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Protiviti recognized for demonstrating outstanding care for its employees and communities
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to the 2022 PEOPLE Companies that Care list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work in the large company category. The firm is recognized for demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for its employees, their communities and the environment.
The Companies that Care list is based on confidential feedback given by more than one million U.S. employees through an extensive 60-question survey administered by Great Place to Work and data gathered from the contending companies. Companies are only considered for this highly competitive list if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. The survey also considers each company's benefits and its philanthropic and community support.
"Our vision and culture are centered around giving back to our communities, and we empower our people to support causes that are important to them," said Andrea Spinelli, a managing director with Protiviti and global leader of its community service program. "Whether it's through organizing meal-packing events for our global 'i on Hunger' program, which has provided more than 12.7 million meals to the hungry, holding local office toy drives, taking part in fund-raising sports events, volunteering at non-profit organizations, or finding creative ways to help others in need, we're focused on making a difference."
"Our people are critical to our success and to our clients' success," said Scott Redfearn, executive vice president, global human resources, Protiviti. "Our goal is to provide a trusting and caring work environment where our people feel supported and heard, where innovative ideas are encouraged, and where they can have a rewarding and meaningful career while making a positive impact on their communities." Among the benefits Protiviti provides to employees are paid parental leave; incentive compensation plan; leave concierges; sabbaticals; and tuition reimbursement.
Companies are assessed on how well they create a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"Caring isn't about being 'nice,'" said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's about understanding the real needs of your people, of your community and of the world—and showing up in ways that make a meaningful impact. These companies make that kind of caring for people, and even the environment, part of their daily fabric."
Protiviti was also named to the PEOPLE Companies that Care inaugural list in 2021. Since 2015, Protiviti has been named consistently to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, which is based on the Great Place to Work survey. Protiviti has been recognized on multiple other Great Place to Work lists, including Best Workplaces for Women, Parents, Millennials, and Consulting and Professional Services.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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In the past month, elected officials in the Netherlands and Poland have accused their opponents of plotting to force people to eat insects. The idea is also bubbling up in far-right circles in the U.S. NPR's Huo Jingnan reports on how a meme from anonymous message boards is making a leap into real-world politics.
HUO JINGNAN, BYLINE: If you follow far-right media, the message is plain and simple.
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MICHAEL KNOWLES: The ruling class really, really wants us to eat bugs.
HUO: That's conservative media personality Michael Knowles speaking last year. Using insects as a source of protein is only at the edges of the policy debate when it comes to cutting climate pollution from agriculture. Scientists focus mainly on reducing meat consumption and eating more plant-based food. Although the idea is marginal, various right-wing media outlets use insect eating as a punchline to mock the climate movement.
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PAUL JOSEPH WATSON: You know who won't be eating bugs? Climate change technocrats.
ALDO BUTTAZZONI: I have some crickets here with me behind me. What do you think of - what do you think about when you see this and think the government wants to put this in your food?
HUO: Those clips are from Prison Planet and Prager University. Sara Aniano of Anti-Defamation League traced some of this rhetoric back to 2019 in threats on the anonymous message board 4Chan.
SARA ANIANO: It kind of started out and continues to be kind of a meme. So some people might be using it earnestly, and some people might be using it ironically.
HUO: It started with comments below a photo of climate activist Greta Thunberg.
ANIANO: They say over and over and over again, I will not eat the bugs. I will not eat the bugs (laughter).
HUO: Then the phrase crossed over to Twitter, first by way of a white nationalist. Then a crypto advocate used it to poke fun at proposals to mitigate climate change. Yet another early propagator of the phrase told NPR he tweeted it only as a joke. Over time, it has fused into a darker conspiracy theory currently known as the Great Reset. The idea is that governments plan to enslave people and, among other things, force them to survive on insects. It's named after a World Economic Forum initiative launched in mid-2020.
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UNIDENTIFIED NARRATOR: With everything falling apart, we can reshape the world in ways we couldn't before. And that's why so many are calling for a great reset.
HUO: The World Economic Forum sponsors the annual gathering of political and business leaders in Davos, Switzerland. When the initiative came out, conspiracy theorists quickly jumped on the phrase. Ciaran O'Connor is an analyst at the nonprofit Institute for Strategic Dialogue that monitors extremism.
CIARAN O'CONNOR: It's been reinterpreted as a kind of sinister plan being orchestrated by global elites to enact a socialist, authoritarian regime of control.
HUO: That sinister plan goes way beyond eating bugs, as one guest told former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on his streaming show.
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NOOR BIN LADIN: I don't want to eat the bugs. I don't want to live in the pod. I don't want to be trapped in a digital jail. And nothing they can do will make me.
HUO: As far as we know, no government makes anyone eat bugs. But this idea of a shadowy ruling elite goes way back, often drawing on familiar, sometimes anti-Semitic tropes. The gathering of global elites in Davos has long held the imagination of conspiracy theorists. For many who spread this narrative, bug eating is not just a threat to personal freedom but also a threat to identity, as Fox News host Tucker Carlson said in 2019.
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TUCKER CARLSON: Eating insects is repulsive and un-American. And of course, therefore, in the eyes of the left, it must be awesome.
HUO: It's not just bugs. The Great Reset conspiracy theory has also been used to push back against other climate-related measures. In February, people citing the Great Reset flocked from across the U.K. to Oxford. They protested local proposals to limit car use in the city center, claiming that the government wanted to turn cities into, quote, "open air prisons." O'Connor says the Great Reset is a very malleable tool, useful both for extremists and political opportunists trying to get clicks.
O'CONNOR: Right-wing political figures have used these claims to propagate this idea of a socialist authoritarian bogeyman or a strawman, and it doesn't even need to be far left. It might just be a nut of their persuasion.
HUO: And that straw man distracts the public from real challenges like confronting climate change. Huo Jingnan, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | 2023-04-07T11:50:07+00:00 | wqcs.org | https://www.wqcs.org/2023-03-31/how-a-conspiracy-theory-about-eating-bugs-made-its-way-to-international-politics |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Puma, you’re all boxed in. Nike, what have you done to the U.S. and Canada? Adidas, you’re making a few style waves.
With millions at stake in retail sales, this year’s World Cup in Qatar has soccer fans playing rate the shirt — and what to buy. So far, there’s no runaway winner that just might earn icon status like the sold-out-in-minutes bright green and chevron jersey of Nigeria during the last tournament in 2018.
Which kits definitely don’t dazzle in the eyes of some hardcore fans — and a few outspoken players? Nike’s effort for the U.S. team, which didn’t qualify four years ago. An enlarged, simple country crest sits at the center on white home shirts perceived as bland, as opposed to classic. Nike relocated its swoosh logo to both sleeves.
A blue graphic at the neck has led to mocking comparisons to the Stay Puft marshmallow man of “Ghostbusters” fame. And the U.S. away kit features ice-dyed black Rorschach blotches against royal blue.
“It’s ugly,” said 33-year-old fan Ryan Bender of the former. “The away ones look like training jerseys.”
Bender is a lifelong soccer player, youth coach and jersey collector in Los Angeles. He had few niceties in general for many of the kits of the big three outfitters: Nike (13 countries), Adidas (7) and Puma (6). That’s especially so for the array of front boxes, shields and other containers where numbers will go courtesy of Puma on away kits for Senegal, Morocco, Uruguay and more.
There’s particular ire for Puma over the QR code-like symbol of Switzerland. The idea overall, Puma said, was to highlight player numbers. It has also been likened among the grumpy to the iPhone calendar icon.
“There’s a lot of lack of creativity there. And to be honest, a lot of them just look like jerseys you would find in a roadside shop,” Bender said of Puma’s kits.
While Bender has some favorites, and he isn’t alone when it comes to derision for the U.S. shirts, not everybody is a hater in the every-four-years World Cup sweepstakes over shirts. The top three companies are joined by six other brands with one country each. Nike, Puma and Adidas have made the use of recycled materials a priority.
“The Nike and Puma kits are stunning,” said Aron Solomon, 55, in Montreal. “Nike did such a great job bringing clean lines and just the right shade of colors. Case in point is the Qatar home Jersey.”
He was referring to the host’s maroon kit with a serrated line of white triangles trimming sleeves in a design evoking the country’s flag. Think shark’s teeth.
Denmark took a bite out of Qatar when it unveiled a black jersey to go with two other kits. The black shirts, with maker Hummel’s logo faded out, honor migrant workers who died during construction work for the tournament.
As for his own country, Canada, Solomon is unbothered that the rejuvenated Les Rouges will take the pitch for their first World Cup appearance in 36 years wearing the same template-based kits they’ve had since June 2021. The shirts are traditional red and white with a crest featuring a maple leaf.
Like a few U.S. players who speak publicly about their kits, Canada defender Sam Adekugbe is disappointed.
“I just feel like every team should get a new kit for the World Cup because it’s a symbolic event. I don’t hate it, but I would have liked to have gotten a new kit, just because it’s something to cherish,” he told The Athletic.
Nike cites a different design cycle for Canada as the reason the country is going without.
Solomon has no love for Adidas-designed shirts, particularly the home jerseys of powerhouse Germany, where he lived for four years. It features a fierce wide black vertical stripe down the center against a white background in homage to the country’s 1908 home shirt.
“It looks like they’re wearing a bib,” he said.
The Adidas shirts for four-time World Cup champs Germany, along with Argentina, Mexico and the other countries it outfitted, include the company’s signature triple-line trim on the shoulders in various colors. Sort of like sporty epaulets.
Perhaps the most polarizing kit of the competition is the away look for Mexico, which some consider too flashy and others think will endure like Nigeria’s shirts the last time around. The creamy white kit has an all-over red design of Mixtec art outlines in celebration of Mexico’s fighting spirit. There’s a nod on the inside back collar to the pre-Columbian deity Quetzalcoatl (so named by the Aztecs), aka the Feathered Serpent.
“They’re my most favorite of the whole tournament,” said mega soccer fan Khloe Lewis, 27, in Somerville, Massachusetts. “I like the pattern and the contrast, but also that it’s inspired by historic, traditional Mexican design.”
As a hot topic, debate over World Cup kits often churns among fans yearning for a jersey identity of their own.
“Kits get to the emotions. They’re something that’s very close to people’s hearts and it makes them very, very vocal about them,” said Mateo Kossman, a senior product manager on the Adidas soccer apparel team who worked on Mexico’s shirts.
Come Nov. 20, when the World Cup begins, soccer will dominate at the sports bar Das Beer Garden in Jupiter, Florida. Growing up in Caracas, 44-year-old co-owner Alex Marquez began playing the Beautiful Game in first grade. He roots for the U.S., Venezuela and Spain, the latter his parents’ home country.
Marquez is pleased with Spain’s classic home jersey in red from Adidas, worn with navy shorts and socks. The away kit — the aways being generally more adventurous — is another story. It has light blue swirls with faint digital lines on a white background and the country’s bright red and yellow flag colors for the shoulder stripes in a grand show of disharmony.
“It’s like the thing that goes around a baby’s crib,” Marquez said of the swirls.
The blog Four On Four called the look exquisite, dubbing the wavy design a “geometric jellyfish pattern.”
Argentina switched it up, color wise, for its away shirts. Adidas rolled out a classic white and blue stripe home kit but veered for the first time in the country’s history to a vibrant purple for the away jersey. It depicts the Sun of May and its long rays from the country’s flag, though the rays and a background design look like flames. The purple is meant to represent gender equality, and overall diversity and inclusion. And the Adidas triple lines on the shoulders match!
How has the purple played among World Cup fans?
“Like everything we create, it’s important that the story is understood and told,” said Andrew Dolan, an Adidas senior product manager who worked on the Argentina shirts. “I think everyone appreciates what we’re trying to do.”
At 10, Zain Ennaoui is a small fan with big opinions on soccer shirts. Of the new purple for Argentina, which has some soccer buffs rattled, the Brooklyn fifth-grader said politely, “It’s good in its own way.”
Zain supports Morocco, where his dad is from, but he, too, loves Mexico’s away extravaganza. He gets that most of the shirts among the 32 countries headed to Qatar have cultural meaning. That said, South Korea’s away kit of many colors (black with yellow, blue and red brush strokes) is a tough sell for him, despite its nod to Taegeukgi, the symbol on the country’s flag.
“It’s like someone thought it was a good idea to get a paint gun and spray it all over the place. It did not work,” Zain said.
It’s a toss up on which look for the U.S. is more roundly despised by critics. The soccer-obsessed site Footy Headlines rated Canada’s tragedy at the bottom among Nike’s efforts. The U.S. shirts were second to last.
“It looks like you’d wear it to a Grateful Dead concert,” said Kent Gethmann, 38, in Spencer, Iowa, of the blue and black away shirt.
That, the idea of lending street life to World Cup wear, might just be the point.
“I’d rock it,” Brandon Williams said of the same U.S. kit.
He’s a Los Angeles menswear stylist for celebrities and star athletes, though no soccer players yet.
“I’d wear it oversized with some hoochie daddy shorts (they’re really short), some clean white Nike Air Force Ones and a backward snapback,” Williams said. “I’d throw a sweater over my shoulders like Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and I’m ready for Sunday brunch.”
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Arizona-Centric Venture Capital Firm Closes Record Setting Fund to Support Local Companies Beyond the Desert
PHOENIX, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AZ-VC, the Arizona-centric venture capital firm, today announced the close of its first fund, with an oversubscribed total raise of $110 million. AZ-VC (formerly invisionAZ Fund) is led by Jack Selby, an original employee and former executive at PayPal. The fund is backed by an almost Arizona-exclusive list of LPs, many of whom will be actively engaged as advisors in helping source, mentor and grow portfolio companies.
As a 20+ year resident of Arizona, Selby believes the state is a massive untapped resource of entrepreneurial activity. Phoenix is the 5th largest city, and the country's fastest growing metropolitan region. Pandemic newcomers from neighboring California and elsewhere continue to fuel the Arizona economy, especially refugees from Silicon Valley looking for higher quality of life and more affordable housing, while maintaining manageable proximity to their former state.
Despite these tailwinds, Selby laments what he has described as the Sonoran "Funding Desert" paradox, which begins with a lack of local capital sources positioned to write a Series A check of $2-5 million. This financial void forces Arizona's best companies to fundraise outside of the state, which is problematic for two reasons. First, raising capital for start-ups is always hard, and even harder as an out-of-town prospective portfolio company. As such, many Arizona companies have simply failed to launch beyond seed-level funding. Second, out-of-state VCs recycle any financial windfalls in their respective home ecosystems, preventing any flywheel effects from benefiting Arizona.
AZ-VC will focus on Series A and beyond opportunities. The strategy will be sector agnostic and entrepreneur centric. The fund will leverage Selby's "PayPal Mafia" background and open doors for portfolio companies in Silicon Valley and around the world.
To date, AZ-VC invested $3 million in Mosaic, the first elastic national general contracting service for digitally empowering the homebuilding industry; led an investment round in Uplinq, a provider of advanced bookkeeping solutions that rely on data automation and machine learning to small and medium-sized businesses; and is ready to add more impressive logos to the family.
"This fund is a litmus test for Arizona in two respects," Selby said. "First, we could have gone to long-standing allocator relationships in places like London, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, et al, and raised the fund in a straightforward manner. Instead, we chose to challenge local investors to choose if they wanted to see a fund like ours rise up in our home community and back Arizona-based companies. I knew raising the fund would be a challenge, but I am heartened with the outcome. I salute our investors, led by Pinnacle West Corporation (PNW), our $25 million anchor.
Selby continued, "The second test will be finding the companies to deploy $110 million in the local ecosystem. I am certain the Arizona start-up community will gladly accept the challenge."
"Our focus is to back exceptional local startups and provide them with the resources to win on a national stage" said Benjamin Brockwell, Principal at AZ-VC. "In addition to creating a top-notch investment portfolio, we are heavily committed to providing opportunities for the state's best talent."
AZ-VC is a $110 million Series A and beyond venture capital fund based in Phoenix and focused on Arizona technology companies. The strategy is sector agnostic, and the fund aims to deploy investments between $2-5m. The fund is managed by Jack Selby, a 20-year Arizona resident and former PayPal executive.
For more information, visit AZ-VC's website and their LinkedIn profile.
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Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday before she closed out the show with a surprisingly big announcement: Her new album.
“I thought it would be a fun moment to tell you that my new album comes out Oct. 21,” said Swift after she won video of the year for her project “All Too Well: The Short Film” (10 minute version), which claimed best long form video and direction. “I will tell you more at midnight.”
Swift said on social media that her upcoming 10th studio album would be called “Midnights,” which she says will involve “stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Her upcoming album comes after she released “Folklore” and “Evermore.” Both projects came out five months apart two years ago. “Folklore” won album of the year at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
The pop star’s reveal came at the end of her acceptance speech where she praised the other women in the category – which included Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo.
“I know with every second of this moment that we wouldn’t be able to make this short film if it weren’t for you – the fans,” she said. “I wouldn’t be able to re-record my albums if it wasn’t for you. You emboldened me to do that.”
Swift spoke earlier about creating her first short film, giving thanks to several including actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien who starred in the project.
“We put our entire hearts into this,” Swift said.
Rapper Jack Harlow made his mark throughout the entire show. He kicked off the show with a performance inside a mock airplane walking down aisle while performing his hit song “First Class,” which was sampled by Fergie’s “Glamorous.” The rapper joined Fergie onstage – who wore a sparkling silver dress with the red words “First Class” – while she sang her 2006 jam.
“Thank you to Fergie for coming out with me tonight and clearing this song,” said Harlow after “First Class” won the award for song of the summer later in the show. “The beauty of this song is that people don’t realize it’s so hip-hop because of the sampling. To bring Fergie into the mix in this way means the world to me. It’s truly full circle. ‘Glamorous’ was one of the most important songs of my childhood.”
During the show, Depp made a surprise appearance as the Moon Man nearly three months after the verdict in his defamation trial with his former wife Amber Heard. The 59-year-old actor appeared to float from the ceiling while wearing the iconic astronaut outfit with his face digitally inserted into custom’s helmet.
“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp told the audience at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Lizzo had Taylor Swift dancing out of her seat while she performed her new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” Lizzo won an award for video for good for “About Damn Time.”
Harlow’s name was called to come right back onstage to collect the show’s first award for his guest appearance on Lil Nas X’s song “Industry Baby,” which won for best collaboration, art direction and visual effects. Harlow, Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar each entered the awards tied for leading nominees with seven apiece.
“This one is for the champions,” said Lil Nas X before Harlow thanked him for the collaboration on the chart-topping single.
Harlow, in addition to performing and winning awards, joined LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj as the show’s hosts.
Minaj performed a medley of her career’s biggest hits from “Roman’s Revenge,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Anaconda” and “Super Bass.” After her set, the rapper accepted the show’s Video Vanguard award, which MTV has said she’s receiving for her artistry, barrier-breaking hip-hop and status as a global superstar. The honor is named after Michael Jackson.
During her acceptance speech, Minaj paid tribute to other music icons such as Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lil Wayne. She spoke about the importance of mental health.
“I wish people took mental health seriously, even when you think they have the perfect lives,” said Minaj, who later won best hip-hop for her song “Do We Have a Problem?” featuring Lil Baby.
Harry Styles won album of the year for “Harry’s House.” He was unable to attend the awards due to his show at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bad Bunny performed his hit “Titi Me Pregunto” from Yankee Stadium after he won artist of the year.
“I have been saying it and I always believed from the beginning that I could become great,” he said. “That I could become one of the biggest stars in the world without having to change my culture, my language, my jargon. I am Benito Antonio Martínez from Puerto Rico to the whole world, thank you!”
Eminem and Snoop Dogg brought the metaverse to the VMAs as the duo performed “From the D 2 The LBC,” which was featured on Eminem’s greatest hits album “Curtain Call 2.”
The Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage as the recipients of the Global Icon award after being introduced by Cheech & Chong as their “favorite band of all time.” The band – which consists of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante – performed several songs including their classic “Can’t Stop” from the the group’s 2002 album “By the Way” and their recent hit “Black Summer,” which won best rock.
Flea made a speech about his love for human beings along with cockroaches, trees and dirt. Smith, the band’s drummer, dedicated the award to Taylor Hawkins, the late Foo Fighters drummer who died early this year.
“I dedicate this to Taylor and his family,” he said. “I love them and I miss him every day.”
Madonna, who is the most awarded artist in MTV history with 20 wins, became the only artist to receive a nomination in each of the VMAs five decades. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.” | 2022-08-29T11:54:04+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-wins-top-prize-announces-new-album-at-mtv-vmas/ |
The Company's New Protein Bars Are Made With Real Nut Butter, Honey And Dates, Perfect For Those Looking to Fuel An Active Lifestyle Without Sacrificing Taste Or Nutrition
LOVELAND, Colo., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bobo's, known for their delicious oat bars, oat bites and baked goods, is expanding its popular lineup with an exciting new real food protein bar line debuting in two delicious flavors: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter and Double Chocolate Almond Butter. Each new bar is packed with 15g of protein from peanuts or almonds, pea protein and other delicious, wholesome ingredients that deliver a satisfying protein boost and incredible taste. The new protein bars are also verified non-gmo, certified gluten free and kosher and are now available nationwide.
"We all know that protein bars aren't very tasty and are packed with sugar alcohols, artificial flavors and inflammatory oils." says TJ McIntyre, CEO at Bobo's. "By following Bobo's 'real-food' philosophy, we knew we could create a nutritious, better-tasting protein bar simply by sticking to clean ingredients and avoiding over-engineered additives. We're thrilled with how they turned out."
In the protein bar aisle, consumers often find themselves overwhelmed with dozens of over-engineered bar options made with unrecognizable ingredients. Bobo's new 2.2 oz protein bars deliver 15g of protein using better, simpler ingredients that many consumers would find in their own pantry like peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips and coconut oil. The result is a clean tasting bar that will leave customers feeling satiated and energized. The new bars are perfect for those with active lifestyles, busy schedules or simply to keep in the car when you need a quick and energizing snack. Packed with plant-based nutrition, they're a great way to start the day or as an on-the-go snack - perfect for travel, work or gym workouts.
"Our customers have been asking us for a protein bar for a long time now," continued McIntyre. "We gathered consumer feedback until we achieved a 2x taste preference over other key protein bar brands. We're so happy to finally bring this new product to market because they're delicious and deliver a high amount of natural protein without the chalky, dry taste often found in similar products."
While plenty of nutrition bars promise high amounts of protein, most leave something to be desired when it comes to taste. Bobo's has seemingly cracked the code when it comes to making a protein bar that delivers on both nutrition AND taste simply by pairing better ingredients with tasty flavor combinations like Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter and Double Chocolate Almond Butter. As a result, the new bars have a smooth texture and a satisfying bite with just the right amount of sweetness for an irresistible flavor and hours of satisfaction without the looming sugar crash. The bars are naturally sweetened with dates and honey, without any artificial sugars or sweeteners found in other protein bars.
The new, plant-based protein bars will be baked in Bobo's new 123,000 square foot wind-powered facility in Loveland, Colorado recently built to increase output by 3x while reducing the company's carbon footprint. Both flavors are available online now through Bobo's website and Amazon store starting at $29.88 for a 12 pack. For more information about Bobo's delicious and nutritious products, please visit eatbobos.com.
Bobo's has been making people everywhere feel like family with fresh-baked, wholesome snacks since 2003 when BOBO and her mother decided to whip up their favorite homemade oat bar recipe in their Boulder, CO kitchen. Today, the Bobo's family of products include the original oat bars and has expanded with oat bites, stuff'd bites, nut-butter filled bars, toaster pastries and now protein bars that can be found in natural and conventional grocers around the country. Every healthy Bobo's treat is still 100% gluten free, kosher, and non-GMO certified. To learn more about Bobo's and how the brand stays committed to feeding everyone like family, visit ww.eatbobos.com or follow @eatbobos on social media.
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(The Hill) — Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday that the company will be laying off another 9,000 employees, marking the second round of significant layoffs this year.
These cuts are in addition to the 18,000 layoffs Jassy announced in January, which had started in November. Jassy said in a memo to employees on Monday that most of the cuts will affect Amazon Web Services, People Experience and Technology Solutions, advertising and Twitch, which is a video livestreaming service.
“For several years leading up to this one, most of our businesses added a significant amount of headcount,” Jassy wrote in a memo to employees. “This made sense given what was happening in our businesses and the economy as a whole.”
“However, given the uncertain economy in which we reside, and the uncertainty that exists in the near future, we have chosen to be more streamlined in our costs and headcount,” he added.
Jassy said the company did not announce these layoffs along with the layoffs in January because Amazon’s teams had not completed their analyses last fall. He said that they have announced the decisions as they have made them to get employees the information “as soon as possible.”
He said final decisions about what positions will be impacted are expected to be made by mid- to late April, which is when they will communicate the affected roles to employees.
“To those ultimately impacted by these reductions, I want to thank you for the work you have done on behalf of customers and the company,” he said. “It’s never easy to say goodbye to our teammates, and you will be missed.”
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, also announced more than 10,000 layoffs last week. | 2023-03-20T17:27:47+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/amazon-says-it-will-lay-off-another-9000-workers/ |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — When fugitive 1980s Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero was arrested in Mexico last week, it stirred up old, terrible memories for Lannie Walker, the daughter of American writer John Clay Walker.
While Caro Quintero was only ever sentenced in Mexico for the killing of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and Mexican pilot Alfredo Zavala Avelar in 1985, his gang apparently killed as many as six U.S. citizens in the western city of Guadalajara around the same time.
John Clay Walker, then 36 and a writer who had moved to Guadalajara to finish a book, was one of them.
“We were both very glad to hear that (Caro Quintero) had been captured, and it also brought back a lot of trauma for us,” said Lannie Walker. “My sister and I have lost almost 40 years with our father, there is nothing that can make up for that.”
The U.S. writer and his friend Alberto Radelat, a dental student from Fort Worth, Texas, had walked into “The Lobster,” a high-end Guadalajara seafood restaurant, to celebrate Walker’s planned return to the United States.
They did not know that Caro Quintero and his companions were holding a private party in a back room of the restaurant.
“Our father was an American citizen with no involvement in the Mexico-United States drug war, he was an innocent bystander that unwittingly became caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous drug cartel,” said Lannie Walker. “They began questioning my father and Al, asking them what they knew about the drug enforcement agents in Mexico, what they knew about the investigation. My father knew nothing, he was an innocent writer. They tortured him with an icepick for hours.”
Mike Vigil, the DEA’s former chief of international operations, said “Caro Quintero was one of those individuals that because he now had power, he had wealth, he crossed the line many times in terms of the people that he killed.”
Describing what occurred at the restaurant, Vigil said “they looked out and they saw the two Americans and they immediately through their paranoia as well thought that they were DEA agents. They took him into the back and stabbed to death.”
The bodies of Radelat and Walker were found wrapped in carpet in June 1985, nearly five months after they disappeared.
In December 1984, two young American couples were walking door to door in Guadalajara, trying to spread their faith as Jehovah’s Witnesses. The four were abducted and never seen again.
Two state police officials later said that they helped kidnap and kill the couples on the order of Caro Quintero and fellow capo Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo. They apparently inadvertently knocked on Fonseca Carrillo’s door as they proselytized.
Vigil, who was in Mexico and worked on Camarena’s case at the time, explained why the investigation focused on the killing of the DEA agent.
“I think that the DEA concentrated on the Kiki Camarena case and then the drug trafficking charges. I don’t think that the DEA, it was not that they weren’t interested in the other murders, but, you know, that probably would have fallen into the jurisdiction of maybe another agency,” Vigil said.
“One of the things that we were really focused on was bringing these individuals to justice simply because the DEA is committed that if one of the agents is murdered, we will hunt these people down to the end of the earth and not spare any expenditure, any resources or any activity that we have to do to get the job done,” he said.
Lannie Walker says that “if Caro Quintero is extradited to the U.S. and is convicted and punished here, that would be a small amount of justice.”
They likely will not come quickly. Caro Quintero’s lawyers filed measures with the court – and the judge agreed – that would ensure he goes through the full extradition process and will have the possibility of the corresponding appeals if necessary. Extradition for former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman took a year.
“We do have hope,” she said. “But we are very aware of how the Mexican government and the Mexican judicial system has worked, you know, as far as our fathers’ case is concerned up until now. So we do have hope but we are nervous that what happened in 2013 could happen again.”
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This story has been corrected to show that Lannie Walker said her father was tortured for hours. | 2022-07-21T04:23:02+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/forgotten-us-victims-of-mexican-drug-lord-want-justice/ |
TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or "The Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF) is pleased to provide an update on the Crawford project and its financing activities.
"The Company remains on track to deliver the feasibility study for Crawford by year-end. The study work is approximately 85% complete and the company is confident in its outcome. This financing will allow us to execute post feasibility study work on permitting and detailed engineering that is advantageous for us to complete during the coming winter months and allows us to remain well-funded as we continue to aggressively advance the project" said Mark Selby, Chair and CEO of Canada Nickel.
The Company has arranged a US$10 million loan facility with Auramet which is expected to close on or before October 14, 2022. The loan will be due January 14, 2023, will carry an interest rate of 1.00% per month, and be subject to a 2% arrangement fee. At closing, Auramet will also receive 325,000 1-year warrants with a strike price of $1.52 per share. The warrants and the underlying shares will be subject to a four month hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. The closing of the loan facility is subject to customary conditions including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Auramet is one of the largest physical precious metals merchants in the world with over $20 billion in annual revenues and provides a full range of services to all participants in the precious metals chain, from extraction and production to manufacturing and consumption. Auramet is a private company established in 2004 by a team who had worked previously together since 1989. Their business is comprised of three main activities: physical metals trading, metals merchant banking and advisory. Auramet has built a consistently successful and prominent franchise in the metals space on the back of an experienced management team that has proven to be innovative and capable of delivering the highest quality service to participants in the sector. Auramet purchases tens of millions of ounces of gold, silver and PGMs sourced from a diversified base of mining companies, recycling companies and refineries/smelters. Auramet has also provided term financing facilities in excess of $900 million to date in the mining sector and is looking to grow its capital investment business in the precious metals and battery-related metals mining space. In 2022, Auramet received a Gold Metal Sustainability Rating from Ecovadis, a global leader in business sustainability ratings.
Canada Nickel Company Inc. is advancing the next generation of nickel-cobalt sulphide projects to deliver nickel and cobalt required to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless steel markets. Canada Nickel Company has successfully registered and applied for trademarks in various jurisdictions for NetZeroNickel™, NetZero Cobalt™ and NetZero Iron™ and is pursuing the development of processes to allow the production of net zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products. Canada Nickel provides investors with leverage to nickel and cobalt in low political risk jurisdictions. Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins-Cochrane mining camp. For more information, please visit www.canadanickel.com.
Contact:
Mark Selby, Chair and CEO
Phone: 647-256-1954
Email: info@canadanickel.com
This press release contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes, but is not limited to, the metallurgical results, the timing and results of the feasibility study and the timing and completion of the loan facility. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Canada Nickel to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The PEA results are estimates only and are based on a number of assumptions, any of which, if incorrect, could materially change the projected outcome. There are no assurances that Crawford will be placed into production. Factors that could affect the outcome include, among others: the actual results of development activities; project delays; inability to raise the funds necessary to complete development; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; future prices of metals or project costs could differ substantially and make any commercialization uneconomic; availability of alternative nickel sources or substitutes; actual nickel recovery; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, labour disputes, the availability and productivity of skilled labour and other risks of the mining industry; political instability, terrorism, insurrection or war; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, necessary permitting or in the completion of development or construction activities; mineral resource estimates relating to Crawford could prove to be inaccurate for any reason whatsoever; additional but currently unforeseen work may be required to advance to the feasibility stage; and even if Crawford goes into production, there is no assurance that operations will be profitable.
Although Canada Nickel has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions,events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and Canada Nickel disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sixteenth General Conference of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) was held in a hybrid format from November 21 to 24.
Hundreds of scientists -- including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and Alumni, ministers of science and technology, and dignitaries from all over the world -- gathered in an online and offline meeting in Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern coastal province of Zhejiang.
In the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development set by the United Nations, they discussed how to leverage basic sciences to promote evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development in developing countries.
The offline event was held at one of China's most desirable universities, Zhejiang University (ZJU), which renowned British scientist Dr. Joseph Needham hailed as "Cambridge of the East".
The reason why this Chinese institution of higher learning is entitled to host such a heavyweight international conference is not only because of its 125-year history and academic heritage, but also because of its long-standing commitment to social responsibility and global commitment as an important starting point and goal of talent cultivation, scientific research and social service.
As a leading comprehensive research university, ZJU's research achievements in many basic science fields contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In the medical field, the world's first human cell landscape at single-cell level was born in ZJU in 2020, whose research method will have a profound impact on the identification of normal and disease cell states in the human body, and is expected to help doctors identify abnormal cell states and origins in the future.
Ye Ming'er, associate professor of horticulture at ZJU, has been named "Food Hero" by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for his constant efforts in promoting fruit tree technology for over 30 years. His innovative approach has boosted growth and yield of several fruits, increasing farmers' income as well as protecting natural resources.
"We have also built a healthy eco-environment at the orchard, where sheep feed on grass and its dung is in turn used as fertilizers for fruit trees, thus protecting the environment and ensuring the food safety," said Ye.
In helping coping with climate change, China's first artificial upwelling demonstration project, led by ZJU and completed with other domestic peers, is capable of boosting phytoplankton and algae yield, restoring the marine ecological environment, and enhancing marine carbon sinks. It has been listed as a marine carbon sink program by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
The list goes on. In recent years, ZJU has integrated the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into all aspects of its development, focusing on cultivating students' sustainable development competence, enriching academic ecology, strengthening interdisciplinary research, and promoting global coordination and cooperation.
In March 2021, ZJU launched the Global ZJU for Social Good (Z4G) to integrate the university's own development into the global agenda, contribute its part to the implementation of the UN SDGs in China, and help build a Chinese model of sustainable development.
After the release of the Z4G, ZJU held a series of activities to walk its talk. At the end of that month, ZJU, together with more than 50 leading universities in the world including Harvard University, issued the Joint Statement of Global University Leaders on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is the first global initiative for sustainable development initiated by a Chinese university.
In April this year, ZJU, together with three overseas universities, jointly held the first Asia-Pacific Carbon Neutrality Symposium online, featuring robust discussions on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration, sustainable energy, and sustainable city and construction. The online meeting played a role in promoting cross-institutional knowledge sharing in the Asia-Pacific region and solutions to major global challenges.
Four months later, ZJU joined hands with its global partners to launch the SDG Global Summer School, which attracted nearly 1,000 outstanding students from more than 80 countries and regions around the world to participate online.
They exchanged views with top scholars at home and abroad. Discussions were conducted over such issues as post-COVID-19 urban governance and building a safe and sustainable food supply chain, contributing their parts to a better future for the world.
Stephanie Ann, a summer school participant from Singapore, spoke highly of the Carbon Neutrality module. "The holistic approach to climate change is what makes the ZJU SDG Summer School very insightful. The lecturers, assignments and group tasks not only allow us to apply the knowledge we have learnt, but also propel us to ponder and explore the topics on our own."
At the TWAS 16th General Conference, Hangzhou Declaration was unveiled in addition to the pooling of ideas and solutions on SDGs and basic sciences. The declaration calls on all stakeholders to join hands, uphold the concept of open science, strengthen South-South and North-South cooperation, and work together to open up new prospects for global basic sciences development.
"In the future, we look forward to working with you to advocate for inclusive and green development, enhance basic sciences and multidisciplinary research, nurture top-notch innovative talent in basic sciences and further deepen international engagement," said Ren Shaobo, Chairman of the University Council of ZJU, at the opening ceremony of the Conference.
"Thus, we are hoping to scale up higher education's distinctive contributions to the common development of mankind and the lasting prosperity of our society," Ren added.
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These unique gifts are sure to please anyone dedicated to that pumpkin spice life
For many people, fall officially begins once the pumpkin spice latte returns to the Starbucks menu. In the few months it’s available, pumpkin spice devotees go out of their way to get as much of the iconic PSL as they can.
If you have a loved one who just can’t get enough of the PSL or other pumpkin spice-related goodies, there are plenty of other products that celebrate this warm, cozy fall flavor and scent.
What is pumpkin spice and the PSL?
If you haven’t gotten on the PSL bandwagon, you probably aren’t sure what all the fuss is about. Despite its name, pumpkin spice doesn’t actually contain pumpkin. Instead, it refers to the blend of spices traditionally used to flavor pumpkin pie and other pumpkin-based recipes.
These spices include cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. You can buy pumpkin spice pre-blended, though, so you don’t have to do any mixing yourself.
The PSL has been a seasonal addition to the Starbucks menu for 19 years. The beverage contains Starbucks’ signature espresso and milk steamed with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. It’s then topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice. You can get the PSL hot, iced or blended.
Unusual pumpkin spice gifts
Food and beverage gifts
The Republic of Tea Pumpkin Spice Tea
This tea is perfect for PSL lovers who also appreciate a good cup of tea. It features premium black tea blended with pumpkin flavor and warm pumpkin spices. Each box contains 50 tea bags, which can also be used to make a pumpkin spice tea latte.
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Torani Puremade Pumpkin Pie Sauce
This versatile flavored sauce features cinnamon, nutmeg and other warm pumpkin spices. It makes it easy to prepare pumpkin spice coffee and lattes at home, but it’s also delicious over ice cream, pie or other desserts.
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Montana Bounty Foods Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix
This set of pumpkin spice quick bread mix contains three bags, each making one large loaf or three small loaves. Unlike traditional pumpkin bread, this mix contains a rich sourdough blend with pumpkin spices to give it that warm fall flavor. The mixes are handmade.
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This kit makes it easy for the PSL lover in your life to make their own lattes at home. It contains flavored sugar cubes that can be dropped in any hot beverage to add a hint of pumpkin spice. The set includes six pumpkin spice cubes and six white chocolate cocoa cubes, which can be used individually or together for a unique flavor combination.
Sold by Uncommon Goods
Franzese Pumpkin Spice Authentic Italian Gelato Mix Gift Set
With this easy-to-use mix, pumpkin spice fans can make rich, delicious pumpkin spice gelato in any ice maker. Each set contains two boxes of mix, made of 100% authentic Italian ingredients. You’ll get three pints of gelato from each box, too.
Sold by Macy’s
Beauty gifts
Too Faced Pumpkin Spice Second Slice Sweet & Spicy Eyeshadow Palette
With a color scheme inspired by pumpkin pie spice, this eyeshadow palette is perfect for fall. It contains 18 warm shades in matte, metallic and shimmer finishes to create a wide array of looks. The shadows are paraben-free and cruelty-free.
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm
This moisturizing lip balm doesn’t just protect and soothe the lips; it tastes great, too. It contains 100% natural ingredients and locks moisture in place to prevent damage from environmental exposure. It can also help relieve the pain and itching of cold sores.
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Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer
This powerful mask helps exfoliate the skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. It contains pumpkin enzymes to aid in exfoliation, as well as alpha hydroxy acids for chemical exfoliation and aluminum oxide crystals for manual exfoliation. It also has a pumpkin scent that PSL fans will love.
Sold by Sephora and Ulta Beauty
Good Earth Beauty Pumpkin Pie Natural Body Wash
This all-natural body wash has a delicious pumpkin spice-inspired scent perfect for fall. It has a moisturizing formula and can even double as a shampoo.
Sold by Amazon
Aromatherapy gifts
Root Candles Votive Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Set
This set of three votive candles is scented with clove, ginger and pumpkin puree, but it also contains notes of brown sugar, vanilla and musk. The candles are made of all-natural beeswax and have 100% natural fiber, hand braided wicks.
Sold by Macy’s
Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Signature Large Tumbler Candle
This large glass jar candle contains notes of pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar, so the room smells like a delicious pie in the oven. It also has multiple cotton wicks and is made of a soy wax blend that burns cleanly for up to 60 hours.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte Home Diffuser
Help your PSL-loving friend get their home ready for fall with this diffuser. It contains a fragrant oil with notes of pumpkin, vanilla marshmallow, coconut cream and cinnamon spice. The rattan reeds help disperse the scent without overwhelming the room. The fragrance lasts for up to six months.
Sold by Sephora
Aromatique Pumpkin Spice Aerosol Spray
This delicious spray can enhance the mood in any room. It contains notes of maple, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove that provide a warm, inviting fragrance.
Miscellaneous
Design Imports Pumpkin Spice Ruffle Apron
Anyone who enjoys cooking and baking will appreciate this adorable pumpkin spice apron. It has an extra-long adjustable strap to wrap about the neck and waist, so one size fits most. It also has a well-sized front pocket and a fun ruffle trim.
Sweet Water Decor Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mug
Your loved one can enjoy their favorite coffee or tea in this large galvanized steel mug. It can hold up to 18 ounces and is hand-lettered with the phrase “pumpkin spice” on both sides.
Sold by Amazon
InterestPrint Pumpkin Leaf Faux Leather Purse
This faux leather purse is decorated with a fun apple, pumpkin pie and PSL latte pattern. It can make an excellent addition to your loved one’s fall wardrobe. It has double handles and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap for versatility. It also offers a large main compartment, an inner zippered pocket and two slots for cards and a phone.
Sold by Amazon
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Manny Machado says he plans to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the San Diego Padres after this season.
Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres in February 2019, a deal that gives him the right to terminate the agreement after this season and become a free agent. The third baseman, who turns 31 in July, would forfeit $150 million from his current deal, which calls for a $30 million annual salary through 2028.
“Obviously the team knows where I stand, my situation with the opt-out coming,” Machado told reporters Friday at the Padres’ spring-training camp in Peoria, Arizona. “I think I’ve expressed that I will be opting out after this year, but I think my focus is not about 2024. I think my focus is about 2023, what I can do to this ballclub, what I’ve done for this organization and what we’re going to continue to do here. I think we’ve got something special here growing and I don’t think anything’s going to change.”
Machado’s contract was a record for a free agent when he agreed to it and the second-largest in the major leagues behind Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 million. But he is now tied for the 11th-highest after an offseason topped by AL MVP Aaron Judge’s $360 million, nine-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees. The Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout leads the major leagues at $426.5 million.
“Markets change,” Machado said. “From when I signed five years ago. It’s changed tremendously. Things change and evolve. As a player who’s about to opt out, it’s pretty good to see.”
A six-time All-Star, Machado is coming off a season in which he finished second in the NL MVP voting. He batted .298 with 32 homers, 102 RBIs, a .366 on-base percentage and a .531 slugging percentage.
His presence helped the Padres go 89-73 and reach the NL Championship Series before falling to Philadelphia.
Machado declined to comment on negotiations for a reworked deal.
“I’m just here to play baseball and continue to do what I’ve got to do,” Machado said. “I let my agent, front office and (general manager) A.J. (Preller) and (owner) Peter (Seidler) handle that.”
Padres manager Bob Melvin said that “I don’t want to know” what it would be like to have Machado playing elsewhere.
“That provision’s in his contract,” Melvin said. “It’s in his right to opt out, but we’ve also shown a willingness to keep the important guys here.”
KERSHAW TO MISS WBC
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw says he won’t be pitching for the U.S. at the World Baseball Classic and called the situation “super disappointing.”
“Probably my last chance to get to do it, so I really wanted to do it, but it just didn’t work out for a number of reasons,” Kershaw told reporters Friday at the Dodgers’ camp in Glendale, Arizona. “Disappointing, but that’s OK. I’ll be ready for the season. I’ll be ready to go.”
The three-time Cy Young Award winner didn’t specify what is preventing him from participating. Kershaw, who turns 35 on March 19, added that Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has been helpful throughout the process.
Kershaw signed a $20 million, one-year contract to remain with the Dodgers this season. He went 12-3 with 2.28 ERA in 22 starts and had two stints on the injured list last season.
NO BITTERNESS FOR ROJAS AFTER ARBITRATION
Arizona Diamondbacks utilityman Josh Rojas said he had no hard feelings toward team management after attending and losing an arbitration hearing this week. Rojas will get $2,575,000 instead of his $2.9 million asking price.
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said he and Rojas spoke Friday to clear the air.
“There’s definitely some playing with the numbers, some things they throw out there you disagree with, but that’s what they’re in there to do,” Rojas said. “They’re there to show the judges that you are worth less than the middle number. Our job on our side is to show we’re worth more than the number. When you sign up for the process, you know what you’re signing up for.”
Rojas made his comments one day after 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes said “there’s no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt” from his own arbitration hearing with the Milwaukee Brewers. Burnes lost his arbitration case and will make $10.01 million rather than the $10.75 million he was seeking.
HAMSTRING TIGHTNESS FOR SOROKA
Atlanta right-hander Michael Soroka’s comeback from two Achilles surgeries is being slowed by tightness in his left hamstring. Manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Friday Soroka is being held back from throwing as a precaution after reporting to camp with the hamstring issue.
Soroka was an All-Star as a rookie in 2019 and was Atlanta’s opening day starter in 2020. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since suffering his first torn right Achilles three starts into the pandemic-delayed 2020 season. He suffered another tear in 2021 and had a 5.40 ERA in six minor league starts last season.
CORTES THROWS BULLPEN SESSION
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes had a 24-pitch bullpen session after 10 days of not throwing due to a strained right hamstring. Cortes remains optimistic about being ready for opening day on March 30.
“It went better than I expected, actually,” Cortes said. “No issue as far as throwing and landing. As of right now there is no pain.”
Cortes went 12-4 with a 2.44 ERA in 28 starts during an All-Star season last year.
“Nestor was really sharp,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “I was really encouraged.”
Yankees reliever Michael King threw 25 pitches over two innings of a simulated game. He didn’t pitch after July 22 because of a fractured right elbow that required surgery.
EARLY START FOR LYNN
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn had a pretty good idea at the end of last season that he was going to play for the U,S. in the World Baseball Classic.
So he prepared accordingly.
“Throwing-wise, it was normal,” Lynn said Friday after a bullpen session in White Sox camp. “If you don’t make the playoffs, you get that time off during the playoffs to rest. So November 1 was when I started throwing. … Jumped on the mound a little earlier than I normally would have, but that’s about it really.”
The 35-year-old missed last season’s start after he had right knee surgery, one of a series of injuries for the White Sox that contributed to a disappointing 81-81 finish.
Chicago hired Pedro Grifol for its manager job in November, and Lynn said he sees it as part of his responsibility to help the skipper with his new role.
“We have some guys in here that have been around and done some things,” Lynn said, “and he’s able to reiterate what he wants and how we want to go about our business. That’s our job as players to go out there and work as hard as we can, and that’s what we’re doing.”
ORIOLES’ HALL FEELING BETTER
Orioles left-hander DL Hall has dealt with some back issues but says he’s ready to compete for a rotation spot.
“It was just some minor discomfort in my low back. Nothing too crazy,” the 24-year-old said. “Obviously I’m already on the way back up. I’ve already started back throwing and everything. So I just shut down for a couple weeks. I’m good to go now.”
Hall made his big league debut last year, starting one game and making 10 relief appearances. He was 1-1 with a 5.93 ERA.
Baltimore has quite a few choices for its starting spots. The Orioles acquired Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin in the offseason. Prospect Grayson Rodriguez figures to arrive before too long.
Hall didn’t express a preference between starting in the minors or making the Orioles as a reliever, if it comes to that. He left no doubt about where he sees his long-term future.
“I’m going to be a starter,” he said.
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AP Baseball Writers Jay Cohen and Noah Trister, AP Sports Writers David Brandt and Charles Odum and AP freelance writer Mark Didtler contributed to this report.
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MUNICH — For as long as he’s the Seahawks quarterback, Geno Smith doesn’t figure to ever fully escape the shadow of Russell Wilson.
But maybe eventually it won’t loom as large as it does in this, his first season as Wilson’s full-time successor as starter.
Proof that shadow is still there came Thursday after the Seahawks practiced here after arriving in town for Sunday’s first NFL regular-season game in Germany against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Smith was one of three players to talk to the media afterward along with coach Pete Carroll.
And at one point, Smith was asked if he’d done any high knee exercises on the flight over.
It was a reference to Wilson’s viral quote last month when Denver made a trip to London to play Jacksonville that he had done some high knee exercises in the aisle of the plane while other players were sleeping to continue rehabbing a hamstring injury.
Smith, though, didn’t bite, handling the situation about as deftly as he has everything else in a 2022 in which he has emerged as an out-of-the-blue MVP candidate in leading Seattle to a surprising 6-3 record.
“Man, I feel like you are trying to do something there,” Smith said to the questioner (who was not part of the regular media that covers the Seahawks). “We were resting and taking our time getting ourselves prepared for landing here, and it was good to come out here and do some knee highs on the field and just get ready for practice tomorrow.”
Smith was also asked about another topic that this week drew comparison between himself and Wilson — his use of a wristband with plays designated on it that he wears on his left wrist. Coach Pete Carroll this week noted the use of the wristband as a reason for the team’s offensive success this season, saying he feels it leads to a smoother and quicker offensive operation while adding that “there was resistance” in previous years “so we didn’t do that before.”
Wilson responded to that comment, saying, “We won a lot of games without one on the wrist. I didn’t know winning or losing matter whether you wore a wristband or not. But I think, do whatever it takes to make sure that we’re rolling and moving and everything else. A few times I (have) definitely worn a wristband depending on the game plan and what we have called and all that stuff.”
And Smith said Thursday he also simply finds using a wristband a way to stream line the play-calling operation, indicating it had nothing to do with how Wilson handled things.
“I’ve done the wrist band a number of times in my career at all levels and I think we’ve done it here, as well,” Smith said. “That’s something that helps just eliminate a coach calling a 10-word play and me calling a 10-word play right after it. It just takes time for all of that to happen. You go right to the wristband it sort of smooths out the operation and makes things faster.”
Seahawks to wait week to activate Tre Brown
Carroll said cornerback Tre Brown is ready to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list an to the active roster. But Carroll said that given Brown’s lengthy rehab from a knee injury, the Seahawks will wait until after the bye week and a game against the Raiders on Nov. 27 to activate Brown.
Brown suffered a season-ending knee injury on Nov. 21, 2021 and returned to practice two weeks ago.
“We’ll hold him out another week,” Carroll said of Brown, who was Seattle’s fourth-round pick in 2021 and started three games at left cornerback a year ago before he was injured. “We’ll take one more week with the bye and just guarantee that he’s fully back. He practiced beautifully this week. He’s ready to go.”
German native Aaron Donkor won’t play Sunday
The Seahawks had hoped Sunday’s game could be the happiest of homecomings for practice squad linebacker Aaron Donkor, who is from Gottingen, Germany.
Donkor played in the German Football League before coming to the United States and playing at the New Mexico Military Institute and then Arkansas State. He joined the Seahawks in 2021 as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.
He has never played in an NFL game, remaining on the practice squad for all of his time with Seattle.
Carroll hoped that would change for the game against the Bucs, the first regular-season NFL game in Germany and that Donkor could be on the active roster.
But some technicalities in the rules regarding players in the program meant that the Seahawks could not make it work.
Players in the program do not count against the practice-squad player limit of 16 and because of that, if a team wants to place them on the active practice squad so that they can eventually be elevated to the active gameday roster, they have to be signed to the practice squad for at least three weeks.
In other words, they can’t simply be elevated off the practice squad for a game and then returned to it the following week, the way any of the other 16 players on the practice squad can, because of the exemption. Only 12 teams have exemptions for players in the program this year, and the league apparently feels teams can’t try to use the exemptions as just a way to have an extra practice squad player at their disposal.
Carroll indicated the Seahawks tried to see if there was any way to allow Donkor to be on the roster for just Sunday’s game but that those efforts were futile.
“We tried to get that done and we weren’t able to do it,” he said. “Went all the way to the top of the chain just to figure that one out and thought it would be a great idea but we just couldn’t get it OK’d.”
Instead, Carroll said Donkor will lead the team out of the tunnel before the game carrying German flag.
“He’ll be out there, and he’ll be going crazy,” Carroll said.
And while it may not be the same as playing, Donkor said, “Leading the Seahawks out of the tunnel and carrying the flag at the same time, it’s going to be a great moment.”
Notes
— Seattle listed only three players as less than full participants for Thursday’s practice, which was technically a walk-through — linebacker Cullen Gillaspia, who was listed as did not participate and has already been ruled out for the season with a knee injury suffered Sunday; while WR Marquise Goodwin (groin) and S Ryan Neal (ankle) were each listed as limited. | 2022-11-10T23:16:45+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-qb-geno-smith-cant-escape-russell-wilson-shadow-even-in-germany/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
CHEYENNE – Hank Edwards, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wildlife Health Laboratory supervisor, is retiring after 35 years of service to the state of Wyoming.
Edwards’ career is best known for his strong work ethic, communication skills and drive for excellence, a news release from the department said.
Edwards began his career in the late 1980s at the University of Wyoming, where he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in molecular biology and pathobiology. During that time, he earned a position as a clinical pathology and parasitology technician with the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, and later worked his way up to the position of necropsy laboratory manager. In 1997, Edwards earned his present role as Game and Fish Wildlife Health Laboratory supervisor and the distinction of being its only full-time employee.
Under Edwards’ supervision, the Wildlife Health Laboratory expanded its diagnostic scope and became the only National Animal Health Laboratory Network-certified laboratory run by a state wildlife management agency in the United States.
“I’ve been lucky throughout my career to work with a lot of really talented and bright people,” Edwards said in the release, “and we have been able to accomplish quite a bit in the world of wildlife disease over the years.”
Edwards’ last day with Game and Fish is Aug. 1. He intends to spend time in his wood shop and gardens when he is not in the mountains enjoying the outdoors.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) reported its second quarter 2023 results today. Investors can access the live second quarter 2023 earnings call at 8 a.m. ET today by webcast or dial-in as follows:
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The earnings release, investor presentation, including an appendix reconciling non-GAAP disclosures, and Truist's Second Quarter 2023 Quarterly Performance Summary, which contains detailed financial schedules, are available at Truist's Investor Relations website at https://ir.truist.com/earnings. A replay of the call will be available on the website for 30 days.
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After co-hosts of The View discussed why people in Nordic countries rank so highly in research studies measuring happiness, Navarro slammed her home state as a place of misery on Friday.
The ladies of "The View" slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., and his policies.
Navarro claimed that "insanity" and "manic paranoia" are being promoted in Florida by DeSantis for "political purposes."
"They are banning absolutely everything that isn't the kitchen sink, and tomorrow, I may wake up, and the kitchen sink has been banned," she said. "They are terrifying teachers. People don’t want to be teachers in Florida."
'THE VIEW' HOST ADMITS SHE WAS WRONG TO CLAIM DESANTIS IS 'ERASING' BLACK HISTORY
After a commercial break, the co-hosts discussed how Finland has ranked as the happiest country in the for 6 consecutive years.
"Sunny told me this morning I need to find my happiness," Navarro said.
"She was upset at 8:30, I was like ‘You need to go to Finland,' co-host Sunny Hostin said.
"Maybe if you lived in Florida, you would be upset 24 hours a day too," Navarro responded.
ANA NAVARRO CLAIMS DESANTIS ‘GAMED THE SYSTEM’ AND WON AGAINST A POLITICAL CORPSE
Co-host Joy Behar interjected, "Time to move."
Navarro went on to observe that three of the happiest countries, "Finland, Denmark, Iceland" are all in the same region, "there’s got to be some sort of connection there." She then expressed skepticism of how happy she would be there by noting its lack of "Cuban restaurants" or "taco places."
Navarro has been a frequent critic of the governor. Shortly after DeSantis won reelection by nearly 20 points, Navarro claimed he won because he "game the system." Earlier this year, she criticized DeSantis for his education policies and accused him of banning books.
"Listen, if I was a parent in Florida, I would be a hell of a lot more concerned with banning of books," Navarro said. "It's the second-highest state to ban books." | 2023-03-25T03:13:10+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/ana-navarro-says-shes-miserable-in-florida-youd-be-upset-24-hours-a-day-too/article_bf3c687d-3a59-57d5-9034-8dfad8eb92f0.html |
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
The high court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, is hearing arguments Tuesday in two challenges to the plan, which has so far been blocked by Republican-appointed judges on lower courts.
Arguments are scheduled to last two hours, but likely will go much longer. The public can listen in on the court’s website.
Twenty-six million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven, the Biden administration says. The program is estimated to cost $400 billion over 30 years.
“I’m confident the legal authority to carry that plan is there,” Biden said Monday, at an event to mark Black History Month.
The president, who once doubted his own authority to broadly cancel student debt, first announced the program in August. Legal challenges quickly followed.
Republican-led states and lawmakers in Congress, as well as conservative legal interests, are lined up against the plan as a clear violation of Biden's executive authority. Democratic-led states and liberal interest groups are backing the Democratic administration in urging the court to allow the plan to take effect.
Without it, loan defaults would dramatically increase when the pause on loan payments ends no later than this summer, the administration says. Payments were halted in 2020 as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The administration says a 2003 law, commonly known as the HEROES Act, allows the secretary of education to waive or modify the terms of federal student loans in connection with a national emergency. The law was primarily intended to keep service members from being worse off financially while they fought in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nebraska and other states that sued say the plan is not necessary to keep the rate of defaults roughly where it was before the pandemic. The 20 million borrowers who have their entire loans erased would get a “windfall” that will leave them better off than they were before the pandemic, the states say.
Dozens of borrowers came from across the country to camp out near the court on a soggy Monday evening in hopes of getting a seat for the arguments. Among them was Sinyetta Hill, who said that Biden's plan would erase all but about $500 of the $20,000 or so she has in student loans.
“I was 18 when I signed up for college. I didn’t know it was going to be this big of a burden. No student should have to deal with this. No person should have to deal with this,” said Hill, 22, who plans to study law after she graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May.
Biden's plan could meet a frosty reception in the courtroom. The court's conservatives have been skeptical of other Biden initiatives related to the pandemic, including vaccine requirements and pauses on evictions. Those were billed largely as public health measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The loan forgiveness plan, by contrast, is aimed at countering the economic effects of the pandemic.
The national emergency is expected to end May 11, but the administration says the economic consequences will persist, despite historically low unemployment and other signs of economic strength.
In addition to the debate over the authority to forgive student debt, the court also will confront whether the states and two individuals whose challenge also is before the justices have the legal right, or standing, to sue.
Parties generally have to show that they would suffer financial harm and benefit from a court ruling in their favor. A federal judge initially found that the states would not be harmed and dismissed their lawsuit before an appellate panel said the case could proceed.
Of the two individuals who sued in Texas, one has student loans that are commercially held and the other is eligible for $10,000 in debt relief, not the $20,000 maximum. They would get nothing if they win their case.
A decision is expected by late June.
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Associated Press writers Jessica Gresko and Collin Binkley contributed to this report. | 2023-02-28T13:10:46+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/supreme-court-biden-student-loan-plan/507-79fa5f7a-0441-45cb-a4a4-d220d2c305ea |
CLARE, Mich. and SHELTON, Conn., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Battery Concepts, LLC (ABC), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, and Quench EV Chargers announce a joint strategic collaboration to provide electric vehicle (EV) owners with reliable, fast and convenient charging, completely independent of traditional power grids.
The collaboration between Quench and ABC is timely and vital. The U.S. government predicts a need for 2.5 million EV charging sites by 2030. Many sources suggest that the U.S. electrical power grid cannot support a 28 percent annual growth rate from now to 2030.
"That's a big concern", says Michael Everett, ABC's president. "ABC's bipolar battery-based Energy Storage System (ESS) levels demand peaks and reduces costs to consumers in three ways. First, by sourcing in-coming electricity during lower-cost "off-peak" hours. Second, our ESS minimizes charging station time-of-use, because direct DC-to-DC (Direct Current) charging is faster and more efficient than (Alternating Current) AC-to-DC charging which is the current charging station 'norm'. Third, there is a constant supply of energy to the charger. Faster charging provides lower per-visit time, cost and allows more EV's per hour", he added.
ABC's ESS can receive, manage and store electric energy from every source—power grid, wind, solar or a combination. This broad input capability is of particular importance as concerns about the rising demand for energy is discussed. ABC's storage system's versatility is an important environmental benefit and one not missed by the Quench Charging team in their discussions with ABC.
At the core of this versatile system is a new and highly efficient bipolar battery breakthrough called the "EverGreenSeal™ Battery". Bipolar batteries are widely respected for uniform electric current and overall power "density". These batteries do not "steal" lithium resources away from the EV's they intend to power. They don't use lithium. Instead, these patented and highly efficient batteries rely on readily available, domestically-sourced materials, low-cost manufacturing and a unique structural design that allows for total recycling of active chemistry and battery case elements. Here again, Quench management, which is also concerned about the global environment, saw these factors as vital to the future of EV charging.
"We are pleased to partner with Advanced Battery Concepts to bring their innovative energy storage solutions to our customers. This collaboration allows us to enhance our product offerings and provide EV charging solutions that cater to the unique needs of the U.S. market. ABC's ESS will help address peak draw from charging stations, reducing demand and associated power costs for each charging location. With Quench Chargers and ABC's advanced storage technology, customers can enjoy the convenience of charging their electric vehicles in even the most remote locations. This teamwork empowers every EV driver to embark on a journey with unwavering confidence," said Bjoern Stoll, CEO, Quench EV Chargers Americas.
About Advanced Battery Concepts:
Advanced Battery Concepts manufactures and sells the most economically, socially, and environmentally responsible energy storage solutions available today. The business focuses on commercial and residential long duration energy storage systems, built on a foundation of proprietary technology termed EverGreenSeal™ Technology. ABC's energy storage provides longest life, lowest installation costs, truly safe operation and a 100% evergreen recycling process.
Better Batteries, Better World® https://advancedbatteryconcepts.com
About Quench Chargers:
Quench Chargers is part of a joint venture called 'Ador Digatron' between the 115-year-old Ador Group, India, and the Digatron Group, Germany. Ador Digatron is a technology house that provides deep industrial power electronics design, software, and technical knowledge for quality battery formation rectifiers, battery testing equipment, battery charging technologies, and numerous customized battery charging solutions, including Electric Vehicle DC hyper chargers.
Quench Chargers is powered by German technology, specifically designed to withstand the most challenging conditions on Earth. The chargers are designed by a group of power electronics specialists who have specialized in battery manufacturing and testing equipment for over 50 years. Quench Chargers have been extensively tested to withstand the harsh conditions of both the deserts of Saudi Arabia and the ultra-cold climates of Scandinavia. The company's battery testing, charging, and lab equipment have supported customers in over 75 countries.
Quench EV Chargers – Built for the most extreme places on the planet. www.quenchchargers.com
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- ONE's $1.6 billion investment, supported by a $200 million state grant, marks the birth of an emerging trend away from NCM based cell factories making ONE's Michigan factory first in developing North American material supply chains to commercialize LFP technologies that do not sacrifice EV range.
- ONE signed a multi-year lease agreement with Ashley Capital for a 659,589 square foot building in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The campus will include raw material refinement, cathode materials production, and cell and battery manufacturing, employing 2,112 highly skilled workers.
- The new factory, called ONE Circle, will achieve a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2028 through a circular manufacturing approach, in partnership with DTE Energy, 6K Energy, and a leading North American battery recycler.
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, today announced a $1.6 billion investment in a new battery cell manufacturing plant, called ONE Circle, in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The recently constructed facility is expected to create 2,112 new jobs when operating at its full annual capacity of 20 GWh by the end of 2027, equivalent to 200,000 electric vehicle battery packs annually.
"ONE is thrilled to select Michigan for our first cell factory, due to the state's unique combination of battery talent, proximity to material supply and access to low-cost energy," said Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE. "We applaud the leadership of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the MEDC team, led by Quentin Messer. In addition, our collaboration and new strategic partnerships with DTE Energy, Van Buren Township, and Wayne County have helped ONE build a strong foundation for clean tech manufacturing in Michigan."
"ONE's $1.6 billion investment creating 2,112 jobs in Van Buren Township will build on our economic momentum and secure the future of mobility and electrification right here in Michigan," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "This innovative, Michigan-made company is on the cutting-edge of battery technology, and the work they're doing will increase the range of electric vehicles to over 600 miles on a single charge. With this new gigafactory, we will continue bringing the supply chain of electric vehicles, chips, and batteries home to Michigan and the USA while creating a sustainable, clean energy economy. Let's keep putting Michiganders first, creating good-paying jobs with great benefits, and building the future of the auto industry right here in Michigan."
ONE's inclusive workforce development program will begin in 2024 and will re-train Michigan residents for the high-skilled green manufacturing jobs at ONE Circle. The company will partner with Detroit-based Focus: HOPE and Walker-Miller Energy Services to help transition Michigan's talented automotive workforce with emphasis on equitable economic development.
ONE will offer an average annual salary of $67,456 (38% above the ALICE wage threshold), as well as industry-leading benefits and a comprehensive training program. Over the course of 20 years, ONE Circle is expected to generate $967 million in state taxes and more than $13 billion in new personal income.
"Working with the MEDC, DRP, and Wayne County we were very excited to play a leading role in ONE's decision to land its operations in Van Buren Township," said Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy Chairman and CEO. "ONE will bring new, high-tech jobs to Southeast Michigan, supporting further EV deployment and the possibility of integrated, high-capacity energy storage for the electric grid in the future."
By 2028, ONE Circle will drive down carbon emissions by 45% by onshoring its supply chain and integrating materials refinement with its Massachusetts-based partner 6K Energy into its manufacturing processes, while leveraging renewable energy for 50% of its power needs. ONE is also partnering with a well-known North American battery recycler to be able to bring recycled materials back into its LFP and Anode-Free cells. This more sustainable approach to cell manufacturing is further supported by ONE's partnership with DTE Energy to operate a grid-tied factory with utility-scale energy storage. ONE Circle will act as a giant battery in its Gigafactory-to-Grid model to help stabilize the local power grid and provide renewable energy to the surrounding community in partnership with DTE Energy.
ONE conducted a competitive site selection process, evaluating 12 states and a Canadian province, but ultimately selected Michigan because of the commitment of the State and DTE Energy to making Michigan a key part of the electric vehicle future. This was in part due to Governor Whitmer and EGLE's MI Healthy Climate Plan, which outlines a path to carbon neutrality by 2050 and a specific focus on supporting increased electric vehicle infrastructure access and affordability.
ONE will take possession of the newly constructed facility in January 2023 and begin upgrades and equipment installation. ONE Circle is being leased from Ashley Capital and is located at 42060 Ecorse Road in the Crossroads Distribution Center, in Van Buren Township, Michigan.
For more information, visit one.ai/
Our Next Energy, Inc. (ONE) is a Michigan-based energy storage technology company focused on battery technologies that accelerate electrification. Our vision is simple: Double the range of electric vehicles; use safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establish a localized supply chain. This strategy will result in a reliable, cost-effective, and conflict-free supply chain. ONE's all LFP Aries battery can deliver 300 miles of range while it's LFP based dual chemistry Gemini system will deliver 600 miles of range.
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- Highest-ever June ADV, with Q2 volume up 25% year-over-year
- Q2 Equity Index ADV grew 57%, including record Micro E-Mini S&P 500 futures volume
- Record SOFR futures and options ADV, OI
CHICAGO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its Q2 and June 2022 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 25% to 23.1 million contracts during the second quarter, the company's third-highest quarterly volume ever. June ADV increased 30% to 24 million contracts, representing the company's highest June volume on record. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.
Q2 2022 highlights across asset classes compared to Q2 2021 include:
- Equity Index ADV increased 57%
- Interest Rate ADV increased 24%
- Foreign Exchange ADV increased 24%
- Options ADV increased 23%
- Cryptocurrency ADV increased 89%
- ADV outside the United States increased 21% to 6.3 million contracts in Q2, including 40% growth in Latin America, 36% in Asia and 15% in EMEA
June 2022 ADV across asset classes includes:
- Interest Rate ADV of 10.6 million contracts
- Equity Index ADV of 8.2 million contracts
- Options ADV of 4.2 million contracts
- Energy ADV of 2 million contracts
- Agricultural ADV of 1.5 million contracts
- Foreign Exchange ADV of 1.2 million contracts
- Metals ADV of 483,000 contracts
Additional June 2022 product highlights compared to June 2021 include:
- Equity Index ADV increased 80%
- Options ADV increased 28%
- Foreign Exchange ADV increased 25%
- Interest Rate ADV increased 24%
- Cryptocurrency ADV increased 74%
- ADV outside the United States increased 28% to 6.9 million, including 43% in Asia, 35% growth in Latin America, and 24% in EMEA
- Micro E-mini futures and options represented 40% of overall Equity Index ADV, Micro WTI Crude Oil futures accounted for 6% of overall Energy ADV, Micro Bitcoin futures accounted for 0.2% and Micro Ether futures accounted for 0.2% of overall Equity Index ADV, respectively
- BrokerTec European Repo average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 23% to €358B, U.S. Repo ADNV increased 17% to $262B, and U.S. Treasury ADNV increased 16% to $128B
- EBS Spot FX ADNV increased 7% to $65.4B
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'Twas the week before Christmas and across all our screens, came a selection of horror films to make us all scream.
No Hallmark rom-coms here — just Santa and his sleigh. But in these movies it’s spelled a slightly different way.
Holiday horror may not be something all want to see, but those that do have plenty under the tree.
"The Mean One," a parody of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," has an evil-green-killer on the loose. But the movie avoids saying his name, so as not to legally anger Doctor Seuss.
In "Violent Night" Old Saint Nick rescues a family held hostage from bad guys bringing the mood down.
Then there’s "Christmas Bloody Christmas" putting a slasher-spin on holiday movies. This murderous Santa is played by Abraham Benrubi.
"It’s great fun to put on the Santa Claus suit and wield the fire ax and chop up actors. This is a completely imaginary world. That takes the pressure off, right?" Benrubi said.
So why do we love these holiday-horror offerings? Pop culture commentator Richard Newby says they go together like candy canes and stockings.
"That used to be the big thing on Christmas Eve. People would come together and tell ghost stories," Newby said.
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He says going back to the days of Ebineezer Scrooge and ghost stories at Christmas have always been huge.
"Which is kind of this odd thing because we’re talking about the birth of Christ, but then we’re also compacting it with this idea of death, and our own mortality, and morality as well," Newby said.
And this holiday season it’s not just scary movies we’re seeing. In a Denver haunted house lots of creatures are stirring. The krampus-themed haunt runs by the thirteenth floor — it proves Halloween isn’t just for October anymore.
"So just that twist of maybe seeing a gingerbread man run past with a scary face, or krampus coming to get you ‘cuz you were naughty this year. It’s so fun and playful. It’s just taking that tradition and turning it on its head," said Amy Hollaman, the regional manager at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group.
So after hanging those stockings by the chimney with care — this year enjoy a good scare.
"You don’t normally get shocked and scared every single day. So I think the adrenaline, the chemicals, the electricity that it causes in a human being is why people are attracted to horror," said Benrubi.
You may just want to leave on the light. Happy holidays to all and to all a good fright.
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The continuation of Lovevery's subscription program builds executive function skills to strengthen resilience and set children up for success in and out of school.
BOISE, Idaho, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovevery, the global early childhood brand, today announced the expansion of its subscription early learning program with Play Kits for four-year-olds. Lovevery has applied their innovative approach to a fifth year of life, giving parents a holistic support system for their child as they build skills that lay a foundation of executive function.
"Executive function skills—which are not innate and must be learned and practiced—give children a greater capacity to bounce back from disappointment, handle academic subjects in school, and face life adversity." said Jessica Rolph, Lovevery Cofounder & CEO. "The resource that we've created for four-year-olds and their parents is unmatched as the essential skill-building program for this crucial year of early learning. The product line expansion also gives our existing customer base of more than 330,000 active subscribers the opportunity to grow with Lovevery for another year."
After conducting several hundred hours of play studies with multiple iterations of prototypes, observing families in their homes, and consulting with child development experts from a range of disciplines, Lovevery has designed a line of four Play Kits each targeting an executive function life skill: flexible thinking (The Connector), critical thinking (The Examiner), frustration tolerance (The Persister), and planning ahead (The Planner). Each Play Kit includes playthings for four-year-olds that level up with a child to keep them engaged and build confidence, like the Discover & Inspect Microscope, Plan Ahead Week Board, Montessori Movable Alphabet Game, and the Plan & Prepare Clock. Each Play Kit also comes with a Montessori-inspired children's book to support social emotional learning, along with content for parents, including a Play Guide and a Guide to the Developmental Milestones of Age Four.
"Our long term company vision is to meet the demand from families around the world, delivering child development products and content that serve an essential purpose for children and their parents," said Roderick Morris, Lovevery Cofounder & President. "This includes expanding into new years of life, expanding into more markets worldwide—most recently with our successful launch into Australia—and introducing new products and services that provide a holistic support system for families. Adding a fifth year to our Play Kits program is an important step towards reaching the fullest potential of our core mission."
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Lovevery's early learning system supports families with stage-based play essentials for children and multi-channel content for parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program. Lovevery was launched in 2017 by Cofounders Jessica Rolph and Roderick Morris with the introduction of the company's first product, The Play Gym. Today, Lovevery is a Certified B Corporation™, serving more than thirty markets worldwide. Lovevery's global headquarters is in Boise, Idaho USA, with multinational teams based in Amsterdam and Hong Kong. To learn more, visit: lovevery.com.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluum, North America's leading education technology solutions provider, today announced that it earned the No. 20 position on the 2022 CRN Fast Growth 150 list.
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, annually publishes the 2022 Fast Growth 150 list to pay tribute to the fastest-growing North American IT solution providers and technology integrators over the past two years. The criteria for the award include significant sales growth, forward-thinking business strategy, strong technology know-how and services prowess, and also acknowledging companies that have demonstrated innovation, dedication towards ongoing success and the ability to consistently respond to the highly competitive and rapidly evolving IT industry.
"It's an honor to receive recognition on CRN's prestigious list of fastest-growing IT channel companies for the second consecutive year," Bluum CEO Erez Pikar said. "The credit goes to our education, government, business and vendor partners, who have navigated the pandemic landscape and supply-chain issues with great aplomb. We are thrilled to be able to support their endeavors and address these challenges together."
"Despite the near-constant disruptions and unforeseen challenges today's IT companies face, they must still be ready to adapt and change at a moment's notice," CEO of The Channel Company Blaine Raddon said. "With the 2022 Fast Growth 150 list, we honor those IT solution providers that have managed to thrive in an industry where stability is often a luxury. The companies that earned spots on this year's list represent the very best in business acumen and strategy, inspiring fellow industry members and proving that with perseverance, meaningful growth is attainable in even the most chaotic business climates."
Recently named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest and CRN's Tech Elite 250 lists of honorees, Bluum improved its ranking to No. 20 on the 2022 Fast Growth 150 from No. 56 on last year's list. The complete 2022 Fast Growth 150 list is now available at www.crn.com/fastgrowth150, while bluum.com highlights Bluum's comprehensive suite of products and services.
Bluum empowers educators with technology solutions that improve learning and make it more accessible, assisting more than 26 million students grow and flourish. Cultivate possibility with us at bluum.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Kylian Mbappe has yet to join. There’s no sign of Lionel Messi becoming part of the “Toon Army,” either. Erling Haaland, meanwhile, has moved elsewhere in the Premier League.
Turns out it’s way too soon for Newcastle, the club which all of a sudden has the richest owners in soccer, being the new destination for the "galacticos” of the sport.
Indeed, given its low-key business in the transfer market this offseason, Newcastle is showing no obvious sign — to the layman, at least — of being one of the latest sporting playthings of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Look closer, though, and there is the occasional giveaway.
Like the choice of colors for the team’s third-choice uniform that was unveiled recently. With a green crest, badge and trim on an otherwise white shirt, it bears a striking resemblance to the uniform of Saudi Arabia’s national team.
Or the presence of a new sponsor on the sleeve of the jerseys being used for next season. That’d be noon.com, described as “the Middle East’s leading online shopping destination.”
It might be slower than widely predicted but change is happening at Newcastle, nearly a year since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund completed a 300 million pound (then $409 million) buyout of the club from northeast England after offering assurances to the Premier League that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — and in turn, the state — would not have any say in the team.
It was one of the most drawn-out and controversial takeovers in the history of English soccer, immediately raising concerns about “sportswashing” — the use of sports to burnish Saudi Arabia’s image and downplay concerns about the kingdom's human rights issues.
The initial outcry and questioning toward the leadership of the club — such as board members and the team’s manager, Eddie Howe — inevitably gave way to a focus on the soccer itself and Newcastle’s attempts to pull clear of relegation danger, with the team finding itself in next-to-last place at the time of the buyout.
Newcastle ultimately achieved safety with the minimum of fuss, helped by the shrewd acquisition of a number of players in the January transfer window. While two of them were relatively high profile in England right back Kieran Tripper and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, the others — defenders Dan Burn and Matt Targett (loan), and striker Chris Wood — could hardly be called glamor signings and weren’t obvious upgrades on what was already in the squad.
The three players signed this offseason aren’t exactly headline-grabbers, either, even if Dutch center back Sven Botman comes highly rated from French club Lille and goalkeeper Nick Pope — joining from relegated Burnley — is a regular in England’s squad. The other was Targett, this time on a permanent deal.
Those running Newcastle have no intention of simply throwing loads of money at the best players in the world. For one, the Premier League has financial fair play rules stopping that from happening. Secondly, Newcastle does not yet have a stream of sponsorship deals to support heavier spending.
They are sure to come, though. And if Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City and Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain are anything to go by, the biggest sponsors will likely come out of Saudi Arabia itself, even if there will be scrutiny on whether the deals represent fair market value.
So, in that respect, Newcastle at present is having nothing like the kind of immediate impact on soccer that the breakaway LIV Golf series — another sporting project backed by the Public Investment Fund’s wealth — is having on golf.
Expect Newcastle to push into the top half of the league this season, which starts with a home match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and even challenge for European qualification.
“It doesn’t intimidate me, but it is potentially a challenge for us — how we adapt to that pressure,” Howe said in preseason. “We’re not scared of that, we know it comes with the territory. But I think expectations have gone up.”
A spot in the Champions League might not be for another few years but that seems inevitable, too. Then the world’s superstar players may be tempted to head for St. James’ Park and the whole “sportswashing” dynamic will come into sharper focus.
There was a hint of what might be to come when Newcastle played preseason friendlies against two two German teams — Mainz and 1860 Munich. Sections of both teams’ fans protested against playing Newcastle, though that didn’t stop the matches from going ahead.
In the meantime, Newcastle continues to strengthen its backroom staff to become a more efficient and professional team. On the back of a new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, getting hired in February, Newcastle has a new CEO in Darren Eales as well as a new analyst, sports scientist and physiotherapist.
There has been some frustration in the transfer market — highly rated Reims striker Hugo Ekitike recently chose PSG over Newcastle, for example — but Howe’s squad looks to be in good shape heading into the new season.
Certainly, fears of getting relegated are a thing of the past. Instead, there is excitement swirling around an energized St. James’ Park that Newcastle will soon be a force to be reckoned with.
Even if questions from the outside about the source of Newcastle’s new-found wealth will never really go away.
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-08-02T11:00:37+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Saudi-funded-Newcastle-on-inexorable-path-to-17344835.php |
NOVI, Mich., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace Industries, LLC ("Pace" or the "Company"), North America's leading full-service aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting manufacturer, today announced that Doug Albert has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Albert brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial sector, having served in a range of general management, commercial, manufacturing, financial, and operational roles. From 2014 until its sale in 2022, Mr. Albert was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Resco Products, Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of refractory products serving steel and industrial end markets. At Resco Products, he oversaw key strategic initiatives that drove growth and improvements in commercial, operating, and financial performance.
"Doug is a seasoned leader bringing a deep understanding of our customers, markets, and industry," said Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Executive Chairman of Pace. "His knowledge, combined with an impressive commercial and operational background, makes him a great fit for Pace. Alongside our talented team, Doug will help Pace become an even stronger partner to our customers and expand in our core markets. We're thrilled to have him at the helm in this next chapter of growth for Pace."
Prior to Resco Products, Mr. Albert held leadership positions at Environmental Filtration Technologies and GE Fanuc Automation. Earlier in his career, he spent several years at global consulting firm Booz Allen where he supported a broad range of companies on manufacturing and supply chain management strategies. Mr. Albert earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester and received an MEM and MBA from Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and its J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, respectively.
Mr. Albert added: "Pace has been a trusted partner for more than 50 years because of its unwavering commitment to quality and value. This is a dynamic time for the Company, and I'm excited to join the dedicated team. Together, we'll strengthen our platform, accelerate our commercial strategy, and expand in strategic markets. I'm grateful to Pace's Board and shareholders for their support and look forward to delivering best-in-class service and great value to customers."
About Pace Industries
Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Pace Industries is North America's largest high-pressure aluminum, magnesium and zinc die casting company. Strategically located throughout North America, Pace operates a diverse manufacturing footprint with 14 manufacturing locations across the US and Mexico. Pace offers a wide array of services and capabilities to customers across numerous markets including automotive, commercial vehicle, powersports, lighting, lawn and garden, appliance, aerospace, defense, medical, and other industries. For more information about Pace Industries, please visit www.paceind.com.
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Updated June 8, 2023 at 9:57 PM ET
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges for storing dozens of classified documents at his Florida resort and refusing to return them to the FBI and the National Archives.
He faces seven counts including willful retention of information related to national defense, at least one false statements charge and at least one charge related to obstruction, according to a source with knowledge of the charges. Charging documents have not been made public.
Trump said in a statement that he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday.
"I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States, who received far more votes than any sitting President in the History of our Country, and is currently leading, by far, all Candidates, both Democrat and Republican, in Polls of the 2024 Presidential Election. I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
The probe has intensified in recent days and Trump's lawyers met with Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., earlier this week to try to stave off the charges.
A spokesman for DOJ special counsel Jack Smith said they had no comment at this time. Smith, a veteran public corruption and war crimes prosecutor, is also leading the probe into key aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, effort to overturn the results of a presidential election.
The legal peril in Florida follows the indictment on 34 counts of falsifying business records earlier this year by a grand jury in Manhattan working closely with District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump has pleaded not guilty in that bookkeeping case centered on hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the waning weeks of the 2016 race for the White House.
Trump has denied having had an affair with Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, although he has admitted reimbursing Cohen for money paid to her.
A prosecutor in Fulton County, Ga., is leading a third investigation into Trump's alleged efforts to pressure state election officials there.
The former president has vowed to continue with his campaign to return to the White House in 2024 despite the criminal indictments. Trump reaped millions of dollars in contributions after charges against him were unveiled in New York this year. He continues to lead a small field of candidates for the Republican nomination.
The dispute over records at his resort at Mar-a-Lago in Florida exploded into public view in August 2022, when FBI agents executed a search warrant at the property while Trump was out of town. The former president tweeted about the search, which set off a weeks-long legal tug of war in Florida and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland later told reporters he personally approved the search. And a federal magistrate judge signed off on the search warrant after reading a sworn statement from the FBI. "Probable cause exists to believe that evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed" were being improperly stored in various places at Mar-a-Lago, the affidavit stated.
Authorities recovered highly classified materials — some so sensitive that the government officials involved in the search lacked the security clearance to review them. That discovery followed a letter from Trump's lawyer attesting that they had conducted a "diligent" search for government secrets at the site and had found no more of them.
This year, in yet another unusual twist, a judge in D.C. found cause to believe Trump may have used his attorney to break the law in connection with the Mar-a-Lago papers. As a result, Judge Beryl Howell turned back Trump's attorney-client privilege claims and allowed the Justice Department to proceed. That attorney, Evan Corcoran, has been spotted at the federal courthouse in recent weeks, apparently making an appearance before a grand jury behind closed doors.
Trump's own public statements could be used against him when the case makes its way to court as evidence of his state of mind.
"Remember this: This is the Presidential Records Act. I have the right to take stuff," Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity in March 2023, adding: "I have the right to take stuff. I have the right to look at stuff. But they have the right to talk, and we have the right to talk."
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Wahlburgers pickles' labels fail to disclose substantial amounts of a chemical preservative
BOSTON, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grillo's Pickles, Inc. has filed federal Lanham Act and common law unfair competition claims in the state of New Jersey against Patriot Pickle Inc., ARKK Food Company and Wahlburgers I, LLC for misleading consumers and retailers by labeling and marketing Wahlburgers pickles as "fresh," "all natural" and containing "no preservatives" when, to the contrary, Wahlburgers pickles contain an artificial chemical preservative. Unlike Grillo's all-natural pickles, recent lab tests reveal Wahlburgers pickles contain considerable amounts of benzoic acid, which is often added into foods via sodium benzoate – an artificial chemical preservative designed to lengthen pickles' shelf life. However, Wahlburgers pickles do not include the ingredient on the brand's labels. The amount of preservative found in Wahlburgers pickles far exceeds a trace amount, indicating it was added to these products despite what is claimed on their labels.
The alleged false and misleading labeling of Wahlburgers pickles, combined with similar packaging and near identical taste to Grillo's, has harmed Grillo's Pickles by diverting customers and grocery buyers away from Grillo's and to Wahlburgers. As a result, Grillo's is asking the court for preliminary and permanent injunctions as well as treble damages.
"In positioning its products as 'fresh' and containing 'no preservatives,' our competitor is effectively duping consumers and retailers, especially those who are actively seeking all-natural food products with clean labels," said Adam Kaufman, President of Grillo's Pickles. "Like our customers, we understand and value the importance of ingredient transparency."
Founded with the help of a 100-year-old family recipe, Grillo's Pickles are made with simple, real and garden-fresh ingredients. Grillo's fresh Pickles and Pickle de Gallo can be found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores nationwide.
For people who want freshness, Grillo's is the pickle company that is changing the game. Grillo's uses only clean, garden-fresh ingredients to make deliciously simple foods that deliver all the crunchy, tangy, satisfying flavor you've been searching for with none of the junk. How do we do it? Our products are made cold, shipped cold and sold cold. So, you get an incredible crunch, and we never have to mess with artificial preservatives. The only thing traditional about us is our 100-year-old family recipe. The rest? It's fresh. Grillo's offers mouthwatering bites nationwide for sweet, spicy and sour flavor seekers, with a selection of chips, wholes, spears and Pickle de Gallo.
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CT Albany NY Zone Forecast for Monday, February 27, 2023
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Suspect sexually assaulted sex worker, Las Vegas police say
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A man is accused of sexually assaulting a sex worker before stealing from her and breaking a beer bottle over her head, according to an arrest report from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Carlos Nava faces charges of sex assault, kidnapping and robbery after the incident on July 10.
According to an arrest report, the victim was near a bus stop in front of The Orleans when she was approached by an unknown man in a white pickup truck. The man reportedly agreed to pay $100 for sex and the victim got into the man’s vehicle.
The unknown man drove to the area of Tropicana and Decatur and parked behind a nearby bar, the report said.
The woman said she began to perform a sex act on the man, the report said. The man was doing something she didn’t agree to and she told him to stop, the report said. That’s when the woman noticed he was holding a knife to her throat, the arrest report said.
The man then sexually assaulted the woman while she tried to push him away, the arrest report said.
As the woman tried to gather her items and leave, the man stole her money and phone, according to the report. A struggle ensued and the man grabbed the knife “and attempted to use it” before the victim grabbed the knife. The victim got out of the vehicle and the man grabbed a glass beer bottle and shattered it on her head, the woman told police.
The man chased the woman as she attempted to leave and she ran nude to a nearby Walgreens and summoned help, the arrest report said.
LVMPD reviewed nearby surveillance and saw the white truck fleeing the area. Police took the victim’s statement from University Medical Center.
On July 21, police were in the area of Tropicana and Decatur conducting patrol and saw the white truck matching the suspect vehicle description. Police conducted a “reasonable suspicion” stop on the vehicle and identified the suspect as Nava, the report said.
Nava told police he is the only person who drives his truck and that he frequents the Tropicana corridor for work, the report said. Nava said he remembered picking up a sex worker by Wild Wild West and said they agreed on a price for sex. Nava told police that the sex worker asked for more money once they were in the vehicle together, which he disagreed with, the report said.
Police showed Nava the video surveillance of the truck. Nava said he remembers driving around the location of the crime and said he always carried a work knife with him, which was located in the truck he was stopped in, the arrest report said.
Nava was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center. The victim also positively identified Nava as the suspect in a photo line-up, according to LVMPD.
LVMPD said they believe there may be more victims who were assaulted by Nava. If you have any information, you are asked to call police. You can also call Crime Stoppers to stay anonymous.
Copyright 2022 KVVU. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-26T20:07:15+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/07/26/suspect-sexually-assaulted-sex-worker-las-vegas-police-say/ |
The past couple of days have had only one or two small showers pop up and then down, but this afternoon had a bit more coverage mainly northwest of Eau Claire. While Western Wisconsin will have chances for scattered showers and storms through the weekend, tonight's and tomorrow's chances will be a bit more sporadic as they are further away from the parent low pressure system that will move through Friday and Saturday.
This means that showers will pop up and down, move slowly since there isn't as much upper level wind to push them along, and not affect as many areas. The problem with tonight's and tomorrow's rounds is that the spots that do get hit with rain could get quite a lot. With showers not moving that much especially tonight, areas getting rain will continue to be in moderate to heavy rain for several hours before a shower passes, meaning that several inches of rain could add up and possibly cause flash flooding.
This will be a minority of Western Wisconsin, but certainly is quite the hazard for the unlucky ones that will get stuck under these showers that could also contain lightning, but no forms of severe weather such as hail, strong gusts, or tornadoes.
Humidity will increase tomorrow as that low pressure system gets closer. This will also help scattered showers cover a bit more area at any one time, but they will still be isolated to scattered and affect fewer places than they hit at any one time. Be prepared for a few hours of rain at any point over the next few days, but there will still be plenty of dry time for outdoor activities.
Rain totals as of this evening confirm how sporadic the showers and storms are with most receiving little to no rain, but a few spots with quite a lot.
Most of the rain tonight will stay west of highway 53, but chances increase for the Chippewa Valley by early tomorrow morning.
On and off waves of scattered showers and storms are likely tomorrow through the weekend, but notice how much time in any one spot remains dry.
The most likely rounds of rain and storms are trending in the overnight hours, but isolated showers and storm chances continue each day. Rain chances will begin to decrease Saturday night and only a slight chance remains Sunday.
An isolated few could linger into Monday morning, but that's even lower within the slight category compared to Sunday. It will remain humid with dew points in the mid 60s through the weekend before they begin to drop early next week. | 2022-08-18T00:40:02+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/weather/sporadically-spaced-slow-moving-scattered-showers-storms/article_f5da7c5c-1e76-11ed-9945-6394d6a3647e.html |
(NEXSTAR) – Elizabeth Karmel is always ready to debunk “the biggest myth” in grilling.
Karmel, the award-winning chef and cookbook author known as “Grill Girl,” has been grilling and barbecuing for more than 25 years, having shared her tips, tricks and expertise during television appearances on Food Network and in cooking columns for Bon Appetit, Better Homes & Gardens and the Associated Press.
In other words, she’s a veritable grilling guru. But there’s one common grilling practice that she can’t get behind, and unfortunately “a lot of chefs and writers tell people to do it,” Karmel says.
That practice? “Oiling the cooking grates instead of oiling the food,” Karmel laments. “This is a rampant grilling mistake that lots of people make. But I’ll tell you why it doesn’t make sense and why it doesn’t work.”
Karmel isn’t exaggerating when she says there are “a lot” of chefs recommending this practice. The internet is brimming with tutorials — from both amateur cooks and professionals — that insist on lightly oiling the grill before placing veggies or meats over the grates. Karmel, however, couldn’t disagree more.
“I can’t tell you how many home cooks have come up to me and explained all their grilling traumas to me, and all I have to say is, ‘Are you oiling the grates?’ I’ll see them again and they’ll say, ‘Oh my god, you’ve changed my whole life.’
Karmel says that oiling the food before grilling will eliminate “60% of your problems.”
“That is the biggest myth I want to debunk, always.”
Karmel insists there are a number of reasons to oil the food instead of the grates, not the least of which is a juicier, better-cooked product.
“If you don’t oil your food, all the juices and moisture in the foods you’ve cooked slowly evaporates out,” Karmel says.
For those who might be skeptical, Karmel offers up the following experiment: Take two slices of eggplant, one oiled and one not, and season both. (“The salt won’t even stick” to the non-oiled one, she notes.) Place the oiled slice directly on the grill, and place the non-oiled pieces over an oiled section of the grates.
“The slice you didn’t oil is going to slowly dehydrate. … It’ll be like a piece of cardboard,” she says. “The other one, you’re going to see all the juices in that cross-section of the eggplant, you’re going to see them steaming and bubbling underneath the surface, and the outside is caramelizing.”
In addition to juicier, more caramelized food, Karmel says that leaving the grates un-oiled will result in fewer headaches later on.
“Oil burns very quickly, and it’s sticky when it burns,” she says. “So if you oil the grates and not the food, you’re effectively gluing your food to the grill,” making for a messy — and possibly burnt — meal.
“If you oil the food, it keeps all of the juices inside the food, it promotes caramelization, and it also helps to prevent sticking. So it’s win-win,” she says. | 2022-06-05T13:20:44+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/grilling-expert-you-can-avoid-most-of-your-problems-by-following-1-simple-rule/ |
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A reality television star and Iditarod musher was injured this week while helping clean up storm damage along Alaska’s western coast.
Jessie Holmes, who since 2015 has starred in “Life Below Zero,” a show about life in rural Alaska produced by National Geographic TV, was injured by falling debris in a building in the community of Golovin on Wednesday, the Anchorage Daily News reported. He was flown for treatment to Nome and then sent on to an Anchorage hospital.
Holmes was treated and released, Providence Alaska Medical Center spokesperson Mikal Canfield said in an email Friday to The Associated Press.
Holmes lives in the remote Brushkana area of Alaska, located off the Denali Highway, about 150 miles (241.40 kilometers) northeast of Anchorage.
“I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know how much I appreciate all the love, support, and prayers,” Holmes wrote in a post on is kennel’s Facebook page Thursday. “I’m blessed to be surrounded by such great people and lucky to still be here. My main goal now is to focus on my recovery and get back to my kennel.”
Attempts by The Associated Press to reach Holmes and fellow musher Brent Sass on Friday were not immediately successful. National Geographic also didn’t return messages.
Parts of Alaska’s Bering Sea coast was left with severe damage beginning Sept. 16 when the remnants of Typhoon Merbok traveled north through the Bering Strait.
Golovin, a tiny Norton Sound community, was among the hardest hit. A damage assessment indicated 22 of the 64 homes in town were badly damaged. Of those, seven are probably not salvageable.
Holmes had reached out to defending Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Brent Sass and two other mushers, Jeff Deeter and Richie Beattie, to travel to Golovin to volunteer in the clean-up effort, Sass told the Anchorage newspaper.
On Wednesday, they were pulling water-logged plywood and insulation to help them dry out, Sass said. They were standing underneath the plywood when Holmes pulled down a board, and the entire area collapsed on top of them.
Holmes, who finished third in this year’s Iditarod, was trapped underneath the pile of plywood, insulation and other building materials.
Sass and Beattie scrambled to get the material off Holmes and pulled him out.
“It was really dire — it was the three longest minutes of my life trying to get him out,” Sass said.
An online fundraising effort for Holmes was started by a Golovin resident. The page description said Holmes had internal injuries, a broken wrist and broken ribs. | 2022-10-01T14:37:51+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/entertainment-news/ap-alaska-reality-star-injured-while-cleaning-up-storm-damage/ |
Porsche will build its electric Cayenne at a plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, the automaker announced last week.
The plant is one of the biggest of parent company Volkswagen Group, and among the vehicles it builds is the current gas-powered Cayenne and the related Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, and Audi Q8.
The plant was also responsible for the body shells of the two previous Cayenne generations (final assembly was handled at Porsche’s own plant in Leipzig, Germany), and later this year it will start production of an updated version of the current Cayenne that will reach showrooms in the second half of the year as a 2024 model.
The electric Cayenne will represent the fourth iteration of the nameplate. It’s due around 2026, and Porsche is expected to continue selling the current third-generation model alongside it for some time. The automaker will do the same with the current gas-powered Macan after its electric successor arrives early next year.
“The plant in Bratislava has done outstanding work in recent years and has received several awards,” Albrecht Reimold, Porsche’s head of production and logistics, said in a statement. “The future Cayenne will be the first all-electric SUV to be manufactured there.”
Porsche plans for most of its lineup to be electric by the end of the decade. It means the automaker’s model lines will transition to electric power as they’re redesigned. After the electric Macan arrives in 2024, Porsche will launch an electric 718 around 2025. The electric Cayenne will arrive next, followed by a new electric flagship SUV around 2027.
Porsche has confirmed the flagship SUV will ride on a new SSP Sport platform being developed in-house, and be built at the automaker’s Leipzig plant. The electric Cayenne is expected to use the Audi and Porsche-developed PPE platform that will underpin the electric Macan.
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ALTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Armed government officials with Brazil’s justice, Indigenous and environment ministries pressed illegal gold miners out of Yanomami Indigenous territory Wednesday, citing widespread river contamination, famine and disease they have brought to one of the most isolated groups in the world.
People involved in illegal gold dredging streamed away from the territory on foot. The operation could take months. There are believed to be some 20,000 people engaged in the activity, often using toxic mercury to separate the gold. An estimated 30,000 Yanomami people live in Brazil’s largest Indigenous territory, which covers an area roughly the size of Portugal and stretches across Roraima and Amazonas states in the northwest corner of Brazil’s Amazon.
The authorities — the Brazilian environmental agency Ibama, with support from the National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples and the National Guard — found an airplane, a bulldozer, and makeshift lodges and hangars, and destroyed them — as permitted by law. Two guns and three boats with 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons) of fuel were seized. They also discovered a helicopter hidden in the forest and set it ablaze.
Ibama established a checkpoint next to a Yanomami village on the Uraricoera River to interrupt the miners’ supply chain there. Agents seized the 12-meter (39-foot) boats, loaded with a ton of food, freezers, generators, and internet antennas. The cargo will now supply the federal agents. No more boats carrying fuel and equipment will be allowed to proceed past the blockade.
The large amount of supplies bound upriver could indicate some of the gold miners were ignoring President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s promise to expel them after years of neglect under his predecessor, Bolsonaro, who tried to legalize the activity.
Other miners, however, sensed it was better to return to the city. On Tuesday, The Associated Press visited a makeshift port alongside the Uraricoera River, accessible only by three-hour drive on a dirt road. Dozens of gold miners arrived over the course of the day, some of them after walking for days through the forest, en route to state capital Boa Vista.
One of them, João Batista Costa, 61, told reporters the Yanomami are dying of hunger and that recent emergency food shipments have not been enough.
The federal government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people, who are suffering from malnutrition and diseases such as malaria as a consequence of illegal mining.
A report published yesterday by the Health Ministry found that gold miners have invaded four clinics inside Yanomami territory, leaving them inoperational. In the city of Boa Vista, where starving and sick Indigenous people have been medevaced to a temporary medical facility, there are 700 Yanomami, more than three times its capacity.
The gold miners, who come from poor regions, such as Maranhao state in Brazil’s Northeast, usually cross the forest wearing flip-flops, carrying only food and personal belongings in their backpacks. They sleep in hammocks in campsites.
But their mining depends on sophisticated logistics to outfox authorities and is backed by investors outside the forest. Such tactics include: illicit fuel distribution on the outskirts of Indigenous land; airstrips carved from the jungle for transport of miners and supplies; light planes with modified tail numbers, registered to front companies; helicopters operating between mining sites on the reserves, and clandestine communication networks.
“This operation hasn’t come a moment too soon,” Sarah Shenker, the head of the non-profit Survival International in Brazil, said in a statement. “It’s absolutely vital that the authorities get the miners out, and keep them out. They’ve blighted the Yanomami’s lives for far too long, and have caused untold misery and destruction. Even if all of them are removed, and they can be kept out, it will take years for the Yanomami and their rainforest to recover.”
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Maisonnave reported from Boa Vista.
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Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | 2023-02-09T13:24:36+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-brazil-squeezes-illegal-miners-out-of-yanomami-territory/ |
Las Vegas Aces (26-10, 15-3 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference)
Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces look to clinch the series over the Connecticut Sun in game of the WNBA Finals. The Aces defeated the Sun 85-71 in the last meeting. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 26 points, and Courtney Williams led the Sun with 18 points.
The Sun have gone 13-5 in home games. Connecticut is 1-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Aces are 13-5 on the road. Las Vegas averages 90.4 points and has outscored opponents by 6.3 points per game.
TOP PERFORMERS:
LAST 10 GAMES: Sun: 5-5, averaging 77.3 points, 39.3 rebounds, 20.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.4 points per game.
Aces: 9-1, averaging 90.4 points, 35.3 rebounds, 19.3 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.5 points.
INJURIES: Sun: Jasmine Thomas: out for season (knee), Bria Hartley: out for season (knee).
Aces: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-09-14T08:14:04+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/aces-look-to-secure-wnba-finals-win-over-the-sun/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
When it comes to stews, light and bright rarely are the first characteristics that come to mind. In Brazil, however, moqueca is a fresh-tasting fish stew characterized by ample citrus; we use lime zest and juice to marinate cod cut into large chunks, which helps prevent overcooking. Korean maeuntang is another fish stew; fiery gochujang gives it a pungent, savory kick to go along with its peppery radishes and fresh scallions. And 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger balance the richness of a simple lentil stew, garnished with tangy yogurt and herbaceous cilantro, from the Indian Ocean island of Réunion.
Spicy Korean-Style Fish Stew
Makes 4 servings
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Korean maeuntang usually is made with anchovy stock, chrysanthemum greens, and a whole fish that’s been cut into pieces. And it’s typically brought to the table simmering in a wide, shallow pot. Our simplified version uses store-bought broth, baby spinach, and cod fillets, all cooked in a Dutch oven, but it still gets fiery notes and lots of umami from gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste. Soy sauce, sesame oil, and plenty of garlic and ginger round out the flavors.
The fish should not be cut into small chunks; larger pieces help prevent overcooking. Poach the cod directly in the stew, and then break into smaller pieces as you serve it.
Serve with steamed white rice.
4 6-ounce skinless cod fillets
2 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grape-seed or other neutral oil
1 bunch scallions, white parts finely chopped, green parts thinly sliced on the diagonal, reserved separately
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
¼ cup gochujang
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
8 ounces daikon radish, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced ¼ inch thick
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups lightly packed)
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1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
In a medium bowl, combine the cod with the sake, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn to coat on all sides, then set aside at room temperature until ready to use.
In a large Dutch oven set over medium heat, combine the grape-seed oil, scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the gochujang and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, then stir in the mushrooms, daikon, broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the radish is almost tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the fish with its marinade. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and continue to cook until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, about another 3 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil, breaking the fish into chunks as you stir. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the stew into bowls and top each serving with scallion greens.
Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
Makes 4 servings
Moqueca is traditionally made with red palm oil, which lends the stew an orange-red hue; we opt for easier-to-find coconut oil, which reinforces the flavor of the coconut milk, and we give the broth some color with sweet paprika. By poaching large pieces of cod rather than bite-size chunks, it’s easier to keep the fish from overcooking; when you stir in the cilantro at the end, simply break the fish into smaller bits. Any type of boneless, skinless firm white fish works well in this recipe, but if the fillets are thin, they will cook more quickly than cod, so make sure to adjust the timing accordingly.
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Take care not to marinate the cod in the lime juice for too long or the acid will degrade the texture of the fish. No more than 20 minutes or so is best.
Serve with steamed rice.
2 tablespoons coconut oil, preferably unrefined
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow, red, or orange bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 serrano chili, stemmed and sliced into thin rounds
4 medium garlic cloves, minced, divided
¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 14½-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
4 6-ounce skinless cod fillets
1 tablespoon grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more juice if needed
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 cup coconut milk
1 14-ounce can diced hearts of palm
½ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
In a Dutch oven, warm the coconut oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chili, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in half the garlic, and the paprika, tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the fish, lime zest, and juice, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn to coat on all sides, then set aside at room temperature until ready to use.
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Add the clam juice, coconut milk, and ½ cup water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in the hearts of palm and the fish with its marinade. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Gently flip the fish and continue to cook until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, about another 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro, breaking the fish into chunks as you stir. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Lentil Stew With Ginger and Turmeric
Makes 4 servings
In The Island Kitchen, author Selina Periampillai includes a recipe for a lentil dish she sampled on the French island of Réunion, which is in the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. She describes the fragrant, creamy lentils, made with a local variety, as cooked in a cast-iron pot over a fire. Inspired by her recipe, this lentil stew borrows her spicing but is chunkier in texture. We also add tomatoes to brighten both the flavor and color, and we garnish with yogurt for a touch of tangy richness.
Don’t use lentils du Puy (French green lentils), as they maintain their shape and a firm, separate texture when fully cooked. Brown or regular green lentils, on the other hand, break down slightly with simmering, giving the stew a thicker, creamier consistency.
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Serve with steamed rice.
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grape-seed or other neutral oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 ripe tomatoes (about 10 ounces), cored and chopped
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, torn if large
In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 5½ cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils break apart slightly when stirred and have absorbed most of the water, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic, then cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add the cumin and turmeric, then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, then remove the pan from the heat.
When the lentils are done, stir in the onion-tomato mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the yogurt and cilantro.
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(AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have turned the city of Bakhmut into ruins as they try to conquer eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province.
Ukraine’s military on Saturday reported missile, rocket and air strikes in multiple parts of the country that Moscow is trying to capture after months of resistance. The latest battles of Russia’s 9 1/2 month war in Ukraine have centered on four provinces that Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed to have annexed in September.
Russia has battered Bakhmut with rockets for more than half of the year. Some buildings there remain standing, but the battle has heated up around Bakhmut since Ukraine’s army recaptured the southern city of Kherson. | 2022-12-11T03:20:49+00:00 | kurv.com | https://www.kurv.com/russia-grinds-on-in-eastern-ukraine-bakhmut-destroyed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=russia-grinds-on-in-eastern-ukraine-bakhmut-destroyed |
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-9-4-3
(eight, nine, four, three)
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-9-4-3
(eight, nine, four, three) | 2022-04-27T03:48:59+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/winning-numbers-drawn-in-pick-4-midday-game/YBWELDFLEZDR3D3BS4MH7J6ZUY/ |
MILAN (AP) — Three Americans were among the winners of this year’s Balzan Prize, announced Monday, for their work in the fields of moral philosophy, musicology and biotechnology.
Martha Nussbaum, a philosopher and scholar at the University of Chicago, won for “her transformative reconception of the goals of social justice, both globally and locally,” the Balzan Foundation said in its citation.
Nussbaum, author of more than 20 books, frequently examines emotions and the role they play in moral and political judgments. Her latest book, “Justice for Animals: Our Collective Responsibility,” is scheduled for publication in December.
Another University of Chicago faculty member, ethnomusicologist Philip Bohlman, was recognized for his work focusing primarily on European and Jewish music. He was cited by the foundation for his exploration of “the interstices between music and religion (and) Jewish music in modernity” as well as for his performance of Jewish urban music.
Bohlman performs both as artistic director of the New Budapest Orpheum Society, and with his wife Christine Wilkie Bohlman presenting works for piano and dramatic speaker written during the Holocaust.
Robert Langer, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, won the biotechnology prize for what the Milan-based Balzan Foundation called pioneering research and advances in mRNA vaccines and tissue engineering, paving the way “for breakthroughs in the controlled release of macromolecules with many medical applications.”
The final prize was shared by Danish palaeoclimatology professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen of the University of Copenhagen and Dutch climatologist Johannes Oerlemans of the University of Utrecht for glaciation and ice-sheet dynamics. The Balzan citation noted their joint and complementary work on the dynamics of glaciation and ice sheets which has helped to create “more reliable projections of ice sheet behavior related to changes in sea level.”
The Balzan Foundation awards two prizes in the sciences and two in the humanities each year, rotating specialties to highlight new or emerging areas of research and sustain fields that might be overlooked elsewhere. Recipients receive 750,000 Swiss francs ($785,000), half of which must be used for research, preferably by young scholars or scientists.
The prizes will be awarded by Italian President Sergio Mattarella in November in Rome. | 2022-09-13T12:25:19+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/science/ap-science/ap-balzan-prizes-honor-work-in-humanities-science/ |
Alabama Power offering $200 rebate for installing smart thermostat
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Power is offering their customers a rebate for those who purchase a smart thermostat.
It’s during a time when many people are hoping to save some money. The company says the limited time promotion could help your wallet and the environment.
They are offering up to a $200 rebate for customers who buy the technology before December 1. On their website, it says that smart thermostats help you save energy, time and money at home.
Anthony Cook, a communications specialist with Alabama Power, says the gadgets actually learn your schedule, like whether you keep it warmer during one part of the day and cooler during another part.
Cook also says you can control the thermostat from an app on your phone, in case you go out of town and forget to turn off the AC or heating.
Not only can this help bring your power bill down, Cook says it saves energy.
“It learns the homeowners patterns and it doesn’t waste use,” said Cook. “The remote controlling of your thermostat allows you to have more personal individual control over how often your thermostat is used.”
You have to meet certain criteria to apply for a smart thermostat like being an Alabama Power customer and living in a single-family home. You can learn more about applying here.
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Copyright 2022 WBRC. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-29T03:00:16+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/08/29/alabama-power-offering-200-rebate-installing-smart-thermostat/ |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct new testing at a Missouri grade school to learn more about the level of radioactive contamination in the school and on its playground, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush said Thursday.
Bush was among several local, state and federal lawmakers who urged the federal government to take immediate action to remediate Jana Elementary School in Florissant, Missouri, after private testing found high levels of contamination.
“We’ve been applying pressure,” Bush said. “We will continue to do so.”
Corps spokesman J.P. Rebello said testing will begin Monday. He didn’t disclose any further details, but Bush, a St. Louis Democrat, said it may be several months before testing is completed and results are known.
Jana Elementary sits near Coldwater Creek, a 19-mile-long waterway contaminated decades ago with Manhattan Project atomic waste. A 2019 federal report determined that those exposed to the creek from the 1960s to the 1990s may have an increased risk of bone cancer, lung cancer and leukemia. Environmentalists and area residents have cited several instances of extremely rare cancers that have sickened and killed people.
The Corps of Engineers has found contamination in a wooded area near the school, but hasn’t previously tested the school or its grounds. This summer, lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit representing local residents seeking compensation for illnesses and deaths received permission from the Hazelwood School District to perform testing.
A report released earlier this month by Boston Chemical Data Corp. cited levels of radioactive isotope lead-210 that were 22 times the expected level on the kindergarten playground. It also found high levels of polonium, radium and other material inside the school.
Worried parents crowded into a school board meeting Tuesday night, when the cleanup was announced. The roughly 400 students — 80% of whom are Black — will do virtual learning for now, and will be sent to some of the district’s 19 other elementary schools starting Nov. 28.
It’s unclear exactly what the cleanup involves, how long it will take or who will pay for it. A district spokeswoman declined comment.
Coldwater Creek was contaminated in the 1940s and 1950s when waste from atomic bomb material manufactured in St. Louis got into the waterway near Lambert Airport, where the waste was stored. The result was an environmental nightmare that led to a Superfund declaration in 1989.
The site near the airport has largely been cleaned up but remediation of the creek itself won’t be finished for another 16 years, Corps officials said.
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, wrote to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, asking that he declare a federal emergency to expedite remediation. If cleanup is not feasible, Hawley said the government should pay for a new building.
Bush agreed that the federal government should bear the cost of making things right.
“For years, I’ve stood with community members in asking the Department of Energy and Army Corps to address the situation at Coldwater Creek,” Bush said. “These agencies are responsible for the waste. They must clean it up, immediately. No excuses.” | 2022-10-21T10:14:25+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-corps-to-conduct-further-testing-at-contaminated-school/ |
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash from Saturday night. The crash was at 54th Street and Cliff Avenue.
Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say one of the drivers is facing several charges connected to the crash, including DUI. | 2023-02-13T14:31:27+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/3-vehicle-crash-in-sioux-falls-under-investigation/ |
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Free beer is free beer.
In the case of a recent Anheuser-Busch promotion, people looking to celebrate the Fourth of July on the cheap can get beer nearly for free, but they are going to have to put forth a little effort.
The promotion is a $15 rebate option on 15-packs of Bud Light, Budweiser, Budweiser Select or Budweiser Select 55. The beers have to be purchased between June 15 and July 8 and money is reimbursed in the form of a prepaid card.
If this seems familiar, it’s because the same promotion was also offered over Memorial Day Weekend.
The Bud Light brand has gotten much attention in the news due to pushback after the company partnered with a transgender social media influencer earlier this year. Just recently, the No. 1 beer in America fell to the No. 2 spot in sales behind Modelo Especial.
Head to the Bud Light website to find out more about the rebate. | 2023-06-28T21:31:33+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/free-bud-light-what-to-know-about-july-4th-rebate/ |
ROGERS, Ark. — Washington, Benton, and Madison Counties all had jail expansion measures on the ballot during the 2022 General Election.
In Benton and Madison Counties, the issue is split into two parts.
Ballots in both counties had two propositions that have to do with increasing sales tax for jail expansions.
In Benton County, the first question voters denied was a 0.25% or a quarter of a cent sales tax to operate the jail. That’s equivalent to a quarter for every $100 you spend. If it was passed, the jail capacity would have tripled from what it is now.
Judge Barry Moehring says about 25% of Benton County’s budget goes to operating the jail. This sales tax would have been permanent had it passed.
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The other question on Benton County ballots was a 0.125% or a one-eighth of a cent sales tax to pay for the bonds the county will sell in order to build the facility. This also did not pass.
Moehring says the county can spend up to $165 million on the project. This sales tax would have gone away once the bonds were paid off.
The same is true in Madison County where a new jail is proposed.
Winning by 82 votes, Madison County approved a 0.5% sales tax to sell upward of $17 million in bonds to build a jail but denied a permanent 1.25% sales tax to operate and maintain the jail.
Results:
Washington County already has a tax in place to operate its jail.
But voters denied a 0.25% sales tax to expand the jail. This was for a maximum of $113.5 million.
Results:
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Dear Amy: I recently arranged and paid for an activity for a small group of friends with the clear understanding that each of them would repay me for their portion of the total.
One of the friends, who is an amateur artist, painted a picture, had it framed, and presented it to me as payment for her inclusion in the activity.
I appreciate the gesture, but money is tight for me, and I expected monetary compensation.
How do I return the artwork and request payment in legal tender, without creating a rift within this friendship?
– In Need
Dear In Need: I don’t think it’s necessary to return the painting, although – depending on your friend’s reaction – you could offer to do so.
Contact your friend and speak frankly: “Thank you so much for the painting. It was so thoughtful of you to give it to me. I know I mentioned this to everyone, and I really do need to be reimbursed for the cost of the activity. I’m circling back to remind you. Are you able to send me a check?”
Dear Amy: My brother (age 60) has had a difficult life. He has been fired over a dozen times from various jobs.
I also believe that he has substance abuse problems.
A couple of years ago, he moved and said that he wanted to get his life in order.
I gave him some money then, but now it seems he is up to his old behaviors. He’s been out of work for the last year.
He frequently “borrows” money from elderly relatives.
When I tried to put a stop to this, he told me that he completely understood why my husband divorced me, and the begging (successfully) continued.
Now that my elderly relatives are no longer in the position to give him money, he is back to asking me.
I generally refuse, but he still manages to get me to donate, claiming necessary medical bills.
He has also asked me to be the go-between to transfer money from my father’s account to his because my father is no longer able to physically go to the bank. (My father is competent and agrees to give the money.)
This bank transaction is an hour away for me to travel. It enrages me that it keeps happening.
I usually don’t answer his calls, but I am always worried that he will have an urgent need.
When my extended family saw him a few months ago, they all commented on how unwell he looked.
How can I maintain boundaries (and keep my money) while making sure that he is OK?
– Not my Monkeys
Dear Not my Monkeys: If you are willing to contribute when you’re asked to pay medical bills, you should ask your brother to show you the actual bills, confirm them with the physician’s office, and pay them directly.
You might also help by connecting him with local services and with a social worker who could help him to apply for affordable housing or other eligible programs.
You have attempted to intervene on behalf of other elderly relatives, and you should do the same for your father. You should talk with him about your brother’s requests, and if your dad is competent, willing, and able to fulfill these requests, you could help him by visiting his bank and exploring your options.
You and your father might want to open a joint account only for this purpose, with both of you having access to it. You could then link your brother’s account to it and make these transfers online. This would make your participation much easier, and would also enable you to monitor the spending.
You have been careful about maintaining boundaries, but you should also understand that you will not always be able to control the outcome.
Your brother may not be OK. If you understand and accept the likelihood that he will careen from crisis to crisis, you might better be able to pace yourself.
Dear Amy: “Daughter-in-law in Training” needs to deal with her demanding mother-in-law by understanding that sometimes even “no” isn’t strong enough for persistent demand-makers.
I have switched to “I can’t.” It communicates a non-negotiable.
This mom of a toddler has the right to put the members of her immediate household first.
If her mother-in-law makes a demand, this daughter-in-law needs to add the words, “I can’t” to her vocabulary.
– School Counselor
Dear School Counselor: I agree that “I can’t” is a helpful phrase to have on hand.
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Ordaōs creates novel mini-proteins that help pharma and biotechs around the world deliver safer and more effective life-saving treatments in a fraction of the time of traditional discovery methods.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordaōs, a biotechnology company designing novel mini-proteins to help drug hunters deliver life-saving treatments, today announced the completion of $5M in seed financing to aid in new product development and expand partner acquisition efforts. The oversubscribed round was led by Middleland Capital's VTC Ventures with additional investments from Route 66 Ventures, Banyan Pacific Capital, IAG Capital Partners, and Citta Capital. Ordaōs is a human-enabled, machine-driven drug design company that leverages proprietary multitask meta-learning and reinforcement learning to create mini-proteins that enable targeted therapies to reduce patient suffering, improve health, and extend life.
"Ordaōs' class of mini-proteins, - Ordaōs miniPRO™ - transforms the role of proteins in drug discovery by providing the power and performance of antibodies, while being more stable, configurable and easier to manufacture," said David Longo, CEO of Ordaōs. "This investment will enable us to maximize drug candidate delivery speed, novelty, and probability of clinical success that provides drug hunters what they have been dreaming of."
Scott Horner, PhD, managing director at Middleland Capital said, "We have been studying the AI drug discovery sector for some time and were blown away at how effective the Ordaōs platform is in generating high-affinity hits, across several difficult to access drug targets. This team has built something really special here, and we are excited to partner with the company to realize the full potential of their novel mini-protein creation platform."
Ordaōs uses The Ordaōs Design Engine, to deliver true protein property design - leveraging continuous learning loops and proprietary data sets to translate human-targeted product criteria into machine-designed mini-proteins. Starting with amino acids, the Design Engine generates, appraises, and ranks billions of protein sequences and hundreds of thousands of protein structures and properties to create customized miniPRO™ proteins. These proteins are then rapidly evaluated in vitro to provide intelligent feedback on multiple design objectives including protein structure, binding specificity and affinity, solubility, stability, immunogenicity, and developability. This iterative process delivers optimized mini-proteins to meet the client's specific molecular target product profile (mTPP). They are also less likely to cause adverse side effects and are easier and less expensive to test, develop, and manufacture than traditional proteins. Using this approach, the Ordaōs Design Engine creates more ideal, unseen protein leads than others and can accelerate drug candidate development, increasing the probability of more therapeutically effective candidates. All of this provides clients with a high level of confidence in their investigational new drug (IND) applications.
To learn more, visit: www.ordaos.bio.
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Ordaōs is a human-enabled, machine-driven drug design company that helps birth novel therapies to reduce patient suffering, improve health, and extend life. Our flagship solution, miniPRO™ mini-proteins, enable drug hunters to deliver safer and more effective treatments in a fraction of the time of traditional discovery methods.
About VTC Ventures
Managed by Middleland Capital, VTC Ventures is a private investment fund focused on early-stage life science and technology opportunities across the Commonwealth of Virginia and opportunities outside Virginia with a connection to Virginia Tech or Carilion Clinic. VTC Ventures aims to partner with exceptional management teams to commercialize innovative technologies, accelerate growth, and build long-term value. For more information, please visit www.vtcventures.com.
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Have you ever fallen through a musical trap door? This piece contains a few of them, along with other compositional entanglements, according to its composer, the Pulitzer-winning Caroline Shaw. Part of her inspiration, she says in the notes to her forthcoming album of string quartet music, is the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, where God scattered the peoples and confused their languages.
Here, Shaw's musical language begins with a sprightly tune, but soon splits off into "tumbling fragments and unexpected repetitive tunnels." No matter. While this eight-minute funhouse might be tricky to play for the cunning Attacca Quartet (this is the band's second Shaw album), it's easy on the ears. As you move through the maze, look out for lyrical solos, feverous cresting waves, moments of shimmering repose and perhaps a nod to Beethoven. At the end, we find a raw, slippery chord that slides through one more trap door.
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Mo'Nique is ready to make viewers laugh. Netflix dropped the official trailer for the Oscar-winning actress' upcoming stand-up special, My Name Is Mo'Nique, on Thursday, and it promises to be hysterical.
"Tonight, when y'all walk away from me, y'all will understand who the f**k I am," Mo'Nique tells her audience in the trailer. "Y'all gonna say, 'Oh, b**ch, I get it now!'"
"This gon' be something special, b**ch" she adds.
Directed by L. Frazier and executive produced by Mo'Nique and her husband, Sidney Hicks, My Name Is Mo'Nique will balance comedy with insights about the comedian's life and upbringing in Baltimore.
"Mo'Nique delivers a career-defining, powerhouse stand-up performance in her unprecedented return to the stage," the synopsis of the special reads. "From the mean streets of Baltimore and remembering her Grandma Mimi's warnings about men, to why she 'ACCEPTS' the sometimes-harsh realities that come with life, Mo'Nique with her unique brand of candor, fearlessness, and humor reveals all of herself, and leaves nothing on the table."
The comedian announced she would be shooting a fresh original comedy special for the streamer back in July. In a video posted to the streamer’s Twitter account and the Strong Black Lead initiative account, the 54-year-old told fans that she is "so excited to share that I'll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special."
Last month, the streamer released a look behind the scenes of the special, in which Mo'Nique shared her gratitude for her lengthy career and explained that she wants her supporters to connect with her on a deeper level.
"Why did I title this special My Name Is Mo'Nique? I give y'all my word, after 72 minutes, y'all gon' know why this s**t is called My Name Is Mo'Nique," the actress said in the teaser with a smile. "Y'all might say, 'Damn, we didn't know we was gonna find out all that!' Yes, my name is Mo'Nique. This one right here is personal."
"When you walk away from this one, when you've turned your TV off from this one, you'll say, 'Now we understand that woman,'" she continued. "For 32 years, I have been funny, and I'm grateful for that gift. But this show right here really allows you to understand why I swing like I swing... There are things I'm going to say in this comedy special that I thought I would take to my grave."
My Name Is Mo'Nique premieres April 4 on Netflix.
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Maui Moisture gives $100,000 to support PsychoHairapy's mission of providing hairstylists with training in psychotherapy and mental health first-aid resources.
CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Black History Month, Maui Moisture is pleased to announce its partnership with PyschoHairapy, a global mental health and hair movement founded by Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a psychologist, hairstylist and hair historian. Dr. Mbilishaka has created this certification program that equips hairstylists with the skills to recognize mental health issues in their clients and administer culturally informed mental health services and resources.
"At Maui Moisture, we embrace all hair types and cater to those across the curl spectrum, which is why PyschoHairapy's mission resonates with us," says Sheena Henry, Earned Media Manager for Maui Moisture. "We know that texturism, microaggressions, and discrimination have a deep and negative impact on how our consumer sees herself, affecting her confidence and overall mental health. We understand the deep connection between hair and mental health and want Black women and girls—especially those in underserved communities—to have the best resources for both their hair and their mental wellbeing."
Maui Moisture's mission is to provide curl confidence to help improve self-perception and esteem, something many women and girls in the textured hair community struggle with. The brand's ultra-hydrating, vegan-friendly formulas transform curls by using 100% aloe vera as the first ingredient in all their products, delivering 40x more moisturizing properties and 80% stronger hair*. With the brand's purpose of transformation in mind, Maui Moisture enacts this partnership with PsychoHairapy to ensure their role in transforming women's lives goes beyond a good hair day.
ABOUT PSYCHOHAIRAPY
Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka began PyschoHairapy as a research space for psychology faculty and students at Howard University in 2014. She was always the go-to hairstylist for family and friends and came to a crossroads in college to either pursue a career in psychology or haircare. At that moment, she recognized there was an opportunity to do both hair and provide psychological services at the same exact time. Upon doing further research, she found that Black women are more likely to book a hair care appointment than a mental health appointment and collected data at hair salons and barbershops in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to give further evidence to the relationship between hair and mental health.
The PsychoHairapy Certification was established in 2019. The pitch was simple: train hair care professionals in psychotherapy. With the current health pandemic, PsychoHairapy has been translated into the digital landscape and the demand for the course grew. Stylists and barbers were often the sole physical contact with people. Stylists were persistent in asking for trainings to address their clients' grief, depression, and anxiety. Today, the program has certified close to two hundred stylists.
"I am humbled and honored to collaborate with Maui Moisture on my life's passion, using hair as an entry point into mental health care," says Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka. "I can more confidently imagine a world where hairstylists can support clients through stressful life experiences, by building confidence in using healing words and hair products."
THE PYSCHOHAIRAPY CERTIFICATION
The PsychoHairapy Certification is broken down into 3 modules with participants having the opportunity to interact directly with the instructors and peers. Participants can role play, bounce ideas off each other, and receive real time feedback during the modules.
- The History of Our Hair: Buckle up for this ride on a hair time machine. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka —a psychologist, hairstylist, and hair historian— will take attendees on a journey of exploring the cultural and historical significance of hair through a visual narrative across the African Diaspora. From the pyramid walls to trending hashtags on social media, this workshop will give a context for why hair is so emotionally significant to Black communities. Participants will become fluent and analytical in assessing hair narratives within the lives of their clients and larger communities. (2 Hours)
- Recognizing Symptoms of Mental Illness in Communities of Color: This workshop focuses on culturally relevant mental health first aid. In this workshop, you will learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders in our communities and how to attend to these matters in a caring and culturally sensitive manner. (4 Hours)
- Developing Micro-Counseling Skills for the Salon: Participants will engage in role play and practice active listening, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and supportive group work in the salon/barbershop setting. Here, you will learn "what to say" for common client concerns and how to travel deeper within your own emotional world to guide your conversations. (6 Hours)
2023 PARTNERSHIP
With Maui Moisture's funding $100,000, PsychoHairapy hopes to train 100+ PsychoHairapists, hire mental health professionals to offer virtual group therapy, create PsychoHairapy workbooks and produce a self-paced virtual class to increase accessibility for certifications. Maui Moisture and Dr. Mbilishaka are also working on offering a highly curated in-person PsychoHairapy training and retreat, as well as programming around Mental Health and Minority Mental Health Awareness Months.
To learn more about Maui Moisture visit www.mauimoisture.com or follow @MauiMoisture #AloeForCurls on Instagram.
Visit www.psychohairapy.org for more information, services, and to speak with the team or follow @PsychoHairapy on Instagram.
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PARADISE ISLAND – First-year guard Gradey Dick scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 3 Kansas beat North Carolina State 80-74 in Wednesday's Battle 4 Atlantis opener, giving coach Bill Self a successful return to the bench after a four-game suspension.
Dick had 18 on six 3-pointers in the first half before going 1 for 8 from the field after halftime. Jalen Wilson added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the reigning national champion Jayhawks (5-0), who blew an eight-point halftime lead and a nine-point second-half lead before grinding it out in the final minutes.
Casey Morsell scored 21 points to lead the Wolfpack (4-1), while Terquavion Smith added 19 points.
N.C. State played a fast pace, picked up full court and stayed within arm's reach of Kansas the entire way but couldn't take a second-half lead even after tying it five times, the last coming at 63-all on Jack Clark's jumper with 7:14 left.
Kansas had imposed the suspension on Self and assistant Kurtis Townsend as part of the fallout from a pending NCAA infractions case tied to the federal investigation into corruption within the sport.
Self was allowed to coach practices, so he remained involved with the team up until gameday. The rest of the time, he said, he got a dose of the helpless perspective of a fan while assistant Norm Roberts led the team. He said he couldn't even take notes until he watched the game on a replay.
As he emerged from the tunnel Wednesday, he was greeted with loud cheers from a boisterous Kansas fan section. He had a slight smile as one fan dangled a Jayhawks national championship banner as he walked by and gave several fans a line of high-fives as he headed to the court.
But Dick quickly took the spotlight with a barrage of outside shots. He went 6 for 9 from behind the arc in the opening 20 minutes, the last seeing him knock down one through light contact from Morsell and fall to the floor just before the halftime horn.
Dick got up with an emphatic shout and clapping, while Morsell could only respond with a frustrated shrug as Kansas took a 39-31 lead into the break.
BIG PICTURE
N.C. State: This was N.C. State’s first appearance at Atlantis since 2017 at the start of Kevin Keatts’ coaching tenure. That Wolfpack team opened that tournament with a stunning upset of No. 2 Arizona and this year’s bunch flirted with another while giving Kansas fits all the way to the final minutes.
Kansas: The 6-foot-8 Dick is off to a strong start. He came in averaging 16.8 points while shooting 10 of 20 from 3-point range, then surpassed his (short) season high of 23 points from the opener against Omaha.
UP NEXT
N.C. State: The Wolfpack will face the Wisconsin-Dayton loser in Thursday’s consolation bracket.
Kansas: The Jayhawks advanced to Thursday’s semifinals to face the Wisconsin-Dayton winner.
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), the parent company of Google, between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 15, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Alphabet securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alphabet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13312 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 15, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Alphabet used its dominance in the field of digital advertising to disadvantage website publishers and advertisers who used competing advertising products; (2) the foregoing conduct was anticompetitive in nature and likely to draw significant regulatory scrutiny; (3) Alphabet's revenues were unsustainable to the extent that they were the product of said anticompetitive conduct; (4) Alphabet's conduct, once revealed, would negatively impact the Company's reputation and expose it to a heightened risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement action; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Alphabet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13312 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Musk is in control of Twitter; questions remain on what he’ll do with it
(AP) - Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.
Musk ousted three top Twitter executives on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the deal who said he was in charge. Such a shakeup was widely expected, but Musk has otherwise made contradictory statements about his vision for the company — and shared few concrete plans for how he will run it.
Sources wouldn’t say if all the paperwork for the deal, originally valued at $44 billion, had been signed or if the deal had closed. A Delaware judge had ordered that the deal be finalized by Friday.
Late Thursday, Musk tweeted, “the bird has been freed,” a reference to Twitter’s logo.
Twitter’s users, advertisers and employees are parsing Musk’s every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company — but the mercurial tech executive has not made the job easy.
He has criticized Twitter’s dependence on advertisers, but made a statement Thursday that seemed aimed at soothing their fears. He has complained about restrictions on speech on the platform — but then vowed he wouldn’t let it become a “hellscape.” And for months it wasn’t even clear if he wanted to control the company at all.
After Musk signed a deal to acquire Twitter in April, he tried to back out of it, leading the company to sue him to force him to go through with the acquisition.
Friday’s deadline to close the deal was ordered by the Delaware Chancery Court in early October. The New York Stock Exchange notified investors that it will suspend trading in shares of Twitter before the opening bell Friday in anticipation of the company going private under Musk.
Musk has been signaling more recently that the deal is going through. He strolled into the company’s San Francisco headquarters Wednesday carrying a porcelain sink, changed his Twitter profile to “Chief Twit,” and tweeted “Entering Twitter HQ — let that sink in!”
The people familiar with the deal said Musk has fired CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal and Chief Legal Counsel Vijaya Gadde. Both people insisted on anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the deal.
Musk privately clashed with Agrawal in April, immediately before deciding to make a bid for the company, according to text messages later revealed in court filings.
Around the same time, he publicly criticized Gadde, the company’s top lawyer, in a series of tweets. A wave of harassment of Gadde from other Twitter accounts followed, including racist and misogynistic attacks, in addition to calls for Musk to get rid of her. After she was fired, the harassment on the platform began again.
In his first big move earlier on Thursday, Musk said that he is buying the platform to help humanity and doesn’t want it to become a “free-for-all hellscape.”
The message appeared to be aimed at addressing concerns among advertisers — Twitter’s chief source of revenue — that Musk’s plans to promote free speech by cutting back on moderating content will open the floodgates to more online toxicity and drive away users.
“The reason I acquired Twitter is because it is important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence,” Musk wrote in an uncharacteristically long message for the Tesla CEO, who typically projects his thoughts in one-line tweets.
He continued: “There is currently great danger that social media will splinter into far right wing and far left wing echo chambers that generate more hate and divide our society.”
Musk has previously expressed distaste for advertising and Twitter’s dependence on it, suggesting more emphasis on other business models such as paid subscriptions that won’t allow big corporations to dictate policy on how social media operates. But on Thursday, he assured advertisers he wants Twitter to be “the most respected advertising platform in the world.”
The note is a shift from Musk’s position that Twitter is unfairly infringing on free speech rights by blocking misinformation or graphic content, said Pinar Yildirim, associate professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
But it’s also a realization that having no content moderation is bad for business, putting Twitter at risk of losing advertisers and subscribers, she said.
“You do not want a place where consumers just simply are bombarded with things they do not want to hear about, and the platform takes no responsibility,” Yildirim said.
As concerns rise about the direction of Twitter’s content moderation, European Union Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton tweeted to Musk on Friday that “In Europe, the bird will fly by our rules.”
Breton and Musk met in May and appeared in a video together in which Musk said he agreed with the 27-nation bloc’s strict new online regulations. Its Digital Services Act threatens big tech companies with billions in fines if they don’t police their platforms more strictly for illegal or harmful content such as hate speech and disinformation.
Musk is expected to speak to Twitter employees directly Friday if the deal is finalized, according to an internal memo cited in several media outlets. There is internal confusion and low morale tied to fears of layoffs or a dismantling of the company’s culture and operations.
The Washington Post reported last week that Musk told prospective investors that he plans to cut three quarters of Twitter’s 7,500 workers when he becomes owner of the company. The newspaper cited documents and unnamed sources familiar with the deliberation.
Musk has spent months deriding Twitter’s “spam bots” and making sometimes conflicting pronouncements about Twitter’s problems and how to fix them.
Thursday’s note to advertisers shows a newfound emphasis on advertising revenue, especially a need for Twitter to provide more “relevant ads” — which typically means targeted ads that rely on collecting and analyzing users’ personal information.
Yildirim said that, unlike Facebook, Twitter has not been good at targeting advertising to what users want to see. Musk’s message suggests he wants to fix that, she said.
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(NewsNation) — Twitter Blue will probably come back at the “end of next week,” owner Elon Musk tweeted Saturday on the heels of users creating parody accounts of public figures and companies.
On Friday, Twitter paused its recently announced $8 blue check subscription service as fake accounts mushroomed.
The coveted blue check mark was previously reserved for verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists and other public figures. But a subscription option, open to anyone prepared to pay, was rolled out last week to help Twitter grow revenue as Musk fights to retain advertisers.
The premium service became unavailable Friday after an impostor account posing as pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. and registered under the revamped Twitter Blue system tweeted that insulin was free, forcing the Indianapolis company to post an apology.
Nintendo, Lockheed Martin and Musk’s own companies Tesla and SpaceX were also impersonated, as well as the accounts of various professional sports and political figures. Others like BP Oil, Coca-Cola and President George W. Bush were also targeted.
Meanwhile, a war of words erupted between Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and Musk regarding Twitter’s verification system.
On Friday, Markey criticized Twitter’s lax verification system and called out Musk for “putting profits over people and his debt over stopping disinformation.” His comments came after he gave a Washington Post reporter permission to impersonate him on Twitter.
Musk later responded, asking if the ease with which the columnist could impersonate Markey was because his “real account sounds like a parody.”
Markey responded, telling Musk in a tweet, “Fix your companies. Or Congress will.”
There are reports of up to 5,500 contract workers, who focused on content moderation, being cut on the heels of the massive layoffs of around half of Twitter’s entire staff. The communications staff at Twitter has been reportedly fired.
The company hasn’t responded to NewsNation’s request for comment since Musk took over more than three weeks ago. | 2022-11-14T17:38:51+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/twitter-blue-probably-coming-back-soon-musk-says/ |
TYLER, Texas, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Advanced, Inc. is once again among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100™ which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. Education Advanced, Inc. was recognized as No. 3 with a compound annual growth rate of 123 percent, moving up from No. 30 in 2021. The Aggie 100 is founded and sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University.
"We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award for two years in a row," said Education Advanced, Inc. founder and CEO Dr. Eli Crow, Texas A&M University Class of 2001. "It is rewarding to work with a visionary team to provide educators across the nation with unparalleled operational efficiency solutions so they can reclaim time and resources for students. This award inspires us to keep innovating and providing the best possible products and services."
The 100 Aggie-owned companies with the highest compound annual revenue growth from 2019 to 2021 were recognized at a formal celebration at the Hall of Champions at Texas A&M University's Kyle Field on Nov. 4, 2022. The honorees were joined in celebration by family, friends, employees, faculty, administrators, current students and fellow entrepreneurs.
"Now in its 18th year, the Aggie 100™ continues to re-set the standard for recognizing and celebrating the best of our Aggie entrepreneurs across the globe. These 100 companies and their Aggie founders and leaders have proven their determination for success, and we're excited to welcome them to the Aggie 100 family. This year saw our second-highest number of applications ever, indicating just how competitive these rankings have become. This 18th class of the Aggie 100 represents the cream that has truly risen to the top, and we're honored to be a part of their company's story and success," said Blake Petty '98, Executive Director of the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship.
A complete Aggie 100 list can be viewed at www.aggie100.com.
Education Advanced, Inc. (EAI) is a provider of operations management and workflow solutions for K-12 school districts that enable educators to be more efficient, allowing them to dedicate more of their time and resources to exceeding student needs. EAI's product offering includes Cardonex, TestHound, Embarc, Pathways, and Evaluation. These award-winning and patented technology solutions advance the efficacy of master scheduling, staff planning, curriculum management, assessment coordination, educator growth, and graduation tracking for K-12 school districts across the country. Learn more educationadvanced.com.
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Pueblo overwhelmingly votes in favor of extending sales tax to fund police
Pueblo voters voted heavily in favor for a five-year extension of the police safety sales tax that would continue to provide funding for the Pueblo Police Department.
Measure 2B on this year’s ballot, which asked whether to renew or sunset the tax, so far has 27,025, or about 74.5%, votes in favor of its renewal and 9,260, or about 25.5%, against it.
The margin between percentages exceeds those of 2017, when voters were first asked to approve the tax and voted 61% in favor of it. An increase of 0.2% was added to the city’s sales tax in January 2018 following the initiative's approval.
With the tax likely to be approved by voters once again — final results likely won't be known until Friday — it will remain active until December 2027. The tax would have ended on Dec. 31 this year if voters had struck down the measure.
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The safety sales tax helps pay for 20 police officers and four sergeants on the city’s police force and operating expenses. Between 2018 and 2022, the tax is projected to have collected more than $19.6 million; $18.2 million of that has been spent. The city expects to collect more than $5 million from the tax next year.
Supporters of 2B urged voters to approve it for months leading up to the election. Pueblo PD and fire department union leaders came forward during city council meetings to express their support for the tax. Signs in support of the measure were placed in certain sections of Pueblo.
The measure also had support from Gov. Jared Polis, who, during a debate in Pueblo against previous gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl, mentioned his support for the tax.
Mayor Nick Gradisar had also publicly spoken in favor of the tax, and so did Heather Graham, city council president. She contributed at least $500 toward a small issues committee that supported the measure, according to a contributions and expenditures report from the city.
Pueblo’s police and fire department union each contributed at least $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, towards the committee, and Signs by Scott contributed $4,304, according to the report.
The initiative was first proposed by the city in 2017 to help Pueblo PD increase its staffing. The department has 203 patrol officers and has an authorized strength of 231, but it hasn’t yet returned to its peak of 224 officers that it reached in July 2019.
The department has dealt with retirements and resignations and fewer applications to become a patrol officer over the past few years. The city’s civil service commission extended its recruitment windows to secure more applicants and a deeper pool of potential candidates within each period.
The city has proposed how it might spend the safety sales tax revenues in 2023, and it includes $2.2 million for 20 police officers and four sergeants. Of the $2.2 million, $300,000 is for overtime pay.
Nearly $950,000 is budgeted for operating costs, with supplies ($889,000) accounting for most of that total, and $1.4 million was proposed to be spent for computer equipment and $1.3 million for vehicles and rolling stock.
City officials advocating for approval of 2B and the tax’s five-year renewal said it will continue to help a department that is dealing with officer shortages and rising crime rates.
According to Pueblo PD, the city experienced a 36% increase in auto theft during the period from Jan. 1 to Aug. 1, 2021, compared with the same seven-month period in 2022.
In the same time frame, there was a 77% increase in robberies, 12% increase in burglaries, 16% increase in aggravated assaults and 31% increase in sexual assaults. Overall, there was a 20% increase in part 1 offenses — meaning the most serious types of offenses such as robberies, homicides and aggravated assaults — according to Pueblo PD.
Chieftain reporter Josue Perez can be reached at JHPerez@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @josuepwrites. | 2022-11-18T18:14:54+00:00 | chieftain.com | https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2022/11/18/pueblo-police-department-funding-extended-public-safety-tax/69657187007/ |
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) chalked up a big victory on Thursday when Republicans rallied to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Omar, a frequent critic of Israel and its human rights record, has been a target of Republicans since her arrival on Capitol Hill in 2019, and McCarthy has vowed for years to remove her from the Foreign Affairs panel if Republicans flipped control of the House.
Following through was tougher than he initially thought.
With Republicans controlling just a slim majority in the lower chamber — and a handful of GOP lawmakers balking at the notion that one party would control the other’s committee posts — party leaders had delayed the vote indefinitely. As recently as Wednesday, the resolution appeared to be dead in the water.
Undeterred, McCarthy spoke with each of the holdouts one-by-one — some by phone, some in person in his office — in a methodical effort to alleviate their concerns and flip their votes.
When the bill hit the floor Thursday afternoon, the results of his lobbying became clear: Every GOP lawmaker supported the measure, except for Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), who voted present.
The expulsion prompted accusations from Democrats that Omar, one of just three Muslims in Congress, was targeted as “political revenge” for the two Republicans — Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) and Paul Gosar (Ariz.) — who were booted from their committees in the last Congress. Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) said the move was “blatantly Islamophobic.”
For McCarthy, however, it marked a major triumph, demonstrating that he can unite a restive and discordant conference behind controversial proposals even after he was bruised, just weeks ago, by the humiliating balloting process that nearly denied him the Speaker’s gavel.
But he is sure to face much tougher legislative fights in the months ahead, including a high-stakes battle with President Biden over raising the debt ceiling and preventing a government default.
After Thursday’s expulsion vote, McCarthy did not dwell on the process that led to it, but amplified his argument that Omar’s past comments — some of which were deemed antisemitic by members of both parties — made her a national security risk on a committee with jurisdiction over U.S. foreign policy.
“It puts America in jeopardy, and I’m not going to do that under my watch,” McCarthy told reporters in the Capitol.
The win lends McCarthy and Republicans some momentum after a rocky start to the year. After predicting a huge red wave heading into November’s midterms, only to eke out a tiny majority, they then stumbled through a marathon, five-day Speaker’s vote — the longest since before the Civil War — that exposed deep divisions between the various factions of the conference.
Since then, Republicans have struggled to move some of their most prominent agenda items to the floor, including a proposal designed to curb migration at the southern border, which they hoped would be among their first victories under their new majority. Instead, internal disagreements between two Texas Republicans — Reps. Chip Roy and Tony Gonzales — have left the bill languishing in committee.
“When we deal with immigration, a lot of members have a lot of different positions. Both of those members from Texas have a lot to say,” McCarthy acknowledged Thursday. “I know members are working together to try to find a place to get there.”
Amid the difficult month, securing Omar’s expulsion from Foreign Affairs was a bright spot for McCarthy and the GOP. But it didn’t come easily.
When GOP leaders first made moves to bring the resolution to the floor in late January, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) announced her opposition in no uncertain terms, while Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) — who had declared her clear objections in December — also expressed misgivings.
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) added to McCarthy’s headaches on Friday, when he announced that he would also vote to keep Omar on the committee.
The message from the three dissenters was virtually identical: They had all opposed the Democrats’ effort to boot Greene and Gosar from their committees, and they would extend their principled objection to the Omar vote.
“Two wrongs do not make a right,” Spartz said last week.
McCarthy got to work, signaling he was ready to “add due process language” to the resolution, according to Spartz. It was enough to flip the vote of the Indiana holdout, and she announced her support for the resolution on Tuesday.
McCarthy then spoke with Buck by phone on Wednesday morning, when the Speaker promised the Colorado Republican that he’d work to reform the process governing committee dismissals, according to Buck. He, too, flipped to yes.
Mace huddled with McCarthy in the Speaker’s office on Thursday morning and emerged with the same message: McCarthy had vowed a “commitment,” she said, to reforms that would ensure members would be referred to the House Ethics Committee before there are any floor votes to strip them of their committee seats. She, too, was on board.
The vote Thursday was 218 to 211, along strict party lines.
Afterwards, McCarthy announced, in vague terms, that he was ready to reform the process, saying he’ll form a bipartisan group to “clarify the rules” surrounding committee evictions, for this Congress and those to follow.
“I don’t know the definition exactly what all that’s going to mean,” he said. “I think that should be clear.” | 2023-02-03T02:04:14+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-notches-win-with-hard-fought-vote-to-oust-omar/ |
It's now minus 80°F in the world's coldest city
Thought your winter was cold? Temperatures in the world's coldest city have plunged to minus 62.7°C (minus 80.9 degrees Fahrenheit) — the coldest in more than two decades, meteorologists say.
That comes just two days after the city's previously set record of minus 50 degrees Celsius (minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit).
The city of Yakutsk in east Siberia, widely identified as one of the coldest places in the world, has seen an abnormally long cold snap. Large parts of Russia are currently experiencing record-low temperatures.
January is Yakutsk's coldest month and, although most are accustomed to freezing temperatures, residents in the remote region are taking extra precautions to keep warm.
"You can't fight it," one resident dressed in two scarves and multiple layers of gloves, hats and hoods told Reuters. "You either adjust and dress accordingly or you suffer."
Layering, according to another resident selling frozen fish at a local market, was the key. "Just dress warmly. In layers, like a cabbage," she said.
In 2018, it got so cold that some residents said their eyelashes froze.
Home to fewer than 1 million residents, Yakutsk winters can be extreme — even by Russian standards.
But the city drew international attention in July when haze from nearby wildfires tore through forests, blanketing the region in thick smoke.
Scientists expressed grave concerns about the increasing frequency of the fires brought about by climate change in the Siberian arctic. | 2023-01-19T22:12:29+00:00 | wtae.com | https://www.wtae.com/article/it-s-now-minus-80-f-in-the-world-s-coldest-city/42561242 |
Law enforcement officers surrounded a Lynn home on Tuesday afternoon after a man allegedly fired a gun and then fled inside the home , officials said. The suspect is still at large.
Lynn police responded to 7 Chase St. at approximately 3:09 p.m. after a report of gunshots, according to Lieutenant Michael Kmiec, a department spokesman.
No one was injured by the gunshots. And police were not able immediately to locate the suspect, police said.
Lynn police established a perimeter around the building, believing that the suspect was barricaded. Massachusetts State Police crisis negotiators and tactical teams also responded to the scene, according to an agency spokesman.
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Kmiec said that the suspect had “not been located” at the scene by 7 p.m., and that officers had cleared the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, he added.
This breaking news story will be updated if more information becomes available.
Camilo Fonseca can be reached at camilo.fonseca@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @fonseca_esq. | 2022-11-02T01:45:48+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/01/metro/man-fires-gun-flees-into-lynn-home-police-say/ |
WASHINGTON — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
Hours later, police said rescuers had reached the site of the plane crash in a rural part of the Shenandoah Valley and that no survivors were found.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the Cessna Citation took off from Elizabethtown, Tennessee, on Sunday and was headed for Long Island’s MacArthur Airport. Inexplicably, the plane turned around over New York’s Long Island and flew a straight path down over D.C. before it crashed over mountainous terrain near Montebello, Virginia, around 3:30 p.m.
It was not immediately clear why the plane was nonresponsive, why it crashed or how many people were on board. The plane flew directly over the nation's capital, though it was technically flying above some of the most heavily restricted airspace in the nation.
A U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press that the military jet had scrambled to respond to the small plane, which wasn't responding to radio transmissions and later crashed. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the military operation and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Flight tracking sites showed the jet suffered a rapid spiraling descent, dropping at one point at a rate of more than 30,000 feet per minute before crashing in the St. Mary’s Wilderness.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command later said in a statement that the F-16 was authorized to travel at supersonic speeds, which caused a sonic boom that was heard in Washington and parts of Virginia and Maryland.
“During this event, the NORAD aircraft also used flares – which may have been visible to the public – in an attempt to draw attention from the pilot,” the statement said. “Flares are employed with highest regard for safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground. Flares burn out quickly and completely and there is no danger to the people on the ground when dispensed.”
Virginia State Police said officers were notified of the potential crash shortly before 4 p.m. and rescuers reached the crash site by foot around four hours later. No survivors were found, police said.
The plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc, which is based in Florida. John Rumpel, who runs the company, told The New York Times that his daughter, 2-year-old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were aboard the plane. They were returning to their home in East Hampton, on Long Island, after visiting his house in North Carolina, he said.
Rumpel, a pilot, told the newspaper he didn't have much information from authorities but hoped his family didn't suffer and suggested the plane could've lost pressurization.
“I don’t think they’ve found the wreckage yet,” Rumpel told the newspaper. “It descended at 20,000 feet a minute, and nobody could survive a crash from that speed.”
A woman who identified herself as Barbara Rumpel, listed as the president of the company, said she had no comment Sunday when reached by The Associated Press.
The episode brought back memories of the 1999 crash of a Learjet that lost cabin pressure and flew aimlessly across the country with professional golfer Payne Stewart aboard. The jet crashed in a South Dakota pasture and six people died.
President Joe Biden was playing golf at Joint Base Andrews around the time the fighter jet took off. Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service, said the incident had no impact on the president’s movements Sunday. Biden was playing golf at the Maryland military base with his brother in the afternoon.
A White House official said the president had been briefed on the crash and that the sound of the scrambling aircraft was faint at Joint Base Andrews. | 2023-06-05T04:46:38+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/washington-dc-sonic-boom-fighter-jet-small-plane-crash/507-9e383bf2-7e07-4414-9a77-3a2d84b134ce |
Much has been said about Aaron Rodgers and the wish list he allegedly gave the Jets when he first met with the team nearly two months ago.
However, Jets coach Robert Saleh refuted those claims when asked about it on Friday after their first rookie minicamp practice.
“I think it is a silly narrative with regards to a wish list,” Saleh said.
“They’re 32 teams in the NFL and it’s common practice for when they’re changes, when you have a new coaching staff, when you have people coming in, you surround those people with people they’re familiar with.”
The Jets signed veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He is one of the many ex-teammates of Rodgers that’s joined the Jets roster this offseason.
In March, the Jets also signed wide receiver Allen Lazard to a four-year, $44 million contract. In addition to Rodgers and Lazard, quarterback Tim Boyle, offensive tackle Billy Turner and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett have all joined the Jets after spending time in Green Bay.
Other reported names on Rodgers’ wish list included former Giants, Browns and Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and former Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis. The Jets expressed interest in acquiring Beckham before he signed a one-year, $15 million guaranteed contract with the Ravens in April. Lewis remains a free agent, but Saleh said, “you never know” when he was asked about possibly adding the 38-year-old former Pro Bowler.
“I had a wish list, there’s Soloman Thomas, Marcell Harris, DJ Reed, Kwon Alexander, guys who I’ve worked with who are very familiar with our messaging and very familiar with our scheme who can come in and play,” Saleh said. “We had it on offense with Laken Tomlinson and Tevin Coleman and guys who have been in the system.
“Tom Brady goes to Tampa and he gets [Rob] Gronkowski and Antonio Brown. So it is very common for new faces to want old faces to help accelerate the new installation of a program. Hackett has something to say as he loves Lazard, loves Randall, he took Billy Turner with him to Denver, worked with him in Green Bay.
“Of course, you’re going to surround a coach with people who he feels like he can plant the flag. That whole narrative of whatever is being put on the quarterback, it is tired, but it’s common practice in the NFL.”
BECTON CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
After only playing one game over the last two seasons, it surprised no one the Jets decided not to pick up Mekhi Becton’s fifth-year option on Tuesday, which would have guaranteed him a salary of $13.5 million for the 2024 season.
However, Becton continues to impress coaches as he looks like a new man this offseason. He has reportedly lost over 50 pounds and has been practicing with the team during the Jets offseason program.
“He looks good, he looks fantastic,” Saleh said. “I don’t get into the whole business part of it. But just find a way to get better every day.
“He is attacking this offseason the right way and I’m excited for him.”
After his rookie season in which Becton started 13 games for the Jets at left tackle, injuries have plagued the former first-round pick out of Louisville. During the 2021 opener against the Panthers, Becton suffered a dislocated kneecap and missed the rest of that season.
Becton returned healthy for training camp the following season. However, he injured the same knee, resulting in another surgery, as he missed the 2022 campaign. Now Becton will compete with the hopes of him reclaiming a starting role on the Jets offensive line once again.
Becton has made no secret about his preference on the offensive line — he wants to be the starting left tackle. But he will have some competition at the spot in veteran Duane Brown, who started 12 games at left tackle last year. The Jets also selected tackle Carter Warren in the fourth round of last weekend’s draft.
Even if Becton plays at right tackle, there’s no guarantee he starts there either, as Max Mitchell, who started five games at right tackle as a rookie, is set to return after blood clots in his lungs and calf prematurely ended his season.
“We are going to play our best five. You can assume AVT [Alijah Vera-Tucker] is the best right guard and Laken. But center and both tackles, it’s going to be a cool competition on the offensive line.”
() | 2023-05-05T21:27:21+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/05/jets-coach-robert-saleh-says-aaron-rodgers-wish-list-is-a-silly-narrative/ |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After almost 40 years circling Earth, a retired NASA science satellite plunged harmlessly through the atmosphere off the coast of Alaska, NASA reported Monday.
The Defense Department confirmed that the satellite — placed in orbit in 1984 by astronaut Sally Ride — reentered late Sunday night over the Bering Sea, a few hundred miles from Alaska. NASA said it's received no reports of injury or damage from falling debris.
Late last week, NASA said it expected most of the 5,400-pound (2,450-kilogram) Earth Radiation Budget Satellite to burn up in the atmosphere, but that some pieces might survive. The space agency put the odds of falling debris injuring someone at 1-in-9,400.
Space shuttle Challenger carried the satellite into orbit and the first American woman in space set it free. The satellite measured ozone in the atmosphere and studied how Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the sun, before being retired in 2005, well beyond its expected working lifetime.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The driver of an SUV that crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run last week fell asleep at the wheel while driving to work, his attorney told a newspaper Monday.
Attorney Alexandra Kazarian told the Los Angeles Times that Nicholas Gutierrez was on his way to his job as an electrical engineer at a solar panel company when he fell asleep. He had awoken at 5 a.m. but had not been up late the night before, she said. Authorities have said the crash happened at around 6:30 a.m.
"He's a good kid that fell asleep on his way to work early in the morning," Kazarian told the newspaper.
Kazarian did not respond to requests for comment Monday from The Associated Press.
Gutierrez had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer, but was abruptly released. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said further investigation was needed.
"I didn't intentionally do it," Gutierrez, 22, told NBC4LA during an interview with his family. "I wish it never happened. I feel bad it happened."
The Nov. 16 crash injured 25 members of a sheriff's academy class, several critically. An injured cadet was discharged over the weekend while another victim remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition, UCI Health said Monday.
The crash occurred as sheriff's and police recruits ran in formation in a street. Authorities said the SUV veered onto the wrong side of the road and into the recruits, then crashed into a pole.
Kazarian said in a statement Friday that her client had no drugs or alcohol in his system, NBC4LA reported.
"Nicholas comes from a proud law enforcement family and the injuries to these recruits is beyond heartbreaking," Kazarian said. | 2022-11-22T03:59:57+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/california-news/lawyer-driver-in-sheriffs-academy-crash-fell-asleep |
(The Hill) – Candida auris, a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease, is spreading through the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned this week, citing a “dramatic” increase in cases.
According to the CDC, Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness in hospitalized patients. It primarily affects older people and those with weakened immune systems, rejects treatments from traditional antifungal medications and has a mortality rate of up to 60 percent, health officials said.
There were at least 2,377 confirmed cases in the U.S. in 2022, according to CDC statistics. That total was a steep jump from the 1,474 cases in 2021 and continued a rapid increase from 2020, when there were just 757 confirmed cases.
Health officials said that the fungus’s resistance to antifungal medication is “particularly concerning” because those medications are often the first option for treatment, saying it necessitates research into better protection and prevention measures against the fungus.
“The rise in echinocandin-resistant cases and evidence of transmission is particularly concerning because echinocandins are first-line therapy for invasive Candida infections, including C auris,” a research paper into the spread of the fungus in the Annals of Internal Medicine said. “These findings highlight the need for improved detection and infection control practices to prevent spread of C auris.”
The disease has now been tracked in half of the states in the U.S., and CDC officials said it was likely that the coronavirus pandemic worsened the spread of the fungus, as the increased attention on the COVID-19 virus meant there was less emphasis on screening for C. auris.
Last month, health officials in Mississippi said the fungal infection may be responsible for four recent deaths in the state. At least 12 people have been infected since November, a spokesperson for the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed to NBC News.
In November, Nevada health officials linked 63 deaths in the state to C. auris.
The virus was first reported in Japan in 2009, but researchers have tracked the earliest strain to South Korea in 1996. The fungus does not usually present a risk to young people. | 2023-03-21T10:09:19+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/health/cdc-study-warns-of-dramatic-increase-in-deadly-fungus-across-us/ |
Fan-favorite flavors Mango and Strawberry are now available with less sugar
IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy is introducing a better-for-you candy choice with its all-new HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar. Reduced Sugar is now available nationwide in select retailers in two classic fruit flavors: Mango and Strawberry, offering brand fans the same great taste and texture they love with 30% less sugar.
HI-CHEW's new Reduced Sugar reimagines the classic chewlets for all consumers to enjoy, with less sugar content. The double layer of fruit flavor is made with dietary fiber (inulin) and other unique formulations to reduce sugar content while maintaining the same great fruity taste and chewy texture. Reduced Sugar is available in two of the top-selling fruit-forward flavors: Mango and Strawberry.
- Mango delivers a burst of tropical flavor like a fresh, ripe mango just picked off the tree
- Strawberry is a classic fruit flavor bursting with goodness that you won't want to miss
"We're so thrilled to offer consumers this better-for-you candy choice in two of our most popular flavors," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), President and Chief Executive Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "While HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar has a lower sugar content than our original Mango and Strawberry chews, we're confident that consumers will quickly learn that it has the same great flavor experience they've grown to love."
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is part of Morinaga America's better-for-you product line-up. Since its launch, Morinaga America Inc. has been driven by flavor innovation and experimentation, and the research and development team continues to create authentic fruity confections. According to the FONA International 2021 National Consumer Survey, 91% of consumers are influenced by sugar reduction claims, and now with Reduced Sugar, HI-CHEW™ provides a new product for consumers and enthusiasts alike.
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar provides a double layer of fruit flavor and is made with concentrated fruit juices and puree, natural and artificial flavors and contains no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is offered in a 2-ounce bag for a suggested retail price of $3.29 (varies per market). HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is available in select retailers nationwide. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy-making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in sticks, peg bags, and stand-up pouches. The HI-CHEW™ sticks come in a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí, and Sweet & Sour Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ also offers peg bags in the following flavors: Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Soda Pop Mix, Berry Mix, Plus Fruit, Fantasy Mix and new Reduced Sugar. The Stand-Up Pouches are available in Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix, Fruit Combos and Infrusions. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is free of gluten, with no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually. In 2020, HI-CHEW™ won a Nielsen Design Impact Award for its new Original Mix packaging update that hit shelves in 2019. For more information, visit HI-CHEW.com.
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WATCH: MLK Coastwide parade marches through Biloxi, ends with Battle of the Bands
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - It’s a chilly but beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the perfect time for a parade.
Music filled the streets of Biloxi as the 2023 MLK Coastwide parade took off from the Salvation Army Kroc Center around 11 a.m.
The procession included eight marching bands, some from out of state, and rolled from Division Street to Caillavet Street, finally arriving at MGM Park where the annual Battle of the Bands took place around noon.
Take a look at some footage of the marching bands before and during the parade.
Michael Daniels, MLK Coastwide organizer, says he grew up going to MLK festivities.
“It’s all about tradition,” Daniels said. “And hopefully, I can inspire some of the youth to just take part, you know... Be active in the community.”
Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich was also in attendance.
“It’s really exciting. People don’t want to hear me talk, they want to hear some music,” Mayor Gilich said. “So, that’s what we’re excited about. We’ve got some great bands and looking forward to a great day.”
The annual MLK Coastwide Celebration consists of multiple events the week before MLK Day and on the holiday itself, all in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his mission.
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ATLANTA, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Tuesday a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock.
The dividend is payable August 21, 2023, to shareholders of record on August 4, 2023.
The company has paid a dividend on its common stock for 164 consecutive quarters since its formation in 1982.
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Residential, one of the nation's leading providers of property management services for single-family rental homes, announced today it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based on what team members say about their experience working at Progress. As part of its survey results, 77% of Progress team members said Progress is a great place To Work, which is 20 points higher than the average U.S. company score of 57%.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"We are thrilled to become Great Place To Work-CertifiedTM, as our team member experience is a top priority for us every day," said Adolfo Villagomez, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Residential. "Achieving this certification and our continued success is a direct reflection of our passionate, dedicated team members. This recognition is a celebration of our people, who truly make Progress a special place to work and the effort they put in every day to create a great experience for the residents we serve."
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. "By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Progress Residential stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
One of the highlights of the survey outcomes Progress is most proud of are the high scores in areas that reflect its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including:
- 89% of team members said they are treated fairly regardless of any personal characteristics (gender, race, sexual orientation, etc.)
- 91% of team members said Progress hires people from all walks of life
- 87% of team members said when you join the company you are made to feel welcome
"As we celebrate this exciting milestone and our amazing team members, we are equally excited about the deep insights we were able to gather through the Great Place to Work survey feedback that will allow us to build on the strong cultural foundation we have created," said Brandon Parise, Chief Human Resources Officer for Progress. "Ultimately, we want to harness every opportunity to ensure our team members are seen and heard, and that we focus on ways we can continue to cultivate an environment where our team members can thrive."
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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About Progress Residential
Progress Residential is a market leader in intelligent single-family rental management services, with people, technology, scale, and data-driven solutions that streamline operations, optimize asset performance, and provide an exceptional renting and living experience for our residents. Progress Residential's more than 2,500 employees currently manage more than 90,000 homes across 30 markets. Progress Residential also offers third-party property management service for investors with mid-to-large single-family rental home portfolios and Built for Rent communities through its Progress Residential Management Services. For more information, please visit www.rentprogress.com.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
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FENTON, MI – Nothing could slow down South Lyon East’s soccer team Tuesday.
Not the pressure of trying to return to the regional finals for the second straight year, not the national grass field the Cougars were unfamiliar with and not 13th-ranked Linden which was playing not far from home at Fenton High School.
Tenth-ranked South Lyon scored three goals in each half to post a 6-0 victory and earn a spot in Thursday’s regional championship game against No. 7 Haslett at Fenton.
“I knew we were going to have a good team this year,” said South Lyon East coach Phil Stoyanovich. “We had a great team last year. We made it to the regional finals and we got bounced in the regional finals last year.
“We had most of the kids come back. We lost one starter. I don’t want to say we expected it but we knew we had a really good team.”
As good as the Cougars were offensively, they might have been better at the other end of the pitch.
Linden had next to no good scoring chances and the play was in the Eagles’ end of the field virtually the entire game.
It didn’t help Linden that South Lyon East scored twice in the first 14 minutes to take a quick 2-0 lead.
“It felt nice scoring in the beginning,” said senior Emma Pompo, who scored twice in the first half. “It takes a lot of the pressure off.”
Especially since the Cougars’ legs began to get heavy as the game progressed.
They’re used to playing on artificial turf in the Lakes Valley Conference and Fenton’s lush natural-grass field began taking its toll in the second half.
“We’re not used to it but there’s going to be a lot obstacles and both teams are playing on grass,” Pompo said. “I think we were just able to adjust. You can’t always prepare for everything that is thrown at you so we were just able to adjust well. I think that’s something we’re good at as a team.”
Also scoring for South Lyon East (16-3) were Alyssa Melquist, Jessica Boulard, Rylie Moss and Luca Bially.
The game marked South Lyon East’s ninth shutout of the season and seventh in the last eight games.
“Our defense has been like that all year,” Stoyanovich said. “Our strength has been our attack but defensively I think gets overlooked because of our attack. If you look at the last six, seven, eight games, we’ve got lot of zeroes on our defensive side, a lot of shutouts.
“Credit to our defense, credit to our goalies. They’re playing well.”
Now, the goal is to win one more game than last season and advance to the Division 2 championship game June 18 at Michigan State.
“Last year, we lost in a PK shootout to (Dearborn) Divine Child,” Pompo said. “It was awful for all of us, that feeling, and we just want to come back even stronger. That’s why I think we want it so bad.”
Linden finished 15-2-3.
Goodrich falls in D2
Goodrich was trying to earn a spot opposite Linden in the Division 2 regional championship game at Fenton. Instead, both teams lost.
Goodrich was ousted 5-1 by Haslett, which is 16-1-1 and will play South Lyon East Thursday at Fenton.
Haslett was No. 7 in the most recent rankings.
Goodrich finished 9-8-3.
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Events being live streamed by NFHS Network | 2022-06-08T01:54:49+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2022/06/south-lyon-east-blanks-linden-goodrich-falls-to-haslett-in-division-2-soccer.html |
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The preliminaries of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee will begin on May 31. The event has been a part of American culture since 1925 and has become iconic in recent decades, even being featured in films like 2002’s “Spellbound,” 2005’s “Bee Season,” 2006’s “Akeelah and the Bee” as well as recently being the topic of the 2020 Netflix documentary “Spelling the Dream.”
This year, Avinav Prem Anand is eager to join the competition. The 11-year-old Ohioan will be competing against 233 other finalists from across America and the globe. Though he is only in fifth grade, Avinav is no stranger to competing on an international stage.
An avid lover of taekwando, Avinav won six gold medals at the 2021 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics in Houston. He then went on to win five golds and two silvers at the AAU Fall Nationals. He has also won gold medals in virtual international competitions in Denmark, the Philippines, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
But, to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Avinav will need more than the skills that have earned him a black belt. The young student from Columbus has been prepping diligently in the hopes of making it to the finals and getting to earn his spot in Bee history. His parents say that his experience training for taekwando competitions will help him to make this dream come true.
“As parents, we always make sure Avinav is comfortable with what he is doing … [The Spelling Bee] is very competitive and nerve-wracking but Avinav doesn’t feel nervous,” his mom, Priya, tells Simplemost. “This is because he has faced similar situations multiple times and has learned to handle it. During taekwondo tournaments, he has to have the highest level of concentration and be precise. He knows that at least three judges and hundreds of spectators are watching him, Even the slightest wobble might put him out of the tournament. He is trained to perform under pressure and he applies the same to [the Bee].”
For his part, Avinav says that his motto is: “Practice like it is the competition and when in competition feel like you are in practice.”
No doubt Avinav’s calm and focused demeanor came in handy during regional qualifiers when he was faced with the word: “Etagere” (pronounced Ä-Ëtä-Ëzher). This is a word that most adults would never be able to spell from that pronunciation, let alone an 11-year-old!
Avinav opted to approach the word with finesse, asking for details about the word and breaking it down. (An etagere is a French-style piece of furniture that is most similar to a bookcase). With a little thought, Avinav spelled the word correctly and went on to become a 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee finalist.
Priya says that her son practices spelling daily, even using trips to the grocery store to help hone his skills, such as by checking out items in the international aisle or pharmaceutical aisle and studying words he hasn’t seen before. Like a true child of the online age, Avinav also relies on apps and websites to help him learn new words and hone his spelling, including Merriam-Webster Unabridged.
“Avinav also has fun with the ‘Scratch & Play Scripps National Spelling Bee‘ book,” she said.
How To Watch the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee
In its 94th year, the Scripps National Spelling Bee will be televised live on ION and Bounce network, with LeVar Burton serving as the host. Both are available to cable, streaming and over-the-air television viewers free of charge. The televised semifinals will air on June 1, and the finals will air live on June 2, 2022. The events will be held near Washington, D.C.
For more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, visit spellingbee.com.
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This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | 2022-05-27T13:26:25+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/ohio-boy-black-belt-spot-scripps-national-spelling-bee |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court sided Tuesday with a House committee seeking access to former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, rejecting Trump’s contention that Congress was overstepping.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed with a lower court judge’s decision in favor of Congress. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden — a former Justice Department official and Trump appointee — ruled in December that the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has broad authority to request the records, and the Treasury Department should provide the tax returns to the committee.
The three appeals court judges agreed.
“The Trump Parties contend that the Chairman’s Request exceeds Congress’s investigative powers. It does not,” the judges wrote. Two of the judges, David Sentelle and Karen Henderson, were appointed by President Ronald Reagan and one, Robert Wilkins, was appointed by President Barack Obama.
In their ruling, the judges also rejected Trump’s argument that the request was problematic in part because it did not include a promise to keep the records confidential.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Trump would appeal or whether there’d be a resolution of the case before a new Congress takes office in January. If Republicans recapture control of the House in the fall election, they could drop the request for records next year.
The judges’ decision came as the former president continues to be embroiled in legal fights. On Monday, the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House.
The House Ways and Means panel and its chairman, Democrat Richard Neal of Massachusetts, first requested Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of an investigation into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president. A federal law says the Internal Revenue Service “shall furnish” the returns of any taxpayer to a handful of top lawmakers.
“With great patience, we followed the judicial process, and yet again, our position has been affirmed by the Courts,” Neal said in a statement. “I’m pleased that this long-anticipated opinion makes clear the law is on our side. When we receive the returns, we will begin our oversight of the IRS’s mandatory presidential audit program.” The committee said on Twitter that it expected to receive the requested documents ”immediately.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called the decision “an important victory for the rule of law.”
An email to Trump’s attorneys was not immediately returned.
The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, had defended a decision by then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to withhold the tax returns from Congress. Mnuchin argued that he could withhold the documents because he concluded they were being sought by Democrats for partisan reasons. A lawsuit ensued.
After President Joe Biden took office, the committee renewed the request, seeking Trump’s tax returns and additional information from 2015-2020. The White House took the position that the request was a valid one and that the Treasury Department had no choice but to comply. Trump then attempted to halt the handover in court.
Then-Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. obtained copies of Trump’s personal and business tax records as part of a criminal investigation. Trump tried to prevent his accountants from handing over the documents, taking the issue to the Supreme Court. The justices rejected Trump’s argument that he had broad immunity as president. The District Attorney job has since been taken over by Alvin Bragg and prosecutors in charge of the criminal probe have resigned, but Bragg has said the investigation is continuing. | 2022-08-10T04:47:28+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/congress-can-get-trump-tax-records-appeals-court-rules/ |
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-02990, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired otherwise Okta securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Okta securities during the Class Period, you have until July 19, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Okta provides identity solutions for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, non-profits, and government agencies in the United States and internationally. The Company offers a variety of cybersecurity products and services. Following its completed merger with Auth0, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Auth0"), on May 3, 2021, Okta began providing additional Auth0 products related to cybersecurity and login solutions.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On or around March 21, 2022, hackers known as LAPSUS$ posted screenshots on their Telegram, a cloud-based instant-messaging service, channel showing what they claimed was Okta's internal company environment. Thereafter, on March 22, 2022, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Todd McKinnon ("McKinnon"), posted a statement on his Twitter account, disclosing that, "[i]n late January 2022, Okta detected an attempt to compromise the account of a third party customer support engineer working for one of our subprocessors" (emphasis added); that "[t]he matter was investigated and contained by the subprocessor"; that "[w]e believe the screenshots shared online are connected to this January event"; and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January."
On this news, Okta's stock price fell $2.98 per share, or 1.76%, to close at $166.43 per share on March 22, 2022.
Later, on March 22, 2022, during after-market hours, in a statement on Okta's website, the Company's Chief Security Officer, Defendant David Bradbury ("Bradbury"), disclosed, inter alia, that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the LAPSUS$] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
Following Okta's updated statement, multiple news outlets reported that hundreds of the Company's clients were potentially affected by the January 2022 data breach. For example, on March 23, 2022, CNN published an article entitled "Okta concedes hundreds of clients could be affected by breach[,]" noting that, despite the Company's statement that "a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted[,]" the Company "has over 15,000 customers, according to its website." That same day, Reuters and others published similar reports.
Separately, Okta was downgraded by Raymond James from "strong buy" to "market perform," noting, among other things, that "[w]hile partners were willing to trust Okta's track record, the handling of its latest security incident adds to our mounting concerns."
Following Okta's after-market update and Raymond James downgrade, the Company's stock price fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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If you currently do not have a cable or another television service and are instead relying on free apps for your entertainment, chances are you’ve become slightly overwhelmed with the number of apps available.
Because there are so many, it can be hard to find exactly what you’re looking for or even remember what app you were recently using.
In an effort to organize your TV-watching, Google TV is integrating more than 800 free ad-supported TV channels from multiple apps into one area. This way, you don’t have to leave Google TV to search for content you were getting elsewhere.
While the service is free and there are no monthly fees, you must have a Google TV or Chromecast with Google TV device, which costs around $30 at Walmart. From there, simply launch Google TV and you’ll see the new channels in the “Live” tab on your screen.
Google said in a press release on April 11 that some of the channels you’ll now be able to find include Tubi, Plex and Haystack News. These will appear alongside multiple channels from Pluto TV, as well as news channels like NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX and programming from all over the world.
The variety of channels being added means you’ll be able to find everything from classic TV to true crime, talk shows and more. Google notes you can even save your favorite shows so you can easily go back to them the next time you want to watch them.
If you don’t have Google TV, you can still access all of the free channels — you’ll simply need to download each app individually.
If you’re not familiar with the free channels, PlutoTV, for example, has dozens of channels that stream classic shows 24/7, including a recently-added “I Love Lucy” channel.
TubiTV, on the other hand, has dozens of movies, plus channels like “Mysteries” and “Nosey,” which streams old episodes of talk shows like “Maury” and “Sally Jessy Raphael.”
Google says the service is rolling out over the next couple of weeks on all Google TV devices and will come to Android TV devices later this year, so keep checking back if you need to.
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Man sentenced for ‘horrendous crime’ against child, authorities say
WALHALLA, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A South Carolina man admitted to sexually abusing a young child after the solicitor said the “horrendous crime” was caught on camera.
Michael Kenneth Cox pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11 years old, according to WHNS.
The sexual assault was reported in December 2020. Investigators said they recovered video evidence of Cox assaulting the child. According to the solicitor, when Cox was arrested he admitted “he had struggled with an attraction to children for some time.”
Cox was sentenced to 65 years in prison and he is not eligible for parole.
“This was a horrendous crime perpetrated against a truly innocent and defenseless victim,” said Solicitor David Wagner. “We are grateful for the hard work of the Walhalla Police Department in bringing Michael Cox to justice, and grateful to the court for a sentence which ensures he will never have the opportunity to harm a child again.”
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Dry powder rose to record $676 billion while returns of Asia Pacific-focused funds remained strong
Best firms are adapting investment strategies and employing scenario planning to identify winners in right sectors
HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Private equity (PE) deal value in Asia Pacific plunged 44% year-on-year to $198 billion in 2022, ending two years of record dealmaking, according to Bain & Company's Asia Pacific Private Equity Report 2023 launched today.
Slower economic growth, declining consumer confidence, falling manufacturing output, high inflation, and mounting global and regional uncertainties resulted in a perfect storm which dampened investor sentiment.
Across the region, deal value declined between 25% and 53%. Greater China and Southeast Asia saw the greatest fall at 53% and 52%, respectively, with the former challenged by uncertainties relating to the zero-Covid policy, geopolitical tensions and tech regulatory crackdowns, and the latter faced with fewer growth deals. Deal value in Australia-New Zealand (ANZ), Korea and Japan dropped 48%, 39% and 28%, respectively. Deal value in India declined 25%.
"The declines in deal value, exits and fundraising in 2022 should not be a surprise. In fact, conditions were set for a perfect storm. Investor exuberance and a superabundance of global capital helped propel Asia Pacific deal value to an extraordinary high in 2021. As economic forces battered the market in 2022, investors retreated and deal value fell back to the level of 2020," said Kiki Yang, co-head of Bain & Company's Asia Pacific PE practice, who is based in Hong Kong.
Greater China continues to hold the lion's share of the region's total deal value although it plummeted to 31%, a 9-year low. India and ANZ increased their shares to 23% and 19%, respectively.
When it comes to deal type, growth deals continued to outpace buyouts in 2022, producing 54% of deal value, up from 50% in 2021. However, the total value of large growth deals above $200 million fell 45% in 2022 compared with the previous year. Investors' shrinking appetite for risk and the dramatic drop in the value of technology companies on stock markets contributed to this trend.
Growth deals dominate most of Asia Pacific's markets except for ANZ and Japan, where investors favor buyout deals. Carve-outs were again an important buyout theme in 2022, especially in Japan and Korea where a challenging economic environment prompted conglomerates to focus on their core businesses and sell non-core operations.
"In all markets where buyouts dominate, the rising cost of deal financing was a key factor depressing the number of buyouts as central banks tightened credit, interest rates rose, and liquidity shrank," said Tom Kidd, Bain & Company partner and co-author of the report, based in Singapore.
An uncertain business outlook and lower ratings for public companies helped push valuations down to 12x from 13.1x (median EV/EBITDA) a year earlier. Similarly, tough market conditions pushed some investors to the sidelines in 2022. The number of active investors in Asia Pacific fell 2% year-on-year, the first drop since 2015. The region's top 20 funds accounted for close to a third of total deal value.
Following a record year for exits in 2021, exit value fell 33% year-on-year to $132 billion. Three key factors deterred general partners (GPs) from selling: a significant re-rating of public market valuations, fewer avenues for exits given the decline in IPOs, and deteriorating portfolio performance.
In a similar fashion, fundraising in Asia Pacific declined 43% to $105 billion in 2022, 70% below its 2016 peak. The share of Asia Pacific-focused funds dropped to 10% of global PE closed funds in 2022 compared with 16% a year earlier. On average, GPs needed more time to close new funds.
Sector view: Internet and tech continues to dominate; shift towards recession-resistant and ESG-focused sectors
The internet and tech sector continue to hold the largest share of private equity capital in the Asia Pacific region, however, its share of deal value dipped to 33% in 2022, down from 41% in the previous year. The decline was primarily due to fewer and smaller deals in China and India.
Advanced manufacturing and energy and resources sectors, on the other hand, recorded an increase in the number of deals in 2022, a reflection of investors' preference for companies with a low-risk profile that generate steady cash flow. At the same time, government demand for private capital investment to develop and upgrade critical infrastructure including utilities, telecoms and transportation remains strong, especially in Southeast Asia and India. Investments in utilities and renewables made up 60% of deal value in the energy and resources sector, reflecting the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations as an investment priority.
"Half of the GPs we surveyed plan to significantly increase their effort and focus on ESG in the next three to five years, up from 30% three years ago," said Kidd.
Record dry power and solid returns show robustness of industry
Dry powder, or total unspent PE capital, rose to a new high of $676 billion, a 20% increase over the previous year. The buildup of dry powder was most pronounced in funds focused on venture deals and fund of funds. The share of unspent PE capital in venture funds and fund of funds increased to 30% and 31% of Asia Pacific dry powder, respectively, in 2022.
Despite the sharp drop in dealmaking, exits and fundraising, Asia Pacific PE returns rose to a new high of 15.0% median net IRR, from 13.9% a year earlier. Top-quartile funds continued to deliver robust returns well above expectations, at 25% median net IRR.
"Looking ahead, nearly one in four GPs we surveyed said cost improvement is the most important contributor to strong returns, up from only 5% five years ago. Higher inflation and weaker growth are likely to have a strong impact on portfolio performances in the coming year. GPs are clearly taking a more active role in portfolio management," said Elsa Sit, practice vice president of Bain & Company's Asia Pacific PE practice, who is based in Hong Kong.
Although macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain, Bain's analysis show that even in a downturn, companies can accelerate growth and generate superior returns. The best PE funds follow a few key strategies in tough times.
The first is identifying recession-proof sectors and the top-performing companies within those sectors. Next, these funds use scenario planning as a vital tool to understand the range of potential outcomes for targets and portfolio companies. Finally, fund managers roll up their sleeves and help improve portfolio performance.
Editor's Note: For more information or interview requests please contact: Ann Lee, Bain & Company, tel. +65 6228 2960, email: ann.lee@bain.com
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Years ago, I was having dinner in a Seattle restaurant with my dad, a guy who grew up in an era when a tip amounted to the spare change in your pocket or, at most, 10% of the bill. When we got up to leave, I noticed he had left just 10%. I was embarrassed, since a 15% to 18% tip had become the norm, so I discreetly dropped a few more dollars on the table.
Were he still around, I do not know how my father would cope with the digital technology that now faces consumers everywhere they go — the little screens that insistently suggest tips of 20%, 25% and even 30%. This happens, of course, not only at restaurants where the server is offering the screen and peeking to see how generous or stingy the customer may be, but at places where the visible service one receives amounts to someone handing over a scone or a cup of coffee or a bag of burgers.
Giving big tips is a weird American custom. In France, if one tips at all, it is just a few coins. The French are perturbed by tourists from the United States who cannot get past their instilled guilt and habitually leave generous tips, even though it is not expected.
Over there, the servers are already paid a decent wage. We tip here because the people who work in the service industry are generally underpaid and depend on tips to make an adequate income. We all get that. Yet, with those little screens popping up everywhere to make us feel like Scrooges if we decline to tip in a situation where a simple tip jar used to be sufficient, tipping is more like extortion.
In what other business transactions would any of us think it was a rational idea to pay an extra 25% beyond the advertised cost? Imagine going to the grocery store, carefully doing your shopping to get the best prices, then rolling your cart to the checkout counter, only to be urged to pay an additional one fourth of the total bill. Actually, that is not a hypothetical. There are stores in this country where that has been tried.
Soon, you may be expected to tip the guy at the hardware store counter, the gal helping you find a shirt at Macy’s, the plumber fixing your toilet, the Amazon driver delivering your packages, the nurse drawing your blood and all the other folks you encounter throughout the day. They all probably could use some extra cash, so who are you to deny them?
Faced with another pleading screen, will you be bold enough to exert your right to say no and not feel bad about it?
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Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” the Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde,” Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths” and Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” with Timothée Chalamet, will all have their world premieres in competition at the Venice International Film Festival this fall.
Festival director Alberto Barbera unveiled the starry lineup Tuesday morning, which includes the out-of-competition debut of Olivia Wilde’s mid-century mindbender “Don’t Worry Darling” with Harry Styles and Florence Pugh. The impressive, international slate will draw A-listers and awards hopefuls alike to the Lido for the 79th edition of the oldest film festival in the world.
As in years past, Netflix will make a big splash with four major titles playing in the main competition. They are Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde,” starring Ana de Armas and based on Joyce Carol Oates’ book about the inner life of Hollywood icon Monroe; Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of Don DeLillo’s “White Noise,” with Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig, which will open the festival on Aug. 31; The new Iñárritu film about a Mexican journalist and a documentary filmmaker; and Romain Gavras’ “Athena,” about three siblings in chaos after the death of their youngest brother.
The Lido has become a prime spot for Netflix to launch its awards hopefuls. Last year, the streamer debuted Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog,” which would ultimately win her the best director Oscar.
Many films that have premiered at Venice in the last decade have gone on to win the best director Oscar, including Chloé Zhao with “Nomadland,” Alfonso Cuarón with “Roma” and “Gravity,” Guillermo del Toro with “The Shape of Water,” Damien Chazelle with “La La Land” and Iñarritu with “Birdman.”
There are 23 films total playing in competition, including Aronofosky’s “The Whale,” from A24, starring Brendan Fraser as a morbidly obese man trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter, played by “Stranger Things’” Sadie Sink. Aronofsky also brought “Black Swan” to the Lido in 2010. Guadagnino’s “Bones and All,” from MGM and Amazon, about young love, a road trip and trying to outrun your past, reteams the director with his “Call Me By Your Name” star and Venice-regular Chalamet.
It’s not the only cinematic reunion in the bunch. There is also Joanna Hogg’s “The Eternal Daughter” starring Tilda Swinton, and Martin McDonagh’s “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” follow-up “The Banshees Of Inisherin,” from Searchlight, with Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell playing lifelong friends on a remote island.
Florian Zeller’s “The Son,” starring Vanessa Kirby, Laura Dern and Hugh Jackman is also among the competition titles. Adapted from his own play, “The Son,” from Sony, is one part of a trilogy that includes his Oscar-winner “The Father.” Todd Field also has “TÁR,” starring Cate Blanchett as a renowned composer and first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra. Focus Features is releasing the drama in theaters on Oct. 7.
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi will premiere his new film “No Bears” in competition. Panahi last week was ordered to serve out a six-year prison sentence as the government seeks to silence criticism amid growing economic turmoil and political pressure. Four Iranian films are playing across all the sections this year, including Vahid Jalilvand’s “Beyond the Wall.”
Barbera said Panahi and the other incarcerated Iranian filmmakers were, “Guilty only of having exercised their right to freedom of expression.”
Documentary auteur Frederick Wiseman has the narrative film “A Couple.” And Laura Poitras will premiere her documentary “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” in competition as well.
This year’s main competition jury is being led by Julianne Moore and includes French director Audrey Diwan, whose film “Happening” won the Golden Lion last year, author Kazuo Ishiguro (“Never Let Me Go”) and Iranian actor Leila Hatami (“A Separation”).
Aside from Warner Bros.’ “Don’t Worry Darling,” other films debuting out of competition include Walter Hill’s “Dead For a Dollar,” with Willem Dafoe and Christoph Waltz; Bill Pohlad “Dreamin’ Wild,” with Casey Affleck and Walton Goggins playing musical duo Donnie and Joe Emerson; Paul Schrader’s “Master Gardener” with Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver; and Ti West’s “Pearl” with Mia Goth. “Hoop Dreams” director Steve James is also coming to the Lido for the first time with his new documentary “A Compassionate Spy” and Oliver Stone will be there with “Nuclear.”
Venice, which runs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 10, is just the first of many fall film festivals that will help narrow the playing field for the awards season to come. The Toronto International Film Festival starts soon after on Sept. 8, followed by the Telluride Film Festival on Sept. 15 and the New York Film Festival on Sept. 30.
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SAMMAMISH — Titles never come easy.
The No. 2 ranked Eastside Catholic High School football team fought off No. 9 Rainier Beach to secure a Metro League Mountain Division title on Friday night with a 41-21 victory on a cold and wet night at Acosta Field, thanks to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and some impressive performances from its senior running backs, Masen Uribe and Richie Fotualii-Aliifua.
Uribe broke off an 84-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and finished with 21 carries for 219 yards, while Fotualii-Aliifua had 10 carries for 66 yards and three touchdowns.
With the win, the Crusaders finished the regular season with a perfect 8-0 record (7-0 division).
The game, played in sloppy conditions, started in the sloppiest of fashions, as the teams combined for 12 penalties in the first half, including seven in the first six minutes.
The Crusaders finally broke the scoreless tie with an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brady McKelheer to freshman wide receiver Asa Turner at the 2:17 mark in the first, and scored again on their next drive when Uribe’s 84-yard score put Eastside Catholic up by 14 points.
Scottre Humphrey put Rainier Beach on the board with a 24-yard touchdown run with 4:35 to go in the first half, but Eastside Catholic answered with a score of its own three minutes later, as Fotualii-Aliifua took the ball in for a 2-yard Crusaders rushing touchdowns.
Eastside Catholic tried to close out the first half with a 41-yard field goal, but Rainier Beach senior Tywan Hillis blocked the kick and Oregon-bound Vikings’ senior Caleb Presley returned it 71 yards for a touchdown.
Instead of a 17-point lead headed into the half, the Crusaders lead had been cut to just eight points at 21-13. But Eastside Catholic got its revenge on the first drive of the second half by blocking a Rainier Beach punt, which junior David Lene fell on in the end zone for a touchdown.
The defensive scores continued later in the third quarter, when Humphrey picked off a pass from McKelheer, and ran it back 50 yards for a pick-six, which pulled the Vikings back within six points. Rainier Beach stopped another Crusaders drive at the 1-yard line on the first drive of the fourth quarter, when Marcell Burns recovered a fumble when Fotualii-Aliifua coughed it up on his way into the end zone.
But that drive ended in a punt, and Fotualii-Aliifua redeemed himself with a 5-yard touchdown run with 5:39 to, putting Eastside Catholic ahead 35-21. He scored his final touchdown of the night with 3:40 to go, taking it in from the 2-yard line to put the Crusaders up by the victorious margin.
Humphrey finished the day with 13 carries for 88 yards, as Rainier Beach finished the regular season with a 6-2 record. | 2022-10-22T06:56:49+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/eastside-catholic-claims-metro-league-mountain-division-title-by-beating-rainier-beach/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Family identifies security guard killed in shooting at Capitol Casino in Sacramento
Family identifies security guard killed in shooting at Capitol Casino in Sacramento
ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TODAY. >> SACRAMENTO POLICE INVESTIGATED AN ARMED ROBBERY THAT THEY SATAN DID WITH A DEADLY SHOOTING. >> I CAN’T BELIEVE THERE WAS A DEATH ON THE STREET. IT REALLY KIND OF BREAKS MY HEART. >> CHRIS DUNNE LIVES NEARBY. HE LOOKED OUTSIDE AFTER HEARING A COMMOTION AROUND 6 THIS MORNING. >> AND I SAW THERE WAS PEOPLE COMFORTING EACH OTHER LIKE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAD HAPPENED SO IT WAS ALL A SURPRISE. >> POLICE SAY AS A MAN WITH A GUN TRIED TO ROB SOMEONE. ANOTHER MAN CONFRONTED HIM. THE ROBBER SHOT AND KILLED THAT MAN WHO INTERVENED THEN RAN, POLICE SAY. >> OFFICERS WHO WERE RESPONDING TO THE AREA, HEARD GUNSHOTS AND LATER OBSERVED THE SUSPECT AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FLEE WHILE THAT SUSPECT WAS STILL ARMED. >> THEY SAY THEY SAFELY DETAINED THE SUSPECT AND RECOVERED THE GUN. THE POLICE SCENE CAUGHT LEO BUCKO’S ATTENTION. HE LIVES RIGHT NEXT TO THE CASINO. >> WELL I WAS TOLD SOMEONE WAS SHOT AND WE WERE KIND OF WORRIED BECAUSE WE LIKE TO CHAT WITH THE SECURITY GUARDS AT THE CASINO ALL THE TIME. SHOOING OUT THE RIFF RAFF AROUND HERE. HOPEFULLY IT’S NOT ONE OF THE GUYS I KNOW. >> POLICE DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VICTIM WAS A SECURITY GUARD. THEY HAVE NOT RELEASED HIS IDENTITY OR THE SUSPECT’S. >> THEY HAVE THE WHOLE BIKE TRAIL TAPED OFF AS WELL. SO, I GUESS WE’LL FIND OUT MORE A LITTLE LATER. >> THIS WAS THE SCENE NEAR 18TH STREET AND THE SACRAMENTO NORTHERN BIKEWAY THAT LEADS TO THE AMERICAN RIVER. ONE RESIDENT TOLD US, THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS BUT HE’S HOPEFUL THAT WITH MORE DEVELOPMENT, THINGS WILL IMPROVE. >> YOU KNOW THE BICYCLE ENTRANCE RIGHT NOW IS JUST NEGLECTED AND TURNED INTO A HOMELESS CAMP AND IT HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL TO BE A REALLY WONDERFUL JEWEL FOR FAMILIES AND FOR CHILDREN TO USE IT, FOR EVERYBODY TO USE IT. >> BASED ON WHAT WE ARE SEEING OUT HERE IT DOES APPEAR THAT SHOOTING MAY HAVE HAPPENED INSIDE THE CASINO BUT POLICE DID NOT CONFIRM THAT EARLIER WHEN WE ASKED THEM. LIVE IN SACRAMENTO, LYSEE MITRI, KCRA 3 NEWS. >> LYSEE, HAVE POLICE RESPONDED TO SHOOTINGS THERE BEFORE? >> WE KNOW SACRAMENTO POLICE HAVE INVESTIGATED A DEADLY SHOOTING IN THIS AREA YET LAST YE
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Family identifies security guard killed in shooting at Capitol Casino in Sacramento
The man who was killed in an early morning shooting at the Capitol Casino in Sacramento was identified by family as 27-year-old Sean Bernal. Family told KCRA 3 he was working as a security guard inside the casino when shot, and leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter. A memorial is set for the casino Saturday at 5 p.m. | PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Suspect detained after man shot, killed during a robbery at Capitol Casino in Sacramento, police sayPolice had responded to reports of a robbery at the casino Monday morning. As a man with a gun tried to rob someone, another man confronted him, according to police. They said the robber then shot and killed the man who intervened. The gunman tried to make a run for it before being arrested.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The man who was killed in an early morning shooting at the Capitol Casino in Sacramento was identified by family as 27-year-old Sean Bernal.
Family told KCRA 3 he was working as a security guard inside the casino when shot, and leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter.
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Police had responded to reports of a robbery at the casino Monday morning.
As a man with a gun tried to rob someone, another man confronted him, according to police. They said the robber then shot and killed the man who intervened. The gunman tried to make a run for it before being arrested. | 2022-08-25T22:36:41+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/family-identifies-security-guard-killed-shooting-at-capitol-casino-sacramento/40994291 |
Anthony Davis NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Grizzlies - April 28
Anthony Davis and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers hit the court versus the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs on Friday, at 10:30 PM ET.
Below we will look at Davis' stats and trends, helping you make good predictions on prop bets.
Anthony Davis Prop Bets vs. the Grizzlies
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Anthony Davis Insights vs. the Grizzlies
- This season, he's put up 13.2% of the Lakers' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 17.2 per contest.
- Davis' opponents, the Grizzlies, have one of the NBA's fastest tempos, ranking sixth with 104.1 possessions per game, while his Lakers average the second-most possessions per game with 104.8.
- Giving up 113 points per game, the Grizzlies are the 11th-ranked squad in the league defensively.
- The Grizzlies give up 44.4 rebounds per game, ranking 21st in the league.
- In terms of assists, the Grizzlies have allowed 26.4 per game, 26th in the NBA.
- Allowing 13 made 3-pointers per contest, the Grizzlies are the 25th-ranked team in the NBA.
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Updated July 20, 2022 at 4:58 PM ET
DNIPRO, Ukraine — Under the hot sun and relentless Russian artillery, 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers painstakingly drive their vehicles single-file along the Siverskyi Donets river, beating a retreat from eastern Ukraine as Russian troops fire at them.
"The Russians have so much ammunition, they can afford to shell us continuously, and we do not have enough ammunition to suppress their fire," says Oleg, 21, an infantry platoon commander among those retreating. "That was how they eliminated our units."
Against all odds, Ukraine's army has managed to hold off a full-scale Russian invasion. But now they must continue to survive while outgunned and outmanned by Russia.
NPR interviewed Oleg and a half-dozen soldiers in early July, just two days after they came off a brutal three-month stint fending off the Russian military from the strategic Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk. They all requested NPR use only their first names for security reasons, to prevent them from being identified or located by Russian forces.
On June 24, Ukraine's defense ministry said it had been forced to withdraw its troops from Sievierodonetsk. The week after, they withdrew from its sister city, Lysychansk.
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth month, with no end in sight, these soldiers' experience at the front lines provide a glimpse into what a protracted war with Russia could look like. The men profess strong dedication to protecting their country. But Ukrainian battalion members say they are also increasingly staffed by exhausted soldiers with a constant shortage of military experience, artillery and ammunition.
"Of course, I am afraid of death," Oleg says. "But I am a military commander. If I show fear, my deputies will be scared as well."
Young volunteers and recruits often enter the war with little training or preparation
Oleg was finishing his semester at a Kyiv military academy when Russian soldiers invaded in February and set their sights on taking over Ukraine's capital. His academy let him graduate early, in March, so he could enlist in the Ukrainian military.
Today he is responsible for more than 260 infantry soldiers in an all-new platoon at the front lines. The entire platoon is comprised of volunteers who also enlisted in March. A handful received military training decades earlier, but most were fresh recruits fired up by patriotism. They were woefully inexperienced. At most, they got three weeks of training before shipping out.
"Let me answer this way: I enlisted on March 22, and by April 4, I was in Sievierodonetsk," says Oleksandr, a civil engineer by training who now works setting and clearing mines. "I had to learn everything."
Oleksandr had already lived through eight years of war, starting in 2014, when Russian-backed separatists seized territory in Ukraine's east, next to his home in Kramatorsk. But nothing prepared him for the brutality of the front.
On one reconnaissance sweep, he recalls, his team encountered a group of unsuspecting Russians, leading to a close-range firefight. "Not all of the Russian soldiers were able to leave this encounter, so to speak," he says.
He worries young volunteers are being shipped out without preparation. The high casualty rate also robs the Ukrainian military of a chance to build up an experienced officer corps.
"The young soldiers are like a sponge, they absorb everything, but they need time to be cultivated," Oleksandr explains. "A commander may need 30 years' experience, but they're 20-year-old boys who are giving their lives even though they have not even seen life yet."
The soldiers NPR interviewed describe intense shelling from the moment they arrived in Sievierodonetsk, once a densely-populated city at the heart of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region known for its rich coal mines and chemical fertilizer plants.
The shelling picked up in May, as Russia added cruise missiles strikes launched off of aircraft and ships in the Black Sea. Oleg, the commander, also says well-trained Russian special force soldiers appeared in May, replacing the previous ill-equipped infantry, and began making advances toward Ukrainian lines at least twice a week.
Not all Ukrainians have welcomed their country's military defenders
Not all Ukrainian citizens are grateful for the soldiers giving their lives to defend the country from Russia. Even before February, Ukraine was deeply politically split, with many people in the eastern regions openly supportive of Russia and nostalgic for Soviet times.
And even Ukrainian residents living in areas subject to deadly shelling from Russian missiles have been susceptible to Russian social media and television propaganda falsely claiming that the strikes are launched by the Ukrainian army, intentionally firing on its own citizens.
Olga Bashey, 45, a front line paramedic known by her nickname "Krokha" (meaning "small" or "baby") says while evacuating injured civilians from Lysychansk, the site of key battles in June, one woman began berating her medical team for being a "Nazi junta" — a reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin's false claim that Ukraine's government is run by Nazi supporters.
"She was lucky that I am Muslim and know to control myself," Bashey remembers. "I would have otherwise left her on the field, injured without any help, and let the Russians save her."
Oleg, the infantry commander, said he was surprised by the lackluster welcome they received along the front lines from their fellow citizens.
"They looked at us as if we are aliens, from another planet," he remembers.
In the days after his battalion evacuated Sievierodonetsk, he saw videos on Russian social media featuring Ukrainian residents he'd met and provided food and medicine. But in the videos, they are welcoming the invading Russian soldiers.
"It leaves a residue in the soul," he says.
Eleven days later, the remainder of Oleg's regiment was back at the front lines, fighting again.
Ukrainian forces struggle due to insufficient ammunition and artillery
Sasha, 39, the head of a mortar unit, spent the last three months living in underground dugouts and basements in Sievierodonetsk, running through forests outside the city on eight-hour shifts, packing artillery with new shells.
"Here, we miss the constant boom, boom, boom of war. It is too silent. On the front, silence means the enemy is loading their weapons and about to kill you," he tells NPR from his barracks. "The specter of war stays with us."
Like all the soldiers NPR spoke with, Sasha praises American and European ammunition and artillery such as M777 howitzers that they had received. The problem was there just was not enough.
"Russia uses the same weapons as us, it is just they have more of it. If I set 100 mines a day, they set, say, 500. In terms of manpower, they have six men for every one soldier we have," says Sasha, a former solar panel installer.
A dearth of ammunition hinders any offensives Ukrainian troops can make, soldiers say, because infantry would be quickly wiped out by incoming Russian artillery.
"Without good, intensive support from artillery aircraft that shield you, it makes no sense to go head-on with tanks and machine guns and all that," says Yaroslav, 32, a former policeman who fought in Ukraine's south, near the country's Kherson region, until shrapnel pierced his leg and lungs in June.
The U.S. has given Ukraine advanced guided rocket systems, called HIMARS, which can hit targets up to 50 miles away and allowed Ukraine to score notable victories against Russia's better-resourced army. In July, Ukraine's defense ministry said the HIMARS took out several major Russian ammunition depots, and there are signs heavy casualties may be forcing Russian authorities toward conscription.
Another challenge is the increasingly lethal and often illegal Russian arms, such as cluster munitions, being deployed en masse against both civilians and the Ukrainian military, according to Yakuv Nemykin, the deputy head of the Donetsk region's emergency services.
"The Russians are using lots of new weapons. We have to learn by making mistakes, but it is costing us lives," he says. Those taking part in the department's mine clearing operations have sustained particularly high casualty rates.
Even those hardened by the grim business of war since 2014 say they are shocked by the dire conditions the Ukrainian army faces in the east.
"This war is more aggressive, fought with deadlier weapons that leave behind not just dead soldiers, but dead civilians too," says Bashey, the paramedic. She says few soldiers even survive long enough to be brought to her triage tents, now based in Kramatorsk, an eastern Ukrainian town at the very edge of Ukraine-held land in the eastern region of Donetsk.
On many days, she says her team is often pinned in place by intense, unceasing shelling that frequently forces the medics to choose who to save and who to leave behind on the battlefield because of the limited time they have to evacuate the injured.
"There are times when we cannot pull out heavily injured, so we prioritize the lightly injured," Bashey says. "We do not dwell on those we leave behind. This is war."
Serious injuries are increasing
The casualties of this war are mounting. Precise Ukrainian figures are tightly guarded, though President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said as many as 200 soldiers are dying a day.
The human toll is evident in civilian and military hospitals across the country.
"I've treated soldiers before, but with the expansion of the battlefield and the use of deadlier weapons, the concentration of serious wounds has increased," says a doctor named Oleksander, the head of surgery at a hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy's hometown. He asked that NPR use only his first name for security reasons.
Oleksander says he's treated 900 front line soldiers since the start of the war. They were the ones who survived long enough to be brought to the hospital.
Most of the soldiers in the Kryvyi Rih hospital suffered serious injuries and have months of convalescence ahead.
"Recovery is hard, especially when I remember the pain and fear I saw in my comrades as they were screaming in that dugout. There was a lot of blood," says Yaroslav, 38. The former muay thai martial arts instructor was sitting in a roadside dugout in late June when a Russian mortar exploded inside.
He still has flashbacks to the bits of skin and limbs that plastered the concrete walls afterward. Some of the bits were his.
"I now have nightmares at night," he says. "The fear is ever present."
At one point, his heart stopped. He'll need six months to heal the shattered leg and deep shrapnel wounds he suffered.
Kostantyn, 33, remembers everything that happened after a Russian missile hit a tank next to him in June. His ginger beard is still blackened from burns; his left forearm tattoo of a bamboo grove is flayed nearly beyond recognition.
"I went blind and was thrown like a sack of potatoes by the blast. Pain coursed through my body," he remembers.
He could feel his right arm bleeding heavily, so he reached for the tourniquet he kept in his right jacket pocket, but fatigue overwhelmed him.
"I was so tired," he says, "and I thought, just let me die, and I put my head down and waited for the end."
He survived by eventually crawling behind another vehicle.
"Even when they started cutting off the remnants of my clothes from me," he says, "I even remember how the rocket looked as it flew towards us."
The hospital's head doctor describes how he painstakingly put Kostantyn's body back together. It took a month of skin graft procedures to treat the severe burns covering a quarter of the soldier's body. Some of the grafts were Kostantyn's own skin, others were pig skin.
Like many other soldiers in his regiment, Kostantyn has spent most of his adult life fighting: He is a former internet technology engineer who enlisted in 2014, after Russian-backed separatists took control of his home city in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Despite his wounds, he's optimistic that he'll rejoin the fight.
"I feel so much better in this week alone," he insists to his doctor, between labored breaths.
"That is because you have been here for more than a month, but you remember none of it," his doctor gently chides him.
Later, in private, the doctor tells us quietly that Kostantyn's right ear and eye will never regain function at all. He has not had the heart to tell this soldier he is no longer fit for military service.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-07-21T21:00:50+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-07-18/as-ukraines-war-grinds-on-soldiers-are-outgunned-and-injuries-are-rising |
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and the royal family have received a formal apology from BBC director general Tim Davie over Princess Diana's 1995 “Panorama” interview. The apology came shortly after BBC confirmed that William and Harry’s former nanny, Alexandra Pettifer, a.k.a. Tiggy Legge-Bourke, won a defamation case in the London High Court on Thursday in which she had filed regarding false claims in the interview that she had an affair with Charles.
“Following publication of the Dyson Report last year we have been working with those who suffered as a result of the deceitful tactics used by the BBC in pursuit of its interview with Diana, Princess of Wales for the Panorama program in 1995, including the matters that were mentioned in court today in respect of Miss Tiggy Legge-Bourke, now Mrs. Alexandra Pettifer," read the statement. "The BBC has agreed to pay substantial damages to Mrs. Pettifer and I would like to take this opportunity to apologize publicly to her, to The Prince of Wales [Charles], and to the Dukes of Cambridge [William] and Sussex [Harry], for the way in which Princess Diana was deceived and the subsequent impact on all their lives."
“It is a matter of great regret that the BBC did not get to the facts in the immediate aftermath of the programme when there were warning signs that the interview might have been obtained improperly. Instead, as The Duke of Cambridge himself put it, the BBC failed to ask the tough questions. Had we done our job properly Princess Diana would have known the truth during her lifetime. We let her, The Royal Family and our audiences down," the statement continued. "Now we know about the shocking way that the interview was obtained I have decided that the BBC will never show the program again; nor will we license it in whole or part to other broadcasters."
The statement noted that the interview will "remain part of the historical record and there may be occasions in the future when it will be justified for the BBC to use short extracts for journalistic purposes, but these will be few and far between and will need to be agreed at Executive Committee level and set in the full context of what we now know about the way the interview was obtained. I would urge others to exercise similar restraint."
Diana made headlines after the 1995 interview with journalist Martin Bashir aired, in which she spoke about her battle with bulimia and her unhappy marriage to Prince Charles. It wasn't until May 2021 when an independent investigation into the program found that BBC "fell short of high standards of integrity and transparency." The inquiry was led by former British Supreme Court Judge John Dyson.
The report also found that Bashir forged documents including fake bank statements shown to Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, which "deceived and induced him to arrange a meeting with Princess Diana," and that he later lied to BBC managers about them.
"Although the report states that Diana, Princess of Wales, was keen on the idea of an interview with the BBC, it is clear that the process for securing the interview fell far short of what audiences have a right to expect," Davie said in a statement at the time. "We are very sorry for this. Lord Dyson has identified clear failings."
While Bashir apologized for mocking up the fake documents, he said in a statement to BBC that they "had no bearing whatsoever on the personal choice by Princess Diana to take part in the interview."
For more on the investigation, watch the video below.
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Former University of Southern California defensive back Joshua Jackson Jr. was arrested and charged with three counts of rape dating back to 2020, with the latest incident having allegedly taken place in March, law enforcement and officials said Wednesday.
Jackson, who entered the transfer portal in April after not playing for USC last season, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one felony count of forcible sexual penetration and three felony counts of forcible rape, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
"Sexual assault is a heinous crime that cannot be tolerated," District Attorney George Gascon said.
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"These brave women made the difficult decision to come forward and report their assault, now it’s our turn to ensure that justice is done. We will do everything we can to hold the person responsible accountable for his actions."
According to the district attorney, Jackson is accused of raping a UCLA student at his apartment between June 1 and Sept. 1, 2020. He is also charged with raping a classmate at her USC apartment in March 2023.
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The Los Angeles Police Department also issued a statement Wednesday, identifying a third victim in San Diego.
"It is believed Jackson was involved in additional unreported sexual assaults," LAPD added.
Authorities said Jackson is being held on $1.4 million bail. He is expected to be arraigned soon.
Jackson started two games during the 2021 season under interim head coach Donte Williams.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-06-09T00:13:42+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/ex-usc-football-player-joshua-jackson-jr-arrested-charged-with-raping-3-women/article_abb4d663-6761-53a8-bcee-e8f7cb8c3dc5.html |
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Wednesday marked one month since 20-month-old Quinton Simon went missing. Police believe the little boy’s body is in a landfill.
The search for him is the most extensive in the history of the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD).
The case, which started as a report of a kidnapping is now a criminal investigation. Quinton’s mom Leilani, who called 9-1-1 to report her son missing, is the only person police have named as a suspect.
When WSAV was in Quinton’s neighborhood a month ago, the police and neighbors were still looking for Quinton. The story of his disappearance is much different than what police believe now.
On Oct. 5 at 9:42 a.m. Quinton was reported missing by Leilani.
The story that Leilani told police was that her boyfriend Daniel Youngkin went to work and Quinton was in a pack-n-play at 6 a.m.
Three and a half hours later, the door was open and Quinton was gone.
“We are working extremely hard to try to bring this to a resolution and find Quinton and bring him home safely,” said CCPD Chief Jeff Hadley.
Leilani blamed Quinton’s biological father, Bubba Moss for Quinton’s disappearance. Moss lives 90 miles away, in Girard, Georgia. However, his name was listed as a suspect on the original police report.
But the police didn’t take long to decide that story was impossible.
While police searched the neighborhood for a little boy they believe wandered away, WSAV learned a lot about Quinton’s family.
His mother and her boyfriend were being evicted. His grandmother and her husband had custody of Quinton. Neither of them were home when Quinton disappeared.
Quinton’s mom was about to start having to pay child support for Quinton and his brother.
Then during week two of the search, it took a terrible turn.
Quinton’s body is believed to be in a Chatham County dump. There’s evidence, police say, that proves it. Their theory is the little boy was tossed in a dumpster, thrown out like trash and delivered to the landfill in a trash truck.
Once the search in the landfill started, police stopped with their regular updates.
WSAV kept looking for answers, this week knocking on the door of a Dunn, North Carolina address for boyfriend Daniel Youngkin. In the past, Daniel and Leilani were both arrested in that town.
However, no one has been charged with anything in Quinton’s case.
The search for Quinton and his case involves over 100 people, police told WSAV. Leilani remains the only suspect, who we saw on Friday, sitting out in the front yard of the family’s home, face to face with the protestors calling for her to be arrested. | 2022-11-03T00:19:02+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/police-working-extremely-hard-to-find-quinton-simon-after-month-passes-with-no-sign-of-missing-toddler/ |
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WKBW) — Boy George and Culture Club are set to perform at Artpark on August 31.
In the 1980s Boy George and Culture Club had seven-straight Top Ten hits in the U.K. and six Top Ten singles in the U.S.
The group reunited in 2018 for its "Life Tour" which made a stop at Artpark and was a sold-out show.
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Artpark Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.
The prices are listed below:
- Front of Stage (standing room only): $77
- Reserved Seating (numbered chairs provided): $77
- General Admission Bowl (carry-in chairs permitted): $39
- General Admission Lawn (carry-in chairs permitted): $20 | 2022-05-02T17:37:23+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/boy-george-and-culture-club-to-perform-at-artpark-on-august-31 |
Take on whatever or whoever gets in your way. Push for what you believe in and gravitate toward like-minded people. Offer your skills and services to a cause or group that shares your concerns. Take it upon yourself to do what feels right, and you'll feel good about what you accomplish and at peace with yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll feel good once you have everything in place, with nothing standing between you and the things you want to pursue. Take it upon yourself to delve into something that intrigues and excites you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take charge of your happiness. Spend your day engaging with people, activities and adventures that fill your heart with joy. Social events and romance will enhance your day.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You need to pace yourself. Don't make unnecessary changes or take on expenditures you can't afford. Do your research, learn from your mistakes and put your energy into self-improvement. Be truthful.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sign up for and participate in activities geared toward spending time with people you find uplifting and mentally stimulating. Share your feelings and prioritize physical fitness.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Too much too fast will lead to trouble. Take your time and figure out what's best for you. Reach out to someone who has something you want or information that will help you decide your next move.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Avoid being short-sighted. Say what's on your mind and follow your heart. Spontaneity will add to your enthusiasm, but it will also cause problems. Do what's best for you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Spend more time at home. Move things around and sort through items you no longer use. Decluttering your space will ease stress and give you room to do something that makes you feel good.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A change at home will positively impact your life and the way you do things. Taking a budget-friendly and straightforward approach to your everyday routine will make your life more fulfilling.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Refuse to let anyone limit what you can do. Say no to joint ventures or shared expenses. Keep your possessions, assets and beliefs to yourself. Don't be tempted by others' choices.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Let your imagination take the reins. Open your heart to those who share your passion to make a difference. A physical change will encourage you to boost your earning potential.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Size up situations and act fast. Touch base with a friend or relative who can offer insight into a problem you face. Keep your life simple; distance yourself from risky situations and people.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A disciplined attitude will pay off when working alongside others. Set the standard, and you'll end up in a leadership position. Trust in your instincts and press forward with your plans. | 2022-06-09T19:45:39+00:00 | albanyherald.com | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/saturday-horoscope/article_ae89622a-e823-11ec-865b-076f8d43ff0c.html |
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game on Sunday.
The Eagles, who won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback, will try to do it again behind the formidable duo of Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni. Philadelphia will play either the Cincinnati Bengals or former Eagles coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs.
“We get to do it because we did it better than anyone in the NFC this year,” Sirianni said.
Hurts had a modest game by his standards after a season in which he was a finalist for MVP. He was 15-of-25 passing for 121 yards and ran for just 39. Hurts sat alone at his locker dressed all in purple and he took a few puffs of a cigar as the Eagles celebrated around him. He understood there was one more game to win.
“I never knew how far we’d go,” Hurts said, “but I never said it couldn’t be done.”
Miles Sanders ran for two touchdowns and linebacker Haason Reddick made the hit that forced 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy out of the game with an elbow injury. Reddick also recovered a fumble by Purdy’s replacement, Josh Johnson, who later suffered a concussion.
That forced Purdy back into the game, but his injury was clearly a factor as the 49ers all but gave up on throwing the ball, even while trailing by multiple scores.
San Francisco’s bad luck at quarterback was finally too much to overcome as its 12-game win streak ended. The Niners lost both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo to season-ending injuries, and Purdy — the final pick in April’s draft — lost as a starter for the first time.
Philadelphia police greased traffic and light poles in what proved again to be a futile attempt to slow the postgame revelry. The city now has its beloved Birds in the Super Bowl just three months after the Philadelphia Phillies reached the World Series.
“You see this city and the passion they have for this team. We’re so appreciative of these fans,” Sirianni said. “Look at this place. There’s no place like this in the NFL. It’s a hard-working city, it’s a blue-collar city. We think that’s the type of team we have.”
The game disintegrated in the waning minutes and Philadelphia’s K’Von Wallace and San Francisco’s Trent Williams were ejected for their roles in a brawl. Williams yanked Wallace from behind and slammed him to the ground.
At that point, who cared? Eagles fans waved their green towels and went wild as confetti fluttered around them. They sang the fight song — one more emphatic “E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!” — in celebration of a franchise that advanced to its fourth Super Bowl.
The Eagles broke the game open in the final two minutes of the first half, getting a rise out of a crowd that had been quiet with nervous energy since a touchdown on the opening drive.
Sanders broke free for a 13-yard run for a 14-7 lead, concluding a 14-play, 75-yard drive extended by three 49ers penalties.
Johnson bobbled a shotgun snap and fumbled on the next drive, and Reddick — the free-agent pickup from Carolina having one of the great defensive seasons in franchise history — recovered at the San Francisco 30. Boston Scott scooted 10 yards for a touchdown and 21-7 lead.
Even with Hurts almost a non-factor — he had 97 yards passing in the first half — the Eagles were firmly in control. His 1-yard rushing touchdown on Philadelphia’s signature rugby-style QB sneak made it 28-7 late in the third quarter.
“We’ve got a chance to go out there and win it all,” Hurts said. “So we want to go prepare to do that.”
Purdy left the game with an elbow injury after he was drilled in the arm by Reddick on San Francisco’s first drive, leading to a fumble. The 23-year-old Purdy’s improbable rise from “Mr. Irrelevant” to playoff starter ended with a whimper as he failed to become the first rookie QB to lead a team to the Super Bowl.
He was improbably needed again in the third quarter after Johnson, a journeyman backup signed in December, was also hurt.
The Eagles used quick thinking as they scored on their opening drive for the second straight playoff game. DeVonta Smith made a sensational one-handed grab for 29 yards, but replays showed he appeared to lose control of the ball as he hit the ground. Smith popped up and frantically waved the Eagles to the line. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan did not challenge the call and the Eagles got off the next play. Sanders scored on a 6-yard run.
“Smart players do smart things,” Sirianni said. “He did a smart thing right there. I’m going to say he caught it, though.”
With little hope they could get anything going behind Johnson, the 49ers turned to Christian McCaffrey to get on the board. He broke three tackles on a 23-yard touchdown run that made it 7-7 in the second quarter.
With no quarterbacks who could throw, that was about the end for Shanahan’s Niners, who managed 164 yards of offense and 11 first downs.
At the end, Hurts led fans in a fight song singalong from a stage on the field. Championship banners hang atop the Linc rafters. Hurts wants to add one more.
“We’ve got new moments,” Hurts said. “New moments and new times.”
IN THE HOUSE
First lady Jill Biden, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, actor Bradley Cooper, comedian Kevin Hart, Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout and several 76ers, including Joel Embiid, attended the game.
UP NEXT
The Super Bowl is Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia visited Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan in a remote Russian prison on Thursday, as U.S. officials try to persuade Russian officials to agree to a proposal for gaining his release.
“Paul has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than four years, and his release remains an absolute priority,” Ambassador Lynne Tracy wrote on Twitter. “The U.S. government will continue to engage Russian authorities on his case so Paul can come home as soon as possible.”
Tracy did not comment on Whelan’s condition or say what she discussed with the retired U.S. Marine, who was detained in 2018 and is serving a 16-year sentence for espionage. Whelan and Washington deny he spied in Russia.
The Biden administration had hoped to secure Whelan’s release during the negotiations on the prisoner exchange that eventually freed American basketball star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison in December.
U.S. officials have said that Washington presented a “serious proposal” to Moscow to try to get Whelan out.
Analysts have pointed out that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin’s military operation in Ukraine.
Another American jailed in Russia is Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested March 29 and accused of trying to obtain classified information.
Gershkovich is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges, which his family and the newspaper vehemently deny.
Tracy visited Whelan in IK-17, a remote Russian penal colony in Mordovia, a region 350 kilometers (210 miles) southeast of Moscow that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. It’s in a region once synonymous with the Soviet gulag. | 2023-05-04T19:54:23+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/us-ambassador-visits-american-paul-whelan-at-russian-prison/ |
JupiterOne supports AWS Marketplace Vendor Insights feature, AWS joins as member of JupiterOne Stellar Partner Program
MORRISVILLE, N.C. and LAS VEGAS, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AWS re:Invent 2022 - JupiterOne, the industry's leading provider of cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) technology, entered Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2022 (VENETIAN EXPO, BOOTH #231) announcing support for key initiatives as a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN). A recognized AWS Rising Star Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of Year 2022 and member of the AWS ISV Accelerate Program, JupiterOne helps organizations, from startups to enterprises, advance their cloud adoption journey and strengthen their security posture.
Below is a summary of key initiatives:
- JupiterOne for AWS Startups + Small Businesses - This new program gives smaller organizations access to JupiterOne at a discounted rate, enabling them to address key security and operational requirements that arise as their businesses grow. Qualifying program participants receive special JupiterOne Fast Start Marketplace Private Offer pricing available only in AWS Marketplace.
- Participation in AWS Marketplace Vendor Insights - JupiterOne is an inaugural participant of AWS Marketplace Vendor Insights, a new feature that simplifies third-party software risk assessments for customers by compiling security and compliance information in a unified dashboard. With JupiterOne, customers gain access to evidence related to data privacy and residency, application security, access control, and more, streamlining procurement and accelerating the vendor validation process.
- AWS joins as a member of JupiterOne Stellar Partner Program - The program brings together technology providers from key sectors in IT, security, and DevOps to create a modern cloud-based technology stack that simplifies day-to-day operations for its users while reducing associated costs and resource burnout from the constant toggling between multiple siloed tools. JupiterOne will deliver enhanced value to joint customers through focused co-building and co-selling efforts with AWS.
AWS re:Invent 2022 attendees can learn more about these initiatives and catch a demo of the company's CAASM platform by stopping by the JupiterOne booth (#231). JupiterOne's Senior Solutions Architect, Mauricio Ruiz, delivered a session titled Reducing Exposure in the Cloud (November 29, 2022, at 1:25 pm). In addition, Senior Director of Cloud Alliances, Shane Jones, presented a talk about Cyber Hygiene Strategies for Security Leaders (Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 10:55 am). Both sessions will be available on-demand throughout December for virtual access. In addition to its booth presence, JupiterOne is co-hosting the "DevOps and Darts" event with GitLab, Sysdig, VMware, and more. The event will take place at the Flight Club in the Venetian Resort on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, starting at 6:30 pm. Interested AWS re:Invent 2022 attendees can register for the event here.
Organizations rely on the cloud to centralize their business operations as they expand. New users, endpoints, applications, code, data, and even whole new environments can be easily added and spun up, often without the knowledge of IT and security teams. With each new asset acting as a possible entry point to an organization's digital environment, the ability to identify, map, analyze, and secure this constantly growing attack surface has become business critical. JupiterOne provides an added layer of visibility and posture management to tens of thousands of AWS accounts, helping organizations further secure their attack surface with continuous asset discovery and attack path analysis to reduce risk, triage incidents, and prioritize vulnerability findings across their AWS environment and beyond.
"As we build and take Udo to the next stage of growth, finding technology vendors that understand our business and technical needs is critical to our success," said Jacob Lambert, Senior DevOps Engineer at Udo. "We are thrilled to leverage the JupiterOne for AWS Startups + Small Businesses program to gain access to the same technology that enterprise companies rely on as the foundation of our cloud infrastructure and security practice, and expect it to be a game-changer for Udo."
"We are thrilled to welcome AWS to the JupiterOne Stellar Partner Program and announce our support for these major initiatives to deliver greater value to our customers," said Erkang Zheng, Founder and CEO at JupiterOne. "We are also honored to have been selected from among 100,000 worldwide AWS Partners to be one of the first to support in AWS Marketplace Vendor Insights feature. JupiterOne and AWS customers stand to win tremendously from these initiatives, and we look forward to increasing our work together for many years to come."
"Our customers tell us they need help finding SaaS software that can be utilized quickly," said said Chris Grusz, General Manager of Worldwide ISV Alliances and AWS Marketplace, AWS. "However, today's paperwork-based process can take weeks and sometimes months. With AWS Marketplace Vendor Insights, customers can reduce the time it takes for assessment while getting access to more up to date information than the traditional paperwork-based approach. Organizations like JupiterOne have shown commitment to trust and transparency for their customers by implementing Vendor Insights."
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SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Team Inc. (TISI) on Thursday reported a loss of $24.7 million in its first quarter.
The Sugar Land, Texas-based company said it had a loss of $5.69 per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $5.24 per share.
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The industrial services provider posted revenue of $202.3 million in the period.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — An alleged sex-trafficker may have preyed upon hundreds of fellow women over the course of a decade, authorities said Tuesday, asking anyone who may have been a victim to come forward.
Ysenni Gomez was arrested earlier this month on charges of sex-trafficking in the Bronx and Westchester County, the FBI said in a news release, detailing a joint operation with local law-enforcement agencies including the Westchester County Police Department.
Gomez posted an online ad claiming to be hiring a waitress to work in a Manhattan restaurant, officials said. She then interviewed a woman who responded and told her that she had the job, according to authorities.
But when the victim showed up for her first day of work, Gomez told her that there was no job to be had, authorities said. Gomez then allegedly forced the victim to have sex with men by threatening to call federal authorities to have her deported if she refused, according to officials.
During their investigation, agents discovered more than 1,600 online ads associated with Gomez allegedly promoting prostitution, authorities said. Dating back 10 years, the ads appeared on Facebook, as well as adult classified sites, officials said.
Now believing that hundreds of women may have been involved, investigators are asking anyone who may have been a victim or otherwise has information to come forward.
Authorities released a photo of Gomez, who is also known to go by aliases including Carolina and Ysenni Peguero. She may have used the business name “Chicas Express” in ads she allegedly placed, investigators said.
Anyone with information about Gomez, or anyone who may have been a victim is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. | 2022-08-30T16:22:51+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/alleged-sex-trafficker-may-have-hundreds-of-victims-fbi-says/ |
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Police in the Moldovan separatist region of Trans-Dniester say two explosions on Tuesday morning in a radio facility close to the Ukrainian border knocked two powerful antennas out of service.
The incident occurred in the small town of Maiac, roughly 12 kilometers (7 miles) west of the border, according to the region’s Interior Ministry. It comes just a day after several explosions believed to be caused by rocket-propelled grenades were reported to have hit the Ministry of State Security in the city of Tiraspol, the region’s capital.
No one was hurt in Tuesday’s explosions, officials said. The two antennas were used for broadcasting Russian radio shows.
Trans-Dniester, a strip of land with about 470,000 people between Moldova and Ukraine, has been under the control of separatist authorities since a 1992 war with Moldova.
Russia bases about 1,500 troops there, nominally as peacekeepers, but concerns are high that the forces could be used to invade Ukraine.
A senior Russian military official, Rustam Minnekayev, said last week that Russian forces aim to take full control of southern Ukraine, saying such a move would open the way to Trans-Dniester.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu convened the Supreme Security Council on Tuesday to discuss the incidents.
The Security Council of Trans-Dniester on Tuesday reported there had been a total of three incidents in the region — explosions in Tiraspol on Monday, the ones in Maiac on Tuesday and damage to a military unit in the village of Parcani, also on Tuesday.
Officials did not offer any details on the military unit incident, but declared “a red level of terrorist threat” and promised to impose additional security measures in the region.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday that the situation in Trans-Dniester “elicits concern” in the Kremlin. | 2022-04-26T12:17:18+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/more-explosions-in-separatist-trans-dniester-near-ukraine/ |
KYSELIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — For 10 days, Alesha Babenko was locked in a basement and regularly beaten by Russian soldiers. Bound, blindfolded and threatened with electric shocks, the 27-year-old pleaded for them to stop.
“I thought I was going to die,” he told The Associated Press.
In September, Babenko and his 14-year-old nephew, Vitaliy Mysharskiy, were arrested by Russian soldiers who occupied his village of Kyselivka in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson. They had been taking photos of destroyed tanks and sending them to the Ukrainian army.
Seated this week on a bench outside his home, Babenko was visibly shaken as he recounted the trauma of being thrown into a car, driven to the city of Kherson and interrogated until he confessed.
As violence escalates in Ukraine, abuses perpetrated by Russia have become widespread, according to the United Nations and human rights groups. The situation is particularly concerning in the Kherson region, where hundreds of villages, including the main city, were liberated from Russian occupation in early November. It was one of Ukraine’s biggest successes in the nearly 9-month-old war, dealing another stinging blow to the Kremlin.
The U.N. says it is attempting to verify allegations of nearly 90 cases of enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions in Kherson, and is trying to understand if the scale of abuse is larger than already documented.
Ukrainian officials have opened more than 430 war crimes cases from the Kherson region and are investigating four alleged torture sites, Denys Monastyrskyi, Ukraine’s minister of internal affairs, told state television.
Authorities have found 63 bodies bearing signs of torture near Kherson, Monastyrskyi said. He did not elaborate, saying the investigation into potential war crimes in the region was just beginning.
On Wednesday, Associated Press reporters saw the inside of one of these alleged torture sites in a police-run detention center in Kherson.
Russian soldiers appeared to have left hastily, leaving flags and portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin scattered under broken glass on the floor. Neighbors described a steady flow of people in handcuffs being brought in, with bags over their heads. The ones who were allowed to leave walked out without shoes or personal effects.
Maksym Nehrov spent his 45th birthday in the jail, detained by Russians because he was a former soldier.
“The most terrifying thing was to hear other people being tortured all day,” he said.
Walking along the corridor of the now-empty prison, he recalled that every time he somehow disobeyed the Russians they would hit him with an electric shock to the neck and head.
Throughout the war, liberated Ukrainian villages have revealed thousands of human rights atrocities perpetrated by Russian soldiers. Bodies were strewn across the streets in Bucha and Irpin, suburbs of the capital, Kyiv, after Russia withdrew in April.
Rights groups say it’s too early to know if the abuses in Kherson were on the same level as in other liberated areas but that it’s very likely.
“In all occupied areas that we’ve been able to access, we’ve documented incidents of torture, extrajudicial killings and torture. And we’re very concerned Kherson will be no different,” Belkis Wille, senior crisis and conflict researcher at Human Rights Watch, told the AP.
The group has documented unlawful attacks on civilians, torture and forcible disappearances of civilians in occupied areas around the country.
Since Russian forces pulled back on Nov. 10, residents in the nondescript town of Kyselivka who endured abuses are struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives.
After Babenko and his nephew returned home — at a time when his village was still under Russian occupation — he was too terrified to leave the house. He was haunted by what he’d endured. While detained, Russian soldiers interrogated him repeatedly, kicking and punching his ribs, nose and stomach almost daily, he said.
His young nephew escaped such abuse but was told he would become a Russian citizen and be protected. The two were released after confessing to what they’d done on video, they said.
But others in their village haven’t been as lucky.
Two months ago, the godfather of Alla Protsenko’s son was taken from his home by Russian soldiers and hasn’t been seen since. Walking through the partially destroyed school where she used to teach before the Russians turned it into an army base, Protsenko said she has combed the country looking for him, to no avail.
The last time the 52-year-old saw him was on her birthday, one week before he disappeared.
“I remember him smiling as if to say: ‘Hold on, everything will be fine,’” she said. “For me, he is still alive. I can’t accept that now (perhaps), he is gone.”
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Despite opposition, CO2 pipelines are pushing forward in Illinois. Here's what's next
PEORIA – As legislation dictating safety measures for CO2 pipelines languishes in the Illinois legislature, a pair of corporations are pushing forward with plans to build hundreds of miles of pipeline in Illinois, including stretches through central Illinois.
Navigator Heartland Greenway LLC filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission on Feb. 24 for 292 miles of pipeline that includes a section ending in Marshall County near Henry. On June 16, Wolf Carbon Solutions U.S. filed an application for a pipeline that would run through Stark County and bisect both Peoria and Tazewell counties.
According to information in Wolf’s ICC application, 166 miles of pipeline will cross Illinois and transport up to 12 million metric tons of CO2 collected from two ethanol producing Archer Daniels Midland plants in Iowa. The pipeline would begin in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and cross Illinois in a diagonal run, ending at the ADM facility near Decatur that utilizes the Mount Simon aquifer for underground CO2 storage. The natural geologic formation is believed to be capable of containing between 12 billion to 172 billion metric tons of CO2.
As of now, the pipeline proposed by Wolf Carbon Solutions is not coming through the city of Peoria, but that could change if BioUrja, the ethanol plant in Peoria, decides to hook on to the pipeline.
“We continue to talk to ethanol facilities all along our trunkline, and BioUrja is someone that we’re talking to,” said Nick Noppinger, senior vice president of corporate development at Wolf Carbon Solutions.
If that happens, a spur off the main pipeline will run through Peoria’s south side.
Concerned about safety
While the building of pipelines is often controversial, there’s an added twist to the building of CO2 pipelines because they are being proposed as a way to fight climate change. CO2 produced by various manufacturing processes would be diverted from the atmosphere, where it is contributing to global warming, and injected into underground storage facilities.
Proponents say the pipelines would have a positive effect on the environment and help the U.S. to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The theory has gained traction among politicians from both parties and resulted in the creation of massive federal incentives for those willing to build the infrastructure. In May, the Biden administration announced $251 million to support 12 projects across seven states to bolster the nation’s carbon management capabilities.
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But many people are skeptical of the proposed positive effects of CO2 pipelines and concerned about the safety of residents living and working near pipelines. In Iowa, pipelines have been met with resistance, and activists in Illinois have also begun to join the fray.
“I’ve been using the term 'wild, wild west' for these investors who think they can make hundreds of millions of dollars while we continue to produce carbon dioxide and burn fossil fuels — so they can burn their coal, they can burn the oil, they can burn the gas forever,” said Peoria resident Joyce Harant, a longtime environmental activist and a trustee with the Peoria Park District, which passed a moratorium on CO2 pipelines during their meeting in June.
Though no Peoria Park District land is along the route of the proposed pipeline, trustees wanted to make a statement about the project, which they see as a possible threat to the community.
“Any explosion would reasonably impact users of our park or staff, and our facilities," said Harant.
Opponents of the pipeline concerned about safety point to a 2020 pipeline explosion in Satartia, Mississippi, that forced the evacuation of more than 200 people and sent at least 45 people to the hospital. Accounts from that incident detail how people passed out when the cloud of CO2 descended, and emergency responders were unable to help because vehicles could not run due to lack of oxygen.
Furthering these concerns is a perceived lack of state and federal oversight of CO2 pipelines.
“We were hoping this last spring to pass legislation that would have provided comprehensive regulation for this — the sequestration piece and the pipeline piece — because right now there’s really very little to protect people in the state of Illinois,” said Harant.
Proposed legislation
Legislation introduced during the now-concluded Illinois General Assembly spring session could address some of those concerns. The Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage Protections Act, listed under Senate Bill 2421 and House Bill 3119, did not advance out of their respective chambers but could be moved during veto session in late October.
Bill sponsor Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, said work is ongoing to strike the right balance between a burgeoning industry and needed environmental safeguards.
“We are dealing with something that we've not seen to this scale that's being proposed here in Illinois, so we want to make sure we get it right,” she said. Her bill has garnered bipartisan sponsors.
Messages left for Peoria-area lawmakers, GOP Rep. Ryan Spain and Democrats state Sen. David Koehler and Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, requesting their view on the legislation were not returned.
Environmental groups announced their backing of the legislation during a May rally held at the Illinois State Capitol. The Sierra Club Illinois supports the bill’s determined setbacks of how far a pipeline must be from a property and placing the liability for any damages on the company instead of the taxpayer.
The bill addresses the need for specialized training for emergency responders, a response to findings in a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration after the pipeline explosion in Mississippi. Denbury Gulf Coast Pipelines, LLC — the company operating that pipeline — had not participated in an emergency drill with first responders or provided the proper notice to first responders. Williams’ bill would require companies to pay for the "training for carbon dioxide emergencies for emergency responders, medical personnel, residents, businesses, and other local entities," which she said is only part of a needed partnership between operators and local communities.
The bill also addresses ownership of pore spaces, the subsurface area where the liquified carbon dioxide would be stored. It would not be granted to operators but instead belong to the owner of the surface area. This has been a primary concern for the agriculture community, which has largely opposed eminent domain claims by companies wishing to construct pipelines.
A three-year track record of safety
Noppinger, Wolf’s VP of corporate development, pointed to the corporation’s track record when asked about safety measures on their proposed Illinois pipeline.
“We have a dense phase carbon system up in Canada called the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line, ACTL for short. It’s the only dense phase CO2 system in north America, and we’ve been safely operating it for over three years. We will apply those rigorous development and operational techniques down to the U.S. to ensure a safe pipeline,” he said.
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Pipeline shutoffs will be placed according to population and environmental factors, no more than 7.5 miles apart in high consequence areas, and 20 miles apart in non-high consequence areas. The company has also created a detailed emergency response for communities near the pipeline.
“We have an emergency response plan that is incredibly robust,” said Noppinger. “We’ve been taking that binder, and showing that to local stakeholders and first responders to communities across the trunk line, and it’s been a very helpful tool in educating them and getting them comfortable with the safety and security of CO2 pipelines.”
Wolf’s emergency response plan includes continuous training and testing for first responders, with both tabletop exercises and live drills; a clearly defined site incident command structure; and detailed plans for both internal and external communications.
Project timeline
Wolf began contacting landowners along the proposed pipeline route after filing their application with the ICC in June. Noppinger said the company did not use eminent domain to acquire easements for their Canadian pipeline, and they do not plan to use it in Illinois.
The pipeline will run on a 200-foot-wide easement and be buried deep enough to not interfere with farming operations.
Pending regulatory approvals, Wolf Carbon Solutions expects to begin construction of the pipeline in the second quarter of 2025 and begin operations later that year.
Reporter Patrick Keck of The State Journal-Register contributed to this report
Leslie Renken can be reached at (309) 370-5087 or lrenken@pjstar.com. Follow her on Facebook.com/leslie.renken. | 2023-07-02T14:15:21+00:00 | pjstar.com | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2023/07/02/despite-opposition-co2-pipelines-moving-forward-in-illinois/70370533007/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) —
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed scheduled flights to Tigray’s capital, Mekele, as the result of a peace agreement signed between the federal government and Tigray officials in November.
The resumption of flights on Wednesday came a day after a federal government delegation led by the speaker of Ethiopia’s parliament visited Mekele paving the way for more engagement between the two sides that have fought a deadly war for two years in which hundreds of thousands of people have died.
“We are starting with a single flight per day for now, but we will increase it as telecom services are restored in the Tigray region,” Mesfin Tasew, the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, told The Associated Press.
Mesfin added the resumption of flights by Africa’s largest airline to the region is expected to “enable families to reunite, facilitate the restoration of commercial activities, stimulate tourist flow and bring many more opportunities which will serve the society.”
The Tigray region had been largely cut off from the rest of the world during the two-year conflict, but communications are slowly resuming as phone lines start to be restored in parts of the region.
The peace agreement calls for the resumption of basic services in Tigray, the withdrawal of non-Ethiopian military forces from the region and the gradual disarmament of Tigray fighters.
Redwan Hussein, security advisor to the Ethiopian Prime Minister, tweeted on Tuesday that the handing over of heavy weapons by Tigray forces and the resumption of an Ethiopian army presence in Mekele in particular is “expected to be executed until Thursday as per the understanding we reached in Nairobi” on Dec. 22.
But the head of the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front, Debretsion Gebremichael, told reporters on Tuesday that the presence of forces from neighboring Eritrea is an issue putting a stain on the peace process. | 2022-12-28T11:28:51+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Ethiopian-Airlines-resumes-flights-to-Tigray-s-17680761.php |
Cadillac is no stranger to international motorsports, even in sports prototype racing, which is typically dominated by European brands outside North America. Cadillac last raced a prototype at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2002, when it ran a program to highlight the performance of its Northstar V-8. Now it’s set to return to Le Mans with its latest sports prototype, the V-Series.R LMDh.
Cadillac on Monday confirmed it will enter three V-Series.R LMDh race cars in the premier Hypercar class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race cars made their competition debut in January during the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the car fielded by Cadillac Racing and Chip Ganassi finished in third place, behind a pair of Acura ARX-06 LMDh cars.
The Le Mans race is the highlight of the World Endurance Championship, whose premier Hypercar class is open to both LMDh and LMH race cars. Cadillac has entered one V-Series.R in the full FIA World Endurance Championship season. Two of the cars are also racing in the full season of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, whose own premier GTP class is also open to both LMDh and LMH race cars.
Set to drive the three V-Series.R cars at Le Mans will be Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, and Richard Westbrook in one car; Sébastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, and Scott Dixon in another; and Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, and Jack Aitken in the third and final car.
The V-Series.R uses a Dallara chassis and a hybrid powertrain with a dual-overhead cam 5.5-liter V-8 for the internal-combustion component. Under LMDh rules, combined output for the gasoline engine and any electric assist is capped at 670 hp.
The Le Mans race is scheduled for the weekend of June 10.
The World Endurance Championship isn’t the only international arena Cadillac is looking to dominate. The automaker also aims to enter Formula 1 with a new team established in partnership with Andretti Global, parent company of Andretti Autosport. However, timing for the proposed entry is uncertain.
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- Jacques Villeneuve to race Vanwall LMH in quest for Triple Crown | 2023-02-28T14:26:01+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/automotive/internet-brands/cadillac-returns-to-le-mans-in-2023-with-trio-of-lmdh-cars/ |
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place “smart” regulations that don’t impede tech companies’ growth.
His comments came as lawmakers in Europe signed off Wednesday on the world’s first set of comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence.
It could be years before the rules fully take effect. Three-way negotiations involving EU member states, the Parliament and the European Commission, are still to take place.
Macron praised EU talks as a “good debate” but said that by the time rules are released, “we’ll have regulated on presuppositions and knowledge that are almost already obsolete.” He added he was “very cautious” about making regulations “too rigid.”
Rapid advances in chatbots like ChatGPT have shown the benefits the emerging technology can bring — and the new perils it poses.
Macron also called for broader talks that include the UK and the United States. He suggested Paris-based organizations UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) should be involved in such discussions.
He said he will meet Friday in Paris with billionaire Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX, to discuss rules needed in artificial intelligence and social media sectors. The meeting will focus on “promoting France and Europe’s attractiveness,” he said.
Musk is scheduled to speak at Vivatech on Friday.
The EU regulations, first proposed in 2021, aim to govern any product or service that uses an artificial intelligence system. The measure will classify AI systems according to four levels of risk, from minimal to unacceptable.
Riskier applications, including tech targeted at children, will face tougher requirements, including being more transparent and using accurate data. | 2023-06-14T19:22:58+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/14/ai-artificial-intelligence-macron-france-europe-regulation/2dda1a92-0add-11ee-8132-a84600f3bb9b_story.html |
New Tavern Planned for South Side
Machuggy's, featuring dance floor, drinks and snacks. would replace Jazz's Club 2020 in Morgandale neighborhood.
A new cafe and tavern is slated to replace Jazz’s Club 2020 in the southside neighborhood of Morgandale, according to a recently-filed liquor license application.
Jose Lechuga plans to open Machuggy’s at 3173 S. 13th St., offering coffee drinks, cocktails and shakes, as well as snacks such as sliced fruit, shaved ice and hot dogs.
The 750-square-foot tavern space would also include a dance floor and a separate game room containing a jukebox and three amusement machines.
Lechuga has owned the building since 2016, when he purchased it for $85,000, according to city records. Throughout the past years, he has leased the space to various businesses including, Sur Bar & Lounge and Club 73. Prior to 2016, the space was occupied by The Gym, a no-frills dive bar.
The address was previously home to Club 2020, which opened about halfway through its namesake year. After operating for just under a year, the bar was taken over by Yazmin Fernandez Otero, who left her mark by changing its title to Jazz’s Club 2020.
But the former business, much like the bygone year, will soon fade into memory. Lechuga will once again take on an ownership role at the upcoming bar, which is slated to open as soon as possible, he stated in the license application.
Machuggy’s would offer an eclectic menu of beverages and casual fare including Mexican coffee, hot chocolate, beer, mixed drinks, Jarritos and an assortment of shake flavors. A food menu includes raspados (shaved ice), hot dogs and fruta picada, a blend of fresh-cut fruits seasoned with citrus juice, chile and salt.
Lechuga estimates that Machuggy’s would generate 50% of its revenue from food sales, 40% from alcohol sales and the remaining 10% from entertainment fees.
A floor plan for the business includes two bars; one is located between two seating areas and the other is adjacent to the dance floor. In addition to its ample bar and table seating, Machuggy’s would feature standing space for mingling, as well as a back room designated for amusement machines.
A liquor license for Machuggy’s is pending before the Common Council.
Lechuga did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication.
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The White House has reacted somberly to the Supreme Court ruling that has overturned Roe v. Wade. President Biden said there's little he can do on his own to change the situation.
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The White House has reacted somberly to the Supreme Court ruling that has overturned Roe v. Wade. President Biden said there's little he can do on his own to change the situation.
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