nuclear plant open for five years beyond its planned 2025 closure, and he suggested Wednesday that the plant could run even longer if needed.
The sun is typically the state’s biggest power source during the day. But as the hot weather arrived, natural gas surpassed renewables for more time over the past week, according to the California Independent System Operator, which is responsible for managing and maintaining reliability on the state’s power grid.
Gas was the primary energy source all day on Tuesday — the expected peak of the brutal temperatures.
Meanwhile, on Monday the state for the first time turned on four gas-powered generators to add more supply, enough to power 120,000 homes. It planned to rely on some diesel-powered generators as well.
But some of the state’s fossil-fuel plants have their own reliability problems. Several power plants, including aging gas-fired ones along California’s coast, partially broke down or produced less energy than planned, according to the ISO.
Four of the plants, which suck up ocean water to cool down their equipment, were slated to close in 2020, but the state has continually extended their lives to help stabilize the power supply. They now plan to stay open until at least 2023, but they could last even longer under legislation Newsom signed in June.
If the state wants to keep the old coastal gas-powered plants online beyond 2023, it needs to give the companies that own them more certainty about the future so they can decide whether to spend money to maintain them, said Siva Gunda, vice chairman of the California Energy Commission, the state’s energy planning agency.
“Everything has to be moved forward at full throttle” with the “ambitious aim” that cleaner energy sources make up most of the state’s power reserves, he said.
The intensity of the heat wave only emphasizes the need for California to move away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, he said.
The grid challenges also provided plenty of fodder for Newsom’s political critics, who have argued that Democrats’ policies to move away from oil and gas don’t add up.
The state recently adopted new regulations aimed at ending the sale of most new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. But during the heat wave, officials also urged people not to charge cars or use other large appliances at night. The state has not banned car charging, but instead urged people to do so during the day.
“Gavin Newsom — You have to buy an electric car. Also Gavin Newsom — But you can’t charge it,” Republican state Sen. Melissa Melendez tweeted Tuesday evening after the state sent out an emergency wireless alert urging people to reduce power use.
Environmental groups say planning failures led California to rely on natural gas — and even ramp up its use — during the heat wave. The state needs to set clearer goals and benchmarks to meet its clean energy targets and ensure that fossil fuels aren’t used as a backup, said Ari Eisenstadt, campaign manager for Regenerate California, a campaign aimed at ending fossil fuel use in the state.
“Folks have been talking about natural gas as a bridge for decades,” he said. “And if it were truly a bridge, we would have crossed it by now.”
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Associated Press journalist Michael R. Blood contributed reporting from Beverly Hills, Calif.
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2022-09-08T06:06:19+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/ap-heat-wave-puts-california-in-fossil-fuel-conundrum/
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Before they were driven to extinction, giant elephant birds roamed Madagascar, weighing up to 2,000 pounds and towering 10 feet tall. A new analysis gives hints as to how many species there once were.
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Before they were driven to extinction, giant elephant birds roamed Madagascar, weighing up to 2,000 pounds and towering 10 feet tall. A new analysis gives hints as to how many species there once were.
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-03-07T22:56:57+00:00
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kanw.com
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https://www.kanw.com/2023-03-07/fossilized-egg-shell-pieces-are-revealing-lost-information-about-the-elephant-bird
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California water agencies that rely on the parched Colorado River said Wednesday they can reduce their use by one-tenth starting in 2023 in response to calls for cuts from the federal government.
The agencies, which supply water to farmers and millions of people in Southern California, laid out their proposal in a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior. It comes as drought continues to diminish the river, and months after the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation first called on users to voluntarily limit their reliance on it.
California shares the river's water with six other states, tribes and Mexico. It's has rights to the single largest share and is the last to lose water in times of shortage.
The proposal to cut 400,000 acre feet annually marks the first time California water agencies are publicly and formally indicating what they're willing to give up since federal officials demanded cuts this summer. California has been under pressure from other states to figure out how to use less as river reservoirs drop so low they risk losing the ability to generate hydropower and deliver water.
An acre-foot of water is enough to supply about two households for a year. California is entitled to 4.4 million acre feet of Colorado River water each year.
“While a broad multi-state agreement to conserve water across the Basin has not been reached, the California agencies propose to take voluntary action now to conserve water in coming months,” the California agencies wrote.
The letter was scant on details. The agencies said they have “a collection of proposed water conservation and water use reduction opportunities" that would help keep more water in Lake Mead, one of the river's key reservoirs. The letter did not list any specific projects.
The agencies would also expect to be paid for the savings with money from the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which included $4 billion for drought relief. The letter doesn't specify a rate of payment the agencies are expecting.
Four California water agencies take water from the river: The Imperial Irrigation District, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Coachella Valley Water District and the Palo Verde Irrigation District.
The irrigation district in California’s Imperial Valley receives a larger share of the river than any other entity. It’s the only source of water for crops in California’s southeastern desert, where many of the nation’s winter vegetables, like broccoli, as well as feed crops like alfalfa are grown.
Runoff from the irrigation district also feeds the Salton Sea, a lake in Southern California created in 1905 when the Colorado River overflowed. Once a destination, the lake has been drying up in recent decades, exposing residents to harmful dust and harming ecosystems.
“Voluntary water conservation actions outlined in this letter depends on a clear federal commitment to contribute meaningfully to stabilization efforts at the Salton Sea," the agencies wrote.
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2022-10-05T20:33:20+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/california-water-agencies-offer-colorado-river-savings/FAQTSVTGZRBJTM3IF6TH3MVQQU/
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LAFAYETTE – Jordan Brown scored a season-high 27 points to lead five players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns opened the game on a 14-0 run and led wire-to-wire in a 104-70 victory over Loyola of New Orleans on Tuesday at the Cajundome.
Terence Lewis II posted his third double-double of the season with 12 points and a career-high 17 rebounds as Louisiana (6-1) made its first six shots enroute to a season-high 61 percent (42-for-69) performance from the floor.
Joe Charles scored a career-best 12 points on four 3-pointers for the Ragin’ Cajuns, who won six games in the month of November for the first time in school history, with Themus Fulks adding 11 points and nine assists with Michael Thomas adding a career-high 10 points.
Brown, who scored a season-low five points last Saturday at Drake, opened with a pair of buckets in the opening minute and finished 13-for-20 from the floor. A basket by Lewis at the 18:34 mark of the first half gave the Ragin’ Cajuns an 8-0 lead before Fulks and Thomas drained 3-pointers on consecutive trips down the floor.
Louisiana would build its lead to 37-18 on a bucket by Isaiah Richards with 9:31 remaining in the first half before Loyola would chip away at the lead.
Loyola, the defending NAIA National Champions who were playing their third exhibition game against a NCAA Division I opponent, then opened a 15-3 run with a layup and 3-pointer by Michael Harden. After Charles’ 3-pointer gave Louisiana a 40-23 lead, the Wolf Pack would score the next 10 points with Jalen Galloway’s jumper at the 5:00 mark closing the gap to 40-33.
Thomas would respond for Louisiana with a 3-pointer before Greg Williams, Jr., added a pair of free throws and Brown a layup to cap a 7-0 run for the Ragin’ Cajuns and push the lead back to double digits.
Williams, Fulks and Brown combined for a 6-0 run early in the second half for Louisiana after the Wolfpack closed to within 49-41 on Galloway’s three-point play with 19:43 remaining, and the Ragin’ Cajuns gradually pulled away, taking a 71-49 lead on Charles’ 3-pointer with 14:23 left.
Richards added a season-high nine points and grabbed five boards as Louisiana held a commanding 49-19 advantage on the glass while limiting Loyola to 4-for-21 from behind the 3-point line including 0-for-9 in the second half.
Harden led the Wolf Pack with 16 points with Galloway adding 15.
Louisiana will return to action on Saturday when it travels to face former Sun Belt Conference rival New Orleans in a 4 p.m. contest at Lakefront Arena.
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2022-12-01T04:04:38+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/sports/louisiana-starts-out-hot-rolls-past-loyola-104-70/
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A Mexican seafood restaurant with influences from San Diego, down the coast of the Baja Peninsula, has turned from a temporary pop-up into a year-long residency in the West Loop.
The restaurant started out as an idea for a concept, suggested during a contest for a pop-up inside the Soho House. But its popularity has grown as word has spread, and now they’re not going anywhere until after the Spring.
Nearly every day, Chef Stephen Sandoval can be found breaking down fish for a concept he’s had in his head for quite a while. Sueños – or “dreams” – is an ode to his childhood, tucked into one end of the Soho House in the West Loop. Upstairs is for members, but on the first floor, head to the right, up the stairs past the Fox Bar, and into his dream-come-true.
“We are doing what I call ‘Borderless Baja Cuisine’ – it’s an elevated mariscos concept. Ninety percent of the menu is seafood focusing on coastal regions of Mexico,” said Sandoval.
But it’s not all ceviche.
Check out the Tijuana Caesar with charred romaine, black garlic and Manchego cheese. There’s also a nod to his childhood favorite.
The Food Guy
“So I grew up in San Diego, and burritos were a thing there, so we had something called a California Burrito: French fries, crema, avocado, steak and cheese. But then we go on the other side of the border and we’ll put things like tostadas...” he said.
And his tuna tostada is a study in contrasts.
Like all tortilla-based dishes here, it starts with masa, or corn dough, formed by hand, pressed thin, then placed on the griddle to cook. In the case of the tostada, it’s fried until crisp, serving as a sturdy base for the ancho chile crema and thin slabs of yellowfin tuna. Then a squirt of house made leche de tigre – a Peruvian sauce – plus fresh avocado, a bit of salt and an assertive salsa macha made with dried peppers and nuts.
Fish tacos are a given in Baja, and Sandoval starts with fresh cod.
“For our batter we put beer as well as cake flour which has less protein and crisps up a little better. The cabbage slaw, the crema…” he said.
Plus a shake of homemade seasoning and a side of arbol-chipotle salsa. Octopus and potato skewers are one of several items that see time over the wood-fired grill.
“It adds a lot more depth,” said Sandoval.
To finish, he drizzles a Mexican version of a Green Goddess dressing with cilantro, charred serrano peppers, lime and mayo, followed by a bright cilantro chimichurri. Sandoval says while the center of Mexico focuses on culture, history and heritage, it’s a different story on the coast.
“In Baja, the chefs are just having a lot of fun and we have a lot of fun with our food,” he said.
Weekend brunch is also offered, and if the fish collar happens to be available when you go, Dolinsky says you'll want to get it. Sandoval does have plans to open a permanent space in West Town, but he’s definitely locked in at Soho House through April.
Here's where you can go:
Sueños at Soho House
113-125 N. Green St.
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2022-10-21T02:12:56+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/the-food-guy/the-food-guy-suenos-at-soho-house/2973547/
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Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Katie Couric throws support behind cancer screening bill
The bill is spearheaded by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Following her breast cancer diagnosis this summer, journalist Katie Couric has turned to advocacy on Capitol Hill as she joined lawmakers Tuesday to support a bill to make cancer screenings more widely available nationwide.
“No woman should have to forgo lifesaving screening because insurance doesn’t cover it,” she told a crowd of listeners as she stood shoulder to shoulder with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The lawmakers are championing a bipartisan bill called the ‘Find it Early Act.’ The legislation promises to cut costs by ensuring that all health insurance plans cover screenings and diagnostic mammograms plus breast ultrasounds and MRI’s with no cost sharing.
“99% of women who receive an early breast cancer diagnosis survive it,” said DeLauro, who is also a cancer survivor. She stressed early detection is key to saving lives. DeLauro believes that even with a divided Congress next year the bill will pass.
“We are not governing from the extremes, but we are addressing a serious health problem that women face. It is not a partisan issue. And so, I believe that we can and we will come together around this. And it doesn’t make a difference of who chairs the committee or who doesn’t chair the committee. It is about working together to get something done. There are some issues in which we can’t do that, but I believe when it comes to women’s health and the issue of survival and breast cancer and early detection, that that’s understood because early detection is true of all cancers,” said DeLauro.
Couric added, “I also think that most members of Congress probably know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This is the ultimate bipartisan issue. Breast cancer doesn’t spare anyone. And, doesn’t spare people because they’re in a particular political party.”
Couric said when she did a colonoscopy on the Today show back in 2000, it resulted in a 20% increase in colonoscopies.
She added the issue of expanded cancer screenings is also a racial justice issue. The American Cancer Society reports that around 224,080 new cancer cases and 73,680 cancer deaths are expected to occur among Black people in 2022. Furthermore, it reports black people have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate for most cancers of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. It reports “black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, despite lower incidence of the disease.”
JoAnn Pushkin, executive director of DenseBreast-info, Inc, said it is harder for doctors to diagnose breast cancer in people with dense breasts. She had to undergo multiple screenings before her cancer was discovered.
“I’m a breast cancer survivor with dense breasts, and my cancer was missed an estimated five years in a row hidden on dense tissue. And so, the day I find out I have breast cancer, I also find out I have dense breasts. And that’s why it’s been missed five years in a row. And so, women with dense breasts need to be able to access additional screening after their mammogram. That dramatically increases cancer detection over mammograms alone. A lot of times people don’t even go to the doctor because they’re scared,” she said.
Pushkin noted that additional screenings can result in higher healthcare costs.
“I mean, to be told that you have dense breasts or are at high risk and need additional screening and then not be able to afford it because it strains the family budget is an awful choice to put a woman in” she said. “...They may delay screening or put off year after year screening that would find that cancer. We can’t find it early if we don’t look for it with adequate tools.”
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2022-12-14T01:56:09+00:00
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wnem.com
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https://www.wnem.com/2022/12/14/following-her-breast-cancer-diagnosis-katie-couric-throws-support-behind-cancer-screening-bill/
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LSU announces National Championship parade and celebration details
Published: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU has announced the details of a parade and celebration for the National Championship Lady Tigers.
RELATED: LSU fans welcome home the champs
According to the university, the parade and a celebration will take place Wednesday, April 5. The university said the parade will be at 6:30 p.m., while the celebration at the PMAC will get underway at 7 p.m.
Additional details about the parade route have not yet been released.
The Lady Tigers took down the Iowa Hawkeyes Sunday, April 2, 102-85, which was a championship game scoring record.
RELATED: Hot-shooting Tigers defeat Iowa, as LSU captures first National Championship
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2023-04-03T17:00:00+00:00
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BEIJING — A squadron of Chinese Navy ships sailed through straits near Japan into the Western Pacific this week, while Beijing on Friday blasted Tokyo's adoption of a new national security strategy putting itself on a more offensive footing — largely as a result of the perceived threat from China.
The destroyers Lhasa and Kaifeng, and a replenishment ship, sailed through the Osumi Strait in southern Japan, while a Dongdiao-class surveillance ship with the hull number 796 sailed through the Miyako Strait south of Okinawa, all arriving in the Western Pacific by Thursday.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said the craft were closely shadowed by Japanese ships and planes throughout.
The Communist Party newspaper Global Times on Friday cited unidentified experts saying the mission “sent a signal amid Japan’s recent militaristic moves” that will display the People’s Liberation Army’s “capabilities in safeguarding China’s national sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests.”
China routinely sends warships through straits between Japanese islands, even while it vehemently objects to the presence of foreign navy ships in the Taiwan Strait. All are classified as international waters.
Late last month, Russian and Chinese strategic bombers also flew over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea during an eight-hour mission in a show of increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.
Facing challenges from North Korea, China and Russia, Japan on Friday adopted a national security strategy declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years.
The strategy named China “the biggest strategic challenge” to Japan’s effort toward ensuring peace, safety and stability for itself and international society.
Japan’s post-World War II policy prioritized economic growth while keeping its security light by relying on American troops stationed in Japan under their bilateral security agreement.
But experts say China’s growing influence, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fear of Taiwan emergency prompted many Japanese to support increased capability and spending. China also says a group of tiny, uninhabited East China Sea islands controlled by Japan and Beijing regularly stokes resentment over Japan’s brutal occupation of much of China more than 75 years ago.
Japan plans to spend 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) to deploy foreign-developed standoff missiles as early as 2026, including Lockheed Martin’s Tomahawk and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, while Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industry develops a surface-to-ship guided missile.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated accusations Japan was “ignoring facts, deviating from its commitment to China-Japan relations and the common understandings between the two countries, and groundlessly discrediting China.”
“Hyping up the so-called China threat to find an excuse for its military build-up is doomed to fail,” Wang said at a daily news briefing.
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2022-12-16T10:01:23+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/china-sends-ships-into-pacific-amid-japan-security-moves/2022/12/16/4ed2bca4-7d25-11ed-bb97-f47d47466b9a_story.html
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Giift, the leading provider of end-to-end loyalty program management solutions, announced that it has acquired a strategic majority interest in InTouch, Indonesia's most trusted provider of loyalty solutions. InTouch's very strong local development team combined with Giift's comprehensive global loyalty solutions will truly ensure best of both worlds to our Indonesian clients. An unbeatable combination of world-class loyalty solutions with a strong local support.
This acquisition enables Giift and InTouch to come together and become the leading loyalty provider in Indonesia with a portfolio of 20 banks, 6 insurance companies, as well as blue chip corporations, and serve more than 50m daily users. Hendra Kendro will be the CEO of InTouch and Giift Indonesia to ensure synergy between the two companies. This strategic move will also allow us to expand our offerings and reach new market segments, building on their existing global customer base and their complementary technologies.
"With this acquisition, we are not just gaining a majority stake in InTouch, but also the expertise, experience, and innovation that comes with it. Together, we will set a new standard for customer engagement and retention, in Indonesia and in South-East Asia," said Pascal Xatart, Co-Founder and Director of Giift.
InTouch CEO Hendra Kendro added, "While I will keep managing InTouch, joining forces with a progressive and forward-thinking organization like Giift will allow us to expand our horizons and reach new heights in the loyalty industry."
This acquisition is not just a win for Giift and InTouch, but also for their clients and partners. The combined strengths of both companies will create a powerful combination in the industry, providing unparalleled solutions and services to businesses looking to take their customer loyalty to the next level.
This move is a testament to Giift's commitment to growth and solidifies their position as a leader in the industry. With this acquisition, businesses can expect to see even more exciting developments and advancements in the world of loyalty in the near future.
About InTouch:
InTouch has a proven record of accomplishment of developing and deploying top-notch loyalty solutions for some of the largest companies in Indonesia, including Nokia, BlackBerry, and Samsung. With over a decade of experience in the industry, InTouch is a trusted provider of end-to-end solutions for mobile loyalty systems.
About Giift:
Founded in 2013, Giift serves the multifaceted loyalty industry across three main functions: loyalty accrual, redemption, and engagement. The company manages over 2,000 corporate clients across 55+ countries and serves over 110 million users. With offices in major cities around the world, Giift is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing global demand for loyalty solutions.
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InTouch – Hendra Kendro: kendro@get-intouch.com, +62-811102861
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2023-02-01T02:56:46+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2023/02/01/giift-acquires-majority-interest-intouch-indonesia-creating-indonesian-loyalty-leader/
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By The Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces have retaken 400 square kilometers (155 square miles) of territory in the southern Kherson region, so far this month as they continue to push Russian troops back in the south and east, Ukraine’s southern military command says.
Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian military’s Operational Command South, said in a briefing Thursday that the situation along the southern front was rapidly changing and remained complicated.
Ukraine has recaptured 29 settlements in the oblast since Oct. 1, Oleksii Hromov, deputy chief of the Main Operational Department of the Ukrainian army’s General Staff, told a separate briefing.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— EXPLAINER: Russia’s military woes mount amid Ukraine attacks
— Russian rockets slam into Ukrainian city near nuclear plant
— Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
— EU agrees on price cap for Russian oil over Ukraine war
— Belarus opposition hopeful at Russian setbacks in Ukraine
— Ukraine links World Cup host bid to beating horrors of war
Follow all AP stories on the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine.
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BRUSSELS — The European Union on Thursday froze the assets of an additional 37 people and entities tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, bringing the total of EU blacklist targets to 1,351.
The newly sanctioned people include officials involved in last week’s illegal Russian annexation of — and sham referenda in — the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
The latest sanctions, published in the EU’s Official Journal, also widen trade bans against Russia and lay the ground for a price cap on Russian oil being prepared with other G-7 members. The new commercial curbs hit an estimated 7 billion euros ($6.9 billion) of EU imports of Russian goods including steel, plastics, textiles and non-gold jewelry.
The wider EU prohibition on exports to Russia covers such products as coal, electronics used in Russian weapons and aircraft components.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Norway on Thursday said that Russian fishing vessels can only call at three Arctic ports ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be checked.
Russian fishing boats only will be allowed in three Arctic ports — Kirkenes, Tromsø and Båtsfjord.
“We now have information which indicates that there is a need to increase the control of Russian fishing vessels, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
“The recent serious developments with Russia’s unacceptable annexation of Ukraine, the attacks on gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea and increased drone activity, means that the government has further tightened preparedness.
“This will make it more difficult to use Russian fishing vessels for illegal activities, for example by circumventing export regulations, ”Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl added.
In April, the European Union, of which Norway is not a member, banned Russian vessels from entering EU ports. Norway followed suit with the exception of fishing boats, which led to criticism from the Norwegian opposition.
Authorities in Norway, a major oil and gas producer, have reported several drone sightings near offshore installations in the North Sea.
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PRAGUE — Czech social media users have shared satirical tweets claiming that the Czech Republic has annexed the Russian territory of Kaliningrad and renamed it Královec.
It is a satire on Russia’s illegal annexation of four Ukrainian territories where Kremlin-installed authorities held voter “referendums” that Ukraine and its allies regard as an illegitimate farce.
Even Slovak President Zuzana Caputova got in on the joke on Thursday, tweeting “I might consider a state visit. Or not.” Turning serious, she added: “Well done our #Czech friends for de-masking the absurdity of #Russia’s fictitious referendums in #Ukraine.”
An anonymous Twitter user in Poland first posted about the fake “annexation” of Kaliningrad. A Czech member of the European Parliament, Tomasz Zdechovsky, then posted about it. There has since been an explosion of jokes under the hashtags Kralovec and VisitKralovec.
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CANBERRA, Australia — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday it was “hard to say” whether the risk of nuclear war had increased with his military’s territorial gains, but he remains confident his Russian counterpart would not survive such as escalation in hostilities.
Zelenskyy was addressing the Lowy Institute international think tank in Sydney via video link after Ukraine’s military retook ground illegally annexed by Russia last week. He questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin had enough control over the Russian campaign to direct a tactical nuclear strike.
The Russians found it “hard to control everything that is happening in their country, just as they’re not controlling everything they have on the battlefield,” Zelenskyy said.
Putin “understands that after the use of nuclear weapons he would be unable any more to preserve, so to speak, his life,” Zelenskyy said, “and I’m confident of that.”
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WARSAW, Poland –- Poland is distributing potassium iodide tablets to regional firefighters’ stations in a pre-emptive measure in case of damage to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russian troops.
Stored in some 1,500 stations nationwide, the potassium iodide pills would be distributed to Poles in case of real threat, the government said. Deputy interior and administration minister, Blazej Pobozy, has said radioactive contamination is “very unlikely.”
The Zaporizhzhia plant, some 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from Poland’s eastern border, is Europe’s largest. It was damaged recently in the fighting with Russian forces.
In 1986, following the accident at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant many Poles took iodine solution to prevent absorbing radiation.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland is raising its security emergency level for energy infrastructure located outside Poland’s borders.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed the decision Thursday to raise security to the second out of four levels, through November. The decision means that security services need to be especially vigilant and ready to react to any potential terrorist threats.
Poland recently opened a new natural gas pipeline from Norway, the Baltic Pipe, that partly runs on the Baltic seabed. It is helping Poland cut its decades-long dependence on Russian gas.
Last week Russian’s Nord Stream pipelines suffered leaks in the Baltic Sea caused by explosions, widely believed to be the result of sabotage.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The U.S. deployed its international development chief to Ukraine on Thursday, the highest-ranking American official to visit the country since Russia illegally annexed the four regions.
The head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Samantha Power, traveled to Kyiv and was holding meetings with government officials and residents. She said the U.S. would provide an additional $55 million to repair heating pipes and other equipment.
Among the sites she visited were a Kyiv neighborhood and school that had previously been hit by Russian missiles.
USAID said the United States has delivered $9.89 billion in aid to Ukraine since February.
A spending bill signed by President Biden last week promises another $12.3 billion in Ukraine-related aid — directed both at military and public services needs. Power said Washington plans to release the first $4.5 billion of that funding in the coming weeks.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog is expected to visit Kyiv this week to discuss the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been occupied by Russian troops since the early part of the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday declaring that Russia was taking over the six-reactor plant, the largest in Europe.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry called it a criminal act and said it considered Putin’s decree “null and void.” The state nuclear operator, Energoatom, said it would continue to operate the plant.
Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, plans to talk with Ukrainian officials about the Russian move.
He will also discuss efforts to set up a secure protection zone around the facility, which has been damaged in the fighting and seen staff including its director abducted by Russian troops.
Grossi will travel to Moscow for talks with Russian officials after his stop in Kyiv.
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2022-10-06T21:37:00+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/ap-news/2022/10/06/live-updates-russia-ukraine-war-29/
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Muscle Shoals man indicted on an attempted murder charge for 2022 shooting
COLBERT Co., Ala. (WAFF) - A Colbert County grand jury indicted a Muscle Shoals man on an attempted murder charge after a shooting in July 2022.
Samuel Fuqua was indicted for attempted murder on Jan. 5 and his bond was set at $250,000.
Officers with the Muscle Shoals Police Department responded to a shooting where they found Jalisa Box suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. According to officers at the scene, a domestic incident led to the shooting.
Fuqua was detained by Sheffield Police Department officers after the shooting took place.
Box was taken to the hospital and was expected to recover.
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2023-02-17T21:04:56+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2023/02/17/muscle-shoals-man-indicted-an-attempted-murder-charge-2022-shooting/
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SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ICCPP ODM+ unveiled its GENE TREE ceramic coil mid-to-large capacity electronic atomization product solution at TPE2023 in Las Vegas to the world for the first time. With MEGA's superior appearance, unique flavor and excellent taste, ICCPP ODM+ booth was packed with people and became "The King of Popularity" on the vape show.
Ceramic coil is one of the most exciting inventions in the atomization industry by redefining product performance, product safety and user experience. ICCPP ODM's GENE TREE nano-microcrystalline ceramic coil technology leads to a new lifestyle of powder-free and environmental-friendly with the characteristics of ultra-high atomization energy efficiency, pure and smooth taste and continuous flavor without decay, etc. It has been widely used in the disposable pods and pod systems and is favored by vapers worldwide, as it is demonstrated at TPE2023.
Mega: Good to Great
ICCPP ODM+ brings Mega, an unparalleled ceramic coil mid-to-large capacity disposable vape solutions to American closed disaposable pod markets according to the distinctive puff, taste, and flavor preference of American adult vapers.
The creative visible e-juice tank in Mega real-time displays the remaining amount of e-liquid, so that consumers can say goodbye to oil shortage anxiety.
Mega uses the exclusive GENE TREE ceramic coil technology, with powder-free eco-friendly advantage, produces more smooth and delicate aerosols, giving vapers a premium vaping experience of purity and harm reduction.
Because of its ergonomic duckbill design and full of symmetrical aesthetics of body structure, vaping from both front and back side of Mega does not affect the taste. With its 380mAh large battery and Type-C charging port, you feel no inconvenience to charge at any time any more.
5.5ml of vape oil (actual oil) of Mega can support more than 2000 puffs, which means that you can enjoy double puffs with the same amount of e-juice in caparison with cotton coil products. That's really a huge appeal for any vaper. No wonder users on the site exclaimed, "What a great vape! It's perfect and beyond all my imagination."
Blade X: Slice, Smooth and Supreme
Blade X, world's 1ST nano-microcrystalline powder-free ceramic coil ultra-thin pod system solution of ICCPP ODM+, not only has all advantages of ceramic coil series, but also upgrades user experience.
Blade X's creative ultra-thin magnetic pods and patented leak-proof and condensation proof structures create a uniquely smooth and finesse taste experience for vapers. The patented anti-dry burn design of Blade X eliminates the risk of dry burning for more original and purer taste experience.
With 8mm thin, sleek and rounded metal body, Blade X uses sandblasting and oxidation process to strengthen the concept of "slice" and is equipped with 4 intelligent led breathing lights for power display, over pumping reminder, over temperature protection and abnormal reminder, redefining sense, simplicity, intelligence and fashion.
Blade X's disposable Type-C charging design is also convenient and its built-in OVP and OCP electrical protection make vaping safer and more secure.
GENE TREE Special Edition: Slim and Mightiest
GENE TREE Special Edition, the mini-sized and mightiest GENE TREE disposable pod was the first ceramic coil disposable solution of ICCPP ODM+, and delivered a revolutionary and supreme ceramic coil product experience as soon as it was released.
Benefiting from GENE TREE ceramic coil technology, GENE TREE Special Edition is one of the thinnest 3mm fashion pod for any occasion. Inspired by the French trendy "Macaroon Colors", the first batch of 10 flavor pods stimulates your sweet memories for every vaping.
With an average output of ultra-low 3.5W, GENE TREE Special Edition breaks the limits of efficiency conversion and achieves 700 puffs via a 2ml e-liquid volume, increasing by 55% Compared with others.
Gene Tree Special Edition, twice the aerosol concentration, produces aerosols with a median particle size as small as 0.55 micrometer and has access to get a stronger sense of satisfaction; it also increases the flavor consistency to 96%, preserving the flavor without decay after 700 puffs.
Combined 2ml GENE TREE ceramic coil disposable pod and pod system solutions and up to 5.5ml larger capacity disposable solutions, ICCPP ODM+ has in fact become one of the leading vape odm providers with full range and category of ceramic coil product solutions.
ICCPP ODM+'s branded and serialized service strategy has been proven in its various product solutions and sets off rounds of ceramic coil booms in the electronic atomization market. But it is just the beginning.
In the future, ICCPP ODM+ will continue to uphold the user-centric philosophy, to develop GENE TREE ceramic coil technology and to upgrade vaping experience, then bringing more humanized and harm reduction ceramic coil product solutions for global e-cigarette brands and vapers.
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ICCPP ODM+ is an innovative ODM strategic cooperation model created by ICCPP GROUP in 2022, which provides customers' brands with premium vape solutions and extend product life cycles so as to achieve long-term rapid development through innovations and breakthroughs in technology+, product+, flavor+, quality+, compliance+ and marketing+.
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ICCPP Group is a comprehensive electronic atomization ecological group with the whole industrial chain layout. It is rapidly developing with a new business model of the matrix, internationalization, and platform, integrating technology R&D, product design, intelligent manufacturing, brand operation, and supply chain management.
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2023-02-23T18:20:04+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/02/23/spotlight-tpe2023-gene-tree-ceramic-coil-product-solutions-is-detonating-site/
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GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese fighter jets began bombing rebel targets Tuesday in the country’s embattled east, escalating its fight against the M23 group that the government alleges has been advancing with help from neighboring Rwanda.
Jean Claude Bambaze, president of Rutshuru’s civil society, told The Associated Press that aerial bombardments were reported in the villages of Chanzu and Musungati, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Rutshuru.
“We are seeing the comings and goings of Congolese warplanes,” he said. “We call on the Congolese government to finish quickly with this M23 affair, because people have already fled their homes and others are confined in camps without humanitarian assistance.”
There was no immediate confirmation or comment from the Congolese military on the reported aerial bombardments. However, M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka accused the army of attacking heavily populated areas and “trampling on the call for dialogue.”
“This warmongering option is counterproductive and puts the lives of many citizens in the areas under our control in extreme danger and exacerbates the humanitarian situation in the region,” Kanyuka said in a statement.
Neighboring Rwanda has long denied providing support to the M23, which re-emerged a year ago after being mostly dormant for a decade. The rebel group has rapidly advanced in recent weeks, doubling the amount of territory it controls.
In a show of force, Congo’s military began training some 3,000 new recruits on Monday in Goma.
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Maliro reported from Beni, Congo.
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2022-11-09T06:23:53+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/international/ap-official-congo-war-planes-bombing-m23-rebel-targets/
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RI's Michael King rises to the top with the Yankees
BOSTON — Michael King strolled into Fenway Park for this weekend series as one of baseball’s most dominant relief pitchers.
The Yankees are on a historic run atop the American League East in part thanks to the Warwick native and former Bishop Hendricken star. King was primed to face the Red Sox while enjoying the longest run of success in his professional career, one that could have him in contention for an All-Star selection later this month at Dodger Stadium.
New York entered with a superb 59-23 mark, lapping the division field by a full 14 games. Boston and Toronto are tied for second place at 45-37 while Toronto sits in fourth place at 45-38. King hasn’t been on a team that’s steamrolled its competition like this since he was the Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year in 2013, leading the Hawks to their second of back-to-back Interscholastic League championships.
“This year, we have absolutely no doubt and we have all the confidence in the world,” King said. “Whoever we’re facing, we’re going to win.”
King has played a key role in fostering that mentality. He’s morphed from a potential starter at the back end of the rotation into a powerful high-leverage reliever. Per FanGraphs, King ranks second in the big leagues among relief pitchers in Wins Above Replacement — teammate Clay Holmes is two spots back in fourth place.
“I’d say being on a winning team makes it a lot easier to pitch,” King said. “I’ve been put in a lot of situations that allow me to have success. It’s just going out there and doing my job pitch by pitch.”
King is 5-1 with a save in 27 appearances, posting a 2.27 earned-run average over 43⅔ innings pitched. Opposing hitters are batting just .191 against him and have clipped him for only three home runs in 171 plate appearances. He’s faced less than 37% of opposing hitters in low-leverage situations in 2022.
“I set a goal for this year to not care what role I was in,” King said. “I feel like last year I got caught up in wanting to be a starter really bad and wanting to pitch high-leverage really bad. And then when I got put into a low-leverage situation or I got bumped from the starting rotation or whatever it was, I felt like it affected my game.
“This year, I said, 'Whatever inning it is, whatever out it is, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability.' "
A deeper look reveals just how King has evolved into this current version of himself. Per Baseball Savant, he’s a top-15 pitcher in the game in both strike percentage and swing-and-miss percentage. King’s strikeouts per nine innings have jumped from 8.81 last season to 12.16 in 2022.
King also made adjustments to his pitch mix after steadily gaining confidence in his four-seam fastball and his slider. He’s throwing both of those pitches three times as often compared to last season — increases from 8.8% to 24.2% and 10.2% to 29.1%, respectively, per Baseball Savant.
King was drafted in the 12th round out of Boston College in 2016, largely thanks to a sinker that ran in on right-handed hitters — he's able to utilize other weapons at this point in his career.
“My first couple of years in the big leagues, I felt like I only had a sinker,” King said. “My slider had to work perfectly in the zone or be perfectly executed out of the zone.
“I didn’t really have a four-seamer. My changeup was decent. But I only had confidence in my sinker.”
King’s frequent displays of nastiness on the mound have caught the attention of Pitching Ninja, the popular Twitter account that features some of the best arms in the game. One of King’s sinkers in his Saturday outing at Cleveland made the cut for a rundown of top pitches thrown on that particular day. The account, which is run by FlatGround founder Rob Friedman, had more than 393,000 followers as of Thursday evening.
“It’s really cool to be able to get information from a guy like that and from people all around the league,” King said. “They have all the answers. I’m trying to get as many as I possibly can.”
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2022-07-08T14:01:13+00:00
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providencejournal.com
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https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/mlb/red-sox/2022/07/08/ris-michael-king-rises-top-yankees/7828615001/
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President Biden, in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, confirmed that the federal government is releasing a first round of funding to 35 states to start installing EV charging hardware on the way to a 500,000-charger U.S. network.
As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed out in a release, the 35 states given the green light are represented by a mix of Republican and Democratic governors.
Surprisingly, all 50 states turned in their homework on time. By August 1, states had to submit plans for their spending on the project to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy. The DOT confirmed on August 2 that every state had submitted plans.
The $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program essentially has two facets: the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, and the formation of “an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability” of charging.
NEVI is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in November 2021, and it’s one of the two big funding buckets that adds up to the initial $7.5 billion for the project. The other $2.5 billion is a discretionary grant program aiming to tackle rural charging and underserved/disadvantaged communities.
As the federal government laid out in June for the $5 billion program, states needed to draw out their initial routes primarily along highway routes designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Built-out networks specify an interoperable charging station with four 150-kw connectors, every 50 miles.
Initially, some states had some preliminary homework to do in designating more Alternative Fuel Corridors. That led to plans with widely varied levels of detail.
The program funnels $1.46 billion in funding over five calendar years—2022 through 2026. Each state gets allocated a different amount toward the EV infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, based around a federal funding formula. Due to that, state amounts range up to California’s nearly $384 million total and Texas’ $407 million over the five years. Under the program, Puerto Rico gets nearly $13.7 million total.
It requires some level of state commitment, too, as the federal funds are intended to cover 80% of EV charger costs, with either private or state funds making up the balance.
The only states that haven’t yet been approved are Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Officials noted that the approval of these state charging plans is being made quickly and ahead of schedule. After this first large batch, states will get approved “on a rolling basis,” according to the Department of Energy.
“We are reviewing the remaining plans and on track to finish the process by our target date of September 30, if not sooner,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack, in a release. “Our shared work to bring President Biden’s vision for a national electric vehicle network to communities across America is too important to wait.”
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2022-09-15T17:07:20+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/automotive/internet-brands/35-states-get-the-green-light-for-7-5-billion-national-ev-charging-network/
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CAMBRIDGE, England and WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abcam plc (AIM: ABCM) (ABC: ABCM) (Nasdaq: ABCM) ("Abcam" or the "Company"), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, today announces that the resolution put to its General Meeting held today for the cancellation of the admission of its Ordinary Shares to trading on AIM was passed.
The votes were as follows:
The issued share capital ("ISC") as of the date of the meeting was 229,059,401 Ordinary Shares.
The percentage of voting shares in favour and against is the percentage of shares voted and exclude shares on which votes were withheld.
The Company will continue to provide shareholders with an opportunity to deposit their Ordinary Shares with the Depositary in exchange for delivery of ADSs, without cost, in connection with the AIM Delisting prior to or on 14 December 2022 (being the date on which the AIM Delisting takes effect). Further details are set out in the Shareholder Circular dated 17 October 2022, available at https://corporate.abcam.com/investors/aim-delisting/.
The Company confirms that, as at today's date, the pending timetable for the cancellation of the admission to trading on AIM of the Company's ordinary shares is as follows:
PENDING TIMETABLE
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Notes to the timetable
(1) References to times and dates in this announcement are to times and dates in London, United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
(2) Each of the times and dates in the above timetable are subject to change. If any of the above times and/or dates change, the revised times and/or dates will be notified to shareholders by announcement through a Regulatory Information Service.
The capitalised terms used in this announcement have the meaning set out in the announcement made by the Company at 7.00 a.m. on 17 October 2022.
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About Abcam plc
As an innovator in reagents and tools, Abcam's purpose is to serve life science researchers globally to achieve their mission faster. Providing the research and clinical communities with tools and scientific support, the Company offers highly validated antibodies, assays and other research tools to address important targets in critical biological pathways.
Already a pioneer in data sharing and ecommerce in the life sciences, Abcam's ambition is to be the most influential company in life sciences by helping advance global understanding of biology and causes of disease, which, in turn, will drive new treatments and improved health.
Abcam's worldwide customer base of approximately 750,000 life science researchers uses Abcam's antibodies, reagents, biomarkers and assays. By actively listening to and collaborating with these researchers, the Company continuously advances its portfolio to address their needs. A transparent program of customer reviews and datasheets, combined with industry-leading validation initiatives, gives researchers increased confidence in their results.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Company has served customers in more than 130 countries. Abcam's ordinary shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: ABC) and its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) trade on the Nasdaq Global Market (Nasdaq: ABCM).
For more information, please visit www.abcam.com or www.abcamplc.com.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this announcement that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding Abcam's portfolio and ambitions, expectations surrounding the timing of the AIM Delisting, as well as statements that include the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "forecast," "estimate," "may," "should," "anticipate" and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Abcam's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2021, which is on file with the SEC and is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Abcam's other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Abcam disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.
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2022-11-11T17:14:26+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/11/11/abcam-plc-result-general-meeting-shareholders-approve-aim-delisting/
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Former FBI employees testify on GOP politicization claims after losing clearances
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI employees accused the bureau of politicization in congressional testimony Thursday, a day after the agency disclosed that two of the men had seen their security clearances revoked over concerns about how their views of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, affected their work.
The three men alleged overreach and retaliation by the FBI in testimony to a special House committee investigating what Republicans assert is the “weaponization” of the federal government against conservatives.
“If you’re not politically correct ... you’re not in line with what they think to be the political position or the proper position, you’re the target,” Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the Republican chairman of the committee, said in his opening statement.
Former FBI employees Marcus Allen and Steve Friend testified to the panel just hours after the FBI informed Jordan in a letter Wednesday — obtained by The Associated Press — that both men had been stripped of security clearances after either attending the Capitol riot in 2021 or espousing alternate theories about the attack.
A mob of pro-Trump rioters, some armed with pipes, bats and bear spray, charged into the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, quickly overrunning overwhelmed police officers trying to keep them back. More than 100 police officers were injured, many beaten, bloodied and bruised. Over 1,000 people have been prosecuted in the Jan. 6 attack on a range of charges from low-level misdemeanors for those who only entered the Capitol to felony seditious conspiracy charges against far-right extremists.
“My colleagues have brought in these former agents, men who lost their security clearances because they were a threat to our national security,” said Del. Stacey Plaskett, the top Democrat on the committee. “People who out of malice or ignorance or both have put partisan agenda above the oath they swore to serve this country and protect its national security.”
Jordan and other Republicans on the committee hailed the former FBI employees as rank-and-file patriots who were facing retribution for speaking out against government abuse. Allen, Friend and Garrett O’Boyle, a former field agent, shared stories with the committee about how they said their decision to come forward has resulted in suspensions and dismissals for their posts.
“My oath did not include sacrificing the hopes, dreams and livelihood of my family,” said O’Boyle.
Many of them testified about their personal struggles, including not being able to find employment elsewhere and struggling to support their loved ones and young children while their cases were being investigated.
“I sacrificed my dream job to share this information with the American people,” Friend testified. “I humbly ask all the members to do your jobs and consider the merit of what I have presented.”
But Democrats dismissed the testimony, calling the hearing another attempt by Republicans on the committee to help former President Donald Trump.
“This select committee is a clearinghouse for testing conspiracy theories for Donald Trump to use in his 2024 presidential campaign,” Plaskett added.
The letter from the FBI detailed how Friend refused to participate in a SWAT team arrest of a suspect in the Jan. 6 insurrection while serving in Florida, and “espoused an alternative narrative” about the attack. Friend maintained the show of force wasn’t needed.
Allen, a former operations specialist at the FBI field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, also backed “alternative theories” about Jan. 6 to co-workers multiple times, even after his supervisor told him to stop, according to the FBI letter. Allen disputed those findings, and a lawyer for both men cast suspension of their security clearances as retaliation against whistleblowers.
“I’m hopeful that scrutiny from Congress and from the inspector general will deter the FBI from abusing the security clearance process to retaliate against others the way it’s retaliated against me,” Allen told the committee.
The FBI, though, has said that of the nearly 80,000 staff at the agency, only 32 currently have their clearances suspended, a clear departure from the GOP claims that retaliation of rank-and-file staff is widespread. That’s according to recently transcribed testimony from Jennifer Leigh Moore, an executive assistant director of human resources at the agency.
A third employee who did not testify had a security clearance revoked after he entered the restricted area around the Capitol himself on Jan. 6, and later provided false or misleading information to investigators about what he did that day, the FBI’s letter said. All three employees can appeal the security clearance decisions.
Two of the former FBI employees who testified, Friend and O’Boyle, acknowledged that they had received money from Kash Patel, a close Trump ally who held multiple roles in his administration and now oversees a charity.
They said they needed that money to support their families after FBI suspensions left them unable to work, but Democrats said those ties show the partisan nature of the “weaponization” investigation.
In a series of contentious exchanges, Democrats complained that one of Thursday’s witnesses, Allen, was only interviewed by Republican lawmakers on the committee. Many pointed to House rules that state minority and majority staff are required to have equal access to witness testimony, regardless of whether it is a whistleblower account or not.
Since January, House Democrats on both the select and Judiciary committees have accused Jordan and GOP lawmakers of stonewalling them from several transcribed interviews, refusing to allow them into the room or provide official transcripts or videos of the interviews after the fact.
“We’re in the dark. That’s not how Congress works. That’s not how committees work,” said Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York.
The investigation by the select committee has also encompassed social media companies and other large businesses. Republicans on the committee released a report before the hearing with new allegations against the FBI, including that Bank of America had given data to the FBI on all of their customers who made transactions in Washington, D.C., in the days around Jan. 6.
Lawmakers played video testimony from George Hill, a retired FBI National Security Intelligence supervisor, who told the committee about the list after seeing it in the system, although he said he never opened it. Bank of America provided the information to the FBI voluntarily, according to Hill’s testimony, though it remained unclear whether and how the agency may have used the data.
Bank of America issued a brief statement to The Associated Press, saying it follows the law to “narrowly respond” to law enforcement requests, but it did not directly answer whether it shared the customer data with the FBI.
“We don’t comment on our communications with law enforcement,” bank spokesperson Naomi Patton said. “The report’s suggestion that Bank of America proactively searched our data for broad types of customer behavior, such as making any purchase in a specific city on a specific day, did not occur.”
Democrats have said Hill was among the former FBI employees who are “deeply biased,” citing social media posts where some committee witnesses have referred to Jan. 6 as a “setup.”
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Associated Press writer Ken Sweet in New York contributed to this report.
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2023-05-19T01:07:16+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/05/19/former-fbi-employees-testify-gop-politicization-claims-after-losing-clearances/
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The new attraction offers fast-paced fun for all ages as Bally's continues its transition to Horseshoe Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ARCADE at Bally's Las Vegas is now open as the resort continues its rebrand into Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Designed by Aria Group, the 7,000-square-foot arcade is illuminated by a glow of bright neon lights and offers a high-energy, multi-sensory experience for all ages and skill levels. The venue features more than 80 supersized games, including classics like Skee-Ball, air hockey, Rock the Rim and an epic claw machine, Big One Extreme. Additionally, players are transported into immersive adventures via virtual reality with games like "King Kong" and "Mission Impossible," a four-player interactive gaming experience.
"We aim to entertain, and The ARCADE captivates guests with its larger-than-life games and electric atmosphere," said Jason Gregorec, SVP and General Manager of the property. "The opening of The ARCADE brings additional excitement to the property as it transforms into Horseshoe Las Vegas."
Games are played with The ARCADE's cashless currency on re-loadable cards. The cards can be loaded with a credit card or cash; instead of tickets, points are accumulated on the cards to redeem larger prizes.
The ARCADE will also feature an enhanced and refreshed bar that is scheduled to open in the coming weeks and will serve a selection of bottled and draft beer, cocktails and wine. The ARCADE is on the first level near the food court and is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday – Sunday.
The ARCADE is one of the several projects associated with the Horseshoe rebrand and follows the recent addition of Jack Binion's Steak and the upcoming opening of M.Y. Asia by Chef Martin Yan. The property transformation will also include a renovated exterior, casino floor and public areas. Sports fans can still enjoy best-in-class sports wagering via the Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill app and at the new Caesars Sportsbook ticket counter. For more information, guests may visit www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas.
About Bally's Las Vegas
Bally's Las Vegas, which is undergoing a transformation into legendary casino brand Horseshoe Las Vegas, is located at the center of the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, across from Caesars Palace and next to Paris Las Vegas. The 44-acre resort consists of two 26-story hotel towers with more than 2,800 guestrooms, including the renovated Resort Rooms and 244 suites. For entertainment, Bally's Las Vegas offers "EXTRAVAGANZA – The Vegas Spectacular" on the iconic Jubilee Theater stage and The Magic Attic, a 3,685-square-foot showroom exclusively for magic-inspired productions. Dining options include Horseshoe's signature fine dining experience, Jack Binion's Steak, as well as Burger Brasserie, Bally's Food Court, Nosh Deli and LavAzza. Joining the roster of dining establishments is Chef Martin Yan's first Las Vegas restaurant, M.Y. Asia. The resort also offers a fitness center, a tennis complex, the Blu Pool at Bally's and attractions such as Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf, REAL BODIES, The Cabinet of Curiosities Lounge, National Geographic's Rarely Seen at Bally's Las Vegas and the ARCADE at Bally's Las Vegas. Bally's Las Vegas features nearly 70,000 square feet of casino space and is home to the World Series of Poker. Bally's Las Vegas is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit ballyslasvegas.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Bally's Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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2022-10-14T18:09:09+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/10/14/arcade-horseshoe-las-vegas-is-now-open/
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 2, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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2022-07-15T09:59:30+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/07/15/et-shareholder-alert-jakubowitz-law-reminds-energy-transfer-shareholders-lead-plaintiff-deadline-august-2-2022/
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has completed an extensive system of floodgates, strengthened levees and other protections.
The 130-mile (210-kilometer) ring is designed to hold out storm surge of about 30 feet (9 meters) around New Orleans and suburbs in three parishes.
It is “the largest civil works project in the Corps’ history and is the result of nearly two decades of hard work and collaboration at the local, state and federal level,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said during a symbolic handoff to the state Friday. “The people of New Orleans have experienced the worst Mother Nature has to offer, and with the completion of the system, they’ll be protected by the best of engineering, design and hurricane protection.”
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and federal meteorologists predict it will be busy.
Congress provided $14.5 billion for what is formally called the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System and related projects. It includes two features the Corps describes as the world’s largest — a pumping station and a 1.8-mile (2.9-kilometer) barrier that can be closed against storm surges.
Louisiana will pay $1.1 billion, the governor’s office said in an email Friday. It did not say whether that includes interest.
The levees stood up to Hurricane Ida in 2021, though some suburbs outside the system flooded.
By 2011, the system could protect against a storm with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year, according to the Corps.
Features added since then include armoring levees to prevent erosion and scouring when stronger storm surges rise above their tops, and three permanent canal closures and pumps.
“We know that eventually we will face a surge greater than the 1-percent elevations so we designed the HSDRRS to be overtopped,” Col. Stephen Murphy, commander of the Corps’ New Orleans District, said in a news release. “With all of the armoring now in place, this system enters the 2022 Hurricane Season stronger than it has ever been.”
The state has been taking control of the system for years as components were built, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate noted.
It said maintenance and operation costs are expected to run about $25 million a year for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and about $7.8 million annually for its west bank counterpart.
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2022-05-28T19:05:40+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/17-years-post-katrina-new-orleans-area-protections-complete/
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Stetson Bennett grimaced when told the news.
The Atlanta Braves were knocked out of the Major League Baseball playoffs Saturday.
After No. 1 Georgia romped to a 55-0 victory over Vanderbilt, the Bulldogs’ veteran quarterback pointed to his favorite baseball team — the reigning World Series champions — as an example of how fleeting a title can be.
“Are we gonna cash our chips in after so-and-so games, or are we gonna keep going, keep going, and know this isn’t over until its over?” asked Bennett, whose team is seeking its second straight national championship.
Unlike the Braves, the Bulldogs are still on track.
Bennett threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns — his first scoring passes in nearly a month — and Georgia stamped its return to the No. 1 ranking with a blowout of the lowly Commodores.
Georgia (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) led 28-0 at halftime and shook off three straight weeks of rather lackluster performances.
Those games provided a valuable lesson in what it takes to repeat as a champion.
“It’s tough,” Bennett said. “We are not King Kong standing atop the Empire State Building. We’ve gotta work and execute each week, go out there and expect a dog fight until it’s not one.”
Bennett was nearly perfect in the first half, completing 18 of 20 for 211 yards. Darnell Washington, the 6-foot-7 tight end who usually plays a supporting role to Brock Bowers, came up big with four catches for 78 yards, including a one-handed dazzler.
“It’s like throwing to the Pacific Ocean,” Bennett quipped.
Bennett hooked up with Kenny McIntosh on an 11-yard scoring play — the quarterback’s first TD pass in four weeks — and followed with a 10-yard scoring toss to Dominick Blaylock.
“It was good to get in the end zone,” Bennett said. “But it was better to score 55.”
McIntosh added a 7-yard scoring run, while Daijun Edwards powered in from the 1 to spark a second-half exodus of red-clad Georgia fans looking to beat the traffic.
Carson Beck took over for Bennett in the final quarter, throwing two more touchdown passes that merely added to Vandy’s pain.
The Commodores (3-4, 0-3) dropped their 24th straight game in the SEC. They last won a conference game on Oct 19, 2019, beating Missouri 21-14.
At the halftime break, Georgia held a commanding 296-72 edge in total yards and 16-4 advantage in first downs.
“A very frustrating afternoon,” coach Clark Lea said. “We were never able to get a drive going. For us, it’s been this way all year It’s just where we are. It’s a recipe for disaster.”
The Bulldogs defense posted its second shutout of the season, limiting Vandy to just 45 yards rushing and 150 overall.
Georgia piled up 579 total yards.
The Bulldogs moved back to No. 1 in The Associated Press rankings this week, having spent a single week in the second spot behind Alabama.
After starting the season with three dominant victories, which led some to speculate that this team was better than last season’s national champions, the Bulldogs had a tougher time against Kent State, Missouri and Auburn.
Georgia returned to early season form in its homecoming game against the overmatched Commodores.
That was nothing new in this series. Georgia won 62-0 last year and has outscored Vandy 233-33 over the last four meetings.
The Commodores last scored a TD against Georgia in 2018. They have gone three full games since then without reaching the end zone.
BECK IMPRESSES
Beck usually gets in the game during garbage time, but there’s every reason to believe he can step into the starting role next season.
Beck completed 8 of 11 for 98 yards against the Commodores. For the season, the third-year backup is 23 of 30 for 276 yards, with four TDs and no interceptions.
“He keeps getting better,” Bennett said “He’s been in this offense the same amount of time I have. He knows it just as well as I do.”
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Georgia certainly did nothing to endanger its No. 1 ranking, but the schedule looks a lot tougher the rest of the way. Three of the last five regular-season opponents are ranked in the Top 25.
THE TAKEAWAY
Vanderbilt: Lea keeps talking optimistically about the improvement of his downtrodden program. He’s apparently the only one who can see it. The Commodores went three-and-out on six of their 11 possessions and crossed midfield only two times. One drive ended with a fumble, the other a missed field goal.
Georgia: Sure, the blowout came against the SEC’s worst program, but there wasn’t much for coach Kirby Smart to complain about. All three phases of the game were highly efficient, especially an offense that got off to a much-needed quick start. “I was really impressed with the performance early,” Smart said.
UP NEXT
Vanderbilt: Hits the road again next Saturday to face Missouri, the last SEC team to lose to the Commodores.
Georgia: Heads into an off week that will give the Bulldogs extra time to prepare for their “Cocktail Party” game in Jacksonville against the Florida Gators on Oct. 29.
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2022-10-16T02:10:22+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-georgia-marks-return-to-no-1-with-55-0-rout-of-vanderbilt/
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Oath Keepers' lawyer Kellye SoRelle arrested in connection with Jan. 6
WASHINGTON - A lawyer for the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Thursday.
Kellye SoRelle — general counsel for the antigovernment group — was arrested in Texas on charges including conspiracy to obstruct the certification of President Joe Biden's electoral college victory, the Justice Department said.
SoRelle, 43, is a close associate of Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers' leader who is heading to trial later this month alongside other extremists on seditious conspiracy charges.
After Rhodes' arrest in January, SoRelle told media outlets she was acting as the president of the Oath Keepers while he's behind bars.
Prosecutors have accused Rhodes and his militia group of plotting for weeks to stop the transfer of power and keep former President Donald Trump in office, purchasing weapons, organizing military-style trainings and setting up battle plans.
SoRelle told The Associated Press last year — when FBI agents seized her phone as part of the Jan 6. investigation — that she had no knowledge of or involvement in the Capitol breach. She called the seizure of her phone "unethical" and the investigation "a witch hunt."
She is expected to make an initial appearance in federal court in Austin, Texas, later Thursday and it wasn't immediately clear if she has an attorney to speak on her behalf.
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SoRelle was photographed with Rhodes outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 and was present at an underground garage meeting the night before the riot that's been a focus for investigators.
The meeting included Rhodes and and Enrique Tarrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys, who is charged separately with seditious conspiracy alongside other members of the extremist group that describes themselves as a politically incorrect men’s club for "Western chauvinists."
Publicly released video of the meeting doesn’t reveal much about their discussion and prosecutors have said only that one of the meeting’s participants "referenced the Capitol."
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SoRelle was also on a call with Rhodes and other Oath Keepers days after the 2020 election during which Rhodes rallied his followers to prepare for violence, according to a transcript made public in court.
SoRelle is also charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, obstruction of justice for tampering with documents and a misdemeanor charge for entering Capitol grounds. The indictment says she persuaded others to destroy and conceal records sought by investigators.
SoRelle told the AP last September that agents seized her phone and provided her a search warrant that said it was related to an investigation into seditious conspiracy, among other crimes. The indictment against SoRelle made public Thursday does not include a charge of seditious conspiracy.
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Rhodes and four co-defendants scheduled to go on trial starting Sept. 26 have said there was no plot to attack the Capitol and that their communications in the run up to Jan. 6 were about providing security for right-wing figures such as Roger Stone or preparing for attacks from left-wing antifa activists.
Rhodes, a former U.S. Army paratrooper, founded the Oath Keepers in 2009. The group recruits current and former military, police and first responders and pledges to "fulfill the oath all military and police take to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
A slew of its members have been charged in connection with Jan. 6. Three Oath Keepers have already pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy, a rare Civil War-era charge that's historically been hard to prove. They are also cooperating with the Justice Department.
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Associated Press reporter Mike Balsamo in Washington contributed to this report.
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2022-09-01T17:40:37+00:00
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fox9.com
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https://www.fox9.com/news/oath-keepers-lawyer-kellye-sorelle-arrested-jan-6-capitol-riot
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OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police identified Christopher Nagle, 28, of Holland, as the victim of a motorcycle crash Thursday, May 12, near an entrance to the Walmart Supercenter in Holland Township.
He died at a local hospital shortly after the crash, reported at 1:38 p.m., Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said.
Nagle was riding a 1998 Triumph motorcycle east on East Lakewood Boulevard when the driver of a westbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee attempted a left turn onto North Park Drive.
The vehicles collided at the intersection.
The Grand Cherokee driver, a 66-year-old Southgate woman, was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Her name has not been released.
The crash remains under investigation. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, police said.
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2022-05-13T14:20:25+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2022/05/police-identify-motorcyclist-killed-in-holland-township-crash.html
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The president of Somaliland says five people were killed in opposition protests over fears of a delayed election, hours after police confirmed shooting demonstrators and accused them of not following officers’ instructions.
In comments late Thursday, President Muse Bihi Abdi said the five were killed in the capital, Hargeisa, and the towns of Burao and Erigavo in Somaliland, the northern region that separated from Somalia three decades ago and seeks recognition as an independent country. He said almost 100 others were wounded, most of them members of security forces.
The president blamed opposition groups for the unrest and said unauthorized protests would not be tolerated. The Somaliland government had allowed the protests to occur in six regions but in limited areas, which the opposition parties opposed.
Thursday’s events prompted the United States, the European Union and others to issue a joint statement expressing concern over “excessive use of force” and urging all sides to hold dialogue for a roadmap on elections.
Opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Irro said protests will continue until the presidential election is held on Nov 13.
Hundreds of people took part in Thursday’s protests after talks between the government and opposition failed and the opposition accused authorities of trying to delay the election.
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2022-08-12T10:25:20+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Somaliland-leader-says-5-killed-in-opposition-17368962.php
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BOISE, Idaho — It has been more than a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the war is on the other side of the globe, the fallout has been felt worldwide - including in Idaho.
Nick Maimer, a 44-year-old veteran from Boise, was reportedly killed in Eastern Ukraine earlier this week.
Maimer was a former U.S. Special Forces member who went to Ukraine when the war started to help evacuate citizens and provide aid.
While in Kiev, he met Perry Blackburn, founder of AFG Free - a nonprofit volunteer group that perform evacuation operations and humanitarian aid services.
"We just saw an opportunity to help the citizens of Ukraine that were embattled, and were really encased in the conflict," Blackburn said.
The two former Green Berets began working together, something Maimer talked about during a Facebook video last year.
"Our primary purpose initially was to help evacuations," Blackburn said. "And then it became pretty clear really quick that they needed more in the areas that were controlled by the Russians. You kind of have to understand that once the Russians control an area - there's very little, if any commerce in that area. So being able to get in and provide food, and medical supplies and medicine became our main effort during that time."
Maimer is described as being down-to-Earth, artsy - a local DJ in Boise, and someone always ready to be there for others.
"He just had a big heart. Nick was one of those guys that you run into very rarely in life, he was willing to do anything for the cause to help someone else," Blackburn said. "And he a was very minimalist type of person, he wasn't looking for fame or fortune. He was actually just the opposite of that."
Maimer had been trying to sell his motorcycle so he could give back more.
A graphic video circulating online shows Russian troops finding a body and going through Nick's IDs - including his Idaho driver's license. That video is how Blackburn, and many others throughout the community, found out that Maimer had died.
KTVB asked Blackburn how he would like the world to remember Nick Maimer:
"As a great humanitarian. As a guy that wanted other people to be successful. As a guy that was able to work with so many different people, and to just generate energy in his desires to help people," Blackburn said. "He understood that now's the time to give that talent and wisdom back to the younger soldiers and aid workers so that we could help people. He understood really quickly, he was able to decipher that we had to work with, particularly the territorial defense in order to get the humanitarian aid that we needed into the right places - and that required his presence there. He was willing to do that - sacrifice his time, and now his life, in pursuit of helping others."
U.S. Senator Jim Risch put out a statement following the reports of Maimer's death:
"I am deeply saddened to learn of reports that Nick Maimer was killed in Ukraine. I met with him last summer in Kyiv and remember he had a clear understanding that the Ukrainians are fighting today for what our founding fathers fought for in 1776. In our conversation, it was clear Nick was exceptionally well trained for, and sober about, the realities of the war in Ukraine. He talked about helping evaluate foreign volunteers for Ukraine, but he also knew his particular training could help, and he made the choice to do what he thought was right. May he rest in peace."
A U.S. State Department spokesperson told KTVB they are aware of reports of a death of a U.S. citizen in Bakhmut. They advise that U.S. Citizens shouldn't travel to Ukraine, and that citizens in Ukraine should leave immediately - if safe to do so.
Blackburn says they're working to get Maimer returned home, and to his final resting place in Idaho.
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2023-05-18T02:53:13+00:00
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ktvb.com
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https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-boise-veteran-humanitarian-remembered-after-being-killed-in-ukraine/277-e86979da-953f-43b7-a367-54636b9477e0
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo with an eye to its eventual exit, and to lift a notification requirement on some arms purchases which Congo’s foreign minister recently called “unjustified and humiliating.”
The separate resolutions were approved amid worsening security in Congo’s mineral-rich east, a region rife with rebel groups and an upsurge in violence and civilian killings that has uprooted tens of thousands of its inhabitants.
The resolution extending the U.N. peacekeeping force known as MONUSCO until Dec. 20, 2023, strongly condemns all domestic and foreign armed groups operating in the country and demands they immediately cease all violence and destabilizing actions “and the illegal exploitation and trafficking of natural resources.”
It also demands the immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels, who have been fighting a coalition of armed civilian protection militias in the east for more than a year, as agreed at a mini-summit in the Angolan capital Luanda in late November and endorsed by the African Union. It also expresses concern about reported links between Uganda-based Allied Democratic Forces rebels and “terrorist networks” in eastern Congo.
The Security Council said Congo “continues to suffer from recurring and evolving cycles of conflict and persistent violence by foreign and domestic armed groups, which exacerbate a deeply concerning security, human rights and humanitarian crisis, as well as inter-communal and militia violence” in areas of the country.
It expressed great concern at the humanitarian situation in the country that has left an estimated 27 million Congolese in need of aid, a growing number of internally displaced people now estimated at 5.7 million as well as 523,000 refugees from other nearby countries, and 1 million refugees from Congo elsewhere in Africa as a result of ongoing hostilities.
The resolution strongly urged all Congolese political players to implement “critical governance, security and economic reforms,” and to deliver on President Felix Tshisekedi’s commitments to pursue national unity, strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights, fight against corruption, and launch development programs to reduce poverty.
It urged the government to hold accountable those responsible for violating human rights and international humanitarian law. It strongly condemned sexual violence, especially by armed groups, welcomed government efforts to combat and prevent the scourge, and urged the government to strengthen its efforts to combat impunity for rape and other sexual abuse.
The resolution maintains MONUSCO’s troop ceiling at 13,500 military personnel, 600 military observers and staff officers, and about 2,000 police.
MONUSCO’s mission, which was streamlined in Tuesday’s resolution, is primarily to protect civilians threatened by violence, secondly to disarm, demobilize and reintegrate combatants, and thirdly to provide strategic and technical advice on reforming Congo’s security sector.
U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood, noting that the United States is the largest single financial contributor to MONUSCO, said his government voted for the resolution because it maintains human rights as “a priority task” for the mission.
In April, east African leaders decided to deploy a regional force to eastern Congo to tackle tensions and violence fueled by the armed groups.
Wood said the resolution “crucially” urges the regional force to coordinate operations with MONUSCO.
The U.N. peacekeeping force was the target of deadly summertime protests by residents who said armed groups were still roaming the east and the U.N. force wasn’t protecting them. The peacekeepers were also accused of retaliating against the protesters, sometimes with force.
After the anti-U.N. protests, president Tshisekedi called a meeting to reassess MONUSCO’s presence. The government called for a review of the transition plan for MONUSCO, and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula later mentioned 2024 as the goal for the force’s withdrawal.
The Security Council encouraged the U.N. and Congo’s government, in collaboration with civil society, to “identify concrete and realistic steps to be undertaken, as a matter of priority, to create the minimum security conditions to enable the responsible and sustainable exit of MONUSCO.” It called on MONUSCO and other U.N. staff in Congo to collaborate on priority actions to prepare for the force’s exit.
Wood, the U.S. envoy, said the U.N., Congolese officials and civil society should agree on any further steps toward MONUSCO’s eventual drawdown, and they “should avoid exposing vulnerable populations to further harm.”
Congo’s Lutundula urged the council earlier this month to drop the requirement for the government to notify the Security Council sanctions committee of certain weapons purchases, saying the country couldn’t reorganize its military and security forces to address terrorism without the freedom to equip them.
The second brief resolution lifted this requirement, a decision welcomed by Russia, China and others that had been advocating for ending notifications.
Gabon’s U.N. Ambassador Michel Biang said ending the requirement “will lift all of the obstacles” Congo faces “to give a proper and effective response to armed groups who are pillaging resources and committing atrocities on civilians in the east.”
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2022-12-21T00:26:48+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/un-extends-congo-peacekeeping-force-with-an-eye-to-its-exit/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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SCRANTON, Pa., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andreozzi + Foote has filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of a former client of attorney Corey Kolcharno, a former Lackawanna County assistant district attorney, and his law firm, Fanucci & Kolcharno. Recently, Mr. Kolcharno was arrested for sexual exploitation of his clients while representing them, their significant others, or family members. According to reports, Kolcharno would demand sexual services from female clients in exchange for payment. Andreozzi + Foote's lawsuit alleges Kolcharno withheld legal services from Andreozzi + Foote's client to pressure her to engage in unwanted sexual contact. The authorities have accused Kolcharno of similar conduct with three women in addition to Andreozzi + Foote's client.
Kolcharno's criminal charges remain pending. However, Kolcharno's criminal defense attorney stated publicly that Kolcharno will "take responsibility" for his unlawful conduct towards these women. Unfortunately, people in positions of power and trust, like attorneys, take advantage of those less fortunate. It is important that victims receive justice, and that those who are responsible for such abuse are held accountable. Andreozzi + Foote's lawsuit seeks to hold Kolcharno liable for his behavior.
Andreozzi + Foote is one of the nation's leading firms representing survivors of sexual abuse against powerful institutions. Andreozzi + Foote has handled many cases against schools, youth serving organizations, churches, and other institutions for abuse on their watch. If you or a loved one was the victim of sexual abuse or exploitation, please reach out to us for a free consultation at (877) 214-3238.
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2022-09-14T23:44:43+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/09/14/andreozzi-foote-files-sexual-abuse-lawsuit-against-former-lackawanna-county-assistant-district-attorney-corey-kolcharno-law-firm-fanucci-amp-kolcharno/
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A new AI-powered TikTok filter makes users look younger and more glamorous are freaking people out. There are concerns the tools promote unrealistic beauty standards and blurs the lines of reality.
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A new AI-powered TikTok filter makes users look younger and more glamorous are freaking people out. There are concerns the tools promote unrealistic beauty standards and blurs the lines of reality.
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2023-03-09T01:05:18+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-03-08/a-new-ai-powered-tiktok-filter-is-sparking-concern
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Preschool teacher accused of throwing chair at toddler
WARTRACE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A preschool teacher in Tennessee is facing child abuse charges after deputies say she threw a metal chair at a 3-year-old girl, hitting her in the head.
The Bedford County Sheriff’s Department said the alleged incident happened on Dec. 28 at the Stay-N-Play Learning Preschool in the Bell Buckle area. The accused teacher, 22-year-old Camryn Faye Hunter, was arrested on aggravated child abuse charges.
Deputies said Hunter first told her bosses the girl fell and hit her head, but the classroom security cameras showed a very different story, WSMV reports.
“There were children in each area of the room,” Detective Savanah Martin said. “The victim was behind a table. The teacher just stood up and picked a chair up over her head and threw it straight at the little girl.”
Martin said the girl had a bruise and knot between her eyes from being hit with the chair. She had to be taken to the hospital.
“I was speechless,” she said about watching the video. “I couldn’t believe it and couldn’t understand why because it didn’t look like the child was doing anything out of the ordinary that she shouldn’t have been.”
Investigators were not able to get Hunter to give a reason for throwing the chair.
“I don’t believe it was an accident at all,” Martin said. “There is no way it could’ve been an accident.”
Preschool owner Tammy Craig released a statement about the incident that said, “We followed every state protocol. The teacher was terminated immediately from the daycare. We turned it over to authorities immediately, and they are handling the rest of the case.”
Martin said the preschool is fully cooperating with the investigation and even called the Department of Children’s Services to report the issue themselves.
Hunter had been asked to leave the school before deputies could arrive on scene, but she was arrested for her actions later in the afternoon.
Craig said the preschool remains open and is committed to caring for its children. A DCS source tells WSMV the preschool is in good standing and has no previous violations.
“There was no way they could’ve known when they hired her that that was going to happen,” Martin said. “There are bad employees at every workplace.”
Hunter was taken into custody and has been released on a $10,000 bond. She is due in court on Jan. 18.
WSMV reached out to Hunter for this story but did not receive a response.
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2023-01-05T07:09:02+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2023/01/05/preschool-teacher-accused-throwing-chair-toddler/
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- Ask for help: “Traveling with a baby can be challenging and exhausting, whether you are traveling by car, train or airplane. If you can have someone with you to help, that is great. It is very helpful to have someone to share the driving while one of you sits in the backseat with the child, or it is great to have another set of hands in the airport and on the plane.”
- Pack light: “If you are traveling alone, think of convenience. Pack as lightly as you can so you are not trying to carry a ton of luggage and a baby. Be sure to pack a baby sling or baby carrier. A stroller is heavy and bulky, so if you can get away with a baby carrier, you will be hands-free and can still carry a backpack over your shoulder and pull a suitcase behind you.”
- Let them explore: Babies are interested in any new thing around them whether they’re staring out of the window, watching trains go by or surrounded by people in a bustling airport. While it may not always be possible, let your little one explore their new surroundings and discover what the tray table does or the crinkling sounds the bag of peanuts makes.
Best products for traveling with a baby
Instead of a cumbersome stroller, opt for a carrier to keep your baby close. This baby carrier model is lightweight, intuitive to use and makes it simple to take baby in and out alone. It’s suitable for newborns and babies up to 24 pounds.
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CoziGo Sleep And Sun Protection Cover
Travel can include a lot of germs. This CoziGo cover protects babies from germs, sun, wind and cold. It effortlessly slides onto a stroller or car seat and unzips to access your baby easily. Plus, it packs up into a small case for convenient travel.
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Taf Toys Musical Car Seat Activity Center
Keeping a baby happy and occupied might be the most challenging part of travel. This car seat activity center includes a mirror for babies who love gazing at their faces. It also features interactive components for babies’ hands and feet to keep them busy in the back seat during long trips.
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Protect Life Travel First Aid Kit
Boo-boos happen on the go too, and this travel first aid kit includes everything from bandages to thermometer strips to some basic ointments. You don’t want to get caught without simple first aid supplies, especially while traveling, and this kit is compact enough to fit in a backpack.
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To entertain your baby during travel, these sensory books include a crinkled cover, a squeaker sound and furry animal tails that babies won’t be able to resist. Not only are they interactive and engaging, but these toy books are also easy to fold up and stuff into a suitcase or backpack.
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Keep snacks organized and within reach without single-use plastic bags, thanks to these reusable cloth bags that reduce waste. They’re made from machine-washable waterproof fabric and easy to wipe down. Or, use them for pacifiers, electronics or any other travel necessities you want to keep close.
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Hiccapop OmniBoost Travel Booster Seat
Feeding a baby when they’re running around or not secured in a restaurant chair is a tough job. So, pack this portable high chair that conveniently fits in a backpack or suitcase. The cover is machine-washable, and the tray is easy to wipe down.
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Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Sound Machine
Whether your baby is trying to sleep in a noisy area or is overwhelmed by excess stimulation and chatter, don’t get caught without a white noise machine. This one clips onto a baby carrier, stroller or car seat, features three soothing sounds and offers a night light.
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Skip Hop Portable Baby Changing Pad
When traveling, you never know when a changing table will be available. So, ensure you have a portable pad within reach to safely and comfortably change your baby’s diaper. This pad also has a zipper pouch to keep diapers or wipes.
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Munchkin Duck Inflatable Baby Bathtub
With this inflatable bathtub, you can ensure your little one stays clean wherever you go. The textured bottom keeps babies from slipping and also features an indicator to tell you if the water is too hot.
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- The Graco Pack and Play Portable Playard features a folding design and wheels to allow your baby to conveniently nap wherever you go.
- From big blowouts to minor spills and everything in between, don’t get caught without The Honest Company Baby Wipes to clean up any mess quickly.
- Instead of stopping for unhealthy snacks, pack your baby’s favorite food items in an insulated lunch bag.
- A diaper bag backpack is spacious for carrying all your must-haves and is also convenient to carry when running through the airport or the hotel halls.
- If you’re breastfeeding, the Elvie Wearable Breastpump allows you to pump anywhere discreetly and allows you to feed your baby with a bottle.
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2023-06-06T22:44:19+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/reviews/br/expert-tips-for-traveling-with-a-baby/
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Which outdoor camera is better, Blink or Wyse?
A home security system offers you peace of mind, knowing that your family is safe and your home is protected whether you’re sleeping soundly or away from the house. Modern security systems connect to the internet, too, giving you the capability of monitoring your home from anywhere in the world.
Both Blink and Wyze offer intelligent outdoor cameras that can withstand the elements while recording activities day or night. These rugged smart-home devices let you view live video footage and can send alerts to your smartphone when people or animals approach your home. They also provide a means of speaking to whoever is on your property, without requiring you to open your door.
The Blink Outdoor Camera and the Wyze Cam V3 are both high-quality outdoor security cameras. But which one is better?
Blink Outdoor Camera
Blink offers three types of security cameras that share similar features and are among the best security cameras on the market today: Indoor, Outdoor and Mini. The outdoor camera is housed in a small black case, 2.7 by 2.7 by 1.2 inches thick, and carries an Ingress Protection rating of 65, showing it’s ideal for all weather conditions. It’s powered by a set of AA lithium-ion batteries that last up to two years.
Motion detection and customizable recording capture full HD video at 30 frames per second over a 110-degree field of view. The narrow-angled lenses work best for monitoring targets such as entrances and doorways. The camera records up to 60 seconds, and night vision is provided with an infrared LED for black-and-white video.
The Sync Module 2 (included with the camera) communicates with a Wi-Fi network and works with Alexa voice commands (Amazon owns Blink) and applets for the free web service IFTTT. Live View provides live video and sound via the Blink app on your smartphone and some Alexa-enabled devices. A speaker and microphone offer two-way audio for talking to visitors. Status LEDs on the front light up when the camera is active and when night vision is enabled.
The Sync Module, powered by a mini-USB AC adapter, has a USB port for connection to an external device, such as a thumb drive, to store event-triggered video clips. Cloud storage is available with a subscription.
The Blink Outdoor Camera is available at Amazon and Home Depot for about $100.
Blink Outdoor Camera pros
- Easy to hide: The small, lightweight camera is easy to keep out of sight.
- High-quality video: Full HD resolution provides sharp video.
- Alexa devices: It works with Alexa and IFTTT.
- Flexible storage: Video can be stored in the cloud and local devices.
- Range: The camera works within 100 feet of the Blink Sync Module 2.
- Motion detection: The camera detects movement up to 20 feet away.
- Battery life: The batteries last up to two years.
- Installation: Lack of power cords makes installation easy.
Blink Outdoor Camera cons
- Hub: The camera only works with a network hub to connect it.
- Amazon Alexa only: No support is provided for Google Assistant or HomeKit.
- Field of view: The 110-degree field of view is limited compared to the 160 degrees offered by some competitors.
Wyze Cam V3
The Cam V3 is the third generation of Wyze’s line of budget-minded home security cameras that include the wireless Wyze Cam Outdoor V2 and the Wyze Cam Spotlight Bundle.
The wired V3 camera measures 2.2 by 2 by 2 inches and rests on a square-hinged base that adds 1.2 inches to the height when fully extended. The hinge and swivel mechanisms provide 180 degrees of vertical and 360 degrees of horizontal movement.
Like the Blink Outdoor Camera, it has an IP65 rating, making it suitable for outdoors when used with the Wyze Outdoor Power Adapter (sold separately). The camera offers Full HD video in daylight, and Wyze’s Starlight Sensor records nighttime video in vivid color even when it’s 25 times darker than when traditional video cameras can see.
The Wyze camera’s intelligent motion detection notifies you via the Wyze app and sends a video clip when it detects either motion or sound. Motion tagging provides a clear image of what triggered a motion-detected event by placing a green square on the screen around the source of motion. The V3 also sends an alert the moment it hears a smoke or CO alarm sound nearby and records a video during the event.
The Wyze Cam V3 offers free cloud storage and can capture up to 28 days of video with a 128 gigabyte microSD card (not included). The camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands and supports IFTTT.
The Wyze Cam V3 is available at Amazon and Home Depot for about $36.
Wyze Cam V3 pros
- Versatile: It works indoors and outside.
- Color night vision: The V3 records color videos in low light conditions.
- Storage: The camera has local storage and free cloud storage.
- Smart home devices: The V3 offers Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT support.
- Motion detection: It detects motion, sound and people.
- Built-in siren: The siren can be controlled from the Wyze app, and the speaker is loud enough to ward off intruders.
- Price: The V3 is less expensive than most of its competitors.
Wyze Cam V3 cons
- No battery use: The V3 is a wired security camera.
- Apple issue: The V3 works with iOS but does not support Apple’s HomeKit hub.
- Subscriptions: Some V3 features require a subscription.
Should you get a Blink or a Wyze outdoor camera?
Both the Blink and Wyze outdoor cameras offer security with Full HD video, intelligent motion detection, remote control from a smartphone app and support for Alexa-enabled and other smart devices. Both include microSD slots for local video storage and a connection to the cloud, although the Blink service requires a subscription.
The Wyze camera offers its Starlight Sensor that records low-light nighttime video in vivid color while the Blink registers in black and white. For the homeowner looking for a battery-powered camera, the Blink is a good choice. The Wyze runs off household electricity, but it offers more features than the Blink at about half the price.
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2023-03-31T05:16:27+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/reviews/br/home-br/safety-security-br/blink-outdoor-camera-vs-wyze-outdoor-camera/
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The billionaire businessman and sports mogul has been fortunate enough to see three of his professional teams — the Los Angeles Rams, the Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Avalanche — take home titles in their respective sports leagues over the past year and a half. Now it's the Denver Nuggets' turn to try to give the Walton family in-law some championship hardware as the team heads to the NBA Finals next month following an epic sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, which culminated in a soul-crushing 113-111 victory on May 22 in the City of Angels.
“We’ve got a chance — and I’m going to quote Nikola Jokic here — to do something nice," Kroenke told the Denver Post after watching his team nab the franchise's first-ever Western Conference championship over LeBron and Co.
With a chance at history ahead and three recent championships in his rearview, it's time to start asking the question: Is Stan Kroenke the best owner in sports right now?
Kroenke's hot streak began in February 2022 with a win in Super Bowl LVI for his Rams over the Cincinnati Bengals. Next up was the Mammoth beating the Buffalo Bandits on June 18, 2022, to win the National Lacrosse League Cup. Kroenke's third title came less than one week later, with the Colorado Avalanche winning a Stanley Cup over the Tampa Bay Lightning on June 26, 2022.
"Stan Kroenke has been turning into one of the best owner in sports," said sports content creator @EGTVEgal in a May 23 tweet listing Kroenke's recent accomplishments.
Kroenke, who also owns the English football club Arsenal F.C. and the Los Angeles Guerrillas — an esports team that won a title in the industry's 2022 Call of Duty League last year — has been considered sports royalty for years now, with the New York Times dubbing him a "Sports Emperor" in 2010 ahead of his acquisition of the storied U.K. soccer franchise. A win by the Nuggets in the NBA Finals could cement Kroenke's legacy as one of the greatest sports owners of all time, however, and the undisputed best in show right now.
And Coach Michael Malone's squad knows it.
“I joke with Stan and Josh Kroenke. I see the Rams win the Super Bowl, the Avs win the Stanley Cup and the teams they own win championships. And I tell them: ‘Here with the Nuggets, we have to do our part,'" Malone told the Denver Post's Mark Kiszla after their Game 3 win against the Lakers.
“I know one thing: Stan loves all of his teams. But he’s a basketball fan at heart," Malone added. "And I know Josh is a basketball fan at heart. So I know how much this means to them.”
Kroenke, who married Walmart heiress Ann Walton in 1974, began building his pro sports empire in 1999 with the formation of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. He purchased the Quebec Nordiques in 2000, and the team won a Stanley Cup just a year later as the Colorado Avalanche.
In 2004, Kroenke decided to add the Colorado Rapids and Colorado Mammoth to his arsenal, and both saw immediate success. The Mammoth wound up winning the now-defunct Champion's Cup for the National Lacrosse League in 2004; the Rapids snagged the Major League SoccerCup in 2010.
But life hasn't always been all sunshine and rainbows for the 75-year-old Kroenke. His run as a sports owner has been marred by some controversial decisions and spicy career moves, like his 2016 breakup and contract debacle with the St. Louis Rams — which subsequently moved to L.A.
"40,000 ROWDY XFL FANS IN ST. LOUIS CHANT 'KROENKE SUCKS,'" reads the headline of a March 2023 OutKick article.
“The three biggest sports in St. Louis are the Cardinals, the Blues and Kroenke-hating,” blasted KNWS radio host and sports columnist Bernie Miklasz in a February 2022 interview with the New York Post. “It borders on obsession with a lot of people here, and sometimes beyond obsession. It’s almost become a weird loyalty oath of sorts."
Another major topic of contention has been Kroenke's efforts to break the Arsenal away from Europe's classic football system and create a European Super League, much to the chagrin of soccer traditionalists.
"Arsenal fans are out in their masses to protest against billionaire owner Stan Kroenke, due to the proposed European Super League," tweeted the popular soccer account @101greatgoals in April 2021. According to Newsweek, protesters were demonstrating in London, demanding that Kroenke sell Arsenal F.C. and stay out of European soccer for good.
Winning, however, is a hell of a drug in the United States.
With a championship in the offing, it's easy to look past all the drama that's surrounded Kroenke over the years.
Should he be crowned "the best sports owner in the world" if the Nuggets get the job done and win their first NBA championship in fifty years under his ownership? Maybe not according to people from St. Louis or across the pond, but he'll definitely have the most bragging rights.
Another major topic of contention has been Kroenke's efforts to break the Arsenal away from Europe's classic football system and create a European Super League, much to the chagrin of soccer traditionalists.
"Arsenal fans are out in their masses to protest against billionaire owner Stan Kroenke, due to the proposed European Super League," tweeted the popular soccer account @101greatgoals in April 2021. According to Newsweek, protesters were demonstrating in London, demanding that Kroenke sell Arsenal F.C. and stay out of European soccer for good.
Winning, however, is a hell of a drug in the United States.
With a championship in the offing, it's easy to look past all the drama that's surrounded Kroenke over the years.
Should he be crowned "the best sports owner in the world" if the Nuggets get the job done and win their first NBA championship in fifty years under his ownership? Maybe not according to people from St. Louis or across the pond, but he'll definitely have the most bragging rights.
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2023-05-24T04:39:39+00:00
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westword.com
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https://www.westword.com/news/denver-nuggets-nba-championship-stan-kroenke-best-sports-owner-16924924
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TROUTVILLE, Va. — Emotions ran high for Page County following its season-ending loss on Friday.
When Tazewell’s Carly Compton tossed her 13th strikeout for the final out of the game, tears flowed down many faces within the PCHS dugout as reality set in that the Panthers’ season was coming to an end with a 5-0 to the Bulldogs in the Virginia High School League Class 2 softball state semifinals at the Botetourt Sports Complex.
With tears in her eyes, Page County pitching ace Bailee Gaskins tried to describe what this season meant. While the loss was heartbreaking, she noted they went 24-4 and returned to the state semis for a second straight year despite coming up short.
“That’s a great season,” Gaskins said. “I don’t care what anyone says. I’m proud of this team, and I’m proud of the fight we’ve shown all season.”
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The game was a 0-0 stalemate until Tazewell came out swinging in the top of the sixth — mounting three straight two-out RBI singles to gain the edge. The Lady Bulldogs added insurance in the top of the seventh by driving in two more runs.
Page County veteran head coach Alan Knight said Tazewell garnered timely hits, and that’s simply the nature of the game sometimes.
“Everything was off the end of the bat, but it doesn’t matter,” Knight said. “You get hits, you score runs. That’s what matters. They scored five runs [and] we scored zero. We don’t score, we don’t win.”
The Panthers notched only one hit through six innings, but they showed some life in the seventh, with third baseman Savannah Shifflett notching a single and shortstop Ali Purdham slamming a double.
Unfortunately for Page, it was too little, too late. However, the moral victory for the Panthers is that they fought until the last out for each other — something Gaskins said they’d done all year.
“We did that [Friday],” Gaskins said. “We got base runners on, but we just couldn’t capitalize. This team is special, and we’re going to have a lot of returners next year, so hopefully we can be special again next year.”
Gaskins, Shifflett, and Purdham racked up Page County’s three hits. Third baseman Haley Reynolds contributed two hits for Tazewell, while shortstop Mallorie Whittaker, right fielder Macie Alford, and catcher Hannah Hayes each drove in a run.
While there was heartbreak on the Page County side, there were tears of joy within the Tazewell camp. After throwing the last strikeout, Compton fell on both knees and put her face in her hands.
One thought came to her mind at that moment for the sophomore right-hander.
“Just how good God is,” Compton said. “He just keeps on blessing us, blessing me, and keeps on giving us opportunities. We talked last night, we were sharing scriptures and saying, ‘God has already gone before us [and] he’s already set the path for us. There’s nothing for us to do or worry about, just let the moment be what it is.’ That’s exactly what we did.”
Compton said there was much emotion going into Friday, and they’ve been striving for a shot at the state crown since they were eight years old.
“That’s always been the goal,” Compton said. “To be able to see all of our hard work, the hours, the team bonding, and everything coming together just to try and bring back a ring, it’s everything that you want.”
After falling in the state quarterfinals last year, Compton said they came to Troutville with a chip on their shoulder because they had something to prove.
“We knew that we had unfinished business,” Compton said. “There’s still little things we need to do, but I’m not too worried about it. Everyone knew what we were walking into and [we] know what we have to do to bring home that ring.”
Tazewell will take on James River in Saturday’s Class 2 championship game, and Compton hopes Friday’s shutout of Page County sends a message to their opponent.
“We’re not a joke,” Compton said. “A lot of people think just because we’re Tazewell and we haven’t [won] it, people can just walk on us, and that’s not the case. We’re here to prove a point, we’re here to show what we came here to do and who we are.”
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2023-06-10T05:44:04+00:00
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heraldcourier.com
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https://heraldcourier.com/sports/class-2-softball-page-torn-by-bulldogs/article_a305f1dc-070f-11ee-806a-271d347c9fcd.html
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Follow live updates and results from Election Day 2022 here.
Florida's Republican incumbent Marco Rubio has been reelected to the U.S. Senate, beating his Democratic opponent in a key battleground state.
Rubio maintained a steady lead against the Democratic candidate, Rep. Val Demings, in the weeks leading up to election night. Demings had hoped to oust Rubio and improve the Democrats' majority in the Senate.
The national outlook for control of the Senate shifted four weeks before election night, with Republicans favored to retake the majority, NPR previously reported.
The candidates squared off in a debate three weeks before election night, where Rubio and Demings swapped blows about issues such as inflation, abortion, the Second Amendment and voting rights.
During the debate Rubio accused the Biden administration of releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to win votes. And when Demings, a former Orlando police chief currently serving in the House of Representatives, accused the senator of not doing enough to prevent school shootings, he countered that her suggested precautions would have stopped nothing.
"Everything she is for would have done nothing to stop any of those shootings," Rubio said during the debate. "Every one of these shooters would have passed the background check that she keeps insisting on. No one here is in favor of mass shootings and violence."
It's unclear what would have happened had Rubio not won. In September, the senator joined 11 other Republicans — including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — in declining to answer whether they would accept the election results, The Washington Post reported.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-11-09T03:10:14+00:00
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wksu.org
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https://www.wksu.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-08/florida-sen-marco-rubio-wins-reelection-keeping-the-seat-for-the-gop
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GRAPHIC: 20-foot-long humpback whale found dead on beach, officials say
Published: Jan. 18, 2023 at 2:41 PM CST|Updated: 13 minutes ago
SALISBURY, Md. (WBOC) - Rangers with the National Park Service say they found a dead humpback whale on an island off the coast of Maryland on Monday.
According to authorities, the 20-foot whale was seen beached on Assateague Island with no apparent signs of trauma that could have led to its death.
Crews from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Baltimore Aquarium conducted an autopsy on Tuesday.
Marine biologists said they want to confirm the animal’s cause of death because seven dead whales have been found in just over a month.
The previous whale deaths were reported north of Maryland, on beaches near New York and New Jersey.
Copyright 2023 WBOC via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2023-01-18T20:57:12+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2023/01/18/20-foot-long-humpback-whale-found-dead-beach-officials-say/
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AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Levels of happiness can differ from person to person at any given time. Different factors can impact how someone feels, especially when it comes to financial stress and environment.
WalletHub recently conducted a study of the happiest places to live in the United States.
During the study, they compared 182 of the largest cities by using three factors: emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment. They also data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, FBI, CDC, among others.
Where does Aurora rank for happiness?
The data showed Aurora with a better happiness ranking than Denver. Aurora ranked 48th and Denver came in at 58th, according to WalletHub’s research.
What are the happiest cities in the United States?
Here is a look at the top 10 happiest cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub.
- Fremont, California
- San Jose, California
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Overland Park, Kansas
- San Francisco, California
- Irvine, California
- Columbia, Maryland
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- South Burlington Virginia
- Burlington, Virginia
Ways to live a happier life
According to Mayo Clinic, energy management can help you live a happier life.
“Think of your energy as a limited resource, like money in an account. You begin the day with a certain amount to spend. The amount varies from person to person based on factors, such as age, sleep, stress levels, medical conditions and lifestyle,” Mayo Clinic said.
“Activities and interactions withdraw energy from or deposit energy into your account. While you may not always have control over activities that deplete your energy, you can take steps to deposit more energy into your account.”
Here are some things Mayo Clinic said you can do to increase your energy.
- Eat nourishing food- a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and whole grains
- Prioritize sleep- sleep seven to eight hours each night
- Keep company with good people- “Connecting with others who radiate positivity and have similar interests will excite and energize you,” Mayo Clinic said.
- Get regular exercise- Contrary to what you might believe, this will add to your energy account and not subtract from it.
- Do something meaningful each day that you feel passionate about
You can also make incremental changes so you’re not overwhelming yourself and depleting your energy.
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2023-02-28T20:27:51+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/local/aurora-ranks-top-50-for-happiest-cities-in-us/
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AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – ERCOT sent out a warning on Tuesday afternoon that Texas could reach all-time peak electrical demand later this week.
Forecasts of high temperatures and expected increased demand on Texas’ electric grid was the catalyst for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, to issue a Weather Watch for the coming days.
The watch will last from June 15 through June 21. Weather Watches are issued in advance of forecasted significant weather when grid conditions are normal, but operating reserves may be lower.
During a Weather Watch, ERCOT encourages Texans to monitor grid conditions and plan ahead to reduce energy usage during high demand periods.
“ERCOT has issued its first Weather Watch to let Texans know that we are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected this week and into next week,” said Pablo Vegas, ERCOT President and CEO. “Grid conditions are normal when we issue a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid and will continue our reliability-first approach to operations, always prioritizing grid reliability.”
ERCOT assured customers that there is currently enough capacity to meet forecasted demand.
You can check on electricity supply and demand in real-time on ERCOT’s website. Their current six-day dashboard “is showing the possibility of a new all-time peak demand record later this week,” according to ERCOT. The dashboard will update as the week progresses.
ERCOT issued the Weather Watch through their TXANS, or the Texas Advisory and Notification System. You can sign up for alerts through ERCOT’s website.
Last year, ERCOT reportedly set 11 new peak demand records, with the current all-time-high demand record set on July 20, 2022.
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2023-06-14T01:06:36+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/ercot-warns-texas-could-reach-all-time-peak-electric-demand-later-this-week/
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Exclusive high-limit progressive debuts at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
LAS VEGAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming and Seminole Gaming have leveled up once again with the launch of an all-new Dollar Storm featuring a progressive jackpot starting at $1 million. Building on the phenomenal success of the Dragon Link™ high-denomination slot and the launch of the $1 million Dragon Link progressive jackpot, the $1 million Dollar Storm slot game rounds out the star-studded lineup of high-limit player options.
The Dollar Storm $1 million progressive jackpot can be found exclusively at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Fla. Each property will have linked progressive jackpots starting at $1 million.
Just one year ago, the $1 million Dragon Link progressive became a quick player favorite and made headline news when the same winner hit the jackpot twice in less than three weeks.
"First came the Dragon and now comes the Storm.," said Juan Martinez, vice president of gaming operations for Seminole Gaming. "We are excited to offer the newest $1 million dollar progressive from Aristocrat. Since November 2021, we've had seven $1 million dollar winners on our Dragon Link machines across our Seminole Hard Rock properties in Hollywood and Tampa. We look forward to offering the $1 million progressive awards to an even larger audience with the new $5 minimum bet option."
"We are ecstatic to debut the new $1 million progressive jackpot on Dollar Storm with Seminole Gaming," said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and business analytics. "The addition of this game to both of these casino floors is another example of how Aristocrat continues to bring engaging high-limit content to slot players."
Aristocrat's $1 Million Dollar Storm slot game featuring a $1 million progressive jackpot will include denominations at 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, $1, $2, $5. It has a minimum entry bet of only $5.
ABOUT ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,500 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company's mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company's website at www.aristocratgaming.com.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world's first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury guestrooms. Amenities include a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; an 18-acre recreational water experience; private "Bora Bora" style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; an expansive gaming floor with 3,000 slots, 193 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. Hard Rock Live, ranked No. 3 worldwide in 2021 ticket sales for theatre venues by Pollstar Magazine, showcases A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.
ABOUT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TAMPA
Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is one of the largest and most successful casinos in the world offering award-winning gaming, hospitality, and entertainment. The casino offers nearly 5,000 of the hottest slot machines, 179 table games, a state-of-the-art Poker Room featuring 46 tables and a smoke-free Mezzanine Level Casino. The 800-room hotel is AAA Four Diamond rated and proudly offers 12 restaurants, including upscale dining venues Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, The Rez Grill, and Cipresso. Amenities include the 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center, which hosts some of the nation's hottest entertainers and must-see concerts; a 60,000-square-foot pool deck area with three pools and 19 cabanas; as well as the luxurious Rock Spa® & Salon. The resort is located off I-4 at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, about 10 minutes east of downtown Tampa. For more information, please call 866-502-PLAY or visit us online and via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contacts:
For Aristocrat:
Meghan Sleik, Meghan.Sleik@aristocrat.com
Paul Speirs-Hernandez, paul@steinbeckcommunications.com
For Seminole Gaming:
Teresa Shum, teresa.shum@seminolehardrock.com (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood)
Darien Cobb, darien.cobb@seminolehardrock.com (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa)
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