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House Republicans advanced a resolution on Wednesday to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the Foreign Affairs Committee, sending the measure to the floor for debate and bringing Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) one step closer to fulfilling a longtime pledge.
The House approved the rule, which allows the chamber to kick off debate on the measure, in a party-line 218-209 vote. The rule also pertained to a GOP-led resolution condemning socialism.
It remains unclear when House Republicans will bring the Omar resolution to the floor for debate and a final vote. Democrats still need to formally submit a separate resolution with their roster for the Foreign Affairs Committee, which will officially place Omar on the panel.
McCarthy had faced some trouble in locking down support, but House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) told reporters on Tuesday that Republican leadership has the votes to boot Omar from the panel.
GOP leadership notched a win Wednesday morning when Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) told Politico that he would support the resolution, flipping from his previous opposition.
And on Wednesday night, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) threw her support behind the resolution after initially opposing it. The congresswoman said the “due process language” added to the resolution helped move her from the “no” to the “yes” column.
The resolution released Tuesday night says “any Member reserves the right to bring a case before the Committee on Ethics as grounds for an appeal to the Speaker of the House for reconsideration of any committee removal decision.” Democrats, however, said the language did not formally create a process to do that because it was under the “whereas” section and not the “resolved” section.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), however, remains opposed to the effort, she told Politico. If Democrats are united in opposition, Republicans can only afford to lose four votes and still approve the resolution.
House Republicans are moving to oust Omar from her committee assignment as a rebuke for comments she has made that have been labeled antisemitic. The congresswoman — a Somali refugee, and one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress — has been critical of the Israeli government and its supporters in the past, especially when it comes to matters related to Palestinian rights, which led to the allegations of antisemitism.
The resolution, introduced on Tuesday, includes a number of such comments.
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) listed several during debate on the rule Wednesday.
“Rep. Omar has a repeated history of making deplorable and despicable antisemitic remarks and does not deserve to sit on the committee directly overseeing U.S. international policy, partnerships and national security,” he said on the floor.
But the move is also seen by some as political revenge, after the House Democratic majority voted to strip Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) of their committee assignments in 2021 after they promoted violence against Democrats on social media.
“When it comes to Congresswoman Omar — a good congresswoman who fights hard for her district and for her values — this isn’t about punishing her for anything she said. It’s about scoring political points,” Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.), the top Democrat on the Rules Committee, said on the House floor.
McCarthy vowed in 2021 that House Republicans would remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee should the GOP win control of the chamber. After winning the Speakership last month, he reiterated that pledge.
He also said he would block California Democrats Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee, which he did unilaterally last week. Unlike the Foreign Affairs Committee, which requires a full vote by the chamber to remove a member, McCarthy as Speaker can reject appointments to the Intelligence panel.
Updated: 2:37 p.m. | 2023-02-01T21:56:27+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/house-gop-advances-resolution-to-remove-omar-from-foreign-affairs-panel/ |
Baton Rouge home is a total loss after house fire
Published: Jul. 17, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating a house fire Monday, July 17.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Olive Street near Terrace Avenue.
Officials said the cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. Firefighters believe the transformer may have malfunctioned or been struck by lightning.
Firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy fire in the attic of the house.
They were able to keep it from spreading to nearby structures.
The home is considered a total loss.
The Red Cross was called to the scene to help residents living there.
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA (KCAU) – When you think of fall sports, football is one of the first to come to mind. Siouxland didn’t disappoint.
In Iowa, six teams punched their tickets to the UNI Dome where the runs of Newell-Fonda, Woodbury Central, and OABCIG ended in the semis while West Sioux fell just short in the Class 1A championship. But Remsen St. Mary’s would carry the torch in 8-man, riding the dominant effort they’d champion all year long towards a perfect season and their second State title in three years. Cementing the legacy of its eight seniors who had only two losses in four seasons.
“This is just crazy, I’m just trying to take in that we’re State champs right now so I mean it’s just the best feeling in the world,” Remsen St. Mary’s senior quarterback/linebacker Cael Ortmann said. “These guys are all my brothers. I’ve been playing with all of them since second grade. We all grew up together, we’re all best friends off the field and on the field, we’re best friends, we all get along so well. I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.”
An encore followed in Class 2A. Iowa commit and SportsZone Football Player of the Year Zach Lutmer sought redemption for their 2020 runner up finish, Central Lyon/George-Little Rock did just that. Winning a low-scoring slugfest over Williamsburg to cap off an undefeated year and their first State title since 2006. Proving to those who didn’t pick the Lions to win that actions speak louder than words.
“The whole week our coaches and everyone on the team texted each other we will win,” CL/G-LR senior quarterback/defensive back Zach Lutmer said. “I think that’s the biggest thing going into the game thinking that you’re gonna win and knowing that you’re gonna win. Winning a state championship is something you dream about as a kid.”
Perfect seasons carried over into Nebraska. Pierce enjoyed a record-breaking performance from future Iowa State Cyclone Ben Brahmer in the State championship to return the C-1 crown back to the Bluejays. But it didn’t come before the all-Siouxland showdown of Norfolk Catholic and Cedar Catholic in the C-2 final, where the Knights flexed a ruthless defense and an unstoppable run game to shutout the Trojans to give Jeff Bellar, the winningest coach in NSAA history, his 11th trophy.
“It’s everyone involved, not just Coach Bellar,” Norfolk Catholic head coach Jeff Bellar said. “It’s other coaches, it’s athletes, it’s families that allow their kids to be coached. Some people may think coach is a little hard on this guy, my wife tells me that way too much. But, it’s more about kids allowing that to happen to try and get the best version of themselves.”
Elk Point-Jefferson continued those football fireworks at the Dakota Dome. The Huskies capping off their first State final appearance with their first ever Class B title in a thrilling victory over Winner, giving Siouxland, you guessed it, another undefeated season.
“It’s pretty surreal from where EP-J was to where we’re at today,” Elk Point-Jefferson head coach Jake Terry said. “It is one hundred percent credit to the kids who came before and these kids who buy into the process and want to work hard. The community support has been awesome. The communities of Elk Point and Jefferson were able to rally behind the program as one team and it’s been fantastic.”
On the pitch, Vermillion soccer saw their boys and girls programs ride the postseason waves all the way to the State semifinals. Meanwhile, cross country in Siouxland was treated to an all-time performance from Hartington’s Carson Noecker, who’d become the lone four-time boys State title winner in Nebraska history.
To the hardwood, EP-J and Dakota Valley volleyball enjoyed trips to Rapid City with the Huskies toppling the one-seed in the quarterfinals, while Nebraska churned out State champions. Howells-Dodge made it back-to-back titles in Class D-2, while Norfolk Catholic and Cedar Catholic faced off again in the D-1 chipper. This time the Trojans would come out on top, completing the Cinderella run in a five-set thriller for ultimate glory.
As for Iowa, Siouxland saw five teams State bound to Coralville. Sioux Center and Western Christian made trips to title games, but it was the Wolfpack who stood tall. Fighting off the ropes of a 14-9 deficit in the fifth set towards the unbelievable upset over two-time defending champ Dike-New Hartford for the Class 2A crown. David had downed Goliath, creating a moment the Wolfpack will never forget.
“I cannot believe that that just happened it does not feel real to me,” Western Christian senior Stella Winterfeld said. “This has been something we’ve dreamed of our entire lives. We’ve watched girls come to this championship and win it and we’ve watched girls come to this championship and lose it. We knew what we wanted, and we didn’t give up.”
GPAC football wrapped up our year sporting the longest season of the fall, with Morningside and Northwestern keeping our attention throughout. Mustang quarterback Joe Dolincheck collected his second NAIA Player of the Year honors along with numerous program and NAIA records that may never be broken. But it was Northwestern took home the biggest hardware. The Red Raiders advanced to their second NAIA national title game in three years, defeating Keiser for the Red Banner and its first NAIA national championship in 39 years. Conquering the ultimate goal behind a culture that’s been cultivated over the years while fifth year seniors ended careers on a winning note.
“Our wideouts coach came over to give me a hug and he’s like this is why you come back, this is why you come back,” Northwestern senior wide receiver Cade Moser said. “To end out on top there’s no better way to go out. It makes it all worth it.”
“As someone who played at Northwestern, there’s so much pride from our alumni,” Northwestern head coach Matt McCarty said. “I’m just so happy for all of Raider nation to experience another national championship in football.” | 2022-12-30T06:57:01+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/sportszone-2022-year-in-review-part-3-fall-seasons/ |
Police are investigating a potential crime scene Monday in northwest Miami that may have been the result of a shooting.
Officers arrived near Northwest 2nd Avenue and 54th Street before 4 a.m. after unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the area.
Police have not released details at this time, but were still at the scene.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area during the morning rush hour as an investigation continues. | 2022-10-10T09:54:44+00:00 | nbcmiami.com | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/police-investigating-scene-at-nw-miami-intersection/2879092/ |
September 23 & 24, 2022
OSSINING, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Story Box is a multi-genre storytelling event using text, visuals, music, and experiential learning to explore the importance of safeguarding our civil rights through the lens of Japanese American identity. Grounded in Writer and Performer Suzi Takahashi's own family history, and a traditional form of Japanese street theater and storytelling called kamishibai, The Story Box is deeply personal and universal for many immigrant families from across the globe.
Representing the relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps during WWII, the audience will receive a name tag and suitcase, inside of which is a wireless headset and a family photo album. Each unique photo album documents an account of the problematic history of Asian people in the U.S., and more recently, the rise in anti-Asian violence during the pandemic.
Performed and delivered through Takahashi's own words transmitted via the headset, The Story Box asks audience members to reflect together on the stories in each suitcase. As the experience ends, the audience is invited to leave a story of their own behind for future audiences.
Performances are co-presented and produced by HERE Arts Center. The Story Box has been developed with support from Alfred University, Bethany Arts Community, Bristol Valley Theatre and National Park of Women's Rights. It is co-presented with Japan Society, Bronx Academy of Art and Dance, and NYC Economic Development Corporation and through partnerships with Asian American Arts Alliance, Chocolate Factory, Flushing Town Hall, National Lighthouse Museum, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island Arts, and Target Margin Theater.
Written, created, and Performed by Suzi Takahashi
Developed with and Directed by Kristin Marting
Composed by Michaela Gomez
Production Manager Jonathan Cottle
Set and Costume Design by Jian Jung
Sound Design by Drew Weinstein
Stage Manager Elyse Durand
Assistant Director Elyse Durand
September 23, 6:30pm – Bethany Arts Community in the Garden of Peace and Love, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY
September 24, 4pm and 7pm – Ossining Waterfront Park, Ossining, NY
In an effort to make this program accessible to all, we ask that you pay what you can. Tickets here.
Bethany Arts Community's mission is to create a space and environment where the many forms of art can be learned, produced and flourish. Performances are presented as part of Bethany's 2022 Season of Justice.
Contact:
David Lyons
davidl@bethanyarts.org
914-944-4278
Bethanyarts.org
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SOURCE Bethany Arts Community | 2022-09-01T16:54:24+00:00 | wlbt.com | https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/01/here-arts-center-bethany-arts-community-present-story-box/ |
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Americans wondering whether a nearby dam could be dangerous can look up the condition and hazard ratings of tens of thousands of dams nationwide using an online database run by the federal government.
But they won’t find the condition of Hoover Dam, which impounds one the nation’s largest reservoirs on the border of Nevada and Arizona. Nor is there any condition listed for California’s Oroville Dam, the country’s tallest, which underwent a $1 billion makeover after its spillway failed.
Details about the conditions of these and other prominent dams are kept secret from the public, listed as “not available” in the National Inventory of Dams.
The lack of publicly available data about potentially hazardous dams has raised concern among some experts.
“These structures impact people, and this is what we’re obviously most worried about. So it is important to share this information,” said Del Shannon, a Colorado-based engineer who has assessed hundreds of dams and is president of the U.S. Society on Dams.
For much of the past couple of decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declined to reveal the conditions of dams in the National Inventory of Dams — which it maintains — citing security concerns stemming from the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
But in a move toward greater transparency, the Corps launched an updated website late last year that includes hazard ratings and condition assessments for more than one-quarter of the roughly 92,000 structures.
Yet the status of many dams remains a mystery. That’s because some federal agencies failed to update their data. The Corps also allowed federal agencies and states to restrict the release of information about the dams they oversee, and some continue to do so citing terrorism concerns.
The Associated Press used information obtained by public records requests to states to supplement data in the National Inventory of Dams, tallying over 2,200 high-hazard dams that are in poor or unsatisfactory condition in 48 states and Puerto Rico. But the conditions remain unknown for more than 4,600 high-hazard dams that could cause a loss of life if they fail.
Dam conditions typically are categorized as satisfactory, fair, poor or unsatisfactory.
In the Corps’ database, nearly two-thirds of the 18 federal entities that own or oversee dams provided no condition assessments. That includes the largest federal regulator of dams, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversees more than 1,750 dams in 42 states. A FERC spokeswoman said the agency is overhauling its assessment process and intends to have conditions available this summer.
The Corps also declined to include condition assessments for the roughly 740 dams it owns, which include some of the largest in the nation. Instead, the agency posted its own “risk assessments,” ranging from “very low” to “very high.”
Garrison Dam, which constrains the Missouri River in North Dakota to form one of the nation’s largest reservoirs, is described in the database as “safe” but “high risk.” The Corps says the dam’s failure could trigger a cascading failure of downstream dams resulting “in swift, deep, and life-threatening flooding in numerous communities.”
No other entity uses the Corps’ risk-rating system, making it hard to compare the Corps’ dams to others. The Corps said it uses the risk categories to make repairs “in the most effective manner within a constrained budget.”
“The risk assessment information that we’re sharing is actually better information to help people be prepared for a potential issue at a dam,” said Rebecca Ragon, the Corps’ National Inventory of Dams manager.
The AP’s review also found that some federal departments lack consistent policies for releasing dam data. The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — both part of the U.S. Department of Interior — disclosed hazard and condition details for their dams.
But the department’s Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees 430 dams in the West, denied the AP’s public records request for dam conditions, citing a legal exemption for “information compiled for law enforcement purposes.” The bureau said in an email that disclosing dam conditions “would compromise the protection of our facilities and allow targeted attacks of critical infrastructure.”
Data from other states is also limited or missing.
Alabama has agency to regulate dams, so there are no condition or hazard ratings for its roughly 2,200 dams.
Illinois doesn’t assign condition ratings, because lumping dams into categories “is terribly subjective” and doesn’t “have enough value to justify the resources that it takes to do it,” said state dam safety engineer Paul Mauer Jr. However, the state works with dam owners to make needed repairs.
New Jersey and Texas provided AP a total number of poor or unsatisfactory high-hazard dams but did not identify them by name. New Jersey has not released dam conditions but plans to do so by the end of May under a recent policy change. Texas declined to release hazard classifications, citing a state law that keeps confidential the “technical details” of critical infrastructure that’s vulnerable to terrorism.
The National Inventory of Dams contains neither the hazard classification nor a condition for the Rockwall-Forney Dam, which impounds Lake Ray Hubbard to supply water to more than 1 million people in the Dallas area.
A 2021 inspection document provided to the AP by Dallas shows the dam is classified as high hazard and has several issues, including a fractured floodgate and a large void in the rocks lining the left side. A more in-depth inspection report isn’t complete.
Though an overall condition assessment is not available, “none of these things are of immediate concern,” said Sally U. Mills-Wright, assistant director for water production at Dallas Water Utilities.
Without access to information, it’s hard for the public to verify that.
Because dam failures carry big consequences, the public should be made aware of a dam’s hazard rating and what lies in its downstream flood zone, said Travis Attanasio, a former dam inspector who is president-elect of the Texas section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
“You may not necessarily be in flood plain, but if a dam were to break, you could still be facing a lot of water,” he said. | 2022-05-06T13:33:03+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/condition-of-some-us-dams-kept-secret-in-national-database/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Supreme Court ending the constitutional protections for abortion, four Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate Apple and Google for allegedly deceiving millions of mobile phone users by collecting and selling their personal data.
The decision Friday by the court’s conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade is expected to lead to abortion bans in about half the states. Privacy experts say that could make women vulnerable because their personal data could be used to surveil pregnancies and shared with police or sold to vigilantes. Online searches, period apps, fitness trackers and advice helplines could become rich data sources for such surveillance efforts.
The request for an investigation of the two California-based tech giants came Friday in a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. It was signed by Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Cory Booker of New Jersey, and Rep. Sara Jacobs of California. It was sent shortly before the Supreme Court announced its decision overturning the 1973 precedent and noted that the court was likely to do so.
“Individuals seeking abortions and other reproductive healthcare will become particularly vulnerable to privacy harms, including through the collection and sharing of their location data,” the lawmakers said in the letter. “Data brokers are already selling, licensing and sharing the location information of people that visit abortion providers to anyone with a credit card.”
They said prosecutors in states where abortion becomes illegal could soon be able to obtain warrants for location information about anyone who has visited an abortion provider.
“Private actors will also be incentivized by state bounty laws to hunt down women who have obtained or are seeking an abortion by accessing location information through shady data brokers,” the lawmakers wrote.
They asked Khan for an investigation of Apple and Google’s practices in mobile phone users’ data generally. They accused the companies of engaging in “unfair and deceptive practices by enabling the collection and sale of hundreds of millions of mobile phone users’ personal data.”
The companies “knowingly facilitated” the harmful practices by building location identifiers used for advertising into their mobile phone operating systems, the lawmakers said.
FTC spokesman Peter Kaplan confirmed that the agency had received the letter but said there would be no comment on it.
Apple and Google didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
The lawmakers’ letter noted that Apple and Google now allow consumers to opt out of the data tracking. However, it said that until recently, Apple enabled the tracking identifier by default and required consumers to dig through confusing phone settings to turn it off. Google still enables it by default, and until recently did not even provide consumers with an opt-out, the letter said. | 2022-06-24T18:58:39+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/business/ap-business/after-roe-dems-seek-probe-of-techs-use-of-personal-data/ |
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken reassigned first-round draft pick Shane Wright to the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League on Friday, a day after Wright helped Canada to a world juniors title with a win against Czechia in the final.
Wright, who turned 19 on Thursday, appeared in eight games with Seattle this season. But he will play the rest of the year at the juniors level due to the NHL’s agreement with the Canadian Hockey League that required Wright to either remain with the Kraken or be sent to his juniors team because of his age. Spending the season with Seattle’s AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley was not an option.
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“We’re very proud of Shane’s performance at the World Juniors, helping captain Team Canada to a gold medal,” Seattle general manger Ron Francis said. “He has a bright NHL career ahead of him with the Kraken and now has an opportunity to lead his junior team as they compete for a Memorial Cup."
Wright was the No. 4 overall pick in last summer’s draft, falling to the Kraken after he was expected to be one of the top two selections entering the draft.
Wright had one goal and one assist in his eight games with Seattle, but struggled to break into the lineup as the Kraken enjoyed an unexpected run of success early in the season. Seattle is third in the Pacific Division nearing the midpoint of the season and Wright’s playing time and chances to develop at the NHL level the rest of the season were likely going to be minimal. | 2023-01-07T00:54:46+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/06/sports/kraken-reassign-shane-wright-juniors-day-after-world-juniors-win-with-team-canada/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has been a mostly bleak one: Inflation hitting a four-decade high, consumer spending weakening, interest rates surging. Most economists penciled in a recession for 2023.
An economic downturn is still possible. Yet in recent weeks, with inflation showing widespread signs of easing, a more cheerful view has gained traction: Maybe a recession isn’t inevitable after all.
One reason for the tentative optimism is evidence that an acceleration in U.S. wages, which has benefited workers but also heightened inflation, is slowing. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has frequently pointed to fast-rising worker pay to explain why the Fed has had to raise interest rates so aggressively. Fed rate hikes, if carried out far enough and long enough, can weaken the economy so much as to trigger a recession.
On Thursday, the government is expected to issue another mild report on inflation, which would boost hopes that the Fed might decide to pause its rate hikes sooner than has been expected. In the meantime, the job market — the most important pillar of the economy — remains remarkably sturdy.
These trends are raising expectations that the Fed might manage to engineer an often-elusive “soft landing,” whereby the economy slows but doesn’t go into reverse and unemployment rate rises slightly but stays low. It would still mean painful times for many people. But it wouldn’t inflict the widespread unemployment that typically results from a recession.
“All the signs are pointing to a higher, not a lower, probability of a soft landing,” said Alan Blinder, a Princeton University economist who formerly served as vice chair of the Fed. “It may still not be more than 50-50. But 50-50 is looking better than it was a few months ago.”
The most positive sign, Blinder said, is the ongoing slowdown in inflation. It has dropped from a peak of 9.1% in June to a still-high 7.1% in November. When the government issues the December inflation report Thursday, economists predict it will show another step down, to 6.5%. On a monthly basis, prices are expected to have remained flat from November to December — another encouraging sign.
The inflation slowdown stems from a range of factors, including cheaper gas, the unraveling of supply chain snarls and smaller profit margins among many retailers.
The national average price of a gallon of gas was $3.27 on Wednesday, far below the $5 peak in mid-June. Average used car prices, which skyrocketed 37% in 2021, have dropped for five straight months. They’re now 3% cheaper than they were a year ago. Clothing prices have declined in two of the past three months. Furniture prices have dropped for three straight months.
In the meantime, consumers are spending less, forcing many retailers to cut prices to pare their inventories of goods. Online prices have fallen for four straight months from year-ago levels, according to Adobe Analytics, particularly for computers, toys and sporting goods.
“The sooner the inflation rate falls,” Blinder said, “the sooner the Fed will ease up, and therefore the less the chance of a recession.”
All that said, there are plenty of threats to a soft landing. As China’s economy reopens from its COVID-19 lockdowns, it may start to absorb more of the world’s oil supply. That could send U.S. gas prices up again.
And while layoffs remain historically low outside of technology companies, that trend could reverse if businesses become anxious again about the economic outlook. Congress may also struggle to raise the debt ceiling by this summer, which could cause economic turmoil, or a deep recession if they fail to do so.
But for now, a soft-landing scenario is beginning to play out. The slowdown in price increases suggests that the Fed’s seven rate hikes last year have had some effect, though with inflation still well above their 2% target, the officials have made clear they expect to raise their key rate by at least three-quarters of a point more.
Even as the central bank has jacked up its benchmark rate at the fastest pace in four decades, the economy has kept growing and businesses have kept hiring. In December, employers added a solid 223,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped back to 3.5%, matching a 53-year low.
“The job market data is very supportive of the idea that the economy can… slow without recession,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.
There are signs of progress in the three areas Powell has identified as the key drivers of inflation: Cars, furniture and other physical goods; housing and rents; and travel, medical care, restaurant meals and other services.
Goods prices have fallen as shipping snarls during the pandemic have unraveled. And while rental and housing costs are still contributing to inflation, there is good news there as well: Private measures show that rents for new apartment leases are now rising much more slowly. That slowdown should feed into official rent measures as soon as this summer.
Powell has focused, in particular, on the inflation threat from accelerating wages. Restaurants, retailers, hotels and doctor’s offices have had to substantially raise pay to attract and keep workers.
But even there, some signs indicate that inflation could keep waning. The December jobs report showed that wages increased 4.6% from a year ago, slower than the peak of 5.6% last spring. The Fed hopes to slow the pace of the wage increases so they are consistent with lower inflation. Milder inflation can help stretch paychecks further.
A wage tracker compiled by the job listings website Indeed is also showing deceleration: Wages advertised in job postings fell in December for a ninth straight month.
The wage slowdown has been even more pronounced in many services industries. Average hourly pay for workers in the leisure and hospitality sector, which includes restaurants, hotels and entertainment companies, grew by a healthy 6.4% last year. Yet that’s only about half its growth rate in 2021. Average pay for retail workers has also declined.
“We’re already well past the peak in monthly wage increases,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Fed economist and founder of Sahm Consulting.
Sahm also noted that rising wages don’t always translate into higher prices. While many companies pass on the cost of higher pay to customers by charging more, they can also make their workers more efficient or find other savings to offset higher pay.
Even if modest hiring continues, it doesn’t mean wages will keep rising as fast as they have been.
Ron Hetrick, senior economist at Lightcast, a data analytics firm, noted that strong wage gains typically occur after a shock has hit the job market. An example was the swift reopening of the economy that followed the eruption of the pandemic in early 2020. Millions of employers tried to staff up at once.
Once that period passes, Hetrick said, companies can adjust. Even if unemployment remain low, employers don’t have to perpetually pay ever-higher wages to fill jobs. They can try to automate some jobs, for example. That’s what many companies in Japan, where unemployment has been low for years, have done.
“You do see some signs that there’s a little less frantic-ness to hire,” Hetrick said.
The number of temp workers has declined for five straight months. And the length of the average workweek fell in December. Both signs indicate that companies are less desperate for labor.
The fact that many employers have shortened workweeks rather than cut jobs also suggests that they want to retain their employees even as the economy slows. With so many businesses having struggled to hire workers in the past two years, businesses are now more reluctant to let them go.
“That’s how you get a soft landing,” Hetrick said. “By asking the workers that you have to not produce as much. But that doesn’t mean you get rid of them.” | 2023-01-12T12:24:21+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-can-us-avoid-a-recession-as-inflation-eases-optimism-rises/ |
National rents grew at a double-digit annual pace (+15.5%) for the 10th straight month in May, but by the smallest amount since fall 2021 – hinting at potential relief to come later this year
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. median rental price hit its latest new high of $1,849 per month in May, representing a 26.6% increase since 2019 before the pandemic began, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today. While May marked the 10th straight month of double-digit annual growth in national rents, the increase was the smallest since September 2021, offering renters a glimpse of a light at the end of the tunnel.
"There's no question that renters are facing sky high prices. And with rising inflation reflecting price jumps for both rents and everyday expenses, many renters are feeling the strain on their finances," said Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale. "Still, our May data suggests that the rent surge is beginning to lose some steam, in part because incomes can't keep up, even in the strong job market. Although rent growth remains historically high, the rate has been gradually cooling since January, pulling back from 2021's feverish pace. In a bit of good news for renters, the deceleration picked up in May which means if these trends continue, last month's prediction of rents surpassing $2,000 sometime this summer is going to take longer to materialize."
May 2022 Rental Metrics – National
National rents maintain double-digit growth, but cool slightly from 2021's record pace
For Americans looking for available rental units within their budgets, May trends offer bittersweet news. On one hand, national rents posted the smallest year-over-year gain (+15.5%) since September 2021, moderating from their January peak (+17.3%) for the fourth consecutive month. As a result, rents took a step back from their previous projection of surpassing $2,000 by as early as this summer. In fact, if rent growth continues cooling, typical asking rents may not reach that milestone until next year. Additionally, with the for-sale housing supply recovery forecasted to accelerate in the second half of the year, a rise in first-time buying opportunities could take even more pressure off rental demand and prices.
Still, rental affordability remained a significant challenge for many renters across the country in May. The U.S. median rental price continued its record-breaking streak, hitting a new high ($1,849) for the fifteenth month in a row and reaching 26.6% higher than in May 2019 before the onset of COVID. Additionally, all unit sizes posted double-digit rental price gains year-over-year: studios, up 16.9% to $1,530; one-bedrooms, up 15.2% to $1,708; and two-bedrooms, up 14.8% to $2,076. Rising inflation is further compounding the strain on households' monthly budgets, as higher costs of rents and regular expenses continue to outpace income growth.
Renters find relatively more affordable options where rental vacancy rates are lowest
In May, rents grew on a year-over-year basis in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros and at a faster pace than the national rate in nearly half (21) of these markets. The biggest annual rental price gains were registered in Miami (+45.8%), Orlando, Fla. (+28.4%), Providence, R.I. (+23.8%), San Diego (+22.7%) and Tampa, Fla. (+22.4%).
A key factor driving the ongoing rent surge is a lack of supply, as rental vacancy rates, which were already trending lower, have taken a sharp dive during the pandemic. These trends are magnified in the biggest cities that tend to attract younger residents, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers and looking for the flexibility in their living situations. Renting may also be a more desirable alternative to buying in these areas, where real estate has historically come at a premium. According to U.S. Census Bureau data from the first quarter of 2022, rental vacancy rates were lower inside (5.7%) versus outside (6.7%) the largest metro areas.
Realtor.com® analysis highlights the relationship between large markets' rental availability and prices. On one end of the spectrum, major tech hub Boston held the nation's fifth highest rent ($2,889) in May after posting a vacancy rate of just 2.4% in 2022-Q1. Conversely, renters may find more affordable options in relatively smaller and less densely populated secondary metros. Of the 10 areas with the highest vacancy rates, nine were among May's lowest-priced rental markets, led by Indianapolis with a significantly lower overall rent ($1,275) and higher vacancy rate (10.9%) than in Boston (see table below).
May 2022 Rental Metrics – Top 10 Metros by Lowest Vacancy Rates in 2022-Q1
May 2022 Rental Metrics – 50 Largest U.S. Metro Areas
Methodology
Data as of May 2022 for studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units advertised as for-rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartment communities as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). National rents were calculated by averaging the medians of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, defined by the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Realtor.com® began publishing regular monthly rental trends reports in October 2020 with data history going back to March 2019.
Note: With the release of its May 2022 Rental Report, Realtor.com® incorporated a new and improved methodology (see details here). As a result of these changes, the rental data released since May 2022 will not be directly comparable with prior publications and downloaded files. However, future releases, including historical data, will consistently apply the new methodology.
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A Baxter Academy student was reported to police on Thursday for wearing a black tactical vest with what appeared to be rifle cartridges attached to the vest when entering a school bus.
The 17-year-old student was reported to the school by a bus driver, and Baxter Academy officials then called police, according to Maj. Robert Martin of the Portland Police Department.
Once officers were able to assess what the student was wearing, it was determined that the cartridges attached to the vest were airsoft rifle cartridges. The student was not in possession of a firearm or airsoft rifle at the time, but had CO2 canisters and a butterfly knife, according to Martin.
While there were approximately 20 students on board the bus at the time that the student was reported, no one was injured.
The student was released into the custody of his parents, and an investigation has been opened to determine whether the student will face any criminal charges. | 2022-06-09T20:34:18+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://bangordailynews.com/2022/06/09/news/portland/portland-student-detained-after-reportedly-bringing-airsoft-magazines-onto-school-bus/ |
Republicans line up for Florida House seat vacated by Joe Harding following indictment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The race to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, R-Ocala, in a special election in Marion County’s House District 24 is getting crowded.
Five Republicans, including former Rep. Charlie Stone, R-Ocala, have opened campaign accounts to run for the seat, according to the state Division of Elections website.
Stone, who served in the House from 2012 to 2020, opened an account last week. The latest candidate filing for the race was Ocala Republican Lateresa Ann Jones, who opened an account Wednesday. Candidates filing paperwork earlier were Ocala Republican Stephen Pyles, Belleview Republican Ryan Chamberlin, and Ocala Republican Jose Juarez.
No Democratic candidates had opened accounts as of Friday morning, according to the Division of Elections website.
The formal qualifying period for the race will be held on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10. A primary election will be held on March 7, with a general election scheduled for May 16 if needed.
Harding resigned from the House after being indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. | 2022-12-31T03:07:16+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/republicans-line-up-for-florida-house-seat-vacated-by-joe-harding-following-indictment |
Apple plans to roll out new accessibility features for people with cognitive, vision or hearing issues. One of those features will allow a user to replicate their voice.
Apple says its Personal Voice feature is catered to those who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing the ability to speak. Using machine learning, Apple says it will create a "synthesized voice" that sounds like the individual.
How Personal Voice will work
Users will set up Personal Voice by reading text prompts on an iPhone or iPad for 15 minutes.
Apple says its on-device machine learning will capture the person's voice and be able to generate new conversations, using the user's voice, when it's prompted.
Users will type what they want to say and their synthesized voice will be what the person on the other end of the phone call hears.
Privacy concerns
Apple says a user's information, including their voice, will be private and secure. It reminds users that the feature works though on-device machine learning, meaning a person's voice is not automatically sent to an online network. Instead, it remains on the user's iPhone or iPad.
Other accessibility features
Another new feature, Point and Speak, caters to people with vision issues. In the Magnifier app, a user can point their device at an object, such as a microwave, and the device will identify what each button says.
Apple will also roll out its Assistive Access tool. The company says it streamlines a device's home and features "high contrast buttons and large text labels" to lighten the cognitive load for a user.
"We’re excited to share incredible new features that build on our long history of making technology accessible, so that everyone has the opportunity to create, communicate, and do what they love,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Apple did not reveal a date for when the new accessibility features will be rolled out, only saying they will be available later this year.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo set a career high with 55 points last Tuesday in Milwaukee's victory over Washington — and it wasn't even the week's top scoring performance in the Central Division.
That belonged to Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, with a staggering 71 the previous night.
The NBA these past few weeks has featured an almost nightly display of one-upmanship among the game's greatest scorers. Whether it was Mitchell's extraordinary effort for the Cavaliers or Dallas' Luka Doncic reaching 50 points three times in a nine-day span, everywhere you turn, it seems like another player is putting up a huge total.
“I think there are a lot of layers to it. You just see night after night, guys are having enormous offensive games,” Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said. “It’s fun to watch as a fan, of course. Frustrating when you’re trying to game plan to stop some of these guys because they’re scoring at all levels — the paint, the 3s, getting to the line.”
Ten different players have already scored 50 points in a game this season: Antetokounmpo, Mitchell, Doncic, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland and Stephen Curry.
Before 2016-17, no more than eight different players had ever had a 50-point game in one season, according to Sportradar. Since then, at least 10 have done it every season, including a record 14 in 2021-22. Some of this is to be expected in what has become a very high-scoring era. NBA teams were averaging 113.8 points per game entering Monday night, which if it continues would be the highest mark for the league since 1969-70. But the overall scoring environment only tells part of the story.
In that 1969-70 season, teams averaged 116.7 points, but only two players had a 50-point game. In 1984-85, the highest-scoring season of the 1980s, teams averaged 110.8 points. But only five players — Bernard King, Larry Bird, Purvis Short, Kevin McHale and Moses Malone — produced a 50-point game that season.
So what's happening lately is not just higher scoring league-wide. The top players are also producing huge games with remarkable frequency. Expansion may play a role. The number of teams is 30% higher than it was in 1985. More teams means more games, so it makes sense that there are more examples of a player scoring 50.
But the sport has changed in other ways too.
“Guys come into this league, and the most impressive thing is the skill set — the handle and the shooting," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. "What’s lacking, I think, is the foundation, the institutional knowledge that players used to have when they came into the league after a few years of college. Sometimes the defense isn’t great. Transition defense is at an all-time low in this league.”
Nowadays, basically every top scorer has some degree of proficiency from 3-point range, whereas back in the '80s, some stars largely ignored the shot and nobody attempted all that many.
“Guys are taking 15 or 16 3s in some games,” Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. "Teams are encouraging guys to take those shots, and if you take so many shots, and if you get hot and make some you can score a lot of points.”
So current players have a variety of ways they can accumulate points in a hurry, and the 3-point shot affects the game even beyond that. With so many players capable of making open 3s, teams can space the floor in a way that punishes defenses for double teams.
“You have to pick and choose the guys you try and double team and get the ball out of their hands because they are not great passers, but there are some guys who can score, but can also pick you apart with their passing,” Lue said. “So, when you have guys like that, you want to let those guys try and get theirs and take everyone else out, but sometimes it can backfire on you as well.”
When King scored 60 points on Christmas in 1984, he didn't attempt a single 3. Even this year, Antetokounmpo didn't make any when he scored 55. But Mitchell attempted 15 and made seven in his 71-point game.
“I think that 3-point line, as we’ve seen over the years, has definitely changed the game,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “Now you’re getting more guys to embrace that. The volume of attempts creates those opportunities. It’s pretty rare that guys are shooting 2 repeatedly to get to that 50-point mark. It’s definitely the evolution of our game to see more of that. I would expect that trend to continue.”
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Police said a 24-year-old Decatur man bought guns and resold them illegally. | 2022-11-05T11:37:53+00:00 | herald-review.com | https://herald-review.com/rose/article_2e00f322-9d2f-5bb1-95a8-b8357c75c18c.html |
Faced with a growing homelessness crisis, Seattle’s choices in how it uses scarce land and funding can mean the difference between hundreds of people sleeping inside or on the street.
That’s why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has opposed the expansion of single-occupant dwellings, such as tiny homes, in the past.
The agency’s leadership has suggested resources would be better served acquiring denser housing that’s permanent, such as hotels or apartment buildings. They have also criticized the quality of living conditions in tiny home villages, with a spokesperson once calling them – and later apologizing – “shantytowns.”
They remain popular with local elected officials, though, who appear set on proliferating tiny homes, saying they are a way to bring people inside quickly.
A new type of tiny community in Magnuson Park that opened this month appears to strike a partial compromise. Instead of one-room buildings with no indoor plumbing, the 22 new cottages are permanent structures with bathrooms and kitchens.
Essentially single-family housing for formerly homeless people, officials behind the tiny cottages acknowledge the housing model does not maximize density and so may not be suited best for Seattle. But they say tiny cottages might be a bigger factor in addressing homelessness in other parts of the county and state.
These higher-quality models are a new trend across the country as more cities adopt them. Home-owners and renters view them as less of an eyesore, making them easier to place in neighborhoods.
Researchers and advocates also say they promote a sense of community, something proponents posit is just as key to tackling homelessness as housing.
Cottages with space to live
Seattle and other cities have increasingly relied upon tiny homes in recent years as the number of people living outside has grown and a deadly pandemic made denser solutions dangerous. But the quality of housing a “tiny home” provides varies wildly.
Seattle’s 328 tiny homes are owned and operated almost entirely by the nonprofit Low Income Housing Institute. They’re usually about 100 square feet and built by volunteers with materials costing about $4,500, according to the institute’s website.
They usually have just enough space for a twin-sized bed and some storage, and come equipped with a door, one or two windows, laminate flooring, lights and heat.
The institute will also be managing the tiny cottages in Magnuson Park, which are 500 square feet and have a bathroom, kitchen, separate bedroom, foundation, insulated walls, heating, air conditioning and a front porch. The works.
The inside looks like a market-rate one-bedroom apartment with high ceilings and new appliances.
The 22 cottages in Magnuson Park cost about $280,000 apiece to build, including plumbing and other infrastructure.
Both models serve a purpose, the Low Income Housing Institute says. The smaller, cheaper model is meant to be a better alternative to living on the street for a single person, a temporary bridge to more permanent housing.
The tiny cottages will be permanent housing for homeless families with children, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to live in for as long as they want. Many residents so far are employed through nonprofit Farestart or Seattle Conservation Corps, programs that employ homeless people, and they will be required to pay 30% of their income as rent.
Density or dollars?
An apartment building on the two-acre property in Magnuson Park could make a bigger dent in the region’s growing homelessness crisis than the 36 people who will reside in the 22 cottages.
But proponents of the tiny cottage village say that an apartment building would have been more expensive, taken longer to build and may have been more difficult to drum up neighborhood support.
The Low Income Housing Institute’s latest permanent supportive housing buildings in Seattle and Olympia will have more than 80 units each and will cost $29 million and $36 million, respectively.
The tiny cottages cost $5 million to construct, funded through the state’s Housing Trust Fund and philanthropy.
“We didn’t have the financing for 60 units or 100 units,” said Sharon Lee, executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute.
She noted that individuals and philanthropies were more interested in giving to homeless housing that “gives people a lot of dignity and respect and individuality,” making the cottages easier to fundraise for.
Not only are high-density buildings more expensive outright, they’re more expensive per unit. The apartment-style units cost between 22% to 55% more than each tiny cottage to build.
Part of that is because the cottages were built off-site by construction trade students and professionals and transported to Magnuson Park, eliminating the need for heavy machinery like cranes.
In addition, the smaller modular construction takes less time to build. If not for significant delays due to the pandemic which stretched the construction of the tiny cottages to a full year, Lee said it would have taken mere months to build them.
But this isn’t necessarily going to take over in Seattle, where there is a dearth of available developable land, Lee said. This was a unique situation where the land had been unused for years and nearly free. The City is leasing it out for $1 per year.
Anne Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, said there is a constant tension on the West Coast between investing in housing that’s quicker to build and gets some people off the streets faster versus larger buildings that can house more people.
“Not every parcel of land has to have a 20-story building on it,” Oliva said.
Wary residents more accepting
Instead, the model might better fit rural or suburban parts of the state where there’s more empty land, said state representative Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, who helped coordinate state funding for the project.
Tiny cottages also have an advantage of being easier to sell to neighborhood residents, Chopp added.
“What do you think the neighborhood thinks of this? They’re cute,” Chopp said.
That’s important because communities often oppose nearby housing for homeless people. They worry about whether visible drug use, trash or crime will increase, as well as complain that the buildings clash with the look and feel of their blocks.
That resistance can be even stronger in smaller cities and less populated counties, where visible homelessness is in the early stages of growth and most of the housing is for single families.
Krista Evans, a professor at Missouri State University whose research surveyed tiny homes across the country, said she found that housed residents are more supportive of tiny homes when they have foundations, porches, gardens, and other amenities.
She said people are primarily concerned about their homes’ property values, often their largest asset.
Some cottage communities “have actually increased property values rather than decreasing it because they pour a lot of money into the program and the houses look cute,” Evans said.
Model comes with philosophy
The tiny home model is being exported across the country with a philosophy on what is most important to lift people out of homelessness.
The idea is that it takes more than a house, it takes a feeling of belonging to a community. And proponents of tiny cottages say that individual homes like Magnuson’s with front porches, a children’s play area, gardens for people to work on together and a central community gathering space is more conducive to this goal.
Eden Villages based in Springfield, Mo., is one of the main exporters of the tiny cottage model, with units in Phoenix and North Carolina. Chief Visionary Officer Nate Schluester says the root cause of homelessness is “the loss of family and a healthy family safety net.” He said the community built in tiny home communities is a good replacement for that.
Research shows that the root cause of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing for people at the lowest and middle incomes. Some homeless people have physical, mental and substance use issues that make earning money, staying with family or friends and getting and retaining housing more difficult.
Karen Snedker, a professor at Seattle Pacific University who has studied tent cities over the past decade said that communities for homeless people work best when residents feel involved.
“Having some level of power, of voice, of agency, but also some level of responsibility” benefits the functioning of tent cities she has studied, which she thinks would translate to the tiny cottage community.
But Schluester with Eden Villages acknowledges that developing tiny home or tiny cottage communities on the West Coast is harder.
“The West Coast is certainly different. There’s not four acres laying around that’s super affordable for a charity to buy to house forty people,” Schluester said.
But he said even in Seattle where an apartment building might make more sense, there are ways to incorporate more of a sense of community.
“I would think that my entire bottom floor would be a community center,” Schluester said. | 2023-06-09T14:09:03+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattles-tiny-homes-get-a-big-upgrade/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Jeanette Taylor was a single mother looking to move her family out of the one-bedroom apartment she shared with her mother in Chicago.
She worked in retail and as a community organizer. The thought of affording her own space in 1993, with the three kids she had then, was all but out of the question. She turned to the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and applied for assistance.
It took Taylor 29 years to reach the top of CHA's list, revealing a system failing to fulfill its duties and help its residents.
I first applied for an affordable housing voucher in 1993.
— Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (@taylorfor20th) May 31, 2022
I finally got a call back in 2004 to tell me my son who just graduated high school couldn’t be on my lease.
Today in 2022 I finally got a letter telling me I made it to the top of the waiting list. I have no words. pic.twitter.com/h0lykVyFcd
Taylor, who today at 47 is a mother of five, is in a much different position in 2022 than when she applied. After decades of working in community organizing, she became an alderwoman for Chicago, taking office in 2019. Only recently has her financial situation been more stable so that she can pay market prices for rent due to her government position.
Taylor told NPR that while she can afford her rent now, that has not always been the case.
"I don't pay my gas bill between September and April so that I can get my kids the little things that they need," Taylor said. "Extra T-shirts, gym shoes, boots, coats — kids grow. I'm in a system where I'm made to choose."
The letter dated May 20 from the Chicago Housing Authority was not the first time Taylor had been contacted by CHA.
She received a call about her application in 2004. What should have been a relief came with a major caveat: Her son who had just graduated from high school could not live with her.
Faced with the choice of pushing her child into homelessness or risking eviction, Taylor could not pursue the housing option at that time.
"I was asked to choose between housing and my son, and I must choose my son all the time," Taylor told NPR.
Over the years, the alderwoman said, she would receive calls every two to three years, asking whether she would like to remain in the system. She always kept her information up to date, knowing a rent increase or personal emergency could push her family into housing insecurity at any point.
With the backlogged governmental assistance program unable to help her, she had one saving grace: her mother.
Without her mother, she would have been homeless, shuffled through the shelter system or pushed out of Chicago entirely. Taylor considered moving to another city in search of affordable housing. But there was no way she was going to leave behind her mother, who was firmly rooted in Chicago.
"I wasn't gonna leave my mother," Taylor said. "I couldn't under no circumstances. First and foremost, she was my safety net, she was my sanity and she was helping me raise my kids."
How the public housing system works
Experts say Taylor's story is not an anomaly and is representative of how the system has been working.
Don Washington, executive director of the Chicago Housing Initiative, says the system is working as intended, which means it is not helping the greatest number of people.
"What happened with the alder is a feature, not a bug, with the system," Washington told NPR. "The system is working exactly as it was designed."
CHA has acknowledged that more needs to be done to help the people in these situations.
The Chicago Housing Authority, which receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, maintains a few different waitlists. It manages public housing, housing choice vouchers (sometimes called Section 8) and project-based vouchers. People will contribute about 30% of their income toward rent, and CHA will pay the rest.
The waitlist for housing choice vouchers is currently closed and was last opened in 2014, CHA told NPR in an email. The last time it was open, 75,000 families were added to the list.
Waitlists for public housing and project-based vouchers are always open, CHA says. However, wait times "range from as little as 6 months to as much as 25 years," based on availability and specific needs.
"CHA currently has 47,000 Housing Choice Vouchers that it receives from the federal government," CHA said in an email. "The number allotted has not increased in many years. We fully agree that more resources are needed to address the need for affordable housing in Chicago and around the nation."
New vouchers become available to families on the waitlist only after an existing voucher is no longer in use. On average, 2,400 families leave the program each year, according to CHA.
How Chicago got here
Multiple factors are at play in the public housing crisis facing Chicago. The deficit in public housing units, the long wait times on the waitlists and the inefficiencies of the housing voucher programs mean that many families are stuck in bureaucratic limbo.
"Officially, they will tell you that the waiting list, the time on a waiting list for most people is 4.3 years," Washington said. "But anecdotally, I do this for a living right now. I know, I personally know hundreds of people who are on that waiting list. I don't know anyone who's been on that waiting list for less than 10 years."
In 1999, the city launched the Plan for Transformation, which created a net loss of 25,000 affordable housing units. The goal was to relocate residents into mixed-development housing and renovate the remaining units. That plan was supposed to end in 2010. However, the system has not panned out to what it was supposed to be and has contributed to the housing crisis, experts say.
Kate Walz, a lawyer at the National Housing Law Project, said that Chicago has had a long history of housing discrimination and needs to work on its public housing.
"Families like Alderwoman Taylor and many, many others throughout the city have sat on those waitlists for years, in part because of this loss of public housing, the failure of the CHA year after year to address vacancy issues within some of the developments," Walz told NPR.
In addition to the limited availability of housing choice vouchers, community development corporations maintain their own waitlists for certain projects. These lists are different for each building and are specific to a certain neighborhood. The decentralized and inefficient nature of the system has led to many vacant units not being matched with people who need housing.
Looking for solutions
One issue that activists are working to address is housing vacancies.
Working with community organizations, Taylor has created an ordinance currently in the legislation cycle that would mandate updates to the system. Those updates include creating a central registry to better match those who need affordable housing with available units, Washington explained.
"We have a responsibility, not just as elected officials, but people with power to do right by the people who we're paid to represent. Period. So I don't care if you're the clerk that answers the phone. It's our responsibility to help people," Taylor said.
One thing that Taylor has made very clear is that the people have the answers to these problems — they just haven't been listened to.
Initially hesitant to go public with her housing story, Taylor felt it was important to speak up for people who are often dismissed.
"I was made to feel like I didn't belong," Taylor said. "But who tells the story of a mother feeding their kids and they going to bed hungry because they don't make enough? Who tells the story of being on a housing list for 29 years?
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-06-23T11:02:00+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/npr-headlines/npr-headlines/2022-06-23/she-has-waited-29-years-for-housing-assistance-now-she-is-fighting-for-change |
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sam’s Club says it plans to open over 30 new locations and invest in a multi-year plan to modernize its supply chain.
The warehouse club, a division of Arkansas-based retailer Walmart, made the announcement Thursday and said the expansion decisions were motivated by “historic comparable sales growth, and a record rise in membership over the last two years.”
The first new location is scheduled to open in Florida in 2024.
In addition to new clubs, the company plans to modernize its supply chain through “new distribution and fulfillment center locations across the country, including cutting-edge automation.” Five new supply chain fulfillment and distribution centers are set to open in 2023, with the first planned to debut in Georgia during the third quarter.
“We’ve seen remarkable growth over the past few years with a record number of members, and we’re excited to bring the experience of Sam’s Club to even more markets as we expand our footprint,” said Kathryn McLay, CEO at Sam’s Club. “And as we open new clubs in new locations, we’ll continue to innovate so that our members shop and save whether in person or online.”
Over the past several years, Sam’s Club has redesigned most of its 600 clubs. The new clubs will be larger than most existing locations, measuring about 160,000 square feet.
The majority of the new clubs will feature a seafood and sushi “island,” a full-service floral area and walk-in food coolers. There also will be a larger healthcare space, with a patient waiting area, health services suites, private consultation rooms and hearing and optical centers, according to the company. | 2023-01-27T18:41:51+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/sams-club-announces-new-clubs-enhancements-due-to-record-growth/ |
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is going on the road with its colorful new Van of Enchantment, a rolling billboard that fulfills its promise to bring “discovery, learning and play to our community.”
The van debuted April 30 at the museum’s Move for the Museum Challenge 5K run/walk and now rolls during museum operating hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
“It's a way to deliver what we do in a fun way,” said Hannah Hausman, the museum’s executive director. She said the van is spreading awareness about the children's museum and helping families that may have challenges that keep them from coming to the museum.
“The more we are out in the community, the more the museum will become part of their lives,” she said. “We can pop up anywhere we want.”
The van can transport any of a dozen grab-and-go STEM lesson kits sealed in plastic zipper bags or bring a portable water table or imaginary playground to a community event. Hausman also plans to use the van to deliver produce the museum grows in its community garden and to rent it out for events like birthday parties as a revenue-generator.
The Van of Enchantment emerged from the work of media arts and technology students at New Mexico Highlands, with a push from the late Michaelann Perea
Three years ago, the students picked the children’s museum as a class project; came up with the concept, design and name for the van; carried out focus groups, and handed Hausman both a project and fundraising packet.
Perea, who died last year in a biking accident, was a member of both the children’s museum board and Rotary Club of Santa Fe member.
“Michaelann said, ‘You know, I think the Rotary Club might be interested in this,’ ” Hausman recalled. “What Michaelann was really good at was pulling people together for a cause. She brought the two organizations together. We have never worked with Rotary to this extent.”
Rotary was looking for projects from two nonprofits to support for five years for the club’s centennial celebration but was not enamored with the museum’s van idea at first, said Rotary centennial committee co-chair Dick Jones.
“Michaelann was a shining light,” Jones said. “She was persistent but not pushy. We started seeing the real possibilities. It would have community and New Mexico-wide impact.”
Rotary dedicated $250,000 to the museum, with $100,000 to buy and outfit the van and another $150,000 to fund an amphitheater at the museum, Jones said. As a result, two of the van's doors are now emblazoned with “Presented by Rotary Club of Santa Fe."
“For so long, Rotary here has been a quiet organization,” Jones said. “What’s important to us now, when someone looks at the van, they see the Rotary logo.”
(Rotary's other nonprofit recipient is YouthWorks, which also received $250,000. Funding for both recipients comes from the organization's Pancakes on the Plaza event.)
“Children are our future,” added Vic Brenneisen, the other Rotary centennial committee chair. “If they get more opportunities to experience art and nature and technology, that’s good for all of us.”
Capitol Ford provided a Ford Transit Connect XL Cargo Van at a “considerable discount” for the museum, and Thornburg Investment Management added $30,000 to support operations of the Van of Enchantment, Hausman said.
“We just have to go to families and show them what we are doing,” Hausman said. “I’ve had parents say ‘What is a children’s museum?’ A children’s museum can be a child’s first introduction to the arts, humanities, culture, literacy. When a child grows up in a children’s museum, you are creating the next generation of support of the arts, literacy, science, math, engineering and technology.” | 2023-05-09T03:53:08+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/santa-fe-children-s-museum-launches-van-of-enchantment/article_1633cf34-ee0c-11ed-8a06-c70bede3562b.html |
AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hellas is setting new sustainability standards in the sports industry with the implementation of their Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. This program uses the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to quantify company efforts already in place, and outlines strategies to further incorporate SDGs into everyday practices.
Hellas recently installed solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the corporate headquarters in Austin, TX and is phasing in hybrid vehicles into its fleet to further reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices. Solar panels allow Hellas to generate 7% of their energy needs through clean, renewable resources, demonstrating their commitment to corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Hellas has long been known for innovative efforts that reduce waste by using recycled and recyclable products in the manufacturing process. One example of this innovation is Hellas' self-manufactured Eco Nailer®, which is used in all of Hellas' turf installation projects. Eco Nailer is a composite lumbar board made up of post-industrial turf waste and post-consumer plastic. This product not only contributes to the more than 7 million pounds of waste kept out of landfills in 2022 by Hellas, but also protects trees that would otherwise be cut down to create wooden boards needed for projects. Eco Nailer qualifies for LEED credits, along with the Hellas-manufactured GMax Drain® and Wave Pad.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) are also essential to Hellas' ESG program. In 2022, underrepresented and minority groups composed 74% of the corporate workforce at Hellas and women made up 39% of the corporate workforce. Hellas also implemented a robust H-2B initiative that enabled the company to hire 193 skilled workers from Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
With efforts already in place to meet 8 of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the leadership team at Hellas is implementing strategies to meet more SDGs in 2023 and encourages others in the industry to do the same. A full report of Hellas' ESG efforts in 2022 can be found on the company website.
About Hellas Construction Inc. – Headquartered in Austin, Texas with 17 offices around the world, Hellas is the largest sports contractor in the US, specializing in the manufacturing, construction, and installation of sports surfaces and amenities. Hellas manufactures its own products, as well as owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment, making the company a true one-stop-shop for turf, tracks, courts, and sports lighting projects. In addition to hundreds of K-12 and collegiate sports projects, Hellas has built NFL practice and playing fields for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers. For more information visit www.hellasconstruction.com.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (WIVB) — When the Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 54-19 on Sunday, it was the 1,074th instance of Scorigami in NFL history. But what is Scorigami?
The concept was developed by sportswriter Jon Bois, with Dave Mattingly creating the website and official chart for the phenomenon. Scorigami, simply, is when an NFL football game ends with a score that has never happened before.
The Scorigami Twitter account provides live updates, complete with percentages of the final score ending in a unique set of numbers. Mattingly’s site provides a detailed look at every score in NFL history, and how many times each score has happened, with an option to toggle different statistics of the Scorigami chart.
On the site, Mattingly also linked a 2016 video from Bois, in which he discusses every score ever and describes the concept of Scorigami.
The Bills’ latest Scorigami game came on Nov. 22, 2021, when they fell to the Colts, 41-15. Their 2020 42-16 loss against the Tennessee Titans was also a Scorigami game. Both remain the scores’ only NFL occurrences.
The Buffalo Bills’ most recent Scorigami victory was against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 3, 2021, winning by a score of 56-26 — also the only instance of that final score occurring.
The Cowboys-Colts game from Sunday night was the second instance of Scorigami this season, the first being the Seattle Seahawks’ 48-45 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 4.
Adam Duke is a digital producer who has been part of the News 4 team since 2021. See more of his work here. | 2022-12-05T20:52:00+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/sports/what-is-scorigami-nfl/ |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
- Jeep® Presents: X Games Aspen Best in Snow title to be awarded to one X Games athlete on event's last day of competition (Sunday, January 29)
- Fans will be able to explore 2023 Jeep models at the start line, slope, corral and awards stage, including the Wrangler 4xe Rubicon, Gladiator Rubicon, Wrangler 4xe Willys, Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk and Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit
- Attendees can take a break from the slopes to watch the action at the outdoor Jeep Theater
- Media elements on broadcast to include on-air sponsorship of the men and women's ski and snowboard slopestyle events
- Fans can visit the Jeep Theater on site to register to win $100,000 toward a new Jeep vehicle
The Jeep® brand is celebrating its 20th year as the exclusive automotive partner of X Games Aspen 2023. Returning to Aspen's Buttermilk Mountain, the partnership will include broadcast, linear, social, digital and experiential extensions. Additionally, the Jeep Presents: X Games Aspen Best in Snow title, honoring one of the X Games top athletes, will be presented on Sunday, January 29.
"Our 20-year partnership with the X Games has provided an authentic venue for the Jeep brand to engage with sports and like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who share an uncompromising desire to seek adventure and blaze their own path, one that isn't defined by boundaries," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "Fans will have the opportunity to interact with our electrified Jeep 4xe lineup on site of the highly anticipated winter event, including the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and we look forward to again honoring the Best in Snow™ X Games athlete with our signature Jeep Golden Grille Award."
The Jeep brand will have vehicles on site of the X Games. X Games attendees will be able to explore 2023 Jeep models at the Jeep Theater, start line, slopestyle course, corral and TV host set, including the Wrangler 4xe Rubicon, Gladiator Rubicon, Wrangler 4xe Willys, Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk and Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit.
Fans can take a break from the slopes to watch the events from the outdoor Jeep Theater. While there, they can enter the 2023 sweepstakes for a chance to win $100,000 toward any eligible Jeep brand vehicle. Those who register will also be offered a vehicle walk-around with a product specialist, which includes a Jeep-branded gift while supplies last.
The Jeep® Presents: X Games Best in Snow title (determined by X Games panel), honoring one of the event's best athletes during this year's competition, will be announced on Sunday, January 29. The winner will receive a Jeep Golden Grille X Games Award noting the honor.
To learn more about X Games Aspen, which runs from Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29, visit www.XGames.com. For additional information about the Jeep brand lineup, visit www.jeep.com.
Jeep Brand
Built on more than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand vehicles will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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SOURCE Stellantis | 2023-01-26T20:36:56+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/01/26/jeep-brand-celebrates-20-years-exclusive-automotive-sponsor-x-games-2023/ |
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke is scheduled to visit Raiderland Tuesday, Oct. 11, the final day to register to vote.
On the final stop of his college campaign tour, Beto will rally at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion, located at 2680 Drive of Champions.
Parking for the event is available in lot C1, located north of the Frazier Alumni Pavilion.
Aside from the college tour that prompted individuals to register to vote before the deadline, Beto’s campaign organized an event to go door-to-door talking about how, where and when to vote.
Block Walk for Beto, a volunteer-organized event, will take place throughout the week, starting on Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m. The first block walk will take place at 521 Cesar E. Chavez Dr.
To prepare for the event, the campaign advises individuals to download MiniVAN, the app used during the block walk, ensure devices are fully charged and come in comfortable clothes.
To RSVP for the college tour rally or Block Walk for Beto, visit https://www.mobilize.us/betofortexas/. | 2022-10-08T05:05:12+00:00 | dailytoreador.com | https://www.dailytoreador.com/news/beto-visits-raiderland-as-last-stop-of-college-tour/article_5be8da8a-4671-11ed-9be6-5b5ca7161e98.html |
Don’t abandon your pets, there are other options
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Remmi and Baxter are just two of many dogs left abandoned by their owner in Idaho Falls.
Baxter was found in the Idaho Falls Dog Park, while Remmi was dumped near First Street. The dogs were owned by the same person. After Idaho Falls Animal Control Officers caught both the dogs, they were taken to the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter. Remmi was out on the loose for about a week before officers could finally catch her.
Animal Control was able to locate and speak with the previous owner to investigate the situation. Officers say the previous owner adopted the two dogs about two months ago and just decided they no longer wanted to keep them, so they drove 45 miles away from their home to Idaho Falls and left them.
Idaho Falls Animal Control reports this unfortunately happens on a monthly basis.
Dumping animals is a misdemeanor. The previous owner was cited for Idaho Statute 25-3511, permitting animals to go without care.
Both dogs are reportedly in good condition and have both been adopted by new owners since the incident.
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter wants to let pet owners know there are other options and leaving animals stranded is never the answer.
People may need to get rid of their animals for a number of circumstances, but rather than leaving them in the streets, there are a few options to consider:
- Call your local animal shelter(s) for help. The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offers advice and support to pet owners that may be struggling. If that doesn't work, meet with animal shelter staff to talk about surrendering the animal. Even if the shelters do not have the capacity to accommodate the animal right away, they can help find a place for the animal.
- Post on Facebook groups. This can get the attention of local residents who may be looking to adopt a pet.
- Call rescue organizations. They may also be able to help find suitable options for both the pets and the owners.
Although Remmi and Baxter have been adopted, there are still plenty of animals searching for new homes at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter. | 2023-02-20T18:41:52+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/life/pets/2023/02/20/dont-abandon-your-pets-there-are-other-options/ |
BILLINGS — A fast moving cold front brings a quick shot of snow Wednesday night that could be briefly heavy in some areas. That is followed by some of the coldest air so far.
A disturbance moving through the area Wednesday night through early Thursday is bringing accumulating snowfall. The highest snow totals will be found near the mountains south and west of Billings. With the potential for melting and re-freezing, and poor visibility from falling and blowing snow, anticipate quickly changing travel conditions through Thursday morning.
Light snow totals are expected north of Billings, with 1 to 3 inches common in the lower elevations from Billings southward. 4 to 6 inches seem likely closer to the mountains, and of course there could be pockets of heavier snow.
Thursday will be cold with highs hovering in the teens for most locations throughout the day. Lows drop to the single digits above and below zero early Friday with wind chill values in the teens to 20s below zero.
Friday and Saturday will gradually warm but expect breezy days making it feel colder. | 2022-11-17T01:13:59+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/weather/todays-forecast/q2-billings-area-weather-winter-travel-problems-and-then-cold |
Congressman Yarmuth credits American Rescue Plan for Ky. economic growth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky congressman John Yarmuth said at a House Budget Committee hearing that the American Rescue Plan powered the strongest economic growth in nearly 40 years.
In Tuesday’s hearing, Yarmuth, who also serves as the Chair of the House Budget Committee, said the American Rescue Plan has been providing funding for recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stimulus bill was passed in 2021 and provided the United States with a $1.9 trillion relief package to support local businesses, lowering premiums on health insurance and increasing tax credits.
”Thanks to the Rescue Plan, unemployment is near historic lows, at 3.6%,” Yarmuth said. “Seventeen states, including my home state of Kentucky, are seeing their lowest unemployment rates on record. In fact, the Rescue Plan nearly doubled GDP growth and led to the creation of 4 million additional jobs in 2021; that’s millions of Americans earning a paycheck as a direct result of the Rescue Plan.”
Yarmuth also predicted the United States economy to be larger at the end of this year, but he said with inflation, it would be a challenge.
Copyright 2022 WAVE. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-15T06:53:12+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/2022/06/15/congressman-yarmuth-credits-american-rescue-plan-ky-economic-growth/ |
Musk’s plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter
(AP) - Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion.
The Tesla CEO, soon facing a court fight over his attempt to abandon a $44 billion offer to buy Twitter, argued in a tweet Monday that to reach peace Russia should be allowed to keep the Crimea Peninsula that it seized in 2014. He also said Ukraine should adopt a neutral status, dropping a bid to join NATO following Russia’s partial mobilization of reservists.
Musk also crossed red lines for Ukraine and its supporters by suggesting that four regions Russia is moving to annex following Kremlin-orchestrated “referendums” denounced by the West as a sham should hold repeat votes organized by the United Nations.
Musk noted Crimea was part of Russia until it was given to Ukraine under the Soviet Union in 1950s and said that a drawn-out war will likely not end in a resounding Ukrainian victory.
These positions are anathema for Zelenskyy, who considers them pro-Kremlin. The Ukrainian leader has pledged to recover all the terrain conquered in the war and considers Crimea as Ukraine’s to reclaim as well.
Musk also launched a Twitter poll asking whether “the will of the people” should decide if seized regions remain part of Ukraine or become part of Russia.
In a sarcastic response, Zelenskyy posted a Twitter poll of his own asking “which Elon Musk do you like more?”: “One who supports Ukraine” or “One who supports Russia.”
Musk replied to Zelenskyy that “I still very much support Ukraine, but am convinced that massive escalation of the war will cause great harm to Ukraine and possibly the world.”
Andrij Melnyk, the outgoing Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, responded to Musk’s original tweet with an obscenity.
“Russia is doing partial mobilization. They go to full war mobilization if Crimea is at risk. Death on both sides will be devastating,” Musk wrote in another tweet. “Russia has (over) 3 times population of Ukraine, so victory for Ukraine is unlikely in total war. If you care about the people of Ukraine, seek peace.”
The Kremlin itself chimed in, praising Musk for his proposal but warning that Russia will not backtrack on its move to absorb the Ukrainian regions.
“It’s very positive that such a person as Elon Musk is trying to look for a peaceful settlement,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. But, “as for the referendums, people have voiced their opinion and there could be nothing else.”
Ukraine and the West have said that the hastily organized votes in four occupied regions were clearly rigged to serve Putin’s purpose to try to cement his loosening grip on Ukrainian terrain.
Musk’s ideas seemed to get little support on Twitter, including from Russian chess great and anti-Putin political activist Garry Kasparov, who bashed the plan.
“This is moral idiocy, repetition of Kremlin propaganda, a betrayal of Ukrainian courage and sacrifice, and puts a few minutes browsing Crimea on Wikipedia over the current horrific reality of Putin’s bloody war,” Kasparov tweeted.
In the first weeks of the invasion in early March, Musk came to Ukraine’s aid when his SpaceX company shared its Starlink satellite system that helps deliver internet access to areas that lack coverage. At the time, Zelenskyy thanked Musk for the equipment that he said would help maintain communications in cities under attack.
However, in April, Musk said that as a “free speech absolutist” Starlink would not block Russian state media outlets that spread propaganda and misinformation on the war in Ukraine.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-04T14:52:24+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2022/10/04/musks-plan-end-russian-war-infuriates-ukraine-twitter/ |
Police: Man killed by troopers after hitting 1, striking SUV in Luzerne County
PLAINS, Pa. - State police shot and killed a man who struck a trooper with his pickup truck and then crashed into a police sport utility vehicle after an altercation at a northeastern Pennsylvania bar, authorities said.
State police and Luzerne County prosecutors said troopers from Wilkes-Barre were called to the Ole Tyme Charley's Pub and Grill in Plains Township at about 1:30 a.m. Friday after a "highly intoxicated" man was reported to have assaulted a patron and an employee.
Police allege that as two troopers arrived, Jason Kilduff, 41, of Pittston "intentionally" drove his pickup toward the troopers in an "attempt to strike them with his vehicle." One trooper was struck and the truck also struck the state police SUV, police said.
"Both troopers discharged their weapons while attempting to dodge the vehicle," police said. After striking the police SUV, the truck went over a short wall and into the bar vestibule. Kilduff was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The injured trooper was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The (Wilkes-Barre) Citizens' Voice reports that the blue pickup remained lodged in the side of the building later in the morning and numerous bullet holes could be seen in the passenger-side window. The damaged state police SUV and another SUV had been loaded onto flatbed trucks to be taken from the scene.
In May 2015, Kilduff was charged with punching an employee and biting a patron at Bar Louie in Mohegan Sun Pocono after which a police officer was injured while trying to restrain him, the newspaper reported. He pleaded guilty to simple assault and was sentenced to three months confinement and six months' probation, the paper said.
Police and prosecutors said the investigation is continuing. | 2022-10-02T23:21:33+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/police-man-killed-by-troopers-after-hitting-1-striking-suv-in-luzerne-county |
Outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) says the midterm elections results indicate voters in swing states “aren’t interested in extremism.”
“I think the biggest issue that played out in the midterms … is voters, generally speaking, especially in battleground states, aren’t interested in extremism. They just aren’t,” Baker, who did not seek reelection this year, told Jake Tapper on CNN’s “The Lead.”
“They want people who they believe are going be reasonable, who are going to be collaborative and who represent sort of the fundamental tenet of democracy — that it’s supposed to be a distributed decisionmaking model and you’re supposed to be OK with that,” Baker said.
Democratic Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey will follow Baker in the state’s governor’s mansion after Tuesday’s vote. Healey became one of the first two openly lesbian women elected governor last week, alongside Democrat Tina Kotek in Oregon.
Republicans had touted that their candidates would pull off a “red wave” of wins in this year’s midterms to take congressional control, but the party struggled in key races for both chambers.
Democrats bucked historical trends and are projected to hold on to the majority in the Senate. Though Republicans are favored to win the House, they’re set to do so by a much smaller margin than they’d hoped.
Some far-right candidates lost their races despite endorsements and support from former President Trump and other GOP figures as Democrats put up a better-than-expected fight in key areas.
In Pennsylvania, Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was projected to defeat Republican Mehmet Oz in a win that some reports say particularly angered the former president.
“I think in the midterms, one of the big lessons that the Republican Party nationally needs to take away from [the election] is voters want collaborative elected officials. They don’t want extremes,” Baker said.
Baker’s full interview on “The Lead” airs Monday at 4 p.m. ET.
White House senior adviser Anita Dunn on Sunday said that painting pro-Trump Republicans as extremists was a “very effective strategy” for Democrats. | 2022-11-14T21:20:22+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/hill-politics/outgoing-gop-governor-voters-in-battleground-states-arent-interested-in-extremism/ |
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Department’s administration building now bears the name of the late longtime sheriff Omar Lucio. A ceremony to dedicate the Sheriff Omar Lucio Administration Building in Olmito was held Friday.
Current Sheriff Eric Garza, District Attorney Luis Saenz, Judge Eddie Trevino, and dozens of officials and officers from several law enforcement agencies gathered to pay tribute to Sheriff Lucio.
The San Benito native had a 60-year law enforcement career – 20 of them as sheriff of Cameron County. Lucio died a little more than a year ago at age 88. | 2023-01-23T04:42:38+00:00 | kurv.com | https://www.kurv.com/cameron-county-sheriffs-hq-dedicated-to-omar-lucio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cameron-county-sheriffs-hq-dedicated-to-omar-lucio |
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-22 reverse stock split ("reverse split") of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), that will become effective on December 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. On December 27, 2022, the Company's Common Stock will begin trading on a post-reverse split basis on The Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the existing symbol "HOFV."
The reverse split is primarily intended to bring the Company into compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for maintaining its listing on the Nasdaq. The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the reverse split will be 40619L201.
The reverse split was approved by the Company's stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders held on September 29, 2022 (the "Special Meeting"). At the Special Meeting, the Company's stockholders approved the proposal to authorize the Company's board of directors (the "Board"), in its sole and absolute discretion, to file a certificate of amendment (the "Amendment") to the Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation to effect the reverse split at a ratio to be determined by the Board, ranging from 1-for-10 to 1-for-25. On December 21, 2022, the Board approved the reverse split at a ratio of 1-for-22 and the Amendment was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, which will become effective on December 27, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time.
The reverse split will affect all issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. All outstanding restricted stock unit awards, warrants and other securities entitling their holders to purchase or otherwise receive shares of Common Stock will be adjusted as a result of the reverse split, as required by their respective terms. The number of shares available to be awarded under the Company's Amended 2020 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan will also be appropriately adjusted. Following the reverse split, the par value of the Common Stock will remain unchanged at $0.0001 per share. The reverse split will not change the authorized number of shares of Common Stock or preferred stock. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse split, and stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share will instead receive a cash payment equal to such fraction multiplied by the average of the closing sales prices of the Common Stock (as adjusted to give effect to the reverse split) on the Nasdaq for the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the effective date. The reverse split will affect all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in the Company's equity (other than as a result of the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares).
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.
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Firearm fatalities have recently been declared as the leading cause of death among children, researchers say.
In 2020, gun-related incidents surpassed auto accidents as the no. 1 killer. Data shows that these types of fatalities are responsible for 19% of child deaths, between the ages of 1 and 18, in the U.S.
Actress Niecy Nash, who lost her brother to a school shooting in 1993, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on gun violence. See below:
This report comes just days after the unfortunate school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. This makes the sixteenth mass shooting in grades K-12 in 2023. The conversation surrounding guns remains a hot topic, especially as the amount of the country’s violent crimes continues to rise.
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BEIJING, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, acquired major wins in a number of prestigious industry awards with its original productions. The recognitions from various awards including the China TV Golden Eagle Awards and Flying Apsaras Awards demonstrated the success of iQIYI's long-term strategy in creating premium content.
The strong performance of iQIYI original productions during this awards season spoke to the quality of iQIYI's artistic productions. The iQIYI-presented shows A Lifelong Journey and Enemy won the Best TV Series Award at the 31st China TV Golden Eagle Awards announced on Nov. 6. One of the most prestigious prizes in China, which features industry experts, members of industry associations, and the general audience on its jury.
On Nov. 1, the iQIYI-presented shows The Ideal City and The Rebel were named the winners of the 33rd Flying Apsaras Awards, a biennial award ceremony that celebrates TV productions of the highest quality and promotes the continuous development of China's television industry.
The Flying Apsaras Awards, China TV Golden Eagle Awards, and the Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards are known as China's top three awards recognizing excellence in drama series.
In addition, on Nov. 4, ten iQIYI dramas and variety shows, including Left Right and The Detectives' Adventures, won the 2022 Golden Angel Award of the Chinese American TV Festival (CATF). Also in November, the Macau International TV Festival announced that five iQIYI original dramas have been nominated for this year's awards.
Since the start of this year, a number of works from iQIYI have also been recognized on the global stage. In September, the iQIYI-presented film What Remains was selected for the International Competition at the 38th Warsaw International Film Festival. Three iQIYI original productions were nominated for a total of seven awards at the 4th Asia Contents Awards of the 2022 Busan International Film Festival. Five titles were shortlisted for the 13th Macau International TV Festival in November.
In addition to winning critical acclaims, iQIYI original productions also have strong viewer reception. According to data from CSM Media Research, a leading TV audience measurement research house in China, the total viewership of A Lifelong Journey, which won the China TV Golden Eagle Awards, reached 371 million. The show also reached an iQIYI popularity index of 10098 during its airing, making it the third ever show in iQIYI's history to score a popularity index of over 10000.
Both winners of this year's Flying Apsaras Awards, The Ideal City and The Rebel were also hugely popular during their exclusive online premieres on iQIYI. The Ideal City, which charts the professional and personal growth of a young woman, received a 10% rating during its broadcast on Dragon TV. Meanwhile, The Rebel topped ratings ranking throughout its broadcast on TV stations, with its airing on CCTV-8 receiving a 10.23% market share.
According to Kuyun, a data company specializing in the TV industry, eight iQIYI original shows were among the top-ten most popular domestic TV shows premiered in the first half of 2022. Of the eight sows, Love Between Fairy and Devil, who aired during summer 2022, was especially well-received and became the show with the second highest iQIYI popularity index.
The strong industry recognition and viewership performance iQIYI original productions spoke to the effectiveness of the company's strategy of focusing its resources on developing premium content. As WANG Xiaohui, iQIYI Chief Content Officer and President of Professional Content Business Group (PCG), said during the 2022 iJOY Conference: "Producing premium content is always our core value at iQIYI and we are committed to providing continuous supply of great content to our loyal user base."
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other essentials, many people were being more selective, reluctant to spend unless there was a big sale. Some were dipping more into savings, turning to “buy now, pay later” services that allow payment in installments, or running up their credit cards at a time when the Federal Reserve is hiking rates to cool the U.S. economy.
Sheila Diggs, 55, went to a Walmart in Mount Airy, Maryland early Friday looking for a deal on a coffee maker. To save money this year, she said the adults in her family are drawing names and selecting one person to shop for.
“Everything’s going up but your paycheck,” said Diggs, who manages medical records at a local hospital.
This year’s trends are a contrast from a year ago when consumers were buying early for fear of not getting what they needed amid supply-network clogs. Stores didn’t have to discount much because they were struggling to bring in items.
Early shopping turned out to be a fleeting trend, said Rob Garf, vice president and general manager of retail at Salesforce, which tracks online sales. People this year are holding out for the best bargains, and retailers responded this week with more attractive online deals after offering mostly lackluster discounts earlier in the season.
The average discount rate in the U.S. across all categories online was 31% on Thanksgiving, up from 27% the previous year, according to Salesforce data. The steepest discounts were in home appliances, general apparel, makeup and luxury handbags.
Macy’s Herald Square in Manhattan, where discounts included 60% off fashion jewelry and 50% off select shoes, was bustling with shoppers early Friday.
The traffic was “significantly larger” on Black Friday compared to the previous two years because shoppers feel more comfortable in crowds, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said.
He said that bestsellers from Macy’s online sale, which started last weekend, included 50% off beauty sets. Last year Macy’s, like many other stores, had supply chain issues and some of the gifts didn’t arrive until after Christmas.
“Right now we are set and ready to go, “ he said.
Sophia Rose, 40, a respiratory specialist visiting Manhattan from Albany, New York, was heading into Macy’s with big plans to splurge after scrimping last year when she was still in school. She put herself on a budget for food and gas to cope with inflation but had already spent $2,000 for holiday gifts, and plans to spend a total of $6,000.
“I am going to touch every floor,” she said. “That’s the plan.”
Customer traffic was also higher than last year at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to Jill Renslow, executive vice president of business development of the shopping center. She said 10,000 people were at the sprawling mall during the first hour after the 7 a.m. opening, though inflation prompted many shoppers to figure out what to buy before showing up.
“With the economy, people are planning a little more,” she said.
Delmarie Quinones, 30, went to a Best Buy in Manhattan to pick up a laptop and printer she ordered online at $179, down from $379. Quinones, a health home aide, said that higher prices on food and other expenses are making her reduce her spending from a year ago, when she had money from government child tax-credit payments.
“I can’t get what I used to get,” said the mother of five children, ages 1 to 13. “Even when it was back to school, getting them essentials was difficult.”
Major retailers including Walmart and Target stuck with their pandemic-era decision to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, moving away from doorbusters and instead pushing discounts on their websites.
But people are still shopping on Thanksgiving — online. Garf said Salesforce data showed online sales spiked in the evening during the holiday this year, suggesting people went from feasting to phone shopping. And with holiday travel up, he said a greater share of online shopping occurred on mobile devices this year.
“The mobile phone has become the remote control of our daily lives, and this led to an increase in shopping on the couch as consumers settled in after Thanksgiving dinner,” Garf said.
But with more shoppers visiting stores this year, growth in online sales slowed.
Shoppers spent $5.3 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, up 2.9% from the holiday last year, according to Adobe Analytics, which monitors spending across websites. Adobe expects that online buying on Black Friday will hit $9 billion, up just 1% from a year ago.
Black Friday saw some of the labor unrest that has rippled through the retail industry over the past year. A coalition of trade unions and advocacy organizations are coordinating strikes and walkouts at Amazon facilities in more than 30 countries under a campaign called “Make Amazon Pay.” Among other places, hundreds of workers at a facility near the German city of Leipzig staged a protest Friday, calling for better working conditions and higher pay.
And at Walmart stores, some employees had Wednesday’s deadly shooting at a company store in Virginia in the back of their minds.
Jude Anani, a 35-year-old who works at a Walmart store in Columbia, Maryland, said the company offers training on how to react in such circumstances but he would like to see more protection. He was happy to see a police officer standing outside the store, as is typical on Black Friday, and wished that was the case “most of the time during the year.”
Against today’s economic backdrop, the National Retail Federation — the largest retail trade group — expects holiday sales growth will slow to a range of 6% to 8%, from the blistering 13.5% growth of a year ago. However, these figures, which include online spending, aren’t adjusted for inflation, so real spending could even be down from a year ago.
Analysts consider the five-day Black Friday weekend, which includes Cyber Monday, a key barometer of shoppers’ willingness to spend. The two-month period between Thanksgiving and Christmas represents about 20% of the retail industry’s annual sales.
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Hadero reported from Mount Airy, Maryland. Olson reported from Arlington, Virginia. Associated Press Personal Finance Writer Cora Lewis in New York contributed to this report.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teetered on the brink of impeachment Thursday after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations that the state's Republican majority had largely met with silence for years until now.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer. The state House of Representatives could vote on the recommendation as soon as Friday. If the House impeaches Paxton, he would be forced to leave office immediately.
The move sets set up a remarkably sudden downfall for one of the GOP's most prominent legal combatants, who in 2020 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn President Joe Biden's victory. Only two other officials in Texas' nearly 200-year history have been impeached.
Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years over accusations that he used his office to help a donor and was separately indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015, but has yet to stand trial.
Unlike in Congress, impeachment in Texas requires immediate removal from office until a trial is held in the Senate. That means Paxton faces ouster at the hands of GOP lawmakers just seven months after easily winning a third term over challengers — among them George P. Bush — who had urged voters to reject a compromised incumbent but discovered that many didn't know about Paxton's litany of alleged misdeeds or dismissed the accusations as political attacks. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott could appoint an interim replacement.
Paxton has suggested that the investigation that came to light to week is a politically motivated attack and said the Republican House leadership is too “liberal” for the state.
Chris Hilton, a senior lawyer in the attorney general’s office, told reporters before Thursday's committee vote that what investigators said about Paxton was “false,” “misleading,” and “full of errors big and small.” He said all of the allegations were known to voters when they reelected him in November.
Impeachment requires a two-thirds vote of the state's 150-member House chamber, where Republicans hold a commanding 85-64 majority.
In one sense, Paxton's political peril arrived with dizzying speed: House Republicans did not reveal they had been investigating him until Tuesday, followed the next day by an extraordinary public airing of alleged criminal acts he committed as one of Texas' most powerful figures.
But to Paxton's detractors, who now include a widening share of his own party in the Texas Capitol, the rebuke was seen as years in the making.
In 2014, he admitted to violating Texas securities law over not registering as an investment advisor while soliciting clients. A year later, Paxton was indicted on felony securities charges by a grand jury in his hometown near Dallas, where he was accused of defrauding investors in a tech startup. He has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts that carry a potential sentence of five to 99 years in prison.
He opened a legal defense fund and accepted $100,000 from an executive whose company was under investigation by Paxton's office for Medicaid fraud. An additional $50,000 was donated by an Arizona retiree whose son Paxton later hired to a high-ranking job but was soon fired after trying to make a point by displaying child pornography in a meeting.
What has unleashed the most serious risk to Paxton is his relationship with another wealthy donor, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul.
Several of Paxton's top aides in 2020 said they became concerned the attorney general was misusing the powers of his office to help Paul over unproven claims that an elaborate conspiracy to steal $200 million of his properties was afoot. The FBI searched Paul's home in 2019 but he has not been charged and his attorneys have denied wrongdoing. Paxton also told staff members that he had an affair with a woman who, it later emerged, worked for Paul.
Paxton's aides accused him of corruption and were all fired or quit after reporting him to the FBI. Four sued under Texas' whistleblower laws, accusing Paxton of wrongful retaliation, and in February agreed to settle the case for $3.3 million. But the Texas House must approve the payout and Phelan has said he doesn't think taxpayers should foot the bill.
Shortly after the settlement was reached, the House investigation into Paxton began. The probe amounted to rare scrutiny of Paxton in the state Capitol, where many Republicans have long taken a muted posture about the accusations that have followed the attorney general.
That includes Abbott, who in January swore in Paxton for a third term and said the way he approached the job was “the right way to run the attorney's general's office.”
Only twice has the Texas House impeached a sitting official: Gov. James Ferguson in 1917 and state Judge O.P. Carrillo in 1975.
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas. Associated Press reporter Paul J. Weber contributed to this report from Austin. | 2023-05-25T22:10:33+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/texas-lawmakers-recommend-impeaching-attorney-general-ken-paxton-after-republican-investigation/GNBCTLIZ5VAQ3C4JJZ7GPWWG3U/ |
The Japanese electronics maker Canon has a long history of producing film and digital cameras, and over the last six decades has become one of the most recognizable brands. Its main rival is fellow Japanese maker Nikon, leading to several advancements in photographic technology in order to outperform the other.
It would be challenging to find a professional that doesn’t use either one of the brands, but American photographer Annie Leibovitz uses a Canon and many war correspondents during the Korean conflict fitted Canon lenses to their German-made cameras.
In this article: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II.
A Canon for every occasion
DSLR stands for digital single-lens reflex, and it is a modern camera that combines the “clicking” mechanisms of a traditional single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor. It is essentially a film camera updated with digital technology.
This shouldn’t be confused with other (non-DSLR) digital models, such as compact or point-and-shoot cameras. These digital cameras often have a fixed lens with a set focal length, meaning that you can’t swap out the lens for something else. Some of the internal technicalities are also different, such as an electronic shutter and how the image is captured.
If you decide to go with a Canon DSLR, there are a few things you must know. First, consider what you’ll primarily be shooting and the conditions. For example, if you need a camera for everyday capturing and your photographic journey is just starting, consider an entry-level model such as the Canon EOS Rebel T100. On the other hand, professionals will have a highly productive day when using the Canon EOS 6D Mark II.
Planning to shoot a lot of static or slow-moving objects? The best option is then to look for a camera that has in-body Image Stabilizing to steady your shots. It’s also a great idea to mount your camera on a tripod to minimize movement.
An important aspect of photography is the sensor type and the maximum resolution. Mirrorless cameras have a sensor that’s excellent for video recording in low-light conditions and can shoot at a faster shutter speed.
DSLR cameras, on the other hand, often have a longer battery life, better general low-light shooting and benefit from interchangeable lenses, adapters and kits. As for the megapixels, more is generally better as it determines the maximum amount of detail the camera’s sensor captures.
Keep your budget in mind as well, and try to buy a bundle that includes the camera body and a few lenses. The body is by far the most expensive element, but it’s easy to increase your shooting range by swapping out lenses as needed.
Best Canon DSLR cameras
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Body
This camera is the perfect gadget if you enjoy having versatility in different lighting conditions. It has a 30.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100-32000 and a Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus. In addition to photographs, it can capture 4K Motion JPG files at 30 frames per second and has a touch-screen display.
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Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens
The Rebel is an excellent, affordable camera as it is compact, lightweight and has a great 24.1-megapixel sensor. It has a 3-inch display on the back, an ISO range of 100-6400, and captures videos in 1080p resolution. The camera body is bundled with a Canon 18-55mm lens, a shoulder strap and a battery charger.
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body
If you are looking for a solid workhorse that’s robust and reliable under most circumstances, the 6D Mark II is an excellent option. It doesn’t come bundled with a lens kit, but the body has a 26.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, an optical viewfinder with a 45-point Auto Focus and uses Canon Digic 7 Image Processor for vibrant colors. It is compatible with Canon EF (but not EF S and EF M) lenses.
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Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Digital SLR Camera
This striking white Rebel SL3 is the smallest and lightest EOS camera and is bundled with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens kit. It has a 24.1-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus with eye detection, and records videos in 4K. There is a 3-inch display on the back and it has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
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This Rebel version is the perfect camera for beginner photographers. It has an 18-megapixel sensor with three-times optical zoom, a 2.7-inch display on the back and captures videos in 1080p resolution. It can continuously shoot at three frames per second and has a built-in Wi-Fi connection.
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Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Bundle
This bundle is great value if you are looking for a kit that will get you shooting in no time. In addition to the 24.1-megapixel Rebel T7 body, it comes with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens, a tripod, two SanDisk 32GB memory cards, an extra battery pack and a padded carry bag.
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Accessories worth checking out
- This Canon Advanced Two Lens Kit comes with 50mm f/1.4 and 17-40mm f/4L lenses, giving you a wide range of shooting options.
- For epic shots of faraway objects, this Canon RF100-400mm telephoto lens has an Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5.5 stops of shake correction.
- Keep all your lenses, camera bodies and accessories in the best shape with the Altura Photo Professional Camera Cleaning Kit.
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Summer heat this weekend
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - This morning we had our temperatures in the low 60s in Siouxland. Expecting our highs to be in the upper 80s low 90s with the wind coming from the west northwest at around 5 to 10 miles per hour. Gusts in northern Siouxland could reach between 15 and 20 miles per hour.
Tonight, our lows will dip down to the low 60s upper 50s for most of Siouxland. Our winds will be from the northwest at around 5 to 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 20 miles per hour in our northern counties. The clear skies will follow us into tonight and tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will wake up to the temperatures in the low 60s and rise to the low 90s for most of Siouxland with some areas reaching the upper 80s. Our wind will come from the west northwest at about 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tomorrow night our lows will range from the lower 60s to upper 50s across the region with more clear skies.
A taste of summer is on the way so make sure to check out our full forecast coming up on News 4 at 5, 6, and 10.
Copyright 2022 KTIV. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-16T17:09:44+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2022/06/16/summer-heat-this-weekend/ |
Aliyah Boston is now a member of the elite three-timers club.
The South Carolina star was honored for the third straight year as an All-American by The Associated Press on Wednesday. She’s just the 10th player to earn that honor three times.
Boston was joined on the first team by Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist, LSU’s Angel Reese and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes. Boston and Clark were unanimous choices by the 28-member national media panel that votes in the AP Top 25 each week.
It’s the second consecutive season that a player joined the club. Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard did it last season.
South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson, Baylor’s Brittney Griner, Tennessee’s Chamique Holdsclaw, Duke’s Alana Beard, Oklahoma’s Courtney Paris, Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu and UConn’s Breanna Stewart and Maya Moore are the only other players to earn first-team honors at least three times. Paris and Moore did it four times.
Boston earned second-team All-America honors her freshman year.
“Aliyah has been the best college player in, to me, as many years as she’s been honored as an All-American, but definitely the past two seasons,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “I hope that we can really give her her flowers while she’s still a collegiate athlete because I don’t think there will be another Aliyah Boston to ever grace college women’s basketball.”
Boston helped South Carolina go undefeated in the regular season and enter the NCAA Tournament as the top overall seed. She averaged 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks a game. She is a big reason the Gamecocks went wire-to-wire as No. 1 in the AP poll for the second straight season.
Clark could join the three-timers club next season. The junior once again put up eye-popping numbers averaging 27.0 points, second best in the nation. She also had 8.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game to help Iowa win the Big Ten Tournament title for a second consecutive year.
“It’s one thing to be a first team All-American, but another to receive it in back-to-back seasons,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. “Our program, university, and state is so proud of all the things she has accomplished thus far. There’s nobody more deserving than a generational player like Clark.”
Clark trailed only Siegrist in scoring. The Villanova star averaged 28.9 points this season and set the career Big East scoring record. She has 984 points this season and is looking to become the fifth player ever to score over 1,000 in a season. She has scored 20-plus points in 34 consecutive games which is one short of Kelsey Plum’s record set in 2016-17.
“Maddy is an All-American in every sense of the word and she is truly deserving of this honor,” said Villanova coach Denise Dillon. “On the court, the numbers she has put up this year are staggering. To lead the country in scoring and score 1,000 points in one season is amazing. We are so proud of Maddy becoming the first Associated Press All-American in program history.”
Reese had a stellar season for the Tigers, averaging 23.4 points and 15.5 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field. The sophomore forward broke Sylvia Fowles’ school record of 20 consecutive double-doubles.
“Angel Reese joined our program and has had a tremendous impact on our team,” LSU coach Kim Mulkey said. “She has a special skillset that sets her apart as one of the best players in the nation. She is definitely one of the top players in the country. We are excited to see what her future holds and the impact she will have on our team at LSU.”
Holmes helped Indiana to one of the best seasons in school history. The Hoosiers, who finished second in the AP poll, won the Big Ten regular season title. Holmes averaged 22.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and shot 68.8% from the field.
“It’s an incredible accomplishment for a gal from Maine,” Indiana coach Teri Moren said. “No one is more exited and happier for her than our staff and her teammates. It’s well deserved. She’s worked on her game since the day she arrived in Bloomington.”
Boston, Clark, Stanford’s Haley Jones, Iowa State’s Ashley Joens, Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley and DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow made up the preseason All-America team.
SECOND TEAM
The AP second team was headlined by Kitley, who was the ACC player of the year for the second straight season. She was joined by Cameron Brink of Stanford, Diamond Miller of Maryland, Olivia Miles of Notre Dame and Alissa Pili of Utah.
THIRD TEAM
The AP third team was Joens, UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards, Morrow, Jones and South Carolina’s Zia Cooke.
HONORABLE MENTION
Indiana’s Grace Berger and Florida State freshman Ta’Niya Latson and Louisville’s Hailey Van Lith were the leading vote-getters among players who didn’t make the three All-America teams. Players earned honorable-mention status if they appeared on one of the ballots.
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MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) – Eight people were injured Saturday when the boat they were riding in ran aground at Lake of the Ozarks and hit a home.
According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the boat crash happened at 11:55 p.m. in the Osage Arm part of the lake.
A 2014 Nortech was traveling east in the waterway when the vessel, for reasons unknown, ran aground, hit a residence, and overturned.
The boat’s helmsman and seven passengers — three men and five women, ranging in ages from 21 to 51 — were all ejected. The helmsman and five passengers were seriously injured, while two others suffered moderate injuries.
Two of the victims were from Louisville, Mississippi; two were from Huntington Beach, California; one from Oak Hills, California; one from Glen Ellyn, Illinois; one from Phelan, California, and one from Niles, Michigan.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCAP Inc. (OTC: MCAP), a financial technology company and electronic securities market maker, today announced a senior hire in its Equities division. The Company's broker-dealer subsidiary, MCAP LLC, hired Anthony ("Tony") Mariniello as Managing Director, Equities Relationship Management. He will play a key role in the expansion and growth of the Company's relationship management and liquidity services provided to MCAP LLC's institutional customer base. MCAP LLC continues to position itself as a leading technology partner, execution platform and customer service-driven market maker.
Mr. Mariniello joins MCAP from the StoneX where he served as Managing Director, Institutional Equity Sales. At MCAP, Tony will focus on the expansion of MCAP's institutional customer facing ADR and ETF markets, supporting customers' execution and liquidity needs.
Will Dennis, President at MCAP, commented, "Tony is a seasoned veteran with a deep understanding of our ADR and ETF products. His long-standing relationships in the industry speak volumes of his "customer first" focus. This mantra is embedded in everything we do at MCAP, and we look forward to having him onboard to help us service customers globally."
David Menn, CEO at MCAP, stated, "We are very excited to have Tony join MCAP. He brings with him many valuable long term customer relationships and significant market experience."
MCAP Inc. operates as a financial technology company. The Company has three subsidiaries: MCAP Technologies LLC, MBIT LLC, and MCAP LLC. MCAP Technologies LLC develops financial technology software utilized in various global financial markets. MBIT LLC is a digital asset company focused on blockchain integration in the global financial markets. MCAP LLC is a U.S. based broker-dealer focused on electronic securities market making. MCAP LLC connects institutional investors, broker-dealers and companies to the global equity and fixed income markets on a 24/7 basis. MCAP focuses on developing technologies to provide customers with customized trading solutions and unique market access.
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Overnight house fire in New Market results in no injuries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Dozens of firefighters were on the scene of a house fire in New Market on Wednesday morning.
The first reports of a fire at a home on Harlow Drive were called in around 3:30 a.m. on March 15. According to firefighters on the scene, everyone in the home made it out safely.
The house sustained significant damage to the attic but it is not considered to be a total loss. Fire crews continue to investigate and the Fire Marshal is expected to be at the scene of the fire at some point on Wednesday.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Fire crews from New Market, Hazel Green, and Meridianville all responded to the call. Additionally, Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene as well.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier last month, slot manufacturer Gaming Arts launched a very unique new slot game, Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™. Besides great game play, what makes this slot game so unique is that Gaming Arts has partnered with Brian Christopher, America's no. 1 slot influencer, to design this new game from the ground up that revolves around Brian Christopher, complete with many fun and exciting animations, voice overs and much, much more!
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to take its most daring leap yet with a round-the-world test flight of its mammoth Starship.
It’s the biggest and mightiest rocket ever built, with the lofty goals of ferrying people to the moon and Mars.
Jutting almost 400 feet (120 meters) into the South Texas sky, Starship could blast off as early as Monday, with no one aboard. Musk’s company got the OK from the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.
It will be the first launch with Starship’s two sections together. Early versions of the sci-fi-looking upper stage rocketed several miles into the stratosphere a few years back, crashing four times before finally landing upright in 2021. The towering first-stage rocket booster, dubbed Super Heavy, will soar for the first time.
For this demo, SpaceX won’t attempt any landings of the rocket or the spacecraft. Everything will fall into the sea.
“I’m not saying it will get to orbit, but I am guaranteeing excitement. It won’t be boring,” Musk promised at a Morgan Stanley conference last month. “I think it’s got, I don’t know, hopefully about a 50% chance of reaching orbit.”
Here’s the rundown on Starship’s debut:
SUPERSIZE ROCKET
The stainless steel Starship has 33 main engines and 16.7 million pounds of thrust. All but two of the methane-fueled, first-stage engines ignited during a launch pad test in January — good enough to reach orbit, Musk noted. Given its muscle, Starship could lift as much as 250 tons and accommodate 100 people on a trip to Mars. The six-engine spacecraft accounts for 164 feet (50 meters) of its height. Musk anticipates using Starship to launch satellites into low-Earth orbit, including his own Starlinks for internet service, before strapping anyone in. Starship easily eclipses NASA’s moon rockets — the Saturn V from the bygone Apollo era and the Space Launch System from the Artemis program that logged its first lunar trip late last year. It also outflanks the former Soviet Union’s N1 moon rocket, which never made it past a minute into flight, exploding with no one aboard.
GAME PLAN
The test flight will last 1 1/2 hours, and fall short of a full orbit of Earth. If Starship reaches the three-minute mark after launch, the booster will be commanded to separate and fall into the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft would continue eastward, passing over the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans before ditching near Hawaii. Starship is designed to be fully reusable but nothing will be saved from the test flight. Harvard astrophysicist and spacecraft tracker Jonathan McDowell will be more excited whenever Starship actually lands and returns intact from orbit. It will be “a profound development in spaceflight if and when Starship is debugged and operational,” he said.
LAUNCH PAD
Starship will take off from a remote site on the southernmost tip of Texas near Boca Chica Beach. It’s just below South Padre Island, and about 20 miles from Brownsville. Down the road from the launch pad is the complex where SpaceX has been developing and building Starship prototypes for the past several years. The complex, called Starbase, has more than 1,800 employees, who live in Brownsville or elsewhere in the Rio Grande Valley. The Texas launch pad is equipped with giant robotic arms — called chopsticks — to eventually grab a returning booster as it lands. SpaceX is retooling one of its two Florida launch pads to accommodate Starships down the road. Florida is where SpaceX’s Falcon rockets blast off with crew, space station cargo and satellites for NASA and other customers.
THE ODDS
As usual, Musk is remarkably blunt about his chances, giving even odds, at best, that Starship will reach orbit on its first flight. But with a fleet of Starships under construction at Starbase, he estimates an 80% chance that one of them will attain orbit by year’s end. He expects it will take a couple years to achieve full and rapid reusability.
CUSTOMERS
With Starship, the California-based SpaceX is focusing on the moon for now, with a $3 billion NASA contract to land astronauts on the lunar surface as early as 2025, using the upper stage spacecraft. It will be the first moon landing by astronauts in more than 50 years. The moonwalkers will leave Earth via NASA’s Orion capsule and Space Launch System rocket, and then transfer to Starship in lunar orbit for the descent to the surface, and then back to Orion. To reach the moon and beyond, Starship will first need to refuel in low-Earth orbit. SpaceX envisions an orbiting depot with window-less Starships as tankers. But Starship isn’t just for NASA. A private crew will be the first to fly Starship, orbiting Earth. Two private flights to the moon would follow — no landings, just flyarounds.
OTHER PLAYERS
There are other new rockets on the horizon. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is readying the New Glenn rocket for its orbital debut from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the next year or so. Named after the first American to orbit the world, John Glenn, the rocket towers over the company’s current New Shepard rocket, named for Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard’s 1961 suborbital hop. NASA will use New Glenn to send a pair of spacecraft to Mars in 2024. United Launch Alliance expects its new Vulcan rocket to make its inaugural launch later this year, hoisting a private lunar lander to the moon at NASA’s behest. Europe’s Arianespace is close to launching its new, upgraded Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana in South America. And NASA’s Space Launch System moon rocket that will carry astronauts will morph into ever bigger versions. ___
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JJ Watt Presents Most Prestigious Award in High School Sports to Nation's Top Athletes
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards, Kiki Rice was named the 2022 Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year and Colin Sahlman was named the 2022 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year. Sahlman is the first-ever boys cross country athlete to win the award and Rice is further solidifying her multi-sport dominance, having won both the Gatorade Washington D.C. Girls Soccer and Basketball Player of the Year award twice in her high school career.
The winners were announced at Gatorade's first in-person awards show since 2019, with a completely new look and feel thanks to influential artist Drake Cereal and host Taylor Rooks. Gatorade revamped its historically intimate award show to welcome the next generation of athletes to the family with the hottest ticket in high school sports. The exclusive ceremony was attended by sports influencers, professional athletes and former Gatorade Players of the Year, including:
- Ashlyn Harris, NJ/NY Gotham FC, US Women's National Team goalkeeper and 2003-04 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year
- Jaden Ivey, Detroit Pistons guard and fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft
- Haley Jones, Stanford Women's Basketball point-forward, 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year, and two-time Gatorade California Girls Basketball Player of the Year
- Renee Montgomery, former WNBA player and 2005-06 Gatorade New Jersey Girls Basketball Player of the Year
- JJ Watt, Arizona Cardinals defensive end, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
"We brought together our Gatorade National Players of the Year for a one-of-a-kind, star-studded award ceremony and after party to recognize and celebrate the nation's most outstanding high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character," said Gatorade President and General Manager Michael Del Pozzo. "Joining the likes of Paige Bueckers, Sydney McLaughlin and Jayson Tatum, there's no doubt this year's winners of the prestigious Gatorade Athlete of the Year award have incredibly bright futures ahead."
Making this year's celebration even more special, each of the 12 nominees is memorialized in an NFT, created in collaboration with Vayner3. These NFTs are available for sale to the public on OneOf.com/Gatorade through 5pm EST on July 20, 2022. The "Gatorade Game Changers: Player of the Year NFT Pack" is the brand's first foray into Web3 and Non-Fungible Tokens and proceeds from the sales (less expenses of OneOf.com to issue the NFTs) will be donated to Good Sports, a nonprofit that drives equitable access in youth sports and physical activity.
Established 37 years ago in 1985, the Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes the nation's most elite high school athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field. Each year, a selection committee evaluates the nation's top talent to choose one state winner from each of the 50 states as well as Washington D.C., in 12 different sports: football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls track & field. From the 608 state winners, only 12 are selected as national winners for their individual sport and become nominees for Gatorade Athlete of the Year, which is awarded to the nation's top overall female and male high school athletes. With more than six million student-athletes who participate in the 12 sports awarded by Gatorade Player of the Year, competition is fierce for the most prestigious award in high school sports.
Gatorade has a long-standing history of serving athlete communities and knows playing sports has the power to change lives, with lasting cognitive, social and emotional benefits, as well as increased chances to succeed in school and go to college. Through Gatorade's "Play it Forward" platform, all Gatorade State Players of the Year have the opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local or national organization of their choosing that helps young athletes realize the benefits of playing sports. Gatorade also awards one spotlight grant of $10,000 for each of the 12 sports recognized by the program. To date, Gatorade Player of the Year winners' grants have totaled more than $3.5 million across more than 1,300 organizations. New this year, Gatorade gave an additional $20,000 grant to the first-ever Gatorade Play It Forward Alumni Award winner, presented at the Gatorade Athlete of the Year awards show.
2021-22 GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Kiki Rice: Washington D.C.'s returning Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Rice of Sidwell Friends School led the Quakers to a 28-0 record and the DCSAA Tournament title this past season, earning her squad the nation's No. 1 national ranking by MaxPreps. Rice averaged 15.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.6 steals per game and also lifted Sidwell Friends to the ISL Division AA tournament championship. Below are additional facts about Rice:
- Won a gold medal with the 2021 USA Basketball U18 Junior National 3x3 Team at the World Cup in Hungary
- Won a gold medal with the U16 National Team at the 2019 FIBA Americas Championships in Chile
- McDonald's All-American Game selection and won the 2022 Naismith Award
- In addition to girls basketball, also a two-time Gatorade Washington D.C. Girls Soccer Player of the Year (2018-19 & 2020-21)
- Volunteers locally with So Others Might Eat, as a mentor to younger Sidwell Friends students and has donated her time as a veteran leader in the Sidwell Friends Athletic Leadership Academy
- Maintained a B-plus average in the classroom
- Signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at UCLA this fall
Colin Sahlman: California's returning Gatorade Boys Cross Country Player of the Year, Sahlman of Newbury Park High School (Newbury Park, Calif.) raced to the individual national title at the Garmin RunningLane Cross Country Championships this past season with a time of 14:03.3, the fastest 5K time in US prep history, while also leading the Panthers to a national championship as a team. Below are additional facts about Sahlman:
- Won the Division I state championship in 14:26.5, helping Newbury Park capture first place as a team
- Broke the tape at the Clovis Invitational, the Marmonte League finals and the Southern Section Championships
- Volunteers locally feeding the homeless on behalf of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, and has donated his time as a coach for the Camarillo Cosmos Youth Track Program and as a counselor at the Mile High Running Camp in Big Bear
- Maintained a 3.47 GPA in the classroom
- Signed a National Letter of Intent to run on scholarship at Northern Arizona University this fall
2021-22 GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
The 12 Gatorade National Players of the Year are nominees for Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year, awarded to one male and one female. The nominees will walk the red carpet ahead of the ESPYs and be featured during the show, which airs live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Below were this year's nominees:
PAST GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Past Gatorade Player of the Year award recipients have gone on to win hundreds of professional and college championships, and many have also turned into pillars in their communities, becoming coaches, business owners and educators.
To learn more about the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards and Gatorade Player of the Year program, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com or follow us on social media on Facebook at facebook.com/GatoradePOY, Instagram at instagram.com/Gatorade and Twitter at twitter.com/Gatorade.
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The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), meets the needs of consumers who participate in sports and fitness, through brands that include Gatorade, Propel, Muscle Milk, and Evolve. The solutions they provide are driven by a deep understanding of the unique occasions and needs across athletic activity. Gatorade, their marquee brand, is underpinned by a 56-year history of studying the best athletes in the world, and sports nutrition research by the Gatorade Sport Science Institute, allowing it to provide scientifically formulated products that meet athletes' needs both on and off the field. For more information and a full list of products, please visit www.gatorade.com.
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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
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LONDON (AP) — Deborah James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by Prince William for her work, has died. She was 40.
James hosted a BBC podcast called “You, Me and The Big C” in which she spoke in a no-nonsense approach about living with bowel cancer. Her candid social media posts about her diagnosis and treatment, including videos of her dancing, garnered praise from the public.
She was diagnosed in 2016 and revealed in May that she was receiving end-of-life care at her parents’ home in Woking in southern England.
She died Tuesday surrounded by her family, including her husband and their two children, according to a family statement posted on Instagram.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy. Deborah passed away peacefully,” the statement said.
Prince William personally conferred James damehood in a surprise visit to the family home only days after she announced that she was receiving end-of-life care. He joined her and her family for an afternoon tea and champagne.
James thanked the royal at the time “for going above and beyond to make a very special memory.” She wrote on social media: “Can’t quite believe I’m actually a Dame!”
William and his wife, Kate, paid tribute to James on Wednesday.
“We are so sad to hear the heartbreaking news about Dame Deborah. Our thoughts are with her children, her family and her loved ones,” the royal couple said in a tweet. “Deborah was an inspirational and unfalteringly brave woman whose legacy will live on.”
James launched her podcast with two other cancer patients in 2018. She set up the Bowelbabe Fund for cancer research after announcing that her life was drawing to a close. The fund has raised nearly 7 million pounds ($8.5 million) so far — well over her initial 250,000-pound target.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed her work, saying in a tweet that “the awareness she brought to bowel cancer and the research her campaigning has funded will be her enduring legacy.
“Because of her, many many lives will be saved.” | 2022-06-29T18:06:05+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/health/ap-health/deborah-james-uk-cancer-research-campaigner-dies-at-40/ |
BROOK PARK, Ohio – A 33-year-old woman under the influence of drugs was arrested at about 4 a.m. June 3 after she led police on a high-speed vehicle chase.
Police were dispatched to a house on Edgehurst Drive, where the woman’s friend lived. The friend said the woman and her 1-year-old daughter had been visiting. The woman was intoxicated, the friend said.
Another friend at the Edgehurst house said the woman had been prescribed Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and believed the woman was taking more than the prescribed amount. | 2022-06-17T23:52:56+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/06/woman-high-on-amphetamines-lead-brook-park-police-on-high-speed-chase.html |
LUETZERATH, Germany (AP) — Police on Wednesday moved into a condemned village in western Germany, launching an effort to evict activists holed up at the site in an effort to prevent its demolition to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.
Officers in riot gear entered the tiny hamlet of Luetzerath, which has become a flashpoint of debate over the country’s climate efforts. Some stones and fireworks were thrown at advancing police, who could be seen dismantling stalls set up by protesters.
Police announced that the operation had started and that the area would be fenced off. They said on Twitter that people “currently have the possibility to leave the site without further police measures.” They said they had found “further stored projectiles.”
Dozens of activists remain camped out in the village, some in tree houses, as police slowly removed further barricades near the entrance. Some activists read books or played accordion while perched some 10 feet (3 meters) up on tripods.
A few sat on the roofs of Luetzerath’s remaining buildings, one waving a rainbow flag. Conditions were wet and muddy.
Environmentalists say bulldozing the village to expand the nearby Garzweiler coal mine would result in huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. The government and utility company RWE say the coal is needed to ensure Germany’s energy security.
On Tuesday, protesters refused to heed a court ruling effectively banning them from the area. Some dug trenches, built barricades and perched atop giant tripods in an effort to stop heavy machines from reaching the village, before police pushed them back by force.
RWE wants to extract the coal beneath Luetzerath, which it says is necessary to ensure energy security in Germany. The company reached a deal with the regional government last year that allows the village to be destroyed in return for ending coal use by 2030, rather than 2038.
But climate campaigners say the agreement to expand the massive open-cast mine goes against Germany’s international commitments to reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases. They also cite studies suggesting the coal beneath Luetzerath may never be needed.
Luetzerath “is now the European place of crystallization for the climate movement,” said Lakshmi Thevasagayam, a spokeswoman for the Luetzerath Lives activist group. “We are standing against RWE making a meter of progress with its diggers, because we know that the coal under Luetzerath isn’t needed for energy security — it must remain in the ground so that we can achieve climate justice.”
“Now we can do something against the climate catastrophe, but at some point we won’t be able to any more,” Thevasagayam said. She asserted that there had been “a complete escalation” on the part of police.
The head of the Deutsche Polizeigewerkschaft police union’s regional branch, Erich Rettinghaus, said that police were proceeding “very prudently” and were giving demonstrators every possibility to demonstrate peacefully. But he said that there was concern about trouble because potentially violent demonstrators from across Europe had gathered at the site in recent days.
“The protest is a symbolic protest,” he said. “The concerns are understandable; climate protection is important, but energy must continue to be affordable for all,” he added, pointing to the compromise that provides for an earlier end to coal use.
The utility company said in a statement that a 1.5-kilometer (nearly one-mile) fence will be built around the site as one of the first measures.
It said it is “appealing to the squatters to observe the rule of law and to end the illegal occupation of buildings, plants and sites belonging to RWE peacefully.” | 2023-01-11T11:32:12+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-police-begin-moving-toward-german-village-condemned-for-mine/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including a proposed 15-week ban with exceptions that was a priority for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
They are the first decisive legislative votes in Virginia since the Supreme Court’s decision last year overturning Roe v. Wade. The votes mean that barring an extraordinary procedural move, such restrictions are unlikely to be enacted this year in Virginia, which currently has some of the South’s most permissive abortion laws.
“The truth is, as long as Senate Democrats have our majority, the brick wall will stand strong and these extreme bills will never pass,” Sen. L. Louise Lucas said in a news conference after the hearing.
Several similar measures are still alive in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates but have not yet begun to advance. Anything that clears the House is likely to also be defeated in the Senate.
Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert said earlier this year that given Virginia’s divided government, he didn’t expect major progress on abortion this year.
Youngkin’s spokeswoman, Macaulay Porter, said Senate Democrats had “solidified their extreme position” and were acting against the will of Virginians who want “a reasonable compromise” on the issue.
Virginia law currently allows abortion during the first and second trimesters. The procedure may be performed during the third trimester only if multiple physicians certify that continuing the pregnancy is likely to “substantially and irremediably” impair the mental or physical health of the woman or result in her death.
On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Education and Health, which Lucas chairs, voted the three measures down on a party-line basis and without debate after a subcommittee had previously heard testimony and recommended that they be defeated.
The Youngkin-backed measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Steve Newman, would have banned abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest and the life or physical well-being of the woman. Violations by any physician would result in a class four felony, punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Newman called the proposal a carefully crafted compromise “that supports mothers” and offers “commonsense protection for the unborn.” He said the measure would not affect medical care in cases of miscarriage, stillbirth and ectopic pregnancies.
“In no way does this bill criminalize a woman at all,” he said in presenting it earlier this month.
The committee also defeated a less restrictive measure from Republican Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, who is an OB-GYN. Her bill would have added new limits on third-trimester abortions, allowing them only in cases where the woman’s life is at risk.
It would have allowed abortions through the second trimester before viability, defined as either 24 weeks or 22 weeks, if three physicians agree.
Dunnavant argued that medical advances since current Virginia law was written have moved the date of viability earlier in a pregnancy.
“When a child can live outside of the womb, there’s absolutely no reason to abort that child in order to protect the mother,” she said.
Her bill was voted down 9-6.
Dunnavant, a member of the committee, was not present for the in-person vote, which drew criticism from Democrats. Dunnavant said she was simply late for the meeting and noted her vote was recorded later.
The third bill defeated was from Republican Sen. Travis Hackworth. It would have banned nearly all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman, and made performing an “unlawful abortion” a class four felony.
“All three of the dangerous anti-abortion proposals before this committee represented grave threats to Virginians’ health and rights, and we are thrilled to now celebrate their defeat,” Jamie Lockhart, the executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, said in a statement.
The outcome was not surprising. Senate Democrats had promised since last year’s Roe decision to defeat any effort to curtail abortion access.
But the election of Democratic Sen. Aaron Rouse in a special election this month has given their caucus more breathing room. Rouse flipped a seat previously held by a Republican, adding one more vote to Democrats’ narrow control of the chamber.
One Democratic senator, Joe Morrissey, has previously indicated a willingness to support additional abortion restrictions, even through the use of an unusual floor procedure that before Rouse’s victory potentially could have allowed the Republican lieutenant governor to cast a tie-breaking vote.
in 2020, Democrats, at the time in full control of state government, expanded abortion access and eased certain clinic restrictions, pledging to make the state a “safe haven” in the South.
This year they are attempting to advance a proposal that would enshrine a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom” in the state Constitution.
Republicans argue the amendment would remove all limits on elective abortion. Its sponsor, Sen. Jennifer McClellan, has said that’s not the case and its intent is to codify the legal framework that existed at the federal level before the Supreme Court’s decision last year.
That proposal will almost certainly die if it reaches the House.
The future of Virginia’s abortion laws could be determined this fall, when every legislative seat will be on the ballot. | 2023-01-27T06:44:15+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/healthbeat/ap-health/ap-virginia-democrats-defeat-bills-limiting-abortion-access/ |
COBHAM, England, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has today introduced Elements, new simulation software that helps engineering teams understand the behaviour of systems that are becoming increasingly complex in modern products. Using the software, teams can evaluate the performance and feasibility of new design concepts quickly to inform more efficient product development and reduce risk and cost.
Elements addresses the growing importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary system development and end-to-end workflows. Customers in every industry are demanding technologies that consider many physics domains and tackle mechatronics challenges in a robust way, fuelling a growing trend towards system-level engineering. Achieving this requires the integration of all relevant engineering disciplines, control systems, and third-party supplier systems to understand how the domains interact, and how a design decision in one discipline impacts others.
Systems engineers can easily learn to use the Elements software, using its drag-and-drop environment to model any physics type or logic and analyse systems by intuitively connecting blocks – regardless of whether they represent electrical, hydraulic, mechanical components – to solve system-level engineering problems. It is based on the Modelica language, which is an open and widely used standard for building fast, flexible, and customisable models.
Systems modelling is indispensable in the early design phases because little information is required – often a CAD model, equation, or lookup table is sufficient and a 3D mesh is not required. Elements further speeds up engineering development because it also ensures that system-level models compute quickly and efficiently by optimising equations and code for fast calculation, but with no loss of fidelity.
As the design develops, and components and subsystems are detailed in specialist simulation software, the components can be routinely integrated into a larger system through full compliance with the FMI standard and Hexagon's proprietary SmartFMU technology. SmartFMU unlocks the Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) for supported Hexagon products so that changes can be made directly in the Elements system-level model without having to go back to the specialist Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software and its expert user. This helps to avoid resource bottlenecks, time-consuming switching between applications, and versioning problems.
Hexagon's roadmap will see its best-in-class CAE technologies readied for easy and productive use with Elements. At launch, the software provides SmartFMU connectivity with Adams multibody dynamics software and Easy5. Future plans are likely to include workflows with Cradle CFD thermal-fluid dynamics and Actran acoustic simulation products, among others.
Both standard FMI support and the novel SmartFMU plug-and-play capabilities offer immediate value and address challenges of system complexity, including those for transportation electrification; for example:
- Helping automotive engineers to find optimal solutions to vehicle range optimization issues by considering a vehicle's energy use under different driving conditions, taking into account eDrive design, regenerative braking, climate control, ADAS safety requirements, and battery choice.
- Improving the flexibility and accuracy of industrial robotics by designing control systems that take detailed mechanical system vibrations and interactions from multi-body dynamics simulation into account.
- Right-sizing heavy battery systems in new eVTOL aircraft designs by helping engineers understand the power draw during take-off and landing, safety margins, and thermal management system controls.
- Implementing safer, more sustainable long-life battery systems by using Elements to design control systems that balance the improved performance of lithium-ion batteries at elevated temperatures with the impact heating has on cell degradation.
Elements was developed in close cooperation with Maplesoft, building upon its powerful maths engine to optimise system equations and deliver fast efficient simulation to Hexagon's customers. Chris Harduwar, VP of Strategic Solutions at Maplesoft, commented: "We are excited to begin this long-term collaboration with Hexagon, which has an impressive vision and track record of innovation. By combining the tried-and-tested Maplesoft system-level modelling technology with the extensive Hexagon CAE portfolio, engineers in many industries benefit from new productivity-boosting solutions that significantly reduce simulation effort."
Mahesh Kailasam, General Manager for Design and Engineering Software at Hexagon, commented, "Elements offers engineers an easy way to explore behaviour of systems quickly and find better solutions to problems using simulation, before committing designs to subsequent resource-intensive engineering processes. We look forward to a long-term collaboration with Maplesoft, using its powerful and open technology foundations to realise synergies with our extensive Hexagon CAE ecosystem portfolio and deliver valuable capabilities to our customers."
To learn more about Elements, please visit hexagon.com/products/elements.
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About Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.
Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that use data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter. For more information, visit hexagon.com/mi.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 23,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 4.3bn Euro. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.
About Maplesoft
Maplesoft is a leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics. Maplesoft Engineering Solutions provide advanced tools and services for system simulation, calculation management, and systems engineering, helping organisations maximise the power of their engineering knowledge so they can complete their projects quickly and successfully. The Maplesoft product suite includes Maple, the world's most powerful math engine; Maple Flow, math software for engineering calculations; MapleSim, the advanced system-level modeling and simulation tool; and MapleMBSE, which supports a model-based systems engineering approach to requirements management. Maplesoft products and services are used in machine design, robotics, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, and many other fields where engineers face complex challenges. Maplesoft is a subsidiary of Cybernet Systems Co. Ltd.
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Windy and warm weather remains on Monday before storm chances arrive Tuesday, including severe weather threats for part of northern OK and southern Kansas.
Need to Know: Oklahoma Lake Levels
Here are the details from News On 6 Meteorologist Alan Crone:
A few spotty showers have developed to our west on Monday morning and could briefly impact the I-35 corridor region before quickly dissipating. Expect another windy and warm afternoon with highs reaching the upper 80s with heat index values into the lower 90s. Strong south winds remain from 20 to 40 mph. A windy advisory will be in effect for part of the area through at least midday. A slow-moving cold front nears the state later tonight and provides the focus for thunderstorm chances Tuesday through the middle part of the week, including the possibility of strong to severe storms.
Southwest upper airflow will be present for the first half of the week before flattening later this week. A strong upper-level low will eject from the Rockies into the northern high plains today and produce a regional severe weather outbreak well north of our area, across the northern high plains into the upper Mississippi River Valley. A strong cold front enters central Kansas this afternoon nearing southeastern Kansas tonight before slowing some Tuesday morning across the state line region. But Tuesday evening the front is expected to move more southeast with additional storm chances near the vicinity of this boundary across northeastern OK and southern Kansas. The main threat will be large hail and damaging winds. Additional storm chances remain for the latter half of the week near the boundary. A few storms will be possible into the weekend as south winds and above normal temps return.
Thanks for reading the abbreviated version of the Monday morning weather discussion and blog.
Have a super great day!
Alan Crone
KOTV
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 6 new confirmed deaths and 5,060 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on June 6.
Five counties in Massachusetts have “high” community transmission, according to CDC data. In western Massachusetts, Franklin County is listed as a having a “high” level of community spread of COVID-19. As of Monday, Franklin County has 45 new confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Franklin County cases reported on June 6:
- New Confirmed Cases: 45
- Total Confirmed Cases: 11,974
- New Deaths: 0
- Total Confirmed and Probable Deaths: 145
The CDC recommends all people in counties with a “high” COVID level to wear a mask indoors, but it’s not a federal mandate.
- Barnstable County: High
- Berkshire County: Medium
- Bristol County: Low
- Dukes County: Medium
- Essex County: Medium
- Franklin County: High
- Hampden County: Medium
- Hampshire County: Medium
- Middlesex County: High
- Nantucket County: Medium
- Norfolk County: High
- Plymouth County: Medium
- Suffolk County: High
- Worcester County: Medium
The CDC updates its map of community transmission levels every Thursday. If the spread of the virus worsens, counties that are currently labeled as “medium” could be bumped up, including Hampden, Hampshire, and Berkshire counties.
Across the United States, there are 241 counties (about 7.5% of counties) in the high category, 736 (about 22.8%) in the medium category and 2247 (69.7%) in the low category.
For contrast, there are 16 states that have no high-ranking counties (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Many others have three or fewer, including South Carolina where only Horry County, home of Myrtle Beach, is in the high category. | 2022-06-07T15:19:06+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/health/coronavirus-local-impact/these-massachusetts-counties-are-in-the-cdcs-worst-covid-category/ |
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky hospital system will pay a $4.4 million civil penalty for faulty recordkeeping that enabled a pharmacy technician to divert 60,000 doses of opioids, federal prosecutors announced.
Pikeville Medical Center self-reported the diversion, cooperated with a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation and has taken “substantial steps” to address its problems ahead of the settlement, which does not determine any liability, according to a statement Wednesday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Lexington.
“The size of this fine shows how serious this situation is,” said agent Todd Scott, who leads the DEA’s Louisville division. “Hopefully, Pikeville Medical Center will do a better job in the future with their record keeping and the resulting harm inflicted on the community can be reversed.”
Prosecutors said a failure to maintain accurate and complete inventories and dispensing records enabled Kayla Nicole White Perry, then a pharmacy technician at the hospital, to divert more than 60,000 doses of oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone from the hospital system’s narcotics vault and Pyxis MedStations from January 2016 through early September 2018.
She and her husband William Chad Perry pleaded guilty in 2020 to a conspiracy to distribute the drugs. She was sentenced to 41 months in prison, while he was sentenced to 38 months.
The hospital system told the Lexington Herald Leader that no patients there were deprived of medication or harmed because of the diversion.
A three-year memorandum of agreement between the hospital and the DEA includes inspection, reporting and training requirements.
“We have taken multiple steps and invested in new technology to better detect and prevent medication diversion in our facility,” a hospital statement said. “Pikeville Medical Center and our current leadership is committed to being the provider and employer of choice for healthcare in the southeastern Kentucky community by providing quality care to our patients.” | 2022-12-08T15:36:39+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/kentucky-hospital-to-pay-4m-for-opioid-recordkeeping-claims/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
In-home sales get a whole lot easier when you go digital
MIDDLETON, Wis., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Alabama-based EcoView America made the business decision to consolidate its product offering and concentrate on selling high-quality replacement windows in 2009, company President James Dobyne admits he held his breath a little. It wasn't long before he breathed a sigh of relief.
"We were doing everything, from kitchens and baths, roofing, windows, siding, patio rooms, etc., and we decided to take a stab at selling only replacement windows," Dobyne explains. "Three months later, we knew we had a tiger by the tail. We were earning more profit, salespeople became focused window experts, and managing our installers became simpler. Life was much easier."
Since then, EcoView has added entry doors to its line of products and now manages a national network of independent licensed dealers. More than 35 locations offer premium and affordable windows and doors to homeowners who need experts they can trust with their home improvement and home energy efficiency needs.
While a new product strategy made life easier for the EcoView team, sustaining growth, managing in-home sales calls, and consistently generating an exceptional customer experience were challenges that came with success. A digital quoting and selling solution held the answer.
Paradigm Vendo is a digital selling solution that lets in-home sales professionals take control of appointment management, presentations, product configuration options, quoting, financing alternatives, and e-signatures – all with one app, in home or virtually.
"Our sales process was completely analog," Dobyne says. "Sure, we use computers for running our business, and we even used a CRM for lead tracking and reporting. But we still sold with a lot of paper and brought paper contracts into the office to be transferred into the system manually. Paradigm Vendo has made everything so much simpler. And once the salespeople use it for a short period, they swear they'll never go back to paper. I'd say before Vendo we were walking, and now we're running to a more successful sales process."
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About Paradigm: Paradigm provides technology solutions designed to simplify the process of configuring, quoting, and manufacturing complex configurable building products. It's software solutions help manufacturers and retailers in the building products industry. Paradigm's clients range from regional, mid-sized manufacturers of building products to major international home improvement retail corporations.
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BUFFALO, N.Y., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer Street Capital Partners, LLC ("Summer Street") and Concentric Equity Partners ("CEP") announced the exit of their investment in Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. ("Coastal" or the "Company"), a leading Southeast solid waste collection, disposal and recycling company. A fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management ("MAM") has completed the recapitalization of Coastal, and become the majority owner of the business, to facilitate future growth. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 2017 by Summer Street and Chief Executive Officer, Brendon Pantano, Coastal Waste & Recycling is a vertically integrated waste services company providing waste collection, processing, and recycling services to residential, municipal, industrial, and commercial customers. Since its founding, Coastal has grown into one of the largest solid waste and recycling businesses in the Southeast with operations predominantly in Florida and Georgia, serving over 450,000 customers with a fleet of nearly 600 vehicles at 11 collection depots and 8 post collections facilities.
Over the course of the past 6 years, Coastal built its operations and geographic footprint through both organic growth and the completion of numerous acquisitions. "The foundation of our success at Coastal is the partnership we built with industry veteran, Brendon Pantano and his management team and their collective ability to consistently deliver exceptional service and value to Coastal's diverse customer base," stated Summer Street's Managing Partner, Brian D'Amico. CEP's Partner, Frank Reppenhagen continued, "Brendon recruited and developed an outstanding team of experienced and energetic leaders aligned on a vision of building a premier, fully integrated regional solid waste and recycling company. Through a shared vision and cohesive culture, Coastal was able to execute on the strategic plan that grew the Company into one of the largest privately-owned providers in the Southeast."
"Both Summer Street and CEP were critical to our success at Coastal. Their value goes beyond financial, strategic and M&A expertise; their network and decades of experience leading growth-focused waste and recycling companies, allowed me and the Coastal team to build a strong platform focused on providing exceptional service for our customers," stated CEO Brendon Pantano. CEP, Summer Street, and Pantano also partnered with Frontier Waste late last year to facilitate a new phase of growth at the Texas-based non-hazardous solid waste and recycling collection services company.
The recapitalization led by MAM will accelerate Coastal's growth trajectory and solidify its leadership position in the Southeast; the investment will have no impact on the company's existing services or operations in the communities in which Coastal serves. As part of the transaction, Brendon Pantano will continue as Chief Executive Officer and together with his management team and a portion of the current shareholders of Coastal, will retain ownership stakes in the company alongside MAM. Karl Kuchel, CEO of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners commented, "We look forward to partnering with the Coastal management team to support the next stage of the company's growth."
Houlihan Lokey acted as lead financial advisor and Winston & Strawn acted as legal counsel to Coastal, Summer Street, and CEP.
ABOUT COASTAL WASTE & RECYCLING
Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Coastal Waste & Recycling is a privately owned solid waste and recycling company with 19 locations in Florida and Georgia. Coastal's team provides residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal services to its customers in the regions it serves. Coastal's locations provide comprehensive solid waste services that include collection operations, transfer stations, portable restroom services, along with recycling, and disposal facilities. With a commitment to a culture focused on its core values and a vision of growth, both personal growth and business growth, Coastal has over 800 employees providing over 1 million services each month. Learn more at www.coastalwasteinc.com.
ABOUT SUMMER STREET CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
Summer Street Capital Partners, LLC, founded in 1999, is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity fund manager with committed capital focused on investing in small and middle-market companies in environmental services and manufacturing. The firm is a leading investor in the environmental services sector, with 20 years of experience acquiring and building companies in waste collection, transportation, and disposal across the eastern United States. Summer Street's investments support management buyouts, family transitions, corporate divestitures, growth financings, and recapitalizations. www.summerstreetcapital.com
ABOUT CONCENTRIC EQUITY PARTNERS
Concentric Equity Partners is a private investment firm that partners with leading middle market companies by providing capital and strategic advisory to accelerate long-term value creation. CEP's approach is simple: support entrepreneurs and operators by providing the resources required to achieve extraordinary results. The firm's investment team is made up of individuals with distinguished track records as operators and professional investors across a variety of growth-oriented middle-market companies. Concentric Equity Partners is the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation, a private asset management firm and family office with over $2 billion in investment commitments under management. Financial Investments Corporation was founded in 1994 by father and daughter Harrison and Jennifer Steans and has been partnering with private companies for more than 25 years. www.ficcep.com
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
902 AM EDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Hamilton County through 930 AM EDT...
At 902 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Ohio, or 23 miles southwest of Speculator, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Pleasant, Mountain Home, Piseco, Rudeston, Clockmill Corners,
Morehouseville, Hoffmeister and Higgins Bay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
LAT...LON 4341 7482 4360 7456 4341 7430 4331 7480
4332 7482 4336 7485
TIME...MOT...LOC 1302Z 226DEG 19KT 4340 7476
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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New Business Unit Builds on Acquisition of Monitor Life, Catalyzes Continued Expansion of Accident & Health Product Offerings
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crum & Forster announced the launch of its new Life Insurance business unit, building on the organization's 2021 acquisition of Monitor Life Insurance Company of New York.
AM Best has also reaffirmed Crum & Forster's "A" financial strength rating, which includes Monitor Life and the wholly owned captive facility, Crum & Forster Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC) located in the Cayman Islands. S&P has also recently upgraded the financial strength rating for Fairfax Financial Holdings, the parent company of C&F, to "A."
Crum & Forster's acquisition of Monitor Life and launch of a new life insurance business unit will allow the organization to continue expanding its Accident and Health (A&H) offerings in an evolving marketplace. With Certificates of Authority in 48 states (pending approval in MN, OR), filings for the initial suite of products are underway and sales will begin in Q4 this year. The acquisition and new unit will give Crum & Forster A&H the ability to write a full suite of life products, and also give the company the flexibility to add additional A&H products moving forward.
"This is an exciting development for Crum & Forster, and we look forward to expanding our offerings to enhance our capabilities to meet and exceed clients' expectations," said Gary McGeddy, A&H President. "As a business, we are committed to designing a diversified portfolio that delivers superior customer service to our partners. Our new life business is another step along that journey."
The company will continue marketing through MGUs, TPAs, brokers, agents and program managers. Crum & Forster's nationwide licensure also allows other insurance companies to round out their geographic footprint through strategic partnerships and flexible risk share arrangements.
"We look forward to working with our partners to expand our value proposition and continue providing new, high-quality products and services," said Gary Nidds, head of Crum & Forster's new Life business unit and its A&H Medical business unit. "As we continue to diversify and put forth innovative product offerings, we're excited to be a catalyst of opportunity within the life insurance ecosystem."
Crum & Forster,* rated A (Excellent) by AM Best (2022), is a national commercial property and casualty group of insurance companies wholly owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Since 2000, Crum & Forster's Accident & Health Division has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support. In addition, our ability to provide international Accident & Health solutions through our Cayman Island captive facility as well as through various partnerships within the Fairfax family demonstrates our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
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The multiverse-hopping adventure film “ Everything Everywhere All At Once ” has a leading eight nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards with nods for best feature, best director, best lead actor for Michelle Yeoh, supporting actors Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis and breakthrough for Stephanie Hsu.
The organization announced nominees for its 38th edition on Tuesday, where other top contenders include Todd Field’s classical music thriller “ Tár,” with seven nominations — including for feature, director, actor for Cate Blanchett and supporting actor for Nina Hoss — Charlotte Wells’ “ Aftersun,” Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” and Luca Guadagnino’s “ Bones and All.” Aside from “Aftersun,” nominated for best first feature, all are best feature nominees alongside the sole nomination for “Our Father, the Devil.”
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s “Everything Everywhere All At Once” has become a bit of a Cinderella story this year, earning over $100 million at the global box office against a $25 million budget. It was also nominated for editing and screenplay.
The cannibal romance “Bones and All,” which expands nationwide this week, got nominations for Taylor Russell’s lead performance and Mark Rylance’s supporting role, but none for Timothée Chalamet.
“Women Talking,” about women living in an isolated religious colony, did not receive any solo acting nominations but did get the Robert Altman Award for its ensemble, in addition to best director and screenplay nods.
Joining “Aftersun” in the first feature category are “Emily the Criminal,” “ The Inspection,” “ Murina,” and “Palm Trees and Power Lines.”
Paul Mescal was nominated for his leading performance in “Aftersun” while his co-star Frankie Corio was singled out in the breakthrough category.
The awards celebrate the best in independent filmmaking and recently raised the budget cap from $22.5 million to $30 million for the main prizes and $1 million for the John Cassavetes Award. The organization also shifted to gender neutral acting awards. The main acting categories now have 10 nominees each.
Lead performance nominees, in addition to Blanchett, Russell, Mescal and Yeoh, are Dale Dickey (“A Love Song” ), Mia Goth (“Pearl” ), Regina Hall (“Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.”), Aubrey Plaza (“Emily the Criminal”), Jeremy Pope (“The Inspection”) and Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie”).
Other supporting performers nominated are: Brian Tyree Henry (“Causeway”), Brian d’Arcy James (“The Cathedral”), Trevante Rhodes (“Bruiser”), Theo Rossi (“Emily the Criminal”), Jonathan Tucker (“Palm Trees and Power Lines”) and Gabrielle Union (“The Inspection”).
A24 was far and away the most nominated studio with 24 nods total from its slate, which included “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” “Aftersun,” “The Inspection,” “After Yang” and “Pearl.” Focus Features, which made “Tár” and “Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.” followed with nine.
“Zola’s” Taylour Paige and “The Inspection’s” Raúl Castillo read the nominations, which are chosen by committees made up of film critics, producers, festival programmers, filmmakers, past winners and Film Independent’s Board of Directors. Film independent president Josh Welsh said they considered 409 films.
Films nominated for best documentary included Laura Poitras’ Venice-winner “ All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” “All that Breathes,” “A House Made of Splinters,” “Riotsville, U.S.A.” and “Midwives.”
Best international nominees were: “Corsage,” “Joyland,” “Leonor Will Never Die,” “Return to Seoul” and “Saint Omer.”
At the 37th edition earlier this year, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Elena Ferrente adaptation “The Lost Daughter” won best feature, best director and best screenplay. But Netflix won’t have a repeat showing in March: The streamer received zero nominations Tuesday. The budget cap meant that several of its films like, “White Noise” and “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” were not eligible.
Some other high-profile award hopefuls that received zero nominations were James Gray’s “Armageddon Time” and Darren Aronofsky’s “ The Whale.”
The Spirit Awards also hand out awards to television shows, but those nominees won’t be announced until Dec. 13. The beachside ceremony will be held in Santa Monica on March 4, 2023, the weekend before the Oscars.
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Jose Trevino Player Prop Bets: Yankees vs. Orioles - July 5
Published: Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:26 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The New York Yankees, including Jose Trevino (hitting .192 in his past 10 games, with a double, a home run, a walk and two RBI), take on starter Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET.
He hit a home run while going 1-for-3 in his most recent game against the Orioles.
Jose Trevino Game Info & Props vs. the Orioles
- Game Day: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Orioles Starter: Dean Kremer
- TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -161)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +775)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +250)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +200)
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Jose Trevino At The Plate
- Trevino has four doubles, four home runs and eight walks while batting .212.
- Trevino has picked up a hit in 26 of 48 games this year, with multiple hits three times.
- He has homered in 8.3% of his games in 2023, and 2.6% of his trips to the plate.
- Trevino has an RBI in 11 of 48 games this season, with multiple RBI in three of them. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- He has scored in 15 games this season (31.3%), but has had no multi-run games.
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Jose Trevino Home/Away Batting Splits
Orioles Pitching Rankings
- The Orioles pitching staff ranks seventh in MLB with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Orioles have a 4.32 team ERA that ranks 17th across all league pitching staffs.
- Orioles pitchers combine to give up 104 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (to rank 20th in the league).
- Kremer gets the start for the Orioles, his 18th of the season. He is 8-4 with a 5.04 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 91 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Friday against the Minnesota Twins, the right-hander tossed three innings, giving up seven earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- The 27-year-old ranks 59th in ERA (5.04), 54th in WHIP (1.418), and 40th in K/9 (8.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Blueprint Medicines Corp. (BPMC) on Thursday reported a loss of $158.6 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $2.65.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $2.73 per share.
The cancer drug developer posted revenue of $38.8 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $32.7 million.
For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $557.5 million, or $9.35 per share. Revenue was reported as $204 million.
Blueprint Medicines shares have climbed 0.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has dropped 47% in the last 12 months.
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What to do with your credit card debt now that the Fed raised rates again
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its key interest rate for the ninth time since last March.
Each time the Fed raises the rate, lending rates that banks charge their customers tend to follow. That means consumer debt — especially variable-rate credit card debt — will get more expensive.
“[T]he average credit card rate is now at a record high above 20%,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com. That’s well above the 16.3% average at the start of 2022.
If you pay off your bill in full every month that is not a concern for you. But if you carry a balance, and especially if you only pay the minimum amount due, you will be shelling out more dollars every month just for interest and it will take you longer to pay off what you owe.
Expect to see your interest rate go up within a few statements.
Your best bet is to try to find a good balance-transfer card with an initial 0% rate and make a plan to pay off what you owe in the coming months before a high rate kicks in.
“Turbocharge your debt repayment efforts with a 0% balance transfer offer, some lasting as long as 21 months. This insulates you from further rate hikes and gives you a runway to get the debt paid off once and for all,” McBride said.
But first find out what, if any, fees you will have to pay (such as a balance-transfer fee or annual fee), and what the penalties will be for late or missed payments during the zero-rate period. The best strategy is always to pay off as much of your existing balance as possible — on time every month — before the zero-rate period ends. Otherwise, any remaining balance will be subject to a new interest rate that could be higher than you had before, if rates continue to rise.
If you don’t transfer to a zero-rate balance card, another option might be to get a relatively low fixed-rate personal loan.
The average personal loan rate was 10.82% as of March 22, according to Bankrate. But the best rate you can get will depend on your income, credit score and debt-to-income ratio.
Bankrate’s advice: To get the best deal, ask a few lenders for quotes before filling out a loan application.
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CAMDEN – PAWS Animal Adoption Center is hitting the green for its third annual Spring Fling Golf Tournament, generously hosted by the Rockland Golf Club.
The event is the first in a series of three golf tournaments presented by PAWS and one of the animal shelter’s largest annual fundraisers, featuring a hole-in-one contest, raffles, and prizes for the scoring top team.
Golfers can sign up now for the tournament at www.pawsadoption.org. The event will take place at Rockland Club on Friday, June 17. The Rockland Golf Club, located at 606 Old County Road in Rockland, boasts of beautiful views, rolling hills, an on-site clubhouse with food, bar, and an outside deck to relax after your round.
Registration begins at noon, with the tournament officially starting at 1 p.m. and the awards presentation at 4:30 p.m. The cost to participate is $100 per golfer/$400 per foursome, with all proceeds to benefit the animals at PAWS Animal Adoption Center. Registration includes lunch, snack bag, cart, and an item of PAWS swag.
For more information, please visit www.pawsadoption.org/pawsgolf or email jan@pawsadoption.org. | 2022-06-08T18:02:28+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://bangordailynews.com/2022/06/08/bdn-maine/paws-spring-fling-golf-tournament-to-benefit-at-risk-cats-and-dogs/ |
Ride to End Alz. raises over $800,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Over 300 cyclists rode 255 miles across the state to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease.
Over three days, the cyclists rode from Simpsonville to Newbury to Orangeburg and finished Sunday in Mount Pleasant. Over 150 people volunteered for the 14th year of Ride to End Alz S.C.
A lot of cyclists and leaders had personal connections to the cause. Jerry Chapman, the director of Ride to End Alz South Carolina, says he is doing this for his grandson.
“So, my why is my eight-year-old grandson,” Chapman said. “I want him to live in a world where there is no Alzheimer’s disease. As he ages, which we all will hopefully, I don’t want him to have to worry about am I going to lose my brain function because of a disease like Alzheimer’s and dementia. That’s why we need that treatment, and that’s why we need that cure.”
Andrew King, who has participant in this event 12 times, says he loves the family-like aspect, and that is what keeps him coming back year after year.
“The whole thing, all the camaraderie being with all your buddies,” King said. “Everyone’s out here riding for the same cause. So, it’s just an intimate group, it really is, everybody.”
Ride to End Alz S.C. raised over $800,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association this year from cyclists, volunteers and other sponsors.
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LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children head back to school, parents and caregivers should not overlook routine vaccinations against serious infections, such as measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and hepatitis. Sunflower Health Plan (Sunflower) wants Kansas residents to have information and resources to help protect children and communities against preventable illnesses.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, immunizations have declined, with all populations showing a downward trend from pre-pandemic routine immunization rates. Routine vaccinations are effective in preventing serious illness within schools and communities. Despite school reopenings and the restart of student activities in some states, the immunization rate for children in kindergarten dropped between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. This leaves thousands of young students at risk for preventable illnesses when re-entering the classroom for in-person learning.
The more immunized a community is, the harder it is for preventable illnesses to spread. Immunizations not only protect the individuals who are vaccinated, they also protect everyone who interacts with them. As students prepare to return to school, it is as important as ever to ensure children are up to date with their routine immunizations. Childhood immunizations help protect against 14 serious diseases. Without this protection, it is likely communities will see a surge of serious illnesses.
Sunflower invests in educational opportunities around vaccinations for members through programs such as Fluvention®, which provides comprehensive information about the benefits of receiving an annual flu vaccine.
"Pediatric vaccinations reduce the rate of vaccine-preventable diseases," said Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Skoch. "We want families to have the information they need to make informed decisions about immunizing their children. With the start of the school year around the corner, now is the perfect time for children to visit their primary care provider and catch up on immunizations."
Individuals can learn more about specific vaccines, immunization schedules and safety information by contacting the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or referring to cdc.gov/vaccines.
For more information about Sunflower services and benefits, please visit SunflowerHealthPlan.com.
About Sunflower Health Plan
Sunflower Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources. Sunflower is committed to improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care in an approach based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC) reported today that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $1.059 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $4.24 per share. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2022.
W. P. Carey Inc. ranks among the largest net lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $22 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally critical commercial real estate that includes 1,336 net lease properties covering approximately 157 million square feet as of March 31, 2022. For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators. Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.
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I've been playing fighting games since middle school, and, like any fan, I can tell you that the Street Fighter series has always been at the top of the pack.
For eight long years, I've eagerly awaited Street Fighter 6. As I dug in, I was impressed by how the game's art direction married urban style and martial arts substance — a mix that Capcom has cultivated in every entry since the late 80s. The game brims with hip hop flavor, but its intricate battle system is one of the most intense I've ever encountered in a 2D fighting game.
Now watch this drive
Capcom may have taken their time with this sequel, but they came through with a new core mechanic called the Drive Gauge. It enables souped-up special attacks, defense-enhancing parries, and the "Drive Impact," a move that fills the screen with flowing colors that can break through most of an opponent's attacks.
Even if it's blocked, it pushes your adversary far across the screen or knocks them into a wall, leaving them open for a combo. To defend against it, you have to parry, dodge, or counter with your own Drive Impact, which can be truly devastating. This new feature requires quick reactions, and precise risk-reward calculations.
Each character uses it slightly differently – some may have Drive Impacts that are slightly faster or have further range, for instance. But no matter who you pick, mastering the Drive System is essential. If you use too much of your Drive Gauge, your character will go into Burnout — a vulnerable, weakened state. As I kept playing matches, I got better at strategically conserving and deploying my Drive Gauge. I went from avoiding Burnout like the plague, to cashing out my entire Drive Gauge at the perfect moment to win a round.
Sharpening Street Fighter 6 skills aren't just about complicated button combinations, they're also about leading your opponent where you want them and exploiting their weaknesses. In more than one match, I got stuck in a corner, which makes getting hit with a Drive Impact especially deadly.
But on a few occasions, I managed to bait my opponent into using theirs first, so I could counter with mine, then finish the round by following up with a Super Art — a cinematic move that's a joy to behold and makes quick work of an opponent's life bar. Securing victory in this manner feels truly rewarding, as it shows mastery of both tactics and execution.
Around the world
Street Fighter 6 features many game varieties, including the classic Arcade Mode — fight random opponents until you beat the boss and complete your chosen character's story arc — and the more off-the-wall Extreme Battle - which add crazy gimmicks that seem perfect for parties, like Fight While Knocking A Bomb Back and Forth Like A Volleyball and Fight While A Bull Randomly Runs On and Offscreen.
But World Tour Mode stands out as the game's boldest experiment. It blends the 2D combat with a 3D role-playing game and begins with you creating your own custom character. Don't expect a particularly deep story, though — you'll spend most of your time punching out street gangs that hide their identities under cardboard boxes on their heads (which is weirdly adorable). If you want a captivating narrative that involves Street Fighter characters, your best bet is to watch Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (avoid the live action Street Fighter movie at all costs).
As you travel throughout Metro City and make brief trips to locations around the world, you'll meet the game's 18 main playable fighters and learn their martial arts styles. After enrolling under these "Masters," you can add their specials to your repertoire and mix-and-match moves. I enjoyed overwhelming enemies with Manon's powerful judo throw and Marisa's aggressive straight punch. As I kept playing through the story and met more and more Masters, the feeling of fighting with a tailored moveset got more and more satisfying.
Street Fighter 6 is not only the title to beat for fighting game of the year, it may take the crown for best in the franchise. It shows why the series has succeeded for so long, and why it can afford to take risks like adding a dash of RPG to the fighting game formula.
Capcom will support the game for years with additional downloadable content, though fans might be annoyed that certain popular characters, like series staple Akuma, will cost extra. Either way, more content is coming. So whether you just want to play through the story, or go online and get humbled, there's no lack of challenges to take on.
Street Fighter 6 releases June 2nd on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
James Perkins Mastromarino contributed to this story. contributed to this story
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CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard H. Driehaus Museum announces a day-long symposium to explore important themes in the architecture of Louis Sullivan and the photography by Richard Nickel that documented the destruction of many of Adler & Sullivan's most important Chicago buildings. The Art of Architecture: Perspectives on Sullivan & Nickel will bring together experts to discuss topics as diverse as the power of photography, the neuroscience behind ornamentation, and the impact and benefits of preservation on the urban built environment. The event will be held Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All tickets include free admission to the Museum between October 21-23. For information and tickets: https://bit.ly/3UJJQvt.
The symposium builds on themes in the Museum's exhibition Capturing Louis Sullivan: What Richard Nickel Saw, which includes over forty of Nickel's photographs and over twenty architectural fragments from Adler & Sullivan buildings.
Speakers include:
- David Van Zanten, highlighting Sullivan's developing use of ornamentation, culminating in his design for the Wainwright Building (St Louis, 1890-91). Van Zanten is the author of Sullivan's City: The Meaning of Ornament for Louis Sullivan (2000).
- Matt McNicholas, speaking about how ornament affects emotion and experience in the built environment. McNicholas is an architect who has created ornamental details for buildings in 16 countries. He is a member of the Society for Neuroscience.
- Richard Cahan, author of three books on Richard Nickel including the recent Richard Nickel: Dangerous Years: What He Saw and What He Wrote: Tim Samuelson, director of the Chicago Architectural Preservation Archive; Ward Miller, Executive Director of Preservation Chicago, and John Vinci, FAIA, an architect with experience in the restoration of historic architecture, including Sullivan's Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room. They will speak about the Richard Nickel Committee, which focused a new generation of architectural preservation in Chicago.
Also participating will be David A. Hanks, curator of the exhibition Capturing Louis Sullivan: What Richard Nickel Saw, and David Travis, former Curator of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago. Alison Fisher, the Harold and Margot Schiff Curator of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago, moderates one session.
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If the Senate gets its way, this weekend will be the last time we turn our clocks back an hour. But the House is holding up a bill to make Daylight Saving time permanent amid health concerns.
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If the Senate gets its way, this weekend will be the last time we turn our clocks back an hour. But the House is holding up a bill to make Daylight Saving time permanent amid health concerns.
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Londoners will finally get a taste of properly nice weather after a fairly long period of wind, unpredictable showers and underwhelming sunshine. Summer officially starts in the UK on Friday, so it’s already quite late to show its face. But there are finally rumours of a real heatwave starting on Saturday, when it will be 21 degrees. That doesn’t sound much like a heatwave but don’t worry, there are highs of 26 degrees expected the following Saturday.
Leon Brown of US-based forecaster The Weather Company said: ‘More heatwaves imported from the continent to the UK are forecast this summer, each reaching at least 28C - and likely higher - and each lasting several days.’
Daniel Rudman is a Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster. He has confirmed that the warm weather is likely to persist ‘throughout the next month’, with London and regions in the south of England set to bask in the lion’s share of the sunshine. Exciting!
‘We anticipate a good deal of warmer and mostly dry weather throughout July, especially across the south – although it may also bring cloud and rain into the northwest at times. We are likely to see above-average and very warm temperatures.’
But when can we look forward to this rumoured nice weather? Well, The Met Office says temperatures will pick-up from Monday 4 July. And the BBC has said that parts of London are forecast to pass the 25C mark on Thursday 7 July. We'll just have to wait and see!
So round up a group of your best mates and make your plans, the parks of London, beer gardens and swimming lidos are all calling your name.
These are the best things to do in London in the upcoming sun
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Photos: Idaho shocks No. 3 Montana
Photos from Montana and Idaho's Big Sky Conference football game in Missoula on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) scores a touchdown on a quarterback sneak during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) scores a touchdown during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) makes a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Nash Fouch (4) celebrates a tackle for a loss of yards during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) and junior Levi Janacaro (36) make a sack during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) celebrates a touchdown with junior center AJ Forbes (57) during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Keelan White (6) makes a reception during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) celebrates a sack during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) makes a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Trajon Cotton (3) makes a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Xavier Harris (13) runs the ball during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) fights to keep the ball during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Tyler Flink (54) tries to pull in an onside kick against Idaho's Hayden Hatten (80) during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Malik Flowers (19) breaks the all-time school kick return record during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Levi Janacaro (36) celebrates a tackle for a loss of yards during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) throws a pass during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana mascot Monte celebrates a touchdown during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Aaron Fontes (14) hurdles a defender during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Garrett Graves (5) makes a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) makes an interception during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Nico Ramos (83) kicks the ball during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Patrick O'Connell (58) returns an interception during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Jacob McGourin (92) makes a stop during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Corbin Walker (8) breaks up a pass during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
Idaho's Ricardo Chavez (1) kicks an extra point kick during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Montana at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Xavier Harris (13) breaks a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Lucas Johnson (7) throws a pass during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Mitch Roberts (80) gains some yards during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Alex Gubner (99) and sophomore Jacob McGourin (92) make a tackle during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Cole Grossman (11) tries to reel in a high pass during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
The University of Montana special teams unit scrambles for an onside kick during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Marcus Knight (21) gains some yards during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana junior Marcus Knight (21) catches the ball for a first down during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) returns a punt during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana sophomore Junior Bergen (5) makes a catch during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports
University of Montana senior Marcus Welnel (37) makes a sack during the Big Sky Conference game against the University of Idaho at Washington-Grizzly Stadium Saturday, October 15, 2022.Photo by: James Dobson/MTN Sports | 2022-10-16T01:14:24+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/sports/big-sky-conference/montana-grizzlies/photos-idaho-shocks-no-3-montana |
MANDAN, N.D. (KXNET) — One person is dead and one has serious injuries in a crash just south of Mandan Thursday morning.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a Ford driven by a 46-year-old Bismarck woman was heading north on Highway 6 when she apparently crossed into the southbound land and hit head-on with a Honda, driven by a 69-year-old Bismarck woman.
Both women were taken to Sanford Hospital, where the 69-year-old was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Highway Patrol reports Highway 6 was snowy and ice-covered when the crash happened.
The fatal collision remains under investigation. | 2023-03-17T00:05:15+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/bismarck-woman-dies-in-a-crash-on-highway-6/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, nonprofit organization Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) opens its first call for applications for the Climate Solutions Portfolio, a soon-to-launch registry of proven carbon reduction solutions for the fashion industry. Aii will use the Climate Solutions Portfolio as a data-backed tool to deploy grants from the catalytic Fashion Climate Fund, designed to raise $250M to de-risk and accelerate proven decarbonization solutions, unlock up to $2B of capital, and help to halve carbon emissions by 2030. The Climate Solutions Portfolio will also serve as a public, transparent resource for brands, retailers, industry stakeholders, and external commercial financing partners looking to accelerate decarbonization efforts.
The first round of applications, open today and closing March 2023, is focused on solutions for materials, product innovations, energy efficiency improvements, and coal phase out via renewable thermal heat and renewable energy, with subsequent, biannual rounds to be focused on additional levers for carbon reduction*. To be eligible for the Climate Solutions Portfolio, organizations of any size and stage must submit high quality, verified data or estimates that demonstrate quantifiable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions around their solutions through Aii's rigorous, strategically developed intake application.
"Some of the biggest industry challenges for effective carbon reduction are identifying science-based solutions, ensuring they are credible and prioritizing them for widespread adoption," says Kurt Kipka, Aii Chief Impact Officer. "Our aim with the Climate Solutions Portfolio is to complement our current global efforts and find, fund, and report on climate impact solutions in a consistent, transparent way – for both our Fashion Climate Fund and the industry at large."
Starting in June 2023, a slate of projects from the Climate Solutions Portfolio will begin to receive grants, estimated to range from $50K - $250K per year, from Aii's Fashion Climate Fund based on effectiveness, reach, scale, and cost. This represents the first deployed capital from the Fund, which launched in June 2022 and currently marks Target, PVH Corp., Lululemon, H&M Group, H&M Foundation, and The Schmidt Family Foundation as lead funders.
The intake application for the Climate Solutions Portfolio was designed by Aii's new CSP Advisory Council of industry leaders: scientist and consultant Linda Greer; Phil Patterson, Managing Director at Colour Connections Textile Consultancy; Beth Jensen, Director+ Climate Impact at Textile Exchange; Crispin Wong, Senior Director of Product Sustainability and Environment from Lululemon; and Mallory McConnell, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at PVH Corp.
In addition to overseeing the buildout of and maintaining the Climate Solutions Portfolio as a resource for the fashion industry, the CSP Advisory Council will guide the deployment of capital into new solutions from the Fashion Climate Fund. It will tap additional subject matter experts as needed to fully and fairly evaluate applications.
"The Climate Solutions Portfolio, led by our CIO and Advisory Council, is furthering Aii's mission to identify, fund, scale, and measure the apparel and footwear industry's proven environmental impact solutions," says Lewis Perkins, Aii President. "We believe this tool will not only allow Aii to best evaluate solutions, it will also give the entire industry greater transparency into the climate related programs at work in the supply chain."
Aii invites all organizations, technologies, ventures, and solutions geared at advancing decarbonization solutions to apply for funding and to join the comprehensive registry that will be the Climate Solutions Portfolio. The Climate Solutions Portfolio will be live to the public in July 2023, at which time Aii will announce its first funded solutions through the Fashion Climate Fund.
*More information on carbon reduction levers are denoted in Aii and World Resources Institute's report, Roadmap to Net Zero: Delivering Science Based Targets in the Apparel Sector
Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) is a nonprofit collective founded in 2017 by NGO leaders: the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), alongside industry leaders Target Corporation, Gap Inc., PVH and HSBC. The organization emerged organically as a result of a real need that apparel brands and retailers self-identified.
Aii identifies, funds, and scales proven quality solutions to accelerate positive impact in the apparel and footwear industry. Aii programs focus on areas that result in positive environmental impact from the production of apparel and footwear products to improve the industry. To learn more about Aii and its new Fashion Climate Fund, visit apparelimpact.org and fashionclimatefund.org.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend summit in Seoul with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Kishida during Sunday’s meeting expressed sympathy toward Koreans forced into industrial slavery during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula as the leaders vowed to overcome historical grievances and strengthen cooperation in the face of a nuclear North Korea and other challenges.
The summit, which was the second meeting between the leaders in less than two months, drew a mixed reaction in South Korea. Critics, including Yoon’s liberal opponents who control majority in the National Assembly, said Kishida’s comments fell short of a meaningful apology and accused Yoon of letting Japan off the hook over its past aggressions while pushing to repair bilateral ties.
Others saw the summit as a sign that the two key U.S. allies are finally moving forward after years of bickering as they step up their three-way partnership with Washington.
After the summit, Yoon said Seoul, Tokyo and Washington are engaging in talks to implement their earlier agreement on a faster exchange of information on North Korean missile tests. Yoon also said he wouldn’t rule out Japan’s possible participation in future nuclear deterrence consultations between Washington and Seoul to better cope with North Korean nuclear threats.
Yoon, Kishida and President Joe Biden are expected to hold a trilateral meeting later this month on the sidelines of the Group of Seven meetings in Hiroshima to discuss North Korea and geopolitical uncertainties created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertive foreign policy. While South Korea isn’t a G-7 country, Yoon was invited as one of eight outreach nations.
Yoon during a meeting with his chief sectaries on Monday instructed them to establish follow-up measures to carry out bilateral security, economic and technology cooperation and facilitate culture and youth exchanges between the countries, which were discussed in his meeting with Kishida. Yoon’s office didn’t elaborate.
Speaking to reporters before departing Seoul, Kishida said he hoped to further strengthen his personal relationship with Yoon and “work together to carve out a new era.”
Kishida, who earlier on Monday separately met with groups of South Korean lawmakers and business leaders, stressed the need for facilitating people-to-people exchanges between the countries, which he said would “help further promote our mutual understanding and give widths and thickness to our relations.”
Kishida’s visit to Seoul reciprocated a mid-March trip to Tokyo by Yoon. It’s the first exchange of visits between the leaders of the countries in 12 years.
The back-to-back summits were largely meant to resolve bitter disputes triggered by South Korean court rulings in 2018 that ordered two Japanese companies to compensate some of their former Korean employees for forced labor before the end of World War II. Those rulings irked Japan, which insists all compensation issues were settled by a 1965 treaty that normalized relations.
The wrangling led to the countries downgrading each other’s trade status and Seoul’s previous liberal government threatening to spike a military intelligence-sharing pact. Their strained ties complicated U.S. efforts to build a stronger alliance to counter challenges posed by North Korea and China.
Relations thawed after Yoon’s conservative government in March announced a domestically contentious plan to use local corporate funds to compensate the forced labor victims without demanding Japanese contributions. Yoon later that month traveled to Tokyo to meet with Kishida, and the two agreed to resume leadership-level visits and other talks. Their governments have since taken steps to withdraw their economic retaliatory steps.
Kishida’s trip to Seoul drew intense public attention in South Korea, where many people still harbor resentment over Japan’s colonial occupation.
In a news conference Sunday, Kishida avoided a new, direct apology over the colonization but still sympathized with the Korean victims, saying he personally feels “strong pain in my heart” over their ordeals, in an apparent effort to maintain momentum for improving ties.
He reaffirmed his government upholds the positions of previous Japanese administrations on the colonization issue, including the landmark 1998 joint declaration by then-South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, in which Obuchi said: “I feel acute remorse and offer an apology from my heart.”
Kishida also said he and Yoon would pay respects before a memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima during the G-7 meetings. He addressed South Korean concerns about food safety following Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster, saying Tokyo will allow South Korean experts to inspect a planned release of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said the South Korean inspection team will consist of experts from related government agencies and organizations and that it will soon hold talks with Japanese officials to set up their visit planned for May 23-24.
Bong Young-shik, an expert at Seoul’s Yonsei Institute for North Korean Studies, said it was notable how Yoon’s government carefully tempered public expectations before the summit, which made it easier for both governments to present the outcome as substantial.
“For both the South Korea and Japanese governments, the resumption of ‘shuttle diplomacy’ in itself is a win,” he said, referring to regular visits between leaders.
Yoon had faced criticism at home that he had preemptively made concessions to Tokyo without getting corresponding steps in return, and opposition politicians and some newspapers described the summit as a disappointment.
“Normalizing relations between South Korea and Japan is a necessity, and I am in favor of it, but not at the cost of our national interests, national dignity, history and justice,” said Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in last year’s presidential race.
The conservative Chosun Ilbo, South Korea’s biggest newspaper by circulation, acknowledged that Kishida’s comments were insufficient to ease South Korean frustrations over history but also said that the summit reflected the countries’ “desperate” need for cooperation.
“South Korea and Japan are in need of greater cooperation in the wake of recent events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s maritime assertiveness that threatens its neighbors. The countries’ need to jointly respond to North Korean nuclear and missile threats is greater than ever. Moreover, the countries face similar challenges related to their slowing economies and declining populations,” the newspaper said.
“This is not the time to be stuck in the past.”
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AP writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to the report.
More AP coverage of the Asia-Pacific region is at https://apnews.com/hub/asia-pacific | 2023-05-08T11:17:57+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/yoon-kishida-vow-better-seoul-tokyo-ties-following-summit/ |
The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan
Americans could stand to save up to $1.1 trillion on gasoline prices should the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to impose the toughest-ever auto emissions standards be adopted, the agency projected on Wednesday.
The projection was included in the 758-page report issued by the EPA detailing its proposed regulations, which include tailpipe emissions so stringent that it could lead to 67% of new vehicle sales being electric by 2032.
Such a big shift to electric cars could save Americans between $580 billion and $1.1 trillion on gasoline — even factoring in the extra money drivers would spend on electricity to juice up their vehicles.
The agency forecasts an additional $280 billion to $580 billion in savings on vehicle maintenance.
The EPA predicts that U.S. consumption and net imports of petroleum would both go down as a result. That would increase U.S. energy security, although as the EPA acknowledges, the U.S. is now also a major oil producer — in fact, the world’s largest oil producer.
Trade groups representing U.S. oil and gas producers have joined a legal challenge against EPA’s previous efforts to promote electric vehicles.
In legal filings, they wrote that their members would suffer “material adverse consequences” from a shift toward electric vehicles, which would also hurt the coffers of oil-producing states like Texas.
Multiple domestic oil groups declined NPR’s requests for comment.
EPA also projects other big savings for car owners
EVs are cheaper to operate than conventional vehicles; the exact amount of savings depends on local gasoline and electricity prices. But they cost more up front.
And a similar pattern holds in the EPA’s analysis. If the proposed standards are put in place, the EPA estimates every car sold in in 2032 will cost $1,200 more to manufacture than it would otherwise.
That price increase, however, would be canceled out by the savings on fuel, cost and maintenance, so that overall, an owner of a car or SUV would save $9,000 and the owner of an electric pickup truck would save $13,000, according to the EPA.
The switch to EVs could have benefits for broader society, too: fewer premature deaths from road pollution and reduced impacts of climate change. The transportation sector is the largest source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S., which is the world’s biggest consumer of oil.
The change being envisioned here is big — really, really big.
“This reinvents the vehicle,” says Michelle Krebs, executive analyst at Cox Automotive. “It reinvents how consumers interact with their vehicle. It reimagines the entire industrial base.”
Thomas Boylan, the regulatory director at the Zero Emissions Transportation Association — a trade group representing companies along the EV supply chain, which stands to benefit from this transition — noted that the industry has a few years to prepare.
“The investments that are being made today, of which there are very many, … they are going to bear fruit over the time period that these standards contemplate,” he says. “I think there’s going to be a very different world come 2027.” | 2023-04-13T00:02:12+00:00 | whyy.org | https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/epa-projects-1-trillion-savings-gas-new-emissions-plan/ |
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Age 96, of Germantown, passed away Dec. 21, 2022. Funeral services will be at 1 pm, Dec. 28, 2022, at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, Middletown, OH.
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Age 96, of Germantown, passed away Dec. 21, 2022. Funeral services will be at 1 pm, Dec. 28, 2022, at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, Middletown, OH. | 2022-12-25T07:24:14+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/mynhier-david/MNQZAKX2XZBMLGPORS4W2LL7GU/ |
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of thrill-seekers avoided getting gored Saturday during the bull run of Pamplona’s San Fermín Festival, officials said, revising an early report saying bull horns stabbed two men.
Officials in the Spanish city officials corrected the preliminary report by Pamplona’s hospital to state that a man was scratched on the buttocks but not pierced by a horn.
After the morning run through narrow streets ended, another man suffered a laceration when a wild cow was set loose in the city’s bullring for individuals to test their evasion maneuvers, according to the update.
A total of seven men — six Spaniards and one Frenchman— needed to be treated at the hospital, according to authorities. None of the injuries appeared serious.
While it turned out no one was skewered, the main event produced close calls for the human runners. Some of the massive bulls opted to knock aside people in their path instead of running them through with a potentially deadly horn.
Several runners were stomped or bowled over by the half-dozen bulls and the six tame oxen that help guide them along the 875-meter (956-yard) course through Pamplona’s old quarter.
There were no gorings on the first two days of this year’s festival either. Saturday’s bull run was the third of eight scheduled and took 2 1/2 minutes.
Thousands of runners, most wearing the traditional white shirt and pants with red sash and neckerchief, scampered to avoid the charging animals. Many ended up piled on top of each other in the narrow cobblestone streets of the course.
Only expert runners can sprint for short stretches right in front of the horns of a bull before jumping out of the way at the last moment.
The collective adrenaline rush of the bull run is followed by general hedonism with people drinking, eating, attending concerts and partying late into the night.
The six bulls that run each morning are killed in bullfights by professional bullfighters later in the day. Pamplona’s bullring is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Eight people were gored in 2019, the last festival before a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixteen people have died in Pamplona’s bull runs since 1910, with the last death in 2009.
The Pamplona festival, which was made known to the English-speaking world through Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises,” draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. | 2022-07-09T19:31:17+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/2-men-gored-while-running-with-bulls-at-pamplona-festival/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — The woman accused of shooting and killing pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson appeared in an Austin, Texas, courtroom for the first time Wednesday after spending 43 days on the run.
In addition to entering a plea of not guilty, Kaitlin Armstrong’s attorneys asked for a speedy trial.
“There is a big picture here. This is a beginning of a process that will play out in court and it should play out in court,” Rick Cofer, Armstrong’s attorney, said. Cofer agreed to make a statement after Wednesday’s hearing but would not answer questions, including why Armstrong fled the country.
Cofer said Armstrong’s legal team has some questions themselves, including why Austin Police officers “seemingly ignored a tip about the former boyfriend of Ms. Wilson.” He also said they want to know “who vandalized the home of Kaitlin Armstrong and Colin Strickland the night of Wilson’s death and why?”
KXAN has reached out to the Austin Police Department for their response to statements made by Cofer.
After some back and forth, the judge set the docket call for this case for Oct. 19, with a jury trial the following week.
The state argued it has more than 100 murder cases backlogged because of the pandemic and that an October trial would be difficult.
“I know they haven’t seen the evidence because we don’t have all the evidence to give them,” the state told Judge Brenda Kennedy.
“What you saw in the courtroom today was illuminating. Ms. Armstrong wants her day in court, she wants a trial,” Cofer said. “Cases should not be indicted if prosecutors are not prepared to proceed.”
Armstrong was scheduled for a pretrial hearing in the 403rd District Court for her first-degree murder charge. Pretrial hearings are typically quick and procedural but also offer attorneys the opportunity to file motions, ask for specific evidence to be included or excluded and set the stage for trial.
A court also addressed Armstrong’s theft of service charge, a class B misdemeanor, Wednesday after she allegedly did not pay for a Botox session in March 2018. Court records show Armstrong had a jail docket call on that case Wednesday morning, prior to her hearing.
Armstrong is being held on a $3.5 million bond in Travis County’s jail after police say she shot and killed Wilson in mid-May and then fled the country using someone else’s passport. She was captured in Costa Rica and extradited back to the United States for trial.
Wilson was visiting Austin for a race. She was staying with a friend who found her shot and bleeding the night of her murder.
“Moriah was a talented, kind, and caring young woman. Her life was taken from her before she had the opportunity to achieve everything she dreamed of. Our family, and all those who loved her, will forever miss her,” her family’s statement said in part.
Wilson’s family has started a GoFundMe in her memory, the proceeds of which will go to the Moriah Wilson Foundation, which will help expand “access to recreation, sports and educational programs that promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement for all.” | 2022-07-20T20:52:06+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/suspect-in-murder-of-pro-cyclist-enters-plea-attorneys-seek-speedy-trial/ |
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday surprised markets by increasing its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85% despite pausing its climb last month and new evidence that inflation is slowing.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting on April 4 was the first in a year to leave rates on hold to allow time for the bank’s board to observe the impacts of recent hikes.
Most economists expected the cash rate would remain steady at 3.6% at the bank’s May meeting. Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation in the March quarter had slowed to 7% from 7.8% in December.
But bank Gov. Philip Lowe said inflation remained too far outside his bank’s target range of 2% to 3%.
“Inflation in Australia has passed its peak, but at 7% is still too high and it will be some time yet before it is back in the target range,” Lowe said in a statement.
“While the recent data showed a welcome decline in inflation, the central forecast remains that it takes a couple of years before inflation returns to the top of the target range; inflation is expected to be 4.5% in 2023 and 3% in mid-2025,” Lowe added.
The increase brings the cash rate to 3.85%, Australia’s highest since April 2012.
National Australia Bank chief economist Alan Oster said he was surprised by the rate rise and expected it would be the last in the current cycle.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the move was a reminder of Australia’s difficult economic circumstances.
“This is a reminder that inflation remains the primary challenge in our economy,” Chalmers said. | 2023-05-02T18:33:34+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/money/australian-central-bank-hikes-interest-rate-to-3-85/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — "Free Pie Wednesday" is back at O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar!
The casual dining restaurant chain is celebrating its 50th anniversary by bringing the popular promotion back during the month of May — and possibly longer, based on demand.
Guests can get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any adult entrée beginning Wednesday, May 3. The offer is available for dine-in guests only.
Here are the pie options to choose from:
- Key Lime Pie – Tangy, creamy and smooth, this pie comes in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream.
- Caramel Pie – Creamy caramel in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream, chocolate morsels and pecans.
- Cobbler – Your choice of baked cobbler with a tender flaky crust. Flavor options include apple, blackberry and peach.
Click here to find the nearest O'Charley's location. | 2023-05-01T16:27:49+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/life/food/ocharleys-free-pie-wednesday-may-2023/531-6492cec8-7fd2-4064-b826-b540a71a4aa6 |
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Cleats
A good pair of comfortable cleats are the most important piece of equipment to have. Without these, your child can’t play effectively. They should fit snugly so they can’t shift around the foot since this can cause blisters or lead to an injured ankle.
You also need to get studs that match your usual playing field. For kids, this typically comes down to indoor studs, which have rubber bottoms, and outdoor studs, which are the standard. Some cleats are wearable on both field types but aren’t fully effective on either. As such, it’s best to get a pair of each if your child plays on both field types.
Soccer ball
The next most important piece of equipment is the soccer ball. It falls to second since you can run plenty of drills without a ball, but you can’t run any drills effectively without cleats.
Soccer balls come in five sizes to match the age of the children using them.
- Size 1: These balls have circumferences of 18 to 20 inches. They’re used to practice certain skills or for other games that aren’t soccer.
- Size 2: These balls have circumferences of 21 to 22 inches. They’re for practicing skills, but also for kids younger than 4 years old.
- Size 3: These balls have circumferences of 23 to 24 inches and are for kids younger than 8 years old.
- Size 4: These balls have circumferences of 25 to 26 inches and are for kids ages 8 to 12.
- Size 5: These balls have circumferences of 27 to 28 inches and are for anyone ages 12 and up.
Mini net
Mini nets are an excellent way for your child to practice their shot accuracy. They come in several shapes: square, rectangle, half-circle and half-oval. Shape only matters if your child’s league has rules requiring a particular shape. Some nets come in pairs rather than individually, while others include extras such as soccer balls or cones.
Best kids cleats
Adidas Kids Samba Classic Indoor Soccer Shoes
The indoor rubber outsole is non-marking, so there’s no need to worry about scuffed floors at home before and after playing. They come in 14 sizes.
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These are as straightforward and effective as kids’ cleats come, and the low cost only makes them better. They come in 17 sizes and three colors.
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Nike Kids Phantom GT2 Academy Dynamic Fit FG Soccer Cleats
These cleats come higher up the ankle than usual and use a Dynamic Fit collar to add some extra security to the ankle. They use off-center laces and come in 11 sizes.
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Puma Kids Ultra 3.4 FG Soccer Cleats
These cleats use a laceless upper to make taking them off and putting them on easier without sacrificing support. They come in 11 sizes.
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Nike Academy Size 5 Soccer Ball
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This net can fold up into a tight disk for simple storage and travel. It comes in neon lime or bright orange. Both are bright enough to stand out, making them easier to target.
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Franklin Sports Kids’ Mini Soccer Goal Set
This set comes with two nets that can fold down into a small tube, a soccer ball and a manual air pump. The pump has an in-handle storage compartment for the needle so it doesn’t get broken or lost.
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GoSports Portable Pop-Up Soccer Goals For Backyard
This set includes two nets and six cones for running drills, plus everything fits inside an included storage bag. The net comes in different designs: a 2.5- and 4-foot round shape and a 4-foot square shape.
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Kidodo Soccer Goal for Backyard
This pop-up net is easy to set up and travel with. The real prize is an inner lining that limits where the soccer ball can go through so your child has something to aim for.
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Denny’s unveils $5.99 T-shirt that lets you get free breakfast for a year
(Gray News) - Denny’s is offering a $5.99 T-shirt that will get you free breakfast every day for a year.
The diner chain on Wednesday revealed details of its wearable Black Friday promotion, the “Everyday Value Tee.”
Denny’s said the T-shirt comes with a sewn-in QR code that lets you redeem an Everyday Value Slam meal “every single day” for a year, which comes out to a value of $2,186.
The Everyday Value Slam meal includes two eggs, two bacon strips or sausage links, and a choice of two buttermilk pancakes, one slice of French toast, or a biscuit and gravy.
“This year has been particularly tough on Americans’ wallets,” Denny’s President John Dillon said in a statement. “At Denny’s, we’re always looking for new ways to provide value for our diners while delighting them with delicious food, so creating an innovative, first-of-its-kind wearable offer to unveil on Black Friday was a natural decision for us.”
Denny’s will sell 150 of the shirts, which will be available on Denny’s merchandise website, https://dinerdrip.com/, starting at 12 a.m. EST on Nov. 24.
The QR codes will be valid through Dec. 31, 2023, in Denny’s locations nationwide for dine-in only.
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In its biannual shopper’s guide, the Environmental Working Group reports that 75% of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of harmful pesticides.
In the report released Wednesday, the EWG said strawberries led the list with the most pesticides.
The EWG data comes from 46,569 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables tested by the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration. The USDA peels or scrubs and washes produce, while the FDA removes dirt before testing. After these steps, traces of 251 different pesticides were detected.
The EWG said some of the tests included traces of pesticides long banned by the EPA.
“Any exposure to pesticides is a problem, given what we know about several ways they can harm humans. But the findings are particularly concerning for children, who are particularly vulnerable to many of the health harms associated with pesticide exposure,” the EWG said in its report.
SEE MORE: Cleaning up our nation's waterways is proving harder than expected
The report ranks the following 12 fruits and vegetables as having the most detected pesticides:
1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Kale, collard and mustard greens
4. Peaches
5. Pears
6. Nectarines
7. Apples
8. Grapes
9. Bell and hot peppers
10. Cherries
11. Blueberries
12. Green beans
The EWG said 90% of strawberries, apples, cherries, spinach, nectarines and grapes tested positive for residue of two or more pesticides. The report listed the following 10 as having the fewest detected pesticides:
1. Avocados
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapple
4. Onions
5. Papaya
6. Sweet peas (frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Honeydew melon
9. Kiwi
10. Cabbage
SEE MORE: EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The EWG noted that 98% of avocados and sweet corn had no detectable pesticides.
The EPA says the health effects of pesticides can vary based on the type of chemical. The World Health Organization says all pesticides should be tested for health effects before being used on food.
“They may induce adverse health effects including cancer, effects on reproduction, immune or nervous systems,” WHO said. | 2023-03-15T15:10:49+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/report-lists-which-produce-has-the-most-pesticides |
(KTLA) – After announcing the impending “re-imagining” of Splash Mountain back in 2020, the Disneyland Resort has finally announced a closing date for the ride.
The California park’s version of the decades-old attraction, which opened in 1989, will close on May 31 ahead of the extensive renovation project.
The last day of operation will be on May 30, Disneyland officials announced Wednesday.
The Disney World version of the ride, meanwhile, had already been closed in January ahead of its own re-imagining.
While the attractions themselves aren’t getting torn down, the former Splash Mountain areas will undergo complete makeovers before reopening as “Princess and the Frog”-themed attractions titled “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” The re-themed rides are scheduled to open in late 2024 at both U.S. Disney parks.
“The ride will feature a new cast of original Disney characters,” and new music alongside favorite songs from the film. The “alluring scent of beignets” will fill the attraction’s queue, Disneyland officials added in a blog post.
“The enchantment of the bayou will illuminate with a celebration during Mardi Gras season hosted by Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. Mama Odie will joke with guests during their journey,” reads a post shared to the Disney Parks Blog.
Jenifer Lewis, who voiced the character of Mama Odie in the 2009 animated film, is confirmed to return to her role for the attraction.
New concept artwork of Mama Odie in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was also unveiled, and officials confirmed the ride will have “dozens of new Audio-Animatronics” when it opens in 2024.
Other familiar faces, including Louis, Eudora, Charlotte, “Big Daddy,” the King and Queen of Maldonia and Prince Ralphie, also will be featured in the ride, officials announced.
The storyline of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” will pick up where the 2009 animated feature left off.
“Walt Disney Imagineering is creating an original, next-chapter story for Tiana. Within the attraction queue, guests will discover that she continues to grow her business with Tiana’s Foods — an employee-owned cooperative,” the Disney Parks Blog announced in February.
Splash Mountain has been criticized in recent years for its inclusion of characters and music from the 1946 animated feature “Song of the South,” a movie that has come under fire for its stereotypes of Black men and its romanticized view of the post-Civil War South.
Fans called for Disney to redo the theme of Splash Mountain in 2020 amid a racial reckoning across the U.S.
Along with the ride closure, the theme park has removed other nods to Splash Mountain throughout the resort. In March, lyrics from “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” a song that originated in “Song of the South,” were quietly removed from the set list of Disneyland’s Magic Happens parade. Disneyland officials replaced that song with another song from the 1953 feature “Peter Pan.” | 2023-04-12T21:12:09+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/disneyland-announces-closing-date-for-splash-mountain/ |
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges on Monday, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence, a legal official said.
The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers were forbidden by a gag order from revealing information about the proceedings.
In the four corruption cases decided Monday, Suu Kyi was alleged to have abused her position to rent public land at below market prices and to have built a residence with donations meant for charitable purposes. She received sentences of three years for each of the four counts, but the sentences for three of them will be served concurrently, giving her a total of six more years in prison.
She denied all the charges, and her lawyers are expected to appeal.
She already had been sentenced to 11 years in prison on sedition, corruption and other charges at earlier trials after the military ousted her elected government and detained her in February 2021.
Analysts say the numerous charges against her and her allies are an attempt to legitimize the military’s seizure of power while eliminating her from politics before the military holds an election it has promised for next year.
Suu Kyi and her co-defendants have denied all the allegations and their lawyers are expected to file appeals in the coming days, said the legal official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to release information and feared punishment by the authorities.
Other top members of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party and her government have also been arrested and imprisoned, and the authorities have suggested they might dissolve the party before the next election.
The army seized power and detained Suu Kyi on Feb. 1, 2021, the day when her party would have started a second-five year term in office after it won a landslide victory in a November 2020 general election. The army said it acted because there had been massive voting fraud, but independent election observers did not find any major irregularities.
The army’s takeover sparked peaceful nationwide street protests that security forces quashed with lethal force, triggering armed resistance that some U.N. experts now characterize as civil war. The military government has been accused of human rights abuses including arbitrary arrests and killings, torture, and military sweeps that include air attacks on civilians and the burning of entire villages.
Suu Kyi, 77, has been the face of opposition to military rule in Myanmar for more than three decades. She won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize while under house arrest.
Her five years as its civilian government leader were marked by repression and military dominance even though it was Myanmar’s most democratic period since a 1962 coup.
Suu Kyi has been charged with a total of 11 counts under the Anti-Corruption Act, with each count punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine.
In Monday’s verdicts, the legal official said Suu Kyi received a three-year prison sentence for building a residence for herself in Naypyitaw, allegedly with money donated for a charitable foundation named after her mother that she chaired.
She received a three-year sentence for allegedly taking advantage of her position to rent property in Yangon, the country’s biggest city, for the same foundation, the official said.
The two other cases decided Monday involved parcels of land in Naypyitaw for which she allegedly abused her authority to rent at below market prices for the foundation. She received a sentence of three years for each of those cases.
The three cases pertaining to offenses in Naypyitaw are to be served concurrently.
The former mayor of Naypyitaw, Myo Aung, was a co-defendant in both cases relating to granting permits to rent the land. Ye Min Oo, the former vice mayor, is a co-defendant in one case and Min Thu, a former member of the Naypyitaw Development Committee, in the other. Each received sentences of three years.
The government Anti-Corruption Commission, which filed the case, had alleged that the rental fees agreed upon by the Naypyitaw Development Committee were lower than the rate fixed by the Ministry of Planning and Finance, so that the rental agreement deprived the state of revenue it should have received.
The European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, called for Suu Kyi’s immediate release.
“I condemn the unjust sentence of Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional six years of detention, and call on the regime in #Myanmar to immediately and unconditionally release her, as well as all political prisoners, and respect the will of the people,” he tweeted. | 2022-08-15T15:54:51+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-international/myanmar-court-convicts-suu-kyi-on-more-corruption-charges/ |
Man drowns after helping rescue 8-year-old from river
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa man is being called a hero after authorities say he drowned helping to save an 8-year-old child who was struggling in the river.
The Joint Emergency Communication Center got a report at 6:07 p.m. Friday of a possible drowning in the Iowa River in rural Johnson County, according to KCRG.
At the scene, law enforcement learned that an adult male, later identified as 42-year-old Wegayewu Faris, was missing after he rescued an 8-year-old child. Faris’ body was found at 7:10 p.m. following a recovery operation.
Bystanders say that the 8-year-old child went into the river and struggled. Faris swam into the river and attempted to save the child. A kayaker was able to help, saving the child from the river.
But Faris sank below the water. The kayaker and another person searched for him but couldn’t find him.
Witnesses performed CPR on the child, who was later taken to University of Iowa Hospitals.
Faris was from Coralville, Iowa, and worked as a custodian at Iowa City High School. He and the rescued child are not related and were visiting the park with separate families.
City High Principal John Bacon announced Faris’ death on Twitter, writing that he was, “a kind, amazing person. He drowned saving the life of a young child. A hero.”
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
The Johnson County Medical Examiner, Johnson County Conservation, Johnson County Emergency Management, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa State Patrol, Hills Fire Department and Lone Tree Fire Department helped the sheriff’s office at the scene.
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In the 2014 premiere of "Chrisley Knows Best," Atlanta real estate tycoon Todd Chrisley gives the cameras a tour of his pristinely organized closet, bragging that his family spends about $300,000 a year "sometimes more" on clothing alone.
Chrisley -- along with his family, which includes wife Julie Chrisley -- became famous for showing off their opulent lifestyle on their USA Network TV show.
Less than a decade later, reality has caught up with the reality TV family.
In June, Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans and evading taxes, and last month, they were sentenced to federal prison for their convictions.
"I have been really reading and praying and praying with my prayer partner and believing that the journey that we're all on, that there is a reason. There is a purpose," Julie Chrisley said on the latest episode the family's "Chrisley Confessions" podcast.
Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years. Upon their release, they will both be on probation for three years.
The two have maintained their innocence and their lawyers have said the couple plans to appeal the verdict in their case.
They are ordered to report to prisons in Florida in mid-January to begin serving their sentences -- a world that will be a far cry from the lavish surroundings that they became famous for.
"I believe that the true growth comes at the deepest part of the pain," Todd Chrisley added on their podcast. "I believe that the harder it gets, the closer to God we need to cling."
Here's an overview of the Chrisley ups and downs.
1996
Todd and Julie Chrisley wed and the couple welcomes their first child together, son Chase. Daughter Savannah is born the following year. Grayson Chrisley, their third child, is born in 2006. (Todd Chrisley also has two children from a previous marriage, daughter Lindsie and son Kyle.)
2012
Julie Chrisley is diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoes a double mastectomy. She later reflected on the support her husband offered through her treatment in a 2018 interview with The Tennessean.
"I truly believe that that moment took our relationship to a whole other level," she told the publication.
2014
"Chrisley Knows Best" debuts in March, highlighting the family's well-to-do lifestyle. Behind the scenes, prosecutors would later allege, the two were in financial trouble.
2016
The couple gains custody of son Kyle Chrisley and Angela Johnson's daughter, Chloe, following her birth one year prior. In a Facebook post years later, Kyle opened up about his problem with substance abuse.
"I haven't been the best dad to Chloe, I've had a problem with drugs, I've acted completely ridiculous and through all that, they have stood by my side," he wrote in August 2019.
"Chrlsley Knows Best" airs its landmark 100th episode. In August, the first episode of the couple's podcast, "Chrisley Confessions," debuts with the iHeartRadio network.
August 2019
The couple is indicted in multiple accounts of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and tax evasion.
Todd Chrisley denies the charges, saying he and his wife have "nothing to hide" and were set up by a former employee.
May 2022
The couple's federal trial begins with the government saying in opening statements that the Chrisley's exaggerated their earnings to banks and borrowed more than $30 million that they couldn't pay back.
The Chrisley's blame a former employee for duping them in their opening statement, according to Insider.
June 2022
Prosecutors argue the Chrisleys hid millions in income from their TV show from the IRS. The couple was also found to have not paid taxes or filed tax returns from 2013 to 2016.
After a three week long trial, the Chrisley's are found guilty and are convicted on all counts in a federal court in Georgia.
Todd Chrisley is hit with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defend the United States and tax fraud.
Julie Chrisley is convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defend the United States, tax fraud and wire fraud.
June 2022
The couple are put under house arrest and are under electronic monitoring until their sentencing.
September 2022
The sentencing dates for the two are pushed to Nov. 21 after they file a motion for a new trial. The joint motion is denied by the judge.
November 2022
Todd Chrisley is sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation. Julie is sentenced to seven years and 16 months probation.
November 22
Deadline reports "Chrisley Knows Best" and its spinoffs "Growing Up Chrisley" and "Love Limo" have all been canceled.
USA Network will air a shortened Season 10 in 2023. | 2022-12-30T23:02:02+00:00 | albanyherald.com | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/bankruptcy-fame-and-prison-the-rise-and-fall-of-todd-and-julie-chrisley/article_9818caff-ae53-5073-afc0-2d8fc4998d3a.html |
Baby delivered after pregnant woman, man shot and killed
BALTIMORE (Gray News) – A newborn is in critical condition after being born to a mother who was shot and killed.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to respond to a shooting around 8:15 Thursday night.
An unidentified man and a 38-year-old pregnant woman were found shot inside a vehicle.
Police say both people were taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital where the man was immediately pronounced dead.
The woman gave birth to her child and was pronounced dead shortly after.
According to police, the newborn is in critical condition.
“I could sit here tonight and tell you a whole bunch of things, but we really need to focus on the fact that something caused this to happen,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott during a news conference. “To be quite honest and frank, I don’t really give a (expletive) what the conflict was; we cannot have folks shooting pregnant women in our city.”
Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting.
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Which bedroom rugs are best?
Your bedroom is supposed to be a cozy oasis from the chaos of the world. There’s no better way to create the ambiance you desire than with a rug. With plenty of options, from different materials to an array of designs, you want the best for your bedroom.
The nuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug is a great option for most bedrooms with its subtle geometric design in a monochromatic color scheme. It’s 100% polypropylene, making it incredibly soft, comfortable to walk on and the price makes it even better.
What to know before you buy a bedroom rug
Picking the right rug for your bedroom can feel overwhelming when you see the mountain of options you have. There are some simple ways to find the right rug for your room based on size, material and design.
Size
When you’re choosing the right rug size, you can go based on your bed. Ideally, you should have about 36-inches on each side of your bed to walk around. Taking that into consideration, there are some general dimensions you can use based on the size of the bed in your room.
- Twin bed: 5-foot by 8-foot rug
- Full bed: 6-foot by 9-foot rug
- Queen bed: 8-foot by 10-foot rug
- King bed: 9-foot by 12-foot rug
With these dimensions, you should wind up with a rug that extends about 2-feet past the end of your bed. If you are working with a smaller space, another option is a runner. This is cheaper, and you won’t be paying for a rug that no one sees.
Materials
As for materials, there are tons of options. They all fall into one of two categories: natural fibers or synthetic fibers.
For the natural fibers, the stand-out winner is wool. It’s one of the most durable fibers, natural or synthetic, making it exceptionally popular. Because it’s easy to dye, it’s also an extremely versatile fiber with tons of design options. It will hold its appearance for years and stand up to even heavy traffic. Best of all, it’s comfortable and plush, making it a perfect option for kids’ rooms, especially since it naturally repels liquid, making it easier to avoid damage.
However, if you have a wool allergy, it’s definitely not the way to go. Wool rugs also tend pill or shed, though you can avoid that with a wool flatweave.
Cotton is another natural fiber to consider. This is another option that dyes easily, so you won’t be short on design and color options. Typically cotton rugs are braided or woven in a flatweave. While softer than jute or sisal, they are also pretty durable and best of all, they’re machine washable most of the time.
Jute or sisal is another durable, natural fiber that deserves mentioning. While it doesn’t offer much variety in design or color, it’s the best option for textures and weaves, giving you options you can’t find in any other fiber. If you have a wool allergy but want something natural and unique, this might be the option for you. It’s not as soft, though, and it absorbs moisture quickly, so watch out for stains, as they’ll be hard to get out.
The final natural fiber to be aware of is silk and viscose. These are especially soft and dye with ease, like wool and cotton, but they are much more absorbent. On their own, these aren’t durable. Instead, they are often combined with wool to create more depth and sheen to an otherwise dull carpet.
As for synthetic rugs, nylon is a popular option with no limit to the colors and designs you can achieve. People love nylon rugs because they can resist dirt, making them easy to clean. In general, it’s quite strong and definitely durable, great for heavy-traffic areas. It even has a silky appearance. That said, the colors and designs are made through acid dying, which means they can fade faster than other fibers.
A favorite of many rug owners is olefin, better known as polypropylene. By far the most popular manufactured rug fiber, this combines wool’s soft feel and stain resistance with affordability you can’t beat. It holds color better than nylon, too. However, it’s important to note that polypropylene rugs aren’t as resilient to furniture marks, so plan on keeping it where it is for a while.
Last but not least, the final synthetic fiber is polyester. Known for being a highly durable option, polyester is usually dyed with solution, making it resistant to fading, bleaching, wear and tear. It’s another inexpensive option. The downside is it’s one of the most difficult to dye, so you’ll be far more limited in the designs you can find.
Style
The final step to picking the right rug for your bedroom is assessing your style and deciding whether you want to go neutral or more trendy. If you choose a neutral design, you can invest in something higher quality and accessorize around it. Just make sure you pick something that will match multiple styles. If you choose to go trendy, opt for a cheaper rug that you won’t mind replacing when your style changes.
Whether you choose a larger area rug or a runner, wool or polypropylene, neutral or trendy, take note of these considerations before you make your purchase.
Durability
Since your rug will be in your bedroom and likely mostly covered by your bed, you don’t have to be overly concerned with durability. You’re also not likely to have too many stains happening. Focus instead on picking something especially comfortable, like wool or polypropylene. These will enhance the relaxing feeling in your room and give you tons of options from which to choose.
Placement
Deciding where you will place your rug will determine what size you need to buy. Generally speaking, the most aesthetically pleasing placement will have about 2-feet extending past the foot of your bed. To keep the cost lower, go with a runner and only have the end of your bed on the rug. Otherwise, go big and get the proper size according to the size of your bed.
Aesthetic
Your best option is to avoid anything too specific to one style. Instead, look for something that could go with multiple styles as your tastes change over the years. Because this isn’t a high-traffic area, there’s a good chance you’ll have this rug for years to come and you’ll get the most use out of it if it’s a more neutral pattern and color palette.
What to look for in a quality bedroom rug
Plush pile
Because this is a bedroom rug, your focus should be on comfort. Go with what feels the most comfortable. A plush pile made of wool or polypropylene will be your best bet. These are ultra-comfortable options that have tons of color and design options available.
Tight edges
If you get a chance to see the rug in person before you buy it, check the edging and make sure it’s tight. This will indicate it will likely resist fraying and last you much longer. A bedroom rug won’t be subjected to too much traffic or heavy use, but the edges will be the first place to show wear and tear.
Non-shedding
Even though wool rugs have a reputation for being the ones that shed, other synthetic fiber rugs can shed depending on the pile, like shag, for instance. Check reviews and ask about shedding. It will impact how you clean it and how long your rug will look nice.
Rubber bottom
Although your bedroom rug won’t have much foot traffic, you still want it to stay in place or you’ll find yourself fighting to keep it squarely under your bed. Check to see if your rug has a rubber bottom. This will save you the hassle of getting a rug pad and ensure that your rug will stay in place on its own.
How much you can expect to spend on a bedroom rug
Pricing rugs can be tricky because the price range can go from super cheap to enormously expensive very quickly.
At the low end, you can expect to spend $2-$10 per square foot. These are typically synthetic fabrics with minimal patterns or solid, basic colors. You can also expect a lower pile, so they may not be as comfortable, depending on the material.
In the mid-range, plan on spending $10-$20 per square foot. These will be larger rugs made of better materials and with better construction. In general, they will look and feel better than the low-end rugs.
The high-end rugs range from $20 and up into hundreds or even thousands per square foot. These use only the best materials and are often hand-woven, so the construction is impeccable. These would be heirloom rugs, passed down from generation to generation.
Bedroom rug FAQ
What rug material is best for the bedroom?
A. Because a bedroom rug won’t get as much foot traffic, your best bet is to go with something that will be the most comfortable. Wool or polypropylene both offer a super comfortable feel with stain resistance and enough durability for the bedroom.
What size area rug should go under a king-size bed?
A. The design rule of thumb for a bedroom rug is to have it extend about 2-feet past the end of your bed. A good size to make sure your entire king-size bed is on the rug would be 9-feet by 12-feet.
What bedroom furniture should be on your bedroom rug?
A. The only rule you want to be sure to follow is that your bed is on the rug. After that, you’ll want to determine if you want the rug to cover just the foot traffic of the space, or be even to the room with a margin between the rug and the wall that may or may not go under the rest of your furniture. It’s ultimately a style preference.
What are the best bedroom rugs to buy?
Top bedroom rug
nuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug
What you need to know: The simple design and plush pile make this the comfortable and stylish rug that will work in any room.
What you’ll love: Not only is this rug bedroom-friendly, it’s also kid and pet-friendly, so invite everyone to come to cuddle in bed. It has a 0.37-inch pile, so it’s not so high as to get in the way of doors or make vacuuming difficult.
What you should consider: If you have this on a hard floor, you’ll need a rug pad.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top bedroom rug for the money
Andecor Soft Fluffy Bedroom Rug
What you need to know: This is a super-plush rug at an unbeatable price, and you’ll definitely find the right color for your bedroom.
What you’ll love: The microfiber material and velvety feel of this rug make it the perfect soft accent for a bedroom. It has a non-slip bottom, so no need for a rug pad. The manufacturer also guarantees it won’t shed.
What you should consider: It only comes in a 4 feet by 6 feet size, so plan accordingly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Artistic Weavers Chester Grey Area Rug
What you need to know: This is a crowd-favorite for the neutral look and light tone that brightens up darker floors and rooms.
What you’ll love: Made of polypropylene, this is a soft, cozy rug that will liven up any bedroom. It has tight edges that won’t unravel and a medium pile for easy decorating. The soft design adds a touch of country style without taking over the room.
What you should consider: Some users report the color can fade with heavy traffic, which is less of a problem in a bedroom.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence imaging can be used to create art, try on clothes in virtual fitting rooms or help design advertising campaigns.
But experts fear the darker side of the easily accessible tools could worsen something that primarily harms women: nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
Deepfakes are videos and images that have been digitally created or altered with artificial intelligence or machine learning. Porn created using the technology first began spreading across the internet several years ago when a Reddit user shared clips that placed the faces of female celebrities on the shoulders of porn actors.
Since then, deepfake creators have disseminated similar videos and images targeting online influencers, journalists and others with a public profile. Thousands of videos exist across a plethora of websites. And some have been offering users the opportunity to create their own images — essentially allowing anyone to turn whoever they wish into sexual fantasies without their consent, or use the technology to harm former partners.
The problem, experts say, grew as it became easier to make sophisticated and visually compelling deepfakes. And they say it could get worse with the development of generative AI tools that are trained on billions of images from the internet and spit out novel content using existing data.
“The reality is that the technology will continue to proliferate, will continue to develop and will continue to become sort of as easy as pushing the button,” said Adam Dodge, the founder of EndTAB, a group that provides trainings on technology-enabled abuse. “And as long as that happens, people will undoubtedly … continue to misuse that technology to harm others, primarily through online sexual violence, deepfake pornography and fake nude images.”
Noelle Martin, of Perth, Australia, has experienced that reality. The 28-year-old found deepfake porn of herself 10 years ago when out of curiosity one day she used Google to search an image of herself. To this day, Martin says she doesn’t know who created the fake images, or videos of her engaging in sexual intercourse that she would later find. She suspects someone likely took a picture posted on her social media page or elsewhere and doctored it into porn.
Horrified, Martin contacted different websites for a number of years in an effort to get the images taken down. Some didn’t respond. Others took it down but she soon found it up again.
“You cannot win,” Martin said. “This is something that is always going to be out there. It’s just like it’s forever ruined you.”
The more she spoke out, she said, the more the problem escalated. Some people even told her the way she dressed and posted images on social media contributed to the harassment — essentially blaming her for the images instead of the creators.
Eventually, Martin turned her attention towards legislation, advocating for a national law in Australia that would fine companies 555,000 Australian dollars ($370,706) if they don’t comply with removal notices for such content from online safety regulators.
But governing the internet is next to impossible when countries have their own laws for content that’s sometimes made halfway around the world. Martin, currently an attorney and legal researcher at the University of Western Australia, says she believes the problem has to be controlled through some sort of global solution.
In the meantime, some AI models say they’re already curbing access to explicit images.
OpenAI says it removed explicit content from data used to train the image generating tool DALL-E, which limits the ability of users to create those types of images. The company also filters requests and says it blocks users from creating AI images of celebrities and prominent politicians. Midjourney, another model, blocks the use of certain keywords and encourages users to flag problematic images to moderators.
Meanwhile, the startup Stability AI rolled out an update in November that removes the ability to create explicit images using its image generator Stable Diffusion. Those changes came following reports that some users were creating celebrity inspired nude pictures using the technology.
Stability AI spokesperson Motez Bishara said the filter uses a combination of keywords and other techniques like image recognition to detect nudity and returns a blurred image. But it’s possible for users to manipulate the software and generate what they want since the company releases its code to the public. Bishara said Stability AI’s license “extends to third-party applications built on Stable Diffusion” and strictly prohibits “any misuse for illegal or immoral purposes.”
Some social media companies have also been tightening up their rules to better protect their platforms against harmful materials.
TikTok said last month all deepfakes or manipulated content that show realistic scenes must be labeled to indicate they’re fake or altered in some way, and that deepfakes of private figures and young people are no longer allowed. Previously, the company had barred sexually explicit content and deepfakes that mislead viewers about real-world events and cause harm.
The gaming platform Twitch also recently updated its policies around explicit deepfake images after a popular streamer named Atrioc was discovered to have a deepfake porn website open on his browser during a livestream in late January. The site featured phony images of fellow Twitch streamers.
Twitch already prohibited explicit deepfakes, but now showing a glimpse of such content — even if it’s intended to express outrage — “will be removed and will result in an enforcement,” the company wrote in a blog post. And intentionally promoting, creating or sharing the material is grounds for an instant ban.
Other companies have also tried to ban deepfakes from their platforms, but keeping them off requires diligence.
Apple and Google said recently they removed an app from their app stores that was running sexually suggestive deepfake videos of actresses to market the product. Research into deepfake porn is not prevalent, but one report released in 2019 by the AI firm DeepTrace Labs found it was almost entirely weaponized against women and the most targeted individuals were western actresses, followed by South Korean K-pop singers.
The same app removed by Google and Apple had run ads on Meta’s platform, which includes Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. Meta spokesperson Dani Lever said in a statement the company’s policy restricts both AI-generated and non-AI adult content and it has restricted the app’s page from advertising on its platforms.
In February, Meta, as well as adult sites like OnlyFans and Pornhub, began participating in an online tool, called Take It Down, that allows teens to report explicit images and videos of themselves from the internet. The reporting site works for regular images, and AI-generated content — which has become a growing concern for child safety groups.
“When people ask our senior leadership what are the boulders coming down the hill that we’re worried about? The first is end-to-end encryption and what that means for child protection. And then second is AI and specifically deepfakes,” said Gavin Portnoy, a spokesperson for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which operates the Take It Down tool.
“We have not … been able to formulate a direct response yet to it,” Portnoy said. | 2023-04-16T21:09:20+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/technology-tuesday/ap-technology/deepfake-porn-could-be-a-growing-problem-amid-ai-race/ |
Transfer portal puts more value on early basketball tourneys
By AARON BEARD
AP Basketball Writer
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts knows he needs to work fast to bring along a team that added four transfers this season in key roles.
For coaches across college basketball in the transfer-portal era, playing in an early season tournament offers a boost in finding the right rotations, establishing roles and forging a team’s identity. Those chances come this week with holiday events like the Maui Invitational and the Phil Knight tournaments in Oregon.
For Keatts, it’s the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas opening Wednesday with No. 3 Kansas, No. 22 Tennessee, Wisconsin, Southern California, Dayton, BYU and Butler.
“For us, it’s trying to figure out, ‘All right, where do we go from here? What steps?’” Keatts said Tuesday. “Obviously with transfers, you’re trying to get as much chemistry as you can. And it’s really hard to do it in practice situations. So you’re kind of thrown into the fire of the game.”
It’s a challenge facing coaches across the sport, first in the offseason with issues of roster management as players come and go while putting their names in the portal.
From there, it’s about fully integrating those players and building cohesion.
“That’s the world of transfers,” Massachusetts coach Frank Martin said last week before winning the Myrtle Beach Invitational. “That’s the hardest thing we as coaches deal with. Everyone’s brand new. The beginning of the season, it’s a get-to-know ceremony for lack of a better word.”
Kansas coach Bill Self sees it, too. His reigning national champions brought in 6-foot-6 wing Kevin McCullar from Texas Tech, and McCullar has started all four games for the Jayhawks entering Wednesday’s Atlantis opener against N.C. State.
“Whether it be transfers or incoming freshmen, I think that a lot of people get a false sense that you can actually become a team a heck of a lot earlier in the season than you actually can,” said Self, who will make his season debut on the bench after serving a four-game suspension tied to an NCAA infractions case.
“There’s not one team here yet. Everybody will become a team at some point in time this season, but it usually doesn’t happen in early November. We didn’t become a team last year until February.”
That’s why Dayton coach Anthony Grant, who brought in forward Tyrone Baker from Georgia, says teams are “still in that discovery stage.”
These tournaments have long been part of the early stages of forging a team’s identity, though it was typically with new recruits joining returning veterans. Now, though, there’s far more roster turnover and upheaval with players able to move freely from school to school. And that means even experienced players are still learning their way at new programs.
It takes months of pickup games for new players to understand how their teammates play, down to precisely where they want the ball thrown for a catch-and-shoot call. Or a long series of practice reps to better understand new systems and terminologies.
But ultimately, nothing pushes that forward more than playing in full arenas with national TV broadcasts. And at the Atlantis resort, that means three games in three potentially revealing days.
“They’re necessary because there’s a really important set of data points that you need,” BYU coach Mark Pope said. “So many more programs are dealing with new rosters and new kinds of fits. So kind of this race towards understanding your team is even bigger.”
Rudi Williams played last season at Coastal Carolina and also had stops at Kansas State and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M dating to the 2018-19 season. Now he’s starting for Pope’s Cougars.
“It takes time, and you have to understand that,” he said. “So far, I’ve been understanding that really well because I’m an older guy and this is not my first time moving around. So I understand there’s going to be some rough patches with a new team, new setting, new style, new pace — all that stuff.”
Eric Hunter Jr. has seen those challenges now that he’s moved to Butler, which is in the first season of a second stint under veteran coach Thad Matta. The Purdue graduate transfer joins former N.C. State big man Manny Bates and Georgia State transfer Jalen Thomas — who has yet to play while being treated for a pulmonary embolism — as new additions.
“I think a big part of this move, this transfer for me, was being able to have patience,” Hunter said. “Because you kind of make a decision like that to go get results. It’s just the natural human aspect of that. Just know it’s just like everything else — you’ve got to have patience.”
That applies for coaches and fans alike.
“I would say this tournament is a big deal because it helps you grow as a team with the transfers,” Williams said, adding: “When we come back from this trip, we’ll know if we got better or we’ll know what we have to work on.”
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Weather Authority: Blustery Tuesday expected as temperatures drop throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - It was a sunny and well-above-average Monday across the Delaware Valley with the city's high at 56. Meteorologist Kathy Orr says the average for this time of year is 49, almost ten degrees below Monday's high.
Overnight temperatures will fall into the 30s as a wintry mix of wet weather makes its way to the area.
Philadelphia could see a few snowflakes overnight, but nothing that you'll need your ice scraper for as the city's temperatures stay above freezing.
By the late morning on Tuesday, forecasters say the clouds will begin to clear, but the sun won't make its way out as a blustery day is in store.
Tuesday's wind gusts are expected to reach 35 mph with temperatures in the 40s.
The sun will return on Wednesday, but temperatures are expected to be below-average, unsettling the string of above-average weather the region has seen throughout this winter.
Throughout the week, temperatures will remain in the upper 40s. The weekend is expected to start off wet, making for a perfect rainy rest day as we prepare to move our clocks forward overnight into Sunday.
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SEVEN-DAY FORECAST
TUESDAY: AM clouds, blustery. High: 47, Low: 36
WEDNESDAY: Sunny and cool. High: 48, Low: 31
THURSDAY: Sunny and pleasant. High: 50, Low: 32
FRIDAY: More clouds. High: 48, Low: 30
SATURDAY: Clouds and showers. High: 43, Low: 37
SUNDAY: Sunny and seasonable. High: 50, Low: 32
MONDAY: Showers again. High: 47, Low: 35 | 2023-03-06T23:19:52+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/weather/weather-authority-blustery-tuesday-expected-as-temperatures-drop-throughout-the-week |
Anglers reported catching “good numbers of walleye” and “decent numbers of steelhead” at two different Michigan fishing spots this past week, according to state officials.
Boat anglers trolling in 50-60 feet of water out of Tawas reported “good numbers of walleye,” according to the Wednesday, June 14, weekly fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The mouth of the Tawas River was a good spot for perch and smallmouth bass.
Meanwhile, in St. Joseph, pier anglers were “catching decent numbers of steelhead,” the report said. Boat anglers close to the piers were catching steelhead and an occasional coho salmon.
Anglers also had success with species of whitefish, trout, salmon and bass in various areas of Michigan.
The fishing report covers the entire state and is broken down into five regions with information about several areas in each region. It includes where anglers are casting their lines, what methods and bait they’re using, what they’re targeting – and how well they did.
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Lake Erie: Fishing slowed down slightly with the hatch of the mayflies beginning, with anglers coming in with a few fish short of their limits. Anglers going to where the Ohio, Canada, and Michigan boarders meet were seeing the most success. Anglers that were using pink and purple crawler harnesses with bottom bouncers were seeing the most success. Those using spoons were also doing well. Freshwater drum were out in droves. They seemed to hit less often on artificial rigs.
Saginaw Bay: Walleye were caught in front of the Au Gres River while trolling with crawlers in 32 feet of water. Walleye ranging from 20-22-inches were caught. Walleye were also caught three to four miles east of the Sparkplug while trolling with crankbaits and crawlers. Some walleye were also caught in the shallows from the mouth of the Kawkawlin River to out in front of the Bay City State Park. Smallmouth bass were caught in the lower part of the Saginaw River and channel catfish were caught on worms and shrimp in the hot ponds off Jones Road. The slot was producing good to very good catches of walleye from the south end and up past Sebewaing in 14 to 17 feet of water. Some anglers were starting to fish east of the shipping channel and out over the bar. The deeper water areas produced slightly bigger fish but less overall numbers. Walleye were also being caught around the narrows and off the tip of Sand Point. Crawler harnesses were the most consistent while body baits and spoons were catching walleye as well.
Harbor Beach: Rock bass were caught from the break wall while jigging with nightcrawlers.
Port Austin: A few smallmouth bass were caught from the break wall and along the Bird Creek while casting small artificial lures.
Port Sanilac: The occasional Atlantic salmon was caught from the break wall while casting artificial lures.
Southwest Lower Peninsula
Muskegon: The salmon action continued to be slow. A few Chinook salmon were caught 30 to 100 feet down in 110 to 200 feet of water. A mix of green spoons and flies were producing salmon catches.
Grand Haven: Boat anglers were finding the salmon action to be hit or miss. Salmon were found 30 to 100 down in 100 to 190 feet of water. Spoons worked well in colors of orange and green. Pier anglers were catching a few steelhead on shrimp. Anglers casting spoons for freshwater drum did well. The best action occurred in low light conditions.
South Haven: Pier anglers were catching steelhead. Fishing was a little on the slow side, but fish were being caught on shrimp fished under a bobber. Perch fishing was slow. Boat anglers targeting salmon were catching a few Chinook salmon. The fish seem to be spread out, but 75 to 100 feet of water seemed to be decent. The fishing was slowing but fish were still being caught. Spoons and meat rigs seemed to be performing the best.
St. Joseph: Pier anglers were catching decent numbers of steelhead. Almost all fish were caught on shrimp or alewives under a bobber. Anglers were also catching freshwater drum and a few catfish. Perch fishing was slow. The lake was fairly rough, so few boat anglers were fishing on the lake. Boat anglers that were fishing close to the piers were catching steelhead and an occasional coho in 30 to 50 feet of water.
Northeast Lower Peninsula
Presque Isle: Trout and salmon were found all around the Presque area. While some anglers were taking lake trout and Atlantic salmon in 15 to 25 feet, others were finding them over 60 to 120 feet. Cooler water had fish scattered from top to bottom. Spreading the lines out throughout the water column was productive. Some nice Chinook were taken on flasher/fly combos as well as spoons in black/green, purples and greens. Higher sets of orange/silvers, gold/green, and watermelon had taken the majority of steelhead and Atlantic salmon. A few walleye were reported to be hanging around Thompson Harbor and some off the shallow structures. Presque Harbor was holding a good number of smallmouth bass along with some pike, rock bass and the occasional Atlantic salmon.
Tawas: Anglers reported good numbers of walleye while trolling in 50 to 60 feet of water. Some were noticed in Tawas Bay. Anglers at the mouth of the Tawas River were catching some perch and smallmouth bass.
Rockport: Anglers were having success trolling the waters around Middle Island. Trout, Atlantic salmon, and Chinook salmon were being taken all throughout the water column in 50 to 70 feet of water. UV orange, green, and purple/gold spoons had the best results. Stoneport was giving up nice steelhead along with other silver fish. The 2- 5 color lead cores were taking majority of fish. More pink salmon were showing up as of late.
Alpena: The walleye bite dropped in Thunder Bay as the water temperatures dropped. While a few fish remained close, anglers were struggling to find any success. Best results were around Scarecrow Island in 16 to 30 feet of water. Slow trolling crawlers were taking fish during daylight hours while mid to deep diving crankbaits were getting action after dark. Little to no action was found near Whitefish Bay and the north shore. Very few boats were targeting trout and salmon but those that did had good success around Thunder Bay Island. Trout were taken near bottom in 70 to 90 feet of water on dodgers and spin glos. A few Chinook salmon were also taken with Atlantic salmon in the same waters fishing higher in the water column. Spoons in gold/green, orange and watermelon were working well.
Thunder Bay River: Fishing pressure was low on the river. Anglers were taking a few walleye while jigging swimbaits, crawlers and leaches between the Second and Third Street bridges. Catfish, carp, freshwater drum, and smallmouth bass were caught from the pier head all the way to the 9th Street Dam.
Oscoda/Au Sable: Walleye were caught while trolling in 50 to 60 feet of water and anglers were starting to see a rise in numbers of walleye off the pier. Anglers were also targeting more catfish at the mouth, but only a couple were caught.
Cheboygan: In the Cheboygan River, walleye fishing was slow below the dam. Anglers were lucky to land one to two fish. Smallmouth fishing was poor this past week. Out in Lake Huron, lake trout fishing was limited by poor weather. Boat anglers who got out toward Bois Blanc and the reefs didn’t have much success. Some anglers reported that surface temperatures had decreased.
Rogers City: The water was beginning to warm up a little so fish were moving out. With the unstable weather, anglers should start looking for fish around structured points, especially for lake trout. Anglers were fishing up the lake near 40 Mile Point or down the lake near Adams Point. Anglers were also fishing straight out of the harbor on the humps or near Seagull Point. The best depths were anywhere from 50 to 80 feet. Anglers should fish the entire water column for best results. Flashers or attractors with spin glos for the lake trout as well as spoons worked well. Good colors were oranges with silvers, greens, and yellows on the spoons. The Atlantic salmon were high in the water column. Anglers should try fishing the top 15 to 25 feet. Fish liked the regular sized and slim sized spoons. Bright colors oranges, orange and silver, orange and green were working well. The Chinook salmon, coho and steelhead were coming in on lines ran throughout the water column targeting everything.
Northwest Lower Peninsula
Manistee: Salmon fishing was very slow this past week. Very few Chinook salmon were caught. A few brown trout were caught on the south pier while using alewife. The perch action was hit or miss on the north pier. Anglers had a hard time looking for summer run steelhead.
Ludington: Salmon fishing was very slow with minimal numbers coming in. A few Chinook salmon were caught to the south in 75 to 100 feet of water while fishing 25 to 50 feet down. A few steelhead were caught near Big Sable Point, all from the top 30 feet. The perch action on the pier was hit or miss.
East Grand Traverse Bay: The tip of East Bay off Mission Point continued to give up limit catches of lake trout with occasional cisco mixed in when trolling. Green Spin Doctors with black dots with blue or green Whirly Gigs with fly worked best. Casting gold blade baits in 20 to 40 feet of water off the northwest tip of Mission Point was excellent for cisco.
West Grand Traverse Bay: Anglers were targeting smallmouth bass and releasing what they caught. The area was starting to get very busy with pleasure boaters as we’re coming into the summer season. The Northport boat launch is now open.
Leland: Anglers targeting lake trout in shallow waters were successful. Many anglers caught limits, most being good size fish. The Chinook salmon were slowly trickling in, typically caught on spoons and spinners. Anglers reported that they were not marking much for bait at all. The water temperature did cool down some in the past week, which seemed to of slowed the fishing down slightly.
Charlevoix: Anglers targeting cisco on the piers had good overall success throughout the weekend and into the beginning of this week. Several limits of cisco, as well as many fish over 20 inches were reported. Anglers were having most success casting shiny spoons while using a combination of jigging, casting, and jerking their baits near the bottom of the channel. Those fishing the Charlevoix Trout Tournament had very good success landing lake trout both north and south of Charlevoix while trolling between 50 and 200 feet deep. Boat anglers also reported a fair number of Chinook salmon, steelhead and the occasional Atlantic salmon.
Petoskey/Harbor Springs: Anglers targeting bass in Little Traverse Bay reported steady numbers of smallmouth bass, primarily fishing on the eastern end using soft plastics on beds. Anglers targeting lake trout found most of their success northwest of Harbor Springs in 65 to 120 feet. The occasional cisco was landed.
Upper Peninsula
Little Bay de Noc: Trolling or jigging were effective for walleye, with anglers reporting slow to fair fishing. Gladstone, Escanaba and Ford rivers were areas where anglers had some success this week. Smallmouth bass fishing was good. Anglers reported that there were no remaining fish on beds. Baits that imitate gobies were productive.
Big Bay de Noc: Smallmouth anglers reported good fishing, while perch anglers reported slow fishing. Salmon anglers fishing Fairport were contacting Chinook salmon and steelhead.
Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Anglers were out in force this last week as the weather allowed for a lot of access to the bays. Anglers were able to catch lake trout, coho, Chinook salmon and brown trout during the last week. Most fish were caught while trolling during the early hours of the day, however some fish were biting during all fishing hours. Anglers had luck with artificial baits and mostly in deeper water.
Big Traverse Bay/South Portage Canal: Anglers were able to find a few salmon during the last week, however the lake trout dominated the catch. Anglers were trolling and jigging. Fish were caught both near the canal and north from the Big Traverse Bay. Fish were caught all throughout the water column and were caught throughout most of the day.
Pine River: Anglers targeting walleye had moderate success. Some anglers from shore and boats caught limits, though the weather was colder, and the bite had slowed down. A few keeper perch were also caught. Due to the naturally muddy waters of the Pine River, live natural bait was the most effective. Crawlers and leeches were commonly used.
Les Cheneaux/Detour: Anglers in the Hessel area were picking up very few perch at the marina. They were being very picky. There was a bass tournament last weekend with a winning three bag fish of 12.82 pounds. The largest smallmouth was 5.7 pounds and heaviest largemouth was 4.7 pounds. There were 46 bass brought in by 22 boats. In the Detour area, anglers were catching Atlantic salmon and a few Chinook salmon as well while trolling around the lighthouse.
Munising Bay: Boat anglers continued to do well with catches of coho salmon and the occasional Chinook salmon and lake trout while targeting salmon. Very few splake, brown trout, or rainbow trout were reported. Anglers were doing well during the morning hours but also in the evenings. Pier fishing was slow with few fish reported.
Ontonagon River: Although fishing over the past week was hit-or-miss due to weather, anglers were able to find respectable numbers of walleye in the river. Trolling was the primary method of fishing used by most, while jigging also yielded good results for those who prefer it. Early mornings seemed to be the most productive fishing hours, but fish were caught at all times of the day. Anglers jigging for whitefish at the mouth of the river reported a slower bite, with occasional fish still being caught.
Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Some rain and wind had slightly limited fishing on the lake over this past week. Despite the weather, fishing was great with anglers finding good numbers of fish on a regular basis. Trolling artificial lures in shallow waters resulted in common catches consisting of lake trout, coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead and brown trout. Successful trips occurred at all times throughout the day.
Black River Harbor: Some varying weather conditions in the area contributed to low fishing efforts at the harbor over the past week. Anglers who made their way out on the lake had some success finding lake trout and coho salmon. Long trips on the water were the key to success as it seemed the bite was very sporadic over the course of a day. Trolling artificial lures in relatively shallow waters was the method for those who had successful trips.
Grand Marais: Pier anglers reported good catches of coho while fishing whitefish on single eggs. Whitefish fishing was fair with some spurts for evening bites but in general slow. Boat anglers continued to report fair to good catches of coho and lake trout while trolling outside the harbor to first break. Lake trout fishing was reported to be good near AuSable and the shipping channels.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Russian mercenaries allegedly executed, tortured and beat civilians in Central African Republic since 2019, according to a report released this week from Human Rights Watch.
Russian-speaking men carrying military-grade weapons and wearing military gear with no official markings set up a roadblock near the town of Bossangoa in July 2021, stopped men to beat them and shot at least eight dead, according to witnesses who spoke to Human Rights Watch.
The organization interviewed at least 40 people in person or by phone over a period of more than two years to document abuses likely carried out by mercenaries with the Russian-linked Wagner group. Another incident described by witnesses involved Russian-linked forces detaining and torturing people in Bambari in 2019.
The accusations by the international rights group come after United Nations experts in October called on Central African Republic’s government to end all relationships with “private military and security personnel, particularly the Wagner Group,” whose members they said have violently harassed and intimidated civilians, peacekeepers, journalists, aid workers and minorities and have committed rape and sexual violence against women, men and young girls.
France and the United States also accused Wagner “mercenaries” of massacres and executions of civilians in January.
The Wagner Group, which portrays itself as a private military contractor, sends mercenary forces — many former Russian soldiers — to several African countries and other places including Ukraine and the Mideast. Although the Kremlin officially denies any connection to Wagner, the group is strategically used to further President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions to increase Russia’s influence and undermine democracy, analysts say.
Human Rights Watch called on the government of Central African Republic, the country’s Special Criminal Court or the International Criminal Court to investigate incidents in its report and other allegations of abuse by Russian-linked forces there.
“The Central African government has every right to request international security assistance, but it can’t allow foreign forces to kill and otherwise abuse civilians with impunity,” said Ida Sawyer, crisis and conflict director at Human Rights Watch.
“To demonstrate its respect for the rule of law, and to put an end to these abuses, the government should immediately investigate and prosecute all forces, including Russia-linked forces, responsible for murder, unlawful detention, and torture.”
The rights group says it has requested information from the government on inquiries into violence and any agreements with Russia, but has received no reply.
The Central African Republic government in 2021 did acknowledge the serious violation of human rights by Russians, which forced Vladimir Titorenko to leave his post as Russian ambassador to the country. It also said it would set up a special commission of inquiry to establish responsibility, but no findings have been published.
Russian security has helped protect President Faustin-Archange Touadera for years, with Russia’s former member of internal security services Valery Zakharov serving as an adviser in Bangui, the capital, on military, political and economic matters. While the government denies hiring mercenaries from Wagner, Zakharov is a “key figure” in Wagner’s command structure, according to European Union documents.
Experts estimate there are between 1,000 and 2,000 personnel in Central African Republic.
The country’s ties to the Russian group have also begun to affect its financial contributions.
Central African Republic Budget Minister Herve Ndoba said Tuesday after a visit to Washington that the country should not expect contributions from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
“The future seems uncertain for our finances and the national economy,” he said.
The two institutions want assurances that their money will not be used to finance the Russian paramilitary group. Last year, France cut its aid to the country because of an anti-French agenda it said was being guided by Russians there. | 2022-05-04T18:54:01+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/international/rights-group-russians-tortured-people-in-c-african-republic/ |
Sheriff: Father, son shoot at innocent woman while looking for nonexistent burglar
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida sheriff says a father and son are facing attempted murder charges after shooting at an innocent woman while searching for a person they thought wanted to burgle their home.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described the incident as “really, really stupid” in a Monday press conference posted to Facebook.
“You just absolutely cannot believe. This ranks among the craziest stuff that I have seen in a while, and I’ve seen a lot of crazy stuff,” he said.
Judd says a resident in a Winter Haven apartment complex found a package Saturday morning that had been mistakenly delivered to his address, instead of that of 73-year-old Gino Colonacosta and his 15-year-old son.
Acting as a good Samaritan, the neighbor took the package containing medicine to the Colonacostas’ apartment, hung it on their front door and left.
The Colonacostas’ Ring doorbell camera notified the father and son that someone had approached their door. Judd says that the two assumed the person was a burglar, armed themselves with .45 caliber firearms and went outside to search for that nonexistent burglar.
About 100 yards from their house, Judd says the Colonacostas saw a woman in a dark-colored car with dark windows and engine running. He says the woman, whom he described as an innocent victim, was on her cell phone, “minding her own business.”
From behind the car, Gino Colonacosta pointed the gun at the woman and screamed for her to get out of the car, the sheriff says.
“She thinks, ‘He’s about to carjack me. He’s going to rob me,’” Judd said.
He says the woman put her car in reverse and tried to leave.
Colonacosta’s son heard the commotion and came over. Judd says he thought the victim was trying to back into him and began shooting at the car. That’s when Gino Colonacosta also began shooting at the car, the sheriff says.
The two allegedly shot at the car seven times total before the victim managed to speed away. She was not hit by any of the bullets, but one went through a baby’s car seat in the back of the car and lodged in the driver’s seat, according to Judd.
“Our victim was that close to death, and certainly, had there been a baby in the car seat, the baby would have been killed,” the sheriff said.
He called the Colonacostas’ alleged actions “way out of line, way out of control.”
Attempted murder charges are among the many charges the father and son face.
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William Shatner forecasts the future of space flight, gives sneak peek at new space-themed FOX series
William Shatner, who is best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on the original "Star Trek" series, will host FOX's new space-themed celebrity competition show "Stars on Mars" this summer.
The new out-of-this-world unscripted series is set to premiere Monday, June 5 on FOX. Shatner shared his excitement over the upcoming reality show Thursday with Neil Cavuto on "Your World," calling the concept "amusing" when it was originally presented to him.
MUSK, BEZOS, BRANSON LAUNCH INTO NEW LAP OF BILLIONAIRE SPACE RACE
"Stars on Mars" will feature household names who trade in their possessions, status and glamorous lifestyles on Earth for a summer on "Mars." Their mission is to suit up, colonize, compete and conquer their new galaxy surroundings, until there is just one "celebronaut" left standing.
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock and William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk in the STAR TREK episode, "Spock's Brain." Original airdate, September 20, 1968. (CBS via Getty Images)
Still, Shatner knows something about being a real-life celebronaut. In 2021, at 90, he became officially the oldest person to travel to space when he flew aboard billionaire Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket.
NASA'S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE CAPTURES SPECTACULAR IMAGE OF ULTRA-BRIGHT MERGING GALAXIES
The USS Enterprise commander reflected on his historical venture into space and how the experience impacted him emotionally on "Your World."
"I had such a complex time up there," Shatner said. "When I came down… I was weeping, and I had no reason… I know I had no idea why I was crying. And the others were, you know, doing the champagne thing. And some champagne touched me on my arm and felt like fire. I was totally in another area ,and I realized I was in grief. And the grief I realized – this all took time – was for the Earth."
Shatner commented on SpaceX's successful launch of its giant Starship rocket Thursday morning and its explosion minutes later while awaiting stage separation.
"This thing that went that blew up is just, it's sad and yet that's science. I mean, science is full of experiment," said Shatner.
JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE CAPTURES MOST DETAILED EVER IMAGE OF URANUS
The 400-foot-tall Starship rocket was the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. NASA announced in April 2021 that it has chosen SpaceX's Starship for its next moon mission. It will be NASA's first since landing astronauts on the moon in 1972.
Shatner told Cavuto he once traveled to SpaceX to meet Elon Musk and was reminded of the complexity of spacecraft technology and manufacturing.
"They were showing me around, and I looked into one of these engines and there were innumerable pipes going every which way and on one pipe I swear I saw a band-aid," he said. "I saw a piece of white tape on one of the 50 pipes going in various directions, and it just reminded me of how complex everything is."
NASA PREPARES MARS MISSION ON EARTH FOR 4 VOLUNTEERS
"How do they know where each pipe is going and whether the fitting is exactly, right? Because everything's airtight. There are a million parts," Shatner added.
"I sat in the hammock of the Lunar Excursion Module, and I looked up and I pronounced it as the most complex thing mankind has ever made. But these things are far beyond that. They're going to Mars!" | 2023-04-21T18:08:46+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/william-shatner-space-flight-new-fox-series |
The Boston Red Sox and Corey Kluber agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, adding the veteran right-hander to the team’s rotation.
The deal includes an $11 million club option and various performance bonuses and escalators, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner was pending a successful physical.
The 36-year-old Kluber joins his third AL East team in as many years. He went 5-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 16 starts for the New York Yankees in 2021, including a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory at Texas. He had a 10-10 record and a 4.34 ERA in 31 starts for Tampa Bay this year.
Boston added Kluber a day after Nathan Eovaldi left the Red Sox for a two-year contract with Texas. It has been a difficult offseason for the Red Sox, who also lost star shortstop Xander Bogaerts in free agency.
Boston went 78-84 this year and finished last in the AL East. It had a 4.53 team ERA, ranking 25th in the majors.
Kluber bolsters a mix of potential starters that also includes Chris Sale, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello, Tanner Houck and James Paxton. Sale and Paxton have been hampered by injuries, and Whitlock and Houck mostly worked out of the bullpen last season.
Kluber made his big league debut with Cleveland in 2011. He was one of the majors’ top starters before he was slowed by injuries.
The three-time All-Star won his first Cy Young Award in 2014, going 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA and 269 strikeouts in 235 2/3 innings. He won the award again with Cleveland in 2017, finishing with an 18-4 record, a 2.25 ERA and 265 Ks in 203 2/3 innings.
Kluber left Cleveland when he was traded to Texas in December 2019. He is 113-71 with a 3.31 ERA in 256 major league appearances, including 251 starts.
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The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with head coach Matt Rhule, the NFL team announced Monday.
The move comes a day after a 37-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers which left the Panthers with a 1-4 record on the season.
Rhule, who coached the team to a 11-27 record in two-plus years with the Panthers, is the first NFL head coach to be dismissed this season.
He will be replaced on an interim basis by defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach Steve Wilks.
Adding to the Panthers' woes this season, struggling quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a foot injury in Sunday's loss and is undergoing an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the damage, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Last year's starting quarterback Sam Darnold, meanwhile, remains on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Prior to the game against the 49ers, the Panthers also suffered defeats against the Cleveland Browns, the New York Giants and the Arizona Cardinals.
The team's only win so far this year came in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.
Rhule joined the Panthers on a seven-year, $62 million contract in 2020 having previously coached college football with Baylor and Temple. According to NFL.com, he's the first ever Panthers coach to serve fewer than three full seasons.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.
Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it’s three times closer than the previous record-holder.
It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black hole at about the same distance as Earth orbits the sun.
The black hole was initially identified using the European Space Agency’s Gaia spacecraft, said Kareem El-Badry of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
El-Badry and his team followed up with the International Gemini Observatory in Hawaii to confirm their findings, which were published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
The researchers are uncertain how the system formed in the Milky Way. Named Gaia BH1, it's located in the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer. | 2022-11-06T01:50:04+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/tech/science/closest-black-hole-earth/67-f6fb2048-c290-47ef-8780-65ee4fd19d9d |
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