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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (AP) _ PAR Technology Corp. (PAR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $21.3 million in its third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New Hartford, New York-based company said it had a loss of 79 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 44 cents per share.
The software provider for the hospitality industry posted revenue of $92.8 million in the period.
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FAIRFIELD, N.J. (AP) _ Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (JRSH) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $1.8 million.
The Fairfield, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 14 cents per share.
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The company posted revenue of $37.8 million in the period.
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8-year-old victim identified in deadly drive-by shooting at Houston home
Published: Jun. 17, 2022 at 8:31 AM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
HOUSTON (CNN) - Investigators released video of a car they believe was involved in a drive-by shooting that killed an 8-year-old boy on Sunday.
They’re looking for a gray Kia Optima with front-end damage.
Investigators say multiple rounds were fired into the home, hitting Paul Vasquez, who was in bed in his room in the front of the home.
His mother and two older brothers were also in the home, but they were not hurt.
Paul was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Investigators said they believe more than one person was involved in the shooting but have not named any suspects or a motive in the shooting.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - mCloud Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: MCLD) (TSX-V: MCLD), ("mCloud" or the "Company") a leading provider of AI-powered asset management and Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") solutions today provided an update on the planned repayment of its outstanding unsecured convertible debentures due on June 30 , 2022 (the "Debentures").
mCloud filed an F-1 registration statement with the SEC on May 11 in connection with its previously announced preferred share offering. The Company has received and responded to comments toward the anticipated clearing of the registration statement and anticipates completing the offering following the registration statement becoming effective, with proceeds largely from existing and additional strategic investors. The Company intends to use a portion of the proceeds of the offering to repay in full the outstanding principal and accrued interest under the Debentures.
To receive payment, holders of Debentures must surrender the certificates evidencing their Debentures to TMX Trust Company, the Debenture agent, at the following address: TSX Trust Company, 1 Toronto Street, Suite 1200, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2V6, Attention: Corporate Actions.
About mCloud Technologies Corp.
mCloud is unlocking the untapped potential of energy intensive assets with AI and analytics, curbing energy waste, maximizing energy production, and getting the most out of critical energy infrastructure. Through mCloud's AI-powered AssetCare™ platform, mCloud offers complete asset management solutions for commercial buildings, renewable energy, healthcare, heavy industry, and connected workers. IoT sensors bring data from connected assets into the cloud, where AI and analytics are applied to maximize their performance.
With a worldwide presence and offices in San Francisco, Houston, Vancouver, Calgary, London, Perth, Singapore, and Beijing, the mCloud family includes an ecosystem of operating subsidiaries that deliver high-performance IoT, AI, 3D, and mobile capabilities to customers, all integrated into AssetCare. With over 100 blue-chip customers and more than 64,000 assets connected in thousands of locations worldwide, mCloud is changing the way energy assets are managed.
mCloud's common shares trade in the United States on the Nasdaq and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MCLD. mCloud's convertible debentures trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MCLD.DB. For more information, visit www.mcloudcorp.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, public affairs firm Arc Initiatives and digital-first communications firm True Blue Strategies announced the beginning of a new strategic partnership just weeks after the firms were awarded five AAPC Pollie Awards and two Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards for their collaboration on the ongoing effort to Stop Pebble Mine.
Arc Initiatives' experience managing high-profile political and advocacy campaigns combined with True Blue's award-winning digital creative and strategy team will bring together unmatched talent, providing clients with comprehensive campaign services for some of the most pressing policy issues of our time.
From working with Indigenous peoples to protect sacred places and their sovereign rights to advocating for national oil and gas reform, helping tech start-ups reimagine entire industries, and safeguarding our public lands like Hovenweep National Monument and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve from encroaching oil and gas drilling, the firms have already proven to be critical partners in the fight for bold environmental action. With the combined force of over 40 world-class communications, creative, and policy professionals, this new phase of their collaboration will allow the teams to take on the tough fights from Washington, DC to Washington state.
Based in Washington, DC with offices overlooking the White House, Arc also boasts on-the-ground leadership in Minnesota, and a sister creative firm, Studio Gradients, in New York City. All together, Arc Initiatives is a team of nearly 30 leading communications, political, and policy professionals. Arc Initiatives was founded by Dan Kanninen and Aaron Wells, who grew the firm after taking over STG – formerly the Smoot Tewes Group – the political and public affairs shop first launched by Obama Campaign architects Julianna Smoot and Paul Tewes.
Under Dan and Aaron's leadership, Arc has built a roster of political and communications clients ranging from national coalitions and non-profits, to electoral campaigns including top-tier presidential candidates, Fortune 100 companies, national campaign committees, the White House, and foreign heads of state. Arc has managed countless political and communications campaigns that reached and moved target audiences to change the conversation and bent the arc of the issue to achieve their clients' goals.
As a full-service creative and strategic communications firm, TrueBlue Strategies employs a dynamic approach and deep expertise in a wide array of services to help clients connect impactful messages with the audiences who need to hear them.
"Arc Initiatives couldn't be more excited to enter this new phase of our partnership with True Blue Strategies. Solidifying our alliance will elevate our digital and creative strategies and open a whole new window of opportunity for growth," said Jonae Wartel, Managing Director of Arc Initiatives.
"Bringing together some of DC's leading communications and political strategists with an award-winning digital creative team, the Arc-True Blue strategic partnership is a winning combination. With a talented partner like TrueBlue on our side, our team is eager to continue bending the arc of our clients' boldest campaigns and delivering winning results," said Dan Kanninen, Partner & CEO of Arc Initiatives.
"Past collaborations between True Blue and Arc prove that we can deliver for our clients on their boldest, most ambitious goals. By bringing our firms closer together, we'll be able to offer our clients even more while continuing to provide best-in-class work," said Brooke Blue, President, and Founder of True Blue Strategies.
"Since the beginning of our work with Arc Initiatives and True Blue, we've been completely impressed with how they have partnered to go above and beyond for our campaign to protect Bristol Bay. We're eager to see them continue to deliver extraordinary results as their collaboration evolves," said Erin Dovichin, Alaska Venture Fund.
About Arc Initiatives
You can learn more about how Arc Initiatives is bringing together political stakeholders, paid and earned media, lobbying strategies, and grassroots organizing to create change from Capitol Hill down to the state and local level here.
About True Blue Strategies
You can learn more about how True Blue Strategies' dynamic approach and innovative campaigns are helping clients connect impactful messages with the audiences who need to hear them here.
Contact: Alana Murphy, alana@team-arc.com, 973-953-9697
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Three Itawamba Community College students are among 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named 2022 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars.
Lexi Tabbs of Red Bay, Ala.; Emory Reinhard of Mantachie and Lori Leachman of Bruce will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
At ICC, Tabbs is a supplemental instructor, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma chapter president, Indian Delegation secretary, Fashion Tribe social media executive and a member of the Honors College, Wesley Foundation Lead Team, Food Pantry committee and the All-American Band Indianettes dance team. A nutrition/dietetics major, she has been named to the President’s List for multiple semesters. Tabbs attends Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church where she is involved with the college age group and the choir. Her parents are Brandie and James Miller and Eric Tabbs.
Reinhard is majoring in English education at ICC where she is Phi Theta Kappa vice president of service and MS/LA regional reporter, Student Government Association president, English supplemental instruction leader, Fashion Tribe backstage executive and a member of the Indian Delegation and Honors College. Her other activities include member of Bethel Baptist Church in Dorsey and receptionist at Belle Ame Salon and Spa. She is the daughter of Jill and John Reinhard.
A speech pathology major, Leachman is PTK vice president of scholarship, Honors College member, representative for the Food Pantry committee and Student Activities board member. She attends Grace Baptist Church in Guntown and works at Tiny Tot Daycare in Bruce. Her parents are Patsy Kellum and Jr. Leachman.
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new PTK members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential. More than 1,300 applications were received.
A total of $207,000 is awarded through the Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation provides $200,000 in funding for the scholarships, with $25,000 set aside for members who are veterans or active members of the United States military. The remaining amount is supported by donations to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation.
“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, president of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”
The funds provided by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation not only aid college completion, but also gives students the opportunity to engage in Society programs and develop leadership skills to become future leaders in their communities.
“Research shows that Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “The Leaders of Promise Scholarships recognize students for what they have achieved already and assure that financial need isn’t an obstacle to achieving their academic goals.”
Phi Theta Kapa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is composed of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was briefly jailed Wednesday on aggravated sexual battery charges over an alleged altercation at a Kansas restaurant in late February.
Jackson Mahomes, 22, was charged Tuesday in Johnson County, Kansas, with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery. He was released later Wednesday after posting $100,000 bond. During a brief virtual court appearance, the judge scheduled the next online hearing for May 11.
Under conditions of his bond, Jackson Mahomes won’t be allowed to discuss his case publicly.
The probable cause affidavit in the case was not immediately available. But The Kansas City Star reported that police previously confirmed they were investigating a Feb. 25 incident involving Jackson Mahomes at a restaurant in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kansas.
Jackson Mahomes’ attorney, Brandan Joseph Davies, said in a statement that the court prohibited him and his client from commenting. But he released a statement in March, when the allegations first surfaced, saying there was “substantial evidence refuting the claims of Jackson’s accuser,” The Star reported.
Aspen Vaughn, the owner of Aspens Restaurant and Lounge, told the newspaper in early March that Jackson Mahomes was friends with her stepdaughter and had frequented the restaurant, where her stepdaughter works. She said he had been there earlier on the day of their encounter and had been pleasant.
Vaughn said after he returned to Aspens that night, Jackson Mahomes grabbed her neck with enough force that it left a faint bruise while they were talking in her office about an incident in which he allegedly shoved a member of the wait staff.
She provided The Star with a photo of a bruise on her neck and a video that she said showed Jackson Mahomes grabbing her by the throat and kissing her at least twice.
“He forcibly kissed me out of nowhere,” she said, calling the advances unwelcome and shocking and noting that she thought he was intoxicated.
Aspen Vaughn didn’t immediately reply to a Facebook message, and the restaurant didn’t immediately respond to a phone message seeking comment about the charges.
The Chiefs declined to comment, saying it was a personal matter involving the relative of a player but not a member of the organization. Patrick Mahomes doesn’t have a spokesperson and he hasn’t commented about the matter on Twitter.
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The Brandywine Zoo received re-accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The accreditation assures the zoo meets or exceeds professional standards, and increases eligibility for grants, permits participation in exchanges with other accredited zoos and aquariums for loan or breeding.
The Brandywine Zoo goes through the review process every five years.
It includes animal welfare and well-being, veterinary care, keeper training, safety for everyone at the zoo, educational programs, conservation efforts, and various business practices.
"The accreditation by the AZA is the standard for animal care in the United States and represents the highest standards that they can be set right now. So for us it's a big accomplishment. The zoo has been continuously accredited since 1986, and it's something that we're very proud of. We're the only AZA accredited animal care facility in the state of Delaware," said Zoo Director Brint Spencer.
The zoo is also in the middle of its Master Plan with an animal care center, interactive honey bee display, increased ADA accessibility, and new animal habitats completed.
The latest phase includes a new entryway and interactive flamingo exhibit.
"So this will be a really exciting exhibit for the zoo. It will be the first thing you see when you come into the facility,” said Spencer. “So, it's a big bang for us when people come in, and we're hoping to have an opportunity for the guests to be able to see the flamingos."
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BOSTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Embr Labs, Inc, makers of Embr Wave®, the leading wearable to treat the symptoms of menopause, today announced that it has raised $35 million via intellectual property (IP)-based debt financing. Led by GT Investment Partners ("Ghost Tree Partners") in collaboration with Aon plc (NYSE: AON), the financing will fuel Embr's consumer growth strategy via retail and geographic expansion, improving even more lives with the power of temperature.
The Embr Wave® wristband, using Embr's patented technology, delivers precisely calibrated cooling or warming sensations at the touch of a button for instant, discrete control over hot flashes and related menopause symptoms. Clinical research has shown that using Embr Wave gives you immediate relief from hot flashes and improves sleep.
"Women today are seeking natural, non-hormonal alternatives to control their symptoms of menopause, and the Embr Wave is the solution they've been looking for," said Elizabeth Gazda, CEO of Embr Labs. "Through our partnership with Ghost Tree, Embr Labs is able to accelerate the fulfillment of our mission to provide this ground-breaking technology to women everywhere."
The influx of new capital will support Embr's rapid growth and continued expansion into new retail channels and markets. Embr Labs has secured partnerships with some of the most recognized distribution and retail organizations, with Embr Wave now available at most major retailers across the US and United Kingdom. Embr Wave is most recently available via Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, FSA Store and HSA Store, BestBuy, Target, with plans to launch in multiple new retailers in the US and UK by year end.
"We recognized Embr's market leadership and the company's rapid growth potential," said David Byrne, Managing Director, Ghost Tree Partners. "We are pleased to support the company as the investment community has yet to recognize the massive unmet need the menopause segment presents. We're excited to provide the capital to support the company's retail growth and geographical expansion."
"Innovation drives growth, and intellectual property can be the valuable asset created from that innovation," said Lewis Lee, CEO, IP Solutions at Aon, a global professional services firm that facilitated the transaction through valuation and broking services. "We are excited to support innovative companies with intellectual property portfolios like Embr Labs to help them unlock the potential value of those IP assets and pursue growth independent of equity market volatility."
About Embr Labs, Inc.
Embr Labs is the leading healthtech company addressing the symptoms of menopause by pioneering the use of temperature as a new pathway to the brain. Embr Wave is now distributed through major US retailers, as well as Boots.com in the UK. The company's patented technology has been clinically validated and delivers a brand new category of safe and natural solutions to manage hot flashes, sleep issues, stress, and thermal discomfort. The company was founded by MIT-trained engineers and is backed by investors including Bose Ventures, DigiTx Partners, Safar Partners, Esplanade Ventures, and Intel Capital. Embr Labs has won numerous awards for the Embr Wave, including the AARP Innovation in Aging Award, Time Magazine's Best Inventions, the iF Design Award and was named to CB Insights' Digital Health 150.
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Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Ghost Tree Partners is an alternative asset manager focused on providing private credit financing solutions to small and middle-market borrowers in the US, Europe and Asia. Founded in 2021, the firm is led by Mark Fox, Scott Warner, Jeff Willardson and David Byrne, who combine for over 85 years of investment experience with Goldman Sachs, Bain Capital Credit, Fidelity and PAAMCO Prisma (KKR affiliate). The team has invested billions of dollars on behalf of the world's most sophisticated investors throughout their careers. Ghost Tree's private credit financing solutions include corporate cash flow loans, specialty finance, asset backed lending and real estate bridge loans.
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LOS ANGELES — Storm-ravaged California scrambled to clean up and repair widespread damage on Wednesday as the lashing rain eased in many areas, although the north could see thunderstorms and another powerful weather front was expected to hit the state Friday.
At least 17 people have died in the storms battering the state. The figure is likely to rise, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday during a visit to the scenic town of Capitola on the Santa Cruz coast that was hard hit by high surf and flooding creek waters last week.
A pickup truck driver and a motorcyclist were killed early Tuesday in the San Joaquin Valley when a tree that had been struck by lightning fell on them, authorities said.
More than half of California’s 58 counties were declared disaster areas, the governor said.
The latest storm that began Monday was one in a series that began late last month and repairing the damage may cost more than $1 billion, said Adam Smith, a disaster expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Crews worked to reopen major highways that were closed by rockslides, swamped by flooding or smothered with mud while more than 10,000 people who were ordered out of seaside towns on the central coast were allowed to return home.
They included Montecito, a wealthy Santa Barbara County community that is home to Prince Harry and other celebrities where 23 people died and more than 100 homes were destroyed in a mudslide five years ago.
Yet thousands of people living near rain-swollen creeks and rivers remained under evacuation orders. In the San Joaquin Valley, raging waters from Bear Creek flooded parts of the city of Merced and neighboring Planada, a small agricultural community along a highway leading to Yosemite National Park.
All 4,000 residents of Planada were ordered to leave Tuesday morning. Neighborhoods were under water with cars submerged up to their roofs. Residents ordered to evacuate carried whatever they could salvage on their backs as they left in the rain.
Other evacuations were ordered because of levee breaches in parts of Monterey County.
The most recent atmospheric river — a long plume of moisture stretching into the Pacific that can drop staggering amounts of rain and snow — have eased in some areas. Light to moderate rain with some thunderstorms was forecast to arrive Wednesday in Northern California. A longer storm system was predicted to last from Friday until Jan. 17.
Despite the rain, most of the state remained in extreme or severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
The storms may help locally “but will not resolve the long-term drought challenges,” said Rick Spinrad, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Damage from the storm included washed-out roads and seaside businesses flooded by 20-foot (6-meter) surf that pounded Santa Cruz County.
Many areas saw unprecedented amounts of rain coupled with furious winds and even hail and lightning that knocked down trees and damaged electrical lines.
More than 75,000 homes and businesses around the state were without power as of late Tuesday night, according to the website Poweroutage.us.
Mudslides damaged some homes in pricey Los Angeles hillside areas, while further up the coast a sinkhole damaged 15 homes in the rural Santa Barbara County community of Orcutt.
Kevin Costner, best-actor winner in a television drama series for “Yellowstone,” was unable to attend Tuesday’s Golden Globe awards in Los Angeles because of the weather. Presenter Regina Hall said he was sheltering in place in Santa Barbara due to flooding.
In San Francisco, a tree fell on a commuter bus on Tuesday without causing injuries and lightning struck the city’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid building without damage. High winds also ripped away part of the roof on a large apartment building.
Some people found themselves stranded in small communities inundated with water and mud.
“We’re all stuck out here,” Brian Briggs said, describing a scary night during which the deluge unleashed mudslides in remote Matilija Canyon that buried one house and cut off the only road to nearby Ojai. The canyon creek began to flood yards and the surrounding hills, which were stripped of vegetation in the 2017 Thomas Fire, began to tumble down in the dark.
Mudflows dragged sheds, gazebos and outhouses into the creek, Briggs said. After helping neighbors get to higher ground, he returned home to find his fence destroyed by waist-deep mud.
A helicopter dropped 10 sheriff’s deputies Tuesday to help the residents of dozens of canyon homes.
The wet and blustery weather left California’s large homeless population in a precarious situation. At least two homeless people in Sacramento County died and more than a dozen people were rescued from a homeless encampment on the Ventura River.
Theo Harris, who has lived on San Francisco’s streets since 2016, fortified his shelter with tarps and zip ties Tuesday and took in his girlfriend after her tent flooded.
“The wind has been treacherous, but you just got to bundle up and make sure you stay dry,” Harris said. “Rain is part of life. It’s going to be sunny. It’s going to rain. I just got to strap my boots up and not give up.”
Associated Press journalists John Antczak and Stefanie Dazio in Los Angeles and Janie Har and Olga R. Rodriguez in San Francisco, Kathleen Ronayne in Sacramento, Noah Berger in Merced and Seth Borenstein in Denver contributed to this report. | 2023-01-11T13:29:54+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-california-storm-rain-20230111-5opdzeavrnczngwy7w55ak24di-story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Security-sealed rooms. Lock bags. And in the most rare of circumstances, the ability to handcuff a document pouch to a messenger to transport the nation’s secrets.
These are some of the ways Capitol Hill keeps classified documents secured, an elaborate system of government protocols and high-level security clearances that stands in stark contrast to the storage room stash of secrets at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
As the Justice Department’s probe into the Republican former president’s possession of White House materials deepens, lawmakers of both parties have more questions than answers. Intelligence officials have offered to brief congressional leaders, possibly as soon as next week, senators said, as they launch a lengthy risk assessment. Congress had asked for the briefing soon after the revelation of the unprecedented Aug. 8 search, but it may be delayed by the legal fight between Trump and the government.
“We need to be able to do appropriate oversight for the Intelligence Committee so that we have a better handle on how this particular incident was handled, but so that we avoid problems like this in the future,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
A culture of secrecy may not necessarily be expected from Capitol Hill, where 535 elected members of Congress, alongside thousands of aides and countless more visitors broker information on a daily basis as a routine part of governing.
Secrets large and small — from the most mundane details about when an upcoming vote will be scheduled to the parlor intrigue of transitional alliances — are among the more valued bits of currency that pass through the place.
But when it comes to classified materials, the stream of information tends to clamp shut.
Lawmakers who serve on the House and Senate Intelligence committees are traditionally among the most publicly tight-lipped about their work, and staff for those panels must obtain security clearances to handle the documents and perform their jobs. Others serving on committees dealing with military affairs and certain national security funds face similar restrictions.
When members of Congress want to peruse classified materials, they descend deep into the basement of the Capitol to a sensitive compartmented information facility, known as a SCIF. Other SCIFs are scattered throughout the Capitol complex.
If documents need to be ferried in or out of secure locations, they are typically transported in a lock bag, a briefcase-sized pouch under lock and key.
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., a member of the Intelligence Committee, said staff will often use a lock bag even simply to transport materials from committee offices to a SCIF some 30 feet (9 meters) away.
“The idea that anyone would leave any building or any room with those documents not secure — it’s just, the word is, unfathomable,” Casey said in an interview.
In rare instances, a document pouch can be handcuffed to a person’s wrist for travel, though several senators and staff said they have never seen that happen.
“I’ve only seen that in movies,” said Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, the top-ranking Republican on the Intelligence Committee.
Trump’s alleged mishandling of the documents has stunned lawmakers of both parties, even those Republicans critical of the Justice Department’s unusual search of a former president. Court filings from the federal government say hundreds of classified records have been retrieved from Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., all but warned of Trump’s handling of sensitive documents early in the then-president’s term. A photo from a White House press briefing in 2017 showed Trump and others in the Oval Office with a lock bag visible on the desk, the key still inside.
“Never leave a key in a classified lock bag in the presence of non-cleared people. #Classified101,” tweeted Heinrich, a member of the Intelligence Committee, days after the February 2017 incident. He asked for a review.
In an interview this past week, Heinrich said, “It is outrageous to think — the cavalier nature with which the former president treats information, that can have life or death consequences for our sources, is unfathomable.”
Trump amassed more than a dozen boxes of papers and other mementos from the White House, many held in a storage room at Mar-a-Lago. The FBI’s search came after a protracted battle over missing documents launched soon after Trump left the White House in 2021.
Trump attorneys had insisted early in the summer after the first delivery of returned documents that there was nothing left at the former president’s club. Upon inspection, the FBI asked the storage room to be put under lock and key. Ultimately a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago was obtained and more than 100 other documents with classified markings were found. Now, the Justice Department is investigating the Trump team’s handling of the documents and possible obstruction.
Cornyn expressed skepticism the stashed documents held critical information.
“It’s hard for me to believe it was particularly sensitive — it’s been sitting at Mar-a-Lago for a year and a half before they do anything about it,” he said.
Still, when it comes to handling classified documents, Cornyn noted: “There are ways to secure it, but it’s not — under no circumstance, should it be in your home.”
Retribution for breaking secrets on Capitol Hill can be swift and severe. In the 1980s, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., announced he would leave the Intelligence Committee after acknowledging that he had allowed a reporter to review a not classified but still “committee confidential” draft report on the Contra wars in Latin America. More recently, a former senior staff member of the Senate panel was charged with lying to investigators about his interactions with journalists.
Immediately after the Mar-a-Lago search, Sen. Mark Warner, the Democratic chairman of the intelligence committee, and Rubio jointly asked the director of national intelligence for an assessment of the damage to national security that would result from disclosure of the documents.
“My issue is not whether the documents belong there or not, because ultimately they shouldn’t have been stored there and they could have been removed,” Rubio said in an interview. “The question is: Was there good faith efforts made by the federal government to retrieve those documents without resorting to a raid of a former president’s home?”
The intelligence office was expected to provide a bipartisan briefing for the so-called gang of eight — the top four leaders of the House and the Senate, along with the House and Senate intelligence committee leaders.
But it is uncertain now, due to Trump’s litigation, whether the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will be able to continue the assessment or provide the briefing to lawmakers.
Warner said he was asking for at least an interim risk assessment.
Senators expect the gang of eight briefing could happen next week, when the House and Senate are both back in session — but only in a secure location.
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Associated Press writer Nomaan Merchant contributed to this report.
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(NEXSTAR) – The Twinkie — one of America’s quintessential junk foods — wasn’t always so junky.
It wasn’t health food either, but its original recipe boasted more natural ingredients than the current one, including a somewhat surprising fruit.
The inspiration for the Twinkie came about in 1930, when an employee of the Continental Baking Company (the then-owner of the Hostess brand) was seeking a way to boost productivity at a Chicago-area plant. At the time, the company’s signature product was a long sponge cake filled with strawberries and cream, but strawberries — being seasonal — weren’t readily available year-round, meaning some of the bakery’s equipment was going unused for months, Hostess once explained.
Bakery manager James Dewar, seeing an opportunity to introduce a new item during less-fruitful times, reportedly turned his attention to the banana, which was plentiful year-round.
Dewar oversaw the first batches of the new banana-cream-filled cakes. He called them Twinkies, settling on the name after seeing a billboard for Twinkle Toe Shoes.
”I shortened it to make it a little zippier for the kids,” Dewar once explained, according to a 1985 obituary published in the Chicago Tribune.
The spongey cakes were priced at a nickel (for a two-pack) and soon became a hit.
The recipe remained unchanged for a little over a decade. But in the 1940s, Hostess says it was forced to swap bananas for vanilla-flavored crème due to WWII rationing efforts. (It’s likely that wartime rationing impacted the transportation of certain foods due to limitations on gas or shipping materials, rather than limitations on fresh fruit itself, the National World War II Museum explained.)
Thanks to the new recipe, Twinkies remained on shelves and carved out a following. Banana-flavored Twinkies eventually returned to add additional variety to the Twinkie lineup from time to time — albeit made with different, less-pronounceable ingredients than the original recipe, as CBS News noted.
Upon the release of the “King Kong” remake in 2005, a promotional run of banana-flavored Twinkies proved so popular that sales spiked 20%, according to The New York Times, prompting Hostess to make them a permanent offering — at least until the company declared bankruptcy in 2012 and operations were suspended at all Hostess bakeries.
The Hostess brand eventually changed hands, but Twinkies are still a staple in the snack-cake aisle. The banana-flavor is currently also a permanent offering at the official Hostess site.
The ingredients of today’s banana-flavored Twinkies, however, don’t share much of a resemblance with those from the original recipe. Over the years, much of the dairy-based ingredients were swapped out to increase shelf-life, and other ingredients were added for color, texture or taste, according to Steve Ettlinger, the author of “Twinkies, Deconstructed,” whose work has been cited by MIT and the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Banana Twinkies, meanwhile, still contain a small percentage of banana.
But whether they’re made with real bananas, real dairy, or only a tiny bit of either, the Twinkie’s changing recipes and flavors seemingly had no effect on its creator’s affections.
“Twinkies were the best darn tootin’ idea I ever had,” James Dewar once said of the Twinkie in a 1980 interview, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. “I still eat at least three of them a day.” | 2023-06-19T15:36:47+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/entertainment-news/the-original-twinkie-wasnt-plain-but-a-different-flavor-entirely/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tigera, which provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud, today announced that it has been recognized as a 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year, for open-source software (OSS) on Azure. Tigera was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"We are very proud to be recognized as Microsoft's Partner of the Year for OSS on Azure as it re-affirms the reach and pervasiveness of Tigera's Calico Open Source solution for container networking and security on Azure and AKS," said Ratan Tipirneni, President and CEO, Tigera. "As enterprises standardize across Microsoft Azure, customers require a resource-efficient and scalable networking and security solution that protects the workloads in a hybrid environment extending from the cloud (Azure and AKS) to traditional on-premises deployments (AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server). Calico is the only technology to support native Windows, eBPF, and Linux containers to match Microsoft's breadth of offerings in AKS, AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, and self-managed Kubernetes in Azure."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Tigera was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services for open source on Azure.
The Open-Source Applications & Infrastructure category for the Azure Partner of the Year Award recognizes exceptional partners who excel in delivering outstanding open source-based applications or infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. As the winner of this category, Tigera has demonstrated innovation, competitive differentiation, customer value and successfully met customer interoperability needs using Calico in combination with the benefits of using Microsoft Azure services.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Since June 2021, Tigera and Microsoft Azure together provide users with active build, deploy, and runtime security with full-stack observability for securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting containers on Azure and AKS. Tigera works closely with Microsoft to offer networking, security, and observability for containerized workloads running in Microsoft Azure.
Calico Open Source, the default CNI for AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, is the most adopted networking and security solution for containers and Kubernetes. It provides businesses with:
- Data plane choice: eBPF, standard Linux, and Windows data planes
- Interoperability: Works with non-Kubernetes workloads
- Optimized performance: Built to go faster with lower CPU consumption
- Operation at scale: As your AKS deployments grow, Calico CNI can operate at scale without performance degradation
- Granular access controls: Rich networking and security policy model for secure communication
- Data-in-transit encryption: WireGuard-based encryption
- Full Kubernetes network policy support: Works with the original reference implementation of Kubernetes network policy. While Kubernetes network policy applies only to pods, Calico network policy can be applied to multiple types of endpoints including pods, VMs, and host interfaces.
Calico is a fundamentally open-source solution, and there is no cost for the use of Calico CNI, Calico IPAM or Calico networking and security policies on Azure AKS. For more comprehensive protection, AKS users can easily upgrade to advanced Calico Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) via Azure Marketplace to prevent, detect, troubleshoot, and automatically mitigate exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages in containers. To learn more, watch an on-demand replay of Tigera's recent office hours with Microsoft. Users can also sign up for a free trial of Calico Cloud on Azure Marketplace.
Additionally, Tigera is a contributor to Azure Arc's "Jumpstart Friends," Microsoft AKS Hackfest, Microsoft's Cloud Native Partner Community, and AKS Office Hour. To learn more about how Tigera and Microsoft work together, visit here.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year. Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found here.
Tigera provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud. The company's platform prevents, detects, troubleshoots, and automatically mitigates exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages. Tigera delivers its platform as a fully managed SaaS (Calico Cloud) or a self-managed service (Calico Enterprise). Its open-source offering, Calico Open Source, is the most widely adopted container networking and security solution. Tigera's platform specifies security and observability as code to ensure consistent enforcement of security policies, which enables DevOps, platform, and security teams to protect workloads, detect threats, achieve continuous compliance, and troubleshoot service issues in real time.
Powering more than 100M containers across 2M+ nodes in 166 countries, Calico software is supported across all major cloud providers and Kubernetes distributions, and is used by leading companies including AT&T, Discover, Merck, ServiceNow, HanseMerkur, RealPage, L3Harris, and Mindbody.
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CHONGQING, China (AP) — Ships crept down the middle of the Yangtze on Friday after China’s driest summer in six decades left one of the mightiest rivers barely half its normal width and set off a scramble to contain the damage to a weak economy in a politically sensitive year.
Factories in Sichuan province and the adjacent metropolis of Chongqing in the southwest were ordered to shut down after reservoirs that supply hydropower fell to half their normal levels and demand for air conditioning surged in scorching temperatures.
River ferries in Chongqing that usually are packed with sightseers were empty and tied to piers beside mudflats that stretched as much as 50 meters (50 yards) from the normal shoreline to the depleted river’s edge. Smaller ships sailed down the middle of the Yangtze, one of China’s biggest trade channels, but no large cargo ships could be seen.
Normally bustling streets were empty after temperatures hit 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in Chongqing on Thursday. State media said that was the hottest in China outside the desert region of Xinjiang in the northwest since official records began in 1961.
“We cannot live through this summer without air conditioning,” said Chen Haofeng, 22, who was taking pictures of the exposed riverbed. “Nothing can cool us down.”
The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth before a meeting in October or November when President Xi Jinping is expected to try to award himself a third five-year term as leader.
The world’s second-largest economy grew by just 2.5% over a year earlier in the first half of 2022, less than half the official target of 5.5%.
The drought’s impact in Sichuan is unusually severe because the province gets 80% of its power from hydroelectric dams.
Thousands of factories that make processor chips, solar panels and auto components in Sichuan and Chongqing shut down this week for at least six days.
Some announced there was no disruption in supplies to customers, but the Shanghai city government said in a letter released Thursday that Tesla Ltd. and a major Chinese automaker were forced to suspend production.
The city government of Chengdu, the Sichuan provincial capital, told households to conserve power by setting air conditioning no lower than 27 C (80 F). Another city, Dazhou, earlier announced rolling three-hour daily power outages for neighborhoods.
The Yangtze basin, covering parts of 19 provinces, produces 45% of China’s economic output, according to the World Bank.
Low water levels in rivers also forced halts to cargo shipments.
A canal that connects Wuhan on the Yangtze with the city of Anqing to the northeast in Anhui was closed because it was too shallow for vessels to move safely, the Shanghai news outlet The Paper reported.
The national impact of shutdowns is limited because Sichuan accounts for only 4% of industrial production, while other provinces use more coal-fired power, which hasn’t been disrupted.
The government says China’s two main state-owned power companies, State Grid Ltd. and Southern Grid Ltd., are moving power from 15 other provinces to Sichuan.
A member of the Communist Party’s seven-member ruling Standing Committee, Han Zheng, promised official support to ensure power supplies during a visit Wednesday to State Grid, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
China suffered similar disruptions last year when a dry summer caused hydropower shortages and shut down factories in Guangdong province in the southeast, a global manufacturing center. Other regions suffered blackouts due to coal shortages and mandatory power cuts to meet official energy efficiency targets.
This year is unlikely to be so severe, according to Larry Hu of Macquarie Group.
“If the power rationing in Sichuan only lasts a few weeks, the impact on the industrial production at the national level should be very limited,” Hu said in a report.
Xuguang Electronics Co. in Chengdu said the six-day shutdown would reduce its output by 48,000 electronic circuits. The company said it expected to take a 5 million yuan ($600,000) hit to its annual profit.
BOE Technology Group Co., which makes electronic displays, said a Sichuan subsidiary would suspend production. BOE promised in a statement issued through the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to “fully guarantee delivery of customers’ products.”
News reports said producers in Sichuan of solar panels and lithium for electric cars also shut down, but no companies announced disruptions in supplies.
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AP video producer Olivia Zhang contributed to this report. | 2022-08-19T19:50:30+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/yangtze-shrinks-as-chinas-drought-disrupts-industry/ |
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television on Friday offered an extended defense against an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity, with an official calling it part of a “conspiracy” against Tehran amid tensions over its nuclear program.
The comments by Behrouz Kamalvandi, a spokesman for Iran’s civilian nuclear program, sought to portray any detection of uranium particles enriched to that level as a momentary side effect of trying to reach a finished product of 60% purity — which Tehran already has announced it is producing.
However, uranium at 84% is nearly at weapons-grade levels of 90% — meaning any stockpile of that material could be quickly used to produce an atomic bomb if Iran chooses. Tehran has long insisted its program is for peaceful purposes, though the International Atomic Energy Agency, Western intelligence agencies and nonproliferation experts say Iran pursued a secret nuclear weapons program up until 2003.
The allegation that IAEA inspectors found 84% enriched uranium threatens to further escalate tensions between Iran and the West. Already, Israel’s recently reinstalled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened military actions against Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran faced continued unrest Friday amid months of protests.
Bloomberg first reported Sunday that inspectors had detected uranium particles enriched up to 84%. The IAEA, a United Nations nuclear agency based in Vienna, has not denied the report, saying only “that the IAEA is discussing with Iran the results of recent agency verification activities.”
In an interview with Iranian state television’s English-language arm, Press TV, highlighted on Friday, Kamalvandi dismissed what inspectors may have found as “a particle of an atom that cannot be seen even under a microscope.” He described Iran’s uranium centrifuge cascades as producing particles at varying purity that later form a final product of 60% enriched uranium.
“It doesn’t matter because the end product is what matters,” Kamalvandi said. “If we really want to enrich 20% more, we will announce it very easily. So it is clear that there is a conspiracy here.”
Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal limited Tehran’s uranium enrichment to 3.67% — enough to fuel a nuclear power plant. The United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018. Since then, a shadow war between Israel and Iran has erupted across the wider Middle East.
Iran now produces uranium enriched to 60% purity — a level for which nonproliferation experts already say Tehran has no civilian use. Any accusation of enrichment higher than that further ratchets up tension over the program, something Iran has appeared to acknowledge through a series of comments this week about the allegation attributed to the international inspectors.
However, many questions remain over the allegations attributed to IAEA inspectors and Iran’s explanation.
“There are variances in enrichment levels but usually not the the degree Iran is claiming,” said Daryl G. Kimball, the executive director of the Washington-based Arms Control Association. “Until the IAEA provides more information, including on the sampling and the methods of their analysis, we cannot be sure.”
“It may also be possible that Iran is testing the political response to enrichment of very small amounts of uranium at higher levels, and closer to bomb grade, or, less likely, they got caught experimenting with new centrifuge cascade configurations and how quickly they could enrich uranium to higher levels.”
While the IAEA’s director-general has warned Iran now has enough uranium to produce “several” nuclear bombs if it chooses, it likely would take months more to build a weapon and potentially miniaturize it to put on a missile. As recently as last March, the U.S. intelligence community assessed Iran “is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons-development activities that we judge would be necessary to produce a nuclear device.”
Meanwhile late Thursday night, online videos showed explosions and anti-aircraft fire in Karaj, a city about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran. Tracer rounds lit up the night sky, with the thud of blasts heard in the videos.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency later attributed the activity to an unannounced drill at a base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. In 2021, a suspected Israeli strike drone damaged a centrifuge assembly facility in Karaj.
Also Friday, online videos showed weekly protests resuming around the city of Zahedan in Iran’s restive southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported “significant” disruptions to the internet around Zahedan as a prominent Sunni cleric issued a statement saying a live stream of his Friday sermon was disrupted.
In his sermon, the cleric Abdolhamid Ismaeelzahi told those in Iran’s government “if you cannot solve the people’s problems, leave and let someone come who can,” activists said. | 2023-02-24T13:58:16+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-iran-calls-84-uranium-enrichment-allegation-a-conspiracy/ |
NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Pegasystems Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
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For today’s retail therapy, a first ever fashion event.
You will want to get tickets now for the Fox Valley Boutique Fashion Show on April 30th at 2 p.m. at Waverly Beach in Menasha.
Proceeds for this event will benefit the Center for Suicide Awareness.
Ollie Frocks in Seymour, Periwinkle Poppy Boutique, and Brinkley’s Boutique in Oshkosh are just some of the participating shops.
To find out more about the event and to buy tickets, head to their Facebook event. | 2023-04-03T20:41:17+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/first-ever-fox-valley-boutique-fashion-show-benefits-center-for-suicide-awareness/ |
N.J. Gov. Murphy doubles down on black bear hunt after judge issues temporary hold
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy doubled down on his support for a regulated bear hunt just hours after an appellate court judge issued an emergency stay temporarily halting the hunt that was set to begin Monday.
The Democrat, who initially promised to end the practice when he ran for governor, cited a 237% increase in reported bear sightings this year when he announced his administration’s plans to reinstate a black bear hunt later this fall.
Murphy responded to a listener’s question on how the state tabulates the black bear population during his monthly call-in show, “Ask Governor Murphy,“ with tri-state NPR affiliates.
“I was convinced by experts that non-lethal means were sufficient to control the population, those non-lethal means have not worked sufficiently,” Murphy said. “The Department of Environmental Protection and their team are responsible for keeping tabs on the population. It’s possible, you might double count here or there. But the numbers are so overwhelming, it’s not double counting.”
Murphy did not directly address the emergency stay.
“More importantly, here’s what we do know for sure: The incidents that involve humans and bears are up dramatically this year over last year,” he said.
The emergency stay is a win for animal rights and environmentalist groups, who consider the bear hunt inhumane and politically motivated.
Doris Lin is the legal director for the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, one of the organizations challenging the bear hunt in court.
“We are challenging the emergency adoption of the bear hunt,” Lin said. “By calling it an emergency, the state agency was able to get around the usual requirements for adopting a bear hunt. They did not allow for sufficient time for public comments.”
“This stay from the appellate division means that the hunt will not be allowed to go on until there is further action from the court,” Lin said.
The coalition opposing the bear hunt has until 2 p.m. on Friday to submit its legal brief. Then the state Fish and Game Council will have until 4 p.m. on Monday to respond.
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Proposed federal procurement rule would advance investment in and deployment of proven climate solutions
BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Biden Administration proposed rule would reduce the harmful climate-related financial impacts of the $637 billion of products and services annually purchased by the U.S. government. It would enable the government to capitalize on climate-related economic opportunities.
The Federal Supplier Climate Risk and Resilience Rule requires the largest federal contractors—those representing roughly 1.3% of contractors but 85% of GHG emissions in the federal supply chain—to disclose their GHG emissions from direct operations and use of electricity. A subset of these contractors, those representing 0.3% of contractors, would be required to disclose indirect GHG emissions, asses their climate change risks and opportunities, and establish science-based targets for reducing GHG emissions.
The rule would strengthen the resilience of the federal supply chain and the overall U.S. economy by enabling "critical updates to contracting strategies and programs aimed at reducing climate risk to taxpayers and industries that the federal government and American people rely on for essential products and services," Ceres said in public comments filed today.
Ceres' comments included recommendations for reducing the government's GHG emissions, including:
- Establishing federal standards for calculating GHG emissions, assessing climate-related financial risks and opportunities, and establishing science-based targets
- Limiting use of "mission-essential" waivers and improved transparency around use of all waivers
- Preventing businesses with large impacts on the government's climate risk from taking advantage of regulatory relief aimed at small businesses
- Strongly encouraging disclosure by the largest contractors of any voluntary efforts to address the needs of historically disadvantaged communities and fossil fuel-dependent communities.
Ceres calls for the rule to be finalized soon to quickly increase climate risk disclosures and emissions reduction targets by large contractors.
The proposal is open for public comment until February 13. Read Ceres' full comments.
Click here to watch a webinar Ceres hosted with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council that discusses the rule and includes comments from The White House's U.S. Chief Sustainability Officer Andrew Mayock. Click here to listen to a Sustainable Finance podcast interview with Ceres' Steven Rothstein that discusses the proposal.
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KRON) – Seven people are dead after a shooting in Half Moon Bay on Monday. Chunli Zhao, a 67-year-old Half Moon Bay resident, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody.
At the moment, there is little known about Zhao. Authorities said they are still determining the motive behind the shooting.
Zhao was arrested in the parking lot of the sheriff’s Half Moon Bay Substation more than two hours after the shooting. Police were searching for his maroon SUV when a deputy noticed it in the substation’s lot.
Zhao was taken into custody without incident and the semi-automatic handgun believed to be used in the shooting was found in his vehicle. San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus said she assumes Zhao went to the police station to turn himself in, but that is unconfirmed.
The shootings happened at two agricultural facilities on the outskirts of the city. Zhao is believed to have worked for one of the businesses, Corpus said. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Dave Pine described him as a “disgruntled worker.”
Zhao is a Half Moon Bay resident and is believed to have a spouse, according to Corpus.
At this point, he is believed to have acted alone. A motive for the shooting has not been established. Video taken by KRON shows Zhao wearing a vest over a red sweater, blue jeans and a white baseball cap.
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BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing electric vehicle charging service providers in China, today announced that its board of directors has approved and adopted a new share incentive plan of the Company (the "New 2022 Share Incentive Plan"). The maximum number of Class A ordinary shares of the Company available to be issued under the New 2022 Share Incentive Plan is initially 249,770,760 and will be increased on the first day of each fiscal year from January 1, 2023 by an amount equal to 1% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, unless otherwise decided by the board of directors of the Company.
The New 2022 Share Incentive Plan took effect on September 29, 2022 and replaces the 2022 Share Incentive Plan of Dada Auto Inc. (the "Original Plan"), which the Company adopted and assumed upon the closing of the merger transaction between RISE Education Cayman Ltd, the Company's predecessor, and Dada Auto Inc. on June 10, 2022. The New 2022 Share Incentive Plan has a larger number of shares available to be issued than the Original Plan, and is substantially similar to the Original Plan in other respects.
Outstanding awards under the Original Plan remain valid. These awards are governed by, and counted towards the total number of shares available under, the New 2022 Share Incentive Plan.
About NaaS Technology Inc.
NaaS Technology Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing EV charging service providers in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks Technology Limited, a leading energy digitalization group in China. NaaS provides one-stop services to charging pile manufacturers and operators, OEMs, companies with their own delivery fleets as well as fleet operators, with online, offline, and non-electric services covering the whole value chain across the EV sector. As of 2021, NaaS had connected 290,000 chargers, with an annual charging capacity of over 1,200 Gigawatt hours, accounting for about 18% of China's public charging market and eliminating 900,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. On June 13, 2022, the American depositary shares of the Company started trading on NASDAQ under the stock code NAAS.
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- Fourth quarter 2022 Total Revenue of $51.3 million which includes TAVALISSE® net product sales of $21.9 million and REZLIDHIA™ net product sales of $0.9 million
- REZLIDHIA U.S. commercial launch continues to progress and is supported by recent addition to NCCN Guidelines® for AML
- Conference call and webcast scheduled today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, including sales of TAVALISSE® (fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate) tablets for the treatment of adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment and sales of REZLIDHIA™ (olutasidenib) capsules for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test.
"2022 was a year of significant accomplishments for Rigel, as we expanded our commercial hematology-oncology portfolio with the approval and launch of REZLIDHIA, an important new treatment option for AML patients. We also continued to strengthen our commercial execution, with TAVALISSE net product sales reaching a record high in the fourth quarter," said Raul Rodriguez, Rigel's president and CEO. "We are focused on continuing the successful launch of REZLIDHIA in R/R AML, driving sales growth for TAVALISSE in ITP, and advancing our development programs. In 2023, we look forward to further expanding our hematology-oncology portfolio and clinical pipeline."
Business Update
- In the fourth quarter of 2022, a total of 2,417 bottles of TAVALISSE were sold in the U.S., 2,196 of which were shipped directly to patients and clinics, representing the highest number of daily bottles shipped to patients and clinics in a quarter since launch. For the full year ended December 31, 2022, 8,112 bottles of TAVALISSE were shipped directly to patients and clinics, representing an increase of 20% compared to 2021.
- On December 1, 2022, REZLIDHIA was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with R/R AML with a susceptible IDH1 mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. From December 22, 2022, when REZLIDHIA became commercially available in the U.S., to December 31, 2022, a total of 64 bottles of REZLIDHIA were sold in the U.S. to fill initial orders from our distributors, 2 of which were shipped to patients and clinics.
- REZLIDHIA was added by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) to the latest NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for AML in January 2023. REZLIDHIA is included as a recommended targeted therapy for adult patients with R/R AML with IDH1 mutation.
- Rigel announced a peer-reviewed publication of data in Blood Advances in February 2023, which summarizes clinical results from the Phase 2 registrational trial of REZLIDHIA in patients with mIDH1 R/R AML. The published data demonstrate that REZLIDHIA induced durable remissions and transfusion independence with a well-characterized safety profile.
- In December 2022, Rigel's partner Kissei announced Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approval of TAVALISSE for the treatment of chronic ITP. During the fourth quarter, Rigel recognized a $20.0 million regulatory milestone earned from Kissei in connection with the approval. The payment was received during the first quarter of 2023.
- Rigel continues to advance the open-label, Phase 1b clinical trial of R2891, an investigational, potent, and selective IRAK1/4 inhibitor, in patients with lower-risk myeloid dysplastic syndrome (LR-MDS) who are refractory/resistant to prior therapies. The first patients have been dosed and enrollment is underway.
- R552, an investigational, potent, and selective RIPK1 inhibitor, is being advanced by Rigel's partner Eli Lilly (Lilly). The initial Phase 2a trial in approximately 100 patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is anticipated to begin in the first half of 2023 and will involve global recruitment. The Phase 2a trial analysis is expected by the end of 2024.
- Data was published in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, which summarizes the results of an investigational Phase 1 clinical trial of fostamatinib, Rigel's oral spleen tyrosine kinase, for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD). Highlights included a promising overall response rate of 77% for fostamatinib in steroid-refractory cGvHD patients with 70% of responses lasting >1 year and a manageable safety profile in the post-transplant setting.
Financial Update
For the fourth quarter of 2022, Rigel reported a net income of $1.4 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $22.6 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2021.
For the fourth quarter of 2022, total revenues were $51.3 million, consisting of $21.9 million in TAVALISSE net product sales, $0.9 million in REZLIDHIA net product sales, $26.5 million in contract revenues from collaborations and $2.0 million in government contract revenue. TAVALISSE net product sales of $21.9 million represents an increase of 25% from $17.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Following the approval of REZLIDHIA in December 2022, Rigel initiated the commercialization of REZLIDHIA in the U.S. and recognized net product sales of $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Contract revenues from collaborations for the fourth quarter of 2022 consisted of $20.0 million in revenue from Kissei related to a milestone payment earned upon Japan's PMDA approval of TAVALISSE for the treatment of chronic ITP, $5.7 million in non-cash revenue from the collaboration agreement with Medison Pharma Trading AG (Medison), $0.6 million in royalty revenue from Grifols S.A. (Grifols), and $0.2 million in revenue related to its license agreement with Lilly. Government contract revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 was related to the income recognized pursuant to the agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to support Rigel's ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of fostamatinib in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
For the fourth quarter of 2022, total costs and expenses were $49.2 million, compared to $41.8 million for the same period of 2021. The increase in costs and expenses was primarily due to an increase in personnel-related costs and commercial expenses, and higher research and development costs related to the IRAK 1/4 inhibitor program. These increases were partially offset by decreased research and development costs related to the Phase 3 clinical trial for wAIHA and the Phase 3 clinical trial in high-risk hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
For the full year 2022, Rigel reported a net loss of $58.6 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.9 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2021.
For the full year 2022, total revenues were $120.2 million, consisting of $75.8 million in TAVALISSE net product sales, $0.9 million in REZLIDHIA net product sales, $39.0 million in contract revenues from collaborations and $4.5 million in government contract revenue. TAVALISSE net product sales of $75.8 million increased by 20% compared to $63.0 million in the same period of 2021. REZLIDHIA net product sales were related to shipments of products to customers following the FDA approval after commercial launch in December 2022. Contract revenues from collaborations for the full year 2022 consisted of $27.6 million in revenue from Kissei primarily related to milestones earned and delivery of fostamatinib supply, $5.7 million in non-cash revenue from the collaboration agreement with Medison, $3.0 million in revenue from Grifols related to the delivery of fostamatinib supply, performance of certain research and development services pursuant to the collaboration agreement and royalty revenue, $2.0 million in revenue related to the license agreement with Knight, and $0.7 million in revenue related to the license agreement with Lilly. Government contract revenue for the full year 2022 was related to the income recognized pursuant to the agreement with DOD.
For the full year 2022, total costs and expenses were $175.8 million, compared to $161.7 million for the same period of 2021. The increase in costs and expenses was primarily due to an increase in personnel-related costs and commercial expenses, and higher research and development costs related to the IRAK 1/4 inhibitor program. These increases were partially offset by decreased research and development costs related to the Phase 3 clinical trial for wAIHA and Phase 3 clinical trial in high-risk hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
As of December 31, 2022, Rigel had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $58.2 million, compared to $125.0 million as of December 31, 2021.
Conference Call and Webcast with Slides Today at 4:30pm Eastern Time
Rigel will hold a live conference call and webcast today at 4:30pm Eastern Time (1:30pm Pacific Time).
Participants can access the live conference call by dialing (877) 407-3088 (domestic) or (201) 389-0927 (international). The conference call will also be webcast live and can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.rigel.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay after the call via the Rigel website.
About ITP
In patients with ITP (immune thrombocytopenia), the immune system attacks and destroys the body's own blood platelets, which play an active role in blood clotting and healing. Common symptoms of ITP are excessive bruising and bleeding. People suffering with chronic ITP may live with an increased risk of severe bleeding events that can result in serious medical complications or even death. Current therapies for ITP include steroids, blood platelet production boosters (TPO-RAs), and splenectomy. However, not all patients respond to existing therapies. As a result, there remains a significant medical need for additional treatment options for patients with ITP.
About AML
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a rapidly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects myeloid cells, which normally develop into various types of mature blood cells. AML occurs primarily in adults and accounts for about 1 percent of all adult cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States alone, there will be about 20,380 new cases, most in adults, in 2023.2
Relapsed AML affects about half of all patients who, following treatment and remission, experience a return of leukemia cells in the bone marrow.3 Refractory AML, which affects between 10 and 40 percent of newly diagnosed patients, occurs when a patient fails to achieve remission even after intensive treatment.4 Quality of life declines for patients with each successive line of treatment for AML, and well-tolerated treatments in relapsed or refractory disease remain an unmet need.
About TAVALISSE®
Indication
TAVALISSE (fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate) tablets is indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment.
Important Safety Information
Warnings and Precautions
- Hypertension can occur with TAVALISSE treatment. Patients with pre-existing hypertension may be more susceptible to the hypertensive effects. Monitor blood pressure every 2 weeks until stable, then monthly, and adjust or initiate antihypertensive therapy for blood pressure control maintenance during therapy. If increased blood pressure persists, TAVALISSE interruption, reduction, or discontinuation may be required.
- Elevated liver function tests (LFTs), mainly ALT and AST, can occur with TAVALISSE. Monitor LFTs monthly during treatment. If ALT or AST increase to ≥3 x upper limit of normal, manage hepatotoxicity using TAVALISSE interruption, reduction, or discontinuation.
- Diarrhea occurred in 31% of patients and severe diarrhea occurred in 1% of patients treated with TAVALISSE. Monitor patients for the development of diarrhea and manage using supportive care measures early after the onset of symptoms. If diarrhea becomes severe (≥Grade 3), interrupt, reduce dose or discontinue TAVALISSE.
- Neutropenia occurred in 6% of patients treated with TAVALISSE; febrile neutropenia occurred in 1% of patients. Monitor the ANC monthly and for infection during treatment. Manage toxicity with TAVALISSE interruption, reduction, or discontinuation.
- TAVALISSE can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Advise pregnant women the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose. Verify pregnancy status prior to initiating TAVALISSE. It is unknown if TAVALISSE or its metabolite is present in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during TAVALISSE treatment and for at least 1 month after the last dose.
Drug Interactions
- Concomitant use of TAVALISSE with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases exposure to the major active metabolite of TAVALISSE (R406), which may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Monitor for toxicities that may require a reduction in TAVALISSE dose.
- It is not recommended to use TAVALISSE with strong CYP3A4 inducers, as concomitant use reduces exposure to R406.
- Concomitant use of TAVALISSE may increase concentrations of some CYP3A4 substrate drugs and may require a dose reduction of the CYP3A4 substrate drug.
- Concomitant use of TAVALISSE may increase concentrations of BCRP substrate drugs (eg, rosuvastatin) and P-Glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate drugs (eg, digoxin), which may require a dose reduction of the BCRP and P-gp substrate drug.
Adverse Reactions
- Serious adverse drug reactions in the ITP double-blind studies were febrile neutropenia, diarrhea, pneumonia, and hypertensive crisis, which occurred in 1% of TAVALISSE patients. In addition, severe adverse reactions occurred including dyspnea and hypertension (both 2%), neutropenia, arthralgia, chest pain, diarrhea, dizziness, nephrolithiasis, pain in extremity, toothache, syncope, and hypoxia (all 1%).
- Common adverse reactions (≥5% and more common than placebo) from FIT-1 and FIT-2 included: diarrhea, hypertension, nausea, dizziness, ALT and AST increased, respiratory infection, rash, abdominal pain, fatigue, chest pain, and neutropenia.
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About REZLIDHIA™
INDICATION
REZLIDHIA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Differentiation Syndrome
REZLIDHIA can cause differentiation syndrome. In the clinical trial of REZLIDHIA in patients with relapsed or refractory AML, differentiation syndrome occurred in 16% of patients, with grade 3 or 4 differentiation syndrome occurring in 8% of patients treated, and fatalities in 1% of patients. Differentiation syndrome is associated with rapid proliferation and differentiation of myeloid cells and may be life-threatening or fatal. Symptoms of differentiation syndrome in patients treated with REZLIDHIA included leukocytosis, dyspnea, pulmonary infiltrates/pleuropericardial effusion, kidney injury, fever, edema, pyrexia, and weight gain. Of the 25 patients who experienced differentiation syndrome, 19 (76%) recovered after treatment or after dose interruption of REZLIDHIA. Differentiation syndrome occurred as early as 1 day and up to 18 months after REZLIDHIA initiation and has been observed with or without concomitant leukocytosis.
If differentiation syndrome is suspected, temporarily withhold REZLIDHIA and initiate systemic corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12 hours) for a minimum of 3 days and until resolution of signs and symptoms. If concomitant leukocytosis is observed, initiate treatment with hydroxyurea, as clinically indicated. Taper corticosteroids and hydroxyurea after resolution of symptoms. Differentiation syndrome may recur with premature discontinuation of corticosteroids and/or hydroxyurea treatment. Institute supportive measures and hemodynamic monitoring until improvement; withhold dose of REZLIDHIA and consider dose reduction based on recurrence.
Hepatotoxicity
REZLIDHIA can cause hepatotoxicity, presenting as increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased blood alkaline phosphatase, and/or elevated bilirubin. Of 153 patients with relapsed or refractory AML who received REZLIDHIA, hepatotoxicity occurred in 23% of patients; 13% experienced grade 3 or 4 hepatotoxicity. One patient treated with REZLIDHIA in combination with azacitidine in the clinical trial, a combination for which REZLIDHIA is not indicated, died from complications of drug-induced liver injury. The median time to onset of hepatotoxicity in patients with relapsed or refractory AML treated with REZLIDHIA was 1.2 months (range: 1 day to 17.5 months) after REZLIDHIA initiation, and the median time to resolution was 12 days (range: 1 day to 17 months). The most common hepatotoxicities were elevations of ALT, AST, blood alkaline phosphatase, and blood bilirubin.
Monitor patients frequently for clinical symptoms of hepatic dysfunction such as fatigue, anorexia, right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine, or jaundice. Obtain baseline liver function tests prior to initiation of REZLIDHIA, at least once weekly for the first two months, once every other week for the third month, once in the fourth month, and once every other month for the duration of therapy. If hepatic dysfunction occurs, withhold, reduce, or permanently discontinue REZLIDHIA based on recurrence/severity.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were aspartate aminotransferase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, potassium decreased, sodium decreased, alkaline phosphatase increased, nausea, creatinine increased, fatigue/malaise, arthralgia, constipation, lymphocytes increased, bilirubin increased, leukocytosis, uric acid increased, dyspnea, pyrexia, rash, lipase increased, mucositis, diarrhea and transaminitis.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Avoid concomitant use of REZLIDHIA with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers.
- Avoid concomitant use of REZLIDHIA with sensitive CYP3A substrates unless otherwise instructed in the substrates prescribing information. If concomitant use is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.
LACTATION
Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with REZLIDHIA and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
GERIATRIC USE
No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between patients 65 years and older and younger patients. Compared to patients younger than 65 years of age, an increase in incidence of hepatotoxicity and hypertension was observed in patients ≥65 years of age.
HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
In patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment, closely monitor for increased probability of differentiation syndrome.
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REZLIDHIA is a trademark of Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
About Rigel
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing and providing novel therapies that significantly improve the lives of patients with hematologic disorders and cancer. Founded in 1996, Rigel is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information on Rigel, the Company's marketed products and pipeline of potential products, visit www.rigel.com.
- R289 is an investigational compound not approved by the FDA
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- Thol F, Schlenk RF, Heuser M, Ganser A. How I treat refractory and early relapsed acute myeloid leukemia. Blood. 2015 Jul 16;126(3):319-27. doi: https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2014-10-551911
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the potential and market opportunity of olutasidenib as therapeutics for R/R AML and other conditions, the commercialization of fostamatinib in the U.S. and international markets including Japan, and Rigel's ability to further develop its clinical stage and early-stage product candidates and Rigel's partnering effort, including the progress of Phase 1b clinical trial of R289 for the treatment of lower-risk myeloid dysplastic syndrome, the advancement of Phase 2a clinical trial of R552 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the results of Phase 1 clinical trial of fostamatinib for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "plan", "potential", "may", "expects", "will" and similar expressions in reference to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based on Rigel's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions and hence they inherently involve significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the commercialization and marketing of TAVALISSE or REZLIDHIA; risks that the FDA, European Medicines Agency, PMDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding fostamatinib or olutasidenib; risks that clinical trials may not be predictive of real-world results or of results in subsequent clinical trials; risks that fostamatinib or olutasidenib may have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuses; the availability of resources to develop Rigel's product candidates; market competition; as well as other risks detailed from time to time in Rigel's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and subsequent filings. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Rigel does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, and expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by law.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla" or the "Company") (TSXV: MTA) (NYSE American: MTA) is pleased to provide a summary of milestones achieved in 2022.
"2022 was a significant year for Metalla and the precious metals royalty landscape," said Brett Heath, President and CEO of Metalla Royalty. "We announced five transactions, to acquire 15 new royalties, for a combined purchase price of $33.5 million in cash and stock. We took a defensive approach for the first three quarters of the year, given the increased merger and acquisition activity. After seeing several peer group companies acquired or merged into new entities, we see a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on our business strategy as we have seen in the fourth quarter of 2022. We believe Metalla has a significant advantage in 2023, attracting more high-quality third-party assets, given the size, scale, and track record."
During 2022, we acquired or entered into agreements to acquire the following royalties:
- 2.5%-3.75% sliding scale Gross Value Return ("GVR") royalty over gold and a 0.25%-3.0% Net Smelter Return ("NSR") on all metals (other than gold) on the majority of Barrick Gold Corporation's ("Barrick") (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX) world-class Lama project located in Argentina(1).
- a portfolio of royalties from First Majestic Silver Corp. ("First Majestic") (NYSE: AG) (TSX: FR):
- 1.0% NSR royalty on the Lac Pelletier project owned by Maritime Resources Corp. (TSXV: MAE) located in Quebec, Canada.
- a portfolio of assets from Alamos Gold Inc(2):
- amended an existing 1.0% NSR royalty on Monarch Mining Corporation's (TSX: GBAR) ("Monarch") Beaufor Mine ("Beaufor"). In consideration for $1.0 million paid in cash to Monarch, Monarch agreed to waive a clause stipulating that payments under the NSR royalty were only payable after 100 Koz of gold have been produced by Monarch following its acquisition of Beaufor.
Please refer to the applicable Metalla news release for further details regarding the events and transactions described above.
- 1.35% NSR royalty on the Côté Gold Project owned by IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD") (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IAG) – IAMGOLD raised nearly $1 billion to meet the remaining funding requirements for completion of construction at the Côté Gold Project, which is 70% complete on track for production in early 20243.
- 1.0% NSR royalty on the Camflo project owned by Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. ("Agnico") (NYSE: AEM) (TSX: AEM) - Canadian Malartic partnership has identified porphyry hosted gold mineralization that could potentially be mined via an open pit at the Camflo property and provide tonnage to the Canadian Malartic operation4.
- 1.5% NSR royalty on the Wasamac project owned by Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE: AUY) (TSX: YRI) - A reassessment of the Wasamac project highlighted an improved gold production profile of 250 Koz annually for more than 10 -15 years5.
- 2.0% NSR royalty on the Garrison project owned by Moneta Gold Inc (TSXV: ME) - Average annual gold production over the first eleven years is expected to be 261 Koz gold with the majority of the ounces in the first five to six years sourced from the Garrison Open pit6.
- 0.75% GVR royalty on the Tocantinzinho project owned by G Mining Ventures Corp (TSXV: GMIN) - Project financing is now in place with construction underway and targeting production for the second half of 2024 with significant exploration success achieved underpinning a ~200 Koz gold production profile7.
In accordance with the Company's share compensation plan, Metalla announces the grant of 390,000 restricted share units (each "RSU") to certain directors, officers, and employees of the Company. The RSUs vest in two equal installments, twelve and twenty-four months from the date of grant. Each vested RSU entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company or the equivalent cash value thereof C$6.95.
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, M.Sc., geologist and member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario and the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and a consultant to Metalla. Mr. Beaudry is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43‑101").
Metalla was created to provide shareholders with leveraged precious metal exposure by acquiring royalties and streams. Our goal is to increase share value by accumulating a diversified portfolio of royalties and streams with attractive returns. Our strong foundation of current and future cash-generating asset base, combined with an experienced team, gives Metalla a path to become one of the leading gold and silver royalty companies for the next commodities cycle.
For further information, please visit our website at www.metallaroyalty.com.
ON BEHALF OF METALLA ROYALTY & STREAMING LTD.
(signed) "Brett Heath" President and CEO
Website: www.metallaroyalty.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budgets", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "projects", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur, or be achieved. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the completion of transactions previously announced by the Company to acquire new royalties; the satisfaction of the applicable closing conditions thereto; the Company's payment of the applicable purchase price; future opportunities and acquisitions; future exploration, financing, development, production and other anticipated developments on the properties in which the Company has or has agreed to acquire an interest; vesting or payment of RSUs; increasing shareholder value; future cash generation and returns; and Metalla having a path to becoming a leading gold and silver royalty company. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Metalla to control or predict, that may cause Metalla's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: announced royalty transactions may not close due to an inability to satisfy closing conditions, or for other reasons; risks associated with the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which Metalla will purchase precious metals or from which it will receive stream or royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans are refined; problems related to the ability to market precious metals or other metals; industry conditions, including commodity price fluctuations, interest and exchange rate fluctuations; interpretation by government entities of tax laws or the implementation of new tax laws; regulatory, political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located or through which they are held; risks related to the operators of the properties in which Metalla holds a royalty or stream or other interest, including changes in the ownership and control of such operators; risks related to global pandemics, including the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global health pandemic, and the spread of other viruses or pathogens; influence of macroeconomic developments; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Metalla; reduced access to debt and equity capital; litigation; title, permit or license disputes related to interests on any of the properties in which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest; the volatility of the stock market; competition; future sales or issuances of debt or equity securities; use of proceeds; dividend policy and future payment of dividends; liquidity; market for securities; enforcement of civil judgments; and risks relating to Metalla potentially being a passive foreign investment company within the meaning of U.S. federal tax laws; and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent annual information form, annual report on Form 40-F and other documents filed with or submitted to the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov. Metalla undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Orlando Arcia Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Padres - April 8
Published: Apr. 8, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
After going 0-for-4 in his most recent game, Orlando Arcia and the Atlanta Braves take on the San Diego Padres (who will start Michael Wacha) at 7:20 PM ET on Saturday.
He had a hitless showing in his previous game (0-for-4) against the Padres.
Orlando Arcia Game Info & Props vs. the Padres
- Game Day: Saturday, April 8, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Padres Starter: Michael Wacha
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +675)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +240)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135)
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Orlando Arcia At The Plate
- Arcia is batting .323 with two doubles, two home runs and two walks.
- Among qualifying hitters, he ranks 50th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 77th and he is 39th in slugging.
- In six of eight games this year (75.0%), Arcia has reached safely via hit, and that includes multiple hits twice.
- He has hit a long ball in two of eight games played this season, and in 6.1% of his plate appearances.
- Arcia has driven in a run in three games this year (37.5%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- In five games this year (62.5%), he has scored, including multiple runs twice.
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Orlando Arcia Home/Away Batting Splits
Padres Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Padres has a collective 8.8 K/9, which ranks 13th in MLB.
- The Padres' 4.93 team ERA ranks 20th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Padres pitchers combine to rank 18th in baseball in home runs given up (10 total, 1.3 per game).
- The Padres will send Wacha (1-0) out for his second start of the season.
- The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, when he went six innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up six hits.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-08T19:25:33+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/sports/betting/2023/04/08/orlando-arcia-mlb-player-prop-bets/ |
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- Brothers jailed, accused of attacking each other with axe, pipe | 2023-03-21T19:49:57+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/preclosing-17852096.php |
George M. Johnson's young-adult memoir All Boys Aren't Blue has become one of the most banned books in the U.S.
The book is about growing up Black and queer, and always feeling different but not having the words to express it. Over the past couple of years, at least 29 school districts have banned the book because of its LGBTQ content and for being sexually explicit.
"Any time you write a book where you write about your truth, there are going to be people who want to silence that truth," Johnson, who uses they/them pronouns, tells Morning Edition's Leila Fadel.
PEN America, a group that advocates for freedom of expression, says more than 1,600 books about gender and race were banned in more than 130 districts between 2021 and 2022, in what it calls a growing movement to censor books in schools. Taken together, the bans impacted some 4 million students at more than 5,000 schools.
Johnson worries about schools censoring works like theirs.
"The curriculum that is being taught in most school systems is still heavily geared towards the straight, white, male teen," Johnson says. "And so when we now have the ability to put books into curriculum that tell other stories, that tell stories that are non-white, that tell stories that are non-heterosexual, they're trying to take them out across the board because, you know, it's like, 'Oh, my God, how dangerous would it be if young white teens had to actually learn about the other people who exist in society with them?'"
"All Boys Aren't Blue" is bigger than Johnson's story
Johnson's book is still on the shelves in the New Jersey school district where they grew up, even though it has faced challenges in their home state. They say that some of their former classmates are now high school teachers, and recognize the book's value for students who may be struggling with questions about their own identities.
"They're using the book and telling them, 'I had a friend in high school who's gone through what you're going through,'" Johnson says. "And so it became very relatable."
Johnson is glad to have written a book that might help others, but says watching it be banned has been bittersweet. They say that if parents don't want their own child to read it, they should opt them out rather than try to block all students — some who may really need the book — from accessing it.
"Students ... have publicly said on record that works like mine have saved their lives, works like mine have helped them name their abusers, works like mine have helped them come to terms with who they are and feel validated in the fact that there is somebody else that exists in the world like them," Johnson says. "And you want to remove that from them. I just think it's sad."
Johnson also knows that the actual content of All Boys Aren't Blue isn't under attack, because the people who want it banned most likely haven't read it.
"You can't attack something you actually don't know," they say. "And this is really just an attack on an ideology, that just says that LGBTQ people shouldn't exist. And they want teens to feel unsafe and to feel silenced — and that is just something that I refuse to see happen again, because I lived as one that felt that way."
Johnson says the book has more supporters than critics
Johnson anticipated that their book would be challenged even before it published. They remember seeing Angie Thomas' novel The Hate U Give face bans years ago because it features profanity and racism, and saw it as a signal that their own book would also get caught up in controversy. (Thomas' book, published in 2017, has been among the top banned books nearly every year since its release.)
Johnson never expected the controversy around All Boys Aren't Blue to rise quite to this level, but says a lifetime of LGBTQ advocacy prepared them for the current conversation. Theirs is an important voice in the LGTBQ community — this year TIME magazine named them one of the 100 influencers shaping the next generation.
"I've been fighting for LGBTQ rights for as long as I can remember, because in turn I'm fighting for myself and fighting for people like me. This is just an extension of the advocacy work that I do," Johnson says. "Writing is a form of activism. ... And any time you do something that's a form of activism, there's going to be another side that doesn't like it."
While the book has its vocal critics, Johnson says they are far outweighed by its supporters, whom they've heard from at school board meetings and in written letters and recreated cover artwork.
"So the book ... is so much bigger than just my story," Johnson says. "And I'm watching it in real time help so many people, from parents to children to teachers to librarians, across the board. I just feel like the support is greater, and we just have to find ways to make sure that everybody sees that, too."
The audio interview was produced by Kurt Gardinier.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-10-25T11:36:32+00:00 | knkx.org | https://www.knkx.org/2022-10-25/their-book-is-banned-from-dozens-of-districts-but-has-helped-countless-young-readers |
Q: How can I bring this weedy grass under control?
A: This awful thing is King Ranch bluestem, brought in for the King Ranch almost 100 years ago as a forage grass. It’s still used for grazing, so if you Google it, you’ll find references for how farmers can get it to grow better. Meanwhile, we gardeners are pulling our hair out because we can’t pull the weed out. It’s a densely rooted perennial that seeds itself freely.
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Dig out the clumps before they get any thicker. Take the best possible care of your lawn so the turfgrass will crowd it out. If you get an area with an especially dense stand of it, you can kill it with a glyphosate-only herbicide (no other active ingredient). It will kill the King Ranch bluestem, but it will also kill Bermuda, St. Augustine, zoysia and other turfgrasses. Stick with a product that contains only glyphosate and apply it while the weed is growing actively next spring. You won’t have any herbicide residue left in the soil. You’ll be able to replant new sod within a few weeks of your application.
Q: Trumpet vine is taking over my backyard. It’s growing up into my trees. How can I kill it down to its roots?
A: Cut off the large “mother” trunks near the ground in March or early April. Drill into the stumps with a pencil-size bit, making several holes to serve as “reservoirs” for weedkiller concentrate. Fill them with a broadleafed weedkiller (containing 2,4-D and not the glyphosate mentioned in my first answer). Let it soak into the wood of the stump, then refill them the following day.
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You will probably also have sprouts coming up in your lawn. They’ll be originating off the tethering roots from the original plant. You can try spraying them with the same broadleafed weedkiller mixed at the recommended strength. Apply it while they are growing most actively in mid- or late spring. Several applications one month apart may be needed. You may decide it’s easier simply to use a sharpshooter spade to dig them out of moist soil manually.
Q: What is wrong with our Shumard red oaks? What can we do to get them to look better?
A: This may be a minor fungal leaf spot that has developed as the plants have been weakened by the heat and drought. However, two other things concern me.
I don’t see that you have wrapped this tree’s trunk. That is essential for new red oaks, maples and Chinese pistachios to protect them from the sun’s scorching rays.
And of even more concern: The leaves on this tree don’t look exactly right for a Shumard red oak. If you bought it from a local independent retail nursery, then that probably wouldn’t be the case, but if it came from a national chain store where it might have been bought by a buyer in another state, it may be a type of oak that isn’t as well suited to your part of the Southwest. It’s very difficult to tell from a photo. I’d suggest you discuss it with the nursery.
Q: The hollies in front of our home have grown nicely over the past 20 years, but we now want to trim them down to half their current size so we can once again see the railing on the front porch. Would that be detrimental to them, and if not, when would be the best time to do it?
A: Hollies are quite forgiving. I’ve seen them pruned by that much in midwinter and come back beautifully the following spring. But you wouldn’t want to do that many times because it's almost like you’re punishing them for growing successfully.
Do the pruning with hand tools so you won’t leave unsightly scars. Sculpt and tailor them, and leave foliage in place so they will have leaves to nurse them along. (Your home is lovely. I know the landscaping makeover is going to be a success.)
Q: Between the drought and the brutal heat, we’ve been left with a lot of thatchy, dead areas in our St. Augustine. What’s the best way to deal with this? Should we rake it up, or will the surviving grass grow into it come spring?
A: You’ve left out the source of a majority of St. Augustine problems that I’ve observed across Texas: chinch bugs. They moved in just as the heat and drought arrived, so people forgot to check for them — or to hold them responsible. The grass will grow back slowly if you opt to wait it out, but you can certainly speed it along if you dig and replant plugs from the healthier parts of your yard. April would be the best time to do so.
Email questions for Neil Sperry to SAENgardenQA@sperrygardens.com. | 2022-10-14T10:56:05+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lifestyle/home-garden/article/King-Ranch-bluestem-Texas-Sperry-17500266.php |
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A grand jury in Virginia has indicted the mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher on charges of child neglect and failing to secure her handgun in the family's home, a prosecutor said Monday.
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A grand jury sitting in Newport News charged the boy's 25-year-old mother with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor charge of endangering a child by reckless storage of a firearm, Commonwealth's Attorney Howard Gwynn said in a news release.
The Associated Press isn’t naming the mother to shield the identity of her son.
The boy shot first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner on Jan. 6 inside her classroom at Richneck Elementary School. Police said the boy’s mother legally purchased the gun. Her attorney, James Ellenson, has said the gun was secured on a top shelf in her closet and had a trigger lock.
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Ellenson has not responded to a call Monday seeking comment on the indictments, which were first reported by the Daily Press.
The decision to charge the boy's mother is the latest development to cascade from the shooting in this shipbuilding city of about 185,000 people near the Chesapeake Bay.
“Every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these charges, but our investigation into the shooting continues,” Gwynn said.
Gwynn said his office has petitioned the court to empanel a special grand jury to continue an investigation into any security issues that may have contributed to the shooting.
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“The safety and security of Newport News students is of utmost importance. The Special Grand Jury will investigate to determine whether additional charges against additional persons are justified by the facts and the law,” Gwynn said.
Virginia's law on felony child neglect says any parent, guardian or other person responsible for the care of a child “whose willful act or omission in the care of such child was so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life” is guilty of a Class 6 felony. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison.
The misdemeanor charge says it’s against Virginia law to “recklessly leave a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of fourteen.” That charge is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail.
Police Chief Steve Drew has repeatedly characterized the shooting as “intentional.” He said there was no warning and no struggle before the child pointed the gun at Zwerner and fired one round, striking her in the hand and chest.
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Zwerner, 25, hustled her students out of the classroom before being rushed to the hospital, where she stayed for nearly two weeks.
Ellenson told The Associated Press in January that he understood the gun was in the woman’s closet on a shelf well over 6 feet (1.8 meters) high and had a trigger lock that required a key.
The family said in the wake of the shooting that the boy has an “acute disability” and was under a care plan “that included his mother or father attending school with him and accompanying him to class every day.” The week of the shooting was the first when a parent was not in class with him, the family said.
The family said in the days after the shooting that the child was placed under hospital care and receiving “the treatment he needs.”
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The shooting also unleashed a torrent of criticism about school administrators.
Days after the shooting, school officials revealed that administrators at Richneck Elementary had suspected the child may have had a weapon before the shooting occurred. But they didn't find it despite searching his backpack.
At a subsequent school board meeting, parents and teachers lambasted administrators for what they called a misguided emphasis on attendance over the safety of children and staff. They said students who assaulted classmates and staff often faced few consequences, while Zwerner' shooting could have been prevented if not for a toxic environment in which teachers’ concerns were ignored.
In a lawsuit filed last week seeking $40 million in damages, Zwerner's attorneys accused school officials of gross negligence and of ignoring multiple warnings from teachers and other school employees the day of the shooting that the boy was armed and in a “violent mood.”
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In the lawsuit, Zwerner’s attorneys said all of the defendants knew the boy “had a history of random violence” at school and at home, including an episode the year before when he “strangled and choked” his kindergarten teacher.
The school board in Newport News fired the district's superintendent, while Richneck's assistant principal resigned from the school division. The elementary school's principal is still employed by the district but no longer holds that position.
Richneck also installed metal detectors before it reopened on Jan. 30, a full three weeks after the shooting occurred.
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For more coverage of the shooting: https://apnews.com/hub/newport-news | 2023-04-10T20:57:01+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/grand-jury-indicts-mother-of-6-year-old-who-shot-17889292.php |
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry says his brother William physically attacked him during a ferocious argument — one of many startling allegations in a new memoir that includes revelations about the estranged royal's drug-taking, first sexual encounter and role in killing people during his military service in Afghanistan.
In the ghostwritten memoir, titled “Spare,” Harry said that his brother Prince William lashed out during a furious argument over the siblings' deteriorating relationship. The Associated Press purchased a Spanish-language copy of the book ahead of its publication in 16 languages around the world on Tuesday.
Harry recounts a 2019 argument at his Kensington Palace home, in which he says William called Harry’s wife, the former actor Meghan Markle, “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive.” Harry said William grabbed his brother by the collar and ripped his necklace before knocking him down.
“I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me,” Harry says in the passage, first reported by The Guardian.
Harry says he had scrapes and bruises as a result of the tussle, for which William later apologized.
The allegation is one of a slew in a book that exposes painful, intimate — and in some cased contested — details about the lives of Harry and other members of the royal family. The memoir is the latest in a string of public revelations and accusations by Harry and Meghan that have shaken Britain’s royal family.
It includes Harry's assertion that he killed 25 people while serving as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner in 2012 as part of Britain's military campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He said he felt neither pride nor shame about his actions, and in the heat of battle regarded enemy combatants as pieces being removed from a chessboard.
Harry spent a decade in the British Army — years he has described as his happiest because they allowed him a measure of normality — before taking up full-time royal duties in 2015.
The book recounts Harry's decades of disenchantment with his privileged, scrutinized and constrained royal life. In it he alludes to the book’s title, recounting the alleged words of his father, then Prince Charles, to his mother, Princess Diana, on the day of his birth: “Wonderful! Now you’ve given me an heir and a spare — my work is done.”
While William was destined from birth to be king, Harry, who is fifth in line to the throne behind his brother and William’s three children, has often appeared to struggle with the more ambiguous role of “spare.”
In the book Harry describes his rebellious teenage years. He recounts how he lost his virginity — to an older woman in a field behind a pub — and describes how he took cocaine when he was 17.
Neither Buckingham Palace, which represents King Charles III, nor William’s Kensington Palace office has commented on the allegations.
Harry, 38, and the American actor married at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Less than two years later, the couple quit royal duties and moved to California, citing what they saw as the media’s racist treatment of Meghan, who is biracial, and a lack of support from the palace.
Since then they have presented their side of the story in an interview with Oprah Winfrey and a six-part Netflix documentary released last month, which recounted the couple’s bruising relationship with the U.K. media and estrangement from the royal family.
In the series, Harry said William screamed at him during a family meeting and accused palace officials of lying to protect his elder brother, who is now heir to the throne. Meghan, 41, talked about wanting to end her life as she struggled to cope with toxic press coverage.
Harry has recorded interviews with several broadcasters in Britain and the United States to promote the book.
In snippets released in advance, Harry told Britain's ITV that the royal household had cast him and Meghan as “villains” and “shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile.” In an interview with CBS, he said the palace’s refusal to defend him and Meghan from attacks was a “betrayal.”
Palace officials have declined to comment on any of Meghan and Harry’s allegations.
Since Harry and Meghan split from the royal family in 2020, the couple has launched a new life as U.S.-based charity campaigners and media personalities.
Harry has spoken about his desire for a reconciliation with his brother and father, who became King Charles III when Queen Elizabeth II died in September, aged 96. The book's scorching revelations are likely to make that more difficult.
Asked by ITV's Tom Bradby whether he will play a part in the British monarchy's future, Harry said: “I don’t know.” | 2023-01-06T16:13:35+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/news/national/in-memoir-prince-harry-says-william-attacked-him-during-row |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan postponed the resumption of his protest march on the country's capital meant to challenge his successor’s government, his party said Tuesday.
Fawad Chaudhry, a senior leader in Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, said that instead of on Tuesday as previously announced, the march on Islamabad is now to resume on Thursday. He did not give any reason for the delay.
Khan, who began his protest march late last month in the city of Lahore with thousands of followers, was wounded in a shooting last week when a gunman attacked his convoy, killing one of his supporters. Thirteen other people were also wounded.
The gunman was arrested and has purportedly confessed to an assassination attempt on Khan, according to police. The attack has raised concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan, which has a history of political violence and assassinations.
Following the attack, Khan's supporters have rallied across the country, at times clashing with police. On Monday, they blocked roads in the Pakistani capital and also in the cities of Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and elsewhere in the country.
Since the shooting, Khan has also claimed that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and two powerful government and army officials were behind the assassination attempt, without offering any evidence. Authorities have rejected the claim.
Also Tuesday, Khan's party criticized Sharif's government after authorities charged the gunman with attempted murder, without investigating officials as the former premier had demanded and whom Khan accused of having links to the attack.
Khan was ousted from office in April in a no-confidence vote in parliament and has since been trying to stage a political comeback. | 2022-11-08T09:10:01+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Party-says-Pakistan-s-ex-PM-Khan-delaying-march-17566813.php |
Southern (1-0) at LSU (0-1), 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
KEY MATCHUP
LSU’s defensive front against Southern QB BeSean McCray, who ran for a 65-yard TD and completed 7 of 12 passes for 79 yards in the only quarter he played in an 86-0 win over NAIA Florida Memorial. If McCray can continue to run new coach Eric Dooley’s up-tempo offense efficiently against the Tigers, Southern could have a more competitive showing than some might expect against its power-conference host.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Southern: DB Glenn Brown returned an interception for a touchdown and LB Jordan Lewis had a sack and strip that he converted into a fumble return for a score.
LSU: QB Jayden Daniels, a transfer from Arizona State, started the opener and displayed his dual-threat capabilities. He rushed for 114 yards, mostly on scrambles, and completed 26 of 35 passes for 209 yards and two TDs. Daniels became the first QB in LSU history to pass for 200 yards and rush for 100 yards in a game decided in regulation. Former LSU QB Joe Burrow also did so in a seven-overtime game in 2018.
FACTS & FIGURES
Southern’s 86 points last week ranked as the second-highest scoring total in program history. The Jaguars beat Bishop College 105-0 in 1952. ... Southern amassed 611 yards, including 396 rushing, against Florida Memorial. ... Southern’s defense held Florida Memorial to minus-11 yards. ... LSU has won 23 of 25 Tiger Stadium openers dating to a 35-34 win over Houston in 1996. ... LSU has won 34 consecutive games against in-state opponents. ... The LSU defense is looking to solidify its rotation at defensive end following the season-ending injury to Maason Smith (left ACL tear) last week.
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Which white capris are best?
An easy-breezy summertime look is capri pants. Not quite pants and not quite shorts, this in-between style is perfect for day or night in warm weather. White is the ultimate summer look for this cropped style.
You can find yoga pants in capri lengths as well as loose-fitting cotton ones for working out. Jean capris are a warm-weather favorite. For a skinny-leg style that you can wear to work, Alfani Essential Capri Pull-On in Bright White is a top choice.
What to know before you buy white capris
Types
Capris fall into a few categories.
- Athletic capris are designed for working out. You can find form-fitting white capri leggings or yoga pants made of synthetic and stretchy materials. Cotton athletic capris are loose-fitting and can be used for light exercise or even lounging around the house.
- Jean capris are made of white denim. They offer a casual, versatile look that can be dressed up or down. Their silhouettes range from skinny to wide-legged to flared.
- Dress capris offer a more formal look that can be worn to work or special events. These are typically made of sleek materials, including polyester, rayon, nylon and spandex.
- Men’s capris aren’t as widely available as women’s styles, especially in white. Also called manpris, men’s capris feature a more loose-fitting cut and typically come in athletic or cargo styles.
Length
Capris can vary quite a bit in length. Shorter capris fall right below the knee and are also known as clam-diggers. Longer ones fall a few inches above the ankle, while others have midcalf hemlines and are sometimes called pedal pushers. When choosing a length, consider your height and what’s flattering on your particular body type.
Silhouette
There’s a wide range of silhouettes available. Tapered, skinny and straight-legged capris hug the frame and may be flattering on shorter figures. Wide-legged styles, including flared capris, may be more flattering on taller frames. Wide-legged cropped jeans offer an on-trend, vintage look with capris lengths.
Sizing
Capris are widely available in petite, tall and plus sizes as well as regular women’s and men’s sizes. If you’re shorter, consider a petite size so that the capris aren’t too long and fit like regular pants. If you’re taller, consider a tall size so that the capris are long enough and don’t fall at an awkward or unflattering length.
What to look for in quality white capris
Color
When buying a pair of white capris, consider if you want a true white or off-white color, such as ecru, ivory or cream. Consider tops you’ll be wearing with the bottoms when choosing a shade of white.
Pull-on
All legging capris are pull-on. Select dress and denim capris feature the ease and comfort of pull-on waistbands. Some also feature tummy control paneling, so be sure to check that this is a feature you want because it can be quite compressive.
Styling
One of the big questions with capris is how to style them, especially in the footwear department. Fortunately, denim and dress capris go with a wide range of footwear, especially flats, sneakers, wedges, sandals and heels. Virtually any top goes with capri bottoms.
How much you can expect to spend on white capris
Athletic capris cost between $10-$88. Jean and dress capris cost between $20-$120.
White capris FAQ
Can I wear white capris all year round?
A. Yes. You can wear capris during any season, though you might want to opt for a darker color during the fall and winter. Because of their shorter length, however, most people wear them in spring and summer.
What is the most flattering length of capris?
A. Fashion experts recommend choosing a length that ends where your leg narrows. If you’re short, you may also want to consider high-waisted capris if you want to look taller.
What are the best white capris to buy?
Top white capris
Alfani Essential Capri Pull-On in Bright White
What you need to know: These best-selling capris are the perfect length and can be dressed up or down.
What you’ll love: These pull-on capris come in a wide range of sizes, including petite. They feature a tummy control panel. The material is easy to wash and lasts for years. They can be worn to the office.
What you should consider: The leg opening is wider than pictured and not a skinny fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top white capris for the money
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Capri Jeans
What you need to know: These high-rise white capri jeans are comfy and stretchy.
What you’ll love: They fit true to size. The stretch denim is comfortable without riding up or down. The pockets are fully functional.
What you should consider: The pant legs are much wider than pictured.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Worth checking out
Lee Women’s Relaxed-Fit Capri Pant
What you need to know: These soft, light denim capris are perfect for summer months for those who like wearing shorts.
What you’ll love: These jean capris are affordable. The material is stretchy but doesn’t lose its shape. With a waistband, belt loops and zipper, they’ll stay up, unlike other capris styles. The relaxed fit is not too tight and not too baggy.
What you should consider: The fit may be more flattering on curvier women, and the sizes are a bit inconsistent.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Former President Trump appears to be at “substantial risk” of criminal prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution.
The think tank suggested that based on the publicly available evidence, Trump and his allies could face several election-related and other criminal charges in Fulton County’s investigation.
“I don’t see how he does not get criminally charged together with others who were involved in both of those schemes,” Norm Eisen, one the report’s authors, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis launched a probe into potential election interference in May 2021, which has since drawn in some of the biggest names in the GOP. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have both unsuccessfully fought subpoenas from Willis.
The Brookings report suggested that Trump and his allies — such as attorney Rudy Giuliani and a fake slate of 16 GOP electors — could face charges for solicitation to commit election fraud, intentional interference with the performance of election duties, interference with primaries and elections and conspiracy to commit election fraud.
The former president and the others could also face charges for making false statements, false swearing, influencing witnesses, forgery, solicitation of other crimes and racketeering, according to the report.
Brookings touted the House Jan. 6 committee in its report for supplying concrete evidence and public testimony during its summer hearings, which confirmed previously reported details and revealed new information about potential violations of Georgia law.
While the Brookings report examined several anticipated defenses from Trump, it found that they would be “meritless.”
“When you have behavior that is as far out as this, there is no protection for it,” Eisen said, per the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The report comes as Trump is expected to announce a 2024 White House bid on Tuesday evening. | 2022-11-15T19:07:16+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/trump-appears-at-substantial-risk-of-prosecution-in-georgia-think-tank/ |
More than 50 years after the British government secretly planned, with the United States, to force a mass deportation of the indigenous people of the Chagos Archepelgo an international human rights group released a scathing report Wednesday demanding that both governments pay reparations to the people forced off their homeland and allow them an “unfettered permanent return.”
The Human Rights Watch, in the report, also demanded that King Charles III issue a full apology to the Chagossian people for “the crimes and other abuses committed against them by the United Kingdom, as called for by Chagossians, and reiterate that the UK government will guarantee full reparations for the harms they suffered and that such abuses will never be repeated.”
At the time of the forced exodus, the Chagos Islands — a collection of islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean — were considered a British colony. In 1960s, according to the Human Rights Report, the British government agreed to allow the United States to build a U.S. military base on Diego Garcia, which was then the largest inhabited island in the Chagos Archipelago.
Under a clandestine plan, the people on Diego Garcia were forcibly removed. The British government then divided the Chagos Archipelogo, splitting it off from Mauritius to form a new British colony on the continent of Africa, which would be called the British Indian Ocean Territory. At the time, according to Human Rights Watch, Britain falsely claimed that there were no people living permanently on Chagos.
The Chagossian people are descendants of enslaved Africans forcibly brought from the continent of Africa and Madagascar to the then-uninhabited Chagos Islands, where they were forced to work on coconut plantations overseen by British and French enslavers. Over the next hundreds of years, the Chagossians would become a distinct people, creating their own Chagossian Creole language, culture and music. The people of Chagos have fought over the years for justice and a right to return to their homeland.
From 1965 to 1973, the British and U.S. governments forced the mass displacement of the entire population of the inhabited Chagos —including in Diego Garcia, Peros Banhos and Salomon. The people were taken to Mauritius or Seychelles, where they ended up living in abject poverty, without adequate food, housing and jobs.
By 1973, the entire population of Chagos had been forcibly displaced. “The UK and US governments treated them as a people without rights, who they could permanently displace from their homeland without consultation or compensation to make way for a military base,” according to the report.
“The United States, with the United Kingdom, instigated, planned and was jointly responsible for the forced displacement of the Chagossian people, a crime against humanity,” said Clive Baldwin, lead author of the report. “The U.S. administration could start righting these wrongs today by publicly announcing it supports the right of all Chagossians to return to all the islands.”
Baldwin said reparations would mean a right to return and “full financial compensation for all the harms inflicted on them.” The United States, he said, “should come clean about its role in the last 60 years in the forced displacement of the Chagossians from their homeland, and in preventing their return, by publishing all relevant documents.”
The State Department did not respond immediately to a request for comment from The Washington Post. In January, Erin M. Barclay, the acting assistant secretary of state for democracy and human rights and labor, responded to the Human Rights Watch in a letter, but did not address the demand for reparations and a right for Chagossians to return to their homeland.
“The United States acknowledges the challenges faced by Chagossian communities,” Barclay said in the letter dated Jan. 19, 2023. “We appreciate the United Kingdom’s efforts to improve the livelihoods of Chagossians wherever they live, including its commitment to an approximately 40 million [pounds] support package.”
The three-paragraph letter, which did not explain the mass deportation of Chagossians, stated that “over the years the UK has provided educational and community support, sponsored heritage trips by Chagossians to the islands and revised nationality laws while assisting Chagossians pursuing British citizenship and opportunities to build a future in the Untied Kingdom should they wish to do so.”
The U.S. government, human rights officials said, ignored in its response the crimes Human Rights Watch documented against the Chagossians. Instead, they said, the State Department praised the British government.
Tanya Greene, head of Human Rights Watch’s U.S. Program, said Washington should acknowledge its role in the forcible removal of the Chagossian people from their land.
“The Biden administration has the opportunity to finally take a step in the right direction and acknowledge the fact that the African ancestry of the Chagossians is part of why the U.S. treated them as if they could be exiles thousands of miles away from home, and kept there indefinitely,” Greene said. “Keep in mind, this removal happened recently, in the 1960s — and not the 1760s. The U.S. benefitted and continues to benefit from the forced removal of the people of Chagos to build a U.S. military base on their land.”
Greene said the Chagos people should be consulted about the generational harm. “These Indigenous people have the right to self-determination,” Greene said. “They are due restitution, the right of return, compensation for their losses, and a guarantee of non-repetition. If luxury yachts from all over the world can dock in Chagos, the people of Chagos can claim their homeland.”
In a letter to Human Rights Watch, Zac Goldsmith, Britain’s minister of state for overseas territories, Commonwealth and energy, wrote, “The remaining Chagossians were removed from BIOT,” the British Indian Ocean Territory, “in the late 1960s and 1970s and the UK has made clear its deep regret about eh manner in which this happened.”
In 1973, Goldsmith explained, Britain paid the Mauritian government 650,000 pounds “to meet the cost of resettling those displaced from the islands.” That money was later distributed among Chagossian families living in Mauritius. Britain paid another 4 million pounds to settle “claims arising from the resettlement process.”
Goldsmith said that over the years, the British government has conducted feasibility studies, ultimately deciding “against resettlement on the grounds of feasibility, defence and security interests and the cost to the British taxpayer. There remains no right of abode in BIOT.”
Human Rights Watch argues that the U.S. and British governments paid “considerable sums, including sums in kind,” to build the U.S. base on Diego Garcia.
“The UK financially compensated the Mauritian government for the loss of the Chagos territory,” according to the report. “The coconut plantation company owners were bought out and compensated by the U.K. In return for the base, the U.S. gave the U.K. a substantial discount on nuclear weapons it sold to the U.K. But the Chagossians, who had suffered the international crime of forced displacement, initially received no compensation.”
After lawsuits and demonstrations led by Chagossian women, Britain paid the Mauritius government small sums for Chagossians in Mauritius. “But the U.K. government required Chagossians who received payments to sign, or thumbprint, a document purportedly giving up their right to return to Chagos,” according to the report. “Those who signed it said that it was written only in English, a language unfamiliar to many of them, with legal terms that they did not understand nor had explained to them. Chagossians exiled to Seychelles received nothing.”
Rosemond Saminaden, who had been forced to leave Peros Banhos in 1973, said the people were told to leave the island because it had been sold. They were promised houses and work in Mauritius.
“So, we had no choice but to get on the boat,” the Human Rights Report quoted Saminaden as saying. “Those promises were, however, lies. We arrived in Mauritius to find that no such arrangements had been made for us. The captain of the boat ... was so distressed by our conditions that he threatened to take us right back to Peros Banhos because he had never been involved in transporting people who had nowhere to go.”
Saminaden said they slept on the boat in the harbor for three days.
A Chagos plantation company owner gave her and a few others about $2 each.
“Immigration officials then offered us an uncompleted abandoned estate occupied by animals,” Saminaden recalled. “We refused this and then they took us to the dock workers estate where we lived for 15 years. It was only slightly better than the cow shed — it was one bedroom for my entire family to live in. But it was rent free, and we had no money.” | 2023-02-15T05:18:51+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/15/human-rights-watch-report-reparation-chagos-diego-garcia/ |
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HONG KONG (AP) — China's famed Palace Museum opened a branch in Hong Kong Sunday amid a drive to build loyalty to Beijing in the former British colony that reverted to Chinese rule 25 years ago.
Works of calligraphy and paintings on silk dating back more than 1,000 years featured heavily in the exhibition, housed in a seven-story building in a newly developed harborside arts district.
The delicate artworks will be returned to Beijing for safekeeping after 30 days, but China's Communist Party leaders want the exhibition's cultural and political impact to linger for far longer.
The opening of the exhibition came just two days after China’s leader Xi Jinping marked the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return with a visit to what is officially called the special autonomous region and a speech emphasizing Beijing’s control under its vision of “one country, two systems.”
Xi praised the city for overcoming “violent social unrest” – a reference to massive pro-democracy protests in 2019 that were followed by a crackdown that has snuffed out dissent and shut down independent media.
The sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing has seen government critics who have not moved abroad being either jailed or intimidated into silence. That has aligned Hong Kong ever closely with the party's rigid controls exercised on the mainland and in the outer regions of Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.
The political controls have increasingly taken on cultural and linguistic elements, and Friday's ceremony was conducted entirely in the national language of Mandarin, rather than Hong Kong's native Cantonese.
The building of the Palace Museum branch in Hong Kong was controversial because of the lack of public consultation, and came as a surprise to many Hong Kong citizens.
Daisy Wang, the museum's deputy director, said the current exhibition was a “once in a lifetime opportunity to look at some of the rarest early works of painting and calligraphy in Chinese art history."
The collection was built during the Ming and Qing dynasties and many of its finest works now reside on the self-governing island of Taiwan, where they were taken after the Communists seized power on the mainland in 1949. | 2022-07-03T10:34:12+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/China-state-museum-opens-in-Hong-Kong-amid-17282024.php |
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Ethan Bier, University of California, San Diego
(THE CONVERSATION) Why do human look like humans, rather than like chimps? Although we share 99% of our DNA with chimps, our faces and bodies look quite different from each other.
While human body shape and appearance have clearly changed during the course of evolution, some of the genes that control the defining characteristics of different species surprisingly have not. As a biologist studying evolution and development, I have devoted many years to pondering how genes actually make people and other animals look the way they do.
New research from my lab on how these genes work has shed some light on how genes that have remained unchanged for hundreds of thousands of years can still alter the appearance of different species as they evolve.
Heads versus tails
In biology, a body plan describes how an animal’s body is organized from head to toe – or tail. All animals with bilateral symmetry, meaning their left and right sides are mirror images, share similar body plans. For example, the head forms at the anterior end, limbs form in the mid-body, and the tail forms at the posterior end.
Hox genes play an important role in setting up this body plan. This group of genes is a subset of genes involved in anatomical development called homeobox genes. They act like a genetic GPS system, determining what each body segment will turn into during development. They ensure that your limbs grow from your torso instead of from your head by controlling other genes that instruct the formation of specific body parts.
All animals have Hox genes and express them in similar body regions. Furthermore, these genes haven’t changed throughout evolutionary history. How can these genes remain so stable over such vast evolutionary time spans, yet play such pivotal roles in animal development?
Blast from the past
In 1990, molecular biologist William McGinnis and his research team wondered whether the Hox genes from one species might function similarly in another species. After all, these genes are active in similar body regions in animals ranging from fruit flies to humans and mice.
This was a bold idea. As an analogy, consider cars: Most car parts typically are not interchangeable between different makes. The first automobile was only invented around 100 years ago. Compare that to flies and mammals, whose last common ancestor lived over 500 million years ago. It was virtually unthinkable that swapping genes from different species that diverged from each other over such a vast period of time could work.
Nonetheless, McGinnis and his team went ahead with their experiment and inserted mouse or human Hox genes into fruit flies. They then activated the genes in the wrong corresponding areas of the body – for instance, placing the Hox gene that tells a human leg where to develop at the very front of a fruit fly’s head. A misplaced body part would indicate that the mouse or human Hox genes were functioning like the fruit fly’s own genes would have.
Remarkably, both mouse and human Hox genes transformed the fruit fly antennae into legs. This meant that the positional information provided by the human and mouse genes was still recognized in the fly, millions of years later.
How do Hox genes really work?
The next big question, then, was how exactly do these Hox genes determine the identities of different body regions?
There have been two schools of thought on how Hox genes work. The first, called the instructive hypothesis, proposes that these shape-controlling genes function as “master” regulatory genes that supply the body instructions on how to develop different body parts.
The second, proposed by McGinnis, hypothesizes that Hox genes instead provide a positional code that marks particular locations in the body. Genes can use these codes to produce specific body structures at those locations. Over the course of evolution, specific body parts come under the control of a specific Hox gene in a way that would best maximize the organism’s survival. This is why flies develop antennae rather than legs on their heads, and humans have collar bones below instead of above their necks.
In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, a mentee of McGinnis and myself, Ankush Auradkar, puts these hypotheses to the test on fruit flies.
Auradkar focused on a fruit fly Hox gene called proboscipedia (pb), which directs the formation of the fly’s mouthparts. He used CRISPR-based genome editing to replace the pb gene from the common laboratory variety of fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, or D. mel for short, with its Hawaiian cousin, Drosophila mimica or D. mim. If the instructive hypothesis were correct, D. mel would form D. mim‘s grill-like mouthparts. Conversely, if McGinnis’ hypothesis were correct, D. mel‘s mouthparts should stay the same.
As McGinnis predicted, the flies with the D. mim genes did not develop D. mim’s grill-like features. There was one feature of D. mim’s, however, that did sneak through: Sensory organs called maxillary palps that usually stick out from the face for D. mel were instead aligned parallel to the mouth. This showed that the pb gene provided both a marker for where the mouth should form as well as instructions on how to form it. Though the main outcome favored McGinnis’ theory, both hypotheses were largely correct.
Auradkar also wondered how the pb gene determined the orientation of the maxillary palps. It could have done this by changing the protein it encodes, which carries out the instructions given by the gene. Or it could have changed how it controls other genes, acting like a light switch that determines when and where genes are turned on. Through more testing, he found that this D. mim feature resulted from changing how strongly the pb gene turns on in regions that form the palps, as opposed to changes in the protein itself. This finding highlights once again the remarkable preservation of Hox protein function over evolution – the genetic hardware worked as well in one species as the other.
Auradkar also found that Hox genes engage in an evolutionary tug-of-war with each other. One Hox gene may become more dominant than another and determine what features will ultimately form in a species.
These experiments showed that even subtle changes in how Hox genes interact with each other can have significant consequences for an organism’s body shape.
Hox genes and human health
What do these fly studies mean for people?
First, they provide a window into how the body plans of different species change over the course of evolution. Understanding how Hox genes can manipulate animal development to promote their survival could elucidate why animals look the way they do. Similar mechanisms could explain why humans no longer look like chimps.
Second, these insights may lead to a better understanding of how congenital birth defects arise in people. Changes, or mutations, that disrupt the normal functioning of Hox genes could result in conditions like cleft lip or congenital heart disease. New therapies on the horizon using CRISPR-based genome editing could be used to treat these often debilitating conditions, including muscular dystrophy.
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/genetic-gps-system-of-animal-development-explains-why-limbs-grow-from-torsos-and-not-heads-171456. | 2023-02-14T19:02:01+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/genetic-gps-system-of-animal-development-explains-17783915.php |
Firefighter dies while teaching water rescue course in North Carolina
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A 41-year-old firefighter died in an apparent swift water rescue incident while off-duty over the weekend.
Alicia A. Monahan was an 11-year veteran of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS.
In a Facebook post, Chesterfield County Fire and EMS made the heartbreaking announcement, saying she “unexpectedly passed away this afternoon while off duty.”
In another Facebook post, the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association mourned the loss of their fallen teammate and offered a touching tribute.
“VSRDA is mourning the loss of our teammate, Alicia Monahan, who suffered a catastrophic accident earlier today while instructing students during a swift water rescue course in North Carolina,” the post said.
The post went on to say that the organization sends thoughts and prayers out to Alicia’s two sons, her fiancée, her family, as well as her many friends and co-workers.
“Alicia was a wonderful, caring person,” the post said. “A beautiful, bright light went out today and our hearts are broken.”
Copyright 2022 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-27T12:48:46+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2022/06/27/firefighter-dies-while-teaching-water-rescue-course-north-carolina/ |
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National Weather Service Eureka CA
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
This is an average forecast over a large and geographically diverse
area. For a specific forecast for your location...please refer to
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the point and click forecast on our webpage at:
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Tuesday.
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CAZ101-140230-
Coastal Del Norte-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM PST
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TUESDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance
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of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 48 to 58.
Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers likely overnight. Snow
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level 500 to 1000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Lows
29 to 39. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
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morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce small hail in the morning. Highs 43 to
53. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 25 to 35.
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Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 48 to 58. Northeast
wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
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mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 31 to 41.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to 58.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
34 to 44.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 51 to 61.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.
Highs 51 to 64.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Crescent City 51 35 47 / 20 60 60
Klamath 53 31 49 / 10 40 70
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CAZ102-140230-
Del Norte Interior-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
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TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy frost in the morning. Chance of rain showers and
snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet in the
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afternoon. Highs 37 to 52. Northwest wind around 20 mph with
gusts at higher elevations to around 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers in the evening, then snow showers likely overnight. Snow
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level 1000 feet falling to 0 feet overnight. Snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches. Lows 22 to 32. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in
the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow showers in the morning. Slight
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chance of thunderstorms through the day. Chance of rain showers
and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may
produce small hail. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 33 to 48. Northwest wind
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20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 19 to 29.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 41 to 55.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 26 to 36.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers
and snow showers. Highs 42 to 57. Lows 27 to 37.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28 to 38.
Highs 46 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 50 30 44 / 30 80 60
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CAZ103-140230-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
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...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance
of rain showers in the morning. Breezy. Highs 46 to 56. North
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wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers
overnight. Breezy. Snow level 500 feet overnight. Lows 30 to 40.
North wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph overnight.
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Gusts up to 45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers in the
morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms through the day. Chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may
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produce small hail. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 41 to
51. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 23 to 33.
Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 48 to 58. Northeast
wind around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 30 to 40.
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.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to 58.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 48 to 60.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows
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30 to 40. Highs 50 to 61.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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McKinleyville 52 33 48 / 0 30 80
Arcata 52 34 47 / 0 20 80
Eureka 52 34 47 / 0 20 70
Fortuna 50 35 45 / 10 20 80
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CAZ104-140230-
Southwestern Humboldt-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of rain
showers in the morning. Windy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 40s. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. North wind 20 to 35 mph
with gusts at higher elevations to around 55 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers overnight. Windy. Snow level 500 feet overnight. Lows
30 to 40. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph in the valleys and
northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.
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.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of rain showers and
snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Some thunderstorms may
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produce small hail in the morning. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 36 to 48. Northwest
wind 15 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at
higher elevation.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 25 to
35. North wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts at higher elevations to
around 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 46 to 56. North wind
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around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 30 to 40.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
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showers. Highs 43 to 53.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and snow showers likely. Lows
33 to 43.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
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Highs 45 to 55.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 30 to 40.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 49 to 59.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 33 to 43.
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.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 48 33 42 / 0 20 80
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CAZ105-140230-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
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TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy valley fog and frost in the
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morning. Breezy. Highs 38 to 52. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph with
gusts at higher elevations to around 40 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers overnight. Breezy. Snow
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level 0 feet overnight. Lows 23 to 33. Northwest wind 20 to
25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow showers in the morning. Slight
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chance of thunderstorms through the day. Chance of rain showers
and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may
produce small hail. Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 32 to 47. Northwest wind
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20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 19 to 29.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 42 to 56.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 26 to 36.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 38 to 53. Lows 28 to 38.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs 42 to 57.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 25 to 35.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Highs
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48 to 63. Lows 27 to 37.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 52 31 45 / 0 20 70
Hoopa 48 31 42 / 0 20 70
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Willow Creek 49 29 43 / 0 20 80
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CAZ106-140230-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
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320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
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TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy early in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy valley fog and frost in the morning. Slight chance
of rain showers in the morning. Windy. Snow level 2500 to
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3000 feet. Highs 40 to 52. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts
at higher elevations to around 45 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers
overnight. Windy. Snow level 0 feet overnight. Lows 24 to 34.
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Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to
30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning. Slight chance of
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thunderstorms through the day. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may produce
small hail. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the
afternoon. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Highs 32 to 46.
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Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to
30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows 19 to 29.
Northeast wind around 20 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 45 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 25 to 35.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
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showers and snow showers. Highs 40 to 53. Lows 27 to 37.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Highs 42 to 55.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
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25 to 35. Highs 46 to 61.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows
29 to 39. Highs 48 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Garberville 50 32 44 / 0 10 60
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CAZ107-140230-
Northern Trinity-
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320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
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TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Windy. Highs 40 to
55. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts at higher elevations
to around 50 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 16 to 26. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
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cloudy. Chance of snow showers through the day. Slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may
produce small hail in the afternoon. Snow level 0 feet rising to
1000 feet in the afternoon. Highs 30 to 45. Northwest wind 20 to
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25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 14 to 24.
North wind 20 to 25 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 40 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 19 to 29.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
35 to 50.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow
showers. Lows 23 to 33. Highs 38 to 53.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 20 to 30.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 46 to 61.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 24 to 34.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 48 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 51 24 38 / 0 10 60
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Weaverville 51 25 42 / 0 0 40
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CAZ108-140230-
Southern Trinity-
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320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST
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TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Windy. Highs
40 to 54. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts at higher
elevations to around 50 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 19 to 29. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
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sunny. Chance of snow showers in the morning, then slight chance
of thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Some
thunderstorms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Snow level
500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 44.
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Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to
30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 17 to 27.
North wind 20 to 25 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 41 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 22 to 32.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers.
Highs 37 to 52. Lows 24 to 34.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 22 to 32.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 59.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 25 to 35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 49 to 63.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 47 21 40 / 0 0 40
Ruth 50 21 40 / 0 0 60
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CAZ109-140230-
Mendocino Coast-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST
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TUESDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs 48 to 58. Northwest wind
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15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 30 to 40. North wind 15 to
30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Chance of
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rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then slight chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Windy. Snow level 1000 to
1500 feet. Highs 42 to 52. Northwest wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts
to around 45 mph.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 26 to 36.
North wind 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 49 to 59. North wind
around 10 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 30 to 40.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 46 to
56.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows 33 to 43.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 47 to 57.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 30 to 40.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 52 to 62.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows
32 to 42. Highs 52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 54 37 49 / 0 0 40
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Point Arena 53 39 48 / 0 0 20
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CAZ110-140230-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
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320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy valley fog and frost in the morning.
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Windy. Highs 46 to 60. In the valleys, northwest wind up to
20 mph increasing to up to 30 mph in the afternoon. At higher
elevation, northwest wind 20 to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 23 to 33. Northwest wind
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20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Chance of
snow showers in the morning. Windy. Snow level 500 feet in the
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morning. Highs 37 to 48. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in the
valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 20 to 30.
North wind 20 to 25 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 25 to 35.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
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showers. Highs 44 to 54.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers
likely. Lows 29 to 39.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
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Highs 44 to 54.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 24 to 34.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Highs
52 to 62. Lows 26 to 36.
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.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 54 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 50 29 44 / 0 0 50
Laytonville 50 28 41 / 0 0 40
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Willits 54 29 44 / 0 0 30
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CAZ111-140230-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
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320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Windy. Highs 45 to
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60. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts at higher elevations
to around 50 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Windy. Lows 20 to 30. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
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elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning. Windy. Snow level
500 feet in the morning. Highs 32 to 47. Northwest wind 20 to
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25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Areas of frost. Lows 20 to 30.
North wind 20 to 25 mph with gusts at higher elevations to around
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40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 42 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 24 to 34.
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.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
38 to 53.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Lows 27 to 37.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Highs 38 to 53.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 24 to 34.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Highs
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46 to 61. Lows 26 to 36.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 50 to 65.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 52 27 42 / 0 0 30
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CAZ112-140230-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny, windy. Highs 49 to 59. Northwest wind 20 to
30 mph with gusts at higher elevations to around 45 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 29 to 39. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
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sunny. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning,
then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Snow
level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 41 to
51. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest
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20 to 30 mph at higher elevation.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost. Lows 24 to 34.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 51 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
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mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 29 to 39.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 46 to
56.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows 33 to 43.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 46 to 56.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Slight chance of
rain showers. Lows 29 to 39.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Highs
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54 to 65. Lows 30 to 40.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 53 32 45 / 0 0 30
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CAZ113-140230-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
320 AM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM PST
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TUESDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy valley fog and frost in the morning.
Windy. Highs 50 to 60. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts at
higher elevations to around 50 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows 26 to 36. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
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cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Windy. Snow
level 500 feet in the morning. Highs 40 to 50. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph in the valleys and northwest 20 to 30 mph at higher
elevation.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost. Lows 23 to 33. North wind
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs 50 to 60.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming mostly
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(NerdWallet) – A successful yard sale involves hours of preparation and plenty of hard work. So does an unsuccessful sale. I’ve had both kinds and can confidently say the version that makes money is better.
If you’re ready to take advantage of warmer weather and the opportunity to declutter, consider these tips culled from experts (and bitter experience) for having a good sale.
Determine your goals
First, consider whether a yard sale is the right method for your goals. Yard sales and their cousins — garage, estate, moving and tag sales — can help you get rid of stuff and raise some cash. But you can’t expect to get top dollar.
If making money is your priority and you have time to wait for buyers, consider offering your more valuable items elsewhere. Check out auction sites such as eBay; apps including Letgo and OfferUp; platforms like Craigslist, Nextdoor or Facebook Marketplace; and consignment stores or even pawnshops.
If you just want to get stuff out of your house, donating your unwanted goods is usually the fastest and easiest option. (You’ll get a tax break for your donation only if you’re one of the few who itemize deductions.)
If your goals are relatively balanced — you want more space and more money, for several hours’ worth of work — a yard sale may be the best option.
Go big
Consider enlisting at least one other household that can contribute helpers and stuff for your sale. Shoppers want to see a wide variety of goods — there’s a reason many yard sale ads use the headline “Multifamily sale!” — and the whole experience is a lot more fun with friends.
Tools, kitchen gadgets, sporting goods and camping gear are often the best draws, says Chris Heiska, who has operated the yardsalequeen.com site since 1996. What usually doesn’t sell: anything broken or badly stained. Outdated technology can be hit or miss. Our friends found no takers for their VCR tapes or Princess telephone. But vinyl records can be hot sellers.
Expect to spend several hours collecting, sorting and pricing your items. Pricing is essential — many people won’t ask what something costs, so you’ll be losing sales if there’s no sticker, Heiska says. You can find lists of suggested yard sale prices online or check other sales in your area. When in doubt, Heiska suggests pricing something at one-quarter to one-third of what the item costs new. In some areas, 10% to 20% of the original cost is often the norm.
“You have to think of your shoppers,” says professional organizer Cyndi Seidler of Los Angeles, who manages estate and moving sales for clients. “They don’t go to these things to pay retail prices.”
Pro tip: Price as you go, so you’re not trying to do it all right before the crowds arrive. You can use masking tape and a Sharpie, but I invested $8 in a big package of pre-marked pricing stickers ordered online. Each of the three sellers used a different color, which made it easy to keep track on the day of the sale. We also procured some change: quarters, singles and a few larger bills. How much we started with is a matter of dispute; I’ll get to that later.
Get the word out
Craigslist is a good place to advertise your sale for free, but it shouldn’t be the only site. That’s the mistake I made with the yard sale that flopped a few years ago, with few attendees and even fewer sales. One of those attendees explained that veteran shoppers check the sites devoted to yard and garage sales. (Search for “yard sales near me” to see which ones pop up and offer free listings.)
This time, we advertised on a few of those sites plus Craigslist, Nextdoor and Facebook Marketplace. We also used some of our social media accounts to let local friends know about our sale. We employed old-school signage as well: bright yellow yard sale signs, scored from a dollar store and duct-taped at several local intersections with the address, date and time drawn large enough for passing drivers to easily see.
We also made our sale “a shopping experience,” in Seidler’s words. That meant borrowing tables and clothes racks from friends to keep things off the ground, grouping like items together and, toward the end, creating bundles of items and slashing prices. For example, we scooped all the leftover craft items into a box and sold the lot for $5. (By this point in the day, I no longer cared whose items were whose; I just wanted it all off my driveway.)
Our five-hour sale was a blast and netted around $600. As mentioned above, we didn’t keep careful track of how much money we brought into the sale, so how much we cleared is a matter of some debate. We’ll pay more attention next time, because there definitely will be a next time. | 2022-06-04T16:10:19+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/how-to-make-more-green-at-your-next-yard-sale/ |
(The Hill) – The Atlanta-area prosecutor’s investigation into Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his 2020 electoral defeat in Georgia poses the most significant legal threat to the former president, legal experts said, with the probe intensifying as Trump eyes a 2024 bid for the White House.
The former president’s team is keeping close watch of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation, even as it remains unclear whether Trump himself would face charges, according to one source, who noted that recent subpoenas issued to close Trump advisers Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had heightened concerns in Trumpworld.
“The steps her office has taken, including empaneling a special grand jury and subpoenaing high-profile witnesses, are very likely not steps she would have taken if she did not feel there was at least a significant possibility that she will move forward with charges,” said Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
“The stakes in holding Trump accountable for an attack on our democratic system of government couldn’t be higher, and the evidence is extremely compelling.”
Trump’s effort to bypass the will of voters in Georgia and a handful of other swing states he lost to Joe Biden in the 2020 election sparked congressional investigations and figure into multiple criminal probes, including by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
But it is the Georgia investigation that is proving to be more of an immediate concern among Trump allies — more so than the DOJ probe, the work of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, or an unrelated criminal fraud investigation in New York that appears likely to conclude without charges being brought against Trump.
“With the Manhattan criminal probe winding down, the Fulton County probe represents the most clear-cut criminal exposure facing Mr. Trump,” said Bradley Moss, a national security lawyer and partner in the Law Office of Mark S. Zaid
The Georgia investigation appears to be intensifying as Trump is weighing launching a White House campaign as early as this summer.
The grand jury recently issued subpoenas to several high-profile figures, including Graham and Giuliani, as well as conservative lawyers John Eastman, Jenna Ellis and Cleta Mitchell. And Willis’s office recently informed a group Republicans who served as a phony slate of pro-Trump electors in 2020 that they could face criminal charges.
The Jan. 6 panel also made Trump’s effort in Georgia the subject of one of its hearings last month. The centerpiece was Trump’s phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Jan. 2, 2021.
In the call, which was taped, Trump pressed Raffensperger to “find” the number of votes required to overturn Biden’s margin of victory. Raffensperger resisted Trump’s efforts and has rebutted his false claims of election fraud.
The Jan. 6 panel hearing highlighted not just how Trump relentlessly pushed Raffsensperger and others to find enough ballots to declare him the winner, but also how the former president and his allies targeted election workers who endured months of harassment as a result.
According to legal experts, a critical question that would face Willis if she pursues Trump would be whether to prosecute Trump individually, or as part of a broader conspiracy.
“There is audio, there is witness testimony, there is documentation, and all of that is currently before a special grand jury. The only question is whether Mr. Trump’s actions were sufficient to bring a criminal charge against him alone and independent of anyone else, or if the Fulton County DA will need to encompass his fragmented actions within a broader conspiracy charge tied to individuals like Mr. Giuliani and the fake electors,” Moss said.
There has been speculation that formally declaring his candidacy could insulate Trump from charges and additional investigations because he could argue they are politically motivated. Trump, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, has also waved away claims that another White House run might be motivated as a way to deter prosecutors.
In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Trump rejected the idea that he would run for president again to guard against potential legal jeopardy.
“Well, I did nothing wrong, so I don’t see that,” Trump told the outlet. “I did absolutely nothing wrong. I had a perfect phone call in Georgia, so I’m not concerned with it.”
If the House Jan. 6 committee, which wrapped up the first phase of its public hearings this week, makes a criminal referral to the DOJ to indict Trump, it would put Garland under enormous pressure.
But experts said the Georgia investigation differs from the federal probe in key ways that may make the Fulton County prosecutor more likely than Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring criminal charges against Trump.
For Garland, the decision over whether to criminally charge Trump for his effort to overturn the 2020 election results pits his mission to restore the DOJ’s reputation as a nonpolitical agency against the certainty that indicting a former president for the first time in U.S. history would unavoidably plunge the DOJ into the political realm. Although the political ramifications are difficult to overstate, the decision Willis faces over whether to bring a prosecution against Trump is less fraught than Garland’s.
“There are real dilemmas and obstacles facing Garland as he considers whether to prosecute a former president, though I think the evidence is so overwhelming and the offenses are so serious that they should override those very real concerns, but it will undoubtedly be a difficult decision-making process,” Bookbinder said.
“Willis faces some of those same concerns — charging a former president should never be taken lightly in any jurisdiction — and I’m sure she will take them very seriously, but the balance of equities pushing toward bringing any case supported by the facts and the law may well be even clearer there.” | 2022-07-23T19:31:01+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/atlanta-area-das-investigation-might-be-most-significant-legal-threat-to-trump-legal-experts-say/ |
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NEW YORK (AP) — How did Donald Trump’s oldest sons — entrusted to run his company when he became president — react when they learned that a top executive was scheming to dodge taxes on lavish corporate perks?
They gave him a raise, according to testimony Friday at the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial.
Allen Weisselberg, the company’s longtime chief financial officer, testified that Eric Trump raised his pay $200,000 after an internal audit spurred by Trump’s 2016 election found that he’d been reducing his salary and bonuses by the cost of the perks.
The raises boosted Weisselberg’s annual pay to $1.14 million, extra cash he said he used to pay for things Trump and the company had previously been: Manhattan apartment rent, Mercedes-Benz cars for him and his wife, his grandchildren’s school tuition, and more.
The company continues to pay Weisselberg $640,000 in salary and $500,000 in holiday bonuses and punished him only nominally after his arrest in July 2021, reassigning him to senior adviser and moving his office at Trump Tower. He’s now on paid leave.
“Now, even after you plead guilty in this case did the company reduce your salary one penny?” prosecutor Susan Hoffinger asked Weisselberg on his third and final day of testimony.
“No,” he said.
“Even with your betrayal of their trust?” she asked.
“Correct.”
Weisselberg testified that Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., both Trump Organization executive vice presidents, knew from the audit that Weisselberg had not reported his apartment as taxable income, as required by law.
Weisselberg told jurors he stopped his scheme after the audit and soon after asked Eric Trump for a raise, conveying to him that “since the practice was no longer going on I would need some additional income to pay for those expenses.”
Weisselberg said Eric Trump, who handles day-to-day operations at the company, signed off on his raise and is now in line to approve his latest $500,000 holiday bonus — even as Weisselberg prepares to shuffle off to New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex.
Other executives accused of scheming to avoid taxes also kept their jobs and pay, Weisselberg said. They include his son, former Central Park ice rink manager Barry Weisselberg, and the company’s chief operating officer, Matthew Calamari Sr.
Weisselberg, 75, pleaded guilty in August to taking $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation. His plea agreement requires him to testify for the prosecution in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. Weisselberg, who had been facing up to 15 years in prison, said he previously rejected an offer of one to three years in prison.
Manhattan prosecutors allege that the Trump Organization helped top executives avoid paying taxes on company-paid perks and that it is liable for Weisselberg’s wrongdoing because he was a “high managerial agent” acting on its behalf.
The tax fraud case is the only trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney’s three-year investigation of Trump and his business practices. If convicted, the company could be fined more than $1 million and face difficulty making deals.
Weisselberg’s testimony Friday suggests that key Trump Organization executives — members of Trump’s family — condoned his behavior once it was discovered, rather than firing him and reporting him to the authorities. Weisselberg said the scheme benefited the company because it didn’t have to pay him as much in salary.
The company’s lawyers, however, argue that the Trumps are deeply loyal, stressing how Weisselberg was “among the most trusted people they knew” and how they continue to stand by him, even as he acknowledged betraying them. His lawyers are being paid by the company.
Company lawyer Alan Futerfas, questioning Weisselberg on cross-examination, noted that even “in the worst time in your life” Trump has “not kicked you to the curb.” But, the lawyer asked, “you don’t understand that to mean that he approves of what you did, do you?”
“No,” Weisselberg said.
Trump, who announced Tuesday that he is running again for president in 2024, is not expected to appear at the trial. But he signaled Friday that he has been following along, defending Weisselberg and bashing prosecutors in posts to his Truth Social platform.
Trump wrote that the case had “fallen apart” after Weisselberg testified Thursday that neither Trump nor Trump’s family were involved in his tax avoidance scheme.
“Did a longtime executive pay tax on the use of a company car, or a company apartment, or payments (not even taken by us as a tax deduction!) for the education of his grandchildren. For this he get handcuffs and jail?” Trump wrote, describing the situation as “VERY UNFAIR!”
Trump was elected president in November 2016, inviting fresh scrutiny of his Trump Organization, a privately held entity through which he and his family manage its golf courses, luxury towers and other investments.
Weisselberg said he and another company executive, Jeffrey McConney, decided around that time that the company had to end some of its dubious pay practices and financial arrangements. They brought in a Washington lawyer who conducted an audit and wrote a memo of her findings.
McConney, the senior vice president and controller, helped Weisselberg fudge payroll records to reduce his income tax bill. He received immunity and testified earlier in the trial.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been arrested after police say he tried to run over officers.
Temeico Johnson is charged with aggravated assault of a first responder, evading, and gun possession.
Police say they pulled Johnson over Sunday morning after the car he was driving came back as stolen.
Court documents show when officers tried to approach the vehicle, Johnson put his foot on the gas and drove the car toward the officers.
Police were able to take Johnson into custody and say they found a gun with a live round and several bags of marijuana.
According to court records, Johnson told police he knew the car he was driving was stolen | 2022-11-14T18:46:50+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/man-attempts-to-run-officers-over-during-traffic-stop-in-tennessee/ |
Willie Scott, just two weeks shy of 81, was dapper in a royal-blue suit and silver-blue paisley tie. He used a walking cane lightly as he strolled to the front of a large room filled with family and friends. After turning smoothly to face them, he twirled the cane until it locked under one arm, Fred Astaire-style, and began a tutorial on how to make a marriage last.
“It’s not easy,” Mr. Scott began. “It’s give-and-take, and sometimes you take more than you give.”
He and his wife, Angela, who is 76, were celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary at a community center in Fort Washington on Sunday. The average marriage in the United States lasts only about eight years, according to the Census Bureau. So the guests were understandably curious about how the Scotts had managed eight years times seven plus two.
“It’s a rough road, but you can make it easier if you do it the right way,” Mr. Scott continued. “She gives and I give —” He paused, smiled. “And the next thing you know, we have six children.”
Mr. Scott’s risque innuendo caused the room to erupt in laughter, while Mrs. Scott put her hand on her forehead as if to hide her embarrassment. Actually, she was stifling a giggle. Mr. Scott did not include joking in his secrets to a long marriage. But making people laugh — or blush — was one of the qualities that his family found most endearing.
“Father is a cut up,” said Sharon Scott, the eldest of the six children. “We are a family that laughs a lot, and we get that from father.”
Of course, there was more to marital bliss than guffaws, as I learned when I first met the couple in 1989.
I’d been walking past the open front doors of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Roman Church, on East Capitol Street in Southeast D.C., when I heard organ music and decided to peek in. Willie and Angela were standing at the altar, renewing their wedding vows after 25 years of marriage.
The ceremony was so uplifting that I wrote about it.
And here they were in 2022, with an additional three decades of proof that what they had discovered really works.
Willie and Angela Scott married in 1964. Angela was 17, a recent graduate of Dunbar High School in D.C. Willie was 21, also a Dunbar graduate. He had held jobs as a cabdriver, a grocery store employee and a construction worker.
The odds of marriages succeeding that involve teens with only high school diplomas are not good.
But the young Mr. Scott had convinced Angela’s mother to permit the marriage, making his case in part by sharing what he’d learned from his father about manhood.
“Pops always told me, to be a man you have to take care of your family,” Willie Scott recalled at the celebration. “If you have children, you have to provide for them, set an example for them, show them right from wrong, show them how to respect one another because you want your kids to be proud of you and you proud of them.”
After the marriage, Angela Scott got a job at the Agriculture Department and later at the Interior Department. Willie Scott made a career as a professional roofer. They bought a house in Seat Pleasant, continued to grow their family and became pillars of the community. They now have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There have been losses, too. In 2018, Gary Scott, the third oldest of their six children, died of a heart attack. He was 50. In 2019, Willie Scott had a close call when he began experiencing atrial fibrillation and needed a pacemaker implanted to save his life.
Because of the pandemic, a renewal of vows scheduled for 2020 was canceled. Some of their closest friends contracted the coronavirus and died.
But the Scotts decided to go for it this past weekend. They had a beautiful anniversary party, with lots of guests getting a glimpse of what it takes to keep the flame of love burning bright.
“I have a name that I call him, and when I call his name my voice is always sweet,” Mrs. Scott said. “I call him my love dove. He is agape love, unconditional love, and together we weather the storms of life, all of the hurricanes and tornadoes.”
Mr. Scott chimed in with a rendition of Sam & Dave’s 1966 hit, “You don’t know like I know what that woman has done for me …”
“Mrs. Scott,” he said, turning to his wife, “It’s been a long, long road, and we have traveled it together.” He referenced the column I had written about them in 1989. “In that article, it said we had a long kiss. Well, let me show you something.”
Cheers and squeals filled the room as he took her in his arms. And when their lips finally parted, another secret to their enduring marriage had been revealed. | 2022-07-12T17:17:13+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/07/12/willie-and-angela-scott-and-their-enduring-marriage/ |
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — A Miami Valley school district is turning to its voters for the first time in nearly two decades to pass a funding levy.
Huber Heights City Schools is looking to pass an 8.12 mill levy this May that would raise $6.9 million a year for five years from property taxes.
According to Superintendent Jason Enix, the district is in a deficit and will continue to be for the next several years due to a $14 million budget cut in 2014 and current inflation.
“It really does, you know, add up very, very quickly when you start getting that deficit spin mode,” said Enix.
Enix said the district has not had new funding from the community since 2005, and it’s become a challenge to operate without making devastating cuts.
“It’s a big ask for our community. We’re certainly understanding that when it’s time you’re asking the community for additional funds, you know, it’s really important to share the message as to why and why it’s critical,” said Enix. “And for us, it’s about being able to maintain our current level of personnel, staffing resources, all we know that our kids need.”
If voters approve the levy, it would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $284 dollars a year — or about $24 dollars a month. | 2023-04-10T12:56:06+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/huber-heights-city-schools-turns-to-the-community-to-pass-funding-levy/ |
PHOENIX, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following past recognition in previous years of being named a top North American partner and PTC's Top Growth partner worldwide for CAD and PLM products, TriStar once again continued this trend of decades-long success in the PTC Partner Program being recognized as the Top World-Wide PLM Partner of The Year.
This award recognizes TriStar's yearly commitment to thriving as the number one partner for PLM solutions world-wide. TriStar's accomplishment demonstrates its commitment to providing reliable, innovative, and best-in-class digital transformation to its customers. With clients ranging from local small businesses to Fortune 500 companies specializing in a variety of fields – including medical device, technology, defense, automotive and aerospace industries – TriStar has over 2,000 active customers, and their success record shows a commitment to consistent growth year over year.
"TriStar had a remarkable growth year for PTC Windchill and PTC Creo in FY'2022," said Stuart Heavyside, SVP and Channel Chief at PTC. "They continue to invest in the PTC program, and it shows, based on their continued performance year after year. We thank them for their continued dedication and success to help PTC scale our North American Channel business.
"We are honored once again and excited to be recognized by PTC for our FY'2022 results. We could not have done it without the dedication of all our TriStar employees, who focus day in and day out on ensuring our customers are successful with their PTC Windchill and PTC Creo investments.," said TriStar President, Dwight Griffith.
TriStar began serving the CAD/CAM markets in 1988 by providing high-performance workstations and servers for the engineering environment. TriStar became a PTC Platinum Authorized Reseller in 2001, offering the full line of PTC software and certified training. Today, TriStar is PTC's leading provider in North America and offers a complete range of engineering products and services including software training, PLM, CAD, and CAM implementation and consulting services. Our goal is to connect, automate and simplify the information ecosystem and create a competitive advantage for businesses. Visit: https://www.tristar.com
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Kansas man convicted of threatening to kill congressman
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal court jury convicted a Kansas man who insisted that a death threat he made against U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner was a message from God, amid what authorities have said is a sharp rise in threats against members of Congress and their families.
Jurors found Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence, guilty of a single count of threatening a U.S. government official. The presiding judge instructed jurors that to find Neill guilty, they had to conclude that a reasonable person would find that he had made a true threat and intended to either intimidate LaTurner or interfere with his work as a Republican congressman representing eastern Kansas.
Neill acted as his own attorney and cross-examined LaTurner on the witness stand Wednesday. Neill testified Thursday that he was a messenger from God, and he passed along a message from God threatening LaTurner for ignoring concerns about sorcery, wizards, extraterrestrials and a war for people’s souls.
Federal prosecutors said Neill fixated on LaTurner before leaving an after-hours voicemail June 5 with the congressman’s Topeka office that included, “I will kill you.” LaTurner testified that he worried about his family’s and staff’s safety and beefed up security at his home and Topeka office.
“You cannot cloak yourself in religious belief and justify such a threat,” federal prosecutor Stephen Hunting said in his closing remarks. “There is a line you cannot cross.”
Neill sat calmly as U.S. District Judge Holly Teeter read the jury’s verdict, which came after about two hours of deliberation. He politely declined to have the jury polled and, when asked whether he had more about the case to discuss, he said calmly, “No, your honor.”
As a marshal handcuffed him, his mother, Pamela Neill, who had watched the three-day trial, told him, “I love you.”
Teeter scheduled Neill’s sentencing for April 11. He could face 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The judge had Neill give his testimony Thursday as a narrative from the witness stand because he was representing himself. Neill interrupted his comments to make sure documents were projected onto four big screens on a wall behind him and to confer with the judge and prosecutors about what evidence would be allowed. Prosecutors did not cross-examine him.
Neill admitted in court that he left the June 5 voicemail and others with more death threats the next day. But he said he was conveying a message from God that LaTurner and other officials faced death by an act of God, such as a tornado or hurricane, for attacking God’s creation.
“This is not me saying, ‘I’m going to chase you down with a knife,’ or something like that,” Neill said in his closing argument.
His mother, fighting back tears, told reporters upon leaving the courtroom, “He never raised a hand on anybody.”
Threats against members of Congress have increased since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. In October, an intruder severely beat former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer in their San Francisco home.
Local school board members and election workers across the nation also have endured harassment and threats. Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this week arrested a failed Republican legislative candidate over a series of shootings targeting elected Democratic officials’ homes or offices.
Hunting told jurors that it was reasonable for LaTurner and his staff to take Neill’s words seriously as threats.
LaTurner said in a statement after the verdict: “Violence and threats of violence have no place in our society.”
Neill said his concerns about a war for souls were sparked by a May 13 story on the Kansas Reflector news site about a legislative debate in which a western Kansas lawmaker urged colleagues to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a measure that would have restricted public health officials’ power in epidemics following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republican state Rep. Tatum Lee was quoted as saying, “The war is real you all. We are fighting for the soul of our nation.”
Neill told jurors he values his soul and was required by God to act when he “heard the sound of the trumpet.”
He also showed jurors a LinkedIn page for himself, saying he dealt with “matters concerning over 400 million lives lost with high sorcery.”
Neill testified that in 2018, “God came to me very directly,” without elaborating. A U.S. magistrate judge said in an August order refusing to release Neill from custody that Neill had suffered a head injury four or five years ago “characterized as a head fracture.”
But the trial judge concluded last month that Neill was capable of following what goes on in court and assisting his lawyers, making him mentally competent to stand trial. She granted his request to act as his own attorney, starting Wednesday.
“I’m really trying to explain how I interact with God, and it’s a difficult explanation,” Neill told jurors during his testimony Thursday. “I apologize.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
09-10-14-20-39
(nine, ten, fourteen, twenty, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $73,000
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
09-10-14-20-39
(nine, ten, fourteen, twenty, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $73,000 | 2022-06-23T04:13:16+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Show-Me-Cash-game-17259679.php |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundreds” of new reports, but no evidence so far of alien life, the agency’s leadership told reporters Friday.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) was set up in July and is responsible for not only tracking unidentified objects in the sky, but also underwater or in space — or potentially an object that has the ability to move from one domain to the next.
The office was established following more than a year of attention on unidentified flying objects that military pilots have observed but have sometimes been reluctant to report due to fear of stigma.
In June 2021 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported that between 2004 and 2021, there were 144 such encounters, 80 of which were captured on multiple sensors.
Since then, “we’ve had lots more reporting,” said anomaly office director Sean Kirkpatrick. When asked to quantify the amount, Kirkpatrick said “several hundreds.”
An updated report from the Director of National Intelligence that will provide specific figures on new reports received since 2021 is expected by the end of the year, the officials said.
The office was set up not only to examine the question of whether there’s extraterrestrial life, but also because of the security risk posed by so many encounters with unknown flying objects by military installations or military aircraft.
This May, Congress held its first hearing in more than half a century on the topic, with multiple members expressing concern that whether or not the objects are alien or potentially new, unknown technology being flown by China, Russia or another potential adversary, the unknown creates a security risk.
So far, “we have not seen anything, and we’re still very early on, that would lead us to believe that any of the objects that we have seen are of alien origin,” said Ronald Moultrie, under secretary of defense for intelligence and security. “Any unauthorized system in our airspace we deem as a threat to safety.”
The office is also working on ways to improve its ability to identify unknown objects, such as by recalibrating sensors that may be focused just on known adversary aircraft or drone signatures, Moultrie said.
One reason for the hundreds of additional reports coming in may be the outreach the department has done to destigmatize reporting potential encounters. Each service has also established its own reporting processes, Kirkpatrick said.
Beyond unidentifiable objects, there’s a lot of new technology — such as future stealth bombers and stealth fighters, drones and hypersonic missiles being fielded by both the U.S. and China — that could be mistaken for a UFO. Kirkpatrick said the new office has been coordinating with the Pentagon and the U.S. intelligence community to get the signatures of U.S. technology in order to rule out those aircraft or drones.
“We are setting up very clear mechanisms with our blue programs, both our DOD and IC programs, to deconflict any observations that come in with blue activities, and ensure that we weed those out and identify those fairly early on,” Kirkpatrick said, referring to the “blue” U.S. aircraft programs in operation by the Pentagon or intelligence agencies. | 2022-12-17T13:33:45+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/politics/ap-pentagon-has-received-several-hundreds-of-new-ufo-reports/ |
BEVERLY, Mass., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that management will participate in the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on January 10-11, 2023 and virtually on January 12, 2023.
Axcelis is scheduled to present on Wednesday, January 11th at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Management will be also available for one-on-one meetings. A live webcast of Axcelis' presentation will be available to the public and can be accessed from the Investors' section of Axcelis' website at www.axcelis.com, or by accessing the webcast link at https://wsw.com/webcast/needham128/acls/2233703. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
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National and State-by-State Data: artbahighwaydashboard.org
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana leveraged $959.6 million in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 551 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September 30 shows.
"A key takeaway from the Treasury data is that the bipartisan infrastructure law is working in year-one as intended, with state transportation departments disbursing funds and projects breaking ground," said American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black, who prepared the report.
"The economic and quality of life benefits of the infrastructure law will become even more apparent as funding continues in coming years," adds ARTBA Chair Paula Hammond, a WSP USA senior vice president. "The beneficiaries of these long-term investments will be the American traveling public in their communities."
President Joe Biden signed the IIJA into law Nov. 15, 2021. Nearly 90 percent of IIJA's highway funds are dispersed by existing formula to states, with the remainder distributed through discretionary grant awards and other allocated programs.
Nationally, over 29,000 IIJA projects were launched through the end of September. The five largest projects supported by formula funds in Louisiana are:
- Bridge Repairs, Slab Repair, Guardrail, and Embankment Work on I-10, Jeff Dav Pl-I-49 - $54.9 million
- LA 47: Bridge Rehabilitation, Clean and Paint, Structural Repairs - $44.0 million
- US 90Z: Harvey Canal Tunnel Rehabilitation - $27.3 million
- LA 1: Leeville to Golden Meadow (Phase 2), Bridge Structure on New Alignment - $25.3 million
- US 90: LA 14 - LA 83, Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation - $24.3 million
To access national and state project data, visit: artbahighwaydashboard.org.
Established in 1902, the Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA advocates for infrastructure investment and policy that meet the nation's need for safe and efficient travel.
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Industry Award for the Casino of the Year – Theatre Category
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theatre category. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The "Country Music's Party of the Year" will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240 plus territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The winners will be announced during the live broadcast.
The nomination is a testament to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's commitment to providing world-class entertainment experiences to its guests. Hard Rock Live has hosted some of the biggest names in country music, including Brantley Gilbert, The Judds, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Old Dominion, Randy Houser, Elle King, and Dustin Lynch. Upcoming country music concerts include acts such as George Strait, Jon Pardi, and more.
"We are thrilled to be nominated for this prestigious award," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "As we continue to place emphasis on diversifying Hard Rock's entertainment offerings, we could not be prouder that our efforts to immerse the brand into today's vibrant country music scene have been recognized."
"This honor is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, and we look forward to continuing to deliver unforgettable entertainment experiences in country music and beyond."
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is one of the premier entertainment destinations in South Florida, featuring a 7,000-capacity Hard Rock Live concert venue, a variety of bars and restaurants, and the iconic Guitar Hotel. The venue has become a must-visit destination for music lovers and casino enthusiasts alike, offering a unique and immersive experience that is unlike anything else in the region.
Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music, which boasts a record-high membership this year of nearly 5,000 members and serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business.
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Raj Kapoor, Barry Adelman, and Fonda Anita serving as executive producers, and Damon Whiteside serving as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. Patrick Menton is co-executive producer.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in partnership with Prime Video. This year's show marks its return to Texas since the landmark 50th ACM Awards, which broke a Guinness World Record in 2015 for being the most-attended awards show with more than 70,000 attendees at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
For more information about Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and its upcoming events, visit myhrl.com.
About the Academy of Country Music
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the almost-60 years since into a leading association for the country music industry. Now headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of nearly 5,000 nationwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2023 looks to be another monumental year for the Academy, with the ACM Awards returning to Texas on May 11 and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video, still the only major awards show to livestream. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in country music, from the boardroom to the stage, and over the last year has launched both ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, and OnRamp, a guaranteed income program for Black members of the Nashville music community, in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition. For more information, log onto ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is South Florida's premier entertainment venue. An investment of more than $125 million, the 7,000-person capacity indoor venue features clamshell-style seating, offering guests an intimate experience. Hard Rock Live ranked No. 5 worldwide in 2022 gross revenue for both Pollstar Magazine and Billboard in its respective categories. Designed by Scéno Plus, the 225,000-square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art, in-house sound and lighting, large HD viewing screens and mobile-stage technology. With its advanced capabilities, Hard Rock Live can support some of the entertainment industry's biggest performers, as well as nationally and internationally televised awards shows, sporting events and more. A-list entertainers to perform at Hard Rock Live include The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Maroon 5, Billy Joel, and Dave Chappelle, among others.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world's first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury guestrooms. Amenities include a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; an 18-acre recreational water experience; private "Bora Bora" style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; an expansive gaming floor with more than 2,700 slots, more than 200 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. Hard Rock Live, ranked No. 5 worldwide in 2022 gross revenue for both Pollstar Magazine and Billboard in its respective categories, highlights A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com call (800) 937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.
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RIVERIA MAYA, Mexico, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CMP program is known around-the-world as the gold standard of excellence in the meeting and events industry, and at Fairmont there are two full-time account managers who have earned this prestigious CMP credential – the most of any hotel in Mexico. By working with a Certified Meeting Professional, our guests will be collaborating with a trained professional who have demonstrated a commitment to the highest ethical standards and best practices in the meeting and event management field.
When planning a meeting, event, or incentive at Fairmont Mayakoba, the first point of contact is Ezra Quintanar CMP in Group Sales. Ezra co-leads a team of 3 sales managers who manage domestic and international group sales from the early stages of planning. Ana Garcia CMP manages the Event Operations Team and is highly skilled in implementing the best practices in executing business meetings, events, and incentives. Every client of Fairmont benefits from the combined 30 years of experience that Ezra and Ana have in meeting, incentive and event sales and management. Together, they have the proven skills to ensure every event exceeds client expectations.
For group and incentive guests the resort features over 27,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space and two outdoor event lawns, one measuring 7,300 sq. ft. and the other 13,000 sq. ft., suitable for any type of group function. For indoor gatherings there are two ballrooms - Riviera and Mimosa. The foyers, adjacent to the ballrooms, are a perfect venue for cocktail receptions, exhibit areas or registration space. There are also seven various size breakout rooms that can easily adapt to a variety of group events.
About Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres, within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers over 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Fairmont Spa featuring 20 treatment rooms, and El Camaleón Golf Course, host to the first LIV Golf Tournament event in Mexico and first golf course to host the PGA Tournament outside the United States. A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Preferred by Nature verification among other eco-accolades. For reservations contact call 1(800) 540 6088 or email myk.reservations@fairmont.com, or visit fairmont.com/Mayakoba or follow Fairmont Mayakoba on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor's unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 230,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program – ALL – Accor Live Limitless - a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its global sustainability commitments (such as achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2050, global elimination of single use plastics in its hotels' guest experience, etc.), Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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Boy, 4, living with disease only 60 people have been diagnosed with
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WQOW) - A 4-year-old Wisconsin boy is part of a unique group of people for a heartbreaking reason. He is one of only 60 people around the world to be diagnosed with a rare genetic disease.
Levi Hewitt, 4, is a happy, seemingly healthy little boy. But when he was a baby, he was sick, and doctors couldn’t figure out why they couldn’t get his oxygen levels up.
“He was a normal, healthy kid. And then, right before he turned 1 year old, in September, he was sick. And the doctor was like, ‘Well, his lungs sound great, but they look like crap,’” said Levi’s mother, Tianne Hewitt.
Round after round of tests revealed Levi has multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome, or MSMDS. Experts say only 60 people in the world have ever been diagnosed with the disease.
“We get this diagnosis, and we’re told he can’t do contact sports. But he loves baseball. He loves it, and he’s so good at it. It just broke my heart. ‘Cause I was like, ‘This just isn’t fair. He can’t be a normal kid,’” Tianne Hewitt said.
MSMDS is caused by a rare genetic mutation. It affects muscles that operate largely involuntarily in healthy people, including some in organs like the bladder, intestines and lungs.
Aside from the oxygen Levi is nearly always on, you wouldn’t notice anything is wrong. But doctors say patients like the 4-year-old are at high risk of stroke starting at age 10, and early mortality is common.
Levi’s diagnosis left his family with many big picture questions.
“What does middle school look like? What does high school look like? How do we get to college? Do we make it that far?” said Levi’s father, Nick Hewitt.
It’s been challenging for the entire family, with Levi’s parents spending most of their time at home with their kids.
“When I’m not at work, I’m at home almost exclusively. I don’t do a lot outside of being with my kids,” Nick Hewitt said.
“Sometimes, it’s frustrating for me because I want him to be able to do everything that he wants to do,” said Levi’s older sister, Charleigh Hewitt.
Confused and anxious about how best to raise Levi, his parents reached out for support, finding a network of others living with MSMDS on Facebook. Families from all over the United States, as well as France, Germany, Israel and Australia, are part of the support network.
Each year, they gather in Boston, where the world’s foremost MSMDS specialists are based.
“This was a good opportunity for them to meet directly with all the specialists. But not just that, we are able to share stories,” said Warren Anderson, the father of a 5-year-old with MSMDS.
While stories don’t equate to a cure or answer all of the Hewitts’ questions, it’s a start on helping them figure out how to live with the rare disease.
“It’s really difficult to understand unless you hear the story. When you hear the story and know what it’s like for someone else to struggle with this, then now, you have another piece of that puzzle,” Nick Hewitt said.
The Hewitts are currently trying to raise money on GoFundMe, so they can afford to attend the MSMDS conference in Boston in May.
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Twins vs. Guardians Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - June 2
Friday's contest that pits the Minnesota Twins (30-27) against the Cleveland Guardians (25-31) at Target Field has a projected final score of 4-2 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Twins, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 8:10 PM on June 2.
The Twins will give the ball to Bailey Ober (3-2, 2.68 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the season, and the Guardians will turn to Aaron Civale (1-1, 2.84 ERA).
Twins vs. Guardians Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Twins vs. Guardians Score Prediction
Our pick for this contest is Twins 4, Guardians 2.
Total Prediction for Twins vs. Guardians
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
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Twins Performance Insights
- The Twins have played as the favorite in five of their past 10 games and have gone 3-2 in those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Minnesota and its opponents have failed to hit the over five times.
- The Twins have four wins against the spread in their last eight chances.
- This season, the Twins have been favored 34 times and won 23, or 67.6%, of those games.
- This season Minnesota has won 16 of its 25 games, or 64%, when favored by at least -135 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 57.4% chance of a victory for the Twins.
- Minnesota has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 263 (4.6 per game).
- The Twins have a 3.48 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
Guardians Performance Insights
- The Guardians have played as the underdog in four of their past 10 games and have gone 2-2 in those contests.
- When it comes to the over/under, Cleveland and its opponents are 3-7-0 in its previous 10 games.
- The Guardians have gone 5-2-0 against the runline over their past 10 games (seven of those games had a runline set by bookmakers).
- The Guardians have come away with 10 wins in the 23 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Cleveland has a win-loss record of 7-7 when favored by +110 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The Guardians have an implied victory probability of 47.6% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
- Cleveland is the third-lowest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.7 runs per game (206 total).
- Guardians pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.93 ERA this year, 10th-best in baseball.
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Three women, three separate visions, lead historic Oregon gubernatorial race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Midterm Election Day is nearly two months away in Oregon and across the country. Significant change will be coming to Oregon with a number of high profile officials leaving office. One of those positions up for grabs is the governor’s office, and it has shaped into a historic event.
Three female candidates are running for governor, all well known in the state. And they have three different pitches for Oregon voters.
Former State House Majority Leader Tina Kotek (D-Ore.) is viewed as the frontrunner in the race to take over for outgoing Governor Kate Brown.
“Three women, three former legislators, all running very competent campaigns,” said Kotek.
But Kotek notes they are all very different campaigns.
Former State House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Ore.) says she’s excited to be a part of a race like this representing the Republican side.
“And (to) put forward a vision for the future that’s based on limited government and strong support for families and law enforcement and really restoring high quality of life across our state,” said Kotek.
Betsy Johnson (I-Ore.), a former Democratic state senator says three women competing at the top level shows the strong female presence across Oregon politics.
“It affirms to me the fact the legislature has many more women in it now, that people have an expectation of female leadership,” said Johnson.
Chris Koski, a political expert from Reed College, says the race is historic, but Oregonians are used to women in these positions of power.
“We as Oregonians might not think of as historical as much because we’ve had female governors before,” said Koski.
Koski says the state has been building a deep bench of female politicians for years and a race like this is a result of those efforts.
“It’d be kind of odd if we didn’t have at least one female candidate given the efforts the state has gone through in order to recruit them,” said Koski.
Election Day is November 8 when Oregonians will choose their next governor. Voters can also mail in their ballots before then.
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More than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger, which until Wednesday’s coup attempt by mutinous soldiers had avoided the military takeovers that destabilized West African neighbors in recent years.
The country had been seen as the last major partner standing against extremism in a Francophone region where anti-French sentiment had opened the way for the Russian private military group Wagner.
Various Islamic extremist groups are active around Niger, which isn’t to be confused with Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. It lies just to the north, part of the sprawling region directly below the Sahara Desert that for years has faced a growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists.
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Signaling Niger’s importance in the region where Wagner also operates, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the country in March to strengthen ties and announce $150 million in direct assistance, calling the country “a model of democracy.”
Now a critical question is whether Niger might pivot and engage Wagner as a counterterrorism partner like its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, which have kicked out French forces. France shifted more than 1,000 personnel to Niger after pulling out of Mali last year.
In Niger, “the government has been pretty open in terms of dialogue and engaging both domestically and with international partners,” said Paul Melly, a consulting fellow with the Africa Program at the London-based Chatham House think tank. “So quite a lot is at stake here.”
He said it’s interesting that despite the growing disillusionment with the political elite among many in West Africa, the immediate response to the coup attempt in Niger was a crowd backing the president.
“In the coups in Guinea, in Mali, in Burkina Faso, the spontaneous crowds that came onto the streets were actually supporting the coup. That hasn’t happened in this case,” he said.
Niger has been a base of international military operations for years as Islamic extremists have greatly expanded their reach in the Sahel. Those include Boko Haram in neighboring Nigeria and Chad, but the more immediate threat comes from growing activity in Niger’s border areas with Mali and Burkina Faso from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and the al-Qaida affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, known as JNIM.
Meanwhile, Niger’s military expenditures reached $202 million in 2021.
U.S. partners battling extremists in the Sahel are dwindling. Notably, Mali’s military junta last month ordered the 15,000-strong United Nations peacekeeping mission there to leave, claiming they had failed in their mission. Now Wagner forces remain there, accused by watchdogs of human rights atrocities.
The United States in early 2021 said it had provided Niger with more than $500 million in military assistance and training programs since 2012, one of the largest such support programs in sub-Saharan Africa. The European Union earlier this year launched a 27 million-euro ($30 million) military training mission in Niger.
Notably, the U.S. has operated drones out of a base it constructed in the country’s remote north as part of counterterrorism efforts in the vast Sahel. The fate of that base and other U.S. operational sites in the country after this week’s attempted coup isn’t immediately known.
“It is too soon to speculate on any potential future actions or activities,” a spokesman with the U.S. Africa Command, John Manley, said in an email. He said there are approximately 1,100 U.S. personnel in Niger.
Niger was the site of one of the deadliest encounters for U.S. forces in Africa in recent years, an ambush by extremists in 2017 that left four soldiers dead. The attack again raised questions by some critics in Washington about why the U.S. would be involved on the continent.
Observers say West Africa’s Sahel region has become one of the world’s deadliest regions for extremism. West Africa recorded over 1,800 extremist attacks in the first six months of this year resulting in nearly 4,600 deaths, a top regional official told the United Nations Security Council this week.
Of those deaths, most occurred in Burkina Faso and Mali and just 77 occurred in Niger, said the official, Omar Touray, the president of the ECOWAS Commission. Observers have warned that the extremist threat is also expanding south toward states like Ghana and Ivory Coast.
The coup attempt in Niger brings yet more insecurity to the region at large. It also brings new challenges to one of the world’s poorest countries that also struggles with climate change along with migrants from across West Africa trying to make their way across the Sahara and into northern Africa en route toward Europe.
Niger is one of the countries that has seen millions of euros of investment from the EU in its efforts to curb migration via smugglers.
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Danica Kirka contributed to this report from London. | 2023-07-27T14:05:48+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/international/ap-how-the-attempted-coup-in-niger-could-expand-the-reach-of-extremism-and-wagner-in-west-africa/ |
Award Highlights the Work of the Sony Global Social Justice Fund
NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is proud to announce that it has received the Global Business Alliance's 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Award. The focus of the award is Sony's Global Social Justice Fund, a $100 million global fund formed in 2020 to support social justice, anti-racist initiatives and educational opportunities that foster equal rights.
In the U.S., SCA developed a long-term strategy for the use of the Fund, focusing support in the areas of criminal justice reform, civic engagement/civil rights/human rights, historical institutions, education (internships, scholarships and mentoring opportunities), mental health, and food insecurity. It has formed community partnerships with worthy nonprofit organizations such as the Asian American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, JustLeadership USA, The Doe Fund, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), PolicyLink, the Steve Fund, Youth About Business and the International African American Museum.
"We are honored to be recognized for our work in social responsibility by the Global Business Alliance. At SCA, our efforts with the Global Social Justice Fund reflect the Sony Group's commitment to respecting human rights and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion," said Mark Khalil, President of Sony Corporation of America. "I am proud that as a company, Sony saw and understood the need to further these efforts by building meaningful, sustainable and impactful partnerships to help combat hate and racism, and create a more just and equal society."
"International companies not only employ nearly eight million Americans in high-quality jobs, they also heavily contribute to strengthening our local communities," said Nancy McLernon, President and CEO of the Global Business Alliance. "This year, we are proud to spotlight Sony Corporation of America for its extraordinary commitment to advancing social justice in communities across America."
Sony's Global Social Justice Fund aligns with community partners and stakeholders to help promote solutions in the areas of civic and community engagement, criminal justice reform, education, and diversity through impact. The Fund is instrumental in upholding the belief that everyone deserves equal opportunities and economic, political, and social rights. To learn more about the Global Social Justice Fund, visit https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/csr/community/social_justice_fund/.
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By BOB CHRISTIE
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PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge in Phoenix on Monday blocked a 2021 state “personhood” law that gives all legal rights to unborn children and that abortion rights groups said put providers at risk of prosecution for a variety of crimes.
U.S. District Judge Douglas Rayes said in his written ruling that the groups that sued to block the law are right – it is “anyone’s guess,” as the state acknowledged, what criminal laws abortion providers may be breaking if they perform otherwise-legal abortions.
“And that is the problem,” Rayes wrote. “When the punitive and regulatory weight of the entire Arizona code is involved, Plaintiffs should not have to guess at whether their conduct is on the right or the wrong side of the law.”
It is unclear if abortions that have been halted in Arizona since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that women do not have a constitutional right to abortion would restart. Abortion providers stopped virtually all procedures because a pre-1901 banning all abortions that may be in effect and other laws created too much risk.
At least in Pima County, where the 1901 law remains blocked, they could be legal, although Attorney General Mark Brnovich plans to ask a court to lift that order and allow enforcement.
Rayes had refused to block the personhood law last year, but abortion rights groups renew their request after Roe v. Wade was struck down.
They argued that providers fear they could be charged with child abuse, assault or a litany of other crimes, and that the law was unconstitutionally vague.
The attorney general’s office told the judge that the personhood law created no new criminal laws, but admitted in their court filings that prosecutors and courts could have a different view.
Abortion rights groups hailed the ruling, which is almost certain to be appealed.
“The Supreme Court’s catastrophic decision overturning Roe v. Wade has unleashed chaos on the ground, leaving Arizona residents scrambling to figure out if they can get the abortion care they need. People should not have to live in a state of fear when accessing or providing essential healthcare. We will continue our fight to preserve abortion access in Arizona and across the country.”
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Kansas first state to vote on abortion since Roe’s demise
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas on Tuesday will hold the nation’s first test of voter feelings about the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with people throughout the state deciding whether to allow their conservative Legislature to further restrict or ban abortion.
The referendum on the proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution is being closely watched as a barometer of liberal and moderate voters’ anger over the June ruling overturning the nationwide right to abortion. But the outcome might not reflect broader sentiments about the issue in the country as a whole, given how conservative Kansas is and how twice as many Republicans as Democrats have voted in its August primaries over the past decade.
Supporters of the measure wouldn’t say before the vote whether they intend to pursue a ban if it passes, but they’ve spent decades pushing for new restrictions on a nearly annual basis and many other states in the Midwest and South have banned abortion in recent weeks. By not stating their position, they were seeking to win over voters who favored some restrictions but not an outright ban.
Abortion rights advocates expect the Legislature to ban abortion if the ballot measure passes, and the state saw a surge in early voting with an electorate more Democratic than usual.
“At what level does the insanity stop?” said Eric Sheffler, a 60-year-old retired Army officer and Democrat who cast a “no” vote early in the Kansas City suburbs. “What will they try to control next?”
The Kansas measure would add language to the state constitution saying that it doesn’t grant a right to abortion, which would allow lawmakers to regulate it as they see fit. Kentucky will vote in November on adding similar language to its constitution.
Meanwhile, Vermont will decide in November whether to add an abortion rights provision to its constitution. A similar question is likely headed to the November ballot in Michigan.
The Kansas measure is a response to a state Supreme Court decision in 2019 declaring that access to abortion is a matter of bodily autonomy and a “fundamental” right under the state’s Bill of Rights.
Both sides together have spent more than $14 million on their campaigns. Abortion providers and abortion rights groups were key donors for the “no” side, while Catholic dioceses heavily funded the “yes” campaign.
“I just feel like people have become so nonchalant about abortion, like it’s just another method of birth control,” said Michelle Mulford, a 50-year-old Kansas City-area teacher and Republican who voted early for the proposed amendment, adding that she supports exceptions to an abortion ban for cases of rape, incest or life-threatening pregnancies.
Even though some early voters favor banning nearly all abortions, the vote yes campaign pitched its measure as a way to restore lawmakers’ power to set “reasonable” abortion limits and preserve existing restrictions.
Kansas doesn’t ban most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy. But a law that would prohibit the most common second-trimester procedure and another that would set special health regulations for abortion providers remain on hold because of legal challenges.
Stan Ellsworth, a 69-year-old Republican retiree in the Kansas City area, said the argument that voting yes means an abortion ban is “crap.”
“I haven’t talked to a single person who wants that,” he said after voting yes early in the Kansas City suburbs. “Most will accept reasonable exceptions and I think the other side knows that’s true.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre weighed in on the Kansas vote Monday, saying: “If it passes, tomorrow’s vote in Kansas could lead to another state eliminating the right to choose and eviscerating access to health care.”
The Republican-controlled Legislature has had anti-abortion majorities since the early 1990s. Kansas hasn’t gone further in restricting abortion because abortion opponents have felt constrained either by past federal court decisions or because the governor was a Democrat, like Gov. Laura Kelly, who was elected in 2018.
Kelli Kolich, a 35-year-old Kansas City-area pizza restaurant operator and unaffiliated voter, said she voted no because she believes people have a fundamental right to make their own health care choices and expects a yes vote to “eliminate that right.”
“Women would not have the ability to determine the best choices for themselves,” she said after voting early, as she played with her 18-month-old son.
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Stafford reported from Overland Park and Olathe.
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, announced the integration between Nuvola, its task management and guest engagement software, and the renowned messaging platform WhatsApp. Hotels using Nuvola's Guest Chat module now have the option to choose between SMS messaging or WhatsApp to power their real-time communications with guests. With over two billion users across 180 countries, the integration with WhatsApp provides hoteliers with a powerful tool to offer a differentiated and seamless guest experience.
Additionally, Nuvola recently launched a two-way integration with Sabre's property management system, SynXis Property Hub. This new integration allows hotel staff to have a more holistic view of the traveler and run operations on-property smoothly.
"Properties using Nuvola's Housekeeping module and Property Hub can send real-time updates to ensure the front desk has accurate room status information, such as if the room is cleaned, and can seamlessly check in guests upon their arrival," said Juan Abello, Vice President of Product Management at Sabre Hospitality and founder of Nuvola. "Furthermore, if the hotel incorporates Nuvola Guest Chat or the Angel guest app, the information exchanged between the property management system (PMS) and Nuvola has the potential to improve the guest experience and increase the hotel's guest satisfaction score." Abello added.
SynXis Property Hub is the latest PMS addition to Nuvola's list of PMS integrations. Nuvola already offers integrations with prevalent PMS providers such as Oracle Opera, SMS Host and Maestro, making it an attractive option for the global hospitality industry.
Furthermore, Nuvola currently supports user's interface in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese languages, enabling each staff member to pick the language they feel most confident using. Additionally, Nuvola is set to release French, German, and Japanese languages next month, further expanding its language capabilities.
Last year, Sabre announced the acquisition of Nuvola and has since continued to invest in the technology.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com
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As the Senate prepared to move on a bill that would protect same-sex marriage, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) on Monday pushed back against GOP objections that it is unnecessary.
Some Republicans have said the Respect for Marriage Act, which would make marriage a constitutional right regardless of a couple’s sex, race, ethnicity or national origin, is moot because the U.S. Supreme Court has already protected marriage equality.
“The same court that overturned Roe vs. Wade puts in jeopardy a number of other Supreme Court cases: the case that affirmed same-sex marriage, the case that affirmed interracial marriage,” Baldwin, the lead Democratic negotiator for the new bill, said on CNN.
Lawmakers sprung to action after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in his opinion on the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, argued that the justices should also reconsider cases like Obergefell v. Hodges, which secured same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, and Griswold v. Connecticut, which gave married couples the right to access contraceptives.
Millions of U.S. couples, Baldwin said, “are legitimately concerned about the legitimacy of their marriage.”
Democrats are still working to secure 10 GOP votes to ensure the bill can overcome a Republican filibuster. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a sponsor of the bill, is a “yes” vote, along with Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio). Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) previously told reporters that he “probably will” vote for the bill.
Negotiators are considering an amendment to address GOP concerns about creating legal problems for religious groups, which could expand Republican support for the bill.
Baldwin said that, before the amendment, she had “five [Republicans] on the record and three more soft, not-quite-on-the-record” in her push toward the needed 10 votes.
Her fellow Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R) initially indicated he’d support the proposal but later backtracked and dismissed the bill as “just Democrats opening up a wound that doesn’t need to be opened up.”
The Respect for Marriage Act would formally repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which narrowly defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman — legislation that remains in place despite being negated in part by the Supreme Court.
Repealing the outdated legislation would be a strong and “very affirming statement” from Congress, Baldwin said.
“We often think, when we say the word marriage, of the wedding rights, but with a marriage certificate comes very important rights and responsibilities that people rely on, say, hospital visits and, you know, all sorts of things that are really important. So this is timely right now.”
Baldwin said Johnson has “gone back and forth quite a bit on this issue” and added that she hopes he’ll revert back to supporting the bill after seeing the new amendment.
“This is a real issue to millions of couples across the United States. This is not being done for political purposes. We have, already, a nice bipartisan group working very hard to pass it,” Baldwin said.
The House passed its Respect for Marriage Act 267-157 in July, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats voting in favor.
The bill could pass the Senate this month, and Baldwin says she expects the Senate to vote on it next week.
This story was updated at 1:50 p.m. | 2022-09-14T14:27:12+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hill-politics/baldwin-pushes-back-on-gop-arguments-against-same-sex-marriage-legislation/ |
Disruptive startup led by cybersecurity AI pioneer Stuart McClure relaunches to reflect radical impact their platform is having on the world of AppSec
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiftLeft, the first in the AppSec industry to provide AI-powered detection of vulnerabilities in code, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to accelerate the company's growth and a sharpening of its corporate vision. At the heart of the rebranding is the change of the company name to Qwiet AI—to reflect their ability to reduce the noise inherent in the AppSec space and allow developers to focus on meaningful, high-fidelity results that have the greatest impact.
"Solving the cybersecurity problem at its most foundational and fundamental level, means solving it once and for all: in code," says Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI. "Leveraging ShiftLeft's unique code property graph approach, Qwiet AI is now applying AI/ML to source code scanning to find and fix zero-day and pre-zero-day vulnerabilities."
Fueled by a recent round of venture funding in 2022 and a series of key executive hires, Qwiet AI has embraced the rapid evolution of the market toward a more intelligent approach to AppSec. Chief among these changes, the company has integrated a powerful AI/ML engine into their platform to become the first in the AppSec industry to provide AI-driven detection of vulnerabilities in code.
On top of the known vulnerabilities and heuristics detection engines, Qwiet AI now has a detection engine—powered by NumberOne AI—that finds not just zero-days, but pre-zero-day vulnerabilities enabling the platform to prevent the unpreventable. To reflect this enhanced capability, the company has also changed the name of their platform from Core to preZero in order to reflect the predictive and preventative nature of how Qwiet AI delivers value to customers through AI.
In the application security industry, detecting vulnerabilities in source code is fairly straightforward. However, when looking at in-house or custom third-party libraries, manual inspection by security analysts is necessary to find the vulnerabilities without creating false positives/negatives. The AI engine within the preZero platform scans those previously unknown libraries and compares them against open source and previously analyzed libraries to find new vulnerabilities.
These new results are quickly double-checked by Qwiet AI's security research team before being flagged as actual vulnerabilities. The security research team has been training Qwiet's AI on the detections the team has done over the years, providing customers with an already robust protection against "unknown unknown" vulnerabilities Current Qwiet AI customers are now able to see scan results tagged with "AI '' showing up in their scan findings, indicating vulnerabilities that were detected with AI.
"These changes are just the beginning," adds McClure. "Qwiet AI will be rolling out new features and enhancements to help provide more holistic threat intelligence context to our findings, building on top of our already unique reachability context. All of these changes help to improve your application security posture and deliver security defect-free code but more importantly reduces the noise and frenetic activity inherent in most development environments."
About Qwiet AI
Qwiet AI, formerly ShiftLeft, reduces the noise inherent in the AppSec space and allows developers to focus on high-fidelity results that have the greatest impact in their environment. Driven by a powerful AI engine developed by NumberOne AI, Qwiet AI's platform is the first in the ApppSec industry to provide AI-driven detection of zero-day and pre-zero-day vulnerabilities in code. Backed by SYN Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Blackstone, Mayfield, Thomvest Ventures, and SineWave Ventures, Qwiet AI is based in San Jose, California. For information, visit: www.qwiet.ai.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ march toward 100 wins for the third straight time in a full season continues Friday night when they open a three-game series against last year’s leader in regular-season victories, the host San Francisco Giants.
A year after they waged a classic duel atop the National League West, one won by the Giants by a single game, the Dodgers (98-44) already have clinched the division crown and now have set their sights on the best record both in the league and all of baseball.
The Dodgers can become the first to reach 100 wins by taking two of three against the Giants (69-74), who have been eliminated from the division race and hold just slim hopes of landing one of the NL’s three wild-card playoff spots.
Los Angeles has won 12 of 16 from San Francisco this year in a season series that has featured a three-game Giants home sweep in June and a four-game Dodgers road sweep in August.
The Dodgers have yet to win since clinching the NL West title Tuesday in Arizona. They were beaten 5-3 in 10 innings by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, then had Thursday off.
Mookie Betts hopes there will be no letdown with more work to do.
“You just keep playing,” he insisted. “It’s not like we’re going to start throwing away at-bats or pitches. We just continue to play the same game.”
Among the things on the Dodgers’ to-do list is determining a role for right-hander Dustin May (1-2, 4.29) moving forward.
After sitting out nearly the first five months of the season following Tommy John surgery, May is scheduled to make his fifth start in the series opener. The Dodgers have lost the last three, during which he’s allowed 10 earned runs in 16 innings.
The 25-year-old has not faced the Giants this season. In three previous career head-to-heads, including one start, he’s gone 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA.
May is slated to go up against Giants right-hander Logan Webb (13-8, 2.88), who will be making his career-best 30th start of the season.
Webb has started three earlier games against the Dodgers this season, going 1-1 while allowing nine runs in 17 innings. He’s 2-3 in the regular season against Los Angeles with a 4.05 ERA in nine career starts.
He also faced the Dodgers twice in last year’s NL Division Series, limiting them to one run and nine hits in 14 2/3 innings. He was the winning pitcher in a 4-0 victory in Game 1, then got a no decision in a 2-1 defeat in series-ending Game 5.
The 25-year-old has won his last two starts, limiting the Dodgers and Chicago Cubs to a total of four earned runs in 13 innings.
The Giants have won four of five, including two of three against another division leader, the NL-East’s Atlanta Braves.
At this point, other than playing spoiler, the Giants’ primary goal is to finish with a winning record.
“I think we’re more than capable of being a winning team,” insisted Carlos Rodon, the winning pitcher in Wednesday’s 4-1 home victory over the Braves. “Unfortunately, the way it’s gone this year has been up and down for us. As of late, we’ve played really well. It’s good to see it showing now.”
–Field Level Media | 2022-09-16T23:56:03+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/mlb-baseball/dodgers-closing-in-on-100-wins-as-they-battle-giants/ |
DETROIT — Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes.
The recall covers certain 2013 to 2019 Escape, 2013 to 2018 C-Max, 2013 to 2016 Fusion, 2013 to 2021 Transit Connect, and 2015 to 2018 Edge vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Wednesday that a bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach. That can stop the vehicles from shifting into the intended gear. A vehicle thought to have been shifted into park may actually be in a different gear, allowing it to roll away.
Ford says in documents that it knows of four injury reports due to the problem, and another six property damage claims. The company has 1,630 warranty reports and 233 complaints about the problem.
Dealers will replace the bushing and add a protective cap. Owners will be notified by letter starting June 27.
It's not the first time in recent months that Ford has been forced to issue a recall for safety concerns.
In June, Ford asked the owners of 350,000 vehicles — specifically 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs — to take their cars in to dealers for a repair. The three related recalls were issued because the engines could catch fire without warning when parked outdoors.
In federal governments posted last month, Ford admitted they did not know why their cars were catching on fire. But the company says fires can happen even while the engines are off. Ford has reports of 16 fires under the hood, 14 in rental company vehicles. One person was burned. | 2022-06-15T17:31:35+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/ford-recalls-over-29m-vehicles/507-4711705a-e57a-4baa-a113-9f530c1455a8 |
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders fought through pain to deliver a key win for Oklahoma State.
The senior threw for 391 yards and hit Bryson Green with the game-winning touchdown pass with just over three minutes left, and the 11th-ranked Cowboys defeated No. 20 Texas 41-34 on Saturday.
Sanders passed for two touchdowns and ran for 43 yards on 11 carries.
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Sanders is not at full strength while dealing with undisclosed injuries, making his performance all the more impressive.
“When your quarterback is a very competitive player, he’s willing to give his body up, play injured, never says a word, never complains, he just keeps playing, that makes my job easier,” Gundy said.
Green’s 41-yard touchdown came when he caught the ball on a slant, broke out of D’Shawn Jamison’s grasp just inside the 35 and made a move on Jerrin Thompson to break into the open field.
Oklahoma State’s Jason Taylor II intercepted two of Quinn Ewers’ passes for the Cowboys, and Kendal Daniels picked off Ewers in the final minute to end the Longhorns’ final threat.
Green had five catches for a career-high 133 yards and Dominic Richardson had three short touchdown runs for Oklahoma State (6-1, 3-1 Big 12), which bounced back from a double-overtime loss to TCU the previous week.
Sanders struggled against TCU, completing just 16 of 36 passes for 245 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
“Coming into this week, I focused on the mistakes that I made last week,” he said. “That’s out of the way. We just have to make sure every play is a new play; every game is a new game. Can’t think about last week. Fix your mistakes and move forward.”
Texas committed 14 penalties for 119 yards while Oklahoma State went without a penalty.
“It’s very frustrating because for somewhere in there, we lose focus or mental intensity.” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “We just didn’t operate very good, and a lot of it was self-inflicted wounds.”
Bijan Robinson ran for 140 yards and a touchdown and caught a 41-yard touchdown pass for Texas (5-3, 3-2). Ewers passed for 319 yards and two touchdowns, but he went 6-for-18 with two interceptions in the fourth quarter.
Texas led 31-24 at halftime as both teams gained more than 300 yards before the break.
The Longhorns gained just 172 yards and nine first downs in the second half.
“Our staff and our players found a way to slow them down a little bit, tackle a little bit better, made adjustments on the counter play and covered pretty good,” Gundy said.
Sanders’ 10-yard touchdown pass to Brennan Presley and the extra point tied the game at 34 with 9:54 remaining in the fourth quarter, setting up the final frantic minutes.
Now, Texas has to deal with having surrendered a 31-17 lead.
“It hurts to the core,” Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said. “I’m hurting, everyone in the locker room is hurting. Losing a big game on the road going into a bye week — it’s going to sting.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Texas: The Longhorns had been solid defensively throughout the season, but Oklahoma State made numerous spectacular plays to move the ball. The Cowboys finished with 535 yards against a team that had allowed 347.4 yards per game in its first seven contests.
Oklahoma State: As in the Texas Tech win, the Cowboys improved defensively in the second half and let Sanders, their veteran quarterback, bring it home. Sanders completed nine of his final 13 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
MOVING UP
Robinson moved up from 13th to 10th in career rushing at Texas. He entered the day with 2,610 career yards. He passed Eric Metcalf, Hodges Mitchell and Malcolm Brown. He’s within 32 yards of D’Onta Foreman for ninth.
FG STREAK ENDS
Oklahoma State’s Tanner Brown had made his first 13 field goals this season before missing his second attempt of the game, from 48 yards at the end of the first half. He came back and made a 40-yarder in the third quarter.
INJURED LONGHORN
Sarkisian said defensive back Anthony Cook suffered a broken arm in the first half. Cook entered the game with 42 tackles, two tackles for loss, two pass breakups and a fumble forced.
UP NEXT
Texas visits Kansas State on Nov. 5.
Oklahoma State visits Kansas State on Oct. 29.
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(NEXSTAR) – A scorching July set a record in the continental U.S. for overnight warmth, and such evenings are projected to be far more commonplace as new models show the emergence of an “extreme heat belt” by 2053.
The so-called belt will include Northern Texas and states bordering the Gulf, stretching north to Illinois, Indiana, and even up to Wisconsin.
In 2023, 8.1 million Americans living in 50 counties will experience temperatures of at least 125 degrees, the highest classification on the National Weather Service’s Heat Index – “Extreme Danger,” according to nonprofit First Street Foundation’s peer-reviewed model.
Three decades later, the same model shows that climate change will cause 1,023 counties – home to 107.6 million people – will see temperatures rise above 125 degrees.
“Increasing temperatures are broadly discussed as averages, but the focus should be on the extension of the extreme tail events expected in a given year,” said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of First Street Foundation. “We need to be prepared for the inevitable, that a quarter of the country will soon fall inside the Extreme Heat Belt with temperatures exceeding 125°F and the results will be dire.”
The model takes into account a number of factors including land surface temperatures, tree and other canopy cover, the presence of concrete and other impervious surfaces and the proximity to water. Researchers built the model under an established warming scenario in which greenhouse gas emissions reach their peak around 2040 and then begin to decline.
Not all counties in the study are set to change at the same rate. Florida’s Miami-Dade County, for example, will see the most extreme temperature shift in the country, according to the study. The county’s 7 hottest days are currently at 103 degrees, according to the study, a number that will jump to 34 days by 2053. For the rest of the country, the current average temperature of the hottest seven days is expected to occur on 18 days. Plainly said, temperatures that are setting records in states like Texas in 2023 will become more of the norm in 30 years, the study found.
The study found that “dangerous” days with a heat index exceeding 100 degrees occur more often in the southern half of the contiguous U.S., but especially in Florida and Texas. Starr County, Texas, topped all others in 2022 with 109 days above the threshold.
The 20 counties expected to see the most days over 100 degrees annually are located in Texas, California, Arizona and Florida, the report found, with the top four behind Starr County all being in Texas and California.
On Tuesday, President Biden signed into law designed to fight climate change, along with lowering prescription drug costs and a new corporate minimum tax to make businesses pay their share.
Democrats are calling the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes almost $375 billion over 10 years to fight climate change, “the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history, by far.”
Republicans have criticized the bill, accusing Democrats of government overreach.
“It will make the U.S. a global clean energy powerhouse and very likely we will look back on this as the start of a clean energy economic revolution in the same way we look back at the early 1990s as the IT revolution,” Josh Freed, leader of the climate and energy program at centrist Democratic think tank Third Way told The Hill.
Among tax rebates for buying electric vehicles and other incentives for “going green,” Democrats hope the bill will lead to a 40% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. | 2022-08-17T00:13:30+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/study-us-will-have-an-extreme-heat-belt-in-30-years-is-your-state-part-of-it/ |
CHICAGO (WGN) — More migrants are set to arrive in Chicago from Texas on Monday, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to stop.
“We simply have no more shelters, spaces, or resources to accommodate an increase of individuals at this level,” a letter penned by Lightfoot reads, in part.
Chicago has welcomed more than 8,000 asylum seekers since last August, with Lightfoot saying many of those who have been bussed or flown in are in dire need of basic resources.
Her letter states further, “I know by your actions that you either do not see or do not care about the trauma these migrants have already faced and continue to suffer under the humanitarian crisis you have created. But I beseech you anyway: treat these individuals with the respect and dignity that they deserve.”
While Chicago is bracing for another influx of migrants, it is not the only city dealing with the problem.
El Paso, Texas, mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency for his city, effective starting Tuesday and lasting for the next week.
“We figure there’s anywhere between 10-12,000 people that are ready to come on May 11th, May 12th,” Leeser said. “So effective at 12:01 May 1st, I am declaring a state of emergency in our community.”
The measure will allow for the opening of temporary shelters in El Paso and comes ahead of the expiration of Title 42, which allowed officials the ability to turn away those seeking asylum in the United States based on helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.
It is unclear at this time what measures the City of Chicago will take if migrants continue to arrive from Texas. | 2023-05-01T21:36:52+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/we-simply-have-no-more-shelters-lightfoot-implores-abbott-to-stop-sending-migrants/ |
Updated test with dual targets to improve coverage and sensitivity for Group B Streptococcus screening
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cepheid today announced the availability of Xpert® GBS LB XC (extended coverage), a molecular diagnostic test for qualitative detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) using enriched Lim broth cultures of patient samples. Xpert GBS LB XC builds upon the success of Xpert GBS LB which was launched in 2012. The next-generation test is now available and will begin shipping to US customers in November.
Accurate antepartum GBS testing is critical in the prevention of neonatal GBS infections. Xpert GBS LB XC incorporates new dual targets in highly conserved regions of the GBS genome to improve coverage and performance.
While ACOG1 guidelines recommend universal antepartum screening for GBS to help decrease early onset neonatal sepsis, risk-based treatment leads to unnecessary antibiotics for GBS-negative females. Accurate antepartum GBS testing is critical in the prevention of neonatal GBS infections.
Xpert GBS LB XC is cleared to be used for screening of pregnant females, in line with ACOG guidance for GBS testing. The test can provide results for GBS in as soon as 27 minutes for positive results2.
"In developing Xpert GBS LB XC, Cepheid added a second conserved genetic target from the LysR family of transcriptional regulators. The resulting target redundancy mitigates the impact of mutational drift and is a feature of many Cepheid tests." said David Persing, M.D., Ph.D., EVP, and Chief Scientific Officer. "The newly updated test provides a rapid and accessible reference lab-quality result when it is needed most and enables better antimicrobial stewardship."
Visit www.cepheid.com for more information.
- Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-Onset Disease in Newborns: ACOG Committee Opinion Summary, Number 797. Obstet Gynecol 2020 Feb;135(2):e51-e72. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003668.
- With early assay termination for positives only; reporting of negatives in approximately 43 minutes
Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Cepheid is a leading molecular diagnostics company. Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company's solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated molecular diagnostic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the company is focusing on those applications where accurate, rapid, and actionable test results are needed most, such as managing infectious diseases and cancer. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Duke Energy continues to make significant progress in delivering the affordable, reliable and clean energy its customers and communities count on, the company was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 17th consecutive year.
"As we lead the largest clean energy transition in the U.S., our stakeholders care about the impact we are making on topics like diversity and inclusion, climate change and economic development," said Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy's chief sustainability and philanthropy officer. "This recognition helps validate that our strategy delivers business results and societal outcomes."
Duke Energy believes in a responsible pace of change, one that balances the technologies of today with the innovations of tomorrow to drive out carbon emissions while preserving affordability and reliability for its customers and communities:
- The company is leading the industry by addressing 95% of its total Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculated greenhouse gas emissions.
- For Scope 1 emissions, the company is on track to exceed its 2030 goal of reducing carbon emissions from electricity generation by at least 50% and achieve its goals of an 80% reduction by 2040 against a 2005 baseline on its way to achieving net-zero carbon by 2050.
- Earlier this year, the company established a goal of 50% reduction by 2035 and net-zero by 2050 for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions, against a 2021 baseline for its electric generation and natural gas business unit.
- Nearly 85% of the company's 10-year, $145 billion capital plan is directed toward the clean energy transformation and will fund generation fleet transition and grid modernization.
- The company's overall carbon dioxide output is down 44% since 2005. The company has already retired 56 coal units since 2010, representing roughly 7,500 MW and, pending regulatory approval, committed to retire its entire coal fleet by 2035.
- The company is taking significant steps around customer affordability, including making investments to lower future fuel volatility and costs and leveraging clean energy tax credits.
- Duke Energy established a dedicated agency team of customer advocates to partner with nonprofit and government organizations, which has helped customers access more than $200 million in financial support over the last two years.
- The company published just transition principles focused on four key areas: employees, customers, communities and economic development.
It's critical the company transitions for tomorrow in a way that also benefits society today. That includes committing more than $8.6 million to social justice and racial equity organizations since 2020.
Since 1999, the DJSI has evaluated the sustainability of leading companies worldwide. In selecting the top performers in each business sector, the DJSI reviews companies on several general and industry-specific topics related to economic, environmental and social dimensions.
Included in the topics DJSI assesses are corporate governance, innovation management, environmental policy, climate strategy, human capital development and corporate citizenship. The index is compiled annually by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Since 2007, Duke Energy has published an annual Sustainability Report. The 2021 ESG Report is available online.
About Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Customers can shop EmBeba, Parasol, and Smilo in select stores and on buybuybaby.com now
UNION, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- buybuy BABY®, North America's leading baby and toddler specialty retailer, is expanding its portfolio of parent-founded Buzzworthy Brands this summer. Three new brands, EmBeba, Parasol, and Smilo, are now available in select stores and on buybuybaby.com, joining the retailer's curated assortment of high-quality, trusted, and differentiated products.
"We're continually on the lookout for unique and innovative brands – especially brands created by parents for parents – that we know our customers will love to discover," said Patty Wu, senior vice president and general manager of buybuy BABY. "Every child's and family's needs are different, which makes variety so important. We are proud to introduce the latest Buzzworthy Brands to our customers so that parents have access to a wider assortment of products to help with every step of their parenting journey."
This summer's Buzzworthy Brands:
- EmBeba started in 2019 to help families soothe baby's sensitive skin without mess or stress. They modernize generations-old remedies, allowing families to manage their skin health safely and effectively, so that they can get back to life's magical moments.
- Parasol diapers' unique RashShield™ design is the result of its co-founder's relentless pursuit to create the first and only rash-free diaper. Conceived with love in California, Parasol sources worldwide to bring the softest, most absorbent, eco-friendly materials and the latest innovative engineering to babies and their families.
- Smilo is the ultimate resource for feeding and soothing, with each product expertly crafted with a bright, modern aesthetic to satisfy even the tiniest tastemakers and to support brighter, wider smiles. Smilo's founders leveraged their collective experience to create products with the highest possible quality.
"In 2014, we started ParasolCo to create the ultimate diaper which didn't exist — super soft for sensitive skin, and super absorbent for no more diaper rash," shared Jessica Hung, co-founder of ParasolCo. "I'm impressed with buybuy BABY's support of women-owned businesses, many founded by mothers like myself, determined to do better for our children. Being chosen as one of their Buzzworthy Brands is not only tremendous recognition of Parasol products, but of our shared dedication to babies' well-being and the wonderful journey of parenthood."
"The partnership between buybuy Baby and Smilo couldn't be a more perfect pairing. buybuy Baby provides families with a one-stop shop for all of the ages and stages of early parenthood, and Smilo is a brand designed to support parents through every step of their journey with baby," said Keith Tritschler, co-founder of Smilo.
From trendy and functional baby clothes, to toys, essential items and much more, buybuy BABY's Buzzworthy Brands meet parents' ever-evolving needs at a variety of price points.
buybuy BABY is the leading specialty baby products retailer in North America, with a 25-year history of providing families with trusted information and products they need to confidently navigate the journey of parenthood—across every milestone, big and small. The company sells a wide assortment of baby and toddler essentials, as well as nursery furniture. buybuy Baby is a subsidiary of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY). For more information, visit https://www.buybuybaby.com or https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca.
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Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were on the official U.S. Open entry lists released Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily play in the tournament — and in Djokovic’s case, he can’t, as of now, because he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
The singles entry lists are a formality, and they include all players who are eligible based purely on this week’s WTA and ATP rankings. Williams is on there by virtue of a special ranking granted to her because she missed so much time due to injury; her first match in a year came last month at Wimbledon, where she lost in the first round to Harmony Tan.
Asked after that defeat whether she would play again, the 40-year-old Williams said she didn’t know. When she was asked specifically about returning to the U.S. Open, where she has won six of her 23 Grand Slam singles trophies, Williams replied: “There’s definitely lots of motivation to get better and to play at home.”
She missed the hard-court tournament in New York last year after hurting her leg at Wimbledon. But Williams made it to at least the semifinals in each of her 11 most recent appearances at the U.S. Open.
Djokovic, a 35-year-old from Serbia, missed the Australian Open in January after being deported from that country over his vaccine status and has said since that he will not get COVID-19 shots just to be able to participate in tournaments.
The United States does not allow unvaccinated noncitizens to enter the country, which is why Djokovic needed to sit out big events in Indian Wells, California, and Miami earlier this season, and can’t compete at the Cincinnati Masters next month or the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29.
In its news release announcing the entry lists, the U.S. Tennis Association said: “The U.S. Open does not have a vaccination mandate in place for players, but it will respect the U.S. government’s position regarding travel into the country for unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens.”
Djokovic was able to play in the French Open, where he lost in the quarterfinals to eventual champion Rafael Nadal, and at Wimbledon, which he won for his 21st Grand Slam title.
Only Nadal, with 22 major championships, has more among men in the history of tennis.
After his triumph at Wimbledon, where he beat Nick Kyrgios in the final, Djokovic said that he “would love” to enter the U.S. Open, but added: “I’m not planning to get vaccinated.”
Djokovic has won three championships at Flushing Meadows and has been the runner-up a half-dozen times, including a year ago. His loss in the 2021 final to Daniil Medvedev prevented Djokovic from becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win a calendar-year Grand Slam.
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LOUDON, N.H. – David Andrews can’t imagine coming off the sideline to rows of fans like NASCAR drivers do on pit road. But as the honorary pace car driver for Sunday’s Ambetter 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, he’ll get a taste of what it’s like.
“You’re on pit row and the guys have got a job to do and they’re asking you to move while they’re wheeling tires around,” Andrews laughed. “It’s amazing how much NASCAR fans have access to compared to football.”
The New England center and co-captain is the seventh Patriot to drive the pace car at NASCAR weekend at NHMS. He went out for a practice run in the Toyota Camry TRD Sunday morning, a slightly tighter fit than his usual Ford F250.
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“I was a little nervous at first. It seemed a little bit more complicated but I think it’s going to be so much fun,” he said.
Former Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski had the pace car honor last year, but Andrews said he did not seek advice from any of the previous Patriot drivers. Instead, he consulted one of the media staff members, who cautioned him on car No. 18.
“He said one guy did it one year and Kyle Busch kept coming up near him and scaring him. He was freaking out in the car so I don’t know we’ll see,” said Andrews.
Andrews said he has been a NASCAR fan since he was young. One of his favorite drivers in the field today is Cup leader Chase Elliott.
“Big Georgia fans,” said Andrews of the two Peach state natives. “We’ve had a lot of success personally over our careers.”
With training camp just one week away, Andrews spoke on the state of the team after the offseason.
“We finished that up in the middle of June and guys have had some time off to step away from football a little bit, because come July 26 or 27, I don’t know when the first practice is, it’s six months of full tilt,” Andrews said. “We got a lot of work ahead of us, so does every team.”
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New England will open the season Sept. 11 against Miami.
“Getting through training camp first, that’s the biggest thing and build on that. Miami is going to look different than they did last year and so will we,” he said. “We are just all in a race to be the best we can be each day.”
Jayna Bardahl can be reached at jayna.bardahl@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @Jaynabardahl. | 2022-07-17T18:38:03+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/17/sports/patriots-center-david-andrews-changing-gears-nascar-honorary-pace-car-driver-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/ |
(NerdWallet) – My story of ditching more than $53,046 of debt on two teachers’ salaries is one of pain, perseverance and cooperation. But it’s also very much about love. My husband and I began paying off debt soon after our wedding in 2016, and we made the final payment three years later, right before our son was born.
I was adamant that we wouldn’t start a family until we zeroed out the debt. Rumor has it that kids are expensive, so I wanted to free up space in our budget for the inevitable medical bills, child care and college fund.
That rumor turned out to be a stone-cold fact.
Our four main strategies provide a roadmap for others working toward financial independence.
1. Create a battle plan
Debt is an opponent, a monster to slay before you can move on to the next level. It requires a well-thought-out plan of attack.
First, we sized up our opponent by identifying our debts and organizing them in a Google sheet. We had seven debts, including student loans, two car loans, a home improvement loan and the remaining balance on my engagement ring. As each debt was defeated, I would delete it from the spreadsheet, and oh, the satisfaction.
We chose the debt snowball payoff method, where you focus all the extra payment money on the smallest debt while continuing to pay minimums on the others. I needed a few quick wins to keep me motivated before I tackled larger, more intimidating balances. We wiped out our smallest debt in the first three months, $926.
No sweat if you prefer the avalanche method, which tackles the largest debt first. The simple act of choosing one, which suits your lifestyle and personality, is more important than the approach. Snowball and avalanche are merely two different paths to the same outcome.
2. Budget consistently
After listing debts and deciding on a strategy, we wrote a budget every month. First, we figured out our combined income. At the beginning of our debt-free journey in August 2016, my husband and I brought home $4,694 every month. By subtracting mandatory expenses such as mortgage and utilities, groceries and minimum debt payments, we knew how much money we had for additional debt payments.
Some months, we paid the minimums on debts and that was it. Then, when money was more plentiful, we made extra payments, some months as high as $3,500. In both instances, the budget determined how we spent every dollar and kept us disciplined. Did we stick to the budget every month? Absolutely not. But every month, we tried. And when that month ended, we started again, aiming to do better than the last.
Many budgeting strategies, tools and apps can help you draft and stick to a budget. Pen and paper work well, too. (My budgets were on sticky notes and dry-erase boards.) Whether you prefer the 50/30/20 budget or love stuffing cash envelopes, know that any budget is better than none. Without it, you risk forgetting about bills, running out of money before payday and delaying your debt payoff date.
3. Make or find extra money to pay off debt more quickly
Send extra money to debt
Most large influxes of cash left our bank account before we could be tempted to spend it: tax refunds, work bonuses and income from second jobs. For example, my husband received a stipend for coaching basketball and I taught summer school. We both sacrificed time to earn more money, but in a way, I got it back with interest: Now, I can be with my son after my workday ends rather than head off to another job. That time with him is truly priceless.
» MORE: How to make money online, offline and at home
Increase your income
I spent two years earning a professional certification that increased my salary by 12%, increasing my take-home pay by $250. At that point, my car loan cost $223 a month, so it was like an additional car payment.
Plenty of jobs reward employees for adding certifications or credentials. If yours doesn’t, consider negotiating a raise or looking for another job that pays more.
Adjust tax withholding, if necessary
If you receive a refund after filing your taxes, that means too much of your paycheck is going to the IRS, interest-free. Sure, that money is eventually returned in one lump sum, but you receive smaller paychecks throughout the year.
After I got married, I filed a new W-4 to change my filing status from “single” to “married filing jointly.” At the same time, I adjusted my withholdings after using the IRS tax withholding estimator tool. That increased my take-home pay by $269.
» LEARN: How to fill out a W-4 form
4. Cut expenses
“Just skip the daily trip to Starbucks.” That advice has become a cliche. But paying off thousands in debt requires bolder moves — and more painful sacrifices — than passing up lattes. So here’s what I did instead.
Paused charitable giving
Some people will disagree with my decision to eliminate giving during debt paydown. When to give, how much and to who are highly personal choices. For my husband and me, briefly pausing charitable giving worked. You get to decide if it’s right for you.
Lived lean
Reducing or eliminating expenses is unavoidable if you’re trying to pay off debt. The good news: the ways to do so are myriad. Check out your bank and credit card statements and look for opportunities to trim. Here are a few ways that we reduced our cost of living:
- My husband found a job closer to home, decreasing his commute from 31 miles to 6 miles and saving on gas.
- We waited a year to take our honeymoon, which was mostly paid for by cash wedding gifts.
- We economized whenever possible: I started grocery shopping at a cheaper supermarket. My husband, an avid bowler, suspended playing in a league to save about $20 a week in fees. He even switched to a cheaper razor brand.
5. Save strategically
I consistently built up my family’s emergency fund, exceeding the $1,000 that some say is sufficient for those who are unloading debt.
This decision indeed delayed our debt-free date, but on the other hand, a healthy emergency fund gave me a financial cushion and priceless peace of mind. I knew I could cover expenses in a financial emergency without getting back into debt.
» MORE: Emergency fund calculator: how much will protect you?
Picture your life post-debt
Give yourself fuel for the debt-payoff journey by imagining life afterward.
I felt light and a deep sense of accomplishment when I submitted the last debt payment in 2019. For three years, I was so focused on our journey. I alternated between regretting financial mistakes and moping about things I couldn’t afford. After paying off $53,000 of debt, I turned my gaze outward and resumed donating to causes and giving to others. Best of all, I was free to start a family. | 2022-11-26T21:37:41+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/how-i-ditched-debt-two-teachers-wiped-out-more-than-53000/ |
PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a construction foreman and I wanted to create an improved way to use a hammer and pry bar without the hassle of constantly switching back and forth between tools," said an inventor, from Van Nuys, Calif., "so I invented the HAMBAX. My design increases convenience and it could save space in a toolbox."
The patent-pending invention provides a convenient tool for hammering and nail pulling. In doing so, it eliminates the need to carry and use a separate hammer and pry bar. As a result, it increases efficiency and it could enhance safety. The invention features a simple and functional design that is easy to use so it is ideal for contractors and do-it-yourselfers. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1391, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Brand to Debut New Luxury, Limited Edition "Dimensionals" Line of Statement Grips
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital lifestyle and mobile accessory brand, PopSockets announced rising artist, glaive as the face of its latest brand campaign to debut the launch of Dimensionals – a series of luxury statement phone grips. The series will debut with two limited-run grips, N.01 Heavy Metal and N.02 Tiger's Eye, made of nickel-coated zinc alloy and hand-placed crystals.
The Dimensionals grips were designed to be bold, luxurious statement pieces that empower everyone to explore and embrace the boldest sides of their identity. The campaign brings that concept to life with glaive.
"We knew we wanted someone who was willing to be vulnerable and explore different sides of themselves that they might not have before," said Dave Ruiz, PopSockets Creative Director. "From the first meeting with glaive we saw he embodied the spirit of the campaign and his creative curiosity was palpable. With every concept we presented to him, he embraced it, and we truly saw a different glaive come onto set with each look. It was incredible to see."
The visuals take viewers through a look book of four different styled looks, revealing new dimensions of glaive. Utilizing juxtaposition, each product comes to life in two very different ways.
The looks pull inspiration from past icons who shared a similar ethos as Dimensionals. Bold, fearless, iconic. glaive is styled in looks that give nods to a range of icons of the past from David Bowie to Dennis Rodman and more.
The first look styled with the metal skull grip shows the glaive that is already known and loved by his fans but with a bit more flair. Influenced by British pop and rock stars, the fun and playful look complements the grip's loud and bold design. The second look explores glaive's more serious side, a stripped back runway-ready moment that elevates the statement piece.
Inspired by dramatic power suits of the 80's, the first look with the sculpted tiger grip flaunts a modern, thoughtful, and powerful side of glaive pictured in an all white suit – or as he put it, what he would wear if he was president. The final look leans the opposite direction from president to punk. Pulling references from more rebellious trail blazers, reflective layers are paired with an iconic liberty spike hairdo.
"Doing things that are unique gets harder and harder as everything becomes homogeneous," said glaive. "This collection is about being multidimensional as a human and finding the tools that help you realize the different facets of your identity."
Crafted to be collected and made to last, the Dimensionals grips can be swapped on for any occasion. The series will debut with N.01 Heavy Metal and N.02 Tiger's Eye releasing Nov. 17 with only 500 units of each grip available for purchase exclusively on popsockets.com.
The brand plans to roll out N.03 and N.04 of the series in December of this year.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The leaders of Hungary, Romania, Georgia and Azerbaijan finalized an agreement Saturday on an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the European Union amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine.
The agreement involves a cable running beneath the Black Sea that would link Azerbaijan to Hungary via Georgia and Romania.
The deal comes as Hungary, which has lobbied heavily against EU sanctions on Russia for its war in Ukraine, is seeking additional sources for fossil fuels to reduce its heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas.
Azerbaijan plans to export electricity from offshore wind farms to Europe via Georgia, a cable beneath the Black Sea, and then to Romania and Hungary.
The office of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said in a statement Friday that the agreement between the four nations will provide the “financial and technical framework” for the undersea electricity cable project.
The project will aim to diversify energy supplies and increase regional energy security, the statement said.
On Friday, Romanian natural gas producer Romgaz also said it signed a contract with Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR to receive natural gas through the so-called southern gas corridor, with deliveries set to start on Jan. 1. Romgaz said it will serve its “strategic objectives” of diversifying natural gas sources.
Hungary’s foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, said in August that Azerbaijan would soon produce “large quantities of green electricity” with offshore wind farms, and that by signing on to the connector project which could bring that energy to Europe, Hungary was fulfilling a requirement that two EU member nations participate in order for the investment to receive funding from the bloc.
Szijjarto said the project could be completed within three or four years, and that it would be a major step toward diversifying energy supplies and meeting carbon neutrality targets.
This week, Szijjarto met with officials from both Qatar and Oman on the potential future import of oil and natural gas to Hungary from the two Middle Eastern countries, a further sign that Hungary is taking steps to level down the 85% of its natural gas and more than 60% of its oil that it currently receives from Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Romanian President Iohannis, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the signing event in Bucharest Saturday alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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Spike reported from Budapest. Stephen McGrath in Bucharest contributed. | 2022-12-18T07:31:07+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-deal-reached-for-new-non-russian-power-source-for-europe/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Moscow-appointed leader of Crimea said Tuesday the region is on guard for what may be an impending Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Sergei Aksyonov told reporters that Russian forces in Crimea had built “modern, in-depth defenses” and had “more than enough” troops and equipment to repel a possible Ukrainian assault after 13 months of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
“We cannot underestimate the enemy, but we can definitely say that we are ready (for an attack) and that there will be no catastrophe,” he said.
His comments came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed Kyiv’s intention to take back the Black Sea peninsula that Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Aksyonov first announced the beginning of fortification works in Crimea in November, without giving details. In February, at a security meeting chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said that the works were set to finish by April.
Satellite photos from Maxar Technologies show a complex web of trenches and other fortifications dug near Medvedivka, a small town near a crossing between Crimea and mainland Ukraine, suggesting Russian concerns about a possible Ukrainian attack there.
Military analysts expect Kyiv to take advantage of improving weather to seize the battlefield initiative with new batches of Western weapons, including scores of tanks, and fresh troops trained in the West.
Ukrainian forces could seek to break through the land corridor between Russia and Crimea, heading from Zaporizhzhia toward Melitopol and the Azov Sea. That might split the Russian forces in two.
Kyiv’s forces face a formidable challenge to dislodge Russian forces, however. Their armor likely will encounter minefields, anti-tank ditches and other obstacles, while extensive trench systems provide cover for Moscow’s troops.
The Kremlin wants Kyiv to acknowledge Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and also recognize September’s annexation of the Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine has vowed to drive the Russians out of all occupied territories and has ruled out any talks with Moscow until it fully reclaims control of its land.
The Ukraine-held parts of the four provinces have felt the brunt of Russian bombardments in recent months, and seven civilians were wounded by Russian shelling in Donetsk and Kherson on Monday and overnight, the presidential office reported Tuesday.
Russia on Tuesday also used Su-35 aircraft to launch strikes on two towns in the Zaporizhzhia region, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office said.
Andriy Yermak said in a Telegram post that local authorities were assessing the damage in the towns of Orikhiv and Huliaipole, each of which had a pre-war population of just under 14,000.
Russian artillery also hit a church in Kherson, blowing out its windows and damaging its roof and walls, the Ukrainian regional military administration reported on Telegram. It said there had been no casualties.
___ Associated Press Writer Yuras Karmanau in Tallinn, Estonia, contributed to this report. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2023-04-12T13:10:46+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/russian-forces-in-crimea-brace-for-possible-ukraine-assault/ |
FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) – The Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program has awarded $5 million to Fort Hood.
This comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that a new round of grants totaling $13.1 million would be awarded to various military installations in Texas. This is from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program as an effort to improve the military value of the installations. A project sponsored by the City of Killeen to improve water resiliency for Fort Hood was selected as the #2 project of eight projects selected for funding.
These funds will allow Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1 to install a backup power generation system with dedicated fuel lines at the water treatment plant at Belton Lake.
The backup power system automatically activates in the event of power loss to the water treatment plant until main power is restored.
The Heart of Texas Defense Alliance (HOTDA) says this project not only improves water resiliency for Fort Hood – but also the cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Killeen, and Nolanville – serving a population of over 300,000 people. The project improves the military value of Fort Hood, while simultaneously supporting surrounding communities.
The total project cost is $12.2 million, including the DEAAG grant of $5 million. Fort Hood is contributing $2.1 million, with a Local Cost Share of $5 million. The project was supported by the cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Harker Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, & Temple; Bell County, Coryell, County, and Lampasas County; Fort Hood, WCID#1, and HOTDA.
The HOTDA says the enduring support of the cities and counties around the post is a key component of what makes Fort Hood and Central Texas the “Great Place.” The project also received Letters of Support from Senator Dawn Buckingham, Representative Brad Buckley, Representative Hugh Shine, and Representative Shelby Slawson. | 2022-11-10T16:50:49+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/local/fort-hood/deaag-grant-awarded-to-fort-hood/ |
Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s White House has failed to report more than 100 gifts from foreign nations worth more than a quarter-million dollars, and federal officials have been unable to find a life-size painting of Trump given by the president of El Salvador as well as golf clubs from the prime minister of Japan, according to a report Friday from House Democrats.
Among the unreported items are 16 gifts from Saudi Arabia worth more than $45,000 in all, including a dagger valued at up to $24,000, and 17 presents from India that include expensive cufflinks, a vase and a $4,600 model of the Taj Mahal, says the report from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Gifts above several hundred dollars that foreign officials give to the president, vice president and their families are required under the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act to be reported to the State Department. The report from House Democrats, citing State Department records, says the number of gifts reported by Trump and his family are lower than the number disclosed by previous presidents.
All told, the report says, though the White House did report some gifts to State between 2017 and 2019, it failed to report more than 100 foreign gifts with a total value of over $250,000.
The report says federal officials have not been able to locate a life-size painting of Trump that, according to internal White House correspondence, was commissioned by the president of El Salvador and delivered to the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador as a gift to Trump just before the 2020 U.S. election. According to the report, the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador alerted U.S. officials to the gift and requested help in shipping it.
The report says that “there are no records of the painting’s disposition” by the National Archives and Records Administration or the General Services Administration but that some records suggest it may have been moved to Florida in July 2021 as property of Trump’s.
Also unaccounted for are thousands of dollars in golf clubs given to Trump in 2018 and 2019 by Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan.
“Today’s preliminary findings suggest again the Trump Administration’s brazen disregard for the rule of law and its systematic mishandling of large gifts from foreign governments, including many lavish personalized gifts that vastly exceed the statutory limit in value but were never reported — some that are still missing today,” Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, said in a statement.
He also said that the committee would “remain committed to following the facts to determine the extent to which former President Trump broke the law or violated the Constitution when he failed to report gifts and took possession of valuable items without paying the fair market price for them.”
A Trump spokesman did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
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Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-17T19:47:31+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/03/17/dems-say-many-foreign-gifts-trump-remain-unaccounted/ |
LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) – A local dog has a new lease on life – and a new job title – after he was adopted into the Russell County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO).
Cameron Shelton, an animal control deputy and former K9 handler for the Virginia Department of Corrections, was making one of his regular visits to the Russell County Animal Shelter when staff told him there was a special dog he might want to see.
“I walked in, and there he was,” Shelton said. He was looking at a purebred bloodhound, one that looked just like his last K9 partner, Earl. “He reminded me of my old dog, and I told them. I said ‘I’m going to put him in my car, I’m going to take him home and see what he’s got.'”
The hound was an owner surrender, and shelter staff said he was given up by a young man going off to a college that wouldn’t accept pets. Shelton adopted him and named him George.
Once George had gotten used to his new life, Shelton started putting him to the test. The tracking duo started with short trails to find familiar scents, and George was tracking down coworkers’ cold trails in no time.
“He picked up on that stuff like he’d been doing it a while, so we just started stepping it up little by little. Adding time, adding distance, adding contaminations, different stuff like that,” Shelton said. “He’s hit it, he’s never missed a beat yet.”
Bloodhounds are natural-born trackers, so George has been keen to get back out on the trail.
“Once the harness comes on and he knows it’s time to go, you’ll see that demeanor change,” Shelton said. “The game face comes on, and he’s ready to go.”
Despite his dedication to the craft, George sees tracking as a form of play as well as work.
“This is what they do, this is what they’re bred for, this is what they’re made for and they want that nose to the ground,” Shelton said. “They want to be working.”
Shelton’s new partner will make a big impact on the department and region, especially when lives are on the line.
“Gosh just such a success story,” said Bill Watson, RCSO’s chief deputy. “For an animal to come from facing going through a shelter, then be put to work like that and benefit our community in such a way like this that could save not only one life but many lives.”
Once he’s fully certified, George’s skills will be used to track missing persons, criminal suspects and lost hikers. When minutes count, a four-legged deputy beelining through the woods can make a difference.
“Time is of the essence with the elements or the weather,” Watson said. “So this is a great tool for us and for our community. If we need him, he’s there. He excels at everything, he’s very good at what he does.”
That’s why deputies will assist other neighboring agencies as well.
“Not just only Russell County, but he’ll be used wherever he’s called upon,” Watson said. “We’ll go wherever we need to help someone.”
At the end of the day, Shelton said he and George just want to be useful.
“I just hope at some point that we get to help somebody,” Shelton said. “Whether it’d be finding a dementia patient, or a child, or somebody that’s gotten lost on a trail, or somebody involved in criminal activity. Anything that we can do to help and be an asset to the department, be an asset to the community, that’s really my main goal.” | 2022-12-19T22:31:54+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-dog-rescued-serves-as-tracker-for-deputies/ |
The Israeli government has passed the first major piece of legislation in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the country’s legal system — part of a broader plan that has triggered nationwide protests, divided the country and rattled the powerful military and influential business community.
The plan seeks to weaken the country’s Supreme Court and transfer more powers to the parliament. Supporters say Israel’s unelected judges wield too much power. But opponents say the judges play an important oversight role, and that the plan will push Israel toward autocratic rule.
Despite the fraught atmosphere, Netanyahu’s allies say they are moving forward on the overhaul.
Here’s a look at how the overhaul could affect Israel in the coming months:
WHY IS THE COUNTRY SO DIVIDED?
Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption charges, has long been a polarizing leader. His government took office in December, after narrowly winning the country’s fifth election in under four years. All of those elections focused on Netanyahu’s fitness to rule.
These divisions have been reflected in the debate about the overhaul — stretching across religious, class and ethnic lines.
The anti-government protesters come largely from Israel’s urban middle class and include doctors, academics, military officers and business leaders. Netanyahu’s supporters tend to be poorer, more religious and include residents of West Bank settlements and outlying areas. Many are working-class Jews of Mizrahi, or Middle Eastern, descent who see themselves marginalized by an Ashkenazi, or European, elite.
Following the Knesset vote that pushed the law through on Monday, Netanyahu appealed for unity and dialogue. But his opponents rejected the offer as insincere and vowed to continue the protests.
“The morning after, we emerge to an Israel with internal battle lines drawn, an Israel potentially at war with itself, a government certainly at war with much, perhaps most, of the people,” wrote David Horovitz, founding editor of the Times of Israel news site.
Simcha Rothman, the Israeli lawmaker who has spearheaded the overhaul, said he hopes the opposition will be “responsible” and return to negotiations. But he made clear he is not done.
“We have the majority,” he said, referring to the parliamentary coalition. “The majority of the people in Israel still support the reform.”
WILL THE MILITARY’S READINESS BE AFFECTED?
Thousands of military reservists have threatened to stop reporting for duty now that the first law has been passed. The military depends heavily on these volunteer reservists, particularly air force pilots, intelligence officers and members of other specialized units.
Current and former military brass have warned that if the reservists follow through on their threats, the military’s ability to function in a national emergency could be compromised.
“If we don’t have a strong and united defense force, if Israel’s best do not serve in the IDF, we will no longer be able to exist as a country in the region,” warned Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff.
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT ISRAEL’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE US?
By pushing through the new law without a broad political consensus, Netanyahu has defied the country’s closest ally, the United States, which gives Israel nearly $4 billion in annual military assistance and diplomatic backing in international forums.
In a rare public warning ahead of the vote, President Joe Biden called on the Israeli government to postpone the session and try to reach a compromise with the opposition. The White House lamented Monday’s vote result as “unfortunate.”
Analysts say the contentious plan could undermine what both countries routinely describe as shared interests and values.
Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli consul-general in New York, said that Netanyahu’s disregard for American concerns would further hurt the Israeli leader’s troubled relationship with the U.S. president.
“No one will take Netanyahu at his word,” he said.
The vote could also deepen a growing rift between the conservative Israeli government and the predominantly liberal American Jewish community. Two major groups, the American Jewish Committee and the Jewish Federations of North America, expressed deep “disappointment” over Monday’s vote.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE PALESTINIANS?
Palestinians look at the unrest roiling Israel as proof of what they see as hypocrisy, saying that Israel’s ongoing, 56-year occupation of the West Bank long ago undermined Israel’s democracy.
“Palestinians see this as a contradiction, that Israelis are fighting for freedom and democracy through institutions that are inherently preventing an entire people from freedom and democracy,” said Inès Abdel Razek, executive director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, an advocacy group.
But some politicians and analysts warn that the potential consequences of the judicial changes have a deeper reach into the West Bank than the public might think, eroding the main check on a far-right coalition bent on expanding settlements and increasing Israel’s control over the occupied territory.
“This is a dangerous development for us,” said Mustafa Barghouti, a veteran Palestinian activist.
WILL THE PROTESTS CONTINUE?
After seven months of mass demonstrations against the plan, the grassroots protest movement says it has no plans on stopping. Monday’s vote was met by fierce protests across Israel and unprecedented clashes between protesters and the police.
Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, a Jerusalem think tank, said the “protests are not going anywhere, especially because the government has clearly stated that this is just phase one.”
Josh Drill, a spokesperson for the protest movement, called for new measures, such as not paying taxes. He also called on the U.S. and the American Jewish community to reconsider financial support for the Israeli government and instead donate to advocacy groups aligned with the movement.
“How many statements can the U.S. administration put out that they’re distraught or that they’re worried? Come on, that’s not actually doing anything,” he said.
WILL THIS PUT ISRAEL’S ECONOMY AT RISK?
Monday’s vote sent the Israeli currency and stock market tumbling and yielded warnings from the Moody’s credit rating agency of “negative consequences” for the economy.
Netanyahu dismissed the negative reactions as a “momentary response” and insisted: “When the dust clears, it will be clear that the Israeli economy is very strong.”
But many experts believe the damage to the economy could be long-lasting — with foreign investors potentially deterred by fears that a weak judiciary could open the door to corruption and hurt the business environment.
The threat is particularly acute in in Israel’s high-tech sector — a key portion of Israel’s economy. On Tuesday, leading Israeli newspapers covered their front pages in black — an ominous image that was paid for by an alliance of high-tech companies.
“A black day for Israeli democracy,” the ad read.
Yannay Spitzer, an economist at Israel’s Hebrew University, said Israeli stock prices have lagged behind global indexes since the plan was unveiled. This trend, he said, “cannot be accounted for by ordinary market developments.”
“Israel is headed to become an economically backward country with civil strife,” Spitzer predicted. | 2023-07-25T21:33:37+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/israels-government-has-passed-the-first-part-of-its-legal-overhaul-the-laws-ripples-are-dramatic/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Alphabet, matriz de Google, elimina unos 12.000 empleos como otras tecnológicas que crecieron rápidamente en la pandemia.
- FBI: Missing Laredo teen may have been kidnapped
- Police: Teen shot minor, fired shots at house in separate incidents
- Laredoan to look for love, compete for $1M prize on MTV show
- Laredo announces three city manager finalists
- Laredo teen tried smuggling children via an international bridge
- Woman wanted for stealing Apple Watches from Best Buy
- UISD promotes Garza to Associate Superintendent
- Local legend and seven-time Mr. Mexico reflects on career
- UISD leader, pizzeria owner, beverage distributor win LULAC awards
- Men sought in relation to convenience store thefts
- Photos: Meet the women competing for Miss Laredo this weekend
- Duron starts college career with a win
- Early College HOSA students advance to Area Competition
- Detenido sin fianza presunto asesino de detective en Rhode Island
- Party City files for bankruptcy
- Woman arrested for allegedly selling food stamps | 2023-01-20T13:09:26+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Alphabet-matriz-de-Google-elimina-unos-12-000-17730258.php |
(NewsNation) — Two U.S. citizens have died in the Donbas region of Ukraine, the State Department announced Saturday.
“We are in touch with the families and providing all possible consular assistance,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement to NewsNation. “Out of respect to the families during this difficult time, we have nothing further to add.”
President Joe Biden has made it clear that he does not want U.S. troops fighting the war that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. But in the aftermath of the invasion, about 4,000 Americans expressed interest in joining the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, formed shortly after the invasion, The Washington Post reported.
At least two other Americans are believed to have died in the conflict so far. Willy Joseph Cancel, a 22-year-old former Marine from Tennessee was killed in April, while the State Department confirmed Stephen Zabielski’s death in June. | 2022-07-25T16:02:54+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/state-department-confirms-deaths-of-2-us-citizens-in-ukraine/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought assurances Saturday from India that it would support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia for waging a devastating war against Ukraine.
Following his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Scholz stressed that developing countries were being negatively impacted by energy and food shortages resulting from the war and hopes that India will help secure critical supplies to Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Modi maintained his cautious approach and said India wanted the conflict to be ended through dialogue and diplomacy. “India is ready to make its contribution to any peace initiative,” he added.
He has refrained from any overt criticism of Russia as Moscow is a major supplier of arms, oil and India’s other economic needs.
Scholz said that Russia’s war against Ukraine “violated the fundamental principle to what we all agree of not changing borders through the use of violence.”
While the two leaders took no questions from the media after their meeting, Scholz later told German reporters that he and Modi had discussed the war in Ukraine “very extensively and very intensly,” but declined to elaborate, citing the confidential nature of the talks.
Scholz, who arrived in the Indian capital on Saturday, also discussed with Modi ways to boost economic cooperation, including through a free trade agreement between the European Union and India. Scholz made clear he favors a free trade deal and said he “personally will make sure that (the talks) do not drag on.”
The trip is Scholz’s first official visit to India, though it is his fourth meeting with Modi since taking office in 2021, underlining Germany’s interest in reaching out to Delhi.
“There is huge potential for intensified cooperation in sectors such as renewables, hydrogen, mobility, pharma and digital economy” with India, Scholz said in an interview published by The Times of India newspaper on Saturday.
After a videoconference with fellow leaders from the Group of Seven industrial powers on Friday, Scholz said before leaving Berlin that “internationally, we are endeavoring to make clear that Russia stands alone in the world with its aggression against Ukraine.”
Philipp Ackermann, the German ambassador to India, said he understands why India is buying large quantities of oil from Russia.
“That’s something that the Indian government decides and as you get it at a very, very low price, you know I cannot blame the Indian government for buying it,” New Delhi Television cited Ackermann as saying.
Germany has been pushing to diversify its economic relations as it and other European countries try to avoid being dependent on China, a German official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to reporters.
Modi said the business delegation accompanying Scholz was firming up agreements with India in digital technology, the telecommunication sector and diversification of supply chains.
Scholz reiterated that Germany welcomes skilled workers from India, especially in information technology and software industries.
“We want to benefit from the Indian talent employed in Germany in the industrial sector,” he said.
Speaking to reporters later Saturday, Scholz said Germany could help India achieve its ambitious goals when it comes to expanding renewable power generation.
India is set to receive $10.5 billion in aid by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy under agreements the two sides signed in May last year.
Scholz’s delegation included several German business leaders, including the head of ThyssenKrupp, which is trying to sell further submarines to India.
Asked whether such a deal with India, which has been a major buyer of arms from Russia, could be struck, Scholz said he had “the impression that the quality of German technology enjoys great recognition and appreciate here.”
The two-day visit will also take Scholz to India’s information technology hub Bengaluru on Sunday.
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Frank Jordans reported from Berlin. | 2023-02-25T17:53:25+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/business/ap-german-leader-seeks-indian-support-for-russias-isolation/ |
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jim Messina, former President Obama's White House deputy chief of staff, and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean on how to govern a divided country after the midterms.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jim Messina, former President Obama's White House deputy chief of staff, and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean on how to govern a divided country after the midterms.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-11-10T01:54:12+00:00 | wlrn.org | https://www.wlrn.org/2022-11-09/in-a-post-midterm-world-can-you-govern-a-divided-nation |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s oversight authority and Churchill Downs have each announced additional safety and health measures in the wake of 12 recent deaths since late April at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will conduct additional post-entry screening of horses to identify those at increased risk for injury. It will also direct its Integrity and Welfare Unit to collect blood and hair samples for all fatalities for use while investigating a cause.
Earlier Thursday, Churchill Downs announced it would immediately limit horses to four starts during a rolling eight-week period and impose ineligibility standards for poor performers.
HISA’s second independent analysis of Churchill Downs’ training and racing surfaces, conducted by track superintendent Dennis Moore, continues with results to be made public upon completion.
The federally-created oversight authority can recommend pausing competition if needed, CEO Lisa Lazarus said Wednesday. A release Thursday afternoon stated that “all options remain on the table” as it monitors events at the track.
Louisville-born trainer Brad Cox said he felt comfortable training at Churchill Downs and added, “I feel it’s a safe surface.”
The dual announcements came just before Churchill Downs’ spring meet resumed after several days of meetings during an emergency summit convened by HISA to examine the troubling spate of deaths. All but two deaths have been attributed to racing or training leg injuries. The other two are from unknown causes, but all are being investigated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and HISA.
The summit included the KHRC, HISA and Churchill Downs.
HISA called the dialogue productive in its release and added that conclusions from the summit have been shared directly with key stakeholders to inform next steps.
“While no obvious or specific pattern emerged, HISA welcomes Churchill Downs’ efforts announced earlier today to minimize risk of equine fatalities,” the release added.
Additionally, HISA said equine forensics specialist Alina Vale will conduct thorough review of all necropsies performed on covered horses. Vale performed postmortem reviews as an official veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board following a spate of fatalities at Santa Anita in 2019.
Churchill Downs’ other initiatives include pausing incentives, such as trainer start bonuses and purse payouts to every race finisher, with payouts limited to the top five finishers. Churchill Downs officials say they’ll continue talks with horsemen to determine how to allocate funds.
A release from Churchill Downs stated that California-based equine surgeon Ryan Carpenter presented trainers and veterinarians with information and tools about advanced interventions for certain injuries. Churchill Downs’ equine medical director, Will Farmer, said there was “a duty” to offer information from someone who experienced similar challenges recently in California.
He said in the release that decisions regarding the long-term well being of horses must be first and foremost. “It is imperative that all available, educated and informed options can be efficiently, confidently and thoroughly relayed to the owners.”
Cox said he did “a lot of listening” at the meeting and left it at that.
“I think Churchill is trying to dot every I and cross every T,” the trainer said during a NTRA teleconference. “It’s been a lot of stuff happening since the meet began and hopefully we’re kind of coming to the end of this.”
Churchill Downs’ ineligibility measure impacts horses losing by more than 12 lengths in five consecutive starts. They cannot race at Churchill Downs until approved by Farmer to return.
Seven horses died in the days leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard. Five horses have died since then, including two 7-year-olds last weekend from similar leg injuries.
HISA veterinary teams reviewed information and analysis on Tuesday. Moore began a second independent analysis of Churchill Downs’ training and racing surfaces on Wednesday.
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Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles.
Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk said in a Telegram post that the Kinzhal-type ballistic missile had been intercepted in an overnight attack on the Ukrainian capital earlier in the week. It was also the first time Ukraine is known to have used the Patriot defense systems.
“Yes, we shot down the ‘unique’ Kinzhal,” Oleshchuk wrote. “It happened during the night time attack on May 4 in the skies of the Kyiv region.”
Oleshchuk said the Kh-47 missile was launched by a MiG-31K aircraft from the Russian territory and was shot down with a Patriot missile.
The Kinzhal is one of the latest and most advanced Russian weapons. The Russian military says the air-launched ballistic missile has a range of up to 2,000 kilometers (about 1,250 miles) and flies at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept.
A combination of hypersonic speed and a heavy warhead allows the Kinzhal to destroy heavily fortified targets, like underground bunkers or mountain tunnels.
The Ukrainian military has previously admitted lacking assets to intercept the Kinzhals.
“They were saying that the Patriot is an outdated American weapon, and Russian weapons are the best in the world,” Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on Ukraine’s Channel 24 television. “Well, there is confirmation that it effectively works against even a super hypersonic missile,” Ihnat said.
He said successfully intercepting the Kinzhal is “a slap in the face for Russia.”
Ukraine took its first delivery of the Patriot missiles in late April. It has not specified how many of the systems it has or where they have been deployed, but they are known to have been provided by the United States, Germany and the Netherlands.
Germany and the U.S. have acknowledged each sending at least one system and the Netherlands has said it has provided two though it is not clear how many are currently in operation.
Ukrainian troops have received the extensive training needed to be able to effectively locate a target with the systems, lock on with radar and fire. Each battery requires up to 90 personnel to operate and maintain.
Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said he first asked for Patriot systems when visiting the U.S. in August 2021, months before Russia’s full-scale invasion but seven years after Russia illegally annexed Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula.
He has described possessing the system as “a dream” but said he was told in the U.S. at the time that it was impossible.
The Patriot was first deployed by the U.S. in the 1980s. The system costs approximately $4 million per missile, and the launchers cost about $10 million each, according to analysts.
At such a cost, it was widely thought that Ukraine would only use the Patriots against Russian aircraft or hypersonic missiles.
In other developments, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces accused Russia of using phosphorous munitions in its attempt to wrest control of the eastern city of Bakhmut from Ukrainian forces.
Russian troops have been trying to take the city for more than nine months, but Ukrainian forces are still clinging to positions on the western edge of the city.
On Saturday, the Ukrainska Pravda newspaper quoted military officials as saying that “the enemy used phosphorus and incendiary ammunition in Bakhmut in an attempt to wipe the city off the face of the earth.”
A photo accompanying the newspaper report showed an urban area lit up with fire in multiple places.
The allegations could not be independently verified.
Russian forces have not commented on the claim but have rejected previous accusations from Ukraine that they had used phosphorus.
International law prohibits the use of white phosphorus or other incendiary weapons — munitions designed to set fire to objects or cause burn injuries — in areas where there could be concentrations of civilians.
White phosphorous can also be used for illumination or to create smoke screens.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
328 AM CDT Mon May 16 2022
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM THROCKMORTON TO COLEMAN TO
SONORA FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF LESS THAN 20 PERCENT,
SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE
DANGER...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES OF LESS THAN 20
PERCENT, SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME
FIRE DANGER, FOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM THROCKMORTON
TO COLEMAN TO SONORA...
* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* FUELS...Critically Dry
* IMPACTS...Avoid any outdoor activities that could result in
flames or sparks of any kind. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is the potential for
critical fire weather conditions. Listen for later forecasts and
possible Red Flag Warnings.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Grayson
County through 430 AM CDT...
At 328 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pottsboro, or 9 miles east of Whitesboro, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sherman, Van Alstyne, Howe, Pottsboro, Whitewright, Bells, Tom Bean,
Knollwood, Dorchester, Southmayd, Sadler and Luella.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3359 9638 3340 9639 3340 9663 3369 9688
3383 9671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0828Z 317DEG 27KT 3370 9674
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
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DALLAS (AP) — A 24-year-old man now linked to an unusual string of crimes that kept the Dallas Zoo on the lookout for missing animals told police that after he swiped two monkeys from their enclosure, he took them onto the city’s light rail system to make his getaway, court records show.
Davion Irvin also said he loves animals and that if he’s released from jail, he would steal more, the documents said.
Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there. He is charged with six counts of animal cruelty and two counts of burglary. An attorney listed for Irvin in court records did not respond to a request for comment.
Irvin told police that on the night of Jan. 29, he waited until dark, jumped a fence to get onto zoo grounds, cut the metal mesh of an enclosure and took the two emperor tamarin monkeys, according to arrest warrant affidavits . He then got on the city’s light rail before walking to the vacant home where he said he kept his animals.
Police, acting on a tip from the public, found the monkeys, named Bella and Finn, on Jan. 31, the day after they were discovered missing, at the empty home in Lancaster, a Dallas suburb about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of the zoo. Officers also found multiple cats and pigeons, in addition to dead feeder fish and fish food that had disappeared from a staff-only area of the zoo earlier in January but wasn’t reported stolen at the time, affidavits said.
Irvin has been charged in two of the odd events over a span of several weeks at the zoo and is linked to another, police said. In the taking of the monkeys, Irvin faces one count of burglary and six counts of animal cruelty — three for each monkey. He also faces a burglary charge in relation to the escape of a clouded leopard named Nova, who was discovered missing Jan. 13. A cut was found in her enclosure, and the zoo closed as a search was launched. She was found later that day near her habitat.
Irvin told investigators that he’d wanted to take Nova but that he was only able to pet her before she got on top of her enclosure, an affidavit said.
Police said they’ve linked Irvin to the cutting of an enclosure for langur monkeys, discovered after Nova went missing, but he hasn’t been charged in that. None of the langur monkeys escaped.
In the days leading up to the emperor tamarin monkeys being taken, a man had been raising suspicions at the zoo, asking questions not only about moving and caring for such monkeys, but about the clouded leopard that had escaped, an affidavit said. He was also seen entering staff buildings near the monkeys’ enclosure.
After the monkeys were discovered missing Jan. 30, police released a photo and video from the zoo of a man they said they wanted to talk to about the missing monkeys. The man in the images — who police later said was identified as Irvin — prompted the tip that led police to the vacant home where the monkeys were found Jan. 31. An affidavit said the tip came from a caller who said multiple attendees of a church recognized the man from the images as someone who frequented a vacant home owned by the church.
Police arrested Irving on Thursday a few blocks from The Dallas World Aquarium after he’d been there asking questions about animals at the aquarium and a worker recognized him from news coverage.
Police said have said they are still investigating, but Irvin has not been linked to the suspicious death of an endangered vulture at the zoo in January.
Meanwhile police in Louisiana announced the arrest Tuesday of a 61-year-old man in the case of 12 squirrel monkeys that were discovered missing Jan. 29 from their enclosure at Zoosiana in Broussard, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) west of Baton Rouge. Police said the missing monkeys haven’t yet been found. | 2023-02-08T01:25:17+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/texas-man-jailed-in-dallas-monkey-case-says-hed-do-it-again/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Canada police hunt remaining suspect in stabbing attacks
WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police hunted for the remaining suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in an Indigenous community and nearby town in the province of Saskatchewan after finding the body of his brother amid a massive manhunt for the pair.
Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead Monday near the stabbing sites and authorities believe his brother and fellow suspect, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured, on the run and likely in the provincial capital of Regina, said police chief Evan Bray. The series of stabbings also wounded 18 people.
RCMP Commanding Officer Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said authorities are not sure of the cause of death yet but the injuries were not self-inflicted.
Damien Sanderson’s “body was located outdoors in a heavily grassed area in proximity to a house that was being examined. We can confirm he has visible injuries,” said Blackmore. Asked if Myles Sanderson was responsible for his brother’s death, Blackmore said police are investigating that possibility, but “we can’t say that definitively at this point in time.″
Leaders of the James Smith Cree Nation, where most of the stabbing attacks took place, blamed the killings on the drug and alcohol abuse plaguing the community, which they said was a legacy of the colonization of Indigenous people.
James Smith Cree Nation resident Darryl Burns and his brother, Ivor Wayne Burns, said their sister, Gloria Lydia Burns, was a first responder who was killed while responding to a call. Burns said his 62-year-old sister was on a crisis response team.
“She went on a call to a house and she got caught up in the violence,” he said. “She was there to help. She was a hero.”
He blamed drugs and pointed to colonization for the rampant drug and alcohol use on reserves.
“We had a murder-suicide here three years ago. My granddaughter and her boyfriend. Last year we had a double homicide. Now this year we have 10 more that have passed away and all because of drugs and alcohol,” Darryl Burns said.
Ivor Wayne Burns also blamed drugs for his sister’s death and said the suspect brothers should not be hated.
“We have to forgive them boys,” he said. “When you are doing hard drugs, when you are doing coke, and when you are doing heroin and crystal meth and those things, you are incapable of feeling. You stab somebody and you think it’s funny. You stab them again and you laugh.”
Blackmore said police were still determining the motive, but the chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations echoes suggestions the stabbings could be drug-related.
“This is the destruction we face when harmful illegal drugs invade our communities, and we demand all authorities to take direction from the chiefs and councils and their membership to create safer and healthier communities for our people,” said Chief Bobby Cameron.
Blackmore said the criminal record of Myles Sanderson dates back years and includes violence. Last May, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers issued a wanted list that included him writing that he was “unlawfully at large.”
While authorities believe Myles Sanderson is in Regina, about 335 kilometers (210 miles) south of where the stabbings happened, they have issued alerts in Canada’s three vast prairie provinces — which also include Manitoba and Alberta — and contacted U.S. border officials. The manhunt entered its third day Tuesday.
Before Damien’s body was found, arrest warrants were issued for the suspects and both men faced at least one count each of murder and attempted murder.
The stabbing attack was among the deadliest mass killings in Canada, where such crimes are less common than in the United States. The deadliest gun rampage in Canadian history happened in 2020, when a man disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires across the province of Nova Scotia, killing 22 people. In 2019, a man used a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto.
Deadly mass stabbings are rarer than mass shootings, but have happened around the world. In 2014, 29 people were slashed and stabbed to death at a train station in China’s southwestern city of Kunming. In 2016, a mass stabbing at a facility for the mentally disabled in Sagamihara, Japan, left 19 people dead. A year later, three men killed eight people in a vehicle and stabbing attack at London Bridge.
Police in Saskatchewan got their first call about a stabbing at 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, and within minutes heard about several more. In all, dead or wounded people were found at 13 different locations on the sparsely populated reserve and in the town, Blackmore said. James Smith Cree Nation is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Weldon.
Among the 10 killed was Lana Head, who is the former partner of Michael Brett Burns and the mother of their two daughters.
“It’s sick how jail time, drugs and alcohol can destroy many lives,” Burns told the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. “I’m hurt for all this loss.”
Weldon residents have identified one of the dead as Wes Petterson, a retired widower who made he coffee every morning at the senior center. He loved gardening, picking berries, canning, and making jam and cakes, recalled William Works, 47, and his mother, Sharon Works, 64.
“He would give you the shirt off his back if he could,” William Works said, describing his neighbor as a “gentle old fellow” and “community first.”
Sharon Works was baffled: “I don’t understand why they would target someone like him anyway, because he was just a poor, helpless little man, 100 pounds soaking wet. And he could hardly breathe because he had asthma and emphysema and everybody cared about him because that’s the way he was. He cared about everybody else. And they cared about him.”
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Gillies reported from Toronto.
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Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd will have season-ending elbow reconstruction surgery after tests Tuesday revealed a partial sprain of the left-hander's ulnar collateral ligament.
Boyd (5-5, 5.45 ERA) exited his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday night after feeling discomfort in his arm after only 15 pitches. He pointed at his elbow during a conversation on the mound with manager A.J. Hinch and trainer Ryne Eubanks.
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The Tigers didn't say when Boyd would have the procedure, commonly known as Tommy John surgery. The timetable for recovery is typically at least 12-14 months.
Detroit placed Boyd on the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Will Vest, who exited with an injury in the second inning Monday night after replacing Boyd in the first, was put on the 15-day IL with a lower right leg strain.
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The Tigers have 10 pitchers on the injured list, and half of them have started games this season.
Right-hander Matt Manning (1-1, 4.63 ERA) was activated from the 60-day IL to start Tuesday night against the Rangers, after being out since April 11 with a right foot fracture. Left-handed reliever Anthony Misiewicz was recalled from Triple-A Toledo.
Boyd signed a $10 million, one-year deal last December to return to the Tigers. The 32-year-old lefty had made 143 starts for Detroit from 2015-21, but made 10 relief appearances for Seattle last season. | 2023-06-28T18:23:17+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/tigers-starter-matthew-boyd-will-undergo-season-ending-tommy-john-surgery/article_9b5eccb0-79a1-50e0-9aab-2e631528253c.html |
Griner ‘in very good spirits’ but US isn’t doing ‘backflips’ over freeing Russian arms dealer: Kirby
Posted/updated on: December 11, 2022 at 4:11 pm(WASHINGTON) -- Brittney Griner is doing well while recovering in Texas after being freed from Russian detention and returning to the U.S. last week, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday.
"She's [in] San Antonio at the Brooke Army Medical Center getting appropriate mental health care as well as physical health care, just to make sure that she's ready for her reintegration back into American society," Kirby told ABC "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz.
"They'll work that out with the doctors and the family as to how much longer she'll need to be there. But our initial reports are she's in very good spirits and in good health," Kirby said.
Griner, a WNBA star who had pleaded guilty to drug charges after carrying a vape with hashish oil into Russia -- which she maintained was an inadvertent mistake -- was released as part of a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington.
In return for Griner's freedom from a penal colony, the U.S. released Viktor Bout, a notorious former arms dealer serving a 25-year sentence in Illinois following a conspiracy conviction.
The U.S. was unable to secure the release of former Marine Paul Whelan as part of the deal, too. Whelan has been in Russian captivity for nearly four years on espionage charges that the White House says are false; ABC News reported in July that a "substantial proposal" was originally put forward was to exchange both Americans for Bout.
"This business of getting wrongfully detained Americans home, there's nothing easy about it. ... And there are tough decisions that go into it," Kirby said on "This Week."
Bout, also known as the "Merchant of Death," was set to leave prison in 2029. He was initially captured in a sting operation in Thailand in 2008. At the time he was seen as the world's largest weapons smuggler, supplying arms to former President Charles Taylor of Liberia, to rebels in Sierra Leone and brokering or selling weapons that fueled conflicts in Afghanistan, Angola, Congo, Rwanda and Sudan.
He was extradited to the U.S. on narco-terrorism charges and in 2011 was convicted of conspiring to kill Americans, to supply anti-aircraft missiles and of aiding a terrorist organization.
Critics of Bout's swap said the U.S. gave up too much to get Griner back, rather than additional American detainees. Critics also said the deal will encourage future hostage-taking by other countries to win concessions from the U.S.
When pressed by Raddatz about this on "This Week," Kirby said the Biden administration was committed to assisting wrongfully detained Americans and that they did not make the decision to release Bout lightly.
"Nobody's doing backflips over there about the fact that Mr. Bout is a free man six years earlier than he would have been. But we're going to protect our national security. And if Mr. Bout decides to go back to his previous line of work, then we're going to do what we need to do to hold him accountable," Kirby said.
Like others in the administration, he insisted that it was impossible to reach a deal that would have included Whelan's release.
"They were treating Paul very separately, very distinctly because of these sham espionage charges they levied against him," Kirby said. "And then it kind of come together last week in the end game with just a Bout-for-Griner deal."
It was also last week when "it really occurred to us that there was just no chance" of freeing Whelan as well as Griner, Kirby said.
"I understand the criticism," he said of the deal's detractors. "They weren't in the room. They weren't on the phone. They weren't watching the incredible effort and determination ... to try to get both Paul and Brittney out together. In a negotiation, you do what you can, you do as much as you can. You push and you push and you push, and we did. And this deal we got last week, that was the deal that was possible."
Nonetheless, he said, "We are still negotiating for Paul Whelan's release." While Kirby declined to speak more specifically in public, he said, "We have a better sense of the context here, where the Russia's expectations are, and we're just going to keep working on it."
Kirby acknowledged "the argument about encouraging hostage taking, we understand that argument." But he said the administration had taken steps both to inform Americans who are considering traveling to unsafe countries and, with sanctions and visa restrictions, to deter foreign governments who may use those Americans as political prisoners.
Kirby also briefly addressed the status of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, now in its 10th month. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently shifted to attacking civilian infrastructure, which Kirby said shows Putin "is trying to bring the Ukrainian people to their knees as winter approaches."
Responding to reporting that Ukrainian drones had struck airfields in Russia, Kirby said: "We are certainly not encouraging or enabling Ukrainian operations inside Russia. We are trying to make sure that they can defend their territory."
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